Howdy, folks!

Okay, a few of you have reviewed requests for Crush 40 songs to be used. Don't worry, next chapter will definitely have a Crush 40 song. However, I don't plan on using too many songs from the games. Instead, I plan to use songs that I think are good, but need a little love.

By the way, I have a future project being planned: A novelization of Legend of Zelda: the Minish Cap. That was one of my favorite Zelda games, and I was very disappointed in the number of Minish Cap novelizations: ZERO. So, when this story is over, I may start to write one, and fill another void in the FanFiction community.

I don't own RWBY or Sonic. Enjoy!

Mountain campsite, 7:30 a.m.

Considering the chaos of the previous day, the morning was pleasantly uneventful. Everyone was treated to a very nice pancake breakfast, courtesy of Ren. Fortunately, although Nora swiped a bottle of syrup from the supplies, there was still plenty for everyone.

"Ren, these are great pancakes," Sonic complimented while sitting up in his hammock.

"Thank you, Sonic," the pink-eyed boy replied.

Weiss walked up to Rouge. "Sorry that your scheme to get Silver and Blaze together didn't work out," the heiress whispered.

Rouge just shrugged. "Well, at least I can still take credit for Jaune and Pyrrha."

Weiss giggled. "That's true."

There was a sudden whooshing noise as Doctor Oobleck appeared. "Good morning, huntsmen, huntresses, and Mobians. Pack up your gear quickly, as the lack of robots protecting this place may be problematic to our departure."

"Well, it was either that, or be killed by them," said Shadow.

"This is true. However, we are leaving in one hour. Any longer, and the Creatures of Grimm may sense something is amiss, and will investigate."

Sonic and Shadow smirked at each other. Shadow pulled out his favorite green Chaos Emerald.

"I really don't see how pulling out that gem will help you pack faster," said Oobleck.

"Just watch this." Shadow held up the Emerald and yelled, "Chaos Control!"

"What kind of nonsense is-" The students of Beacon suddenly had a rare opportunity to observe Oobleck standing still as time stopped around them.

"What's going on?" asked Jaune.

"I used the powers of my Chaos Control to stop time temporarily." Shadow pulled out a special looking clock and set a countdown from thirty minutes. "I gave us a half-hour to pack. When the Chaos Control dissipates, barely a second will actually have passed."

"This is so cool," said Ruby as she poked a drop of water that was suspended in midair. She then stood up and rushed to her team's tent, rose petals flying. Everyone else followed her lead, and they managed to pack everything up in twenty-five "Chaos Control" minutes.

"Okay, resuming normal time flow in three… two… one!"

Shadow snapped his fingers, and the flow of time returned to normal. Doctor Oobleck continued his speech as if nothing had happened.

"-this, saying a few words while holding… a… gem…" The professor slowed down his speech as he saw the packed bags. "What?"

"Never underestimate my power," said Shadow as he put the Chaos Emerald away.

Suddenly, a shrill shriek could be heard. Oobleck rushed towards the source while Jaune started laughing so hard he had to lean on Pyrrha.

"What's so funny, Jaune?" asked Pyrrha as she supported her boyfriend.

"Oh, when time was stopped, I put a few lizards in Team CRDL's tent," Silver said innocently. "It was Jaune's idea, he supplied the lizards."

While everyone had a laugh, Jaune and Silver high-fived each other.

Pretty soon, everyone else had their supplies packed up, and went aboard the airship. Tails drove the Tornado X in car mode onto a separate runway, and Sonic hopped on the wing.

"Aeromi, any signs of Nevermores on our way?" asked Tails.

The A.I.'s avatar popped up. "That's a negative, Tails. The only Creatures of Grimm I predict to see are only ground-based, and the largest Nevermores I can detect aren't large enough to bother us, let alone the ship carrying everyone else."

"Good to know. Thanks, Aeromi!"

"You're welcome, sir!" she replied with a playful salute. "All systems are green, we are ready to depart."

Aboard the airship, Glynda was standing on the bridge. "Everyone is aboard and ready, ma'am," said a crewmember.

Glynda nodded, and the airship took off, followed by the Tornado X.

"So Aeromi, how much do you know about us?" Sonic asked the A.I.

"Tails downloaded all the information he could about his adventures with you and the others, and might I say that it's a real privilege to be working with you all. I know that Silver and Blaze are from the future, Shadow has the blood of an ex-alien overlord in his veins, et cetera. I pretty much have knowledge about your adventures up to the incident with something called, 'The Time Eater.' I'm surprised that having a younger you around didn't faze you- though from what Tails has said, you pretty much just take everything in stride."

"You got it!" confirmed Sonic with his signature thumbs up.

"I have also downloaded personality profiles of your friends and comrades from Beacon Academy. It must be pretty interesting fighting with humans."

"Yeah, it is different, I'll give you that much. But Ruby and the others are pretty cool people. Even though Eggman sent us here because of a Chaos Control going lopsided, I'm glad we were sent here. I never thought I would meet someone like Ruby who has the same outlook on life as mine- and she's very fast, too!"

Unbeknownst to the duo, Aeromi had set up a link between the Tornado X and Ruby's scroll. Team RWBY had been listening to the conversation, and the red head smiled when she heard what Sonic said.

