Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ Scotty The Crime Smiter ❯ Crazy Ideas ( Chapter 4 )

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Author's Notes:

I wonder how the crew will take the meeting with Artov…Let's find out, shall we?

Chapter 4: Crazy Ideas

They made their way through town, and Artov was less than a welcome sight. The townspeople hid or ran away as the creature passed. Sonic walked on one side with Sonya on the other, and Scotty was in the middle, still being carried by the dragon.

Sonic: Hey, Sonya, you think maybe we should've planned this better?

Sonya: Maybe, but we don't have time.

Sonya pointed to Scotty to indicate what she was talking about. Artov was starting to get nervous. A lot of people were around, and they didn't like him. It almost reminded him of when-but he couldn't think about that now. Finally, the gang reached the castle. Billy was looking down on them from the wall above the gate. He yelled down to them, apparently not very surprised at Artov.

Billy: Hey, Sonic, what's with the dragon?

Sonic: Friend of ours. Open the gate for us, Bill, would you?

Billy: Sure…whatever…

Billy pulled a lever that was nearby, and the drawbridge lowered across a deep moat. They walked into the castle courtyard, and the door was closed behind them. Billy ran down a flight of steps to greet them.

Billy: Well, I see you've brought back the creature…and Sonya, as well. Splendid…But I must ask, whatever has happened to Scotty?

Sonic: Well, actually I'm not-

Sonya: I can answer everything. But not here. I want everyone to hear our story, but first we have to take care of Scotty.

Billy: You're right.

Artov lowered Scotty to the others, and they carried him into the castle keep, where he would be treated. However, not everyone knew that Artov was outside, and Tails was the first to `discover' the dragon. He was walking along the top of the castle wall when he first saw the creature, and froze with shock. After a moment, he drew an arrow and his bow, and took aim.

Tails: Perish, foul creature!

Artov heard him, and instinctively shot a blast of fire up at the fox. Even though it missed, Tails was scared enough by it to change his mind about attacking alone, and ran back along the wall. He soon arrived inside the keep, and told the others.

Tails: Guys, there's a dragon outside!

Sonic: Yeah, we know.

Tails paused for a moment, confused at Sonic's calm reaction.

Tails: Well…aren't you going to do something about it?

Sonic: Nah, he's fine. Right now I'm more concerned about Scott.

That's when Tails realized Scotty's condition. They all watched as Billy carefully removed the armor to expose a beaten-up hedgehog.

Billy: well…there doesn't appear to be anything serious…just a lot of widespread blunt trauma.

Sonya: So…is he going to be okay?

Billy: He should be, yes.

Sonya: That's good.

Sonic: Yeah…Don't you think so, Tails? …Tails?

He looked around, but Tails was gone. After a moment, King Arrow walked in, followed by Tails.

Arrow: Tails tells me that there's a dragon outside. Is this true?

Sonya: Yeah…

Arrow: Well, would you mind explaining it?

Sonya: Gather everyone together, and I'll bring him in.

There was a coughing sound, and everyone looked to see Scotty waking up. His eyes partially opened, and he looked around.

Scotty: Hey…what happened? …Where's the dragon?

Sonya: You'll find out everything soon.

Scotty: Sonya…are you okay? Where were you?

Sonya: I'm fine. You just relax, and we'll tell you everything.

Scotty: We?

After a few minutes, Scotty was fully awake, and everyone had gathered in King Arrow's throne room. The large wooden doors opened, and Sonya led Artov in slowly. There were gasps and scowls, amongst other things, from the crowd as they entered. When everyone was calm, Sonya and Artov worked together to explain everything, how Robotnik had tricked Artov, why he had taken her, and why Scotty was attacked. When it was over, King Arrow leaned forward, and looked into Artov's eyes, trying to tell if he was being truthful.

Arrow: Tell me, Artov, you seem to have quite a hatred for knights. May I ask why?

Artov: Well…It's not something I like to talk about…but I guess part of it is that you'd have to look at it from my point of view. Those knights go around doing good deeds, but they also attack and sometimes kill us dragons without even finding out if their target is good or evil. There are wicked dragons, just as there are wicked people. But there are many good dragons, like me.

Arrow: I see…but you appear to have another reason.

Artov: I do. A small band of knights found my family's cave when I was younger. They came in and attacked us, believing that we were royalty among dragons. They wanted to kill off important members…and they did. My parents…their lives were taken that day. And what's worse, the knights took their heads as trophies. I'll never forget the image of my father's face being carried away like that.

