Chapter 10

"Tails how long 'til we get there?" Zero asked from the passenger seat of the airplane.

"It'll be in about 45 minutes," Tails replied. "You alright Sonic?"

Tails and Zero looked to Sonic who was standing on the top wing. Sonic looked over his shoulder and gave the two a thumb's up. Zero was surprised at Sonic's bravery. It was kind of hard to believe that he did this on a regular bases. Sure Zero had some things himself, but Sonic was a maniac.

"Tails!" Sonic shouted. "Do you see that?"

Zero looked around Tails' head to see there was a fleet of battle ships and small robots. Some robots he was able to able to identify, while the others must have Dr. Robotnik's. Zero clutched his Z-Buster's trigger. He was prepared for an extreme battle. "Zero are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Sonic called to the red replied.

"Oh yeah!" Zero leaped out of the passenger's seat and landed on the top wing next to the Sonic with his saber in hand. "Just give me the word and we'll take them all out."

Sonic spread his legs preparing for depth defying leap. While Zero struck his usual battle pose. Sonic looked down to Tails and gave him a nod. Tails gave Sonic a serious look and nodded back. He pulled the plane up and headed for the biggest ship. It was obviously where the leader was.

"They come!" Zero yelled. "C'mon Sonic!"

One of the flying robots made the first move by firing a small laser at the plane. Tails quickly evaded the laser by steering upward. He continued to ascend towards the top the largest of the airships.

"Almost there!" Tails called. "When we reach the top you two have to handle this while I get more help."

"Right!" Sonic replied as he prepared for his leap. "Now!"

Zero jumped off Tails' plane and landed on top airship to find that M.S. 5, Fenfir, Leviathan and Harpuia were waiting for them. Zero drew his Z-Saber clutching it.

"You've finally made it," Harpuia said. "Zero, Sonic I think it's time we ended this. You guys are out numbered."

"You really don't have a chance Zero," Leviathan giggled pointing her staff at her nemesis.

"Shut up both of you," Zero retorted. "Just fight."

Zero leaped at Harpuia charging energy his Z-Saber. When it was fully charged he gave his sword a big slash at his enemy chest. Harpuia quickly blocked with his twin swords and kicked Zero in the stomach. Zero landed on the ground grabbing his stomach. He quickly leaped back into the air at Harpuia but as he was in reach he hit by a ball of fire. Zero looked over to Fenfir who had an evil smirk on his face. Zero swiftly landed and pulled out his Z-Buster and began to shooting like crazy. Leviathan jumped in front Fenfir and rapidly spun her staff, deflecting the bullets. "Damn!" Zero shouted. "I've never fought them like this. There unbeatable when there together."

"That's right," Fenfir replied.

"And there's nothing you can do about it," Leviathan finished rushing at Zero.

"Zero!" called Sonic and he took off to assist his comrade.

"Not so face," M.S. appeared in front Sonic and grabbed Sonic by the throat. Sonic quickly began to kick his feet against M.S.5's torso. The robot didn't give a respond. "This will even easier than last time."

"Oh no you don't," came a deep voice and a fist came slamming into Sonic's robotic counter part. "Not today pal."

To Sonic's surprise, Knuckles came to his rescue. Accompanying him were Mighty Armadillo, Amy and Tails. Sonic fell to his knees. He was amazed at the M.S.5's grip.

"You okay baby?" Amy said running to Sonic's side. "That mean old robot choking oh so hard."

"Ohh, Amy," Sonic said in his mind. "I'm fine."

"You alright pal," Mighty said lifted Sonic to his feet.

"Yeah thanks Mighty."

"More to join the battle I see," Harpuia called hovering from the ground. "No matter."

"I don't know who you are," Knuckles said pointing at Harpuia. "But if you're working for Eggman than you're my enemy."

Knuckles ran towards Harpiua when a red reploid shot in front of him. "No," Zero panted. "Leave him to me." Zero turned around and continued his battle.

"I've got her," Amy said looking over to Leviathan. Leviathan had an evil smirk on her face.

"Than leaves me with Mr. Blaze over there," Knuckles said pointing but looking at Fenfir. "Mighty come with me." Mighty gave Knuckles a nod and the two into battle.

"That leaves me and you Tails," Sonic letting out a sigh. "Let's go!"

Zero slashed his saber continuously trying to annihilate Harpuia. Harpuia countered by throwing one of swords at Zero. Zero leaped backwards out of the way of the weapon and switched to his Shield Boomerang charging it up. Once it reached its peek Zero his weapon. Mighty slammed his fist into the air ship causing tremors. Fenfir reacted by firing his weapon straight down and was lifted into the air.

"Don't think you're the only one up here," Knuckles said as he quickly quickly towards his opponent ramming his shoulder into Fenfir's stomach. Fenfir fell back onto the airship.

"You're gonna pay for trying to hurt my Sonic," Amy said with her Piko Piko Hammer before her.

"Oh, please," Leviathan retorted. "Do you really think he loves you?"

"Shut up," Amy charged at her enemy with her hammer over her head. When she was close enough she attempted to crush Leviathan. Leviathan quickly blocked with her staff and threw Amy off her. Amy jumped back a few feet and charged back at Leviathan. Sonic threw a barrage of punches at M.S. 5. The robot stood there taking the blows. Tails hovered above the two preparing for his attack.

"C'mon Sonic," Tails said in his mind. "Just keep him destracted. Now" Tails shot straight down with his fists sticking out. "Move Sonic." Sonic quickly ran away and Tails slammed on top of the M.S.5.

"Tell me you see what I see?" Eggman said from inside the airship.

"Stay calm Dr." Copy X calmly replied. "Everything will be fine."

"How!"

"I think it's time I've made an entrance of my own any way." And with that Copy X left the room. "What a fool," he said in his mind. "If he only knew."

Zero flung his Shield Boomerang again and Harpia blocked with his twin swords and pushed it back. Zero caught the weapon and fell to his knees. He was exhausted. Everyone was tired good and bad guys.

"Good work!" came Copy X's voice. "I can take it from here."

A door at the center of the airship opened and Copy X quickly emerged from it. He had an evil look on his look on his face. He was prepared to do some serious damage to everyone and thing.

"Hello Zero," Copy X moaned in a soft tone of voice. "It's been a w-while old friend. I m-missed you."

"That's what all the copies say." Zero said in his mind.

"Zero!" Sonic shouted. "I'm coming to get." Just as he could start running, Sonic was cut off by M.S. 5. Copy X raised his hand into the air and transformed into its Buster and pointed it at Zero. "So sad. Right after I see you, I annihilate you."

"Not so fast!" came a young girl's voice. A small cyber elf went crashing into Copy X knocking him off the airship.

"Master X!" Harpuia yelped as he flew after him. Fenfir and Leviathan looked a Zero and his comrades, then at each other. Then they leaped off the airship.

"You better run," Knuckles said.

For those of you who don't' know, Mighty Armadillo is one of the original Chaotix from the comic book series. I'll try to send in another chapter as soon as I can.