To KH Fan 2022/Arika Koski: Please either create a proper account and actually write your own things, or get your homophobic ass off my comments section.
Retaliation
[The scene opens with a shot of Duck pulling a set of ballast trucks before it cuts to a pan down of the evening sky, focusing on the tall pines before the camera pans down towards the bushes. It then goes into the bushes and pans out to reveal the key to the Southern Side. A sign that reads "Hemlock Harbor" is seen waving in the light breeze before a flash shows the transition to modern day, as opposed to a formerly clean and organized dockside, the sign is now rusty and battered, the docks are littered with trash and muck, and the warehouses have seen better days. Standing on one of the docks is a familiar green hedgehog donning a black jacket as he impatiently taps his foot on the rotting wood]
Scourge: Gaaaaah, where is he? I swear, we should have got it flown in by air, these stupid boats can't deliver jack sh-
[At that moment, two hooters can be heard as in the distance, Zebedee and Zak come into port, each hauled a barge covered with tarpaulins. The Z-Stacks look over at the dock and exchange a glance at their customer]
Zak: So, you're the one that wants this stuff? Not one for the eyes, I must say.
Scourge: Wow, you must be a great judge of appearance lookin' like that.
Zak: Oi, whatchu' say, mate?
Zebedee: Oh, shut up, Zak, anyways, we just came to drop off ya' load, I trust everything's secure?
[Scourge pulls off the tarpaulin on Zebedee's barge and sees the stacks of crates underneath. A grin spreads across his face once he sees the label]
Scourge: Yeeeeah, you got the good stuff.
Zebedee: Well, now that's done, we'll be on our way.
Scourge: Awwwww, leaving so soon? We haven't even given you a goodbye gift.
Zebedee: Uh, no, really, I think we're done here.
Zak: Eh, Zeb, what's up with you?
Scourge: Oh no, I insist.
[Scourge snaps his fingers and all of a sudden, shots ring out from behind the warehouses, catching Zebedee and Zak off-guard]
Zak: Holy cripes!
Zebedee: What on Earth?!
[As quickly as they can, the two Zero tugs tie off from their barges and rush out of the port, not stopping until the sounds of gunfire gradually become fainter and fainter]
Zak: Good lord, what the 'ell was that all about?!
Zebedee: Whatever it was, I don't wanna find out…I dunno what Captain Zero was thinking in sending us to deal with that lunatic.
Zak: Hmph, he's gettin' desperate for contracts, he is…and I didn't like the way that lil bugger spoke to me.
Zebedee: I didn't like the place as soon as we came in, it's like we walked right into a ghost town. Somethin' about it just doesn't sit right with me…anyways, we've done our bit, let's just get back home before somethin' else happens…
[As Zebedee and Zak head back down the coast, the scene cuts back to the dockside as Scourge sets one of the crates down. Pulling a crowbar out from his pocket, he opens the top and peers inside]
Scourge: Hehehe, well, lookey what we got here…
[The hedgehog pulls out a Springfield XD Mod 2 and polishes it off with his gloved hand]
Scourge: I'll get some real use outta you and the rights of these babies…
[At that moment, Geoffrey walks up in front of Scourge and quirks a brow at the crates]
Geoffrey: Another set of arms? At this rate, you're going through 'em like chocolate.
Scourge: Hey, what can I say, I'm a sucker for shootin' things up, don't you worry, I'll leave some for the rest of you…buuuuuut, prolly not until I've got a go at 'em all.
Geoffrey: Hmph, humble, aren't you?
Scourge: Ehhhhhhh, who gives a fuck about bein' humble, not even my idiot clone understands what that means.
Geoffrey: Ah…I mean, ya' not wrong…
Scourge: Of course I'm not, anyways, you gonna pick somethin' up or just gonna stand there like a dumbass?
[Geoffrey sighs and reaches into the crate, pulling out a Beretta M9]
Geoffrey: Seems you got some variety…where'd ya' pick this lot up from?
Scourge: Ah, ya' know, got in contact with a dealer on the black market, they said these might be to our fancy. I'd say they were right…
Geoffrey: Uh-huh, and just what do you plan on doin' with these? More free shootings at anyone who comes here?
Scourge: Nah, that's merely child's play, what I've got planned is a little more…elaborate, you could say.
Geoffrey: Care to give away the details?
Scourge: Let's just say, it's been a while since we caused a bit of a stir up North with these bad boys, I think it's time to take things up a notch.
Geoffrey: So you're planning a shootout?
Scourge: Ehhhhhhh, if you wanna get technical about it, sure. Besides, I got a kick outta the last time me and Miles did it, what with you wreaking havoc on the rails and us hiding in the shadows, this ought to be one hell of a show.
Geoffrey: Ah, yeah, you do that…I'm gonna head back now, kinda knackered after the day's events.
Scourge: Yeah, yeah, go on, hope ya' have a nightmare that scars you for life.
