I have no idea who I am, or where I came from; more to the point how I woke up in the middle of the mobian dessert sitting next to a broken down half- track transport vehicle. I looked up and the blazing heat of the sun met my eyes, which strangely enough was not hot. But I knew it should be. I stood up and brushed off the sand that had collected on my clothes and cloak that I had been wearing and walked around to the front of the vehicle. I saw my reflection in the mirrored front window of the car and looked intently. I was a strange sight indeed; my body was ebony black all over, I looked as if I had been burned, even though it was the color of my skin. My eyes glowed a piercing blue, and my features looked as if they were chiseled with the hand of perfection, my long strands of hair was partially draped over my shoulders and also trailed down my back. I looked at my hands as I pried open the large metallic hood and saw my hands, but what caught my attention most was the claws on the tips of my fingers, I also looked down and saw that I had a tail. That was even more odd; I examined it carefully, it was long and at the end it had what looked like a three-pronged claw protruding from it. I tried moving it around and saw it was like a third hand, that might be useful if I need to grab something when my hands are full I guess.

"What am I supposed to be anyway?" I said out loud, not expecting an answer since no one was around for miles

I stared at the contents under the hood and sighed, knowing that I had no idea what I was doing but began working as if by instinct. As I worked I could see what I looked like floating words and hear a monotone voice in the back of my mind telling me what to do and explaining what everything in the car was and how to fix it. That had been happening a lot lately, whenever I try doing something and don't know what I'm doing. I could see diagrams and explanations of what went where and how the engine was supposed to look like; if someone had seen me they might think I was a professional or something. After a few more adjustments I had finished, at least that is what the words I had seen said. Two words flashed; Task Complete.

"I guess that's good enough for me." I said still talking to nobody as I got into the car and tried to start the engine, which surprisingly turned over and roared to life.

I began driving, as if drawn by something. I had no idea where I was going, only that I wanted to get away from wherever I had been. Then I wondered how I learned to drive in the first place.

Two days passed as I drove, every so often the car would come to a halt and stop. Before I had the chance to wonder why the words came back and told me that the solar cells were charging. I often wonder if I'm delusional seeing and hearing this sort of thing; I don't understand it, and yet I do understand. I sit waiting for what seemed like hours, listening to the wind outside blow harshly and seeing the sand spray across the front window, the sound almost resembling rain.

What was rain I wondered, how did I know about what that sounded like if I can't remember having seen any before?

'Rain' I heard that voice say as it rambled on about the topic, then my mind drifted and was cut off by another message

'Solar cells charged'

Again I started the machine and it came to life, slowly picking up speed since the traction on sand was terrible. I could hear the treads grinding forward slowly while the wheels on the front whirred around at a much quicker pace.

Another day passed and I finally came to a change of scenery, a forest.

'Forest'

Another wave of info flew by in my eyes; forests are filled with trees and animals.

'Trees and animals'

I think I understand that much already, just from looking around. Those words pointed out the obvious a little too much.

I came to a clearing near the edge of a cliff and stepped on the brake bringing the car to a quick stop. I got out and walked over to the edge and saw a city. I looked up and the sky and couldn't see anything but a dark cloud which billowed from the smoke stacks that were dotted all around the city, through the thick haze I could see an endless sea of lights and hear the sounds of machines, music, and.people.

'Casino Zone, entertainment district for the citizens of mobius, created by Dr. Robotonick'

"So that's where I am huh?" I said, trying to confirm with the voice on my location.

'Confirmed'

I smiled a little, knowing that at least I can get an answer from this thing if I needed one, then also thought of who was this doctor that it mentioned.

'Dr. Robotonick, the current ruler of this world'

"Ask a question." I said aloud as I looked to my side and saw a large metal platform jutting out from the cliffs edge.

"What's that there?" I said, waiting for the voice to tell me

'Vehicle elevator; used to move large vehicles from one level to another, suggested direction is down'

"Down we go." I said getting into the car and driving it onto the platform

'Activating locking clamps and descending'

I felt the ground jerk and then start to lower down to the outer ring of the city. I watched as it lowered and saw the skylines of many buildings and then looked down at the people amidst the chaotic surroundings of lights and fast paced music.

The platform made contact with the ground with a large thud. I looked and saw several people turn and eye the vehicle but without much interest.

'Releasing locking clamps'

I drove the car off the platform and into the street, and turned a corner and began to continue on down the street.

"All that dessert travel made me thirsty, how about telling me where I can find something to drink?"

'Irrelevant request'

"I don't care what you think, just tell me."

