-Two months later-
Mobius was peaceful once again as dawn rose on the planet. Many of the residents laid cozy in their homes, sleeping away or enjoying the sunrise. Some were already up and moving as the day grew ahead of them. However, one wolf pup looked outside of the window of his home, watching the sun rise slowly. Over the last two months, White Fang grew into a young, energetic and playful three-month-old pup. He has become exceptionally close with Sonic and his friends over the two months he had spent in the blue hedgehog's care. Although the thought of his mother's death was still present in his mind, he never let it get in his way of living life to the fullest.
He watched the sunrise for a bit longer before running towards Sonic's room and calling out the hedgehog's name, "Sonic! Come on Sonic! Time to wake up!"
Sonic groaned as he heard the white pup call out his name, mumbling something inaudible. However, this only made White Fang impatient as he grabbed one of Sonic's ears with his teeth and started pulling on it hard enough to where it could still be felt, but was not painful at all. The white wolf quickly lost his grip after a few tugs, tumbling into a wall. Fortunately he did not hit the wall hard, and got up immediately after a quick head shake. White Fang then headbutted the bed hard enough to cause it to shake a bit and wake Sonic up.
"Come on Sonic! You promised we'd go and explore!" the white pup growled impatiently, clearly not willing to wait any longer. Sonic's eyes blinked a few times as he woke up, seeing the impatient wolf pup, muttering, "Alright. I'm up."
White Fang leaped up with excitement while the blue hedgehog slowly got out of bed, still feeling tired and exhausted. The white wolf rushed to the door, his tail wagging in excitement as he waited for Sonic to get ready. Fortunately, he did not have to wait long as it only took a few minutes for the blue hedgehog to get ready.
As soon as Sonic opened up the door, White Fang bolted outside, but the hedgehog was quick to catch him, using his quick speed. "Slow down there." He said. "The world may be huge, but it has its fair share of danger. I want you to stay close by in case there is any lurking."
"Aww. Okay." The white pup complied, not happy with having to stay close to the hedgehog as he wanted to explore and venture out by himself.
However, Sonic was quick to notice the pup's unhappy mood, and bent down to White Fang's level. "I know it's not fun, but with this being your first time exploring, I would rather keep you safe at least. Anything can happen in life, and sometimes it's not pretty." Sonic explained, remembering what had happened when he found White Fang two months ago.
"Really?" the young pup asked, growing curious as he received a nod in response from the blue hedgehog.
Sonic then pulled out a necklace that appeared very familiar to White Fang before he continued explaining, "I found this around the same time I found you. At the time, you were very interested in it, so I held on to it for when you got older. I believe you're old enough to wear this now."
The hedgehog placed the necklace around White Fang's neck gently, his ears folding back in sadness as he did so. 'I wish I could explain the real reason why to him, but he's too young right now to understand. I know I will have to tell him at some point though.' he thought sadly, but was quickly cut off from his thoughts.
"Sonic? Why are you looking sad? Is there something bothering you?" White Fang asked, growing concerned for the hedgehog.
"Wha-? It's nothing. Just something that was stuck in my mind. Anyway, we should get moving since we have a long day." Sonic implied, giving the pup a smile before walking ahead.
The morning passed rather quickly as the two explored Station Square, and entered the forest. White Fang stayed close to Sonic as they explored, never going too far as promised. There were many new sights and smells that the young wolf pup had never experienced, sparking his curiosity. As Sonic watched the pup explore the forest, he was reminded of how adventurous he himself back when he started his adventures.
"It's amazing how much can happen even though it feels like time never passed at all." Sonic said to himself, smirking at the memory.
"Hey Sonic! Check out what I just found!" White Fang called out, cutting the hedgehog off from his memories.
As Sonic walked towards the white pup, he looked in the direction that the pup was looking, and his eyes widened as he saw it. There was a base not far from the outskirts of the forest, and it was not just a random base. It was clearly one of Dr. Eggman's bases, and there was a lot of activity going on there with the number of robots that could be seen guarding it. However, the base was not the only thing White Fang had found as the hedgehog saw two wolf pups around White Fang's age approaching the base.
"Can we go down there Sonic?" the white pup asked, raising a brow in confusion as he saw the two pups approach the base.
"We can't White Fang. That base belongs to Eggman, and there's too many robots down there. Those robots won't hesitate to attack anybody that gets too close, even young pups like you." Sonic explained in a serious tone, knowing how dangerous it can be to even go near one of the doctor's bases.
"Then, shouldn't we get those pups away from there if the base is really that dangerous?" the white pup questioned, growing concerned about the safety of the two pups.
"I'll go down there to get them away from the base. You need to hide in case there are robots patrolling the area. Don't come out of hiding unless I say so, and if I order anything else then do as I say. I would much rather fall into Eggman's clutches knowing that you got away safely than worry about what might happen to you." Sonic explained to the white pup, making it clear that he was serious.
