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Four months. Four months have passed since I activated Helios, and four months since I had last heard from any GUN forces. However on this day in particular, revenge was the furthest thing from my mind. I had just landed in the middle of station square as a ribbon was cut on a huge tarp and a memorial was unveiled for those who died on Doomsday almost a year ago. As I approached the monument, I could just make out a beautifully adorned tent that had been set up for close friends and family of Cosmo and Sonic's. Outside there were chairs set up in rows numbering into the hundreds Along with them, there was a mobile PA system, All for those who wished to attend the funeral for our fallen heroes.

As I made my way to the tent, I passed families that had begun to place objects near the monument signifying their loved ones, I began to tear up when I saw a little girl crying with her older brother as they placed a photo of their parents on the monument. I still had no idea of knowing whether or not they had survived the blasts, I dare not let hope spring up again, and I don't think I could cope with disappointment... not again. As I entered the tent I caught sight of two very familiar faces that I had not seen for several years. Sonya and Manic, Sonic's two younger blood siblings, as I approached, Sonya ran up to me and buried her head in my chest as she began to cry, and as for Manic well... his gaze was fixed on the casket in front of him. Amy had come to take Sonya for a walk so they could console each other, I took this time to meet up with Manic.

I don't think I have ever seen someone so impacted by death, I cried and then bottled it up and vowed revenge, but Manic, you could tell he had let this lay all over him.

He stood motionless, his eyes resting on his late brother's face, he took no notice as I placed an arm around him, however, once I began to try and pull him away... he slung my arm off him like it was hot and turned with clenched fists raised for a fight. As I backed up, he snapped out of it and began rubbing his neck, he tried to apologize, but I informed him that I understood and that nothing was wrong with his reaction. I invited him out to the back of the tent and we talked privately about what has been happening and how things are where they lived, no difference, no less shedding of blood. They had come because they had been unaware of what happened here. And they only found out yesterday about Sonic's death. I know it was hard on him... I know it. I know what it's like to lose a brother... I know all too well.

We spoke for several minutes reliving our moments with fallen friends, and lost time. Manic had spoken of the good days when he, Sonic and Sonia had started a band called The Sonic Underground he mentioned that just the other week he had made up his mind to talk with sonic about restarting the group for one last ride. I was amazed for the most part, I hadn't even known about Sonic's band membership. Of course aside from his family, Sonic never really spoke about his past. This was also when Manic informed me that he and his sister no longer had a dwelling in which to stay where they were. (Another reason why they came here.) So I had made arrangements for Manic and Sonya to come and stay with me for a while, of course Manic said he would discuss it with Sonya later and I agreed wholeheartedly, I just figured it would have been nice to have someone there to talk to, not to mention he reminds me a lot of Sonic.

As we walked into the tent again, I was informed that the service was ready to start, I took my seat as did Manic with his sister and Knuckles stood to speak. The service went on without any interruptions as friends got up to speak, even Shadow stood and said something in remembrance. Then it was my turn, I still remember the speech, I doubt it will be one I will forget ever.

"Friends, family, brothers and sisters. Thank you all for attending, I do not think that any of us will forget the impact that these two heroes had on our lives. The kindhearted Cosmo Seedrian, and the blue blur of Mobius, Sonic the Hedgehog (Only I knew his real name, well me, Manic and Sonya) today we lay them to rest forever entombed in this earth and in our hearts. But for a moment, let us embrace the memories of our fallen friends. Cosmo, with her love and concern for all living creatures, not only did she sacrifice herself to end the dark oaks reign only to be returned to us by the grace of God, but she also became a leading voice in the fight for orphan's rights to a life. She was a caring person all around and always counted on to do as she promised, she was my love, my life, my... everything, in fact the day that the world ended was to be the day that I was to ask for her hand however, that is neither here nor now, We will see each other again. And Sonic, words cannot describe the change he brought to this world, from toppling the mighty Robotnik Empire, to aiding in the defense against Dark Oak, his heroic deeds will forever be in our hearts. I will never forget them, as I am sure that none of us here will either, but friends, the truth is the truth. Today, we lay the bodies of two great people to the rest that they have earned yet should never have come in the way that it did. Weep not just for them, but for the world, for those who have fallen all over the world, it is their deaths that would bear heavily on the minds of our heroes, not their own, for have there not been times when they would risk everything to keep the safety of those in need of it? Friends, the world has fallen, but we will rise again, these heroes have fallen but more will arise. Rejoice and be glad, for great will be the reward they receive when they stand before God. Has it not been said, greater love has no one than those who lay their lives down for their friends? Thank you."

I log this so that someday if by some chance this is read, then Sonic and Cosmo's deeds will be remembered, at least here. That being said, the banquet that had been put together after the service was astounding, people from all over had brought something to give to others. Even those who had almost nothing brought something. I even went as far as to have my bots aid in the serving, and entertainment. The kids enjoyed that I dare say. Shadow and Knuckles had even piloted the planes I had built for them during the Metorex era and had used them to leave colorful smoke streams through the air. Sadly, it couldn't last forever. We, the people of Mobius, had to return to the dank wasteland that was home, but not before realizing that Station square was not just a memorial, but a beacon. One of hope after that was all said and done the world had begun to return to its normal state of motion, as if nothing had happened. I was in my workshop and had just sat down to begin going through old boxes I found on the blue typhoon when Elektra informed me that I had two visitors and both of them were hedgehogs. As they came in I met them at the main entrance, I noticed that only one of them had brought any sort of baggage.

As we spoke Manic had mentioned that Amanda, Shadow's fiancée, had spoken to them after the service and Sonya agreed to stay with her while Manic stayed with me, I guess girls need their space. At any rate, it was about that time that Amanda and Shadow came to see how I was holding up, I was always one for company, but with everything that has happened I found myself becoming more of a recluse. Still, we spoke for a while and after Shadow, Amanda and Sonya had taken leave, I decided to show my new roommate where his sleeping quarters would be. Needless to say, he was wide eyed, he hadn't got to see the Blue Typhoon in its new state, the only time he even caught a glance of it, was when they greeted Sonic and the rest of us when we landed after the final Metorex battle. It was all torn up then, holes everywhere on the outside let alone the inside of it. It was only just that Manic should have his brother's old room, though upon revealing this to him, I received more tears that words. That didn't bother me though, and after making sure that he was set up alright, I made my leave for my quarters.

I think I have done very well for myself having been someone who was not at all prepared for a nuclear attack. I mean, yes my upper workshop was gone as was my home, but everything below ground survived and all that I would ever need was on the blue typhoon it was like a home away from home... on a battleship.