Sonic and the Phantom Knight

"Sonic and the Phantom Knight" is a fanfiction created by Antichronic. The series follows the events of "Sonic and the Black Knight". This is considered an alternate timeline and is a story within the Cyneverse, It is not canon to "Cyne's Great Adventure" but characters from it may make "Non-Canon" cameos within it. All current and future content made concerning the writing of the series will be posted here. You may use the table of content to find where to start. Use the comments to suggest anything that could be improved or that you would want to see more of. You can view additional info on characters and concepts on the Cyneverse page and category as well as the Power System. Please note that the first Chapter or two will have lines taken directly from the game in order push the narrative that this is an exact continuation and to place things on the timeline, please if you have not already check out the original game and source which is owned by SEGA.
Over Arching arcs will use Heading
Normal arcs/arcs within Over Arching arcs will use Sub-Heading 1
Chapters will use Sub-Heading 2
Folktales/Specials will use Sub Heading 3
If your looking for "Book 1" just know that "Sonic and the Black Knight" is considered "Book 1"
Note: This takes place after Sonic Unleashed within the Cyneverse. Sonic has a Power Level of 450k by the end of said arc. Upon gaining the soul gauge and arriving to the world of Camelot his power multiplies by five times, making his power level 2.25M at the start of Book 1 and by the end of it/Book 2 he has grown to the same level of power in base the first time his counterpart from CGA was introduced.
== Start of Series ==
=== Book 2 : The New King ===
==== Chapter 1: Excalibur Sonic Vs. The Dark Queen ====
(The Dark Queen): I've been expecting you.
Sonic would stop, looking up towards the throne Merlina sat on before raising his hand up.
Sonic: Just one question before we settle this. Why'd you do it? Weren't we trying to save this kingdom from the Underworld?
Merlina would look up towards the Knight of the Wind, now giving him her full attention.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): This kingdom will fail one way or another. Such is it's fate.
Sonic would look on with a puzzled expression, now dropping his guard.
Sonic: Huh?
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Do you know what is to become of this kingdom?
Sonic would regain his composure and respond.
Sonic: Beats me.
Merlina would then relinquish herself from the throne, now resolved to walk towards in order to advance the conversation.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Lancelot and Gawain's Rift shall doom the Round Table...
Merlina would then come to a halt in front of Sonic.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Arthur is struck down by his son Mordred,:), if you know you know and departs for Avalon.
Sonic: ...
Merlina (The Dark Queen): This was to be our ideal world. But it will not last... King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will end in ruin.
Merlina would then look down in disappointment.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): The King Arthur my grandfather Merlin created led to nothing but mistakes... 
Merlina would then look back up towards Sonic.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): But I can succeed with the power of the Scabbard. Creating a kingdom that never ends.
At that moment something would then click for Sonic, causing him to yell out.
Sonic: What good is a world that goes on forever!?
Merlina (The Dark Queen): My sorrow at its ruin runs deeper than the depths of the Underworld. Do you not understand?
Sonic would then charge forward while exclaiming...
Sonic: No! And I don't want to!
Sonic would then swing down Caliburn towards Merlina, only to have his sacred sword clash and be defended against by a barrier, soon being launched back.
Sonic: Unff!
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Your efforts are futile.
Sonic would then prop himself back up, hands on the floor and arms pushing him up as to face Merlina. Soon after Sonic would go in for a second attempt, only to be met with the same result, again and again and again... Soon, he would be sent back to lie on the floor once more.
Sonic: No way...
Merlina would begin to conjure a mighty avatar made from her magic and the power of the scabbard, growing larger and larger by the second. Sonic would rise up seeing this, and in response would lift his sword up before hearing Caliburn calling out to him.
Caliburn: Sonic!
Sonic: Caliburn.
Caliburn: You fool! A knight must always be on his guard!
Merlina would then raise her hand, swiftly swinging it down as if commanding something to follow the motions. Not too soon after the giant avatar would swing down one of its might swords, snapping Caliburn's blade in half. Sonic would look down at the now disconnected top half of his blade, then looking to to the parts still within his hands. Sonic would look back up towards Merlina, now gritting his teeth.
Sonic: Nooooo!!
Sonic would rush back in with a dismantled blade, only to be knocked flat on his back by a swing of one of the avatars swords. Going in for a second time only to be met with the same result.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): It is time to end this.
Merlina would then open her arms, commanding the avatar to act to her will, delivering consecutive slashes towards Sonic who would only be left to endure.
Sonic: Aaaughh!!!!
We would soon shift from this scene to see the Lady of the Lake along with three of the Knights of the Round Table. Watching the fight, or rather, beatdown with butterflies in their stomachs.
Sir Percival: Sir Sonic! You've done enough!
Sonic would begin to slowly rise back up, bloodied and bruised, running off of pure will and adrenaline.
Sir Lancelot: No, Sonic! There is no point in continuing!
Sonic: A knight... never... flees... his foe. Right?
Merlina would issue another command to her avatar, once again striking Sonic to the floor, leaving an audible scream to be heard.
Sir Gawain: You fool! This no longer has anything to do with chivalry! Get out of there! Run!
Sonic response to this would be to once again pick himself up and prepare to either attack or defend.
Sonic: It was... never about chivalry for me... I just gotta do what I've gotta do. That's all!
Percival, Lancelot and Gawain: Sonic!
The magical circle which the quartet were watching from would then begin to illuminate a divine golden light.
Nimue: The long-lost light of the Sacred Sword! Quick, your swords!
Each knight would then drop their swords into this heavenly light, watching as they disappeared with the ripples. Soon after, Sonic would be coated by a heavenly beam of light, seemingly protecting him from all that could cause harm. Soon, armor would appear around Sonic, shining the most spectacular gold he had ever seen, it would quickly assemble itself, latching onto his body before become whole. Sonic would then thrust Caliburn forward, watching as the blade rebuilt itself before his very eyes, before quickly surging with so much power that it had to be expelled from the blade in a violent burst, before reforming into a second blade of pure energy that would surround the sword.
Sonic: Whoa.
Nimue: That's the greatest of the Sacred Swords, Excalibur!
Sonic would then make a show of swinging his sword in a flashy fashion before thrusting forward into action.
Excalibur Sonic: Heh! Let's do this!!This entire section of dialogue is taken from "Sonic and the Black Knight".
Merlina would float off into the endless sky of the underworld, making another proclamation as she did.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): You would not understand, nor could you understand. That's why I must do what I must do. I am finished with you.
Merlina would then sink into a giant underworldly eye, in doing so she would explode out, manifesting the full power of her avatar through the underworld and scabbard.
Excalibur Sonic: What good is a world that goes on forever? That sounds pretty lame.
Sonic would then point his radiant blade towards merlina, showing his conviction and resolve to put a stop to her. Sonic would fly in towards Merlina and she would slowly drift back preparing attacks for the oncoming threat. Merlina would shoot orbs of pure black magic towards Sonic, only to witness as he cleaved and dismantled each one of them with a single slash.
Excalibur Sonic: Give it up! There's still time to stop all this!
Merlina (The Dark Queen): I cannot stop, therefore I will strike you down.
Merlina would then cause her avatar to raise its blade in preparation for a slashing the gilded hedgehog. Sonic would be able to see the wind up and would accurately parry each of the strikes, furthering his advances towards her.
Excalibur Sonic: Well, don't say I didn't warn ya'.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Your blade cannot touch me.
Excalibur Sonic: Yeah? We'll see about that!
Merlina would then conjure portals around her, causing multiple blasts of black magic to spray out towards Sonic, all being blissfully dodged and sliced through by the hedgehog as if it were childs play. Merlina would unleash another volley of slashes towards the hedgehog, successfully creating a larger gap between them.
Excalibur Sonic: Tsk! What am I gonna do?! She just keep pushing me back, at this rate this fight could go on forever!
Caliburn (Excalibur): You must wait for you chance to close in for the kill! Learn how she fights, find the best openings and from there you will find your success. Remember, I can cut anything.
Excalibur Sonic: Right!
Merlina would see Sonic rushing in towards her, she would attempt to block it with four massive swords only to watch as Sonic destroys each of them by merely putting in a bit more effort.
Excalibur Sonic: Wow! You're right. I guess this won't be too bad after all!
Merlina (The Dark Queen): This story and the world created will come to an end. Is that what you wish?
Excalibur Sonic: Nah, it's not gonna end! My stories only end when I stop running!
Merlina would then summon two massive swords to her avatars lower hands, and two magical instrument in the upper hands. As well as demons and creatures of the underworld raising from below to try to halt and pull down Sonic.
Excalibur Sonic: What the?!
Caliburn (Excalibur): Ignore them, they are only meant to distract you from her. They can do nothing to harm you, progress forward in your campaign!
Excalibur Sonic would take his sword and spin wildly, destroying all of the foes that would dare to impede the legendary knights progress. Merlina would prepare a strike from her swords towards the hedgehog, only to watch it shatter, she would then unleash another with her second blade only to have it parried, throwing off her sense of motion and allowing Sonic to close in.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): This cannot be! I mustn't fall!
Excalibur Sonic: Too bad! You're not the first person who thought they could force their agenda onto the world only to have it handed to them by me.
Merlina's spectral avatar would then turn black, clearly being worn and expended of it and her own energy. The avatar would then left its hands and magical instruments, preparing one final attack.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): Begone!!
Merlina would then throw this massive orb towards Sonic, only for Sonic to pretend as if he were a baseball player and his the orb with the flat of his sword, sending it hurling towards the massive avatar.
Excalibur Sonic: It's over!
Sonic would then thrust forward, releasing several magical circles and binding from excalibur as he did so, and with one clean dart forwards would drill right through the orb and avatar, causing a massive explosion. Merlina would begin to scream in response.
Merlina (The Dark Queen): But, I...I... Aaaaaaaaaauuugh!
Excalibur Sonic: Woo! Just made it!
Within the aftermath of the explosion, Merlina would lose the scabbard and her powers would disperse. Without a medium for scabbard and the underworld consuming the world everything would begin to collapse, however, Sonic would grab hold of the scabbard, undoing all the damage and returning the world with instruction from Caliburn. Soon, the blue skies and green fields would return, a world without chaos and a world without ruin, one that didn't need to be everlasting to be enjoyed.
Sonic: Merlina.
Sonic would walk up to the now shamefully sat Merlina with a smug expression.
Sonic: Every world has its end. I know that's kinda sad, but...
Sonic would then bend down and pick up a rose which lied on the ground.
Sonic: ...That's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have.
Sonic would then offer the rose to Merlina.
Sonic: At least, that's what I figure.
Merlina would accept this, taking the rose offered by Sonic. Holding it close and shutting her eyes.
Merlina: Grandfather...
The Knights of the Round Table would then approach the two from behind.
Sir Percival: Well done, Sir Sonic.
Sonic: Thanks to you guys!
Caliburn: You can say that again.
Sir Gawain: To think... King Arthur was but an illusion!
Sir Lancelot: The Knights of the Round Table must now disband.
Caliburn would then interrupt it.
Caliburn: What foolishness is this?!
Nimue: I'll say..!
Sir Percival: Hm? What are you saying, then?
Caliburn: Have you forgotten who I am? I am the Sacred Sword, Caliburn! I am the one who decides who is worthy of the crown!
Sir Lancelot: So then...
Sir Gawain: You...?
Lancelot, Gawain and Percival: You are the one and true King Arthur!?
Sonic would then point to himself.
Sonic: Who? Me?
Sonic would look in utter confusion as the knights began bowing before him.
Sonic: Huh? Hey! Cut that out!
Sir Lancelot: Alas, you are the new king of Camelot!
Sir Gawain: We must show respect, especially after all we have done.
Sir Percival: I suppose it was only natural.
Sonic: Whoa, whoa! Hey! I never decided to be king-!
Caliburn: It was not your choice, but your destiny. Your the one and true protector of this kingdom, you managed to show evil the ways of good and justice as well as helping these knights here find their way. I see no one better than you, you're a model knight, Sonic. And I'm sure, a better King.
Sonic: But... I don't know the first thing about being a king!
Nimue: Well, if that's the case I have an idea. But first, let us celebrate!
Chapter 1 : Excalibur Sonic Vs. The Dark Queen End
Power Levels 
Sonic
Base - 3M
Excalibur - 225m
Sir Lancelot
Base - 2.5M
Sir Percival
Base - 3M
Sir Gawain
Base - 2M
Nimue
Base - 50k
Merlina
Base - 500k
Dark Queen - 37.5M
Spectral Form - 112.5M
====Chapter 2 : How To Make A King====
The scene would scope in on an massive and grand castle, belonging to the former "fake" King Arthur. If you were at the Ledge as Sonic was, you would be able to see a large gathering of people, screaming and shouting, looking around in confusion, chaos and joy. It was very hard to tell how the people of Camelot were feeling this particular day.
Nimue: Everyone! Silence!
After Nimue would project her voice everyone would focus up towards the castle where all had gathered.
Nimue: Allow me to explain why I have called you all here.
Nimue would begin to explain about the events that took place between the knights, Merlina, King Arthur and Sonic, and how the kingdom of Camelot is under a new order. Sonic all the wild would be looking on still unsure of this all.
Sonic: I might be one for attention, but this is a lot even for me...
The members of the crowd would begin to bow an take a knee, pronouncing their oath and loyalty to the new king. However, there would be a few members near the far back of the crowd who would not bow.
???: So that's the true king? His essence shall make the greatest offspring! I must tell my sister about this.
Towards the left we would see a group of men in dark cloaks and a sort of strict attire that was worn by all.
???: So, this is the new king? He shall not be easy to manipulate, however. Without Merlin, here we are in the position to begin the cults campaign!
There would be many more shady and mysterious figures upon this gathering, but more so would be the people who were still skeptical of this new king, figuring it impossible that a random knight could possibly lead them.
Citizen 1: Hey! How can we trust you!! Who's to say your not as corrupt or worse than the old king!
Citizen 2 : Yeah! Our kingdom is in its worst state ever since you showed up!
The crowd would erupt and anger and banter at the accusations thrown towards Sonic.
Caliburn: Enough!!
The crown would become silenced at the intimidating command of the Sacred Sword.
Caliburn: I have crowned thee worthy of such. While this new king may be inexperienced, he is the best and greatest the kingdom shall ever see.
Sonic would then step up to speak.
Sonic: I'm new to this whole king thing, all my life I've been free and I always love to share that same feeling. This kingdom will be reformed to give you all my protection, and to give your lives something new. After all, I was never a king, just a guy who love's adventure! I'll make sure to bring that adventure to all of your lives, even as the king I don't want any of us thinking one is superior to the other, we're all equal here. Just give me some time and I'll promise that I can make this Kingdom into a place of fantasy, dreams and hope! But most of all, a place to be free.
The crowd would all look towards themselves, conversing about this. The crowd would then stop with one citizen raising their hand.
Sonic : Yes?
Citizen 3: Can we expect you will get back to us at a later date? This plan of your sounds exquisite, almost too good to be true.
Sonic: Heh, nothing is impossible when I'm around.
With that, the gathering of Camelot would end, all citizens of the kingdom returning to their homes, with Sonic and his band of knights returning to their castles ball room.
Sir Percival: Sir- No. King Sonic, what exactly did you have in mind?
Sonic: Well, I have an idea of what I want, don't exactly know how I'll do it. Is there something the old king had or something? Something I could use or someone who specifically is capable of helping out and assisting.
Nimue: Well, a good first step would be finding a Court Magus, they would act as an assistant and a guide for you in matters you could not handle. For the old King Arthur it was Merlin, the one who created him in the first place.
Sonic: Really now? Well that gives me an idea. Where's Merlina?
Sir Gawain: She is being held in the dungeon's first floor, there she will merely be held and not persecuted.
Sonic : Allright, be right back.
Sonic would then dash down the hall and enter a winding corridor, jumping over furniture and flipping across a balcony to another, he would then run into a downward spiral down a winding staircase before being met the door to the dungeon.
Sonic: Well, let's see how she's holding up.
Caliburn: Are you sure this is the correct choice? You have gave no reflection about this decision.
Sonic: Trust me. It wouldn't be right any other way!
Sonic would open the door to the dungeon and begin his stride down the hall of cells, eventually he would come across Merlinas holding cell.
Merlina: Sonic?
Sonic : Hey, hope you didn't miss me too much.
Merlina: I assume you are here to deliver your punishment.
Sonic: What?! Not at all! I'm here for the opposite actually.
Merlina would gain a shocked and confused expression.
Merlina: What?! But... After all I've done, I deserve to repent!
Sonic: Well then I guess you can start by putting a smile on that face and stop being such a downer.
Merlina: Do you not understand?! I nearly-
Sonic would reach his hands through the bars, putting up a finger to quiet Merlina.
Sonic: Listen, all of that is in the past now. Just forget it ever happened, and if you really think you can't be forgiven then I would gladly carry some of that weight with you.
Merlina: What do you mean?
Sonic: Well, I was going to ask you to become my Court Magus.
Merlina: What?! Bu-
Merlina would stop, taking a second to consider Sonic's words towards her before responding.
Merlina: Very well, I swear that I will dedicate my all to help you... My Highness.
Sonic: Please. Sonic.
Merlina: I must ask though, why me?
Sonic: Well, that's simple. Ever since the start of this adventure it was me and you. You summoned me here to help out, we stuck together, helped each other and guided one another in order to get to where we are now. Even if some things happened along the way. Now it's my turn to summon you for help, that's all, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Merlina would then gain a gracious smile.
Merlina: I see.
At the Round Table...
Sir Lancelot: We have a lot to look at and do. Any suggestions on where we start?
Sir Gawain: Firstly, we need to repair the after effects and damage caused by the worlds plunge into the Underworld.
Sir Percival: I've already decided how to fix that.
Sir Gawain: Hm?
Nimue: Your referring to the grail aren't you? It can grant any wish they say.
Sir Percival: Indeed, I will seek it out and restore what we have lost, we have no time to slowly build the world back to its original state. The foul beasts that would take advantage of the kingdom at such a vulnerable state...
Sir Gawain : I see, do we even have a location?
Nimue : I'll take care of that, so worry not.
Sir Gawain : Alright then, Our military power is also lacking. We should consult King Sonic about expanding the Round Table and our forces as a whole, there is no doubt the kingdom will be open to attack under a new ruler and the passing of the false king...
Sir Lancelot : True. We will consult him upon his return, still... I wonder what he needs Merlina for?
Just then the door to the round table would burst open, showing Sonic smiling brightly.
Sonic : Isn't it obvious? I can think of no better Court Magus than her.
