A SONIC X FANFICTION
By David B. Carter
Curable Poison,
Deadly Reasons
Authors note: I'm making the rounds today. This is another story that was single spaced, not much attention there. Hopefully now that is double spaced it will be appreciated. Well, hope you enjoy this. And reviews are only necessary if you want to do it, don't force yourself to do something you don't want to. Later.
CH.1-Exploding factory
In the control room of a huge factory sat a fat man in coveralls with a mustache that drooped around his mouth. His eyes were focused on one of four video monitors; each image was a major necessity to run such a factory: the robot programming room, where he prepared only the finest to work, the Chaos room, where the precious emeralds were used to create monsters, the ship bay, where as the title suggested stored ships were found, and the holding cells-where held anyone as hostage. He was Dr. Eggman, evil genius and mastermind. His blasted enemy known as Sonic was a troublesome thorn in his side as he destroyed his evil work and stole his emeralds. Not this time you blue pain in the rear, Eggman thought furiously, my factory is in top notch of shape and the only way in is through the robot programming room-
"Sir we have incoming footage," one of his robot assistants told him. Eggman smiled as he got up from his chair and walked over to the front monitor. As he expected; the hedgehog stood there staring back at him, waiting for the trap to spring. Eggman had many encounters with the hedgehog, today was a fresh start and he didn't intend to lose another factory to him. "Do you want-."
"Yes I want audio!" His brows furrowed and his hands were clenched tightly into fists. The assistant fumbled for the audio switch; both he and Eggman listened to the audio:
"Hello Eggman, it's your favorite fan again Sonic. Sorry to intrude on your busier of days, but you know the drill, so I won't bore you with your wit. I am here and before I trash your place again, can I get your tiring catchphrase?" Eggman thought of melting the hedgehog there with his laser sentries, but knew Sonic would cause them to blow one another up. Trap doors were too easy, and the hands that captured also seemed old. A while ago Eggman had given up on the human companionship because as times were trying his life's passion was killing Sonic. When among crowds it was all false pleasantries, when he got what he wanted he used that and shoved that in their face. Robots were easy to order around and there wasn't much of an uprising, not yet anyway.
"Your cocky nature will get you yet Sonic, but for now enjoy your slow death." The newest of batches of robots were smart and never relied on speed, only reserved power. As he watched he dreaded every moment knowing the blasted would demolish his months of hard work and then it was back to the drawing board. Sonic met the machines with no fear and danced around their bulking forms…and then used their weapons to his advantage; as they blew open his entrance. Instead of curse the wretched hedgehog, he watched the monitors. He was in and seemed to be considering a route to choose. As much as I hate to say it, Eggman thought dreadfully, the hedgehog and I are the same. "Make sure the Chaos room is sealed and shut tightly."
"Yes Dr.," the assistant replied on cue. The mechanic's emotionless responses were music to his ears. Sonic had his little companions to accompany him, but he always was doing these missions alone. Because in the end it was the hedgehog VS him, no one else could intervene in their combat. Sonic had befriended a rich boy named Chris, who also was a thorn when it came down to it. "Doctor Eggman he is heading for-."
"I know you blasted tin scrap!" Last week he had another factory of evil just like this, it was now rubble and the greatest loss was 2 Chaos emeralds to the likes of the hedgehog and Co. In this current factory he held only one, which he found in the mountains.
"The doors are denting," the assistant wailed. Dr. Eggman hated the whining computer voice, the only of 2 human emotions never to be deleted. There was fear, with whiney voice, and annoyance, with a trace of frustration. Now as he watched Sonic break into his Chaos emerald room he didn't hide the fear from his face. The robot assistant cringed as Eggman slammed his fist into his open hand and his nostrils flared. It would seem he wasn't really upset, the assistant thought, at times worse then this he'd walk around upset. His eyes are focused on something, but to my knowledge the room is unprotected. Maybe the good Dr. isn't done yet, the assistant thought hopefully.
"That hedgehog got in exactly as I foresaw it," Eggman said with a hint of a mischievous smile spreading across his face. "All the other rooms like that were protected by my best in defensive programming, all are toast. What he doesn't see can't harm him, until it's too late!" Holding his round belly he let out an evil laugh and the assistant joined in. Machines, he thought.
"Where are those clunk heads now? Hey did anyone order a free prisoner?" The room was empty and seeing this, Sonic knew all was not as it seemed. Keeping the view of the door in his sights he circled the room and no laser came, nor any security drones. "Hey Eggman, did you hear the one about your mother? She was so dumb, that she didn't know the difference between a hedgehog and a porcupine!" Walking up to the Chaos emerald he touched it with the tip of his finger…nothing. "The door isn't closing, so am I free to go?" It felt strange not hearing Eggman's frustrated voice, or the sound of a cage dropping on the emerald. "That's it Eggman, I'm leaving here right now."
"No one is stopping you Sonic," Eggman's reply said. The hedgehog who had faced death thousands of times and who had beaten Eggman on countless missions was stuck to the floor. "The emerald has grown heavy on my conscious and I feel like giving it away…free. Please take it on my behalf.
"Eggman that is too tempting an offer for you to make, and besides I have other places to be," Sonic said distractedly. The trip he and Chris were going to take was tomorrow, and he wanted a jump on scouting the roads. The emerald in its blue color began to glow brilliantly and made Sonic's green eyes water. His sneakers were glued to the floor, and his heart had taken a slower beat ever since he came in here. Making up his mind he walked forward and picked up the emerald. It felt heavy in his gloved hands and his focus shifted. He stumbled forward a step.
