Chapter 3 – What really happened to Sonic - Eggman's Master plan revealed.
The guys raced to the chained up Little Planet.
"This is exactly like my nightmares. Little Planet looks exactly the same as in did when we first met Metal Sonic", said Amy.
"Everyone, I will return to Maginaryworld for the time being. Perhaps this fake Preciousstone will prevent Maginaryworld disappearing. I don't know if it will stop it completely which is why I'm counting on you to get the real Preciousstone", Said Illumina, "I will however keep watch over you and if I think you need my help I will return."
"Ok bye, thanks for all you help. You just concentrate on preventing Maginaryworld from disappearing", Said Tails. Illumina gave a little wave and entered a vortex leading back into Maginaryworld. The guys waved back before heading up the chain towards Little Planet.
"So this is Little Planet. I suppose it looks better without all the metal", said Tails.
"How strange, this wasn't here last time", said Amy pointing at the end of the chain.
"Looks like some sort of release valve. If Eggman needed to hide this base he would use this to detach the chain and use Little Planet's natural disappearance", Said Tails.
"Oh I see. Very clever", Said Amy.
Suddenly Metal Sonic appeared. He flew towards the heroes and landed straight in front of them. Everyone got ready to fight. Amy held her hammer tightly, Knuckles and Mighty readied their fists, And Tails stood shaking slightly but ready to fight if need be.
"We're not scared of you. There is no way you could beat all of us", Said Tails. Metal Sonic aimed his glance directly at Tails. Tails didn't know why but he no longer felt scared despite Metal Sonic's intimidating stare. Metal Sonic turned and looked back. He signalled the others to follow him,
"I think he wants us to follow him", said Amy
"No way, I still have the scars from our last fight", said Mighty
"Let's go", said Tails. The others looked back puzzled at Tails' strangely confident suggestion.
"Tails! Have you gone mad? This is Metal Sonic, one of Eggman's henchmen and you think we follow him? It doesn't make any sense", Said Knuckles
"I don't know why, but for once when I see him I feel good. I'm not scared, in fact something inside me is telling me to trust this machine. Look at the way he's looking back at us. He reminds me of Sonic, more so than usual", Said Tails, "I haven't felt this comfortable since I was last with Sonic. I'm pretty sure we should follow him"
"I hope you know what you're doing. But now that you mention it, yeah I see what you mean about him looking and acting a little like Sonic", Said Amy.
The others followed Metal Sonic. Being a machine he couldn't talk but you could hear the odd beeping noise. Metal Sonic led them to a computer next to a Prison cell. Inside the cell was Sonic!
"Sonic?" Said Tails, "Is that really you".
"Tails, Knuckles, Amy, I was wondering when you guys would show", said Sonic, "Now come on beat Metal Sonic and let me out".
"That is not necessary," Said a voice. The guys looked over to see Metal Sonic connected to a computer.
"Huh? Oh the Computer is allowing you to talk. So what's going on?" asked Tails, "Why did you lead us to Sonic? Why is he here?"
"So many questions. I'll just start from the top", Said Metal Sonic
Eggman did go back in time and would've killed Sonic in Scrap Brain. I saved him, as he is an important part in our master plan. You see Eggman has a new weapon, a weapon more powerful that you can possibly imagine. It's called the Roboticizer, and it can be found in the crystal palace. It is a machine capable of turning any living thing into a robot. I saved Sonic because, well, I am Sonic. It's just like what happened when I was in the cell. You will destroy all the generators and enter the crystal palace. It is then that you will confront Eggman and he will roboticize Sonic, turning him into Metal Sonic.
I made Eggman create a de-Roboticizer in case he needs one. But only I will use it, just like the Metal Sonic I fought did. Your Sonic now Metal Sonic will go into the past and do whatever I did, the race on Little Planet for example. Then when he shows you the plans for the Roboticizer you must suggest the de-Roboticizer as well. Then you will tell everyone what I just told you Sonic. This is set in the timeline and must go exactly right.
"So you're really me then? But why not just destroy the Roboticizer?" asked Sonic.
"It requires Super Sonic to stand a chance against its tough outer shell. That and well you will get roboticized either way. The Idea is to show how easy it is to manipulate his plans. He'll be so shocked he'll never make another Roboticizer again", Said Metal Sonic.
"I see but how do you travel backwards in time?" asked Tails.
