Episode 2: A Reunion Fight
At Knothole, Sonic and Tails tell Sally and the Freedom Fighters about their adventures away from home. They all sit on the ground close to a large pond as they hear Sonic talking about a space adventure.
Sonic says, "So after stopping the Space Colony Ark from crashing to the planet, we soon discover that Shadow wasn't around anymore. Some of us suspected that Professor Gerald might have wanted Shadow to stop his evil plan to destroy the planet."
"Amazing. I never knew there was a Space Colony up there," Rotor says.
"No one did. It was supposed to be top secret," Sonic says.
Sally asks, "So in a way, Shadow isn't really a bad guy. He was very hurt about losing the one friend he had."
"I guess anyone will feel the same way if we fit into his shoes," Bunnie says.
"Yeah. Shadow can be edgy, but he's okay to hang around with," Sonic says.
"When you and Shadow aren't fighting almost about everything," Tails says.
"Hey," Sonic says.
Soon, everyone begins laughing.
Suddenly, they hear someone calling out, "Sonic! Tails!"
The Freedom Fighters look at the source to see a familiar face Sonic and Tails haven't seen in a long time. They see a light blue middle aged hedgehog with a white mustache.
Sonic and Tails happily say, "Uncle Chuck!"
Sonic runs over and gives him the biggest hug. Tails runs over and gives him a hug too.
"It's so great to see you again, Unc," Sonic says.
"I miss you Uncle Chuck," Tails says.
"I miss you both too. When did you get here?" Uncle Chuck replies.
"Just recently, and just kicked Snively's robotic butt," Sonic says.
"I figured as much. Welcome home," Uncle Chuck says, hugging the two.
Sonic and Tails hug Uncle Chuck as well. Soon enough, they release the embrace.
"We're glad to be back too," Sonic says.
Uncle Chuck laughs, "I know both of your parents and everyone else will be glad to see you all back."
"Sonic!" A female voice shouts.
The next moment, Sonic finds himself being embraced by a familiar yellow mongoose with long purple hair and dressed like a pop star.
"Mina!" Sonic says.
The mongoose, Mina hugs Sonic, "The rumors are true. You did came back."
"He's not the only one," Tails says with a smile.
Mina lets go of Sonic and happily says, "Tails, you're back too. Awesome."
They both give each other a high five.
Sally walks up, "Mina, what are you doing here?"
"I heard that Sonic and Tails have returned in Knothole and I had to see for myself. I'm glad to see you guys again," Mina says.
"We are too," Sonic says.
"Wow! Word travels fast," Rotor says.
"And I wouldn't be surprised if the news already reach the rest of Knothole and New Mobotropolis," Sally says.
"It already has," A mechanical voice says.
The Freedom Fighters, Uncle Chuck, and Mina turn to see many Mobians from the village and city gathering. Among them are King Acorn, and Sonic and Tails' parents.
"Mom! Dad!" Tails happily says, and runs towards his parents.
Tails gives his parents a big hug and they hug him back.
"Oh Tails, you're homes," Tails mom says.
"We really missed you son," Tails father says.
"I miss you too," Tails happily says, and begins to shed tears.
Sonic smiles to see Tails with his parents, and turns to see his. Sonic runs up to them to greet them.
"Mom. Dad. It's great to see you," Sonic says.
Sonic mom's wraps her arms around his neck, "Sonic, you're home. We really missed you."
"I missed you too," Sonic says.
Sonic's father who is a robot ruffles his quills, "It's great to see you, son."
"Great to see you too dad. It's been like forever since I last saw you," Sonic says.
Sally and the others join in on greeting Sonic and Tails back to the village and city. In fact, everyone greet Sonic and Tails back and ask them multiple questions. They ask when they get back? Where they have been? What kind of adventures they had while they're away? And plenty more being shuffled at them.
Sally asks, "So Sonic, are you and Tails planning on staying?"
"Well… I do like to stay…" Sonic says, embarrassed.
Then realizes, "Sal, you haven't seen anyone else come by?"
"Not really. We were too busy with Snively," Sally says.
"Uh oh," Sonic says.
"That doesn't sound good," Tails says.
"What's wrong sugar hog?" Bunnie asks.
