Wrote by JOSH. (LORD_FORD_BREAKER@YAHOO.COM)
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RATED R for blood, graphic violence and occasional swearing.
Robonicks invasion prepared. Author's note: I tried to make each character's speech the way they would really say things but if it comes out wrong in some places, sorry. Rating is the same as before but this has a suggestive dialogue in it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- 3:00 am. Somewhere in the Great Forest near Knothole. Amy Rose was thinking about Sonic as usual as she approached the outskirts of Knothole. Taking the long way around to keep away from Robotnick's goons is so tiring. "Well at least I can get a few hours of sleep in before morning." She said opening the guest hut door. Amy walked over going into the bathroom, Focus stirred in his sleep thinking he heard something he woke up looking around. Must be the wind. Turning over he tried to go back to sleep. Several minutes later Amy came out in her pajama's and crawled into the bed. She thought something seemed funny when the sheet won't come when she pulled. Focus woke up thinking something was wrong when he felt the sheet being pulled off him. Reaching over Focus went to turn on the light as Amy started to reach over to turn it on, she encountered a large mass in the bed blocking her from the light. Sitting back she said. "Who's in here?" But they said it in unison. "I asked first?" They said in unison again. Focus noticed it was female. Amy noticed it was male and an unfamiliar voice. Reaching over she put her hand on his face. Feeling no fur she pulled her hand back jumping off the bed. "Don't scream, please don't scream." Focus said. "I'm going to turn on the light and when you see who I am please don't yell or anything. Okay." "That depends on who's in the bed." Amy said with anger in her voice. "You better not try anything, I've got a large hammer here." "Hammer? Wait...then your Amy Rose." "Yeah and?" "Look I didn't know that you were coming here or I would have requested another place to sleep but Sally said this is the guest house. She didn't tell me you were coming or that it was yours." "I was coming for a surprise visit. I just got here a little earlier so I came here to sleep. Now turn the light on." "Please don't scream and don't hit with that hammer." Focus said turning on the lamp. Amy was ready for just about anybody being in the bed but seeing an overlander she stood there stunned for a moment. Looking over at her hammer against the wall she figured that he would be able to get to her before she would get to it. "Thanks for not screaming." Seeing her glance at her hammer. "You can pick up your hammer if your that afraid that I'm going to try something. You can see I have nothing." Showing her his hands. "What is your kind doing in Knothole?" she asked slowly moving toward the hammer. "Sonic and Tails brought me here in the Tornado. Sally let me stay in the hut and for god sake's would you quit inching toward that hammer and just pick it up." Walking the last few steps with speed she picked it up quickly turning to him. "Feel better?" "Maybe." Rolling his eyes Focus sat up in bed. Picking up his pocket watch he opened it. "Well great time to show up. It's not even dawn yet. Can we continue this in the morning?" Putting the watch back on the table. "I'm not getting into a bed with an overlander." "First the names Focus, second I'll sleep on the couch you can sleep in the bed." "I don't trust you. You'll probably kill me or something in my sleep." "If I was stuck in here with Geoffrey I would, but never to a lady. Now I'm really tired so you do whatever you want and I'm going back to sleep." Focus wrapped the sheet around him as he got out of the bed, grabbed a pillow and laid down on the couch. "Good night." Amy watched him for a few moments. Walking slowly over to him she gently poked his arm. Seeing him not move she grabbed another sheet from the bathroom. She placed the hammer next to the bed and climbed into it. Taking another look at Focus she laid down with the covers wrapped around her with one hand on her hammer. It didn't take long for her to finally succumb to fatigue.
4:23 am. Robotroplolis came back online but only at about 63% power as two of the primary reactor stations were restarted. Several of the back- up were still needing repair but since Robotnick had plans for all of the robotozied Mobians, repairs were going to take awhile longer. Calculations said within two day all the robot Mobians would be assembled in the hanger and ready. Uncle Chuck was watching from a air vent as Robotnick explained his plan. "Finally after all this time I have come up with a fool proof plan to rid me of that accursed hedgehog and his meddlesome friends!" Robotnick exclaimed with an evil laugh. "I've heard that before." Snivley said under his breath. "Yes Snively I have said that before but I know this time I won't fail." Robotnick said picking him up by his shirt. "This time I can't lose." he said dropping him to the floor. "Now where was I...oh yes my ingenious plan. When all the robotozied Mobians are assembled you will carry out these instructions to the letter. By the time those accursed Freedom Fighters find out what's happening they won't know be able to stop us. Even if they find out about what I'm going to do, they still can't stop it. HAHAHA!" Robotnick said with an evil laugh. "If the Freedom Fighters capture the robots we send out we could then find there base. This is a great plan sir." "That isn't the total plan Snively. The plan is to find there base and them in it along with any other bases they might be hiding in. The extreme irony is using Sonic's precious uncle to lead them. With the extra implants that will make it impossible for them to bring out the robotozied Mobians will's there will be no way they can stop us." They both were laughing as Uncle Chuck left.
The sun was rising upon Knothole as everyone woke up. Bunnie was removing the curlers in her hair and from her ears. Sally was making her bed. Sonic was still snoring away as was Tails. Antoine was up, dressed and already cooking. Rotor was asleep at his workbench when the smell of fresh fish came across his nose. "Mmmm. Fish." Sonic was having an interesting dream about being able to swim when someone was shaking him awake. "Mmm. Go away." "Sonny boy, Sally needs your help." "What!" He said popping his eyes open. "What's wrong? Are we under attack?" Seeing Uncle Chuck standing over him he got out of bed quickly. "What's Ro-butt-nick up to this time that you had to come here?" Sonic said pulling on his shoes. "I haven't told Sally yet, I wanted you to be there with the other's. Robotnick may have a plan you can't stop." "No way Uncle Chuck! Ro-butt-nick can't come up with anything I can't buzz through. Hey Tails wake up!" "That's the problem. He knows that and has found the Freedom Fighters weak point." "Lets go talk to Sally if you think it that bad." "It's worse than bad Sonic. It's so bad I'm not going back to Robotropolis." "That is bad." "What's going on?" Tails said in a sleepy voice. "It's juice time buddy. Ro-butt-nick might have a plan this time that Chuck thinks we can't handle." "Does Aunt Sally know?" "Chuck hasn't said what the plan is yet. Were going to go hear what it is though." Sonic said handing him his shoes and gloves. "I'll meet you there sonny." Chuck said leaving. "I've just got one errand to run and then I'll be there."
