The Darkened Past

This chapter gave me nightmares for the last couple of days until I got it written up, hopefully I can get some peace tonight.

Warning: Blood, death of creatures, bloody scenes, light swearing. If you are squeamish wait until the next chapter and I will do a brief summery if someone asks it off me.

Summery: A recount of how Tail’s met Sonic but with many darker themes, for surviving in a world that hates you it is only the beginning for a lot of darker intentions… This will be a darker than normal fic Pairings later, Warnings on each chapter

Disclaimer: Don’t own Sonic or any of the characters only the plot I have delved into


The darkened past
Chapter 7: Hostility
When the pack is dead, the last has to avenge them

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Inside the Forest to the Hidden Chao Garden…


He walked slowly back towards the Chao Garden deep in thought, questions about the new arrival swirling through his mind. His body moved automatically quiet across the branch and leaf ridden ground, not a sound in his wake to show his passing.


His body knew automatically where to go since making his home with the little prankers, knowing they would have something in store for him when he had returned. A hand lifted brushing aside the vines hanging in his way, as he stepped over a log upon the earth lightly walking over the top as though he weighed nothing at all. His thoughts ran ragged as they chased themselves, but one thing stood clear within his mind among all the questions and theories. No matter who this Hedgehog was he would not want to associate himself with a two tailed freak of nature who did not belong.


Stopping he sighed his shoulders drooping along with his ears as he seemed to shrink slightly, the earlier gained confidence now gone once more. Shaking his head hard enough to make his ears flap he pushed himself up and went to take a step foreword when the quietness around him finally caught his attention. Ears were pricked foreword in an effort to hear the creatures around him, very unnatural in the quietness penetrating the stillness.


A fear broke into his mind as he darted foreword, taking to the branches to pass unseen and unheard by anyone in front. Racing as quick as he could he soon came to the hidden pathway to the Garden to the Chao. Dropping down he lifted his head to dart in when the sight that met his eyes made his blood run cold.


The trees and bushes around the entrance to the Chao garden had been burnt and torn apart, the rock entrance that should only be able to be opened by the Guardian of the Garden was reduced to rubble and the green crystal destroyed. A cry of anguish came from his throat as he slowly moved foreword when he tripped over some upturned earth.


Getting up upon his hands hand knees he looked around to find why the normally unnaturally smooth ground was so uneven, when the sight that met his eyes he realised the danger that had come here. A footstep he had tripped into, one at least twice his body length and one body length wide. Indents were cast across the whole print and as he looked another was further on, but inside the tunnel this time.


Shaking his head an involuntary tear running through his fur, he scrambled up onto his feet and ran as fast as he could through the tunnel entrance, eyes were wild with many emotions as his ears were against his heed. Recklessly darting through the familiar through the mountain trail, he saw more devastation throughout the whole area.


Despair raced thorough him as he saw a light ahead and the rubble that littered the bottom of the exit to the Garden. The crystals that protected the Chao were smashed into millions of fragments, the crystal caves that had been hidden for century’s was now destroyed completely and taking the protective energy of Chaos with them. Swallowing he hurried to the exit and climbed up the short slope to meet the most destructive scene he had yet to see.


He was numb, nothing let in his bowl of emotions as he gaze across the work of someone who had orchestrated this. Blood had splattered the moss covered ground flicky’s and other animals limp with slashes across their tiny bodies. The moss was died red and the water stained with the lifeblood of hundreds of creatures that had been slaughtered. Chao were among them, dead as the rest with more personal damage done, shot wounds and arrow bolts littered their tiny bodies.


His breath came in quick pants the scent of copper coming to him, slowly he walked foreword and slid down to sit next to one of the Chao who had a pure look of horror on its tiny face before its destruction. Reaching out he slid the eyelids over the glazed orbs and rested his hand upon its head, the soft short fur silky under his hand even with the blood coating the pure white and blue colouring.


He gazed out into nothing trying not to think at all, the shock to fresh to close to the surface, enough for one more push to crack the already fragile hold Tail’s had over his sanity. Taking in a deep breath he coughed from the overpowering smell of the dead, eyes watering he uncurled himself from his hunched position and sat up arms limp at his sides.


He gritted his teeth making sure not to cry and put his hands on the ground to boost himself upright when the ominous sound of metallic footsteps could be heard, the booming sounds from the other side of the lake came closer and closer. Silently Tail’s hands spread levering himself upright slowly in to a crouching position. His ears twitched as they moved in the direction of the footsteps and soon enough a metallic giant came into view.


