If Tails didn't like flying before she really didn't like it now. When Jazz flew the Tornado Mark 1 out of the cave he immediately swung the Tornado straight up. Tails screamed as the g-force hit her. Jazz expertly flew the Tornado up past the tree and into the sky. He then turned the Tornado to his right and they were on their way.
"You ok back there?" Jazz asked as he turned his head to see Tails. But Tails was to frightened to answer. She had her arm rest in the tightest death grip that she could possible muster. Her eyes where also shut tight.
"Forgot about you fear of flying, " Jazz said, "Dash told me about it after he came back. I was wondering why you were looking so nerves back then. But sorry about that, it was the best way to clear the trees."
Tails wanted to respond but she couldn't. For someone with a fear of not only flying but of heights she sure was doing a lot of it lately.
Jazz turned back around.
It took awhile but Tails' fear began to calm down. She slowly let go of her arm rests and loosen her eye lids but she kept them shut. They sat in silence, for the only sounds were the sound of the propeller spinning and the motor running. Listening to the sounds Tails began to realize just how tired she was. Besides her two unexpected naps she hadn't really gotten any sleep since last morning. If it was last morning, since she didn't know how long she was out by the sleeping darts. So Tails fell asleep.
The next thing Tails knew she was shaken awake by Jazz. Tails got up and looked around. They were on the ground again.
"We're here, " Jazz said.
Tails looked around. They were indeed in Oil Ocean Zone. You see before this zone was known as Great Valley Zone. For there was a ring of giant hills. In the center of the hills was a valley. However, back when oil was used in most engines, the Sega Kingdom began drilling for oil around the Kingdom. They found the that Great Valley had a good source or it. So the Kingdom set up a few drilling towers. But an accident occurred and the oil spilled all over the valley eventually filling it up. Due to the oil the grass on the hills had all dried up. The King tried to get some people to clean it up but the mess was just too big. So they just left it. Then they renamed it Oil Ocean Zone.
Jazz currently had the Tornado Mark 1 on one of the hills. Tails looked out over the lake of Oil. She could also see parts of the old drilling towers sticking out of the oil.
"Sad isn't it?" Jazz asked, "To think that this used to be a beautiful place."
Tails nodded and she got out of the Tornado as Jazz did the same.
"You seen Sonic any where?" Tails asked.
Jazz shook his head, "No."
"Well let's get started then, " Tails said, "Got anything to put the oil in?"
Jazz went to a section behind the second seat of the Tornado. He pulled open a panel to reveal a small storage area. Inside there were two empty two gallon jugs. Jazz took them out and offered one to Tails.
"These will do, " Jazz said as Tails took the one offered to her. They both took off the lids then they went to the edge of the oil lake and dipped their jugs into it. It took a few seconds for the jugs to fill up then they went back to the Tornado. Jazz opened up the fuel tank and began to pour in the oil into it. Jazz emptied his jug and gave it to Tails as she gave him her full one.
"There's a towel in the storage, " Jazz said as he poured that one into the Tornado's fuel tank, "Wipe that jug down and put it back in there."
So Tails picked up the towel, and wiped down the jug. She then replaced the lid and put the jug and the towel back into the storage.
"I see you guys are about done, " Tails heard a voice say. She turned around to see Sonic walking up to them.
"Where've you been?" Tails asked.
Sonic pointed to an area on one of the other hills. If Tails squinted she could make out a Star Post.
"Another one?" Tails said. she sighed, "Whatever, I'm not getting into it."
"Good, " Sonic replied.
Jazz walked up to the storage area and pulled out the towel Tails used.
"Well, at least that explains how he knows of this place, " Jazz said.
Sonic nodded as Jazz started wiping down the jug in his hands.
"So how many do you have left to get?" Jazz asked conversationally.
"One, " Sonic said.
"Really?" Jazz said, "That's impressive."
"Hey, I got one of them, " Tails told Jazz.
"Seriously?" Jazz asked surprised.
"Yep, " Tails said, "It was tough but thanks to my flying ability..."
"Wait, " Jazz interrupted, "You can fly?"
Tails nodded, "I found out, not to long ago, actually. If I spin my two tails fast enough I can fly."
"Well, " Jazz said then let out a small laugh, "Now that's ironic."
"What is?" Tails asked.
"You're afraid of heights yet you can fly?" Jazz told her.
At first Tails wanted to get angry at Jazz but then when she thought about it, it was ironic. How she feared flying and heights yet she could fly.
"Yeah I guess it is, " Tails said, "But before we get going let's go over what we're going to do."
Jazz nodded, "Right."
"Ok first off all, " Tails said, "Me and Jazz will hang back as Sonic goes in to take out the Robotizer."
Sonic nodded.
"Then Sonic will signal us and we'll fly in and go to the Energy tower, " Tails said.
"We'll need a ring, " Jazz brought out, "We could go into the reserves..."
"Not necessary, " Sonic said he swung his backpack over and pulled out a half an orb light. It was attached to a Golden Ring which was the light's power source. Sonic took off the ring and placed the light back into his back pack.
"That'll do, " Jazz said as he accepted the ring from Sonic.
"How about the signal?" Tails said.
"How about a machine exploding?" Sonic asked, "If I smash through that Robotizer it'll blow up."
"That'll do, " Jazz said, "But you sure it will?"
"I've done it before, " Sonic replied.
"All right, " Jazz said.
