Morning comes, Emerald and Topaz are rudely awoken by a loud explosion. The pair get dressed and head out, to notice someone invading their home. Emerald recognises the aircraft and its pilot.
"That's Doctor Eggman." Emerald informs, bluntly
"What's he doing here?" Topaz asks
"For the last two years, he's been planning something to end the feud. Why he's chosen now to attack, is unclear."
"Well, hello Emerald. Sonic's friend, I presume." Eggman greets
"Cousin, actually. Why are you here?" Emerald asks
"To end this ridiculous feud. Attacking the town wasn't part of the plan. Although, it was hard to resist."
"I remember your invasions being less loud. Why is today different?"
"That doesn't matter; why are you here?"
"We're here to destroy you, Eggman!" Topaz announces
"With what? None of you have attacks."
Emerald makes a Chaos Spear appear. Realising that he's dealing with Shadow's daughter, Eggman gets nervous.
"You were saying..." Emerald responds, unimpressed
"Ooh, the Hedgehog has an attack. What about you, kitty?"
"Oh, I have an attack. Just you watch and find out." Topaz responds
Topaz uses magic to make a sword appear, of which has the ability to transform into any weapon she desires, making Eggman even more nervous.
"Not just two regular princesses, huh?" Emerald says
Eggman starts shooting lasers at the pair as they get ready to attack. Emerald attacks Eggman whilst his defences are down, and he sends out badniks to attack the teenagers. Emerald defeats the badniks using multiple Chaos Spears and gets to Eggman.
Hours pass, Emerald and Topaz join forces to defeat Eggman; for Topaz to get hit by one of his lasers, falling from the impact. Emerald notices and calls Sapphire on her communicator.
"Hello, sweetheart. What's the issue?" Sapphire greets, asking
"We need to join forces with the Cats to defeat Eggman. Also, Topaz is hurt and can't get back up." Emerald informs
"Wait, so my daughter is with a Hedgehog?!" Blaze asks, infuriated
"Is Blaze with you?"
"Yes, why?"
"Could you put her on please?"
Sapphire transfers the call over to Blaze's communicator. Emerald waits and Blaze is soon on the other side.
"Why are you with my daughter?" Blaze asks
"We were both awoken by an explosion and found Eggman behind it." Emerald answers
"Wait, you two are dating?"
"Yes, that's unimportant right now. Topaz is hurt, the Hedgehogs and Cats need to join forces to defeat Eggman and his minions."
"And why would us Cats want to join forces with you mere Hedgehogs?"
"Imagine your home being destroyed, along with ours. Neither royal family would have a home."
"That could also risk the feud continuing and getting worse." Shadow adds on, in the background
Blaze makes a snap decision.
"I'll try and get some of the Cats to fight with the Hedgehogs. Can I talk to you after this has passed?"
"Sure, let's get moving though."
Communications are quickly cut and Blaze races to her home, to be taken captive by one of Eggman's badniks.
"Get off me!" Blaze shouts, struggling
Emerald notices and shoots a Chaos Spear at the badnik holding Blaze captive and races to her aid.
"Thank you, Emerald." Blaze says
"You're welcome, Blaze."
"You said we need to join forces, right?"
"Yes, that's correct. But first and foremost, please get Topaz to my home and ask Sapphire to tend to her injuries. We need Topaz's skills, along with all of our families."
Blaze nods as she picks Topaz up and takes her to Sapphire. Topaz soon comes around.
"Mother, what are you doing here?" Topaz asks
"Emerald said that you needed help." Blaze responds, lowering her ears
"Are you alright, mother?"
"The truth is, I've never been homophobic. To be honest, I'm a lesbian myself."
"Wait, so you've been pretending to be homophobic?"
"Yes, I didn't want to get dismissed by the other Cats and the Cat Privy Council. Hence why I've had to play pretend. I'm so sorry, Topaz."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I was afraid that you'd do the same."
"We're at Emerald's home now."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Listen, I'd never dismiss you for your orientation. I understand what it feels like to be dismissed. I've no reason to be cruel to you."
Blaze looks up, to see Sapphire waiting, getting worried. Sapphire notices Blaze getting worried.
"I'll care for Topaz; you focus on getting your army ready for battle." Sapphire informs
"Thank you, Sapphire."
"You're welcome. Shadow, come here a moment."
Shadow soon appears behind Sapphire.
"Yes, dear?" Shadow asks, spooking Sapphire
"I need you to gather all the Hedgehogs to fight Eggman; you'll be fighting alongside the Cats."