"Oui, you seem a bit concern. You shall celebrate your return," Antoine adds.
"I know, but if I'm right, then we're all going to be in huge trouble," Sonic says.
Sally asks, "Sonic, what are you talking about?"
"Well, let's just say that we're not the only ones who is back. A certain Egghead is back as well," Sonic says.
Back in the lab on top of the mountains, Dr. Eggman explains to Snviely about all his plan to take over the planet Mobius. And everyone of them have been defeated by Sonic and Tails along with his other friends.
"I must say sir, it is surprising that Sonic and Tails have gain more allies and defeated you in your plans," Snively says.
Then asks, "Who do they manage to pull it off?"
"I have a list of right here," Orbot says, and brings out a long list.
"On the Planet Wisp, Dr. Eggman tried to use Hyper Go On from the little aliens to drain their energy. Sonic destroyed the generator and the robots that has the power. Then on the Lost Hex, the Zeti turn against them because Sonic got rid of the only thing control them. He also defeated the robot. There are also when…" Orbot says, reading the list.
Eggman angrily says, "What did I tell you about making failure lists?!"
"To not to because they make you angry," Orbot says.
"Exactly," Eggman says.
Orbot sighs, "Aww, I like lists."
"And I like all the fun we had, until Sonic and Tails come along," Cubot says.
"We need to find a way to defeat Sonic and is annoying friends. Once and for all!" Eggman says.
"But how sir, they keep defeating us no matter what we do," Snively says.
Eggman thinks, "We need to think of something before they'll be the end of us."
Back in the village, Sonic and Tails has to explain to everyone how they get here and the trouble that will be on the way.
"No way! Dr. Robotnik is back!" Rotor says, shocked.
"Yeah, but he's calling himself Dr. Eggman now," Sonic says.
"Dr. Eggman? Why in the hey would he be calling himself that?" Bunnie asks.
"Not sure. I mean, Dr. Eggman looks like a large egg so yeah," Sonic says.
"And I suppose you come up with many names to call him," Sally suspects.
"You know it. I remember this one time, Tails and I were investigating a Theme Park Eggman build in space, we met a group of aliens called Wisps. They call Dr. Eggman Baldy Nosehair," Sonic says, and begins laughing.
Sally and the others begin laughing.
Antoine says, "I think I would enjoy those stories."
"Me too," Rotor says.
"Well Eggman always look like an egg. I never thought he would be calling himself that," Sally says.
"Yeah. I also have plenty of names to call him to boot," Sonic says.
King Acorn says, "I must say that you and Tails have done a tremendous job stopping Dr. Eggman, but it seems that with him here, he could cause trouble."
"Your right. If Dr. Eggman teams up with Snively, he can cause some major trouble. We need to find Eggman and stop him," Sonic says.
"I agree. We should start by figuring out where Dr. Eggman is now," Sally says.
"Yeah. But first, I want to check the place out. It's been a long time since we're here," Sonic says.
"Yeah," Tails says.
"I guess we can show you around," Sally says.
"Great. Let's go exploring," Sonic says.
Sometime later, Sonic, Sally, Tails, and the rest of the Freedom Fighters are looking around Knothole. Sonic and Tails look around to see the huts and the Mobians living there. To Sonic and Tails, it feels that nothing seems to change since they last been here.
"Wow! Knothole looks great," Sonic says.
"Yeah. I can't believe we've been gone for so long," Tails says.
"There has been some changes since you both been last here, but everything else remains the same," Rotor says.
"I can tell. I really miss this place," Tails says.
"Me too," Sonic says.
Bunnie says, "You are going to love Knothole and New Mobotropolis. Things are looking great."
"Except for Snively always causing trouble," Rotor says.
"Yeah. But with you guys back, we might stand a chance to beat him, even if Robotnik… I mean, Dr. Eggman is involved," Mina says.
Mina giggles, "It's going to take time getting used to calling him Eggman and not Robotnik."
"I agree," Bunnie says.
Sonic turns to Sally to notice her looking at him in concern. Sonic is confused to see the sad and worried expression on her face.
Sonic asks, "What's wrong Sal? You don't look very happy."
"I'm sorry Sonic. It just that…" Sally says, sad.
