REVIEWS!
Clownreaper96: These aren't just video-game mechanics… Frenzy and Void are a terrifying combination.
Dis0rd3r: Yes theres a reason Eggman was only using the Colour Capsules to power his computer, its a bit to unstable without a Wisp to be used carelessly. Madness Enhancement + Unstable power? Not good.
Poor Siegfried, but it was actually a smart move on Jalter's part. If Siegfried somehow broke free, he'd be able to distract the Fafnir's perfectly. He's a conceptual counter to Fafnir, and while I doubt he could beat dozens of them, he could take most of them down with him.
ChaosDeathLord: Poor Siegfried, he died for cardboard and was turned into a suicide bomber here. Zerkerlot with Frenzy and Void is going to be a NIGHTMARE, especially as the Wisp Powers aren't bound by game mechanics here.
I think Lancelot confusing Artoria and Sonic depends how he sees the world, if he' seeing in a magical sense he'd think the two were the same, but if he sees with their eyes he'll be more confused by this hedgehog feels like his king, but with how mad he is right now… Can't wait for Camelot, I have to hold myself back from speedrunning everything to get to Camelot and then Fairy Britain. Whether Sonic takes Rhongomyniad… Never actually thought of that, but its a neat idea I'll put into my maybe notes.
Calderoniceric758: I'm not against Sonic getting more weapons, but it'd need to be something he'd realistically wield. Sonic would never touch a gun and he has a bit to many negative memories with the Phantom Ruby to use that. The fact only Eggman could realistically create copies of both things also means even if Sonic did get them, it wouldn't be until Part 2.
ENDDRAGON369: That makes a lot of sense actually, Sonic is very musically talented. It may also help with the heaping pile of trauma!
ultima-owner: It depends really, its naturally unstable without a Wisp, but a strong or skilled user can use it safely. But Black Bomb is well… A bomb, its naturally going to have the most devastating effect on the user without a Wisp to protect them.
shadowfox219: Jalter right now is not even a person, she's Gilles 'Ideal Jeanne' who exists to destroy France. She still has a lot more evil to show.
Lancelot with Void and Frenzy is terrifying, and Jalter really isn't thinking about the consequences of what she's doing, as long as France is destroyed, she's satisfied.
Time is the enemy here, Sonic needs to gather the crew and defeat Jalter, yesterday!
Sonic and Jeanne had just finished explaining what had happened to the rest of the team, each of them with horrified expressions.
"T-they turned Siegfried into a suicide bomber? W-why?". Mashu asked, unable to believe someone would do something so cruel to such a heroic man.
"The bigger question is how the hell something from Sonic's world appeared here! I thought only he and the Chaos Emeralds were transported here?!". Cu demanded, Jeanne had been taken away by Tamamo to have the full explanation of Sonic's appearance and the Chaos Emeralds while the rest of them talked.
"There are only two options, ether the experiment that sent him here had far larger range then he realized… Or our enemies have found a way to access Sonic's world. Considering they've managed to incinerate history itself, having access to some form of the Kaleidoscope isn't out of the question". Artoria explained, and nobody liked ether idea. Sonic was confident his friends could deal with whatever Lev and his 'king' sent to Mobius, and if not them…
The image of a black and red hedgehog flashed through his head, there was always Shadow. Sonic was aware of just how powerful the Ultimate Lifeform was, even without a Chaos Emerald he was one of the blue blur's greatest rivals.
"Theres also how Siegfried was controlled… If someone as powerful as him was controlled, what if one of us gets controlled as well?". Gareth was worried, the idea of turning against her comrades and king against her will… It was a fate worst then death in her eyes.
"They can't". Sonic interjected, and when everyone turned to him with a questioning gaze. "Theres only one thing that all our enemies have shared, dragonic traits. The fake Jeanne can only control dragons, and is using Hyper-Go-On energy to enhance her control. Chaos Energy and Hyper-Go-On don't mix well, negating each other, you guys are being powered by Chaos Energy sooo….".
"Any control would ether be negated or weakened severely!". Lily finished off with a smile, it still wasn't comforting to consider she and her older counterpart could possess a risk to her friends, but at least there was layer of protection.
"But theres still a chance of it, Lily. If we encounter the fake Ruler, stay back". Artoria demanded, her younger self nodding. It infuriated her, the idea of fleeing from battle but even she would admit it was preferable to become an unwilling pawn.
"But there are still many Servants out there… Siegfried may have fallen, but if any other dragonic trait Servants were summoned, they would fall under my… Counterpart's, control". Jeanne spoke, returning from her talk with Tamamo. She still had a bit of trouble understanding the situation, an alternate world? Gemstones filled with neigh infinite power? A hero who could casually fight with Servants and break the sound barrier? She'd have a mental freak out later, she had a duty to fufill now. "My abilities only tell me the identity of the Servant if I can see them, and even then they may have a skill or Noble Phantasm that hides their identity".
