Me:Before I start this story... I want to apologize. I'm sorry for sounding so pushy in the beginning of my first chapter for this story about my reviews. I was in a contest against my friend on the amount of reviews I could receive since he didn't believe I could get enough reviews!
Shadow:How many times are you going to BLAME ME!
Me:Until you give me what I deserve!
Shadow:Ooh, I'll give you what you deserve...
Me:Are you threatening me!? You do realize I have the ability to do anything I want with you in fan fictions right?!
Shadow:What could you possibly do to me?
Me:*Smirks*Well...*Snaps fingers*
Shadow:*Gets surrounded by a puff of smoke before a pink dress with frilly bows appears on body*WTF!?
Me:*Laughs*HAHAHAHA!
Shadow:Get this stupid thing off before someone sees me-
Sonic:*Enters room*Hey Author! I got that Dr. Pepper you wanted me to gr-*Sees Shadow*Wow...
Shadow:*Growls*Don't say a word!
Sonic:Ok.*Pulls a piece of paper and a pencil out of nowhere and writes something before holding it up to the camera*Shadow the Ultimate Princess!*
Shadow:That's it Faker!
Sonic:*Laughs before running out of the room*
Shadow:Come back here Fak-*Trips on long dress and face-plants*Oof!
Me:WAIT! SONIC HAS MY DR. PEPPER!
Shadow:*Gets up off of the ground*No one gives a-
Me:Ahem.*Points at content rate*
Shadow:Um... no one gives a flip about your Dr. Pepper.
Me:I GIVE A FLIP ABOUT MY DR. PEPPER!*Raises hand in the air*NOW FACE MY WRATH!
Shadow:BRING IT ON!
Me:*Smirks*Very well then.*Raises hand into air before thrusting it to Shadow*
Shadow:*Gets struck by lightning and disappears*
Me:Good. Now that Shadow's gone... WELCOME TO THE NEXT CHAPTER OF 'LOCKED UP TIGHT!' NOTHING MORE CAN BE SAID OTHER PLZ REVIEW THIS STORY! NOW...
Sonic:*Pops head in*QUE THE STORY!
Me:GIVE ME MY DR. PEPPER!*Runs after Sonic*
Sonic:UH OH!*Runs away*
Chapter 2:Vial 'X12'
Eggman leaned backwards in his chair as he stared at the blinking red dot that appeared onto one of the many screens that was laid out in front of him. He tore his gaze away from the screens and instead, looked at the pair of headphones that was laying next to his hi-tech computer. Picking them up and placing them on top of his head, he then pressed a button that was located on his right wrist.
"Metal, do you read me?"
Static echoed throughout the headphone until a familiar robotic voice came through."Yes Master?"
"How far away are you from the Rodent and that two-tailed fox menace's house?"Asked Eggman, typing something on the computer.
There was silence and the sound of wind blowing harshly from Metal's end until the robotic version if Sonic answered."I am approximately, 6.5 miles away and approaching."
Eggman stopped typing and adjusted the headphones, frowning at the way Metal's voice seemed scratchy and distance."Metal, when you're about 2 or 3 miles away, slow down. We don't need you giving the fox hope that its his 'hero' coming back to protect him."
"As you wish."
Eggman looked up at the screen and watched as the red dot began to noticeably slow down. Satisfied, Eggman allowed himself to relax a bit."Ok Metal, now I-"
"HOWDY DR. EGGMAN!"Exclaimed a voice directly behind Eggman.
Surprised, Eggman jumped, his hand tipping over a conveniently placed cup of coffee onto the control panel that controlled the screens above him. Sparks flew from the control panel causing Eggman to back away as the screens all went dark one by one. Watching the coffee run over the side of the control panel, he then turned and glared at the two figures who were attempting to look innocent.
"Uh..."Cubot, a short yellow robot with a cubed shape body and head, rubbed his small yellow painted hands together, nervously."Did I do that?"
Eggman's glare intensified tenfold as he clenched his fists tightly at his side. Just as he was about to give in to his desire to strangle Cubot, Orbot, a slightly shorter red robot with a sphere shaped body and head, interrupted by pointing at the doctor's headset."Doctor, you're headset is blinking."
"Hm?"Anger forgotten, Eggman tapped the button on his wrist before hearing Metal's voice.
"-you read me, Master?"
"Yes, yes, I read you perfectly, Metal. Sorry about the,"Eggman glared at Cubot and Orbot who instantly cowered underneath his glare,"slight interruption. Now, when you arrive I want you to observe the house not attack it. Do you understand, Metal?"
"Yes Master."
Eggman nodded."Very well, that is all."
