Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius
SEASON 1: THE EGGMAN WAR (3230-3239)
CHAPTER 6: RABBIT-NAPPED!
Knothole, Great Forest
It had been weeks after the first successful mission. The Freedom Fighters and the Rebel Underground had managed to invade Robotropolis and take out Eggman's new Scrap Brain Factory, which halted the production of his Badniks. Unfortunatly for the heroes, Eggman didn't stay down. Following the week after his loss, he repeatedly attacked the Great Forest with the remainder of his robots that had survived the explosion in hopes of finding the Mobian's hideout, only to be foiled by Sonic and his friends who defended the forest with guerilla tactics. It would be soon after when Eggman devised a plan that would be one of the most closest victories the heroes would have.
It was a bright sunny morning in Knothole Village. The people were walking around and enjoying their normal lives. They had all moved on from the Mobotropolis Invasion and now were leading their lives in the village. But one particular family was having their fun. In a bright peach colored hut, Vanilla the Rabbit was watering the plants in the Chao Garden, which was now complete and was behind the hut. Her daughter, Cream, was helping out along with Cheese, Chocola and Tails.
"Thanks for helping us out Tails. Now, the Chao have a new home to live in just like us", Vanilla said. Tails laughed.
"Oh it's no big deal, Vanilla. I'm just doing my job as a citizen".
"Still, it's really nice of you Mr. Tails. Would you like to have some tea?" Cream asked. Tails smiled.
"Sure, thanks Cream. And how many times do I have to tell you, don't call me Mr. Tails. Just call me Tails".
"I'm sorry, but I'm just being polite", Cream said. Tails laughed.
"It's alright Cream. I know what you mean", Tails said. Cream smiled and ran back inside to get the tea. He turned around.
"Alright Vanilla. The wall here is done, anything else?" Tails asked. Vanilla smiled.
"No thank you. That's quite enough now. You've been working since morning and Cream and I have to go out".
"Oh okay!" Tails exclaimed just as Cream ran back out with a teacup.
"That was fast", Tails said. Vanilla laughed.
"Cream is very good at cooking, so this is nothing", Vanilla said. Tails nodded and gulped down the tea before handing the cup back to Cream.
"Well, I guess I'll be off then. Where are you guys going?" Tails said. Vanilla held a little bag in her hand.
"Me and Cream are going to pick flowers in the Great Forest. There are alot of special kinds of them that we want to put in the garden", Vanilla explained. She pointed to the Eastern Border of the forest.
"We're heading towards the Eastern Border. Robotropolis is at the Northern Border so we should be safe", Vanilla assured. Tails nodded.
"Okay, if you say so. See ya guys and have fun!" Tails said waving before heading back to his house. Vanilla looked at Cream who was waiting along with Cheese and Chocola.
"Ready to go?" Vanilla asked. Cream excitedly nodded.
"Yes, mother! Let's go!"
"Chao!" "Chao chao!" both Cheese and Chocola exclaimed. The group then walked out of their house and proceeded towards the Eastern Border.
Eastern Border of the Great Forest
Right at the destination the Rabbits were heading, there were three other figures lounging in a field of flowers. One was a purple weasel with a cowboy hat, boots and had a revolver twirling in his hand. The other one was a green duck who had a red scarf and red shoes. The last one was a creamish polar bear with a green scarf, red hat and brown gloves and shoes. They were Nack the Weasel, Bean the Duck and Bark the Polar Bear. The three were known as the infamous Team Hooligan, a group of gangsters that used to terrorize the streets of Mobotropolis before it was taken over. Now, they were just on the run, trying to find a city to live in.
Nack was the leader of the group. Right now, the weasel was thinking about one guy only, Sonic. Sonic was always the one to put a stop to the Hooligan's plans and he had a deep hatred for him. One day, this bullet will be your demise Sonic, Nack thought bitterly. The three hadn't followed the others into the Great Forest when Eggman took over because they knew the authorities would immediatly arrest them.
