Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius
SEASON 1: THE EGGMAN WAR (3230-3239)
CHAPTER 1: NEW BEGINNINGS
West Side Isand, Mobotropolis, 6 Years Later
It had been 6 years since Robotnik's deadly invasion on Green Hill Kingdom and the 'death' of one of Queen Aleena's children, Prince Maurice. After the attack, Robotnik had never been heard of again for a while. The citizens of Green Hill were safe, but they mourned their loss.
However somewhere in the far kingdom of Mobotropolis, Maurice was running around he city enjoying himself. Now being dubbed as 'Sonic', the hedgehog had grown alot. His voice was more mature, he had grown taller, he now had green emerald irises instead of those black beady eyes, his quills were longer and sharper and he had yellow buckles on his ever so present red sneakers with a white surface on the bottom. Now at 16-years old, Sonic was even faster and stronger. In fact, right after he was found by Jules, Charles and Bernie, he was brought to Mobotropolis where Dr. Quack treated him and made him healthy again.
Of course, the hedgehog trio hadn't told Sonic they had adopted him, instead pretended to pose as uncle, mom and dad so he would be safe. They also had a dog named Muttski, who Sonic got along with very well. King Maximilian, ruler of Mobotropolis had even appointed him as a soldier in the Mobotropolis Polics Corps since Sonic was known for catching gangsters and crooks in the city because of his speed.
Right now, Sonic was currently dashing through Mobotropolis Park, feeling free as the wind. He looked forward to see a familiar face and friend greet him. A purple haired mongoose stood waving to him and Sonic abruptly came to a stop in front of her.
"Hey Mina, sup?" Sonic asked. Mina looked pissed for some reason though.
"Why didn't you call me yesterday? I thought you were taking me out on a date!" Mina exclaimed. Sonic sheepishly laughed. Oh man, he forgot all about that. Yup, he definitly was getting his ass kicked today.
"Um, yeah about that..." Sonic started. Mina put her hand up and closed her eyes.
"Don't even start with excuses. This is the second time you've done this. Do you even like me Sonic?" Mina said.
"Wha-of course I do! Look, I made an honest mistake and I'll make it up to you! Promise!" Sonic exclaimed. Mina just glared at him.
"Yeah, right. You know what, you need to learn that you can't do everything your way. So until you take me out for an actual date, don't talk to me!" Mina huffed walking away.
Sonic groaned and facepalmed. Why, oh why did this have to happen? Sonic really was going to take her out. But what could he do if he had to stop a kidnapping? Grumbling, Sonic turned around and walked through the park, thinking how he could make Mina accept him.
As he was walking, he suddenly remembered two days from now would be the Grand Feast King Max had organized. It was going to be a dinner with a bunch of important people. Since Sonic's Uncle Charles "Chuck" was a member of the Council of Acorn, the hedgehog family had been invited especially.
Sonic sighed. Mina would be there too since her mom was also a member. Oh man, that is going to be awkward.
"Hey Sonic!" a voice called out. Sonic turned to find his best friend Miles "Tails" Prower running up to him. Tails was his best friend that Sonic had met not long after he was introduced to Mobotropolis 6 years ago. The two had met when Jules introduced his best friend Amadeus and the Prower Family. Sonic and Tails immediatly got off to a good start and the two were usually seen hanging out with each other.
"Yo Tails, what's up?" Sonic asked. Tails also had twin tails that he could fly with. The fox pulled a wierd device out.
"Look at this. The project I was working on is finished!" Tails exclaimed. Sonic couldn't hide his grin. Tails also was a 14-year old genius that had a nook for machines.
"What is that?" Sonic asked. It looked some kind of high- tech tablet to him.
"I call it the Miles Electric! This baby can scan nearby rings, has a really good camera and a bunch of games I downloaded!" Tails proudly said. Sonic was impressed.
"Not bad, man! Say, you said it could scan nearby rings?" Sonic asked raising an eyebrow. Tails nodded.
"Yup! I know how much you like to collect those, especially that Millionth Ring you have on that plaque!" Tails exclaimed. Sonic smirked. Rings were basically the currency of Mobius. They were used for money, but Sonic just collected them because he thought they were cool. In fact, he had a Ring Collection at his house where he also hung his Millionth Ring on a plaque. Ah, what a great item.
