Well, I don't know how many people are waiting for this, but maybe I'll get some reviews out it.
Here's to putting a bit of faith into Sonic Fans.
Disclaimer: If I were to own Sonic, everyone would know it. Since I don't, well, you already knew that.
(Chapter Begin)
(Recap)
"I won't let you stop my ultimate plan!!" said Metal Sonic, appearing at last, having followed Chris into the book.
He quickly summoned some of the Black Knight minions and had them attack Chris. Using his martial arts skills combined with his newly acquired swordplay, he made quick work of them; however, facing off against a super-powered Metal Sonic is another story. Chris quickly got into a defensive position, preparing himself to battle Metal Sonic. But, can he win?
(Recap End)
Metal Sonic charged at Chris, only for Chris to dodge it. He swung Caliburn to strike him when it bounced off of Metal Sonic's metallic skin like it was a pebble.
"So sorry," said Metal Sonic sarcastically, "But with Sonic so powerful himself, I am untouchable by your strength."
Chris glared at him while jumping back.
"We need a plan," he said.
"I've got it," said Caliburn, "My blade has three styles to work with: Knight, Cavalier, and Paladin. If Knight isn't working, try Paladin, you'll have more power that way."
"Right," said Chris, adjusting his stance.
Metal Sonic Charged again, but Chris managed to block it with his sword, before launching himself over Metal Sonic and kicking him in the back of the head, which disoriented Metal Sonic; however, if it weren't for the Chaos Emeralds, he would have broken his foot. He used Chaos Control again to hightail it out of there and out of the book before Metal Sonic could react.
(AN1)
"Oh well," said Metal Sonic, "It is insignificant. I shall destroy that boy later."
Metal Sonic made his way out of the book as well.
The Babylon Rogues made it to Tails Workshop where he kept the Power Rings. They found a large crate and Storm was able to carry it while Jet and Wave provided as guards. They were able to make it back with no problem and got the rings to Knuckles.
"Mission Accomplished," said Jet, as Storm handed the crate to Knuckles, who lifted the lid and retrieved the Rings.
Heading over to where Sonia and Manic were, he got between them and held out his arms in each direction.
"RING INFUSION!!" shouted Knuckles, focusing his healing powers that were charged up by the rings.
A green glow enveloped the siblings and their wounds started to heal and disappear. When he was done, Knuckles fell to a knee, panting.
"The rest," said Knuckles, "Is up to them."
Chris warped in seconds later, looking tired himself.
"Guys," said Chris, breathing heavily for a few moments trying to catch his breath, "Blaze and Knuckles need to come with me right now!"
"Why just the two of them?" asked Tails.
"Because," said Chris, "I need you, Tails, to get Sonia and Manic in the X-Tornado with Cosmo and Violet. Chaos Control!"
Chris grabbed Knuckles and Blaze before warping out again.
Meanwhile, Shadow and Silver were having troubles of their own. The minions never seem to end, even with countless cries of 'Chaos Spear' and 'Chaos Blast'. Without the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow and Silver would have exhausted themselves within the first five minutes of fighting. They fell to the ground when a giant knight monster slammed its fists into them. The monster brought up its fist again, only to disappear in dark particles.
"What? Who… did that?" asked Shadow, trying to get up. He felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Knuckles offering a hand up. He smirked while taking it, "You're late."
"So sue me," replied the Echidna, "I was healing the others."
Silver was helped up by Blaze.
"Thanks, Blaze," said Silver, too tired to even blush, "But who destroyed that monster?"
"That would be me," replied Chris, walking up between them, "Take these, guys."
Chris handed Blaze, Knuckles, and Shadow Percival's sword, Gawain's short blades, and Lancelot's Buster Blade respectively.
"These blades come from the Knights of Camelot, servants of King Arthur," said Chris, wielding Caliburn himself, "Can you guys deal with these creatures while I try to talk sense into Sonic."
With Blaze by his side, Silver felt his energy returning. He smiled as he looked on at the other minions.
"Try and stop us," said Silver, before charging into battle.
