Count Sin activated the ARK's canon again, this time aiming at Emerald Hill Zone on Mobius.

"The G.U.N base down there won't stand a chance," Count Sin said. He scanned the area once more and detected someone. Someone he had been searching for…

"So, he does exist. And down there, no less. I think it's time I introduce myself to him," he said. He set the canon's timer for an hour. When 60 minutes were up, Emerald Hill zone would cease to exist. In the mean time, Sin would confront someone he had never even met, but knew he was related to.

Dante flew over Chemical Plant Zone in the Anubis. He was especially angry. Somehow, Rouge had survived and made her way to this Zone. He couldn't let all of Sin's hard work go to waste.

"Sir, we've detected the spy," the Eggrobo reported.

"Good. We have ourselves a Rouge," Dante said. He climbed onto the roof of the Anubis, took out his rifle and followed Rouge, who was running towards one of the factories.

"Sayonara, bitch!" Dante yelled as he pulled the trigger. He saw the body fall to the ground.

"Badniks! Go get that body and freeze it," Dante ordered. An Eggrobo nodded and flew down to the Zone.

"Finally," Dante sighed. "That leaves only one more..." he thought. The shuttle, now landed, hissed to life and began shedding its front armor. Free from the embrace of the steel flight pack, the Eggmech freed itself from the shuttle. Standing above the Eggrobos below hauling away Rouge's body, Dante prepared for his search.

"This is Commander Sellis. I need a recon team on the double. I'm calling out my special three units to help me on this mission. Have them out here post-haste!"

"Aye sir, sending them now."

Great. Just what he had been dreading. Active duty. Sliding along at a surprising speed, Crabmeat walked with clawguns armed. With an advanced and defective E-series unit on the loose, the small crab-like robot didn't know what to expect. He had been briefed on the technical stats of the machine. Two Vulcan guns, a flame-thrower, and brute strength. Meaning that any encounter would mean having to run.
Behind, the massive form of the Eggmech stomped. Stronger and more versatile than it's Predecessor, the Eggterminator, it also boasted more weapons. Or at least this custom job did. It's right arm ended with a lead-spewing Gattling gun, and its left housed a dual missile launcher with a second and third pair of reserve shots. The mech's presence was a little reassuring, but still, it was standing behind.

"Coconuts unit 085, Have you sighted the enemy yet?" Commander Sellis' condescending voice broke through the static.

"Not yet, Commander Dante, sir." The monkey shakily replied.

"Well, keep looking. That e-102 unit must be around here somewhere."

"Aye si--" The ape stopped. "Waitaminute. Yes. Yes. Visual contact at 900 meters. He's at the end of the main road."

"Good work, Coconuts. Remain here. I'll deal with this one."

Robotnik, riding his Hover pod, finally reached his destination: Volcano island. It has long since been abandoned. Robotnik remembered well. It was one of his more deadly assaults. Sonic foiled it by using Robotnik's machinery as pinball barriers. Sonic has surely outgrown the childish tactics of old.

"Now that volcano island is back within my grasps, I'm one step closer to conquering the world! Next destination: Flicky island!" Robotnik laughed.

A single rocket ripped through the night, flying in a loud, hissing shriek. E-102 triggered his jetpack, but did so too early. The missile rose up to meet him, slamming hard into his armor. Sparks and shards of armor flew as the lethal ordinance struck him square in the side. The explosion was so tremendous it punched through one side of his metallic body and out the other side. He toppled smoking to the ground.

"Well, that was anti-climactic. Tag him for salvage, you grunts. I want him in the best condition possible when we take him back for reprogramming," Dante ordered.

"Alright. I'd say our mission here is done. Let's head to...oh, I dunno…. Casino Night? Anyone want to spend a weekend or so gambling?" Dante joked.

Count Sin arrived on Emerald Hill Zone. Again, the G.U.N soldiers stood no chance. Even an improved version of the Hotshot hardly was a challenge.

"Weaklings. Where's a challenge when you need one?" Sin laughed.