"So, you looked pretty down. What happened, Mina got mad?" Tails asked. Sonic also trusted Tails the most with secrets.
"Yeah, and I can't even talk to her until I actually take her out!" Sonic sighed.
"Man, just do it. It's just one date, take her to a restaurant or something", Tails said.
"It's not that simple. I also gotta protect my home! I tried to take her out last night, but I got busy trying to stop a kidnapping!" Sonic exclaimed. Tails nodded. The police were usually slow and it was Sonic who was the crime fighter, so Tails understood of he was busy.
"Yeah, especially with those new guys", Tails said. Sonic groaned.
"Oh Chaos, don't even start with them", Sonic said. Tails shrugged.
"I'm just saying. They do put up a good fight. That's why they have never been caught!" Tails exclaimed. Sonic threw his hands up.
"Tails, they're called The Hooligans for Chaos' sake. Anybody with that kind of name can get beaten up by a two year old!" Sonic exclaimed. Tails laughed at that.
"Sir Sonic!" a voice called. Sonic and Tails turned around to see Flemming, the commander of the Royal Army walk up to them, saluting Sonic.
"Yo Flemming", Sonic nodded. The burly beaver in the green military uniform nodded.
"The King has called for you. There are some matters he needs to discuss", Flemming said. Sonic grinned.
"Kingy wants to see me? I'm coming right away!" Sonic exclaimed. Flemming nodded to Tails.
"You can come too, if you want", he said.
"Really?" Tails said. Flemming nodded and lead the way to Castle Acorn with Sonic and Tails following. The three walked to a large castle in the center of the kingdom and went inside.
Inside the castle, the trio walked in a long hallway that led to a room where seven people sat on a long curved table. In the middle was a brown chipmunk wearing a crown who smiled at Sonic.
"Ah, Sonic. Welcome, take a seat", the chipmunk said. Sonic and Tails took a sat down on one of the large couches in the room and faced the chipmunk.
"So King Max, what did you call me here for?" Sonic asked. Max nodded to Chuck who then took out a plaque with Sonic's name on it.
"Because of your noble deeds and efforts, you are getting promoted from Gold Rank to Platinum Rank", Max said.
"Really? Gosh, I-I don't know what to say!" Sonic exclaimed. Tails congratulated him.
"You are now the highest ranking officer", Max said.
"Okay, cool! So now I have more privileges", Sonic said.
"Just don't cause a ruckus!" Hamlin Pig said.
"Hamlin, shut up. You know Sonic wouldn't do that", Penelope Platypus said.
"Yeah man", Dylan Porcupine added.
"Guys, can we please not fight now?" Rosemary Prower said.
"Hmph, tell that to the platypus", Hamlin huffed.
"Hamlin!" Isabella Mongoose exclaimed.
"Guys..."
"Enough!" Max exclaimed shutting everyone up. Chuck just sighed.
"Please don't fight like this at the feast. I want us to look civil as possible", Max said. Everyone apologized and Sonic and Tails snickered. They knew about the countless Council Fights.
"Sonic, you along with my other officer are the best fighters here so both of you will be my escorts", Max said. Sonic groaned remembering his fierce rival.
"Sounds good. Can't wait for it", a voice said from the other side of the room. Sonic turned and glared at his most fierce rival and Polics Corp Officer Geoffrey St. John leaning against the wall with his arms and legs crossed. He smirked at Sonic.
"Me and Sonic will promise to behave", he said. Sonic just wanted to make mincemeat out of that skunk. Max nodded.
"Geoffrey is also promoted to Platinum Rank because of his skills and his service to the Acorn Kingdom like you, Sonic. Both of you are now captains", Max said. Sonic and Geoffrey smirked at each other. Oh, this would be fun. Sonic couldn't wait to start his rivalry with Geoffrey on this one.
"Dad, what about me?" a voice exclaimed. Everyone turned to see a female chipmunk that was Sonic and Geoffrey's age walk in. She was sporting a blue vest with black shorts and blue rings on her hands. She also had red hair. Max smiled at his daughter.
"Ah, Sally. Yes, you are also being promoted to Gold Rank. I'm sorry you're not the same rank as your friends, but they have more experience then you do", Max said. Sally smiled.
