Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius
SEASON 1: THE EGGMAN WAR (3230-3239)
CHAPTER 2: THE GRAND FEAST
Mobotropolis, Night of the Grand Feast
"Sonic, hurry up! We're going to be late!" Bernie's voice echoed through the house. She was waiting by the door for Sonic. She called out to Sonic again and a few seconds later he came bounding down the stairs.
"I'm here, I'm here!" he exclaimed.
"Let's go! We're going to be late if we don't hurry up!" Bernie exclaimed and the two went outside where Chuck, Jules and Muttski were waiting for the two.
"What took you so long, sonny?" Chuck asked. Sonic shook his head.
"Ah, nothing. Just forgot the time", Sonic said.
"Come on I don't want to be late!" Jules said.
"Yeah, I'm starving!" Muttski added. The group walked to Castle Acorn, wondering what this was going to be about.
"I can't wait. Thinking about the food is making me hunnnnngry!" Muttski excaimed.
"Don't worry, Muttski. You'll be able to eat as much as you want", Jules said chuckling.
"Say, aren't we going to get awarded for our contribution in the Great War?" Bernie asked. Chuck nodded.
"Every soldier who helped in the Great War will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the King especially. Not only that, but King Max has some very important announcements", Chuck explained.
"Cool! And I'm also the king's escort!" Sonic exclaimed thumping his chest. Muttski high-fived him for that.
"Jules, Charles!" a voice called out. The hedgehogs and dog turned around to find the Prowers walk up to them.
"Amadeus! Rosemary! Merlin! Hey, how are you?" Jules asked.
"Yo, Tails!" Sonic exclaimed as he and Muttski greeted Tails and the three immediatly starting chatting away.
"I'm good, how are you?" Amadeus asked.
"We're all fit and fine!" Chuck exclaimed. Rosemary whispered in Bernie's ear.
"And how's Sonic?" she asked. Bernie looked back to see Sonic was a good distance back with Tails and Muttski.
"Well, he's better than before! After Dr. Quack treated him, he's been fine ever since", Bernie said. Rosemary nodded.
"He still doesn't know, does he?" she asked. Bernie sadly shook her head.
"No. I hate lying to him like this, he's like my own son!" Bernie said. Rosemary nodded.
"Don't worry, Bernadette", Merlin said. "He'll find his family soon, I know it".
"Thank you Merlin", Bernie said. The group then arrived at Castle Acorn where Flemming and some Royal Guards greeted them.
"Go right into the dining room which is next to the meeting room", Flemming said.
"Thank you Flemming", Amadeus said. Chuck led the way, since he knew where it was. Inside, other families of the Great War were there, chatting away. Sonic saw Mina, who was with her mother Isabella, and he gulped. This wouldn't be good. Tails poked Sonic.
"Hey, go talk to her", Tails said. Sonic looked at him like he was crazy.
"Are you serious, right now?" Sonic asked, but Tails gave him a stern look.
"Sonic, you're not going to get anything done if you don't talk. Now GO!" Tails said pushing Sonic a little. The hedgehog glared at Tails but Muttski pushed him further.
"Dude, go!" the dog urged. Sonic sighed. His two brothers weren't going to leave him. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Sonic walked over to the Mongoose's. Isabella saw him and happily greeted him while Mina looked away.
"Well, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone", Isabella said walking away. Sonic nervously grinned at Mina, who was crossing her arms and looking the other way.
Ah crud, she doesn't look happy. Come on Sonic, do something! Sonic thought as he walked up to Mina.
"Um... hey", he said.
"Hey", Mina said not looking at him. Sonic sighed. This would be harder than he thought.
"Look, I'm sorry for not being the guy you want me to be. It's just that I get busy in trying to protect the people!" Sonic said. Mina looked at him.
"Why don't you take more time off for me?" Mina said.
"I can't!" Sonic said.
"Why?" Mina asked.
"Cuz the Police Corps is something I wanna commit to! I'm happy serving my nation and I can't just ditch that. And besides, you're also busy with your singing!" Sonic said. Mina glared at him.
"Yeah, but I get time off! At least I keep my promises!" Mina exclaimed.
"That's not the point. See, whenever you sing, you really embrace it since you love it. What if I told you to leave your singing career and go out with me?" Sonic said. Mina's eyes widened as she understood what Sonic was saying.
"Yeah..." she said. Sonic nodded.
