Knuckles, Tikal and Kneecaps entered the conference room of the Heaven II. There and three guards who inhabited the place were.
When he saw them, Tikal recognized each of the three guards because he saw the statues before entering that room. He saw the black echidna red eyes wearing a black robe that covered his entire body and a metal helmet that covered all barbs; and I knew it was Spectre. Then the red echidna purple eyes wearing a green vest and had a metal plate on the front; and I knew it was Sojourner. And finally brown echidna purple eyes that had a monocle in his left eye and wore a blue robe; and I knew it was Sabre.
Meanwhile Knuckles could not hide any longer the great joy he felt at seeing his grandfather but this was doomed to be in a wheelchair which could not move at all. That was one reason for not coming to Heaven II, since he was sad to see Sabre vegetable. He could not help running towards him and hug him like a small child. This even moved by the reaction of his grandson.
"You do not know how happy made me know that you're back to normal" Knuckles said.
"Me too, but now is not the time for that" he said as he pulled away from the hug.
The red echidna was surprised by how it aside, but said nothing.
"Well, since we're all together it's time to bring them up to the three of what happens" Spectre said suddenly.
"What's going on?" asked Kneecaps.
"Several days ago we started having strange visions of things happening around Mobius, but are not very clear. They are like premonitions of events that will occur" Sojourner said.
"Premonitions?" asked Tikal.
"Yes. As heard. At first we did not pay attention to them, but now they are becoming so recurring and some have come true" Spectre said.
"Some?" Knuckles asked.
"Yes. The first vision had to do with what happened at Castle of Mobius. Then came another vision related to the return of Tikal and you end up falling in love with her. When both Spectre and Sojourner met thought it was just a coincidence and nothing more. On the other hand if I had begun to suspect that something strange was happening around us, but for the state I was could not speak about my concerns with reference to this matter" Sabre said.
Knuckles, Tikal and Kneecaps were surprised by what they heard.
"Then came the vision of Sabre leaving room in a vegetative state. At first my father and I thought it was not going to comply, as it was very unlikely that something like that would happen. But this morning we almost fainted from the impression when we went to see Sabre and this was exercising when we opened the door to her room to check on him. it was there that we begin to believe in these visions" Sojourner said.
"While having breakfast Sabre told us last night while sleeping were the spirits of Edmund and Locke, who saw their status woke him with a strange kind of energy that had both him back mobility and then told him that the visions he had were caused by them and still come over. Since they could not be around for long in our world, they could not give much information. It only said that the six we should be prepared for something that will happen soon" Spectre said.
"Why should we prepare? All is quiet lately and not likely to be some kind of threat soon" Knuckles said.
"Well, before you call her came another vision and is not left very disturbed. There were a lot of bodies scattered throughout the Kingdom of Acorn. It was awful, even had people you know from those dead bodies" Sabre said.
"Tikal and Kneecaps were stuck together with some former Freedom Fighters and Chaotix in a prison that had no doors or windows anywhere and just had food to eat. It looked like they were about to die" Sojourner said.
"And finally, you had bound you to the villains who had caused all the destruction we saw in the vision. You came here with a smirk you end up with us without mercy and without remorse, except that you had a dark aura around you" Spectre said.
"I understand. But do not know what had happened so that what you saw came true" Knuckles said in shock trying to convince themselves that what they said was not real.
"No, do not know. It was so sudden and fast that we could not see because of that. But be careful, we can not lower our guard against anything if we want to prevent that from happening".
That did not diminish concerns Knuckles. He could not accept that in the near future it would murder Spectre, Sojourner and Sabre. But not only that he was concerned, he did not want to see Tikal and Kneecaps in the state in which you were warned they would be. He became suspicious that if he joined the villains in the future, should have been he himself who did that to them both.
Without a word, Knuckles left the room. Kneecaps to see his brother decided to go after behind him, leaving Tikal with the other guards.
"Where are you brother?" asked Kneecaps.
"Nowhere. I just wanted to walk around the Heaven II. That's all" said Knuckles.
"Want to come with you?".
"Yes. I think it would be good time to have some quality time with my younger brother".