"That's alright. I can live with Gold. I recently joined the cops anyways", Sally said.
"Oh, I almost forgot! I have some very important news I'm going to share at the feast, so Sally make sure your brother and mom are both present there", Max remembered. Sally nodded.
"That's all. You can go now", Max said. Sonic, Tails, and Geoffrey saluted him and walked out. Once outside, Geoffrey nudged Sonic with his elbow, causing the hedgehog to look at him.
"What?" Sonic asked. Geoffrey couldn't hide his grin.
"Y'know, I've been thinking. We've been rivals since like what, two years? And now we're both the highest ranked cops. But we never wanted that. We both were always striving to be the better cop, right?" Geoffrey said. Sonic raised a brow.
"Yeah", he answered.
"Well, I want to keep that going. I don't know about you, but it's fun competing with you", the skunk said.
"Yeah, no kidding!" Sonic laughed.
"So I was thinking, how about we both compete each other again and try to be the better cop? The person who catches more crooks and does more jobs and gets more medals is the better cop", Geoffrey said sticking out his hand. Sonic immediatly shook on it.
"Deal! And what if they lose?" Sonic asked. Geoffrey snickered.
"Then they have to do something the winner tells them", Geoffrey said. Sonic smirked.
"Oh, you're so going down", Sonic said.
"Don't get your hopes up!", Geoffrey retorted walking away. Sonic couldn't stop grinning.
"Uh, so when can I join the Police Corps?" Tails asked. Sonic looked at him.
"Well, I mean your too young though. But then again, you're allowed to join when you're 15 and considering your 14, maybe you can join. I don't know, it's the rules", Sonic said. Tails nodded.
"Hey, wanna come over to my house later on and play some Power Drift?" Tails asked.
"Sure thing, bud! I just gotta finish some work first, kay?" Sonic said. Tails nodded and said goodbye before jogging off. Sonic turned around and almost ran into Sally.
"Whoa, calm down there blue!" Sally said. Sonic laughed.
"Ah, sorry Sal. Didn't see you there", Sonic said. Sally laughed.
"That's alright. I was just heading over to Bunnie's. We're going to hang out today. Are you busy?" Sally asked. Sonic nodded.
"Yeah. I gotta go to the Rabbit's place and help Vanilla out with some work", Sonic said. Sally nodded.
"Well, you go ahead. I'll be on my way then. See you later!" Sally waved and she walked away. Sonic smiled. Man, was she beautiful. Even though he was dating Mina, Sonic still had a crush on Sally. For some reason, he felt something towards Sally and not towards Mina. Maybe he and Mina weren't mean to be. Sonic shook his head. He'd have to talk to Mina about that later.
He ran to the other side of the city where a large garden with little creatures loomed. It was the beloved Chao Garden. There was also a small house next to it. Sonic walked up to it and rang the doorbell. A short little rabbit came to the door and opened it. Her face lit up when she saw Sonic.
"Oh, Mr. Sonic!" she said. Sonic smiled.
"Hey, Cream. Is your mother home?" Sonic asked. Cream nodded.
"Come in. She's inside", Cream said. Sonic entered the house and sat down on the large couch. The Rabbit Family Household was well known in Mobotropolis. The Rabbit's were probably the kindest and sweetest people there ever was. Vanilla, the mother of Cream, owned a social service organization and they did tons of social service. Sonic usually helped out when he was not busy with the police stuff.
Speaking of which, Cream called her mother and Vanilla came out in the living room.
"Oh, Sonic. There you are", Vanilla said.
"Yup, I'm here. I came at the right time too", Sonic said pointing to the clock making the rabbit laugh. She took out a piece of paper.
"Here's the list of items that I need to give the poor. Unfortunatly, I don't have time to go out and buy them so I was wondering-" Vanilla was cut off by Sonic holding up his hand.
"Don't worry, Vanilla. I'll go get those items in a few minutes", Sonic said.
"Oh, thank you so much Sonic! You don't know how much time you've saved me!" Vanilla exclaimed. Sonic nodded and took the paper that Vanilla gave him and walked to the door.
"I'll be back in a flash!" Sonic said waving. He then took off running to buy the items Vanilla needed and soon after a good five minutes, Sonic returned holding a bunch of bags. Vanilla opened the door when he rang the bell and gasped.
