Sonic 15

CH.3: On the bad side

Dr. Eggman was about 40 or 50, but one could never hit the dot on the exact age of Sonic's enemy. Dr. Eggman himself had no idea, the 1st encounter he had with the hedgehog was in a green hill setting when he was trying to turn the useless woodland animal into robots…that's when he appeared. From there it was a battle for Chaos emeralds, and…power. Now he was in an alliance with a Professor of evil, and a Colonel seeking power; all were good attributes, but what did he really get himself into? No doubt Sonic will be there helping those renegades, he thought as he laced his fingers thoughtfully. If I had those Chaos emeralds I'd rule the world, then again that may be a repeat of past failures; Eggman leaned in his chair and shook his head. "Chaos ruined my plans, the Ark canon was a failure, am I doomed to all each time to Sonic the blasted hedgehog!" The door opened and in came Decoe and Bocue, his unreliable lackeys of failure.

"Dr. Eggman did you call us?" Dr. Eggman sighed and realized he couldn't do better, if he did he'd have Shadow and Rouge full time; fact was each had their own priorities. Shadow was out finding himself, and Rouge was a double agent; the good thing was she didn't know he knew. Decoe and Bocue gave each other worried looks and Eggman shook his head once again.

"No Decoe, but since you're here tell me what you've learned about his Professor." Ever since he met the professor he had his doubts, especially with the robotic monstrosities. The only other partnership he had was with a brilliant scientist, but eventually it ended. Eggman considered his IQ the top of any of Station Square's citizens; the only one known to get close to his IQ was the young fox Tails. Eggman looked over at Decoe expectantly.

"The Professor Smith was born in Station Square and was a valid Victorian among his High School class. In college he majored in science and later went to Station Square University. After 2 years he formed Smith Corporation and began to experiment, these experiments involved rare jewels…some include emeralds."

"Colonel J231 is a brilliant tactician and a warrior; the ship he flew gives credit to that. The two people we seek are Michelle and Lucy Kaline; they obtained the Chaos emeralds from the Colonel's research base. Michelle's power is to leap to tall heights, race anything and stay ahead, and…cannot stand water," Bocue reported. Dr. Eggman sat up in his chair and his eyes nearly bulged out of his head. Was Michelle a hedgehog?

"Well from what I've heard I am working with two gifted and brilliant scientists," he said with amusement, "but what will happen when all is done and the prize becomes a deadly fight? Sonic I can handle, but Michelle with a Chaos emerald…worse." Eggman turned back to the computer and began pouncing on the keys trying to search for a back up in case plans went awry. Most of the files contained info on the late Gamma robots and the completely shut down Ark canon. Bocue and Decoe tapped their mechanical feet in nervous tip taps afraid the evil genius would find no back up; in that possible scenario they were clueless. An alarm rang and Eggman glanced up and became aware of a certain mischievous hedgehog entering the base. "So Sonic couldn't wait to see me again huh?"

"Dr. he's coming up here," Decoe flailed his short arms trying to over dramatize his usual panic routine. Eggman held no fear for the hedgehog and laced his fingers expectantly. The door was sent forward in a blast and standing in the threshold was the blue hedgehog himself. "Sonic don't you take a step near him or-."

"Oh don't worry I'll only be here for a few minutes," Sonic said dismissively. He approached Eggman's chair with a mission and with both hands on the chairs back he made sure his grip was firm before giving it a spin. Blowing dust from his gloves he absently looked at his watch and as he looked up found he had his attention. "Now Dr. Eggman I hear you found yourself some new buddies, couldn't come at a better time could it? Two girls escaping death with treasured jewels (preferably powerful too) and by now I pretty much have you figured. So since I know how it will end let me just give you the play I've remembered:

Eggman: Give up Sonic you have no way of beating me this time. (rubs mustache with a twinkle of a plan)

Sonic: We'll see about that Egghead (battle commences) Sonic avoids every stupid attack made by Eggman's broken down machines and hits the core

Eggman: Blast you Sonic the next time we meet will be your last!

Sonic: Save your promises for your mommy Eggman cause I'm out of here.

"This is ridiculous! My machines are never broken down until after you weaken them and my attacks aren't stupid! Those battles before were just me warming up, come…whenever, that's when the finale will begin. Jus so you know this meeting is on tape…and we are not alone either," Eggman spoke with a devious eye. Out of the corner of his eye he saw the robotic beast, but kept his posture slouched. "Be a good hedgehog now Sonic and show yourself out." The mechanical interpretation of a bark was enough to cause the hedgehog to stiffen.

