Title: The Price to Pay
Summary: Knuckles has never stopped at anything to protect the Floating Island and the Chaos Emeralds. But is betraying his best friends worth it?
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Disclaimer: All the characters belong to Sega and whoever else owns them. I don't get a single cent out of this.
Acknowledgements: Jesus, Padawan Nik-ka, Ginger Ninja, Orin, Chewbacca, and my sis.
A/N: I kind of mixed the video game version of Sonic with the SATAM cartoon series, so enjoy.
Prologue:
The red echidna struggled against the metal bands that held him to the wall. Strong though he was, he couldn't break them. He cursed bitterly at the fat, egg-shaped figure that stood in front of him, laughing crazily.
"Ha ha ha, Knuckles the Echidna, I've got you now," the evil doctor sneered, clapping his hands in manic glee. "You walked right into my trap."
The echidna kept silent. He stopped struggling, and studied the mad doctor carefully. He maintained an air of indifference.
"I see you don't seem to care. Perhaps I should show you something." Robotnik turned to the robot seated at a control panel on his left. "Activate the cameras," he turned back to his captive, "Enjoy."
Surprise, anger and hate flashed on the echidna's face all at once, but he quickly hid it. He forced himself to appear calm and cold, but inside, he burned with fury. How dare Robotnik?
"You see this weapon? Well, when I complete it, it will be capable of blowing your precious Floating Island sky-high with one shot. But before that, I'll be sure to take the Chaos Emeralds first. Ha ha ha. An egg-cellent idea, don't you think," Robotnik was practically dancing, obviously pleased with his own cleverness.
"You'll never manage it," the echidna snarled, unable to contain his anger anymore. He strained against his bonds.
"Ah yes, Knuckles the Echidna, I forgot you would try to stop me. Nevermind, I have a proposal to make. Sort of an agreement."
"I don't make bargains with my enemies," the captive spat.
"You'll have to," the evil scientist was grinning from ear to ear, "You see, I'll spare the Chaos Emeralds and your Floating Island on one condition …"
"What?" the echidna snapped.
"Rude aren't we? Well, bring me information on Sonic the Hedgehog, and his Freedom Fighter friends."
"Never!" the echidna's eyes burned with rage.
"I'm afraid you don't have a choice," Robotnik was still grinning. The echidna wanted to punch him and wipe that grin off the mad doctor's face. "It's Sonic, or the Floating Island."
The conflict raged in the echidna's mind. Sonic was his friend. He couldn't betray his friends. But he knew that if Robotnik blew up the Floating Island, the Chaos Emeralds would be scattered all over Mobius. That was dangerous. Worse still, if Robotnik found the hidden Emeralds, he would use them to gain power and take control over Mobius.
"I'll do it," the echidna's voice was cold and hard. "But you have to keep your side of the bargain."
"Of course, I will," Robotnik rubbed his hands in glee. He pressed a button, and the metal bands released the echidna, who landed in a heap on the floor. Doctor Robotnik handed a transmitter to Knuckles the Echidna, then watched the echidna leave. He would get Sonic this time, Robotnik was sure of that.
TBC…
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-wild horse =)