A/N: Well, I know a lot of people are waiting for the next episode of Sonic Chao Chronicles. Well, it's nowhere near complete, yet. However, since my birthday has gone and past (It was on April 10, by the way), I'd figure I'd give you all a treat.
Now, remember at the start of the fanfiction where I said Maria Robotnik II would help move the story along with her personal journals? Well, Maria has recently updated her journals! So, why don't we look at one of those?
Personal Diary Log- Entry 2
Neo Mobians, Mayan Thieves, and the Master Emeralds
"Wow. When was the last time I wrote in this journal? So many things have happened since I last wrote that I don't even know where to begin.
"Well, for starters, I just discovered more to the hieroglyphic inscription in the city of Tikal that my great grandfather found that may explain a shocking development of events. The human and Chao who become the being of the wind will revive the Mobian species using the power given to him by all seven Chaos Emeralds. I know this sounds ridiculous, but so far, I think the prophecy has come true, thanks to my uncle, Ivo, and his madness to attempt to take over the world to avenge my great grandfather and what the planet did to the Robotniks.
"There have been reports halfway across the United States of the acts of an odd blue vigilante by the name of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' who has been battling the robotic forces of my uncle. However, the only reason that he is considered a vigilante hero is because of his own nature; he is a Mobian, which is an extinct race of creatures, mind you, and people fear the unknown. About a full two weeks after, a new Mobian named 'Tails the Fox' showed up. And just recently, a third Mobian named 'Knuckles the Echidna' has arrived. Although these three are quite the rogue heroes, there can only be one explanation as to why there are only three Mobians and not the entire species revived.
"When my great grandfather had been researching the hieroglyphics before me, he had a thought to bring back the Mobians. He created blueprints for a device capable of fusing what little Mobian DNA contained within our world's developing Chao population with human DNA to allow humans to become something more than human. However, when he presented the idea to both the United States government and Soviet government laughed at the idea. They claimed that not only was it impossible to revive the Mobians, but it was too dangerous to even attempt. It was predicted that the negative side effects would make the subjects used in the process hideous, monstrous mutants for life hell bent on destruction, or could even possibly kill the subjects. Even if the subjects fused together survived the combination process 100% in-tact, they wouldn't have the perfect control over their powers, so they could cause more harm than good. It sounded like a graphic novel brought to life and gone horribly wrong. So, at the risk of having his funding cut off for his research, my great grandfather had no choice but to abandon the device concept altogether. As much as I love following in the good parts of my great grandfather's footsteps, I still find the entire concept of resurrecting a species that had superpowers by using humans and Chao ridiculous. However, I shouldn't talk, because right now, I'm currently living through it.
"When I first heard of Sonic and his victory over one of my uncle's robots in order to save a girl around my age followed by the overcoming of the entire Speed Team, I immediately asked my parents to take me on a trip to the location of the Mayan Empire- Guatemala- for three reasons. The first is that my great grandfather's last known location on Earth before he heard of the ARK tragedy which killed the first Maria and he went mad was in the Petén region of Guatemala. If I was going to get anything on the new hero Sonic and how he came to this world, I should start by searching for any evidence of my great grandfather's research. Also, with all of the insanity happening in Station Square now, there's no way my parents will take me there to observe Sonic and his newfound allies. For the second reason why, it was because the hieroglyphics that I was looking into happen to originate in Maya. Perhaps I could get some more research about the Chaos Emeralds done, as the Mayans seemed to be fascinated with them. Considering all of the other research done, the Emeralds just don't seem to fit in the stories of the Mayan Empire. As for the third reason… my dad met my mom here when he was on his way to research the Aztecs and my mom was studying abroad for her major in fashion. I felt that the place they met and fell in love would encourage them to take me.