Geoffrey: Oh, piss off.
[Geoffrey walks back into the warehouse and heads into the backroom where a tattered mattress resting amongst some crates lies in waiting for him. The skunk sits down and then looks up at the single light hanging above the room. He turns his head to look into a corner of the room where a photo is laying on the floor, half of it tucked under a rug. Geoffrey reaches over to pull it out, the camera focusing on an image of the old Freedom Fighters. The Australian skunk stares at the picture for a few seconds before tossing it aside]
Geoffrey: [sighs] Why do I keep thinking about that, it's all in the past, I've burned my bridges…
[Geoffrey looks back at the image…and the scene transitions to a flashback of Sally's return after his initial debacle with Sonic, all the way up to the trial standing before Antoine with scruff on his face before making his decision to stick by Naugus as the silhouette of the goblin mage stands before him. The scene then flashes back to present day with Geoffrey staring at the wall. He blinks and sighs]
Geoffrey: Well, no time like the present…I suppose…
[As the skunk reaches up to flick off the light, the scene cuts to a light flicking on as it shows Rarity putting a small stack of letters on her bed]
Rarity: [sighs] Guess I better see what all the fuss is about…
[The unicorn sits down on the bed and flips through the letters]
Rarity: Bill…bill…lottery results…letter from mother…letter from Town Hall…wait a minute…
[Rarity looks back at the red envelope on the floor and reaches down to pick it up. She opens it up and looks down at the letter]
Rarity: If you want to aid in these times, you'll come to where it's green, atop a high level, somewhere you've previously been…what…?
[Rarity looks down at the bottom of the letter, and sees three C's as the signature]
Rarity: Wait…that couldn't be the princesses, could it…why would they be so cryptic…somewhere green…atop a high level…
[The unicorn looks out the window as the camera pans up from her window, before going down to Oak Station where Ash Fox, Legosi, Rei, Carmen Sandiego, Pepe, Jasmine, Dylan, Dolly, Retsuko, Angelina, and Lapis are waiting to board the train. The mouse being at the back of the crowd looks up at the station clock reading 7:55]
Angelina: [sighs] 7:30 the schedule said…it's almost 8:00…what's even going on with the railway, barring the obvious…
Lapis: Ya' know, I could have flown to where I wanted to go…but…I don't really feel like it…
Angelina: That's a bit of an odd excuse.
Lapis: How far's your place?
Angelina: About twenty minutes from here.
Lapis: You could have walked in that time.
Angelina: I…well, you're not wrong…what am I still standing here for?
[Ryan passes by on the other line with a train of flatbeds as the station's intercom comes on]
P.A.: All passengers standing at platform #1, please stand behind the yellow line, your train is approaching the station.
[At that moment, Emily pulls into the station with her coaches. The passengers board the train and Angelina takes the seat furthest up front, Lapis sitting next to her. As soon as the guard's whistle sounds, Emily departs from the station before it cuts to the inside of the first carriage as Angelina looks out the window. All seems normal at first passing by the various buildings…until an unfamiliar figure is shown in the shadows. The mouse blinks and quickly tries to look back into the same spot]
Angelina: What the…?
Lapis: What happened?
Angelina: I thought I just saw something…
[The shot cuts to Emily passing over the bridge over a street as the camera pans over to Wolf lighting a cigarette in front of a building. The lupine huffs in before letting the smoke come out from his nose]
Wolf: [sighs] What a day…
[Wolf turns his head to see Fox coming up the street. The vulpine suddenly notices the lupine via the scent of smoke in the air and slows his pace]
Fox: Well, I see you're keeping yourself occupied.
Wolf: Yeah, well, been dealing with clients all day, so now I'm layin' back.
Fox: Somehow, the word 'clients' feels like it's got a different meaning with you.
Wolf: You'd be surprised if you knew about my business.
Fox: I'm not sure if I really want to know…
Wolf: Weeeeeeeeell, it all starts with-
Fox: AHEM!
Wolf: Aaaaaaah, I'm just joshin' with ya', you're a bit wound tight ain'tcha?
Fox: Well, I imagine some of that comes from you.
Wolf: Lighten up a little, mayhaps we need to schedule another rendezvous in the mountains.
Fox: Ehhh…
[Fox looks away and doesn't say anything else. Wolf picks up on this]
Wolf: Somethin' up?
Fox: It's just…it still feels kinda awkward talking like this…
Wolf: You mean normally?
Fox: Well, normally can do, with you, it's…well, it's more complex…
Wolf: Well, it doesn't have to be, you're standing next to me, neither of us is trying to shoot each other in the foot, I'd say this is as normal as you can get.
Fox: I guess…I suppose I've still got the old days on my mind back then, everything seemed so…well, expectant, like, we all knew what our roles were meant to be…now, it feels…surreal to say the least…
Wolf: Hmm, anyone would think you were glad things ended up this way, why the hesitancy?