"IN THE NAME OF THE KNIGHTS OF CAMELOT!!" shouted Shadow, Knuckles, and Blaze, their voices echoing with their ancient counterparts. They charged, "HAVE AT THEE!!"
(AN2)
Chris just chuckled as he turned to where Sonic the Dark Werehog was beginning to tire, "Hopefully that's temporary."
Chris ran towards Sonic, hoping to help him.
By the time Tails got Sonia and Manic to the X-Tornado, they had begun to wake up, they're injuries having been healed by Knuckles.
"What happened?" asked Sonia, holding her head.
"I feel like my head's being used as a drum," added Manic, rubbing his head in hopes of it fading.
"Just rest right now guys," said Tails, "We got you."
"Let's go, Tails," said Cosmo, settling in Sonia, "Sonic needs us."
"Right," said Tails, getting into the pilot's seat, with Cosmo and Violet sitting behind him.
Tails powered up the X-Tornado and flew off to help Sonic.
Chris worked his way over to where Sonic was, hacking and slashing his way through multiple minions. He saw Sonic fall to his knees from exhaustion and a minion trying to jump at him from behind. Chris jumped and sliced the minion in two before it disappeared into dark particles.
"You okay Sonic?" asked Chris.
Sonic, for all his power and stamina, was fighting a loosing battle. Lost in his rage over what happened to Sonia and Manic, he let his Dark Side out. After that, the Sun went down, activating his curse which still affected him from time to time, like any 'Were' curse: once a month. He was trapped within his mind seeing nothing but darkness around him for nearly an hour before a small light entered his vision. When the light dimmed down, he could see Chris through what looked like a screen. He looked tired and his clothes looked torn. He then noticed Chris was carrying a sword, but not just any sword, it was Caliburn. He then heard Caliburn's voice in his head.
"And to think, I gave you respect," said Caliburn, "You truly are nothing but a knave if you allow your anger to take control of you like that. A True Knight always keeps his emotions in check."
Sonic's eye twitch at the insult, but knew the Legendary Sword was right. He lost his temper too quickly, and it nearly cost him his life. He closed his eyes and focused his will to pulling back on the anger. When he opened his eyes again he saw Dark Sonic in front of him standing next to Werehog Sonic.
"What a mess you've made," said Dark Sonic, "After all this time, you lose it just because Metal Sonic hurt Sonia and Manic."
"Wait, why would you care? Aren't you my Dark side?"
"Yes, but I don't necessarily have to be evil. Even Werehog here isn't evil per say, just more instinctual."
"So, how do I get back?"
"Let your friends guide your path," said Werehog.
From there, Dark Sonic and Werehog disappeared, leaving Sonic alone.
"How do I let my friends guide me?" asked Sonic, before started hearing voices.
"Sonic, you can do it!" said Tails.
"Sonic, don't mess up!" said Shadow.
"Take care of this guy," said Knuckles.
"Go for it!" said Silver.
"I believe in you!" said Amy.
"Sonic," said Chris, "Let's do this together!!"
Sonic's vision was obscured by light.
"You okay Sonic?" asked Chris.
Sonic looked at him for a moment before getting a faraway look on his face. The darkness faded away and Sonic turned back to normal.
"Chris?" asked Sonic, his voice groggy from lack of use.
"I've got you," said Chris, catching Sonic before he hit the floor, "Everything's gonna be alright."
"What about… Sonia? Manic?"
"They're on their way," said Chris, setting Sonic down, "They were banged up, but Knuckles managed to get them back on their feet."
"Good," said Sonic, before feeling his energy returning to him, "What's this?"
"I'm not the 'True Controller of the Chaos Emeralds' for nothing," said Chris, smirking, "You ready to get back in there?"
"Does Shadow know Chaos Control?" quipped Sonic, standing up, getting ready to battle once more.
"Then you'll need this," said Chris, setting Caliburn down and giving the gauntlet to Sonic.
"Sir Sonic," said Caliburn, "Shall we pick up where we left off?"
"Let's do it, old friend," said Sonic, picking up Caliburn and charged towards the pack of minions that the others were handling.
Chris smirked as more minions appeared around him. Chris got in a fighting stance and began using counter moves as the minions charged at him.
