Mogul Rising 2/2

(Theme song - Pokemon Journeys: The Series (Season 23) - English Dub Opening)

(Abigail's POV)

*Sonic & I were currently running away from our now "mind-controlled" best friends*

Tails, Mighty, & Mina:*Mogul's Voice* Rise, my fourth. Complete my new Fearsome Foursome.

Sonic: I'll give you this, Mogul, talking through three of our friends at once is a bit freaky. *we dodged an attack from Mina* It ticks me off more than anything, though. Let them go!

Mina:*Mogul's Voice* They are mine to use, boy.

*We dodged an attack from Tails*

Tails:*Mogul's Voice* I found each of them and marked them in the past. All they needed was my telepathic signal to awaken to my control.

Sonic: I don't care! I said let them go!

Abigail: We're not fighting our friends!

*We dodged an attack from Mighty*

Mighty:*Mogul's Voice* You both could have prevented this if you'd listened to me this morning.

Sonic: You talked a lot, but said nothing!

*Sonic dodged an attack from Tails & I dodged one from Mina*

Tails:*Mogul's Voice* Sarcasm and quips will not help either of you tonight, boy. You both will get me what I want.

Sonic: Not likely.

Abigail: Not gonna happen!

*Suddenly, Ash tackled Mina to the ground as we dodged an attack from Mighty*

Ash: Mina! What are you doing!?

*Sonic then bounced off Mighty's head & I grabbed him by the wrists*

Sonic: Thanks for the save, Ash. We'll explain in a second. *he then grabbed Tails* C'mere, buddy.

Tails:*Mogul's Voice* Blasted weak children! Release him!

Abigail: Not until you release them!

Sonic: Stop while you're behind, Mogul! There's no way you can take both of us out with these three tonight.

*Ash kept holding onto Mina*

Ash: Mina? C'mon, Hon. What are you doing?

Mighty:*Mogul's Voice* Not with conventional fisticuffs, it would seem. But there are other chinks in your armor.

*Tails then kicked Sonic in the foot, Mina punched Ash in the face, & Mighty slapped me across the face, knocking us both to the ground. Sonic went up to me & Ash*

Sonic: Abby, you ok?

Abigail: I'm fine.

Sonic: Are you alright, Ash?

Ash: What do you think!? Mina just hit me! She's never done anything like that! What's going on!?

Sonic: As far as we can tell, a psychic bad guy took control of our friends and is trying to force us to do something.

Ash: But why? What does he want? And where did they go?

Abigail: We don't know. But I think we know who does, right Sonic?

Sonic: You got it. *to Ash* You want in in this?

Ash: Mina's in trouble. You couldn't keep me out of this.

*Smirking, Sonic picked me up bridal style & Ash jumped on his back. We made our way to the Detention Center & went straight to Mogul's cell*

Sonic: Mogul! You've got some s'plainin' to do!

Mogul: Which part of "Dormant Magical Mind Control" did you not comprehend?

Abigail: Stop stalling, Jumbo! Where are our friends!?

Mogul: I am willing to trade. Will you listen to my terms?

Sonic: We're not dealing with a Jerk-In-The-Box. Where are the others?

Mogul: You are the embodiment of obstinacy! Fine. I am sending Tails high as he can go until he passes out from the thin atmosphere. I do not expect the ground to be much of a cushion. I've sent Mina to run out to the center of the ocean. Once there, I will tell her to stop. While Mighty, for all his strength, will walk into Doctor Robotnik's city without a fight.

*I covered my mouth in a terrified gasp & tears in my eyes*

Ash:*grabbing Sonic's arm* You're fast enough to catch them, though. Right? Right?

Sonic: Any one of them, yeah, but . . .

Mogul: They are too far apart. Or do you use your speed to rally the Freedom Fighters? Do you time to explain everything? Do you have time to find which part of the sky, which expanse of beach, or which road to Megaopolis you need to rescue them?

*I sunk to the ground with tears in my eyes. There's no way we would have enough time, even with Sonic's speed*

Ash: Fine! You've got him beat, and you're the smartest, or whatever! What do you want!?

Mogul: I once was a God, boy. Universes were mine to create or destroy. I have been reduced to a minor sorcerer in a cage. You will bring me the Chaos Emerald I sensed while in confinement, and you will restore the power that is rightfully mine.

Sonic: I want your word that everyone returns home unharmed, or no deal!

Mogul: You have it. Welcome to the Fearsome Foursome.

*Just then, Nicole appeared*

Nicole: Sonic? What are you, Ash, and Abby doing - ?

Sonic: Where do we have the Chaos Emerald stashed, Nicole?

Nicole: Castle Acorn. Why?

Sonic: Cool. Ash, I'm going to need a hand.

Ash: Right.

Nicole: What's going on?

