This starts the "LAST" section of the game. You know the extra bit you do once you've done all the other stories and find the emeralds. I was thinking of making the Green and Grey emeralds story based and leaving the other five as special stages. Each team has to collect a shard of their emerald, one for each zone (City/Casino, Beach, Angel Island, Individual zones, Mother Egg sections, Mother Egg outer ring, Mother Egg core). 5 teams 5 emeralds. This is why they suddenly appear.
I haven't identified Team X cause I want you to read what happens first.
I'm having E-mail problems right now so don't E-mail me.
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Sonic Heroes - Escape from the Mother Egg.
Team X - Inside Apocolypse.
Each of the 4 remaining teams faces a horseman
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All copyright stuff was in the first chapter. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, Big, Shadow, E-123 Omega, Rouge, Vector, Espio, Charmy, Metal Sonic, Mighty, Dr. Eggman and anything else from the games I've forgotten about are all copyright SEGA
Joz the bat aka Master hunter, Miles prower, The Annemuir, Apocolypse and anything else is copyright me.
Apocolypse's Revival: A Sonic Heroes Story.
Chapter 11
Everybody watched as Knuckles prepared to take the Master Emerald.
"Guys I'd grab onto something. When I take this out the Mother Egg will crash back to Earth", said Knuckles.
"Yes but when I say put it back in to slow down the Mother Egg's decent", said Tails.
"Ok, here we go", said Knuckles.
Everybody grabbed onto something as Knuckles removed the Master Emerald. Eggman was surprisingly smiling as the Mother Egg fell back down to Earth. The massive space station crashed into Nemesis and dragged it back down to Earth too. It shook like crazy as it entered Earth's Atmosphere. As it was approaching the ground Tails shouted out.
"Now Knuckles. Stop this thing or we'll destroy the Earth".
Knuckles placed the Master Emerald back in the computer console and the Mother Egg started rising again. He then took it out and let the Mother Egg crash into the Earth. The crash noise could be hurt around the Earth but the only damage was a large crater created by the Mother Egg.
Knuckles shrunk the Master Emerald down to a size he could easily carry (like he did when he completed it on ARK). It seemed like it was all over, but it was only just getting started.
"Excellent you fools. You've done exactly what I wanted. Now Apocolypse can be awoken on Earth instead of in space", said Eggman reactivating the Egg Gorilla. It appeared as if the Sonic Heroes hadn't done anything at all. It flew up into the air allowing Eggman to look down on everyone.
"I was wondering when this Apocolypse thing would happen. So come on Eggman show us your new secret weapon", said Sonic.
"I will but first, Metal transfrom into the Metal Overlord now", said Eggman.
The Sky went dark as Metal Sonic did what Eggman wanted him to do. He wasn't sure why but he knew it had something to do with Apocolypse.
"No! Dammit he found Gerald's Apocolypse" said Miles who had woke up during the transformation.
"You know what it is?" asked Sonic.
"Yes. Shadow and Rouge should know too. Gerald created a special orb that combined all the technology in the area into a massive weapon", said Miles.
"So that's why he ordered Metal to have the ability to become the overlord", said Mighty.
"Yes but that's not all. The Egg Gorilla, The new E-X-Series, Nemesis, the security Robot, the E-X-Series Guardian, even the Mother Egg itself…" said Miles.
"It's all technology. It can all become a part of Apocolypse", said Tails.
"Even though you somehow figured it out, it's not going to save you. APOCOLYPSE ASSIMILATE EVERYTHING", shouted Eggman.
A giant white orb started glowing very brightly inside of the Egg Gorilla. The Metal Overlord could do nothing as he was dragged and assimilated by Apocolypse. Nemesis, the mind control crowns, the ruins of the Shadowbot army, the ruins of the security robot the E-X-Series Guardian, the E-X-Series, Gamma and Shadowbot's remains were also assimilated. Then Suddenly Rouge realised something else, but it was too late. Omega was also being assimilated.
"OMEGA!!" shouted Rouge, "Don't worry we'll get you out somehow"
"Sonic we really need to get out of here. There's one major bit of technology we can't ignore", said Tails.
"He's right, any minute now the Mother Egg will be assimilated too", said Miles.
"Right then. Everybody follow me", said Sonic.
Sonic led everyone out of the Mother Egg as it started becoming a part of Apocolpyse. The journey out was filled with all sorts of hazards, like the roof falling down and blockages perventing quick escape. It was too chaotic to simply use Chaos Control so they had to run out. The managed to escape and ran into the nearby woods.
