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A/N: I wish there were more AoStH fics too! Most of this section is mostly the game stories - which rocks (don't get me wrong) but after 400 or so fics, authors have to get pretty "creative" (notice how I use that term loosely... ;D).
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THREE:
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Robotnik chortled as he pressed a button from his control console and the metallic helmet plopped onto Sonic's head.

"Watch the quills, Buttnik! I just had my hair styled!"

"Your hair will be the least of your worries after I turn on my Mind-Away Ray. In fact, you won't even care! I'll erase all of your precious memories in one push of the button!"

Sonic's eyes widened, what was Robotnik up to? Why did he want erase his mind? He strained to break free of his bonds as Robotnik pushed a button and the machine started up. Sonic wasn't about to let Robotnik get the best of him. He was gonna fight this thing - and win.

The tanks bubbled and hummed as a surge of energy swept up from them down through the circuitry and into the helmet. Sonic braced himself for the impact. A loud ringing echoed in his ears and when he opened his eyes the world around him had washed into tones of gray. What was happening? Can't let Robotnik get my mind, he told himself. C'mon Sonic! Focus on what you know.

"You can't fight my machine forever, Hedgehog! Especially not on full-power!" He snickered as he turned a dial on the control panel all the way up.

The ringing became shrill in Sonic's ears and he couldn't hold on any longer. He slipped into a half-asleep trance, his mind falling backwards as he watched the world through a faraway TV screen. He moaned and closed his eyes.

Eventually the ringing stopped and he felt light-headed. He tried to think of something - anything - but his brain wouldn't function right.

He opened his eyes, discovering a fat, ugly guy standing in front of him. The bonds that we're holding him down suddenly released him. He rubbed his temples and tried to figure out what was going on.

"How are you feeling, Sonic?" The mustachioed man inquired.

That name sounded slightly familiar to him, "What? Sonic? Who's that?" Why couldn't he remember anything? "And who are you?"

"You don't remember?" he replied in a sickenly sweet tone, "Why, you are Sonic," he circled around him, "You're the most evil hedgehog on all of Mobius!" A red glow began to form within Sonic's eyes, "In fact, your Mobius's number one villain! Mobians everywhere fear you! And I, Dr. Ivo Robotnik, am your supreme master. It is I who gave you your super-sonic speed!"

Sonic was impressed by this, "I have super speed?"

"Yes," Robotnik leaned in, "And your mission is to help me conquer the planet so I can make everyone on it my slaves!"

The scarlet glow in Sonic's eyes brightened as he smiled, "Evil Doc... Way Past Evil," he snickered.


To Be Continued...

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A/N: Due to popular demand, I'll work on "Home Run Sonic" next. It will be a good comedic break from my dramatic stuff. :)
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