As soon as Eggman finished his sentence, he scowled at his two shivering henchbots. He then clasped his hands behind his back and walked slowly over to them."Do you two know what you two have done? Hmm?"
Both Orbot and Cubot shook their heads at Eggman."Well then... why don't I just tell you."
Eggman suddenly kneeled down towards Cubot and Orbot before grabbing both of them around the throat. Surprised, the henchbots tried to claw Eggman's arms off as he began to shake them back and forth furiously."YOU TWO DUMBBOTS MANAGED TO TAKE OUT ALL MY TV MONITORS! NOW I CAN'T MONITOR ANY OF THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS OR METAL SONIC! AND YOU WASTED MY PERFECTLY GOOD CUP OF COFFEE! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELVES!"
Orbot raised his hand, causing Eggman to stop his furious shaking."Yes Orbot, you have something to say?"
"Y-your headphone is s-still blinking."
Eggman blinked and looked over to the now dormant screens. His reflection looked back at him as he stared at the blinking red dot that was near his head. With a sharp growl, Eggman released Orbot and Cubot onto the ground and pushed the button on his wrist. The henchbots watched as Eggman took several deep breaths before looking down at them.
"Now,"Eggman literally growled the word out,"please give me one reason I shouldn't tear you two apart bolt-by-bolt!"
"Because... you called us in here."Replied Cubot, looking up at Eggman, innocently.
Eggman's face turned into a look of confusion."What?"
"Its true, sir."Orbot clambered up to the doctor."You called us up from Maintenance for a 'special' job."
Eggman rubbed his chin in thought for a moment."Ah yes, the special job."He pointed at his henchbots, all his thoughts of anger gone."Since Metal is away on a mission, I want you two to deliver the Rodent, his dinner."
"W-what?"Stammered Cubot and Orbot in unison.
The doctor frowned and looked down at the two robots, his glasses reflecting the lighting in the room which made them shine."Is there a problem?"
Cubot and Orbot glanced at each other before shaking their heads."No!"
"THEN GET TO IT!"Snapped Eggman, pointing towards the door.
Cubot and Orbot jumped and raced out the door, possibly breaking a speed record. Eggman smirked at the dust cloud they left behind. He then turned only to remember that all his TV monitors could no longer be used. Frowning, Eggman gathered up his hi-tech computer and anything else that managed to escape 'The Great Coffee Spill', including the mug that once held his delicious coffee, before walking out of the door.
'Let's just hope that those two idiots don't manage to mess up anything else.'Grumbled Eggman as he stopped a small robot with six arms and spoke a few words to it. The robot made some beeping sounds before rushing into the room Eggman just exited.
Cubot and Orbot exited from the kitchen and began to walk towards towards Sonic's cell.
"I can't wait until Sonic tries my Meatloaf Surprise!"Chirped Cubot, literally bouncing up and down as he balanced a tray and a cup of water in his arms.
"And what a surprise it will be."Mumbled Orbot, grimacing when he looked at the tray.
Since all robots were busy in Maintenance, Cubot and Orbot, who were not designed to cook, were forced to make the food for Sonic. Orbot allowed Cubot to make it since the taller robot seemed excited to be allowed to use a stove and also because... Orbot really didn't want to do it himself. Unfortunately, it was a bad idea to let the robot who once overheard someone call Eggman a troll and then replaced the doctor's bed with a bridge, work on a stove.
On a plate, which would probably have to be burned after this, was two slices of what resembled brownish-greenish bread with small pieces of baloney and ketchup splattered on it.
Orbot watched as the thing called food, wobbled on the tray with Cubot's every bounce.'If I wasn't a robot, I probably would've thrown up by now.'
Five Minutes and a Few Spilled Drops of Ketchup Later...
Orbot and Cubot approached Sonic's cell and glanced into it. Inside the dark cell, the hedgehog was laying on the bench, his entire body except his shoes, which were poking out, were covered by a blue dingy blanket. Orbot kept his eyes on Sonic while Cubot rushed over to the small opening for the tray. Humming some kind of tone, Cubot then shoved the tray through before quickly closing it.
"Come and get it, Sonic!"Sang Cubot in a singsong voice.
Cubot stood there a few seconds as he stared at the lump on the bench, waiting for the hedgehog to come for his meal. When the hedgehog made no movement whatsoever, the yellow robot frowned and glanced over to Orbot.
"He's not moving."
"I can see that, Cubot."Said Orbot, watching Sonic's form.
Cubot scratched the top of his head."Does he not like my cooking?"
'I wouldn't blame him.'Thought Orbot, smelling the horrible scent of the so called meal from where he stood.'And who gives a robot smell sensors!'
