Episode 11: Freedom Fighters and the Rogues
As soon as they returned to New Mobotropolis, Sally calls an important Freedom Fighters Meeting in Freedom HQ. Sonic, Tails, Amy, and all the Freedom Fighters gathered to discuss what happened at the canyon close to where the Wolf Pack Freedom Fighters live.
Sally says, "Thank you all for coming at such short notice. Some of you may remember Sonic and Tails telling us about the Chaos Emeralds they have encountered. Sadly, Dr. Eggman and Snively were able to claim one of them. We need to find the rest of the Chaos Emeralds before they find it. With them, they'll be unstoppable."
"We'll do our best to find them. We found them before, and we can find them again," Amy says.
"Yeah, but you also remember how hard it is to find them," Sonic says.
"You're right, it will take us a while to find them all. And with Eggman and Snively already gaining one, they might be able to find the other Emeralds a little better than us," Amy says.
Tails then says, "Luckily, I already have a solution. I'm planning on building a device that can help us find the other Chaos Emeralds. I have data of the strong energy that the emeralds give off. I can build one and use them to find the rest."
"Good idea Tails," Sally says.
Rotor says, "I can help you build the device."
"Thanks Rotor. With two of us, we'll have it done in no time," Tails says.
"Thank you. It's best that you two get started right away," Sally says.
Tails and Rotor nod their heads and head off to begin working on the device.
Sometime after the meeting, Sally and Sonic are sitting next to a pond as they think about what happened back at the mine.
Sonic asks, "You okay, Sal?"
"Just frustrated. I can't believe Snively got away something as powerful as the Chaos Emerald," Sally says, annoyed.
"Yeah. I know. Snively and Eggman won't give up finding the rest of the emeralds that easily," Sonic says.
"Which is important that we need to find the Emeralds before they do. And we're going to need help finding them, since you told me that they scatter every time you find them," Sally says.
"You're right about that," Sonic says.
Just then, Nicole appears and says, "Mind if I make a suggestion."
"Sure. What is it?" Sonic asks.
"Maybe if we can get Knuckles and the Chaotix to help us from the Emeralds. You mention that they have encounters with the gemstones before," Nicole says.
"That's a good idea. Let's go talk to him right now," Sonic says.
Meanwhile, at a far away location, three familiar birds riding on Extreme Gears are on a treasure hunt over the desert area. The Babylon Rogues: Jet the leader, and his companions, Wave and Storm. After riding on their extreme gears, they stop at an Oasis and jump off their gears. Jet then takes the map they found recently out and opens it to see the location.
"What does the map say?" Storm asks.
"I don't know, but it seems to have a surprise inside the place," Jet answers.
"It's best that we be careful. There must be traps that are making sure no one gets to the treasure," Wave says.
Jet smirks, "Sounds to me that this is going to be fun. We'll be able to dodge those traps in no time."
"So where does the map say that we need to go?" Storm asks.
Wave points left, "It should be in that direction."
"Then let's go," Jet says, jumping on his gear.
The other two jump on their Gears and ride it across the desert. All three continue to ride and soon come across the ruins that they need to go. Soon, they find the entrance to where the treasure is. With a smirk and desire of action, Jet is the first to enter. Wave and Storm follow after him. They fly through the different traps of spikes, swinging axes, spike balls, and flying darts. The three Rogues are able to use their Extreme Gear and skills to fly through all of the traps with no trouble.
After escaping past all the traps. They have reached the entrance to the main chamber. They hop off of their gears and look inside the room from the entrance to see a treasure chest in the middle of the room.
"Well then, let's go grab it," Jet says walking into the room.
"Wait Jet, there might be more traps than what we just faced," Wave says.
"Don't worry, I can handle whatever this ruin can throw at me," Jet says, confident.
When Jet takes the foot step, the tile begins to lower.
Waves grabs Jet as she screams, "Look out!"
Wave pulls him out of the room as the spike comes up in front of them. Then the spike goes back down under the ground.
"Well Wave, you were right about the traps being in the room," Jet says.
Storm asks, "How are we going to get through the traps and get to the treasure?"
"We'll move fast before the traps could spring out at us, and our gears will be able to help in case something flies at us," Jet says, and grabs his Gear.
While Jet and the Rogues are getting the treasure, Rotor and Tails are at the workshop trying to fix up the device for tracking the Chaos Emeralds. In the same room, Sonic, Sally, Amy, Cream, and Nicole are able to contact Knuckles and explain to him what happened.
"Eggman and Snively got their hands on a Chaos Emerald?!" Knuckles asks, shocked.
"That's right. We need your help to find the rest of the emeralds before Eggman and Snively can happen," Sally says.
"You're right. Eggman will do anything to find them and any plan that Eggman has for them, we need to stop him," Knuckles says.
