Fanfiction:Elemental Chaos Part 9

''On the last chapter of Elemental Chaos, Nack the Weasel and Bean the Dynamite were on the verge of escaping with Tails' emerald detector, which they stole from Knuckles and the Chaotix. Just as they were about to make their getaway, they were confronted by Honey the Cat, an old acquaintance of Knuckles' and Espio's. She then engaged the two of them in combat, and started to have the upper hand. She won the first round, and returned the emerald detector to Knuckles and company, but as soon as she let her guard down, Nack grabbed her from behind and held a knife up to her throat, demanding the emerald detector. However, Honey managed to break free from the weasel's grasp by headbutting him. After that, everyone ganged up Nack and Bean, leaving the two crooks tattered and beaten up. Shortly afterwards, the two of them swore revenge, saying that they'll return. Just as they were retreating on the Marvelous Queen, Honey threw a time bomb on it, causing it to explode and send the criminals flying.''

''Elsewhere, at G.U.N. Headquarters, Squash, after being captured, was on the run, desperately trying to escape the military in order to prevent being put in a cryogenic rest chamber, and resume her plans for world conquest. She destroyed and defeated all guard robots and soldiers in her path, and eventually came across a forbidden room, which contained the Scepter of Darkness, which Mephiles the Dark was contained in. Although she was unfamiliar with the device, Squash figured that it would be useful, and decided to take it along with her, accidentally releasing Mephiles in the process. After the two introduced themselves, the two of them formed an alliance. Now that they've joined forces, do Knuckles, the Chaotix, and the rest of the heroes have what it takes to stop the two supernatural beings? Find out in this exciting chapter of Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 2: Elemental Chaos!''

Squash: By the way, Mephiles… I have a couple of questions. Number one, why is it that you look so much like Shadow? Number two, exactly what do you mean by "rewrit[ing] the future"?

Mephiles: …

As you already know, my true form is that of a dark liquid. I have the ability to change shape; by sinking into someone's shadow, I can take on their form and turn myself into a near exact replica of that person. Allow me to demonstrate. *A dark mist appears around him, and he transforms into a black Knuckles look-alike*

Squash: Ah, I see! That's an interesting technique you've got there!

Mephiles: I can also morph into "crystalline" versions of these forms. *Turns into a crystalline copy of Shadow, and then Knuckles*

Squash: Amazing…

Mephiles: That's not the only power that I possess. I also have the ability to control time and space.

Squash: Seriously!?

Mephiles: Yes. Allow me to demonstrate to you what I meant by rewriting the future… *Powers up a blue energy ball at the palm of his hands*

''After powering it up, the blue energy ball expanded and engulfed both Squash and Mephiles, causing them to warp from the area, somewhere into the future. When they got to their destination, they found themselves in a futuristic city, 200 years into the future. It was, in fact, a peaceful version of Silver, Blaze, Marine, and Dr. Nega's time period, which was created as a result of them traveling back into the past to change history.''

Squash: Where…are we? Is this…the future?

Mephiles: Yes. I have transported us two hundred years beyond our present timeline.

Squash: I see. Those time-travel powers of yours are pretty impressive. Hey, do you think you could transport us to another time period? Like, when I officially become the ruler of this world?

Mephiles: I wish that were possible.

Squash: What do you mean?

Mephiles: There's something I'd like to show you, but first, take a good look around you… Do you see how peaceful it is in this time period? Well, allow me to show you an alternate version of it. *Powers up another ball of energy*

''Once again, Mephiles created another warp hole and transported himself and Squash to another timeframe. This one, however, as an "alternate" reality; the ruined future that Silver and Blaze lived in; the very same one that was devastated by Iblis' flames.''

Squash: W-WHAT!? What is THIS!?

Mephiles: Oh, yes… Not only do I have the power to travel through time, but I can also travel to alternate realities. Basically, what I'm trying to tell you is that this is a ruined version of the peaceful time period that I showed you a little while ago.

Squash: How…did this happen, exactly!?

Mephiles: Perhaps it's better to show you. *Snaps his finger and displays a hologram of an imprisoned Squash (just as Shadow was in Next-Gen Sonic/Sonic 2006*

Squash: …!

Mephiles: Yes, that's you. When this world was devastated by flames, what do you think happened? A search for the guilty. Humanity wasn't just jealous of your power…they feared it, and used this incident as an excuse to hunt you down.

Squash: I…I don't believe this! How…can this be!?

Mephiles: It isn't too late…you still have the power to prevent this future from happening, you know.

Squash: How!? What can I do to prevent this!? Tell me!

Mephiles: …

I will, but first, I'm going to return us to our own present timeline. *Powers up another ball of energy*

*He transports himself and Squash back to the present; this time on Angel Island*

Squash: Where are we now? This is the present, right, Mephiles?

Mephiles: Yes. Our current location is Angel Island.

Squash: Okay, cool. Now, you were going to tell me how I can change my future?

Mephiles: It's quite simple, actually. The Chaos Emeralds…they are the key to changing your bleak future.

Squash: "Chaos Emeralds"? What are those?

Mephiles: The Chaos Emeralds are special jewels that possess unlimited power. There are seven of them in all, each with a different color. They have the ability to transform thoughts into power... When all seven of them are collected, they can perform miracles.