"I am not fighting alongside those Cats."
"Yes, you are, Emerald is putting herself in danger to defeat him and she can't do it alone."
Blaze races to gather up her Cat army as Max is walking around. Max quickly notices Emerald unconscious and injured. Max quickly picks Emerald up and races to the Hedgehog household.
"Hello again, Max... what's happened to Emerald?" Sapphire greets, asking
Soon, the other Hedgehogs including Shadow march outside to meet the Cats.
"She must've gotten hit by one of Eggman's attacks. Emerald's unconscious and injured as a result." Max responds
Topaz hears and races to Max, noticing Emerald in his arms.
"Oh... Emerald's bleeding." Topaz says, starting to cry
"Max, go back to the others; I'll care for Emerald. Topaz, you should be resting your leg
Topaz nods in acknowledgement as Sapphire follows Topaz to the basement, carrying Emerald. They all get to the basement and Sapphire puts Emerald on the mattress, healing her wounds. Emerald is no longer unconscious but sleeping during her recovery.
"That's Emerald healed; Topaz, you need to stay here and protect her from robot attacks
"Why down here?"
"There's a chance that the robots will be sent to find and take you both captive."
Sapphire leaves as Topaz takes care of Emerald. In the streets, the Hedgehogs and Cats have joined forces and started fighting Eggman and his robots. Eggman soon notices that Emerald and Topaz are absent from the Hedgehog-Cat forces.
"Bots, find the teenagers this instant!" Eggman orders as his leading bots start searching for Emerald and Topaz
As for Topaz, she hears robots coming to the basement as Emerald awakens, hearing the same thing.
"Babe, why do I hear robots?" Emerald asks, tired and scared
"Eggman must've sent some of his bots to find us. Nonetheless, I'll always be here to love and protect you now and always." Topaz responds
Topaz hugs Emerald, for her to kiss Topaz's cheek, making the Cat blush. Soon after, Eggman's robots go down to the basement and try taking Emerald hostage. Topaz puts a force field up, pushing the bots back. Emerald then fires an attack, causing her to become weak.
"What else have you got?" Emerald asks
Then, out of what seems like nowhere, two attacks are fired, destroying the remaining bots. Topaz and Emerald look up, noticing Shadow and Blaze on the stairs.
"What're you two doing here?" Emerald asks
"No-one touches our children, not without getting through us first." Shadow and Blaze say in unison
"Before we move, how are things with Sapphire and Amy?" Blaze asks Shadow
"Wait, you have two mothers, as well as a father?" Topaz asks
"Yeah, that's right. Do you find that weird?" Emerald responds, asking
"No, it's not. I'm all for polyamory and plus---"
As if to interrupt conversation, another loud explosion sounds for Shadow and Blaze to race back into battle. Sapphire comes down shortly after, crying.
"Mother, are you okay?" Emerald asks
"It's Sonic; no time to explain, we need to move and bring Topaz along." Sapphire responds, instructing
Emerald and Topaz follow Sapphire, to see Sonic in bed and very weak. Emerald races to Sonic's side.
"Hey, cousin. I'm very sick and don't know whether I'll make it. But..." Sonic says, before coughing
"Take your time, cousin." Emerald responds, taking Sonic's hand
"I want you to take..."
Sonic starts coughing up blood and Sapphire uses her powers to clean up the mess. Sonic quickly falls unconscious in his bed, Sapphire checks for and gets a weak pulse. Emerald turns her head away as Sonic is loosely wrapped up in a thin, white blanket. Emerald is then handed Sonic's communicator.
"If he didn't make it, Sonic wanted to give you his, as a memoir." Sapphire says in Sonic's place
"Were you and Sonic close?" Emerald asks
"We were dating, we raced, play fought. Sonic was my boyfriend and we were both so close."
Sapphire leaves the room as Topaz comforts Emerald, rubbing her back. After two hours, Topaz gets closer and Emerald leans on her shoulder. However outside, Shadow and Blaze are ordering their troops, not getting far.
"Commander, fighting separately isn't working." Amy informs, losing balance
Shadow catches Amy as she falls.
"Shadow, Amy's right; we need to fight together, as one. Take Amy home, I'll take it from here." Max informs, offering
Shadow nods and takes Amy home, for her to come around.
"Babe, what's going on?" Amy asks, tired
"You passed out after coming to me." Shadow answers
"Is Sonic okay?"
"Not at the moment, he's unconscious from his illness." Sapphire answers
The hall is quickly silenced; Emerald and Topaz go to the basement and clear up the bot parts. Tails and Knuckles arrive shortly after and approach Sapphire.
