A/N: I wrote up to chapter four, so I'll be posting the next two chapters in the next few days.
A/N: Edited for a better reading experience.
I do not own Sonic The Hedgehog.
Chapter 2 Surprises
The trio arrived at Tails' workshop.
A medium sized hanger with rows of machines along the walls. And a large workbench with gadgets scattered across it.
The center of the hanger held a red biplane. From the state it was in Tails was making some upgrades and cleaning the parts.
"Hey, guys. Wait what happened to you?" Tails asked shocked.
"We were racing and... I kinda lost my footing," Amy answered Tails her face red with embarrassment.
The man steps inside. Stops and looks at the workshop in awe.
"This place is astounding I've never seen such amazing technology! And this plane did you build it yourself?" The man said with astonishment.
"Thanks! The plane is Sonic's, but he lets me take care of it for him." Tails replied.
The man had a confused look on his face.
"Sonic, didn't you tell him your name?" Tails Asked staring at the blue hedgehog.
"Sorry I didn't think about it I was busy carrying Amy here for first aid," Sonic said with a bit of annoyance.
"Well, Kunkles is here so just tell him to get the first aid kit and take care of Amy." Said Tails as he pointed toward his house. Which is only a 30-second, walk away.
"Alright, I'll go drop Amy off and then come right back," Sonic said as headed towards walked to Tails' house.
"What why?" Amy asked.
"Because there is something about that guy that bugs me. And I don't want to leave him alone with Tails, who knows what could happen." Sonic answered in a serious tone.
"Alright, but I still think he's a nice," Amy replied with a serious tone.
"Of course YOU would!" Sonic said with snark.
"I can summon my hammer if you want," Amy said with a sly grin.
They reached Tails' house. A large two story house painted white with a blue roof they enter and see Knuckles laying on the couch listening to music.
"Hey, knux hows it hanging" Sonic greeted.
"Hey, Sonic pretty good. What happened to Amy?" Knuckles asked while pointing at Amy.
"It doesn't matter. Can you get the first aid kit and patch her up?" Sonic said wanting to set Amy down and return to the workshop.
Knuckles goes to look for the first aid kit while Sonic sets Amy down on the couch.
"Cozy enough for you Ames?" Sonic asked.
"I'm fine don't worry about me. Go and make sure Tails is alright." She said with a smile.
"Got it!" Sonic said as he left.
'I wish he'd be that worried about me...' Amy thought with a bit of sadness.
'He cares about his friends that's one of the things I love about him.' Amy thought to cheer herself up.
Meanwhile in Tails' workshop.
"You must be Tails, your friend Sonic says you're a genius. I can see why he says that." The man said with respect.
"I was wondering if you might be able to help me with this device." The man takes the device out of his pocket and hands it to Tails.
"What exactly does it do?" Tails asked.
"I made it so I could travel to other planets and galaxies through a portal it creates."
Sonic walks in but says nothing.
"But so far it's only taking me to a clearing where I met your friends. And I can't use it to get back I'm afraid the battery might not be enough for multiple trips." The man said with disappointment.
"Hey, don't worry about it. I'm impressed it took you this far for how out dated the tech is. I might be able to help you out." Tails said with a reassuring smile.
"Oh, I never did get your name." Tails said.
"Oh, I'm sorry I never introduced myself, my name is Ivo Robotnik an up and coming scientist." He said.
"Robotnik!" Both Sonic and Tails yelled in surprise.
"Yes, you've heard of me?" He asked confused at their reactions.
Sonic then was about to attack when.
"Sonic stop don't!" Tails said still surprised.
"Why shouldn't I Tails?" Sonic said ready to make his move.
"Because I'm pretty sure he's not the same Robotnik we know." Tails said with complete seriousness.
Both Sonic and Robotnik looked at tails in confusion.
"So you're saying we've met before? But I didn't know who you were until a few minutes ago." Robotnik said trying to clear up some of the confusion.
"If that's true then what's going on here Tails?" Sonic asked still confused.
"I think the Doctor is from the past. That would explain why he's younger than the Doctor we've come across. That also explains why his device is outdated because, at the time he built it, it was cutting edge." Tails explained.