Focus woke up to having the sun in his face and the sound of a bird chirping. Opening his eyes he turned away from the sun beam on him. Sitting up he stretched a bit before going into the bathroom. Amy was still sleeping peacefully when he came back out. "Great if I at least had my car I'd be able to get my extra clothing out." Grabbing the sheet he wrapped it back around him and sat down. Wonder what time it is? Where's my watch oh wait there it is. Getting up he walked over to the nightstand picking up his pocket watch, then went back to the couch. Seeing the time, "Well Sonic should have been here by now." "Why is Sonic coming here?" Amy said with a startled looked. She had sat up quickly like something was wrong. "He was suppose to bring me breakfast and my clothes. After a confrontation with Geoffrey I had to have them cleaned. What are you so nervous about? I told you last night I wouldn't try anything." "Nothing, it's nothing." she said getting out of bed and heading into the bathroom with her backpack. Thinking for a moment Focus stared at the door. Now why would she be nervous. All I did was mention Sonic and...Ah. "Now I get it...hehehe. This place just gets better and better. I wonder if Sonic and Sally have finally said anything to each other about there feelings." Amy came out of the bathroom after spending about 15 minutes in there. Focus wasn't surprised. She was wearing her usual outfit. "Hey Amy, if you see Sonic can you send him here?" See looked at him as she held the front door open. Saying nothing she turned and left. From the window he watched her walk away. Might as well clean up he thought getting up.
Sally was standing in her hut listening to Uncle Chuck as Sonic and Tails walked in. "Yo Sal. What's up?" Sonic said in his cheery voice. His smile dropped seeing her with a depressed look. "Uncle Chuck just told me Robotnick's plan. It's not good." "It can't be that bad. I can take on anything he throws at us." "Would you attack those friends and family you once knew?" Uncle Chuck asked looking at him. "What do you mean Uncle Chuck?" Tails asked. "Robotnick's plan is to send all of the robotized Mobians out to find us. He has a new chip he's implanting into each one of them to make sure that none of them can get there free will back. Uncle Chuck was suppose to be the leader of this force he's sending." Sally said. "So that's why you said you were not going back." Sonic said. "That's right. In two days he'll send them out. Swat-bots will be patrolling with them. With so many being sent into the Great Forest, Knothole will be found in a matter of days. Robotnick is playing his last card. He intends to win this time." "That dirty..." Sonic punched his hand into his fist. "We have to go and stop him from finishing." "That may not work. He's got them programmed to capture if possible kill if necessary. Any raid on Robotropolis will activate what's already ready and they will come sooner." A knock at the door made them all jump. Opening the door Amy stuck her head into the room. "Amy what are you doing here?" Tails said seeing her first. "I came to help. What's going on?" "Freedom Fighter stuff. How did you get here?" Tails asked. "I walked." She walked into the room closing the door. As she walked in everyone gasped. "Amy what happened? You were a child the last time we saw you." Sally said walking over. "You look to be 15." "When I went back home I kept wishing everyday that I was older so I could come back and help fight against Ro-butt-nick. We did well against the robotzied General D'Coolette and the Swat-bots up there to were they eventually retreated. After that we didn't have to fight anymore and I decided to come here and try to help." "But how did you get to be older so fast?" "I was heading down here and was camping out one night when a strange hooded fox came along. He said he heard me talking to myself and wanted to know what I was saying. When I told him that I was thinking what it would be like to be older and help you all fight Robotnick he said he understood and that that day would come soon. Then he left. When I woke up the next morning I was like this. When I was packing up to leave I found this note." She said pulling it out of her backpack. NOW YOUR AS OLD AS A CERTAIN TWO TAILED FOX "The only two tailed fox I knew of was Tails." Amy said looking at Tails. Tails seemed to be infatuated with her because he hadn't taken his eyes off her since she came in. "Come on Amy I'll show you around." Tails said taking her hand. "Ok Tails. How about something to eat first though?" "Sure. Antoine's making pancakes." As the other's watched them leave, Amy told Sonic that some overlander wanted him before closing the door. "Oh man. I forgot that Focus was still here." "So did I. You better go see what he's doing." "What overlander?" Uncle Chuck asked. Sally and Sonic told him everything they knew about Focus and all that he had told them except Sally left out the things he told he personally. "I'd like to talk to this Focus if you don't mind Sally." "Sure Chuck just take Sonic with you." "You go on ahead Uncle Chuck, I've got to grab a few thing first." "All right sonny." he said heading out. "Hey Sal did you see that look on Tails face?" "Yeah I did. It's the same look you gave me once." "Well...um." Sally could see him blushing which made her blush. "We can talk about this later. Right now I need to inform Knothole about this new development." "Your right Sal. Catch ya later." he said rushing out. "Hmm. One of these days we'll have time to ourselves." Sally said before heading over to the mess hall.
Focus was drawing up some schematics on some paper when Uncle Chuck walked in. "Well, well, well. This is an unexpected pleasure. Forgive me for not getting up." Focus said turning to Chuck and sticking out his hand. Chuck looked at his hand for a moment then shook it. "In case they didn't tell you my name is Focus." "Actually they did tell me. They told me everything." "Good. So how can I help you Chuck?" "I see you do know quite a bit. I'm here mostly to see you and find for myself what your intension might be." "My intensions for everyone here, with the exception of Geoffrey, are completely honorable." "Geoffrey huh? Sonic has problems with him to. Is that why you hate him?" "No. I hate him because of his stuck up, know it all, attitude and that he's trying to take Sonic away from Sally. I mean why..." Sonic had just walked up to the door with Focus's clothes when he heard Focus talking about him. "... I mean why doesn't Sonic just tell Sally that he loves her. I've never seen such a drawn out relationship in my entire life. Considering that jerk Robotnick and everything he's been doing, everyone who can have some relationship should have it while they have the chance. Robotnick could drop a nuke bomb any day now and that would be the end of everything." "You do have a point." "What's Robotnick's latest plan anyway? You'd only come out here if it was truly serious." "I came to see you." "Nice try Uncle Chuck but you can't pull a fast one like that on me. I know from experience about you that if it's truly serious you come here, besides you have defeated look on your face. So what's this plan that seems so bad." "No harm in telling you since there doesn't seem to be a way to stop it. He plans on sending all of the robotozied Mobians into the Great Forest to find Knothole and any other bases. Commands are to capture if possible or kill if necessary. And they are being implanted with a chip that will make it impossible for anything to bring there free will back." Focus's eyes widened as Chuck told him the plan. Getting up he rushed to the door only to see Sonic sitting there. "Sonic how long have you been there and oh there's my clothes." Picking them up Focus rushed into the bathroom. "Sonny how long have you been sitting here?" Chuck asked sitting next to him. "Long enough to realize that he's right. Robotnick could win this time and Sally would never know. I'm just not sure if I can tell her." "Tell who what?" Sally said walking up. "Sally...um.." "Who are you talking about?" she said with devious look. "Is it Amy you are thinking you love?" "What! No way. I love you." Sonic said as he realized what he blurted out. Sally grabbed him into a passionate kiss before he could say anything else. Whispering in his ear, "I knew you'd say something if I mentioned Amy." "You both were standing out here listening to me and Chuck talk." Focus said walking outside. Breaking there embrace Sally asked him what he was doing. "I'm going to eat first then find out what your plans are. I knew that he'd pull this trick someday, but I know how to stop it. Oh tell Rosie thanks for fixing these though she didn't have to sew it to." "You can tell her on the way to the mess hall. We have to pass her first." "Then lets go. I haven't had anything since last night."
