Sonic The Hedgehog
Mirage
Chapter 5
By, Spectral
*The mime runs by, followed by a sword-wielding Spectral, The Censor follows, and angry mob is next, Richard Simmons is in pursuit, the Rock Giant stomps by next*
E-307: Hmmm… they're still at it… well anyway. I found this and some other updates in Spectral's Demon Notebook. I will update as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: Spectral does NOT own Sonic the Hedgehog or other related topics. He does own the now named fox, Mirage, and this story.
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Amy: Mirage?
Tails: Part of a GUN experiment…
Mirage: Yeah…
Knuckles: Now that you know who you are, what are you going to do.
Mirage: I still don't know much about my past, so I'm going to continue my wandering… here take these.
Sonic: *Catches Chaos Emeralds* Wha?
Mirage: I don't need them. Plus I'd rather not have Dr. Chuckles after me at the same time as GUN, and you can protect the emeralds better than I can.
Everyone said their good-byes and Mirage walked off. Everyone watched as he disappeared into the distance.
Amy: You think he'll be back?
Tails: Yeah…it seems like there's some strange force drawing him into this conflict.
**Forest Area**
Mirage was walking in the forest. Things suddenly got quiet. Mirage looked around. He was still in no condition to fight so he prepared to run.
Something rushed out of the trees and smashed Mirage back. The Fox got up, holding his ribs and looked at what had attacked him. It was a very large and muscular tiger in combat boots, green pants and a black tank top.
Tiger: Hehe. Me Zeeke. Eggman said crush tiny fox and take sparkly gems.
Mirage: Well good for you, tiny. I don't have the gems so just go away now…
Zeeke: No. You trying to confuse me. I crush you!
The tiger lumbered forward and threw a few punches. Mirage avoided them all but noticed that any of them could have broken every bone in his body into several thousand pieces.
Mirage: Well Tiny. You're strong but can you keep up with me?
Mirage began running as fast as he could. The tiger had no way of keeping up. Mirage looked back for one minute and smashed into something metal. He got up off the ground and looked up. It was Eggman. Metal Sonic was at his side. Zeeke came lumbering up but stopped when he saw Eggman.
Mirage: Well, if it isn't Dr. Chuckles.
Eggman: *holds up red Chaos Emerald. No reaction* It's true. He doesn't have the Chaos Emeralds. He must have given them to that pest, Sonic.
Mirage: Wow! You are a genius!
Eggman: You'd better hold your tongue. There are three of us and only one injured you.
Zeeke: Zeeke crush puny fox!
Eggman: I may just let you do that…
Mirage: You'll have to catch me first.
Mirage jumped at Eggman. As he passed, the fox took the emerald from the mad doctor.
Mirage: Chaos Flare!
The emerald sent a blinding flash of light the doctor and his minions. While they were blinded Mirage ran. Eventually the forest ended and he came to a mountain area.
Mirage: How do I keep ending up with these emeralds? It doesn't matter. If Chuckles can't find me, he can't find the emerald.
The bandaged gray fox walked into the mountains and settled down on a nice cliff. It wouldn't be visible from above so he was relatively safe.
**Meanwhile on the mountain above the cliff**
Tails stood (not in the Cyclone) looking into the distance. He held up a portable radar and looked at it.
Tails: The radar shows an Emerald right below me and it shows another one getting closer…hmmm... AHHH!
Zeeke had creeped up behind Tails. He grabbed the small fox and was going to have him for lunch when Eggman (in the Egg Walker) and Metal Sonic walked up.
Eggman: Well well well. If it isn't the little fox boy. Perfect bait. BWAHAHAHA!
**Nearby mountain path**
Sonic and Amy edged along a mountain path. Suddenly the radio beeped.
Sonic: What is it, Tails?
Eggman: Tails is detained at the moment.
Sonic: Eggman! What have you done to Tails?!?!
Eggman: He's fine… for now. Bring me the Chaos Emeralds and he might live.
The radio link closed and Sonic looked up angrily. A flare exploded in the distance. Sonic ran towards it.
Amy: Sonic! Wait for me!
Amy raced after the speedy blue hedgehog.
**Cliff**
Sonic ran up and stopped. Eggman and Metal Sonic were waiting for him. Amy ran up behind Sonic and almost ran into him.
Sonic: Where's Tails?
Eggman: *Moves to the left* Hand over the Chaos Emeralds and he'll be spared.
Zeeke was holding a gagged and bound Tails over the edge of the cliff. Amy gasped in horror and Sonic became very angry. Metal Sonic walked over to the real one. Sonic handed the two Chaos Emeralds over and the metal imposter gave them to Eggman.
Sonic: Now let Tails go!
Eggman: As you wish.
Zeeke dropped Tails. The fox's tails were bound so he couldn't fly.
Sonic and Amy: TAILS!
Sonic jumped at Zeeke. The tiger caught the hedgehog and started choking him. Amy moved to help but Metal Sonic grabbed and held her.
**Smaller Cliff**
Mirage woke up when he heard someone scream. He sat up and looked up. His eyes widened in shock as he saw Tails plummeting to his doom.
Mirage: Tails!
The gray fox jumped into the air. He caught the golden yellow fox in midair and landed safely back on the cliff. He untied Tails.
Mirage: What's going on now?
Tails: Sonic and Amy are up there fighting Eggman, Metal Sonic, and a really big tiger.
Mirage: Not them again… Well let's go.
Tails: But you're in no condition to fight.
Mirage: You're right but I can still be a distraction.
Tails fly into the air, lifting Mirage with him. They were a few feet from the higher cliff when Mirage swung into the air. He flew up into the air behind Zeeke.
Sonic was turning a dark purple and Amy was screaming and struggling. Sonic passed out and Mirage made his move.
Mirage: Hey Tiny! Remember me?
Zeeke looked around and was kicked in the face. The tiger dropped Sonic and covered his now bleeding nose. Mirage landed in from of Zeeke, grabbed Sonic, and jumped away from the huge tiger. Tails came flying over the side of the cliff, smashed Metal Sonic and floated down next to Mirage.
Amy: Mirage!? Tails?!
Mirage: *Holds up Chaos Emerald* You guys might want to close your eyes. CHAOS FLARE!
Eggman and Zeeke were temporarily blinded. Metal Sonic had avoided the flare and came flying at Mirage. The fox rolled to the side and jumped into the air. Metal Sonic looked after him and didn't see Amy's hammer smashing towards him.
Mirage landed on the Egg Walker and grabbed the Chaos Emeralds. The evil scientist regained his sight and started shooting at the fox. Mirage jumped again and kicked Eggman.
The doctor looked at the damaged Metal Sonic and the angry Zeeke.
Eggman: We'll be back.
Eggman and his minions took off. When the villains were out of sight, Mirage walked over to Tails, Amy, and the recovering Sonic.
Mirage: *in slight pain* Why is it that I constantly find you guys and the Chaos Emeralds?
Sonic: *Coughing* Who knows?
As they were talking several Gun Beetles rose over the cliff they all targeted Mirage. Sonic got up and got ready to fight.
Sonic: I'll deal with them.
Sonic homing attacked all the beetles out of the air and landed next to Amy.
Sonic: Where's the next Chaos Emerald, Tails?
Tails: According to the radar it's in the capital city.
Sonic: Then let's go stop Egghead from getting it!
Sonic and Amy started walking. Tails followed in the Cyclone, and Mirage walked after them.
Sonic: Mirage? You're coming too?
Mirage: Well I'm probably going to meet up with you again so why not just come along.
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Next Time:
GUN trap