"That's why. I'm just fully devoted to being there when people are in trouble. You like singing and I respect that, but we can't always make it our way", Sonic said. Mina nodded.
"So, are we good?" Sonic asked. Mina smiled.
"Yeah, I guess. When are you free?" Mina asked. Sonic shook his head.
"Yeah, about that... please don't cry about this, but..." Sonic said. Should I tell her? he thought. Mina looked at him.
"Yeah?" she asked. Sonic took a deep breath.
"Okay, there's... someone else in my life that I can't stop thinking about", Sonic said. Mina just looked at him, not saying anything.
"So you're saying... you want to break up with me?" she asked.
"Look, please don't take it personally Mina! It's nothing about you, it's just that things haven't been working out for us", Sonic said. Mina slowly nodded.
"I guess your right. If you're not happy, I'll respect your opinion. I won't be THAT kind of girl", Mina said. Sonic smiled at her.
"Thanks for understanding. But hey, we can still be friends though", Sonic said. Mina smiled.
"Yeah, that's good enough. Anyway, who is she?" Mina asked. Sonic hesitated.
"You won't tell anyone, right?" Sonic asked. Mina nodded. Sonic leaned over and whispered in her ear. The mongoose gasped.
"Whoa! You like her?" Mina said. Sonic nodded.
"Don't tell anyone, kay?" he said. Mina nodded.
"I won't. Anyway, since we're not dating anymore, I have to tell you, there's someone else who also caught my attention", Mina said.
"Really, who?"
"Ash", Mina replied. Sonic's eyes widened.
"You're band manager? The one with the glasses?" Sonic asked. Mina nodded.
"Well... okay. I respect your opinion, I guess", Sonic said.
"Thanks", Mina replied. Sonic turned around.
"I'm gonna go to the King. I have to escort him out here, so I guess I'll see you later", Sonic said.
"Sonic? Thanks for saying the truth", Mina said smiling. Sonic smiled back before dashing off to where he was needed. Tails stopped him on the way.
"What'd she say? I saw you two smiling", Tails asked.
"Eh, we broke up", Sonic replied. He could literally read the shock on Tails' face.
"Wha-why?" he asked.
"We both have someone else in our hearts. And before you ask, NO I won't tell you Mina's crush. I'll tell you mine, later", Sonic said. Tails just stood there confused, while Sonic ran off.
After a while, Antoine came inside the room.
"Everyone, please be seated. Ze royal family eez about to enter", the coyote instructed. Everyone in the room took their seats and watched as the door opened. King Max entered the room with Sonic and Geoffrey at his sides, followed by Queen Alicia and then Prince Elias and Princess Sally.
The Acorns took their seats in the front and smiled at everyone who was clapping.
"Thank you, thank you", Max said. He and Alicia smiled at each other. The Council of Acorn sat near them.
"So I would like to start this feast off by presenting the awards first", Max said. He nodded to Dylan, who took out a scroll and started reading.
"First off, to all our brave soldiers who helped serve in the Great War", Dylan read.
"Armad D'Coolette", the porcupine continued and the people in the room clapped for the elder coyote, Antoine cheering as well. Dylan handed the scroll to Penelope and the platypus read out the next name.
"Jules Hedgehog", she read and the people clapped for Jules as well, Sonic especially.
"Yeah Dad!" he exclaimed. Jules smiled. Penelope handed the scroll to Chuck who smiled.
"Amadeus Prower", he read. Tails and Rosemary were the loudest of everyone clapping and cheering and the fox with the eye patch grinned. Chuck handed the scroll to Rosemary this time.
"Ian St. John", she read and the people clapped for him as well, Geoffrey being the most proud. Rosemary handed the scroll to Isabella and mongoose prepared to read out the next name.
"Sir Connery", she read and the room clapped as well. She handed the scroll to Hamlin and the pig took it.
"Arlo Armadillo" he read and Penelope hugged Arlo in happiness as the room clapped for him as well. Hamlin handed the scroll to Rotor Walrus, the scientist of Mobotropolis and caretaker.
"And now for the last person... King Maximilian Acorn himself!" Rotor announced and the room erupted into clapping and cheering. Max was surprised himself.
"Me?" he asked. Rotor nodded.
"Yes, you. You along with King Allen had gone to stop the Overlanders from launching the Atomic Bomb, so you deserve this especially", the walrus explained. The veterans collected their awards and Max cleared his throat.
