Hello public! This is my second official story I've made on this website. Unfortunately for me, I am stuck whether I should continue this story, or I should tr something else. I haven't exactly been successful with the stories I have published, but then again, this is only my second story. So, I'm going to let you guys decide what I should do, because you are the readers. So without any more delays, This is "Friend or Foe."
DISCLAIMER
Tomahawk9595 does not own Sonic, nor any affiliated characters. Nor does he own SEGA or Sonic Team.
Chapter 1: Metals' Retaliation
It was dark. Dark weather, dark times, and dark in general. Clouds loomed over the windows of Eggmans' new hideout, built into the side of the tallest mountain on the lone island in Mobius. In the black tinted window was infamous dictator, Dr. Eggman. He watched over the raging river below, as the water passed through the canyon-like trench created by all the mountains.
Eggman figured it would take at least a couple months for Sonic to find his base again, but since he was in the middle of nowhere, it should take at least a year. Just then, he remembered his plan. Yes, his plan that would jeopardize his base, his power, and maybe even his life. Although, the prize if he succeeded would be grand, it would be a risky move to make. He knew he made a deal with the devil, and he knew the devil has been trying to collect his reward ever since that blue hedgehog destroyed his first motobug. Now, he had to prevent it.
He walked himself over to a tall, leather chair, and he turned on the super computer in front of him. The computer booted up immediately. He clicked on the document in the upper left corner labeled "STHD.3," and more files popped up in the document. He clicked on an untitled file, and he found the footage of Sonic battling the robot that he made as bait, bait for Eggman to make something spectacular. It was too easy. He copied all of Sonic's strategies and movements, not taking a second off to wait. A minute later, the transaction was completed.
"This is the last straw hedgehog. It's time to end this."
A small disc popped out of the computer box next to the monitor. He took the disc and slid it into the capsule located on the other side of the room, resulting in the machine next to it to power up. Sparks flew all throughout the room. The data on the disc downloaded quickly in the machine. In seconds, the data downloaded, letting Eggman turn on a light revealing one familiar figure.
"Metal Sonic, I have revived you."
"Hey Sonic?"
"Yeah Tails?"
"I was just wondering, but is"t it peculiar that there has been a lot of inactivity from Eggman lately?"
"I would enjoy the break Tails, not worry about it."
Sonic and Tails were sitting in a broken down shack, East of Emerald Island. After defending the nearby city from Eggmans' robots, the waves of them expanded to the outskirts of the city, exposing their house, and leaving it vulnerable. It concluded in Sonic and Tails's victory, but their home was sacrificed.
"Whatever. Said Tails"
"If you're begging to know, he's probably depressed and discouraged, whining about how he "can't beat us" all day." Said Sonic.
Tails snickered.
"Hey Sonic, do you remember the last time you said that? Tails said. "You gave him time to make a plan. A good one too."
"We beat him, didn't we?" Sonic asked.
"You're so naive Sonic." Said Tails jokingly.
"Say, if you want adventure, then how about we go down to Angel Island and go see Knuckles?" Asked Sonic.
"Sure. Said Tails. "Why not? I'd like to do that rather than sit in this old shack all day.
"Well, what are you waiting for, let's go!" Said Sonic.
Just like that, Sonic was out the door, running at full speed towards the coast.
"Wait up Sonic!" Tails called.
Sonic ran at the speed of sound through the woods, through the plains, and through all of the biomes on the island. Tails trailed behind him with his twin tails spinning at lightning speed as he soared through the air. They turned into two streaks as the ran/flew. Then they stopped at a big hanger, and laying inside of it was the famous Tornado.
"Well, are you ready to fire up this old plane?" Asked Sonic.
"Of course." Said Tails.
Tails walked over to the Tornado, and he climbed in the cockpit.
"How do you expect to do to start up this thing?" Asked Sonic.
"I have my ways." Said Tails.
Tails reached up next to the propeller. This lifted that hatch that help all the wires and gears. He reached down into it and tinkered with it.
"How long do you expect to be up there?" Asked Sonic impatiently.
The Tornado roared to life with a bang. The propellers began to spin fast, making it another life for the Tornado.
"Does that answer your question?" Tails asked smugly.
Sonic rolled his eyes.
"Well what are you waiting for? Tails asked. Let's go!
With that, Tails climbed into the cockpit, and Sonic jumped onto the top wing. Tails steered the plane onto the grassy runway, turned to face the it, and accelerated down the runway. Soon they were ten feet off the ground, in the air, just like old times.