It was the height of three fully grown mobian men and its width was of two creating an imposing metal monster. It was built in the shape of a human except it has four legs, two of which that were being used to walk and the other two were folded into the torso clearly a weapon if the sickly yellow glow did not give them away. It had a pair of hands if they could be called that, claws were where finger would be and along the arms were tentacles used to hold prisoners, 3 on each arm.


On the back from where he could see were a pair of wings used for jet planes, something Tail’s had only read about in old books thrown away. Beneath these was a set of two lizard like tails with spikes along the whole edges, making it a very dangerous weapon. It head was as a humans with red lens to scan the area and green ones to target its enemy, it’s ears were communication devices that clearly were in contact with whoever its master was.


He took all this in within a couple of seconds his mind cataloguing the information at the back of his mind, shifting he went to crawl away when one of the tentacles moved foreword and he could see what was now being held. A Chao was in its grip crying out terrified high pitched wails and cries, it could only be a recently born one at least and Tail’s watched with his pulse pounding behind his eyes as the Chao was held out in-front of the monster.


The other arm not tangled with any prisoners moved foreword and transformed into a platonic blaster, Tail’s eyes went wide as a soundless cry leapt from his throat as he darted foreword, but luck was not on his side as he slipped in the congealed blood on the ground and fell on his front scraping himself quite badly on the rocks uprooted by the monsters heavy footsteps. As he stopped sliding he heard the sound of the blaster click just before it fired and he struggled upright his head lifting up just in time to see the blaster fire.


His eyes were the widest that they had ever gone as he watched the heat of the laser blast shoot out of the barrel, it was like he was moving slowly as h got to his feat in desperation to save the only creature to ever except him. Tail’s blue eyes looked over at the Chao and caught its gaze, it smiled at him tears streaming from its face just before the fiery blast hit. His mouth opened in horror and disbelief as his mind went round in circles, something cracking in the back of his mind as the scream of the Chao was let out into the air before it blew apart, blood, organs, bone and muscle splattering across the ground.


He had gone completely still eyes still staring in the direction the Chao had been as he heard something smash in the back of his mind. Darkness swarmed his senses as he panted breath seeming short, swallowing he held the howls of utter devastation down in his throat as he tried to clear his mind but the image stayed of the Chao being torn to pieces.


Tears trickled uncontrolled down his cheeks, hands clenched at his sides as he tried to keep his anger in check as the monster began to scan the area with a red beam starting on the furthest side. Bowing his head eyes closed, body shaking he sniffed a chocked whimper that was stifled in his throat. The dark presence in his mind seemed to move closer wrapping him in darkening warmth as whispers came to him.


(Let me help) He did not listen though his shaking got worse


(Take revenge) Falling to his hands and knees he shook his head tears splattering onto the blood ridden ground.


(Open your eyes!) Startled he did just that and was sickened to see he was in front of the corpse of the Chao he had closed the eyes of


(See what has happened?) He did not move as his eyes took in the Chao and recognised it as one of the few that helped take care of his wounds a few days past


(Doesn’t this deserve justice?) His eyes moved down to the Chaos little hands and he was shocked to see one of the same plants held in its paws as though it had been collecting them for when he got back


(Don’t they deserve peace?) Left blood covered hand reached up to his own stomach and touched the paste that was beginning to flake off


(Will you not take the life of the monster in return?!) His hand came to his face and he stared at the green flakes, the same colour as the leaves of the trees that had been torn apart


(Is it not worth it?) Blood covered fingers tensed as then curled into a fist as tears fell onto his hand, as all his negative emotions began to overload each other while blue eyes that were slowly darkening seemed to flash with something unknown.


(Take what is rightfully yours!) Standing up he faced the monster that had just caught him on its scanner and instantly began lumbering over.


:Priory One – Capture all living inhabitants and dispose of them successfully: Tail’s lips curled from his teeth as he growled his right hand curling into a ready position to use his claws while the other was held against his chest, the plant held within.


(Destroy it!) The voice was laughing as Tail’s narrowed his eyes at the monster, his left hand let the plant go and it fluttered to the ground, unknowingly setting his course different to what could have been.


(Do it now!) He crouched all four paws upon the ground as his tails gave him balance as he circled the monster, a tiny amount of redness was apparent in his eyes as his fur coat began to darken as his emotions reached their boiling point. One small push and he knew something would happen that he would have no control of, but he did not care he wanted this monster dead for what it had done to the family he had created.


