Genesis: The Animal Within

Chapter Eleven

Before we continue:
Sorry for all the mixed signals, guys. Sometimes this damn app just doesn't do what we all writers want. I promise that this is the true eleventh chapter, the one where the story unfolds some more. Thank you all so much for supporting me ❤️❤️❤️Stay Safe, and let's continue already!

Genetic lycanthropy was something truly extraordinary and unpredictable to experience, but who would have thought that the Blue Blur and the Regal Rebel would be the first ones on the team to bear this?

As the day went by, Sonic and Zarya's symptoms got worse and worse. After the news went out, everyone decided to go out for breakfast. "Hey, guys," Arkayna called, "where do you think we should go for breakfast?" "There is Sky Pies," Silver suggested, "I heard that Mama Calamari is working on breakfast pizza recipes." "Nope, too risky," said Sonic. "Then how about that new restaurant that opened up," Arkayna suggested, "uh, Freshly Living?" "What are we now, vegan," Zarya scolded, "next!" "Since when did you two get so picky," Knuckles asked sarcastically. "We don't know," Sonic and Zarya replied in unison. "Guys, this is really concerning," Tails said, "genetic lycanthropy is something you can't take lightly." "Or maybe, it's not genetic lycanthropy at all," Sonic angrily protested. "Woah, Sonic, you went from believing us to not believing us," Em asked, "what's that all about." "We'll tell you what it's all about," Zarya replied sarcastically, "we did some research on recent genetic lycanthropy cases, and found nothing! No case at all! We couldn't find jack squat if we tried!" "So you're no longer concerned with this situation," said Shadow obnoxiously. "We're actually sick and tired of you creating excuses just to feel pity for us," Sonic angrily replied, "genetic lycanthropy doesn't exist!" "Yes it does, Sonic," Tails replied. "Well now, prove it, little buddy," Sonic said sarcastically, "prove that your fake little theory is true." "You're telling me that you didn't hear the test results from us," Em scolded. "Oh, we did," Zarya replied, "and they came out wrong! There's nothing wrong with us, who cares about the clothes and bruises. Genetic lycanthropy does not exist! " "Enough, guys! I hate watching you guys fight from the sidelines," Knuckles sighed, "Sonic, Zarya? Why not go to your rooms and calm each other down!" "Maybe we will. Thanks for nothing, Knux," Zarya scolded. She and Sonic left in an angry huff to their rooms upstairs. As they walked up, Zarya bent one bottom part of the metal banister like it was nothing, and Sonic did the same at the top. It was only a few minutes later that the 2 came back downstairs. "Hey, guys, can we talk," Zarya asked. "Sure, sis," Arkayna replied, "what's up?" "We just wanted to apologise for our outrageous outburst earlier," Sonic said, "we had no idea what came over us." "Sonic and I are really sorry for admitting something that's not true," Zarya continued, "being the first genetic lycanthropy case in, like, ever has really taken a toll on us." "We hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive us," Sonic ended off. The painful sorrow could be seen in their souls as tears forced themselves into their eyes. "Ha, like we'd ever forgive you for the comments you've made," Arkayna scolded, "you pathetic, incompetent..." "No wait, Arkayna," Em interrupted, "fluctuating emotions is just one of the signs of genetic lycanthropy. That, Tails and I can say, is the truth." "For real," Arkayna asked. "Cross our hearts and hope to die," Tails replied. "Well now, it seems as though all must be forgiven, now is it," Arkayna said in a fake posh accent, "but just know that what you say and do will be used against you."

A little while later, after breakfast, everyone was busy training in the training room. This time, instead of individual training, they were in a simulation exercise, and not the imaginary kind. "Wow, this is incredible technology," Piper exclaimed. "Thanks," Tails and Em replied in unison. "So, what's happening right now," Arkayna asked. "We're gonna fight some virtual villains today," Em replied enthusiastically, "computer, start Eggman simulation." Before you know it, four giant Eggman robots appeared; the Egg Dragoon, the Egg Wizard, the Egg Salamander and the Death Egg Robot. "Ah, the nostalgia," Sonic cooed. "If you say so, dude," Arkayna chuckled. She then shot the Dragoon with her fireball attack. "Hey, don't start the party without us," Piper exclaimed, then she threw one of her hoops at the Wizard. "Leave this to the experts, guys," said Sonic, "we've got this." Sonic then ran as fast as he could in order to distract the robots whilst Zarya found the perfect spot to shoot her arrows. She fired at will, leaving virtual debris all over the place. "How about that," she sassily asked, which was followed by a high five from the Blue Blur. "This was supposed to be a group exercise," Arkayna scolded, "we were supposed to allocate a robot to battle." "Let me guess," Shadow sarcastically asked, "is obnoxiousness a part of genetic lycanthropy, or are they just showing off?" "I... I guess that is," Em replied, as confused as she was, "could you please give a better tone when you speak next time?" That was met with a snarky chuckle. "C'mon, faker, we're not showing off," Sonic said, "we're just having a little fun." "You know what," Arkayna asked in an annoyed tone, "get out! Get out of this room now!" They didn't want to, but after ten seconds of awkward silence, Sonic and Zarya reluctantly went out of the training room. "C'mon, Arkayna," Piper asked, "what did Sonic and Zarya ever do to you?" "What, as in get on my nerves, annoy me to death, lie to me," Arkayna angrily replied, "just to name a few." Everyone just stared at her when the last word escaped her lips. "Arkayna, I think you must apologise to them," Knuckles suggested, "it's not their fault." "It IS their fault," Arkayna replied angrily. She then starts walking out of the room, her voice trailed off aa she said, "Of all the things in the realm I have to deal with-." "Okay, so that happened," Piper said. "I don't know what to say," Em said, "except see you tonight." "But what about Sonic and Zarya," Tails asked. "Don't worry, Tails," Em replied, "I'll ask Amy, Blaze, Malvaron and Proxima for help." "Safety in numbers, I see how you're doing it," Knuckles said. "Knuckles, just not with the quotes," Silver sighed. That was met with a little giggle from Piper.