After thanking Rosie they entered the mess hall. Lots of Mobians either gasped or gave Focus a strange look as he sat down across from Tails. Sonic sat down next to Tails. Sally went up to the makeshift podium at the front. Getting everybody's attention she told them what Uncle Chuck said. This started a massive talking riot between everybody till it turned into screaming at each other about what to do. Sally was trying to get everybody's attention back but nobody was noticing. Even Sonic was yelling for everyone to calm down. Focus put down his fork shaking his head. He got halfway up when Sonic asked what he was doing. "Helping." he said. Seeing Sonic's worried he waved his hand for Sonic to sit down assuring him he wasn't going to try anything bad. A few stopped to see what he was going to do while others started talking about him wondering what he was doing. Sally was about to ask Rotor to bring her a horn when a loud whistle pierced the noise. Putting his hand down Focus shook his head again as he sat down and went back to eating. "Now why didn't I think of that." Sonic said scratching his head. "Thanks you Focus, now down to business. We have less than two days to pack up and evacuate." This brought on a rise in voices again but quickly subsided as Sally yelled for them to wait. "If you want to talk or ask question do it AFTER I'm done. Some of us are going to try something but the rest of you need to evacuate to the secret base. Antoine, Dulcy, and Geoffrey will led in the evacuation. Sonic, Tails, Bunnie, Rotor and Focus will be heading up the plan to stall Robotnick. Now let's go." Sally explained to Antoine and Dulcy what she wanted done as the other's Sally mentioned got together in the meeting hall. Focus paced around waiting for Sally mumbling about something when Sonic yelled at him to stop. "What?" he said stopping near a window. "Your mumbling to yourself is giving me a headache. If you have something to say just say it." "I'm trying to remember something. Something that I know can get us out of this situation and restore the robotzied Mobians free will but it's eluding me." "Since it would take taking them apart to remove the new implant Chuck talked about I see no way of restoring there free will." Rotor said sitting back in the chair. "Since we haven't been able to free them before I can't even begin to think of a way now." Sally walked in before Focus could say anything taking her seat. "Our plan is to try and lead what robotozied Mobians we come across away from Knothole to buy time. We can't hurt them in any way and attacking the Swat-bots with them is out of the question since they might hit the robotozied Mobians." "There's got to be a better plan Sally. Letting Ro-butt-nick find Knothole is not something we can do." Sonic said placing a hand on her shoulder. "If any of you can think of something better..." "I GOT IT!" Focus said getting in front of Sally who sat back in shock. "I'm assuming that you've already called Knuckles so hopefully he's looking for your sword. Once we have that Robotnick's finished. But getting it is the problem. If Sonic can get fifty rings somehow or," Focus was saying moving over to Tails. "OR if Tails can go Turbo then getting that sword will be no problem at all. The Sword of Acorns has the power to restore free will to your family and friends and once the sword's been used on them, nothing Robotnick does can ever take it away." Shaking her head, "Wait...why is it that you never told me this before. What else are you not telling me that my father's sword can do." "Possibly very soon, several ships are going to land with more overlanders in them. They had to come back here because they couldn't find another planet that was inhabitable and there fuel was running out. When we finally get rid of Robotnick his backup plan will go into effect which causes untold problems in Robotropolis. Point being that you never make it to the SOURCE OF ALL, your father's sword accepts, actually makes you become the new owner and never works for anybody else. It even talks to you." "Now I'm beginning to think your crazy." "Why would I have a reason to lie, besides I told you all things I shouldn't know that are true. I'm only trying to help so that the future I do know about doesn't have to happen and things can be changed before hand." "Your father is the only one who knows where this SOURCE OF ALL is other than me. If Robotnick ever found it, he'd have access to a power so great that there'd be no one who could stop him." "Who's Turbo Tails?" Tails asked. "That's you. When you become him you have power greater than Super Sonic and that of Hyper Knuckles together. Your grandfather has some way of making you become him but for some reason I never learned why he keeps that information from you." Staring at the ceiling. "I also never learned why, I think it was Locke or maybe some other Echidna, was helping Merlin." "You are telling him things he doesn't need to know right now." A new voice said from nowhere. Everybody looked around asking who said that when Focus spoke up. "Took your time getting here. I was wondering how long you would wait before showing up Merlin. "I know what you have told everyone about how you got here and where your from, but how much you knew I didn't know." The door opened revealing a hooded fox with a white mustache. "What you know is dangerous to both sides." "True but at least I'm on the right side. Now I know that you know the Sword of Acorns can do what I say it will." "Yes." "Then are you here to try and shut me up or help. I doubt Sonic has fifty rings stashed somewhere and since Sonic didn't say anything about any zones around Turbo Tails is our only hope in getting the sword." "With this new development you are right. My nephew is our only hope, but he must come with me first. When he is ready I will return him." "I've heard that before but it's either your way or no way huh?" "Something like that. Come Tails." Tails got up going over to Merlin. As they headed to go out the door Sonic spoke up. "Wait. How do you know it's really your grandfather?" "I just do Sonic. I'll be back and then together we'll trash Ro-butt- nick." Tails said. Turning back around they walked out the door. "Who's Locke?" Sally asked. "Ah. Archimedes will probably show up soon to after I say this. Locke is Knuckles father.' "You mean was his father. He died.." "No Sally he is alive. For some reason he keeps Knuckles in the dark about this just like your father has done to you with things. Locke and Archimedes watch out for Knuckles to make sure he stay's on the path of his guardianship. Archimedes gets his information and orders from Locke on how to advise Knuckles on what to do." "Locke figured you'd be trouble." Archimedes said popping into the room. "Whoa!" Sonic and the rest said seeing him appear on the table from out of nowhere. "Took you long enough too. No time to waste. Have Knuckles go get that sword. If Mammoth Monguel