Sonic places his hand on Sally's shoulder, "What is it?"
"I really missed you while you were away. I wasn't sure if you remember me after being gone for so long," Sally says, depressed.
"That can never happen. And Tails feels the same. We never forgot about you while we were away and we really missed you," Sonic says, showing a smile.
Sally begins to shed tears and gives Sonic a hug, "Thank you. I'm really glad you both are back."
Sonic hugs her, "I'm glad too."
Sonic and Sally lean close together and give each other a kiss. Tails and the others turn to see the two are in the special moment. They all can tell that Sonic and Sally's love for each other never seem to fade away.
Sometime later, Sally and the others bring Sonic and Tails to New Mobotropolis.
Sonic says, "Wow! The city looks better than I remember."
"Thanks. We like it like that," Rotor says.
"There has been some changes while you were gone, but a lot remain the same," Sally says.
"I can tell," Sonic says.
"Yeah. I can see some new stores and buildings around Knothole and now in New Mobotropolis. Anything else that's been going on while we're gone?" Tails asks.
"There has been a lot, but we're glad that you're back," Sally says.
"So are we," Sonic says.
The Freedom Fighters walk into the city of New Mobotropolis. They all walk around to see the food places, stores, and other places.
"Wow! Everything seems to be the same," Sonic says.
"Yeah. Everything is mostly the same," Tails adds.
Then Sonic notices, "Even Uncle Chuck's chili dog stand!"
Sonic zips to a chili dog stand that has a picture of Uncle Chuck holding a chili dog.
He leans against the stand and hold two fingers, "Two doggies with the works."
"Coming right up," The vendor says.
Sonic wait with eagerness to have the chili dogs. Sally sighs with laughter and rolls her eyes. She can see that Sonic's love for chili dogs hasn't changed a bit either. Sonic then zips back with the two chili dog and presents one to Sally. Sally smiles and takes one. Then the two begin to eat the chili dogs together.
Later in in Snively's lab, Eggman and Snively have been working on a large robot for hours. Orbot and Cubot are helping out in their way, especially supervising. Eggman maniacally laughs as he and Sniverly continue to work on the robot.
The robot is really large, about the size of a house. It has red, yellow, and black colors and large drills, one on each arm. It also has a yellow cape on it's back. Eggman and Snively have finish turning the screws tight and check the controls to see if everything is perfect.
Eggman says, "Finally, our greatest creation is finished!"
"Yes sir. I must say, this has to be the largest and quite interesting robot I have ever seen," Snively says.
"That's right. Our Egg Driller is going to be a blast when we unleash it at Knothole and New Mobotropolis," Eggman says.
Snively nods his head, "Indeed."
Eggman commands, "Orbot! Cubot! Snively! Climb on the Egg Driller! We're going to pay a little visit to some old friends!"
Then snickers, "Let's hope they'll also enjoy a little surprise I cooked up for them."
Back in the city of New Mobotropolis, The Freedom Fighters take Sonic and Tail to two familiar buildings. More familiar to Sonic and Tails.
"Wow! It's our houses," Tails says, amazed.
"Yeah. It's been a long time since we last saw our homes," Sonic says.
He then tilts his head, "But it seems different since the last time we saw it."
"That's true, but both of your parents kept your room the way it is," Sally says.
Sally walks up and opens the door of Sonic's home. They walk upstairs and opens the door to reveal a bedroom. It has a guitar and a red race car bed.
"Everything looks great. It feels like it was yesterday since I came here," Sonic says.
He then hops on the bed and relax on it. Sally and Tails laugh while the others smile.
"Yes. Like I said your parents added a few things since you left. Since you and Tails have gotten older since the last time we saw you," Sally says.
Before Sonic and Tails can answer, something like an earthquake begins to shake the house rapidly. Everyone soon begins to fall off their feel and land on the ground. Sonic is also bounced off the bed and land on the floor.
Sonic sits up rubbing his head, "Ow! What in Mobius?"
"Is it an earthquake?" Mina asks.
"Not any earthquake I know of," Sally says.
Sonic stands up, "Come on. I'm willing to bet we're about to have some trouble."
They all hurry out of the room and out of Sonic's house to see a giant red, yellow and black robot with drills for arms, and wears a cape. They see the giant robot drilling the grounds around Knothole.