Fox: I'm not saying I don't approve, I'm glad not to be fighting all the time, it's just that there's something at the back of my head, something I can't really explain in full detail…
Wolf: Huh, keeping it under the wraps, are we? Well, it's your secret, I suppose…[blows out a ring of smoke]
Fox: Yeah…so, your thoughts on what's been going on?
Wolf: Well, the railway's going down the shitter, that's nothing new, only amplified. Though I've a good idea who's behind it since I happened to be in contact with 'em.
Fox: Wait, you know the people behind this?
Wolf: Before you get your tail in a twist, I'm not working with them, I just happened to know who they are. You know about the Freedom Fighters?
Fox: Don't know anyone who doesn't, why?
Wolf: Well, you know how they got these clones from another world or whatever? I reckon they're behind this, given how they enjoy causing shit whenever they can.
Fox: Now that you mention it, does make sense to an extent, they do seem a bit more on the fence compared to others I could mention.
Wolf: See what I mean, so, while the authorities are no doubt stalling with their files and all that crap, I was thinking about taking matters into my own hands.
Fox: Oh, and I suppose you were gonna go up against them all on your own?
Wolf: Well, no one's saying you can't join the fun.
Fox: Okay, not that I wouldn't be all for stopping a criminal hivemind, but taking that to consideration, surely we'd be outnumbered.
Wolf: You've taken on worse with that small crew of yours, even without military assistance, what's a few rodents to you?
Fox: Huh…still, would be wise to have at least a little bit of backup.
?: Quite so.
Fox and Wolf: Huh?
[Coming down the street is Celestia, with Luna and Cadence following behind her]
Fox: Your majesties? What are you doing here?
Celestia: We were doing an inspection of the premise and overheard your conversation. It seems we're all looking after the same person.
Wolf: Sooooooo, I'm assuming you were planning on coming with us?
Luna: We were already planning on investigating the Hemlock area, but since you appear to be heading in the same direction, we could use the additional firepower.
Wolf: And I assume we'll be getting something for our services?
Cadence: We'll see about that, for now…[gives a small smirk]...you might as well show us what you're made of.
Wolf: Hmph, very well, so how'd you figure going about this?
Celestia: We were planning on making this operation as exclusive as possible, which is why we only want certain people involved. Since you two are on the same agenda, we'll be working alongside each other.
Fox: Do you reckon you'll need back up in case things get out of hand?
Luna: Being users of the highest level of magic should suffice for this operation, in case we need more firepower, I trust you two will serve as guards, seeing as you'll have your weapons on you.
Wolf: Well, if this is an excuse to shoot people, then I'm all for it, been waiting ta' use this thing. [taps on his holster belt]
Cadence: We'll need a bit of composure in handling this…but if things get hazy, I think we can spare a bit of a gun show.
Wolf: Huh, didn't peg you as the type.
Cadence: Weeeeeeell, there's quite a bit you don't know about me.
Luna: In any case, we should move on to meet our escort, they'll be waiting for us at the harbor.
[As the three alicorns begin to walk off, the two space pilots behind them as Fox glances at Wolf]
Fox: So…we're really doing this? Another mission working side by side?
Wolf: We've done it before, what's the worst that co-
Fox: Please, don't finish that sentence, you know how the logic works.
Wolf: Hmmmmmm…yeah, I'll give ya' that one.
[The scene cuts to the quintet standing on the dock, no one else is around the mysteriously quiet port]
Fox: Huh…not much activity tonight, is there?
Wolf: Eh, they're prolly doing stuff better left unsaid.
[At that moment, the sound of a tug approaches them, and into the light arrives Hercules, coming to a stop beside the port]
Hercules: Why, hello, ma' dears, I take it everyone is ready, your majesties?
Celestia: We certainly are, have you got everything settled on your end?
Hercules: Indeed, Captain Star's aware of the plan so he had no trouble dispatching me as an escort. I see you've got a couple of additions.
Luna: They'll be providing our backup, defacto guardsman you could say.
Wolf: [under his breath] Says you.
Hercules: Well, we'd better get a move on, the night's still young and I'm sure you all want to get this underway.
Celestia: Right, come along, we've got business to attend to.
[The five standing on the dock board Hercules, and as soon as he looks around as a precaution, he sets off from the port and into the night. However, as he pulls off, Knuckles and Shadow come around the corner, just in time to see Hercules set off, only just being able to catch a glance of the people onboard]
Knuckles: What in the…what are they doing?
[Hercules turns around the corner leading out from the harbor and disappears]
Shadow: The triad and those two pilots…something's going on…
Knuckles: Think this requires investigation?
Shadow: Perhaps…I think I've a feeling of where they're headed…
[The scene transitions to Hercules out at sea before it cuts to Fox looking out at the passing landscape from the ocean-going tug's right side. He looks up to see the viaduct in the distance and Spencer going over it with a rack of four coaches. Wolf appears next to the vulpine]
Wolf: Got your mind on something?