Nimue : I suppose it's only natural.
Lancelot, Gawain and Percival would look on confused.
Sir Lancelot : With all do respect sire... She was the one who-
Sonic : And? You guys tried to kill me before, what's the harm?
Sir Gawain : Well she went over even-
Sir Percival would put a hand on Gawain's shoulder.
Sir Percival : You know the king will not change his mind so easily. Trust in his judgement.
Merlina : Even with my past transgression, I hope I am accepted among your ranks.
Sonic would then look up at her and smile.
Sonic : Don't worry, I think we all have had our faults here. Heh.
Merlina would give off a warm smile, watching as the other knights had as well.
Sir Lancelot : Now that your are here, We need to speak on some plans we have thought up.
Sonic : Alright, lets hear it.
After a few minutes of discussion and explanations of what has been brainstormed amongst the knights, Sonic would agree to all of it and the following day would have an announcement made of the ongoing events, the most exciting being the new knight order being created.
Each Knight of the round would hold ownership over a faction in which they would train under and aspire to live up the their leader and kingdom. Sir Lancelot would lead the "Black Arms", Sir Percival would lead the "Sol Platoon", Sir Gawain would lead the "Chaos Crusaders", even Merlina would accept a unnamed group of potential mage trainee's.
The scene would soon ease into a Sir Lancelot walking down a street, walking directly towards a big house, a manor in fact.
Sir Lancelot : It's good to be back home.
??? : Hey! What took you so long?
Sir Lancelot : Galahad, good to see you my son.
Galahad : Yeah...
Galahad would look down awkwardly.
Sir Lancelot : What's the matter?
Galahad : I'm... Not your real son...
Sir Lancelot : Oh? So you didn't take that as well as I thought? Do not worry, you are my son, I am your father.
Galahad : But-
Sir Lancelot : Silence. Are you implying that the bond we shared before the day I told you was not real, or does not exist? It may not be by blood but you are indeed my son, nothing will change that. 
Galahad : ... Your right...
Sir Lancelot : How about we seize this... strange interaction. I did not come home and intend to have a talk like this. I do have something I think you will take interest in though.
Galahad : What's that?
Lancelot would take out a piece of parchment and hand it towards his son Galahad.
Galahad would begin reading, and his eyes would sharpen in surprise.
Galahad : You mean- A knight?!
Galahad would look towards Lancelot with a gleeful expression.
Sir Lancelot : Yes, I feel like you would be perfect, you have always wanted to be one after all. I can see it now, one day you will be sitting at the round table with me.
Galahad : Are you sure?
Sir Lancelot : The event will take place in 10 days from now, make sure to prepare yourself
Galahad would look up towards Lancelot with an optimistic expression.
Galahad : Right!
Chapter 2: How To Make A King End
Power Levels 
Sonic
Base - 3M
Sir Lancelot
Base - 2.5M
Sir Percival
Base - 3M
Sir Gawain
Base - 2M
Galahad
Base - 12.5k
Nimue
Base - 50k
Merlina
Base - 500k
====Chapter 3 : The First Lesson====
It was the crack of dawn, Galahad had woken up to the suns rays piercing through his eyelids. Yawning and looking outside with a blank expression, that is before a face of shock and realization would blow over the young hedgehog.
Galahad : Today is the Preliminary Knight Camp's opening!! I can't believe I slept this late!
Galahad would quickly shuffle out of his bed, grabbing everything he thought he would need to make a hasty retreat out of the house.
Galahad : Why didn't father tell me?!
Galahad would then see a note left on the door.
Galahad : "Your probably wondering why I did not wake you, it is your responsibility if you want to become a knight. Remember that next time you want to stay up."
Galahad would then gain a depressed look, a sudden dark and gloomy aura overcoming him.
Galahad : Of course, He is always like this...
At the Preliminary Camp...
Sonic : Hello all! I'm glad all of the candidates and their families can join us! Today marks the official first Preliminary Camp to join the rank of knights. Now believe me, it's no easy task! I mean look at me, I didn't become king by just laying around all day, although, that doesn't sound too bad about now...
The crowd of spectators would laugh, having grown used to their kings sense of humor after the passing week.
Sonic : Alright, Alright. So, as many of you probably know, this is for the junior divisions. Since those who will be taking part in this will be younger than normal, you will be required a two part preliminary compared to the senior divisions one.
Kid 1 : What?! Why??
Kid 2 : Yeah!! We're not weak! I'll give those adults a piece of my mind.
Sonic : Now, now. Obviously this isn't because I think less of any of you. I just have to make sure children aren't getting hurt. I promise, you pass this and your as good a man as me, get it?
One kid would then raise his hand. This kid would appear to be a female lemur with gray fur, slightly darker shaded in specific areas. Sonic was quick to note that a lot more species other than Humans had joined the kingdom after the defeat of the old king.
Sonic : Yes?
??? : When can we get started! I'm sick of waiting around!! Sitting around and talking is boring! Can we start?? Please!?
Sonic : What's your name and age?
Bedivere : My name's Bedivere! my friends like to call me Tangle though, I'm 10 right now!
Sonic : Why do they call you Tangle?
Bedivere : Well, I always get mixed up in all sorts of stuff, my friends say I'm impatient and to quick to do stuff, but I think they just can't keep up! Sitting around and waiting is no fun!
Sonic : Is that right? If that's the case then I guess we can ditch the speech, I didn't really want to do any of that either!
Sonic would then gesture to the stage he was standing on.
Sonic : Everyone who is here to join the camp, please line up.
Bedivere : Aw yeah! Let's- OOF!!
Bedivere would be knocked to the ground, looking up she would see a kid that looked about 2 years older than her, and looked like he was a member of the "Teekian" race.
Teekian Kid : Huh!? What's the big idea? Watch where you're going oaf!
Bedivere : Me? Maybe don't stop abruptly and this wouldn't happen!
Teekian Kid : What's that? Got a problem?
Bedivere : Yeah! I do!
Teekian Kid : Then do something about it!
The Teekian Kid would throw a punch towards Bedivere who still picking herself off the ground, leaving her unable to block the blow. Luckily for Bedivere, a rock would hit the Kid in the face, making him stop and look around confused.
??? : You the one calling my friend an oaf?
Bedivere : Palamedes!
Teekian Kid : What if I am?
Palamedes was a wolf type Mobian with brown, cloudy white and biscotti colored fur. Even though it isn't as noticeable, she can be seen seemingly squinting most of the time. Palamedes would then wear a angered expression.
Palamedes : Then I'll have to ask you to back off or else!
This yell of challenge would catch the attention of everyone, soon forming a circle around the three. Sonic too would notice.
Sir Gawain : Sire, I'll stop them-
Sonic : No, let it play out. I hate bullies, I've had to deal with a lot of them where I came from. I just hope this one learns his lesson.
Sir Gawain : But what if they get gravely injured?!
Sonic : We'll step in before that can happen.
The Teekian Kid would push Bedivere back down to the ground and approach Palamedes.
Teekian Kid : Let's see what you got!
The Teekian Kid would go in for a punch only to have Palamedes dodge and kick the kid in the legs, this would prove less effective then first thought. The wood fibered muscles of a teekian took the impact and shock like it was nothing, leaving Palamedes open for a second punch which would this time land and knock the young candidate away.
Palamedes : That hurt... A little.
Teekian Kid : I could do this all day.
The kid would then be grabbed from behind and brought to the ground.
Teekian Kid : What the?
Bedivere : This is on you! Your getting what you asked for!
Palamedes would then advance forward to drop a axe kick onto the kid. It would miss as the Teekian Kid turns over, causing the kick to hit Bedivere, who would now be reeling in pain.
Bedivere : GYAAAHAAHAAAA!!!! MY BACK!!!
Palamedes : Sorry!
Teekian Kid : Think fast!
The Teekian Kid went in for a punch, Palamedes would then attempt to dodge before realising it was just a feint, causing Palamedes to be swept by the kid as he put his foot on her head.
Teekian Kid : All bark and no bite! You know, my pops taught me how to bare knuckle fight! I doubt you slums kids know anything about that!
The kid would then get pushed off of Palamedes by Bedivere's tail.
Palamedes : What was that?
Bedivere : Don't know. I just got angry and it happened!
Palamedes : Well, I think we made our point here, just look at him.
The Teekian kid would be rolling on the ground in pain.
Sonic : Hey!
Bedivere and Palamedes : Urk!.. Uh... We just...
Sonic : Oh? No, that was good. You two seem promising, what are you waiting for? Get up here!
Bedivere and Palamedes : Right!
As Bedivere and Palamedes were walking up to the stage, the Teekian Kid would get up behind them, pulling out a Knife he had in his pocket.
Teekian Kid : This... Will... TEACH YOU!!!
Bedivere and Palamedes : HUH!?
Sonic would look back and see what about to happen, but before he ran to stop the kid from attempting to stab one of the girls, he saw a boy, a silver hedgehog jump out from behind the crowd.
Galahad : I'm here!! I know I might be late but please! Let me join!!
Galahad being airborne and yelling would catch the attention of everyone except Bedivere, Palamedes and the Teekian Kid. Galahad would then look down and see the Teekin Kid running towards Bedivere, only feet away from driving the blade into her.
Galahah : No you don't!
Galahad would be positioned just above the Teekian Kid, Galahad would drop down kicking the blade out of his hand and simultaneously stomping on the kids hand, leaving it stuck to the ground.
Teekian Kid : What?!
Galahad would then lift his rear leg to kick the Teekian Kid in the head, this would surely knock the kid out. Before this could happen Sir Gawain would catch the kick and push the group of kids away from each other.
Sir Gawain : Enough, you have all made enough of a scene as it is.
Sonic would then jump down too.
Sonic : Aw c'mon Knux, go easy on them. It was just self defence.
Sir Gawain : Knux?
Sonic : Oh right, Gawain. Anyways, they did what was right.
Sonic would glare towards the Teekian.
Sonic : As for you, your banished. Go home, you won't be allowed to become a knight ever again.
The Teekian Kid would run back to where he came, screaming profanities as he went.
Galahad : Uhm... King Sonic?? My name is Galahad and...
Sonic : You Lancelot's kid right? I gotta say, even though I'm not one for tardiness myself, I'll cut you some slack for that save.
Galahad would bow.
Galahad : Thank you!
Sonic : Oh come on, no need for all that. Anyways you guys go sit over there.
Bedivere : But! We wanna become knights!
Sonic : I know, you three pass. With what I saw you three have what it takes to make a knight. Now come back after this first section and we'll see if you have what it takes to be one!
The three would sit down as the first part of the exams began.
Bedivere : So.. Who are you?
Galahad : Oh? Right, I'm Galahad, Son of Lancelot.
Palamedes : The Lancelot?
Bedivere : The strongest Knight of the Round, Lancelot??
Galahad : Uh... Yeah?
Bedivere and Palamedes would look at eachother with a dumbfound expression.
Bedivere : That's so cool!! Is that why you want to become a knight?
Galahad : Sort of. Yeah, my dad is a legend but we aren't biologically related. I'm actually adopted.
Palamedes : Oh...
Galahad : No, don't worry about it. He's a good father. Anyways, I've always wanted to be a knight. To have the ability to protect something, to secure the future. I'd do whatever it takes to gain the ability to protect. So, how about you guys? I haven't seen you guys around here.
Palamedes : Me and Bedivere are friends, we lived in the slums. During the reign of the old king other races and species were rarely allowed to live within the capital, even more so Mobians.
Bedivere : But don't sweat it! We wouldn't be here if we were unprepared.
Galahad : Yeah? Seemed like you almost got stabbed.
Bedivere : Uh...
Galahad : I'm just joking with you, I'm sure your pretty good. If you weren't we wouldn't be sitting here now would we?
Palamedes : That's right.
Crowd : *Loud Gasp*
The trio would turn and look towards the examinees, curious of the sudden excitement.
Bedivere : What's going on?
Galahad : I think he's the one causing a commotion.
Galahad would point towards a green hedgehog, he would be dressed in a pristine black fabric, clearly part of a nobility.
Palamedes : I think I've seen him before...
The boy would glance over at the three, a smug grin growing on his face.
Sonic : Wow, Tristan. No need to show off, keep that up and you might be with the greats.
Tristan would then bow, completely ignoring the poor opponents that had to fight him.
Tristan : Thank you for the compliment sir.
Sonic : No need for the "sir", go on ahead to that bench, you pass.
Tristan would soon leave the field and walk towards the trio.
Galahad : Your Tristan? I've heard about you, son of the legendary Meliodas right?
Tristan : Yes, and your the son of Lancelot? It's a pleasure.
The two would shake hands, showing off the utmost respect for eachother.
Tristan : Who are they?
Galahad : Oh this is-
Bedivere : Hi! I'm Bedivere, nice to meet you!
Bedivere would shake Tristans hand in a much more energetic fashion compared to Galahad. After the handshake Tristan would notice Palamedes staring intensely at him.
Tristan : You are?
Palamedes : Palamedes, you seem familiar to me...
Tristan : Really? I don't think we've met before.
Palamedes : Do you know anyone named... Isolde?
Tristan : Yes, she actually-
Before Tristan could finish his sentence, Palamedes would grab onto his collar.
Palamedes : If I find out you did anything to her you'll pay dearly.
Tristan would then shove Palamedes off of him.
Tristan : Watch yourself, I don't know what you might have against me but I'll have you know Isolde is safe, She is going to be taking part in the upcoming Magic Exams to learn how to control Ether.
Galahad : Hey, Hey. No need to fight, we're all the same team here anyways right?
Palamedes : I guess... I'll take his word for now.
Thus marked the rivalry of Tristan and Palamedes.
Soon, the first exam would end, of the 5,000 potential juniors to attend only 50 passed. Sonic would make an announcement to the one's who passed to hop onto the carriage so they could be transported towards the next zone.
Galahad : Wow, I was expecting a lot more people to pass.
Tristain : Well, what do you expect? Some people come here without putting the time and effort to actually make something of themselves.
Galahad : Hm, I guess.
Bedivere : Hey, don't get too upset, what matters is that we passed. All we have to do is blast through this next part.
Palamedes : Bedivere is right, let's all do our best to become promising knights.
Soon the carriages would arrive at the next zone, soon leaving.
Galahad : Wow, look at this.
Tristain : A proper military training grounds. I've never been on one myself.
??? : Attention!
A demanding voice would catch all present off guard, forcing them to turn and face the one who made the command.
Gawain : I'm glad to see you are excited about passing, but now is not the time to prattle. King Sonic is not here, as I will be taking over this portion. This means that any of you that passed before actually taking the exams...
Gawain would glare towards Bedivere, Palamedes and Galahad.
Gawain : Just know you won't be so lucky this time. Your going to be becoming a knight, you will learn chivalry and you will find there are no shortcuts to being a protector of this kingdom. Understood?
Everyone : Yes!
Gawain : Good, then allow me to explain this part of the exam and the equipment we will have you working with. This exam will last until you succeed or drop out, you have a two years to complete this exam otherwise you will be forced to join the next regime.
Palamedes : Two years?
Gawain : Now, let me explain what this place is. Some of you may have noticed this as a military ground. Indeed it is, this was the kingdoms oldest and first grounds, we will be using it for this and future exams. There are ten essential parts to this : 10 Kilometer running track, 5 Hectometer swimming track, 100 meter climb and drop which also has 5 meters, 10 meters, 25 meters and 50 meter platforms, Thistle Bush navigation zone, Boulder Pull zone, Dummy practice zone, Sparring ring zone, Environmental conditioning zone which will be monitored by our Court Magus, Tree cutting zone and last but certainly not least would be the Obstacle course, complete with a rope climb, zipline into three holes in the wall, a section requiring you to jump and duck under spinning wood pillars and to end it off a run across hot coals. Upon completing this full course you will be allowed a final examination, the offer expires at the start of the next day requiring for you to do the course to earn another opportunity. The final examination will be the only way to pass this exam, you must defeat this enchanted dummy, it has been enchanted with the mind of a knight of the underworld. If you can defeat it, you can join the ranks of camelot. Understood?
Everyone : Yes!
Gawain : Alright, rest up. We begin tomorrow. 
The night would begin to set in, the dazzling sun fading into fleeting light. The sky would turn from blue, to orange and then purplish black. A ruckus could be heard, a ruckus from the cabin campsite where all the Examinees would go to rest and mingle. At this particular camp would be a group of seven, sharing stories and other brilliant ideas to pass the time. Seated would be a Silver hedgehog named Galahad, a Gray lemur named Bedivere, a Biscotti Brown wolf named Palamedes, a Human boy named Don, a Human boy named Herals, a Male Gord named Lok and a Male Marrowite named Takt. 
At a bonfire. 
Galahad : And that's the story of how my father met the king. 
Don : That's awesome! Your father must be something else! 
Takt : Well I guess that's why he's known as the strongest Knight of the Round. 
Herals : I don't know, I've heard that his abilities have to be restrained by wearing the "Four Rings of Dispel", apparently if he didn't have them his power would consume him and completely drain him of his life. 
Palamedes : Is that true? 
Galahad : Yeah, he's told me about it. That's why he takes them off when he get's serious, though it takes a lot out of him. 
Bedivere : I hope I can fight alongside someone like that in the future, sound's like he has crazy adventures! 
Galahad : Well, he is a Knight of the Round. I'm sure we will all have a chance to get their too. All of the military force of this kingdom besides them was eliminated with the old king. 
A figure would come out from a wood and cloth cabin, slowly walking out with a smile. 
Tristan : It was a good story, but how about we get to sleeping so we can start making our own? 
Don : Fair enough. 
The group would return to their respective sleeping quarters, each holding up to two people within.
Galahad : So, how do you think you'll do?
Tristan : I think I'll be fine. Hopefully I can make it to their ranks within a few weeks or months.
Galahad : I don't know, I feel like we all have something special here.
Tristan : Yeah, just try not to be late this time ok.
Galahad : Hah... Right...
Meanwhile...
On the streets a Teekian kid would walk, still angry and upset about the events of the day that unfolded.
Teekian Kid : I hate them... I hate them all! Even the king!
??? : Really?? Is that right?
Teekian Kid : What? Who said that?
??? : Ease yourself of such tensions child, and take this.
The figure would reach into its robe and pull out a small jar with a thorn.
Teekian Kid : what is it?
??? : If you prick yourself with this, it shall give you the power you need to crush them, all of them. Why become a knight, when you could channel the power and wrath of an underworld knight. Right?
Teekian Kid : That means, I'd be a knight if I took this? Because I'd have the power of one.
