Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ Out of the battle ❯ The war is over ( Chapter 5 )

The triplets, Shadow, and Knuckles sat on the beach of the floating island, watching the sunset.

 “Maybe we should go back to see if we can help.” Sonia said. 

 Sonic checked his watch. “I’m a little worried that Cyrus hasn’t sent a message.”

 A ring portal opened up in front of them.

 Manic got his medallion ready. “Who’s-”

 Aleena stepped through the portal.

 Sonic, Manic, and Sonia rushed over and hugged Aleena.

 “It’s over, children.” Aleena said, hugging the triplets. “We can go home now.”

 The triplets let Aleena go.

 “Well, Manic has to stay here until the air quality is better.” Sonic said.

 “Of course.” Aleena replied.

 “It won’t be so bad, Manic.” Knuckles said.

  Manic wiped his eyes. “I know.”

 Aleena stepped over to Shadow. “Thank you so much for your help.”

 Shadow nodded.

 “You can serve as captain of my bodyguard.” Aleena said. “Sadly, we can’t save the roboticized.”

 Manic turned away, drawing shaky breaths.

 Sonic quietly wiped the tears out of his eyes. 

 Sonia started crying.

 Aleena hugged Sonia. “I’m so sorry.” She whispered. 

 Shadow stepped over to Sonia and placed his hand on her shoulder.

 Aleena let Sonia cry on her shoulder for a while before finally letting her go. “It’s time to go home, children.”

 Sonic ran over and started the van.

 Shadow held Sonia’s hand as he led Manic, Aleena, and Knuckles toward the van.

 Shadow got in the van.

 Sonic, Aleena, and Sonia hugged Manic.

 “We’ll see you later, bro.” Sonic said. “We won’t have a celebration until you can come home.” 

 “See you, bro.” Manic replied.

 “We’ll miss you, Manic.” Sonia said.

 “Can’t wait to catch up, Manic.” Aleena said. “I love you.”

 “I love you too.” Manic replied. “I’ll miss you too.”

 Sonic, Sonia, and Aleena got in the van.

 Sonia leaned out the window and tossed a ring in front of it.

 A portal opened in front of the van. 

 Sonic drove the van through the portal while Knuckles and Manic waved goodbye.

  Manic and Knuckles were sitting on the deck, drinking coffee.

 A ring portal opened in front of them.

 Sonic stepped through the portal. “Hey, bro.” He said, almost flatly. “Are you ready to go home?”

 Manic got up. “You could sound more enthusiastic.” 

 “Eh… Sonia’s marrying Neo.” Sonic muttered.

 “Who?” Manic asked. “You mean Shadow?”

 Sonic nodded tersely. 

 “At least he’s better than Bartleby.” Manic said, patting Sonic on the back.

 “Get your backpack, so we can go.” Sonic said.

 Manic fist bumped Knuckles. “Thanks for letting me crash at your place.”

 “You’re welcome.” Knuckles said.

 Manic headed back inside, got his backpack, then raced out.

 Sonic got a ring out. “You’re invited to dinner, too, Knux.”

 Knuckles got up.

 Sonic threw the ring into the air.

 A portal to Mobotropolis opened up.

 Sonic, Manic, and Knuckles stepped through it.