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War for Mobius Act 1 Chapter 23

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War for Mobius
Chapter 23

“Sir Charles, it appears that Overlander Forces and the Mobian Underground have landed on the island.”
“This was unforeseen…I don’t know what to tell you.”
“Haven’t they found the Chaos Emeralds yet?”
“They found the missing one….but not without great sacrifice.”
“The others were left in plain sight!”
“But when left alone too long, the Emeralds only reveal themselves to those who can pass their challenge.”
“I see…then our hands are tied?”
“For now.  War is going to ravage Angel Island.”

Robotnik’s forces stand proudly in the storm, unmoving and silent.  Both the Mobian and Overlander forces fidget uncomfortably beneath the pouring rain.
The Commandos of Paladin Team check their weapons.  They may be the smallest force here, but they were also the most dangerous.  The best of the elite forces.  
And it didn’t hurt they had Spider Troop already on the Island to back them up.
The weakest group is the Mobians.  They don’t have the numbers of the robots nor the skill of the Overlanders.  Though many of them have had professional training, unlike the Freedom Fighters of Knothole, but many of them lack actual combat experience.  The majority of the war they ran sabotage operations and fought with guerrilla tactics, avoiding head on confrontations at all costs.  
Those who have experienced such confrontations in the group were old and retired professionals who risen back to arms to fight Robotnik, as the tyrant had captured and Roboticized the majority of the royal Army.
St. John knows of this disadvantage.  There is precious little he can do to increase odds in his favor.  The best course of action is to reduce the opposition, and since there was no current war against the Overlanders…
Col. Brass of the Paladin Team steps forwards, “Doctor Ivo Robotnik!  Surrender yourself now and we won’t have to break more of your toys.”
Robotnik doesn’t grace him with a response.
“Overlanders, you have no authority here!” Geoffrey shouts, “You and your kind shall leave our lands or face the consequences!”
Again Robotnik says nothing.
“There is an uneasy truce between us, Skunk.  I suggest you don’t interfere with our business,” Brass warns.
“Your people started the Great War, and one of yours started this one,” the mobian spits, “Back off now and perhaps you can avoid further damage.”
“It was your kind that allowed Eggman to rise to power,” one of the Commandos shout, “Don’t blame us for your leaders’ incompetence!”
The Overlander Colonel shouts for the soldier to stand down, but it is drown out by the cries of outrage from the mobian forces.
Realizing quickly that he’s losing control of the situation and turning the Overlanders against him, St John changes tactics.  If he can’t get them to back down, he would need them on his side.  He steps forwards in an attempt to take charge once again.
Suddenly Brass chokes, blood escaping from his lips and he falls to the ground.
Instantly the skunk knows where the shot originated, but it is too late.  The Commandos witnessing their Commander fall fire into the Mobian Forces.  They scatter returning fire back at the Overlanders.  
Robotnik says nothing as he pockets his still smoking sidearm.  He raises his hand signaling his forces forwards.  The robots fire into both of the fleeing groups as they pass.  

“By random chance, have you heard anything from Rotor team yet?” Princess Sally asks Sonic as he enters the storage room.  
The hedgehog lays Ben down on a cot Tails and Sally had set up for such and occasion, “Not yet.  Looks like trouble is all over the island.”
“What do you mean?” she asks.
“Overlanders,” Sonic explains, “I bumped into a squad of them fighting Ro-butt-nik’s forces.”
Sally taps her chin, “Perhaps we can form an alliance.”
“Doubtful,” the blue blur shakes his head, “They didn’t seem too thrilled we were here.”
The Princess sighs.  She stands up from the boxes she’s rummaging through and looks at Ben and Sonic, “Where’s Fiona?”
“Winded,” Sonic thrusts his thumb over his shoulder, “She told me to bring Ben to you while she caught her breath.”
“Ah, at least she’s alright then,” Sally smiles.
“Where’s Tails and Knux?”
“Tails is monitoring the control room.  Knuckles has returned to the Hanger, to see if we missed the Emeralds there,” she replies.
“No problem,” the hedgehog grins, “I can have this place turned over in no time at all.”
The chipmunk turns to him, “Sonic Hedgehog, what do you think you’re doing?”
“Uh…Looking for the Chaos Emerald Thingies?” he shrugs.
“Don’t you think you should be out looking for our missing comrades instead?”
“…possibly…”
“That’s what I thought,” Sally smiles smugly.
Tails’s voice crackles over the intercom, interrupting the conversation, “Sal!  You should come and see this!”
“Sounds important,” Sonic rubs his finger under his nose, “Need a lift?”
“Fine,” The Princess feigns disgust, “If I must.”
The hedgehog picks her up and races for the control room.

