"It's all over, there's no way we're going to win now...we've lost...everything I've fought for was for nothing"
The sound of the Phantom Ruby hummed quietly in the dark since the Jackal was by himself in the darkness of his quarters deep within the Fortress.
He loved the darkness, it was safe, quiet and peaceful. No loud sounds, no yelling or shouting. And most of all, definitely no stress. Just peace and quiet, in fact he embrace the darkness, it's like his best friend; keeping him safe in the safety of its arms away from his enemy's.
"By this time tomorrow, everything the doctors Empire ever fought for to maintain control over, will be over...How could this happen?"
A sigh escapes his lips, stroking that white furry muzzle of his. There's nothing he could do, it's obvious what the future holds tomorrow.
"The heroes will come with their entire Resistance Forces, G.U.N will come with whatever remains of their entire force and assist in the Assault, a big battle will take place and by some sheer miracle, the heroes will defeat the bad guys and get their so called 'happy-go-lucky' ending...what bullshit"
He frowns at that thought, seeing it happen so many times in the past. Hearing it on the news about the hero saving the day from the bad guys. It's always the same thing on this boring pathetic planet.
"Sonic, and his friends, plus their Allies will throw everything at us in order to win, the Doctor will expect me to use the Virtual Reality Sun on them but it will be useless"
His sharp glove grips on the edge of the couch, he was sitting on, in the dark and lets out a frustrating sigh, clearly knowing the Doctors idea won't work.
"Why did I let that Wolf 'pup' go? Why didn't I snatch that defective Phantom Ruby prototype from him and crush it"
A low growl of frustration built up within him since he clearly wasn't happy with the choice he made in sparing his enemy. He really didn't think it would be that big of a deal but thinking back on it now, it certainly was.
"And now we're screwed, those damn Resistance heroes have a handicap to surpress my Phantom Ruby Ability's, it's not my attack's they can't surpress but the Rubys illusions manipulating their minds"
He slams his fist on the armrest of the couch and facepalms himself. Another frustrating growl escapes his lips, clearly knowing they were doom tomorrow with no chance of success.
There's obviously no way they will win tomorrow, it seems fate has once again chose to side with the good guys.
"If the Doctor wasn't so 'Weak' we can wipe them out right now, their are other Weapons of Mass Destruction in his Arsenal, so why doesn't he use them?"
He grips his other sharp gloved hand into a fist shaking it a little.
"That's because, he wants to fight on his terms, a fair fight to the end, to show the Resistance he has enough to make a stand against those bothersome heroes"
The though of the doctor wanting to fight fair and square, plus relying on him to use the Virtual Reality Sun only for it to fail next really made his blood boil.
"That weak fat sympathetic doctor has the nerve to give the heroes a huge advantage while we lay in wait for our defeat"
His body began to shake abit as he clutch his head, a growl escaping his lips.
"That fat scum, I still remember the argument we had after we lost Metropolis"
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"You can't be serious Eggman, we can fight back, reclaim the city and Nuke the entire Resistance around the world along with G.U.N"
"SILENCE INFINITE," the bald doctor yelled out at the Jackal as he was angry and very serious his minion would question his descion "we retreat, regroup and let the Resistance come after us, there we will wipe'em out once and for all"
His blood boiled just hearing doctor Eggman say that to him. He grits his teeth behind his mask and points at the doctor.
"You know very Damn well, we're going to lose tomorrow if we wait and let'em come after us"
"And you know very well that if I Unleashed my Nukes, it will be a global disaster, one that I cannot allow to interfere with my plans to conquer the world"
The Jackals right glove hand begins to shake violently directly looking into the fat bastard face even if he couldn't see his eyes. His mask was intimidating that's for sure but with the power of the phantom ruby, Infinite certainly a threat and someone to fear as well.
"If that's a cost that needs to be made then so be it, even if it costs half of this planets population to destroy the Resistance then that's a cost I'm willing to take Eggman," he points at the doctor again, growling louder "unleash your WMDs' NOW"
The doctor snap his fingers and Infinite felt something grab the back of his neck, lifting him up in the air and slamming him facedown into the metal plating floor.