Then answers, "I'll give you guys a hand. I am able to sense where the Chaos Emeralds are when I'm at a close range."
"How are you able to do that?" Sally asks.
"It's because of my connection to the Master Emerald. It's a natural ability the Guardians are able to receive from having a strong connection to the Master Emerald. I might be able to help you find them if I sense one close," Knuckles says.
"That's good," Sally says.
"And the Chaotix will be able to help keep an eye out for the emerald and to see if Eggman is giving us problems," Sonic says.
"Agree. I'll let you know if I find anything and I'll let the others know about the situation," Knuckles says.
Knuckles then hangs up the line as Tails and Rotor walk over.
Tails says, "Hey guys, we just finished with the device and already got it working."
"Great. I just knew you two can do it," Sonic says.
"Do you know where it is right now?" Sally asks.
"Yeah. It's at the Labyrinth Zone," Tails says.
"The Labyrinth Zone? Really?" Sonic asks, surprised.
Sally turns to Sonic, "You've been there before?"
"Yeah. It happened a long time ago. I had to stop Eggman when he went there as well," Sonic says.
"The Labyrinth Zone is very dangerous. It's full of traps and water around the inside," Tails says.
"Yeah. It took me some time to actually get through it. I think I actually found a Chaos Emerald there before, so it could end up there again," Sonic says.
Then turns to Tails, "I say we go find it before Eggman does."
"Yeah. Let's go," Tails says.
Sally says, "I'm going with you," Sally says.
"Alright then, Sally. Let's get going," Sonic says.
Amy quickly says, "Wait, I wanna go with you to help out! I can use my Piko Hammer to smash those traps to pieces."
"I think it's a good idea. You helped us when we're in the zones like that one," Sonic says.
"Thanks Sonic, I'll do my best," Amy happily says.
Sonic then says, "Then let's go find that Emerald."
Meanwhile in the chamber in the Labyrinth Zone, The Babylon Rogues are riding on their Extreme Gears to dodge the spikes and axes flying at them. The Rogues fly up, down, around, and other ways to dodge the traps.
Wave says, "The traps are very well set up and are very dangerous to get through."
"Maybe so, but we're getting through them like they're no problem," Jet says.
"But there could be more so we need to keep our speed," Wave says.
"Well you know me. I like to have a challenge," Jet says.
The Rogues continue to ride their gears through the traps so they can get to the treasure.
At the entrance to the Labyrinth Zone, Sonic, Sally, Amy, and Tails are able to reach it.
Tails looks at the device and it's pointing to inside the entrance.
"Hmm, it seems that the Chaos emerald is somewhere inside the temple," Tails says.
"We need to be careful. There are different traps and false ways in the zone. One false move and we're finished," Sonic says.
"But how are we going to get inside?" Amy asks.
Sonic says, "You guys follow me. I know a shortcut."
Sonic then walks to a different side of the temple. Tails and the others quickly follow from behind. They soon come across a large wall with a giant boulder in front of it.
"I don't see an entrance. It's just a giant rock," Amy says.
"That's because the entrance is behind the boulder," Sonic says.
"You seem to know about this entrance. I don't remember one being here before," Tails says.
"Eggman used one of his machines to dig his way out from one of the chambers and it's been here since. Eggman hid it behind the boulder so that he can use it in secret," Sonic says.
"Make sense. This does seem like something Eggman would do," Sally says.
"Well, we need to get it out of the way so we can get in," Sonic says.
Sonic walks to the rock and begins to push it out of the way. Sally, Tails, and Amy join Sonic and try to push the boulder out of the way. Sadly, the boulder isn't moving an inch.
"This boulder is too heavy for us to move," Tails says.
Just then, Amy makes her Piko hammer appear, "Don't worry, I'll take care of that boulder."
"Let's move before she," Sonic says, quickly moving Sally and Tails out of the way.
"You better get back, cause this rock is going to be gravel when I'm done with it," Amy says.
Amy then slams her Piko Hammer at the boulder causing it to be moved out of the way at top speed. Then it ends up being hit with the other rock and it breaks to pieces.
Sally turns to Amy, "Thanks for the help, Amy."
"No problem," Amy says with a smile.
"Well then, now that the giant boulder is out of the way, let's go down there and find that emerald," Sonic says.
The Freedom Fighters begins to walk inside the secret entrance and it's very dark inside. Then continues to walk down the tunnel.
Amy says, "It's really dark in here."
"Yeah. I can't see what's in front of me," Sonic says.
"So Sonic, do you think this chamber might have the Emerald," Tails asks.
"Not sure, but the only way to find out is to walk down this tunnel," Sonic says.
"We better be careful. The chamber could have traps just like you said sonic," Sally says.
