Chapter II: Truth, A rivalry rekindled.

"Actually Hikari, he is dead." Blade says. "Before your father perished Chaotix died trying to protect the Chaos Realm…I am afraid you are on your own."

"What?!" Hikari yells "How the hell am I going to do anything then!?"

"That is up to you." Blade says "While you're father entrusted me as a weapon unto you I do not entrust my power unto you. If you wish to wield me properly and not just as some sword prove your heart's determination. Show me your true intentions."

"I have no idea what you mean…but I will show to you that the only thing that matters is avenging my father…and protecting what matters." Hikari says

"I pray you do so…" Blade says vanishing.

"So this is it…I am on my own." Hikari says to himself.

"No man you got us!" Wind says leaning on Hikari's shoulder.

"Actually guys…I know you want to help but…I want you to stay here for now." Hikari says.

"What? Why?" Wind asks.

"You can't expect us to stay here!" Mason scoffs.

"Guys…we don't even know what is going on right now. I want you to stay here while I search for information. Somebody has to protect the town. I can trust you two to do it…" Hikari says.

"Just be sure to come get us before you fight that bastard who killed our parents got it?" Mason asks and Hikari nods. With a wave the dark red hedgehog leaves the town into the vast unknown world beyond.

Hikari travels for a few miles when he is suddenly stopped by black creatures. "Dark Spawns!" he exclaims drawing his sword. "Here?" he was thinking about how in the world they could be here. When one jumped at him from behind he turns a holding his own weapon out destroys the enemy. Another attacks him only for the same fate to befall it as well.

"That's enough." A voice echoes. The Dark Spawns then look and see a pure black hedgehog figure with blood red eyes. His body covered in dark purple markings a dark energy flowed from him. "Leave the boy alone." He says in the cold voice walking up to Hikari who kept his sword brandished unsure as to this strangers intentions or nature. "You can put your sword down boy. I mean no harm."

"How do I know that I can trust you?" Hikari asks not budging.

"I guess you can't." the figure says. "What are you doing out here?"

"I…I am not even sure myself." Hikari replies "But who are you? I haven't met anyone who can command Dark Spawns!"

"My name is Vlagh…you know the overlord." The hedgehog figure chuckles "You see me as I choose to look. I prefer this look as it is intimidating to my enemies."

"Vlagh…" Hikari echoes as a flare burns in his eye and he glares at the hedgehog. "Then that means…you…you're the one who…"

"Killed Sonic and Shadow?" Vlagh chuckles "Yes, and that cursed Chaos Guardian Rage Chaotic too!" he laughs.

"Then…you…" Hikari pauses as the emotions within him stirred.

"Huh? What's wrong with you kid?" Vlagh asks as suddenly Hikari slashes at him. Vlagh jumps back avoiding the attack. "What the hell do you think you are doing?" he screams.

"You're the one who killed my father!" Hikari yells getting into a battle stance.

"Who are you?" Vlagh asks looking at Hikari.

"My name is Hikari Chaotic…" he answers.

"C-Chaotic?!" Vlagh asks.

"Yes, I am Hikari Chaotic the Hedgehog. I am the son of The Chaos Guardian Rage Chaotic the Hedgehog." Hikari snarls.

Vlagh looks at the child in surprise. Then he looked at the battle stance. It reminded him of Rage…his son barred the same battle posture that his father did! "This is impossible…even dead he is a pain in my ass…" Vlagh thinks "What's worse is I cannot take care of him right now as I am still recovering from my last return here."

"You look just like the red rat." Vlagh spits "It's a shame that soon enough you will share the same fate as he." He glares at Hikari and frowns. "This is your chance to save yourself. Do not pursue me and do not attempt to attack, overthrow or kill me and I promise to leave you alone Hikari Chaotic."

"Sorry Vlagh…" Hikari shouts. "You killed my father. I cannot let you get away with that!" he screams.

"Very well…" Vlagh says charging a dark beam. 'Good thing he has yet to learn anything about being a Chaos Guardian. It makes him an easy kill." Vlagh thinks ass he fires and Hikari looks in complete shock. A bright light obscures him from Vlaghs vision as Vlagh laughed. However to his dismay when Hikari was once again visible he stood there now looking more confident and more like Rage. "How is this possible?!"

"Sorry Vlagh but I am not as easy to take down as you might think." Hikari says in a voice that much more resembled Rage's. But that was not all. Hikari was taller and brighter as well. Unsure what to do Vlagh vanishes into thin air and Hikari suddenly returns to normal.

"What the…" Hikari says holding his head. "What just happened?"

"You okay?" A voice echoes in his head.

"Fine….but who are you?" Hikari asks

"I am a spirit who has imbued himself within you. I was sealed in that sword you now carry." The voice answers "You are Hikari Chaotic. It is nice to meet you."

"Well Mr. Spirit what is your name?" Hikari asks

"Right now my name is of no importance." The voice says. "But I have come to help aide you. With Chaotix dead you are up to being selftaught."

"But how can I hope to defeat someone like Vlagh without any formal training? Or any training at all for that matter?" Hikari asks.

"You're not missing much. Most of your 'training' as a Chaos Guardian is you discovering the extent of your powers on your own.

"But how do you know that?" Hikari asks.

"Well I am another spirit stuck inside the most powerful Blade of Chaos ever made. So what could that make me?" the voice asks

"That means….you were a Chaos Guardian!" Hikari explains. "But what do I do to teach myself?"

"Battle, reach your limits then break them! You hold Bureijingukasou and he will reveal to you how to use your powers when he believes you are ready. You must aim for being able to Access his second release form. Then and only then will you have a chance to defeat Vlagh." The voice replies.

"Alright I got it I will fight till I can fight no more…" Hikari nods.

"Good luck Hikari Chaotic." The voice says. Then silence

"Don't worry whoever you are." Hikari says "I promise I will learn all that I can so that I can save this planet. I will not let anything stop me!" he swears.

To be continued.