??? : Yes child, you will be greater than a mere knight, as long as it finds you... compatible. Tell me child, what is your name.
Granoa : Granoa.
??? : I wish you the best of luck on your vengeance.
The man would then disappear into the shadows, leaving the kid alone.
The next morning...
Sir Gawain : Everyone up!!
All of the examinees would jolt out of their beds, disoriented and confused.
Galahad : Ah! What?
Tristan : Come on, get up. It's time we start.
Sooner or later everyone would come out, lined up side to side,
Sir Gawain : Now, first thing is first. It's important for examinees like you to be wide a wake at any hour. Therefore we will start out everyday with a warm up. This will consist of Jumping, Running, Endurance and Breathing exercises. We will start with the jumping exercise. From now on I'll expect you all to bring out the equipment from the storage but I shall do it for today.
Gawain would then bring out Stone Blocks.
Sir Gawain : Each of these Stone Blocks weigh 50 Kilograms, and are equally a square meter. You will all pick a block and place it in your designated area, you will jump on and off of the block, this will make your legs stronger and your jumps higher, if you find it too easy you will be required to stack another block.
Palamedes would then raise her hand.
Sir Gawain : Yes?
Palamedes : What if the blocks are too high to stack? For most of us here the blocks are our height.
Sir Gawain : Figure it out. Being a knight is not always simple.
Palamedes : Alri-
Sir Gawain : You will say "Understood" when acknowledging a superior ranked officer.
Palamedes : Understood...
Sir Gawain : After this you shall line the blocks across the ground and try to jump to the other side. This will also help you with landing and jumping distance. Spread out, a meter apart each. Collect a block and begin, I shall tell you when to halt.
The examinees would each go up to carry and collect a block, some struggling to carry their and getting helped by other, but some carrying their blocks with ease.
Sir Gawain : Begin!
2 Hours would pass between the jumping exercises, 30 Minute Jog, Pushups, Pullups, Situps, Squats, and a 30 Minute breathing exercise.
Sir Gawain : Good, I'll give you all a 15 minute intermission before we start.
Bedivere : Wow, That already had me working a sweat.
Don : No kidding, that was intense.
Palamedes : Hey, Tristan and Galahad don't look too phased by it.
Galahad : Oh? Well I've always trained with my father, it's not too hard for me.
Tristan : I agree, after I expressed my want to be a Knight I had also been trained from a very young age.
Time would past, and soon Gawain would return.
Sir Gawain : Alright, We will start with the 10 Kilometer Run. Line u-
A loud yell would be heard.
Sir Gawain : Hm?
Granoa : Let me join!
Sir Gawain : I decline, you were banished by the king, nor do I approve, especially not with the disrespect you are presenting me with.
Granoa : Fine, then... then... I'll just become a different kind of knight!
Granoa would take out the jar, crushing it and pricking his hand with the thorn.
Sir Gawain : What is this?
Granoa would then become possessed by a Phantom of the Underworld, turning him into a Knight of the Underworld. His wooden body would turn a grim black, and instead of leaves he would emit a purple sludge and mist. The boy was now effectively dead, his soul killed by the phantom who had now claimed his body. The Phantom Teekian would take out his dagger, which would ripple with darkness.
Sir Gawain : (This could be make for a good piece of training for the examinee's, from what I can tell this monster isn't all too strong.) Examinee's! Raise your hand if you're willing to fight this beast. If you do I'll allow you to skip training for today.
While most of the Examinee's would stay quiet, scared and confused. Galahad, Tristan, Bedivere and Palamedes would immediately raise their hands.
Sir Gawain : Very well.
The Phantom Teekian would rush towards Sir Gawain with its dagger, only to be parried into the ground, leaving it immobile.
Sir Gawain : I'm sorry, I am not your opponent. 
The Phantom Teekian would pick itself up going in for another attack, only to be picked up and thrown by Gawain. 
Sir Gawain : Alright examinee's lets see that spirit. 
Bedivere : Right! 
Bedivere would be the first to rush into the fight, picking up a wooden sword from the sword basket and attacking the Phantom with it, a downward strike would be delivered, seemingly doing more harm to its wielder than its target, sending vibrations down into Bedivere's body. 
Bedivere : BrbRBRBRbrRRrr!! Augh! 
Bedivere would then be struck by the Phantom in the chest, sending her back. Luckily the blow would be cushions by Palamedes catching Bedivere. 
Palamedes : You alright? 
Bedivere : Yeah, I don't think these wooden swords are gonna cut it. His wooden body feels petrified. 
Galahad : Really? I might have a trick then. 
Palamedes : What's that? 
Tristan : He's probably gonna try to tap into the power of his Soul Gauge. 
Bedivere : What's a Soul Gauge? 
Tristan : I can't explain it too well, but it's something in all of us, the most powerful people train to be able to use and draw it out, some people are just naturally capable of using it without any of that. I've only accessed my Soul Gauge once but... Galahad is the son of Lancelot, I'm sure he could use it better. 
Galahad : (My father never taught me how to use the Soul Gauge... I had to figure it out so I'm in the same boat as you...) 
Galahad would jump in towards the Phantom Teekian, also grabbing a wooden sword. The Phantom would slash it's dagger towards Galahad, Galahad ducking and dodging, sliding underneath the beast and sweeping it off it's feet, wrapping the sword around it's leg and extending his full body to sweep the other, the beast was now off balance. 
Galahad : Tristan! Knock it over! 
Tristan : Right. 
Tristan would sprint towards the off balanced Teekian, jumping and kicking off into a flip from it's chest, causing it to fall over. 
Galahad : All right! 
Galahad would get up and focus his Soul Gauge, a faint glow would encompass the wooden blade. 
Galahad : This ends here! 
Galahad would then stab downward' only for the Phantom to vanish. 
Galahad : Wha- 
Bedivere : Behind you! 
The Phantom would have managed to teleport behind Galahad before being stabbed, the Teekian would reel back its dagger and attempt to thrust it into Galahad, Galahad would turn, fixing the position of his sword to block, the dagger would pierce through the sword, slightly getting stuck before slashing and breaking out, cutting Galahad's shoulder in the process. 
Galahad : Gah! 
Tristan : You alright? 
Galahad : Yeah, just got my shoulder, it's not that deep. 
The Teekian would then go in to stab Tristan, Tristan would grab Galahad and dodge kicking the Phantom in its face. 
Tristan : Tch! That stung a bit... 
Palamedes : Bedivere. Think you can do that thing again? 
Bedivere : I don't know if I can... 
The Phantom would then focus on Palamedes and Bedivere, It would rush in grabbing Palamedes by the throat and slamming her to the ground. Palamedes would lose her breath as she met with the earth. Palamedes wouldn't let this stop her though, the Phantom would come in to stab her but Palamedes would parry the arm, causing it to just miss her face, and would grab the dagger. Palamedes would know that the easiest way to get something out of someone's hand was by the thumb and would swiftly yank the dagger from the Phantom. 
Palamedes : Argh!! 
Palamedes would then stab the hand that held her down, this would actually be the first real damage to be dealt to the beast, causing it real back and let out a yell. Bedivere would use this a chance to slip it and attempt to weigh it back onto the ground by holding down on its neck from behind. The Beast wouldn't budge however, now angered. It would grab Bedivere and throw her into Palamedes, the two slamming into wall. The beast would rush in in an attempt to crush their heads. 
Bedivere : Stay... Back!! 
Bedivere's tail would extend, grabbing the Beast and slamming it into the wall besides them and holding it in place. 
Galahad : Palamedes! Throw me the dagger! 
Palamedes : *Cough* Right! 
Palamedes would throw the dagger towards Galahad, him catching it and imbuing his aura into it via his Soul Gauge. 
Galahad : Bedivere! Let go! I'm gonna slice him! 
Bedivere's tail would release its grip upon the Phantom the moment Galahad dashed into the fray, allowing him to make a downwards cut from the head to its chest, slaying the Knight of the Underworld. 
Galahad : Man, that was intense. 
Tristan : Is that what you can manage with your Soul Gauge so far? 
Galahad : Yeah, I can imbue items I'm holding with a faint aura. Wood can become as hard as stone, steel would become as dense as titanium. 
Bedivere : Palamedes! You alright? 
Palamedes : Yeah... It's nothing. 
Bedivere : You sure? You took a crazy beating. 
Palamedes : Yeah... I'm fine... 
The group would then hear claps, and then an applaud from their fellow examinees. 
Sir Gawain : Good job you four, that must have been a very good experience to show you all what your getting into. From what I saw Galahad and Tristan, you both had the potential to beat that Phantom on your lonesome. Bedivere and Palamedes, you both did outstanding, the beast was vastly superior to you both, yet you both found ways to combat the beast and work together, it's especially impressive since you both have no records of being trained before hand. I have some advice for you two. Bedivere, try to harness that power you possess with your tail, you may not notice it but you were subconsciously using your Soul Gauge. 
Bedivere : What? Really? 
Sir Gawain : Indeed, and Palamedes. I'm sure you have noticed that you are lacking something your comrades do not. Worry not, your power is just not as obvious. I had talked to our Court Magus the other day and she saw a potential only those within the world of magic could see. 
Palamedes : What's that? 
Sir Gawain : Spirit Arts, I advise you go to see the Lady of the Lake with our Court Magus Merlina at some point, when you are ready come to me and I will write you a permission to enter the Royal Castle. 
Palamedes would then bow. 
Palamedes : Thank you, Sir Gawain. 
Bedivere : Woah! The Royal Capital?! You gotta let me come! 
Sir Gawain : Nonsense, there is no reason for you to go. 
Bedivere : Awww... 
Sir Gawain : You four may rest, no need to join us for today. 
All Four : Understood. 
Chapter 3: The First Lesson End 
Power Levels 
Sonic
Base - 3M
Sir Gawain
Base - 2M
Galahad
Base - 12.5k
Bedivere
Base - 2k
Hint of Potential - 10k
Palamedes
Base - 3k
Tristan
Base - 7.5k
Granoa
Base - 2.5k
Phantom Teekian - 10k
====Chapter 4 : The Signal====
Within an enchanted forest lie two sister, plotting on future ambitions towards the world of Camelot. The great tower they call home and its great heights being a testament to how high their pride and power went.
Morgan Le Fay : The stories of a new king are true? Even after we went through all the trouble of making the old king believe we were lost siblings. We even supplied him with the means to have control over the Knights of the Underworld!
Morgan Le Fay would clench her fists in anger, clearly being ticked off to the fact that she felt her time was wasted.
Morgause : That's true, but this new king seems a bit more accepting. I don't think we could manipulate him directly, but I think we could use his personality to our advantage.
Morgan Le Fay would look up, wanting to hear more.
Morgause : Gawain is already a part of the Round Table, he seems to have gained the trust of this new king too. Due to his nature, I'm sure he wouldn't mind accepting people related to him to join his knight regimen.
Morgan Le Fay : Your saying we get one of the children to join those knights?
Morgause : Right. We will send one to study under them, they will be able to give us information and plan this new kings downfall so we may take over.
Morgan Le Fay : I assume we will be picking Agravain, are we sure he is ready for this?
Morgause : It's fine. I've been training him since I've gotten back. I've also been developing a great tool.
Morgan Le Fay : What is it? It's been a while since you've made anything.
Morgause : I'm planning to make a two rings, One for Agravain to use and one for use here. I plan on bestowing the Rings with special engravings and enchantments that allow it's user to create portals so long as they channel the power of their Soul Gauge within it. It will expand depending on the amount of energy put into it.
Morgan Le Fay : I see.
Morgan Le Fay would then leave the room to fetch Agravain, soon returning with the boy.
Agravain : What is it? I was in the middle of something.
Morgause : What would that be?
Agravain : That's a secret. But what do you want?
Morgan Le Fay : We're going to try to enroll you into that new knight regimine, we're going to use your connections to your brother Gawain.
Agravain : We're not even really brothers, we were just adopted. Just like Gaheris and Gareth.
Morgause : You still were raised in the same place, that makes us a family. Blood is not the only way to make one after all.
Agravain : Why do you want me to go there?
Morgan Le Fay : You're going to be our spy, you will bring this letter-
Morgan Le Fay would pull out a letter written with her magic and hand it over, which Agravain would take and read over.
Morgan Le Fay : -to the knight recruiter. It will show proof of your heritage, Gawain will confirm this and you will be accepted as a late participant to the examinations. You will report back here when possible with information and will do things we ask, in return you will recieve rewards and you will also grow stronger from the training there.
Agravain would look at his hands, gripping tightly.
Agravain : (Stronger huh? I can live with that.) Alright, when do we start?
Morgause : Now. The directions to the location is on the letter.
Agravain : Alright right then, cya.
Agravain would then leave the tower, heading directly towards the kingdom with one goal on his mind...
Agravain : I'll be the strongest, I'll surpass Gawain, I'll rule this world and I'll take out anyone who gets in the way. Nothing matters but power, I'll make sure mine can't be surpassed no matter what.
A week later...
At the Examinee Training Grounds...
Sir Gawain : Alright, you've all completed your daily trainings, now. Do anyone of you wish to test your might against the dummy?
The dummy would begin to walk forward, presenting itself as to embolden Gawains statement. Everyone would look around, acting a bit nervous and anxious at the thought of it.
Sir Gawain : What's the matter? Feeling ill?
Don : Sir. It's just... We've all been trying for the past week, we're so worn out after the training we stand no chance, I don't think we would even without being exhausted.
Sir Gawain : Really? You said all of you yes? All of you but Palamedes and Tristan.
Palamedes & Tristan : Huh?
Sir Gawain : I haven't seen either of you once attempt this.
Palamedes : I just don't think I'm ready for that just yet.
Tristan would nod in agreement.
Tristan : I have to make sure that I'm absolutely ready before doing it.
Sir Gawain : I understand where your coming from, but hear this. Training an strengthening will only get you so far, without proper experience you can be taken advantage of.
Tristan : That's true, but thats why I just sit back and watch.
Gawain would walk up towards Tristan.
Tristan : Huh?-
Gawain would then slug Tristan on the head.
Tristan : Gah!! Hey!
Sir Gawain : Watching is different from being in the battle, Observations do not give experience, only an image.
Tristan : What? I don't get it.
Sir Gawain : Observing prepares your mind, yes. But it doesn't build the proper instincts and memory.
??? : I know I'm late and didn't do any of the trainings, but can I try?
The entire group would look over to the voice, they would see a wolf Mobian scratching the back of his head and wearing a nuetral expression while looking off into the distance.
Sir Gawain : Ah, yes. I almost forgot to mention, we have someone transferring into this regimen.
Palamedes : Hmmm?
Sir Gawain : This is my younger brother, Agravain.
Everyone would look towards Agravain with surprise.
Galahad : But, you guys aren't even the same species?
Sir Gawain : It's a case similar to yours Galahad.
Galahad : Oh.
Agravain : We gonna start this or not?
Sir Gawain : Patience, rushing in will only get you hur-
Agravain : Yeah, yeah. Just start it.
Gawain would narrow his eyes towards Agravain, clearly not appreciating the disrespect.
Sir Gawain : Very well.
Agravain would step into the designated area for the battle to take place, taking a wooden sword along the way. Sir Gawain would lift his hand, causing the battle to start. Agravain would go in for the first strike, the Dummy sidestepping it and grabbing his arm, Agravain would be surprised by this as his arm would twist, shifting the weight of his entire body causing him to spin, landing on his feet.
Agravain : Why is this thing so strong?
The dummy would come in for a thrust which would blocked with the flat of Agravains sword, Agravain would then twist the sword in a 90 degree angle effectively parrying the thrust and coming in to slash.
Agravain : Die!!
Before the sword could slice the dummy, the dummy would duck and sweep Agravain, grabbing his neck and pushing it into the ground before putting the wooden sword to the back of his head.
Sir Gawain : That's the match! Agravain, you have lost this duel.
Agravain would push the dummy off of him and dust himself off.
Agravain : Tch! It got lucky that's all...
Sir Gawain : Don't be down Agravain, most here haven't yet managed to parry a strike. But remember, your whole body is within a battle, make sure to use it and account for your enemies as well.
Agravain would look back to him with an odd expression before nodding.
Agravain : I'll remember that.
Gawain would look back to the rest of the group.
Sir Gawain : Would anyone else like to try? Bedivere, your usually raring to go. Is something the matter?
Bedivere, who was currently trying to hide themselves would peek out from the crowd with a lump on her head.
Bedivere : U-uh... I'm fine sitting it out this time...
Sir Gawain : Well, luckily for all of you we have a visitor.
Everyone : What?
The crowd of examinees would begin to talk amongst themselves.
Sir Gawain : Silence! I shall explain.
The whole crowd would then give Gawain their full attention.
Sir Gawain : Merlina, our Court Magus will be arriving here soon with Camelot's first noble.
Tristan would raise his hand.
Sir Gawain : Yes?
Tristan : Aren't Knight's of the Round Table nobles as well as all other knights? How would whoever it is be the first?
Sir Gawain : Good question Tristan! Yes, we are nobles, but we are a different kind of nobility, a military nobility. The noble I speak of is a political noble, a Lord of lands you could say.
Tristan : Alright, I get it now.
Sir Gawain : She will be arriving soon, she is to be addressed as "Lady Luna". As our first noble we wanted to make sure she got to meet the knights that would protect her for the foreseeable future. She has been given the rank "Lord" by his majesty.
Bedivere : OH! I can't wait to meet her!
Over at the carriage...
Merlina : So far we haven't ran into any bandits. I suppose it's a good thing we have yet to announce your rank.
Luna : Yeah, thanks for this.
Merlina : It's my pleasure.
The carriage would suddenly stop.
Luna : Why did we stop? Surely we aren't there yet?
Merlina : I'll check it out.
Luna : May I accompany you? If something happened I'm sure I could help.
Merlina : Relax yourself Luna, I'm here to protect and guide you, leave this to me.
Luna would let out a breath of irritation.
Luna : Fine, I'll stay then...
Merlina would exit the carriage before noticing a dagger going towards her, this would be blocked with a ether barrier. Soon she would see a short figure in black robes.
Merlina : Halt.
??? : Die!
Before the mysterious figure could strike, chains of earth would restrict him.
??? : What?!
Merlina : Who are you?
??? : I won't tell!- UNF!
A kick would then be kicked in the groin by an overwhelming force.
Luna : Speak!
Merlina : Luna! I thought you were going to stay in the carriage?
Luna : I got a bit bored, *Snicker*
In this brief talk the figure would take out a small shard and crush it, seemingly vanishing and causing the chains to fall. Merlina would turn and notice this.
