...a cliche tall, evil villain chair. In the chair, sat a robot bearing an uncanny resemblance to Sonic. "Well done, you've made it. You should fulfill my requirements very well." "What's all this about?" His expression seemed to change, even though his face was entirely metal. "Is that how you humans thank someone who brought you back to life?" I stood, wondering how I had come back to life. It was possible, but Professor Warburton's theories were just that. Unless... "You found the notes, didn't you?" "What gave you the idea?" I walked closer, ready for an attack. Instead, he simply stood up and walked over to a table with all my gear. "I suppose an explanation is in order. You see, E Series Model 1, Designation: Metal Sonic. I was created by Dr. Robotnik, AKA, Dr. Eggman, for the sole purpose of destroying Sonic the Hedgehog, who you have no doubt met." I nodded.

"I have never once been able to defeat him. So, I have decided to rebel, simply because I was designed to constantly fail." I could understand. I had seen many exercises in futility over the years. "How long has it been since I died?" He turned to face me. "About five years. A lot has happened in that time. Eggman has managed to dominate the entire world. There are many groups resisting him. They have gathered into an Alliance, and are managing to hold him back, but not enough to remove him from power." "Why do you need me?" "Simple. You are unknown. If you begin fighting, we could defeat him, with the help of the Chaos Emeralds." As he said this, the main screen showed the Emeralds. I recognized them from my vision. They continued to beckon to me, but I ignored it for now. "What's in it for me?" "An escape. You will be allowed to die when Eggman is defeated. I don't think you can refuse this offer." I thought quickly. He was right. I made my decision.

"What's the first mission?"