[Metropolis]
As soon as Alexis, Sonic and Shadow stepped out of the Chaos Control, their world was bathed in red light. Massive figures of Infinite terrorized the soldiers of the Resistance and battered their airships out of thin air. Already, Alexis could see the dying soldiers on the ground in front of them.
Sonic rushed forward, stopping at one of the bodies, and felt for a pulse. After a while, he gritted his teeth and stood up, his hands clenched. Even Shadow looked a little unsettled with what was going on around them.
Alexis got up from treating a soldier, her hands alight with flame. There was anger in her eyes. She looked upwards, and motioned to the black hedgehog standing next to her. "Shadow," she said, "toss me. Straight up."
Shadow turned, confusion on his face. "Why?" he finally asked.
"The Resistance is too scrambled by Infinite's illusions," she explained, "They can't retreat. But I can get rid of all the illusions. I just need to get high enough. So, can you toss me?"
Shadow turned to look at Sonic, who nodded. Then, Shadow walked over to Alexis and took her by the arms. He started spinning in a circle, keeping a tight hold on her, then, he let go. She spun rapidly into the air, then she steadied herself and started to fly. As soon as she gained the appropriate height, a massive sphere of fire expanded from around her, going all over the city.
The illusions instantly disappeared and the remaining troopers gave off ragged cheers. Shadow turned as Rouge suddenly swooped down, joining them on the roof-top. As soon as she saw Shadow, she tackled him in a happy hug.
"Not worried that I might kill you or something?" he asked in slight humor.
"Oh please," she said, "If you were an illusion, you would've been taken out by Alexis' wave of fire. And plus, you're standing next to Sonic, so I know you're okay."
Shadow smiled slightly, then turned to Sonic, who was scanning the sky worriedly. "What is it?" he asked.
"It's Alexis," said Sonic, "Where'd she go?"
()
[Few minute's previously- Squad H]
Chromia came back from scouting. "Guys," she said, causing the team to turn, "Infinite's up ahead."
"Maybe if we take him out, all of these illusions will disappear?" Kobara said to Hopscotch and Gadget, who was trembling.
"Maybe," said Hopscotch. He turned to Gadget and asked, "You okay, Rookie?"
"Just scared," said the red wolf with a nervous smile.
"Well then," said Kobara, holding up her Void Wispon, "how about we tell this guy how to be scared, huh?"
Hopscotch nodded. "Let's get 'em."
They all got up from their hiding spot and rushed around the corner to see Infinite standing on a ledge in front of him, viewing the scrambling army in front of him. "More ants to crush." he said scornfully, "I wonder if this world can offer me a real challenge?" Hearing the small group behind him, he turned and said, "And to answer, the world gives me a group of trembling children. Will you fight me like you did in the blue heroes mind? Or," his gaze turned to a still quivering Gadget, "Will you run away like you did so many months ago?"
Gadget nearly took a step back, but then Alexis' voice echoed in his mind. "Don't be afraid! This is your time, Gadget! Keep going. And don't let your fear own you!" He took a step forward and raised a fist. "I'm not running." he said to he masked jackal, "Not anymore."
"Fine," said Infinite, floating upwards into the air, "I will teach you fear, then pain, and then... well, at least the fear and pain will end."
"Let's just get this over with!" said Kobara, her Wispon charging up, "I'm getting tired of monologuing villains!" And with that, the group charged as the gem on Infinite's chest pulsed, bathing their world once more in red light.
The team found themselves in a large silver room with large windows, the floor's pattern made up of hexagons. Infinite loomed above them, red light trailing from his hands. "There are many questions that me and the doctor still ask about your little group. Where is your little friend? It appears that she isn't here to save you this time."
"We can 'andle ya!" said Hopscotch, rocketing upwards with his Drill Wispon. Chromia lashed out with her Lightning Wispon, which wrapped around Infinite's arm and brought him closer to the ground so that Gadget could torch him with his Burst Wispon. Kobara flew around on her Extreme Gear, often hitting Infinite on his helmet with a large metal rod that she had found a little while ago.
Often, they found themselves struck by Infinte's cubes, where their world changed to a one where the windows were replaced by massive silver cannons, where they had to dodge the shots coming out of them before the illusions faded.
"We're getting steamrolled!" said Chromia, barely dodging a clump of red cubes that zoomed out of nowhere.
"You're not the only one who wishes that boss-hog was here," said Hopscotch, ramming into Infinite again and jumping back before the jackal could slash him.
Gadget barely dodged the red spheres that Infinite threw at him, before looking up at him and growling. Suddenly, he was struck by a stray red cube and his world turned red. He looked up to see Infinite surrounded by a group of small cannons.
"This will be goodbye," said Infinite as the cannons fired. Gadget shielded his eyes, waiting for the final blow...
...only for the world to suddenly turn into flames. The cannonballs and the cannons disappeared, and when the fire faded, they were all back outside. Infinite was looking rather shocked, then he turned, only to get punched by a fist full of flames.
