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Sarge was looking all around for Grif.

Grif!! Sarge yelled loud.

Grif!??! Sarge yelled even more loud.

Grif!?!! Sarge yelled really loud.

come on, where are you? Sarge asked.

why are you yelling so loud. Amy said to Sarge.

have you seen Grif anywhere? Sarge asked Amy.

I saw him went to the base. Amy said to Sarge.

thank you. Sarge replied to Amy.

Grif!! got your lazy ass out here! Sarge yelled.

okay, okay I'm coming damn. Grif said to Sarge, coming out from the base.

have you seen Simmons? Sarge asked Grif.

Simmons? then why do you scream like a lunatic for Simmons! Grif replied to Sarge.

Simmons is watch Donut and you're supposed to watch Simmons, and I'm supposed to watch Simmons. Sarge said to Grif.

well it's inside the base doing something though. Grif said to Sarge.

do you have any idea what he's working on? Sarge asked Grif when he went inside the base.

sorry I cannot tell you. Grif replied to Sarge.

inside the red base, Simmons was inside holographic area.

Simmons is seen working on the jeep.

Simmons! There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you! Sarge said to Simmons.

Really? Sorry, sir. I was just down here working on the jeep prototype. I know you really want to see it built, and we need to work on a few bugs in the design. Simmons said to Sarge.

A few bugs? Sarge asked Simmons.

Yeah, you know, like the fact it stalls every time we fire the magnetic cannon, because you based it on an EMP. Simmons said to Sarge.

Oh, right! Sarge replied to Simmons.

Kind of a critical flaw, if you don't mind me saying. Simmons said to Sarge.

Oh, I don't mind you saying! Feedback is important. Sarge said to Simmons.

It's just that sometimes I feel bad criticizing your work… you know, because you're in charge and all. Simmons said to Sarge.

Simmons, there's no reason to feel that way! You're a valuable member of the team! I always find your feedback to be both insightful, and appropriate. Sarge said to Simmons.

….Really? Simmons said to Sarge.

I know I can be rough sometimes, but that's only because it's hard being the leader! You know, dealing with those dirty Blues and that lousy Grif character all the time. Sarge said to Simmons.

Heislazy, sir. Simmons replied to Sarge.

I don't mean to complain, but sometimes… I just… need a friend… Simmons, we've been working together a long time. I hope I can call you a friend. And that you can call me… the same. Sarge said to Simmons.

Gosh, sir, I don't know what to say! If it's okay with you, I would really like it if I could just call you "dad." Simmons said to Sarge.

The real Sarge suddenly appears at the top level of the simulation room.

Simmons, are you down here? the real Sarge said to Simmons.

What? Yes! I mean… yes! Give me a second, don't come in! Simmons said in shock to the real Sarge.

What the hell are you doing? the real Sarge said to Simmons.

Nothing! I was just working on your jeep design and— before Simmons could say a word Sarge interrupted him.

What? Stay away from my jeep! It's perfect! You'll just mess it up! the real Sarge said to Simmons.

(sighs) Yes, sir. Simmons replied to the real Sarge.

And who are you talking to? Sarge said to Simmons.

Simmons sighs again as he turns to the simulated Sarge standing nearby him. A blue glow emits from below the simulated Sarge and he vanishes immediately.

(sighs) Nobody. Simmons said dejectedly to Sarge.

Well, get upstairs on the pronto! We need to have a meeting! And I need someone to agree with me. Sarge said to Simmons.

Do you want to brief me on the details first, so I know what I'll be agreeing to? Simmons said to Sarge.

Oh yeah, I'll get riiiight on that. Send you a memo. Sarge said to Simmons.

Really? Because I've been working on the template and I think it's ready to— before Simmons could say a word he is interrupted by Sarge.

No! Of course not! Why the hell would I do that? What, did you get exposed to radiation or something down here? That boy's gone crazy… Sarge said to Simmons when he left the simulation room.

I like my digital life so much more than my stupid real life. Simmons said with rage.

A simulated Grif appears.

I love boners! simulation Grif said to Simmons.

Shut up, fake Grif. Simmons said to dissimulation Grif.

outside the entrance of the Red Base. Grif and Sarge are watching Simmons approach.

Finally! Maybe now we can get started! Sarge said to all of them.

What's your problem? Grif asked Simmons.

Nothing. Leave me alone. Simmons replied to Grif.

well looks like somebody went off the deep end. Knuckles said to Simmons.

you be quiet you don't know anything about my life. Simmons replied to Knuckles.

Men, as you know, the Blues have been erased from Command records, for some unknown reason. Sarge said to them.

so what exactly do you mean, I mean Sonic is blue he's over at the blue base. Knuckles said to Sarge.

when will you know another blue to fight. Grif said with joy.

that's still not the point, command and said that there are no records of the Blues. Sarge replied to Grif.

what do you mean that blue team is erased from command record. Amy said to Sarge.

Unknown, sir? We're the ones that did it! Simmons said to Sarge.

wait really!?! Knuckles said confused.

You can't prove that. Sarge said to Simmons.

I think we can— before Simmons could say a word Grif interrupted to him.

Prove it to who? Grif asked confused.

—because we're the ones that did it. Simmons said finishing sentence.

well I do believe this story. Amy said.

I don't believe any of this, that's Simmons saying. Sarge said to Amy.

well I don't have to leave anything I could saying. Knuckles said.

so much for eh? Grif said.

This is probably the single greatest plan I've ever heard in my entire life. Grif said to Sarge.

the way this is the Greatest plan in the hole world. Knuckles said.

You would think that, kiss-ass. Simmons said to Grif.

do you want to talk about your feelings. Amy said to Simmons.

I don't think so. Simmons replied to Amy.

Simmons! Can it! And thank-you, Private… ugh… Grif? Urgh! Sarge said to Grif.

You're… welcome? Am I, saying that right? Grif said confused to Sarge.

So! Our first order of business should be to fortify our own team! Get ready for the big battle! Let's get Donut back on his feet. Sarge said.

They all turn to where Donut's corpse previously was, but it had vanished.

where I do not see a box of donuts. Knuckles said confused.

no not that donut the guy in pink armor. Simmons said to Knuckles.

Oh you mean the missing guy. Knuckles replied through Simmons.

Simmons, where'd he go!? Sarge asked Simmons.

How would I know? Simmons replied to Sarge.

Keeping track of Donut is one of yer duties! Sarge said to Simmons.

Oohhoohoo, busted! Grif said to Simmons.

Meh, who cares. Simmons replied to Grif.

Meanwhile inside the Blue Base. Tails was fixing the Epsilon unit.

are you sure that your friend knows how to fix it? Caboose asked Sonic.

don't worry he is a great inventor and my greatest friend. Sonic replied to Caboose.

Tails was fixing it the Epsilon units by using some of the tools.

this will take even more time though I never seen technology like this. Tails said.

Hey! Do you ever get the feeling that you're being watched by someone? Caboose said.

I guess we do see someone behind you. Sonic said to Caboose pointing at the Donut.

Donut, I'm asking you a question. Caboose said to Donut.

To Be Continued..

A/N: Donut was a blue base, and now Sarge's is promoting Grif to a private instead of Simmons. Tails was also fixing up the Epsilon unit. see you on the next chapter.