Sonic 8
CH.4: Farewells in order
"Mega Man come out and face your demise, don't make the ones you care for be hurt due to your coward nature. I have enough firepower to wipe out Station Square; I won't even hesitate on firing the weapons." Sonic raced forward and the iron like claws of the machine grabbed onto him and in a flash of yellow he fainted. "The hedgehog is in my grasp, shall I kill him?" Mega Man stood a roof top away and as he got up on shaky knees his hands became fists and his arm canon began to glow with hot intensity. Rush II caught Mega Man and soared forward and hovered before the machine. "Very cowardly of you, shall we start now?"
"Wily I always intended on killing you, but not in Sonic's world. The only damage I can do to you is to your machine and your ego; I'll kidnap you later." Rush II back flipped as the claw screamed at them and that gave Mega Man time to chip away at it. Birds in the sky were flying in the opposite direction and as he looked up saw a green mechanical beast. The face shield on the machine also slid back, only to reveal Dr. Eggman, Decoe, Bocue, and Bokunn.
"I'll take the hedgehog Dr. Wily," Eggman said. Mega Man pointed to the hatch on the bottom of the machine and as Rush II was under it blew it up. He made it in and now his only trouble was to get to the bridge unharmed.
"No you won't you fat marshmallow," Dr. Wily said with irritation. "I defeated him, so I'll kill him, that is if you don't object," he said snidely. Dr. Eggman's ship landed in front of Dr. Wily's and out of its sides it produced two giant sized arms. Dr. Eggman sent the first attack sending Dr. Wily back apace. Dr. Wily spun his machine around and all four legs slapped Dr. Eggman's machine into a spin.
"This…isn't…happening!" Dr. Eggman bellowed as he held onto the controls in frustration. Aboard his machine it was tipsy turvy and the equipment was being blown up. Hitting his armchair he brought up a red button, with much anger he smashed it in. "No one calls Dr. Eggman a fat marshmallow, not even that hedgehog!"
"Clever Dr. Eggman, by stunning my machine you've stopped all movement of my machine…except for my lasers," Dr. Wily said. Getting off his command seat he walked to the master controls and brought up a targeting scope. Eggman may be the next most irritating person to that Mega Man, Wily thought as he peered through the scope. He fired the rapid lasers and was awarded to see Eggman's ship sprout flames. That was when the door exploded and in walked… "Mega Man…this is impossible!"
"Dr. Wily it's time to go home," Mega Man said. He looked over at Proto Man and gave him a thumbs up. Firing a tiny beam he broke the prisoners' chains and now Wily was at a loss for words. "This isn't our world Dr. Wily, so let's go and maybe if you're good I'll let you have a head start."
"Well-." The ship rumbled and panels and consoles began to detonate. Outside, Eggman had resumed the upper edge and now was unloading all artillery on them. Chris pulled Helen away from the rail as electrical equipment collapsed from above and Proto Man seized the fleeing Dr. Wily by the collar. All systems were ballistic and then with a heavy groan the ship started to fall…right into a building.
"Rogue behind you!" Knuckles jumped over Rogue and crashed into an enemy drone and with his knuckles raised above his head brought them down into its network processor. Not much had happened for the two as they helped rebuild the city, but on their 9th patrol Wily's drones awoke. Knuckles ducked under a fast punch and stabbed the drone pulling out its wires. Rogue created tornados pulling apart the drones and with each whirlwind dive machinery was sent everywhere. "Ok, something must have turned these on," Knuckles said. "I mean how else did they home in our location so fast. I don't get it."
"It's so obvious Wily knew someone would be left behind, so that explains them being here. They have us surrounded, I…don't know how long I can last," Rogue said, panic was evident in her voice and Knuckles gave her a concerned look. More drones came wielding heavy weapons and as a group ganged up on Knuckles, Rogue swooped in saving him. "Where to now?" The drones climbed the rubble of buildings and had about 10 locks on them. Knuckles pondered on that while Rogue dodged blasts.
"Dr. Light has a formidable advantage in his lab, that's where we'll make our stand." Rogue nodded her head and flew to Dr. Light's lab. Dr. Light was surprised by their sudden return but once he heard about Wily's bots he quickly got to work barricading all valuables and breakables. Knuckles had thought about lifting the vase, he just didn't expect Rogue to as well. Rogue snatched it away but Knuckles could tell she was blushing by the way she stood. At times Rogue could drive him mad, but in times of battle she was a worthy ally; as long as no emeralds were around. Dr. Light came from the basement with very odd looking weapons; in fact each of them seemed incomplete.