is as powerful as I heard then he already knows what's going on and will probably help Robotnick defeat us." The fire-ant tapped his nose a few times before vanishing. "Well I was expected an argument." "How did he take charge so fast." Sonic asked Sally who looked like she was spacing out. "You've got me. If Archimedes listened to him and didn't argue then he must be trustworthy." "YOU know that ant?" "Knuckles talked about him once." "Okay here's what I think we should do. Sonic and Bunnie should go to the floating Island and help get the sword. With luck you'll find the Acorn family and be able to bring them home. Sally you can help with evac or whatever you feel is best. Rotor I need to talk to you." Focus then walked out. "Did I miss something here or what." Sonic said. "I don't know. One minute Sally girl was talking and then that Yankee took over." Bunnie said standing. "Rotor go watch Focus. If anything seems strange about his request or anything he says come to me. As for his plan it's the best thing I can think of so we do it till I think of something better. Dismissed." Bunnie, Sonic and Rotor where headed out the door when Sally told Sonic to stay. "What's up Sal?" "Chuck gave a brief run down of what Focus and him talked about. When I heard you talking to Chuck I finally understood what you were talking to Chuck about. I agree that Focus is right. With this plan Robotnick has going, this could be the final decisive part of the war and we should tell each other how we really feel." "I know Sally. I've always been in love with you I just couldn't say it. But now that I have said it, it doesn't seem so hard to say again." Sally moved over putting her arms around him. "I know that seeing Geoffrey kiss me has made you jealous and talking to Knuckles alone has done that too, but your the only one I love. There never was anything with Geoffrey." "What about Knuckles?" Sonic said putting his arms around her waist. "Maybe when we were younger, before the war, but since then it's always been you I've loved." Outside Bunnie watched with a smile as they kissed. "Bout time Sally and sugar-hog got there feelings in the open between each other." Bunnie walked off leaving them to there privacy. "I want you to come to my hut tonight. Wait till Tails is asleep though." Sally said breaking the kiss. Sonic's eyes widen as she pulled away and pushed him out the door. "Now lets get to work. We have a lot to do and little time to do it in."
The rest of the day everyone was busy helping take this apart or packing up what they could to have it taken to the other base. Even Focus helped, but more with Rotor than anyone else since not everybody in the village trusted him. Earlier when Focus left the meeting hall and Rotor came out he talked to Rotor about this his idea he was writing on paper in the guest hut. Rotor said he'd ask Sally later about it and they left it at that. Rotor was impressed with what Focus actually knew about electronics as they cleared out his work shop. Focus was surprised at the nearing at the end of the day when he came across his gun rebuilt but placed in a box with the extra clips and ammo. Focus hid the box behind some of the other larger things that were to be moved the next day then went back to removing other objects hoping that Rotor would be to tired to notice the missing piece. The work continued till dinner time when Sally told everyone that things would start early so everyone should set there alarms for 5:00. Focus asked for one of his own since he like to wake up with a shower. Sally had Rotor get him one. Focus went with Rotor to get it while dinner was still being served since he had already ate earlier. While Rotor was in the back he took his empty gun and one clip and hid them in his coat. Thanking Rotor he walked over toward Sally's hut. Seeing no one watching him he went in and got his Katana. Leaving quickly he rushed to the guest hut seeing no one following. Unfortunately he didn't see Geoffrey watching from the shadows.
Later that night Amy was sleeping over at Sonic and Tails hut. Sonic said he was going to check on something and went for a run. Coming back at about 7:00 he found Amy asleep on the couch. After covering her with a blanket he headed over to Sally's hut.
Sally was writing a few things down of what she wanted done tomorrow when Sonic showed up. "Yo Sal. What did you want to talk about?" Sonic said walking over to her desk. "Focus told me something that made complete sense to me if I were in my father's place. With that and what I heard later from Uncle Chuck about what Focus said about possible running out of time to have relationships I have come to a big decision." She was staring deep into Sonic eyes as she spoke. "And what's that big decision?" he asked apparently, completely oblivious to what she was asking. He watched he as she got up coming around the desk and embraced him. "That even if my mom and brother are found I want you to marry me before they can say otherwise." "Okay I do." "I know it's sudden and you probably wanted to.....What?" "I said I do." "Your not going to argue." "No. Why should I when your right. I may be the hero of the village, but before the war your family only married by royal lines. Since I don't have any royal lines getting married before your family can say anything is the best way." She stared at him for a moment then tickled him. "Hey no...Sally...please stop....that tickles...hahahaha....Sally please." He in turn did the same to her. By this time they were laughing on the bed since Sonic had tried to get away from her and backed into it. Sally turned off the light as Sonic kissed her. Sally was so busy that night before and after Sonic got there that she never noticed that Focus's sword was missing.
Back at guest hut Focus hid his sword and gun in the ceiling. After writing a note and setting his alarm Focus got ready for bed when he smelled something familiar. Walking over to the broken window quietly he stood next to it and waited. Not long after someone walked up to it and looked in. Reaching out fast he grabbed the being spying on him and dragged they in. Seeing Geoffrey he sucker punched him. The punch knocked him out before he could yell for help.
3:00 rolled around setting off Focus's alarm. He shut it off fast and got up. Dressing quickly he got he sword down with his gun. "Mmgg." "As much as I hate you Geoffrey I not going to kill you. But I have to leave you here. Someone will be by later to see why I haven't showed up so you'll be set free then." Focus said loading the gun and cocking it. Placing it in the back of his belt he strapped his sword to the inside of his coat. "Since I figure you want to know what I'm doing I'll tell you. By the time the other come and find out I'm gone, Robotnick should be dead. If anything is honorable in you, you tell them that I went to stop Robotnick and was willing to give my life to save everyone here including yours. Goodbye Geoffrey."