They walked some more until Knuckles suddenly stopped.
"First of all Kneecaps, you promise me something".
"Sure. Anything brother".
"Promise me that if he happen to something, you will protect Tikal anything that comes to pass".
"No need to ask me, you know very well that I would do without you asked me".
"I knew I could count on you".
Kneecaps was surprised by the request of Knuckles. Why would you ask that? Did you ask why, but decided to remain silent.
Both walked through the halls of Heaven II.
Meanwhile in the conference room Tikal decided to try to relate a little with the other guardians. She hit it three, but it was a little scary to Spectre as their physical appearance intimidated her a little. But that's reassured them he would not hurt a friend, which caused her sigh of relief.
"So, tell us. I understand that you love my grandson and he feels the same about you, but I want to know how much you love" asked Sabre.
Tikal was surprised by the question asked, blushed and replied "Well, I love him too. I feel that our spirits are one and you are destined to be together for eternity. But this love I feel for Knuckles no emerged recently because my restored memories I realized I loved him long. When Chaos was released in Station Square 32 years ago was when I met him. After that adventure years passed and I began to notice I missed him and wanted to be with him. When I was converted into Tikhaos my feelings still remained at the bottom of my heart, even when I returned to normal my love for him remained strong despite not remember who was at first".
"Wow, I see that your love is strong enough. It seems you feel about Knuckles is larger than that between him and Julie-Su" Sojourner said.
"Really? You think so?" asked Tikal.
"All three believe it. For three echidnas as old as us is easy to see that. You love Knuckles is bigger than I had with my wife Kali-Ka" Spectre said.
"Or that I had with my wife Wanda-Ra" Sojourner said.
"Or mine with my wife Jenna-Lu" Sabre said.
"And with that you have said we welcome you to the family" said the three guardians.
"Thank you" he said as he gave a hug to all three.
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That night Knuckles, Tikal and Kneecaps decided to stay overnight in Heaven II, since according Spectre was safer than the six were together if what they saw in their visions became reality could protect each other to avoid his fate.
Kneecaps slept in the room that had belonged to Thunderhawk, while Knuckles and Tikal were in the room that had belonged to Locke.
The orange echidna slept soundly, while red echidna could not close his eyes.
I could not stop thinking about what would happen in the future. I could not have become a murderer, let alone leave his girlfriend and her younger brother in prison without food. Although it had not happened yet because he felt guilty about his future behavior. Still wondering what had happened to him to become an evil being and unemotional in the future. I did not want to put anyone in danger. Already suffered enough with losing Julie-Su and Lara-Su, and did not want to lose anyone else in your family, let alone want to lose Tikal. She was the light returned to his life in the midst of darkness caused by sadness and desolation.
The same idea I'd had that evening returned to his mind. If I wanted to keep them safe should go. But think about it again began to escape several tears in his left eye. If there were, then his desire to start a family with Tikal would vanish forever. He knew he would regret his decision, but if I did not feel remorse for life.
She rose from the bed without making a sound, he stepped out of the room. He came to the conference room, lit one of the monitors and began to write a letter. When the list was printed and began to read between sobs.
"Sorry I made this decision, but I feel I was right. I do not want to be a danger to any of you, so I'll go and not go back so do not look for me. I also tell them that give up my position as guardian, I feel I no longer deserve that title. And finally, Tikal want you to know that even though we'll never see you always carry in my heart and never love anyone but you".
Knuckles folded the letter, turned off the monitor and returned to the room that had belonged to his father. Upon entering I saw that Tikal was still asleep. He put the letter on her pillow. After that he took his clothes and began to dress. Her blue dress, her brown vest, his brown hat, his brown boots and white gloves was placed.
He turned again and saw that Tikal was still asleep. He approached her and kissed her on the forehead. He would have liked to say goodbye otherwise, but I knew if she woke prevent him leaving so I have to settle for that.
Once in the exterior of Heaven II, Knuckles started walking in the darkness of the night thinking about what she left behind and never see: Spectre, Sojourner, Sabre, Kneecaps, Tikal, his home, his friends, everything. There would never be seen again. He began to mourn and flew away without looking back.