Chapter 1 – First Strike
Snively smiled to himself. It was now over three months since his uncle had let Sonic and the Freedom Fighters destroy the Doomsday Machine and him along with it. During that time Snively had retaken what was left of Robotropolis and virtually rebuilt the rest. The Freedom Fighters had tried to stop him but thanks to a little help from Naugus the damage had been minimal.
"And now the damage to them will be great." Snively chuckled to himself.
He was standing on a gantry high above his latest project, the Chaos Cannon. After researching the books in the old Royal Library, something his uncle had never done, he had found a way to destroy the Freedom Fighters once and for all. He looked down on his creation. The cannon was 100m in length and mounted on a tower that could be raised, lowered, turned or pivoted to achieved the best firing position. At the firing end where four small fins that stuck out over the end of the cannon. At the other were three stabilising fins to stop the cannon tearing itself to pieces when it fired. Snively's eyes stopped at the mid point of the cannon. Mounted here was a small bulge with seven small indents in it all the way around the cannon. Snively expression turned to one of anger. All he needed were the seven chaos emeralds but he had been unable to locate the position of them. He knew the legend of course. The emeralds were apparently kept on a floating island somewhere to the west of Robotropolis. The island name had been lost in the depths of time and it was guarded by several creatures. His great uncle must have completely forgotten about the Emeralds during his reign, but then again so had the hedgehog so all was not lost as long as he got there first.
"Time to check on Naugus' progress." he said to himself.
Snively had rescued Naugus from the Void about a month back. He had simply initiated the recovery programs his uncle has made him deactivate when Naugus had first entered the Void. In return for this help Naugus had decided to help Snively. Although Snively was sure he had ulterior motives for helping him he didn't care. He could deal with Naugus easily enough if he had to.
He turned away from the cannon and headed for the control room and the communication console. He pressed a few controls and Naugus's image appeared.
"Have you had any luck in deciphering the location of the floating island?" he asked.
"Actually, I have." croaked Naugus, "I have recently uncovered a new script. Those 'creature' you spoke of. They are called the Chaotix but there individually names are not said apart from one."
"And who might that be?" asked Snively getting interested.
"The one name in Knuckles. He appears to be there leader."
"I see. Any information on the location?"
"Not much but there is some. It says the island is located in the sky above the western ocean."
"Hmm. That is a very large area to search." He touched another control. "Stealthbot patrols 1 through 10, launch and scout out following co-ordinates."
Outside several hatches opened and 10 stealthbots shot out. They ignited there main engines and soared off. Back inside Snively turns back to Naugus.
"I think we are going to need some help with this." he smiles and presses another control.
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Knuckles glided over the now ruined Launch Bay Zone of the Floating Island. He hated this area but his regular patrols required him to check it out. Every since Robotnik had used it to repair his Death Egg the area had never returned to what it was. The metal gangways and pipes still stood along with the viscous ocean of purple goo Eggman had left. Knuckles shuddered, he really hated this place. He stopped looking down and looked up to see his next patrol zone, Mushroom Hill, the only area of the island virtually untouched by Eggman. Knuckles liked this place. He soared down lower and landed in the zone. He walked along under the shade of the trees. Surely no-one would mind if he took a little break. He sat down under a tree and dozed off.
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A few miles away a small black metal object was racing through the clouds. Its radar beeped as it detected something and it flew lower to get a better view.
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Knuckles awoke with a start as an object flew over head leaving a trail of exhaust fumes. Knuckles coughed.
"What the hell was that?!" he cried.
He leapt into the air and glided after it. The object spotted him and turned towards him, a small opening appearing on the bottom.
"What the…..ARGH!" screamed Knuckles as the object dropped something that shot towards him at a high speed. Knuckles knew what it was. He had seen one before.
"A missile!" he said to himself and quickly changed his course as the missile shot past him and impacted in Mushroom Hill. This got Knuckles mad.
"You piece of rust! Come here!" he screamed and charged at the object. He hit it in the side, punching a large hole in its wing. The craft jerked to one side and started to fall. Knuckles watched as it fell into the Launch Bay zone and exploded taking half the place with it.
"Hmm. Two birds with one stone." said Knuckles to himself, "Well better get going."
He turned and glided off.
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Back in Robotropolis, several screens started to flash. Snively rose from his chair to investigate.
"Status report." he said.
"Stealthbot 6 not responding." a computerised voice replied.
"What was its position before contact was lost?"
"Sector 23 by 17 by 3."