"So we still have fourteen more Servants out there, with no idea if they're enemies or allies. Sounds like we're in for a good time!". Cu smirked, his blood was boiling at the idea of facing so many enemies, many of them powerful warriors in their own right.
The group talked for a bit longer, trying to figure out a plan to defeat their foes and recover the Holy Grail… At least till they were interupted.
Sonic and Mash's communicators went off, and the hedgehog quickly activated his own.
"Sup doc-". The blue blur was cut off.
"YOU NEED TO GET AWAY FAST! THERES A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF MANA SIGNATURES HEADING FOR YOU!". The near hysterical voice of Doctor Roman came through. "Eight Servants and three Fafnir's!".
The group went silent, this… Shit!
"Shit, shit! We can't deal with eight Servants AND the Fafnir's at the same time!". Cu cursed, this was the worst news any of them could hear.
"I can escape pretty easily, but I can't carry more then two!". Sonic was really missing the Tornado and Tails various vehicles from over the years. "We have nine here, so we could overwhelm the Servants, but that leaves the Fafnir's".
"...I shall hold back the Fafnir, my Excalibur is the only thing with enough power to do it. The rest of us will have to fight one vs one, with Sonic aiding against their leader who undoubtedly has kept most of the Colour Powers for herself". Artoria Alter commanded, and despite everyone's hesitation… It was the best plan they had.
"Easy peasy, we'll deal with the Servants real quick and then get to helping you wipe out the Fafnir". Sonic smirked, confidence radiating off him as always. They may have the disadvantage, but when had that ever stopped him?
"Oh? My counterpart, you assume any Fafnir's will be left". Artoria returned the smirk, and with that they began splitting off, hoping to lead a Servant after them each.
Inwardly, Sonic only hoped he was fast enough to solve this quickly. The situation was rapidly getting out of control.
"Oh, oh! Hahahaha! Oh god! This is hilarious! This is absolutely fucking hilarious!". Jeanne could only stare in horror at the laughing voice, the smirk of her face cruel and sadistic. "I-i just can't believe this! What shitty humour is this!".
The woman in black armour laughed, her face that perfectly resembled Jeanne's own stretched into a cruel smirk. But that was nothing compared to the aura around her, twisted and angry, and the amount of Hyper-Go-On energy she was releasing…
Sonic almost felt like he was back on Planet Wisp, how much Colour Power had been put into this girl!?
"What… What are you?". Jeanne asked, trying to prevent trembles in her voice and failing. Her counterpart only laughed again.
"Isn't it obvious? I am Jeanne d'Arc". The second Jeanne spoke, absolute confidence in her voice. "A saint that has chosen to burn down this pathetic land".
"Like hell you are, ya goth!". Sonic countered, drawing a confused glance for the blackened Saint, what the hell was she looking at? "What are you? Magic doppelganger, robot? Doesn't matter, your going down!".
"Doppelganger? I can assure you, I am the real and true Jeanne d'Arc, the fake is right next to you!". She replied, and the blond haired Jeanne looked down, could it be true…?
"So what!?". Sonic interrupted the self doubt before it could begin, startling both Jeanne and her blackened counterpart. "So what if the one by my sides a fake? She's my friend and thats all that matters!".
The corrupted Jeanne, who Sonic decided to mentally call Jeanne Alter (It was better then just referring to her as Blackened Jeanne or Fake Jeanne constantly), growled and before their eyes, a black fireball appeared in her hands.
"Just burn". She said coldly, launching the fireball forward. Sonic and Jeanne both leapt out of the way to avoid it, and the blue blur rushed forward attempting to deliver a kick across Jeanne Alter's chest, but she reacted with superb reflex and simply slapped him away.
Jeanne tried to attack her counterpart, but her eyes widened as despite taking a direct attack from her flag to the cheek, Jeanne Alter just smiled. The blackened Saint held out her hands, and Jeanne was blasted away in an inferno of black flames.
"Was I always so weak? Your not even worthy of being called my fake, your more scraps I left behin-". She would've continued her taunt if a kick to the back of her head hadn't sent her tumbling forward, what..!?
"Man, your really trying to put Jeanne down ya know? Thats pretty rude, Jalter". Sonic taunted with the newly created nickname, black flames surging around the altered saint.
"Jalter…? Jalter…!? I AM THE TRUE JEANNE D'ARC! I AM NOT THE FAKE HERE!". She screamed in rage, and the hedgehogs eyes widened as he had to avoid spears of black flames trying to pierce him and roast the blue blur alive.