Robonicks invasion prepared. Author's note: I tried to make each character's speech the way they would really say things but if it comes out wrong in some places, sorry. Rating is the same as before but this has a suggestive dialogue in it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- 3:00 am. Somewhere in the Great Forest near Knothole. Amy Rose was thinking about Sonic as usual as she approached the outskirts of Knothole. Taking the long way around to keep away from Robotnick's goons is so tiring. "Well at least I can get a few hours of sleep in before morning." She said opening the guest hut door. Amy walked over going into the bathroom, Focus stirred in his sleep thinking he heard something he woke up looking around. Must be the wind. Turning over he tried to go back to sleep. Several minutes later Amy came out in her pajama's and crawled into the bed. She thought something seemed funny when the sheet won't come when she pulled. Focus woke up thinking something was wrong when he felt the sheet being pulled off him. Reaching over Focus went to turn on the light as Amy started to reach over to turn it on, she encountered a large mass in the bed blocking her from the light. Sitting back she said. "Who's in here?" But they said it in unison. "I asked first?" They said in unison again. Focus noticed it was female. Amy noticed it was male and an unfamiliar voice. Reaching over she put her hand on his face. Feeling no fur she pulled her hand back jumping off the bed. "Don't scream, please don't scream." Focus said. "I'm going to turn on the light and when you see who I am please don't yell or anything. Okay." "That depends on who's in the bed." Amy said with anger in her voice. "You better not try anything, I've got a large hammer here." "Hammer? Wait...then your Amy Rose." "Yeah and?" "Look I didn't know that you were coming here or I would have requested another place to sleep but Sally said this is the guest house. She didn't tell me you were coming or that it was yours." "I was coming for a surprise visit. I just got here a little earlier so I came here to sleep. Now turn the light on." "Please don't scream and don't hit with that hammer." Focus said turning on the lamp. Amy was ready for just about anybody being in the bed but seeing an overlander she stood there stunned for a moment. Looking over at her hammer against the wall she figured that he would be able to get to her before she would get to it. "Thanks for not screaming." Seeing her glance at her hammer. "You can pick up your hammer if your that afraid that I'm going to try something. You can see I have nothing." Showing her his hands. "What is your kind doing in Knothole?" she asked slowly moving toward the hammer. "Sonic and Tails brought me here in the Tornado. Sally let me stay in the hut and for god sake's would you quit inching toward that hammer and just pick it up." Walking the last few steps with speed she picked it up quickly turning to him. "Feel better?" "Maybe." Rolling his eyes Focus sat up in bed. Picking up his pocket watch he opened it. "Well great time to show up. It's not even dawn yet. Can we continue this in the morning?" Putting the watch back on the table. "I'm not getting into a bed with an overlander." "First the names Focus, second I'll sleep on the couch you can sleep in the bed." "I don't trust you. You'll probably kill me or something in my sleep." "If I was stuck in here with Geoffrey I would, but never to a lady. Now I'm really tired so you do whatever you want and I'm going back to sleep." Focus wrapped the sheet around him as he got out of the bed, grabbed a pillow and laid down on the couch. "Good night." Amy watched him for a few moments. Walking slowly over to him she gently poked his arm. Seeing him not move she grabbed another sheet from the bathroom. She placed the hammer next to the bed and climbed into it. Taking another look at Focus she laid down with the covers wrapped around her with one hand on her hammer. It didn't take long for her to finally succumb to fatigue.
4:23 am. Robotroplolis came back online but only at about 63% power as two of the primary reactor stations were restarted. Several of the back- up were still needing repair but since Robotnick had plans for all of the robotozied Mobians, repairs were going to take awhile longer. Calculations said within two day all the robot Mobians would be assembled in the hanger and ready. Uncle Chuck was watching from a air vent as Robotnick explained his plan. "Finally after all this time I have come up with a fool proof plan to rid me of that accursed hedgehog and his meddlesome friends!" Robotnick exclaimed with an evil laugh. "I've heard that before." Snivley said under his breath. "Yes Snively I have said that before but I know this time I won't fail." Robotnick said picking him up by his shirt. "This time I can't lose." he said dropping him to the floor. "Now where was I...oh yes my ingenious plan. When all the robotozied Mobians are assembled you will carry out these instructions to the letter. By the time those accursed Freedom Fighters find out what's happening they won't know be able to stop us. Even if they find out about what I'm going to do, they still can't stop it. HAHAHA!" Robotnick said with an evil laugh. "If the Freedom Fighters capture the robots we send out we could then find there base. This is a great plan sir." "That isn't the total plan Snively. The plan is to find there base and them in it along with any other bases they might be hiding in. The extreme irony is using Sonic's precious uncle to lead them. With the extra implants that will make it impossible for them to bring out the robotozied Mobians will's there will be no way they can stop us." They both were laughing as Uncle Chuck left.
The sun was rising upon Knothole as everyone woke up. Bunnie was removing the curlers in her hair and from her ears. Sally was making her bed. Sonic was still snoring away as was Tails. Antoine was up, dressed and already cooking. Rotor was asleep at his workbench when the smell of fresh fish came across his nose. "Mmmm. Fish." Sonic was having an interesting dream about being able to swim when someone was shaking him awake. "Mmm. Go away." "Sonny boy, Sally needs your help." "What!" He said popping his eyes open. "What's wrong? Are we under attack?" Seeing Uncle Chuck standing over him he got out of bed quickly. "What's Ro-butt-nick up to this time that you had to come here?" Sonic said pulling on his shoes. "I haven't told Sally yet, I wanted you to be there with the other's. Robotnick may have a plan you can't stop." "No way Uncle Chuck! Ro-butt-nick can't come up with anything I can't buzz through. Hey Tails wake up!" "That's the problem. He knows that and has found the Freedom Fighters weak point." "Lets go talk to Sally if you think it that bad." "It's worse than bad Sonic. It's so bad I'm not going back to Robotropolis." "That is bad." "What's going on?" Tails said in a sleepy voice. "It's juice time buddy. Ro-butt-nick might have a plan this time that Chuck thinks we can't handle." "Does Aunt Sally know?" "Chuck hasn't said what the plan is yet. Were going to go hear what it is though." Sonic said handing him his shoes and gloves. "I'll meet you there sonny." Chuck said leaving. "I've just got one errand to run and then I'll be there."