"Oh my, back already?" she asked. Sonic laughed.
"I told you, I was gonna be back in a flash!" he exclaimed making Vanilla laugh. Sonic waved goodbye to her and dashed to another house, where he did another job.
Sonic did a few more jobs after that and caught some people trying to steal a man's wallet before running up a tree and laying down on a thick branch. He took a deep breath and sighed, relaxing himself. Life was good. Other than being the highest ranked officer in the Mobotropolis Police Corps and helping people out, Sonic also had more things in his life that made him happy.
Like a loving family that took care of him, a best friend that always stood by his side and a girlfriend. Well, that last part needed more dwelling. Closing his eyes, Sonic relaxed feeling the breeze of the cool wind.
Sonic suddenly jolted up.
"Oh shoot, I was supposed to go to Tails' place and play some Power Drift!" Sonic exclaimed leaping off the tree banch and landing on the ground. He then took off in the direction of his friends' house, thinking of an excuse of why he was late.
Castle Acorn, Mobotropolis, a few hours later
King Max smiled as he saw the Police Corps training. He felt grateful for all the people who were serving Mobotropolis and fighting for the people. He passed by a group of officers who were being trained by Gold Rank Officer Antoine D'Coolette. Antoine was an expert at using a sword, but his combat experience was high enough for Platinum Rank. Antoine saluted Max as the king approached.
"Sir!" Antoine said. Antoine was also the son of one of Max's finest generals, Armand D'Coolette.
"How are you today, Antoine?" Max asked. Antoine smiled and looked at his sword.
"Very good, sir. How eez your family doing?" Antoine asked.
"Great. I can see your quite busy today", Max said.
"Oh yes, I am teaching ze block and parry technique. Zey are definitly improving", Antoine said.
"Good. Keep up the work", Max said. "Yes sir!" Antoine exclaimed before turning to his group and barking orders. Max then walked further and saw a large group of Mobians in the Royal Uniform being trained by both Sonic and Geoffrey. Sally was also there, and she was currently sparring with a green armadillo. Sonic was watching the two, studying their movements.
"Good, Sally. Remember to keep grab his hand and flip him over you!" Sonic exclaimed. Sally did what she was told and flipped the armadillo over her shoulder.
"Ooof!" the armadillo cried out. Sally sheepishly laughed and helped him up.
"Sorry about that, Arlo", she said. Arlo smiled.
"Don't worry about it. I'm retiring soon anyways", Arlo said.
"Nice job, Sally! Good sportsmanship as well. Thanks Arlo", Sonic said. Arlo nodded.
"It's cool. I'm used to it", he said.
"Say, what's your plan now?" Sally asked. Arlo sighed happily.
"Well, since I'm not much use to the battlefield anymore, I'm gonna commit to social service, like Vanilla. Me and Penelope are married so she'll represent the council and I'll be doing good things", he said. Sonic flashed him a thumbs up and grinned.
"That's nice, man! Anyway, thanks for helping Sally out here", Sonic thanked. Arlo nodded.
"No problem, Sonic. I'll go now, I have other work to do anyway. And Sally, you're getting better", Arlo said. Sally laughed and the two waved bye as Arlo walked away. Sonic then turned to Sally.
"Alright girl, you need some work on offense. Come on, try to hit me", Sonic challenged getting in a fighting stance. Sally got in a fighting stance as well. She feinted to the left, then threw a punch to her right, but Sonic easily blocked it. She tried to do the same thing again and then added by kicking Sonic in the shin, but the hedgehog easily moved out of the way.
"Come on, Sal. You gotta be faster than that! That's why your Dad hired me to train you personally, since you're too slow!" Sonic exclaimed. Sally grit her teeth. She was determined to show Sonic how she could fight. Sonic had been her trainer for a few months now and she loved it. She also had a secret crush on him, but she knew he was dating Mina at the moment and didn't want to be an obstacle.
"Okay", Sally said tensing up. Sonic nodded.
"Let's try that again", he said. Meanwhile, King Max was watching the whole thing. He was grateful to Sonic for spending his time training his daughter. He smiled. Soon Elias would have his turn.
