Chapter 26: On Board The Airship We Go
Team RoboApcoalyseIsNigh were pondering over Eggman's scheme while staring out towards his ship. It had just sailed up high into the clouds and the first 4 teams were safely on board. Metal Sonic could see a ladder firmly below to indicate the 3 robots that the time is now and come to terms with climbing up said rope ladder to not miss the final showdown when it comes.
"I see our heroes have climbed on board his ship". Metal Sonic spoke.
"A rope ladder is secured". Omega replied. "We do not want to miss Eggman's consequence when it eventually comes".
"Ahem to that, Omega". Gamma answered.
"I sense that the boss will have some company..". The lead robot proclaimed. "Company in the form of my faker and thes rest of them".
"Relevant you must say". Omega responded.
"I can help lift you up and fly towards the ladder".
"Will do. I need to talk to Eggman about switching sides. Not the best of my option too".
"And when he does see the look on Sonic's face when he walks in, we are going to be shown a great performance too".
"Indeed, Gamma. Indeed". Metal Sonic got ready. "You want to fly us over there?".
"Sure thing, oh fearless leader!". The robot let Metal Sonic grab him, before Omega could grab the leader. From there, all 3 robots were safely flying towards Dr Eggman's airship, knowing of 4 teams already on the behemoth.
Team Chaotix were in no rush to speed through the stage for collectables. They had just spotted the ship flying upward into the clouds. Vector, Charmy and Espio took in turns on where they could land on the giant ship.
"How to land on which portion on his ship?". Espio asked.
"There are 3 options to this: We could take the right wing, the cargo room trapdoor or the left wing. Landing too close the the cockpit will trigger Eggman to notice and fire at us. We need to hit him with the element of suprise, boys".
"So...I take the left wing".
"Right wing for me!". Charmy spoke.
"Hmph! Do we really need to be seperated while on the ship? We work really good together". The chameleon asked.
"Yeah". The bee responded. "That's the name of the game".
"Quiet!". Vector shushed. "We really need to think of a validable option if neither of those turn out to be good. We need somewhere to get on board all together. His ship is so massive since Egg Fleet's ships that with one false step, and KABLAM! We all sink hard like his battleship when we succeed".
"Well, I do see a rope ladder dangling out from the cargo room trap door, sir".
"Excellent! That's our one stop for kicking his butt once more!".
"We're going to kick Eggman's butt!". Charmy cheered.
Vector, Espio and Charmy therefore kept there eyes on the rope ladder as it was seen below the clouds. The team needed a good platform to lift them up, with Charmy doing the rest of the work. Eggman's airship drew ever so closer to Team Chaotix, not worrying about said ship losing them, since it was moving so slow. Vector spotted a good platform near where the ship was steering to, the rope ladder going to be successful to the 3. Charmy got ready, Espio climbing onto Vector. From there, the team waited until the ship was right for the 3 to jump and fly towards the rope ladder. All 3 members grabbed onto a part of the ladder and climbed up, not noticing that Team RoboApcocalypseIsNigh saw them go up.
Team Rose were chasing the ariship with pride and determination. It was moving the same speed as a sloth and Amy, Cream and Sticks had no worries in losing it due to the open spaces of Windy Hill. Although Sally and the other mobians could see the airship steer away from them while setting up the party. The mobians girls could see a rope ladder hanging out below the ship. Amy knew that was their signal.
"Look! A ladder! That's our signal!".
"Hang on, Chocala!". Cream called out. "We're coming for you!".
"And Buster too!". Sticks added.
"What a great area to hang out a rope ladder". Amy spoke. "We can see it for miles".
"I don't think that rope ladder was put out by one of Eggman's goons". The badger said.
"What do you mean?".
"Obviously another team may have sped towards the interior before us and wanted us to witness the action".
"It could be true". The pink hedgehog agreed. "What do you think, Cream?".
"She may be right".
"I'm always right, girls". Sticks answered. "We need to move. Pronto!".
"Agreed". Amy lead. "Hang on, Chocola and Buster!".
Team Rose sped towards the ship's rope ladder, jumping across many platforms before. The 3 mobian girls were more confident than before and took no chances of stopping. They were all eyes on the ladder, as well as watchin their step as they ran. Sticks knew what the purpose was, thus she climbed onto Amy and jumped towards the ladder, grabbing it with both hands. She then let go of one hand and offered Amy the chance. The pink hedgehog smiled and took it, knowing that Sticks was loyal enough for her friends. Cream then flew toards the ladder and held on. The 3 girls were safely able to climb the ladder and on board of the ship with ease. All they had to do now was climb up the steps to the base of the ship, where almost all of the other teams were split.
Team Despicable were walking through the green open spcaes of Windy HIll and thought to themselves on how they escaped the fog that lurked within Rusty Ruins. Marine, Big and Omocaho could see the ship within miles and suddenly remembered what they had to do.
"The ship! Screwth! I almost forgot, mate!".
"Marine". Omochao delivered. "You will understand that forgetting is not one of it's kind. You will lose track whenever".
"Sorry, mate. I will remember next time whenever I roast dingos on a barbie".
"Froggy...!". Big cried out, knowing that the frog was on that ship.
"Relax, mate. We're getting your frog back...whatever works for us".
"Should we be holding on to that rope ladder that is hanging from the ship's cargo room?". Omochao asked.
"Eh...safest option for me". Marine delivered. "Come on, guys".
"Froggy...! Where are you?!".
"Big. He is in that ship. We'll get him back for you, mate".
"I hope so".
And so, Marine, Big and Omochao set foot and chased down Eggman's ariship, which was due to set sail towards the edge of Windy Hill Zone and ascend more higher up into the clouds. The 3 had to get there fast, as it was nearing the edge. Marine signalled her team to speed up, thus they did. Albeit it was quite diffcult, the team managed to grab into the ladder courtesy of Omochao. They had just climbed up just in time, as they could see the Windy Hill limits drift away from them. Marine lead the team on where the steps could be towards the upper deck of the ship, not knowing of the other mobians who were up there too.
That's the end of this chapter. Team Rose, Team Despicable, Team Chaotix and Team RoboApocalyseIsNigh all successfully climbing on board Eggman's ship via rope ladder. What will go down in the final stage? Read on to find out. Please review.