Sonic Future 100 Origins ~Chapter 13 END~

Sonic Future 100
Origins

Chapter 13 - "And the Day is Saved, Thanks to..."

Back G.U.N. HQ later that evening

  Robo-Ann hugged Extreme tightly, spinning around with him in her arms with her robotic strength, "Oh, my little man is all grown up! I'm so proud of you, my sweet Donny!"
Extreme was back in his usual clothes, even though he hadn't yet gotten his stripes dyed back. He chuckled in his mother's embrace, "Aw, come on, ma! It's Extreme! Extreme!"
Veronica, now returned to normal, hugged Sash while BR held Viki, "You all were wonderful! We're so proud of you all!"
LR hugged Lark and Sly at the same time, "Yes, you were true heroes over these last few days!"
Shift chuckled, "I guess we have no choice but to leave the hero work to the next generation after all."
Olive scoffed, "Over my dead body! I've still got a little kick left!"
Shift pulled her close and kissed her cheek, "Yes, I know." Olive giggled almost like a school girl as he played with her dreadlocks in a seducing manner.
Shade watched the Reunion, until his dad spotted him. He looked nervous as he walked over. The others watched, understanding. Shade stood in front of his dad, who was standing by Shadow.
Shade sighed, "H-hey, dad."
Shaderon crossed his arms, "You disobeyed a direct order."
Shade scoffed, annoyed already, "Direct order? Afraid that only works on your little agents. You're my dad, not my superior, father."
Shaderon raised a brow, "I'm pretty sure I'm both, Shade."
Before Shade could say another word, Shaderon held out a card to him. Shade saw it and gasped in shock. He looked up at his dad, "Is that..?"
Shaderon sighed, "Take it."
Shade hesitantly accepted the card, "I'm a G.U.N. agent now?" Sash and the others smiled.
Shaderon sighed, "I'm sorry. I won't lie; I did always fear what could happen to you after what happened to your mother. I guess I held her choice over your head." He was sad, "You just... remind me so much of her. I feel that I'll lose you the same way I lost her. And after almost losing you four years ago, I'd never forgive myself if I let anything happen to you again. I couldn't protect your mother, so I was determined not to make the same mistake with you."
He smiled, "But, I keep having to remind myself that I didn't make any mistake. Your mother made a choice to sacrifice herself. It was entirely her choice, a choice everyone ought to have a right to. As reckless as she was, she did it out of the beautiful heart I loved so much. The same heart I know you have too, even if you try not to show it."
He put a hand on Shade's shoulder, "Like your mother, you should have a chance to share that brave, smart, reckless heart of yours with others. If being an agent is the way you can do that, I shouldn't try to stop you. After all, who am I to keep such a special kid to myself?"
He hugged Shade, "I love you, Shade. You and your sisters are the most important people in my life. I want nothing more than to make sure you four grow up to be the amazing people I know you can be."
Shade sighed, "I know, dad. Sorry for, you know, being a pain instead of a son."
Shaderon smirked as he let go, "Just promise you'll refrain from breaking so many rules."
Shade gave a sneaky grin, "Not even maybe just one little rule a day?" Shaderon looked annoyed, which made it clear where Shade got the look. Shade smiled, "Alright, alright. I'll behave. Promise. Though, I can't promise for days when I really have to. I am a hero and all now, so sometimes it can't be helped, right?"
Shaderon smirked, rolling his eyes, "Fine. I suppose that is true. Just don't abuse your power, Shade."
Shade scoffed, acting insulted, "Me? Abuse my power? Blasphemy!"
Shaderon sighed, "And promise to be careful. I mean it when I say I don't want to lose you."
Shade nodded, "Sure, I promise." Then he grinned, "Which is why I'm hiring Zane to work as my partner."
Zane, who was with his dad, was surprised, "What?"
Shade smirked, "You don't irritate me at sight, you actually take orders really well, and I can talk to you and feel that you have at least half a brain. You use common sense and you always get the job done. Those are very... impressive in my opinion. I would like for you to be my partner from here on out." He shrugged, "I'll even pay you double your usual rate." He held out his hand, "Deal?"
Zane crossed his arms and looked Shade over a moment. He sighed, "Why not?" He shook Shade's hand. He glanced at Shaderon, "This way I can also keep you updated, just in case Shade becomes the next Claudius."
Extreme grinned, "You know, that is entirely possible. Claudius was a really bright mind until the power of working with my grandfather went to his head and became greed, turning him into the madman we all faced today."
Blade smiled, "And having dealt with a few madmen ourselves, I think we could use the reassurance that Shade won't become one too."
Shade scoffed, "I'd say you ought to be feeling that same way about your little buddy here, but that's already a given with his family history."
Extreme smirked, "Sorry, Shade, but if you're trying to get under my skin, it won't work."
Shade chuckled coldly, "Oh please. Why waste the effort? I can get under your skin just by saying your name, Don."
Extreme was immediately annoyed, "Its Extreme, dang it!!" Everyone burst into laughter, which made Extreme laugh too.
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Present Day

  Lark smiled, "And so, we all continued to protect Mobius and the people who live in it! We of Team Heroes, Team Dark, and Team Enigma became the next generation of heroes!"
The crowd that had gathered and listened to the story was fairly big now. Team Teen and Team Enigma were there too, along with many others. Even Team Dark was there.
Annabell giggled as she sat next to Shade on their picnic blanket with Zane, Adrina, and Adrina's brother Ranger, "How neat! I love that story! Its so wonderful!" She tapped her chin, "Though, what happened after that? Did they find happiness? Do they suffer love and loss with such important lives?And what will become of their futures as heroes?"
Shade took her hand to slow her down, "I don't think they know all that, hon." He caressed her face, "But I look forward to finding out." Annabell giggled and kissed him, making a few of the younger boys nearby look disgusted. Zane and Adrina laughed.
Blade smiled, "You know what, cuz? I'm looking forward to it too!" Shade gave him a look for calling him cousin again.
Lark grinned, "Same here, pal!"
Extreme chuckled, "But for now..." He pulled out a large water gun, "Water tag!!" He started shooting at his friends and everyone got into it. Shade opened up a G.U.N. shield over their picnic to keep from getting wet. Lark and Blade grabbed some water guns and joined in.

And everyone lived happily ever after! ...if you're into that kind of thing.