I'm back with another chapter. I was sick for a few days. but I've gotten mostly better now which is surprising. Thought I wouldn't be able to get one up but guess not. Anyways, chapter two.

Several hours later, Primary Resistance base, Gadget's POV

I walked along the corridors of the base I was accustomed to. I was eager to get a good sleep, especially after what had happened today. However, something nagged at the back of my mind.

I couldn't help but think about Infinite when I last saw him. I'm not sure if anyone else had noticed, but I sure did, that he was... different. His mask was gone, revealing his face for the first time, and his eyes weren't all red. They were white like a normal person's. I also noted that the final version of the Phantom Ruby on his chest was gone too.

Infinite acted different, too. I remember him always never afraid and killed anyone who stood in his way while saying sadistic things with that evil, demented voice, but here he looked and acted innocent, confused. Almost as if he had no idea what was going on and I even heard it in his voice too, that now sounded almost completely different and natural.

I couldn't get the guy out of my head. I rubbed it and adjusted my glasses before returning to the main room.

My eyes shifted to all the others talking and chatting about this and that before looking up at the large screen. On it there were images taken from around the world showing the aftermath of the war. But against all odds, we still won. We could sit back now.

"Finally, an end to this endless battle." Knuckles came in with relief in his voice. "Now, everyone can go home and relax. There's no need for the Resistance." Silver hopped down off of the device he was sitting on.

"Hold on, there's still a lot we need to do! We're just getting started." Knuckles gave a nod. As he did I faced the red echidna.

"Hey, Knuckles, I um... I need to talk to Sonic about something important and there are others I need to help, and um... I think I'll be leaving here soon." I lied and told the truth at the same time.

"You're leaving us? There are others who need your help?" I nodded. "But, okay. I'm not gonna stop you." He replied.

"Man, the first time I saw you stumbling around, I didn't you'd see it to the end!" Vector jumped into the conversation and patted my back. "I've changed my mind about you."

"I knew you'd come through, Rookie. Well, I guess you're not a rookie anymore!" A few others also talked up. Tails began a speech about us being friends and our resistance isn't necessary anymore. At the end of the young fox's speech, we all jumped in agreement.

After some goodbyes from the other members, I waved and left. I walked through the halls, looking for Sonic. After a few minutes, I finally found him and a couple others. "Hey, Sonic!" I called.

"Oh, hey, buddy. What's up?" The azure hedgehog stopped and replied to me.

"Well, I'm leaving here to go do others stuff, help others with post-war stuff." I said.

"Well I wish you luck, and it was great having you!" Sonic gave me a thumbs-up and that trademark grin.

"Thanks." I scratched my ear. "But I mainly came to see you about Infinite. I have a concern regarding him." He let out a laugh.

"Buddy, you won't have to worry about him anymore! Those guys are taking him into the cell now. He's done for." He exclaimed.

"No... that's not it. He's... changed. I don't know if anyone else noticed, he's way different than when we defeated him." I explained as best as I could.

"How so?" I cleared my throat.

"Before he got beat up bad by us, I-"

"Partner, hold up!" He cut me off and put a hand on my shoulder. "Don't feel sympathy for that clown. He's an evil guy and that's what he will always be fact. You know that!" I sighed in frustration.

"Sonic, hear me out! Infinite is different! When I saw him stumble out of that tower, he looked confused as Hell. He didn't fight and he sounded completely different too! Heck, his eyes are normal and even he's not wearing that mask or that thing on his chest either." I explained, but it was clear Sonic didn't want to hear it.

"Gadget!" He called me by my actual name and gave me a serious look. "He. Is. Evil. Even if everything you said was true, that fact's still the same! Accept it already." He said in a serious tone which made me back down. "I swear Egghead's robot did something to you." Sonic thought aloud. "We've made the arrangements to send the dude overseas to a maximum security prison for life. We ain't lettin' him out now."

I just gave look back before leaving without a word. I couldn't believe that the world's most famous hero was being rude to me like that. Shadow was evil and now look, he's with us. But when it comes to this guy, it's not the same case. Stupid!

That innocence in that poor fox's eyes had said it all to me. I want to believe that Infinite is a good person. He was maybe... possessed?

That gem had something to do with him. He was killing others and conquering the world with that damn thing on, and now he's the complete opposite without it. Maybe I should talk to the guy directly.

I walked to the cell that I think Infinite was held inside. There was only one cell in the base so he should be in here.

I checked for anyone in the hallway, and luckily there wasn't anyone coming. I reached to the cell's shutter and opened it. Sure enough he was in there. "...Hello?" His quiet voice asked. He got up and walked over to the shutter where we could both see eachother clearly.

"Infinite, right?" I asked. As the light hit his face, I could see his featured more clearly now. He seemed around late 20s and had a scar above and below his right eye. His face still expressed confusion. Infinite's eyes also glimmered with hope.

"Yes, that's me. Can you please tell me what's going on?" He requested, but I couldn't give an answer here without getting in trouble. Someome would catch me.

"Look, I can't tell you right now or I'll be caught. I know you're very confused but I'm gonna say that your life is gonna go downhill. By downhill I mean prison for life." I whispered. That glimmer dissipated almost immediately.

"Prison? What for? I didn't do anything!" The fox complained.

"There's a catch to that. That's not important but I promise to get you out of that prison once you're there. You deserve an explanation. Not discipline. That's what the others don't-" I heard footsteps coming from one of the halls. "Aw, damnit. Talk later." I closed the shutter and got out of sight.

I hated to leave him like that. I could understand how clueless he was and I don't blame the guy, but I will stick to my promise. He'll understand soon.

Probabaly not the absolutely best plot-wise chapter, but oh well. I appreciate the sudden support I've already gotten. Thank you all!