"Hey, Sapphire. How are things?" Tails greets, asking
"Could be better. How are you two?" Sapphire responds, asking
"We're all good. Is everything alright?" Knuckles asks
Sapphire lowers her ears.
"Sonic is unconscious." Shadow answers, lowering his ears
"What happened?"
Emerald hears and goes up. Then...
"Sonic is very ill; he passed out fighting the illness he's got." Emerald answers, bluntly
The attention sways to Emerald and she lowers her ears as Topaz comes up. Seeing Tails and Knuckles, she slowly approaches them.
"Hey there, who are you?" Topaz asks, curiously
"Hi, I'm Tails and this is Knuckles." Tails answers, introducing himself and Knuckles
"What are you both?"
"Tails is a fox, I'm an echidna." Knuckles answers
"It's nice to meet you both."
"You look really nice, by the way." Tails compliments
"Thank you Tails, are you okay?"
Tails then blushes, getting nervous.
"You've got a crush on me, right?"
"Erm... maybe?"
"It's all good, I'm used to it. But I've already got a girlfriend and she's my one."
"Oh, alright. Can we be friends though?"
"Yeah, sure. You look like a nice one."
"Thanks, Topaz."
"The pleasure's mine, Tails."
Topaz and Tails shake hands as another explosion sounds. Shortly after, Eggman flies in, with an army of bots.
"Why hello, Hedgehog and Cat. Bots, take them hostage!" Eggman orders, evilly smiling
The bots do as they're told, causing the girls to struggle their way out, to no avail.
"Let us out, creep!" Topaz shouts
"Not when you both owe me something. Bots, follow me and bring the teenagers." Eggman responds, ordering
Night falls, Emerald and Topaz are dragged outside, and Shadow gets thirsty.
"I need to feed; the others will be back soon for their feed." Shadow informs, getting weak
"Feed from me." Knuckles offers, putting his arm out
Shadow takes up the offer, taking as much blood as needed. Shadow finishes, healing the puncture holes in Knuckles' arm. Tails then starts worrying about Topaz.
"What about Topaz; will she be alright?" Tails asks
Shadow then lowers his ears, in fear.
"Are you alright, babe?" Sapphire asks
"If Topaz doesn't feed tonight, she'll be dead in the morning."
The quad are quickly in a shocked silence. As for Emerald and Topaz, they're being held in a dark place as Topaz starts getting thirsty.
"Are you alright?" Emerald asks
"I need to feed, there's no-one else around..." Topaz answers
"Feed from me, I'm fine with that."
"Really?"
"Yep, I'm certain of it."
Emerald puts her arm out; Topaz takes it and feeds, quickly finishing and licking her lips.
"Thanks, you're a lifesaver."
"You're welcome, lifesaver?"
"If I didn't feed now, I'd be dead the next morning."
"So that was life and death, right?"
"Yes, it was."
Emerald soon holds Topaz's hand as Silver comes in, using his power to free them.
"Thank you, Silver." Emerald says
"It's all good, Emmy. We're going to your household. So, you two need to turn invisible." Silver informs
"Why can't we just teleport?" Topaz asks
"The bots will detect it and put you back in here. They won't find you if you're invisible."
"Alright, good point."
Without further discussion, everyone gets out and sneaks to the Hedgehog household, with Emerald and Topaz invisible. After a short while, they arrive, Silver rushes the girls inside and they rid their disguises.
"Firstly, thanks Silver for bringing the girls back. Secondly, Emerald your father has gone back into battle with Blaze, destroying Eggman's forces. Finally, there are casualties that need tending to and Amy's status is unknown." Sapphire informs
"Could I help?" Topaz asks
"Yes, here's the first aid; in the lounge, there are three Hedgehogs and two Cats waiting for treatment. Could you tend to them whilst I'm with others?"
"Certainly, Sapphire."
Topaz goes into the lounge as Emerald gets a call on her communicator.
"Hello?"
"Emerald, it's your father." Shadow informs
"Speaking."
"Your assistance is needed to rid Eggman's forces. I've found Amy and she's hurt."
"Noted, wait where you are, and I'll be there shortly."
Communications are cut and Emerald teleports to Shadow, noticing him holding Amy.
"Shads, will I be alright?" Amy asks, crying
"You'll be okay, my dear. I'll take you home and you'll get the treatment you need." Shadow responds, wiping Amy's tears away
Shadow then picks Amy up and takes her home. Emerald is looking around and sees other Hedgehogs and Cats hiding away; she quickly works out that they're dating each other. Determined, Emerald races to Eggman.
