Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic or anything related to him, that would be Sega. This is a fanfiction based on the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Adventure series and SatAM series by DIC. The video games are too inconsistant for me to make a feasable plot for them.

This fanfiction contains adult language and sooner or later violence will be added into the mix and some suggestiveness. :)

This fanfiction also contains Son/Sal, Knux/Su, Tails/Mina. These are all pretty official within the Archie comic so if you have a problem with it you'll just be wasting your time reading this if you absolutely despise any or all of these. There is also hints of Rote/Bunni just in case people might have a problem with that one.

Other than that enjoy and constructive critcism is always appreciated!


Ch.1-New Machinery

"That still doesn't explain all these new machines ol' Buttniks makin' Rote." Sonic said angrily as he tapped a finger impatiently on the wooden table. Rotor gave an irritated sigh,"Well it doesn't make much sense to any of us either Sonic."

"Ah know Sugah, but ah got a bad feeling about all this 'ere new gadgetry." Bunnie replied looking through some of the new blueprints Nicole had found.

Sally busily worked away on Nicole sorting the newly stolen information from Robotnik's database. She was just as worried as the others, because whatever Ivo planned to use these new machines for it most certainly was going to be something big.

"Vwat I do not unzerstand iz vwat on Mobiuz Robotnik made zese tinks for." Antoine scratched his head in confused thought. The others nodded in silent agreement.

"It's most certainly something he himself hasn't tried before. Yet, I still can't figure out what he's going to use them for...they're not for roboticizing...that's for sure..." Sally lost herself in Nicole's various screens once more.
Tails scowled, "I'm with aunt bunny on this one. Buttnik's cooking up one hell of a storm...I can feel it."

Sonic yawned loudly and stretched, "How about we pick this topic up tomorrow? This hedgehog needs his beauty sleep after kickin' bot butt for information that boggles the hedgehog mind way more than it should and I would like it to."

"I ahm wit Zonic on zis one...I ahm 'ow you sai...egzasperated." Ant rubbed at his eyes while the others tried to stifle their laughter at his error. Sally gently shut Nicole and got up from her chair.

"All right then. I guess we should call it a night. Good work on the mission today everyone, it couldn't have gone any smoother."

Everyone wearily made their way out of their rooms and toward their warm Knothole homes until Sonic and Sally were the only ones left. Sally gathered the print-outs and neatly stacked them on a nearby desk to be further examined tomorrow. Sonic had his feet lazily up on the wooden meeting table and was beginning to snore. Sally looked at him and giggled at the sight, but her happiness quickly diminished and as she sadly walked toward Sonic. She put up her hand and almost went to caress his cheek, but lightly tapped on his shoulder instead, "Huh...wha? If there aren't any chili dogs for breakfast mom I ain't gettin' up." Sonic blinked his vision back into focus and found himself staring into Sally's face.

"Sal?" he squinted, "Whoa...for a second there I thought I had woken up and found an angel in my room."

He smirked as he stood from his chair and stretched. Sally smiled sadly, "Well you're the one falling asleep at the meeting table. Someone had to wake you up before you fell from your chair." Sonic made his way for the door and stopped as he held the doorknob. He turned around and saw Sally busily tidying up their mess and he frowned, "Sal..." he started. She turned around, "Good night Sonic. Good work today." She turned away quickly before he could see the tear make its way down her cheek.

"Yeah...Good night Sal. See you tomorrow." He left shutting the door behind him, and Sally slumped on the floor letting the tears escape her eyes. It was so painful to have to hold back her feelings for Sonic, but it was the best thing for him she thought, because his life had no room for her. Sonic found himself having a great deal of trouble getting to sleep that night. 'You idiot! That was the perfect chance to patch things up with Sal!' He tossed and turned on his bed, 'Argh! Whenever I get the chance I always blow it.' He sighed loudly and Muttski whimpered at his side sensing his distress. Sonic patted Muttski's head gently until he was finally able to drift off into a tired sleep.

