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Sonic Adventure Zero – Death of Angels
By Master hunter
Chapter 14 – The power of Chaos
Mecha Sonic crouched into a ball. The ball began to spin creating a circular saw effect with its metal spikes. Knuckles struggled to get free but it was no use, the pincers were too tight. Mecha Sonic made his attack and struck the Eggmobile dead on, though Knuckles had been released.
"What the?" asked Knuckles turning to see Mecha Sonic destroy the Eggmobile.
"Destroy Mecha Sonic Knuckles. He's gone nuts", said Egg Robo.
"Traitor!" said Mecha Sonic.
"Really? I'm the traitor? I'm not the one betraying our master. For the glory of the Robotnik Empire…ARGH!" screamed Egg Robo as Mecha Sonic's attack had made the Eggmobile explode.
Knuckles felt sorry for Egg Robo. He was loyal to Robotnik all the way until the end. Despite Robotnik being an evil villain he couldn't help admire his loyalty. Mecha Sonic smashed into the ground furious.
"Ok fine! I'll destroy you the fun way", said Mecha Sonic.
"Just try it metal head", said Knuckles.
Mecha Sonic smashed into Knuckles pushing him closer to the Master Emerald. Mecha then span into a ball and bounced into the air. As Mecha landed he jetted backwards, spike first straight into Knuckles. Knuckles jumped out of the way just in time though as he turned to see Mecha Sonic he found the blue robot already attacking again. This time Mecha's attack hit and Knuckles slid across the floor. Its spikes cut Knuckles' cheek. Knuckles wiped the blood from his face and sprung back to his feet.
"That's it", said Knuckles.
Knuckles smashed the ground with his fist which knocked Mecha Sonic off his feet. Knuckles then dashed straight to Mecha Sonic and smashed his fist straight into the robot's chest. Mecha Sonic fell backwards but only lay on the ground for a quick second before springing back to his feet.
"Scanning...Damage 25...Nice hit Echidna", said Mecha Sonic.
"So 3 more of those and it'll all be over", said Knuckles smashing the ground again.
This time though Mecha jumped into the air. Knuckles waited until Mecha fell to the ground and smashed his fist into the machine again when it landed.
"2 more. You really aren't any match for me or Sonic. How pathetic", said Knuckles.
"I will make you eat those words", said Mecha Sonic angrily.
Mecha made another desperate attack that Knuckles avoided. As Mecha Sonic turned he found Knuckles waiting for him. Knuckles smashed his fist into Mecha Sonic's chest.
"No this isn't happening", said Mecha Sonic falling on his metal backside.
"It's over Robot. I won't give you a chance to get back up", said Knuckles.
Knuckles stood over Mecha Sonic preparing his fist to smash straight down. Mecha Sonic was sparking like mad; it was time to use his trump card.
"You think that's it Echidna?" asked Mecha Sonic.
Knuckles watched confused as Mecha Sonic dashed backwards towards the Master Emerald. The Robot jumped on top of the Emerald and laughed.
"Ha Ha! You fool! I have the ability to directly use the Chaos Energy inside the Master Emerald. I don't quite understand it myself, though the doctor gave me this ability and I plan to use it. Goodbye Knuckles, this is the end", said Mecha Sonic.
Streams of Chaos Energy seemed to disappear straight into Mecha Sonic as its blue body started to bronze. Knuckles could sense the Chaos energy inside Mecha Sonic; it reminded him of Super Sonic. Knuckles began to shake a little in fear. A Robot, being able to manipulate chaos energy. A Robot version of Super Sonic! He looked over to the Island which was wobbling like crazy and he knew he was the only one who could stop this monstrosity. This was his density, the ultimate test he had to do as guardian of the Master Emerald.
"I am the guardian of the Master Emerald. I don't know why I was chosen, but I was. I will not allow the Master Emerald to be abused like this. I will not allow Angel Island to fall into the ocean again. I will defeat you", said Knuckles.
Super Mecha Sonic jumped off the Master Emerald and hovered high above the arena. Super Mecha Sonic fired a barrage of bronze rings at Knuckles who jumped out of the way. Knuckles jumped off the Master Emerald for height and smashed his fist into the Bronzed Robot. Knuckles' fist just bounced off the bronze metal.
"Did you honestly think you can hurt me in this form?" asked Super Mecha laughing
Knuckles fell back to the ground and landed safely on his feet. He jumped out of the way of another attack.
How am I going to beat something I can't hit?
Knuckles began to panic and could only dodge Super Mecha's attacks. Attack after attack, Knuckles began to pant with exhaustion. He couldn't keep this up.
Then it happened. Super Mecha Sonic crashed straight into the ground unexpectedly. When the smoke cleared the robot had reverted back to its normal blue form.
"That's it. The super form is only temporary. Now's my chance. EAT THIS ROBOT", said Knuckles dashing to punch Mecha Sonic.
Knuckles smashed his fist into Mecha Sonic. But Mecha Sonic did not explode.
"What? You were down to your last hit!" said Knuckles.
"The Master Emerald restored me. Now if you don't mind", said Mecha Sonic before dashing straight back to the Master Emerald.
Knuckles chased and got another good hit before Mecha Sonic could recharge. Mecha Sonic returned to his Super form.
"Give up Echidna. I have an unlimited power source, you will eventually tire", said Super Mecha Sonic.
"I will never give up. Next time I won't let you recharge", said Knuckles.