"It seems you have to learn your place Infinite"
The Jackal struggles to get free cursing himself he let his guard down at whoever the doctor Order to keep him at bay.
"Metal Sonic, Get Infinite out of this room, I need to prepare for tomorrow"
He felt a cold sharp metal hand pull him to his feet and toss him out of the room. The Jackal hits the wall and slides down it, seeing a blue robotic hedgehog copy of a hero he completely hated.
"You will lose tomorrow, we are going to lose tomorrow, doesn't that concern you?"
"Not really" Eggman simply shrugged, doors closing in front of Infinite leaving the Jackal alone in the hallway.
"It concerns me" he thought to himself before getting up off the floor.
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A small sigh escapes his lips again reaching for a remote in the darkness and laying down the couch turning on the tv in the process.
"So the Doctor doesn't care about losing after all, what a loud of BS"
Today been really rough and the war certainly taking its toll on Infinite, during the six monthes of Eggmans conquest he easily been able to conquer country after country, city after city and even keeping the planet population in line too.
"But that all change when those damn Resistance idiots had the nerve to storm the Death Egg, rescue Sonic and rescue every prisoner there, follow by that Blue hedgehog and that four-eye pup including a small strike force destroying the doctors main weapons factory a.k.a 'Arsenal Pyramind', then I made the mistake of letting Sonic live and letting that wolf pup go with the defective phantom Ruby prototype" Infinite thought to himself seeing a news report appear on tv giving a report on the Resistance and G.U.N capturing Metropolis.
It was a big deal to him now. Here he thought the doctor was cold and cruel to finish off Sonic and the Resistance for good along with G.U.N but it was a lie all along.
"Idiots, go ahead Celebrate your Victory," he rolls over facing the couch laying his head on the pillow and closes his eyes "I don't even care anymore"
There's nothing that could be done to stop their enemies. It was all over now.
If fate had different plans for Infinite now would be the time to use them.
"Damn heroes, damn Eggman, Damn Everything"
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Tap Tap Tap
A loud taping sound got Infinite attention but he ignored it, probably thinking it was Eggman at the door. He care less about that mustache moron now. If he came all the way to his quarters to tell him to get ready and prepare for battle then that doctor was dead wrong.
"I've lost complete respect for that fat lazy oaf, idiot what's the point of fighting a war if you show mercy to your enemy's and allow them to beat you"
Bang Bang Bang.
The banging on his door got louder and he grits his teeth getting up from the couch, looking in the direction where the door was.
"Get the Hell out of here Doctor I'm trying to sleep"
He techniqually wasn't getting any sleep at all. There were bags under his eyes though but he couldn't fall asleep due to the stress of the upcoming battle in a few hours since he they were going to lose.
The banging on the door turn into pounding and Infinite sighs in frustration heading over to the door and pushing the button, allowing it to open expecting to see Eggman.
He wasn't in the mood to see the fat doctor.
"Finally your awake" an unexpected voice said to the Jackal completely catching him offguard.
His eyes widen in surprise at who he was looking at. It wasn't the doctor that bang on his door except a blue robotic hedgehog with red optical eyes. The same one that threw him into the wall earlier.
"Metal Sonic?"
The robotic hedgehog gave the Jackal a nod and cross its arms looking directly into his eyes.
"Yes, I am Metal Sonic, but I prefer to be call Metal now"
Infinite tilted his head abit looking directly at the robotic copy surprise Metal could talk before crossing his arms too, he wasn't Expecting Eggmans deadly obident Enforcer could speak. It really did surprise him indeed.
"Did Eggman send you to retrieve me?" Infinite asked briefly noticing some red liquid on Metal left robotic hand.
Shaking his head at Infinite, he uncross his arms and more red liquid could be seen on Metal left arm dripping to the ground. He saw the Jackal eyes narrow at his arm and lifts it close to his face.
"Like it, blood stain on my arm, a way to remember my creator"
Seeing the blood on Metal arm looked very nice and disgusting but that didn't bother Infinite in fact it amused him. The moment he saw that blood on Metal hand, he realize what exactly happen.
"Looks...great on you," Infinite compliment Metal, feeling a little bit akward he was talking to a robot especially one that took the step to take down its creator "so, since you took the steps of Removing Eggman from existence...what happens now?" he asked Metal.