"And now we have the awards for the people who help clean this kingdom", Max said.
"For organizing the Special Social Service, we have Vanilla Rabbit", Max said. Cream and Cheese hugged Vanilla and the rabbit went up to collect her award.
"Next, for helping to build this kingdom's technology and for securtiy, we have this award for three people", Max said.
"Rotor Walrus, Nicole Lynx and Miles Tails Prower", Max said. The clapping and cheering in the room was really loud as the three walked up and collected their awards, Sonic high-fiving Tails on the way.
"Last but not least, the award for the people who help protect and serve this kingdom. The Mobotropolis Police Corps, Sonic the Hedgehog and Geoffrey St. John!" Max exclaimed and the room erupted in cheers as the two rivals collected their award. Once that was done, everybody sat down and began to eat their dinner.
At the end of it, Max then took a bunch of papers out.
"Alright everyone, the moment you've been waiting for. I'm going to announce some news, so bear with me", Max said. Everyone in the room listened to what he was going to say.
"I'm afraid I have grown old to where I cannot take the responsibility of king as Mobotropolis. So, I am proud to say I am officially retiring!" Max exclaimed. The whole room gasped.
"What are you saying? You're stepping down from the throne?" Hamlin cried out.
"Yes I am", Max said.
"But who will lead us?" Isabella exclaimed.
"Worry not. I am passing on the throne to the heir of the Acorn Family..." Max said taking off his crown. "... Elias".
Everyone was in shock. King Max was stepping down as King and passing that on to his son? Even Elias was in shock.
"M-me? Father, I'm flattered but-"
"But what? Elias, this is what you've been waiting for your whole life. Now, its time. The father has done his work, now it's time for the son to take his place", Max said placing the crown on Elias' head.
"I...okay. If you say so", Elias said smiling.
"Congrats to the new king!" Sonic shouted pumping his fist in the air. Everyone cheered and clapped their hands for Elias and the young king smiled broadly.
"Thank you, thank you everyone! So I guess as King, I'll make everyone's lives happy and you will all live in harmony under my rule", Elias said making everyone cheer louder.
"Well, I say this calls for a celebration!" Geoffrey announced.
"Hang on a second, do you hear that?" Rosemary said. Everybody closed their mouths and listened. Yes they could hear it now. A loud humming sound was coming from outside.
"What is it?"
"It sounds like a machine".
"No, that sounds like a telephone!"
"A telephone? Are you crazy?"
"Guys be quiet for a minute!" Isabella exclaimed making everyone shut up. Geoffrey took out a walkie-talkie.
"Flemming, what is that?" he asked. No answer. Geoffrey waited and spoke again.
"Flemming? I asked you something! Do you copy?". Still no answer, only static on the other end.
"I repeat, do you copy?" Geoffrey said.
"He's not answering, you dolt!" Sonic said.
"Shut up, I wasn't talking to you!" Geoffrey retorted.
"Well, who are you talking to?" Sonic shot back.
"Both of you, this is not the time to be fighting! Go check it out", Elias said. Max looked at him and nodded, approvingly. Sonic and Geoffrey glared at each other before walking to the door and proceeding to open it.
"AUGHHH!" Sonic and Geoffrey both shouted as the door was blasted apart, sending the two flying back. Everyone panicked at once and took cover. Sally and Bunnie ran forward and helped the two up.
"What the heck was that?" Sally exclaimed.
"I don't know Sally girl, that door just went boom!" Bunnie exclaimed in her southern accent.
"Geof, did you accidentally fire one of your explosive darts?" Sonic asked. Geoffrey said no but then a loud laughter echoed across the room. Sonic shuddered. Something seemed off about that laugh. Like he heard before somewhere.
"I'm afraid you're mistaken. That was my doing", a gruff voice said and a large fat man in a red coat sitting in a machine of some sort came inside as the smoke cleared. The man laughed at the people who had their eyes wide.
"Hohohohoho! My my, it appears I've interuppted something", the man said. Elias stepped up.
"And you are?" he asked.
"Why, I am the greatest scientist in the world, Dr. Ivo Robotnik! Pleasure to meet you, King Elias Acorn", the man said.
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: Oh man! Robotnik's returned! Question is, will Sonic remember him? And just what does the Eggman want? Has he turned over a new leaf or is he back for more domination? Find out next chapter!
Also, short chapter today. Yeah, there wasn't really anything in this chapter so whatevs!
EPIC Out!