Chapter 10: Gambits And Free Rings

Team RoboApocalpyseIsNigh were rushing through Casino Park, in need of Eggman. But what they didn't know was that the eggster had already left the park, and the airship was afar from their current location. Metal Sonic stopped and knew this was such a bad idea, so were E-123 Omega and E-102 Gamma.

"Maybe we're not thinking this through". The robotic speedster spoke, stopping in the process.

"You think so?". Gamma responded.

"There must be another way for us to get to Eggman quickly. He created me and I should know".

"Or we can just keep running and shooting". Omega suggested.

"I agree". Gamma added. "My timer has almost ran out from the lack of enemies destroyed".

"Would you please stop questoning logic?!". Metal glared angrily at the two, while thinking very hard on another way to travel to Eggman's airship quicker than expected.

"Thought of anything yet?". Omega asked.

"Not yet, Omega. I'm trying the hardest possible route for us to travel faster".

"All in the same franchise, dear sir". Gamma joked.

"I think I know how. Follow".

the 3 robots began to move again, as Metal Sonic proceeded to try out his method of travelling to Eggman faster.

Team Babylon was spending rings inside the park, with gambits being won of all sorts. Jet, Wave and Storm took a break from riding on their Extreme Gear and took the oppotunity to spend some rings just for the sake of enjoying what Casino Park had to offer. They stared at the slot-machine-shaped buildings and were amazed. Was this Vegas? Or was it their dream destination? Was it neccessary for Dr Eggman to chase them into a wonderland full of riches? Will they even find out the artifacts and the task they had to carry out? Jet came back to the two other Babylon Rogues with a big bag of rings, showing Wave and Storm his prizes.

"See? All about the riches. I'm suprised that Eggman seemed to chase us into this metropolis filled with slot machines and Konami-type pachinko machines".

"I see. You seem to always bring up the riches, Jet". Wave replied. "How is some not offended by stealing rings and spending them on 50 Red Star Rings in need of more characters?".

"I don't know". Storm shrugged.

"Look!". The hawk bellowed. "We're not stealing, we're spending like how Vegas should be spent".

"But this isn't Vegas".

"Don't question me! Now, if you excuse me, I got to exchange these rings for Red Star Rings".

"And their he goes with the compulsive Wheel of Fate". Wave facepalmed.

"Tell me about it". Storm responded. "Our Extreme Gear needs polishing too. Mud will track us down".

"I see...surely he ccan't be too long, right?".

"I can't digress. I'm not Jet the Hawk".

"Of course".

Team Sonic were walking through the casino park, amazed at how much has changed since their last trek. But this time, Metal Sonic wasn't involved in their plans. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles were looking around every station, seemingly to take a break from their journey for a while.

"Look at how much the place has changed since 2003!". Sonic was grasping the initial feel of the park.

"It seems so realistic". Knuckles looked around.

"There must be a food stand here somewhere". Tails wondered. "I'm starving from our encounter with Team Babylon".

"Don't worry, pal. We'll find something. I just hope there will be a Chili Dog stand somewhere in these parts".

"And a grape stand". Knuckles felt his stomach rumble.

"And a taco tand". Tails added.

"Look!". The blue blur pointed to all three stands. "A Chili Dog stand, a Taco stand, and a Grape stand".

"Sweet!". All three of them exclaimed.

"Get your free tacos here!". One of the shopkeepers called out.

"Free tacos, you say?". Tails wondered. "Don''t we have to like...pay rings to get food?".

"Casino Park is the only place where you can get free tacos, mate".

"Are you sure?".

"Yes, now do you want some or not?".

"Ok, ok. I'm hungry anyway". The young fox boi opted to take the free tacos, Sonic and Knuckles taking the free Chili Dogs and Grapes respectively. The taco seller then spoke.

"Oh, and on a subject of that matter, we got an offer for fresh avocado".

"No thanks!".

"Nice going, Tails!". Sonic congratulated.

"Thanks. I don't normally get this reputition because of what happened with my grandkids spewing up all over my workshop, and Amy felt dissapointed in me".

"I'm glad you took the right path". Knuckles replied.

"Thanks again. You too, Knux. I'm glad you came along with us for a second time with this mechanic".

"Always happy to help".

As soon as the three main characters finished their snack, they took off towards Eggman's ariship. They're glad they stopped for a bite to eat, because any more trekking without food and they'll be no more but dust.

Team Future was running through the park, warning of losing the airship after their confrontation with Team Rose. They had previously been warned that Eggman was doing something to upgrade Metal Sticks and , thus going so far as Tikal was not that destined to run that fast, resulting in Silver and Blaze waiting.

"Silver! Blaze!". Tikal called out.

"Eggman's doing something sinister with those two robots! If we don't move, we'll be late to even make it past his announcing stage". Silver said

"He's going to wipe the entire planet Mobius with Metal Sticks and Sticks._exe at the brunt of this, as well as his devious Badnik Boss 5000". Blaze explained.

"His evil doings are not the way!". Tikal spoke.

"Please don't make this whole thing complicated for us. This is very serious business".

"I know it is, but going too fast is not the kind of thing I seek before me".

"Silver". Blaze spoke. "You got to remember that you're not Sonic. You cannot go faster than him".

"But Blaze...".

"It's logic. It's like how I can run fast, but I cannot go faster than him".

"Yeah, speak to him, Blaze".

"I am doing so. Anyway, we should be slower".

"But about Eggman's announcement".

"We've alot to learn about since then". The cat responded.

"But keep up to speed where I can tolerate". Tikal pleased. "Please?".

"Ugh...I understand...fine...Tikal, we'll take it easy with our speed".

"Oh thank you!".

"It's nothing, really".

"We must move". Blaze orderd. "Eggman is really heating up the place".

"Got it!". Silver comprehended.

"On my way!". Tikal followed.

And so, Team Future decreased their formal speed for Tikal, since she was the slowest of the three. They made their way out of the park and headed in the direction of Eggman's battleship.

That's the end of this chapter. More fun to be had with Team Sonic, Team Future, Team RoboApocalypseIsNigh and Team Babylon all spending time in the park. How will the next area feel for them? Read on to find out. Please review.