Journey to the East 2/4
(Theme song - Pokemon Journeys: The Series (Season 23) - English Dub Opening)
(Abigail's POV)
*The next day, we set out to meet with the Yagyu Clan. On our way there, we passed by some rice fields. Suddenly, we were attacked by Yagyu Ninjas*
Sonic: An ambush! *one of the ninjas hissed at us* I'm still learning the local lingo, *he spin dashed one in the stomach* But I think that means "Beat the snot out of me!"
*One tried to grab my pendant, but Huck knocked him away. Ken hit one with his Atom Bat*
Monkey Khan: Stinking Yagyu scum! I knew we shouldn't trust their summons! We'll show them what happens to back - stabbing thieves around here!
*He smashed the ninja's head with the one Tails was holding*
Tails: Yeah!
*Sonic knocked over another one with a spin dash*
Sally: You can tell this clan isn't as organized or disaiplined as the others. This ambush is sloppy. *one tried to jump her from behind* The Gossamer Clan got the same kind of drop on us, and we were caught in seconds.
*Tails landed on the ninja's head, knocking him unconscious*
Tails: If they're such push - overs, why did the Iron Queen bring them over to the Dark Egg Legion?
Sally: I don't know, Tails. Maybe they were easier to uproot without upsetting the whole clan?
Tails: Maybe she wanted the Legion to feel better about themselves.
*I giggled*
Sally: Be nice, Honey. Those people have been through a lot.
Sonic: Man, I'd forgotten how much I hate getting wet.
Abigail: Tell me about it. I hate it when my socks get wet.
*Khan knocked a weapon out of a ninja's hand & grabbed him by the collar*
Monkey Khan: Now - are you going to fulfill the invitation to meet with your Lord, or do I put you back with the rest of the pond scum?
Bat Ninja: HISSSS . . . W - Wait . . . You're the ones he sent for?
*Tails was drying Sonic with his twin tails, Sally was ringing out her vest, I was ringing out my hair, & Huck shook himself dry. We all glared at the ninja*
Sonic: Do we look like locals?
Bat Ninja: HISSSS! Pardon! Pardon! We thought you were just travelers! Simple robbery! Honest! Honest!
Monkey Khan: Just shut up and lead the way.
*The Bat Ninja led us into a bamboo grove*
Bat Ninja: Not much further! Promisssse!
Sally: Ken . . . The Yagyu Clan has no bride for their house, right?
Monkey Khan: Right. The Iron Dominion killed the Bride of Rich Nights and took the Yagyu as their own.
Sally: Does that make things easier or harder for us? Without a proper Bride, they may not fall back on tradition, but they may not want to give up on the Iron Queen either.
Monkey Khan: I don't know, Sally. If we can't deal with this Lord, then we'll just have to play it by ear.
*We soon arrived at a ruined temple*
Bat Ninja: Apologies again! We are here!
Sonic: Cozy.
Monkey Khan: I think this was a temple from the old days. What the locals call the "Lost Dynasty" or some like that. Keep on your toes. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried another ambush.
Sonic: They can try all they want. I'll still run rings around them.
*We entered the temple & found a purple male bat with red eyes wearing black clothes & silver armor sitting on a throne, eating grapes*
Monkey Khan: The next time you invite guests, I recommend informing your cronies that they're coming. Otherwise we might get the wrong idea.
Lord Yagyu: Huhn. You get the Gossamer Clan to roll over and all of a sudden you're high and mighty? Please. The fact you've returned means you did no better against the Iron Queen over there than you did over here. At least you're consistent, I guess. And that's what's with all the tourists? Are you trying to impress us with a group of Freedom Fighters you haven't been tricked into putting in the hospital.
*He laughed. Ken shook with anger*
Sonic: Real classy, Chief.
*I put a hand on Ken's shoulder, he looked at me, & calmed down*
Monkey Khan: All that aside . . . I'm here to broker peace between your Clan and the Free People of the Dragon Kingdom.