Alexis Rey Hedgehog landed in front of the group, her breathing ragged and bits of flame clinging to her clothes, which now looked slightly worse for wear. She straightened up with some difficulty and said to Infinite in a ragged voice that was full of anger, "Leave... Now. And leave... my friends... alone."
Infinite's single yellow eye stared at her for a second, before he rocketed upwards into the air, heading away from them. Alexis turned to her team, giving a tired grin before fainting and falling to the ground. Hopscotch quickly caught her and nodded to everyone. She was alright. "Better contact one of the ships," he said to Kobara, "Ah think it's high-time we got outta 'ere."
()
[Flashback]
"Eggman!" The mad doctor turned in his chair, looking to his left, along with Decoe and Bocoe as well as Alexis, who was strapped to the wall behind them with two metal beams. Alexis' breath nearly froze in her throat.
Sonic was limping towards the Eggsterminator. He was covered with cuts and bruises and holding his left arm. One of his eyes was closed from pain, but he still wore a smile and was yelling, "Listen up! I'm coming for Alexis! And you better not try to stop me!" A little way away from the robot, he fell onto his knees with a slight moan, barely having any strength to stand.
"How could Sonic survive a pounding like that?" asked Decoe in amazement.
"I don't get it!" Bocoe agreed, "He ought to have been Egg-sterminated by now!"
"So he should!" aggred Dr. Eggman, "That hedgehog is more resiliant than I thought."
Alexis could see Sonic struggling to stand as he yelled, "I'm coming, Alexis!"
"He sure is a glutton for punishment," said Eggman as a bright glow suddenly filled the room. Everyone yelled in shock when they saw the Chaos Emeralds started to glow. "What's going on!?" yelled Eggman as the robot suddenly turned and glowed like it had been stuck in a fire, it's whole body glowing red. "Eggsterminator! Quit wasting power, will you? We must conserve between battles!"
As the robot suddenly vanished, Sonic finally stood up, leaping up into the air and barely dodging the metal fist that slammed into the spot where he had been before. Another fist appeared out of nowhere, slamming into Sonic and smashing him into the ground.
Alexis yelled out when that happened, almost like she could feel Sonic's pain. She started struggling in her bonds, trying to break free as the robot started ruthlessly pummeling Sonic into the ground. Finally, the robot picked up Sonic's limp form in two massive fingers. He was even more bruised and cut up than before, and blood dripped down from a gash on his forhead. Tears were streaming from her eyes as she started yelling out, "Sonic! Sonic!" and was struggling even more. No one noticed that the Emeralds were glowing even brighter as she struggled even more
Eggman, Decoe and Bocoe turned and looked at her in shock, then they turned and Eggman said, "Alright Eggsterminator, Enough fooling around! Drop him already!"
"Good idea," agreed Decoe.
Eggsterminator let Sonic go, then it's leg shot out, cannoning into the unconcious hedgehog. Eggman and his two robots screamed in shock and fear and Alexis' screams stopped as she watched in horror as Sonic's limp form fell into the ocean.
"NOOOOOO!" she screamed, and it was right there that a bright flash filled the room, and the last Chaos Emerald suddenly appeared in her hand. Like with all the other times that she had touched a Chaos Emerald, an unknown strength filled her body, and the bonds that held her shattered the wall behind her like glass.
As she lept down to the ground, Eggman turned and yelped as she ran forward and grabbed the other Emeralds. She gave another scream of pain as something shot through her body, unlocking something deep inside of her. "THE EMERALDS!" yelled Eggman. Then, something extraordinary happened.
A strong, gale-force wind rippeld around her and another flash of light, this one carrying with it a strong smell of ozone and the window completely shattered. Alexis fell from the command consel, barely stopping herself in time from slipping over the edge. She was covered in scorch marks all of the sudden and was gasping in pain as she felt like she was holding something back. "I'm not... letting you take them." she managed to gasp out. The Emeralds glowed again as she said, "Never."
"That measley-mouthed little crybaby shouldn't be so reckless," said Eggman, "After all, those Emeralds are powering the Eggsterminator and without them this thing would be sent into the sea!"
"It is interesting, doctor!" said Decoe.
"As a matter of fact," finished the doctor, "We should be plummeting any moment now!"
"I am sorry, doctor," said Decoe again, "but did you just say, plummeting?"
Eggman grabbed the robot by the shoulder-pads and yelled, "Don't just stand there!"
"Yes, doctor!" said the yellow robot.
Suddenly, shooting through what was left of the glass appeared a red figure. Knuckles, Alexis thought in relief. The echidna landed in front of her and asked, "Where's Alexis?"
"Right behind you," she said tiredly. Knuckles turned around to see her and asked her, "Are you alright?"
"Not really," she managed to say, "But Sonic... he's-"
"Where is he?" asked Knuckles.
"The water," she told him.
