Shadow jumped back as a squad of Swatbots walked up. His team had come under heavy anti-air fire from the factory. The black hedgehog had figured that Purge had a force of Swatbots, but not this many. He had landed a mile away and the team moved in on foot. But halfway there, the bots came. They had taken down about ten, but more were coming. Arsenal was standing near the back of the group. He held a plasma rifle almost as large as he was. The power pack weighed almost three hundred pounds, but he held the weight as if it was nothing. The gun fired green bolts of energy. It was slow to charge and fire, but it took down a bot in a single shot. Pryo darted around the battlefield at speeds just slightly under his own. The bots more or less ignored the heat, but the lynx summoned flames hot enough to melt their joints. Six bots stood like statues, unable to move. Rouge was using a pair of purple beam daggers. She flew at bots and cut into them. Several had fallen to her, but she was unable to take down more than one at a time. Laser fire was still heavy in the air. Shadow used his hover shoes to move around and summoned chaos bolts from his belt. Shadow cursed as twenty more appeared from the factory's main gate, "They just keep coming."

Lynx threw up a wall of fire, "I can't do this forever."

Arsenal shot two more bots, "I've got twenty more shots. With the rest of my weaponry I'm sure I can take out another sixteen. So unless another thirty six show up, we're fine."

Rouge chuckled as she flew past Shadow and landed. She almost fell down, "I'm getting worn out. We need more power!"

Shadow nodded, "If we just had a little more help. We would be able to push through!"

"Can't you just teleport."

Shadow shook his head, 'I would love to tell you guys Purge would just manipulate my teleport. But that is the last thing you need to hear.' Shadow slammed his fist together and threw a bolt of energy. It crashed into A Swatbot and it's chest exploded. It fell to the ground, but another walked up to replace it. Shadow stepped back, "Hold your ground! Help is on the way." As if he called for it, two green bolts shot from the sky and blasted a pair of bolts. He looked up and saw the sky above him shimmer. It was in the shape of a large bird. Shadow smiled, "Took you long enough." The shape shimmered and a black metal plane appeared. All curves and the shape of a hawk without legs. A large door opened under it. A large red hedgehog dropped from it and landed in front of the group. Standing seven feet, he had large robotic limbs and his right eye was also robotic.

"We were halfway around the planet." He held his right arm out and four barrels popped out around his arm, "Ok bots! Lets see how you stand up to Ravage!" Red bolts of energy shot from the barrels at high speed and cut into bots left and right.

Another hedgehog dropped from the ship and landed behind the other. This one was only five feet tall and was blue. He wore black combat armor and a black backpack. He was carrying a pair of large cylinders. He jumped onto the red one's back and into the air, "Time for Dirk to take the field." He threw the cylinders and they shot into the air using their own rockets. They exploded in the air and several black orbs fell from the sky. They exploded on contact with the bots and the ground.

A yellow hedgehog dropped from the ship and ran at the bots. He wore simple sneakers and black gloves. White lightning sparked around, "Powerline is here!" He stopped and whipped out his hands. White lightning bolts shot from them and blasted down several bots.

Shadow looked up to see a large hover cycle drop from the ship. A green hedgehog in a crimson trench coat was ridding it. He lifted his sunglasses, "Need a lift?"

Shadow nodded and jumped on, "Congratulations about the kid."

Speed nodded, "Hunters! Hold this position!" He revved the bike and flew through the group of bots. The black ship recloaked and flew off before it could be fired on.

Sonic fell back as the purple and black bot cracked his metal talons. He had The Sword of Virtue, but it hadn't even made a scratch. The bot laughed, "You alone can't stand against the power of Purge." Sonic had to agree. He was hurt. Only his speed had kept him alive this long. He only wished he could say the same for his team. It was suppose to be a training mission. They were all rookies. And that bot killed them in a instant. Purge's orb on his chest flashed, "I better finish you off. You have a knack for surprise comebacks." A purple orb appeared in his hand. Before he could throw it, the red hover bike shot through the gate and jumped into the air. The two hedgehogs riding it jumped off as it crashed into Purge. The bot was knocked down and the bike exploded on top of him. Sonic wiped his forehead, "Thanks for joining the party."

Shadow chuckled, "Can't you do anything by yourself?"

Speed drew his pistols, "If I would have know you would get yourself in this much trouble, I never would have left The Freedom Fighters."

