What's the deal with you lot? Everyone seems to want Sonic dead. So many fics have been continued from Sonic dieing. Why do you want to see the main character dead?
Though it's not as bad as the coupling obsession. Why do so many people want to pair the characters up? I don't get it. One of the reasons I love the franchise so much is that it doesn't become a cheesy love story.
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Did I say the demons belong to me? Well they do.
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The Overlooked Link
By Master hunter
Chapter 3 – Feeding off vulnerability
Back on Earth the gang were busy adjusting and preparing the separation machine for the task ahead. Miles and Eggman were studying the machine closely but it was no good. It was a bit too complicated for them.
"I don't understand it. None of my grandfathers machines have been this complicated before", said Eggman.
"It is very different from his usual design. Perhaps we should move the machine first and fix it on ARK", said Miles.
"Yes, that does sound like the right course of action", said Eggman.
"Right guys, follow our instructions. We're going to move the machine first", said Miles.
They all nodded and moved to the edges of the machine. Shadow worked alongside Miles, as they were removing bolts and stuff they started talking.
"Shadow do you think it's wise to leave them two guarding Gerald?" asked Miles.
"What do you mean?" asked Shadow.
"Rouge and Joz. Joz has always had his own little grudge against Gerald, you know for leading the company that experimented on him", said Miles.
"Joz knows better. He knows we need Gerald as much as he needs us right now. I don't like trusting Gerald either, but we have to", said Shadow.
"I guess you're right", said Miles.
"I can't believe I'm helping my greatest nemesis get his full strength back", said Eggman
"I can't believe I'm actually helping you guys. Hauling heavy machinery around is not my idea of fun", said Mighty.
"So why didn't you go back to the Chaotix?" asked Eggman.
"I had been away from them so long it just felt right to go my own path. After becoming a team with Miles and Metal it just seemed right to stay with them", said Mighty.
"Hey where is Metal Sonic?" asked Eggman.
The gang all suddenly realised that Omega and Metal Sonic had both disappeared.
"I could've sworn they came down here with us", said Shadow.
"Something big is going to happen, I can just feel it", said Miles
"You too? I'll go look for them", said Tails.
"Ok but be careful", said Shadow.
Tails nodded and began searching for the two missing robots. He came back to the base later, but found nothing. Though by that time, the team were ready to bring the machine to ARK.
"Sorry guys. I couldn't find them", said Tails.
"Bah! They don't matter. Right now we need to save Sonic", said Eggman.
"Ok then guys, grab hold", said Shadow.
Shadow placed his hand on the machine and the others grabbed his other hand. He then Chaos controlled back to ARK's sick bay.
"So are we ready to combine the two hedgehogs?" asked Rouge.
"Not yet. We still need to change the polarity, we just don't know how", said Miles.
"Leave it to me", said Gerald.
A strange tooled arm appeared from the computer screen that showed Gerald's face. It did something to the machine and it was ready to combine Sonic and Streak. Shadow grabbed the weakened Streak and pulled him towards the machine. While Streak was typically reluctant to enter the machine, Sonic was all for it and already in the machine before the others noticed. Once both blue hedgehogs were in the machine, Eggman turned it on and it began combining the two hedgehogs. Bright lights prevented you seeing what was actually going on.
Suddenly Rouge felt a metallic hand go over her mouth, while a gun poked her in the back. And Tails was grabbed by metallic claws. It was Metal Sonic and Omega, they where holding the two hostage.
"Alright you guys co-operate and we'll spare your lives", said Metal Sonic.
"Hey what's going on?" asked Mighty.
"What do you want us to do?" asked Shadow.
"Shadow discard your Emerald, Miles take off your wrist shooters, Rouge lose the Blade. You are our prisoners now. Beyond the might of Gerald Robotnik", said Metal Sonic.
Rouge struggled but managed to free her mouth so she could talk.
"And what if we refuse?" asked Rouge.
"Then you get a bullet in the back and Tails gets sliced in two by Metal's claws", said Omega.
Rouge reluctantly removed the Blade.
"And the wing upgrades", said Omega.
She removed those as well. Miles removed his wrist shooters and Shadow dropped his Emerald. Omega collected the items and Metal Sonic let Tails go. Then a huge glass capsule suddenly dropped around the heroes, trapping them inside.
"So you have us prisoner. Can you at least tell us why you betrayed us?" asked Rouge to Omega.
"They have no will of their own now. They follow my command. I downloaded a virus into their systems, the same way I got them barking ARK. They are totally under my control", said Gerald.
"What are you planning Gerald?" asked Shadow.
"I'm more concerned for Sonic. Look the machines stopping", said Tails.
A huge cloud of smoke leaked from one of the machines capsules as it opened. A blue hedgehog emerged from the smoke.
"It worked. Hurry up Sonic and save us", said Tails.
The Hedgehog raised his head and opened his eyes. They were red. They others instantly knew what that meant, and their horrified faces showed that. Although the two Hedgehogs combined and became Sonic once more, Streak was in control.
"I'm in control? Excellent. I can feel my strength returning. I'm more powerful that I ever was before", said Streak Sonic (NB from now on I'll refer to Sonic with Streak in control as this)
"Just as I planned. Streak will destroy the world like I intended him to, and you six will have a front seat to Earth's demise. And if you try and escape you'll have to fight your two robotic friends as well as Streak and myself", said Gerald.
"Dammit, Joz was right. You were planning something all along", said Rouge.