"Now, considering our relationship with my great grandfather, I felt like my dad could know about my pursuit in this research. Dad is comfortable, but he doesn't want the Chaos Emeralds to ruin my life like it did my great grandfather's, considering his research eventually took the life of my aunt Maria. I suppose that's why I keep this personal log- so I don't go and ruin myself. So I look back at my mistakes… my great grandfather's mistakes… my uncle Ivo's mistakes… if I don't go back and reflect on my mistakes, I may end up destroying the Robotnik name completely. The Robotniks before me have been responsible for terrible tragedies. I am the latest generation, so several world leaders have been keeping a close eye on me since I was born. Whatever I do with my life will either make or break the trust of the world with the Robotniks, so I must realize what I have done wrong and rectify it.
"Like right now… in my reflection, I almost forgot to write about my findings. One day during our trip, my parents and I came across a Mayan structure that looked like it had been occupied almost a month ago. While that does seem odd enough, the weirdness doesn't stop there. Inside, we discovered the blueprints for an odd device. After studying said blueprints for a few hours, my dad concluded that the device built with the blueprints could- with the aid of a large source of Chaos Energy- recreate the Mobian species. My mom has been with my father long enough to know some bits about Chaos Energy, and was skeptical that the device could be built. But several villages near the Mayan house confirmed several materials needed to build the device had been stolen by a mysterious blue being that moved too fast for the naked eye, and the raids stopped just two weeks prior to Sonic's debut. Nobody was hurt, but these little raids perked my interest.
"Also, comparing the notes on the blueprints to my great grandfather's notes already within my possession, I had obtained an 89% match in the writing style. I say that much, because there were little scribble marks that looked made by a Chao. Perhaps the Chao that found and understood these notes did some shopping with the locals, somehow obtaining a Chaos Emerald in the process, built the Morpher, made slight edits to the notes as he or she went, and eventually traveled to America for one reason or another to become Sonic with a boy. These raids, the edits to my great grandfather's research, and Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles' appearances cannot all be coincidences. No, I think they are all connected. I'll leave it alone for now, as I've started losing sleep because of it.
"Anyways, as for any of the hieroglyphics, other than I've already described, I have yet to figure out anything important of the inscription. Well, what I have found so far is something about the Master Emerald and its legacy.
"In my last entry, I covered the origins of the Chao, the Chaos Emeralds, and the Master Emerald. After the leader of the Chao and the Echidna princess sacrificed their lives to stop Chaos, the Chaos Emeralds scattered across the planet, leaving their controller- the Master Emerald- alone. The Chao, now free to explore Earth, left their island disguised spaceship. Well, almost all of them. After the Echidna tribe attacked their island to steal the Chaos Emeralds for power and destroy the Master Emerald to dispose of a threat- as well as the idea that their god and the spirit of their leader sealed inside the Emerald- there was no way they could afford to leave the Master Emerald unguarded.
"In Chao customs, the leader of the Chao was responsible for protecting the Chaos Emeralds and Master Emerald. They spent their life learning the basics as to how to control the Master Emerald should the Chaos Emeralds fall into the wrong hands. As their life drew to a close, they would select a new Chao to become leader. However, their current leader never picked an heir before her untimely demise. Luckily, she had a younger brother who used the Chao's ability to take animal DNA to absorb the might of a dead echidna to become strong enough to guard the Master Emerald. Echidnas were the strongest of Mobians- their war experience was proof enough.
"After most Chao had left the island, the new guardian began his duty. He did have a mate who also had echidna DNA. The echidna Chao soon became the prime guardian of the now eighth wonder of the world- the Master Emerald. However, their strength made them in high demand for work, making them rare… now echidna Chao have spread out to desolate places, but they tend to come to their original island at least once every twenty years.
"As I said before, the Master Emerald is said to be the one thing that could stop the Chaos Emeralds alone, as long as someone knew the right incantation to activate it. I have started researching the prayer, only to find that some of the words are missing in the inscriptions written in Maya. If my uncle should find the seven Chaos Emeralds before I do, then I must make haste with my research and complete the spell so I can nullify the powers of the Chaos Emeralds with one move.