Shifting he moved into a leaping position and went to attack when he felt the energy’s of a very familiar object reacting to him, looking downwards in surprise he spotted the green emerald, tilting his head but not taking his gaze of the approaching monster that was only a short distance to him he plucked the emerald from its space in-between two rocks.


There was an instant reaction as dark energy’s spilled from the emerald twining into him, he screamed from pain, horror and surprise as he felt something give way. The voice was laughing its tone having gotten darker and the last thought in his mind was ‘the hell what the heck I got myself into?’ before he fell into darkness. While on the outside red eyes flashed open as a dark smirk came upon the creatures face before it attacked.


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As he awoke the first thing that he felt was the blinding pain that radiated from ever potion of him, the second thing that registered was the copper flavour in his mouth grimacing he spat it out while opening his eyes slightly wincing at the bright light. Blinking to clear his gaze of the black spots he slowly sat up and raised a hand to rub the back of his neck.


He was startled to find something warm trickling down his hands and covering him, bringing his hand back foreword he sucked in a breath at the blood dripped paw that was raised to his eyes. Looking at the other he gave a cry of disbelief as both were soaked throughout in the red liquid, shaking his head in disbelief he tried to think back to why he was as covered as he was but nothing came to mind.


His ears drooped as the memory of the massacre of the Chao and animals came to mind and he knew he would have to do something about it, tears gathered as he got up onto his feet but he was surprised to feel something fall off his tails. Turning slightly he saw the same emerald that he had picked up before, crouching he tilted his head nervious about grabbing it. Extending a hand he brought it just over the emerald and hesitated before dropping his hand onto the gem.


He was surprised that nothing had happened other than the gem feeling slightly warm as a positive feeling came from it, shaking his head in confusion as he wiped away the tears getting his face even more smeared up with the congealed blood. Sighing he reached back and in a pouch that hung above his tails, he placed the gem inside knowing no-one would know it was there due to the material being the exact shade of his fur.


Sniffing then growling in frustration at himself for the tears, he stalked foreword up the embankment and gave a shocked look to the sight that met his eyes. The monster had been torn to pieces; wiring littered the ground some of it sparking as various components of the monster were spread about the field. Most of the corpses were torn even more apart and the moss was died such a deep red that it almost seemed natural.


He fell to his knees with a thump and felt something building, he hunched foreword but could not hold it and rearing backwards both hands held at the side of him as he roared, his depression, helplessness, despair, hatred, fear and loneliness echoed over the island.


It made many mobians stop in surprise as they all listened to the mourning sound, some even falling to tears, even several other figures stopped to listen, one giving a evil smirk as he walked down a corridor of metal a cardkey held in one hand. In another part of the island a blue hedgehog heard the cry and instantly felt a connection, ears lay back as he looked up into the black clouded sky that rumbled ominously. Making a decision he turned around and ran back the way he came a decision on mind.


He felt it taper off as he slumped in place eyes looking dejectedly at the ground, he did not move as thunder sounded before the first downpour in months washed through the island. Tears mixed in with the rain and he pretended that no blood was upon the grass, bodies lying torn up or that tears were running down his face. Stumbling to his feet he staggered towards the exit of the Garden, just wanting to get away to hide so his misery would be in the sanctuary of his den.


But he soon was stopped as the ground blew up underneath him and chucked him across half the clearing, clearing the red lake before coming to a crushing stop on his stomach. Coughing he pushed himself up onto hands and knees, his ears limp in his pain not only from earlier but with his more recent pains combined. He whined as he stood up and the world tilted making him totter in one direction and then the other as he tried to find his bearings a headache pounding his skull.


Another blast caught his square in the chest and through him back again, this time only going a quarter of the way. He pushed himself up from lying on his back gritting his teeth as a snarl worked its way free. Opening his closed eyes he focused his energy and soon enough his swaying vision settled enough for him to glimpse the being attacking him.


Before his was a squad of the worker bots from before but with one difference the grey colouring had red stripes around the joins and a couple of normal small sized blaster that the police force used were attached to their shoulders. Fear crept into him and he tried to get up but found most of his energy spent, the adrenalin from when he could not see had run out. He watched as one of the beings came foreword and raised its hand the spikes clearly aimed down at him as he struggled to pull himself way, only finding he was only moving inches.