When Tails arrived, he saw Chris battling one group of minions while Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow, Silver, and Blaze were battling another group. By this time, Sonia and Manic had recovered and were ready to help their brother again. They opened their cockpit and jumped down, moving into twin spin dashes flawlessly. They were able to take out dozens of minions with ease, catching the attention of Sonic and friends.
"Where's the party?" asked Manic, ready to dish out more damage.
"Hopefully I can get a facial after this is over," added Sonia, "I'll need it after what Metal Sonic did to me."
"Sonia! Manic!!" shouted Sonic, tears in his eyes as he ran over to hug them, Caliburn floating in the air behind him.
"Dude," asked Manic, "What's with the sword?"
"I am no mere sword!" started Caliburn, before Sonic cut him off.
"Explanations later, we got a fight on our hands."
Indeed, The Black Knight and Erazor Djinn were ready to rumble themselves, with about a dozen of their strongest minions. Chris ran over after dealing with his group while Tails landed. Metal Sonic appeared, his form the same as before.
"You fools," said Metal Sonic, "Just because you've managed to get Sonic back to normal doesn't mean my powers have decreased any."
"Then we'll just have to try something else!" said Sonic, "Alright guys, ready to get to work?"
"Yeah!" shouted the others.
Chris stood in the middle while Sonic, Sonia, Manic, Shadow, Silver, Tails, and Knuckles got into position.
The Chaos Emeralds floated above each of the Seven Warriors. Blue over Sonic, Yellow over Tails, Orange over Knuckles, White over Silver, Green over Manic, Purple over Sonia, and Red over Shadow. The Seven Rings also floated up and rested under their respected color Emeralds. Just like with the Power Rings, the World Rings combined with the Emeralds to make the Super Emeralds, but these were more powerful as each of the World Rings held an emotion within them that granted it's power to it's bearer.
Blaze called forth the Sol Emeralds from her Dimension and combined their power with her own to become Burning Blaze.
The Six Super Warriors and one Hyper Warrior were ready to battle: Super Sonic, Super Shadow, Hyper Knuckles, and Burning Blaze with their blades; Tails with his army of bird friends, and Super Silver with his Psychokinesis.
Metal Sonic's form changed again. His form became much leaner and more speed oriented, his blue armor turning gold. Lastly, a sword mirroring that of Caliburn was forged in his hand from metallic parts that had melded together to create his sword. The Black Knight took on the form Merlina did when she battled against King Arthur/Excalibur Sonic while Erazor Djinn morphed into the form he took when he absorbed the World Rings.
Super Sonic vs. Super Metal Sonic
Super Shadow, Hyper Knuckles, and Burning Blaze vs. the Black Knight
Super Sonia and Super Manic vs. Erazor Djinn
Super Tails and Super Silver vs. the remaining minions
The battle had begun.
Chris stood back and watched and waited for when the moment was right. With Metal Sonic's wish, Sonic could only hold off Metal Sonic for so long; this left Chris with a decision he made when he first learned of the Genie: Use his own power against him. He looked around for the lamp and didn't find it in the area of the battle, and went to search for it where he thought Metal Sonic would place it, next to the books. He hoped in the X-Tornado flew off back to where the books are.
Sonia and Manic were having trouble with Erazor Djinn, considering his multiple arms were able to keep both of them busy.
"We need a way to get at his weak spot," said Manic, dodging yet another arm.
"How did Sonic deal with him last time?" asked Sonia.
"That's it!" yelled Manic, figuring it out.
"What's it?"
"Keep him busy," said Manic, falling back a bit, "I'm gonna try something."
Sonia flew up to get Erazor Djinn's attention, leaving Manic preparing a Spin Dash. After gathering enough power, it put it all into speed and zoomed towards his weak spot. After nailing it, paralyzing him, Manic took out his drumsticks and pounded on it like a drum. This forced Erazor Djinn back. Manic took the advantage and turned to Sonia.
"Sonia," said Manic, "I'm gonna transfer the power of my medallion to yours. I'm gonna distract him long enough for you to get a clear shot at him. No matter what, take the shot when I tell you."