"I see that explains the power drain." Robotnik caught on.
"But the device was designed for space travel. But instead, it went through time. And since it's harder to navigate through time, it used more than intended," Robotnik said in astonishment.
Sonic still confused "Wait Eggman made a time machine by accident?"
"Sonic be careful what you could start something too early." Tails said bluntly.
"Right got it. So Robotnik accidentally made a time machine?" Sonic rephrased his question.
"Yes, Sonic." Tails answered bluntly.
"It may take longer than I thought to fix. But rest assured I won't give up easily!" Tails said excited by the challenge.
"I'll help you since it is my device after all." Robotnik admiring Tails enthusiasm.
The duo went a little deeper into the workshop followed by Sonic still wary of Robotnik.
Back at Tails' house.
Knuckles finished patching up Amy and laid down on the floor since Amy was resting on the couch.
Knuckles turns the music back on. And they both listen quietly.
"Hey Knuckles if you don't mind me asking. Shouldn't you be guarding the master emerald?" Amy asked.
"Yeah, but I decided to take the day off. Besides Eggman hasn't shown his face in weeks." Knuckles said with a shrug.
Amy gave Knuckles a glare that would make even the most hard-boiled criminal cower in fear.
"Knuckles you should know better than anyone that Eggman is just preparing his next attack. And the moment we let our guard down he strikes." Said Amy still glaring at Knuckles.
Amy had been resting for two hours. She was getting restless, 'Sonic's been gone awhile. I wonder whats going on.' She wondered.
Back at Tails' workshop, Tails and Robotnik have been working nonstop to fix the device.
Sonic had been keeping a close eye on Robotnik the whole time. Because once evil, always evil as Sonic would put it.
"That should do it I'm not sure if this will work. But it's a better chance than before." Tails said exhausted.
"Yes, I'm hopeful your mind is quite impressive. On the bright side, if this fails ill have time to see your other inventions." Robotnik replied with a chuckle.
"We'll never know if we don't try so let's give it a shot!" Sonic said excited by the idea of Robotnik leaving.
"I don't know Sonic I want to run some tests before we try using it." Tails said in a worried tone.
"Yeah, you're right Tails. But we should at least check to see if the battery works." Sonic said with an impatient tone.
"Whats your opinion on this Robotnik?" Tails asked.
"It wouldn't hurt to at least see if it will activate." Robotnik Agreeing with the blue hedgehog.
"*Sigh* I guess you have a point. We might as well turn it on to check." Tails said not wanting to argue.
Tails grab's the device and powers it up.
The device power up and creates a portal with a flash. "Yes, it works thank you Tails for all your help. But I guess it's time to leave." Robotnik Shakes their hands.
Tails hands, the device to Robotnik. "Hopefully we'll meet again in the future." He says a bit disappointed he has to leave so soon. He walks toward the portal.
'Huh?' Sonic thought, noticing something wrong with the portal.
Sonic could see faint sparks coming, from the portal. He looked at Tails checking if he noticed. But to his surprise, he didn't.
'I'm going to regret this later I'm sure!' He thought. "Wait don't!" Sonic quickly shouted stopping Robotnik in his tracks.
"Whats up Sonic I thought you would be happy to see him go?" Tails confused by the hedgehog's out burst.
"Tails close the portal now. I have a bad feeling about this." Hearing this Robotnik looked closely and noticed the sparks. He hurried to close it when a massive discharge of energy shot towards him.
"WATCH OUT!" Sonic and Tails both shouted as they pushed Robotnik out of the way of the energy beam.
"AHHHHHHHHHH!" They screamed as they take the hit with Sonic taking the brunt of the energy.
The portal closed and they both hit the floor. Amy followed by Knuckles rush into the workshop. Amy, using her hammer to help support her weight.
"OH MY GOD SONIC, TAILS!" Amy said as she fell to her knees.
"What happened here?!" Knuckles said almost demanding an answer.
"T-They saved my life!" Robotnik replied still in dazed from the events.
Are Sonic and Tails alright? It's a bit cliche I know.
Next chapter is a flashback.
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