"I'm having deja vu." Said Sonic.
"Same here." Said Tails.
"Just like old times, am I right?" Asked Sonic
"You're telling me." Said Tails.
"Speaking of old times, when we were attacking Eggmans' wing fortress, you got shot down, but where did you land? Asked Sonic. We were right over the ocean. We were miles from the nearest island."
"Well, you never underestimate the Tornado, Sonic." Said Tails.
"That's where you are right." Said Sonic.
Just then Tails saw Angel Island in the distance.
"There it is, Angel Island." Tails said.
"Awesome, I don't remember the last time I was in Angel Island." Sonic said.
The Tornado was picking up speed now. Sonic had the wind in his spikes, and he saw the shimmering water below. Then he saw a mysterious blue figure. It was flying low, and it was being accelerated by a rocket. Then it looked up. That was the moment Sonic knew who they were encountering.
"It's Metal." Sonic whispered.
"What!?" Tails asked nervously.
Metal Sonic flew up like a rocket... right towards the Tornado's right wing.
"Get down!" Sonic yelled.
Metal Sonic hit the wing at full speed. The sound of the metal grinding was overwhelming, but it was nothing compared to the force of Metal Sonic hitting the Tornado. Sonic held on to the other side of the wing for dear life. The plane spiraled at full speed towards Angel Island. Sonic realized what he had to do.
"Tails!" Give me your hand!" Sonic screamed.
"Why!?" Tails screamed back.
"Just trust me!" Yelled Sonic.
Tails hesitated. Then he took Sonic's hand.
"Let's fly out of here." Sonic said calmly.
In a split second, Metal Sonic shot at Tails with the laser gun attached to his hand. Tails dodged, but he couldn't hold on to Sonic's hand. The momentum of the wind pulled Tails back, separating him from Sonic.
"Sonic!" Tails screamed.
Tails watched the Tornado lose altitude. It went lower and lower with every second, until it crashed into the beach of Angel Island.
"No!" Tail said
Tails flew down to the beach where the broken parts of the Tornado were sitting. In the middle of the wreckage, there was Sonic, laying on his side, unconscious. Tails flew over to him, picked him up, and put him on the empty part of the shore. He kneeled down over the bleeding body of Sonic. Then he saw Metal Sonic, face to face.
"What do you want Metal? Haven't you already done too much?" Asked Tails as he stood up and walked towards Metal.
Metal stood over near the wreckage menacingly. It reminded Tails of the first time he saw Metal. Then he saw Metal point his arm at Tails. Metal was aiming for him.
"What do you want with me? Tails asked "I thought you were made to kill Sonic, not me."
Metal kept his eyes trained on Tails. It was a stare down.
Sonic, despite of all his injuries, kept his friends safe from danger. He slowly opened his eyes and he saw the scene that was occurring before him. "Metal was about to shoot Tails!" Just then Metal charged his laser, and he shot it. He shot it right at Tails. Everything happened in slow motion. At the corner of Tails' eye, he caught Sonic jump up onto his feet, and without hesitation, run over and take the laser to the chest for Tails. The famous, blue hero landed with a thud it the middle of the beach on Angel Island, blood oozing from his chest.
"Sonic!" Tails yelled in shock.
He went to run over to Sonic's body, but he forgot about Metal. Metal kicked Tails in the head as hard as he could, resulting in Tails to go unconscious. Tails was blacking out now, but what he saw was a terrible sight. Metal Sonic took his laser, and shot it right through Sonic's head. Tails knew it. Sonic was dead. Then the last thing he remembers was the intimidating stare of Metal Sonic. Then Tails blacked out.
*THIS IS NOT THE END OF THE SERIES, THIS IS JUST A CLIFFHANGER*
Narrator: Well, that was pretty good. what do you think Tom?
Tom the Hawk: Eh, I don't like cliffhangers.
Narrator: What do you mean you don't like cliffhangers? It leaves more "suspense" for the next chapter.
Tom the Hawk: It also gives readers a reason to keep reading.
Narrator: Remember Tom, it's their choice if they what to read it or not. If they continue, then good. If they don't, then so be it.
Tom the Hawk: Speaking of that... Readers of all ages! Don't forget to read more! Follow the story! Favorite the story! And please send your opinion in the form of a review. Thank you, and good night!
Narrator: That's my line.