Fiona and Nic Ride Again

**Fiona and Nic Ride Again** is the ninth one-shot of Sonic X: Heroes Forever.

## Characters

* Sonic the Hedgehog (mentioned)
* Miles “Tails” Prower (mentioned)
* Cream the Rabbit (mentioned)
* Mighty the Armadillo (mentioned)
* Ray the Flying Squirrel (mentioned)
* Fiona Fox
* Nicolette the Weasel (first appearance)
* Nack the Weasel (mentioned)
* Lightning Lynx (first appearance)
* Sgt. Simian (first appearance)
* Predator Hawk (first appearance)

## Plot

The episode starts with Fiona still angry about losing to Cream when a wolf/jerboa/weasel hybrid Mobian comes out to see her. Fiona recognizes her as Nic, who notes that the fox wasn’t wearing black last time they saw each other. Fiona also explains she got rid of some acrylic paint that stuck to her belly. Nic offers her to hang out and Fiona is surprised by the gesture, but, accepts. While eating beef jerky, she explains to Nic about loosing to Cream and Nic also tells her she’s seen horror movies by making money off odd jobs - mostly bounty hunting like she and Fiona used to do. Nic asks Fiona if she wanted to do it again and she agrees, though, is still angry about Cream.

Fiona then asks about what’s going on with Nic and her brother Nack and she admits Nack tried to shove her hand into a pastrami slicer. When asked if she was toying with Tails’ heart, Fiona admits she was “doing it because not everyone was goody goodies,” and Tails “had to learn before it was too late.” Nic sees that Tails is stronger than he looks and Fiona decides to sleep on it, or more specifically, Nic’s lap as a pillow.

The next day, the duo are out on Nic’s hoverbike, and Nic explains to Fiona about a new group of Mobian troublemakers called the Destructix. Their members include Lightning Lynx (a Stealth/Speed-Type), Sgt. Simian (a Power-Type), and Predator Hawk (a Fly/Elemental-Type with an affinity for Razor). They are wanted for $10,000 each and Nic says they can split it into $15,000 between them. Nic also hands Fiona a weapon identical to the one that had been destroyed by Payback and tells her that if the blaster’s used too many times, it can overheat and could potentially kill it’s target if hit enough times. The duo then pass by a dune buggy with the bad guys inside and Nic quickly changes course to go after them.

Lightning Lynx is the first to hear the duo coming and Predator Hawk uses a Razor Sword. Nic then gets out a rifle - earth-made - and fires at the Destructix. Metal bracelets are thrown out and Fiona grabs them. Nic then tells Fiona to grab the Inhibitor Rings in the glovebox, but, Sgt. Simian gets out a rocket launcher. Nic then launches into some hovercross moves as she dodges the rocket while Fiona fires her blaster. Much to her shock, Simian withstands the blasts as he’s the fourth strongest Mobian alive, behind Mighty (bronze) and Big (gold). Simian tells Lightning and Predator to deal with the “dirtbreed” Mobian while he deals with the “fox brat.”

Lightning and Predator try to attack Nic on the hoverbike, but, she delivers a flying sidekick to Lightning and roundhouse kicks Predator before jumping back on her hoverbike - being part jerboa helps with that. Lightning tries to get back at Nic with a Lightning Shuriken and while she jumps, she sucks up the Shuriken with her Egg Vacuum. Nic then fires the the Egg Vacuum back at Predator and Lightning as the former puts up a Wing Shield which turns to his feathers to metal. The Egg Vacuum is reversed and the Shuriken is fired back at the duo, electrocuting them as they collapse.

Meanwhile, Fiona is on the run from Sgt. Simian and she’s thinking about how stupid she was to challenge a Power-Type. Being a Sergeant and the fourth strongest Mobian alive was nothing to sneeze at. Simian tries to grab her using Gorilla Grip and it sounds like a shotgun, but, Fiona dodges his attempt. Simian then jumps in front of her and swings his clenched fists. But, much to Fiona’s surprise, her bracelets release gauntlets made of nanites and she’s pushed backwards and lands on her back. As she tries to comprehend how she’s alive, the A.I.M. (Artificial Intelligence Manager) starts speaking to her, telling her how to use her new bracelets and gauntlets, as well as confirming Fiona to be the user of the A.I.M.

Fiona, now confident, rushes over to Simian with her new equipment. When Simian tries to use Excessive Violence on her, Fiona uses her Impact Release when she punches his face with both arms. Simian is sent backwards and crashes with major injuries and can barely talk, now sporting Inhibitor Rings. Nic comes in a moment later with Predator and Lightning, also with Inhibitor Rings. The two talk about their encounters before turning the Destructix to the police.

Later, Fiona is still wondering how to turn the gauntlets to bracelets and she’s told by the A.I.M. to make a timeout symbol with her hands. Fiona wonders what to do next and after a growling from her stomach, Nic decides to take her out for fast food.

Fiona gratefully eats a cheeseburger and explains she’s been eating food out of a dumpster for a while now. Nic asks why Fiona didn’t make a truce with the Freedom Fighters, but, Fiona just brushes the group off as annoying, especially Sonic, Mighty, and Ray. After more prodding, Fiona reveals she’s been as mean as she was because she not only lost her parents, but, Sonic, Mighty, and Ray left her behind on Eggman Island. Fiona then cries as Nic hugs her tightly and tells her that she doesn’t need to forgive anyone right away, but, it’s wrong to let resentment consume you. Fiona then notes how beautiful Nic is and is thoroughly confused. When Nic asks her about it, Fiona admits she’s been flirting with guys her whole life and just now she’s thinking otherwise. Nic reveals to Fiona that she’s flattered by this statement and she is 100% lesbian. Fiona is surprised by that statement, but, isn’t bothered and Nic decides to let Fiona share her bed. Fiona rests her head on Nic’s chest as the two fall asleep as the episode ends.

## Trivia

* There’s two fourth wall breaks.
	+ One is a spontaneous appearance from Ristar censoring Nic's explanation and saying he needs a new game.
	+ The second is at the very end of the chapter where Riff is thanking Ristar for his appearance and he reveals that Flash is dead, making Ristar cry.