Chapter 8: Eggman's attack (part 2)

Authors note: I had an idea, a new family member of Emerald will be revealed, Silver is Emeralds long lost brother (Let me know what you think, I am begging for reviews or PM's on all my stories or ideas for plot twists (I've got a few, but I also want ideas that will make you keep coming back for more), I need feedback)

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN TEAM SONIC (sorry I had caps lock on).

-At Emerald's house-

Emerald is on the phone with Mephiles where we left off "You and mum were in the same program I am in currently?" Emerald asked slightly shocked.

"Yes, that is correct, but every cloud has a silver lining you know?" Mephiles explained on the other side.

"So what's the silver lining here?" Emerald asked curiously.

"Well, it can be one of two things actually"

"And they are?"

"First, maybe it was for the better, nothing is worse than starting a relationship that fails almost instantly after things are working out" Mephiles explained.

"And the second possible silver lining is?" Emerald asked

"Well, it never started, so therefore it can never truly end, maybe it will work out in the future"

"I doubt it" Emerald sighed "We were practicing against robot copies of ourselves for training and come areas of her were turned to stone, she said extreme heat would get rid of it, so a hug she was hoping for wouldn't cut it, so I used a flaming serpent manoeuvre and now she's pissed off at me"

"Well, that's a tough one, but things have a way of sorting themselves out, trust me on this"

"Ok, and is there anything else you need to tell me?" Emerald asked.

"Yeah, say hi to your brother for me?" Mephiles said mentally kicking himself stupid for the choice he made about working for Eggman to save his family.

"My brother? What do you mean by that?" Emerald asked confused.

"I forgot to mention that Silver the hedgehog is your long lost brother, also I understand if you don't believe that I did this to protect you, if I had time I'd tell you the story but I have to go I hear Eggman approaching; Bye" Mephiles responded hanging up.

"Bye" Emerald said into an empty phone line. He put the phone down and started to clean up the house after his rampage, he was half way done when the phone rang again; he decided to pick it up only to hear Sapphire's voice "Yes Sapphire how can I help you?"

-On the other end of the phone line-

"We need your help, Eggman has attacked and his robot copies know all our new tactics, we don't have time to train some more" Sapphire panicked on the other side as Sonic just got spear tackled by Metal Sonic causing a groan of agony.

"Forget it, you don't need me, I'll just hurt you, or get in the way, I'M USELESS" Emerald cried the last bit into the phone "I have to admit I do love you, but I don't want to risk hurting anyone else, not after what happened this afternoon, not at all, I hate hurting my friends"

"EMERALD LISTEN TO ME, CRYING OVER THIS, THAT'S USELESS, ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, ANSWER ME THIS; WOULD YOU RATHER I SURVIVE WITH A FEW MINOR BURNS, OR DIE AFTER BEING TURNED INTO A STATUE?" Sapphire yelled as knuckles collapsed due to the severity of his injuries "And what about the others, what about your cousin Amy, I also heard your talk with Mephiles, WHAT ABOUT YOUR BROTHER SILVER" Emerald was trying not to bawl his eyes out, whilst failing to hold back a few tears; he eventually failed at not crying.

"YOU'RE RIGHT, I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT MY FRIENDS, I HAVE A FATHER WHO MAY BE AN ENEMY, AND A COUSIN AND A LONG LOST BROTHER I HAVE FINALLY BEEN REUINITED WITH AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, I CAN'T LOSE ANY MORE FAMILY, I CANT LOSE YOU" Emerald bawled not knowing the whole call was on loudspeaker for the others to hear "IF YOU ALL DIE I HAVE NOTHING TO LIVE FOR" Emerald finished crying, not in sadness, but anger "I'LL BE RIGHT THERE" Emerald hung up and grabbed his swords before running to the Palace.

-At the palace-

Emerald arrived to see his friends all on the ground in pain all the robots preparing for the final blow "EGGMAN" this made Eggman turn to face Emerald.

"So, the strongest one here is late, you know I was expecting you to be the first one here Emerald"

"CUT THE CHIT CHAT, I HAVE A PROPOSITION FOR YOU" Emerald called.

"I'm listening"

"ME VS ALL THE ROBOTS, I WIN OR PROVE SUFFICIENT ENTERTAINMENT, YOU LET MY FRIENDS GO, I LOSE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT ENTERTAINMENT, THEN DO WHAT YOU WILL" Emerald yelled Sapphire who had just gained consciousness in time to hear this piped up.

"Emerald that's suicide" she groaned. Eggman just smirked

"You certain you want to make this bet?" Eggman taunted.