'Scanning surrounding area, scan complete'

'Scanning? Everything that voice says is confusing'

I turned and saw and building and as if it were a reflex quickly turned and parked the machine in front of the building and got out. I looked around and saw that more people were staring, many more, everyone on the street for that matter. Even the cars that were passing slowed down as they went by. I turned my head as I heard some of the people talking as they continued walking.

"Who is that?" Came a whisper from a crowd that passed

"Look at what he's driving, do you think he works for him?" came another comment from a pointing on looker

They must be talking about me and the car I was standing in front of, I think. I couldn't imagine who 'him' was and decided to ignore it. I continued into the building and to say I was confused as to what I was seeing would have been an understatement. Everywhere, there were flashing lights and there seemed to be females dancing in the nude everywhere.

'I could use an explanation' I thought hoping that the voice could tell me something

'Current location is a strip club, sexual desires are fulfilled for money and.'

'That's was more than I wanted to know you can stop now'

I walked up to the bar and sat down, and got many strange looks and heard more whispers.

"Can I get you something?"

I looked up and saw a gruff looking fellow at the counter, he was a bear creature and mighty large at that.

"I'll have what he's having." I said pointing at another person's drink

The bar tender eyed me strangely and turned to get my drink. I looked around at the 'scenery' and took in my surroundings. I could smell many strange smells; alcohol, smoke from cigars, and hormones. I could see many of the customers most of which were in pairs or in clusters usually mostly women and a few men grabbing at them, in the middle of the room were several platforms where some women were teasing some men waving money around and shouting and laughing.

"Your drink." The barkeeper said as he pushed a glass toward me

"Thanks." I said as I took the glass and tasted it

'Maybe this was irrelevant like that voice said' I thought

It was an extremely foul and bitter taste, and I didn't feel any different after I drank the rest of the glass.

'Now what am I supposed to do?' I thought looking around and saw a strange group sitting in one of the darker corners of the room, which didn't make sense with all the flashing lights; they were starting to get on my nerves. They appeared to be looking at me along with everyone else. I made eye contact with the one in the middle.

'Targets identified as freedom fighters, rebel group known for causing social unrest and inciting revolt against the ruler'

I could see several descriptions pop up and some names with arrows pointing

'Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles; Interesting that was the one looking at me'

'This units primary function is to subdue such unauthorized groups'

'I don't want to do that, they don't even look threatening.'

'Illogical response'

'I still don't care, I'm not going to subdue anyone'

'Primary function overridden and erased'

'You make less and less sense the more you say, I'm not a unit and I don't have a function'

My thoughts were cut short as I felt something step on my tail and I heard the sound of something falling with a shout. I turned and saw someone face down on the floor getting up.

"You did that on purpose you idiot!" the cat-like creature yelled at me grabbing me by the collar

"It was an accident." I said being lifted off the ground. I also noticed that it was quiet for the first time since I walked in here and didn't need to look around to see that everyone was looking at us.

'Target's adrenaline level rising, attack imminent'

I was wondering what that meant right before he tossed me into a nearby table. The sound of the wooden table splintering into pieces beneath me tearing my skin in a few places, it felt like I was bleeding.

'This units outer structure is damaged, running counter measures'

'I don't understand anything you just said'

The creature attacked me again but this time I reacted much quicker and dodged this time.

"Hold still you stupid piece of shit!" he yelled trying to attack me

'Countering attack'

I grabbed his arm with my claws digging into his flesh and flipped him over my shoulder and slammed him on the ground, then I heard a sickening snap and a cry of pain as I crushed his am and shattered the bones.

"That wasn't the best idea I've had." I said as I began backing up towards the door

'SWAT units on route'

'What?'

Just then several mechanical soldiers burst though the door, the sound of their metal feet clanging on the ground drowned out the screams that filled the air. Several people went down as the machines opened fire and bullets streamed into the room.

'Hostile environment detected, scanning for quickest escape route'

I look and see just what I was looking for, a window. I run toward it and jump through the glass cutting myself badly, but I ignore it and run back to the car. As I start the engine I can see those freedom fighters fighting their way out and they followed the same path did out the window and took off in random directions. I decided to worry about that later and started the car and pressed down hard on the gas pedal. The car lumbered forward and slammed into other cars and signs sending people scattering.

"How about a new destination?"

'.Cannot determine, no primary objective'

"Guess that means I'll need something to do." I thought as I rounded another corner, nearly flying off the street from the high speeds

'Now initiating auto recovery protocol, NanoTechSkin repairing'

I could feel my wounds getting less painful and could see that the cuts on my arm were fading

"That just brings me back to my first question; what am I?"