"Come on Sal, when am I not careful?" Sonic questions.
Sally rolls her eyes, "I can name a few incidents when you get too excited for your own good."
The Freedom Fighters continue to walk down the tunnel to find the Emerald.
Back to the Babylon Rogues, they continue to dodge the spikes, axes, and any other traps they come across on. Turns out the chamber is a lot bigger than it appears and so, more traps are coming out to strike them down. They travel down a hall and then to different chambers as the treasure is being transported to a different room thanks to the mechanism of the temple. Soon, they are able to reach the final room and there are no more traps coming at them. They land on the floor and look in the room to see a large door blocking their way.
"Alright, I'll bet the treasure is in there. Let's hurry up and grab it before any more surprises come at us," Jet says.
The Babylon Rogues then walks into the chamber and can tell this is the real treasure chest with the treasure inside. Suddenly, a blue spin dashes comes out through a dirt covered entrance from the side of the wall. Then the rest of the dirt crumbles down to the ground. The spin dash stops and unrolls to reveal Sonic the Hedgehog. Sally, Tails, and Amy walk out.
Sonic turns to his friends, "Told you this is the way to the chamber."
"Yes. Considering that you had to borrow your way through the dirt blocking the entrance," Sally says, rolling her eyes.
"At least we made it, it was a long way down," Tails says.
"So let's find that emerald and get back home," Sally says.
Suddenly, someone says, "Hey Sonic!"
Sonic and the others turn to see the three bird Mobians.
Jet says with a smirk, "It's been a long time Sonic."
"Jet?" Sonic asks, confused.
Wave steps forward, "Long time no see, shorty."
"Wave?!" Tails says, surprised.
"What?! Not you three again?!" Amy angrily asks.
"What are you doing here?" Storm demands.
"Cut it out, Storm," Jet sternly says.
Jet then walks to the blue hedgehog, "What brings you three here, and where's the red hot head?"
"One, Knuckles' not here. Second, we're here to look for a Chaos Emerald. And three, what are you doing here?" Sonic asks.
"Looking for a treasure that's supposed to be here," Jet says.
Sally asks, "Uh Sonic, who are those three?"
"Right. Sally this is Jet, Wave, and Storm, part of a group called the Babylon Rogues," Sonic says.
"The Babylon Rogues? I read about them before. They're known for being world class treasure hunters and Extreme Gear specialists. Of course, they're also robbers as well. Never thought I will be meeting them," Sally says.
"Sounds about right. So who are you girly?" Jet says.
"Girly?" Sally asks, feeling confused.
"Yeah. Guys this is Sally Acorn, Princess of New Mobotropolis and a very good friend of mine and Tails," Sonic says.
Hearing the word 'princess' have the Rogues surprised
"A princess? Really?" Wave asks, confused.
"Yeah," Sally says.
"You're really friends with a princess?" Jet asks, turning to Sonic.
"Well yeah. Tails and I have been friends with her for years. Back then, Tails and I used to live in Mobotropolis with Sally and our other friends before we left to fight against Dr. Eggman," Sonic says.
"Hmm, talk about luck. You being a friend with a princess, lucky you," Jet says.
Sally then asks, "So what's you doing here? You say something about treasure?"
"Yes. We're here to find a treasure that is supposed to be in the chamber," Wave says.
"What kind of treasure are you looking for?" Tails asks.
"We'll find out as soon as we get inside," Jet says.
Then turns to Storm, "Alright Storm, you know what to do."
"You got it, boss," Storm says.
With a swing of his fist, he punches the door and it causes it to fall to the ground. The two groups then look inside the entrance to see a pedestal. On the pedestal is a gold necklace that has seven color jewels like a rainbow. Next to it is a red glowing diamond. Tails looks at his device to see the reading pointing to where both of the gems are.
"The Chaos Emerald is on that pedestal with the treasure," Tails says.
"Well then, looks like we've come to the right place," Sonic says.
"Let's go grab it and get out of here," Jet says.
The two groups then begins to walk inside the chamber and attempt to grab both of the gems. Suddenly, they hear a loud hissing sound.
Amy asks, "Uh, what was that?"
"I don't think we're the only ones here," Storm says.
They soon gather together as they look around.
Sonic says, "Be ready for anything."
Suddenly, a giant creature with blue and white scales burst from the ground. It also has a giant hood with black markings on it, sharp fangs, a fork tongue, and yellow eyes. What they see is a giant serpent and it doesn't look very pleased to see the Freedom Fighters and Rogues inside the chamber. The snake hiss with the evil eye. The Mobians are stunned to see the serpent in the room and it doesn't look like it plans on letting them leave.
