Chapter Five

First Strike

That afternoon found the Freedom Fighters in the makeshift meeting center at the fire ground. Standing there in the center was a very fatigued Sally, who was thinking of what to say to them all. Suddenly she found the words, "I am sorry, everyone, for these events, and I wish that Tails was still with us, cheering us up, but unfortunatily, he has become our new problem." Sonic flinched at the last word, he was still perturbed by it all.

In New Mobotropolis, a rebuilding was happening, with Tails lifting things much heavier than the Late Ivo Robotnik. He was appreached by a group of five Robians, the lead one introduced himself as "Spade" and proposed a secret service to Tails. "That would be safer for me, very well, you do that, but remember, you cannot tell ANYONE about my true objectives, understood?" Tails replied. Spade nodded.

"About a week ago, I had an accident involving a Chaos Emerald and a device extracting energy from it. It is said the Chaos Emeralds have infinite energy, I plan toharvest it. But, in my rage, I smashed the device." Tails looked up. "I do not rule for the citixens, I rule to destroy, to raise chaos, and crush all my opposition. I hate order. And you are my Special Forces." You are my men, do you understand?" Tails said. "Indeed we do." said Spade. "Good. Here is your first mission..."

In Knothole, Sally was overseeing the reconstruction of all the huts, and Sonic was nowhere to be seen. Recon reportssay that Tails is doing something special, involving the Robians. Sally just didn't like that idea. She was about to mention an idea for a mission when an explosion rocked Knothole, it was the most rebuilt building in Knothole, and it had been destroyed, by what looked to Sally like Robians. And there, standing amongst the debris, was Spade.

Sally gasped, she could swear she could recognize him from somewhere. She just couldn't think of it. Spade walked up to her and said "Hello, Your Highness, I have a message for you from the master. It is simply this: If we are able to easily infiltrate your village and destroy buildings, then you beter just surrender now." Spade said. "Who are you?!" yelled Sally. Spade turned away. "An old friend." Spade replied, before taking off with the Robians in toe.