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Sonic the Hedgehog:

Tournament of the Stars

Chapter 7: Unlikely Match Ups

Last time, Mario and Crisis managed to triumph over Dusk and Bark with minor injuries. That couldn't be said about Bark who had suffered major burns from Crisis. Also, Mario had formed an unlikely friendship with Sonic's sister, Sally. Right now, the two were exchanging life stories when the commentator interrupted them.

"It's now for the next fight, and boy, is it going to be one. First up, he's an expert fisher who's best friends with a frog. From the Mystic Ruins, it's Big the Cat!"

Big walked on, smiling and waving, although the crowd's reaction was mixed. Sonic, Tails, Amy (who had just come back from visiting Dusk) and Cream were cheering for him but the rest of the crowd either stared or politely clapped. After all, Big didn't look like a fighter.

"And his opponent, the sharpest shooter in the world, it's Fang the Sniper!"

When Fang walked on, he was greeted with a few boos as well as claps. Most of these boos came from the heroes. Cream had heard about Fang's reputation and when she saw the gun in his holster, she feared her friend's safety.

Big grinned stupidly as Fang walked up to him and began to load his gun.

"Since I'm not allowed to kill, I'll make sure I won't shoot anywhere that makes you bleed… much!" he grinned, evilly.

Big didn't get it until Fang shot at his shoulder. The cat reeled back in pain, his shoulder dripping in blood. The crowd gasped at Fang's action while the weasel smirked a toothy grin and continued to fire at Big's feet. The poor cat ended up dancing on the spot as Fang continued to fire bullets at him. Fang eventually ran out of bullets so he began to reload. He was so sure about winning that he didn't notice the fishing rod wrapping around him until it was too late. Big, using his amazing strength, spun around with Fang still being held by his rod. Eventually, Fang flew off, crashing into a wall.

Slightly disorientated, Fang started shooting at Big again. The cat took him by surprise again when he pulled an umbrella out and spun it in front of him. Somehow, the bullets bounced off. Fang was irritated by this so he fell back, coiling his tail up and using it to spring himself towards Big, kicking him in the face. Big was knocked back slightly, losing his focus, giving Fang time to reload his gun again. As he finished loading, he aimed his gun but was distracted by Froggy who hopped at his feet. The frog then jumped onto Fang's face, covering his eyes and causing him to shoot wildly. Thankfully, no one was hit by the bullets. Fang eventually pulled the frog of his face and threw him into the wall. Big had seen this and got very angry. He jumped into the air and belly flopped on Fang. The weasel was stunned with fear, letting out a girlish scream as the cat crushed him. Big got off and quickly ran to Froggy. Fortunately, he was alive. Fang on the other hand was in pain. No doubt several bones had been broken, requiring medics to bring in a stretcher.

"Fang can no longer fight, making Big the winner!"

If Sonic and co. hadn't clapped, it would have been a stunned silence. Big was also taken to the medical ward to have his bleeding shoulder looked at.

Gemini, who was nearby, tapped Amy on the shoulder and said "Your friend was certainly tough. I didn't think he'd win."

Amy nodded. "He may not look it but he's strong. Plus he's got a heart that's as big as he is."

Gemini smiled before quickly looking around. "Hey, I saw Uncle Thorn sitting with you. Where is he now?"

Amy looked too and realised that her father was no longer there. Of course his whereabouts were quickly notified once the commentator began to speak.

"Our next fighter is a pirate and a master sorcerer, it's Thorn Rose!"

Thorn walked on, looking deadly serious. He had a fair idea about the competition that he had and was prepared for whatever came out opposite him. Of course, his opponent wasn't quite what he was expecting.

"And his opponent, a plant girl who's having her first go at fighting, it's Cosmo!"

Tails and Amy glanced in shock as they watched Cosmo walk on, with a nervous look on her face. It was bad enough that she wasn't an experienced fighter but she was going up against Amy's dad who no doubt knew his stuff.

Amy shouted to her father, "Dad, go easy on her!"

Thorn nodded and faced Cosmo. The plant girl bowed in respect and took a fighting stance. Thorn smirked at her guts and drew his hand back and threw a fireball at Cosmo. She jumped over it with grace and landed behind Thorn. She tried punching but Thorn held her back by sticking his hand out and firing thunder that sent her sprawling across the ground. She got up rubbing her head, rolling out of the way of an ice ball that Thorn threw at her. She pulled out some seeds and threw them to the ground. Thorn stood there, waiting for something to happen. When it looked like nothing would happen, Thorn ran at Cosmo, ready for another attack.

Suddenly, vines erupted from the seeds and began to slam into Thorn. He was knocked between the vines like a tennis ball before one wrapped round him and flung him into the ground. They were about to make one last assault when Thorn jumped back up and threw fireballs in every direction, burning the vines. With no defence, Cosmo was open to one last palm slam from Thorn, knocking her back. She didn't get up.

"Cosmo can no longer fight, making Thorn the winner!"

Thorn walked up to Cosmo and helped her up. "You've got guts, I'll give you that. Plus, you really got me with those seeds" he complimented.

Cosmo was still upset. "Thanks, but I wish I could've at least made it past the first round."

Thorn felt pity for the plant girl as medics came for her. She had suffered a few bruises from their fight. Thorn went back to the stands and took his seat next to Amy. Tails had left to make sure Cosmo was alright.

"I'm sorry, Amy, for hurting your friend" he apologised.

"It's OK. I just wish she got further ahead" Amy said.

A sudden idea came into Thorn's idea. It seemed crazy but it was worth a shot. He'd save it for later though, as the next fight was about to begin.