All three hedgehogs cursed when Purge tossed the burning wreckage off him. Sonic sighed, "Guess it was too much to ask!" All three charged. Sonic jumped into the air and brought his sword down. Purge blocked with his left arm and shoved Sonic away as he got to his feet. Shadow's hands glowed with green energy and he threw a pair of bolts at him. Purge tightened his right fist and the bolts flew off course and impacted the ground. Speed rolled underneath Purge and stood behind him. He fired his blasters at the back of the bot's neck. Purge chuckled and his leg shot backward and rammed into Speed. Sonic stepped back, "He's too powerful!"

Purge laughed as energy surrounded him, "You can't hope to defeat me!"

Shadow pulled off his belt and tossed it away. His chaos powers were more or less useless. He cracked his knuckles, "We need to try a triple fusion."

Speed rolled to his feet, "A triple what? Are you nuts?"

Sonic shrugged, "I'll try anything once!"

Purge laughed, "You think I would let you. I will crush you all before you even get the chance." Purge looked at Shadow, "You first!" He shot toward him. Sonic and Speed took off running and curled into balls. The flew through the air and slammed into the back of Purge. The bot stayed mobile, but was knocked just enough for Shadow to slip by. All three took off running away from Purge. The bot turned, "Chaos Control!" He vanished in a burst of purple light." He appeared in front of them, but they weren't there, "What?" He looked around, "Where did they go?" He suddenly heard the ground shake, "They dug underground." A black sword shot from the ground and spun in the air. It impaled the ground in front of Purge. The bot stepped back. He knew what was coming.

A gold and silver hedgehog exploded from the ground and landed next to the sword. He pulled it out and pointed it at Purge, "Time to end this Purge!" Spin left hand trembled. The fusion had cleared his mind and the memories from the alternate timeline flooded his mind. He knew everything. And what he was up against. His chaos power was useless, but the sword could cut him. He had speed and strength. He prayed it was enough.

Purge clentched his talons into fists, "I will crush you!" He ran at Spin. He slammed both of his fists down. Spin jumped to the side and swung his sword. Purge dodged and summoned an energy orb. He threw it. Spin smacked it down with the sword and flew in close and swung again. Purge blocked it with his left arm. The blade cut into the arm and purple energy shot around the cut. Purge's right arm shot forward and the fist slammed into Spin's gut. The hedgehog was sent flying to the ground. He spat blood out of his mouth as Purge shot forward and kicked him hard. Spin rolled across the ground several feet before stopping. Purge laughed as he summoned two energy orbs, "Fuse a thousand times, you will never have enough power to stop me."

Spin stood up and looked at his sword, "I don't have the power to destroy you. Because I am not properly fused. You came from a timeline when Shadow once told me about the triangle of power. We three are the triangle, but we are missing a key piece. Spin shot into the air and flew off.

Purge watched him go in amazement, "He has either lost it, or is really coming up with something. Either way, he dies before he does anything." Purge vanished in a burst of purple light.

Spin landed in front of Station Square's museum. He dropped the sword and Shadow appeared. He held The Sword of Virtue and The Sword of Chaos. He looked around, "What are we doing here."

Spin blasted the doors down, "We need something here." Spin and Shadow walked into the closed building. Spin walked to a large case with a large gold dagger in it. It was covered in dried blood.

"The Dagger of Heroes!" Shadow dropped the swords.

Spin nodded and smashed open the case, "The dagger was crafted from a pure chaos crystal. The two swords were forged from similar crystals. They serve as a focus for our power. This dagger is yours. With it, we should be able to fuse."

Shadow picked up the dagger, "The thing that spawned my creation. It seems right."

Purge appeared outside the museum, "I will bring this building down on top of you."

Spin picked up the swords, "We three are brothers." He held the swords up, "Together, we are unstoppable." Shadow held up the dagger and both yelled, "Fusion!"

Purge's talons surrounded themselves with energy and blasted the building. It shook violently and collapsed. A huge dust cloud was kicked up that blinded even Purge's eyes. As his vision cleared he stepped back, "No!"

A gold hedgehog was standing in front of the rubble. His eyes flashed crimson and he looked like Shadow. He held a silver sword with a golden handle. He cracked his neck, "The triangle is complete. The mind, body, and soul have come together. The Brothers of War have come together." He spun the sword around, "The name is Slade! And I will run you through with The Sword of Might!"

Purge chuckled, "Bring it Mammal!"