Episode 10: Of Wolves and Dragons
On a bright and sunny day in New Mobotropolis, Sonic is relaxing on a branch on top of the tree. He is sleeping with his hand behind his head and his legs crossed on the branch. Sonic hasn't been relaxing in his home town for a long time, and is glad to be back with Sally and his other friends. Just then, Nicole appears in front of Sonic as she sees him sleeping on the branch.
"Sonic," Nicole says.
Sonic opens his eye to see the digital lynx on the branch.
"Hey Nicole," Sonic says.
"Hi Sonic. Sally needs to talk to you about something," Nicole says.
Sonic sits up," What is it?"
"She said it's important and needs you at Acorn Castle," Nicole says.
"Sure. I'll head there now," Sonic says.
Sonic hops off the branch and lands on the ground. Then zips to Acorn Castle in the matter of seconds. He reaches the castle to see Sally with Nicole, Tails, Bunnie, and Antoine.
"Hey Sally, Antoine, Bunnie. So what's going on?" Sonic asks.
"Hey Sonic, you're just in time. We need to head to the Southern Continent as soon as we can," Sally says.
"Why? What's the problem?" Sonic asks.
"Sonic, you remember Lupe and the Wolf Pack?" Sally replies.
"Yeah. I remember them. I haven't seen them in a long time. We should look them up sometime," Sonic says.
"That time is now. We're going over to see them," Sally says.
"Sounds cool. Tails and I haven't seen them in a long time," Sonic says.
"I know. They'll be happy to see you two again," Sally says.
"So what's the problem, Sally girl?" Bunnie asks.
"They have been experiencing strange quakes from the ground along with some loud noise. They could use our help," Sally says.
"You think Egghead could be involved?" Sonic asks.
"I wouldn't put it past him. That Dr. Eggman is always planning something. We're heading there with the newly upgraded Tornado," Sally says.
"Yeah. It's good as new and has more features put into it," Tails says.
The group had to face the newly Tornado. The new Tornado has three seats, Bunnie and Sonic stand on the plane while Sally and the others are sitting inside. Tails of course is piloting.
"Hang on everyone," Tails says.
Tails starts the engine of the plane and takes it to the sky. Their next stop is the southern part of the world to the Wolf Pack Nation.
At the Southern nation, in what looks like a mine, Snively is with a few of the Swat-bots as they use drills and machines to dig through the mines. Snively watches the robots at work to see them doing a good job in his eyes.
Snively says, "Keep digging all of you! Eggman wanted that energy source from here! Continue digging through this mine to find it!"
Suddenly, the screen he is holding turns on for Snively to see Dr. Eggman on it.
"Snively, how did the digging go?" Eggman asks.
"It's going according to plan. We have yet to locate it, but we know that it's in the area," Snively says.
"Excellent Snively. Make sure the Swat-bots find the source of the energy and make sure to take care of any snoopers who dares to come," Eggman says.
"Yes sir," Snively says.
Snively then hangs up the connection and continues to command the robots to dig the mine.
Sometime later in the sky, the Freedom Fighters are riding on the plane with Tails piloting it. Tails lands the plane on the ground close to the forest of the Wolf Pack Nation.
"There we are. We land at the forest of the Wolf Nation," Tails says.
Sonic hops off the plane while the others climb out.
"It's great to see the Wolf Nation again," Sonic says.
"I can't wait to see Lupe and the wolves again," Tails says.
Sonic looks up above the trees and says, "And I think I found our clue."
Sally and the others look up to see smoke above the trees.
"If that doesn't spell civilization, I don't know what will," Sonic says.
Sonic then takes Tails hand, "Let's go little bro."
Sonic then speeds off with Tails at tow. Of course, the wind ends up knocking Sally and the others down.
"Great. Bunnie, can you get us there?" Sally asks.
"Will do," Bunnie answers.
In the forest, Sonic and Tails continue to speed through the forest and soon come across the clearing up ahead. When they reach the exit, they see stone buildings with many wolves around the area. They notice a few wolves gathered around the fire.
Just then, Sonic notices a tall gray wolf with dark hair. She seems to be wearing what looks like a blue shirt, and a skirt made of feathers, along with a tribal hat with feathers and a cape. Seeing the hair and fur color, he recognized the wolf.
"Is that… Lupe..?" Sonic says with glee.
Sonic the hurries over with Tails following from behind.
Sonic stands behind the wolf and asks, "Lupe, is that you?"
The wolf turns her head to see the gray wolf who has blue eyes and a scar under her right eye.
Lupe becomes surprised and then smiles, "Sonic. Tails. You're back."
"Yeah. It's great to see you after the last time we saw you," Sonic says.
"Hi Lupe," Tails says.
"Hello to you too, Tails. We missed you when we heard you went away," Lupe says.