"Right," said Sonia, a bit nervous at what 'no matter what' entailed.
Manic transferred his Medallion's power to Sonia's, who transformed it into her keyboard blaster. Manic then charged forward to distract Erazor Djinn once more. Sonia took careful aim at Erazor Djinn, knowing that if she missed, it would be over for both of them.
Shadow didn't know how or why, but his skill with the sword seemed to come naturally. He guessed he attributed it to his incarnation from the book, same with working with Knuckles and Blaze as if they had been training together for years. Whenever the Black Knight would strike, two of them would block while the third counter strike. This made it easier to handle him even while he was more powerful then each of them separately. The three warriors pulled back for a few seconds to regroup.
"We need to have precision strikes," said Shadow, "Otherwise we won't be able to finish this."
"I'll block the blades, then you guys get in there while I get them back and we'll all strike at the same time," suggested Knuckles.
They got into position and flew off in separate directions: Shadow to the left, Blaze to the right, and Knuckles straight at the Black Knight. They put their trust in the ancient knights who were partners.
Tails and Silver combined their powers to defeat the smaller enemies, but the two remaining larger ones, they had to battle themselves. Tails flew forward, moving around behind the first one, only to get grabbed by the second by surprise. Silver focused his Psychokinesis, but couldn't free Tails. Tails focused himself and broke free in a feat of adrenaline strength, before turning and flying through the minion, destroying it. Silver turned to the other one and focused a solid burst of Psychokinetic energy and blasted the other minion, it falling down and disappearing in dark particles. They turned to the other battles.
"Guess it's up to the others, now," said Tails.
Sonic used all of his skills that he learned with Caliburn in order to hold off Metal Sonic until Chris could get back. Caliburn felt easier to handle as Super Sonic, rather than Excalibur in armored form.
"Just give up," said Metal Sonic, "You cannot win!"
"I don't have to!" replied Sonic, "I just have to hold you off until Chris gets back!"
Metal Sonic just chuckled, sending shivers down Sonic's quills.
Chris made it to where the books were left behind, and searched the area, only to find no trace of the Lamp. He scanned the frequency the Lamp gave off and the trail led back to the battle(s).
"I knew something was off," swore Chris, hightailing it back to the battle, hoping to get there before it was too late.
Manic was doing the best he could to keep Erazor Djinn still, but was only successful when the Djinn captured him.
"HA! HA! HA!" gloated Djinn to Sonia, "You won't fire at me if I have your brother as a shield, will you?"
"FIRE!" shouted Manic.
Sonia was hesitant, because while she argued with Manic from time to time, this was going too far. But she knew it was the only way. She focused her power into a single shot and fired. This surprised Erazor Djinn enough for Manic to break free of his grip and warp out of there before the blast hit dead on, taking Erazor Djinn out of the fight, reverting him back to his former form.
Knuckles, flying straight at the Black Knight, threw his blades to counter the Black Knight's blades as Shadow and Blaze got under each of his arms. He summoned his blades back to him as he met up with them and all three of them plunged their four swords into the center of the Black Knight's chest, forcing him to revert to his previous form. He fell down as they removed their blades from him.
Even through the heat of battle, Metal Sonic noticed his two Generals had fallen in battle. He moved back from Sonic and sped in between his Generals.
"So," said Metal Sonic, "It seems as if I had chosen wrong when picking old enemies from the past. No more."
"SONIC!" shouted Chris, landing the X-Tornado and hopping out of it, "HE HAS THE LAMP!!"
"WHAT!?" shouted the others.
"He's right," said Metal Sonic, opening up his chest plate and revealing the lamp, "I knew that if it came to this, I would want to be ready. Now I WILL HAVE THE POWER!!! Erazor Djinn! I wish to absorb both the Black Knight's power as well as your own!!"
"NO!" shouted the Erazor Djinn, who had recovered and was outraged, "WE HAD A DEAL!!"
"AND I'M CHANGING THAT DEAL!!" countered Metal Sonic.
