Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Fanfic Series)

Chapter 6: Destiny Awaits ~ Part 2

(A/N: Just in case you're wondering, I changed the name of the legendary prophecy Destinee will fulfill. From my previous Sonic Fanfic Series, she's called "The Wallflower Ninja," but in the Sonic Archie Fanfic Series, she's called "The Kogansetsu Ninja." The word "Wallflower" doesn't fit into the story. And Destinee doesn't seem to be training herself like my previous Sonic Fanfic Series. Kogansetsu is the combination of "Kogane" {meaning "golden"} and "Densetsu" {meaning "legend"}.)

"Wait, what do you mean, 'Temple of the Golden Dragon?'"

Sonic was seen with his right index finger rubbing his right temple. Confusion was plastered on his face.

The other Freedom Fighters were quite surprised, but some of them were also in confusion. All eyes were fixed on Destinee.

"We've never heard of it before," said Sonic.

"Oh. That's because we lived on the other side of this land. The Temple of the Golden Dragon is the ancient temple found somewhere in the desert. This place is where the one called "the Kongansetsu Ninja" will get past through obstacles. When he or she gets through all of them, he or she will be led towards the key to fulfilling his or her destiny. I may not know much about it, but I have heard the concept about it from my grandfather," Destinee explained.

"So let me get this straight: 'You discovered that place and only the Kogansetsu Ninja will go there to investigate and do things on his own?'" asked Sonic.

"Perhaps, yes. I do not know who that Kogansetsu Ninja is. There wasn't even one before I was born or even during my life in this world." Destinee then, took a few steps forward to the Freedom Fighters. Then, she pulled out the same note she kept with her as she continued, "But the note sent to me by my father told me that my destiny awaits in the Temple of the Golden Dragon."

"So does that mean you're the—" Amy's face was suddenly crossed with confusion. Her eyes were up as her right index finger made contact with her chin. "Kongatsu something?" Amy asked Destinee.

"It's 'Kogansetsu,'" Destinee corrected her.

Then, she lowered her head one bit. Then, her eyes were closed. "Maybe" was her response.

Then, Destinee's eyes opened and her head turned to the others. Determination filled up her eyes. "Either way, I know I have to do this. To go to the Temple of the Golden Dragon and fulfill what awaits me at the end of the obstacle course challenge."

Everyone's eyes widened. You can especially focus on the Chaotix's same reaction. Worry started building up inside of them. Especially Espio.

"What?!" Vector exclaimed.

Without a single thought, he pushed himself forward a bit and his hand landed on Destinee's right shoulder. "Hey, you can't do this alone!"

Charmy flew in to join in the conversation. "He's right. We should stick together."

Espio also joined in. "And we don't know what obstacle that temple will give the destined one, Destinee Do you?"

It took a few moments before Destinee shook her head. "No. I don't." Her head was lowered and her eyes were closed.

"So let us come with you!" all three Chaotix members said at the same time.

Destinee immediately turned her head to the Chaotix. Her surprised expression was surfaced. The Chaotix were all in one scene before her eyes. Bright smiles appeared on Vector's and Charmy's faces, but Espio has more of a calm, relieved and determined-feeling smile.

"So that way, we'll make sure you're okay!" Vector said.

"Right!" Espio and Charmy said in unison.

"The Chaotix were right, Destinee. I think it's their job to keep you by your side on the way to the temple. Once you go there and investigate, you guys will have to report them to me. In the meantime, you'll have to pass obstacles on your own since you're the Kogansetsu Ninja. And be careful out there," said Sally.