Merlina : Seem's he teleported away from here. I didn't sense any ether within him so he must've used an item.
Luna : Alright! Back to the carriage!
The carriage would carry on, Merlina and Luna pondering on the assassination attempt. Soon though, they would arrive, pushing these thoughts to the back of their minds. Gawain would then open the door to the carriage, escorting the new Lord from out of it.
Sir Gawain : Alright Examinee's. This is Luna, you shall address her as "Lady Luna" as her nobility outranks all of yours.
Luna : It's my pleasure to meet you all.
Luna would notice Agravain within the crowd and get a familiar feeling, Agravain would feel the same, staring at eachother for a brief moment before breaking eye contact.
Sir Gawain : Listen up! Due to the hierarchy and policies formed by the kingdom Luna here has special permissions. Due to being the first lord, she has permissions to pick a regimen to fall under her. Currently this is the only regimen, meaning that she will have command over you all until you reach or succeed the same level of nobility. Lady Luna can also choose to dismiss and bring in anyone into this regimen she feels fit, is this understood?
Everyone : Yes, sir.
Sir Gawain : Right then, let's begin with introducing each of you.
At the kingdoms wall gate...
Sir Percival : Leave at once!
Ogre Chief : Nuh uh, We come kill king, new king weak! New king puny!
A flare would appear in front of the Ogre Chief, and within seconds him and his tribe would be incinerated.
Sir Percival : This is the third time this has happened. I must report about this.
With Sonic...
Sonic : Man, even though I've gotten the hang of this whole king thing, it still feels so bizarre.
Sonic would be standing over the bridge, small crowds watching the king enjoy nature.
Sir Percival : Sonic!
Sonic would turn around, clearly being a bit confused from the sudden outburst.
Sonic : Bla- Percival? Hey! What's up?
Sir Percival : I wanted to speak to you on the subject of the recent tribes.
Sonic : Yeah? What of it?
Sir Percival : Tribe of different species keep coming to attack the kingdom, I'd rather not have to kill them and have the problem pursue. But at the same time I'm not to leave until we are ready.
Sonic : Hm. I hear you. Did Gawain tell you the progress on those examinees?
Sir Percival : No, but I do spectate time to time.
Sonic : I see.
Sir Percival : Don't tell me your planning to send them out? They aren't read-
Sonic : Of course not. Well, not as they are now. Personally I'd rather do it myself, but I have to make sure the kingdom runs. I did just become king after all.
Sir Percival : Then what were you thinking?
Sonic : Can you get Gawain for me?
Sir Percival : Yes, Sire.
Sir Percival would then disappear with the wisps of flames. Soon arriving back with Gawain. Surprisingly Gawain would have brought his regimen and Luna.
Sonic : Uh, why did you bring them Gawain?
Sir Gawain : Apologies, I thought it'd be irresponsible to leave them out of my sight, especially with the new lord.
Sonic : (Oh yeah, Luna. Forgot about that.) Makes sense to me, so anyways. Does anyone in this regimen particularly stand out?
Sir Gawain : Yes, Tristan, Galahad, Bedivere, Agravain and Palamedes have shown the most promise so far.
Sir Percival : Could you elaborate?
Sir Gawain : Tristan seems to have a great precision to his technique, Galahad is naturally gifted, probably due to Lancelot, Agravain just came along but had impressed me with his spar with the dummy, I don't know his full capabilities but I can see promise. Bedivere seems to be similar to how the king was when we first met and she may have an underlying power. Palamedes is probably lacking the most in the group, but she keeps up well in her own way, I don't know what could improve her to the same level of the other but she also has that promise similar to Agravain.
Sonic : Really? Alright then, its settled.
Everyone would look towards the king confused.
Sonic : You five will be heading to the Black Fairy Republic to negotiate with their leader and make a call out to all local tribes, you will take Luna with you as a diplomat.
Sir Percival : But your majesty! You said-
Sonic would raise a hand and wag a finger in Percivals face.
Sonic : Tsk, Tsk. Of course not now, I want Merlina and you to Privately train these five. When their ready they can head out.
Sir Percival : I see.
As the knights and king were talking, Merlina notice something.
Merlina : What!?
Merlina would see a massive fireball heading towards the kingdom. Beyond that she would see a Squad of Goblin Mages.
Merlina : Sonic!
Sonic would hear Merlina and see her pointing up, his eyes would widen as he saw the massive fireball.
Sonic : This is exactly why I need to stay here.
Sonic would hold out his hand and conjure Caliburn to his hand, on his other hand a Shield would appear.
Caliburn : I understand the situation.
Sir Gawain : What's that shield?
Sonic : Oh? It's something Nimue and Smithy made for me. I told them about how I hate water and they made me this shield. Apparently it can be used as a boat and as an immovable object, its called "Prydwen".
Sir Percival : Amazing.
Sonic would place the shield to the ground and begin to revv' up a spinball. This would cause the shield to begin spinning with great motion, kicking up dust and eventually taking off the ground. Sonic would float up to the same level as the Fire ball and jump of the shield, grabbing it and boosting forward towards the Fireball. Sonic would thrust into the fireball, surprisingly this Fireball had physical mass. Sonic would managed to slow its motion with this.
Sonic : Gah!! That's hot!
Sonic would jump off it and boost forward, shield in hand, and at this point the fireball would be being pushed back by the combined speed and shield strength. Sonic would then form a spinball of the shield slinging himself downwards towards the fireball and slamming Caliburn into it, propelling it towards the Goblin Mages that could do nothing to stop it. 
Everyone : How?!
Bedivere : That thing was the size of a few buildings!
Galahad : So this is the power that bested my father.
Agravain : Incredible, I need power like that.
Sonic would then land back down.
Sonic : I think that's our signal, so lets start now.
Sonic would look towards the group with a smile.
Palamedes : Uh... One thing. If I may?
Sonic : What's that?
Palamedes : What if something happens? Like what if we're not enough or can't protect Lady Luna?
Sonic : Hm. That's true... I'll just have Lancelot supervise it then!
The group of five would head off to the royal castle with Percival and Merlina, the other heading back to train with Gawain. Eventually they would arrive to the castle and enter, most of them looking around in astonishment.
Bedivere : WOAH!!! So this is the inside of the castle? Its so cool!
Palamedes : Yeah, its all so beautiful.
Tristan : This is only my second time here, but it feels different, maybe its because of the new king.
Galahad : Apparently I was here before as a baby, but I don't remember. Pretty amazing.
Merlina : This way.
The group would follow, eventually leading into a large room with benches and some sort of formal stage, one would assume its purpose was for duels.
Merlina : Each of you sit, I'm going to test your soul's potential. This is needed to see the best way for each of you to grow. I want you to place your hand on this crystal ball I've enchanted, who would like to go first?
Bedivere would of course step up to the plate first, putting her hand on the ball.
Merlina : Seem's like you have the potential for Mutational magic.
Bedivere : Hm? What's that mean?
Merlina : It means you can cause and create mutations on your body via magic. The ball seems to place the most potential within your tail.
Bedivere : Wait, that actually makes sense!
Bedivere would then get up, allowing for Tristan to take his turn.
Merlina : You also have potential for Mutational magic. The ball sense the most potential within your eyes, but I can also see that your Soul Gauge expands through your entire body. It's likely you could have the capability to produce magic directly from your body and output it.
Tristan : Sounds good to me! Agravain, you want next?
Agravain : Naturally.
Agravain would step up, unlike all the others, the orb would change to a deeper color.
Merlina : Oh? It seems you have a darker dormant power. How interesting. You seem to possess potential for Imbuement Magic, normally this means you could enchant items, but due to your dark potential you instead can curse them.
Agravain : Amazing, I didn't know I was this incredible.
Galahad would step up next.
Merlina : You seem to have Manipulation magic potential, this is actually a pretty rare magic type along with Imbuement.
Galahad : Really? What does it do?
Merlina : You can control Ether in the air, you essentially inject the ether with your own, and through that connection you can control it. With this you can manipulate magics not bonded by their user, physical objects and at higher level non-physical ones. I've actually only seen one Manipulation type myself.
Galahad : Who's that?
Merlina : My grandfather.
Galahad : (Merlin?)
Galahad would leave the spot, allowing for Palamedes to take her turn. The Crystal ball would shine brightly this time.
Merlina : It appears you have high potential for learning Spirit arts.
Palamedes : You mean? Like, familiars?
Merlina : Well, that's one way you could apply them. More generally, Spirits are sentient beings of pure Ether, spirit art users form contracts with them in order to use their power.
Palamedes : Hey Bedivere! I think I won't be in last place for too long!
Bedivere : Nice!
Merlina : Additionally you seem to be an Emitter magic type, this is the most common type. This type of magic allows for you to take ether from your soul gauge and manifest it into an element, object or concept.
Merlina would take the ball, and put it away, Percival soon walking into the room.
Sir Percival : Now we know what we need to bring out of you five. For the next portion of this you will all fight me, alone and then as a team. This way i can find out the parts of battle you shall improve upon.
Bedivere would jump up with excitement.
Bedivere : Me first!!!
Sir Percival : Very well.
Percival would throw bedivere a wooden sword which Bedivere would grasp. The duel would start with Bedivere rushing towards Percival, Percival merely sidestepping the attempted strike, causing Bedivere to stumble.
Sir Percival : You lose.
Bedivere : Huh?! What?! How?!
Sir Percival : I could've cut your head off had that been a real fight. Try not to rush in so forwardly, instead observe your opponent and find weakness's with the time you have before a confrontation and also think about control over your body. You rushed at me full force with all of your weight, when I sidestepped you there was nothing you could do, by putting all of your weight in motion in an attack you prevent yourself from corrections or counters.
Bedivere : Right...
Sir Percival : Who's next?
The group would take turns, lasting for hours. Even when teaming up they fell short, clearly not having the proper teamwork, the only exception being between Palamedes and Bedivere. 
Merlina : Hello Percival, how were they?
Sir Percival : They could use a lot of work. I hope whatever you have in store can at least make them feel more comfortable and draw out more potential.
Merlina would then smile.
Merlina : But of course!
Merlina would walk into the room, the badly bruised and beaten child prodigies would look up, waiting in anticipation.
Merlina : Alright, as I said before you all have good magic potential. However, you won't be able to properly use that magic without strengthening your Soul Gauge. We have been given an additional five days to prepare. For day one and two we strengthen your Soul Gauges, for day three and four we will train your magics for usage, on the final day we will see how much you have improved with another fight against Sir Percival. Understood?
Everyone : Yes, Ma'am.
Chapter 4: The Signal End
Power Levels 
Sonic 
Base - 3.2M
Merlina
Base - 500k
Sir Gawain
Base - 2M
Sir Percival
Base - 3M
Galahad
Base - 14k
Bedivere
Base - 3k
Hint of Potential - 15k
Palamedes
Base - 4.5k
Tristan
Base - 9k
Agravain
Base - 7.5k
Lady Luna
Base - 750
Morgan Le Fay
Base - 750k
Morgause
Base - 750k
=====Folktale 1: The King and The EndSpecial to celebrate Sonic and the Black Knights 15 year anniversary. In this special Sonic, King of Camelot encounters Sonic.Exe. Sonic.Exe appears in this world through unknown means but has freshly taken the body of Sonic from whatever Dimensions he comes from. Sonic.Exe goes around causing chaos with the face of the king, the king loses his peoples trust and it's up to him to not only stop and defeat Sonic.Exe but the civil war that may ensue due to it. This also would take place before the "Quest for the Behemoth" in the Non-Canon timeline.=====
Meet King Sonic 
It was a day like any other, the Kingdom of Camelot was prosperous. The young new knights seemed to show a great prodigious nature. Sonic felt like the future was all but assured with their progress as well as his own. Perhaps someday if a great threat arose, one the likes of Dark Gaia, Eggman, Solaris and many of his other pasts foes. Perhaps they would be able to handle it if he wasn't there. Afterall, he was a king now.
Sonic : *Sigh* It's a good thing our knights seem strong and heroic. Though Agravain worries me a bit, I just hope he doesn't get caught up in the evil of the world.
Sonic looks through the window and see the new recruits sparring.
Sonic : I will say though, This world seems to be a lot more free than my old one. I guess with all of the king and community stuff I've felt a bit cramped and overlooked it.
Merlina would walk into the room, approaching Sonic.
Merlina : How are you today Sonic?
Sonic would turn back, raise a thumb and give a bright smile.
Sonic : Never been better! How bout' you?
Merlina : I'm doing good. Palamedes has been doing well in her studies.
Sonic : That's good to hear. So what do ya' need?
Merlina would put a letter on Sonic's desk. His office was quite nice and felt more like a bedroom with how casual it was. It was also surprisingly organized.
Merlina : A letter from my grandfather, Merlin.
Sonic would perk up upon hearing this.
Sonic : Merlin you say? Guess he finally responded to my- Er.. To my summons. Sorry, this change in dialect is still taking a while to get used to. I slip up every now and then.
Merlina : I'm surprised you even care?
Sonic : *Sigh* You know how other kings are, they find it rude if you don't talk like them. Talk about ridiculous.
Merlina would giggle at this.
Merlina : Well then, take your time reading.
Merlina would then leave the room. Sonic would walk over to his seat, pull out and lean back into a fall. Naturally the seat would catch him and before it could tip over he would swing his legs forwards, giving him a good view of the top of his desk.
Sonic : Alright then, Let's see what this great wise wizard has to say.
Sonic opens the letter and would begin reading.
Sonic : "Dear King Sonic, Apologies on the lateness of my reply and congratulations on becoming the one true king of Camelot. I do hope that my Arthur did not give you too much trouble-"
Sonic would scratch his head and chuckle.
Sonic : Heh, he really wasn't anything to bad. I wonder how he'll react when he finds out it was his granddaughter the whole time! Not that she's like that anymore anyways.
Sonic would then continue reading.
Sonic : "-I have decided to accept your request. I however will not be going to Camelot anytime soon, therefore you must come to me within the Faraway Avalon. I'm sure you know of this location, it is where you bested Arthur in combat. There is a secret location within it that reveals the True Avalon. This is where you will find me. In the letter there should also be a pendant, it will allow you to open the gate to the True Avalon. Do hurry, we have much to discuss and much to learn. May the light shine upon you, Merlin."
Sonic would reach in the Letter envelope and a glowing green pendant would be found, a chain wrapping through a small hole to be used for a necklace.
Sonic : Huh, well that's neat. Who knew he was so close. Wait... How does a guy like that receive mail in the first place if he's in a secret place?
Sonic would try to think, but would ultimately give up.
Head to Avalon 
Sonic : Merlina is the one who sent it, so I guess she would know... Well, I'm not one for the whole "Setting up preparations and meetings" before going out to do stuff. So I'm just gonna juice and let one of the advisors and Round Table members take over in my leave.
Sonic dashes out of the castle, blowing a stack of papers one of his assistants was carrying, blasting through Galahad and Tristan who were sparring and stealing the apple Bedivere was about to eat before she could bite it.
Bedivere : Wha- Hey! Where's my apple?!
Sonic would chuckle to himself and take a bite from it as he headed out of the kingdoms walls and towards the Faraway Avalon. He would take in the scenery before his feet hit the water, floating upon it as the speed of his feet didn't allow it's murky depths to consume him. Eventually he would arrive and begin looking. With superspeed it was no sweat and he would quickly find the location using the pendant.
Sonic : Well, here goes.
Sonic enters the magical gate and on the other side he would find a brand new world.
Sonic : Woah... and I thought Camelot was the fantasy world?
Sonic would run around, launching off natural ramps formed by the geography of the land. Climbing and slinging off tree's, even riding and getting a good view of the lands on the top of a giant Roc. Though Sonic didn't know it, True Avalon seemed to be this worlds equivalent of the Starfall Islands.
Sonic : This place sure is beautiful.
??? : I'm glad you agree, King Sonic.
Sonic : Huh?!
Sonic would nearly fall off the Roc, but naturally would catch himself. Behind him he would see an older man with a white beard and wizard robes.
Sonic : You can't sneak up on a guy like that! Your Merlin? Right?
Merlin : Yes, that I am.
Sonic : So, are we gonna talk on this big bird? Or do you have a home?
Merlin : Of course I have a home, let me conjure a spell and we'll be there within an instant.
Sonic : An instant? Is that how you got up here out of nowhere?
Merlin : Indeed.
Sonic : Your gonna have to show me how to do that little trick sometime.
Merlin takes out a single finger and an array of spell circles would encompass them, causing them to teleport off the rock and in front of a tower that seemed to be one with nature.
Sonic : Wow, talk about botany.
Merlin : It's nice isn't it? Now, sit down.
Sonic would walk over to one of the benches near Merlin's pond. Merlin would walk up to the pond an begin speaking to Sonic.
Merlin : So, I heard much had happened within Camelot. I saw Excaliburs long lost light through my pond here, tell me. How did that happen?
Sonic : Yeah well, your granddaughter kinda went crazy. Wanting a eternal world and whatnot and tried to plunge it into the underworld. Of course, I just so happened to be in town and I got her to her sense.
Merlin : I see, Merlina eh? It was the scabbard wasn't it?
Sonic would stop leaning back and look at him skeptically.
Sonic : Come again?
Merlin : The Scabbard of Excalibur. She had it?
Sonic : Uh.. Yeah? What about it though.
Merlin : When I conceived Arthur he was meant to be the perfect king. However, when he received Excalibur, the scabbard is what caused it to lose it's light.
Sonic : You know something about it?
Merlin : Yes, see.. Excalibur is the Sword of War. However, all things require balance, it had a sister sword. It's name was Clarent.
Sonic : Clarent? You mean that old rusty sword I had when I first got here?
Merlin : Perhaps. Clarent was made before Excalibur, see. Excalibur is holy in nature but Clarent is Demonic, despite being the Sword of Peace. I first found Excalibur and Clarent within True Avalon, however it was Clarent that I found first. I know not of who made these blades, but I knew Clarent's corruption was dangerous. So I kept it away from all. Later when I found Nimue I had her make a scabbard, in which I sealed Clarent's darkness within alongside the help of Nimue. I believed the Excalibur could balance out the darkness of Clarent and keep it in check, however I was wrong. It turned out, the two are a pair. But... they do not mix. It caused Excalibur to weaken and lose it's light. Meanwhile the scabbard started to gain more light. From it the Deathcalibur was born in the shape of Excalibur and the Scabbard gained the ability to grant immortality. The Excalibur split into four swords, Caliburn being the one you wield and the most powerful of them. The Scabbard was kept in check by Nimue's enchantments however I know not for how long they can hold. Much like the returning of Excaliburs light, we must return Clarent's darkness.