The snake creature raises its tail and throws it tail down towards the Freedom Fighters and the Rogues. Everyone quickly moves out of the way as the tail hits the ground. Everyone lands on the ground and turns to see the snake creature hissing as it sticks out its fork tongue.
Sonic smirks, "Well, this is just getting interesting."
"I was thinking the same thing," Jet replies.
Sonic then turns to the group, "Come on gang, we gonna charm this serpent. The hard way."
"It seems that it's the only way to take care of that snake," Wave says.
Sally screams, "Look out!"
Everyone quickly turns their heads and sees the snake diving its head towards them. They quickly dodge out of the way in the nick of time. The snake continues to attack as it tries to take a bite out of them. The Rogues ride on their Extreme Gears and fly around the snake creature. Tails uses his tails to fly in the air as well.
He flies to Sonic and says, "There has to be a weakness."
"It's going to be hard to find it when it keeps attacking us," Sonic says.
Sally then says, "Then we'll just have to make one. And right now."
"I agree," Sonic says.
Jet then flies his Extreme Gear to them, "And I think I have one. You and I need to distract that thing so the rest can attack."
"You got it," Sonic says.
Jet and Sonic begin to speed towards the snake creature. Sonic spin dashes the snake to grab its attention. The snake turns to see Sonic so it chases after him. Then Jet flies around it in a fast circle, making the snake move its head, trying to follow Jet. Sonic and Jet speed around the snake creature. The snake tries to catch them, but it's getting confused.
Jet calls out, "Storm, now!"
"You got it, boss," Storm says, riding his gear to the snake.
Storm then punches the snake's hard skin. Then Amy brings out her Piko hammer and smashes the creature on the back of the head. Wave then rides her Extreme gear past the monstrous snake. Sonic spin dashes while Jet flies on his Extreme Gear to the creature, giving it the final blow. The snake soon falls down and the floor begins to crack and break from under them. Just then, the area begins to rumble as the ceiling begins to crumple.
Jet calls out, "The temple's collapsing! We need to go!"
"We need to grab the Emerald now!" Sonic says.
Sonic and Jet use their own speed to hurry and grab the Emerald and the necklace.
Sonic then calls out, "Everyone, through the tunnel, it's the quickest way out!"
Sally and Amy both jump the Gears with Wave and Storm. Tails uses his tails to fly through the tunnel at top speed. Sonic and Jet speed through the tunnel as well. The temple and the cave begin to collapse as it falls apart. The moment the Freedom Fighters and the Rogues pop out of the tunnel, it's soon buried by the dirt and rocks, sealing the cave forever.
Sally asks, "Is everyone okay."
Everyone replies, "We're good!"
"I just hope we never see that snake again," Amy says.
"Agree," Sally replies.
"Well, we surely had a scary experience," Tails says.
"At least we got the Chaos Emerald before that snake eats us," Amy says.
"That was too close for comfort," Wave adds.
Jet turns to Sonic, "So why are you looking for the emerald?"
"Long story short, Eggman and his nephew, Snively are looking for the emeralds too and they already got one and we need to find the rest," Sonic says.
Jet groans with an annoyed look, "Not him again."
"I'm guessing you both met Eggman before," Sally says.
"You have no idea," Jet says.
"So Jet, you up for helping us from the emeralds before Egg Brains does?" Sonic asks.
"You know it. But remember, we still have a score to settle," Jet says.
"You know it," Sonic says.
"What score?" Sally asks.
Jet then announces, "I'm going to prove that I'm the fastest thing on the planet."
"Hey, let's start right now," Sonic says.
"You're on!" Jet says.
Soon, Sonic runs on his feet while Jet rides on his Extreme Gear. Everyone else simply stands and watches. Amy and Tails giggle while Sally rolls her eyes. To her, Sonic is still the same as always.
Later in the night takes place in a large building that is actually a museum. Inside the museum there is a room and it has a white Chaos Emerald in a display case. Suddenly, a figure that looks like a Mobians, judging by the height. Judging by the appearance, the figure is female. She is wearing what looks like a hi-tech suit with a mask. The fox looks around to see that no one is around. She then brings out what looks like a pen, that is actually a laser scalpel. She then uses it to cut the glass on the container and removes the glass. She then grans the emerald. Then brings out a grappling hook and throws it to the ceiling, hooking it to an open window. She then climbs out of the window.
The Mobian is able to climb on the roof of the museum. She then uses a parkour to jump between buildings until she reaches a certain one. She then removes the mask to reveal a female Mobian fox, with red and cream fur, red hair, and blue eyes. She then holds the emerald and shows a smirk on her face.
Back in the museum, two guards hurry into the room to see the gem that is supposed to be on display is missing. They look inside to see a black card with a silhouette of a fox tail. All it says is. Thanks From Phantom Thief Fox."
