Chapter 3: Night of the beast
As the moon rises over the Little Planet, Sonic became ready for a transformation he thought he would never use again until today. In a matter of moments, Sonic's hands outgrew his gloves, his teeth became fangs, and his fur turned wild and dark. The experience was painful, but Sonic could withstand it The time had come to make a stand.
All over the planet, murderers and thieves were attacked. Not by police or other criminals but by what many would describe as a monster. The criminals were left badly wounded, but not dead. It is during this time that Cream the Rabbit was traveling through the lower levels of Quartz Quadrant to get back home in Metallic Madness.
"Well well well" said a voice in the dark. "Look what we have her."
Unexpectedly three wolf members of the Witchcart Clan, in biker-clothing, appeared. The tallest wolf who first spoke then said "A little bunny rabbit. Let's skin her", pulling a knife out he signaled his two partners to grab Cream.
"Wait! There's no need to do-" Cream tried to reason before being gagged by the shortest wolf. The trio of criminals then sinisterly cackled as they went for the kill. Surprisingly however, a shadowed figure arrived, grabbing the duo that held Cream and then threw them at their leader. The figure then slashed the Witchcarts. Making sure not to kill them. Finishing his work, the figure then turned to Cream, revealing himself.
"Sonic" Cream asked before the figure disappeared.
"Damn those sons of bitches can move" Espio cursed as he chased the thieves who robbed the First Planetary Bank in his car.
His human partner Wallace Jenkins at his right. There was a second vehicle on the run, but Espio had to pick and he had chosen the closest runaway. Looking above, Jenkins saw someone or something jumping over the rooftops.
"What the hell is up there? It's freaking weird" he said.
"You want to tell me what you saw or- holy crap" said Espio, as he saw the beast-like shadow running into the night.
Lighting booming in the sky.
Slowing his car down Espio told Jenkins "Looks like we're in for a show kid".
Emerging from the shadows, the beast then grabbed hold of the car, droving it into a nearby construction site. Leaving their car and a seriously injured human teammate, the three other humans then ran inside the unfinished building.
"What the hell was that" said the muscular leader.
"I don't know, but it looked freaky" said the shortest.
"We've got to get out of here" said the overweight human.
Suddenly the shortest was grabbed by clawed hands and drawn into the shadows. The beast then slashed the leader's leg, leaving him disabled but not dead. And finally, the overweight human was flung over his back and into the concrete.
"Ow! I think you broke my back" the criminal whimpered.
"You're young. You're heal. But you'll be afraid. Wont't you" the hedgehog-like creature grimly replied back, as the robber fainted.
"Get away from him!" Jenkins snapped seeing this brutal action.
"It be wise not to test him" Espio calmly told his partner. "Nice to have some help Mr..."
"I'm just a werehog fighting crime and corruption" the beast said.
Signaling his partner to wait by the car Espio said "Vector told me and the others you'd come back Sonic. How are you going to explain this to the nostalgic?"
"I've got it covered. Was there another car?"
"Yes. Didn't have time to chase both."
"Doesn't matter." Turning to the robber, Sonic picked his pockets until he found a scratched G.U.N. badge and a to-do list. "Tell Vector we have to meet. HQ tomorrow night" Sonic said.
"Sure thing blue" Espio said, glancing a look at Jenkins. "But how can you two get in-". Much to Espio's surprise, Sonic was gone. "Heh. And I thought ninja's were the masters of vanishing."
The next day, news reports came in of the mysterious werehog's appearance the other night. Some commenting positively on his performance, other criticizing his methods. The official story was that a thief robbed most of Tails' scientific equipment and used it to make a new werehog. Among the news reports was a video of Witchcart herself broadcasting to the Little Planet.
"We shall kill the crocodile Vector. We shall top him, grind him, and bathe in his blood. I myself will kill this foolish werehog. Rip the meat off his bones and suck them dry. Don't call us a gang of criminals. We are the true law. The Little Planet belongs to the Witchcart Clan".
All of them unaware that the Blue Blur had returned.
To be continued