Since Eggman was no more, what was to become of Eggmans Empire, heck what was to become of him. He didn't expect tonight would take a different direction for him. It was...unexpected but yet, also interesting too.
"You and I...we're leaving this place?"
"Leaving?"
Metal nods his head at Infinite Who look a little confused but he notice the slight hint of curiousity in the Jackals eyes.
"Yes Leaving, there's no need for us to Stay here, we're going somewhere where the Resistance won't find us, where we will rebuild, reorganize and plan the next 'Attack' for the war"
Now Infinite is even more curious now, was Metal inviting him to go with him. He just had to ask since fate might be guiding him away from defeat and letting him fight to win another day.
"And you want me to come with you?"
Metal nodded his head holding out his blood-stain robotic hand in an offer to a partnership, the two of them becoming Allies. It was an offer Infinite couldn't refuse, he heard the rumors of Metal Sonic being a deadly creation Dr. Eggman to combat sonic but he also remembers hearing rumors Metal Sonic once overthrew Eggmans Empire for a short time taking control of his forces.
"And now, he's offering to become 'partners' with me...Allies...interesting"
"So Infinite, what do you say, would you like to partner up with me? you have potential in you, with the Doctor out of the way you don't need to hold back and let some human control you"
He ponder abit on this offer, Metal was right on the money. He definitely been holding back during the course of the war, he was given the phantom ruby to become Strong but he didn't really give much consideration into tapping the Phantom Ruby's power to help himself get stronger.
"With the Phantom Ruby's powers, Metal Sonic Abilities and whatever is left of the doctors forces, we will be unstoppable...those Resistance fools won't know what'll hit'em...and...I can save myself the stress of facing them another Time instead of now"
He looked at Metal for a moment before a smirk forms on his lips and reaches up with his sharp glove hand sealing the deal on Metal blood-stain hand with a shake and nod.
"Consider it done Metal, we have an agreement then"
Metal nods his head shaking Infinite gloved hand too before they let go.
"Glad your accepting my offer Infinite, I look forward to our Alliance"
"Likewise Metal"
"Now that's out of the way, get your things and we'll be on our way"
Infinite nods his head at his Ally.
"Sure thing, just give me a couple minute I don't have much anyway" Infinite replied retreating back into the room.
Metal leaned up against the door, arm cross listening to Infinite rummage through some stuff like he was looking for something.
It was done, after so much waiting and obidence servitude towards his creator, he wouldn't have too listen to the Doctor any longer. Tonight will be a night to remember in the future.
"After all this time, I'm back for more and I'm going to take what's rightfully mine and start this war...everything is at my control once again...the 'others' are preparing the final touches for 'Our' hidden Fortress...and from their...i can rebuild my Army just like it was four years ago before Sonic and his friends Foiled my plans"
He heard some shuffling and footsteps come out of the room seeing it was Infinite but he looked a little different. A mask covered up his entire head and face while white hair stuck out from the back of his head along with only one eye being seen from the left side of the mask. And there was a black duffle bag over his shoulder which had some things in it.
"You ready Infinite?" Metal asked him getting off the wall.
The 'Mask Jackal' nods at his new Ally, ready to leave Eggmans Fortress behind. He had enough working for the Doctor and now it was time to move onto the next chapter of his life, he could feel a new sense of purpose in him one that was surely lead him to victory.
"Yes Metal lets go" Infinite replied gripping the strap on the duffle bag, some confidence in his voice behind the mask.
The robotic hedgehog nods his head and motions for Infinite to follow him which the Mask Jackal does, the two of them heading off into a different direction with their newfound partnership, ready to strike fear into their enemies.
None of them would ever realize how lucky they were to avoid such a disaster in the upcoming battle against the Resistance.
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Metal and Infinite teaming up together? Looks like the world's going to be facing a new enemy, will a new war start?
Who knows, but yeah I can imagine the two of them forming an Alliance to overthrow Dr. Eggman.
And as for Dr. Eggman weeeellll, I won't say much since the chapter speaks for itself. *winks winks*
Hope you all like the first chapter.