Fox: Huh? Oh…nah, just looking…it's peaceful tonight…
Wolf: Yeah…nice to see the full moon out.
Fox: Well, I guess that needs no explanation.
Wolf: [sarcastically] Hahaha, very funny…
Fox: Still…that's something in all this chaos…
Wolf: True…at least we might be able to quell this current thing, till the next one shows up anyway.
Fox: You sound confident.
Wolf: Well, let's be real, there's never a dull moment around this place, might as well enjoy the eventual peace while you can.
Fox: You know, I'm sure quite a few people would get what you're saying, since I myself have felt it.
Wolf: Not surprising there, we've experienced it first hand. What do you say about bringing a souvenir back?
Fox: All depends on what you mean by 'souvenir'.
Wolf: Well, how about shearing Scourge's quills and sticking them on a mantle?
Fox: You come up with the craziest of ideas sometimes, you know that?
Wolf: I know, but don't act like you ain't a little enticed by it.
Fox: I…shush.
[The scene cuts to the Celestia and Luna on the left side of the tug as the latter looks up at the full moon]
Luna: Hmm…
[Celestia looks at her sister and then up at the moon and then back at Luna]
Celestia: Hey…thinking?
Luna: Huh? Oh…nothing much…
[Luna lowers her hands on her crossed arms. Celestia puts a hand on her shoulder, causing the younger alicorn to look up at her older sister]
Celestia: You don't have to be anxious…
Luna: Who said I was?
Celestia: Your eyes tell a story…
Luna: Hmm…[looks away]...it was a long time ago…
[Luna looks down and then feels Celestia rubbing her shoulder]
Celestia: At least we're doing this together, that's all that matters to me.
Luna: [looks away sheepishly] Haaaaaaaa, I suppose I have similar sentiments.
[The camera shifts over to Cadence watching from the stern]
Cadence: I guess all kinds of love are in the air tonight…
[Hercules looks back at the activity with amusement before seeing the distance light shining in the distance, indicating Lillie Lightship at work. Hercules smiles at this before the scene transitions to Hemlock, by now, the sky has darkened and the air grows tense as Hercules spots the entrance to the defunct harbor]
Hercules: We're here, old darlings.
[The large tug comes to a stop about a mile away from the entrance]
Hercules: So, how did you figure going about this little mission?
Celestia: We'll be diplomatic about it…at first, but given who we're dealing with, it most likely won't be long before all hell breaks loose.
Luna: The one thing I can't wrap my head around is apparently we're dealing with a king…or ex-king at that…doesn't really make sense to me, but okay.
Wolf: To be honest, I don't think anyone would blame you, apparently blue blur was a royal at some point, no one remembers it.
Luna: Well, I suppose that makes as much sense as anything.
Fox: Sooooooo, we going in or what?
Celestia: Yes…Hercules, proceed forward, but slowly.
Hercules: Of course, your majesty.
[Hercules proceeds to move forward, keeping his engine low. The scene then cuts to Scourge sitting on a crate outside of the warehouse, gulping down a bottle of soda before tossing it aside]
Fiona: [off-screen] Still sitting on your ass?
Scourge: [looks over to the left] What's it to you?
Fiona: Well, I reckon you'd be making better use of yourself being more active, I don't remember the last time I saw you run.
Scourge: Don't kid yourself, I'm doin' just fine, what have you been doing?
Fiona: Been scouting and all that, lucky we picked up Sleuth, now I get to see two meatheads try and outman each other.
Scourge: Well, I guess that's entertainment for y-
Fiona: What?
Scourge: SHUSH! Do you hear that?
[The hedgehog and the vixen sit in silence for a few seconds until the faint rumbling of an engine can be heard]
Scourge: Someone's here…
[As if on cue, Hercules pulls into view from around the corner. The ocean-going tug's lights are off and all that can be seen is his silhouette. It almost looks like a ghost ship crawling into the desolate port as the scene cuts to Miles watching overhead from a rooftop. A single light shining over the dock reveals Hercules' full form as his passengers come into view]
Scourge: What the Hell…?
Hercules: Why hello…
[The scene cuts to Elm Station where Knuckles and Shadow are shown leaving the station perimeter. In the distance, Sylvester, Wile, Penny, Pink Panther, Grimhilde, Starlight, Bean the Duck, Sergeant Tibbs, Captain, Pongo, Alice, Bianca, Madam Mim, and Shere Khan can be seen walking on the platform]
Shadow: Now that's out of the way, let's track them down.
Knuckles: I reckon you've got a good place to start?
Shadow: They were heading south, and that part of the island is almost completely desolate.
Knuckles: In that case, shouldn't be too hard to scout them out.