"Man, talk about luck! One day, this fat ass named Eggman attacks and takes over. Now we're left homeless for months! Oooh, I just wish I knew where the secret hideout in the Great Forest was!" Nack exclaimed. Bark just nodded. He never even talked at all, being the silent brawler of the group. Bean tapped Nack on the shoulder.
"Hey boss man, don't cry! We'll get used to this!" Bean said tears forming in his eyes making Bark facepalm.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Nack muttered pushing Bean away. They all suddenly heard the whirring of an engine and all three looked up to find none other than Dr. Eggman himself! The three immediatly went into a fighting stance.
"Whoa, he's here! Guys, don't let him capture you!" Nack exclaimed taking his gun out and pointing it towards Eggman. The doctor cried out and held his hands up.
"GIT ON THE FLOOR!" Nack shouted.
"Gaah! Drop that gun at once, you insolent weasel!" Eggman exclaimed.
"He's got a gun! Everybody take cover!" Cubot shouted. Orbot sighed.
"We're robots. Guns can't do anything to us". Nack scoffed and took out a bigger laser gun which he had to hold with both arms.
"How's this, ya rustbucket? Bark, grab the old man! Bean get ready to blow those two up in smithereens!" Nack ordered. Orbot and Cubot immediatly went into panic mode while Eggman screamed for them to calm down.
"Wait! I didn't come here to harm you! I simply want a favor!" Eggman pleaded. Nack looked like he was going to pass out from laughter.
"Favor? From us? Sorry fatty, but why would we do you a favor? It's because of you we're homeless!" Nack exclaimed.
"Yeah, your a big meanie weenie in a big bamboozle deenie!" Bean shouted.
"What the hell..." Eggman gaped flabbergasted by what Bean just blabbered. Nack backhanded the duck harshly.
"Bean, stop talking bullshit for once and do something useful!" Nack exclaimed.
"Okay boss!" Bean exclaimed with his tongue flopping out and he tossed a bomb at Eggman. The doctor screamed and steered his Egg Mobile away from the explosive.
"Enough explosions! Just listen to me, I think you'll like this!" Eggman pleaded.
"Fine! But this better be good!" Nack exclaimed.
"Thank you. Now first of all, I've heard alot about you Hooligans. And I know for sure that you hate that blue hedgehog Sonic like myself", Eggman said.
"Huh, you got that right", Nack said.
"Yes yes, now then, this job will let you get payback for what he has done to you!" Eggman said. Nack's eyes widened. If there was anything he would ask for, it would be getting revenge on Sonic. Also, money.
"Okay. What do you want us to do?" Nack asked. Eggman grinned while Orbot and Cubot uneasily looked at Bean, who was staring at them.
"I want you to kidnap one of the hedgehog's friends. One of them is bound to come here and I see you'v set up camp here as well", Eggman explained.
"So let me get this straight. You want us to remain here, hidden, and wait for one of Sonic's friends or aquaintences to come here and kidnap them", Nack said.
"Yes. And then bring them to Hill Top Zone. After that, return here and wait for Sonic to arrive. And when he does, shoot a note with a dart on it that tells him to come to Hill Top Zone as well. I'll take it from there", Eggman said.
"And how are you sure Sonic will come here? What if he comes with his friends?" Nack asked. Eggman laughed.
"Oh that's what I want. And if one of his friends goes missing, Sonic will definitly bring a group of people with him to investigate. Oh, and he must come ALONE, do you hear me?" Eggman said.
"What's in it for us?" Nack asked.
"My my, you sure are demanding, aren't you?"
"Yeah yeah".
"Well, how does a hundred thousand Mobucks sound along with you three being free from my terror?" Eggman said.
"Deal! And Sonic should pay!" Nack exclaimed shaking Eggman's hand. Eggman smiled wickedly after that.
"Great", he said.
Eastern Border of the Great Forest, a few hours later
"How long will it take?"
"Bean, quit yer yapping! Somebody's bound to cross here any moment!" Nack exclaimed. Bark just sighed.