"I tell you, that Ruby is something special," said Sonic. "She even got grumpy Shadow to be a little nicer- though he probably won't be an extrovert like yours truly anytime soon."

"Or ever," Tails piped up.

"Now that I think about it, all of us Mobians have made special friends with the locals of Remnant. Heck, even Omega has made friends with someone!"

Aeromi giggled. "Yes, I did see a mention of that Penny girl. I wonder how she was built, being able to have a soul."

Tails tilted his head in thought. "I hate to change the subject, but I wonder what Eggman is doing right now?"

"Probably scheming and conniving. Or maybe a combination: schenniving."

Sonic looked at the A.I's holographic avatar. "Well, whatever he's doing, I hope he's annoying Torchwick."

Egg Ark, noon

Eggman was seen typing furiously on a computer while Cinder, Emerald, Roman, and Mercury were watching.

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Check that- Cinder, Emerald, and Roman were watching, while Mercury was sitting on a nearby couch, reading a comic book.

"Psst, Mercury!" whispered Emerald. "Get up here, we're back in the story!"

"And just when I was getting to the good part," he grumbled as he put away the issue of "X-Ray and Vav" that he was reading.

Roman rolled his eyes. "While I do enjoy the interactions between the two kiddies, can you please tell us why you brought all of us out here in the middle of nowhere?"

Eggman turned his seat around and faced the four criminal masterminds. A manic gleam could be seen through his sunglasses. "Last night, one of my drones discovered the largest concentration of darkness I've ever seen." He pointed at a screenshot of a large monster. "This is bigger than even Dark Gaia, and much more powerful!"

"Well, don't keep us in suspense, Doctor," said Cinder.

Eggman turned back to his computer and pushed a button. The holographic screen changed from Dark Gaia to what could only be described as a dragon Creature of Grimm.

"What in the wahde world of sports is that?!" Cubot asked in shock. "That feller's bigger than Eggman after a night on the buffet!"

"Can I destroy him?" asked Mercury.

Eggman glanced at Cubot and considered the request. "You can hurt him. Destroy him later."

"Huh, that actually sounds more fun."

Roman walked forward in awe. "I have never seen a Creature of Grimm like this before."

"According to the information I have gathered," Eggman said, "This dragon was known as Dralux. He was the most feared Grimm ever to walk this planet, and it was only through the brave efforts of a warrior Faunus named Mogar that Dralux was defeated."

Eggman smiled evilly. "However, it turns out that Mogar wasn't able to completely destroy it, because my drone discovered Dralux's essence in a locked door. With the right methods, I may be able to harvest the energy of this beast, and conquer the world!"

At that moment, Orbot rolled up. "Pardon me, Doctor, but what makes you think that you can control the beast?"

Eggman, annoyed at the interruption his trademark cackling, glared at the red robot. "Well, why not?"

"Well, your track record in controlling powerful beasts hasn't been the best, to put it mildly. Chaos didn't follow your commands after you gave him the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow ended up a hero-"

"Yes, yes, we get it," grumbled Eggman.

Orbot continued, heedless of his master's request. "-Solaris was a complete disaster, Dark Gaia never listened to you after he was complete, the Wisp energy became out of control-"

Eggman was fed up with the robot. "Shut up, you waste of electricity! Besides, I was able to control the Time Eater, wasn't I?"

"Yeah, but yah were beatin' bah TWO Sonics, boss-man," commented Cubot, now sporting a small dent on his head.

"You haven't answered the question, Doctor," said Cinder, silently amused at the mad doctor. "What makes you think that you can control THIS monster?" She gestured at the hologram of Dralux.

Eggman composed himself. "Using the power of both my genius and special Dust combinations, I can create something to slowly siphon the energy of Dralux into a special container that will power the ultimate Dark Badnik! After all, it's just the bare essence of Dralux, and not the real dragon trapped in that tomb."

"Right. So why haven't you done this already?" asked Emerald.

"Young lady, I only found out last night. Besides, I will need some assistance in gaining access to the tomb. Might I suggest that group you have ties with, the White Fang?"

Roman whirled around. "Absolutely not! They're far too busy doing work for me, and-"

"You will receive the personnel that you require," interrupted Cinder calmly. She held up a hand and lit a flame. "But don't even think about going back on our deal, Doctor."

Eggman gulped. "Yes, Ma'am."

"And as for you, Roman, do not think of those Faunus' as your private army. Remember that you have employed their services for MY ends, and not your own." Cinder looked at Roman with a dangerous gleam in her eye. "Is that clear?"

Roman gulped in the same way Eggman did. "Perfectly clear."

Out of earshot of Eggman, Roman Torchwick pulled out his scroll. "Neo, I want you send some of the White Fang to this location. Accompany them as well. We have something to retrieve for the mad doctor, and I want to make sure you add a little something for a contingency plan."

"Yes, sir," a female voice responded before Roman cut the connection.

Now, I know I said I wouldn't add Neo in before more information about her could be found out. However, that doesn't mean I have to completely exclude her from the action. ;D

By the way, I just noticed that this story now has over 21,000 views! Now I am aware that a fair amount of those views may be just from people who read the first chapter, then get disinterested and move on. Still, not that bad for being my first fanfiction.

Reviews are always appreciated! You guys are awesome!