[The hedgehog and echidna head down the path towards the Toontown holiday locale as the scene cuts to Wolf, Fox, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence standing on the dock with Scourge standing several yards away]
Scourge: Well, isn't this a surprise?
Celestia: Hardly in return, now then, I'm sure you can gather why we've come.
Scourge: Oh, of course, ya'll came for a tea party, and I didn't dress accordingly, tck, so sad.
Luna: Small talk is only going to delay the inevitable, we have reason to believe you and your little gang have been the cause of what's happened as of late.
Scourge: Oh, and where's your proof? For all we know, the one eyed pirate's the guilty one.
Wolf: Ironic coming from the Hot Topic reject.
Scourge: Least I'm royalty, you ain't shit, biatch.
Cadence: Oh, and this is what you call a kingdom? Tsk, not exactly one for high standards, I see.
Scourge: Better than looking like a girl's first toy.
Fox: Are you gonna continue with the half-assed jabs or are you going to give us answers?
Scourge: Like I said, smartass, where's your proof? From where I'm standing, it sounds like I'm being accused by a dumb of mor-ons.
Celestia: Interesting, given how the munitions incident and even the shootout reported traces back to your group. We interviewed as many suspects as we could, and you weren't accounted for…
Scourge: Yeah, well, I don't go to your wing, you don't go to mine…
Wolf: Okay then, explain the crap ton of weapons you've been ordering, you'd think the military was bunking here.
Scourge: That's the beauty of it, I've got all these guns at my disposal, which means…anything could happen…
[Scourge turns and snaps his fingers. Before the quintet can question his gesture, a barrage of flashes and shooting rips through the darkness. The princesses and pilots have a split-second reaction as they duck for cover. The scene cuts to Finitevus' cave as he watches the action through the monitor, a satisfied grin on his face]
Finitevus: Now…isn't that entertainment…there's nothing more pleasant than watching those at the top still falter regardless…but why merely watch in what you can partake in…
[The white echidna's hand glows as he says this before the scene cuts back to Fox and Wolf having taken shelter in an old barge under the dock]
Fox: Now I know why I prefer shooting in the air…if I could just get a good shot…
[Fox puts his shooting arm over the dock and aims at Geoffrey hiding behind a barrel. He shoots, and manages to graze the item, causing the skunk to duck]
Wolf: Not bad, pup…but let's see you do this…
[Wolf aims at Sleuth hiding behind a stack of crates in between two warehouses. He manages to nick the top of one, right in front of the brown canine. At that moment, a big flash occurs, cutting to Celestia with her horn glowing, taking aim at the warehouse as she blows the door down. Scourge is within her presence and she tries to shoot at him, but the green hedgehog seemingly times her aim and zips out of the way]
Scourge: Gotta try harder than that, Miss Priss!
[Celestia scowls and her eyes follow Scourge like a hawk, but can't get a good shot of him darting around]
Scourge: Don't you know I'm speed, supa' speed!
Celestia: You're about to be in custody no less!
Luna: If we aim together, he can't possibly evade both of us!
Celestia: Right!
[Celestia and Luna fly up into the air and aim down towards Scourge, both sisters giving a burst of power one after the other. Meanwhile, Cadence leaps behind a crate and fires a blast of magic at Fiona who ducks just in time to avoid it]
Fiona: C'mon, Candy Cane, you're disappointing me!
Cadence: Then you might wanna brace yourself!
[The pink alicorn leaps into the air as Fiona tries to aim at her]
Fiona: Hey! Get down so I can see you!
Cadence: Very well then!
[Cadence quickly flies down, but takes a turn right behind Fiona to knock her down. Both vixen and alicorn roll on the ground, tugging at one another before the scene cuts to Fox and Wolf back to back against each other aiming in opposite directions. The scene cuts to Knuckles and Shadow walking down a path when the sounds of explosions can be heard in the distance]
Shadow: Well, that's our cue.
[Patch, Boomer, and Buns are shown taking the height point and aiming down at the pilots]
Patch: Try and get out of this, vous les plébéiens à tête de cloche.
[Patch shoots down at Fox, but only just misses him near his boots, and the vulpine lurches back]
Boomer: Nice shot, brainiac, really got him there. This is how ya' do it.
[Boomer aims at the royal sisters while they're distracted by Scourge, but a quick look up from Luna causes her to fly higher and out of the walrus' line of fire]
Patch: [claps sarcastically] Bravado, what a fine display you put on.
Boomer: [yanks on the coyote's eyepatch] Oh shut up, pretty boy!
[Patch's eyepatch smacks him back on his eye]
Patch: Ow! Why you little-!
[The coyote yanks on the walrus' ears and the two men tussle while their rabbit cohort puts her fingers between her eyes]
Buns: Why do I work with these idiots…?
[The scene cuts to Drago shooting from an empty crate, until a rush of wind goes over him]
Drago: What the?!
