Chapter 13: Grand Theft FCPU

As a low layer of fog cleared up around the neighborhood, a man in his underwear and bathrobe exited his house with his cup of coffee, and prepared to grab his newspaper. But then, he heard the sounds of car engines roaring in the garage across the street. He gazed at the door, which suddenly swung open as a BMW M3 E46, Volkswagen Scirocco, and a Nissan 240SX raced out of the garage and slid around the corner and raced quickly down the street. It was Sonic, Sonia, and Manic, racing back to Sonic's garage. Sonia's Nissan was finished in the night, and now it had a purple and pink paint job, with flower and pin stripe vinyls all over. They were just out joyriding racing to Sonic's Garage. Upon arrival, Sonic saw a familiar limo parked out in front, and when he parked in the garage, he saw Boss Eggman Nega and a few thugs with him.

"So, Boss, what do you got for me?" asked Sonic.

"Well, since I'm not as trusting as my associate, I've decided to give you a task which requires the best car booster around to do." said Nega.

"Shoot." said Sonic.

"I'd like you to acquire a Federal Command Pursuit Unit Interceptor for me." said Nega. Everyone's jaws dropped, but then Nega added: "I need to be certain you aren't afraid to deal with the Feds."

Sonic then worked up courage, and said: "I'll do it. Everyone: shut up and don't say a word. I know what I'm doing. Don't stop me." And no one did as Sonic ran to the FBI Precinct, and probed the place. He saw an FCPU Interceptor parked nearby, and after using his wire cutters to cut the barbed wire on the wall, he snuck into the lot, and forced the door open on the FCPU Porsche 911 Turbo, and then started the car. He then raced out of the lot and crashed through the gate before the spikes could deploy.

"Attention all Federal Units! An FCPU Interceptor has been stolen from the local FBI Precinct. Repeat, an FCPU Cruiser has been stolen and is being driven by a civilian." said the FBI Dispatcher.

Sonic knew he didn't have much time to get this black-and-white back to Boss Eggman Nega. So he drove fast and furious to duck under to avoid the Feds. But unfortunately, the MDPD Patrol spotted him, and then rushed to intercept him.

"Attention dispatch, we have a visual of an FCPU Unit in Government Center, attempting to capture." said the Officer.

"10-4, maintain visual until FCPU arrives to apprehend." said the MDPD Dispatcher.

And the dispatcher was right, for soon, multiple FCPU Cruisers and SWAT SUVs were on the scene, and the MDPD Cruisers backed off to let the Feds and SWAT Officers take the lead. Sonic drove as fast as he could to avoid getting rammed by the SWAT SUVs, which were ordered to go for the takedown. But as they boxed off the rear, Sonic saw a roadblock ahead, and saw something on the ground, and realized they were trying to use spikes to stop him. He immediately turned around as hard as he could to avoid the spikes, and then he charged the SWAT SUVs, which turned to try and block him. But it did no good, since Sonic managed to squeeze past the SUVs and head straight towards the FCPU Cruisers. They too attempted to block him, but Sonic managed to steer clear of them. But then, a Police Helicopter swooped down and tried to cut him off. But Sonic saw a nearby offramp and went for it. He saw that he was heading for the Dolphin Expressway, so to get past the toll booth, he flashed his stolen cruiser's lights and sirens and the guard let him through. But the chopper was right on his tail, and it kept up easy.

"Dispatch, this guy is real reckless. This chase is getting very dangerous at this time. If we confine him here, we can get him." said the pilot.

"10-4. All units, set up containment at the Dolphin Expressway, spike the offramps to cut him off." said the FBI Dispatcher.

But Sonic, having heard that, knew he had no time to lose. But then, he saw a large sign ahead, and knew it was his only chance to get away, he rammed one of the support posts that held up the sign. It then came crashing down right in the middle of the road, causing the FCPU Units and SWAT Units to stop and assess the damage. Sonic then dove for a nearby offramp, and was relieved to see that the FCPU hadn't got to it yet.

"Dispatch! He just took out an exit sign. We're out of the chase!" said an FBI Agent.

"10-4, Wrecker and EMS is on the way!" said the FBI Dispatcher.

Sonic knew the chopper was still looking for him, and realized he had one chance to duck down into a nearby underground parking garage. The FCPU relentlessly searched for him, but found no trace of him. He knew by the time the FCPU called it in, he was all clear. So he casually drove out of the lot, and then drove away. He then called Nega on his cell: "Hey Boss, I got the car away safe and sound."

"I saw everything Sonic. Very good! Not even the Feds can catch you! Take the car to my lockup in Silver Bluff Estates." said Nega.

"I will, see 'ya round." said Sonic. Sonic took the FCPU Cruiser to the lockup, and then Nega's thugs took it away, and left Sonic to walk home. He then called again: "The FCPU car is in lockup."

"Good work, Sonic. I knew you were a good business asset! Keep in touch, I'll have a business deal coming up soon." said Nega who then hung up.

Sonic then ran back to his garage, where he saw Cream, Amy, and Cosmo working away on Cosmo's Audi TT. "Hey ladies, what's up?"

"Sonic! The Feds didn't get you!" shouted Amy as she hugged him.

"Sonic, how ever do you do it?" asked Cosmo.

"I just do is all. What'cha all doing?" asked Sonic.

"We're helping Cosmo perfect her fuel mixture. Remember? She used it against Tails in Little Haiti." said Cream.

"Oh yeah! So how's that coming along?" asked Sonic.

"I've testing it on the Fuel Injector, and it seems to be working a little better now. But I think we'll have it ready for you to use Sonic." said Cosmo.

"I see. Well, when we're ready, we can install it in my GT and see what happens." said Sonic.

"Your GT? Why that one?" asked Amy.

"It has a tougher Fuel Injector that can take that kind of power." said Sonic.

"Okay, if you say so." said Cosmo.

But as Sonic got a can of soda from his fridge, his cell phone rang. It was Jericho. "Hey Jericho, what's up man?" asked Sonic.

"Hey Sonic! I saw that stunt ya'll pulled with them Feds! I was rather impressed."

"Thanks Jericho. Whaddya need?" said Sonic.

"Well, something has come up that requires a driver who ain't afraid of no Feds, so I do need help soon." said Jericho. "Come to my dock tomorrow, this is a big job. And bring a friend with you."

"All right, Jericho. See 'ya tomorrow." said Sonic who then hung up.

But then, he heard two cars come into the driveway. It was a 2008 Dodge Challenger, which had green paint and looked like Vector's old Challenger. And it was Vector at the wheel, and behind him was Espio's Mazda RX-8.

"Sonic, my man! We saw that action go down with the Feds! You're crazy!" said Vector.

"I just do what I do best, Vector. Nothing more." said Sonic.

"You must have some skill from running and driving, Sonic." replied Espio. "Otherwise you'd have been taken alive by the cops years ago."

"Yeah, you know how not to get busted!" said Charmy.

"Don't rub it in guys. It's all part of the job." said Sonic. "Now if you don't mind, I gotta get some rest. I've had a bit too much adrenaline for today." And with that all said and done, Sonic went to sleep in his room upstairs.