Squash: AH-HA-AH-AH-AH! Sounds interesting! So, you're saying that collecting these jewels will help change my future? Then, I'll be able to rule this world without any trouble?

Mephiles: Yes. If you could find at least one Chaos Emerald and bring it here to me, I'll give you the rest of the details.

Squash: Got it. Do you know where I could find one?

Mephiles: I'm not entirely sure of its exact location, but there's bound to be at least one around this island somewhere.

Squash: Oh, now THAT'S helpful.

Mephiles: ...

Hmm, actually, now that I think about it, I do remember hearing about a secret shrine that's located on this island, which is said to contain the emeralds. I believe it was called the "Hidden Palace Zone". There is a passage at the Lava Reef Zone that will lead you right to it.

Squash: "Lava Reef", huh? Would that, by any chance, be the same place as Red Mountain?

Mephiles: Yes, I believe so.

Squash: Alright, then I'm off! *Rolls into a boulder and dashes away*

''Just then, Knuckles, the Chaotix, and the rest of the heroes, who were tracking Squash with Tails' emerald detector, arrived on the scene and realized that she already left. They did, however, spot Mephiles in the process.''

Knuckles: Hey, you there! Did you happen to see a rocky brown hedgehog who looks like-

…

Hey, wait a minute! You're…you're Mephiles!

Mephiles: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yes, that's right! We meet again, Knuckles the Echidna…

Charmy: Whoa, you're right! That IS Mephiles! He looks kinda different this time!

Vector: Yeah, I'll say! This time around, he looks like a demon version o' you, Knuckles, rathah than Shadow 'dis time around!

Seedra: So, who is this guy, exactly, and where do you know him from?

Honey: I was about to ask the same thing.

Espio: That's Mephiles the Dark, a demented psychopath who's bent on destroying this world. He's one of the halves of the "Solaris Project" that was created eleven years ago, with the other being a fiery monster named Iblis. When the two of them merge into one being, they become "Solaris", a creature that has the ability to consume time. We faced them in battle a year ago, and thought that we had beaten Solaris once and for all. That is, until last month, when Dr. Nega, Robotnik's descendant from the future, revived them for his own evil purposes. As a result, we were forced to face Solaris once more, and defeated them again. That time around, we decided to have them sealed up. Mephiles was sealed within an ancient artifact called the "Scepter of Darkness", while Iblis, on the other hand, has been sealed within the Fire Element Gem by Scorch.

Honey: Whoa…

Tikal: Remember the things we told you about how evil Dr. Robotnik was, Seedra? Well, Mephiles is far worse. Robotnik is a saint compared to this guy!

Mighty: That about sums it up.

Mephiles: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Your words, they're quite flattering!

Knuckles: I should've known you'd return! What are you up to THIS time, huh!?

Mephiles: Not that it's any of your concern, but I've recently formed a new…partnership with someone who's bound to make my plans succeed! Even now, as we speak, she's on the hunt for a Chaos Emerald, and she'll be delivering one to me very soon.

Splash: "She"? Would you happen to mean Squash, by any chance?

Mephiles: What? How did you know that?

Splash: Shortly before we got here, we detected the Stone Element Gem on radar.

Mephiles: I suppose that explains it.

Tikal: Your so-called "partnership" with Squash… I'll bet you're just simply using her to do your evil bidding!

Mighty: Yeah, I'll bet he is. After all, this wouldn't be the first time he's done something like that.

Charmy: Hee hee, "wouldn't b-"

*People glare at him*

Charmy: Shutting up now.

Wechnia: Good, because this isn't the time for that.

Knuckles: Anyway, Mephiles, I'm not entirely sure what it is you're up to right now, but whatever it is, we're going to put a stop to it! Right here and now! *Fighting stance* Let's go! Put 'em up!

*Everyone else does the same*

Mephiles: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh, that's fine by me, because I still owe much to you, Knuckles. Oh, yes… What you and your comrades have given to me, I now return to you… *Powers up a blue ball of energy at the palm of his hand* A ONE-WAY TICKET TO OBLIVION! *Tosses it at them and gets them caught in it*

Everyone: AAAAAAHHH!

After getting caught in Mephiles' energy orb, Knuckles, the Chaotix, and the rest of the heroes ended up getting warped away from their present timeline.

Mephiles: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That should take care of them for the time being! I should have transported them to the ruined "alternate" future that's two hundred years ahead of this one, but oh, well. What's done is done. For now, I'm going to focus on gathering those Chaos Emeralds. Sure, I already have Squash on the lookout for one of them, but if I'm to remerge with Iblis after he's released, then I'm going to need all seven. When that time comes, Squash, the Goddess of Stone, you will no longer be of any use to me! HAHAHAHAHAHA…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

''Before the heroes had the chance to act, they ended up getting themselves caught within one of Mephiles' time warps! Where have they gotten themselves transported, exactly? Wherever they are, will they ever be able to find some way to return to their own time period to put a stop to Mephiles', as well as Dr. Robotnik's, evil plans once again? Find out on the next exciting chapter of Elemental Chaos!''

To "bee" continued…

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