White Fang nodded and hid in the bushes quickly while the blue hedgehog ran towards the two pups that were approaching Eggman's base. A good look made Sonic realize that if the pups get any closer, then they would be completely vulnerable, and they could easily be killed with a single shot. Using his quick speed, the hedgehog ran past the two wolf pups, and quickly stopped right in front of them. Fortunately, the two pups stopped immediately as soon as they saw Sonic getting in front of them.
"Hey! Get out of our way! We just wanted to check out that base." One of the pups; a large, grey male with a thick dark mane and brown eyes, yelled.
"Sorry pups, but that base is off limits. The robots that roam around here alone are dangerous and they can hurt you badly." Sonic said sternly, not in the mood to argue.
"They didn't seem that dangerous when I saw it." The male pup complained, his ears laying flat in annoyance.
"They're more dangerous than you think." Sonic said, turning towards the base, "Those robots can easily kill Mobian with a single blow. I know from experience."
"I knew some robots were dangerous, but I didn't think they were this deadly I kept warning my brother to not go there, but he didn't believe me." the other pup, a light peach colored female with yellow eyes, said before introducing herself, "My name is Rosebud, and this grey furball is my brother, Blade."
Sonic smirked as he introduced himself, "The name's Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog."
Two pairs of eyes widened as the pups stared in shock before Blade asked the hedgehog, "Wait!? As in the hero of Mobius?"
Sonic smirked as he responded, "The one and only."
Just then a robot started to fly over the three while White Fang was hiding in the bushes. He had seen the robot, and he wanted to dart out of hiding to warn them. However, the white pup knew it would be dangerous considering how deadly the robots can be. 'I have to find some way to warn Sonic.' he thought, worried that the robot may attack and possibly kill one of the three. Fortunately for the young pup, Sonic started to turn towards him, giving White Fang the perfect opportunity to warn the hedgehog before it is too late. 'Now's my chance!' the pup thought, taking the opportunity to poke his head out of the bushes and catching Sonic's attention.
As Sonic turned to lead Blade and Rosebud away from Eggman's base, he saw White Fang poking his head out of the bushes and pointing at something with his tail. 'Huh? Why is White Fang poking his head out of hiding and what is he pointing at?' Sonic wondered before looking up and seeing the robot prepared to attack.
Before Rosebud could ask about the robot, Sonic quickly got down to their level with a serious look on his face, making it clear that the pups needed to listen, "I need you two to listen carefully. You need to run into the forest as fast as you can while I take care of that robot and go home right away. What ever you do, don't stop, and don't look back. One bullet from that robot can easily take someone's life. This is a matter of life and death right now, so one wrong move and life can end in a split second. Do you understand?"
The two siblings gave a hesitant nod, allowing Sonic to stand back up as he told the pups, "Now go while you still have time."
Blade and Rosebud did not hesitate as they quickly ran into the forest, passing White Fang, who looked confused as he did not fully understand what was going on. However, as Sonic turned towards the white pup, it soon became clear that he needed to run as well and get home as fast as possible. The blue hedgehog then leaped up in to the air, and curled up into a blue ball. He charged right at the robot at full speed while White Fang darted out of hiding and started running deeper into the forest. Before the robot could react, Sonic managed to land a powerful blow on it, destroying it with ease. Upon swiftly landing on the ground, the hedgehog surveyed the area to make sure there were no other robots nearby. 'Looks like that was the only robot that was out. I need to find White Fang quickly in case Eggman is out and about.' Sonic decided, realizing just how much danger the white pup could be in right now, and soon dashed into the forest in search for White Fang.
As Sonic ran through the forest in search for the white pup, Dr. Eggman was hiding as he had noticed the hedgehog near his base. Beside him was a large, male black wolf with blood red eyes and red markings all over his body, watching carefully as if waiting for the right moment to strike.
"It looks like the rodent is falling straight for my little trap. Be ready to blast him with your powers that you have." the doctor told the dark wolf with a sinister grin.
"Oh don't worry Doctor. He won't even see what's coming for him." The wolf said with an evil grin.
After a few minutes, Sonic then stopped and started looking around frantically, worried as to where the white pup is. 'Surely White Fang couldn't have gotten that far already while I was taking care of the robot.' he thought, seeing how wolves are not very fast as pups normally before deciding, 'He should be nearby at this point though. He might be able to hear me if I call out for him.'
"White Fang! White Fang!" the hedgehog called out as he began walking, still looking around in case the white wolf was nearby. However, before he could get a chance to hear a response or continue calling out, a dark energy blast had hit him directly, and sent him flying a few feet before hitting the ground with a loud thud. As Sonic recovered from the blow, he heard an all too familiar voice coming from above, "Well, well, well, what do we have here?"