"I know. Sally told us about this situation so we came as soon as we could," Sonic says.
"Yes, and took off without us," Sally speaks up.
Sonic and Tails turn their heads to see Antoine and Sally hitch a ride on Bunnie and she lands on the ground.
"Gee sugar-hog, you sure run faster than ever," Bunnie says.
Sally sighs, "Honestly Sonic, you could have waited for us."
"Whoops! My bad, but you know how I roll," Sonic says.
Sally sighs, "You never change, do you?"
"Nope," Sonic says.
"Hello Lupe," A male voice says.
Just then, a brown gray color wolf with blue eyes. He wears a blue and yellow shirt with matching pants, and gold wristbands.
"Hello Lobo, you have returned," Lupe says.
"Yes. We were able to figure out where the quakes are coming from," The wolf, Lobo says.
"Thank you Lobo. My friends have arrived to help us out," Lupe says.
Sonic and Tails are confused to see this wolf while Sally and the others smile.
Sonic asks, "Hey Lupe, who's this guy anyway?"
Lupe and Lobo begin to giggle.
"Right. I guess you wouldn't have known. Sonic. Tails," Lupe says.
Lobo says, "My name is Lobo, it's nice to meet you."
"He's my husband," Lupe says.
"Husband?!" Sonic and Tails exclaim.
"That's correct," Lobo says.
"How long have you two been an item?" Sonic asks.
"For some time now," Lupe says.
"Well then, congratulations," Sonic says.
"Congratulations," Tails says.
Lupe smiles and says, "Thank you. We've done with the congratulations a bit. Now, let's get down to what you all are here."
"Right. So what seems to be the problem?" Sonic asks.
"I assume Sally told you that we've been experiencing some quakes and hearing strange sounds," Lupe says.
"We were able to figure out the strange quakes and the sound coming from the mountains," Lobo says.
"Do you have any idea where the quakes are or have any idea who is doing it?" Sonic asks.
"We have no clue, but we can show you where it's coming from," Lobo says.
"Then let's hurry. I have a few ideas who could be behind this mess," Sonic says.
Sometime later, Sonic, Sally, and the Freedom Fighters are following Lupe, Lobo, and the wolf pack to where the quake and the strange noise come from. They soon walk through the canyon that is between the mountains.
Lupe says, "It is good that you and Tails have returned, Sonic. We haven't seen you in a while."
"Yeah. We've been trying to stop Eggface from whatever trouble he's been giving us," Sonic says.
"Seems that Dr. Robotnik has given you some trouble," Lupe says.
"Yeah, but he goes by Eggman now," Sonic says.
"Quite an… unusual name," Lupe says.
"Yeah. But his name doesn't change how rotten he is. I remember this one time that Eggman shattered the world into seven pieces and released an ancient being called the Dark Gaia," Sonic says.
"Eggman really did that?" Sally asks, shocked.
"He did. And managed to turn me into some kind of werehog," Sonic says.
"Dr. Eggman has turned you into a what?!" Antoine asks, becoming shocked.
"A werehog. Dr. Eggman was up in space with his space station. I was able to invade it and used the seven Chaos Emeralds to transform into Super Sonic and chased him to his control room. Only to find out he actually planned it so I can bring the emeralds to him," Sonic says.
Then Tails says, "Eggman used the power of the Chaos Emerald on this machine so he can free the Dark Gaia that is inside the planet. In order to do that, Dr. Eggman will use the Chaos Emeralds by draining all of their power from Sonic's body."
"Sounds like it really hurt you, sugar-hog," Bunnie says.
"It did, and during that time I observed the Dark Gaia energy and turned into this werehog. I was able to stay in control during my mission and repair the damages he has done. Of course, I met Chip when Eggman dropped me from space," Sonic says.
"What?! That's awful!" Sally exclaims in shock.
"Okay it was bad, but I met Chip," Sonic says.
"Chip?" Lupe asks.
"Chip was actually the Light Gaia. According to legend, the Dark Gaia is supposed to end the world while Chip who is actually the Light Gaia restores and renews it. It is supposed to happen every million years or so," Tails says.
"And I suspect that because of DR. Eggman interferes, the world breaks apart and the Dark Gaia awakens. I thought it was strange that the world suddenly broke apart, now I know why," Lupe says.
"Yeah. It's mostly because it wasn't the time for them to be awake. Chip shrank and lost his memories while the Dark Gaia and the energy spread across the world creating these creatures," Sonic says.
"But you were able to fix it," Lobo says.
"Yeah. But, because of Chip's role, he had to be sleeping for who knows how long and I never saw him since. He even gave me his green bauble necklace, and I have it ever since," Sonic says.
"You miss him, don't you?" Sally asks.
"I do, but I know that he is always going to be with us," Sonic says.