"And about my mother, she was never dumb…her vision was a bit crossed. " The doorway was leaning and Sonic had to lean a bit to fit through. His mind was hazy like in a fog where one couldn't even see their own feet. Once outside he began to run, and run until his mind began to clear. The feel of the wind pushing against him and the smell of hundreds of odors blew by made his day. As he neared the river bend he tripped and went sailing head first into the river. The emerald felt heavy and Sonic felt a certain shift of events: he was sinking, the emerald was floating, and the sky turned hazy. That room-
"…Something in the air…" Try to stay afloat, he thought as he struggled. Water was in his ears and mouth now and the view of the sky was now shimmering. I'm only 16, he thought as his neck went under. So many people to say bye to, and one who I have yet to thank for this. His vision darkened and so did his world.
"Nothing new is on today," Chris said with a yawn. He sat on his couch in the living room and had his feet kicked up on the arm. He had light brown spiky hair and was around his preteen age of year. The house was empty due to business meetings and it was decided that he had to stay behind for one more year. Even his friends had gone to get fresh air leaving him alone and bored out of his mind. Tails was his 2 tailed fox friend who was out in the X Tornado searching for Sonic. Amy Rose was the pink haired hedgehog who was Sonic's big fan; she too was out on the prowl with Lily. Big the cat was at his fishing pond where his only worry was keeping track of his best bud Froggy. Cream was a rabbit with sensitive emotions and her companion Cheese was a Chao, both were out in the fields. Sonic, the hedgehog who had mysteriously dropped in his pool and saved was late for their trip making his mind come up with answers. Maybe he's in a dark forest, Chris thought worriedly. Ever since Sonic came into his life his whole world was confusing. Even the stuff his teacher Mr. Stuart taught him and his friends Daniel, Francine, and Helen. Walking to the kitchen he decided to make some lunch.
"Uh…Chris," a cautious voice said. Chris felt all his systems shut down as he stared at the red echidna in the doorway. Knuckles was a friend of Sonic, but Chris didn't know him well. In Sonic's world he had lived on the Floating Isle, now he was in a world with humans and his body seemed never to loosen up. "It's Chris…right?"
"Yeah," Chris said not really knowing where the conversation was going. Knuckles was a little taller then Sonic with a red toned body and alert eyes. Chris could see how people referred to him as "Knuckles", it did match. "Sonic isn't here right now; maybe in another hour," Chris suggested. Knuckles pondered on this and turned his back and reached for the knob, yet he didn't turn it. He stared at Chris considering him a foe or ally.
"Tell him I found a Chaos emerald in the abandoned factory, where that is…is nearby," he said reluctantly. Chris blinked his eyes and rushed over to the refrigerator where he guzzled down some milk. As much as he wanted to tell Sonic, he had the responsibility of guarding the house. Heading to his room he changed into his swim trunks and took a dive into the pool. The water hit his body and left a mark on his belly as he frog swam to the other side. As he held onto the sides of the pool he saw a skateboard.
"Dude this is no weather for that," Daniel said with a smile. Daniel was dark skinned and wore skateboarding gear, in case he fell; so far Chris never saw any falls. "Where's…err…"
"Sonic, I wish I knew. That blue friend of mine is always ticking off Eggman and blowing up those factories of his. Say, I thought you had plans?" Daniel shrugged casually and skated to the other side of the pool. Chris swam to the other side, but Daniel was already skating back. "Where are Francine and Helen?"
"They went to the mall," Daniel said with disgust. "Personally I'd prefer the arcade and spending money on real entertainment. Speaking of entertainment, is that…Tails guy free for flying?"
"Tails is out looking for Sonic, as should I," Chris said with great burden. Daniel noted this in Chris's voice, but seeing as he couldn't house sit he just skated around the pool. "For now however, I just got to deal with school and home. Like before they ever came," Chris said sadly. Saying goodbye to Daniel, Chris headed inside and went to the answering machine; again two messages:
"Honey its mom, my latest acting gig is
holding me down. The latest I'll be back
is Tuesday. Listen to Mr. Tanaka and Ella
and be sure to take your regular showers."
"Hey champ, the business meeting said to
be next week has been pushed up. Don't leave
the house unguarded and be sure to not let
any strangers in. I trust you son and will
see you Tuesday.
His face was now wrinkled with worry knowing Ella was at the plane show and Mr. Tanaka at a meeting. I could get grandpa to housesit while I search for Sonic, Chris thought with a smile. Rushing to the phone and still dripping wet he dialed his grandfather's work phone and said, "Hey grandpa wanna house sit?"
"House sit huh? Well my experiments have been rusty…and my schedule seems free for another 24 hours, why not. See you soon Chris." Hanging up Chris felt like the burden of house sitting had been lifted up. Once again he climbed upstairs, this time he was packing survival gear in a pack. Almost tripping he made it to the door where his grandpa stared at him curiously.
"Great to see you gramps, but talk is short and I really need to find Sonic. Whole house is to your disposal, bye!" Chris ran with all the power in his legs and ran to the edge of town. A forest lay there covered in darkness and sounds of cobras hissed into the air. His hedgehog buddy was in trouble, and time and again Sonic was there for him. Now it was his turn to fight back and save him, before his exam in Mr. Stuarts. "Hang on Sonic, just till I get there ok?"
Authors note: Great chapter huh? Ch.2 is underway now...just got to work on putting it into double space format. Well see you next time.