"Hmm…that's in the Western Ocean. Do we have visual recording?"
"Affirmative."
"Show me."
A screen lights up and shows a view from the front of the stealthbot. The recording dips below the cloud to reveal an island. The island was floating.
"Bingo! Bingo! BINGO!" screamed Snively, "All units make ready. It's time to pay this Knuckles a little visit."
On the Floating Island, Knuckles landed in the Hidden Palace zone. He walked in and makes his way to the alter room. He entered it to see the Master Emerald still in its place and the seven Chaos Emeralds around it. Mighty the Armadillo was asleep on the steps in front of the alter. Knuckles walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder. Mighty woke with a start.
"Wha?" he cries before seeing Knuckles, "I…..er……I was….just…..that is…."
"It's ok Mighty. Nothing happened. Just try to get some sleep during break time rather than on guard duty."
"Erm….sure. So anything happen on your patrol?"
"Hmm, kinda weird. A metal flying thing flew over Mushroom Hill while I was……..er" he looked at Mighty who was sniggering.
"OK I WAS TAKING A BREAK!" cried Knuckles angrily, "Anyway I went to investigate and it fired at me!"
"WHAT?!" replied Mighty.
"Shot some missile at me. I sent it crashing into Launch Bay." Knuckles smiled.
"Any indication Robotnik was involved?"
"Don't know. It didn't look like one of his but you never know. How are the other patrols doing?"
"Vector is scouting out Sandpolis, Charmy is checking on Ice Cap, they won't be back for a few days. And Espio is on Hydrocity duty."
"I'm sure he's enjoying that!" said Knuckles sarcastically, "Well you go get a break. I'll stand guard here for a while."
"Sure ok." replied Mighty as he left.
Knuckles sat down on the alter step. He wished he knew what was going on.
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"Island in sight sir." said a swatbot.
"Good. Prepare for landing."
Snively smiled. Soon, very soon.
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Knuckles heard the craft approaching and went outside to investigate. He left the Hidden Palace to see Snivley's craft landing outside. Snively got out and started to walk towards him.
"That's far enough!" said Knuckles, "Who are you?"
"I am Snively, ruler of Robotropolis. And you are?"
"I am Knuckles. Keeper, guardian and saviour of the Floating Island and the Master Emerald."
"Ah yes. The old Master Emerald. I have no need of that."
"WHAT!" said Knuckles quite surprised by this statement.
"Oh yes. I forgot to mention. You may have already met my uncle."
Knuckles though for a moment. Uncle? Robotropolis? It suddenly clicked.
"You! Your Robotniks nephew?!"
"Correct."
"Grr. You'll have to get through me to get the emeralds!" said Knuckles taking up his trademark fighting stance.
"No problem. Now."
There was a sound behind Knuckles. He spun to see a blue robot appear from a shimmer. He leapt backwards as it swung at him. The robot looked very much like Sonic. Knuckles landed and spun round as the robot charged at him again. He dodged the attack and hit the robot hard in the side. It hit a tree but still continued on.
"You're losing your edge Metal!" cried Snively.
The robot's eyes glowed red and it charged again. Knuckles jumped into the air but the robot was quick to respond. The jet engine on its back roared into life and it shot into the sky towards Knuckles. Knuckles wasn't expecting this and was hit by the attack. He fell to the ground hard. He picked himself up and shook his head.
"Still not good enough you piece of metal hardware!" he cried.
"FIRE!" cried Snively.
Knuckles spun to see several swatbots open fire on him. He screamed and dived for cover behind a rock.
"This is just getting unfair!" he said to himself.
He dove out from behind the rock and took off. The robot was back on the ground again and Knuckles dove towards it. The robot jetted to the side and dodged as Knuckles ploughed into the ground. The robot darted back and hit Knuckles sending him flying against a tree. Knuckles hit the tree back first and fell to the ground on his stomach. He tried to pick himself up but the robot was beside him in an instant. Several large metal claws extended from the robots hand before it drove its hand into Knuckles back. Knuckles screamed as the claws dug deeply into his back. Blood started to ooze from the wound. The robot wasn't finished though as it picked Knuckles up and threw him against a rock. Knuckles hit it head first and was knocked out.
"Very good. Very good indeed." said Snively.
"I live to serve you master." Replied the robot.
"Good Metal, very good." laughed Snively as he strode past Knuckles body.
Inside the palace all was quiet and still. Snively and a swatbot patrol made there way through the passageways to the alter room. Upon reaching it Snively saw his prize, the seven Chaos Emeralds. He looked from one to the other and then to the Master Emerald.
