Sonic Haven Season 2 – Episode 18

"Thank's for coming everybody." Sally said as she gestured to the crowd of people gathered in the rather packed conference room. It was surprising to her just how much they'd grown. First Nicole, then Tyler, then Scourge, then the rest of Blaze's team, then, last but not least, Fiona... sort of. She was still working directly for G.U.N., but she was here to stay and help out. All Sally could think when it came to Fiona was thank goodness she didn't come in and try to take over the team, that would've been disasterous!

"What's this about anyway?" Scourge asked from the back of the room.

"It's something that Fiona told me after she got here." She explained. "Her commanding officer has offered anyone who wants it a ride out of Mobitropolis on a helicopter that will take you straight to the G.U.N. Base in Spagonia. Once you get there, you'll be able to find transportation to any part of the country to continue living your life away from the war against Robotnik that G.U.N. And the United Federation are currently waging."

Fiona helped to clarify a little bit. "The chopper is leaving tomorrow at noon. If you decide to take the offer, then you have until then to let me know and to pack up your things so that you're ready to go."

"Before you let her know one way or the other," Sally continued, "know that you dont' have to take the offer. You can stay here and keep up the fight against Robotnik and his robotic army. But it will be much safer in Spagonia, away from the fight. There's no telling what could happen here, and your staying doesn't guaruntee victory for us." She paused for a moment to let everything sink in. "You don't have to answer now. Like Fiona said, you have until tomorrow at noon. However, if you do decide to leave, I would like to know as well so that I can say goodbye personally."

Sonic up from behind Sally to stand next to her. "I've already told the Princess that I've decided to stay, even if I'm the only one. But," he put special emphasis on his next words, "If you do decide to go, nobody will think less of you. It's probably the smarter thing to do. But I've decided to stay for personal reasons, and you should try to make the decision that's best for you."

"Thank you." Sally said. Then she turned back to the group. "If anyone has made up their mind they are free to speak up now. Otherwise there's nothing else to discuss."

Knuckles raised his hand without any hesitation. "I'm staying. I have some unfinished business to take care of."

Max didn't raise his hand, but he spoke up just the same. "I'm staying too. I may not exactly be thrilled with the idea, but I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I left."

Then, surprisingly, chest puffed out, left hand behind his back and right hand pointing upwards as if to indicate the following statement was of great importance, Antoine spoke up. "I will be stayink as well. Robotniik will not be makink moi ze coward!"

Everyone looked at Antoine in shock. Scourge blinked twice and huffed. "Well I guess I'm stayin' too. No way I'm gonna be shown up by a spineless coyote!"

Tails was next. "I'm staying too."

Tyler spoke up from the back of the room towards the door. "I'm staying so I can help any way I can."

Then Nicole from right beside Tyler. "I'm staying as well."

Blaze, Mighty and Knack all nodded silently to each other, then Blaze said: "We've decided to stay as well."

Then Bunnie spoke up from a few feet to Sally's right. "Ah'm stayin' too Sally-girl."

Rotor raised his hand. "I guess I could stay and help, even if it was just in a non-combat capacity."

And now all that was left was Tiara. She looked at Sally and thought about it, then she said: "I'm staying too. I always help my friends."

Sally raised her hands in the air as if she didn't know what to do. "Well... I guess that settles that."

Fiona raised an eyebrow. "I'll call the commander and tell him to cancel the chopper then."

"Okay then." Sonic said as he put his hands on the table. "So now what are we going to do about Robotnik?"

"What are we looking for sir?" Snively asked from Robotnik's side as they walked deeper into the G.U.N. Base.

"Another project that I discovered a long time ago when I worked for the military.A weapon that I can use to ensure that nobody stands in my way." He said with a low but confident tone.

They stopped in front of a large door. It was very old, mildew had collected on the grey metal and a musty smell came from beyond the door. Cobwebs lined the walls on both sides, and the control panel on the door looked at least thirty years old. Right in the middle of the door was the G.U.N. Symbol in all of its blue and red glory. The whole scenario made it seem as though even the military didn't want what was beyond the door.

"Open it." Robotnik ordered the S.W.A.T. Bots on either side of him.

They walked over to the door and simply pried it open like it was a can of pickled olives. Robotnik and Snively walked in behind the two robots and looked into the cloud of dust to see a blue glow on the far side of the room.

"What is it sir?" Snively asked with a quiver in his voice.

"The ultimate weapon." He replied with an evil smile.

(END OF SEASON 2)

Author's Note: Well, here we are. The end of Season 2! I want to thank everyone again for all of the reviews that you've given. They mean a lot to me and I look forward to each and every one. Before I check out of here, one more thing. I've started writing some other series. There's a list of all of the series I am currently writing or am planning on writing on my profile page. If you have one you'd like to see first, then please check the list and send me a PM to let me know which one you'd like to see. Otherwise, I'll see you here again soon. Later.