A loud bang shook Orbot out of his thoughts and he turned to Cubot who was slamming his fist on the cell door. Every now and then, he would call out Sonic's name. After a few minutes, Orbot finally had enough and grabbed Cubot's fist in mid-slam.
"What are you doing, Cubot!"Exclaimed Orbot, his tone sharp.
"Uh..."Cubot rubbed his chin,"I can't really remember."
Orbot facepalmed and dragged his hand downward. With a sigh, he looked back over to Sonic who was still in the same position.
"Should we uh... contact the boss?"Asked Cubot, glancing over to his companion.
Orbot mulled over it for a moment before nodding at Orbot."Something could be wrong with Sonic. And I'm pretty sure that Eggman needs to know about it."
With Eggman...
The doctor leaned up against the doorway of the control room and watched as the small robot used one of his arms that held a rag in it to wipe away the spilled coffee and the other five to rewire and fix the control panel. Bored, Eggman closed his eyes and was about to allow his mind to drift away for a moment when...
'Beep! Beep!' Eggman jumped and looked around in surprise for a minute before realizing the sound was coming from his wrist. Pushing up his sleeve, Eggman looked down at the black mini screen on his arm that laid next to about ten buttons and frowned when he saw a name appear across the screen. Pushing a bright blue button, Eggman glared at the face that appeared on the screen.
"Please tell me you're calling for something important and not the fact that Cubot got himself locked in another cell."
Orbot opened his mouth only to be interrupted by Cubot when he pushed his face up against the screen."Hey! I thought I saw a penny!"
Eggman sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose while Orbot pulled his companion away from the screen.
"That's not the reason why we called you, Doctor."
Eggman gave a small breath of relief. He really didn't want to search for a key that belonged to a cell that hasn't been used in years."Then spit it out! I got things to do!"
"Well..."Orbot's voice actually sounded a bit uncertain, like he was afraid of his next sentence."Me and Cubot discovered something wrong with Sonic."
This perked Eggman's interest. The mad scientist looked down at Orbot's face with a serious look."What happened to the Rodent?"
Orbot suddenly disappeared from view and instead the inside of Sonic's cell was shown, allowing Eggman to see a figure covered up in a blanket, laying on the bench."He doesn't seem to be responding to anything we do. We don't know whether he's unconscious or..."
Even as Orbot trailed off on his sentence, Eggman still understood what the robot was thinking about."Did you open the cell to investigate?"
Orbot reappeared on the screen."N-no sir. We were considering opening it in a few minu-"
"Don't!"Commanded Eggman sharply, causing Orbot to jump."Stay where you are and wait until I get there. Do you understand, Orbot?"
"Yes sir."Answered Orbot, nodding his head.
"Does that one understand?"Asked Eggman, pointing at Cubot who was standing in the background, once again yelling at Sonic through the bars."Because it really doesn't look like he understands."
Orbot looked over his shoulder at Cubot before turning back to his boss."I'll watch him."
"You better."Warned Eggman before disconnecting with Orbot by pressing the bright blue button once more.
Eggman sighed and looked over to the small robot who was still rewiring the control panel."Workerbot,"the small bot paused in the middle of his work and turned to his creator,"how long until the control panel is finished?"
Workerbot made some indescribable sounds and held up about five fingers. Eggman frowned at the bot."Five hours!?"
Workerbot nodded at Eggman and turned back to his work. Grumbling, Eggman walked out the door and headed down hallway to the section where the cells were.
'I hope nothing bad has happened with the Rodent.'Thought Eggman, increasing his step a bit.'I still need him.'
Eggman approached Sonic's cell and frowned at what he saw. Cubot's head was stuck between the bars of Sonic's cell door as the yellow robot tried to wiggle himself out while Orbot pulled on the bottom of his body. Eggman watched this sad display for a few minutes before coughing loudly into his hand.
Both Orbot and Cubot stopped what they were doing and turned their heads towards Eggman. Or... Orbot did and Cubot only achieved in banging his head up against one of the metal bars.
Eggman sighed and rubbed his temples."What happened?"
Orbot rubbed the back of his head, nervously."Well sir... after you disconnected with me, Cubot attempted to-"
"You know,"began Eggman, holding up a hand,"I don't want to know."
Orbot's mouth snapped closed and he nodded. Eggman pushed past him and stood in front of Sonic's cell door, glancing inside at the figure on the bench. Making a decision, Eggman reached into the pocket of his pants and pulled out a pair of keys.
"Orbot."Said robot looked up and listened as Eggman continued."I want you to try and get this,"Eggman flicked Cubot's body, causing him to give a yelp,"idiot out of the door while I'm checking up on the Rodent."
