Mobotropolis
Eggman returns to the palace through a blue vortex and is greeted by Sleet and Dingo.
SLEET: Excellency, was your trip successful?
DR. EGGMAN: Of course it was, you dolt! Now, I can begin phase two.
Suddenly, Sheridan sped into the throne room without his hood on, startling Sleet and Dingo.
SLEET: THE HEDGEHOG HAS INFILTRATED THE PALACE!
DINGO: I'LL GET 'EM!
Dingo charges at Sheridan, only to be sent flying into a wall by Sheridan, who fired red lightning at the idiotic dingo. Sleet took a step back in fear as Sheridan approached him.
DR. EGGMAN: Sheridan, that's enough.
Sheridan then chuckled to himself.
SHERIDAN: Come on, I wanted to scare them some more.
SLEET: Lord Robotnik, what is the meaning of this?! Why has the hedgehog not been seized?
DR. EGGMAN: You're an idiot, Sleet. That's Sheridan you moron.
SLEET: I do not understand, why does he look like the hedgehog?
DR. EGGMAN: Sheridan is a clone of the hedgehog from the future. Who, as it turns out, hates the rodent just as much as I do.
Eggman then turns to Sheridan.
DR. EGGMAN: I assume you revealed who you were to the rodent?
SHERIDAN: I gave a few hints here and there, and surprisingly he figured it out.
DR. EGGMAN: It doesn't matter now. What matters is that I gave the map to our mutual friend.
SHERIDAN: And?
DR. EGGMAN: And now the real work begins. While we're searching for two pieces, he sent our other mutual friend to search for the other two pieces. But there lies a problem. Due to being almost lost to time, parts of the map had faded and we could only get the areas in which the pieces lie.
SHERIDAN: So instead of getting the actual locations, you got a vague idea as to where they could be?
DR. EGGMAN: Exactly.
SHERIDAN: A minor setback, but that won't stop us.
Sheridan then begins to walk out.
DR. EGGMAN: Where are you going?
Sheridan then turns to the doctor.
SHERIDAN: I'm going for a run.
Sheridan then speeds out of the throne room.
South Park
In South Park Elementary, the fourth grade class is currently in computer class. Stan sits by Butters and Kenny while Kyle sits alone, isolated. Stan eyes his best friend and sees that Kyle hasn't stopped smiling since he got on the computer. And it's not a happy smile, it's a creepy, twisted smile that psycho killers do when they are about to kill you. Stan then turns to Kenny and Butters.
STAN: You guys, have you guys noticed anything different about Kyle?
They both glanced at each other before nodding.
KENNY: He's been very distant lately.
BUTTERS: And he looks paler too.
STAN: Did I tell you guys that he punched me in the face yesterday?
They both looked shocked.
KENNY: Really?
BUTTERS: Kyle did that?
STAN: I think he might have PTSD over what happened when South Park got invaded.
KENNY: Maybe. What are you gonna do?
STAN: I'm gonna keep an eye on him. Check on him to see if he's alright.
KENNY: That's all you can really do, man. Check up on him until he is ready to open up.
Stan looked over to his best friend with worry in his eyes, he was hoping that he was alright and that he could do something to help him.
Mobotropolis
Inside the club, Sonia and Manic both walked up to Sonic, who was currently sitting on a chair thinking about what happened with Sheridan. They sat down next to their brother and sat in silence for a moment before Sonia broke the silence.
SONIA: What was he like?
Sonic looked up at his sister.
SONIC: Broken, and alone. Although, his eyes didn't have that kindness I'm known for. His eyes looked like he was truly insane.
MANIC: What are you gonna do, bro? I mean, he is technically you.
SONIC: I'm gonna stop him. I won't let him hurt anyone else.
SONIA: Do you think that if we offered to help him, would he take it?
SONIC: He's too far gone. He doesn't wanna change, he wants to be a God.
Sonic stood up and turned to his siblings.
SONIC: And I'm not gonna let him achieve Godhood. I can promise you that.
Sonic then walks out of the room, leaving his two siblings to think about what they are gonna do.
South Park
Back in South Park, a full on Gender War has broken out. Butters is standing up for men's rights, dividing the school even further. While this is happening, Kyle is currently in a bathroom stall, gripping his head with his hands. He is sweating profusely and is hearing whispers all around him. He is rocking back and forth, mumbling something. He just wants the voices to go away. He just wants things to be normal. He then hears a familiar voice.
THE VOICE: Why fight it, Kyle?
He then lifts his head as he listens to The Voice.
THE VOICE: I don't get why you still resist? You're already going mad. You got Freja Ollengaurd to kill herself. If they find out, you'll take the blame. You'll be grounded, forever. If you let me take over, I can make sure that you never get in trouble again.