"Can somebody pass me the water? I'm mad thirsty!"
"Gotcha, Fang!"
"Bean, it's Nack! Fang is something the cops call me!" Nack said.
"Yeah, but it sounds cooler than your name. Nack the Weasel, or Fang the Sniper?" Bean said making hand motions. Bark just sighed and rested his head against the log. The three had decided to listen to Eggman and were now hiding behind some bushes. Nack was constantly peering out to see if anyone was coming, but so far no luck. He sighed. This was really boring.
"Man, why didn't I think this through? There's no way anybody's coming here!" Nack said. Bark gave him "I told you so" look. Suddenly, the trio heard noises in the field. Nack gasped when he took a look and saw Vanilla, Cream, Cheese and Chocola picking random flowers from the field.
"Hey look! It's those rabbits who do the social service! Perfect, they'll do!" Nack exclaimed. His face turned to horror when he saw that Vanilla motioned for her daughter to follow and the two headed back.
"Seize them!" Nack shouted bursting out of the bushes followed by an eager Bark and a clumsy Bean. The Rabbits had looks of horror and fear on their faces as the Hooligans surrounded them. Nack pointed his gun at Vanilla.
"No!" Cream shouted but Vanilla told her to stay put.
"Hooligans? What do you want?" Vanilla asked trying not to sound afraid. Nack waved her off.
"First of all, tell me why you two were headin back!" Nack demanded.
"What do you even want with that information? We just came here to pick flowers, but seeing as there weren't any different ones, we were heading over to a different field!" Vanilla exclaimed.
"Well now you're not going anywhere! Bark, grab them!" Nack ordered. The polar bear walked over and grabbed Vanilla and Cream in a bear hug.
"No, let us go!" Vanilla screamed. Cream looked at the Chao.
"Cheese, Chocola! Call for help!" Cream shouted.
"Oh no you don't, get them!" Nack ordered.
"HAAYAAAH!" Bean shouted lunging for the two Chao, who managed to fly up high where Bean couldn't reach and the duck faceplanted. The two Chao took off in the forest incredibly fast. Nack stomped his foot hard.
"Damn it! Quickly, hop onto the Marvelous Queen and laet's take them to Hill Top Zone!" Nack exclaimed running up to his hoverbike. The three got on and Nack revved up his bike. The Rabbits begged them to let them go, but Nack ignored their pleas and took off to Hill Top Zone at incredible speed. The weasel could practically feel the money he was promised and knew this job was accomplished.
Back at Knothole
Meanwhile, Tails and Sonic were currently playing a game of soccer. They were in a large yard and Rotor and Muttski were the goalies while Antoine was the ref.
"Come on Tails, show em your skills!" Muttski practically shouted. Tails, who was in the possession of the ball, tried to manuever it past Sonic, but the hedgehog easily stole it and began dribbling it towards Muttski.
"Oh no", Muttski muttered getting ready to block it.
"Come on Sonic!" Rotor shouted. Tails flew after his best friend in an attempt to stop Sonic, but the hedgehog gave the ball a solid kick. Unfortunatly for him, Muttski blocked it with his gut.
"Ooof!" the dog cried out. Tails cheered while Sonic smacked himself.
"Good job Muttski!" Tails exclaimed as Muttski passed the ball back to Tails.
"Oww", the dog muttered rubbing his gut. Tails charged towards Sonic and the hedgehog tried to steal it again. However, Tails feinted left, then kicked right, making Sonic trip over and end up on the ground. Tails then grabbed possession of the ball and began dribbling it towards Rotor. The walrus tensed up, ready to block, but Tails used his namesakes to launch the ball with great speed past Rotor and into the goal.
"And zat is zee GOAL!" Antoine shouted striking a pose.
"Yaah!" Tails and Muttski cheered while Sonic and Rotor slumped.
"Sorry Sonic", Rotor said.