Suddenly, they begin to hear a strange loud sound.
Bunnie asks, "Do y'all here that?"
"I hear it too," Sally says.
"So do I," Sally says.
Sonic points out, "It came from over there."
Sonic and the others walk down the canyon to find the source of the strange sound. They also begin to feel and hear loud quakes as they come closer, which means, they're getting closer to the source of it all. Soon, they stop to see multiple Swat-bots taking wagons of dirt out of a hidden entrance.
"Those are Swat-bots," Sally says, shocked.
"Which means Eggman is here too," Sonic says.
"In other words, Dr. Robotnik is back as well," Lupe says.
"I'm afraid so. He already teamed up with Snively and caused trouble here. I knew he had something to do with it," Sonic says.
"You're right, but what is Dr. Eggman up to this time," Sally says.
"I don't know, but his robots are responsible for the strange earthquakes and sounds we've been experiencing," Lupe says.
Unknown to the group, a surveillance drone is flying above them and watching them with a strange camera. In the mine, Sniverly continues to direct the Swat-bots to take the rocks, dirt, and anything that prevents them from digging further. Suddenly, he hears an alert coming from his portable screen.
"What's this?" Snively questions.
Snively presses the button on the screen to see Sonic and the Freedom Fighters, along with the Wolf Pack
Snively says, "Should have known Sonic and his Freedom Fighters would come snooping around, and the Wolf Pack would bring them here."
He then commands, "Swat-bots! Stop those Freedom Fighters and Wolfpack."
Outside of the mine, Sonic, the Freedom Fighters and Wolfpack are trying to figure out the plan how to get inside the mine.
"Alright, we need to distract those robots while Sally, Tails, and I sneak into the mine," Sonic says.
"That's true, but it will help if we know what they're doing down there," Sally says.
"We know by doing Sal," Sonic says.
Suddenly, they hear a robotic voice, "Halt!"
The group quickly turn their heads to see the Swat-bots right behind them and they're pointing blaster at them.
The group quickly notice the Swat-bots are right behind them. They quickly move out of the way before they are blasted. Sonic quickly turns to the Swat-bots and is about to attack. Just then, a blast of fire came from the sky and blasts the Swat-Bots, melting them instantly. Sonic and the others look up at the sky in shock to see a large teal color dragon in the sky with a black nose ring on it.
Sonic says, sounding surprised and excited, "Dulcy!"
Dulcy then lands on the ground and slams her tails at the Swat-bots, destroying the rest of them from left and right. She then flies out and fires her ice breath at some, freezing them in her tracks. Once then lands on the ground, standing on her feet. Sonic and Tails are shocked to see the dragon, and that she has landed perfectly. Soon, they run to the dragon with excitement.
Sonic calls out, "Dulcy!"
Dulcy turns her head and surprisingly says with a smile, "Sonic! Tails!"
Sonic and Tails reach Dulcy and the dragon pulls them into her arms for a hug. Sonic and Tails do the same.
"Man Dulc, it's great to see you again," Sonic says.
"Yeah. We miss you," Tails says.
"I miss you too. I can't believe I'm able to see you guys," Dulcy happily says.
"So do we, and it's been too long. Where did you learn those fighting techniques? And you're able to land perfectly now?" Sonic says, starting to ask questions.
"Well. I met up with Lupe and the wolves from time to time and they've been helping me with my fighting techniques. And guess what, I'm able to find other dragons and they helped perfect my powers," Dulcy says.
"Really?! That's so cool!" Sonic says, excited.
"Yeah. You sure showed those Swat-bots," Tails says.
Dulcy blushes, "Oh gosh. Thank you."
Just then, Sally and the others walk over.
"Sally, Bunnie, Antoine, Lupe, and Lobo. I didn't expect to see you here," Dulcy says.
"We could say the same about you. Talk about great timing, sugar," Bunnie says.
"Oui, it has been much too long," Antoine adds.
Sally smiles, "As much as I like to catch up on the reunion, but we need to stop Snively, and to do that, we need to figure out what he's up to."
"Snively? What's he doing here?" Dulcy asks.
"That's what we're going to find out, and the answer to this mystery is the entrance the Swat-bots came out of," Sonic says.
Not long, the group reach the entrance the Swat-bots exist from.
"Snively has to be down there somewhere, and the sooner we figure this out, the better," Sonic says.
Sonic, Sally, Tails, and the others begin to walk down the cave. All except Dulcy. She looks very nervous to see the dark cave.
Sonic turns around to see Dulcy and asks, "What's wrong?"
"Sorry guys, I'm still a little claust-clausta… um," Dulcy says, feeling embarrassed.
"Dulcy is still claustrophobic. She still feels nervous about going into small and dark places," Sally confirms.
"Yeah," Dulcy says.