Orbot nodded, watching as Eggman found the right key he was looking for before opening up the cell door. Stepping inside, Eggman headed straight towards Sonic's so-called bed, ignoring the sounds of struggle behind him. He let out a small yelp when his foot stepped in something wet. He looked down and discovered a large gray tray with a empty plate and a overturned glass of water. Grumbling about the Rodent's inability to clean up after himself, Eggman shook off his shoe before looking down at the hedgehog.
Sonic was laying on the bench with his thin sheet covering his entire body except his shoes. When Eggman towered over the side of the bench, his shadow nearly enveloping the hedgehog, Sonic made no move whatsoever, surprising him for two reasons. One, the hedgehog was known as light sleeper meaning he should've woken up the moment the cell door was open. And two, the hedgehog would've never slept in the company of his arch rival who could've easily harmed him in his sleep.
"Hedgehog."Called Eggman, frowning a bit when he got no response. He reached and poked the hedgehog in the shoulder before jerking back, seeing if Sonic would give a reaction. Again, Eggman got no response, not even a movement. Frown deepening, he then began shaking the hedgehog, softly at first and then more violently. When the hedgehog remained the same, Eggman gave up and turned towards Cubot and Orbot who were still struggling.
"CUBOT! ORBOT!"Called Eggman.
Both the robots jumped which caused Cubot to slip through the cell door and land on top of Orbot, knocking both of them to the ground. Cubot smiled at Orbot who was underneath him.
"Thanks for the landing, buddy! But,"Cubot rubbed the bottom of his body,"it could've been softer."
Orbot looked at the readers in annoyance before throwing Cubot off of him. Eggman shook his head sadly at the two of them before motioning for them to listen."I want you two to listen and on my command lock the door."
"Okey dokey, sir."Said Cubot, standing up and saluting Eggman.
Orbot sighed, but otherwise did the same thing as his companion. Eggman rolled his eyes at Cubot and turned back to his main priority. Sighing, he leaned down and gripped Sonic's blanket before pulling it back. He gasped.
Sonic was curled up in a little ball on the bench, groaning. His usually dark blue fur was now similar to the color of the sky and matted to his skin with sweat. His mouth was open slightly and he seemed to try and take deep, raspy breaths as if he couldn't get air into his lungs. Eggman could literally see the sick waves rolling off of the hedgehog's shivering body.
But just to make sure...
Eggman placed his hand on the hedgehog's head only to withdraw quickly.
'Just as I thought.'Eggman looked down at the hedgehog in slight concern.'He's sick.'
Eggman placed the blanket over Sonic's body and looked at Orbot and Cubot over his shoulder."You two, I want you to do something for me."
Orbot clenched the cell door."Do you want us to close door?"
"No, you imbecile."Eggman motioned down the hall."I want the two of you to go down to the Medical Lab and set up one of the spare beds."
"Why sir?"Asked Orbot, glancing worriedly at Eggman."Did you hurt your back again?"
"No."Mumbled Eggman, wrapping Sonic in his blanket.
"Your hip?"Piped up Cubot.
"No."Growled Eggman, his anger increasing.
"Your-"
Eggman whirled on the two robots, his dark glasses shining brightly."WILL YOU TWO JUST DO WHAT I SAY!"
Both Cubot and Orbot jumped and nodded at Eggman. They then rushed down the hallway towards the Medical Lab, leaving Eggman alone with Sonic.
Eggman sighed."Why in the world did I build them?"
Shaking his head, he then picked up Sonic's warm body bridal style, walked out of the cell, and into the hallway. When he was a few feet away from the cell, he balanced Sonic as best as he could and lifted the sleeve of his right wrist. He then pushed a bright blue button. The screen on his wrist beeped for a few seconds before two thin black robots with a red cross on their head and glowing yellow eyes, showed up.
"Ah, Med-bot X1 and Med-bot X2, I need you two in the Medical Lab, immediately."
One of the robots tilted it's head."Is there something wrong, sir? Did you hurt your-"
"No."Eggman glared at the robot."I just need you down in the Medical Lab, no questions asked."
Both of the robots visibly stiffened and nodded their heads."Yes sir."
Eggman disconnected the call with a small huff. He then glanced down at Sonic's pale face as he shifted him carefully.
'How did this happen?'
(The italics is Eggman's voice in a flashback, the words underlined and in italics is Metal's thoughts, the bold with italics is the voice in Metal's head)
Metal Sonic lurked around in the shade of a large oak tree, a hand on his head. A low inaudible sound that was similar to a growl, pushed its way through his speakers as pictures and sounds flashed before his opticals.
"Now, when you arrive I want you to observe the Rodent's house, not attack it. Do you understand, Metal?"