[At that moment, a pair of dark blue arms lock onto his chest from behind him, revealing Luna as his captor]
Drago: Hey, bitch, let me go!
Luna: Do not tempt me, I have magic!
[Suddenly, a flash strikes the Princess of the Moon from behind, knocking her off-balance and letting Drago fall to the ground]
Luna: AUH!
[Luna looks behind her to see Miles standing several yards away with his right hand glowing]
Miles: Didn't expect I'd have magic, did you?
[Luna whips herself around and fires a beam at the kitsune, sending him leaping back. Drago tries to aim at the alicorn, but she kicks the weapon out of his hands]
Drago: Fuck this shit, I'm outta here!
[Drago tries to run off, but Luna leaps into the air and tackles him, resulting in the two fighting on the ground. Miles is shown ready to aim at Fox and Wolf when something taps him from behind]
Miles: What?!
[Behind the kitsune, Shadow and Knuckles are shown, the former crossing his arms with a half-lidded scowl and the latter raising his fists]
Miles: Well, guess this means I get to kill two birds with one stone.
[Miles fires a flash at the two, who dodge accordingly. Summoning the four Chaos Emeralds, Shadow flashes the gems in front of him]
Shadow: Chaos…CONTROL!
[With a whip of his arm, the gems produce a beam that knocks Miles back several yards, right into the back of a warehouse. Before he can regain his senses, Knuckles flashes toward the building with his fist raised]
Knuckles: RrrrrrrrrrrAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!
[The echidna punches a hole straight through the wall, causing the three members on top to lose their balance as the surface below them shakes. As Knuckles is in the building, a shot fires off, the camera whipping over to Alicia Acorn with Rosy by her side, the former's pistol still smoking]
Alicia: You might wanna make tracks, tough guy, even you can't outrun a bullet.
Knuckles: Oh, yeah? Watch me!
[Alicia fires several shots at the echidna who ducks behind a crate]
Rosy: You missed!
Alicia: Wow, brainiac, I couldn't tell!
Rosy: Well, since you can't fire for squat, we'll do this my way!
[Rosy raises her giant mallet and leaps into the air before smashing the crate concealing Knuckles into splinters and dust]
Rosy: Try this on for size!
[Rosy raises her mallet and tries to thrust it down, but Knuckles pushes his fist against the weapon]
Knuckles: You'll…have to try better…than that…
[Knuckles and Rosy press against each other, trying to crush or punch the two with their respective weapons pushing against one another]
Alicia: Oh, this is so stupid…
[The scene cuts to Shadow facing off against Patch, Boomer, and Buns as the latter aim at the black hedgehog]
Shadow: Is that supposed to scare me?
Buns: I wouldn't be so smug, bub, it's three ta' one.
Shadow: And that means what in hindsight?
Patch: Oh, enough of this, let's just shoot the bastard!
[With Shadow right at the edge of the roof, he casually lets himself fall off before the trio have a chance to shoot]
Boomer: What the hell…?
[At that moment, an explosion sends the three right through the roof and into the warehouse, landing on the remains of wood and splinters on the ground. The shot cuts to Shadow holding up Alicia's gun as she struggles to be pried from his hand]
[The scene cuts to Sleuth trying to slip away from the chaos, but Wolf catches him out of the corner of his eye]
Wolf: Ah, no ya' don't!
[Wolf charges after Sleuth as he tries to escape through the back lot, just as Drago can be seen running in the same direction from another opening. Fox chases after the lupine and the two pilots face off against the white wolf and brown dog aiming at them at a standstill]
Fox: Game's up, now drop the guns!
Sleuth: I ain't droppin' shit for you!
Fox: If you turn yourselves in now, we might go easy on you.
Drago: Pfft, you think I'm gonna believe that crap, I ain't goin' back to the slammer!
Wolf: Well, I guess you're kinda fucked anyways.
Sleuth: Not as much as you'll be, I'm sure.
Wolf: And what makes you say that, smartass?
Sleuth: Oh, you'll find out.
Fox: Just what are you getting at?
[At that moment, a flash of light blasts Fox and Wolf to the left, the scene cutting away to reveal Finitevus with his hand glowing]
Sleuth: Huh, I timed that better than I thought.
[The scene cuts to Scourge rocketing down across the countryside, Celestia hot on his trail from above as the green hedgehog races onto the railway line]
Scourge: Give it up, marshmallow! You can't stop this and you can't stop me!
[Celestia whooshes down at Scourge with her horn glowing bright. She is just about to blast him when a bright light shines from ahead of her, accompanied by an approaching whistle. Gordon is coming down the line with the night express when he looks at Scourge and Celestia approaching him on the same line]
Gordon: Great gears!
[Instead of moving out of the way, Scourge speeds up, hops onto Gordon's footplate onto his boiler, and across his coaches]
Gordon: Oh! I say!
