Home is Where the Heart is
Note: This chapter is a mix of Issue 175 & 177, with a bit of my own personal touch mixed in.
(Theme song - Kim Possible Theme Song)
(Abigail's POV)
*It's been a month since Eggman tried to use Sonic like puppet. Today Huck & I were on our way to Freedom HQ with a little something for my friends from my Mom. On our way, I started thinks about what Shadow had told me after I had caught the bouquets at the reception*
(Flashback - One month ago)
*Shadow took my hand & pulled me into one of the openings of the Coliseum*
Abigail: Is something wrong, Shadow?
*He was quiet for a minute*
Shadow: I've decided to join G.U.N.
*That threw me for a loop*
Abigail: Are you sure that's a good idea. I mean, last time I heard, Commander Tower wasn't exactly your biggest fan.
Shadow: He and I made peace during the Black Arms invasion. Besides, this is the best way I can fulfill my promise to Maria.
Abigail: You can still that if you join the Freedom Fighters.
Shadow: I know. But G.U.N. has resources the Freedom Fighters don't. No offense.
*I was quiet for a moment. Then I smiled*
Abigail: I understand. If this is truly want, I won't stop you.
*He smiled back at me & we kissed*
(Present Time)
*I was a little worried about him, but I knew he could take care of himself. When we got there, everyone was doing their own thing. Sonic was tuning his guitar, Vector & Mighty were playing a video game, Espio was meditating in one corner of the room, & Ray, Charmy, & Saffron, were playing darts. They were aiming the darts at a picture of Eggman (which made me giggle). Amy, Cream, Cheese, & Chocola were having a tea party in another conor of the room*
Knuckles: I'm telling you, Eggman's gotta be planning something huge! He's never been one to stay quiet for this long.
*He did have a point. We haven't heard a peep out of Eggman since Tommy passed away*
Julie-Su:*hugging his arm* He's probably just taking some time off, Knux. Even villains need a vacation once in a while.
Knuckles: You're probably right. But I just can't shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen.
*Then Rouge walked into the room & pushed Julie-Su off of Knuckles. 'I didn't even know she was here*
Rouge: Relax, Rad Red. If it makes you feel better, I'll sneak into Eggman's base and snoop around.
Knuckles: You'd do that, Rouge?
Julie-Su: She'll do anything.
Rouge: Watch it, Pinky.
Julie-Su: You wear pink.
Abigail: Ahem! *they all turned to me* Sorry to interrupt, but I brought a little something my Mom thought you'd like.
*They all saw the plate covered with a white napkin I was holding. Vector nearly knocked the couch over as he jumped up*
Vector: It that what I think it is!?
*I smiled & uncovered the plate to reveal my Mom's homemade lemon meringue pie & snickerdoodles*
Abigail: Yep.
Huck: Chao-Chao!
*Vector & Charmy charged right at me*
Charmy: Yay!
Vector: Stand back! Let me at em!
*I blocked Vector by bringing my boot up to his nose*
Abigail: Simmer down, Lizard Lips. There's enough for everybody, but everyone gets one slice of pie each.
Sonic: Whoo boy.
*Sally then walked into the room & kissed Sonic on the cheek*
Sally: I guess it's good that we can afford a little banter lately.
Sonic: Things have never been better, Sally. Knothole and New Mobotropois have come together as one Kingdom. We've got a sweet little home-away-from-home here in Freedom HQ.
Sally: Families are reuniting after so much time apart. The monarchy is young and strong, while the villains are on the decline. We've already got some of the worst safety locked away. At this rate, we'll topple Eggman's Empire in no time.
Sonic: We're just shy of perfect. If only Tails . . .
Sally: What about Tails?
Sonic: I think he's still feeling guilty about not telling us about Fiona.
*Sally was about to say something when suddenly, a loud siren went off*
Knuckles: What the - !
Sally: Rotor! What's going on!?
Rotor: It's Eggman! His Egg Fleet is heading straight for Knothole!
*My eyes widened & I almost dropped the pastries I was holding. I remembered the vision I had when Snively betrayed us. This was how Eggman planned to destroy both Knotehole & New Mobotropolis. But luckily, we were prepared*
Sally: All right! The moment we've been waiting for has arrived! Knuckles! You and the Chaotix! Go to Knotehole & help the citizens evacuate to New Mobotropolis!
Knuckles: On it, Sally!
*The Chaotix ran out of the HQ*
Sally: Freedom Fighters! We'll go to New Mobotropois and see if the Science Center has the shield for Knothole ready!
Sonic: Right! Let's do it to it!
(Third-Person POV)
*Up in one of the Egg Fleet ships, Snively could hear the sirens going off from down below*
Snively: Uncle! It appears they already know that we are here!