"Feeding off vulnerability, how low can you get Gerald", said Shadow.
"Oh Shadow. You were an impressive opponent back in your prime, but now I can break you like a twig. And the other Shadows? One's too old and the other's dead", said Gerald laughing.
"And Ivo too? Is your own Grandson going to a prisoner too?" asked Shadow.
"Unfortunately he is a liability. When the world was in danger of being destroyed he helped the heroes saved it. We have different objectives", said Gerald.
"My Grandfather was right, you're just a monster", shouted Rouge.
"I grow tired of this. My Robotic servants, take them to the brig", said Gerald.
"Affirmative", said Omega and Metal Sonic.
They were taken to a large empty room and once everyone had been pushed inside by the two robots, large metal bars fell from the roof of the entrance.
"You stand guard Omega. I'll take over from the later", said Metal Sonic.
Omega nodded and Metal Sonic left the area. The prisoners took it in turns to try and smash the bars but it was no use. Mighty tried to smash open the walls but they were too strong.
"So what do we do now?" asked Tails.
"Pray", said Shadow.
Meanwhile, Gerald and Streak Sonic were walking back to the central control room.
"So what now master?" asked Streak Sonic.
"Those people down there have no idea what's going to happen to them. Even though you are extremely powerful Sonic, no! Streak, we still need the Chaos Emeralds before we can do any real damage to the planet", said Gerald.
"So I suppose you want me to go collect all the emeralds? Great, maybe in a few years when I've searched every square inch of the planet I may find the other six, but truth be told we need a treasure hunter", said Streak Sonic.
"You have a point. It would be foolish to approach Rouge though. Even if I made another mind control crown we'd still have to put it on her head. The others won't sit and play nice while we try", said Gerald.
"We don't need the bat girl. There's a much better treasure hunter on Earth. One bound to the Emeralds, who would become a very powerful ally", said Streak Sonic.
"Ok then. Wait while I create a crown and take one of the robots to assist you in making him ours", said Gerald. Streak Sonic sighed.
"I'd rather work alone, but I suppose you know best Master," said Streak Sonic.
"It'll take some time to make another crown. In the meantime go and train yourself. You haven't been like this for 45 years and you've been separated for quite some time now", said Gerald.
"I hear what you're saying. I'll be in the training room if you need me", said Streak Sonic.
Streak Sonic then disappeared using Chaos Control.
Nothing much happened until much later when Metal Sonic, who had taken over from Omega, found himself attacked by someone and then quickly tied up. A button was pressed and the bars dropped.
"Outside door…weapons…hurry and escape…Knuckles in grave danger..." said a familiar voice.
They all ran out, with only Tails looking to see who it was. The rest didn't need telling twice. Something went their way for once and they were going to take full advantage of it.
"Go Tails…before he awakens again…" said the voice.
Tails reluctantly turned and ran to join the others. He didn't get a good look at the person who helped them, but something told him it was Sonic despite it being highly unlikely.
As they all regrouped and picked up their weapons, Shadow picked up the Green Emerald and prepared a warp back to Earth. They quickly grabbed hold of him and they all warped back to Earth's surface.
"What just happened here?" asked Mighty.
"It was Sonic, he saved us", said Tails.
"That's impossible. Streak is in control now", said Eggman.
"That's beside the point. We've had some good fortune now's the time to use it. I'm afraid out robotic friends are now reluctantly our enemies", said Shadow.
"So we wait for them to come down here, remove Gerald's program and reboot them", said Miles.
"It's not that simple, we don't know where they're going to strike", said Rouge
"Yes we do. They're going after Knuckles for some reason. We should go there and wait for them", said Tails.
"He did say that didn't he? OK off to Angel Island then", said Shadow.
The others nodded and grabbed hold of Shadow as he warped them to Angel Island.
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Meanwhile back on ARK, the two robots surrounded the blue hedgehog that had collapsed in the training room. Streak Sonic suddenly woke up rubbing his head.
"Whoa! What happened?" asked Streak Sonic.
"You sucker-punched me and freed the prisoners. They now have their weapons back and can stop our glorious leader's plans", said Metal Sonic.
Streak Sonic punched the floor in frustration.
"Sonic! You sneaky… He must've took over my body", said Streak Sonic.
"You're saying that you don't have complete control over that body?" asked Gerald.
"Sorry Master, but that explains everything that's happened and why I suddenly found myself on this floor", said Streak Sonic.
"The anomaly Sonic is much stronger than I originally anticipated", said Gerald.
"So what now?" asked Omega.
"We continue with our plans. There's still a transporter room nearby so we can go back to Earth whenever we want. Though I suspect they know we need the Chaos Emeralds", said Gerald.
"They also know you were planning to go after Knuckles. Sonic told them just as he freed them", said Metal Sonic.
"Then going after him know would be foolish. We need another good treasure hunter", said Streak Sonic.
"Perhaps not. I have a plan", said Gerald.
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The gang arrived at the Master Emerald shrine on Angel Island. Knuckles jumped with fright as their arrival was unexpected.
"Don't do that you guys, you scared me half to death", said Knuckles.
"Sorry, but we have to protect you from Streak", said Tails.
"Streak? He's back, but how?" asked a confused Knuckles.
"Good, it looks like we've beaten them to you. Tails fill our echidna friend here on what's going on", said Shadow.
Tails started explaining everything to Knuckles. The group then waited for any sign of Gerald's forces making their move.