*Sonic & Ash ran out the door & Nicole disappeared. I just sat on the floor on my knees. I had lost all feeling in my legs*

Mogul: Nothing to say, my dear?

*I looked up at him with glare, even though I had tears streaming down my face*

Abigail: You're a Demon.

Mogul: Sticks and stones, Miss Catz.

*Suddenly, Nicole reappeared just as Sonic & Ash ran into the room*

Nicole: Stop! Please! You can't - !

Sonic: No time to take it slow, Nicole! It's life or death!

*Sonic performed a spin dash & broke Mogul's cell. I shielded myself from the flying glass*

Nicole: Are you insane!? I can't contain that kind of power!

Sonic: Nicole, he didn't leave me with a choice.

Ash: Would you like it better if Mina drowned!?

Nicole: What!?

Sonic: What, Ash, chill!

Mogul: Such inane squabbling . . . *he then placed the Chaos Emerald in a hole in his chest & sent out a wave of green energy, breaking all the cells & then he sent Nicole away* You are not needed here, my dear.

Sonic: Ash? Are you okay?

Ash: . . . Ungh . . .

Sonic: Abby, how about you?

Abigail: I - I'm fine.

*Suddenly, Sonic & I were lifted in the air & brought up to Mogul's face*

Sonic: Oh, right, you're ridiculously powerful again. Now what, Mo-Gut?

Mogul: Forever spouting your empty bravado, aren't you? Our business is concluded, boy. The Foursome have served me and are now decommissioned.

Sonic: Seriously?

Mogul: It is time for a change in tactics, boy. Something I came to understand in my immortality was that I cannot beat you.

Sonic: What?

Mogul: I shall use small words so you can follow. Twice I've risen to Godhood, and twice I've fallen in your presence. No matter what power I wield, the Fates convene to ensure your victory, even if I were to act now, I an certain something would thwart me or rescue you. It is a cosmic punchline I've grown weary of. The advantage I have is time. As an immortal, I can wait you out. I may not defeat you, but you will never know peace. Nor will your children . . . Or their children.

Sonic: Vindictive much?

Mogul: I call it patience. You may call me "petty" or dismiss me as a nuisance. I can endure such small barbs knowing you will not rest easily from this day forth. My first act is to set my prison-mates free. I'm sure they'll look you up later. *he then threw Sonic on the ground & looked at me* As for you, you'd better keep a close eye on that necklace of yours. I can only imagine what would happen if it's power fell into the wrong hands.

*Sonic & I froze*

Abigail: H-How did you -?

Mogul: Simple. *he unclipped my pendant from my neck & floated it over to him* Like the Chaos Emerald, I could sense it's magic. Very powerful magic at that. *he then looked down. I followed his gaze & saw Nagus looking at my necklace with lust in his eyes. he hissed* It would seem Nagus can sense the power as well. *he then clipped the necklace back around my neck & set me down next to Sonic* You be a good girl now.

*A green light surrounded him & the rest of the villains*

Bean: I'll write! Every day! I'll miss you!

Nack: HAHA! You've earned yourself a free job from me, Mogul.

*And with that said, they were gone*

*We made our way back to Freedom HQ. Tails, Mighty, & Mina were there waiting for us. Mighty was holding the broken door, Tails was holding himself & shivering, & Mina was on the verge of tears*

Mina: Here they come . . .

*She ran over to Ash & hugged him*

Ash: SHH, Angel. It's over.

Sonic: How are you guys feeling?

Mighty: Totally ashamed.

Tails: That, and cold.

Mighty: Now I really now how Knuckles feels.

Sonic: Yeah, but I won't let you go sulk on Angel Island. We made it through tonight, guys. So what if the bad guys got away with it this one time? We've taken them before, and we'll do it again. They're the ones running scared.

*While Sonic talked, I just hung back*

Abigail:*whispering* Two of our biggest threats know about my powers. It'll only be a matter of time before they all know about me. Maybe it would be best if I quit the Freedom Fighters and leave the city.

*I was about to walk away, but I stopped when I felt someone grab my arm. I turned around & saw Sonic. The others were standing behind him*

Sonic: If you think I'm gonna let you leave the Freedom Fighters that easily, think again. *my eyes went wide & I blushed. I didn't think Sonic had heard me* So what if a few bad guys know about your powers, it's not the end of the world.

Abigail: But Sonic, what if Mogul or Nagus come after me? I'll be putting you all in danger.

Sonic: Hey, come on. Who do you think your talking to? We can handle a little danger.

Tails: It's practically our middle name.

Mighty: You know we'll always be there for you.

Mina: I may not be a Freedom Fighter anymore, but I'll help anyway I can.

Ash: Same here.

*I was so surprised at what I heard*

Sonic: See, Abby? It doesn't matter what happens or what anyone says. *signature wink* We've got your back no matter what.

*I smiled as I cried tears of joy*

Abigail: You guys are the best.

*We all went in for a group hug*