"Oh my stars! What in hay is going on?!" Bunnie asks, shocked.
"I know who's doing this," Sonic says.
Then says, "Come on!"
Sonic and the others hurry to see the giant robot drilling many areas in Knothole. The people are running away in a panic. Sonic and the others stop in their tracks to see the robot at close range.
"Sacre bleu! That has to be one giant robot," Antoine says.
"Where did that come from?" Mina asks.
"I know where that ugly thing came from," Sonic says.
Suddenly, they hear a maniacal laugh coming from the machine. The hood to the machine opens to reveal, Dr. Eggman and Snively having the controls. Orbot and Cubot are close by.
Sonic and Tails angrily say, "Eggman!"
Sally and the others are shocked to see the man and who is familiar.
Eggman laughs, "Hello Sonic and Tails! Looks like you surprised the explosion I gave to your plan."
"Yeah. We haven't forgotten you putting a bomb on Tails' plane," Sonic angrily says.
"Well, it looks like I'm not the only ones who decides to meet up with old acquaintances. It's a pleasure to see you again, Princess Sally," Eggman says.
Sally relaizes, "Dr. Robotnik?! So you are back!"
"Nobody calls me that anymore I, Dr. Eggman am going to beat you and your boyfriend once and for all," Eggman says. Then maniacally laughs.
Sonic and Tails aren't pleased to see Eggman has teamed up with Snively to destroy them. Sally and the others feel the same. Looks like they're going to fight Eggman and Snively new robot to defeat them. Eggman and Snively begin to laugh together.
Sonic says, "So this is going to be like told times, kicking you and your nephew's robotic butts!"
"Exactly what I was thinking," Eggman remarks.
Then says, "Egg Driller! Get them!"
Eggman controls the Egg Driller and dives it towards the Freedom Fighters. Everyone dodge out of the way in the nick of time as the Egg Driller drills to the ground.
"That does it! We're not going to let you destroy Knothole and New Mobotropolis," Sonic says.
Sonic then spin dashes right at the chest to the driller, causing to shake.
Sonic lands on the ground and turns around, "Come on Freedom Fighters. We gotta stop that robot before he destroys both cities!"
"Sonic's right. Let's go!" Sally says, she then activates her wristbands to activate blue sharp blades.
Bunnie takes flight on her robotic feet and Tails flies with his tails. Rotor brings out a blaster and Antoine brings out his sword. Soon, the group of friends begin to attack. Sonic speeds and spin dashes the Driller from behind. The driller tries to attack the Freedom Fighters, but they dodge. Rotor fires a blaster at it. Sally and Antoine are able to strike the drill as it collides with the ground. However, they are unable to break it.
Bunnie flies up and uses her robotic arm to blast at the head of the robot. She isn't able to get through to the control because of the protective window.
Snively says, impressed, "I must admit, the robot is proven to be rather strong."
"Yeah. I made it out of a protective metal that it can't be broken through by Sonic and his annoying friends," Eggman says.
He then moves the control, "Now to take them down!"
The Egg Driller moves around and tries to attack the Freedom Fighters. Mina moves up the back and tries to kick it, but she isn't strong enough. Mina jumps off and hurries to Tails.
"That robot is really tough. I can't seem to break through," Mina says.
"Eggman always make tough robots like this. We might need another Power Ring to help on this," Tails says.
"But it won't appear again until tonight," Mina says.
Sonic jump as he performs a spin dash and hits the robotic drill. The two repel each other's attack and Sonic lands on his feet on the ground. Sonic takes deep breaths as he is trying to stand up. Eggman notices that Sonic's back is turn so he sees a chance to strike.
Eggman uses the controls as he says, "Say goodbye hedgehog!"
Eggman has the drill heading towards Sonic. Sally turns with a gasp to see Eggman is going to use the drill to strike Sonic.
Sally screams, "Sonic!"
Sonic turns his head to see the drill coming towards him. Before the drill can strike, a strange protective shield appear over Sonic, protecting him. The drill tries to drill it as hard as it can, but isn't able to break it.
"What?! Why isn't the drill working?!" Eggman exclaims, anger.
"Sir? I'm detecting some a strange electrical field," Orbot says.
