The title and summary says it all. Please be aware that if you aren't familiar with Sonic or Half Life, this story may confuse you.
50 years ago, Space Colony ARK
After the creation of the Biolizard, or otherwise known as a failed prototype of the Ultimate Lifeform, the science labs aboard the space station needed a new start to their final product. Something... different. Maybe something more simple, perhaps, but where would Gerald Robotnik start again?
The scientists were stumped. They had no lead. Maybe it was time to give up on the project.
"No!" The older man in the white coat slammed his fist on the table. "We can't give up. We won't stop trying until we're able to cure my granddaughter's NIDS. Never!" He shouted and glanced at the other individuals.
"But sir, the Biolizard was our best attempt at the Ultimate Lifeform." The scientist informed.
"Then make it better!" This sounded weak. Even Gerald knew this and calmed down. "Sorry... I just... thought we could do better. That's all. Any suggestions?" He asked. Silence greeted the room.
"Hey grandfather!" A young lady's voice shouted from behind. A girl in a beautiful blue dress ran forwards. "How's the project going?" She asked.
"Oh, hello Maria. It's going a little sour at the moment, but I'm trying." He reassured her.
"The others said it was done though." She said with a sparkle in here eyes.
"Technically, but it wasn't what I was hoping for."
"Okay then. See ya' later!" Maria dashed off into the metal hallways, allowing the four to resume.
"So, no ideas?" Gerald asked, looking at his colleagues. One opened his mouth at spoke.
"I do." He said silently. Time seemed to freeze for a moment as the head scientist's hope had returned. It seemed like a miracle.
"And what's that?" The man hesitated.
"There's rumours of this comet with an alien race on it that's supposed to pass by us soon. Maybe they could help us." These rumours are no stranger to anyone on the space station.
He reluctantly accepted the suggestion. Maybe these aliens could help. "Alright. I want watchers to keep an eye out in space for any odd comets going by. If we can't get anything done here, maybe they can help."
The other two scientists burst out laughing, much to Gerald's annoyance. They continued to laugh and laugh.
"Want to be kicked off this station and be sent back to Earth with no paycheque?!" That shut the two up. "Good, now get going. I'll tell everyone on the loudspeaker."
Several days later
The news had spread to everyone on the ARK. Those who agreed to watch were paid double the amount. Aliens had way more advanced technology, right? That's what everyone thought, anyway.
Meanwhile, Gerald was in his office sketching ideas for the new Ultimate Lifeform, that's until there was a knock at the door. He got up and hit the button that opened it. Standing there were two men in black business suits with the G.U.N logo on them.
"Can I help you two?" He asked.
"We are G.U.N representatives carrying an important message from the president. May we come inside and fill you in on your task?"
"Of course. Come on in."
They sat down at a table. "There's been rumours that suggest you're creating a being to help cure your granddaughter's NIDS, is this true?" The businessman on the right asked.
"Indeed."
"The president wants you to make this said being into a weapon project. To help fight wars going on down below. We don't care how you do it, just make sure it's done. Understood?" The left businessman informed.
"Of course." The two representatives left the room, leaving the older man sitting there.
How am I supposed to create a weapon out of a live creature and have it cute NIDS now? Was the first thing that hit is mind.
At that same moment a ring came in from the phone, interrupting his thoughts. Gerald answered it. "Hello?"
"Sir, we have a confirmation of an unknown object flying by."
And there's the prologue. You guys should know what happens next so that whole part will be skipped.
