Chapter 1: Discovery of Dark Matter
(Eggman's base)
Power seemed very low in Doctor Eggman's base. The lights were flickering and a lot of the machines were shut off. But then we see Eggman in what looked like a giant version of a hamster wheel as he was running to try and restore power to his base. However, it didn't take long before he got a stitch in his side and he began to trip while the wheel was still spinning. Then Eggman was spinning along with the wheel until he was flung into the wall on the other side of the room. While at the same time, not generating enough power to bring power back to his lair.
Orbot- Doctor!
Then Cubot pulls out a large piece of cardboard with a number written on it.
Cubot- I'd give you a nine for the dive…but a two for the landing…
Then Cubot got hit on the head with a wrench that was suddenly thrown and him and Cubot fell to the floor.
Eggman- Shut up, Cubot! I can't run my base and continue my work unless I get power restored to this place.
Orbot- Why are you low on power anyway, doctor?
Eggman- Because I used all the power I had left on my latest robot I sent to destroy Station Square…only for it to be destroyed by Sonic…again…now I'm struggling to get this place up and running again after that huge mistake!
Then Eggman began walking towards the door leading outside.
Orbot- Where are you going, doctor?
Eggman- I need some fresh air to gather my thoughts to help me think of how to fix this situation we're now in.
After Eggman closes the door behind him, Orbot and Cubot looked at each other.
Cubot- You think it might be best to wait until the generator cools down after recharging?
Orbot- You know that will take weeks. And the boss will just hate waiting that long to get back to work.
Cubot- Why not ask Bowser and the others of Bowser's team?
Orbot- I think Eggman wants to be more independent.
(Mystic Ruins jungle)
It was the middle of the night and there wasn't anyone out at this hour. Well, except for Eggman as he took a walk around the jungle.
Eggman- And here I thought Sonic would've been too tired to fight me again so soon after that Void Termina situation! But no! He had to still be ready to go and destroy my new weapon after I had put all the energy I had into it! Curse that retarded hedgehog! Now I have to figure out how I can restore power to my base and machines or I'll have to remain out of business for several weeks! Or worse…owe Bowser and someone from his team a favor! Which I don't want to go through again! If only I had another power source other than electricity…
Just then, a black meteor dropped from the sky and almost hit Eggman. Doctor Eggman managed to get out of the way just in time, but he was knocked into the side of this ancient temple in the jungle after the meteor landed.
Eggman- What the **** was that?! That almost killed me!
Then Eggman noticed that there was a glowing substance coming from the meteor.
Eggman- Now what do we have here?
(Kirby's house on Popstar)
Kirby was sleeping in his bed while wearing his little nightcap, but he thrashing in his sleep like he was dreaming about something unpleasant.
(Kirby's dream)
A large black sphere appeared out of nowhere and it looked like it was one giant eyeball. Then it suddenly morphed into what appeared to be a swordsman with a similar fashion to Meta Knight.
Dark Matter Swordsman- Hello there, Star Warrior. Remember me? Well, I remember you…and I plan to make a return very soon to finish what I started long ago! And this time…Popstar will be consumed by darkness! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
(Kirby's house)
Kirby woke up screaming after having that nightmare and almost fell out of the bed.
Kirby- Oh shit…and here I thought the nightmares would stop coming after Kimberly and I finally put her father, Void Termina, to rest!
Then Kirby got out of bed, walked over to the fridge, and poured himself a glass of milk.
Kirby- But then again, this did seem different from the Void Termina dreams Kimberly kept sending me. But that image…could that have been…no, it couldn't have. I destroyed him with the Rainbow Sword long ago and he turned into dust. And I doubt Tabuu would waste time reviving him since Tabuu already has the main source of Dark Matter, Zero, under his employment.
Then Kirby looked out the window.
Kirby- But was that a warning of something to come?
(Back at Eggman's base)
Eggman had placed this strange material into his generator and power was fully restored to his entire base.
Eggman- It worked! I have power again!
Cubot- And here I was enjoying having some time off.
Orbot- Well, I guess it's back to work now that the doctor has restored power again.
Eggman- Yes, everything is working again…but this strange material I found in the meteor…imagine if I had more. I could supply an endless amount of power to my machines! Imagine the possibilities! So, it's decided! We'll go into space and track down more of this…uh…what's this thing called?
Then Eggman typed something on his computer and read the analysis on the screen.
Eggman- Oh…Dark Matter…so, we'll head out into space, find more of this Dark Matter, and use it to power my machines with an infinite amount of power that will completely overwhelm Sonic once and for all!
Cubot- But how are we going to get into space?
Eggman- Easy. Now that power is restored to everything, we can simply take the Egg Carrier into space. We'll also take this piece of Dark Matter we already have so the tracking system will know what to look for.
Little did Eggman know, Cream the rabbit and her Chao, Cheese, were spying on Eggman from the upper floor of the base.
Cream- I thought something was strange when the lights returned to this place. That mean Eggman is up to no good again. We better tell Mr. Sonic about this, Cheese.
Cheese- Chao, Chao!
But then Cheese noticed there was something looming behind Cream. But before Cheese could warn Cream, one of Eggman's robots grabbed Cream from behind. It wrapped one arm around her body while it placed its other hand over Cream's mouth. Cream struggled to get free, but it wasn't doing her much good. But before Cheese could try and do anything to save Cream, another of Eggman's robots appeared behind Cheese and trapped Cheese in what looked like a bird cage. Then Eggman approached them. I see we have some uninvited guests. Good thing the power was restored to this place. Like my security system tell me that there was an intruder. Sorry Cream, but I can't let you spoil the surprise for Sonic. So I'll just have to bring you both with me as I look for the rest of this Dark Matter.
Then Eggman turns to face Orbot and Cubot.
Eggman- Orbot!
Orbot- Yes sir?
Eggman- Prepare a guest room for Cream and Cheese on the Egg Carrier before we leave.
Orbot- Yes, doctor.
Cream shook in fear as what could be in store for her and Cheese as they were taken prisoner.