"I won't forget this Eggman," Sonic said and with a dash was descending the steel stairs. The robot pounced after him causing the rail to shake. Sonic ran faster making sure he didn't slow down for no one, even to check if what chased was lethal. Grabbing hold of the rail he vaulted over and began a fast descent to the ground. The robot followed and Sonic had hoped so because just as he was caught by Tails he waved goodbye to the huge monstrous robotical terror. It hit the ground and a small fire erupted from its engine causing a trail of smoke to sail back up to Eggman. "Thanks Tails, now get us out of here fast!"

"Hold on Sonic because if Eggman sent that after you, I don't know what awaits us outside," Tails said nervously. He was right because once they flew out the door a shadowy figure approached them. Tails put Sonic down and landed beside him. As the figure stepped out of the shadows Tails stepped back as Shadow the hedgehog emerged holding a rocket launcher. "Is that you Shadow?"

"I seem to recognize you…Tails," Shadow answered hesitantly. Sonic kept his eyes on the rocket launcher and kept his feet planted apart in case he had to pull Tails away. "Well if it isn't the other me, how's it been Sonic?" My memory is ok, but why can't I still remember my past? Shaking his head he stared at the hedgehog who had in the past ruined Dr. Eggman's plans, but why should I care? I have allegiance to none of them, including the boy, then there's Maria…snap out of it you pitiful ultimate life form, he snapped at himself. With a new self resolve he brought up the launcher and had his sights on the blue hedgehog. There could only be one of them and it-

"Tails now's your chance run!" Sonic saw there was no mistake, Shadow worked for no one…but that wasn't right. The rocket came at him in slow motion and with a quick dash he ran past the rocket and rammed his shoulder into Shadow. Shadow dropped the launcher and Sonic dropped to the deck as well. The rocket corrected its course and headed at the two hedgehogs in a blur of hot sensors. Just as it homed in on them with a perfect lock…they were gone.

"Sonic if I listen to you all the time you'd be beaten with no hope," Tails smiled as he caught Sonic's expression and knew that what he said had reason. He flew over to the tallest building in Station Square and dropped them down. Shadow got up weakly and his red eyes held no mercy for either of them at the moment. Sonic caught his breath as a sudden dawning realization hit him; what can it be? Tails thought as his best friend got up stronger.

"Someone promised you the truth of your existence, didn't he Shadow? C'mon now Shadow, you know any promises from that loony scientist and emerald obsessed Colonel are false." Shadow considered what he said for the briefest second, after that he was gone in a white flash. Sonic stared towards home when the gravel began to shake, what the-? The Colonel was in a huge machine with two rotating arms and 2 robotic legs; the cockpit was huge and in the pilot's seat was the smug Colonel. "Well Colonel, are you here for the Chaos-?"

"No hedgehog…I'm here to end your existence. The precious Chaos emeralds are in no immediate danger, and by now you do realize my spies never fail me. In that case I already know where Lucy is…in fact right now my forces are going there. But enough chit chat, I did promise to destroy you didn't I?" Raising his hand he looked out the cockpit at the hedgehog who Eggman himself never destroyed…and he was within his range. Lowering his hand he hit the laser and watched as the cockpit glowed a brilliant orange before lurching forward and unleashing the deadly beam. All it took was one blink and both the hedgehog and fox ran to the side and got behind him. "Your speed is amazing Sonic…care to make another pass?"

"Your questions bore me Colonel, it's time you see my true power at its greatest!" Sonic ran around the robot and kept up his powerful speed until he stood to the side expecting the robot to fall down because it couldn't get a lock; instead it fired several missiles…all converging on him! With a roll he avoided the 1st few and watched as they tore up the pavement, but the next dozen hit him right on target sending him into the air and crashing next to some storage lockers. Tails himself was beaten by robot arms…20 of them, none allowed him to fly, and none allowed him to go.

"Colonel we found the hedgehog," a robot soldier said as he looked near the robot. "She is on an island in the sky…and we also detected a huge source of Chaos emeralds, shall we dispose of these insects?" Sonic lifted his bruised face and let out a moan as he tried to get into a sitting position. Tails lay 2ft to his right and from the look of his cuts he received far more of a beating then him. The Colonel replied with a decision ready to be obeyed:

"Take the squad up to the floating island in the sky; the troops at the house will commence the operation, and I shall take care of these pests." The soldier obeyed and left with a smart salute leaving the Colonel to deal with his new enemies. Dr. Eggman peered through the grimy window and grinned as all his troubles were about to be squashed. The Colonel picked up Sonic in an iron grip and with a mechanical groan threw him 5ft in the opposite direction. Sonic rolled for what seemed forever until he stopped face up, beaten and bleeding. The Colonel turned his weapons on Tails and shot several rounds at his broken body. The wounded fox took charge and flew a short distance behind a metal crate. "On my planet I faced challengers who would break all 20 mechanical arms before falling, here none at all. Your friends will die quite quickly, that way the pain will never register in their tiny heads. With a positive look he pushed the firing button.