Chapter 20: The Final Battle
Amy watched from her hiding place as Sonic walked toward Chris, Shadow and Silver. They cowered in fear as Sonic stared at them.
"You've ruined my plans! Without the Chaos Emeralds drained of power, I can't fire the laser!"
Shadow grinned. "Exactly as we planned."
"What do you mean, you bastard?"
"We wanted to recharge the Chaos Emeralds. You see, we read Eggman's diary telling of the plan that turned you evil. The only way to cure you is to recharge the emeralds."
Sonic stared at them and scoffed. "Even if you could, that would be impossible. Also, I won't let you."
He ran at Shadow, grabbed his arm and threw him across the room. Shadow crashed into a wall as Sonic flew at him, punching him repeatedly. He grabbed Shadow and twisted him around in a headlock, choking him.
"If you even try and cure me, I will kill you."
"Sonic...please..."
Sonic tightened his hold on Shadow but then felt someone kick him in the back. He lost his grip on Shadow and fell to the ground. He got up and looked at his attacker. Silver stood in front of him. He looked at Shadow then back at Sonic.
"I don't think you'll be destroying the world any time soon. You'll have to go through me!"
Sonic sneered. "It would be my pleasure!"
He disappeared in a blur of speed. Silver felt himself flying backward but Sonic appeared behind him and kicked him in the back. Silver landed on the floor, Sonic landing in front of him. He raised his hands and let out blasts of energy that hit Silver in the chest, throwing him backward. He let out more blasts aimed at Silver, who yelled in pain as he was hit. Smoke rose from his body as the blasts vaporized some of his fur.
Chris awoke and saw Sonic and Silver fighting. He sneaked over to the Master Emerald and grabbed the Chaos Emeralds, placing them on the laser. They glowed brightly, causing the laser to turn on.
Sonic looked at the laser and growled. He threw Silver back against the wall next to Shadow, knocking him unconscious. He rushed over to Chris and pulled him away from the laser.
"What are you doing?"
Chris smirked. "Too late, Sonic. We've recharged the emeralds."
"NO! Don't you realize what you've done! With the Chaos Emeralds recharged, the laser will malfunction!"
He punched Chris in the chest, who gasped and doubled over. The laser started to shake and sputter as electricity formed around it. Sonic tried to shut it off but the electricity from the laser shot out, shocking him. He screamed as he was electrocuted and writhed in pain. The laser exploded as the electricity stopped, causing Sonic to faint.