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It's been almost a year. Sonic, Shadow and Silver killed Solaris. And for some miracle… He survived. He still had his mind, and that’s basically everything he had. He was ready to accept death, but it didn’t come. But Iblis? He was dead. He couldn’t feel his presence at all. At this point Mephiles just… Gave up. Without Iblis, there was no way he could get revenge.
For some weird, sentimental reason Iblis being dead comforted him. It’s probably better for him.
Mephiles spent a great amount of time just sitting against some rock in the wild. Finding no motivation to move himself… no, not just that. Moving felt exhausting. Even thinking felt exhausting. That was one hard thing to accept for the mind of Solaris.
Sometimes he closed his eyes, sometimes he watched as the life moved on.
Until one day someone landed next to him, face first into the overgrown grass. He was surprised, but that surprise turned into anger when he saw who exactly was that. He could recognize those white quills anywhere. But the Silver didn’t recognize him. In fact, it seemed like everything that happened was wiped out. Although it was a pity, this was a situation he could easily take advantage of. Silver is just so naïve, deceiving him is a piece of cake.
Way too easy. Next thing he knew, Silver took him back to his home, trying to nurse him back to health. At first Mephiles had a plan. He will pretend to be vulnerable and when Silver expects it the least, he will kill him. But to his dismay, the moment he tried to get out of the bed (Silvers bed. His apartment was way too small.) he just fell over. His leg just hurt. It wasn’t as bad, when Solaris was separated but it was definitely not good. Silver, who at the time was sleeping on the couch woke up immediately and put him back to bed. He even offered to call up a doctor. Like that would help him.
Getting separated again, took a toll on him. The doctor of course didn’t know that. He prescribed medicine, like that would help him. When the doctor offered his help, that he could take him to the hospital, he refused. They can’t help him. To his surprise Silver was the one who spoke up after.
“You can stay with me until you feel better!” He smiled when saying it.
Fate was cruel.
He and Iblis were so happy together as Solaris. They didn’t do anything that would justify what the humans did to them. Iblis was lost in the process, of course he wanted revenge. It was only natural to destroy. And watching Silver believing every word he said was so entertaining. What a pity it was that at the end he had to be the one killing the blue rat. Then they just had to ruin everything. And for what? This was unfair.
He had a new plan. Or a part of a plan. He will stay with Silver until he regains his strength. He will gain his trust, then betray him if he gets the chance. Unfortunately, there was barely any improvement. At least he could walk now, even though only with a little help. He rarely left the house anyway. Only when Silver got him out.
He hated going out.
Silver literally dragged him outside. They took a walk around the city. It was… full of life. Humans, mobians, the sky was blue, everything was just… Thriving. And Silver looked too exited to show him everything. His favourite bakery, a café he often visits with his friends, and his favourite spot in the park.
It was peaceful. Closing his eyes and e leaning back on the bench, it…. It was nice. It reminded him of the time before Solaris. How the rays of the sun felt against his face. The bench was hard and it just reminded him of when he rested against a tree, before the cities or even villages were built. The bench creaked, someone sat down next to him, and if he could, he would’ve smiled, because he knew who sat down and…
“I told you some fresh air would be good for you!” His eyes snapped open. It’s not him. Silver was smiling. He put both of his legs up the bench, irritating Mephiles with his presence. He should at least sit properly.
“It’s tolerable.” He decided to say. He tried to not look at him. The demeanour was different, but that smile. That shined oh so brightly.
“We often do picnics! You should join us! Usually I bring salads, since that’s what I mostly grew in my garden, but I saw a recipe for stuffed mushrooms the other day…” Mephiles sighed. Silver seemed spill the words endlessly. He tried to force his voice out, instead looking up to the sky.
Maybe if his physical health gets better, he really can overpower him. He could maybe get the Chaos Emeralds again… Even though he was not sure if Chaos was willing to lend its powers again. Gaia? No, he hates that guy. He briefly thought about Dr Robotnik, but he was sure that in Silvers time, he was probably dead. But his robots could still prove some use.
Maybe he should have killed the princess when she was next to that blue rat. Shame that he didn’t think of that sooner. The time as Solaris messed with his memories a little. He was of course the mind, but Iblis was there. Partially.
Silver stopped talking.
“Are you okay?” He asked.
“Yes, why?”
“Just asking.” Silver bit his lips. He looked… Concerned? That is not good. Maybe he started to suspect something.
He was actually not sure how much Silver remembered. He never bought up Sonic or Shadow or anyone really. Mephiles knew they did something on their timeline. And whatever action that was, it made sure Iblis was unable to come back like him. But the same applied to Blaze. Silver never mentioned her.
What a farce. A sacrifice to save a future that was doomed to be gone.