Sonic Adventure Zero - Death of Angels
By Master hunter
Chapter 1 - Enter Tails
Sonic the Hedgehog was on a high. He had defeated Dr. Ivo Robotnik and stopped the Scrap Brain project from happening, twice! The People of South Island saw him as a hero, the greatest Earth's ever had. A Blue Hedgehog that could run at the speed of sound, who came out of nowhere and saved the world. Everywhere he went Sonic found more and more people praising him, and he liked it.
"So there I was, facing Eggman in the face.'No machine this time?' I asked. Eggman smiled back at me and I began to get a bit worried. His previous machines were tough to beat, but I made it look easy. Suddenly a huge metal pillar came out from the ground beneath my feet. I jumped out the way quickly. Lucky for me my reflexes were as quick as my running or I would've been crushed", said Sonic telling his story to a circle of kids.
"Wow! You're awesome Sonic", said one of the kids.
"Let him finish the story", said another
"The Pillar fell to the ground again and orbs of electric energy started raining down on the arena. I knew if I touched one of them it would be the end but I managed to avoid them all. Then another pillar rose up and I saw him. I span into the pillar and the glass began to crack. Then the orbs came, another pillar, etc. Until I finally cracked the glass. Eggman was so worried he set off the self-destruct. I dropped my guard for a split second and he ran away. But I soon caught up with him. Eggman jumped into his Eggmobile and tried to get away but I clung on to it. He led me out of the base where I smashed myself into his prized machine. I could've sworn he died when that exploded but he came back", said Sonic, "However that's another story which I'll tell another time. After the explosion I quickly ran back to Green hill and suddenly the 6 Chaos Emeralds started acting weirdly. They started shining brightly and then all of a sudden after a quick flash Green hill changed, for the better. Peace returned to South Island for a while"
Sonic got up to his feet and turned towards Green hill
"Well kids it's been fun. I'll tell you the Sky base story another time OK", said Sonic
"Aw Sonic! Please don't go. I wanna hear the rest of the story", said a small fox with two tails
"Sorry kid but I'm tired. I'm going to go home", said Sonic, "Even Heroes need to rest"
Sonic ran off into the nearby Jungle, heading towards his home, if you could call it that. Really it was just a tattered old red plane that he found himself next to one day. He can't remember anything before that but something told him the Plane was his and that it was named the Tornado. It didn't work and he had no idea how to fix it.
Sonic suddenly felt something he had never felt before. Nothing could keep up with him but something told him that something was. He looked behind him and one of the kids had followed him.
"Impossible! I was almost running at full speed, there's no way anyone could keep up!" said Sonic.
He took a good long look at the orange figure approaching him. It was that fox with two tails, and he was using them to propel himself forward like a fan.
"Wow! I knew I was fast but I didn't think I could keep up with you", said the fox.
"Kid go home! I'm impressed that you kept up with me an all but it's just too dangerous to be around me", said Sonic.
"I'm sorry Sonic I just wanted to stay with you as long as possible", said the fox.
Neither of them spoke, and then all of a sudden Sonic ran off at full speed. He ran out of the Jungle and reached the harbour. He looked back and saw no trace of the strange young fox. Sonic turned around to find that the young fox was in front of him.
"How did you?" asked Sonic.
"I took a shortcut. I flew across from the cliff over there", replied the fox.
"Flew?" asked Sonic.
"Yeah I can fly using my Tails", said the fox.
The fox jumped into the air and sure enough he was flying. His two tails acted like Rotor blades holding his body in the air like a Helicopter.
"What's your name kid?" asked Sonic.
"Miles Prower, but everyone just calls me Tails", said the fox.
"Well Miles, you certainly are one amazing little boy but, like I said last time, I cannot have anyone following me. GO HOME!" said Sonic.
"Please call me Tails. I don't like the name Miles", said the fox.
"I don't care, for the last time GO HOME!" said Sonic.
Tails didn't do anything. He just stood there waiting for Sonic to run off. Eventually Sonic started running off and Tails once again followed him. Sonic got on a boat and sat down on a bench. Sonic was getting a little scared now.
"So where we going?" asked Tails, "Looks like we're heading towards South Island"
Sonic didn't reply.
"Is that where you live? South Island? So you didn't have too far to go to reach Scrap Brain", said Tails.
"Is there anything I can do that'll make you GO HOME!" said Sonic.
"To be honest that would be rather difficult. You see I don't really have a home", said Tails
"Huh? Do you think I'm stupid kid? You couldn't be more than 8 years olds yet being alive is evidence enough that you have a home", said Sonic.
"Well if you call the Westside Isle Orphanage a home. But I don't like it there, I wanna stay with you", said Tails
"Trust me kid, my home is no better than yours", said Sonic.
The boat reached South Island and the two headed straight for Green Hill. Sonic led Tails to a fairly rusted red plane. Sonic thought Tails would be shocked at the sight of Sonic's home. On the contrary he was more excited than ever.
"Well this is my home. Told you it wasn't much. Now for the last time, GO HOME! You can't seriously be suggesting that this heap of metal is better than your nice building", said Sonic.
"WOW! A plane. That's so cool. What's it called?" asked Tails.
"That? It's called The Tornado. Not sure how I got it, just one day I woke up and found myself sleeping in it. I can't remember anything before that", said Sonic.