Dr. Eggman:*off-screen* It appears so. But they are still unprepared for us. Continue with preparations for the final attack, Snively!
Snively: Yes, Uncle!
(Abigail's POV)
*We all ran to the New Mobotropolis Science Center. Uncle Chuck & a few other scientists were working as fast as they could*
Sonic: Unc! We've got Eggman at our doorstep! Is that shield ready!?
Uncle Chuck: Almost! I just need to adjust this last wire and . . . Done!
Sonic: Great!
*He handed Sonic a bunch of little white poles with a little blue light at the end*
Uncle Chuck: Just place these around the perimeter of Knotehole. Once your done, Nicole will take care of the rest.
Sonic: On it!
*He ran out of the lab & straight back to Knotehole*
(Knuckles' POV)
Knuckles: Come on! Go! Go! Go! Keep moving!
*Me & the Chaotix were helping the last of the Knotehole citizens through a Warp Ring to New Mobotropolis. Suddenly, a blue blur went right by us, leaving a small white pole with a blue light flashing at the top*
Knuckles:*in his mind* I hope that's the defense system Uncle Chuck made for Knotehole.
(Abigail's POV)
*We had just arrived back at Knotehole when Sonic finished setting up the last of the little poles*
Sally: Sonic! Did you install them all?
Sonic: Just put in the last one.
Sally: Good. *she looked up at the Egg Fleet nervously* Now we just have to hope they work.
(Third-Person POV)
Dr. Eggman:*through the intercom* Ready the missiles, Snively!
Snively: Ready sir!
Dr. Eggman:*through the intercom* FIRE!
(Abigail's POV)
Rotor: He's launched the missiles!
Amy: There's nowhere to hide!
Sonic: Everybody, duck!
*We all ducked & prepared for the coming explosions . . . They came, but they sounded muffled. We all looked up & saw the missiles being blocked by a shield surrounding Knotehole*
(Third-Person POV)
Dr. Eggman:*through the intercom* What!? Snively! What's going on! Why isn't Knothole being destroyed!?
Snively: I'm sorry, sir! But our sensors are detecting a force field around Knotehole!
Dr. Eggman:*through the intercom* Force Field! Why those little - ! Snively! Prepare the Egg Beater! I'll teach those vermin not to play fair!
(Abigail's POV)
*The citizens of Knotehole came back through the Warp Rings & were cheering for us*
Mobian: Thank you so much, Freedom Fighters!
Mobian 2: You guys are amazing!
Mobian 3: How did you know about Eggman's attack?
Mobian 4: Will the shield keep us safe from Eggman?
Rotor: Well, in answer to your second question. According to Uncle Chuck, the shield is made from the same materials as the shield that protects New Mobotropois and is powered by Nicole's nanites. So, yes. The shield will keep us safe.
Sally: As for your first question. That's top secret.
*She looked at me over her shoulder with a smile. Tails' parents, Sonic's parents, & Knuckles' sister then came up & hugged the 3 boys. Lacey & her family came over & hugged me*
Rosemary: My little hero!
Amadeus: You were amazing, son.
Merlin Prower: Well done.
Bernadette: I was so worried!
Jules: WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU, SON.
Ayla: You were awesome, big brother!
Lina-Le: Amazing!
Lacey:*whispering* You used your powers to see this coming, didn't you?
Abigail:*whispering* Maybe.
*Sally got out her handheld computer*
Sally: Nicole, how are . . .
Nicole: The King and the rest of your family all safe in New Mobotropolis, Sally.
Sally: Thank goodness.
*Suddenly, a loud boom was heard that made us all cover our ears. We all looked up & saw a red, black, grey, & yellow robot with a red mustache & spikes all over it, punching the shield*
Dr. Eggman:*off-screen* You'll pay for this, you cheaters!
Sonic: And of course, he's not done yet.
Mighty: He really doesn't know when he's lost, doesn't he?
Sonic: Nope. But I say we give a little reminder.
*We all smirked & followed him to an opening in the shield Nicole made for us. Eggman landed another punch at the force field. Then he launched lasers, a wrecking ball, & missiles*
Dr. Eggman:*off-screen* Come out and face me! You cheated! You stole a victory from me! Stop hiding behind your stupid shield and fight me! I conquered and destroyed your first city! I toyed with you as you hid in your little forest getaway! I've terrorized the lot of you for all your pitiful lives! You cannot rob me of my final victory! I won't allow it! Now get out here so I can conquer you again!
Abigail: Man. What a crybaby.
*Sonic snickered & went out the opening with us behind him*
Sonic: Hey, Eggman! Are you enjoying your little tantrum, or do you plan on shooting something other than the shield?