Erazor Djinn's magic granted the wish, even if he didn't want to, causing himself and the Black Knight to merge with Metal Sonic, giving birth to a new form. This creature had Erazor Djinn's magic, Metal Sonic's body, and the Black Knight's armor. This was the Erazor Metal Knight.
The others gasped at this new monster; however, Sonic knew what they had to do. He turned to the others.
"Okay," said Sonic, "I think it's time we finish this."
"I know what you mean," replied Shadow.
"Okay guys," said Chris, "Let me see the Emeralds."
The Six Super Warriors and one Hyper Warrior separated themselves from the Emeralds, before Chris focused them around Sonic and Shadow. Caliburn floated above the Emeralds with the other blades as well. Sonic and Shadow merged with the Emeralds in Chaos Control as Hyper Shadic. Caliburn merged with the other blades, transforming into Excalibur. Shadic held out his gloved hand and caught Excalibur, golden armor forming around his body. This was Hyper Excalibur Shadic.
Erazor Metal Knight glared at Hyper Excalibur Shadic, who smirked in return, despite nobody seeing it under his helmet. Erazor Metal Knight charged forward, before Hyper Excalibur Shadic warped up to the sky, away from the others. EMK (AN3) followed him. HES moved Excalibur with both hands into a striking position on his right side. He moved the blade forward as he plummeted to the ground as EMK rocketed upwards. Faster than the eye could ever blink, Excalibur pierced EMK's head while EMK's claw pierced HES's body, forcing both of them to separate. Sonic and Shadow were caught by Silver, who lowered them gently while Metal Sonic, Erazor Djinn, and the Black Knight landed in a heap.
(AN4)
Metal Sonic struggled to get out form under the other two only to meet Chris with the Chaos Emeralds floating around him, the World Rings under their respective colored Emeralds. Using the Emeralds power, he forced the Lamp from Metal Sonic's chest plate. He rubbed it which awoken Erazor Djinn.
"Not again," moaned the Genie, who was tired of things not going his way again.
"My first wish," said Chris, "Cancel Metal Sonic's wishes!"
Erazor Djinn surprisingly didn't complain about that wish, but he still didn't like that he lost.
"My second wish: Return the Black Knight to Merlina and release her from wherever she is," continued Chris.
Merlina appeared out of the Black Knight, and the latter was absorbed into the former.
"My final wish," finished Chris, "I wish for you to be imprisoned in the Lamp for the next 10,000 years!!!"
(AN5)
Erazor Djinn was forced back into the lamp in a similar manner to the way Sonic did back when he defeated the Djinn as Darkspine Sonic. Metal Sonic strained to get up now that he had no one on him, but collapsed seconds later, his energy reserves depleted.
"Guess he just couldn't keep up," boasted Sonic, weakly due his exhaustion from his continuous battle since seeing Metal Sonic again.
This caused everyone else, minus Metal Sonic, to groan in annoyance.
After everything was settled down, the swords returned to Sonic and the Black Knight, and the Seven World Rings and the Lamp to Sonic and the Secret Rings, everyone rested for a few days at Chris's house. The next day, Sonic Underground was preparing for their concert for the people of Station Square. When time for the concert to begin came, not a seat was empty in the entire place. When the curtains rose, Sonic Underground greeted Station Square and went over a few original songs from their old days as Sonic Underground on the run from Eggman's Empire.
When it came time for the last two songs, Tails walked out on Stage with a Guitar, standing next to Sonic in front of Manic and Sonia.
"Okay guys," said Sonic, "Before we wrap this up, our special guest Tails is playing a song with us that I dedicate to my friends, reminding us that we will always 'Live and Learn.'"
('Live and Learn' by Crush40)
(Intro music)
Sonic: Can you feel life movin' through your mind,
Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Sonia/Manic/Tails: Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Sonic: Can you feel time slippin' down your spine,
Ooooooh, You try and try to ignore!
Yeah!
Manic/Tails: But you can hardly swallow,
Your fears and pain
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came
(Guitar rift)
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: From the works of yesterday
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: If you beg or if you borrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: You may never find your way
Whooooa, yeah!
Can you feel life tangle you up inside?
Yeah, now you're face down on the floor! Oh!