Kyle then widens his eyes as a realization has dawned on him.
KYLE: You've never cared about my well being. All this time, you've just wanted to take over my body. You son of a bitch.
THE VOICE: Wow, for someone as smart as you, you're really fuckin' slow.
KYLE: I won't let you take over my body. I WON'T!
THE VOICE: You may not let me, but I will eventually take over. Soon, this body will be mine permanently. And you will be pushed to the back of your own mind, forever. Don't fight the voices, Kyle. Just make a few tweets. Become my pawn.
Kyle's eyes twitched as he fought back the urge to make more tweets. Kyle's eyes then began to glow a very bright green and he screamed.
THE VOICE: LET. ME. OUT!
The Voice spoke through Kyle. His eyes went back to normal and Kyle rushed out of the bathroom and dashed down the hallway, the voices in his head screaming at him to let go of his sanity. Stan was walking down the hallway and saw Cartman making a sort of necklace. He felt guilty for what happened to his stuff and went over to him.
STAN: Hi, cartman.
CARTMAN: Hey, Stan.
STAN: I'm so sorry. What we did to you. What Kyle did to you. This internet troll has everyone going crazy. We shouldn't have assumed it was you. We shouldn't have... Broke all your stuff.
CARTMAN: Kewl. That's kewl.
STAN: No. I know it's not cool. I know you're figuring out how to get back at us.
CARTMAN: I saw a vagina, Stan.
STAN: What?
CARTMAN: I'm not holding a grudge. I'm happier now. I have a purpose.
STAN: You saw whose vagina?
CARTMAN: My girlfriend's. She stood six feet away and flashed it really fast. But in that instant, you know what I saw? I saw that humankind could colonize mars. I saw the potential of our species To terraform other planets and reach the infinite.
STAN: Yeah, right, okay. I'm being serious, Cartman. There's a lot of shit going down. Butters is leading a Gender War and needs to be taken down a peg, and I think Kyle is going crazy and…
Suddenly, Heidi Turner dashed down the hallway with chocolate milks in her hands.
HEIDI: Eric! Hey, I got us chocolate milks!
CARTMAN: Of course you did, 'cause you're amazing. And look what I made you.
He showed her the necklace.
HEIDI: The pink and blue one?
CARTMAN: That's what my baby wanted.
HEIDI: Yay! Put it on me!
As he is putting it on, he notices Stan again.
CARTMAN: Oh, sorry. Heidi, you know Stan.
HEIDI: Oh, yeah. Hey, Stan. The show's on at 5:00 tonight If you want to watch at your house or my house.
CARTMAN: Oh, either way, we totally can. I just - I guess Stan had something to talk to us about first. Go ahead, Stan.
STAN: Uh... The school's in trouble and, um... O-our friends are -
CARTMAN: He said something about us working together to help take down Butters?
HEIDI: Why? What's going on, boo?
CARTMAN: I'm not sure, boo. Could you start from the beginning, Stan? Heidi's amazing at figuring things out.
Stan was lost for words as he fainted to the floor out of complete shock.
Mobotropolis
Sonia and Manic arrived at an abandoned factory. They stepped out of their van and walked around. Sonia had her scanner out and Manic was looking around. He then turned to his sister.
MANIC: Are you sure he's here?
SONIA: Unless my scanner's faulty, then yes.
Suddenly a streak of red lightning dashed in front of them. Before them stood Sheridan. They couldn't believe their eyes, he really did look like their brother.
SHERIDAN: Sonia and Manic. I knew you'd come looking for me.
SONIA: My God. It's really true.
SHERIDAN: Yes it is. Move a muscle and I kill you both.
Manic then reluctantly took a step forward.
MANIC: Listen to me.
Sheridan tilted his head.
MANIC: Whatever happened in the future. Whatever we did to make you this way. We're so sorry.
SHERIDAN: Oh, you're sorry? That doesn't change anything.
Sonia then took a step forward.
SONIA: Maurice.
Sheridan then frowned.
SHERIDAN: No. That's not my name.
Sonia took another step forward.
SONIA: Maurice.
SHERIDAN: THAT'S NOT MY NAME!
The siblings flinched.
SHERIDAN: My name is Sheridan.
Red lightning began circling around him.
SHERIDAN: And you made a grave mistake tracking me down.
The siblings then gripped their medallions and their instruments appeared. Sheridan then shot red lightning into the sky, causing the sky to darken. He then brought down his arms and red lightning bolts struck the ground where the siblings stood. They were sent flying back into a nearby wall. As they tried to get up, Sheridan grabbed them both by their necks and shocked them with his red lightning. They were knocked unconscious instantly. Sheridan smirked and ran off with two new hostages. Meanwhile in the club, everyone was just chilling out while Tony and Batman come up with a plan. Sonic walks over to his mother and sits next to her. He places his hand on hers for comfort, she smiles in response. Suddenly a red streak entered the club and Sheridan stood right in front of Sonic and Aleena. Sonic stands up and defends his mother. Sheridan just smirks in response.