[From inside one of the coaches, Jenna, Eddy, Witch Hazel, and Thunderbolt look up at the sound of footsteps on the roof before the scene cuts to Scourge jumping off the train and back onto solid ground. He then veers to the left and disappears into the trees]
Celestia: Shoot!
[The scene cuts to Gordon looking back rather baffled]
Gordon: What on Earth was that all about?
[The scene cuts back to Fox and Wolf getting back up from the ground, only to see an albino echidna standing several yards away from them]
Fox: What the…?
Finitevus: Enjoying ourselves, are we?
Knuckles: [blinks] Wait a minute.
[Knuckles rushes out from the warehouse, followed by Shadow with Luna and Cadence standing behind them]
Knuckles: You…
Wolf: What?
Finitevus: Hmmhmmhmm, I see we've gotten re-acquainted.
Knuckles: What the actual fuck are you doing here?!
Finitevus: Well, one reason is seeing that your temper is still consuming you…seems not a whole lot has changed.
Knuckles: Yeah? Well, you know what else ain't gonna change, your ass getting beat!
[Knuckles raises his fist, but Finitevus raises his own hand and creates a golden sphere. He flashes it in the direction of his opponents which traps them in the light source, lifting them off the ground]
Wolf: Damn it! Can't move…
[Cadence finds herself unable to light up her horn]
Cadence: My…my magic isn't working!
[Luna tries to light up her horn, but the barrier makes it hard for her to concentrate]
Luna: Rrrrrrrrr…ah! Curses!
Finitevus: You lot aren't very bright, are you…should have stayed on your own turf…
Shadow: Aaaaaaargh…just what the hell are you playing at?!
Finitevus: It's rather simple, really…I've got plans where your involvement hinders my progress…so…I'll have to eliminate those issues…
Fox: You…let us go!
Finitevus: Hmm, let's see the reasons why I should…I'm seeing more reasons why I shouldn't…you will go and bring the whole island against me, you'll interfere with my plans, and you're trespassing…but since I'm a nice guy, I'll let you off easy…
Knuckles: You…don't you dare…
[Finitevus blasts the princesses, pilots, hedgehog, and echidna into the air, far away from the island, the camera cutting to them landing what appears to be miles away, right in the middle of the ocean. The scene cuts to Celestia hovering over the forest, trying to find any sight of Scourge]
Celestia: You sneaky little…I know you're down there…you can't evade an Equestrian Royal…
[The white alicorn hovers down and begins to scan the ground, her eyes stilted as the POV changes to Celestia's perspective, the forest is quiet, save for a light breeze and the occasional critter in the distance. At that moment, a twig snaps behind the alicorn and she turns around, unfortunately, giving herself a vulnerable position as Scourge races up and kicks Celestia from behind. The alicorn flies straight into a bush with an "OOF!" Before she can pick herself up, the green hedgehog has raced off, leaving Celestia's eyes to flare in his direction]
Scourge: Hehehe, ah, that stupid bitch ain't got nothin' on me!
[Scourge looks ahead to see Gordon still on the mainline, heading up to Elm. The hedgehog smirks at this]
Scourge: Guess it won't hurt if they take a little detour.
[Scourge rockets ahead of Gordon, taking the big blue engine by surprise]
Gordon: What is this, some sort of joke?!
[At a switch, Scourge kicks it before taking cover as Gordon approaches the target, heading to the left as opposed to continuing straight]
Gordon: Huh! This isn't the mainline, where am I going?
[As the last coach passes Scourge, he watches with satisfaction]
Scourge: I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised, hmm-hmm-hmm.
[At that moment, a blast of magic erupts from behind Scourge, causing him to be shot forward and then land on the dirt. It then cuts to Celestia flying several feet above the ground with her fists clenched]
Celestia: Now then…let's finish what we started.
[Gordon is shown continuing down the unfamiliar path until the bits of overgrown weeds and branches clutter under him]
Gordon: Oh! What on Earth is…?
[The big blue engine trails off as Hemlock comes into view. He begins to slow down and stops beyond the points, gaping at the sight of smoke and destroyed pieces of wood and metal littering the area. The scene cuts to Fox, Wolf, Luna, Cadence, Shadow, and Knuckles attempting to dry themselves on land]
Wolf: Hmph, I guess it's lucky you two can teleport.
Fox: Even so, it's kinda surreal how he flicked off with barely any effort.
Luna: He's a dangerous adversary in that regard.
Knuckles: You ain't kidding…god, what I wouldn't give to sock his face…
Shadow: If he was able to catch us off-guard, all we need is to do the same with him.
Cadence: Makes as much sense to me, the sooner it gets done, the better, I'm soaking wet.
Wolf: Welcome to the club, princess.
Cadence: Fitting from someone who looks and smells like a wet dog.
Fox: Hmm, she's got you there.
Wolf: Ah yes, and you're one to talk.
Fox: …Shush.