The robotic hedgehog leaned heavily against the oak tree, his claws digging into the bark.
"YOU TWO DUMBBOTS MANAGED TO TAKE OUT ALL MY TV MONITORS! NOW I CAN'T MONITOR ANY OF THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS OR METAL SONIC!"
Metal looked down at the dark blue communicator that was strapped around his wrist.'He can't monitor me. I could-'
Observe the Rodent's house, do not attack it.
Metal cringed at the loud voice that echoed throughout his head.'Yes, that's what he ordered me to do. But there's no way he could find out whether or not-'
Observe the Rodent's house, do not attack.
Metal clenched his clawed hands, tightly.'I do not care. I will do as I please-'
OBSERVE THE RODENT'S HOUSE, DO NOT ATTACK IT.
"Argh!"Metal sank to his knees, his hands clenching his head in some kind of pain. When the pain faded away, he shakily stood up from the ground, growling.
'I.'
OBSERVE THE-
Will.'
RODENT'S HOUSE-
'Not.'
DO NOT ATTA-
'OBEY!'
Metal stood there for a few seconds, waiting for the voice to come back. Unfortunately for him, it did come back. But, this time instead of falling to the ground in some kind of pain, he began to emit a sound similar to a chuckle. To his delight the voice had said:
ATTACK AND DESTROY THE RODENT'S HOUSE.
The swab that Eggman held tightly in his hand quivered like crazy. He growled and tried to control his hand while Cubot, who was on the right side of him, and Orbot, who was on the left side of him, talked. Simultaneously.
Cubot practically leaned against him."I thought Sonic was the good guy-"
While Orbot sat on the crisp white bed with his arms crossed."Sir, this is going to affect your evil reputation by at least a thousand-"
Finally, Eggman had enough. He placed the swab down, gripped both of his robots by their arms, and pushed them off the bed like ragdolls. The robots yelped when their bodies collided with the ground. They both managed to look up in time as Eggman began to yell at them."WILL YOU TWO STOP CONSTANTLY BADGERING ME! I DID WHAT I HAD TO FOR MY OWN REASONS! SO I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANOTHER WORD FROM EITHER YOU UNTIL I GET THE SAMPLE!"
Cubot raised a hand."But-"
Eggman glared at him."Don't you dare say another word. Unless, you want your mouth to be disconnected from your head."
Cubot's mouth closed with a metallic 'snap'. Eggman seemed satisfied with this and turned back to his main priority.
"I just wanted to know the meaning of badgering."Mumbled Cubot.
Both Eggman and Orbot facepalmed in unison.
It's been about half an hour since Eggman brought Sonic to the Medical Lab where he met up with Cubot, Orbot, Med-bot X1, and Med-bot X2 who all seemed surprised to see him cradling Sonic in his arms like a porcelain doll. As soon as he settled Sonic down in the spare bed that, surprisingly, the two 'dumbbots' managed to set up, Med-bot X1 and Med-bot X2 began to check up on the hedgehog to see what he may need, knowing better than to ask questions about the doctor's sudden change of heart. Meanwhile, Orbot and Cubot asked every question that they could conjure up.
Every. Question.
Eggman picked up the swab once more and leaned towards Sonic's exposed stomach. The hedgehog was laying carefully on his back, a speck of blue in a sea of white. He had a wet rag thrown over his forehead, an IV that was embedded in his wrist and held there by a strip of tape, and a large white blanket that was covering his legs and revealed his pale stomach that had the bandages removed from it. It took all of Eggman's willpower not to cringe at the large red bleeding burn that covered Sonic's stomach, sticking out on his pale body like a sore thumb. Slowly, but surely, Eggman managed to rub the swab across the hedgehog's stomach before backing away and allowing one of the Med-bots to re-wrap the injury.
Eggman crossed the lab and headed towards a desk that had his hi-tech computer and a few pieces of equipment on it. Including a microscope. Eggman placed the swab underneath the microscope before looking through the top of it. As he studied the sample, Orbot and Cubot whispered a few feet behind him.
Orbot cupped a hand around his mouth and leaned towards Cubot."Why do you think Dr. Eggman is having a sudden change of heart about Sonic?"
Cubot shrugged. What he said next made Orbot cringe."MAYBE HE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT THE BLUE PINEAPPLE!"
"Shhhh."Went Orbot."Whisper, Cubot."
"I AM WHISPERING!"Screamed Cubot.
Eggman turned and glared at the two of them."Actually, you're not."
"REALLY? BECAUSE I THOUGHT THIS WAS WHISPERING!"
"No."Eggman frowned at the cube-shaped robot."You're just screaming!"