SHERIDAN: I have your siblings, Sonic. You have two hours to surrender before they are executed by my hand.
Sonic growls and dashes forward, only to be thrown into a nearby wall by Sheridan.
SHERIDAN: You're not fast enough to stop me. None of you are.
Tony then flies into the room and fires a repulsor blast at Sheridan but he quickly dodges the attack and spin dashes Tony into a wall. Batman throws an explosive Batarang at the clone hedgehog, but Sheridan dashes out of the way and throws Batman into a nearby wall. Everyone else charges at Sheridan. He smiles as he punches the ground, creating a red lightning shockwave which sends everyone flying in different directions. Sonic lifts his head and glares at his future clone with hate. Sheridan chuckles as Sonic's eyes start to glow white. Sheridan scoffs in response.
SHERIDAN: Now, now. Don't throw a temper tantrum. Meet me at the palace in two hours, or else your siblings will die. I'll be waiting.
Sheridan then speeds out of the club as Sonic begins to calm down. He then gets up to his feet and looks at the ground in defeat. He's just hoping that his siblings are okay.
South Park
Stan, Cartman and Heidi are currently at Cartman's house watching TV. Stan was going to explain something to Cartman and Heidi but the two decided that before they do anything, they were going to watch TV, much to the annoyance of Stan. But something did pop up on the news which was actually interesting.
NEWS ANCHOR: Since the dawn of the internet, Message boards and chat rooms have lit up with people who incite and insult for no apparent reason. They're called "trolls." And a controversial company in Denmark is working to make them a thing of the past. The days of trolls hiding behind nicknames and message boards are over, the Danish claim, As a new website, , will soon be up and running. In less than a month, the servers will become active. Anyone can take any troll comment and send it through the Danish servers where a real name and a physical address will be attached. Every message, every comment ever made by trolls will retroactively be given a tag with the author's name, location, and full internet history.
Stan perked up at this and turned to Cartman and Heidi.
STAN: Guys, this is it.
CARTMAN: What?
STAN: This is the way we can find out who's been trolling everybody.
HEIDI: Hey yeah, you're right! If we can prove whoever is behind this.
STAN: We can end the Gender War.
Meanwhile, Kyle was watching the news on his phone at his house. He was now starting to freak out.
KYLE: Fuck!
THE VOICE: I told you.
KYLE: S-shut up!
NEWS ANCHOR: And this is the man who has masterminded it all.
The man he was referring to was none other than Lennart Bedrager, who was sitting beside the news anchor.
LENNART BEDRAGER: What this will allow people to do Is trace back harmful and hateful postings or e-mails. You see, the troll hides behind a protective layer, If you will, that internet anonymity provides. We intend to strip them of that protection so that everyone will know who they are.
NEWS ANCHOR: And what about people who will use this to spy on others who aren't trolls?
LENNART BEDRAGER: Uh, what do you mean?
NEWS ANCHOR: Once your servers become active, anyone could trace anything on the internet back to whoever wrote it. How do you stop that from happening?
LENNART BEDRAGER: Oh, oh. Right. [ clears throat ] This service is only for tracing the identity of trolls. Thank you. Komme oot troll. Komme oot und dee.
THE VOICE: You wanna know what that last part says, Kyle? He says "come out, troll. Come out and die."
KYLE: This can't be happening.
THE VOICE: By next week, everything everyone has ever done online Is gonna be available to the public.
KYLE: Then it's over. I-I'm dead.
THE VOICE: There is another way.
KYLE: How?
THE VOICE: Let me out. Let me take the weight of the world off your shoulders. Give in to the whispers, Kyle. Let me out.
The whispers then began to speak louder. Kyle gripped his head and began to scream. The scream then began to turn into full on laughter.
Denmark
After the interview, Lennart went backstage and pulled out his phone. He then dialed the number and put the phone to his ear.
LENNART BEDRAGER: This is Lennart. I trust that you will be funding the TrollTrace Program.
And on the other end of the phone was none other than Dr. Eggman.
DR. EGGMAN: Oh don't you worry. TrollTrace has the full support of the Eggman Empire.
And I'll leave it there. Next chapter will be the big battle between Eggman and the heroes. Then Brainiac will arrive. Kyle has finally succumbed to the madness, but does he still have control of his body, or has The Voice finally gotten what he wanted? Anyway, see you next chapter.