The next morning didn't bring any new opportunities for the Freedom Fighters to review their previous day's findings. Knuckles arrived with his constant companions in Knothole for a visit and to update the others on the progress made on the Floating Island since Robotnick's attack. Knuckles, Sonic and Tails went to the best bar in Knothole to hang out for a while. The Chaotix decided they all could use a short vacation and lounged about Knothole enjoying the beautifully warm breezy day. Julie-su joined Sally and began recruiting other females for a sleep over that night. Bunnie turned them down because she was overdue for a check-up on her robotic body from Rotor, Amy had dissapeared somewhere and the only thing known was that shopping was involved so the girls decided not to intrude on her recreational shopping acitivites, but Mina gladly accepted and went off to her home to prepare. As dusk fell the Chaotix were offered a place to stay for the night by King Maximillian Acorn as guests of the kingdom, but Knuckles decided to stay with Sonic and Tails that night since Julie-su was spending the night with Sally.

Knuckles sat at the dinner table respectfully declining Bernie's many offers as she tried to make Knuckles comfortable.

"You make sure to let me know if you boys need anything." She smiled as she walked out the doorway towards the bedroom leaving the trio behind after successfully cleaning off their plates.

"So Robotnik is cooking up something new." Knuckles said thoughtfully as he got up from his seat.

"Yeah...and things aren't looking good. We were going to go over all the new information today, but that's been postponed until tomorrow, but that's not a bad thing since we've got you and the Chaotix to help share ideas with." Tails answered. They silently walked down the hallway towards the bedroom Muttski following behind Sonic as they entered and quickly made themselves comfortable.

"I'm actually grateful that we got a break from raking our brains trying to figure out what Buttnicks up to this time around." Sonic smirked as he placed his arms on the pillow behind his head.

"I heard aunt Sally is having a sleepover tonight too." Tails said sleepily from his bed.

"That's why I'm here. Julie-su is over with her right now and as much as the Chaotix are great friends...they drive me nuts at night if Julie-su isn't there to help me think of a way to drown out Vector's snoring." Knuckles chuckled lightly. Sonic sighed sadly,
'You and Julie-su sure have grown close since you came back from the dead Knux...I wish I could say the same for when I came back from the dead.' The room was silent for a moment except for the sound of Muttski's tail softly hitting the mattress as Sonic petted him. Soon all three fell asleep looking forward to the next day.

For the girls on the other hand the night had just begun. Mina brought a kareoke machine for everyone to enjoy while still trying to stay quiet enough so as not to awaken all of Knothole.

"You know what? If I ever decide to start up a singing trio you guys will definately be first on my list!" Mina giggled along with Sally and Julie-su.

"That would be something wouldn't it?" Julie-su gestured to Sally, "the three of us singing backup for Mina, prancing around the stage after saving the world." Sally laughed as she shook her head.

"Ash suggested it to me once. Problem was he couldn't find anyone good enough, but that's my Ash for you, he sets his standards too high. He should give a listen to you two." Mina chuckled at the memory of when Ash first became her manger before he became her boyfriend.

"As appealing as joining you sounds Mina...I don't think I could leave Knuckles' side. You never know what you have until it's gone and boy did that ring true when we practically lost Knuckles." Julie-su smiled. Sally nodded and then remained silent before looking at the floor. Mina and Julie-su looked at each other noticing Sally's sad state. Julie-su got up from her bed and rummaged through her bag after winking at Mina as she walked past. Mina chuckled slightly and nodded making her way to Sally's bed.

"Well...that's enough talk of men for tonight!" Mina jumped onto the bed beside Sally.

"That's right! This is our girls night anyway, so let's try some makeovers!" Julie-su dropped various accessories on Sally's dresser and led her to a chair. Mina quickly began combing out Sally's hair, "You guys don't dress up enough anyway so let's take some pictures of us before we wash up before bed. Then we can send them out and make the boys drool!" Sally giggled despite herself, grateful for the distraction.

"Just don't overdo it you two." She joked as Mina and Julie-su got to work, "Us? Never!" Julie-su mocked as she prepared the make-up. The girls dolled each other up as a dark figure watched from the window, waiting for the girls to settle into their beds before making their move.

"They're almost done sir. They should be going to bed soon enough." the figure whispered into its wrist communicator.

"Good...very good. Simply continue with the plan. Contact me immediately should ANY complications arise, but I doubt that will happen with this beautifully perfect plan." the wrist commnicator answered followed by a cruel chuckle.

"Of course sir." Silence followed and the figure simply waited to do what it was sent out to do.