Cubot looked down."Oh."
Eggman shook his head at Cubot before turning back around and looking into the microscope. He messed with the little knob on the side for a few minutes before letting out a annoyed sigh.
"Did you figure out what was wrong with Sonic?"Asked Orbot.
Eggman pulled away from the microscope and looked at Orbot."No. Whatever is causing him to be mysteriously sick like this, isn't in his bloodstream. Yet."He looked over to Sonic."It's a possibility that it might of been something he ate."
"OH NO!"Exclaimed Cubot, putting his hands on his head. Both Eggman and Orbot looked at him in curiosity."WHAT IF MY MEATLOAF SURPRISE CAUSED HIM TO GET SICK?!"
Eggman raised a brow and looked over at Orbot for an answer."Meatloaf Surprise?"
Orbot cringed."You don't want to know. Besides,"he crossed his arms,"Sonic was sick before we delivered the food to him."
Cubot let out a sigh of relief while Eggman stroked his chin."Hmm. I'm still going to need a different sample."
He walked back over to the desk, reached underneath it, grasped a silver handle, and pulled out a drawer that held some extra materials. He scoured through the drawer for awhile before pulling another swab. He closed it up and rushed over to Sonic, shooing the Med-bots from around him. He gently sat on the crisp white bed, signaling his henchbots to stop where they were unless they wanted a repeat of last time. They nodded and stopped where they were. Eggman nodded, satisfied, and looked back at the hedgehog. He then leaned over the hedgehog and brought the swab up to Sonic's open mouth. He brought it closer and closer when... a gloved hand reached out and grabbed his wrist.
Eggman bit his bottom lip to prevent himself from gasping when he realized that the hand was Sonic's. He brought his eyes to hedgehog only to be shocked to find that the hedgehog's eyes were still closed, his breathing slightly uneven. Signaling, he was still asleep.
Eggman sighed. Must've been a reflex.
He slowly began to peel Sonic's hand off of his wrist before plopping it on top of the hedgehog's stomach. Watching for anymore sudden reflexes, he then leaned over the hedgehog and quickly swiped the swab along the inside of the hedgehog's open mouth. He pulled away and rushed back over to the desk that held the microscope. He placed the swab underneath the microscope before twisting the knob on the side and observing the sample. A few minutes later, he let out a loud yell that startled everyone in the room.
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
"What is it, sir?"Asked Orbot, coming closer to the doctor.
Eggman looked up from the microscope."According to this sample, the Rodent seemed to have consumed some kind of poison."
Orbot tilted his head to the side."How?"
Eggman shrugged his shoulders."I have no idea. Unless..."Eggman frowned and looked at the sample."Metal."
Not hearing the doctor, Orbot continued asking questions."What kind of poison do you think it is?"
Eggman rubbed his chin in thought, an obvious habit of his."I have my theories. But if I'm right then we need to get it out of his system as soon as possible before it spreads through his body."
This time it was Cubot who spoke up."What happens if it spreads?"
Eggman's face gained a grim look."It's a possibility that it could kill him."
Cubot gasped while Orbot looked up at Eggman."Isn't that what you wanted to happen to him?"
Eggman was silent for a moment. Instead of answering the question, he turned and pointed to one of the Med-bots."Med-bot X1, bring me a bucket."
Said Med-bot nodded and grabbed a bucket from one of the shelves in the room. Meanwhile, Eggman rolled up the sleeves of his jacket and approached Sonic's bed. He then sat onto the bed beside the hedgehog and carefully slid his hands underneath Sonic's back and began to lean the hedgehog up, ignoring the groans that came out of Sonic's mouth. He reached out a hand for the bucket before placing it in front of the hedgehog.
Orbot looked at Eggman in confusion."Sir? What are you-"
Eggman put a finger to his mouth, making Orbot stop in the middle of his sentence. He then lifted a hand and reached into Sonic's open mouth. Avoiding the commotion he heard from behind, he pressed down on Sonic's tongue near the back of his throat. Eggman pulled back in time as Sonic's body began to convulse and a black liquid spewed out of his mouth and into the bucket. Eggman helped the hedgehog stay over the bucket as he coughed and sputtered like crazy, his stomach desperately trying to empty itself. When Eggman thought there was nothing left for the hedgehog to let out, he picked up the bucket from underneath the hedgehog's mouth and handed it to one of the Med-bots. He then lowered the hedgehog back onto his back, in case he was still nauseous, and got up from the bed. He began to take off his gloves before depositing them in the garbage can beside Sonic's bed. He looked over to Orbot and Cubot who looked at him in confusion.
"Um, sir?"Orbot raised a finger in the air."What was that?"