"Hey, you, over here; come and get me!" Emerald teases
"Where's that blue pincushion?" Eggman asks, irritated
"Who, my cousin? He's resting and I've took his place. If you want me, you'll have to catch me."
Eggman is quickly firing lasers at Emerald, for her to teleport behind him. She makes a Chaos Spear appear and shoots at the Eggmobile. Emerald then teleports in front of the army of Hedgehogs and Cats.
"Comrades, listen up! I cannot do this alone, Eggman's transport is down; we need to fight him at his weakest. So, let's fight for our home; fight together and as one force!" Emerald announces
Everyone cheers and then races to their stations, distracting Eggman and destroying his forces. Shadow then returns, noticing Emerald leading the army.
"That's impressive, Emerald. I commend you." Shadow praises
"Thanks, like they say, never underestimate the woman. 'Cos we're leaders too." Emerald responds adding, "We'd better get to fighting that loser, let's move it!"
Shadow and Emerald get to fighting. Six hours later, Eggman's defeated and everyone celebrates the victory. Emerald quickly stands in front of everyone.
"Comrades, we've done it; our enemy is defeated and together, we prevailed and survived his attack. Long live, the Hedgehog-Cat alliance; for now, and future generations!" Emerald announces, shooting her fist into the air
Both royal families cheer, lifting Emerald into the air.
"Long live Emerald, long live the Queen!" Everyone celebrates
Sapphire soon arrives, proud of the new development.
"Emerald, I'm proud of you, you've managed to achieve what everyone's been dreaming of. Well done." Sapphire praises
"What about the town's leadership? You and father will move down, along with Amy."
"That's true, but you've managed to bring the Hedgehogs and Cats back together. You should be grateful for that achievement." Shadow responds
"Excuse me, folks; I need to see the Queen." A voice informs
The one behind the voice steps forward, it's Lucinda.
"Lucinda, what's going on?" Emerald asks
"I've been appointed as your private secretary."
The townspeople put Emerald down.
"What's needed?"
"Considering that your parents ruled together, you're required to follow in their footsteps and rule with someone as well. You don't need to marry, your highness."
Emerald is silent, deciding on who to rule with; she then sees Topaz talking to Max and Blaze. Sapphire notices the situation and goes to Lucinda.
"Lucinda, I think Emerald knows who she wants to rule with." Sapphire informs
"Luckily for Emerald, the Privy Council are aware that she's a herm and can rule the town with whomever she desires."
Emerald goes to Topaz, as she turns and notices Emerald.
"Hey, Emmy... is something needed?" Topaz asks
"I was wondering if you wanted to rule with me." Emerald informs
Topaz then passionately kisses Emerald, ecstatically. Then after parting...
"I would be honoured to join with my girlfriend to rule the town."
The town quickly celebrates for Emerald and Topaz. Then, a Cat arrives.
"Hello, can I talk to the Queens please?" The Cat asks
Emerald and Topaz then go to the new Cat; Topaz is quick to recognise them.
"Benedict, what are you doing here?" Topaz asks
"Hello, your highnesses, I am here on business. I have heard that one of you has reunited the Hedgehog and Cat households." Benedict responds
"Yes, that was me. What is needed?" Emerald asks
"Hello, Emerald Hedgehog, I've come to discuss your chosen ruler, Topaz Cat."
"Yes, is there a problem?"
"You have made a decision that will merge the two houses into one. Do you want to follow through?"
"Wait, Benedict." Topaz says
"Yes, your highness?"
"Will we have to get married?"
"If you're not ready, that's fine. Emerald Hedgehog's parents have proved that marriage isn't necessary."
Emerald spends time summing up her options. Then...
"Sire, I love Topaz and wouldn't ask her to rule with me if I didn't want it."
"Very well. Hear ye, hear ye. Given that the feud is now a thing of the past, I give you your new monarchs, Emerald Hedgehog and Topaz Cat. Your households will also merge into one, starting now."
The town then celebrates as Mephiles and Silver go to Lucinda. Lucinda notices Mephiles and blushes.
"Go on, Mephiles. You've been waiting a long time for this, baby." Silver encourages
"Silver, what's going on?" Lucinda asks
"Mephiles has been a bit blue recently; I've noticed that he's wanted to spend time with you throughout the feud." Silver answers, adding "It hurts me seeing Mephy upset and I want him to be with both of us."
Mephiles clears his throat before speaking...
"Lucinda Calico, I was wondering... if you'd be...!"