Sonic : But.. Isn't that sorta a bad idea?
Merlin : No, the blade was the original vessel. Upon seeing you I now know the vessels have a will of their own, they pick and choose who wield them. By keeping the darkness in the Scabbard it will only cause more trouble.
Sonic : I get it. It's like being away from home and getting homesick... (I can relate to that...)
Merlin : Yes, however that is not all.
Sonic : Really? What else?
Merlin : I fear something has entered our... our world.
Sonic : Like what? (Could it be someone summoned here like me?)
Merlin : I could only describe them as a demon, but yet they are more like a god of ruin, more like The End of all things. It's better I show you.
Merlin takes his staff and taps the pond, causing ripples that would soon create an image from light. Within it Sonic would see himself.
Sonic : Huh? Well that doesn't seem right.
The other Sonic would then turn, showing red eyes and black sclera with red and black marks all over it's body.
Sonic : Woah! Woah! Is that supposed to be an evil me?!
Merlin : It is not you, more of something that's using your body as a host or vessel.
Sonic : What? How is that even possible?!
Merlin : There are things we will never know nor understand, even I have only glimpsed into Oblivion. Perhaps Merlina was misguided, but perhaps it could've truly been an omen of "The End".
Sonic : Well, whatever the case. I won't let whoever that is run around with my body. I've already had to deal with that. Once is enough!
Sonic would run and take out the pendant, warping out of True Avalon.
Merlin : Good luck, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Meanwhile...
Location : Land of Dimetiri, Travail Kingdom
The Dragoon Knight's were returning to their living quarters within the Dimensio Castle. Sir Strider however wasn't yet ready to retire to his bed. Getting an off feeling, he decided to go for a stroll throughout the Kingdom. Sir Strider was still thinking about his other dimensional counterparts Srish and Team Dragoon. As he thought about this he decided to sit down on a rock just outside of the Kingdom Gate's. The Gate guards not having a problem with this due to their great respect for the knight.
Sir Strider: -It should be impossible, traveling with such freedom with something crafted instead of conjured. These "Dimension Travel Suits" seem impossible, but they work, considering this appearance wasn't even their first use. And the legendary Sonic is just a friend of theirs? How can this be? And why are they all different versions of us? Is it fate, or something else entirely?
As the knight Dragoon continued to try to make sense of Team Dragoon, a portal opened in front of him, and despite his best efforts, he was sucked through it, without his Spirit companion. Back in Camelot, Sonic was running until he stumbled upon a group of Svarntau Cultists, it seemed like they were summoning something.
Sonic : What the?
Sonic would come closer and listen in.
The Story of the Knight 
Cultist 1 : We summoned that demon that looked like the king! It's sure to cause chaos.
Cultist 2 : Yes, hopefully we can successfully summon a second one!
Sonic : A second one? Sorry guy's, but I'm one of a kind!
The cultists would look back in blasphemy.
All Cultists : The king!
Just as Sonic was about to let out another snarky remark he saw the clouds swirl in the sky.
Cultist 3 : Yes! It worked!
Sonic : Oh brother... Now I have to deal with two?
Sonic would look closely and to his surprise it wouldn't be another Sonic he saw, rather a knight. One with two swords at his waist and for some reason his gauntlet resonated.
Sonic : Wait, who is that? (A knight? He has weapons too, I kinda regret leaving Caliburn at the castle but lets see what this guy's about.)
Sir Strider got his bearings after being flung through the portal. Around him, he could see a weird group and some blue thing. Rubbing his eyes, he realized it was a blue hedgehog matching the description of the legendary Sonic.
Sir Strider: Sonic? Knight of the Wind himself? 
Sonic : Huh? (He knows about me?) Yeah, that's me. Though usually people call me "The King". Who's asking? 
Sir Strider: Sir Strider, Knight of Dimetiri. You're a legend in my land, the hero who slew the Knights of the Underworld. 
Sonic chuckles and leans mid-air, putting his hands behind his head. 
Sonic : I guess that's not so surprising. 
Cultist 1 : What are you waiting for?! Slay him! 
Sonic would give a strange look to the cultist and look back to Sir Strider. 
Sonic : Well, you don't seem like to bad of a guy. What do you say we teach these guys a lesson? I'm sure some random eerie guys in cloaks yelling commands at you isn't the most friendly greeting you've ever got. 
Sir Strider: I'll say. 
Sir Strider immediately steps off the podium and begins smacking around the cultists. Sonic whirls into a spindash and sling off one cultist to another. Soon a cultist who seemed to be a Gord appeared wielding a battle axe.
Gord Cultist : Big mistake!
The Gord would take it's rock like arms and lift them behind it's back and slam the battle axe into the ground causing a fissure which would be followed by a sharp shockwave, mainly aiming for Sir Strider. Sir Strider would respond by jumping away from the attacks, and follow up by tapping into the power of his weapon and hitting the Gord with a freezing slash. The Gord would develop frost on it's body, causing him to move slower. Luckily due to have a rock like body it wasn't as effective on him as others. However Sonic saw an opening and took it, spindashing into the Gord and knocking him away before kicking the cultists attempting to surround them.
Sir Strider: What are half these things? I've never seen such creatures, even among the Knights of the Underworld! 
Sonic : Well, considering you fell from the sky that probably make's sense. I'll explain it all later. 
One of the cult magicians would charge a fireball in the background, launching it towards Sonic. Sonic would tap into his Soul Gauge and would be able to physically kick the fireball back at the mage like a soccerball, causing an explosion that took out the remaining cultists.
Sir Strider: Team Dragoon never told me you could do that! 
Sonic : Team Dragoon? Never heard of em'. 
Sir Strider: Wait, what? They said they came from the world you originate from, that you're from another dimension. 
Sonic : I get what's going on here. When I was summoned here I was in a different dimension as well. But, you. You were summoned here as well, but you seemed to know everything and look like you came from here originally as well. So your probably from a parallel dimension to this one. One where things are a lot alike, but different. 
Sir Strider: That... makes sense. If there's a dimension where i use a weird handheld... thing as a weapon, there could be one where i don't exist in a recognizable form. 
Sonic : Well, no use stressing over it now right? 
Sonic would look at the unconscious forms of the cultists and remember what he was originally doing. 
Sonic : So, wanna help me out with something? 
Sir Strider: It would be a honor. 
Sonic : Alright. Here's the deal. There's some thing running around here from another dimension with my body. We gotta stop it before someone get's hurt or worse. Merlin showed me that he should be somewhere here in the Titanic Plain, but I only found these cultists. You know the rest. 
Sir Strider: I'll help the best i can, but i must admit, i'm no expert in the dimensions. 
Meanwhile... 
The Story of King Arthur 
Galahad : Wow, I can't believe I lost. 
Tristan : You put up a good fight. 
Bedivere : Good job you guys! 
Palamedes : It was pretty impressive. 
Galahad : Thanks, I'm gonna go grab a drink. I'm a little thirsty after that spar. 
Galahad would make his way out of the Castle Training Grounds and down the roads of Camelot. He would enter a bar and pay for a glass of water before heading out. 
Galahad : Man, that hits the spot! Hm? 
Galahad would notice King Sonic walking down the road, seemingly ignoring all who greeted him. He also notice he wasn't wearing his usual gauntlet and looked a bit... strange. Especially in posture. Against his better judgement, he decided not to press it. 
Galahad : King Sonic! How are you? 
Sonic? : ... 
Sonic would just keep walking, ignoring Galahad. 
Galahad : Er... Merlina told us you went to see Merlin? 
Sonic would now turn to Galahad, clearly finding some interest in his words. 
Sonic? : Merlin..? 
Galahad : Yes, she said you received a letter from him, so you were out on your duties as king today? 
Sonic? : King... 
Galahad would feel a bit uncomfortable, but he would just assume Sonic was having a bad day, maybe something Merlin did. 
Galahad : Are you alright? Bad day? 
Sonic? : Where is Merlina..? 
Galahad would point towards the castle. 
Galahad : At the castle, probably taking care of some of your duties. 
Sonic would walk off, not even responding. Galahad got a bad feeling about it. 
Galahad : I should probably go tell the others... This doesn't seem right. 
Sonic kept striding towards the castle, ignoring and offending his usually happy to seem him people. 
Sonic? : (This darkness... It must be within that castle... I could use that...) 
Sonic would arrive to his castle following the halls until he found the vault. Sonic let himself in, opening the vault with no effort at all and laying his eye's on what he desired. 
Sonic? : Beautiful. 
Sonic would be looking at the Deathcalibur King Arthur and Merlina had once wielded as well as the Scabbard of Excalibur. Sonic would first walk up to Deathcalibur, holding it with pride. Soon, the facade and illusion put around the being would fade, revealing red eyes, black sclera, a black substance on his spines and red markings on his muzzle. 
Sonic.Exe : This body belonged to one who tried everything to thwart my might. Now it shall be the vessel of my genocide. All shall perish. All shall return to order. To oblivion. 
Before Sonic.Exe could walk over and grab the Scabbard a spell circle would appear under him. 
Merlina : Begone foul creature! 
The spell circles would begin to glow and Sonic.Exe would be displaced to a random location, said location being the Dragons Lair. 
Sonic.Exe : As many have done, this is merely a delay to the inevitable... 
Merlina meanwhile was worried, the moment Sonic.Exe shed his true form she could sense the malevolent energy he held and immediately readied a displacement spell. However he now had the Deathcalibur and Sonic was no where to be found. 
Merlina : I need to assemble our currently active knights! 
10 Minutes Later... 
Sonic and Sir Strider were approaching the gates of Camelot, the gate guards seeming unusually tense in his presence. 
Sir Strider: Guards? You seem to be worried, what's going on? 
Sonic : Yeah, you guys are usually ecstatic to see me? 
Guard 1 : Sorry, It's just that we've been ordered to not let anyone in or out of the kingdom. 
Sonic : Yeah? Merlina put out that order? 
Guard 2 : Yes. 
Sonic : So why can't you let me and my friend here in? I am the king after all. 
Guard 1 : See... Well, Merlina told us if we saw someone who looked like you to alert her immediately she's on her way. 
Sonic would rub his chin. 
Sonic : (Anyone who looks like me? Don't tell me the faker was here the whole time.) 
Sonic turns to Sir Strider. 
Sonic : I got a feeling the guy were looking for may have made a pitstop here. 
Sir Strider: Jeez, he's as fast as they say you are. What are we dealing with? 
Sonic : Well, he looked like an evil version of me. Kinda demonic I guess. 
Sir Strider: Hm. 
Knight of the Wind (Acoustic) 
After a few seconds of waiting, Merlina would arrive. For a moment she would stand there, sensing his energy to see if it was dark or pure. After a few seconds, she ran up to Sonic with glee. 
Merlina : Sonic! Your back! 
Merlina would hug Sonic, almost causing him to fall over. 
Sonic : Woah, woah! If I knew you would've missed this much I'd have sent cards. 
Merlina would then turn and see Sir Strider. 
Merlina : Who is this? 
Sir Strider: Sir Strider at your service, maam. I was drawn here from another land. Who may you be? 
Merlina : I am Merlina, Court Magus to King Sonic. 
Sir Strider: Merlina? Why does that name sound so familiar... Relative to Merlin, Merlin's said to have made the King Arthur of the Underworld-. 
Merlina : Yes... I am his granddaughter. The old King Arthur was bested by Sonic, he then fought me who been naive. I attempted to drown Camelot into the Underworld so we could have an eternal world. 
Sonic : I'm just glad I managed to stop you. But hey, all you needed was a bit of guidance. 
Merlina : Yes, as for my grandfather. It was not his intention for Arthur to become so corrupted. He was a good ruler, otherwise he wouldn't have been granted Excalibur, however the Scabbard corrupted him slowly. You probably know the rest. 
Sonic : I heard those guards say to stop anyone who looked like me? Mind explaining? 
Merlina : I don't know what it was. But it' presence felt like the apocalypse. As if I was staring one of the fabled four horsemen in the face. But he had your body, and took the Deathcalibur. 
Sonic : What?! After what Merlin just told me about that thing, if it's in the hands of that faker... 
Sonic would rub his fingers on his forehead, clearly a bit stressed. 
Sonic : Augh, great. This just got ten times harder. Let's head in the kingdom guys. 
Guard 1 : Apologies for stopping you sir. 
Guard 2 : Enjoy your stay Sir Strider. 
Sir Strider: Will do. 
The three would walk around town. Naturally Sonic would wave and greet people, though some were skeptical which wouldn't go unnoticed by Sonic. 
Sonic : Well, there goes my image. 
Merlina : Don't worry Sonic, after we capture the fake I'm sure you will gain there trust back. 
Sonic : Yeah, probably. 
Sonic would notice Luna and her Private Knight Squad of Galahad, Tristan, Bedivere, Palamedes and Agravain all discussing something. Sonic naturally would wave her over. 
Sonic : Yo! Luna! What's the word? 
Luna would snap back, a bit of hesitance before walking over. 
Luna : King Sonic? Are you alright? Galahad said you were acting strange earlier? 
Sonic : Oh, that? I'll explain it to you all later. 
Galahad would walk behind Luna and could tell immediately this was the normal King. 
Galahad : I'm glad to see your looking better then before- 
Galahad, the Silver look alike would catch the new arrival behind King Sonic. 
Galahad : Another Knight? 
Sir Strider: Yes. I am Sir Strider, and i am here to help. 
Sonic : Oh! That's right! Everyone, come over here real quick! 
The other knights would also join in, curious to what was going on. 
Sonic : These Five are the new recruits and this is Luna, she is the new and first Lord of my kingdom. 
Luna : Hello Sir Strider. Where do you come from and where might you rank within your nobility of knights? 
Sir Strider: I am from the Kingdom of Travail. Out there, me and my compatriots are the highest ranking knights. I don't believe my kingdom exists within your dimension, however. 
Merlina : I can tell you have the capacity to use Spirit Arts, but something seems off? It's as if something from you is currently missing. 
Sir Strider: My Spirit companion was left behind when i came here. 
Merlina : I see, so then you can't operate at your full power? 
Sonic : Merlina, you helped Palamedes get into the Spirit Arts? Maybe you can help our friend here, you did summon me from another world afterall. You could do the same for a spirit right? 
Merlina : I suppose, though It might be a bit harder... 
Sonic : Well that's that. But before we do anything like that, I got a feeling the recruits want to test you out. Whaddya' say? 
Sir Strider: I dunno... 
Bedivere : Oh, Come on! If your as strong as you say then your at the level of the Round Table! 
Tristan : I'd also want to fight to see how close we are to reaching that level. 
Agravain : I'd rather fight you with your spirit to show my strength, but how you are now is fine too. 
Galahad : Plus! It'd be a good way to get a feel of how people in this world fight right? 
Sir Strider: I'm not my team's top fighter. 
Sonic would nudge Sir Strider with his elbow. 
Sonic : What's the matter? A knight refusing a duel against hopeful youths? Do you have no honor as a knight? 
Sonic would giggle to himself silently with the goading he did.
Sir Strider: I was not told the great Sonic had a petty streak. Alright then, i accept, but one on one only. 
Sonic : Heh, that's more of the spirit who's first. 
Bedivere : Me! 
Agravain : No, It will be I! 
Bedivere and Agravain would look at each other with anger and begin arm wrestling to see who could go first. 
Galahad : Uh.. Well while they settle that, how about I go then? 
Sir Strider: Alright then. 
The street would begin to clear of people, creating a circle around the road. Galahad would grip his sword tightly and would look at Sir Striders enchanted weaponry, hoping to one day have a weapon like that. 
Merlina : You may start. 
Theme of Battle 
Galahad runs forwards, kicking a rock up on the road towards Sir Strider as he goes. Sir Strider dodges the rock and readies for a counter attack. Galahad winds up for a downwards slash but near the end feints it, sweeping at Sir Striders feet with his blade. Sir Strider catches the attack just in time and hops over it, before countering with a side slash. Galahad managed to barely dodge, slipping back and falling as he did so. This would give Sir Strider another chance to attack, Galahad would luckily block both blade's and would initiate a clash with Sir Strider. Though, for some reason his hands were starting to get cold?
Galahad : My hands!
Galahad would realize the frost on his blade, slowly trickling to his hands.
Sir Strider: The power of the Frozen Chill!
Sir Strider pushed Galahad back. Galahad would roll back and pick himself up off his knee's.
Galahad : I give up. Your too powerful. 
Sir Strider: Alright then. Has anyone else decided whether they wish to go next? 
Seeing as Bedivere and Agravain were still arm wrestling and Tristan seemed to be observing for now Palamedes stepped up to the plate. 
Palamedes : I'll be your next spar. 
Palamedes would unsheathe a rapier and point it towards Sir Strider. 
Palamedes : Cube Spirit: Hammer Enchant! 
The rapier would glow blue and assume the form of a blue hammer like weapon, now being held with two hands. 
Palamedes : Ready when you are. 
Sir Strider: A hammer, hm? 
Sir Strider takes the initiative, running in, while keeping a eye on the hammer. Palamedes slams the hammer into the dirt road, kicking up dust and running to the side from where Sir Strider was approaching.
Palamedes : (He seem's to have an enchantment, a non-spiritual one. I need to be careful not to clash and to instead overpower. The hammer's blunt power is my best bet in that regard.) 
As Palamedes waits for Sir Strider to emerge from the dirt cloud, she watches as he jumps straight over her, landing effectively. 
Sir Strider: Woo! 
Palamedes would spin around and attempt to catch Sir Strider with her hammer. Sir Strider would flip over the attack before knocking Palamedes to the ground with one good shoulder bash. Palamedes was not done however and which enchants.
Palamedes : Hover Spirit: Shield Enchant!
The rapier would flatten and the handguard would expand to the shape of a green shield. Palamedes would run towards Sir Strider and throw the shield, purposely angling it so that it would miss. In combination she would continue rushing towards him, ready for hand to hand combat. Sir Strider answers that by ducking at the last second and kicking Palamedes’s legs. While this happens the Shield ricochets off a nearby building and from behind Sir Strider. Sensing this, he sidesteps out of the way and at the same time Palamedes grabs it and tries to kick Sir Strider in which he dodges. The shield would carry Palamedes to the other side of the road before she eventually decides to land.
Palamedes : Your reflexes are too refined. I yield. 
Sir Strider: Don’t feel discouraged. I have much experience with hammers, as one of my companions back home uses one. It was fine work. 