Lord Yagyu: Hold it. There's something we need to get out of the way first. I'll meet with the Crown Princess of Acorn. I'll even meet with the - heh - "King of the Free People." But I don't feel comfortable with the Sonic the Hedgehog in my lair.
Sonic: Nah, I wouldn't think so.
Lord Yagyu: And I won't discuss important business in front of mere children.
*I was a little miffed about being called a "child", but Tails took it harder*
Tails: "Mere children"!? Just ask your guys with headaches in the rice fields how "mere" I am! I fought Master Mogul!
Sonic: Chill out, bud. Saves us from listening to more political babbling.
*He herded Tails outside. Huck & I followed, sending Lord Yagyu a glare*
*I sat on a rock as Sonic & I listened to Tails' ranting*
Tails: . . . And I've fought Swatbots, and Egg pawns and - and - and I built the Tornado from scratch! More than once!
Abigail: Tails, calm down. That guy's a just a jerk. Why are you letting him get to you?
Tails: I've worked really hard to prove I'm just as much a Freedom Fighter as everyone else. He knows who Sonic is, but I'm . . .
Sonic: Our best friend and the one guy I'd pick to have my back anytime. You've done more in your short life than he's ever going to do. So don't get worked up over one low - life.
?:*off-screen* I don't know, Blue . . .
*We all turned around & I gasped when I saw Fiona sitting on a bended bamboo stalk*
Fiona: He's still pretty hung up over this low - life.
*I growled & got out my hook swords. Huck hid behind me with a shiver*
Tails: Fiona!
Sonic: We were wondering which rock you went to hide under after the whole Moebius thing.
Fiona: I got out while the getting was good. I kept myself busy, though.
Abigail: Doing what?
Tails: And w - why are you in the Dragon Kingdom?
Fiona: I'll tell you if you manage to catch me *she catapulted herself into the bamboo grove. we looked at each other & followed her in. the boys were having trouble getting, through, but I was keeping up with her, thanks to my cat - like reflexes, Huck still hanging on to me**laughing* C'mon boys! I know you can do better than that! *to me* At least your keeping up with me, Twerp!
*I growled & tried to go faster*
Sonic: This stuff is go thickly grown together, I can't build up any speed!
Tails: I should've thrown us over!
*Fiona landed on a bamboo stalk & held it down*
Fiona: Me and the Twerp are doing just fine. You boys just need to be more - *she let go & it shot back* - Flexible.
*Sonic & I dodged it, but it hit Tails in the face*
Sonic: WHOA!
Tails: OW!
Abigail: Tails!
Sonic: You alright?
Tails:*rubbing his nose* Nrrgh . . . She's hurt me worse before.
Sonic: That's my man. Abby & I'll scoot ahead and - *another bamboo stalk hit him in the face* THAT'S IT!
*He then did a spin dash, destroying any bamboo stalk in his way*
Fiona: That got him! *Sonic & I were closing in on her* Good chase, you two. You've almost got me. *suddenly, two pairs of hands grabbed us* Oh! So close! *we were then smashed into the ground, face first. I looked up & saw Sergeant Simian* Here's some info as a consolation prize: I'm running with the Destructix again.
Abigail: No kidding . . .
Huck: Chao . . .
*Tails caught up with us*
Tails: I'm coming, Sonic! Abby!
*Just then, he was knocked to the ground by Predator Hawk*
Predator Hawk: You make this too easy, kid.
*Sonic got into a spin dash & went up in the air*
Sonic: I am getting so sick of dealing with you guys.
*Just then, he was knocked back to the ground by Flying Frog*
Flying Frog: A bit of grit so the dirt will hurt! WHEE HEE HEE HEE!
*Now whole Destructix team was standing in front of us (the only people missing were Lightning Lynx, Sleuth Dawg, & Drago). Behind us, Sally & Khan were coming out of the bamboo grove*
Sally: On a similar note, where are Abby and the boys? I thought we would've found them by - *she saw us & the Destructix* Oh my gosh! Ken, get ready!
Monkey Khan: Um - Right! Why? Who are they?
Fiona: Now that we have your attention, there's something we would like to discuss.
To be Continued . . .