"Right here!" the voice belonged to a bear, one just like himself. This bear wore a red vest and silver shoes. He had the same fur color as Sin. Suddenly, his radio crackled.

"This is Commander Mitch! We are under attack in Green Hill zone! We need Back-up…" Sin shut it off. He gestured to the Badniks that he brought with him.

"Go help that commander in Green Hill Zone. I have business here," Sin ordered. The Badniks nodded and left.

"You must be Ted. I know much about you. You do not seem to be on any side of this war, do you?" asked Count Sin.

"No, but I know for sure I'm against you. How do you know anything about me anyway?" asked Ted.

"Your profile isn't what I'd call low. Now, let's see if you have what it takes to be worthy of the title archenemy. Draw your weapon," said Count Sin, slowly pulling out his gold sword. Ted only drew out what looked like a staff.

"I wish to use this. This was my grandfather's staff of wisdom. I can summon it's powers to defeat you," Ted warned.

"Very well, but it shall fall to my blade, as did your grandfather," said Count Sin. He charged at Ted, and Ted charged at him. Ted attacked too early, and missed. Count Sin turned and sliced the bear's staff in half. The energy from the staff blasted Ted backwards and knocked him out. Sin withdrew his sword.

"I knew it. You aren't ready. What a shame," Sin said to himself. He pressed a button and disappeared. He had teleported back to ARK.

Robotnik sat at the controls of his volcano, wondering what would happen next. He was answered, as his radio came on.

"Yes, what is it?" asked Robotnik.

Sir, you're not gonna believe this, but... Sonic the Hedgehog has just been detected onboard the Super Egg Carrier!" said the E-1000 unit at the other end. Robotnik's face grew red, and he screamed.

"What! How could you fools let him onboard! And I thought Mitch had him trapped with the others at Knothole! Ahhh! This doesn't make any sense! Evacuate all robots on the Super Egg Carrier, and transport them to Project D.E 4, now!" ordered Robotnik.

"Yes sir," responded the robot at the other end. Robotnik then set frequencies to all commanders.

"Are you there? Listen, Sonic has either used Chaos Control or made a clone of himself, but whatever he did, he's been detected on the Super Egg Carrier!" yelled Robotnik. He had never been this angry before.

Blaze's ear perked.

"Hmm. How did Sonic get onboard the Super Egg Carrier... and damn... I still owe him big. Can't think about that now. I'm serving Eggman and I'm having a blast doing it..." Blaze thought to himself.

"Umm... Cap'n? Seeing as there's nothin' really happening right now, i'm going to my quarters." Blaze stalked off.

Mitch looked all around Knothole. Destruction and chaos. Though none of the core Freedom Fighters had been there, he had gotten the message through. He switched his radio to on.

"Dante, this is Mitch. I've successfully killed everyone who was in Knothole. I'll return to the Super Egg Carrier soon," he reported, shutting off his radio. He gestured for his soldiers to follow him, and they did.

The Anubis hovered closer and closer to the deck of the Eggcarrier.

"There she is, boys. Somewhere on there is the biggest thorn in our side." Dante peered out the view port as the flying aircraft carrier came into view. "We've been building up to this moment since day one. Sonic the Hedgehog must be destroyed." Dante said.

"Yes. We'll need all our resources for this one. He's fast. Faster then Shadow and twice as dangerous. He can be reckless, but he makes up for it with sheer determination." Suddenly, a scream was heard over the radio.

"Commanders! This is E-……………We need Back-………………Unknown Life-fo…………………….Too strong!" Immediately after the message, an explosion was seen on the Super Egg Carrier. Dante didn't like it. He thought it was Sonic at first, but then realized that the Eggrobo had started to say Unknown Life-form. He wondered if Robotnik was safe…

"Sin, Dante, Blaze! Meet me on Volcano Island immediately! Bring as many E-1000s as you need!" Robotnik yelled through the radio. He had detected the life forms as well. Whatever they were, they were dangerous. Half the ship had lost power already. He did not want all of their accomplishments to go to waste. He would make sure of it…