[The scene cuts to Finitevus kicking a piece of wood on the ground before surveying the area]
Finitevus: You all did a number on this place…not that it matters, we've warded off our opposition…
Geoffrey: [looks over to his right] I don't think we're alone…
[The shot cuts to Gordon attempting to reverse back down the line]
Finitevus: Hmph, this won't take long…
[The echidna's hand glows as he prepares to send a blast of magic, until another blast comes from the opposite direction, followed by Scourge skidding across the ground, looking slightly worse for wear as Celestia stands several yards away]
Finitevus: What the…?
[Celestia turns in Finitevus' direction, who returns the gesture as the two stare at each other…before a duel blast of blue and pink strikes the latter from behind, knocking him off-balance]
Finitevus: AGH!
[The echidna's guard being let down allows Celestia to send a large flash of white in his direction, sending him back several yards. She looks ahead to see the six other members of her group standing together. The white alicorn nods at this as Finitevus picks himself up]
Finitevus: Guh…
Scourge: Damn…what do we do?
Finitevus: What else, we get them off our turf!
[Both of Finitevus' hands glow as he tries to send a double blast to both sides, but the alicorns put up a barrier to protect themselves or their group. Celestia, Luna, and Cadence each give off a blast as Finitevus attempts to block out the attacks from either side, until a flash of light surrounds the area, even going up into the sky. As the chaos settles, it reveals that everyone has been pushed back by the blast. Wolf picks himself off from landing on a broken crate]
Wolf: [groans] What…
[He looks at the spot where Finitevus was standing, only to see the echidna no longer there, the only thing marking his presence being a wist of smoke coming from the ground]
Wolf: Wait, did they…just kill him?
Fox: [while rubbing his head] Maybe he evaporated…or disappeared…
Celestia: [picks herself off the ground] Well…I don't know whether to call that a victory or not…
[The alicorn looks to see Scourge having been thrown back into a barge of splintered wood and nails. She cracks a small grin]
Celestia: Then again…
[Luna and Cadence approach Celestia as they brush themselves off]
Celestia: You two did well…
Luna: [smirks] Hmm, you couldn't take all the credit, now could you?
Celestia: Of course.
Cadence: So, what do we do with all this?
[Celestia looks over the area, bodies tossed and flung about, debris laying everywhere, and the little bits of smoke hanging in the air]
Celestia: I reckon it's best if we leave this part of the island alone…
[At that moment, Hercules pulls up alongside the group]
Hercules: Well, seems you sorted out the mess here.
Wolf: And just where the hell have you been?
Hercules: Oh, I took shelter in that old shed over there.
Fox: …You know what, I'll take it.
Hercules: Now then, anyone interested in a lift back to the city?
Fox: After the night I've had, I'm going to take a loooooooong snooze.
Wolf: I bet I could assist with that.
Fox: Oh, sure…
[The group climbs aboard Hercules, but Knuckles looks back at the harbor as he does so]
Knuckles: Hmm…
Shadow: Yes?
Knuckles: Oh, just got this feeling…
Shadow: I see…you're not alone…
[Hercules backs out from the port and begins to head off towards the entrance out of the harbor. The scene cuts to Gordon having backed off the route and once again on the mainline]
Gordon: I think I need a trip to the works…
[As the shot focuses on Gordon disappearing into the distance, it cuts back to Hemlock as Geoffrey is shown picking off the pieces of wood covering him]
Geoffrey: Agh, damn…
[The skunk looks around the area, more desolate than it was before. He picks off a splinter stuck in his hair piece]
Geoffrey: [sighs] Great…
[The scene takes a pan up to show Geoffrey standing on his own amidst the otherwise silent harbor before cutting to the park where Rarity is shown walking to the top of a hill]
Rarity: Where is everyone…hmph, it must have been junk mail all alo…what's this?
[Sitting in the grass are two magenta orbs, almost like marbles. Rarity kneels down to pick them up]
Rarity: What are these…?
[As the camera gives a close-up of the spheres in the unicorn's hands, the shot cuts to the inside of a bedroom where Homura is shown sleeping…before waking up with a start]
Homura: GAH…ah…
[A lamp is turned on, revealing Madoka by Homura's side]
Madoka: Homura, what's wrong?
Homura: Huh? Oh…nothing…I just got a chill…
Madoka: I see…here…
[Madoka rearranges Homura's pillow and then sets it back in its spot]
Madoka: There.
Homura: …Thank you.
[Homura lays down once more, but still looks slightly on edge]
Homura: That couldn't have been a premonition…could it…?
[The scene cuts to Rarity setting the orbs down on a table before heading into another, the camera slowly zooming in on the orbs…until they suddenly glow…the scene cutting to the edge of the cliff face where the cave is…a familiar silhouette can be seen staring out at it until it cuts to the cave, slowly zooming in on the entrance…until two magenta lights shine in the darkness]
The End…