"Come on, little more power!" Geoffrey's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. He turned to see the skunk barking orders at two Mobian bears seriously duking it out. The there was Geoffrey. Unlike Sonic who was kind and encouraging, Geoffrey was strict and keen on making the troops better. But that's what he liked about Geoffrey. Like his father, Geoffrey always got the job done and was an excellent strategist.
"King Max, I have some news", Flemming said behind him. Max nodded and led Flemming to an isolated ground.
"What is it?" he asked. Flemming bowed his head.
"Well, you know about the catastrophe in Green Hill, right?" Flemming said, making Max frown. He very well knew about what had happened to one of his very close allies. The tragedy had spread across the world and this was what pushed Max to have extra security. The wife of his fallen friend had been captured by an Overlander and one of her sons had been killed in the scuffle. The kingdom had been rebuilding ever since that incident. There were a group of fighters that took care of the kingdom now and it pained Max greatly to see the kingdom like that. Yes, he did help out by sending reinforcements time to time, but it would be a while until Green Hill was fully rebuilt.
"Yeah, apparently the man who was behind that has struck again, this time severely damaging Mercia", Flemming reported. Max was in shock.
"Not another one! And that too, another ally of ours!" Max exclaimed.
"King O' The Hedge has asked for assistance. He needs supplies and more troops in case the guy attacks again, since Mercia was a little bit too powerful for him so there were barely any casualities", Flemming said. Max breathed a sigh of relief. At least Mercia was able to withstand it. The man who had caused this destruction was dangerous and Max knew he needed to be fully aware in case Mobotropolis was next. He nodded to Flemming.
"Yes, thank you for the news. Send in some troops and the supplies. I'll see to it that our kingdom is protected in case he strikes here", Max said. Flemming nodded and marched off. Max closed his eyes. He hoped Mobius didn't fall into chaos again because of this man. Otherwise, something worse than the Great War would happen.
Meanwhile, Sally was trying her best to keep Sonic at a standstill by furiously kicking and punching at his hands. She used her twin blades that emitted from her rings every once in a while, but Sonic seemed to read her mind and was easily able to counter.
"Come on, Sally. You haven't hit me once and I've kicked you around like what, 7 times?" Sonic said. Sally's anger began to boil once she heard that. She knew Sonic was trying to get the best of her and she knew she couldn't get mad. They had trained over that as well, but she still continued to let her anger fuel.
"Sal, remember what I taught you...", Sonic said still blocking her. Sally ignored him and tried to kick Sonic in the side, but he grabbed her leg and swung forward, making fly back and fall down.
"Agh!" Sally exclaimed. Sonic crossed his arms and sighed.
"Sal, I told you to not give away blind openings like that. That's how your opponent can beat you", Sonic said. Sally sighed.
"I don't know Sonic. I try my best, but you have way more experience than me! How is this fair?" Sally exclaimed. Sonic raised a brow.
"You mean how is it fair that you only have to hit me once and that's it?" Sonic said. Sally looked at him, but said nothing. He was right. The Speed Training only involved her landing one hit on Sonic, and that's it. If you could hit Sonic, you're basically fast. Sonic smiled and held his hand out. Sally took it and the hedgehog helped her up. She looked at Sonic who was still smiling.
"So... ready to continue?" he asked. Sally nodded.
"Y-yeah", she said. Sonic nodded but he didn't do anything.
'Um.. are you gonna let go of my hand or...", Sonic said. Sally noticed this and immediatly shot her hand back.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" she exclaimed, blushing. Sonic didn't notice.
"Sheesh, the way you did it looked like I had a disease or something", Sonic said. "Anyway, let's go back to what we were doing". Sally nodded and went back to throwing swift punches at Sonic who easily blocked them. Sally feinted left, then swung right. Sonic blocked it like it was nothing but Sally took the opportunity to spin around and almost land her elbow on Sonic's face. The hedgehog was surprised.
"Whoa, good job. You almost got me!" Sonic exclaimed. Sally's heart raced with excitement when she heard that. Her smile faded into a frown when Sonic smirked.
"Still too slow", he said wagging his finger. Sally let out an exasperated sigh and threw her arms up.
"Oh my god, you're so annoying!" Sally exclaimed making Sonic smirk.
