The Village Idiot

I'd like to thank Stilla, first of all. She gave me the idea for all this. XD What she did, actually, is call RK his village's Idiot. So thank Stilla for her lovely sense of humor. Next I thank NetRaptor because her writing is brilliant and inspiring. All ph33r NetRaptor. Now. Also, I thank Sega for making these characters I've grown to love so much.

Disclaimer and copy writes: Metal Sonic, Metal Knuckles, Dr. Eggman, ect are property of Sonic Team. They nawt mine. Xiaou Lang the chao is meh friend sakebi's. Chao concept (c) Sonic Team. Metal Amy and Metal Tails are mine and blah blah blah, okay I'm done.

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Prologue-

Metallix Series robot 01 and 3 walked at a quick pace down the hallways leading to Robottropolis' announcement hall. The two robots weren't bickering like they usually did. In fact, they were actually conversing in a nearly civilized manor.

"So," said MS 03, Robo Knux. "What do you think Eggman wants now?"

MS 01: Metal Sonic said nothing for a moment, thinking. "I am not certain. From what I gather, something to do with that large air freighter being constructed on the other side of the city. Something about carrying eggs."

RK narrowed one digital green eye in the robotic equivalent of cocking an eyebrow. "What is it with doc' and eggs?"

Metal shrugged, keeping his gaze and step set forward. "I do not know. Lord Eggman will hopefully inform us of all his plans when we arrive in the announcement hall."

RK revved his engines. "Race ya."

Metal Sonic wordlessly lifted off the ground and flew off in a wave of hot exhaust, RK shouting "Cheater!" behind him.

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Metal and RK arrived at their destination a few quick minutes later, in that order. RK could go a bit faster than Metal in a straightaway, but in maneuvering through Robottropolis' winding hallways, Metal had the edge.

Metal Sonic looked around as RK walked up behind him. There was a large, spiffy meeting-like table set up in the middle of the room, though the room itself was about as dull as they came. Already there and seated was Metal Amy the 'secretary robot', Metal Tails, a few other robots, and their master, Dr. Eggman, who was seated at the head of the table.

"Ah, Metal and RK. You're here," Eggman said calmly. "Take a seat and we'll get started."

Both robots saluted, then RK pushed forward and quickly snagged the only other seat besides the one next to Metal Amy, smiling sweetly at Metal Sonic in a sarcastic, biting way. Just like an elementary child, Metal thought as he took the seat by MA, who fixed Metal with an adoring stare. Metal tried to ignore it by glaring across the table at RK.

RK returned the glare with an absolutely maddening half-lidded smirk before Eggman cleared his throat to gather order and attention in the room. All the robots immediately turned their full and undivided attention to their master.

Metal Sonic spoke for the lot of them, "Yes, Doctor?"

"I called you all here," he began. "To announce that I am moving the base of operation."

"Moving, sire?" Metal interrupted, a bit surprised. He had, after all, lived in Robotropolis all nine years of his life. RK took it silently, not about to interrupt Eggman any further. He personally liked the idea of moving-he hated boring old Robotropolis with a passion.

"Moving," Eggman confirmed patiently. "The 'Freedom Fighters' are becoming a bother. This city is made from older technology, and we've come a long way since 10 years. I have something big planned, and a new base is needed. A new base with better security, and new dangers for Sonic and his friends to attempt to master."

Metal flinched at the mention of Sonic. RK, on the other hand, perked up a bit and asked, ignoring Eggman's blatant plug for a new plan: "Where will it be? And when will we go?"

"I'm getting to that bit. It is in the Mystic Ruins, being built as we speak. Has been for a week."

Metal and RK looked at each other suddenly, thinking the same thing. Why didn't they know about this? Nevertheless, all the robots searched for the said 'Mystic Ruins' in their map/location DATA banks.

"Quite far away," Metal noted. RK nodded in agreement, as did Metal Tails, following after him. RK grit his teeth, resisting whacking the other robot upside the head, and turned back to Eggman.

"Just a thought, sir. But why weren't we informed of this base in the Mystic Ruins beforehand? Since you say it's been being built for a while. I'd of thought that at least Metal would know, as he's always on the network computer."

Eggman chuckled and smirked behind his mustache. "I've been working on this plan on paper. This is to prevent any rebels from learning of my plans before I am ready."

Metal's eyes flickered. That wasn't very like Dr. Eggman-as he terribly liked to gloat over his plans. But this was using common sense, and Metal liked it.

"Moving on. What we are going to do is load the Egg Carrier with a few items that won't be there in the new base. I have a list prepared that you all may scan over. Then you are to gather these items and load them. The rest of the machinery will be destroyed, as to not leave anything for the rebels to salvage. After that, I am going to run ahead on an errand to Mystic Ruins. I need to gather something for the plan, and Metal is coming with me." He paused, looking around the table. "RK."

"Yes sir?" the red echidna robot responded.

"I am leaving you in charge of the flight to the MR, the new city, and some preparations I will need finished when I get back."

(Note to self: FINISH THIS BLOODY PROLOGUE, YOU!)