The Future of Mobius [Jackie's Story]

Chapter 3: The Dawn of Dauntless

After successfully retrieving a few Mobians, we return back to our hideout. This time, we don't jump down a net. We fitted in a special door, for a Leader's Entrance, which leads down a spiral staircase made of metal.
As we reach the door, we hear a voice, which I recognised all too well. "Resisted, have we, Jackie?"
I turn to Kyle. "Get them inside, quick," I tell him. "I'll hold off Eggman."
He nods, and escorts the others inside through the door.
"I should have known you somehow resisted," Eggman says.
"Well, when you're married to the fastest hedgehog alive," I reply, "you gain all sorts of advantages."
"I'll be the one to put an end to that." He steps aside, allowing for two robots to step forward. It's the two robots from earlier.
And now that I can see them closer, it breaks my heart.
Sapphire and Leat are those robots.
"How does it feel knowing you're about to face your friends?" He's taunting me now.
I will not lie; it makes me want to drop to my knees and cry. But doing that would mean giving up, which I never will.
Pushing my tears aside, I clench my hands into fists. I'd hate to fight my friends, but I know I have to.
"Oh you won't be fighting them now," Eggman says. "But only if you join me."
"NEVER!" I shout.
"Wait till next time, Jackie the Hedgehog," he replies. "You WILL submit to me soon." He flies off in his craft, followed by Sapphire and Leat.
I just want to cry. But I can't.

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Lilac agreed to be an assistant to us leaders. I showed her the apartment she's staying in, and she was thrilled.
With all the Mobians we found looking around, Italy, Sky, LuLu, Kyle and I sit together in the Head Leader's apartment.
"We still need a name for our group," Sky says.
"What about something to do with bravery?" Italy suggests.
"We are pretty brave," Kyle adds. "Any suggestions, Jackie?"
"I do know one word that means a few things,"
"What does the word mean?" LuLu asks.
"It means bravery, determination, strength, and fearlessness," I reply.
They all smile, and at the same time ask, "What's the word?"
"Dauntless."
The other four nod, placing their hands together in the middle, as if they agree.
And as Head Leader, I place my hand on top, as if to say I have delivered the final verdict.
"Time to tell them, then."

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With all the Mobians gathered in the cafeteria, we step in to tell them the news, through my voice. I step forward to speak.
And trust me, I'm never a shy person. If I wanna speak to a large crowd, then I'll do just that.
"Fellow Mobians," I begin, "we are among a time where victory is most likely in Eggman's reach. We are few of the rare Mobians who remain, and we need to take matters into our own hands. The other leaders and I have discussed what action to take. For now, we've decided on monitoring the city for remaining Mobians. This hideout is now a shelter to them, as it is to us. But anyone who chooses to join forces with us, you will be choosing a path of bravery, determination, strength, and fearlessness. In other words, all the traits, and meanings, of our newly-named group. From this moment forward, let it be known that we shall be referred to as the Dauntless Mobians!"
Fists are raised into the air as our new group name is chanted. "Dauntless! Dauntless!"
I smile. With help from my friends, I have started a new revolution.
A rebellion.
A spark of hope.