"BRING IT ON" Emerald yelled.

"Very well, Round 1 is you vs Robo-Amy" Eggman said calling the robots to attention and summoning Robo-Amy forward

"Piece of cake, Let's dance" Emerald taunted dodging a hammer attack from 'Amy' "Missed me" Emerald taunted dodging another only to be smashed in the gut with the hammer causing him to fall to his knees, a hammer uppercut knocked him onto his back causing a groan of agony. As the robot was about to deliver the final blow, Emerald rolled out of the way and jumped up getting into his battle stance after wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. "Ok, no more Mr Nice Guy" Emerald said popping the hilt of one of his swords in his mouth and dodging another 10 blows despite his injuries "THREE SWORD STYLE" the robot charged again as Emerald jumped out of the way "SECRET TECHNIQUE" Emerald dodges another swing "CLOCKWORK" a clock image appears behind Emerald with hands moving rapidly as Emerald dodges yet another swing "EXTREME WAKEUP CALL" a massive blast of energy is fired from Emeralds blades piercing 'Amy' causing the robot to short circuit and eventually self-destruct Emerald is now kneeling with blood pouring from his mouth.

"You know you can take the bet back and walk away, however your friends won't be so lucky" Eggman explained.

"As tempting as that is, a dare is a dare just like a bet is a bet, and I never back down from a bet just like a dare, I also fight till death" Emerald said spitting some blood.

"Hmm, while I admire your moral, I believe I have a challenge to win?" Eggman said. "Next I'll have you go against Cyber-Blaze" at those words the robotic copy of Blaze stepped forward and fired a ball of fire which Emerald barely dodged. Just then some music starts and Eggman looks to see Sally with a small stereo.

"I find I work better when I have some music on, why don't you try Emerald" Sally said putting on Get'cha head in the game. (I know but this song goes really well with this fight so just bear with me) "Just feel the rhythm of the music, but don't forget you're in a fight" (I'll describe some of the actions, but this is done while Cyber-Blaze is shooting fire balls)

Get'cha Head in the Game

Coach said to fake right (Ducks right)

And break left (Barrels left)

Watch out for the pick (Bends back)

And keep an eye on defence (Locks on)

Gotta run the give and go (Charges)

And take the ball to the hole (Dodges)

But don't be afraid (Charges head on)

To shoot the outside "J" (Fires a flaming phoenix manoeuvre that is dodged)

Just keep ya head in the game (Dodges an onslaught)

Just keep ya head in the game (Fires a flaming serpent manoeuvre that is dodged)

And don't be afraid (Charges again)

To shoot the outside "J" (Death spiral manoeuvre that is dodged)

Just keep ya head in the game (Fires a serpent strike that is dodged)

U gotta

Get'cha get'cha head in the game

We gotta

Get our, get our, get our, get our head in the game (Charges dodging multiple onslaughts)

(Repeat x3)

Let's make sure

That we get the rebound (Solar reflector technique reflects fireballs)

Cause when we get it

Then the crowd will go wild (Everyone conscious cheers Emerald on)

A second chance (Releases a multi phoenix manoeuvre with the robot dodging every one)

Gotta grab it and go

Maybe this time

We'll hit the right notes (Releases a flame shock wave doing slight damage)

Wait a minute (Pauses)

It's not the time or place (Massive leap)

Wait a minute

Get my head in the game (Starts spinning)

Wait a minute

Get my head in the game (Releases a dragon twister manoeuvre bowling the robot over)

Wait a minute (Pauses)

Wait a minute (Robot gets back up)

I gotta

Get my, get my head in the game (Charges again)

You gotta

Get'cha, get'cha, get'cha, get'cha head in the game (Dodges an onslaught of fire balls)

(Repeat x3)

Why am I feeling so wrong? (Pauses due to distraction (Sapphire unconscious))

My head's in the game (Shakes it off but gets distracted again)

But my heart's in the song (Gets angry)

She makes this feel so right (Tightens grip)

(SPOKEN (Emerald alongside (ok so maybe I kind of like it, DON'T JUDGE ME)))

Should I go for it?

Better shake this, yikes!

I gotta

Get my, get my head in the game (Regains focus in time to block a fireball)

You gotta (Charges again)

Get'cha, get'cha, get'cha, get'cha head in the game (Dodges another onslaught)

(Repeat x4) (Delivers finishing blow)

"I was not expecting that to work but it did, now whose next?"

-To be continued-

Authors note: So from the look of it there may be at least three parts to Eggman attacks, I hope you enjoyed reading so far. So until next tome good by readers