Super Mecha Sonic kept attacking with a variety of attacks. The Bronze rings, giant balls of energy and ramming attacks. Knuckles avoided them all until Mecha Sonic fell to the ground again. Knuckles hit the Robot with all he had and managed to make Mecha Sonic spark.
"Damage at 80. This isn't possible. The Master Emerald should've recharged my energy again", said Mecha Sonic.
Mecha Sonic dashed and recharged himself on the Master Emerald.
"I will not lose to you", said Mecha Sonic as more chaos energy was absorbed.
"Perhaps the chaos energy is eroding you. That would explain why you weren't told about it. You can't control this energy. Stop it or it will completely destroy you", said Knuckles.
"Perhaps, but I am not losing again", said Mecha Sonic.
Mecha Sonic became Super Mecha again though he looked exhausted. He moved more slowly and found it difficult to make an attack. He did manage to attack but every time the super form faded. This time though he only stayed in his normal form for a few seconds before returning to his super form. Knuckles avoided the attacks and struck Mecha Sonic with his fists when the robot was blue. The Robot was sparking like mad.
"Damage at 99...warning damage at 99...ARGH! I WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN!" screamed Super Mecha.
One final attack and Mecha Sonic was at Knuckles' mercy.
"I warned you. It's over robot", said Knuckles.
Knuckles smashed his fist straight through Mecha Sonic who crashed into the floor and exploded. The force made Sky Sanctuary collapse. Nothing was left. Though as he fell, Knuckles grabbed the Master Emerald. Angel Island hadn't fallen yet but it was about to. Knuckles couldn't get any height and the fall was still huge. Knuckles squirmed through the debris of Sky Sanctuary. A huge chunk of Sky Sanctuary flew above Knuckles head. There was no way he was going to avoid it.
"Dammit! I failed!" said Knuckles closing his eyes awaiting the block to crush him.
Then all of a sudden he heard the propeller of a plane, and felt the wind brush his skin.
"You OK?" asked someone who sounded familiar.
Knuckles opened his eyes to see Sonic flying the Tornado. Knuckles was standing on the wing, holding the massive emerald in his arms.
"Sonic? Am I glad to see you", said Knuckles.
"I take it you want to be taken to Angel Island", said Sonic.
"Yes and hurry", said Knuckles, "Thank you Sonic. But how did you…?"
"When I saw Angel Island wobbling I knew something was wrong", said Sonic, "So what exactly did just happen?"
"A couple of Eggman's left over Robots caused some trouble. Nothing I couldn't handle though", said Knuckles.
"Oh yeah that block would've missed you entirely. I don't know why I came out", said Sonic.
Knuckles laughed.
"I'll tell you all about it once I fix the Island", said Knuckles.
Sonic brought the Tornado to the Angel Island shrine and Knuckles returned the Master Emerald to its rightful place. Knuckles then told Sonic the whole story.
"Mecha was still alive huh? A Super Robot, man I wished I could've fought it", said Sonic.
"It was one hell of a fight. Shame Sky Sanctuary is completely destroyed now", said Knuckles.
"Well Eggman has been defeated, Angel Island is back where it belongs and I'm hoping now, everything is back to normal", said Sonic jumping into the Tornado.
"I take it this means goodbye", said Knuckles.
"For now. I should really get back to Tails. He sounded rather mad at me when I took off", said Sonic.
"Ok then, see ya around Sonic", said Knuckles.
Sonic waved goodbye before returning the Tornado back to Tails' workshop. Knuckles leant back against the Master Emerald and closed his eyes.
"I'm not letting you out of my sight again", said Knuckles.
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Meanwhile Eggman had found himself back on land, just outside a massive jungle. In the middle was an ancient temple, a stone pyramid that stuck out above the trees. Angry, Eggman plodded through the jungle mumbling angrily to himself. The further he went through the jungle the more ideas he started to get.
"This would be a good place to build a new base. Secluded, well hidden and huge. It's decided. My new base shall be built here", said Eggman.
Eggman reached the stone pyramid and wandered through it. He reached a large room with a stone mural. This one depicted a huge sea monster destroying a city. He had a good knowledge of ancient races and had heard of a legendary monster that destroyed the most powerful ancient civilisation. In front of the mural were a couple of stone tablets. Eggman picked one up and started reading it. He couldn't decipher all of the ancient marking but he made out most of them.
Our greed was our own downfall. We angered the god and we paid for it with our blood. Very few of us remain as the God of Destruction has killed many of my echidna brothers. I thought I would be next, my injuries meant I was done for anyway. Then I saw the girl. She was right we should've listened to her. I saw the holy guardian being sucked inside the Master Emerald. Despite all that we did to her she saved the last of us. I say us; I'm really not sure how many are left. I could be the only one.
He began reading the next one.
A holy light descended from the heavens and I began to hear a soft female voice. It told me that the disaster was over and our punishment had been enforced. It told me that I was all that was left and I alone had to prevent it from happening again. Chaos, the god of destruction had been imprisoned inside the Master Emerald which made it more powerful than ever. I was assigned as the new guardian and I found my strength returning and reaching a whole new level. I alone know that the only way to release Chaos again would be to smash the emeralds. I will not allow that to happen.
Interesting. The Master Emerald holds yet another secret. A powerful weapon I can use for my own desires. I must have it. No doubt Sonic and his new friends will try and stop me. I must create an army, I will not fail again. Glory will come to the Robotnik Empire yet.
Eggman left the pyramid and started planning his next attack, which was the start of the next big Sonic adventure.
A new day brings new adventure, but for now, rest easy heroes
THE END
In memory of my Aunt Christine, who died during the writing of this fanfic.