As with Jeanne herself, she unsteadily forced herself to rise. Her Magic Resistance should've stopped any magecraft… Unless the Hyper-Go-On energy wasn't being effected? That was an important thing to note.
She watched as Sonic kept avoiding her counterparts attacks, taunting her constantly and causing her rage to rise. Jeanne knew as powerful as the blue blur was, the sheer power 'Jalter' was throwing about would overwhelm him eventually. She raised her flag and charged back into the battle, delivering a slash across the back of her counterpart.
"Oh? More worthless attacks, let me show you a real attack!". Jalter raised her sword, aglow with black flames and slashed it towards Jeanne, the Saint using her flagpole as a staff to leap over the attack. Sword and flag met mid-air, and Jeanne was thrown away by the sheer strength difference.
"This doesn't make sense, your abilities… You don't even have Magic Resistance, and your parameters… What in the world are you?!". Jeanne demanded, she had managed to land but was still unsteady from the force of the throw.
"Isn't it obvious?". Jalter laughed, black flames surging off her along with the aura of hatred, her eyes gaining a red tint. "I am the true Jeanne d'Arc, Servant Avenger!".
"Avenger…?!". That was impossible, Jeanne could never manifest as such a cruel class. It was a near opposite of everything she believed in.
"The Avenger who will burn down France, the same land that betrayed me! The Dragon Witch, Jeanne d'Arc! That is who I am!". With that final announcement, a massive surge of flames headed towards the saint.
Cu took notice of his opponent, the weapon in his hands, his stance, and the near feral air about him. But most of all, he noticed the smell…
"Bloodsucker…". He growled, his opponent only let out a bitter laugh, his once regal appearance ruined by stains of blood.
"Indeed, I am a vampire, a disgusting and vile existence. So you are my opponent then, Lancer?". The Berserker asked, he may have lost control of himself but he would at least be able to bestow this one courtesy.
"Cu Chulainn, of the Lancer Class". He replied, his opponent raising an eyebrow before laughing.
"The child of light? What a fitting opponent! I am the prince of Wallachia, Vlad the Third of the Berserker Class!".
With that, the two began their battle, their lances clashing and Cu let out a wince, what was with this crazy strength?! He leaned back, letting Vlad push forward and attempt to impale the Lancer, but he ducked under it and delivered a fierce slash to Vlad's chest.
The vampire growled, and a barrage of stakes formed from the ground under Cu, but the Lancer was fast enough to avoid it and began writing runes in the air.
"Sowilo!". Cu cried, the rune of light glowing and unleashing a blinding burst. Vlad, who was a vampire could only let out a cry of agony from the light unleashed by the child of a light god.
"Argghhh!". Berserker raised his hand, a wave of stakes rushing towards Cu who again used his superior speed to avoid them, the tip of Gae Bulg glowing with golden light. The prince knew if he let that touch him, it could be his end.
Vlad looked at the sky, the sun was shining far to brightly to use that trump card without instantly becoming dust. Something the accursed control on him would not allow despite his desires. His body became a swarm of bats that swarmed around Cu, delivering slashes and cuts.
He would consider trying to control Cu, but the blood of someone descended from a god who represented a vampire's natural enemies was suicide.
Cu weathered the attacks despite their number and ferocity, swiping out and killing multiple bats, the light on the top of Gae Bulg burning away at their vampiric bodies. They quickly retreated and reformed into Vlad, who had multiple bleeding wounds across his body. The prince raised his own spear, an unsatisfied look across his face.
"What a pathetic performance, to not only manifest as this unsightly Spirit Origin but to truly become a monster under that Witch's control…". He growled, drawing a frown from Cu.
"So I guess the fake Jeanne put some means of control in you despite the lack of dragonic traits?". Lancer asked, and Vlad let out another bitter laugh.
"Indeed, the Witch only desires to burn everything around her as some grand insult to the Lord. She is a fool among fools, and it seems judgement has finally arrived upon her!". He laughed, despite the enhancements the Witch forced upon him he knew he could not defeat the Child of Light, they were natural enemies with Cu's prowess as both a warrior and nature as a demi-god of light a bane against Vlad, who was a vampire and combat prowess had weakened greatly thanks to his Madness Enhancement.
"I see… She'll get her just deserts, I'm not fond of those who manipulate Servants". Cu settled into his stance, his bloodlust beginning to leak out. He was ending this, and raising his spear…
"GAE BULG!".
The spear that reversed causality activated, and before he even realized it, Vlad the Third was dead. Letting out a final laugh as he fell to his knees, Vlad only had one request.
"Lancer, I ask you give this request to your master! Summon me in my true glory, and let me show the might of my lance, the lance that defended my people!". The proud prince, restored to a bit of his true glory in death, laid down his last request.
