Chapter 2 – Meeting the Allies

The dragon village in the Ise-Shima National Park became quite busier ever since Sonic's return. He, Tails, Blaze, Amy and Cream would drop by every day to spend some time with their reptilian friends where they would talk about all their exploits since the day they got together.

Today, Krusha and Klump came to visit the dragon village and they got acquainted with Sonic, Amy and Cream. They were having another feast of chili dogs, pizza, dim sums, and so much more. Although most of the group took their seats at the table, only Cynder and Ash stood and they were silent through most of the conversation that was taking place.

"Such gross table manners," muttered Cynder as she with Ash watched Draco, Darky, Bowser, and Charonus eat ravenously away at the food.

"You have been around them for long, Cynder," whispered Ash. "So surely you would have been used to that already."

"Yes, I know," said Cynder as she sighed. "Still, I always wondered if it wouldn't hurt them to at least savour the delicious taste of their food just for once. That's what I always do whenever I have my fish."

"I see your point," said Ash. "Better to enjoy the food rather than wolfing it down as if it was going to disappear if they don't finish it fast."

As the two Twilight Storms continued watching the feast, Bowser finished a whole roast chicken in a matter of minutes and he let out a loud, resonant belch, much to the mirth of Draco and Darky but to the disgust of Percival and Cynder.

"Just how were you able to finish that so fast?" asked Tails while he continued eating his bowl of macaroni and cheese.

"Never underestimate the King of the Koopas' appetite, bwahaha!" laughed Bowser before tossing aside a fleshed out bone.

"I sure hope Kalypso, Kip and Kass have made it back safely to the castle," said Draco.

"Oh, not to worry, Draco," said Klump. "Bowser saw to it that they have reached home in one piece, and it was very nice of him to let them stay following our desertion from King K. Rool's army."

"Think nothing it," said Bowser modestly. "This is just something Draco has helped me to learn all those years back when he and I first met."

"Duh, it seems like ya two are like very close to each other," said Krusha. "Ya probably must be buddies or brothers or sum fink."

Draco and Bowser looked at each other and blushed.

"We're much more than that," the Charizard answered. "Bowser and I love each other very much as we fulfil each other's needs and wants. He needed and wanted someone who would love him and make him feel like he meant something while I needed and wanted someone who would protect me and make me feel safe and secure. Somehow, both of us were just the ones able to give that to each other, and we couldn't be any happier."

"D'awwwwww," Krusha and Klump sighed happily.

Cynder, although keeping her thoughts to herself, looked at Draco with a serious expression on her face. She was hoping that he has not forgotten how much she meant to him as well as they have been dating each other for months as well.

"It's a shame that Jimmy Lionheart and Hero the dragon were not able to come for this occasion," said Percival. "They were just as much deserving of credit. If it had not been for those two, we would never have become members of the Anthro League and stopped the Dark Queen from taking over the world."

"Well, unfortunately, when you're important officials, it would be hard to engage in a bit of fun when you got priorities," said Klump. "It doesn't even help when there's that uproar with Eggman and his robots happening in recent times."

"Indeed," said Sonic. "He needs to be stopped, and I'm a real expert when it comes to dealing with that bloated buffoon."

"Sonic, there's also some other allies of ours you'll have to get acquainted with soon," said Torden. "These guys are so hip and cool that I think you're likely to have a ball with them."

"Really?" asked Sonic. "Who could they be?"

"They're the Nightriders, of course," said Torden. "The one and only best anthro heavy metal band ever! They're so famous that they even have their own app made for the phone! Here, I'll show you!"

Torden took out his phone and booted up the Jam with the Nightriders game. He then showed it to everyone at the table. The screen displayed a photo of Torden imposed on an anthro's body which was playing guitar and Axl was standing next to him.

"I'm Axl and you're one rockin' player!" said the game version of Axl.

Klump was pleasantly surprised. "Well, I'll be damned!" he laughed. "You got the app too?"

"You mean that you guys know this game?" asked Torden.

"Are you kidding? Of course we do!" exclaimed Klump as he and Krusha relinquished their phones and showed their friends that they indeed play the app. Their respected phones displayed their faces imposed on the avatar's body.

"This is turning into a phone party," laughed Charonus.

"Well, despite our important mission and the current threat, we do need a moment to relax and have some fun," said Draco.

Everyone continued to laugh while Cynder just smiled silently. Suddenly, she sensed something ominous and was alerted by the presence.

"Guys!" she burst out without warning. "It looks like we got company!"

Confused, everyone at the table looked around trying to see what was Cynder detecting, and before they knew it, a laser blast fired straight at the centre of the table, causing everyone to jump of their chairs as the table collapsed with the food.

"Yikes!" squealed Lily. "The food is ruined!"

"What was that?!" gasped Tails, trembling from the shock.

"I know that blast too well," said Blaze with a displeased look as she faced at the direction from where the laser blast came from. "See for yourselves!"

When the team turned around, they could see a troop of egg-shaped robots marching towards the village and they all were armed with laser cannons.

"Eggman's robots!" exclaimed the dragons. "They've found us!"

"All of you are under arrest," droned the leading robot. "Come with us to Eggman's laboratory and no one gets hurt. Resistance is futile."

"So those tin toys want to play rough, huh?" growled Torden as he clenched his fists. "I have a good mind to send them all to the scrap heap!"

"Count me in, Torden," said Bowser. "They're gonna pay for wrecking our feast!"

"Now let's not do anything," said Cynder. "We better plan carefully and work together."

"You're speaking my language," said Sonic eagerly. "Come on, let's party!"