Chapter 2: The meeting

Sonic hadn't had the most sleep in the world, he never got much sleep when he was worried. Right now he was extremely worried, he didn't really have much of a plan about how to get out of this mess. Of course he never really believed in plans, but he wished he had one now. It was cold in the cell, a cool breeze oozed through the small gaps on the barred window. For sleeping on Sonic had a wooden board that was old and worn. It was better than the hard, cold stone floor but it was still uncomfortable. He didn't bother any more to try breaking out, he didn't have the strength to break through these hard walls and the steel door was even sturdier. All he could to do was sit and wait for whatever may come.

He didn't have to wait long half an hour later the steel door was opened and standing there was a green creature in a battle suit. His green face had two tightly knit eyes close to each other and where red in colour. The face was pure green in colour and looked slightly murky. His face reminded Sonic of that of a fish. The body armour appeared quite strong and was a dark brown in colour, silver plates rested on his shoulders. In his hand was a large, silver staff.

'Rise hedgehog it is time for to meet the emperor.' Boomed the creature.

'Just what are you anyway?' Asked Sonic.

'I am a royal Drakon guard, you are in at the mighty Drakon emperor.'

'If you're so mighty could you not afford somewhere decent to kip?'

'Murderers like you do not deserve anything fine, people like you deserve to burn.'

'Such hospital people, what happened innocent to proven guilty?'

'Ineffective and weak policy, only the strong survive in this world and those willing to adapt to change. Now rise and don't try anything Robotnik has informed us of all your tricks.'

Sonic didn't say anything else and rose to his feet. The muscles felt quite cramped so it took him a minute to get used to them again. He decided against trying to fight the Drakon, the space was quite inclosed so there wasn't much room to fight, probably best to wait and find a better opportunity.

The Drakon escorted Sonic along a long corridor lidden with darkening shadows, there was an extreme lack of light and Sonic couldn't make out much. The floor below appeared to be made out of stone but Sonic couldn't tell for sure.

Soon the Drakon stopped and knocked on a rather large, oak door.

A loud commanding voice boomed loudly, 'ENTER!'

The oak doors where pulled open, slowly and the Drakon stepped inside as did Sonic.

The room they entered was a vast hall, on the ground was a purple, velvet carpet, the walls where pure diamond and looked beautiful. Red strips of linen also hung from the wall. In the centre of the room sat the throne. It was a large, mighty, gold seat, which was encrusted with many pretty gems. On it sat the king of the Drakons. He wore a long silk robe, which looked rich and spoke authority. On his fingers where many rings, each contained it's own gem. On his head nested a might gold crown, which also signalled his authority. His face was an ugly green and his small, beady eyes were a bright, sea blue.

All around the room was a host of guards.

'Welcome to the Drakon empire, Sonic. Is what I would normally say to you. Except you're not here as a guest are you? Oh no you are plain scum on this universe. You are a plain, cold-blooded murderer. No planet lets these things rest especially us. You will be dealt with swiftly.'

'What are you talking about? I'm no murderer. I'm a hero.' Answered Sonic

'A hero? Bah! You do not know the meaning of the word, we know all about you and your crimes.'

'Hmm I wonder who's been talking about my crimes?' Muttered Sonic sarcastically.

'Since you are a cruel and merciless person Sonic, we have devised a new way to extract the truth from your lowly self. Specialists will torture you for seven days. They are trained to break people Sonic. They will take your soul and break it. When this is over you will beg for the end with open arms.'

'I may not look it, but I can take a lot of pain. I can survive.'

' You are cocky and arrogant Sonic, it will be your downfall.'

'That's confidence, I know what I'm capable of.'

'Enough babbling it is time.'

Instantly a sharp shot of pain coursed through Sonic and he fell to the ground out cold.

Sonic awoke to find himself in a darkened dungeon. He was chained to the wall. The walls appeared quite sturdy and the chains where firm.

'Finally you awaken, it took you long enough.'

'Eggman.' Muttered Sonic.

'Yes indeed Sonic, well I hope you're comfortable.'

'Why?'

'It's time for your torture Sonic, the Drakons specialize in it, so a fun time is to be had for all. And it gets better I managed to persuade the event to be displayed on live TV now the whole world will see you for what you're truly worth.'

'You won't get away with this I'll find a way out I always do.'

'Oh no Sonic not this time, your mind will be shattered and become putty in there hands. And I get to start things off. Try to be brave Sonic.'

Eggman grinned evilly at Sonic and flipped a switch.

A giant burst of electricity coursed through Sonic. The pain was indescribable, Sonic bit his lip as the pain got worse and worse, he didn't want to give Eggman the satisfaction of a scream.

The pain reached the point of no return.

Sonic screamed.