A cry scraped his throat as with the last of his energy he curled up into a ball, his tails only seen as the hand of the being came down to slice him in half. But all heard was the sudden smash of one metal being crashing into another as smug laughter penetrated the air. Uncurling slightly he was surprised to see the same blue hedgehog in front of him, one leg was stretched out in front of him while he was crouched on the other both gloved hands keeping him from falling and loosing his balance.


Tail’s blinked in bewilderment as the hedgehog moved his head back and green eyes caught his own, concern was foremost as the other looked over the kitsune before refocusing on his face.


“You doing ok kid?” He blinked up at his unknown saviour before pulling backwards a little, somewhat scared of this new being who had only been here less than a day. The hedgehog tilted his head as an ear flicked towards the re-massing worker bots. Turning slightly more the blue hedgehog gave a grin while lifting a hand to give a thumbs up, Tail’s felt some of his anxiety fade as he stared at the other distrust foremost in his heavy gaze.


“Everything will be fine.” Then with a smug grin the hedgehog turned back and raced faster than anything Tail’s had seen into the fray of bots. Tail’s could not believe what he was seeing, the hedgehog was faster than anything his logical mind could come up with and it was baffling, watching the hedgehog taunt and make fun of the bots gave him some confidence.


Forcing his tired body up he steadied himself making sure he would stay on his feet when the floor suddenly shook. Stumbling in place, he looked up over at the hedgehog and caught an amazing sight, the hedgehog had jumped on top of one of the bots and them jumped even higher making sure he was as high as he could go.


Then bending backwards he through himself into a spin with his legs, arms and head tucked into his body. He came speeding down as though he was a bullet and slammed into one of the worker bots, this caused it to crash into several others almost lining them up as the hedgehog suddenly cut through all of them in his ball shape.


But he did not see what happened after this as the explosion that occurred flung him further back into one of the trees at the edge of the clearing, coughing he slid down the bark and slumped on the floor, shaking from exhaustion and several other aspects. Hissing he pushed himself up he looked around to take in what had happened and gaped in disbelief, ever bot was totalled, blown to smithereens with only pieces left.


His fear grew as he looked around once more and spotted the hedgehog coming towards him an easy going smile upon his face. Shaking his head his fists clenched and before the blue hedgehog could get any closer he broke.


“Stay away!” The hedgehog stopped suddenly as the smile dropped off his face as a shocked look came upon his face, then a concerned crease forming between his eyes he lifted his hands in a placid nature to show he did not mean any harm.


“I’m not going to harm you.” Tail’s shook his head his sharp eyes never leaving the blue hedgehog as his ears lowered warningly.


“Your all alike keep away!” The hedgehog had no clue what to do in this situation so he decided to keep going towards the skittish kit.


“Look, I would not have saved your ass if I was going to harm you kid.” Tail’s was near panic point as the hedgehog got closer and closer.


“Like you care! Why should you be any different to the rest of them!” The hedgehog stopped a short distance away from the kit as he spread his hands at his side


“I’m not like other mobians kid. You don’t have to worry in that instance.” Tail’s did not say anything as he warily watch the blue hedgehog for any sign of his motives


“Look I only want to help you. Heck I’ve already done that, so come on…” The hedgehog held out a hand as he kneeled on one knee to seem less threatening to the kit who looked like he was going to bolt.


“…I can help you, you know? I swear on my honour I won’t harm you.” Tail’s looked at the gloved hand that was held out to him, but he couldn’t, wouldn’t take a strangers hand no matter if they had saved his life or not, all mobians were alike, gain his trust then tear it away when he was finally finding a place he thought he belonged. He gritted his teeth and before the hedgehog could move he leaped into the branches.


“Wait!…” But it was too late as the hedgehog watched the kitsune take off on his tail’s and flying off so high into the air that even he could not follow, sighing he let his hand drop and he sat back on the moss that had been cleaned by the rain and looked up into the clearing sky’s at the stars above.


On top of his den Tail’s was also looking up at the stars questions running through his mind, wondering if he did the right thing. Sighing he settled on his back hands behind his head, unconsciously copying a certain hedgehog as they watched the moon come out behind a cloud and wondered ‘what if’.


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End Chapter 7

Wee the first proper sign of the Darker side of Tail’s so what you think? This chapter gave me chills when writing it, I have never actually written anything that dark before. (Something of the Chao garden will survive but I cannot tell you yet, Tail’s has to go back and find it)