"Weird. Want me to fix it for you? I'm a pretty good mechanic you know", said Tails.
"You? A mechanic at your age? Even if you were that things pretty banged up", said Sonic.
"I thought you would've known by now. Looks can be deceiving. I may only be 8, but hey how many foxes do you know that have two tails?" asked Tails, "Anyway, I can make it fly a little. Enough to get us back to Westside Island, to my workshop, where I can finish it".
"Workshop?" asked Sonic.
"Yeah, it's part of the Orphanage", said Tails, "I'm usually in there if I'm not made to go through a boring class at School"
Sonic paused for a moment to think.
"Ok then. A workshop sounds much nicer than just the Tornado when it comes to sleeping. And I would like to see this thing fly, it's my only real possession", said Sonic.
Tails pulled out an Emerald and placed it inside the plane.
"Wait! That's not a Chaos Emerald is it? I mean I collected them all last time", said Sonic.
"That was one part of the story I didn't quite get. You do know there's seven Chaos Emeralds not six right?" asked Tails.
"Huh? Eggman only had the six. There were only six of those elaborate security systems. And then there's the whole land-transforming thing that happened with only six emeralds. You sure there's seven?" said Sonic
"Yes definitely. I had the seventh during your fight with Dr. Robotnik", said Tails, "Well hop in, let's go to Westside Island"
The two got in the place and flew off to Emerald Hill on Westside Island. As they approached the Island Tails noticed something strange in the distance. He knew the surrounding area of Emerald hill quite well, but the Factory he could see wasn't there before.
"Huh? Since when has Emerald Hill has a Chemical Plant?" asked Tails.
"What?" asked Sonic.
"Oh it's nothing. Just that Factory over there is news to me", said Tails, "Hold on, we're coming in for a landing".
Sonic grabbed the wings tightly. The Tornado only had the one seat so he had to stand on the wings. Tails landed the plan successfully outside a huge building.
"Well, we're here. Make yourself at home", said Tails. Sonic sat down next to a wall, leaning his back against it. He closed his eyes and appreciated the feel of the warm sunshine. Tails moved the Tornado into the Workshop.
It was nice and quiet, until Sonic heard something. It was a soft buzz that was getting louder and louder. Sonic opened his eyes to find that a Buzz bomber squad had appeared.
"He's back. Oh yeah this could be fun", said Sonic.
Sonic ran out and quickly took the Badniks out with his spin attack. They were nothing to Sonic. He could beat the smaller Badniks with ease. Sonic turned back to the workshop and began walking back to the wall he was leaning against. Another quick buzz could be heard and then an explosion. Sonic had dropped his guard and a Buzz bomber was just about to shoot at him.
Sonic turned around, curious as to why it exploded. There was Tails, who had smashed the Badniks.
"These things again? Hey does that mean Robotnik's back?" asked Tails.
"Looks that way. Wait, what did you do?" asked Sonic.
"I simply used the spin attack on him", said Tails
"You can do it too?" asked Sonic surprised.
"It took some time to perfect the technique but yes, I can use the spin attack like you", said Tails.
Suddenly a large car with a drill appeared. Inside the cockpit was Eggman.
"What happened to Buzz Bomber squad J? Argh! You again!" said Eggman.
"Have you learned yet Eggman, if you try anything bad I'll be there to stop ya", said Sonic.
"You insolent fool. You will show we respect and refer to me as Dr. Robotnik, the greatest scientific genius in the world", said Eggman.
"I'll never show respect to a giant talking Egg", said Sonic smiling.
"So that's Dr. Robotnik huh? Come on Sonic, let's destroy that thing", said Tails.
"You stay back, I'll take care of this!" said Sonic.
Sonic span into the machine quickly and dodged as Eggman tried to drive into him drill first. After several attempts to get Sonic and several attacks from Sonic, Eggman's drill car was sparking. I can't take much more. OK Sonic you leave me no choice!
Eggman fired the drill part like a gun and it hit Sonic, knocking him off his feet. Eggman drove over the fallen hedgehog.
"Ho Ho. I knew it was only a matter of time before you fell Hedgehog. Die!" said Eggman.
Then a streak of Orange passed through the machine just as the car was about to squash the Hedgehog. The Drill car began to explode as Tails grabbed Sonic and ran to a safe distance. Sonic woke up from his sucker punch.
"Oh that hurt! What happened?" asked Sonic.
"I finished him off before he could kill you", said Tails.
"You saved me life? Well that's a first", said Sonic.
"Which means you owe me now. From now on I'm going to follow you as you fight Eggman", said Tails.
"Oh man! I guess I have no choice. Ok then, but don't do anything reckless. Eggman is more dangerous than that. He got lucky", said Sonic.
"Well what now?" asked Tails.
"That Chemical Plant! No doubt it's another one of Eggman's bases. That's where we head next", said Sonic.
"Ok, just let me install a remote control for the Tornado and off we go", said Tails.
"Sure, just don't keep me waiting", said Sonic.
That kid. He's amazing. So young yet he can handle Badniks with ease, keep up with me, repair broken machines and Fly! Fly! I just hope I don't regret letting him come with me.
Soon afterwards Tails came back with a remote control, ready to go.
"You Ready? Here we go!" said Sonic.
Sonic and Tails dashed towards the Chemical plant and thus began their first real adventure.
TO BE CONTINUED
23rd June 2005