Agravain : Hah! You had to use your tail! I win! 
Agravain walks up to Sir Strider while Bedivere weeps in despair at losing. 
Agravain : I'm ready. 
Agravain takes his halberd off of his back and points it towards Sir Strider. 
Agravain : I'm not gonna give up like them, you'll have to make me unable to move. 
Sir Strider: Alright. 
Agravain spins the Halberd over head to build up momentum and would then begin spinning it, switching hands from left to right while advancing towards Sir Strider. Once he felt he got close enough he put both hands on the polearm and swung it to the side towards Sir Strider. Sir Strider dodged the attack by stepping back, before jump attacking Agravain. Agravain would block using the metal pole of his Halberd and catching the strike. However, unlike Galahad he would shift the weight to his side, ending the clash.
Agravain : Wha?
Agravain could feel the vibrations of the strike still running through his arms, making them feel a little numb.
Agravain : (Strong.) 
Sir Strider: Come on then, give me that fighting spirit! 
Agravain kicks his foot in the air causing a ring to come out, using energy from his Soul Gauge he causes it to expands. A thrusts his halberd through it and behind Sir Strider a ring portal would appear containing the attack. Having never experienced such a attack before, Sir Strider’s caught by it, being knocked forwards.
Agravain : (That ring mother made is quite useful.)
Agravain would take the chance to bring his halberd down on Sir Strider from above. Sir Strider barely dodges by diving past it.
Sir Strider: Never seen that done before. I’m impressed. 
Agravain : Its a magic ring, my mother made it for me. 
Agravain would kick the ring into the air again, however Sir Strider, anticipating this would hit the ring back. 
Agravain : You!! 
The ring would go back to agravains leg and he would instead jump up with an upwards swing of his halberd. Sir Strider sidestepped the attack and countered with a Spin Attack, to the surprise of some. Agravain would go flying, sliding onto his back. Before he could get up he would be met with a blade pointing at him.
Agravain : So be it... You win. 
Sir Strider: I am still impressed. 
Tristan : Alright, I think I- 
Bedivere : I'm next!!! Me! Me! 
Bedivere pulls her sword out and prepares for combat. 
Bedivere : Ready when you are! 
Sir Strider: Enthusiastic much? 
Sir Strider ran in, swords drawn. Bedivere ran towards him with just as much enthusiasm as before. The two would clash, but Bedivere would use her tail to push off the ground and give her a bit of extra muscle, slightly pushing Sir Strider back. Sir Strider would counter with a jump slash. This would cause Bedivere to go under Sir Strider and Sir Strider above Bedivere. Thinking fast Bedivere would lash out towards Sir Strider with her tail. Sir Strider, having gotten a idea of what the tail could do, dives away from it. Having missed, Bedivere would land and turn around, readying her sword in defensive with a cheery smile.
Sir Strider: That’s a nice smile. Reminds me of one of my friends back home. 
Bedivere : Huh? Really? Who? 
Sir Strider: One of my fellow knights. He’s a human, and he’s always smiling just like you while he destroys monsters such as Knights of the Underworld. 
Bedivere : Oh! That sounds like fun!! Oooo!!! King Sonic! Will we be able to do that too?! 
Sonic : Uh.. If any appear you can. 
Bedivere : Great! I can't wait! Let's keep going! 
Bedivere runs towards Sir Strider, coiling her tail and springing towards him, thrusting the sword towards Sir Strider. Sir Strider, however, sidesteps the attack and slashes into Bedivere’s light armor. The resulting attack causes for Bedivere to lose momentum and tumble over on the ground.
Bedivere : Ah! You got me. Heh, it was a good match. I yield. 
Sir Strider: Alright, I believe there’s one more. 
Tristan : Yeah, I hope this will be a good match. I think I've made all of these observations needed. 
Sir Strider takes up a battle ready stance. Tristan shuffles towards the crater made by Palamedes and picks up a few rocks. Tristan then takes two daggers from off his waistband. Sir Strider also notices he carries a bow on his back. Tristan throws the two daggers at Sir Strider in a boomerang like fashion. Sir Strider ducks under the daggers, but gets the sense he’s trying to use them as boomerangs from their whirling and dives aside, getting closer to Tristan while staying away from the daggers. Tristan then flicks the rocks he picked up earlier at high speeds towards Sir Strider and at the same took his bow off of his back and reeled it back with an arrow. Sir Strider is beaned in the helmet by the rocks, and then dashes in to hopefully throw off the bow’s aim.
Tristan : Gotcha.
Tristan stops reeling his bow back and steps to the side, in front of Sir Strider was a third dagger and it was inches from him.
Sir Strider: You sure have a lot of those. 
Galahad : Wow, I knew Tristan was more precise than all of us but that was astonishing. 
Palamedes : Using his Soul Gauge to boomerang a dagger hidden on his back, smart. 
Tristan : Heh, that was my last one. But I'll be collecting the others with the space I now have. 
Sir Strider: Hold up, what was that about Soul Gauge? 
Tristan would stop his movements to question Sir Strider. 
Tristan : The Soul Gauge. It allows us to perform supernatural abilities, feats and attacks. Even things like magic if you know how to use ether. What about it? 
Sir Strider: I thought that was just a myth. 
Sonic : Nope! I gained one when I first came here actually. Merlina and Caliburn taught me how to use it. Before I came here Percival seemed to be the only one who could use it, later Lancelot learned it and then Gawain. 
Merlin : Yes, I myself have taught them to use theirs a bit early. Though, Tristan already had knowledge of it before even becoming a knight. 
Sir Strider: Can you give me a example? 
Merlin : Sure, Sonic? 
Sonic : With pleasure, let me go grab Caliburn. 
Sonic would flash away for an instant and returns with the sacred sword in hand. 
Caliburn : What is it? A new enemy? 
Sonic : Sorta, but now right now. I'll explain it to you later. For now, a demonstration. 
Merlina makes two big stones, each identical. Sonic slashes down on one without using the energy of his Soul Gauge. A good part of the rock would fragment off. 
Sonic : That's without using the Soul Gauge, but let me show you how it's done! Full Power! 
Merlina understood what this meant and started levitating the rock so the ground damage wasn't immense. Sonic would enter his Soul Surge, Sir Strider could see the visible Soul Gauge Energy emitting from Sonic. With one upwards slash the Rock is completely split, in fact the shockwave of the slash even cuts the branches off from a tree a few meters away just as cleanly. 
Sonic : That was the Soul Surge, the full power and utilization of the Soul Gauge. 
Sir Strider: Wow! 
Sonic : Heh, If you want I could show you how it's done. But first, you should finish your duel. 
Sir Strider: Yes, right. 
Sir Strider turned to see a dagger pointed at him, and on instinct, he used his sword to knock it away. Tristan would summersault away, showing his agility throwing another dagger at Sir Strider before rushing towards him drawing the short sword on his leg.
Sir Strider: Just how many of these do you have?
Sir Strider dodged the dagger, before engaging in a Sonic-styled sword clash, the two slashing at one another with perfect timing. Tristan would push forward with his leg, but instead of furthering the clash he uses it to go downwards and slide under Sir Strider. He would turn for another attack. As he did though, Sir Strider whirled around driving Tristan back a bit. Tristan didn't anticipate for his speed and force on a 180 degree clash and it caused him to trip back and fall. The only thing in front of him being Sir Striders blade.
Tristan : I lost. I guess it's only natural. 
Sir Strider: You certainly kept me moving. 
Merlina : Your rather strong Sir Strider. These five are considered prodigies compared to our other knights. I at least expected you to tire somewhat from five fights in a row, but I suppose not. 
Sonic : Now then, you want to learn how to use the Soul Gauge right? Oh right, I forgot to get my shield- 
Caliburn : You fool! I don't understand why you ran to get me? Have you forgotten you can conjure your Sacred Weapon?! 
Sonic would gaina dumbfound expression and begin thinking. 
Sonic : Huh, I forgot I could do that. Must've been because I was out of the melee for so long. 
Caliburn : Honestly... 
Sonic extends out his left hand and his Sacred Shield Prydwen would conjure. 
Sonic : Anyways, the best way for me to teach you is to fight. That's how I got it down after all! 
Sir Strider: Dueling you would be a honour. 
Merlina : Er.. Sonic. 
Sonic : Hm? What's up? 
Merlina : We should take this outside the kingdom. With your power you might end up damaging some things beyond repair. 
Sonic : Oh, uh-heh! Sure thing. 
The group would walk outside the kingdom gates, the Recruits excited to see their king fight, even if it was just a training spar.
Sonic : Tell me when your ready. 
Sir Strider draws his blades and takes on a battle stance. 
Sir Strider: Ready! 
Sonic : First things first. 
Sonic would pull out a glowing pearl, showing it of to Sir Strider. 
Sonic : Pearls like this that glow are filled with Energy. Using these let's you fill you Soul Gauge with energy quickly. Red Fairies also can do this. 
Sonic would flash out of Sir Striders view, Sir Strider only realizing where he was when he spoke. 
Sonic : When you clash or make contact with others, your souls resonate somewhat. 
Sonic would swing Caliburn down on Sir Strider who would block, initiating a clash. 
Sonic : It let's your Soul Gauge fill with the fighting spirit of others! Of course, energy generates naturally from your own will or resolve as well. Tell me, do you feel anything? 
Sir Strider: Nothing vaguely magical. 
Sonic : Hmm.. Merlina? Any Ideas? 
Merlina : It's possible that if Ether doesn't exist than the likelihood of one having access to their Soul Gauge is lowered. We may have to force it open, I'll ask Nimue about it at once. 
Sonic : Right. 
Sonic backs off from the clash, Sir Strider also jumping back. 
Sonic : In that case, until that's sorted we're just gonna have to get you to understand the fundamentals. 
Sir Strider: What are you referring to? 
Sonic : I'm gonna get you suited to how to fight with a Soul Gauge, before you actually unlock yours. Think fast! 
Sonic throws his shield sideways, ripping towards Sir Strider on the ground like a wheel. Sir Strider jumps the attack. Sonic however was already preparing a spinball and bounced off of his shield, also causing it to ricochet and follow him. Sonic would homing attack right into Sir Strider, leaving him stunned mid air and catch his shield. He would then unconjure Caliburn and take his shield Prydwen with both hands, slamming it down towards Sir Strider. Sir Strider, meanwhile, dives away from the attack, before responding with his own spin attack. All the battling was also starting to stir something in him. Sonic would block the attack with Prydwen and would comment.
Sonic : That look in your eyes! I bet your starting to feel it!
Sonic would reconjure Caliburn and starts a parry trade with Sir Strider, the two speeding up each strike and parry everytime they swung.
Sir Strider: I don’t know what I’m feeling!
On instinct, Sir Strider blocks one attack, and accidentally uses Soul magic, freezing Caliburn in an ice barrier. He then goes around it and knocks Sonic across the field. Sonic would manage to slide on his shield reducing any damage the grounds friction would've cause him and summons Caliburn from inside the ice to his hand.
Sonic : That's it! Let's keep going like that. Maybe I'll even use my own Soul Gauge!
Sonic does a spinball combined with his sword, spindashing midair and becoming like a saw. Sir Strider jumps backwards thrice to gain some distance, and then proceeds to do the same. They would clash in spinballs, it would begin getting colder and Sonic would notice. Taking Prydwen and block the spinball and Sword strike altogether, the shield also being completely unphased by the freezing cold. Sonic would use the chance to do a mid air backflip and kick Sir Strider before landing. Sir Strider withstood the kick, and responded with a whirling strike to turn back to where Sonic was. Sonic managed to block and redirect the strike down to the dirt, causing for the momentum it held to make Sir Strider move past Sonic against his will. Sonic then sweeps Sir Striders legs after discombobulating him with the parry and point's his sword at him with a smile.
Sonic : That was a good match! Let's keep going till you get the hang of it.
Sonic offers a hand up to the downed knight.
Sir Strider: You are as skilled as the legends say you are. Though I will admit I never believed you would dare to use a shield.
Sir Strider accepts the hand.
Sonic : Oh the shield? It was made to be my own personal Sacred Weapon to pair with Caliburn. Made to honor my Kingship or something. I'll say, it's pretty nifty though. Apparently it's indestructible and when I use it in my spinball I'm virtually untouchable. It also can be used as a boat, which I have yet to test. Hopefully I don't have to either... 
Sir Strider: Wow. 
Galahad : Father says that even magic can't effect it. Enchants included. 
Sonic : More or less. 
Sir Strider: Well, the training battle helped. I think I have a better understanding of the Soul Gauge. 
At that moment, Merlina would arrive back with a purple glowing pearl. 
Merlina : Nimue and I managed to make this alongside the blacksmith. It should fully unlock your Soul Gauge. 
Merlina would hand the pearl to Sir Strider.
Sir Strider: What do i do with this? 
Merlina : You must absorb it into yourself. It might be difficult but I'm sure whatever Sonic showed you might help. 
Sir Strider: Let's see... 
Sir Strider concentrates on the feeling he had when he created the ice barrier. The pearl would begin shimmering, but not yet start absorbing into himself.
Sonic : Looks like it's working. Keep going. 
With some of the latent power of the pearl, Sir Strider managed to identify the exact feeling of the Soul Gauge, and concentrate on it. Sonic and everyone else could now see a faint aura of Soul Gauge Energy around Sir Strider, the Pearl Slowly merging with him. 
Sir Strider: Is it working? 
Sonic : Keep it up. 
Sir Strider does so, and slowly the pearl merges with him more. Eventually it fully merges and forces him into a Soul Surge.
Sir Strider: What the- what's going on? 
Merlina : That's your Soul Surge! 
Sonic : Feel stronger, right? 
Sir Strider: Yeah. 
Sonic : Let's see how strong. Soul Surge doesn't only boost your power. You can trade in all of your Soul Surge's power to unleash your ultimate technique. I can't tell you what yours will be, it should just come natural. 
Sir Strider: What's yours? 
Sonic : I call it "Perfect Slash". I accelerate and move at my maximum speed and through the power of my Soul Surge I can stop immediately and imbue the raw power of my speed into a single strike. 
Sir Strider steps back and charges all his stored Soul power into one attack, before getting a better idea. He then pours the energy through his weapons for the elemental touch, before storing it in his fists and punching them together thrice, freezing a decently large area around him so hard the dirt was iced over and the moisture around him turned to tiny bits of hail.
Merlina : Oh, an Elemental Soul Surge? That's much like King Arthur or Sir Percival. Impressive. 
Sir Strider: My accidental ice blockade gave me the idea. It seems i can flow my soul energy through my weapons to give it their elemental properties. 
Sonic : Sweet! 
Sonic would then gain a serious expression. 
Sonic : Merlina, we need to find whoever that faker is now. 
Merlina : I understand. I'll gather the Knight of the Rou- 
The group would hear an explosion and see smoke and embers coming from the Kingdom. 
Galahad : What?! 
Palamedes : Were under attack?! What about the Round Table?! 
Sonic : No time to dawdle, let's go! 
The group dash off.
5 Minutes earlier...
Sir Gawain : Yes. I believe they went outside the kingdom, perhaps the King is sparring.
Sir Percival : I suppose that-
The window would shatter catching the attention of the other knights. What they saw was the figure of Sonic.Exe holding the Deathcalibur. The group of knight immediately knew this was not the King, but an enemy.
Sonic.Exe : I suppose that I will leave him with an omen of what to come. Your corpse's will make the perfect example.
Sonic.Exe would then get a wide grin.
Sonic.Exe : (I've no idea why this body has influenced my behavior so much, but oh how I revel in the despair of those who know their end is near.) 
Now... 
As the group approaches the castle, they see the chaos unfolding and the fleeing people.
Sonic : Everyone! Continue to evacuate! I'll handle this.
Tristan : Should we-
Sonic : You five help the citizens evacuate. I don't want you guy's getting hurt.
Sonic would look up to the castle and see Sonic.Exe stepping on the back of Gawain before kicking him off the castle. Sonic would run over and manage to catch Gawain.
Sonic : Gawain...
Sir Gawain : King... Stop him..! Please... I've tried my hardest... But failed... 
Sir Strider meanwhile is trying to decide between taking a stand and evacuating.
Sonic : Strider! You scared? That's fine, if you don't feel up to it then you can help the other evacuate. But me, No matter what. I'll never abandon my friends nor this kingdom. Even if it's hopeless, I'm gonna fight. I've just gotta do, what I've gotta do.
Sonic would then run up the castle wall. Leaving Sir Strider to think.
Sir Strider: This is beyond me. I can only help by saving the people.
Sir Strider runs off to help the people evacuate. Sonic meanwhile runs up to the top of the castle to see Percival on her knees and Lancelot badly damaged but still standing ready to fight. Meanwhile, Sonic.Exe was staring with a wide grin.
Sonic.Exe : Glad you could make it.
Sir Lancelot : King Sonic! He's too powerful, we need to retreat.
Sonic : No way! Lancelot! Percival!
Sonic would look back to Gawain who was still conscious.
Sonic : Gawain! Lend me your strength!
The Sacred Sword would begin to resonate, and Sonic would soon enter his Excalibur Form.
Sonic.Exe : What is this? This is not that "Super Form"?
Excalibur Sonic : You know about the Super Form?
Sonic.Exe : Oh yes, In fact I beat a version of you in an even more powerful state. Even that could not stop me, The End.
Excalibur Sonic : The End huh? Yeah! For you!
From the distance Sir Strider could see the light of Excalibur.
Sir Strider:(It's the power of legends!) 
Soon all of the citizens would be evacuated, the knight gathering around Merlina who was projecting the fight between Excalibur Sonic and Sonic.Exe for the knights to watch. Sir Strider would watch from slightly closer than most. As they watched on, they could see the battle raging on from equal perspectives. What caught most of their eyes was when Sonic.Exe coated the Deathcalibur in some strange glowing red substance, little did they know this was the Cyber Corruption. Him and Sonic would clash blades rapidly, the purity of Excalibur clashing against the corruption of Deathcalibur.
Sonic.Exe : Give it up, you are not the first Sonic I will eradicate. The last wielded a form even more powerful than your current one, though.. The weapons you wield are troublesome.
Excalibur Sonic : Yeah? Leave and it won't have to be your problem!
Sonic.Exe would summon tendrils from the black substance on his spines that would lash out at Sonic, who would readily guard using Prydwen to form multi-layered that protects him from them. Sonic.Exe would slash down alongside his tentacles and break down each barrier however. Sonic would thrust his sword forward unleash a piercing wave of light the Sonic.Exe narrowly dodges before grabbing Sonic by the helmet and slamming him to the ground. Sonic.Exe smiles madly and attempts to spread the Cyber Corruption over this Sonic with no experience to use it. However to his surprise, the corruption would be purified by the armor.
