Chapter 112 - The New Freedom Fighter Outcast Group

Tails saw Ekyt coming. He had never forgotten the way Ekyt treated him like he belonged. Whats up Ekyt? Tails asked. Ekyt shook his head. oh, hey Tails. Sorry, just a little distracted. Nothing I can do though. Tails saw Ekyts guardian crest was missing. Again? he asked. Yeah, but at least Linda-Su got it this time. Ekyt explained what happened. Thats rough. Tails commented. Ekyt got an idea. Tails, can you get Amy Rose for me? Meet me at the edge of the Mobian Badlands, okay? Ive got to get one more person&
Ekyt barged into the hospital, pushing aside anyone who got in his way to see the echidna he and Linda-Su had saved the other day. How are you doing? he asked the young echidna. After a cough, he answered Fine. Thanks to you and that girl. He shook his head. Im sorry about how those people blamed you. That fire was an accident, mom started it. How come they blamed you. A thirst for knowledge and responsibility- a definite plus Ekyt noted. Its because Im human. They dont trust me because of that. I used to guard the emeralds and, You were a guardian? the kid asked, his eyes widening. Thats awesome! I wanted to be a guardian! Ekyt cocked his head at the kid. How would you like to be a guardian of something else? Sure! What do I have to do? he answered eagerly. Come with me. Wait, hows your breathing? Ekyt asked. Im fine. Mom made them keep me here. But Im gonna leave. What do you have in mind? Ekyt looked around. Cant say, not here. You know the Mobian Badlands? When the kid nodded, Ekyt continued. Meet me there. Ekyt got up and left.
Tails and Amy Rose were waiting for him. So whyd you call us here, of all places? Amy asked. Ekyt responded by kicking at some dirt, then yanking a tree root, pulling a cover of a deep hole. Welcome to my house&and the operations center of the Freedom Fighters Outcast Group. Ekyt led them down, past his bedroom, to a room that was stocked with weapons, overlander and mobian, food, water, and a CB and HAM Radio. As the two looked around in astonishment, Ekyt watched the door. He saw an echidna glide down. Hey, glad you made it& Uh, stupid question, whats your name? Colin. Oh, and this is Mitch, my techno-geek brother. Ekyt shook hands and led them down. Well, Mitch is our brain trust, Tails, youre the most experienced freedom fighter, Amy, youre the best with your hands, and that leaves the grunt work to me and Colin. Ekyt looked around, glad he was getting a bit of a vindictive swipe at those who didnt trust them. They all exchanged greetings, then Ekyt spoke up again. The one thing we all have in common is we all dont fit in for a reason. Were off the radar so to speak, which means we can do plenty before anyone gets hip to us. Wait, Tails asked, Wheres Linda-Su? Oops& he said, realizing his mistake. Ekyt, pulling the top back over them and letting the artificial light take over. Shes a guardian now. She has been forbidden to associate with me. Oh, that reminds me, we have two other members, who can only come periodically. My daughter and adopted son from the future, Paula-Su and Kurt. But how is Linda doing? Ekyt wondered.
Linda was talking to Knuckles. Im sorry you have to train me. Linda said. Not your fault, and I dont mind it, youre a fast learner. What bothers me is what happened to Ekyt. Linda agreed. Im forbidden to associate with him, and thats killing both of us. He yelled at the brotherhood, professing his love for me, then claimed he was going to disappear. Whatever that means. Knuckles felt her pain. I know. My dad and I argued last night, and he threatened to kick me off guardian duties. He wont and he knows it. But I did manage to get a glimpse of a monitor (they have lots where the brotherhood lives, haven), and it showed him talking to a kid in a hospital. Let me get the audio& (Plays the tape) Linda-Su narrowed her eyes. I know where hes talking about. He took me there once. If I know him, hes getting ready to do something&He hasnt made a lot of friends. But theres Tails, Amy, that kid in the hospital, not to mention our kids&Duh! He practically yelled it, but so only I could understand: Hes making his own band of freedom fighters. She shook her head. I need to take a walk. She walked to Mount Fate. Ekyt, by chance, was already there, dressed in all black. This is where I got my first kiss he said aloud. Linda, delighted to see him, kissed him. I know whats going on. Any equipment you need Ill give you through Paula. I can connect with her if needed. Ekyt nodded sadly. I guess Id better go. I dont want you to get in trouble. I love you. Before she could respond, he was down the mountain and halfway off the island. He needs my help she thought. And hes gonna get it.

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