"Eggman!" Sonic hissed in response as he heard the doctor's voice, looking up to see Eggman in his Egg Mobile.
Eggman let out his usual evil laugh as he looked down at the hedgehog, who sustained a few minor wounds from the blast that had hit him, "You got yourself in quite a predicament, eh hedgehog?"
"What are you up to Egghead? Don't think I haven't noticed the fact that you resorted to murder!" Sonic scowled, remembering when Eggman's robots killed White Fang's mother two months ago.
"Touchy, are we?" Eggman questioned in a mocking tone, making Sonic confused and frustrated, "Well, if you really want to see what I have in store, then you'll have to come with me for a while."
"Not a chance, Eggman! I would rather be dead than be your guest especially after murdering an innocent Mobian resident!" Sonic snapped, angrily glaring at the man as he got in position to attack.
The doctor looked slightly disappointed, but then went back to his cocky grin, "Pity really, but then again it's not like you have a choice, Sonic. You will come with me, and I will make you come by force if I have to."
"I like visiting on my own terms, Egghead. If I have to kick your butt again for the millionth time, then that's what I'll do." Sonic said as he launched himself at the scientist at full speed. Eggman just simply smirked as he saw the hedgehog going straight at him, and with a snap of his fingers the dark wolf leaped out of hiding, striking Sonic down and pinning him.
"Get off me! Do you want to get yourself killed!?" Sonic questioned as he tried to get the wolf off, but to no avail. The dark wolf gave an evil smirk as he placed one of his paws over Sonic's mouth, making it difficult for the hedgehog to speak, before stating, "Oh, I won't be getting myself killed. The Doctor isn't even going to attack me especially if I'm doing something he wants."
'What!?' Sonic thought, his eyes widening in surprise as he heard the dark wolf, still struggling to break free. Before Dr. Eggman could begin explaining, a yell was heard from nearby.
"Sonic!" the yell came again in which the hedgehog quickly recognized it. 'White Fang!' the hedgehog realized with alarm as he saw the white pup standing in shock a few feet away from him and the dark wolf.
"Hm? What's this? A wolf pup? You didn't tell me that you were raising a wolf, hedgehog." Eggman said mockingly, giving Sonic a sinister smile that he knew all too well.
"Let him go!" the white pup bravely said, hiding his inner fear well, much to the doctor's surprise. 'White Fang, run! You're going to get yourself killed!' Sonic attempted to say, but it was muffled due to the dark wolf's paw covering his mouth.
"What are you going to do about it, pup? My friend, Raze, here has Sonic completely at my mercy, and is more than capable of beating you to a pulp. Do you even know how to fight, or do I have to teach you some manners?" the man questioned with a dark and sinister tone, making Sonic struggle even more in attempt to break free. White Fang, however, just stood there, not moving but still glaring at Eggman and the dark wolf who he called Raze. The hedgehog could only look in dread and terror as he heard the doctor prepare something, though unsure of what he was preparing due to the dark wolf holding him down.
Sonic then heard a click, and his eyes widened as he realized what the doctor was going to do. 'Run, White Fang! Don't worry about me, and save yourself!' he desperately tried to yell, but to no avail, still struggling to break loose from Raze's hold.
Eggman aimed the weapon inside his machine right at the white pup, still holding his sinister smile, "Well if you aren't going to answer, then I might as well take care of you, pup. It'll be a nice start to the payback the rodent deserves after all he's done to me."
As the doctor prepared to fire the weapon, all Sonic could do was watch despite his attempts to break free from Raze's hold. 'Payback? Just what is Eggman up to?' Sonic wondered, confused as to what his nemesis meant, only knowing that what ever it means, it isn't good. Just as Eggman was about to fire his weapon, White Fang suddenly tensed up in anger and yelled out, "NO!"
White Fang's claws came out and he curled his lip in a snarl as the star pendant on his necklace began to glow. Sonic's eyes grew wide as he saw the pup's sudden change in behavior, wondering what happened, 'Just what has gotten into him? He's never acted this way over the last two months.' Just then, White Fang began charging towards Raze as Eggman fired his weapon, his blazing blue eyes full of fury as he narrowly dodged the attack from the doctor.
"LET. HIM. GO!" the white pup roared as he leaped up and curled up in a way that was very familiar to the blue hedgehog. As White Fang curled up, he began spinning in a circular motion with his teeth bared and claws out, ready to tear into any form of flesh that they collide with. Raze froze at the sight of the attack aiming right at him, unsure of what to do.
"Raze! Get out of the way, you imbecile!" Eggman warned, but the warning came too late as White Fang's attack made a direct blow right on the dark wolf's left shoulder, forcing the dark wolf to raise his paw off of Sonic's mouth and to loosen his grip on the hedgehog. Sonic took advantage of the damage dealt by the white pup, managing to muster up enough strength to get Raze off of him, and knock the dark wolf right at Eggman's Egg Mobile. As soon as White Fang began to uncurl, he began to stumble due to being unable to control where he was going.