All the nearby technology was assimilated and in the centre of the arena was a robotic giant. It was built around the frame of the Egg Gorilla but was a hundred times bigger. Eggman laughed.
"I was right. All that fighting Metal Sonic did made his Overlord form even stronger. With Apocolypse this strong I'm invincible. You pests can't hide from me forever. I'll find you and destroy you", said Eggman.
"He's right. What can we do against that?" asked Knuckles.
"It may be big but it's still no match for the Tornado 2", said Tails pressing a button on a remote control he pulled out. The Tornado 2 crashed into the woods and Tails jumped in.
"Good luck Tails", said Sonic, "We'll think of a back-up plan in the meantime"
Tails lifted off heading towards Apocolypse.
"Wait Tails? Are you stupid? The Tornado 2 is technology too!" shouted Miles. Tails froze as he realised Miles was right. Eggman laughed and assimilated the Tornado 2, taking Tails with it.
"No! Tails! Dammit what now?" asked Knuckles.
"We get him out of there. Him and Omega…" said Sonic
"And Metal!" said Mighty.
"What? Are you crazy, joking what?" asked Vector.
"No I'm serious. Even though it was a short time we became a team. We fought side by side as friends", said Mighty.
"But you were under mind control?" said Vector.
"It doesn't matter. Metal doesn't deserve this and we aim to free him, with or without your help", said Miles
"Well let's just get to planning how we're going to take this thing out. Miles what do you remember about Apocolypse?" asked Shadow.
"Well it's really just an orb designed to combine technology and turn it into a weapon. If it has a weak spot it's the orb. But with that much armour surrounding it we'll never get a hit in", said Miles.
Suddenly 4 robots on robot horses decended into the woods and comfronted the heroes.
"Oh these things again!" said Miles.
"What are these things?" asked Sonic.
"We are the 4 horsebots of the Apocolypse", said one of the Robots.
"Apocolypse is still transforming. They're probably here to keep us busy in the meantime", said Miles, "I'll join Sonic and Knuckles, taking the place of Tails".
"Temporarily!" added Sonic. Miles nodded.
"Then I'll replace Omega for now", said Mighty.
"Each team pick a horsebot and destroy them", said Sonic. Shadow, Amy and Vector nodded.
While the fight in the woods took place, inside Apocolypse and unlikely partnership was forming. Tails got out of the Tornado 2 and found himself in a dark tunnel. He had no idea where he was in relation to Apocolypse. I'm in Apocolypse but where? The top, the middle or the bottom? He turned around to see two beams of light cutting the darkness like a knife.
"Who's there?" Tails called out.
"Tails? Why were you assimilated by Apocolypse? You're not technology", said a familiar voice. Out of the Shadows came Metal Sonic in his normal form and Omega.
"Apocolypse assimilated the Tornado 2. Looks like we're trapped in here", said Tails.
"Damn you Doctor. No-one uses me like this!" shouted Metal Sonic.
"Relax Metal Sonic. If I remember correctly somewhere in Apocolypse is a giant orb that started the whole thing. I recommend we go find the orb", said Omega
"Well It's better than nothing let's go", said Tails.
They walked down the tunnels to find lots of defenses. Badniks and gun turrets filled the area ahead. It was as if Eggman expected them and was protecting something from them. Tails stopped Omega and asked if there was anyway to contact Sonic outside. Omega nodded and gave him a microphone.
"Wait, won't they need a reciever at the other end?" asked Metal Sonic.
"We have to try. Wait! Vector! The Chaotix crew have a radio!" said Tails.
"Yes. I can send a signal to it as well. Do it Tails", said Omega.
Meanwhile the other heroes had defeated the horsebots. Sonic looked back at Apocolypse, it was destroying everything with no concern for human life. He could tell Eggman was really enjoying it.
"So we beat them. Now what? It would take a miracle to beat that thing", said Miles.
"When the Seven Chaos Emeralds get together they are said to create miracles you know", said Rouge. Sonic turned around and smiled.
"I know what you're suggesting but wouldn't we need all 7 Chaos Emeralds?" asked Sonic.
Just then Miles pulled out the Grey Chaos Emerald, Mighty pulled out the Cyan Chaos Emerald, Amy pulled out the Yellow Emerald, Shadow pulled out the Green Chaos Emerald, Rouge pulled out the Blue Chaos Emerald, Knuckles pulled out the Red Chaos Emerald and Espio pulled out the Magenta Chaos Emerald.
