Chapter 2:
Chaos is Coming
"How much time do we have before Enerjak gets here?" asked Speed
"Anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour." Replied Sally
"That doesn't give us much time, we need to prepare for the worst." Said Shadow
"You should start evacuating the city Sally, get as many people out before Enerjak gets here, and send them to Knothole." Said Speed
"We'll never get everyone out in time, and some people would refuse to move again."
"The more people that get out the better, I've dealt with enemies like Enerjak before, and usually people end up getting killed, and I want to be as few casualties as possible." Replied Speed
"Alright, I'll have Nicole start the evacuation and get as many people out as possible, but I can't believe it's come to this."
"So, let me sum up the plan again, we are to hold Enerjak off until, Robotnik can get here, and take him to his Egg Grapes and hopefully drain his power?" asked Shadow
"Look, I don't like the idea anymore than you do, but it's the only one we have and we have to do it." Replied Sonic
"I just hope Robotnik keeps his end of the deal, and doesn't try to backstab us." Said Speed as he got up from his chair
"What are you doing?" asked Shadow
"I have some things that I must…attend to don't worry I'll be back when the fight starts." Answered Speed
"Coward," said Shadow after Speed left the room
"You shouldn't talk about Speed that way; whatever he is doing I'm sure it is important." Said Sonic
"Or maybe he's just going to leave us." Said Shadow
"He wouldn't, it's not in his character, and you do realize he saved the world and me once."
"No I didn't I'd love to hear it."
Author's Note: to find out about how Speed saved the world and his origins, you should read my fanfic: The Hidden Story of Speed the Hedgehog
Outside the building, Speed picked a secluded spot and activated one of the many capsules that he has equipped to his belt. This one was a mini lab that contained an item he was hoping he would never have to use.
"I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but with the energy that I can already sense from Enerjak, I'm going to have to use it." Said Speed
As Speed activated the switch smoke from the chamber began to fill the air, and when it cleared it held a power ring, a black power ring.
"What is that?" Nicole asked popping in to investigate the small building that she didn't create
"How did…never mind, this is a secret project that I have been working on for quite some time Nicole, Charles may have invented the power rings, but I have improved his technique and made this black power ring."
"What is so special about it besides its color?"
"This ring has the same power as seven super emeralds, its effects last longer, but it has a draining effect on the user, I was hoping to improve it more before it got its first field test."
"What do you mean by a draining effect Speed?"
"After it is used it causes whoever to use it to lose seventy percent of their strength for a week, no one must know this ring exists Nicole, not even Sally. I have kept this ring a secret from even Zonic and was hoping to present it to him once it was completed, but unfortunately fate intervened and I may have to use it early."
"I understand Speed, I'll keep it a secret, but isn't it dangerous to carry something with that much power around?"
"Yes…anyway, how is the evacuation coming?"
"Unfortunately only thirty percent of the population was willing to evacuate, the rest seem to want to stay and fight."
"Nicole, I can't guarantee their safety!"
"I know, but I'll keep my shield up as long as I can to prevent a high casualty rate, do you really think Enerjak is as powerful as you say?"
"I don't think Nicole, I know, and this is one fight where not even I am sure we will win."
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A few moments later a certain ominous figure appeared outside New Mobotropolis…
"Greetings citizens of New Mobotropolis, my name is Enerjak and I am here to release you of the shackles of technology, those who join me have nothing to fear, those who oppose me, well they don't live very long! So who wants to join me first?"
Author's Note: Enerjak is here, but will our heroes survive this encounter? Get ready for the explosive next chapter coming soon!