"Take the seven emeralds." He commanded.
A number of swatbots stepped forwards to take the emeralds only to be met by a whirling mass of red and black that is Mighty. His first attack took out two swatbots.
"Get him! Get him! GET HIM!!" screamed Snively as Mighty took out another bot.
Several swatbots opened fire but missed.
"Give me that!" said Snively grabbing a laser gun off a bot. He quickly flicked the gun to pulse mode. He aimed carefully and fired as Mighty landed and prepared for his next attack. The laser shot hit him straight in the chest and sent him flying across the room and crashing into a wall. He slid down the wall and collapsed in a heap.
"Hmm, that's better." said Snively as he looked at the Master Emerald, "Take that too."
The remaining swatbots picked up the emeralds and followed Snively out of the palace. Outside Knuckles had tried to claw his way into the palace. He had got no further than a few feet before he had to stop. He saw Snively coming out with the emeralds.
"Bastard." He said with his last ounce of strength and collapsed.
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Sonic screeched to a halt outside Rotor's workshop. Today was the day. Today his Uncle Chuck might finally be de-robotisised. He opened the door and walked in. Inside, Sally, Tails, Rotor and Charles were waiting.
"Oh Sonic, you're here, good." said Sally.
"We were just about to start." said Tails.
"Sonic glad you could make it." said Charles.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world Unc." replied Sonic, "Are we ready Rote?"
"Almost Sonic." said Rotor, "Just gotta………aah there we go."
A number of consoles lit up and a humming sound started.
"We're all set." announced Rotor.
"Good luck Unc." said Sonic as Charles stepped into the platform
Charles just smiled. The glass tube dropped and Rotor turned to the console. Sonic crossed his fingers. They had attempted to de-robotosise his uncle before but it had failed and had nearly resulted in Tails and Antoine being captured by Robotnik.
"I hope it works this time." he said to himself as Rotor presses a few controls.
The machine lit up and circles of light started to flow past Charles. He tensed as he felt the energy surge through him. Everyone gasped as suddenly it happened. Charles' legs changed from hard metal to normal flesh. Sonics eyes almost filled with tears as his uncle appeared before him. In a few seconds the procedure was done and Chuck stepped out of the machine a normal person again. Everyone cheered except Sonic who just burst into tears and ran to his uncle. They hugged.
"I……" he sniffed, "…..I can't believe it!"
"Neither can I." replied Charles turning to Rotor, "Thank you Rotor. Thank you all."
The group stepped out of the hut to see a crowd of freedom fighters gathered. They all erupted into cheers as Charles came out. Bunnie at the front of the crowd wiped away a tear.
"It's good to have you back." she said.
"It's good to be back." replied Charles, "We have to wait a while to see if the procedure will stick this time but if it does…..well you know what I'm going to say."
"Thanks sugah!" cried Bunnie and burst into tears.
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"All systems ready sir." said a swatbot.
"Excellent. Now to test it. Set co-ordinates for the Wolf Pack freedom fighter group. As we don't know the location of Knothole, they will prove to be a good test subject." Snively laughed, "Fire!"
The Chaos Cannon rose from its hanger to the roof. It turned, pivoted and locked itself into position. Suddenly the seven emeralds emerged from the bulge in the middle and started to spin around the cannon. The energy of the emeralds increased and each one shot a beam of energy to the focal point of the cannon. The charge built and suddenly the cannon exploded into action and fired a huge beam of raw chaos energy into the sky.
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Lupe was pleased. Since Robotnik had been defeated all those months ago, the Wolf Pack had been able to start to retake the land taken from them. Today, Lupe had gathered all members together for a meeting. They sat on the upper plateau of the canyon that had once been all they owned. Lupe stood up.
"I thank you all for coming. Today marks the 100th day since Robotniks defeat and we have come a long way. We must now continue to…….."
She was interrupted by a low humming sound. The sound grew in volume.
"What is that?" asked on wolf.
"I'm not sure. It doesn't sound normal. We should…" Lupe was interrupted again by a bright light in the sky that shot down towards them, growing in size.
"Oh no." gasped Lupe.
The light hit the ground close to them and erupted in a huge explosion. None of the Wolf Pack survived to see what happened next. The beam tore into the ground, vaporising it as it went. The explosion tore through the canyon, levelling it. In less than a few seconds the entire area was reduced to a huge deep crater in the ground.