"Speaking of the Emeralds, I've found a bit about them and the powers they control. So far, at least three of the Chaos Emeralds seem to be accounted for: the dark blue Emerald of Wind, the forest green Emerald of Earth and Life, and the light blue Emerald of Water. The Wind Chaos Emerald in Sonic's possession, should he truly use it in its destructive way, can whip up tornados and rip through entire cities. However, the Emerald would supply wind power to light cities, can help keep things afloat, and help clear thick fogs. I think the superhuman speed he is known for has to do with overexposure to it, but at least he's using the Emerald for good. The Emerald of Earth and Life, also in his possession, can create earthquakes, level mountains, and even grow huge forests that could overgrow and destroy towns. Well, that's all according to research, as Sonic or any of his allies have yet to use it. I've heard that it is the de facto leader of the Emeralds when they are away from their Master, as it is the only one capable of healing living organisms, growing beautiful gardens, and provide safe passageways. For my uncle's Emerald of Water, it can bring forth tsunamis, freeze lakes, and cause massive floods. It sounds like this Emerald was Chaos' favorite, as he did flood the planet to kill the Mobians according to ancient times. However, the Emerald can be used to supply water, stop a rather dangerous avalanche, and even quell a storm.
"I plan to head to Russia, as there have been reports of Chaos Energy uprisings there, as well as sudden power surges, unpredictable thunderstorms, and flash fires. However, those fires would stop suddenly, those power outages would end in a heartbeat, and the city of Moscow hasn't been brighter in years at night. Perhaps it is the yellow Emerald of Lightning and Fire, as the Emeralds of Death, Madness, and Power shouldn't have anything to do with that. For the violet Emerald of Death, it can bring about great plagues that take the lives of millions, and- I can only hope this is but a rumor- revives the souls of the dead. Yeah, zombies… I hope that's a rumor. It would only work if there is a body for the soul to return to, if it isn't just a rumor…. Moving on! I've heard that Death can be good to end one's suffering, and even kill deadly viruses and diseases. The Emeralds of Madness and Power seem to work with each other better as a pair than the others. The white Emerald of Madness has the ability to bring forth hallucinations, create mass panic, cause mental disorders and even create nightmares, but could actually bring the mind- one of the most dangerous weapons at human disposal- to peace. For the red Emerald of Power, it has caused power struggles, started plenty of official and unofficial wars, and has made even the most pacifistic person alive into a bloodthirsty savage. It may even give its wielder superhuman strength to rival a Mobian echidna or an Alaskan Cat. The Emerald can be used to create peace, though. It can also be used for rescuing those in danger and end hostility among nations. I don't know why Chaos created these Emeralds, but they're too dangerous in unknowing hands. That is why the Master Emerald is Earth's only hope to end their threat for destruction.
"Speaking of the Master Emerald itself, I think I found the mysterious island that it hides on. The island is off the coast of Guatemala, floating approximately one thousand miles above sea level. Yes, floats. I know it sounds absurd, but nothing else in my research has made sense according to the laws of physics. I tried to go to the island, but several archeologists who had been thoroughly beaten by something they were too scared to describe said that for safety purposes they sealed off the route until further notice.
"So, I was forced to cut my research short for now. After quickly making a copy of those notes for the device, my family decided to return to America. The materials required to make a Morpher should not take long to gather in an urban area… but right now, I'm worried about the Master Emerald. What role will it play in the war my uncle has engaged America in? If the device that may have made Sonic is exposed to the Master Emerald, will it be affected? Speaking of Sonic, where does his new ally Knuckles stick in with all of this? Is he in America because something happened to the Master Emerald?
"I end this second log in confusion. Could Sonic have something to do with this ancient prophecy? Will Mobians soon walk the Earth yet again? If they do, will the Echidna clan try to take back their dominance over the world? Or is this all some sort of cosmic coincidence? All I know is that I am no longer drinking an entire six-pack of Chaos Cola before I go to bed. That stuff is tasty, but it has been giving me nightmares that I would not wish to confine within you at this time. I might in the next entry, as I need more information to confirm if the aforementioned nightmares prove to just be an illusion of too much soda before going to sleep… or a harbinger of Chaos."