"Alright. Let's do this then", said Sonic.
"Wait! You shouldn't just jump in like this without a plan. Only the Orb inside that Giant is vulnerable to attack", said Miles.
"Sonic? Vector? Anybody come in!" said a familiar voice on the Detectives radio.
"That sounds like Tails", said Sonic.
"I almost forgot about this. We used it to keep in contact with Mr. X. I wonder if Eggman knows", said Vector, "Anyway here ya go Sonic".
Vector passed the Radio to Sonic.
"Tails? Is that you?" asked Sonic.
"Yes! Metal Sonic, Omega and Myself are inside Apocolypse as we speak. We think we can reach the Orb at the core", said Tails.
"This is excellent news. You guys take out the orb while I keep it busy", said Sonic.
"No way! You didn't think you were going to do this alone. I want to rescue Tails too", said Knuckles.
"Shadow and I want to Rescue Omega", said Rouge.
"We're in. Got that faker?" asked Shadow.
"Looks like the Heroes are still a flight man down. I'm in", said Miles.
"And the Rogues are missing a power. I'm not missing this", said Mighty.
"I doubt we have any choice but do you really think you can sustain super power with 6 of you?" asked Amy.
"She's got a good point. But I reckon if we concentrate on positive and negative feelings we may be able to do it", said Miles.
"You'll need rings to sustain the form. We'll collect for the Heroes", said Amy
"And we'll collect for the Rogues", said Vector, "Ya can count on us"
"So we all know what we're doing. Ok then let's show Eggman what we're made of", said Sonic.
As everyone prepared for the super transformation outside, the three inside reached the Apocolypse Orb. Omega shot at it with his machine gun but it did little damage. Suddenly Eggman appeared from the roof, decending to meet them.
"What the? You should be assimilated by Apocolypse", said Eggman.
"You may have the Overlord's power but you don't have me", said Metal Sonic.
"Same here. I may not have my full strength but I can still fight you", said Omega.
"Together we'll destroy that orb and get out of here. If I were you I'd get ready for Sonic's assault", said Tails.
"Don't be stupid Tails. Omega's gun is a peashooter compared to Apocolypse. It's too strong. Shoot it all you want you won't damage it", said Eggman.
"He may have a point there. Well then change of plans. Let's expose it for Sonic", said Tails, "Maybe we can't destroy this orb but Super Sonic can".
"They have the Chaos Emeralds?" asked Eggman in a panic. For a moment Eggman actually feared them but then he remembered that Apocolypse was stronger than all his machines combined. In fact it was some of his machines combined and not even Super Sonic could stop it.
"It doesn't matter. Not even Super Sonic can stop Apocolypse. Do all you want to the Orb. I have to destroy a pesky hedgehog", said Eggman.
A shutter above the orb opened and Eggman ascended through the newly made opening. Metal Sonic took a second to think and then grabbed Tails and Omega and jetted ahead of Eggman to Apocolypse's Cockpit. Eggman quickened his ascent and managed to beat the three pests. Eggman got through an opening and sealed it, Locking the three fighters out of the Cockpit area.
Meanwhile Rouge, Miles, Mighty and Knuckles stood in a circle with Sonic and Shadow back to back in the middle. The Seven Chaos Emeralds shone brightly and began circling the 6 fighters.
"Shadow, Rouge, Mighty think only negative thoughts. Miles, Knuckles you guys think positive thoughts OK", said Sonic.
"I'm trying but nothing is happening. Maybe Amy was right, perhaps we are pushing it with 6 of us", said Shadow.
"I'm beginning to doubt whether it will work myself, but we have to try", said Sonic.
In the Meantime Eggman had reached the cockpit and noticed a large glowing aura within the nearby woods. It was obvious to him. Sonic was turning super and any moment he would have to deal with an invincible supersonic hedgehog. He then realised there was more than just Sonic down there. He decided to pray on Sonic's biggest weakness. He decided to use his friends to get to Sonic by threatening to kill them. He fired a laser into the woods and exposed the 12 heroes.
It was worse than he thought. They were trying to create 6 super forms. He wondered if it was possible then realised he couldn't take that chance. He had to destroy them now. He looked down at Sonic and his friends. They all looked like deers caught in someones car headlights. There was no way out of this, Eggman had them cornered.