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"Sir, surveillance orbs in area show a complete 100% destruction factor." said a swatbot.
"And the Wolf Pack?" asked Snively.
"All eliminated."
"Excellent." Snively laughed, "Excellent."
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Sonic and his uncle walked through the Great Forest. Since the procedure a few days ago there had been no side effects at all and Charles had remained as a normal person. Bunnie had requested the procedure and it was scheduled for later that day.
"So unc," said Sonic as they passed over the bridge back into Knothole, "what you going to do now?"
"Well I can't go back to Robotropolis as a spy so I've decided to stay here and help Rotor with his inventions."
"Hmm good idea. I was just thinking you know……."
"SONIC!" came a cry.
Sonic looked up to see Tails running towards him.
"Hey big guy! What's up?"
"Sonic. Sally needs to see you. She says it's really important."
"Ok thanks Tails. Gotta juice unc."
"Righto Sonic."
Sonic sped off to see Sally. He found her in her hut looking worried.
"Hey Sal. What's up?" asked Sonic as he entered.
"Oh Sonic, good. I'm a bit worried. The Wolf Pack was supposed to contact us yesterday to arrange a meeting about Snively but……….they haven't returned any of my messages."
"Oh that's not good. We normally have real good communications with them."
"Yeah. You wouldn't be able to go and see what's up would you?"
"Sure Sal. I'll be back before you even knew I was gone."
Sonic started for the door but Sally cut him off.
"Be careful Sonic." she said and kissed him.
"Always am. I'll see you later."
With that Sonic left the hut and raced off in the direction of the Great Unknown.
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It was a few hours later when Sonic skidded to a halt on a small ridge just outside the Wolf Pack territory. He could see the devastation. In the area where there used to be a huge canyon and fertile plateaus was now a huge crater.
"Oh no!" cried Sonic and sped off the edge of the ridge to investigate. As he approached he felt an odd feeling. One he hadn't felt for quite some time. He reached the edge of the crater and looked down into it. The crater was glowing with a faint multi coloured glow. He leapt off and landed on a small out crop. The feeling became greater. Sonic's head swam. Why did he feel like this? What was happening? He let out a small cry as the feeling grew in intensity. He looked at his arm. It had a slight yellow glow to it.
"Oh god!" said Sonic to himself and turned his head to see his quills. The ends of all his quills had gone bright yellow in colour and he could feel himself beginning to float slightly.
"No……..this can't be……..IT JUST CAN'T BE!!!" he cried.
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Back in Knothole, Bunnie emerged from the de-robotisiser. Her metallic arm and legs back to normal.
"Oh ma stars!" she cried in joy as she fell on Rotor and hugged him, "Thank you sugah! Thank you!"
"Oh…you're welcome." Rotor managed to say under the hug Bunnie was giving him.
Sally, Tails and Charles watched on smiling. Bunnie had dreamed of this day for so long. Bunnie let Rotor go, who had to take a few deep breaths to regain his strength, and turned and hugged each of the others in turn.
"It feels so strange to have ma own arm and legs back Sally girl." said Bunnie as they left the hut and were greeted by the same group of freedom fighters as before.
"Well I'm happy for you Bunnie. This day has been long coming but worth it."
"Oh yes." replied Bunnie.
Tails watched on from the doorway. Oh boy what an eventful day. He really needed a break. Hmm…….maybe a picnic. He wondered if Amy was free. He decided to find out. Amy had recently joined the Knothole Freedom Fighters. She had left Little Planet and had taken up a permanent residence in Knothole. He walked over to her hut and knocked.
"Just a second." came a voice.
Tails had always liked Amy, although he had never got the courage yet to say so. She had always had a crush on Sonic but everyone knew he was with Sally so Amy hadn't really pursued it. It was more admiration now than anything. But today was a start of so many new beginnings maybe he would ask today. The door opened and Amy Rose stood there.
"Oh. Hi Tails." she said, "Come in."
Tails followed her inside. They got to the living room and Amy sat down.
"So, why d'you come round?" she asked.
"Oh I was wondering whether you'd like to join me for a picnic somewhere."
"Somewhere?"
Tails blushed.
"Well I haven't though where yet."
"Well I haven't got anything to do today so…….why not." Amy replied. She moved to get up but Tails looked like he something else to say, "Something else Tails?"
"Well….I……erm…….that is……..yes."
"Ok what?"
"I……..erm…….I was wondering whether you would like to….erm…..go on a……on a ….."
Tails blushed heavily and collapsed into silence. Amy smiled.
