Sonic and The Flare Princesses
By InuSonishaUnlimited
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic the Hedgehog. This story is M-rated for sexual content, strong language and strong violence. Keep these things in mind if you decide to review. No flames, but suggestions are more than welcomed, as long as they are respectful. You respect me, I respect you, bottom line.
Scroll V- Marching Fires
Sonic sits with the Emperor and keeps his head low. The Emperor looks at him with solemn eyes, a look that almost foretold a tragedy. As Sonic began to speak, he knew that it wasn't any good news at all, yet he understands how much of an important decision it was for the blue hedgehog.
"I'm...I'm leaving the Kingdom of Flareage..." Sonic says solemnly.
"Sonic...why would you leave the Kingdom?" the Emperor asks.
"Those denizens of the Dark Kingdom will only come back to get me. The best I can do for this Kingdom is to leave and find out exactly what this is all about." Sonic says.
"I'm so sorry, Sonic...If only there was a way to remove that wretched curse from you..." the Emperor says, almost breaking into tears.
"No, it's not a curse. It's just...it's just who I am." Sonic says, getting up.
As the blue hedgehog walks out the large doorways and out of the Kingdom, it is only a matter of time before the Flare Princesses come to their father, hearing the news of Sonic's departure.
"We gotta go after him! There's no way we can leave him alone out there!" Solaria says.
"Yes, let's hurry." Flaria says.
The remaining Princesses nod but the Emperor stops them cold in their tracks. The look on his face made it clear that there was something serious on his mind.
"Father, we must catch up to him!" Crimsia shouts.
"You cannot, for you are also Seeds!" the Emperor says, surprising them all.
"We're...we're Seeds of the Dragon?!" Ignitia asks.
"Yes...it's been on my mind for the longest time...but you, the Flare Princesses, are in fact the 5 Seeds of the Dragons. That is the source of your power, the sacred Dragon Flames. However, Sonic is...different." the Emperor says.
"Different...?" Crimsia asks.
"Yes, while your powers are shown through the flames you bear, Sonic's power is shown in a different way. Aside from his flames...and Tsukuyorae, Sonic is a special Seed. He is capable of transformation...into a form of terrifying power...Shin-Ban Ryu." the Emperor says.
"What is Shin-Ban Ryu, Father?" Solaria asks.
"In the ancient tomes about the Seeds of the Dragons and the Dragon Gods themselves, they spoke of one dragon spirit identified by the blue flames that it used to burn and destroy, and by the blade that made multiple scars in the very lands that surround our Kingdom and many others...Tsukuyorae." the Emperor says.
"Wait, you mean Tsukuyorae is the very same blade!?" Illunia asks.
"Yes, the very same. When that dragon spirit vanished, he left it in these lands. My men stumbled across it, yet none could unsheathed it from its massive cover...until we found Sonic. When we approached the sword with Sonic close by, it seemed to say his name in our minds..." the Emperor says.
"So Tsukuyorae was meant for him at birth?" Ignitia asks.
"Yes, that very dragon spirit left his scar on Sonic that day, the very mark on Sonic is the mark of Shin-Ban Ryu. With that mark came power...great power...as well as the soul of Shin-Ban Ryu sealed within the Dragon Eye of Tsukuyorae. However, the seal is gradually getting weaker, the power of Shin-Ban Ryu slowly going to where it belongs...within Sonic's soul." the Emperor says.
"But that means..." Flaria says, fear in her eyes.
"That's correct...once the seal is broken, the soul of Shin-Ban Ryu will be unleashed and will enter Sonic's soul, bestowing upon him greater power. But Shin-Ban Ryu also bears the greatest hatred for the denizens of the world and will do what the Dragon Gods ultimately desire...to destory this world." the Emperor says.
"The Dragon Gods want to eliminate the entire world!?" Crimsia asks.
"Unfortunately...I think Sonic ultimately realized this and decided to go to the Dragon Gods." the Emperor says.
"Then that's more reason to go after him." Flaria says.
"You cannot! Think of the consequences when Shin-Ban Ryu is unsealed!" the Emperor says.
"Father...we know Sonic. Sonic would never hurt us or anyone that is innocent. No matter what happens, we need to protect him. It is our fate." Solaria says.
"But..." the Emperor says, looking at the resolute faces of his daughters.
"We're sorry Father...but we must go." Ignitia says as the Flare Princesses depart to catch up to Sonic.
"My daughters...may the winds of fortune shine upon you..." the Emperor says, dropping to his knees in sadness.
Meanwhile, outside the Kingdom, Sonic looks over the area. In his hand is Tsukuyorae, resting as the Dragon Eye glows softly. On his back is a bag with some items to aid in the journey.
"How am I gonna get to the Dragon Gods anyway?" Sonic asks himself.
"Don't worry...we're right here..." a voice rings out in his head, making Sonic look up.
In the sky, glowing eyes in the clouds looked down upon the blue hedgehog before the clouds took form. In the sky floated several dragons, of various colors and shapes. Several were long and slinder, others were massive and spike-covered. Sonic gripped Tsukuyorae in a defensive stance, but made no movement.