"No worries man, it's just a game. Hey, you did good little buddy", Sonic said ruffling Tails' hair.
"Thanks Sonic. I can't believe I'm still undefeated in soccer in the whole village!" Tails exclaimed.
"You said it bud, nobody can match your skills!" Sonic exclaimed.
"Yeah, but you were my toughest opponent", Tails said. Sonic laughed.
"For years now!" Sonic said. Rotor, Muttski and Antoine then walked over and congratulated Tails.
"Not bad man", Rotor said.
"Boys, lunch time!" Bernie shouted. Sonic and the others were just about to heads in until they saw two figures running at them. Or rather, flying at them. Cheese and Chocola stopped in front of the group, out of breath. They frowned, noticing that Cream wasn't with them.
"Cheese, Chocola", Sonic adrressed. "What's wrong?"
"Chao! Chao!" "Chao, chao, chao!" both Chao exclaimed pointing in the eastern direction.
"What are you saying?" Rotor asked.
"Hang on, they're pointing to the Eastern side. You two were with Cream and Vanilla. Where are they?" Tails asked. The Chao, upon hearing the Rabbits' name, starting flying in circles in a panicked frenzy.
"What's wrong? Are they alright?" Sonic asked. Tails frowned.
"Sonic, Vanilla and Cream both went flower picking at the Eastern Border. You think..." the fox trailed off. Sonic gasped. The Rabbits appeared to be in trouble.
"Come on!" the hedgehog exclaimed as the Chao led the way. Tails, Rotor, Antoine and Muttski followed after letting Bernie know what was happening. Oh man, I hope they're both alright! Tails thought as he raced after his friends.
At the Eastern Border
The group burst through the trees and were now in a large flower field. They looked around. No sign of the Rabbits.
"Where are they?" Rotor asked.
"Sacre bleu! What has happened to them?" Antoine exclaimed.
"Calm down! Cheese, Chocola. What happened?" Tails asked. The Chao frantically shouted their gibberish and the Mobians tried to understand what they were saying. Sonic drifted away from the group and scanned the area. He then saw something fluttering in the distance and picked it up. It was a note.
"If you're reading this, then you now know that those two Rabbits have been kidnapped. Come to Hill Top Zone ALONE if you wish to see them alive Sonic. Yours truly, The Hooligans".
Sonic growled after he read the note. So it was the Hooligans who were behind this. Oh, they would pay. Sonic walked over to the group, who were still trying to figure out what the Chao were saying.
"Tails", Sonic said before handing him the note. The fox's eyes went wide when he finished reading the note.
"Oh no! We have to get them back quickly!" Tails shouted. The others took the note and panicked the same way.
"Hurry up! Let's head to Hill Top!" Muttski exclaimed.
"Hold on! The letter says I should go there alone or else they'll kill the Rabbits!" Sonic exclaimed.
"Sonic, you can't just go there on your own! What if something bad happens to you?" Rotor exclaimed.
"Dude, I'll be just fine. It's the Hooligans. I can take them!" Sonic assured them. He then pointed at the note. "Besides, you know where I am. So if I don't come back, you can look for me over there!"
Tails looked unsure about this, but decided to trust him.
"Alright, be careful", Tails said.
"We'll let the others know just in case", Rotor said.
"Okay. Cheese, Chocola, you two stay here. Don't worry, I'll get Cream and Vanilla back", Sonic said. The Chao nodded, knowing Sonic would get them back. The hedgehog waved to his friends before taking off to Hill Top Zone. Who knew what the Hooligans had in store for him.
Hill Top Zone
Hill Top Zone, a lush land of nature and wildlife. The place was a fascinating sight on West Side Island and it was very popular. Right now, things were not good. Sonic was speeding through the land desperatly, looking for wherever the Hooligans might be.
"Where are they?!" he exclaimed. If something happened to Cream and Vanilla, Sonic would never forgive himself. The hedgehog stopped when he heard a familiar voice call out.
"Yoohoo, big blue!" Sonic turned around to see Nack, Bean and Bark standing on a higher ledge smirking at him.