"I was wondering when you would get around to asking."
"What?" said Tails, his head snapping up again.
"You want a date, don't you?"
"Well…..I……..yes." said Tails.
Amy laughed to herself. She had seen the way he looked at her for some time now. She knew what he wanted but left it to him to bring it up. He had finally done so.
"It's ok. The answer is yes."
Tails' face lit up. Amy had just said yes. He couldn't believe it.
"So where's this picnic then?" asked Amy.
"I…um….arr nuts! I haven't made one yet."
Amy smiled, "Don't worry we can do it together."
Amy walked into the kitchen with Tails in tow.
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Several hours later Tails and Amy had found a nice spot a few miles from Knothole to have their picnic. They had a vast array of stuff and were both under the impression that they had brought too much. Amy picked up another sandwich and took a bite.
"Hey Tails. Where is Sonic today? I haven't seen him."
"He went out to check on something. Don't know the details."
"Oh, right. Do you think……….."
Amy cut off in mid sentence and dropped her sandwich. She simply stared into the distance with a shocked look on her face.
"Amy?"
Tails turned round to see what she was staring at. Tails couldn't believe it. Coming along the path was a rather dazed looking Sonic. He wasn't running, just walking. As he grew closer Tails could see that parts of his quills had turned yellow and he had a yellowish glow to him. Tails and Amy jumped up and ran to him.
"SONIC!!!" yelled Tails, "Are you ok?"
Sonic simply blinked heavily and wobbled a bit.
"Sonic?!" cried Amy
Sonic looked at them.
"Must………get back to Knothole. Warn Sally………must…."
With that he collapsed to the ground.
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Sally and Bunnie sat on the veranda in front of Sally's hut staring at the trees.
"What a day." sighed Sally.
"Quite sugah." replied Bunnie, "Did you see little ol' Tails and Amy going off together? What a cute little couple eh?"
"They sure are." smiled Sally, "And speaking of couples I wonder where Sonic is. It's getting dark."
"Ah don't worry your pretty little head princess. He'll be ok. Always is."
"Yeah. I suppose so Bunnie. Oh look here's Tails and Amy and……"
Bunnie watched as Sally's face went pale white.
"SONIC!!!!!" she cried and leapt from her seat. Bunnie followed.
Sally reached Tails and Amy in a few seconds.
"Quick Tails, find Rotor and Charles now!" screamed Sally as she reached Sonic. She looked him over. No sign of injury but his quills were YELLOW!
Tails returned with Rotor and Chuck and they quickly carried Sonic inside.
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A few hours later Rotor and Chuck emerged from the medical hut to see Sally, Bunnie, Tails and Amy sat there waiting. Sally stood up.
"How is he?" she asked.
"Well, there are no injuries. It looks like exhaustion to me but on a grand scale." replied rotor.
"Can we talk to him?" asked Sally.
"Yes but one at a time and not for too long." said Charles.
Sally entered the room to see Sonic lying in a bed looking tired.
"Hi Sonic."
Sonic turned to see her.
"Oh hi Sal."
"What happened?"
"Wolf Pack…..are gone. Destroyed."
Sally's face gave the impression she had just witnesses the event. She went white again and looked as if she was about to be sick.
"What?! Destroyed?! How?!"
"Don't know….but….Chaos Emeralds were involved."
"The…Chaos Emeralds?" Sally asked taking out Nicole, "Nicole display information on the Chaos Emeralds."
"Unable to comply Sally, time encoded lockout."
"Nicole! Look." she signalled towards Sonic, "Whatever happened to him involved the Chaos Emeralds! Whatever happened to the Wolf Pack involved the Chaos Emeralds! Don't give me this time encoded lock out stuff again!"
Nicole beeped for a while.
"Lockout disengaged. Displaying information."
A holographic image appeared. King Acorn's voice echoed around the room. Sally smiled as she heard her father's voice again.
"Sally. The information you are requesting is the most highly guarded secret of Mobius. The Chaos Emeralds. These seven gems hold power beyond comprehension. They have been passed down through an ancient civilisation for centuries. The only remaining survivor of this civilisation resides on the mysterious 'Floating Island'. The location of the island has been lost in the depths of time and is now completely unknown. The Chaos Emeralds are controlled by the Master Emerald. A power beyond that of the Chaos Emeralds themselves. These emeralds must never be disturbed. They are too powerful."
With that the hologram faded and disappeared. Sonic moaned.
"Sally……..power ring…….." moaned Sonic and fell unconscious again.