Sonic.Exe : What is this..? This armor would defy my will?
Sonic uses the fakers shock to slam Prydwen into his face, shooting him into the air before unleashing a massive projectile light slash that would cut into and burn Sonic.Exe. However it would soon regenerate.
Sonic.Exe : It would have been better to make you a puppet of my will. But I suppose I must rip your corpse from that armor first.
Excalibur Sonic : (No way? I've been trying my hardest to keep up with this guy, and from the sounds of it he's not even serious yet. I might need to whip out the Soul Surge.)
Back at the viewing zone...
Galahad : Can King Sonic really do it? I mean.. It's like an evil version of him? Did you see those tendrils?! 
Sir Strider: What do you suggest we do? He holds Excalibur, if that won't do it, nothing will. 
Palamedes : Excalibur has a scabbard right? 
Bedivere : I heard it was cursed! It drove the last king insane. 
Tristan : Guys, he hasn't used his Soul Surge yet. 
Merlina however had a grim expression on her face. The feeling she got from this "Sonic" was similar to that of the underworld, no... It felt Divine, but like ruin. Like a judgement that none could escape, no life, no star, no soul.
Sir Strider: We can only watch and wait. 
Sonic.Exe would teleport behind Sonic, leaving a staticky visage behind. He would swing Deathcalibur attempting to decapitate Sonic, but a shield of like would spawn automatically protecting Sonic for a second before it shattered. This would still give Sonic enough time to turn and parry the slash. Using the opportunity he activated his Soul Surge and would unleash an ethereal golden light from his body. He would slash once, cutting through the blocking Deathcalibur. He would cut twice, cutting the space between him and the fleeing Sonic.Exe and then he would cut one last time, clean through Sonic.Exe, leaving him as an upper and lower half. 
Agravain : So, he won. 
Sonic.Exe would create a clone of himself from the black substance on his spine. the main two bodies would then go limp and then the severed torso and legs would disappear into Cyber Corruption. 
Excalibur Sonic : What?! 
Sonic.Exe : Interestingly I could not regenerate the slashed area. But I can simply make a new body, and transfer all of the original bodies properties. In the end, you will still fall. Neither will I be caught in surprise again. 
Excalibur Sonic : (I can't beat this guy as I am right now. Time for Plan B!) 
Using the last of his Soul Surge, he instead uses Prydwen. Sonic would thrust the shield towards Sonic.Exe creating Divine Barriers all around him. 
Sonic.Exe : (Divine energy? Just what are these weapons?) 
Sonic.Exe would repair Deathcalibur and attempt to slash through the barrier. However the Divine aura pushed it back. Sonic would collect all of his aura of light into Excalibur and would unleash a light cannon from the sword. Carrying Sonic.Exe up and off into the sky. With the threat gone Sonic would float over to the group and Excalibur's light would dissipate causing him to land, tired out. 
Merlina : Sonic! Are you alright? 
Sonic while huffing and puffing would put a thumbs up. 
Sonic : Never better. 
Galahad : What about... that thing? 
Sonic : I couldn't beat him. He was too strong, even Excalibur wasn't enough... So I did the next best thing and sent him far far away. But he'll probably be back... 
Sir Strider: Then what can we do? 
Sonic : We need to see Merlin. He told me about the thing, he seems to know a lot. He even told me about Excalibur and Clarents origins and he lives where they apparently first originated. If anyone could help, it'd be him. 
Sir Strider: Alright, then let's go. 
However, before they could leave they would hear screaming from the evacuated civilians. Looking over they could see the similar Cyber Corruption Sonic.Exe possessed plaguing some of the people.
Sir Strider: We need to help these people... somehow. 
Palamedes : King Sonic! You light somehow undid the corruption on yourself? Maybe you could- 
Sonic : No shot, I need Excalibur for that. Not only do I not have the energy, but I need the other Knights of the Round. 
Sonic would then point towards the Gawain who was also infected by it.
Sir Strider: Then what do we do? 
Sonic would clench his fists, and grit his teeth. 
Sonic : I... Don't know... Maybe Nimue can do something? 
Merlina : Nimue is the one who originally found Excalibur and Created the Scabbard alongside Merlin. If anyone would know it'd be her. 
Sonic : Right, you five. I want you to stay and help the people. Percival, Lancelot, Strider and Merlina. You guy's come with me. 
Sir Strider: Alright. 
Sonic and his party would follow as they traveled to the Misty Lake, They couldn't go too fast due to two members being injured and one being fatigued. 
Sonic : You know Strider. If there was really another Sonic from your world, then I wonder what could've went wrong with that possessed Sonic. Any ideas? 
Sir Strider: I do not believe this monster holds any relation to the Sonic from my world. 
Sir Lancelot : It seemed to like talking about being the "Inevitable Destruction of Everything". 
Sir Percival : I believed it referenced itself as "The End" once or twice. 
Sir Lancelot : Ah! I remember that. It then said "This vessel is special. It was capable of preventing destruction and now it shall be the destroyer. I suppose it is worthy of a name, wouldn't you agree?". It called itself Sonic.Exe. 
Sir Strider: Perhaps this is a foe other Sonics face if they stayed in their home dimension. 
Sonic : The End... 
Sir Strider: Of course, i'm just guessing here. 
Meanwhile... 
Sonic.Exe would finally manage to break through the divine barriers. As he free falled he would spot a village and decide to aim towards it. The villagers would watch as the supposed king of the their land falls from the sky, landing before them. 
Villager 1 : Er.. King Sonic? 
Sonic.Exe : Fall. 
An aura of Cyber Corruption would shroud the entire village, causing the Villagers to fall to the ground, barely able to breathe. 
Sonic.Exe : I want to see the limits of this body, let's play a game. Hide and Seek? 
For what seems like hours Sonic.Exe would terrorize the villagers just to test the capabilities of his new body. The most impressive thing was that the Black Substance could emit an aura of Cyber Corruption that could then expand and become it's own mini Cyberspace. Though, if you were caught in this Cyberspace the only thing you would find is pain, misery and the laugh which beckoned you to try in the face of the inevitable, knowing you would never escape your doom. 
Sonic.Exe : So many souls, so little time. 
Sonic.Exe would then pick up a stuffed toy modeled after Sonic. He would then look over to a book half burnt, but the title could still be seen which read "The Underworld and It's Dangers". Sonic.Exe would let out a demonic laugh and burn the plush to ash. 
Sonic.Exe : Ready for round 2? "King Sonic". 
The group would soon arrive to the Faraway Avalon, Sir Strider would take in the golden and shimmering city, almost as if it had never seen anything but peace and bliss. 
Sir Strider: This is... quite some place. 
Sonic : Yeah, this is where I defeated King Arthur. 
Sir Strider: Really? This location exactly? 
Sonic : Yeah, he was riding this horse so I had to chase him through here. Anyways this should be the spot. 
Sonic would take out the pendant and a portal to True Avalon would conjure before them. 
Merlina : This is- 
Sir Percival : Merlin is here? 
Sir Strider: Where does this even lead? 
Sonic : I don't have all the details myself. But apparently this is "True Avalon". Apparently where Merlin and Nimue found Excalibur and Clarent. 
Sir Strider: Could we find a weapon to counter the demon in there? 
Sonic : Dunno. But Merlin might, let's head in. 
The group head in, soon finding Merlin.
Merlin : I see you have returned. I assume you were not successful in slaying your doppelganger?
Sonic : No, he was too tough.
Merlin would then see Sir Strider, and would stroke his beard in curiosity.
Merlin : And who is this? 
Sir Strider: I'm Sir Strider, a knight from another dimension. 
Merlin : Hmm.. I suppose that adds up. 
Merlina : Grandfather! Is there anything you can do to help? 
Merlin : Hmm.. Yes actually. 
Sonic : Really?! What is it then?! 
Merlin : I can teach you something I once taught Arthur Pendragon. You noticed it when you fought him yes? 
Sonic : What do you mean? 
Merlin : Soul Imbuement. I'm sure when you fought King Arthur he was wearing that dark abyssal armor and riding atop a horse with the same yes? 
Sonic : Uh.. Yeah. I thought that was just Magic though? 
Merlin : Magic is a part of understanding Soul Imbuement, but it is not a requirement. However, if you can use Soul Imbuement then you can use Magic. 
Sir Lancelot : I'm not sure we understand? 
Merlin : Soul Imbuement enforces the very nature of your soul upon things. When you use your Soul Surge you let that energy leak out of you. With Soul Imbuement you take the energy that leaks out and turn it into something. In a sense, you are wasting no power. In fact this will better your Soul Surge and allow you to further modify it. 
Sonic : Modify? Isn't the Soul Surge something that comes natural? 
Merlin : Indeed, but with Soul Imbuement you are manipulating your own soul, meaning you can warp your soul to achieve different results. Not even just for yourself, but others as well. Such as his horse, which wore the same armour. 
Sir Percival : How could none of us have known about this? 
Merlin : Because, I'm the one who invented such a technique. Besides me, only Arthur and Lamorak know how to use it. 
Sonic : Lamorak? Who's that? 
Merlin : I'm sure you will find out in the future, if you defeat this evil that is. 
Sir Strider: How can we learn this power? 
Merlin : I have my methods. But first, your here for another reason correct. 
Sonic : Yeah, some sort of plague, it kind of looks digital to me. Tails probably would've known what to do... 
Merlin : Digital? While I don't know what that means, I'm sure your aware of Excaliburs ability to extinguish it. 
Sonic : Well, that's out of the picture with Gawain being inflicted with it. 
Merlin : I see. Nimue informed me of your group coming to her about the issue. However, she will not be able to help you without my help. 
Sonic : Which is? 
Merlin : You must face the White Dragon, Wen. If you please the dragon it will grant you it's power which can decrease anything. Wen, brother of Goch is said to be one of the two Primordial Dragons. Surely if you attain his favor you could reduce anything to nothing. 
Sir Strider: How would we attain it's favor? 
Merlin : That is for you to find out. Though, the Primordial Dragon never can leave it's domain or it risks upsetting the balance by reducing everything to nothing. Worry not, I will be able to use my magic to allow you to communicate with it. Normally such attempts would also be reduced to nothing, but I have a fraction of one of it's scales. You will use it to communicate with the dragon. If you do it a favor, I'm sure it would lend you what you seek. 
Sonic : (Wait... If we had that couldn't we also reduce that faker to nothing?) 
Caliburn : I don't recommend it Sonic. The higher value something has to you, surely the more it shall cost you in the end. 
Sir Strider: Sonic? 
Sonic would snap out of his thoughts and look to Sir Strider. 
Sonic : Huh? Oh, it's nothing. Just a dumb idea. 
Sonic run's into Merlin's tower and returns with a white jewel like fragment. 
Sonic : This it? 
Merlin : Yes. 
Sonic : We can use this anywhere or? 
Merlin : Glad you asked, it will only connect to Wen if your at the White Dragon Shrine. Luckily, the True Avalon is actually part of a separate Dimension from the one Camelot is in. Beware, the Ether is much richer here. Just about anything can happen within these lands. 
Merlin would give Sonic a map. 
Sonic : "Albion Isle" What is this? 
Merlina : It seems to be a massive continent? Why call it an "Isle"? 
Merlin : Ah, because the Dragon King's which live there are so massive, that the Continent feels more like what the Land of Camelot would be to you all. 
Sonic : Dragon King's? 
Sir Lancelot : They sound fearsome. 
Sir Percival : Here I thought the normal Dragon's in Camelot were powerful. 
Merlin : Well, that's why you'll need to learn Soul Imbuement. 
Sir Strider: That makes sense. 
Merlin : So then.. How exactly do we learn this? 
Merlin : I'm glad you asked. It can be narrowed down to three steps. First, you must perfect the Soul Surge. It must be refined to the point of being use at will, after all. Soul Imbuement is the next stage of the Soul Surge. Second, You must understand Ether, the Soul Gauge's functionality and lastly the unique power that attunes to your soul. By understanding the fundamentals which build and create your power you can further control and mold it. Lastly, you must learn to manipulate the Soul Gauge itself. 
Sonic ; Manipulate the Soul Gauge? 
Merlin : Yes, it is the most difficult step. First you must have a Soul Gauge that can generate large amounts of Soul Gauge Energy independently. Soul Surge Refinement will help with that. After your Soul Gauge is self sufficient you must learn to control the leakage of the Soul Gauge's energy. By doing this you contain the energy given off from the Soul Surge and waste absolutely none of it. If you master the second stage after doing the the first two steps you will be able to use Soul Imbuement on yourself. However that will only empower yourself. The third stage is to be able to manipulate the Soul Gauge to sync and connect to other objects, by doing this you can enforce the power of your Soul Gauge Energy onto other objects or things. Thus, truly learning Soul Imbuement. If you get skilled enough the energy to possess can become materialized like King Arthurs Armor. 
Sonic : Wait! When I'm Excalibur that happens to me? But I don't know a thing about Soul Imbuement?! 
Caliburn : That is because of me! When I am Excalibur I myself can enforce "Soul Imbuement" onto you. Where do you think Merlin got the idea from? 
Sir Strider: You know, i never made the connection that the living sword Caliburn would have it's own soul to use for Soul Gauge powers. 
Sonic : Your telling me, here I thought he was just a sword with an attitude picking kings and stuff. 
Caliburn : I'd expect nothing less from Knave the Hedgehog. 
Sonic would gain a awkward look on his face. 
Sonic : Knave? Oh boy, now I know your mad. 
Sir Lancelot : When do we start? 
Merlin : Just say the word and we will commence. 
Sir Strider: Alright then. 
Sonic : Well, no time like the present right? 
Meanwhile... 
Location: Kingdom of Camelot. 
The new recruits were trying to deal damage control. However it was no good, people everywhere inflicted by the effects of the Cyber Corruption. Propaganda of the king doing this to his people. They couldn't blame the common person for such things. How were they to know it was a fake? Some people were sensible enough to know that the king would never act like that, but after seeing the evil version with the Deathcalibur some would assume the king became corrupted again. For the one's who saw the real king evacuate the citizens they would know this wasn't the case. Some people would attempt to hurt the new recruits, calling them traitors. Others would aid them in settling the more feral citizens. Sadly, Camelot was dividing. The group of Knights knew this very well and worse yet the Cult of Svartnau was taking advantage of it. No matter what way you twisted it, it looked like there would be civil war if nothing was done about this. 
Galahad : Gah! What do we do?! 
Bedivere : Calm down Galahad. This is stressful, but me and Palamedes used to live in the slums. We've seen stuff like this, though not on this scale... 
Palamedes would open the door to Gawains room, Gawain was the main person use to promote the propaganda. Claims that "The King would plague his own knight". As of now, Gawain was there only hope besides the king's party to quell the possible war. After all, if Gawain could give a statement surely most of the other side would settle down. However, Gawain was bed written, the corruption tearing at him and the immense damage dealt t ohim by Sonic.Exe. The absence of the nobility did not help, with Luna being the one in charge to manage the people in the Kings absence. 
Sir Gawain : How are... the people..? 
Tristan : It's not looking good, I don't know where Agravain went either. I'm not sure how much longer it will be until we're fighting ourselves here... 
Meanwhile, with the others...
Merlin had each of the knights including Merlina face off against clones of themselves. The purpose was to force them to constantly fill their Soul Gauge and enter a Soul Surge. By using it so repetitively their body and soul would become more accustomed to being in a state of Soul Surge. In turn, the Soul Gauge would also be force to work harder to compensate for this new "Normal", making it passively make it's own Soul Gauge Energy, more and more as they went. Luckily, though this went on for hours, the Soul Gauge's new energy regeneration helped with recovery. Surprisingly, Sir Strider was making the fastest progress, the Soul Pearl he was infused with giving him intrinsic understanding of Soul Energy and how to work it. He had figured out a technique to combine Soul Energy and his weapon's enchantment with his body, creating icy armor around him, a good first step.
Merlin : Oh! Very good. However, the enchantment is helping you to form an element from your Soul Gauge Energy. This makes you at a Pseudo step 2. That is good, but you can make this much stronger. You already have completed Step 1, having a self sufficient Soul Surge. Your enchantment help contain and maintain the power in the form of Ice, but it is still leaking your power. Normally, you will need to learn to understands the Soul Gauge's functionality along with the ether in the air and then an element. However since you manifested an element first this will be a bit different, I presume Percival will have the same issue.
Merlin manifests two identical plain blades to the one's Sir Strider has and hands them to him.
Merlin : This way you can do the prior stages of step 2 without your enchantment getting within your way. I want you to feel around you, True Avalon is much more abundant with magic so I'm sure it will be easier to feel the Ether. I then want you to use the Ether to view your Soul Gauge and watch it. This is something King Sonic had unconsciously learned to do, as well as something all mages can do and see in others. After you can see your Soul Gauge, you can understand it. Control it's output and limit the leak. After that, your enchantment should fully draw out your element and your armor should be more pure and packed, looking more like diamond. Understand? 
Sir Strider: Huh, alright. 
Sir Strider holds the plain blades and flows Soul energy through them, trying to get some sort of reaction out of this proposed "Ether" energy. Nothing would happen. Thinking to take a different approach Sir Strider does the same thing, except this time he flows Soul Gauge Energy out of his weapons. He could indeed something different around him. He would close his eye's to try to concentrate on this further and he would manage to tap into the most basic form of magic. Sensory, the Soul Gauge Energy around him would interact with the Ether and would allow the two to filter each other. From the Ether, a natural magical energy he could use it as a separate perspective of his conscious, allowing him to see things he normally could not. Most notably his Soul Gauge. The Soul Gauge appeared as a purple and white orb, flickering and shifting sizes. Sometimes appearing more faint, others more vibrant. From the orb he could see tiny specs coming off of it from all directions. Sir Strider assumed this was the leaking energy.
Sir Strider: I... I see it. Now how does one patch their very soul? 
Merlin : You already know how to output your energy, now you must do the opposite and take it back. After that, you must learn how to do both at once so you can output energy to use, but recover any potentially wasted energy. 
Sir Strider attempted to do so by focusing on pulling his energy to a central point. The others would stop there training and watch to see the outcome. While Sir Strider indeed lessened the amount, not only could he not hold that output for long, but there was still a bit of leakage.
Merlin : A good first attempt. Keep trying, as for the rest of you. 
