Sacrifice for gain
Disclaimer: I own Metal Amy, Celestial the Hedgird owns Yang (as well as Yin and Nuetra who gets mentioned), Lamont-the-ultimate owns Lamont and everyone else is own by Sega and Sonic Team. If anyone refuse to believe this please fall over dead.
Shadow looked down at the cold, metallic floor.
"I just don't know." He muttered. Amy gasped slightly.
"How can you even say that! How could you even consider joining this evil man!" Prisal smiled slightly and put his hand on Shadow's shoulder.
"My dear girl, if you truly knew Shadow and what he has been through, then it would not be as hard to believe." Prisal claimed. Shadow looked at Amy, but couldn't bring himself to look her eye to eye. He turned to Prisal.
"Maria wanted to give them a chance." Prisal removed his hand.
"Haven't you done that? And how have they treated you?" Shadow didn't say anything. "First they encapsulated you and used you in cloning experiments, then they hunted you down"
"You were the one hunting him, and how could have know anything about the egg fleet?" Amy shouted.
"I may be the head of this organisation, but it wasn't until recent I believed regaining Shadow would be of any point. People still believe him to be a weapon." Amy was about to argue, when a soldier burst in.
"The emeralds have been stolen... What the?" The soldier stared blankly at Prisal. Prisal reached in his pocket, took out a gun, and shot the soldier. The soldier's body slumped to the ground.
"Clean shot. Very little blood." Prisal analysed his shot. "You see that hedgehogs? That is how easily our race kill each other." Prisal pointed the gun at Amy. "Maybe I should go on to prove it further"
"No!" Shouted Shadow. A cruel smile which could freeze fire emerged on Prisal's face. Amy remained calm somehow.
"You are truly mad if you believe this will bring Shadow to your side." Prisal chuckled quietly and put his gun away.
"He is already on my side, he just doesn't want to be." Prisal claimed. "besides, it isn't that important anymore." Amy looked cynical.
"So in five minutes his usefulness has passed"
"Actually, yes. When the emeralds were stolen, two more of Gerald's creations were smuggled out. These two are a lot less argumentative than Shadow here. Ah, why didn't I try to get Yang or Lamont out instead of this failure in the first place?" Prisal had sparked Shadow's attention.
"Lamont?" Shadow asked. The name was familiar to him, but he couldn't recall it in the current conditions.
"Your brother Shadow. As long as him and Yang don't tear each other apart, they'll tear this earth apart." Prisal walked back into the room behind the retractable wall which he emerged from before. "Shadow, I'll give you a choice. You can be a part or a spectator of the closing Armageddon. Decide." Prisal and the room disappeared as a white wall moved in front of it. Amy turned to Shadow, who was staring at the wall. After a long pause Shadow spoke two simple words.
"Why Gerald?" There was another long pause. "How will an Armageddon solve anything?" Shadow turned away from the wall.
"This earth's death is the only way to erase the mistake that is humanity." Prisal replied. "It seems you need time Shadow." Prisal switched his speakers on. "Will someone please take the prisoners to the cells. Also, take the pink one's blood sample." Prisal's voiced bellowed throughout the base. It was within minutes that the order was carried out. Four heavily armed soldiers entered the room. Two of the soldiers threatened Shadow with there guns into marching to his cell, while another soldier took out a syringe and tried to inject Amy, with the other one providing cover, in case Amy tried anything. Shadow put up little resistance and let the soldiers take him away.
In his cell Shadow slumped into a corner. Shadow mind was repeatedly telling him to turn away from the offers given by Gerald, but his heart was breaking due to the knowledge of what was to become of Amy. His tearing heart was screaming for him to join Gerald, revenge what will soon become of Amy. It was a similar feeling to the one he had after Maria's death. Only this time he felt a duty to protect the minority of humans which deserved life. This new feeling must have come from the time he had spent with Amy. The conflict happening within Shadow was driving him crazy. He was finding it hard to concentrate on the argument. Every time he tried to chooses a side the thought that Amy was soon to die broke it apart and sent him into a spiral of sadness. Shadow got up and looked at the soldiers who had just entered. They were carrying Amy. She had put up much more of a fight than Shadow and coupled with the injection she had been worn out. The soldiers pushed Amy into the cell. Amy stumbled and grabbed Shadow for support. Amy pressed her head against Shadow's chest. She shivered slightly. Shadow put his arms around her. He let out a short sigh. He felt cold tears drip out of Amy's eyes onto his fur. He patted Amy's back gently. As Amy held Shadow even closer Shadow realised nothing truly mattered anymore. It was all going to end soon.
