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Chapter 1:
It was a dark and stormy night. Spot light beams broke through the blackness in the sky as the Egg-Charier traveled through the storm. Behind it, a small blue biplane approached, fighting the furry of the storm. Sonic the Hedgehog, wearing a brown backpack, held onto the wing of a biplane. It was piloted by a two tailed fox, and they closing in on their target. Their mission was nothing new; foil the plans of the evil Dr. Eggman, or Dr. Robotnik depending on the name he was using that day, and protect their home from emanate destruction while saving it's inhabitants from enslavement. They received a scrambled communication from the rest of the team, who has already infiltrated the flying fortress.
"We're in position. You guys ready," the feminine voice crackled through the radio, "We only have one shot at this."
"Born ready Sall Gall," said a confident Sonic, smirking as he said it.
The fox was obviously disturbed by all the lightning and thunder happening around him. The turbulence didn't help much either.
"Tails," Sonic said to the fox, "Pull it together, scaredy fox! We have a mission to complete!"
"G-Got-cha. Starting ap-proach."
The little fox fought with the controls to keep the plane on course, and his eyes open. The approach triggered the automated alarms on the gigantic aircraft-carrier and Eggman's robot minions were on deck in no-time.
The alarm reaches the helm and caught the eye of the Doctor's assistant, Snively. The man was a short fellow with a long nose, little hair, and green uniform. He tuned to a large fat man wearing blue eye-glasses and wearing an equally flamboyant uniform, if not more.
"Robotnik! We have company!", shouted the assistant as the red sirens went off.
"What did I tell you about that name, Snively?", responded the Doctor with anger in his voice.
"To never mention it in you presence ever again…"
The little man sank back into his chair as he said it.
"Precisely! Why did I even create this alias if no one is going to respect it! Now for the sake of your ruler, go see about that alarm!"
"That is what I was trying to tell you, Sir. Intruders are approaching the Charier! A small blue biplane is approaching at top speed. That could only mean one thing!"
"Yes Snively," said the Eggman with an evil smile, "it's game time."
The Eggman's craft was put on full alert at the blue hedgehog leaps from the plane to greet the oncoming robots. Cannons fire relentlessly upon the little blue aircraft as it bobbed and weaved through the storm. Needless to say, Tails didn't like being the bait. Sonic, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the excitement that converged on the main deck.
The robots gathered for an attack. "Priority One, apprehend rebel resistance by order of the Eggman, Priority One,…"
"Nice to see you have your priorities in order, fellas. Now let's have some fun. Try to keep up this time." While the blue bomber revved up to spin into action, Sally and the team are getting their chance to move in. A brown ground squirrel dressed in a blue vest and ankle boots watch from the vents for the robots to pass.
"Ok, coast is clear…" She motioned for the other two to follow.
A rabbit with robotic limbs emerged from the vents, soon followed by a skittish coyote in a blue French styled uniform. The one in the uniform suddenly stops to say,
"I am thinking it is a good idea if I just stay right here."
"Sure Antoine," said the ground squirrel, "and when the killer robots come back I'm sure…"
"On second thought, maybe I should be going with you. Safety in numbers."
The rabbit rolled her eyes muttering, sarcastically, "Our brave hero…"
The team made their way through metal clad halls lined with monitors and blinking lights. Sally then pulled a small hand-held device out from the inside of her boot. Whispering into the device, she said, "Nicole, can you show us the layout again?"
"Affirmative." confirmed Nicole, and a holographic image of the Egg Carrier projected from the small device. A blinking dot showed their current positions, Sonic's, Tail's, and a sixth. Wait, a sixth dot!
"Qui est cela," muttered Antoine to himself.
"I didn't know anyone else was come'n on this mission," asked the rabbot.
"No, Bunnie, I don't think I asked anyone else."
"Then who is that?"
Elsewhere on the ship, a voice called out."
"Sonikku…"
The call rang through the dark hanger like a bell. No answer was returned. "Drat," she thought to herself, "where could that hedgehog be?"
(Step… Step…Step…)
She heard footsteps coming closer. "I've got you now.," she thought.
"You're not running away this time!" She charged, bringing down her big mallet at the dark figure.
"Hey, what the…," the dark figure cried out as the hammer came down. To bad it wasn't Sonic's voice.
"Amy, what are you doing here!"
The voice was of Knuckles, a wild Echidna known known for his treasure hunting and short temper.
"Knuckles! I wasn't looking for you! Where is Sonic?"
"Why would I know?"
"Well, could you help me find him?"
"You know, I have more important things to do besides chase down the blue blur for you. Now if you don't mind," he said walking past her, "I have an important job to do."
"You're not working for Robotnik again, are you?"
"No, I'm not! I'm here to retrieve the master emerald and return it to it's rightful place."
"The Master emerald is on this ship?"
"Of course! What do you think has enough power to drive a Chaos Engine big enough to fly this thing? Now if you don't mind…," leaving the girl alone in the hanger. She would now be alone, on a ship full of diabolical machines, each crafted and programmed to maim and kill her.
As she pondered this, a cold chill goes down her spines.
"Knuckles, wait! I'm coming with you!"
Meanwhile, a second party was also looking for the master emerald. A party of one. It was a single, female bat with a fetish for shiny rocks and gems. She observed the two as they exited the hanger. Silently, she followed them, knowing they would lead her to her heart's fondest desire.