"White Fang!" Sonic called out as he saw White Fang stumbling, rushing over and breaking the pup's rough landing. Sonic glanced down at the pup, who was knocked out cold for a moment before waking up.
"S-sonic?" White Fang panted as he regained consciousness, still feeling woozy, but fortunately had no injuries. The blue hedgehog sighed in relief, knowing that the pup was going to be okay, "It's alright White Fang. Just take it easy."
"Don't think this is over yet, Sonic!" Eggman growled as he turned to retreat, now carrying the wounded Raze in his damaged Egg Mobile, but not before warning the hedgehog, "This is only the beginning! Once I have you under my mercy, there will be nothing your friends can do to stop me!"
After Eggman flew off, Sonic held his glare in the direction where his nemesis went, determined to stop the man. 'What ever Egghead has planned, there's no way I'll let him get away with it.' he told himself before turning to White Fang, who was now starting to stand on shaky legs.
"Are they gone, Sonic?" the pup asked, clearly having recovered from the recoil for the most part as his legs were still a bit wobbly but he was still able to stand.
"Yes, they're gone." Sonic replied, knowing that he would have to talk to White Fang after what just happened, but for now the pup needed to rest. The white pup tried to start walking again, but Sonic was quick to stop him, not wanting to take any chances after the blow the pup landed on Raze, "Slow down, White Fang. You still need to rest, besides I need to talk to you about something."
"Huh? About what?" White Fang questioned, raising a brow in confusion.
Sonic picked up the pup and began walking as he asked, "That attack you did, how were you able to do it despite the fact you haven't even learned how to fight yet?"
"I-I don't know.. When I saw that you were in trouble, it was like someone told me to help you regardless of how scared I was.. And when Eggman was about to attack, something just clicked in me to attack. That's all I can really remember…" White Fang explained, his ears drooping. It was starting to make more sense as to why the pup didn't run. 'Was it his mother who told him to help me? Did she know what would've happened if White Fang did not save me there?' Sonic wondered, curious as to how the pup found out about him being in danger.
"I could have ran when I had the chance to like you wanted me to do, but I couldn't leave you like that…" White Fang whined, clearly upset. Sonic gently placed his free hand on the pup's head, giving a soft smile, "White Fang, I'm just thankful you're alive. What you did was dangerous, but also brave. Who knows what Eggman could have done to me if you hadn't arrived and attack him like that."
"But I thought you weren't scared of anything?" White Fang questioned, confused as to what the hedgehog means.
Sonic fell silent for a moment before admitting, "…I was today. I thought Eggman was going to kill you right in front of me.."
White Fang became silent as he thought about what the hedgehog told him. He had not realized just how scared Sonic really was during the encounter. Just then Sonic spoke up as they arrived at an open area full of grass, "There's something I want to show you White Fang."
"What is it, Sonic?" the white pup asked, full of curiosity now. Sonic then placed the pup down on the ground and sat down next to him. White Fang decided to sit down as well and get comfortable.
"Look at the stars, White Fang." Sonic began, pointing at the night sky, "It is said that the past Mobian legends look down on us from those stars along with all the other Mobians who have passed on over the course of history. They guide us when we are in desperate need of help and ensure us that we're never alone."
"Wow.. Really?" White Fang asked, his eyes lighting up with fascination.
"Yeah. If something were to happen to me, I want you to know that you'll never be alone, no matter what happens, White Fang." Sonic said reassuringly as he kept looking up at the stars with the white pup. After a while, he noticed that White Fang had fallen sleep. The blue hedgehog gently picked up the young pup, knowing it was time to go home so they could both sleep.
Hey guys, I know it's been a long while since I last updated this story. This was mainly due to the fact that I had to completely restart the chapter three times due to the laptop not saving the file properly, me being busy with school and life, and me being a lazy bum when it came to writing.
Just for some clarification, this story takes place in between the events of Sonic Lost World and Sonic Forces. This allows me to show the start of Eggman's desire to get Sonic under his grasp to get the payback he's always wanted. I also wanted Sonic to be more mature like he was prior to Sonic Colors as deep down he truly cares for his friends. He absolutely hates seeing his friends hurt as shown in Sonic Unleashed in a couple of the cutscenes, so I decided to have him portray that side of him more in this story for more character development.
I currently have a ref for White Fang's design up on my DeviantArt. If you want to see, go to my channel, ZekromAmaterasu, so you guys can see. I should have a ref for Raze up soon as well since I just need to make some more changes to his design before I'm ready to post it.
Aside from that, I'll try to get chapter 3 up as soon as possible for you guys. Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Chapter 3 should be considerably shorter so hoping it won't take as long especially when I have the concept of it planned out already.
~ ZekromAmaterasu