"Heh, sure Vlad. I'll look forward to fighting alongside you". Cu smirked as Vlad finally fell apart into golden dust, the demi-god let out a sigh of relief. That was a short but intense fight, and he raised an eyebrow at the sight of a small capsule left behind, reaching down he grabbed it and read the label.
"Pink Spikes…? And he didn't even use its abilities, now I feel cheated out of a fight".
Artoria Pendragon, or Lily to those knew her, was a skilled swordsman. She had been trained since birth by the wizard Merlin, her father Sir Ector, and her brother Kay. While not at the level of her older counterpart, she was without a doubt one of the most skilled swordsman to ever live.
And she was being forced to use every single one of those skills to match against her opponent's superior speed, strength, and defence.
"Forgive me, I cannot… Guh!". The feminine… Lily was unsure if they were a woman or man, shook. "My body is beyond my control! Please be careful less I… Strike you down!".
"It'd help if you could, stop swinging your sword and let me cut you!". Lily had to use her mana burst to avoid a quick stab, what in the world was with these parameters! Sonic and Jeanne had said Siegfried was enhanced by the Hyper-Go-On energy, but the boost was this powerful!?
"M-move!". The feminine knight said, as suddenly a yellow drill formed around his (Lily was calling them a he) sword.
DRILL! BURST!
Lily's eyes widened and she activated her mana burst, covering Caliburn with her mana and clashing it against the Colour Power enhanced blade. But even with mana burst, she felt herself being pushed back, if swordplay wouldn't work…
She'd borrow a page from her masters book! She kicked out her leg, causing her opponent to trip and letting her slash him across the chest with Caliburn, a spray of blood flying into the air. It wasn't fatal, but it was without a doubt painful.
The feminine knight grunted, and Lily barley had enough time to react as a drill enhanced sword slammed against the side of her chest, sending her stumbling away and with probably a few broken ribs. Oowwww
"I am… Sorry, but this is… The end!". The knight raised his sword, the drill spinning at immense speeds at bringing it down towards Lily's head, she wouldn't be able to interact in time!
"Non non non! That isn't elegant or like you at all, dear d'Eon!". A crystal shard slammed into the blade, deflecting it as Lily stared in shock at her surprise ally.
She was a beautiful white haired girl, with one of the most… Strange hats Lily had ever seen, radiating a sunny and bright aura. She was carried by a horse made of crystal, some type of Noble phantasm.
"M-my… Queen…?". The now named d'Eon stuttered out, even as his body was forced to raise his sword again. "P-please flee! I cannot control my body and will attack you-".
"Oh my, you really can't control yourself at all can you, Amadeus, could you please?". The girl asked with a gentle smile, and a voice from someone else Lily hadn't noticed spoke.
"Of course dear Marie". A man in a rather… Strange outfit, what was with the French and their outfits?!
"Requiem for Death!".
A beautiful and haunting melody played out, but while it wasn't hurting her, Lily observed the effects it had on d'Eon. The feminine knight stumbled backwards, the yellow drill around his sword fading away. She wouldn't waste this chance!
"Sword of Selection, smite the wicked!
CALIBURN!".
Lily thrust the glowing Sword of Selection forward, a beam of light emerging and peircing through d'Eons chest, who only had a sad but satisfied smirk.
"I see… Fallen while under the control of a Witch, at the very least I got to see… Such a beautiful warrior fight…". Fading away into golden sparks, the Servant had been freed from the control of Jeanne Alter.
Lily was quite, she had won but the Rider Servant had seemed to know d'Eon, the Caster had called her Marie and there was only one Marie Chevalier d'Eon would know.
"Ah… I'm sad it had to end this way, but at least he's free again… But your just too cute!". The smiling face of Marie Antionette was shoved into Lily's face, who felt her cheeks being pinched. "How are you so adorable?!".
"O-ow! Let goooo!". Lily struggled against it, but the Rider's grip was vice-like. Oowwww!
"Marie, perhaps it may be a good idea to help with the rest of the fighting before squealing about how cute you find the young knight?". Wolfang Amadeus Mozart asked, causing a pouting Marie to let go of Lily's cheeks.
"Fiiine! Now lets go! Like knights to the rescue!". Without waiting, the queen of France rode off on her crystal horse, Amadeus and Lily sharing a quick glance, before chasing after the excited queen.
Yes this is, not an easy fight at all. Cu got lucky with having light on his side, the natural enemy of Vlad who as a berserker, embraced his vampiric side. Lily was only saved by the appearance of Marie Antionnete and a surprise ally!
And Jalter is just… Yea, this is what having a Hyper-Go-On enhanced Holy grail does to a person. Next chapter includes the rest of the fights!