"Now these are still in their experimental phase, so I advise you not to point them at yourself. There are only 2 possible entries into my lab, so be posted at each. Let's not let these metal heads ruin this city." Knuckles was handed a yellow gun with hidden surprises and Rogue a fat purple one that packed a punch. The 1st wave crashed through the door sending the sharp glass everywhere. Dr. Light fired an arrow from a blue bow and the drones shut down. Rogue held her charge down and as three stomped over she fired blasting them in separate directions. "That's 3 entrances, I'm sure there-."
"No there is!" Knuckles soared away as the roof collapsed and the 2nd wave came in. Spinning the weapon Knuckles fired off 2 rounds with a lunge forward sliced them before their components were sent to the floor. Knuckles took a look at his new weapon and with disgust threw it aside. As an opposing drone overshadowed him he held his hands out. The drone raised its fist and as it came down Knuckles held the first there. Though the drone didn't tire, he still could short circuit it; and Knuckles had a way to do that. Throwing the fist up he ran behind the drone and with his knuckles dug into the drones' back and climbed. Rogue and Dr. Light were filling the room with intense energy as the 3rd wave came in. "Dr. Light…how long are we to hold up?"
"I don't know," he replied honestly, "fact is I'm surprised I made it past the 1st wave." Knuckles got to the head and with much sweat dotting his head he ripped it from its sockets and threw it down at the piling circuits. A 4th wave blew through the wall and both Rogue and Dr. Light were low on ammo. "I've fought death off before, it won't hurt to do it some more," Dr. Light said mischievously. Both Rogue and Knuckles grinned and with a war cry they fought harder.
Sonic lost all feeling after darkness surrounded him, after that when he awoke he felt pain over his body. He wasn't far off as he saw cuts and scratches…the weird part was he was in a giant hand. Pushing against the wall the robot arm presented he broke loose and felt stranger. Taking in his surroundings he noticed he was in a building and as he hopped down took in the damage Wily's machine made. The front side was gone and the back leaning. Hearing cries of pain he rushed forward and found Amy lying on rubble. "I feel so dizzy."
"At least she's ok," Sonic said to himself. He found Chris and Helen lying unconscious and Mega Man breathing heavily, probably from the near death ride, he thought. The rubble nearby moved and as Sonic investigated it he was sent back a step at the realization that Wily had survived. The small evil genius was covered in dirt and as his eyes took in the damage, small drops of water came out, but the odd thing was they never came out. "Alright Wily you're beaten, give up already."
"So says the hedgehog," he said, "but my end isn't yet, to give up now and let that Eggman win is another thing. Right now my drones are tearing up Robotic city, soon my empire will rise and those left living will face a new era of machines. See if you can stop me hedgehog," Wily taunted. Tossing a smoke grenade down Wily made his escape causing those standing to fall to their knees choking. Mega Man stared after Wily and the stranger Sonic saw before rose from the ground. Seemed like they had a plan.
"Sonic, Wily is our responsibility now, got to Robotic city and save your friends." As they went out Helen lingered behind giving Mega Man a sympathetic look. "This is goodbye Helen, take care of yourself." Mega Man blew a whistle and Rush II soared by jumping onto his back he soared off and Helen felt alone. Chris stood a respected distance away and when she was ready to go he had her wheelchair. Without saying a word he pushed her out and together they followed the others.
"The portals residue is this way," Tails voice said from the recently returned comm. Sonic and Amy led the way and as they neared the alley the ground shook. Turning around they saw the return of the Egg Dragon, which seemed more beaten up then ever. "Sonic, Eggman is using a comm. scrambler…can't…"
"Sorry to cut in on your friend's warning Sonic, but this time you won't have his assistance. Dr. Wily lives, which means you, had something to do with it, that is why you won't be leaving anywhere, not until your carcasses lay at my feet!" The Dragon shot out three flames and Amy swung them back with her hammer. Sonic homed in on Eggman's position and hit. The Dragon pulled in its head and out popped a canon. The black orb hit the building and behind them sending loose debris everywhere.
"Amy aim for the feet," Sonic said. As Amy skipped to the left Sonic began to climb up the Dragon's scales to the base of the canon. Amy smashed the foot of the dragon and in a reflex kicked her. Sonic jumped into the air and homed down the long tunnel to Eggman himself. Walking past the two helpers he had Eggman in clear sight. "Say Eggman, mind if we have a word?"
"Make it quick," Eggman said not even turning to speak to his enemy. I know I'm beat, he thought accepting it, so I might as well listen to what he has to say. Decoe and Bocue weren't sure how to react and as they stared out the view screen they saw Amy wounded and Helen and the Thorndyke aiding her. Dr. Eggman finally turned to face Sonic and was ready to listen.