Super Metal Knuckles flew into Eggman's hideout, followed by the two hedgehogs. Lamont looked around suspiciously, while Yang kept his attention on his two allies.
"Gerald was a better decorator." Lamont claimed. Super Metal Knuckles and Yang ignored him. Super Metal Knuckles turned into a room.
"Knowing Eggman, he's probably in here, gloating over our prisoners." Super Metal Knuckles explained. The trio entered the room. On one side of the room were a few cells, two of which housed hedgehog shaped robots. One of them looked curiously at the three.
"Hay brother, who are those two Shadow fan boys?" Questioned Metal Sonic.
"Shadow is a speck compared to me." Lamont claimed.
"As you are a speck to me." Yang added. Lamont sent a threatening look his way. Metal Sonic chuckled.
"Team spirit, got to love it!" He claimed sarcastically. Super Metal Knuckles walked up to Metal Sonic.
"They are as powerful as they are antisocial. After all, they are more of Gerald's creations." Lamont turned to Yang.
"I'm not antisocial, am I?" Lamont asked. Yang nodded.
"More A.R.K projects? Well, we all know how well the first one worked out." Metal Sonic mimed the A.R.K crashing into the earth with his two hands. Yang walked up next to Super Metal Knuckles.
"The difference this time is that my soul is locked up somewhere on the A.R.K." Yang claimed. Everyone then turned around as Super Eggman entered the room.
"So here you are." Super Eggman walked up to Lamont and Yang. "So I get to meet another two of my grandfathers fine works." Yang glanced over at Lamont.
"So the fatness was genetic. I own Yin a tenner." He whispered.
"Who the heck would want to be called 'Eggman'?" Lamont whispered back. Super Eggman turned his attention to Metal Sonic, seemingly unaware of what was just said.
"I believe by now Metal Amy should be ready to reboot. So, anything to say before I wipe your memory clean?" Metal Sonic looked over at Metal Amy, then back at Metal Amy.
"Yes, I have a question." Metal Sonic claimed.
"Shoot." Super Eggman replied neutrally.
"What can I feel?" Metal Sonic asked. Super Eggman looked slightly taken back by the question.
"What can you what?" Super Eggman questioned.
"What emotions am I capable of?" Metal Sonic simplified the question. Super Metal Knuckles chuckled.
"What's the matter Metal, scared?" Super Metal Knuckles looked down at Metal Sonic (which is hard when you're both the same size). No one took much notice of the comment.
"You were not actually programmed with emotion, but you are capable of learning such things, I mean we all know you learnt revenge." Metal Sonic nodded, contempt with the answer. Metal Sonic walked over to the side of his cell facing Metal Amy's cell.
"Going to end my free will then Eggy?" Metal Sonic asked. Super Eggman smiled at Metal Sonic's arrogance. Super Metal Knuckles walked in front of Super Eggman and stared at Metal Sonic.
"Master, may I have the pleasure of doing this to my 'brother"
"Bootlicker." Lamont sarcastically remarked. Lamont noticed Yang had walked off.
"Do as you please." Super Eggman answered. Super Metal Knuckles nodded to show he had acknowledged the answer. He opened up Metal Amy's cell and walked in. He grabbed the side of Metal Amy's head and felt along it until he found a small switch. Metal Sonic watched tensely. As soon as he flipped the switch he would have seconds to lay the final touches onto his plan. Super Metal Knuckles flicked the switch, turning Metal Amy back on. Metal Sonic instantly walked up to the side of his cell. He outstretched a hand.
"Been a pleasure working with you Metal Amy." Metal Sonic claimed. "See you on the other side." Not completely up to speed, Metal Amy shook Metal Sonic's outstretched hand. She felt Metal Sonic drop something into her hand. Super Eggman turned to a screen behind him, which had lit up with seemingly random assortments of letters and words. A grin engulfed Super Eggman's face.
"This is it! The copied data!" Super Eggman shouted triumphantly. Metal Sonic and Metal Amy's bodies both tensioned and started acting as if they were both being electrocuted. Super Metal Knuckles watched without flinching. He turned momentarily away.
"Where have Gerald's hedgehogs gone?" He questioned himself. Both Metal Amy and Metal Sonic's bodies went limp. Super Eggman looked at the two. Metal Amy was the first to move. She looked around at the room, then at the object Metal Sonic had slipped into her hand. Metal Sonic looked up with his dead red eyes.
"I am Metal Sonic. Badnik type: robot replica. Programmed by Dr. Robotnik to kill Sonic. What is thy will master"
Lamont walked down a never ending corridor in Eggman's base. He was searching for Yang. He was hopping that without the echidna robot to interfere, he could finish his battle with the hedgehog. After passing an open door he noticed Yang out of the corner of his eye, typing on a computer. Lamont entered the room and watched Yang for a short while.