Focus woke up to having the sun in his face and the sound of a bird chirping. Opening his eyes he turned away from the sun beam on him. Sitting up he stretched a bit before going into the bathroom. Amy was still sleeping peacefully when he came back out. "Great if I at least had my car I'd be able to get my extra clothing out." Grabbing the sheet he wrapped it back around him and sat down. Wonder what time it is? Where's my watch oh wait there it is. Getting up he walked over to the nightstand picking up his pocket watch, then went back to the couch. Seeing the time, "Well Sonic should have been here by now." "Why is Sonic coming here?" Amy said with a startled looked. She had sat up quickly like something was wrong. "He was suppose to bring me breakfast and my clothes. After a confrontation with Geoffrey I had to have them cleaned. What are you so nervous about? I told you last night I wouldn't try anything." "Nothing, it's nothing." she said getting out of bed and heading into the bathroom with her backpack. Thinking for a moment Focus stared at the door. Now why would she be nervous. All I did was mention Sonic and...Ah. "Now I get it...hehehe. This place just gets better and better. I wonder if Sonic and Sally have finally said anything to each other about there feelings." Amy came out of the bathroom after spending about 15 minutes in there. Focus wasn't surprised. She was wearing her usual outfit. "Hey Amy, if you see Sonic can you send him here?" See looked at him as she held the front door open. Saying nothing she turned and left. From the window he watched her walk away. Might as well clean up he thought getting up.
Sally was standing in her hut listening to Uncle Chuck as Sonic and Tails walked in. "Yo Sal. What's up?" Sonic said in his cheery voice. His smile dropped seeing her with a depressed look. "Uncle Chuck just told me Robotnick's plan. It's not good." "It can't be that bad. I can take on anything he throws at us." "Would you attack those friends and family you once knew?" Uncle Chuck asked looking at him. "What do you mean Uncle Chuck?" Tails asked. "Robotnick's plan is to send all of the robotized Mobians out to find us. He has a new chip he's implanting into each one of them to make sure that none of them can get there free will back. Uncle Chuck was suppose to be the leader of this force he's sending." Sally said. "So that's why you said you were not going back." Sonic said. "That's right. In two days he'll send them out. Swat-bots will be patrolling with them. With so many being sent into the Great Forest, Knothole will be found in a matter of days. Robotnick is playing his last card. He intends to win this time." "That dirty..." Sonic punched his hand into his fist. "We have to go and stop him from finishing." "That may not work. He's got them programmed to capture if possible kill if necessary. Any raid on Robotropolis will activate what's already ready and they will come sooner." A knock at the door made them all jump. Opening the door Amy stuck her head into the room. "Amy what are you doing here?" Tails said seeing her first. "I came to help. What's going on?" "Freedom Fighter stuff. How did you get here?" Tails asked. "I walked." She walked into the room closing the door. As she walked in everyone gasped. "Amy what happened? You were a child the last time we saw you." Sally said walking over. "You look to be 15." "When I went back home I kept wishing everyday that I was older so I could come back and help fight against Ro-butt-nick. We did well against the robotzied General D'Coolette and the Swat-bots up there to were they eventually retreated. After that we didn't have to fight anymore and I decided to come here and try to help." "But how did you get to be older so fast?" "I was heading down here and was camping out one night when a strange hooded fox came along. He said he heard me talking to myself and wanted to know what I was saying. When I told him that I was thinking what it would be like to be older and help you all fight Robotnick he said he understood and that that day would come soon. Then he left. When I woke up the next morning I was like this. When I was packing up to leave I found this note." She said pulling it out of her backpack. NOW YOUR AS OLD AS A CERTAIN TWO TAILED FOX "The only two tailed fox I knew of was Tails." Amy said looking at Tails. Tails seemed to be infatuated with her because he hadn't taken his eyes off her since she came in. "Come on Amy I'll show you around." Tails said taking her hand. "Ok Tails. How about something to eat first though?" "Sure. Antoine's making pancakes." As the other's watched them leave, Amy told Sonic that some overlander wanted him before closing the door. "Oh man. I forgot that Focus was still here." "So did I. You better go see what he's doing." "What overlander?" Uncle Chuck asked. Sally and Sonic told him everything they knew about Focus and all that he had told them except Sally left out the things he told he personally. "I'd like to talk to this Focus if you don't mind Sally." "Sure Chuck just take Sonic with you." "You go on ahead Uncle Chuck, I've got to grab a few thing first." "All right sonny." he said heading out. "Hey Sal did you see that look on Tails face?" "Yeah I did. It's the same look you gave me once." "Well...um." Sally could see him blushing which made her blush. "We can talk about this later. Right now I need to inform Knothole about this new development." "Your right Sal. Catch ya later." he said rushing out. "Hmm. One of these days we'll have time to ourselves." Sally said before heading over to the mess hall.
Focus was drawing up some schematics on some paper when Uncle Chuck walked in. "Well, well, well. This is an unexpected pleasure. Forgive me for not getting up." Focus said turning to Chuck and sticking out his hand. Chuck looked at his hand for a moment then shook it. "In case they didn't tell you my name is Focus." "Actually they did tell me. They told me everything." "Good. So how can I help you Chuck?" "I see you do know quite a bit. I'm here mostly to see you and find for myself what your intension might be." "My intensions for everyone here, with the exception of Geoffrey, are completely honorable." "Geoffrey huh? Sonic has problems with him to. Is that why you hate him?" "No. I hate him because of his stuck up, know it all, attitude and that he's trying to take Sonic away from Sally. I mean why..." Sonic had just walked up to the door with Focus's clothes when he heard Focus talking about him. "... I mean why doesn't Sonic just tell Sally that he loves her. I've never seen such a drawn out relationship in my entire life. Considering that jerk Robotnick and everything he's been doing, everyone who can have some relationship should have it while they have the chance. Robotnick could drop a nuke bomb any day now and that would be the end of everything." "You do have a point." "What's Robotnick's latest plan anyway? You'd only come out here if it was truly serious." "I came to see you." "Nice try Uncle Chuck but you can't pull a fast one like that on me. I know from experience about you that if it's truly serious you come here, besides you have defeated look on your face. So what's this plan that seems so bad." "No harm in telling you since there doesn't seem to be a way to stop it. He plans on sending all of the robotozied Mobians into the Great Forest to find Knothole and any other bases. Commands are to capture if possible or kill if necessary. And they are being implanted with a chip that will make it impossible for anything to bring there free will back." Focus's eyes widened as Chuck told him the plan. Getting up he rushed to the door only to see Sonic sitting there. "Sonic how long have you been there and oh there's my clothes." Picking them up Focus rushed into the bathroom. "Sonny how long have you been sitting here?" Chuck asked sitting next to him. "Long enough to realize that he's right. Robotnick could win this time and Sally would never know. I'm just not sure if I can tell her." "Tell who what?" Sally said walking up. "Sally...um.." "Who are you talking about?" she said with devious look. "Is it Amy you are thinking you love?" "What! No way. I love you." Sonic said as he realized what he blurted out. Sally grabbed him into a passionate kiss before he could say anything else. Whispering in his ear, "I knew you'd say something if I mentioned Amy." "You both were standing out here listening to me and Chuck talk." Focus said walking outside. Breaking there embrace Sally asked him what he was doing. "I'm going to eat first then find out what your plans are. I knew that he'd pull this trick someday, but I know how to stop it. Oh tell Rosie thanks for fixing these though she didn't have to sew it to." "You can tell her on the way to the mess hall. We have to pass her first." "Then lets go. I haven't had anything since last night."
