Chapter 10:
Super Sonic was making quick work of the base, blowing up every building in sight and laughing maniacally at the chaos and confusion he caused. Rouge couldn't believe he was doing this. She had to find out what was going on, so she spread her wings and took to the air. Super Sonic spotted her and turned toward her. She tried not to shudder visibly.
"Sonic," Rouge called. "What happened? Why are you attacking us?"
"We know you, Rouge," Super Sonic replied. "A jewel thief, currently working for GUN, friend of Project Shadow. Has worked occasionally for Eggman and likes the guardian of the Master Emerald. Still trusted and considered a friend by the chosen."
"Okay," Rouge replied. "There is differently something wrong with you. So this is for your own good. TORNADO KICK!"
Super Sonic was unfazed by Rouge's attack. He lifted up his hand and easily caught Rouge's leg.
"You shall not stop us!" Super Sonic said. A surge of energy rushed through Rouge's body, causing her to scream in pain. When the energy stopped, Rouge hung limp in Super Sonic's grasp. Super Sonic tossed her aside, where she crashed into a building. Rouge let out a pained groan before falling unconscious.
NO! Sonic thought as he watched her be flung away. Why did you do that! She was my friend!
She threatened and attacked us. The emeralds replied. We showed her what happens when someone opposes us. Don't worry, she'll be fine. We have more work to do.
Super Sonic turned away from the unconscious bat and continued his attack on the base.
"Eggman is most likely on the flagship," Tails said.
"And he's bound to have the Master Emerald nearby," Knuckles added.
"Then let's waste no time," Amy said. "Sonic is counting on us."
More than you know, Purity thought, for she knew of Super Sonic's attack on the base.
Tails landed the plane on the bridge of the flagship, causing all the nearest robots to make their way toward them. The heroes jumped off the Tornado and attacked the robots. They made their way across the hull into the ship.
"The command center is strait ahead." Tails said, leading the group down the various hallways. They heroes took out any robots in their way while Purity mostly hung in the background, only occasionally firing a beam at the robots.
"You could do more to help," Amy commented, turning to Purity after they had defeated a large group of bots.
"It is not my place to interfere too deeply with the events of your world," Purity replied.
"But it's your fault we're in this mess!" Amy retorted.
"Let it go," Shadow replied. "Nothing can change what has happened and I've had enough of your arguing."
"Amy not now," Tails said before Amy could reply. "Eggman is behind this door and we need to work together to defeat him."
"I can feel the Master Emerald as well," said Knuckles. "Let's get going."
It took a while, but Tails was able to hack the door. The group barged into the room with Purity following more slowly behind. The room was large with a command chair in the middle. The back of the chair faced the heroes, the occupant looking at all the various monitors.
"Give it up Eggman!" Tails shouted. "We've got you out numbered."
"Just hand over the Master Emerald and we'll be on our way," Knuckles added.
"I applaud you for getting here so quickly," Eggman said, still looking at the monitors. "But I thought you had more pressing concerns."
He gestured to the monitors, drawing the group's attention to them. Displayed from multiple angles was Super Sonic's attack on the GUN base.
"Is that Sonic?" Tails asked in disbelief.
"It seems your hero has fallen," Eggman said, finally turning to face them, his expression grim.
"This can't be happening." Amy said. "You must have made these fake videos."
"Hardly," Eggman replied.
"He's right," Purity confirmed. "Sonic is indeed attacking the base under the emeralds influence."
"You knew!" Amy said rounding on Purity. "But you didn't tell us!"
"Telling you would have only distracted you," Purity replied logically. "And we needed to get here as quickly as possible."
"Why I ought a…"
"Enough Amy," Shadow interrupted. "We're wasting time. Just give us the emerald so we can stop Sonic."
"Yes," said Eggman. "Sonic can't be allowed to continue his rampage."
"Then you'll help us?" Tails asked.
"I said that Sonic must be stopped, no that'll help you." Eggman countered a grin spreading across his face. "When he attacks become more public, I'll come in and destroy him. Not only will I finally be rid of that hedgehog, I'll be a hero. People will be so thankful that they'll be glad to make me their supreme ruler."
"That is just so sick," said Tails.
"You have some serious problems dude." Knuckles agreed.
"I didn't expect you to agree with me, but that is why I have this…" Eggman pressed a button on his chair and a large laser gun came down from the celling. "Now be good little animals and die."
The laser fired a green beam at the group, causing the heroes to scatter. The laser fired in rapid session. The heroes were barely able to doge, let alone come up with a strategy. Tails and Knuckles made several attempts to get to the laser, but it would turn on them before they could get close.
"ENOUGH!" Purity shouted, her voice filled with power and had a slight echo. Her hands and eyes were glowing brightly. She lifted her hand and the laser became surrounded by a white aura. Purity closed her hand into a fist and the laser was crushed where it was. She lowered her hand and the aura around the laser disappeared, causing the wreckage to fall to the floor.
Purity walked past the stunned heroes and toward the now frightened Eggman.
"Hand over the Master Emerald," Purity said. "Or you will you face my wrath."
"Y-yes…Ma'am… of course…" Eggman stuttered as he fumbled with the control panel on his armrest. He eventually found the right button and the Master Emerald arose from the floor. "T-there... y-you go."
"Thank you for your corporation," Purity said as she turned away from Eggman, the strange glow fading.
"Get the Master Emerald," she ordered the others, Knuckles immediately jumping up to obey. "We have much work to do and little time to do it."
Purity strutted out of the room, the others scrabbling to follow her. All of them had new respect for the white hedgehog, even Amy, though she would never admit it.