"Don't worry Dulcy, you stay here and keep a look out while the rest walk down this tunnel," Sonic says.
"You got it, Sonic," Dulcy says.
"Alright, let's go. But remember, we need to be quiet," Sally says.
Everyone agrees and begins to sneak down deep in the tunnel. As they walk deeper into the tunnel, the area grows darker, and Antoine is trying his best not to be scared. However, it's not easy for him. Suddenly, light begins to appear in the tunnel. They notice there are lights hanging from the ceiling. Just then, they hear loud digging sounds, as well as the sound of drills. Sonic shushes the group and they begin to walk down the path. Sonic and the others stop to see a corner where the noise is at their loudest.
Sonic then turns to the wall and becomes shocked to see more Swat-bots in the mine. The Swat-bots are using drills and machines to dig through the dirt while others shovel them into carts on tracks so they can be cleared out of the way. Sally, and the others peek out and are shocked to see the operation. They also see Snively close to the hole.
"So Snively is behind all the weird sounds you've been hearing," Sonic whispers.
"Yes. And it seems that he and the Swat-bots are looking for something in that hole," Lupe says.
Suddenly, they soon hear loud beeping sounds. Snively soon hears the same sound.
He looks at his computer and says, "The energy signature must be in this area."
On the screen, Eggman says, "Excellent. They're almost there. Tell them to keep digging and find the source. We don't want those wolves to stick their noses where they don't belong."
"Good, and yes sir," Snively says.
Then Eggman hangs up.
Snively turns to the Swat-bots, "You heard Dr. Eggman, keep digging the area, this instant! We don't want the Wolf Pack to know what we're doing."
Sonic and the others leave the corner and join together.
"So that's it. Snively must have found something that sends out a strong energy signature," Sally says.
"And we know that whatever it is, Eggbreath and Snobly will use them for their schemes," Sonic says.
"But what could that be that means for them to find it here of all places?" Antoine asks.
Before Sally can answer, another loud beep appears around the cave. Everyone looks at the corner to see what is happening.
One of the Swat-bots says, "Sir, we have found something."
"Well then, dig it out," Snively commands.
The Swat-bots continue to dig the hole until they stop. Soon, one of the Swat-bots comes out of the whole and is holding a cyan blue diamond in its hand, and it's glowing bright.
Snively looks at it and says, "That's it, this is the source of the energy."
Sonic and Tails are shocked and quietly exclaim, "A Chaos Emerald!"
"That's a Chaos Emerald? The one you told us about?" Sally asks.
"That's the one. The Chaos Emerald possesses great power. The Master Emerald you saw is the server for all of them, and it can cancel out all seven if they get out of control or used for bad stuff. Even having one Chaos Emerald can have a tremendous power. I'm able to use it to accelerate my speed and strength, but Eggman has used them to power up his robots and use all seven to try and take over Mobius," Sonic says.
Sonic soon realizes, "Then Snively having the Chaos Emerald, even one can be dangerous if fallen into the wrong hands. And if they get all of them, it will be disastrous. We better take that emerald away from Snively.
Everyone agrees with the statement. Soon, the Wolves howl loud that surround the cave, and catches the Swat-bots attention. Snively screams in fright and falls to the ground. He quickly turns around to see Sonic and the Freedom Fighters.
"Like your little surprise, Snively?" Sonic remarks.
"You? How how did you find us?" Snively asks, shocked.
"Simple, your machine is making so much noise that the Wolf Pack can hear you," Sonic says.
Then holds out his hand, "Now hand over the Chaos Emerald."
"So sorry Sonic, but I will not hand over this Emerald," Snively angrily says.
He then presses a button on his control pad. Suddenly a large drone with armored tentacles appears from above the mine and lands on the ground. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters gasp in shock to see the robot. Soon, the robot begins to attack them. The Freedom Fighters begin to attack the robot as they dodge against the robot. While they're busy with the Robot, Snively runs to the wall and presses a button to reveal a secret path out of the cave. Snively runs through it with some of his Swat-bots and the cave begins to close. Sonic notices this and speeds off to stop him, but the tentacle swats Sonic and the entrance closes. Sonic, Sally, and the others continue to fight against the robot, until fire breath strikes the robot from the head and it melts. Then ice breath flies from the ceiling's opening and freezes the robot. Everyone looks up to see Dulcy. Soon, they talk out the rest of the Swat-bots and anything Snively has left behind.
After leaving the tunnel, Sonic, Sally, and the others know the situation is serious.
"I can't believe Snively got away with the Chaos Emerald," Tails says.
"I know. I should have known he would have something like this in handy. Now that he got a Chaos Emerald, this could mean trouble," Sally says.
"Yeah. I think this is now a race for the other emeralds. We got to recover them before Eggman and Snively do. Otherwise, we won't stand a chance," Sonic says.