"And you're too slow!" Sonic mocked making Sally lunge at him and throw rapid punches to which Sonic just laughed off by blocking them all.
"Hah!" Sally exclaimed launching a kick at Sonic's side like before but the hedgehog grabbed it and smirked.
"Nice try, but you gotta be faster than tha-WHOA!" Sonic exclaimde ducking under a second kick Sally did after she sprung herself up using the momentum. Sally landed on the ground and turned around almost hitting Sonic with a roundhouse kick, but Sonic had quick reflexes and he swatted her leg away.
"Man, how hard is it to hit you once?!" Sally exclaimed making Sonic snicker.
"Gotta try harder than that", Sonic said. Sally sighed. She was getting close to her target, but still not enough. She would have to focus now and think. Sonic was brains and brawn, but Sally had more brain than him. She got into a fighting stance.
"Still determined, huh? Good, I like that!" Sonic said making Sally blush again, but she shook it off. Now was not the time to be crushing. Sonic made a "come at me" motion with his hand and Sally immediatly shot forward lashing out a kick that Sonic elbow blocked. Sally used her blades and tried to slash Sonic while spinning, but Sonic curled into a Spindash and countered, sending Sally stumbling back.
Okay, Sally. Just calm down and think for a second, Sally thought as her heart raced from the adrenaline. What is Sonic's weakness when he's defending? I gotta find that out first! Sally ran forward and proceeded to do her same offensive tactic to which Sonic blocked easily. Sally tried to look for an opening where she could strike but there wasn't any possible. Sally ducked and tried to sweep kick Sonic, but he just hopped over her legs and kicked Sally's punch away. It was then Sally finally got what she was looking for, and hopped away panting. Sonic stood, not even the slightest tired.
"Don't push yourself, Sal. Be patient and look for the right timing", Sonic instructed. Sally nodded. So that's what it is! If I do that last thing again, then while Sonic tries to kick me I can land a hit while he regains himself! Sally thought.
"Okay, I've got it now!" Sally exclaimed. Sonic nodded.
"Okay, like I said be patient. Don't rush like I do unless you got the speed!" Sonic said striking a pose. Sally huffed and darted towards Sonic and tried to sweep kick him again. Like she predicted, Sonic hopped over her leg and she launched out a fist to which Sonic kicked away. Now! Sally thought and she swung her other leg forward.
It all happened in a flash. As soon as she swung her leg forward, it looked like it made contact with Sonic, but she saw the hedgehog twitch at the last second and soon she was spinning in the air before she landed on the ground. Sally got up with wide eyes.
"W-what happened?" she said.
"Not bad", Sonic's voice said behind her. Sally turned around to see Sonic's back facing her.
"But like I said, your attacks are too obvious. You were off by a split second. Time it right next time, Sally", Sonic said as he walked away. Sally looked at the clock in the room and saw that her time was up. She sat there, tears forming in her eyes. No matter what, she couldn't do it. Sonic worked hard to train her, but Sally just couldn't live up to his spectations.
"I'm sorry, Sonic", Sally whispered as she wiped a tear. She was the only one in the room left. Apparently, their sparring had taken a long time, that everyone else had finished before them. Sally squeezed her eyes as the tears fell. Don't push yourself. She remembered Sonic's words and opened her eyes.
"I won't give up, Sonic", Sally said wiping a tear away and standing up.
"I promise you, one day, I'll make you proud!"
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: Some slight Sonally right there. Now before anyone gets confused, I'm not skipping ahead to the current Freedom Fighters right now. Sonic is 16 and basically modern. But all the other game arcs have to happen still. Sonic 1 already happened in the prologue. Remember how it said Sonic took out Robotnik's Scrap Brain Factory and stopped his plans? Well, that was Sonic 1. Sonic 2 has slightly happened since Sonic and Tails already met and Sonic 3 and CD is yet to happen as well as the other games!
Anyway, the Mobotropolis Police Corps was something I made up. I didn't want Sonic to be a well known hero already, so I decided to make him a cop. The Freedom Fighters are yet to come, so don't worry. Also there will be couples in this story. Sonic and Mina are dating right now, but that's gonna change. There will be some Sonally and some other couples as well. The main couple of this story is yet to come as well and the main plot will start next chapter! So stay tuned!
EPIC Out!