"Ok, " Tails said, "After we get to the Energy Tower, we'll activate the emergency backup power using the ring..."
"Crank it up to full power. Then no more Robians, " Jazz said.
"Just one problem, " Tails said as she just realized it, "Robotnik's battle ship."
"Oh don't worry about that, " Jazz said, "If we crank that that energy wave to full power it'll take out his Battle ship too."
"You sure?" Tails asked.
"I've tested it once, " Jazz said, "In one of me and my brothers shows."
"Seriously?" Tails asked.
"Well, " Jazz said, "We thought it'd do the opposite effect. So we had this special plane and we were trying to amp up it's power so we could really fast... turns out the ship's power overloaded and shut it down."
"But can it overload a battle ship?" Sonic asked.
"The energy wave was only at half , " Jazz said.
"Ok then, " Tails said thinking on how she'd get her revenge for what Robotnik did to all of those Guardians, "Then once he's crashed We'll apprehend him."
Jazz nodded.
"Only one question now, " Jazz said, "Do we wait till morning or do it now?"
"What time is it?" Tails asked.
Jazz looked into the panel of the Tornado, "It's three in the morning."
"I suggest we do it now, " Sonic said.
"Aren't you tired?" Tails asked him, "I mean I had a nap over here, not to mention the two unexpected ones. But have you slept at all recently?"
"That's not important, " Sonic said, "We don't know if Robotnik knows we're here. He could have a probe following us again and if we stop to sleep we may not wake up again."
"I understand, " Jazz said, "But you have to remember Sonic, we can't have you passing out on us."
"I'll be fine, " Sonic told them.
"Well, let's go then, " Tails said.
Sonic nodded and he took off. Tails then got into the Tornado as Jazz did the same.
"Contact, " Jazz said as he pressed a button and the Tornado's propeller began to spin.
"Take it easy on the lift off this time, " Tails said to Jazz.
"Right, " Jazz said, "Wouldn't want you to get to queasy before we get there."
And with that Jazz started the bi-plane forward. Then after building enough speed he took to the skies.
"Here we go, " Jazz said.
The Robotizer was a huge black machine. Mobians were placed on the inside of this incredible machine and robotic parts are inserted onto the Mobian in question. This particular Robotizer could perform this task on multiple Mobians at once. But only when it's set up properly. When it was still onboard the Bad Egg mark 2 it was compressed and could only robotize one Mobian at a time.
The Robotizer sat on the outer boarder of Metropolis. It was of course heavily guarded by not only Robians but a giant Ape-like machine Robotnik called a Badnik. This Badnik is fueled by one of the few Golden Rings Robotnik managed to get a hold of during his first visit to Mobius. The Badnik was not only strong but had a duel Machine Gun that could extend from his hands. The final measure of security that Robotnik placed on the Robotizer was an electric fence with barbwire on the top and Sonic took all this in as he watched hidden behind a building not far off.
The Building wasn't in the best of shape considering it had been in the cross fire of Robotnik's concur of Metropolis. So Sonic stood by one of it's shattered windows. He then took off his backpack and cloak and placed it on the inside of the building. He did this so he could go all out while taking out the Robotizer. The problem was that if Sonic had those things on he was unable to use any of his spin attack moves. And Sonic was going to need the use of them.
Sonic waked to the edge of the building and took another look. Most of the guards were standing around, waiting. Sonic knew, of course, that once he made his presence known they'd open fire on him and more then likely call in more. Exactly what he wanted. For Sonic, Tails, and Jazz's plan to work all or most of the Robians had to be within the city limits. Of course Sonic knew that with the destruction of the Robotizer, Robotnik would come running.
Time to get moving, Sonic thought.
Sonic dashed out from the corner of the building and headed straight for the Robotizer and like expected once Sonic had made it half way the Robians and the Badnik opened fire. That didn't stop Sonic as he expertly dodged the enemy fire.
Sonic made it to the gate and with one spin dash Sonic was through. He did feel a little as he hit the fence but he was moving so fast it didn't phase him much. Once Sonic was inside the Robians advanced on him. Sonic did make careful moves as to not harm any of the Mobians that would be inside them but that only went so far as he slammed on into another advancing group. A lot of them had blown circuits but nothing to sever has they scrambled to get up.
Then the Badnik entered as he charged directly at Sonic. but Sonic side stepped the Badnik and it ran straight at the electric fence breaking another hole into it. The extra bit of fence clinked to the Badnik and the left over juice from the power surged into the Badnik. It must have fired a chip because the Badnik then went crazy has it started rampaging around. Breaking down part of the fence and smashing through other Robians.
That's when Sonic got an idea. He quickly ran in front of the Robotizer so that he was in between the Badnik and the Robotizer.
"Hey Badnik!" Sonic called out to the Badnik.
The Badnik heard and turned towards Sonic. It banged on it's chest and screamed. Then it charged full speed at Sonic. Sonic waited till the Badnik was almost on him the he ran up the side of the Robotizer. The Badnik didn't have time to change direction as it plowed straight into the Robotizer. Sonic jumped off it as the Robotizer started sparking. Quickly, Sonic cleared the area back to the building he placed his cloak and backpack. Sonic then turned around to see the Robotizer ignite.
Sonic got his things and put them on. A small explosion was let off by the Robotizer.
Now, Sonic thought, to find that last active Star Post.
Sonic pulled out his map and checked. Sonic pointed to where he had placed a red circle around a name. The name read, Metropolis.