"What?!" Eggman asks, confused.
Snviely then notices, "Sir, the barrier that is protecting the hedgehog is made from nanobots! She must be involved with this."
Confused to see the shield, Sonic asks, "Hey! Where did this come from?!"
"It's from me Sonic. It's been a long time," A female voice says.
Sonic turns to see a familiar holo-lynx that is controlling the shield.
"Nicole!" Sonic says with a smile.
Nicole smiles and says, "Hello Sonic. Sally inform me that you and Tails are back and I wanted to visit you. Looks likes like I came at the right time."
"Glad to see you too, Nicole," Sonic says.
Nicole then makes the barrier disappeared, "Don't worry Sonic, I got it covered. I'll use my nanobots to help with this battle."
Nicole then uses her nanobots to create large mechanical arms to grab the robot by it's drills.
In the robot, Eggman and his minions feel the whole robot shaking.
"What's going on?!" Eggman demands.
"It's the holo lynx. She must have used her nanobots at us," Snively says.
"Holo-Lynx?" Orbot asks.
"I'll tell you another time," Snively says.
Cubot looks out the window to see the ground. There she sees Nicole the Holo-Lynx. He becomes astonished to see her short black hair, and glowing emerald green eyes, and wears black, white, and purple colored clothes.
Cubot has eyes appears in his robotic eyes, "Wow! That Lynx is very pretty."
"Oh dear! I think Cubot is struck by Cupid's bow and arrow," Orbot replies.
Back outside and on the battlefield, Tails and the others see the robotic arms grabbing hold of the Egg Driller.
"Wow! Nicole must be helping us," Rotor says.
"Really? I haven't seen her in a long time," Tails says.
Bunnie says, "Let's take care of this robot and we can get a break."
"I'll give you a hand," Tails says.
"I'll help too," Rotor says.
Bunnie picks Rotor by his hand and fly him up to the robot. Tails flies over to help him out too. Bunnie grabs the robot's drill from one arm while Rotor and Tails use their machinery knowledge to take apart the other drill.
"Well Baldy McNosehair, it seems that you are about to be beaten by the Freedom Fighters again!" Sonic remarks.
Sonic presents his hand to Sally, "You ready to finish this?"
"You got it Sonic," Sally says, taking Sonic's hand.
Sonic speeds Sally up the robot's chest. He then jumps back and Sally activates her ring blades. Then Spin spin dashes at top speed right towards Eggman's robot. The spin dashing ring blade speed right through the robot and Sonic lands on the ground holding Sally. The robot begins to show light around it and it begins to fall apart as everyone hops off. The robot explode and the two scientists and robots.
Eggman screams as he is flying from the blast, "WE'LL BE BACK!"
"We'll be waiting Baldy McNosehair! You just let know when you and Snobley are ready for another beating!" Sonic calls out.
Sonic and Sally begin laughing at the comments.
After the battle, Sonic, Sally and the others are relaxing by the Power Ring Pool. Of course, they're discussing about Eggman returning and his team up.
"Alright, with Dr. Robotnik, well, Dr. Eggman is back and teamed up with Snively, we'll need to work harder to stop them," Sally says.
"We'll need to be ready for anything that those two eggheads can throw at us," Sonic says.
"I agree. Those two are dangerous when they're together," Tails says.
Sally turns to Sonic, "Sonic, I know this is going to be much to ask, but uh, will you and Tails join the Freedom Fighters again."
Sonic and Tails look at each other and nod their heads with a smile.
"Of course we will. It will be like old times," Sonic says.
"And with Eggman here, we need to stop him too, especially since Snively is with him. We'll do whatever we can to help," Tails says.
Hearing the answer make Sally and the others happy.
Sally hugs Sonic and Tails, "Thank guys. We're glad to have you back."
"So do we," Tails says.
Bunnie gives pats the two on the back, "Good to have you both back."
"Yeah! The Freedom Fighters are back in action!" Sonic says.
At the group of friends celebrate the two back together. They are being watched by an unknown being hiding in the distance. The mysterious being growls in anger to see Sonic and Tails with Sally and the others. The mysterious being is not pleased to see Sonic and Tails back in Knothole, and decides to keep an eye on them.