Sir Strider would indeed keep trying. As he did that, the other would complete the first Step and begin on Step 2 as well. As predicted, Percival would be met with the same problems as Sir Strider but with fire. Sir Strider then tries to help Percival. Due to the help, Percival would soon arrive at the same steps as Sir Strider. However, now with the two of them and their similar Soul Gauge phenomenon they would be able to help each other out and soon they would be the first two to complete the second step. Sir Strider's ice armor would become far more pure, complete in fact. Sir Percival would also gain pure and fiery aura, slightly coloring her armor red and orange as well.
Merlin : Oh! I see you two are picking up the pace, very good. Now for the final step. You must learn to expand your Soul onto other objects. In this case, your weapons. Once again you must look at your Soul Gauge, this time it might appear a bit different. This will also be a bit harder, before you were mastering and moderating your Soul Gauge's power. This time you must take control of the Soul Gauge in it's entirety.
The two would view their Soul Gauge's. Sir Percivals would appear as a Yellow flame, with wisps and licks of white. Sir Striders would appear like a spherical crystal ball of ice, purple in color with glint's of white.
Sir Strider: Maybe if we continue to work together.
Sir Strider does as he was already familiar with, flowing his Soul Gauge through his weapons, but this time pushing out beyond the blades to extend his reach, while assisting Percival at the same time with the same thing. While the Soul Gauge Energy was flowing through their weapons, they would notice Merlin shaking his head.
Merlin : No, no. Look at your Sul Gauge's.
The two would do so and would see their Soul Gauges giving off Embers in Sir Percivals case and an Icy mist in Sir Striders. Their respective armor and aura would also slightly weaken.
Sir Percival : I don't understand?
Merlin : While yes, your push your energy into your weapons, by doing so you upset the balance of your Soul Gauge, making it so that the Soul Imbuement over your bodies slowly unravel. This is why you must manipulate the Soul Gauge itself and not it's energy for this task. Soul Imbuement only works on the vessel of the Soul Gauge, you must find the way to make your weapon a true extension of your Vessel. Perhaps. instead of consulting each other. You should consult the one who has always been able to o this final step. 
Sir Strider: Caliburn? 
Merlin nods.
Sir Strider: Well then, Caliburn, as a living weapon, how do you make that work? 
Sonic would also listen in. 
Caliburn : You remember when Merlin told you Ether is a natural thing? Ether is the natural energy which can bend the laws of the world. Right now you only use Ether to view your Soul Gauge, you need to use Ether to shape and manipulate the Gauge itself. It's obvious is it not? You can't use the Soul Gauges energy, the energy comes from the Soul Gauge. How could it's output control the derivation? You need something outside, that thing is Ether. If you use and intake Ether into your Soul Gauge you can move and morph it. So in short, instead of focusing so hard on your Soul Gauge, it's time you focus on Ether. 
Sonic : Why wouldn't Merlin just explain that then? 
Caliburn : He's a buffoon mage, he never had the problem since he already mastered the usage of Ether! 
Percival and Sir Strider look to each other, then nod, and work together to figure out how to command the Ether around them.
Merlina : Let me assist with that.
Merlina would put her hands on the two's back and extend their senses to hers. She would begin to control the Ether around them, giving an example of it's usage.
Merlina : Does that help you understand how to use it better? 
Sir Strider: Yeah... i think i understand Ether now. 
Merlin : Thank you Merlina, though you must continue to focus on your own Soul Imbued magic. 
Merlina : Yes. 
Merlin : Now, you two try using Soul Imbuement on your weapons. I bet that not only will your enchanted blades take a new form, but it will connect the enchantment to your armor, probably allowing it to freeze attacks on contact. As for you Percival, I'm sure your heat will cover the weapon and mold it into something new as well. Go on, give it a try. 
The two immediately get to it, drawing in the ambient ether to patch their Soul Gauges, before pushing the soul's energy onto their weapons. Since Sir Strider was still using the normal blades, they just gained a glowing energy around them, but Percival's blade took on a golden sheen alongside the energy extension. Infact, the energy shifted to the shape of a lance around the rapier.
Sir Percival : Amazing.
Sonic would walk up to Sir Strider handing him his enchanted blades.
Sonic : I think you'll want to try it with these this time around. 
Sir Strider: Right. 
Sir Strider swapped the blades and repeated the process, extending the blade with a white glow this time around, before redirecting some Soul energy around him to form Packed Ice Armor. 
Sir Strider: It worked! 
Sir Strider got a idea. 
Sir Strider: Is it possible to use elemental Soul Imbuement safely on others? 
Merlin : Hmm, it is. That is how Excalibur can transform Sonic after all. However, much like Sonic and Caliburn, the two's souls must be in sync. Otherwise, it will not work. 
Sir Strider: Is it possible to tell if two souls are in sync? 
Merlin : Of course, it works the same as you viewing your own Soul Gauge. You must view the others and they must view yours. If the right conditions are met you can both build bridges of Ether to one another's vessel and connect. Though, some Soul Gauge's are incompatible with others and will never Sync. The color is representative for this fact as well. 
Sir Strider looks over to Percival. Getting the intent, the two held hands again and tried to link together. However, despite their attempts they could not sync.
Merlin : Hoh, can't sync? What are your colors? 
Sir Strider: Wha? 
Merlin : *Sigh* Nevermind, I'll check. 
Merlin would view their Soul Gauges, Percival's was Yellow and White, Strider's was Purple and White. 
Merlin : Ah, you both have incompatible Soul Gauge's. 
Sir Strider: Ah come on! 
Sir Percival : Well it was worth a try. 
The two then look to the others, Sonic having managed to master it while they were experimenting. He seemed to have a visible yellowish wind circling him, Caliburn had this as well. Sonic had also gained a second gauntlet and his shoes gained a more knightly appearance as well. Sonic's pupils also turned from black to white.
Sonic : Well this is pretty snazzy!
Caliburn : I dub it! The "Running Wind".
Sonic would slash forward and a massive slash vortex would appear and go up into the sky, splitting a cloud. After this he would throw his shield and it would rotte faster and faster, creating a strong wind gyra in the air. This was evident by the same clouds swirling around the shield as it passed by and returned to Sonic.
Merlin : I'm sure you noticed, even your normal attacks are far more powerful then your signature Soul Surge one's. Wait until you use your Signature while using Soul Imbuement. 
Sir Strider: Hm, nice. 
Sonic : Oh really? Let me try that out then. Got anything for me to try it out on other then the sky? 
Merlin points the a mountain in the distance. 
Merlin : Your powerful so that should suffice, I could repair it later after all. 
Sonic : Right. 
The others would watch Sonic accelerate towards the mountain and jump in the air. He would unleash his "Perfect Slash" and even from a distance the other could feel what seemed like a small hurricane from the pressure. After being forces to shield their eyes, looking up they would see the the mountain split in half as well as some land behind it and even the clouds. 
Sir Percival : I understand he is the king, but why is he so powerful even with Soul Imbuement. Surely the leap is not this great? 
Merlin : Well, Sonic is naturally stronger than you all yes. But you must remember that with his Soul Imbuement he is also within a constant Soul Sync with Caliburn as well. Something usually not possible, although due to Caliburn being a sentient sword with it's own Soul Gauge it is possible. In short, the boosts he garners is much greater than all of yours. But not only that, him and Caliburn must have the same type of Soul Gauge from the affinity, chakra and heart. That means those too have the precipice of compatibility. 
Sir Strider: Now we're talking! With that kind of power, we might be able to harm the demon! 
Sonic : Yeah? How about you test out yours? 
Sir Strider: Alright. 
Sir Strider uses his Soul Surge attack, finding that not much had changed aside from the weather within a decent area of himself was now snowy. 
Sir Strider: I think i'd need a target to test the true power of my supercharged attack. 
Merlin taps the ground and conjures an Earth Golem the size of a large building.
Sir Strider: Thanks.
Sir Strider uses his Soul Surge attack on the Earth Golem, freezing half of it's body, which then shatters under the weight of the other half. The top half of the Golem attempts to punch Sir Strider and frost would develop more on the fist the closer it got. Eventually, by the time the fist actually made contact it's fist would be completely frozen and shatter.
Sonic : I don't know what world your from. But I'm sure this will be a neat trick to take back home, maybe even teach your friends? Well... not that I know of a way to leave here. But considering how you came, it's probably how you leave. 
Sir Strider: Yeah, no kidding. Now is anyone else still practicing? 
The three would see Lancelot and Merlina still practicing. 
Merlin : Give them a bit of time. 
Sir Strider: Maybe you could help Lancelot like i did Percival, Sonic? 
Sonic : *Sigh* That guy's got a strong sense of pride. But I can try. 
Sonic walks up to Lancelot, who immediately takes notice and focuses on Sonic. 
Sir Lancelot : King Sonic? Is something the problem? 
Sonic : Yeah, you look like you need help. 
Sir Lancelot : I assure you I've got this. It may take time, but I'm close. 
Sonic : We could speed it up if you just let me help. 
Sir Lancelot :.... If you insist... 
Sir Strider watches the two combine their capabilities. Quickly Lancelot picks up the steps as well as Merlina in the background. Lancelot's soul Imbuement would resemble his Dark or Hero Form, his coloration and aura of his body changing based on his emotions. He also gained further control of Chaos Energy as it was his affinity.
Sir Strider: He's doing it! 
Next, his weapon becomes imbued. It radiates with power and appears bursting with Chaos Energy. 
Sonic : (Looks like he turns his Soul Gauge Energy into Chaos Energy. I guess Percivals is Sol Energy.) 
Due to not feeling Positive emotions Lancelots form would settle on the "Hero" Variant. Using his signature he manages to slow time for others around him and launch a volley of Chaos Spears from a single sword slash. 
Sir Lancelot : Incredible. 
Sir Strider: Nice! 
Merlin : So then, I assume your all ready? 
Sir Strider: Seems that way. 
Merlin then opens the portal to Albion Isle, the Knights could a see a bountiful field, filled with flowers and trees. They could even hearing flowing water, all without having even stepped in. 
Merlin : Best of luck. 
Sonic steps in first, the other Knights following him in. The portal closes behind them.
Sonic : Hey! Wait! How are we gonna get back?!
Merlina : Don't worry. I can contact him with my magic.
Sonic let's out a breath.
Sonic : Thank goodness, I'd hate to be stuck here.
Up above the group could see a pack of six dragons flying, a five green ones and a blue one in the front.
Sir Strider: Woah, I’ve only seen one dragon before! 
The dragons would seem to notice the group and fly down, kicking up flowers, grass and dirt everywhere. The blue dragon, the seeming alpha would begin to sniff the group. After which, it would look down on them intently, specifically at Sir Strider.
Sir Strider: Wha? 
The other five dragons would get a bit of distance away before the Blue Dragon suddenly swipes its claw at Sir Strider. He dodged and draws his weapon.
Sir Strider: What? 
Caliburn : It appears to not like our scents. Especially yours, perhaps it due to you having the most foreign scent here. You must defeat it and prove your dominance! 
Sir Strider: It took my team and our dimensional counterparts to defeat a dragon. I fear even my enhanced abilities might not be enough. 
Sadly Sir Strider wouldn't be given a choice as the dragon tail whipped him into the air. Recovering quickly, Sir Strider used his new Soul Imbuement powers to manifest the icy armor and blade enhancement, before landing fine. However, fire blazent from the dragons jaws would greet him. Sir Strider just barely dodges, before climbing onto the dragon's body, looking for something to target.
Sir Lancelot : Take out it's eyes! If it can't see then it can't fight properly! 
Sir Strider: Brutal, but it may work. 
Sir Strider jumps onto it's nose, then cuts across it's eyes. The eyelids protect from damage to the actual eye, but the pain from the cut forces it to close it's eyes, allowing a opportunity. 
Sir Strider: The last dragon i fought fled when it's horn broke. Maybe this one is the same. 
Sir Strider then uses his Soul Surge in a attempt to embrittle the horn so it'd shatter easier. This would actually have an unaffected side effect, giving the dragon a migraine from the intense cold on the horn. this would cause it to roar and flail wildly. Sir Strider, unfortunately, could not keep a grip, and slid off the dragon's iced over head.
Sir Strider: Great, i slipped off! Let's try that again.
Sir Strider climbed up a nearby tree, and jumped from there in hopes of getting onto the dragon's head. The dragon flaps it wings wildly due to it's lack of visions, making a strong wind around itself. The wind was strong enough that Sir Strider couldn't reach the head with his jump, and he landed.
Sir Strider: Not this again!
Sir Strider climbed atop the dragon again, and as he got to the ice, he jabbed one of his swords into the dragon so he wouldn't slip off again. This would prove useful as soon as the dragon starting flailing around.
Sir Strider:(Come on!)
Sir Strider slowly pulled himself towards the dragon's frozen horn, keeping himself on it by embedding his swords into the dragon.
Merlina: Sir Strider! Remember! Ether is everywhere! With the Soul Imbuement you can freeze it! 
Sir Strider: Maybe. 
Sir Strider finally reached the dragon's horn, and slashed it a few times with one blade, the other embedded into the dragon. This gave it some crucial cracks. The dragon at this point was going ballistic and would wildly swing it's head around and even smash it's head into the ground, hitting Sir Strider in the process.
Sir Strider: Ow!
Sir Strider held on just barely and kept slashing at the horn. Eventually Sir Strider would successfully cut through the horn but be flung into the air in the process. The Dragon would let out a bloodcurdling roar before biting down and capturing Sir Strider within it's mouth. The others could see the ragon building it's fire breath until smoke came from out of it's nostrils. A few seconds later it fell to the ground and Sir Strider pried the mouth open. The inside of the mouth was covered in frost and Sir strider himself in saliva. It seems he created a small explosion from the fire and frost clashing inside the dragon, letting him ultimately win.
Sir Strider: Ugh. That, was close. 
The other dragons, now seeing their leader defeated all began walking up to Sir Strider. They were expecting a fight, but surprisingly the dragons bowed to Sir Strider instead. 
Sonic: Well that's neat. Guess your their new leader. 
Sir Strider: Neat. So, do you know where we need to go? 
Sonic: Nope. Just know we need to get to that.. Shrine or whatever. 
Sonic pulls out the map Merlin gave him and scratches his head. 
Sonic: I might not be a cartographer, but if I'm seeing this right... There's no shrine labeled on this map. 
Sir Percival: That could be due to the fact there is no civilization here. 
Sir Lancelot: Still, Merlin would have mapped it no? 
Merlina: It's possible he did, but it's now vanished. 
Sonic: Hm? What do you mean? 
Merlina: Well the White Dragon can erase things from existence supposedly right? Maybe the map somehow can't register it exists despite being drawn onto it. 
Sonic: Sounds funky, but I'm willing to trust that theory. Maybe these dragons have some sort of idea then? They live here after all. 
Sir Strider: Alright. Dragons, can any of you show us where a shrine is? 
The dragons would look to eachother and let out a soft screech. One would take and point there wings to the left. Sonic immediately looks at the map to see what lies beyond the area. 
Sonic: Let's see... "Gustly Canyons", then "Diamondback Tundra", followed "The Glacial Sea" and across... Thats strange? The map cuts off for some reason? Looks like theres a sliver of land there though? Some sort of Island maybe? Probably a cold one if the biomes are to go by. 
Sir Strider: That's a good starting point. Let's go. 
The dragons would accompany the group, scaring off any creatures that may have attempted to stall their odyssey. Eventually the grass would begin to die and turn yellow and brown. The Dragons would begin to leave them, and they would journey on red sand and dirts. Large rocks could be seen in the distance as well as a what seemed like canyons in the distance. The group assumed this to be the "Gustly Canyons", though they were still within the more desert like part of this arid climate.
Sir Strider: Those canyons look too large to go around quickly. 
Sir Lancelot: We will have to go through. Keep an eye at top of the canyons, you never know where bandits or boulders may lurk. 
Sonic: C'mon Lance! A few boulders or bandits can't stop us. Lighten' up. 
Sir Strider: So you have a way across? 
Lancelot points to a narrow ravine within the Canyon on the far right, slightly hidden by some shrubs and cactus. 
Sir Lancelot: That should be our way. 
Sonic looks at the map, sure enough it goes to the other side. It was at least wide enough for two people to walk side by side in.
Sir Strider: Well, let’s go then. 
The group walk towards the passage, until a great wind comes from it and knocks them all off their feet, not expecting it. 
Sonic: Gah, well I guess that's why they call it the "Gustly Canyons" 
Merlina: Yes, you can hear the winds like whistles going through the crevices and depressions of the canyon. 
Sir Strider: Which direction? 
Power Levels 
*Sonic.Exe
**Base - 1B
**Cyber Soul Surge - 2.5B
*Ddraig Wen
**Base - 100Sept
*Blue Dragon (Alpha Isle Dragon)
**Base - 8M
*Green Dragon (Isle Dragon)
**Base - 2M
*Sonic
**Base (Start) - 4M
**Soul Surge - 8M
**Excalibur - 340M
***Base (Middle) - 8M
***Soul Surge - 16M
***Running Wind Mode - 320M
****Base (End) - 12M
****Soul Surge - 24M
****Running Wind Mode - 480M
*Sir Percival
**Base (Start) - 3.25M
**Soul Surge - 6.5M 
***Base (Middle) - 6.5M
*Sir Lancelot
**Base (Start) - 3M
**Soul Surge - 6M
**Soul Surge + Determination - 9M
***Base (Middle) - 6M
***Soul Surge - 12M
***Soul Imbuement (Dark/Hero) - 60M
*Sir Strider
**Base (Start) - 1M
**Soul Surge - 2M
***Base (Middle) - 2M
***Soul Surge - 4M
***Soul Imbuement - 20M
*Merlina
**Base (Start) - 750K
**Ether Gown - 2.25M
***Base (Middle) - 1.5M
***Soul Imbued Magic - 7.5M
*Merlin
**Base - 75M
*Luna's Private Squad 
**Luna
***Base - 1k
**Galahad
***Base - 62.5k
***Hidden Psychokinesis - 93.75k
**Tristan
***Base - 45k
***Focused - 90k
**Bedivere
***Base - 50k
***Silver Gauntlet - 75k
**Palamedes
***Base - 22.5k
***Variable Spirit Enchant - 45k
***Variable Spirit Mode - 112.5k
**Agravain 
***Base - 37.5k
***Dark Enchant - 75k
====Chapter 5 : The Expedition Begins====
===Book 3 : Quest for the Behemoth===
== Grail Expedition ArcPotentially the most important arc, this arc would introduce the birth of Mordred.==
==Falthore War Arc==
==Cult Suppression Arc==
 5 Year Time Skip
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