"Doing some homework?" Lamont joked. Yang ignored him. "Come on, what are you doing"
"I will tell you when or if it becomes your concern." Yang simply replied. Lamont walked up to him. Lamont was about to grab Yang by the neck, but Yang did it to him before he got the chance. "Look, you outdated rubbish, I have my own plans, which don't include you!" Yang threw Lamont across the room. Lamont landed on his feet.
"I plan on betraying Eggman as well." Lamont smiled. "Maybe we could make a new start and betray him together?" Yang laughed mockingly.
"Sure, then we can go dance with a flesh eating virus." Yang remarked cynically. Lamont looked up at the monitor.
"What's a Yin?" Lamont asked. Yang got up and stared at Lamont.
"My affairs are own concern!" Yang threw a punch, which Lamont ducked. Lamont smiled at Yang, silently mocking him. "I'm looking for my 'better half' so I can destroy her and Nuetra, cementing my position to strike on the earth. Now go away!" Yang pointed at the door, tiring quickly of Lamont.
"So this is a take over deal?" Questioned Lamont.
"Something along those lines." Yang replied. Lamont put a hand on Yang's shoulder, which Yang instantly moved.
"Well, I'm looking for a second in command position, chicks dig those guys. So, I can help you get to this position, if you make me your right hand man." Yang was about to shoot down the offer, when he realised he could use Lamont.
"Okay, I'll try you out." Yang claimed. Yang smiled. Lamont returned the smile.
"Look forward to working for you." Lamont claimed.
"Lets not tell Eggman until after I destroy Yin thought." Yang ordered. Lamont nodded in agreement and left. "Sucker." Yang muttered. Lamont looked briefly back at Yang.
"Sucker." He muttered.
Sonic and Tails lay on the ground, losing energy at an alarming rate. They had lost to much energy to even struggle. Soon they would be dead. Sonic managed to lift his head slightly.
"Where the heck is Nack?" Sonic asked wearily, not able to conjure up any more energy, he collapsed. Tails also tried to look up. He could make out three figures near by, but couldn't focus on them.
"Help..." Tails tried to call to the figures, but couldn't manage more than a whisper. The two animals lay down, darkness surrounding them. A fist sprang out and punched the energy taking disks away. Tails and Sonic, still dangerously deprived of energy, couldn't tell who it was until they talked.
"See! If we didn't come your mates would have died!" Rouge exclaimed. Knuckles folded his arms.
"They aren't my 'mates'. Besides, I still say Omega is way off." Knuckles argued.
"Negative, system working at optimum efficiency." Omega claimed.
"As you've said Omega, but think about it, why would, of all places, Fistika hide in a G.U.N base?" Knuckles asked. "And why is there Nack hiding behind the plane?" At the mention of his name, Nack ran out from behind the Tornado.
"Well I was planning an amazing rescue, but... emm..." Rouge cut Nack off.
"Were to busy being scared out of your pants?" Rouge ended Nack's claim for him. Nack looked angry.
"No! Besides, I don't wear pants. Wait, why are you lot here anyway?" Nack tried to change the conversation.
"Mission to find and destroy the Echidna Fistika." Omega claimed.
"Actually we just need to find out what he's planning." Knuckles corrected. "We would have by now if someone wasn't trusting everything said by this tin man!" Knuckled glared accusingly at Rouge.
"He could be here, maybe he's actually is working for G.U.N." Rouge suggested. Sonic stumbled onto his feet, then almost fell, before being grabbed by Knuckles.
"What happened to you?" Knuckles questioned.
"Nether mind that, we need to get into that base and find Shadow and Amy!" Sonic exclaimed.
"Shadow and Amy being held in cell block C." Omega claimed. "I'm also detecting an life form within the complex not unlike Eggman"
"How come you can do that, but not use the microwave?" Questioned Rouge.
"It blocks my scanners." Omega replied. Sonic smiled slightly and managed to stand on his own two feet.
"Then let us go!" Sonic shouted, ignoring the major energy loss he had just been through. Nack ran in front of the group.
"Hold it guys and gals, what do you plan on doing! I understood entering with an emerald for protection, warping and whatnot, but now you want to attack with a Bat who will be distracted by anything shiny, an Echidna who's as gullible as Mr Gullible of gullible lane, two guys completely zapped of energy and a robot who can't use a microwave! Am I the only one who sees a problem here?" Nack shouted.
"He's right." Knuckles claimed. Nack nodded in agreement "We have to let Sonic and Tails rest first." Nack slapped himself.