"Our Seed is very smart it seems. Didn't make any rash moves at all..." one of the dragons speak.
"The...The Dragon Gods...so you are still around." Sonic says, looking up in amazement.
"Indeed. We have much to speak to you about, Sonic the Hedgehog...or rather, Sonic-Ban Ryu." a second dragon with a more feminine voice speaks.
"Sonic-Ban Ryu?" Sonic asks.
"Your true name...the true state of your power as a Seed of the Dragon. You take on the duty and spirit of Shin-Ban Ryu, one of the finest Dragon Spirits among us." the third spirit speaks.
"Shin-Ban Ryu...wait, that name...I've heard it from Tsukuyorae a couple times. Could it be Tsukuyorae's true owner?" Sonic asks.
"No, you are Tsukuyorae's one and only master, Sonic-Ban Ryu. However, Shin-Ban Ryu will soon reside within you." a fourth dragon speaks.
"Shin-Ban Ryu will reside within me?" Sonic asks.
"Yes, for his spirit exists within the Dragon's Eye of Tsukuyorae, just as he had planned. Once it has unleashed his spirit, his power shall fill your body and you will become Sonic-Ban Ryu." a fifth dragon speaks.
Sonic gulps and becomes much more confused from everything he is being told. These thoughts circulate his mind as the Flare Princesses approach him. They don't get too close however, seeing that Sonic is being faced by the Dragon Gods.
"What will...what will happen to me?" Sonic asks.
"You will face his judgment...and therefore his power. By passing, you will gain full control over Shin-Ban Ryu. By failing, you will be cast into eternal darkness as Shin-Ban Ryu takes over your body for his true motives: cleansing this entire world by destruction." the first dragon speaks.
"D...Destruction? Is that my fated mission? To...to destroy this entire world?" Sonic asks in utter fear.
"Not the world...but the denizens of it. You will destory the humans who defied us. Cleanse the world of these people once and for all." the second dragon speaks.
"Sonic!" the Flare Princesses yell out, watching the hedgehog turn to them.
The look in his eyes was both fear and surprise. Sonic had many thoughts running in his head, the words that the Dragon Gods shared with him, the thought of the entire world being shaped by his hands, the prospect of the power of a dragon spirit residing in his weapon, all of it was overwhelming to him. They rush to him and stand by him, in complete awe of the sight of the Dragon Gods.
"All the Seeds that remain in this world have come before us." the third dragon speaks.
"Wait, Seeds? You mean...they're..." Sonic asks, looking at the Flare Princesses.
"Correct. The Flare Princesses are also Seeds of the Dragon. Their power growing ever more, as are your own." the fourth dragon speaks.
"Wow..." Sonic says, looking back at the Gods.
"In time we will come before you...you have quite a task upon you all. Whether or not you wish to pass judgment on the world is your decision, but know this. You will be hunted down by the damned humans of this world. You will be hated, despised and sought to be killed off. You will need to kill these beasts and pave the path of we, the Dragon Gods, your makers and your Judges. In time, you will return to us, become the true dragon Seeds that you are and carry this world in your hands." the fifth dragon says.
Sonic grips Tsukuyorae, looking at the Dragon Gods before him with both fear and admiration. The fear comes from the feeling of their power, the seriousness of their voices and the terrifying tales of their power. The admiration is also sourced at their power, a power Sonic feels will become his own, as well as the Flare Princesses. In the end, they soon realize that their paths will lead them to pass judgment on all around them, the humans that cast their hatred upon them meant only to be killed.
"So our destinies are determined after all..." Sonic says.
"That is right. You can follow your own paths, but in the end, your duty will always remain the same...as the Judges of this world." the first dragon speaks.
"Judges...of this world..." Flaria says.
"I don't understand...how were we given this power?" Crimsia asks.
"The history of we, the Dragon Gods, is vast. However, the coming of you, our Seeds, is quite recent. Within the last millenium, the Seeds were born, children brought to this world blessed by our power. Yet the humans consider it a curse and therefore kill off those that were selected by us. You all survived to the point of your lives where you will not be defenseless. You can use your power to protect each other and do away with those that would harm you." the second dragon speaks.
"We're survivors...?" Solaria asks.
"Indeed. Your futures are your own, however, it is inevitable that you will pass judgment on this world. You will kill the humans that mean you harm, you will pave a new path in history and more importantly...you will live for the Seeds that were unable to survive because of those humans." the third dragon speaks.
"Live for them..." Ignitia says.
"But what are we to do now?" Sonic asks.
"Go to the west and you will see a vast temple that can only be viewed by the Seeds. Once there, your paths will become clear, your questions answered and your futures unfolded." the fourth dragon speaks.
"To the west...we understand." Illunia says.
"Remember what you are, who you are and that what you do will effect everything around you...for the time of judgment is nigh..." the fifth dragon speaks before all five of the Dragon Gods return to the form of clouds.
"...Let's go. We'll find the temple and once there, we'll find out our next move." Sonic says, the Princesses nodding in agreement.
Once the decision was made, they made their way westward, full intentions to discover their new paths. Sonic gripped Tsukuyorae as they walked, with resolute feelings in his heart.
"We'll get our answers...one way or another." Sonic says.
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