Eggman walked over to the table that contained the sample."It was a temporary cure for the poison."
Cubot scratched his head."What is temporwary?"
Eggman rolled his eyes at the way Cubot pronounced the word."Temporary. Meaning that what I just did isn't going to actually cure the Rodent of the effects of the poison. It's just going to stabilize him long enough for me to find the real cure."
"Oh..."Went Cubot."But what does stabilize me-OOMPH!"
Eggman turned to Cubot with a raised brow. It turned out that Orbot had slapped his hand over Cubot's mouth, making the yellow robot cut off in the middle of his sentence. Eggman secretly thanked Orbot underneath his breath and grabbed the sample from underneath the microscope. He then moved over to his hi-tech computer and pushed a button on the side. A small compartment slid out, allowing Eggman to place the sample into it. He pushed the button once more and the disk slid back in. The computer lit up, displaying a loading bar with the words 'Please wait a moment for your results'. Eggman turned away from the computer and looked at one of the Med-bots.
"Med-bot X2, what was the temperature of the hedgehog when I first brought him in here?"
The robot's eyes glowed a bright yellow before he answered."According to my database, the hedgehog's temperature was 102. 6."
Eggman frowned at that as he began to make his way across the room."Take his temperature again in a few minutes and give me the results when I return."
Orbot looked at Eggman."Where are you going, sir?"
Eggman turned to Orbot."I'm just going to communicate with Metal Sonic and tell him to return. Immediately."
And with that, Eggman walked out the door and into the hallway.
Eggman stood in the hallway, messing with the buttons on his communicator. After awhile, he managed to push that connected him to Metal Sonic. He frowned when he heard murmurs and shouts coming from the communicator.
"Metal Sonic. Report back to the base immediately. We have something to discuss."
Metal Sonic peeked out from behind a large oak tree, checking out his target. The Rodent's house.
The house stood in a small clearing with oak trees surrounding it, a river a few feet away, and some wildflowers here and there. The house itself was like any normal house. It was painted a bright yellow color with a few windows and it wasn't all that tall meaning that there was possibly only one level. But there was one thing about the house that made Metal wish that he could smirk.
The lights were on.
A young two-tailed fox with sky blue eyes named Miles "Tails" Prower, stood in the middle of his furnished living room, a grim look on his face as he looked at the others who were standing/sitting. Tails took a deep breath before speaking.
"You guys have probably heard about-"
A black hedgehog with red stripes and vibrant red eyes who was leaning against the wall, raised his hand in the air.
Tails sighed."Yes, Shadow?"
"Why am I here?"Asked the hedgehog known as Shadow.
Tails mentally facepalmed himself, knowing better than to do it in front of the most aggressive hedgehog he knew."Because I'm going to need everyone's help if we're going to save Sonic."
"The Faker?"Shadow scoffed, pushed himself off the wall, and headed towards the door."He can take care of himself."
Tails's ears drooped."But-"
He stopped in the middle of his sentence when a pink hedgehog named Amy Rose who was once sitting on the couch, glaring at Shadow, blocked the front door with her hammer, stopping the dark hedgehog from leaving. Shadow seemed a little surprised to see the hammer suddenly appear in front of him, but he managed to cover it up with a light growl.
"Move the hammer, Rose."
Amy shook her head, a frown on her face."No way, Shadow. Tails called us here for something important and from what I heard, it deals with Sonic. The least you could do is listen."
Shadow glared at her."I'll repeat myself Rose. Move the hammer."
Amy's grip on the hammer tightened."Not unless you can take it from my cold dead hands."
Shadow raised his right hand in the air, small strands of green electricity shooting out of it. He clenched his left fist tightly as he straightened himself, slightly towering over Amy."That,"he spat,"can be arranged."
Amy raised her hammer so it was now over her head. She narrowed her eyes and beckoned Shadow with her hand."Bring it on!"
Shadow brought his hand before her, charging up a large Chaos Spear, and-
A white bat wearing a slim black jumpsuit landed right in between the two, shocking them both. Amy lowered her hammer to her side while Shadow snapped his fingers, causing the small strands of green electricity to disappear as he frowned at who stood in front of him.
"Get the out way, Rouge."
Rouge smiled at Shadow."No can do Shadow. I'm not going to let you hurt Pinkie here, just because you want go home and stare at the ceiling instead of helping your friends."
Shadow scoffed, turning his head to look at the others."They are not my friends. Especially the-"
"Faker."Interrupted Rouge, rolling her eyes."That's practically your answer for everything. Just because Big Blue pretty much matches your speed, doesn't mean you should be such a crab about it."
"He doesn't match my speed."Mumbled Shadow.
