Chapter 10:
Sonic let out a groan. His head throbbed as he opened his eyes.
"Where am I...?" He mumbled as his eyes adjusted to the dark. "The last thing I remember was… Alice! She shot me and I've been captured!"
He was in some kind of metal room, which was mostly in shadow. He was strapped down to a cold metal table with a bright light above him.
"I've got to break free," Sonic said as he strained against the restraints, his robotic fingers gouging the table.
"Struggling is pointless…" came a voice from the shadows.
Sonic stopped and turned to the source of the voice as a figure stepped out of the shadows. The figure was covered in a black cloak, but the hood was down so Sonic could see his face. He was an artic fox with black eyes with read irises.
"Those bindings were made just for you," the fox finished.
"I'm guessing you're the big cheese of the Justice Freaks," Sonic replied.
"Justice Lord," he corrected. "I prefer the to be called the Justice Lord… But yes, I am the leader of this organization.
"Why am I here?" Sonic asked.
"I simply want to offer you a place in my organization."
"You have a funny way of asking. Having my friend betray me. Strapping me to a table."
"A necessity. I know you have a tendency to be head strong," The Justice Lord said, walking closer to Sonic. ""You and I aren't so different Sonic."
"I am nothing like you," Sonic growled.
"On the contrary my friend. We both fight for what believe in. We are both stubborn. We both know of the importance of the Chaos Emeralds. And we both have an extended life."
"Extended life…" Sonic said, his eyes widening. "You mean...?"
"Yes," the Justice Lord sad, removing his cloak. "I to, have cybernetics built into me."
It was true. Sonic could see the signs if cybernetics coming out of his gloves and boots as well as the back of his neck. Sonic had no doubt the Justice Lord had metal hands and feet and most likely hand cybernetic reinforcements throughout his body.
"How?" Sonic asked, stunned.
"Simple, I installed them within myself," The Justice Lord said. "My parents lived in poverty all their lives and, soon after you were defeated, Eggman came and offered my dad a job. He accepted and my parent's lives greatly improved. My parents were so grateful, that they named me after him when I was born."
"That must be horrible to be named after that fat idiot," Sonic said with a smirk.
"Quiet," The Justice Lord over. "Eggman gave my parents and I everything we desired. But when he died, the people revolted. They killed everyone that worked for Eggman, including m parents and I barely escaped with my life. That event made me realize what monsters people were without a strong hand to guide them. I decided to become that new hand, so I made my way to one of Eggman's secret research facility. There I discovered these cybernetics, the same ones he had used on you, and installed them within me to extend my life.
"With all the time I now had at my disposal, I was able to put my plan into action. But I knew I couldn't take over the world alone. I needed powerful allies. I knew where one was and he joined me easily. You were to be the other. The one that Eggman had always feared and was barely able to defeat. I knew you were alive, but finding you was another matter, for Eggman guarded that secret completely, unless some were to try to set you free. I spent years searching, but there was so much data to go through and I need to focus on other aspects of my plan. And when I heard about Professor Fredrick, a friend of one of my Ringers that was searching for old bases, it seemed so perfect.
"And now you're here, and at last my dream can be realized. I'll be the ruler of a perfect world. Join me Sonic! With your help, nothing will stop me from creating paradise."
"Dude you have spent way too much time in your head if you think I'll join you," Sonic replied. "I dedicated my life to stopping evil tyrants and you think I'll just change my mind? You no nothing if you think that was going to happen!"
"I had you would join me willingly," the Justice Lord sighed. "Now I must force you."
The room burst to life as robotic arms appeared and began approaching Sonic.
"What the..?" Sonic said as he tried to escape their grasp, one of the smaller arms plugging into his ear. "What are you doing?"
"You had your chance Sonic," the Justice Lord replied. "But since you refused, I'm downloading a mind control program tailored made to control you and your cybernetics."
"NNOOOO!" Sonic yelled as to mind control program began to take effect. Sonic's normal eye became glazed while the robotic changed from blue to red. Sonic became silent and lay limply on the table. The robotic hands retreated and the Justice Lord pressed a button that released Sonic.
"Stand Sonic," the Justice Lord ordered.
"Yes Master," Sonic replied dully as he got to his feet.
"Welcome to the Ring of Justice," The Justice Lord said with a laugh.
A/N: Is anyone reading this. I would like to know otherwise I'm discontinuing the story.