*Eggman landed his robot right in front of him*
Dr. Eggman:*off-screen* Oh-Ho-Ho! I knew you wouldn't disappoint me, Rodent! But you were a fool to face me alone! This armor was specifically designed to out-perform you at every level! It is impossible for you to over come me!
Sonic: Yeah, I figured as much. *we all stood around him ready for battle* Which means nothing against these guys!
Sally: Freedom Fighters! Chaotix! Attack!
Sonic: I like this plan!
*Vector & Knuckles pulled one arm off*
Bunnie: You should'na tried to rile us up Eggman. On the other hand . . . *her robot arm turned into a laser blaster* Ah've been savin' this for a special occasion!
*A laser fired from her arm & it destroyed half of the robot. Mighty used his super strength to pull the other arm off*
Dr. Eggman: NO!
Bunnie: Heavy hitters are done, Sal-gal.
Sally: Second line! Move in!
*Me, Antoine, Espio, & Julie-Su then moved in & weakened the legs*
Sonic: For all your smarts, Doc, you totally miscalculated us. Did you really think we'd let you get the drop of us that easily? *Tails, Ray, Charmy, Cream, Cheese, Chocola, & Huck moved in. Tails & Charmy both pulled Eggman's mustache & Ray pulled on his goggles. Cream, Cheese, & Chocola just flew around him really fast, making him dizzy. Huck kicked him in the nose* Did you think I was the only hero on Mobius? I can handle anything you can dish out. But on the rare occasion I can't, my friends always can! *Amy smashed away both legs with her hammer & all that was left of Eggman's robot was a hovering in the air* Face it, Eggman. You don't have a leg to stand on.
Dr. Eggman: Augh! Shut up! How did you even know about my attack!? Did Snively tell you!?
*Sonic made a sound like a buzzer*
Sonic: EEHH! Nope, it wasn't Snively.
Dr. Eggman: Then how!?
Sonic: That's for us to know and you never to find out. *Bunnie nuged me with her elbow* Now, you said all of this was a game to you.
*With one final spin dash, Sonic destroyed what was left of Eggman's robot*
Dr. Eggman: NOOOOOOOO!
*Sonic & Sally then stood in front of him as he lay on the ground*
Sonic: We've chosen to continue. Game on, Robuttnik.
Sally: You're trespassing on royal grounds. As Princess, I order you to retreat back to New Megaopolis.
Dr. Eggman: You won't get away with this! Egg Fleet! FIRE!
*The ships above us fired multiple missiles at us. Suddenly, another shield surrounded us. I looked down at my necklace & saw it was glowing. Then, Sally's handheld computer started beeping. Knowing what it means, she took it out, put a Ring on the top, & Nicole appeared*
Nicole: My friends are showing you more mercy than you deserve, Doctor. I highly recommend you retreat.
*A red Badnick came flying down & took Eggman back to his fleet*
Dr. Eggman: You'll pay for this you miserable vermin! I was just toying with you before! Now it's war! I will annihilate you all!
Sonic: You gotta give him credit. The man knows how to make an exit.
Sally: Yeah, but he doesn't know when to make it.
Sonic: Well, now that that's over, I say it's time for us to honor today's real hero.
*He & Sally turned to me with smiles. I then looked around & saw everyone looking at me*
Abigail:*pointing at herself* Me?
Sally: Of course. If it hadn't been for you & your vision, Eggman would have actually succeeded in destroying us all.
*Vector then picked me up & put me on his shoulder*
Vector: Three cheers for Abigail! The hero of the day!
*Everyone cheered for me*
Sonic: I say we go to Uncle Chuck's Diner to celebrate! *Vector carried me all the way from Knotehole to New Mobotropolis. People gave us confused looks as we passed. I blushed. Flattered & a little embarrassed by all the praise & attention we were getting. We soon arrived at Uncle Chuck's Diner & Vector put me down as we went inside* Yo Unc! Muttski! A round of chili dogs for all of us!
*But we all stopped in surprise by what we saw. King Nigel, Queen Alicia, Elias, the Council of Acorn, Ben Muttski & my family had all gathered in the dining room*
Uncle Chuck: In a minute, Sonic. There's some Government business we need to take care of first.
*King Nigel & Queen Alicia came up to me. Alicia was holding a small box*
King Nigel Acorn: Your Mother and Sir Charles explained everything to us. *he opened the box, pulled out a gold medal, & put it around my neck* On behalf of the Kingdom of Acorn, I award thee this Medal of Honor, for your aid in helping the Kingdom in it's greatest time of need.
*I looked at my medal, smiled & bowed to the King*
Abigail: Thank you, Your Majesty.
*Then my parents hugged me on both sides*
Robert: That's my little warrior.
Laura: We're so proud of you.
*After all the hugs & kisses, we spent a huge chunk of the evening celebrating*
Abigail:*in her mind* It's true what they say. Home is where the heart is.