End Personal Log of Maria Robotnik II
Kingdom Rider92's Notes: Well, that should give you a little insight as to what's going on in Maria's head. Now, why she goes off on little tangents is to show that despite the fact that she's a super genius due to her family lineage, she's still a human teenage girl.
As I said before, Maria helps move some of the plot around. She usually appears between arcs so that new readers who are too lazy to read everything about an arc (trust me, I've done so once or twice) a brief overview of what happened from her perspective, and a little bit of information as to what's going on next. She also gives a bit of insight on each of the Emeralds' powers in this entry. Now, a brief summary of said powers:
Emerald of Earth and Life (Green): Allows the user to control the very ground on which they stand, and heal non-fatal wounds. The leader of the Emeralds due to its ability to cause the most harm or good in the shortest amount of time.
Emerald of Water (Light Blue): Allows the user to have control over water in all of its forms. It also has the ability to control different liquids. Chaos' personal favorite for reasons unknown.
Emerald of Death (Violet/Purple): Allows the user to play death god and kill anything with any method. Rumored to also allow the user to raise the dead. However, one must have high control in order to use the Emerald properly, otherwise they could kill themselves. The most difficult to use due to said required control. It is considered the "evil" Emerald.
Emerald of Wind (Dark Blue): Allows the user to create and manipulate the dangerous force of wind and air. Possible side effects due to overexposure include superhuman speed. The weakest of the Emeralds due to the little control required to use it properly and the lowest destructive capability. If anything, it is considered the "good" emerald.
Emerald of Lightning and Fire (Yellow): The second dual type emerald, allows the user to control electricity in all forms and create fire on a whim. It is considered the disaster Emerald, and the second most difficult to use since one has to manipulate what they want the Emerald to do.
Emerald of Power (Red): Allows the user superhuman strength and can cause a massive bloodlust among populations. The Emerald that can cause or end a war in a mere heartbeat. It takes the longest amount of time to cause harm or good, but is the second in command of the Emeralds.
Emerald of Madness (White): Allows the user to manipulate the brain patterns of living beings, creating mass panic and hysteria. Considered the second weakest due to how easy it is to control, but works quite well with its sister Emerald of Power.
There. Seven Chaos Emeralds. Now, who's next on the comment show, Edge?
Edge's Corner: Well, nobody, as I wasn't really planning a broadcast. Instead, I have a little contest for the readers at home. We all know that a frequently asked question for any fan fiction that got popular is, "Can I be in this?" Well, let me let you in on a little secret- by the time this first story is over, Chaos Morphers will be in the hands of a lot of special groups. Hell, even my owner will have a Chaos Morpher! Now, the question is, will your original character have one by the start of Chaotic Adventures?
Well, it turns out that several groups are looking for recruits. I am part of one such group- thank Chaos nobody actually listens to this radio show. We need several characters to show up in Chaotic Adventures. Your perks are you get to premiere in season 2 of Chao Chronicles; you get to hang with this radio host doing pirate radio, and get to travel around the whole world. Unfortunately, I haven't made the t-shirts, yet.
Now, in Kingdom Rider92's profile page is a sign-up form, and a sample as to what he's looking for. Rules in order to fill out the form are also there as well. The deadline will be June 15.
Kingdom Rider92's Notes: Um, yeah… I was originally going to wait until the end of First Lap, but at this point, it'll take forever. Like Edge has said, the rules, registration form, and example are all in my profile page- which I've heavily edited to fit my needs.
On a different note, why the crap did the people who make this site take away authors' ability to use the little hyphen marks as barriers? Seriously, it just freaking annoys me. And on that note, I've got to get ready for prom. Kingdom Rider92, out!