Sonia/Tails: But you can't save your sorrow,
You've paid in trade!
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came
(Guitar Rift)
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: From the works of yesterday
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: If you beg or if you borrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: You may never find your way
Whoa, whoa, whoa,
Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeah!
(Tails goes into a Guitar Solo, earning cheers from the audience)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
(Tails continues solo, Sonic joining in for the duet parts)
Sonic/Tails: There's a face searching far, so far and wide. There's a place where you dream you'd never find.
Sonic: Hold on to what if?
Sonic/Tails/Manic/Sonia: Hold on to what if?
(Guitar rift)
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: From the works of yesterday
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: If you beg or if you borrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: You may never find your way
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: From the works of yesterday
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: If you beg or if you borrow,
Manic/Sonia/Tails: Live and learn!
Sonic: You may never find your way
Live and Learn!
Sonic/Tails/Sonia/Manic: Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
(music ends)
After the applause, Sonic spoke again into the mike. Amy walked on stage, opposite of Tails on the other side of Sonic, a violin in her hands.
"Alright guys," said Sonic, "We'd love to stay, but we'll leave you with this before we go. With the help of Tails and Amy, I'd like to dedicate this last song to Christopher Thorndike, for letting us stay here, 'In His World.'"
(In His World, by Zebrahead)
(Sonic on guitar begins duet with Amy on Violin)
Manic/Tails: C'mon and light the fuse, he's a rocket and he's ready to go
'Cause now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow
He's got the dope sounds pumpin' in a stereo (-eo!)
He can act fast... puttin' on a show
Go on and get yourself together, there's no time to rest
And if you put the time in he'll put you to the test
He's like the runnin' man, in his world more is less
And if you wanna test him best bring your best
Don't make me spell it out, bring your best!
Sonic: In this world
Sonia/Tails: (His world!)
Sonic: Where life is strong
In this world
Tails/Manic: (His world!)
Life's an open book
In this world
Sonia/Manic: (His world!)
Sonic: Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds, every step meets the rest!
In this world
Sonia/Tails: (His world!)
Sonic: Where one is all
In this world
Tails/Manic: (His world!)
Never fear the fall
In this world
Sonia/Manic: (His world!)
Sonic: Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds, every step meets the rest!
Tails/Manic: Running and back again, well what'dja expect?
Coming out to win ten out of ten, got a real rough neck
Slides up it's slippery, and straps on his shoes
'Cause he's the best there ever was, haven't you heard the news?
Intergalactic continental champ, running things
Hyperactive instrumental and pulling strings
He's just the one who understands when the tides will swing
So he's breaking down doors, never following
C'mon and psyche yourself up, 'cause it's time to play
Bounce to the beats and the rocks 'cause they're here to stay
The one and only never bored man living the day
Rollin' up, comin' fast, and he'll blow you away
Because the pressures of this world they can take their toll
And it's tough to get away when they take their hold
The only way to break free is to break the mold
You can't stop now, lock and load
Don't stop now, c'mon, rock n' roll!
Sonic: In this world
Sonia/Tails: (His world!)
Manic: (Gotta make your own way!)
Sonic: Where life is strong
Sonic: In this world
Tails/Manic: (His world!)
Sonia: (Life is just a game you play!)
Sonic: Life's an open book
In this world
Sonia/Manic: (His world!)
Tails: (Notice that we're here to stay!)
Sonic: Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds, every step meets the rest!
Sonic: In this world
Sonia/Tails: (His world!)
Manic: (Gotta make your own way!)
Sonic: Where life is strong
Sonic: In this world
Tails/Manic: (His world!)
Sonia: (Life is just a game you play!)
Sonic: Life's an open book
In this world
Sonia/Manic: (His world!)
Tails: (Notice that we're here to stay!)
Sonic: Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds, every step meets the rest!
(Instrumental music continues)
Sonia/Tails/Manic: Light the fuse on his rocket and he's ready to go
'Cause now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow (to blow... to blow...)
Sonic: (In his world...! where one is all!)
Sonia/Tails/Manic: Intergalactic continental champ, running things
Hyperactive instrumental and pulling strings
Sonic: (In his world...! Never fear the fall!)