"With the 7th Time Stone, which was given to me by my Metal Sonic as I was roboticized. It's currently a part of me", said Metal Sonic
"I thought six didn't seem right. Does it hurt?" asked Sonic.
"A little, but there are some more important things to note", Said Metal Sonic.
During any race or fight you must let the Sonic you meet win. You can repair yourself whenever you get smashed. But make it convincing we're fooling a genius with an IQ of 300 here. Also before you travel back you must wait for a rather large green flash, which will generate a long bright light. Once the light disappears go back in time. You will know why when it happens. If you go before you may go back in this alternate timestream, not the one you know. You'll know why when it happens.
"Let me win? What do you mean by that?" asked Sonic.
"Remember Sonic I am you with a Jet pack. If I really wanted to beat you during the race I would've. I am faster than you", said Metal Sonic.
"No way! Nothing is faster than Sonic", said Amy
"Hold on, I think he may be telling the truth. It would explain how he managed to overpower us", Said Espio.
"That's right you did say it felt more like fighting Sonic", Said Tails.
"Why the fake emeralds? And how is Angel Island staying afloat without the Master Emerald?" asked Knuckles.
"Eggman has a machine holding up Angel Island. He's creating the illusion that everything is fine for the Knuckles of this world. Why you haven't merged like Sonic did earlier I don't know", Said Metal Sonic, "I'm sure it will happen soon".
"So he's keeping all his eggs in one basket. I bet he switched them early so Knuckles couldn't tell the difference, and sent us on a wild goose chase while he awaits our arrival", Said Tails.
"He's testing us, to see how good we are without Sonic", Said Amy.
"Yeah but you wont be without Sonic for long, In fact you'll have two Sonic's helping you out", Said Metal Sonic. "Here take these fake time stones, they wont allow you to travel in time but they have plenty of energy. You do know that when all 5 fakes are together the create an explosion don't you?"
"WHAT!?!" Shouted Tails.
"Relax, providing you keep one of the five entities away from the others they wont explode. You can give them fakes to Illumina and keep the last set for yourself", Said Metal Sonic.
"Oh right, She could use all the energy she can get huh", Said Amy. A vortex appeared behind them, Illumina appeared and took the fake stones. She then went back through the vortex.
"I almost forgot the generator", Said Tails, "Metal Sonic where is it?"
"Follow me", Said Metal Sonic, disconnecting from the computer and leading the gang to the generator. He pointed and beeped, Tails took out a bomb and placed it on the generator.
"Metal Sonic is there a spaceship around here?" asked Amy. Metal Sonic shook his head, but then wrote the Letters SB on the wall.
"Scrap Brain! He must mean there's a spaceship in Scrap Brain", Said Sonic.
"So before we can reach the Death Egg we'll need to infiltrate Scrap Brain", Said Tails, "Off to Scrap Brain then"
"No Tails wait, I can't go to Scrap Brain", Said Sonic, "I'm, I'm scared"
"No way!" Tails and Amy shouted back, "You're Sonic, you don't get scared".
"Hold on guys this isn't all our Sonic. Half of the Sonic you're looking at is the one that couldn't beat Scrap Brain", Said Big.
"You're right, Beating Scrap Brain was Sonic's first real heroic achievement. It gave him confidence for Eggman's other plans", Said Tails.
"Plus this isn't the same Scrap Brain. Eggman went back and made it more impenetrable," said Big.
"Let's go to Angel Island instead. Once Sonic gets some confidence we'll take on Scrap Brain. Plus I want to meet this foolish alternate of myself. He's guarding a fake", Said Knuckles.
"Right. Come on Sonic, Knuckles knows Angel Island better than anybody", Said Tails.
"I know but I don't think I'd be that much help, I'm a failure. I couldn't stop Scrap Brain what makes you think I'll be able to help on Angel Island", Said Sonic.
"Oh brother, come on, the Sonic we know is in there somewhere. He would never say a thing like that", Said Mighty.
"Mr tactful! Eggman has never beaten you before in our time Sonic. We need you and your incredible abilities. Besides you have all of us here to help you", Said Amy.
"Sonic you told me everything you knew, but most importantly you told me to believe in myself. Now I know half of you doubt everything right now, but all of us believe in you. All we ask of you is to try your best, nothing else matters", Said Tails.
"I said that to you before, I remember before the Death Egg", Said Sonic, "Ok Let's rewrite history". And with that Sonic ran off ahead.
"Well one things for sure, he's still as fast as ever, lets go", Said Amy. And the others ran off to Angel Island.