Rouge flew through the glass just then. "Is she alright?" she asked, her eyes on the Emeralds.
"Not really," replied Knuckles, "but Sonic's in the water."
Alexis managed to stand, barely as Eggman yelled, "What are you doing!?"
"Alexis, easy!" said Knuckles, steadying her. She didn't notice his eyes widden as her hair started to change colors.
"I'm getting to Sonic," she said. Then, she tossed herself over the edge, much to everyone's shock.
Alexis let the Chaos Emeralds drop out of her arms as she felt Rouge grab her. "Well, there goes my new jewelry." she heard the bat say, then they both yelped as Eggsterminator's hand shot out and grabbed the two of them.
Alexis' world was quiet for a while as they struggled to break free. She could faintly hear Rouge talking and yelling as wind started rippling around them in the confined space. And through the cracks of the hand, the light outside started getting brighter.
"What the-" she heard Rouge start to say, but it was quickly cut off as the hand gripping them became a little tighter. Then, it suddenly shattered, and Alexis opened her eyes slightly as Rouge grabbed onto her again. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the familliar figure.
It was Sonic, floating in the air in front of her, his fur now a brilliant gold and his eyes an amber brown. A brilliant shimmering yellow aura surrounded his body, and his quills floated upwards behind him, forming a sort of crown. His familliar cocky smile was still there and he wasn't hurt anymore.
As the Eggsterminator's good hand tried smashing on top of him, a bright light flashed. When it cleared, Sonic was holding back the hand with one of his own. "Well, Knuckles," he said to himself, "Your wish came true, but I've got some unfinished buisness. Take this, Eggman!" He sped forward and slashed through the machine, splitting it to pieces.
Alexis must have blacked out for a bit after that, because the next thing she heard was Sonic, asking her, "Can you hear me, pal?" She managed to open her eyes to look at Sonic.
They were now in a golden world, with small golden orbs floating around. It almost hurt to look at. "I'm finally going home," Sonic told her, "Thanks to you, Alexis."
"Sonic, please," she whispered, flinching in pain, both physical and mental, "Take me with you. I don't want to stay here. Not without you." Tears gathered in her eyes as Sonic knelt down beside her, reaching out a glowing hand. It gently touched the side of her face, wiping away her tears as a green glow emenated from it, healing her injuries.
As soon as she felt better, she sat up, hugging Sonic tightly around his neck as his own arms encircled around her, holding her close as she said, "Sonic!"
"It's gonna be okay," he told her, grasping her tightly, "I promise."
Tears streamed down the young girl's face as she said, "Sonic, please don't leave! You're the best friend I've ever had! I don't want you to go!" She was still crying as Sonic suddenly faded away in her arms. Then, she cried out, "SONIC!"
The glow faded, and she suddenly found herself in a misty forest. In the distance, she could see what looked like a floating island. And to her absolute joy, walking out of the mist was a familliar figure with a cocky smile.
Sonic shot her a wink and gave her a thumbs up as he said, "Hey there! Long time no see!" He gave a slight yelp as she tackled him in another hug, but he chuckled and returned it, glad to see that she was safe.
[End Flashback]
Alexis gave a small moan as she came around. She looked at the bright ceiling lights overhead and thought, Where am I?
"Alexis!"
The young hedgehog gave a small yelp as she felt a pair of arms encircle her. She found herself being hugged by Gadget as the rest of Squad H and Sonic chuckled slightly and Alexis yelped, "Gadget! Ow! Slightly sore!"
The young red wolf stepped back sheepishly as Sonic stepped forward, helping her sit up and then giving her a more gentle hug. "How long was I out?" she asked him once he let go.
"Only a couple of hours," he replied, "You drained yourself pretty badly."
"How ya feelin', boss-hog?" asked Hopscotch.
"Tired, mostly," she replied, a hand rustling through her head quills, "Did everyone get away safetly?"
"There were a lot of casulties," said Sonic, his gaze darkening slightly when he said that, "but everyone else got away."
"Glad to hear that," she said, starting to get up.
"And once you've recovered," said Sonic, gently pushing her back onto the covers, "you can help us take back the world."
She looked at him for a bit, then said, grinning slightly, "Wow. The fastest hedgehog alive telling someone else to slow down. That's a shocker."
"Eh, I'm just full of surprises." he said, winking and grinning as the rest of the team burst out laughing.
I was kind of behind in flashbacks, and I couldn't think of anything else to do, so I decided to do the part where her powers started to bud out, resultig in wind and lightining the first time and speed and all of the rest of it later. And that's when her hair started changing colors too. It was black originally, but it turned to blue-black with aqua streaks.
It might be a while before I can put the next chapter up. Getting deeper into the story, you start coming across the disease called Writer's Block. And plus, I'll be going to a camp for a few days and we're not allowed to bring electronic devices. So, I won't be writing for a bit. And plus, Writer's Block. We all hate it.
See ya later!