Note to self: Do not underestimate the mighty Writers Block

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sonic or related characters and settings. There, a short disclaimer...

Sonic Origins

CHAPTER 8: Fifty hundred years ago

Angel Island: 3000 BC

"It's OK. Calm down. I won't hurt you."

The massive beast of water loomed over the female echidna as she slowly talked to it.

"Groaaaaaaaaaaaaar!"

"I know your friends were hurt, and it deeply saddens me. But you punished the guilty as soon as you entered this rampage. You have slain our species to near extinction! Please stop this!"

"Graaaaaaa!"

"Look at what you've done. I know the power-hungry destroyed lots of what is worthy to you, but does the end justify all means?"

"Graa..."

The monster lowered its height to the echidna's and allowed itself to be stroked. Out of nowhere, an electric shock sent it into a frenzy of pain. Another echidna landed next to her. He had fine red dreadlocks, a crown and black and white robes.

"Maximus! What on Mobius do you think you are doing?"

"Destroying this beast! The planet is not for monsters! You should know that Tikal!" he said

"I just calmed it down! And let's face it, the only reason this happened is because of your selfish hunger for power!"

Maximus then punched her, sending her flying with Chaos power flowing down her spine. The monster then recovered and sent a powerful blow to the earth. The island slowly began to drift. Then, the rest of civilization was in view. Blinded by rage, the creature flew off to mainland, but not before pummelling Angel Island down into the ocean. Maximus slipped and fell into the water miles below. He spat out the seawater and cursed, only to see a massive shadow looming above.

"Oh shit..."

Back on the island, Tikal held onto the ground as it lurched violently, watching as the monster flew away towards the nearest city on mainland. As the shaking slowed to a virtual halt, she walked towards the ruined shrine of the Master Emerald. If she could reach it and siphon its power and use it to control the Chaos monster, she could be able to seal it in the emerald forever. However, this would come at the ultimate price: her life. How had such a peaceful world come to the brink of destruction...how had it come to this?

Two weeks ago...

Tikal walked down the streets of Echidnopolis of Angel Island. It was a bit like ancient Greece with stone streets with many stone buildings and palaces, but on a floating island in the sky. Echidnopolis was a very small part of the island. Many echidnas were doing their daily things: shopping, chatting, going to the thermal baths... Tikal was going to do something else. She was on her way to the Echidnopolis council. She was the only woman on the council. There were nine members, including her. The first eight members were the ministers of war, international trade, peace, defence, economy, science, education and farming. She was the chief of national peace. The ninth member was Emperor Maximus himself. She arrived at the large temple used for the council meetings. She walked in.

"Hello ma'am, right this way." said the doorman, issuing her towards the main entrance. Tikal continued towards a meeting room. There was a table with five people seated. Tikal took her seat on the left side, closest to the end. Within the next two minutes, everybody was there.

"Are all the councillors present?" asked the emperor. "Good, then let the meeting begin. Our first topic is the war against the human civilization of Egiptia."

Tikal was the first to speak. "We are preparing a peace treaty immediately. The terms of surrender are not yet established."

The discussion continued for at least two hours, shifting between topics.

"Our last topic for this meeting..." said Maximus. "Recently we have been receiving many military threats. We might have an invincible army, but it cannot be everywhere at once. Is anyone thinking what I am?"

"Peace." suggested Tikal.

"Ha!" said the minister of war. "We smite them as fast as possible, without any clue that we're coming for them."

"Well said, but there is something we must do before hand. In two weeks, we shall take the entire army to the shrine of the Master Emerald and use it to create Chaos Supersoldiers! The Echidnopolis Empire shall spread over the whole world. Any resistance shall be crushed."

"I object!" said Tikal. "We cannot exploit the power of the Chao for our own selfish gain. We have made enemies. We won't have any allies if we keep this up."

"You think we need allies with Chaos Supersoldiers?"

"People will see this is morally wrong! They will rise to what you are doing!"

"Not if they are loaded with riches. You see, after we have conquered all these petty civilizations, we will give some of our conquered riches to the city. They will love us for giving them these riches!"

"Not all people are immoral you know!"

The minister of war interrupted.

"Please, you stupid woman. We will become gods with this. And you still refuse power."

"I would rather live a noble life as a normal echidna than a guilty life as a goddess."

It was the emperors turn to speak. "If you do not join us, then you shall be expelled from the council."

"Fine. I already stated what I wish for!"

"Minister of science, the button please." said the emperor. The minister of science got up and pulled a lever on the wall. Tikal was then launched out of her seat and in the doorway. She grumbled, composed herself and walked out. Tikal walked out and threw her imperial emblem into the sewer entrance outside the council palace.

Back inside, the debate continued.

"Maximus, whist I do not think this is a bad idea, I would suggest caution." said the minister of science "The power of the Master Emerald is triggered by emotion such as anger, desire or the will to survive. If the Chao do not wish for us to use the power and we force them to let us do so, then the chances are, they shall use the power to exterminate us."

"Then we exterminate them first!" said the minister of war.

"I disagree." said the minister of defence. "The possibility of a counterattack is very great and chances are we shall be defeated by the Chao."

"Ha! You think some puny Chao is going to transform into a god and kill us all! You're crazy!"

The minister of science began to talk "No, your highness, the possibilities are..."

"Quiet! Do you want to be expelled like Tikal was just now?"

"No your highness..." they both said, guilt obvious on their faces.

Tikal sat in her home on a leather chair. A knock was heard on the door.

"Come in."

An echidna whose eyes were hidden behind glasses walked in. He had pale red fur with tinges of green at the end of his dreadlocks. He wore a thin white cotton coat above a tunic.. It was the minister of science.

"Greatest apologies for what happened back there, Tikal."

"What's the catch Albert?"

"None, for I too am against the emperor's proposal. He is going to kill all the Chao at the shrine so that there is no interference in his plans."

"And you're the only one?"

"No, the minister of defence does not wish to go through this either, for the safety of Echidnopolis. We do not know if the Chao might unlock the power and go berserk."

"That makes us three. So I take it Maximus expelled you too."

"No...Just threatened."

"Better than nothing."

"I guess so."

Why do I get the feeling that I'm adding too many plot lines at once? I mean, I have Sonic+Flint, Shadow and now the Echidnas. I guess beggars can't be choosers but I would appreciate reviews very much.