After thanking Rosie they entered the mess hall. Lots of Mobians either gasped or gave Focus a strange look as he sat down across from Tails. Sonic sat down next to Tails. Sally went up to the makeshift podium at the front. Getting everybody's attention she told them what Uncle Chuck said. This started a massive talking riot between everybody till it turned into screaming at each other about what to do. Sally was trying to get everybody's attention back but nobody was noticing. Even Sonic was yelling for everyone to calm down. Focus put down his fork shaking his head. He got halfway up when Sonic asked what he was doing. "Helping." he said. Seeing Sonic's worried he waved his hand for Sonic to sit down assuring him he wasn't going to try anything bad. A few stopped to see what he was going to do while others started talking about him wondering what he was doing. Sally was about to ask Rotor to bring her a horn when a loud whistle pierced the noise. Putting his hand down Focus shook his head again as he sat down and went back to eating. "Now why didn't I think of that." Sonic said scratching his head. "Thanks you Focus, now down to business. We have less than two days to pack up and evacuate." This brought on a rise in voices again but quickly subsided as Sally yelled for them to wait. "If you want to talk or ask question do it AFTER I'm done. Some of us are going to try something but the rest of you need to evacuate to the secret base. Antoine, Dulcy, and Geoffrey will led in the evacuation. Sonic, Tails, Bunnie, Rotor and Focus will be heading up the plan to stall Robotnick. Now let's go." Sally explained to Antoine and Dulcy what she wanted done as the other's Sally mentioned got together in the meeting hall. Focus paced around waiting for Sally mumbling about something when Sonic yelled at him to stop. "What?" he said stopping near a window. "Your mumbling to yourself is giving me a headache. If you have something to say just say it." "I'm trying to remember something. Something that I know can get us out of this situation and restore the robotzied Mobians free will but it's eluding me." "Since it would take taking them apart to remove the new implant Chuck talked about I see no way of restoring there free will." Rotor said sitting back in the chair. "Since we haven't been able to free them before I can't even begin to think of a way now." Sally walked in before Focus could say anything taking her seat. "Our plan is to try and lead what robotozied Mobians we come across away from Knothole to buy time. We can't hurt them in any way and attacking the Swat-bots with them is out of the question since they might hit the robotozied Mobians." "There's got to be a better plan Sally. Letting Ro-butt-nick find Knothole is not something we can do." Sonic said placing a hand on her shoulder. "If any of you can think of something better..." "I GOT IT!" Focus said getting in front of Sally who sat back in shock. "I'm assuming that you've already called Knuckles so hopefully he's looking for your sword. Once we have that Robotnick's finished. But getting it is the problem. If Sonic can get fifty rings somehow or," Focus was saying moving over to Tails. "OR if Tails can go Turbo then getting that sword will be no problem at all. The Sword of Acorns has the power to restore free will to your family and friends and once the sword's been used on them, nothing Robotnick does can ever take it away." Shaking her head, "Wait...why is it that you never told me this before. What else are you not telling me that my father's sword can do." "Possibly very soon, several ships are going to land with more overlanders in them. They had to come back here because they couldn't find another planet that was inhabitable and there fuel was running out. When we finally get rid of Robotnick his backup plan will go into effect which causes untold problems in Robotropolis. Point being that you never make it to the SOURCE OF ALL, your father's sword accepts, actually makes you become the new owner and never works for anybody else. It even talks to you." "Now I'm beginning to think your crazy." "Why would I have a reason to lie, besides I told you all things I shouldn't know that are true. I'm only trying to help so that the future I do know about doesn't have to happen and things can be changed before hand." "Your father is the only one who knows where this SOURCE OF ALL is other than me. If Robotnick ever found it, he'd have access to a power so great that there'd be no one who could stop him." "Who's Turbo Tails?" Tails asked. "That's you. When you become him you have power greater than Super Sonic and that of Hyper Knuckles together. Your grandfather has some way of making you become him but for some reason I never learned why he keeps that information from you." Staring at the ceiling. "I also never learned why, I think it was Locke or maybe some other Echidna, was helping Merlin." "You are telling him things he doesn't need to know right now." A new voice said from nowhere. Everybody looked around asking who said that when Focus spoke up. "Took your time getting here. I was wondering how long you would wait before showing up Merlin. "I know what you have told everyone about how you got here and where your from, but how much you knew I didn't know." The door opened revealing a hooded fox with a white mustache. "What you know is dangerous to both sides." "True but at least I'm on the right side. Now I know that you know the Sword of Acorns can do what I say it will." "Yes." "Then are you here to try and shut me up or help. I doubt Sonic has fifty rings stashed somewhere and since Sonic didn't say anything about any zones around Turbo Tails is our only hope in getting the sword." "With this new development you are right. My nephew is our only hope, but he must come with me first. When he is ready I will return him." "I've heard that before but it's either your way or no way huh?" "Something like that. Come Tails." Tails got up going over to Merlin. As they headed to go out the door Sonic spoke up. "Wait. How do you know it's really your grandfather?" "I just do Sonic. I'll be back and then together we'll trash Ro-butt- nick." Tails said. Turning back around they walked out the door. "Who's Locke?" Sally asked. "Ah. Archimedes will probably show up soon to after I say this. Locke is Knuckles father.' "You mean was his father. He died.." "No Sally he is alive. For some reason he keeps Knuckles in the dark about this just like your father has done to you with things. Locke and Archimedes watch out for Knuckles to make sure he stay's on the path of his guardianship. Archimedes gets his information and orders from Locke on how to advise Knuckles on what to do." "Locke figured you'd be trouble." Archimedes said popping into the room. "Whoa!" Sonic and the rest said seeing him appear on the table from out of nowhere. "Took you long enough too. No time to waste. Have Knuckles go get that sword. If Mammoth Monguel