(In his world...!)
Sonia/Tails/Manic: The only way to break free is to break the mold
You can't stop now, lock and load
Sonic: (His world...!)
Sonia/Tails/Manic: I said you can't stop now, lock and load
Sonic: (His world...!!!)
Sonia/Tails/Manic: Don't stop now, c'mon and rock and roll!
(Music ends)
Applause followed, and lasted a good ten minutes, prompting an encore of 'In His World' from the last instrumental to the end. After another round of applause, the band gave their bows and the curtain fell, ending the concert.
After the concert, everyone met back as Chris's house. Sonic spoke to everyone before they went to bed.
"I just want to say thanks," said Sonic, "Without you guys, all of you; I wouldn't be alive today to see my brother and sister again."
"No big," said Tails, his arm around Cosmo's waist, "We're family, all of us. If we didn't help each other, we'd be no better than Metal Sonic."
"He speaks the truth," said Shadow, "There is no 'I' in Team, and even 'I' call this a 'Team'."
This sent a round of chuckles through the group, considering Shadow isn't one to make jokes that often.
"Sonic," said Amy, tears forming in her eyes, "I never stopped believing in you. Even when the others told me you were the Dark Werehog, I knew you would come back."
This sent a round of sweatdrops throughout the room, considering how dedicated to Sonic everyone knew Amy was.
"Thanks Amy," responded Sonic, who, while grateful, didn't want Amy to go overboard.
"Well, I think that's all. Unless someone ELSE wants to take over the world, I'm heading to bed," said Chris, before heading up the stairs.
Everyone made their way up the stairs, minus Shadow and Knuckles, who stayed elsewhere; they left via the front door. This left Tails alone with Cosmo and Violet.
"So," asked Violet, "Where do we sleep?"
"Well," said Tails, thinking it through, "We'll stay in my room tonight, then I'll talk to Chris in the morning about alternative arrangements for you, Violet."
"That sounds like a plan," said Cosmo, kissing Tails on the cheek.
The three of them headed up to Tails's room, ready for a good night's sleep.
Shadow looked out over the city from the roof of the abandoned building where he, Rouge, and Omega stayed.
"Hopefully this peace will last longer than before," he said into the night sky, "Otherwise, we all might not make it next time."
Shadow looked one last time at the moon before heading in, looking for sleep that had been hard to come by less than a week prior.
(AN6)
(Story End)
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!
Dx: Any louder and you'll shatter the fourth wall.
RDF1: There is no fourth wall here, it's just good ol' author and his OC's talking.
Dx: Whatever. Hopefully you'll start up a new fic soon, you need to get out more if you can't write anything new.
Author Notes:
AN1: Well, considering Chris wouldn't be able to handle Metal Sonic without being considered uber, this was a second best. Besides, Chris is the controller for the Chaos Emeralds; he can't use them himself like Sonic and Shadow do.
AN2: I was inspired to write this because of YuGiOh: Waking the Dragons; particularly the Knights of Atlantis. Watch episodes 181 and 182 to see the Knights in their premier moments.
AN3: Well it's better than using three words over and over again, same for Shadic.
AN4: I just wanted this over with, so sue me if you think that should've been more epic. (You can't, because I don't claim rights to Sonic, or anything related to Sonic. I just own the plot, and you can't really do anything about that, right??)
AN5: A lot better than 'in days of old' or something like what Sonic said, too much of a loophole to be exploited.
AN6: Not a setup for a sequel. Just something to wrap things up with.
I know I didn't make Cosmo's return and Violet's appearance any major plot point, it's just something I'm giving to Tails so he'd stop moping over the fact that he was responsible for the death of Cosmo, his loved one (at least, that's what the Tails/Cosmo fans say.)
Okay, after all that's done, it's about time to get out of here.
Sonic: HOLD IT!!
RDF1: (groans) What now??
Sonic: I just wanted to tell you that the battles in this chapter were WAY PAST COOL!!!!
RDF1: Thanks, I think.
(Sonic zooms away)
Well, until next time.
Later,
RDF1