Lucinda then kisses Mephiles, interrupting him. The two then separate.
"Yes, I would love to be your girlfriend. Silver, are you sure you're okay with this?" Lucinda responds
"I'm happier with things like this as opposed to during the feud. Besides, you're amazing and I kinda like you too."
"Y'know what? You're quite sexy and nice yourself, Silvy Hedgie." Lucinda flirts
Lucinda then gives Silver a wink, as Silver loses his composure and passionately kisses Lucinda, for Mephiles to notice.
"Looks like someone likes Lucinda too." Mephiles teases
Silver and Lucinda then get away from each other, rubbing the backs to their heads. After a short burst of laughter, Emerald and Topaz turn back to Benedict.
"Besides that, now that feud is over, I'll leave you all to your routines." Benedict says
Benedict then leaves the town as everyone celebrates their new alliance and monarchs. Sapphire is quick to notice Shadow absent.
"Hey, where's Shadow?" Sapphire asks Blaze
"I don't know, I was gonna ask you the same thing." Blaze answers
As for Shadow, he's with Sonic and has just healed him. After ten minutes, Sonic comes around.
"Mnh, what happened?" Sonic asks
Sonic then notices Shadow next to him; ecstatic, Sonic hugs Shadow, having regained his energy.
"Shadow-kun!"
"Sonikku, I'm so glad you came around." Shadow responds
"What happened to me?"
"You were ill and passed out."
"How's Sapphire?"
"The thing is, Sapphire has caught what you had and seems to be recovering well. But something's telling me that that's far from the truth."
As for Sapphire, she starts feeling faint; losing breath each time she breathes. Amy is quick to notice and races to Sapphire's aid, catching her before she falls. Amy checks Sapphire's temperature, she has a fever.
"Sapphire, you're burning up. Let's get home." Amy suggests
Amy helps Sapphire return home, for Emerald to notice and race to the pair.
"Amy, is Sapphire, okay?" Emerald asks
"Sapphire's got a fever; I need to get her back home before she deteriorates." Amy answers, adding "Could you help me out?"
"Sure thing."
Amy and Emerald get Sapphire home and start searching for a spare bed, to be noticed by Sonic and Shadow as they come downstairs.
"Amy, is Sapphire alright?" Shadow asks, concerned
"No, she's still sick and needs bedrest." Amy answers
"We need to hurry; mother's getting worse." Emerald adds on
Shadow races down, picks Sapphire up bridal style and takes her to bed. Sonic goes downstairs and Emerald notices him.
"Sonic, you survived!" Emerald announces, ecstatically
"I came around after Shadow healed me and I'm grateful for it. How are you?" Sonic responds
"Happier, knowing that you're still alive."
"Did I miss anything?"
"The feud has ended; Emerald and Topaz are the new Queens and the Hedgehog and Cat households have merged into one." Amy answers
Sonic's ears then lower, Emerald notices.
"Are you okay, cousin?"
"I'm sorry I hurt Topaz during the feud. I saw her as a threat."
"I know, Sonic and I forgive you. Also, you're able to see Blaze again."
"I know it's sudden, how's Sapphire?"
"Mother is ill with what you've had. Whether mother survives… that's pure chance."
Sonic then goes to Sapphire's bedroom, noticing her laying down, weak and tired. Shadow sees Sonic and goes to him.
"Are you okay, Sonic?" Shadow asks, putting his hand on Sonic's shoulder
"It's my fault Sapphire's sick, seeing her like this hurts." Sonic answers, lowering his ears
"Sonic, babe, it's not your fault." Sapphire responds, weakly
Sonic then gets closer to Sapphire as Shadow moves aside.
"But you got this from me."
"Babe, listen I wanted to care for you unconditionally. I love you as much as all the others and didn't want to leave you when you needed help."
"Will you survive this?"
"I want to, not just for me, you, Amy and Shadow, but for the two Queens. They deserve support wherever possible and are this town's future. Also, I want to see how they go being monarchs."
Downstairs, Topaz arrives and hugs Emerald from behind.
"Guess who, beautiful." Topaz greets
"Hey babe, how's my Queen?" Emerald greets, asking
"I'm feeling great, now I'm with you. How are you, Emmy?"
"Well, Sapphire's ill but I'm fine. I've got you and my family; what more could make me happy?"
"Well, being the Ode to Joy that you are, I'd think you'd wanna see how one of your mother's is doing."
"You're right babe, let's go."
Oblivious to whether Sapphire will recover, everyone gets on with the day.