“What’s the big Emergency lil’bro?” Sonic asks as he and Sally speed into the control room.
The fox points to the monitor.  The screen shows security footage from Robotnik’s cameras spread across Angel Island.  Many of the cameras show feeds of Overlanders and Mobians fighting.
“What on Mobius….” Sal begins, but her voice trails off as she tries to comprehend the madness.
“Okay…” Sonic whistles, “I knew about the Overlanders, but not the other Mobians.  Who are they and where did they come from?”
“Not sure,” Tails replies, “but this symbol is patched on their uniforms.”
The young, twin-tailed Mobian presses a few keys on the keypad and an image pops up in the center of the screen.  
Sally gasps, “That’s the symbol of The Acorn Elite Guard!”
“No way!” both Tails and Sonic look at each other, “How in the world did they get here?”
“I don’t know, most were Robotnik’s first victims,” the chipmunk lowers her head in remembrance, “But…”
“Sal?” Sonic gently places a hand on her shoulder.
“Sonic…if they’re using that symbol, they could be under command of my brother!”
“You’re brother?” Tails scratches his ear.
“Yes, I wasn’t sure if he was alive…” Sally wipes a tear from her eye.
The hedgehog scratches the back of his neck, “Don’t get your hopes up too high.  It’ll cloud your judgment.”
The Princess takes a deep breath, “Right, staying focused for now.”
“What do we do about the Overlanders?” Tails asks.
“We have to get everyone off of the island,” Sonic explains, “It’s too risky having everyone here.”
“Robotnik is also back on the Island,” the fox boy adds.
“If he’s on the island he won’t destroy it,” Sally taps a finger on the side of head, deep in thought, “We have to take the fight to him before he retreats.”
The blue hedgehog shakes his head, “Too risky, we need to take advantage to get everyone to safety.”
Tails and Sally look at each other than back to Sonic, “Uh…don’t you want to fight Robotnik?”
“Usually you’d jump at the chance,” Tails adds.
“Johnny’s dead,” Sonic lowers his head, “Tails got captured, Ben is seriously wounded, and Rotor and his team are missing.  We’ve got Overlanders shooting at any Mobian they see.  We’re not in a position to face Robotnik right now.”
“Normally I’d agree with you,” The Princess pokes the hedgehog’s in the chest, “But for once we don’t have the option to fall back and regroup.”
“If Robotnik gets away with the Master Emerald there will be no stopping him,” she continues, “There is no safe place to retreat to.  No haven where we could plan a counter attack.”
“She’s right,” Knuckles agrees as he enters the room.  His expression is grim and serious, “If he wins today, there will be no Mobius by tomorrow.”
“Look Knux,” the hedgehog begins, “I know the Emerald gives Robotnik power…”
“It has nothing to do with Robotnik,” the guardian counters, his voice tense with anger, “Many years ago my ancestors used the Master Emerald as a weapon in an attempt to defeat a rival tribe.  It had been a long bloody war, with my ancestors losing ground every battle.”
He pauses to remember the story, “Out of desperation they turned to the Master Emerald.  It gave them the power to defeat their foes, but the power corrupted them.  They could get enough of it.  They tried to seize the power to wage war against the other nations and tribes, under the belief that Echidna Rule would benefit the so called lesser races.”
“Only one was known to speak out against such action,” the red echidna continues, “She was the daughter of Pachacamac, the chieftain at the time.  Though he cared deeply for his child, his lust for power blinded him and he ignored her warnings.  His attempt to seize the Emerald caused a great catastrophe.   Mobius burned under the chaos he unleashed.”
“His daughter, wise beyond her years, and an avid student of the ancient traditions and mystical arts, used her power to halt the chaos.  She sealed the power back within the Master Emerald and in so doing created the seven Chaos Emeralds.  This act resulted in her death.  Saddened by the loss of his first born, Pachacamac declared that never again should such a power be used for war.  As penance for his actions he formed the Brotherhood of Guardians who would protect Mobius from those who would abuse the powers of the Master Emerald.”  
“My people swore to uphold that duty,” Knuckles concludes, “If Robotnik unleashes the chaos that held within…”
“What do you mean by ‘chaos held within’?” Sally asks.
“The mystical being of chaos, uncontrolled power, nobody really knows for sure,” he answers, “But the proof is all around us.  The Island’s ability to fly, the many different ecosystems contained on it, the storm that formed without warning…”
“The power Mecha absorbed…” Sonic adds.
Silence fills the room.   None of them dared to speak a word.
Finally the Hedgehog breaks the silence, “You’re the Emerald Expert Knuckles.  You and I have to find the Chaos Emeralds before Egg-belly can.  Then we’re going to take him down.”
“If what Knuckles said is true,” Tails interjects, “Wouldn’t using the Chaos Emeralds be just as dangerous?”
“The Chaos Emeralds were created to defeat the chaos of the Master Emerald,” the guardian explains, “They don’t have the same risk.  Though only a select few have been able to use their power.  However…”
“But what?” the hedgehog folds his arms and taps his foot impatiently.
The echidna smiles, “If you and I can’t handle the power, nobody on Mobius can.”
Sonic grins, “You’re not bad, rad red.  There may be hope for you yet.”
I should probably update this here too.

Maybe.

Possibly.

If I have to.

I guess....
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