Dateline: June 7, 3236 8:15 am
Location: 15 miles out of the Farley Manor
Knuckles put the pedal to the medal to get Julie to the hospital. She was starting to get faint from the loss of blood. To emphasize, the blanket was a crimson cloth now, wet to the touch.
"Hang in there, you'll be okay!" Knuckles yelled encouragement to the woozy Julie-Su. She nodded slightly to acknowledge him.
Sonic tapped Knuckles' shoulder. "Hey, uh, Rad Red! Would you mind slowing down a bit?" Knuckles was just about to ask why, when he turned and saw it for himself. It was Tails! He was flying as fast as is tails would permit him, trying to catch up to the speeding Jeep. Knuckles slowed down just enough to let him catch up. But, right as Tails (remember, he's not REALLY Tails) caught up, he slammed a fist right into Sonic's face, sending him flying into the snow.
Tails jumped to the ground and laughed. "Death to all who oppose Zachary!" Knuckles made a quick U-Turn, and sped towards Tails. Tails had only the chance to see the oncoming Jeep out of the corner of his eye, and let out a shrill squeak, before being crushed under the wheels.
"Are you insane!" Sonic screamed at Knuckles for mowing down his best friend. Knuckles motioned for him to look at what was left of Tails. He froze as he saw that Tails' head was caved in from the tire, but, instead of gore, there was machinery.
"He's a clone! The real Miles is dead!" Sonic shook his head in disbelief. "Come on!" Knuckles yelled angrily, "We haven't got much time!" Sonic nodded and jumped back into the car. No sense in losing another friend out of ignorance, he reasoned.
Knuckles looked back at Julie-Su, who had passed out from loss of blood. Oh, Jesus he thought, pushing the pedal as far as it would go. He had to make it to the hospital on time.