"Let us get Knuckles and Rogue back from Robotic city, after that if things go well you'll have both Wily and Mega Man out of your, err hair. Then if you think about it in another way you'll be back to your emerald craze and my carcass to worry about. So Dr. Eggman, have we a deal?" The four of them stood in silence for awhile and the sun had no patience and decided to set.
"I agree, but he better be gone," Eggman said agreeing to Sonic's terms. Sonic jumped out of the canon and landed in a crouch outside. Running forward he touched Amy's neck to find a pulse, what he found was very weak. He admitted that at times she was a pain, but she his girlfriend now, much to her delight. The portal appeared and Sonic made the leap in leaving Chris and Helen to tend to Amy. A war of beams and yells were uttered as he landed and when his eyes adjusted he saw a red blur cutting up drones and two figures blowing drones to bits. This was tight!
"I'm coming Knuckles!" Sonic homed in on the nearest drone and began to bounce from one another sending bolts scattering. By now the 4th wave was hot and it seemed both Rogue and Dr. Light were fighting using the butt of their weapons. Sonic kicked off the wall and with his right foot sent a drone into another causing the two to explode. "Knuckles, Mega Man is going to find Wily, we've got to hold on a little longer." The echidna had no words; his actions were quick and that was the only assurance he had to him understanding. Knuckles flipped through the air and landed beside Rouge and Dr. Light who had a pile of broken drones on either side of them. Sonic was impressed by Dr. Light's skills.
"Dr. Light if another wave comes in we're toast, Sonic are you sure Mega Man is on his way?" Knuckles stared at Sonic and wasn't feeling better when Sonic shrugged. Their luck ran out as a fifth wave came in and all four fighters were tired. Sonic ran forward and in a light second had 12 drones down and was still wreaking havoc when more piled in from the newly created entrance. Knuckles joined Sonic and punched two drones in the heads and back kicked another. Rouge and Dr. Light joined the fray and as they finished the fifth wave, but all efforts were futile as a sixth entered. "No way!"
"I won't die in a world alien to me," Sonic said, "as long as I have strength within…stand aside and open the drone compactor." A nearby drone lunged at Sonic who leaped into the air and went into a ball and in a flash shot into drone coming out in a fiery explosion. The next drone scored a hit and Sonic flew to the ground. "Backup now…would be good."
"Hey Sonic, we're here!" A large blast surrounded the four fighters and as they looked up there was Mega Man on Rush II and behind him was Proto Man guarding Wily. The battle became more intense, but with the reinforcement of Mega Man and Proto Man they beat the odds. "Sorry it took so long, but as you can see Wily gave us the slip in the sewers. Now we're back where we belong. Knuckles I have this guardian emerald, it may not be much, but in Robotic city parts of emeralds are hard to find. Rouge this emerald holds light, give it a try someday." Then Sonic and Mega Man shook hands as equals.
"Your home needs rebuilding, mines needs my assistance, and I guess we leave with that. It was a blast Mega Man, but please don't visit again, I can't tell what will happen if you did." The group laughed and then the portal opened and with their farewells in order they leaped. They were home in Station Square and all was calm. Sonic looked back at where the portal once was and grinned. Dr. Eggman's machine went to its base and upon the skyscraper was Shadow. Sonic picked Amy up and began the long walk to the medical ward, already preparing for Amy's recovery and their days of fun.
A Few Months later
Chris and Helen sat outside watching the sunrise, each feeling warm in the other's presence. Sonic and Amy were at the table eating breakfast and Tails and Cream were in the living room flipping channels. Knuckles was back at Angel Island and Rouge back to her emerald hunt. Chris leaned back in his chair and regretted it as he fell onto his back. Helen giggled and Chris blushed. As he set his chair back up he gave Helen a concerned look. "Helen are you ok? You seem a little-."
"I'm fine Chris; in fact I haven't felt better. The day is as new as starting school, which reminds me we have to hurry if we're going not to be late." As Chris hurried inside Helen smiled as she read a current e-mail:
Hey Helen, just sent my first
e-mail, what a great idea. Sorry
about Station Square. I'm sure it'll
be ok in a week. Back here I'm
facing a nightmare of my own with
a city in ruin. Rush II says hi and
Dr. Light also I got to go, I'll e-mail
you later.
Helen closed her lab top as Chris came out and as they set off down the dirt path she smiled. Francine will be so jealous, Helen thought. Back at the house Sonic kissed Amy and walked to the gate where off in the distance he saw the familiar white flash. There would be at time he'd call Shadow, but the day was so far good.
"Hey Sonic they have drift racing on," Tails said. Sonic turned his back and ran over the pool he once feared and onto the couch with his girlfriend and two friends. Life was good.
THE END