Sally left the room. She was met by the rest of the group. Antoine and Dulcy had joined them now.
"How is he?" asked Dulcy.
"He's ok. Just very tired. I wonder what happened?" replied Sally.
"Did he say anything?" asked Tails.
"Yes. He said…….." Sally drew a breath, "…..he said the Wolf Pack has been destroyed. Completely."
Everyone's eyes widened. Antoine yelped.
"What?!" cried Bunnie.
"Impossible." Said Tails, Charles and Amy.
"Oh no! We are doomed!" cried Antoine.
"How?" said Dulcy and Rotor.
"I don't know. He's too weak to say. He said the Chaos Emeralds were involved."
"THE CHAOS EMERALDS!!!" cried Tails.
"Tails, you know of them?" stuttered Sally.
"Yes I do. Sonic and I have encountered them before. Yes….that explains the yellow quills."
"What?" asked Sally.
"Remember when Sonic left Knothole to go and investigate Robotnik's doing? Before I came here? Well during that time Sonic and myself stopped a few of Robotnik's plans. Once we destroyed some machine he made called the Death Egg."
"Hmm…I've heard of that. But I thought it was a myth." Said Rotor.
"Oh it's no myth. We destroyed it but he managed to crash land it on a Floating Island."
Sally's eyes lit up.
"You mean THE Floating Island?"
Everyone looked at Sally.
"I got the information from Nicole. Tails?"
"Yes THE Floating Island. Robotnik was going to use the Chaos Emeralds and Master Emerald to power his Death Egg. However, Sonic and I along with the help of Knuckles, the guardian, defeated him."
"What does this have to do with Sonic?" asked Bunnie.
"Well, for some reason Sonic is very sensitive to the power of the emeralds. If he comes in contact with all seven at once he can absorb some of there power."
"You mean like a power ring?" asked Charles.
"Yes, but much more intense. More intense than the Deep Power Stone too."
"How much more intense." came a reply from all.
"Err. Well you've seen it already. His yellow quills? That happens all over his body."
Everyone gasped.
"I'm not done yet. Not only that but he becomes really fast. I mean virtually as fast as light. And….and he floats!"
"Wow." Said Rotor, "That's impressive."
Tails turned to Sally.
"Did Sonic say anything else?"
"He only muttered power ring as he passed out again."
"YES! Why didn't I think of that?"
"What Tails?"
"Well Sonic needs rings to stay in his super form. If he doesn't keep a steady supply of rings going he loses his powers. As normal rings are virtually none existent nowadays and power rings only come every 24 hours, Sonic couldn't risk using the emeralds to fight Robotnik or Snively. He would lose his powers too quickly. But he was only briefly exposed to the emeralds power by the look of thing….when is the next ring due?"
"About 30 minutes." said Sally.
"I'm going to get it."
With that Tails took off and flew to the ring pond. He returned half an hour later with a ring glowing in his hand.
"Let me in." he said as Sally opened the door.
Tails walked in to see Sonic lying in bed hardly breathing. He almost broke down at the sight. He strode up to Sonic and looked at him. He reached for Sonic's hand and placed the power ring in it. He wrapped Sonics fingers around the ring and stood back. There a bright flash of light as the power ring activated. Sonic stirred and moaned. Tails ran to his side.
"Sonic! You alright?!"
Suddenly Sonic shot upright in bed. He looked all around him, trying to work out where he was.
"Sonic?"
Sonic looked at Tails.
"Tails!" he yelled.
"Sonic!"
The two hugged.
"I'm glad you're ok again." said Tails. Suddenly the door opened and everyone piled through. Everyone seemed shocked to see Sonic sitting up in bed.
"Sonic, you alright?" asked Sally as she rushed to his side.
"I'm fine. I needed the power ring to wake me up."
"So what happened?" asked Sally.
Sonic told the story of his trip to the Wolf Pact territory. How he had been partially turned into Super Sonic by the energy. How Tails and Amy had saved him.
"Will you stay like…..err…like that?" asked Rotor indicating towards his yellow quills.
"I don't know Rote. I don't know. But the Chaos Emeralds were involved in the explosion. That I know for sure. Tails we have to go to the Floating Island and see Knuckles."
"Right Sonic."
"Hold up Sonic. You just got up." protested Sally.
"Look Sal. We have to know what is going on and Knuckles can tell us. He is the guardian of the Master and Chaos Emeralds after all."
"Your right." said Sally, "Just be careful, ok."
"I will Sal. I will."