Chapter 56 - You Knew it Was Gonna be a Fight!

Sonic and Shadow were cooking at top speed. Trading punches, kicks, and insults. Klein kept at eye on Violet, while Linda and Tikal started to argue. And it got vicious. But perhaps worst of all was Ekyts battle with Chaos. Even with 0 emeralds, chaos as a match for the injured human, and he knew it. This was nearly suicide. Ekyt had been stabbed twice, and had broken a hand for sure. With black eyes and cut lip, he was really starting to fade. His swipes at Chaos were for nothing, it seemed. As the exhausted eighteen year old finally started to give in to fatigue, he was lifted up by Chaos, and thrown violently down the seven feet to the ground.

This is your fault! Linda snarled at Tikal. I am only doing what needs to be done, granddaughter. Youre no ancestor of mine! Keep your guardian job! Youre killing him! But history dictates. FORGET HISTORY, AND FORGET YOU! THAT IS A LIFE! It may not be for long. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. Tikal said, eyes sad. If he dies.., Linda said, looking Tikal in the face, ..then my nice side dies with him! She left Tikal alone to cry.

Sonic had the speed and attacks. Shadow had the experience and the attacks. Everyone believed the battle would go to Shadow. But something welled up inside Sonic. Its something that only a true hero can feel, and it made its presence felt. With a yell of primal rage, Sonic grabbed onto the elusive Shadow, and drove him through trees, rocks, whatever was in the way. Both hedgehogs lay bleeding, exhausted. Sonic could stand, Shadow could not. The fight was over, and justice had prevailed. But that was one of two fights. The other fight wasnt looking so good for the heroes.

Being human, Ekyt could only take so much abuse. But he couldnt risk the others getting possessed like Tikal. Chaos had one hand left, and could lift Ekyt easy. He slammed the human three times, before an unearthly voice rang out: Give up, human! Give up! You cannot beat Chaos! Says (Cough) you! Ive done it before, and Ill; Ekyt was slashed across the face by Chaos long tail. It held Ekyt down with one foot, and prepared the final blow to the nearly unconscious kid. One shot. Make it count! Ekyt had heard that before. Something struck Chaos hard enough to warrant its attention. Ekyt would have laughed. Linda had thrown Tikal into Chaos. Witch! Thatll teach you to kill! Ekyt rolled away, and crawled onto the motorcycle that he and Linda had arrived on. Revving it, he was about to pull the most dangerous stung ever for the second time. Taking a rock, he punctured the gas tank. Revving the engine created sparks, so Ekyt fired the bike forward, aiming for chaos. Everyone took cover, seeing this happen before. Except Klein, who had an idea on how to make this work.

The ensuing explosion ripped Chaos to shreds. Tikal was fine, because that was a robot Tikal. Eggman was involved, but Ekyt didnt really register that. He registered the fact that he had blown himself up in the air. Or so he thought. He seemed to be floating. Klein concentrated, bring Ekyt down safely with his wind powers. Thanks bud. Not a problem. Klein said with an embarrassed grin. Ekyt propped himself up against a shiny green rock. The master emerald, but he either didnt notice or didnt care. Linda sat next to him, frantically waving over a pair of stretcher-toting EMTs. Ill walk. Ekyt slurred to them. One tried to force him, and Ekyt threw a punch. Sorry if I stuttered. I said Ill walk.

Linda dragged him to Rays room, where Ray winced. I think you oughta be in here kid. He said, giving Ekyt a wary look. Ive had worse, if you can believe it. Ekyt said, smiling, then wincing, then actually saying OW as both gestures hurt. What the heck happened? Ray asked, concerned. Ill tell you when youre better. A fluttering of wings heralded the arrival of Rouge the bat. You okay kid? she asked Ekyt. Yeah. Thanks for everything Rouge. Um, before I go, I need to warn you Im with Knuckles now. You convinced me to be good. Rouge said, batting her eyes dramatically. Rouge, youll never be a hundred percent good. Linda said, smiling and extending her hand. Yeah, youre right, Rouge answered, shaking Lindas hand, But this is as close as I come. Treat him right, or maybe Ill develop a taste for humans. She said with a wink. Ekyt finally sat down. He was forced to by Linda. She gingerly sat on his lap, forcing him to stay still. Youre going to relax if it kills you. She said flatly. Yes maam. Ekyt said. What else could he do? And dont even consider moving, youve had a hard enough day. Linda scolded him like a three-year-old. Ekyt nodded. Good. Now rest up. Ekyt did, but before he fell asleep, one thing bothered him: If that was a robot Tikal, where was the real Tikal? He had a feeling he knew, and he knew it was gonna be a fight to get her back.

TO BE CONTINUED:

NEXT ISSUE OF NEXT GUARDIAN:
EKYT HAS TO CHOOSE: SHUN TIKAL FOR DUMPING HIM, OR HELP HER OUT? SHADOW LEVELS WITH SONIC, AND KLEIN, EDEN, AND VIOLET DECIDE WHAT THEYRE GOING TO DO IN THE NEXT BATTLE. DONT MISS IT, CAUSE:

N.G. DOES WHAT OTHERS WONT!

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