He looked toward the ground, and sighed. King Arrow considered this for a moment as some quiet chatter swept through the crowd. The king looked at Artov, but this time with understanding rather than suspicion.

Arrow: I'm…sorry to hear that. But I can see why you view knights as such.

Scotty: Artov…I'm sorry.

Artov: It's not your fault. I did attack your village.

Metal-2: But you were tricked into thinking we were evil. It's not your fault, either.

Artov thought about this for a few seconds, then looked up from the floor and faced King Arrow after looking at Metal-2.

Artov: The golem is right. The blame doesn't belong to anyone here…but I know who does deserve it!

Arrow: What are you saying?

Sonic: I think I know. He wants to attack King Robotnik.

Artov: That's right. But I've got a plan. You see, there's something else about me that you don't know.

He went on to explain his plan, and a few days past as massive preparations were made for a final assault to bring Down King Robotnik once and for all. One morning a few days after the start of it all, Artov lined up with Sonic and the others at the top of a hill overlooking Robotnik's castle. It lie in a shallow valley, and Artov looked across to the ridge on the other side. He breathed out a plume of fire, and watched as another one came from across the valley.

Artov: Okay, here I go.

He took off into the air, carrying something behind his back. He soon landed inside the evil king's castle, and was met by King Robotnik himself in the central courtyard.

Robotnik: Artov, I see you've returned. Did you accomplish your mission?

Artov: Oh, I accomplished much more than that.

Robotnik: What…do you mean?

Artov: I found out something about you.

Robotnik: <sweatdrop> R-r-really? And what would that be?

Artov: You lied to me, said you were the good guy.

Robotnik: Well, I-

Artov: --You don't lie to a dragon…especially…

Robotnik: So you found me out, huh? It doesn't matter. You're only one dragon; there's nothing you can do!

Artov: I don't know about that.

Robotnik: What are you saying?

Artov: Let's just say that I have…

He revealed what he was carrying, a large golden crown, and placed it on his head.

Artov: <continuing> …a very powerful influence.

Robotnik was speechless for a moment, but then thought of something.

Robotnik: You're not a king!

Artov: Oh really?

He pointed toward the sky, and the fat King Robotnik looked up to see many other dragons descending upon the castle.

Artov: Then I guess those aren't my loyal subjects.

Robotnik began to panic, and then ordered his drone army to attack. He watched, first with confidence, but soon with shock as the attacks of his drones did nothing to Artov. The dragon simply sat there, looked at his hand for a moment, and then stood up.

Artov: Your army of magic drones won't affect us. Face, you've lost.

Several other dragons landed in the courtyard, with more on the way. They were various sizes and colors, and had different shapes as well. Robotnik ran toward his castle's keep, but stopped when the doorframe suddenly collapsed from a dragon's attack. He turned around, and watched with horror as his drones were effortlessly destroyed by the army of dragons.

Artov: Now, Robotnik, I'm a generous guy, so I'm gonna let you live. But…I'm forcing the removal of your title as king, and turning you over to some friends of mine. Perhaps you've met them…

The extended a hand to the castle gate as Sonic and the others walked in. They all had grins on their faces as they approached the ex-king.

Sonic: Hey there, fatty.

Knuckles: It's payback time.

Scotty: And we've got just the punishment…

Sonic: Thanks for your help, Artov. We couldn't have done it without you.

Artov: I was glad to help.

He adjusted his crown slightly.

Artov: Would a good king do any less?

The next day, work began to convert Robotnik's castle into a safe place for travelers to stay. Dragons and people worked together on the project. Meanwhile, Robotnik sat in a cold, damp dungeon cell under King Arrow's castle. He reached through the bars, and just beyond his fingertips was a juicy, delicious ham hanging from the ceiling.

Robotnik: So close! I'm so close!

Scotty and Sonic watched him from a nearby doorway.

Scotty: Yup. The perfect punishment, eh, Sonic?

Sonic: It's probably worse than anything else we could've done.

Robotnik: I've almost got it!

Sonic: Yeah, you just keep telling yourself that. And maybe if you believe in yourself and clap your hands, it'll come true.

Robotnik: <claps hands> I believe I can reach it! I believe I can reach it!

Scotty: Whaddya think…should we show some mercy?

Sonic: Hmm…nah, not for another hour.

Robotnik: <clapping more weakly> I…believe…I…can…

Sonic shook his head, and left the room with Scotty. All was well now, and everyone lived happily ever after…well…almost everyone.

THE END

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