is as powerful as I heard then he already knows what's going on and will probably help Robotnick defeat us." The fire-ant tapped his nose a few times before vanishing. "Well I was expected an argument." "How did he take charge so fast." Sonic asked Sally who looked like she was spacing out. "You've got me. If Archimedes listened to him and didn't argue then he must be trustworthy." "YOU know that ant?" "Knuckles talked about him once." "Okay here's what I think we should do. Sonic and Bunnie should go to the floating Island and help get the sword. With luck you'll find the Acorn family and be able to bring them home. Sally you can help with evac or whatever you feel is best. Rotor I need to talk to you." Focus then walked out. "Did I miss something here or what." Sonic said. "I don't know. One minute Sally girl was talking and then that Yankee took over." Bunnie said standing. "Rotor go watch Focus. If anything seems strange about his request or anything he says come to me. As for his plan it's the best thing I can think of so we do it till I think of something better. Dismissed." Bunnie, Sonic and Rotor where headed out the door when Sally told Sonic to stay. "What's up Sal?" "Chuck gave a brief run down of what Focus and him talked about. When I heard you talking to Chuck I finally understood what you were talking to Chuck about. I agree that Focus is right. With this plan Robotnick has going, this could be the final decisive part of the war and we should tell each other how we really feel." "I know Sally. I've always been in love with you I just couldn't say it. But now that I have said it, it doesn't seem so hard to say again." Sally moved over putting her arms around him. "I know that seeing Geoffrey kiss me has made you jealous and talking to Knuckles alone has done that too, but your the only one I love. There never was anything with Geoffrey." "What about Knuckles?" Sonic said putting his arms around her waist. "Maybe when we were younger, before the war, but since then it's always been you I've loved." Outside Bunnie watched with a smile as they kissed. "Bout time Sally and sugar-hog got there feelings in the open between each other." Bunnie walked off leaving them to there privacy. "I want you to come to my hut tonight. Wait till Tails is asleep though." Sally said breaking the kiss. Sonic's eyes widen as she pulled away and pushed him out the door. "Now lets get to work. We have a lot to do and little time to do it in."
The rest of the day everyone was busy helping take this apart or packing up what they could to have it taken to the other base. Even Focus helped, but more with Rotor than anyone else since not everybody in the village trusted him. Earlier when Focus left the meeting hall and Rotor came out he talked to Rotor about this his idea he was writing on paper in the guest hut. Rotor said he'd ask Sally later about it and they left it at that. Rotor was impressed with what Focus actually knew about electronics as they cleared out his work shop. Focus was surprised at the nearing at the end of the day when he came across his gun rebuilt but placed in a box with the extra clips and ammo. Focus hid the box behind some of the other larger things that were to be moved the next day then went back to removing other objects hoping that Rotor would be to tired to notice the missing piece. The work continued till dinner time when Sally told everyone that things would start early so everyone should set there alarms for 5:00. Focus asked for one of his own since he like to wake up with a shower. Sally had Rotor get him one. Focus went with Rotor to get it while dinner was still being served since he had already ate earlier. While Rotor was in the back he took his empty gun and one clip and hid them in his coat. Thanking Rotor he walked over toward Sally's hut. Seeing no one watching him he went in and got his Katana. Leaving quickly he rushed to the guest hut seeing no one following. Unfortunately he didn't see Geoffrey watching from the shadows.
Later that night Amy was sleeping over at Sonic and Tails hut. Sonic said he was going to check on something and went for a run. Coming back at about 7:00 he found Amy asleep on the couch. After covering her with a blanket he headed over to Sally's hut.
Sally was writing a few things down of what she wanted done tomorrow when Sonic showed up. "Yo Sal. What did you want to talk about?" Sonic said walking over to her desk. "Focus told me something that made complete sense to me if I were in my father's place. With that and what I heard later from Uncle Chuck about what Focus said about possible running out of time to have relationships I have come to a big decision." She was staring deep into Sonic eyes as she spoke. "And what's that big decision?" he asked apparently, completely oblivious to what she was asking. He watched he as she got up coming around the desk and embraced him. "That even if my mom and brother are found I want you to marry me before they can say otherwise." "Okay I do." "I know it's sudden and you probably wanted to.....What?" "I said I do." "Your not going to argue." "No. Why should I when your right. I may be the hero of the village, but before the war your family only married by royal lines. Since I don't have any royal lines getting married before your family can say anything is the best way." She stared at him for a moment then tickled him. "Hey no...Sally...please stop....that tickles...hahahaha....Sally please." He in turn did the same to her. By this time they were laughing on the bed since Sonic had tried to get away from her and backed into it. Sally turned off the light as Sonic kissed her. Sally was so busy that night before and after Sonic got there that she never noticed that Focus's sword was missing.
Back at guest hut Focus hid his sword and gun in the ceiling. After writing a note and setting his alarm Focus got ready for bed when he smelled something familiar. Walking over to the broken window quietly he stood next to it and waited. Not long after someone walked up to it and looked in. Reaching out fast he grabbed the being spying on him and dragged they in. Seeing Geoffrey he sucker punched him. The punch knocked him out before he could yell for help.
3:00 rolled around setting off Focus's alarm. He shut it off fast and got up. Dressing quickly he got he sword down with his gun. "Mmgg." "As much as I hate you Geoffrey I not going to kill you. But I have to leave you here. Someone will be by later to see why I haven't showed up so you'll be set free then." Focus said loading the gun and cocking it. Placing it in the back of his belt he strapped his sword to the inside of his coat. "Since I figure you want to know what I'm doing I'll tell you. By the time the other come and find out I'm gone, Robotnick should be dead. If anything is honorable in you, you tell them that I went to stop Robotnick and was willing to give my life to save everyone here including yours. Goodbye Geoffrey."