"Where is Vanilla and Cream?" Sonic growled.
"First tell me, you came here alone right?" Nack demanded. Sonic nodded.
"Good. This makes things easier!" Nack exclaimed. He took out his gun and aimed it at Sonic. The hedgehog got in a fighting stance.
"If it's a fight you want, then it's a fight you'll get!" Sonic exclaimed moving out of the way as Nack fired the gun, the bullet missing Sonic by a longshot.
"Get him!" Nack ordered and Bean and Bark lunged forward. Bean tossed about three bombs while airborne and Sonic had to leap out of the way as Bark came crashing down with his fist, causing a small quake. As soon as Sonic touched ground, he sped towards Bark, dodging two of the bombs before leaping in the air and kicking the third back at Bean. The bomb blew up and Bean shouted random stuff as he flew into a tree. Nack cursed to himself as Sonic landed a punch to Bark's gut and kicked the bear in the face. The weasel leapt down, ready to give Sonic a piece of his mind and charged at the hedgehog. Sonic easily ducked under Nack's punch before grabbing his arm and tossing him into Bark before Spindashing the two a good distance.
"You guys are nothing!" Sonic exclaimed before he was tossed forward as a bomb exploded behind him.
"Yahooy!" Bean shouted tossing a few more bombs. Sonic cursed under his breath and easily evaded all the bombs. Bean kept hurling the bombs, not giving Sonic a chance to attack and Bark took the opportunity to land a massive punch on the hedgehog, sending him skidding back. Bark charged at Sonic and kicked the hedgehog up, then grabbed his legs. Bark swung in a circle and let go, letting Sonic fly back in the air. Sonic however backflipped in the air and pushed himself back at Bark, feet out and hit the polar bear back. Sonic then proceeded to homing attack Bark repeatedly until the polar bear was tired and let the hedgehog kick him in the gut and crash into Bean.
"Two down, one to go", Sonic said but he was prevented from moving when Nack held a gun to the back of Sonic's head.
"Don't move or else I'll blow your brains out", Nack warned. Sonic grinned before grabbing the gun with great speed and snatching it out of Nack's hands. The weasel didn't even have time to cry our as Sonic smashed the butt of the gun into Nack's nose hard, knocking the weasel out and giving him a nosebleed at the same time.
"That was too easy. But where are the Rabbits?" Sonic said patting his hands. He suddenly heard a loud noise and whirled around only to be hit in the face hard by a large metallic object. That blow immediatly knocked Sonic unconscious and gave the hedgehog a personal nosebleed of his own. Sonic fell down on his back and Eggman cackled in his new contraption.
"Oh this is great! I knew the Egg Checker Ball was perfect! Time for a taste of revenge, hedgehog!" Eggman exclaimed extending a large metallic claw from the machine and snatching Sonic.
"Sir, what about those three?" Orbot asked pointing to the Hooligans.
"Ah, let them be. What good will those idiots be?" Eggman replied. He then flew through Hill Top Zone, excited he finally had Sonic in his clutches. Finally, he would get revenge for all his losses in the past few weeks.
"With my secret hideout, no one will know where I am! And no one can save this rat!" Eggman exclaimed flying to a large factory on top of a large hill.
And so it was all a trap. Eggman's plan had worked. The Hooligans were successfully able to capture Vanilla and Cream and able to lure Sonic out to Hill Top Zone where Eggman ambushed and captured the speedy hero. Is this the end of our hero? Or will the Freedom Fighters be able to save the three Mobians in time?
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: Uh oh! Trouble is back and now the Rabbits have been kidnapped! Not only that, but the Hooligans have also captured Sonic! What will happen now? And just where is our blue hero anyway? Find out next time as we began the Segasonic Arc!
Also I'm going to start asking you guys random questions at the end of each chapter now. So, first question of the day: What would you rather play, Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric or Sonic 06? Answer it in your reviews!
EPIC Out!