Rouge gestured at Shadow."See. That's exactly what I mean. You always complain whenever someone puts the names Sonic and Shadow in the same sentence."
Shadow raised a brow and made a face."So?"
"So?"Rouge crossed her arms and tsked at Shadow."When are you going to admit the truth?"
"The truth?"Echoed Shadow, also crossing his arms.
"Even though Sonic is probably the most annoying guy that you're ever going to meet. He's the only one on this planet who could ever get you to smile, laugh, and to actually lighten up. Besides, if what the fox-boy said over the phone was true about the doc having Sonic in his grasp, what if he goes and does something to him? Do you really want to end up actually winning the authority to be called the 'Ultimate Lifeform' by default or-"
Rouge cut off in the middle of her sentence with a gasp when Shadow abruptly grabbed her arm, pulling her closer to him. Shadow then gave her a glare so menacing that it would've made a grown man whimper.
"Take it back."
Despite the glare and the icy tone from Shadow, Rouge still managed to show off her innocent smirk, trying to prove to Shadow that his harshness was having no effect on her."Now why would I do that?"
"Because I-"
"'Because I' what?"
Silence rang through the room as Shadow stood there, glaring at Rouge. Everyone held there breath when they saw he raise his fist on the air, momentarily, before letting out a sigh and dropping his hand. He then released his grip on Rouge, moved away from her, and reclaimed his spot on the wall. Everyone widened their eyes at the display. Shadow was backing away?! A chuckling sound caused them to turn their heads and stare at Rouge. When she noticed that everyone was staring at her, she ceased her chuckling and smiled.
"Sorry about that everyone,"she gestured to Amy,"especially you Pinkie. Shadow's been a little cranky since the Commander made us spend the entire day searching for some mystery creature that's been going around and stealing random objects from places. Even broke into a jewelry store, but besides turning the place upside-down, it didn't take anything from the store. Unfortunately, we never managed to capture him."
Tails hummed at this new information."It sounds like this new character was looking for some materials to build something. It's also a possibility that he was looking for a Cha-"
Again, Tails was unable to finish his sentence for a whistling sound sliced through the air before the front door along with the entire front wall, exploded.
Everyone was thrown off their feet as chunks of wood and plaster flew threw the air, coating the air with a thick layer of dust that made it hard to see or breathe. Tails was kneeling on the hardwood floor, trying to understand what just happened.
So, somebody possibly shot a missile at my house! He coughed into his palm, trying to get the sawdust out of his lungs. Bet it was Eggman trying to scare us out. But why would he plan an attack no-
A pair of hands suddenly pushed him away, causing him to go flying to the floor. More dazed then hurt, he picked his head up from the ground. He nearly gasped when he saw a green laser slice through the air. The exact spot he was a few seconds ago. Gulping, he attempted to get to his feet. That was when a shadow appeared in the middle of the dust, directly above him. Tails sat frozen there, his mouth opened up in shock when he saw the shape of the shadow. He was still frozen when the figure aimed some kind of round object at him, green particles forming inside of it.
Move! Screamed his body. Move!
But he didn't.
Instead, he closed his eyes, his body tense. He couldn't believe what was about to happen.
Luckily, for him, something else happened.
"Metal Sonic."His ears perked up."Report back to the base immediately. We have something to discuss."
A growl found it's way to Tails' ear before a strange wind kicked up, blowing his bangs back. Curious on what was going on, he finally opened his eyes, only to be completely shocked.
The shadow was gone, leaving nothing behind, but a blue streak that sliced through the dust.
Me:That's it, guys! I made it just a bit longer since I've been so slow! I hope it was enjoyable!
Sonic:*Struggles at the chains that are wrapped around his hands*Can I go now!
Me:Not until you apologize.
Sonic:I ALREADY APOLOGIZED TO YOU!
Me:I didn't say me.*Points to door*
?:Hello Faker.
Sonic:Shadow?! I thought he disappeared at the beginning of the chapter!
Me:That's how the power of the author works Sonic. That's how it works.
Shadow:Why did you say it twice?
Me:I don't know what you're talking about Shadow. I don't know what you're talking about.
Sonic:Ok. The author has gone off her nut again!
Me:What's that supposed to mean?!
Sonic:Nothing, sonicthehedgehoglover2. Nothing.
Me:Are you mocking me! Why I should-
Shadow:Sorry to interrupt, but we're running out of time.
Me:Oh yes! That's all right now folks! So...
Me&Sonic:BYE!
Me:*Turns to Shadow*You didn't say goodbye.
Shadow:That's because I find it stupid to say goodbye when we're just going to see them in the next chapter.
Me:Wha-
TIME IS UP.