Chapter 9: Friends and Fighters
The next day, everyone are able to get out of the homes of Knothole and are relieved to see the robots are gone. Sadly, there's been a few damages. Thanks to Col. Stripes and his crew, the grown ups and children are working together to get the village fixed up.
Sonic and the kids are helping out with some of the homes. Rotor and Manic nail in the wood while Sally and Sonia hold on to it. Sonic and Eve's abilities come in handy. They are able to use them to help fix up the village. Antoine and the duck triplets are doing their best to help out.
"This sure is a lot of work here," Sonic says.
"Yes, but we need to fix the village and make it something better," Sally says.
"I have to agree Princess," Antoine says.
Sally giggles, "Antoine, I told you before. We're friends, so there's no need to be formal."
"Right. Just a force of habit," Antoine says.
Eve asks, "Do you think Bunnie will be alright? Uncle Chuck and Aunt Allena have been in the basement all night."
"I'm sure Bunnie will be fine. Now that Dr. Quack is helping them out, I'm sure things will run smoothly," Sally says.
"I sure hope so," Sonia says.
"Nothing to worry about. Bunnie is a strong bunny rabbit. I'm sure she'll be just fine," Sonic says.
"I don't know. Bunnie has been unconscious and almost half of her body has been destroyed," Eve says.
Just then, Sally remember, "Hey Eve, what did you do back there?"
"What do you mean?" Eve asks.
"You were stunned to see Bunnie trampled by the debris. Then you unleash these strange spears of strange energy from your hand and destroy the robots. You said you called is Chaos Spear," Sally says.
Eve thinks about it, "To be honest, I don't fully know. It just came to me."
"Maybe it's something from your past. Dr. Quack did told our mothers that you might end up get memory relapse or recall," Manic says.
"I quite agree," Antoine says.
"Do you remember anything else?" Sonic asks.
Eve slowly shakes her head and causes her friends to become sadden. They figure it's going to take some more time before Eve can fully remember.
"Oh, but you all shouldn't worry. I'm sure my memories will return someday," Eve reassures with a smile.
"We sure hope so. Maybe you'll be able to find your family someday," Rotor says.
"Well, we'll just have to wait and see what happens," Eve says.
"Yeah," Manic says.
The kids and the grownups continue to fix up the village and make more homes on the ground and in the trees. Soon, they are able to create a brand new village, and will count as a special hideout for the citizens of Mobius.
In the room, Bunnie is awaken and is still in bed. However, Bunnie is hiding herself in the covers as she begins to shed tears. Just then, Sonic, Eve, and the others walk in the room to see her. After hearing that she has awaken, they want to see her right away. Uncle Chuck and Aleena come into the room with them.
"Hi Bunnie, it's me. Sally. The others and I made you get well presents," Sally says.
However, Sally doesn't say a word, but hears her sniffling and whimpering. The kids grow confused.
"Bunnie, is there something wrong?" Sonia asks.
"Are you okay?" Eve asks.
Bunnie peaks an eye out, and asks, "Sure, I'm fine. I… I've never been better."
The kids grow confused.
"So then why are you crying?" Sonic asks.
"And how come you're not coming out?" Rotor asks.
"Well, um, you see, I'm not exactly myself," Bunnie answers, sounding scared.
"What do you mean?" Sally asks.
"It's about my um, situation. Uncle Chuck explained to me what happened and the operation went pretty well, it's just…" Bunnie says, but stops in the middle of her sentence.
"But what?" Sonic asks.
"I… I'm not myself anymore," Bunnie answers.
Eve calmly says, "That's silly. You'll always be Bunnie even if you have to be in medical care and such."
"Being in a cast seems a lot better than this," Bunnie says.
"I'm sure whatever itis, you'll always be our sweet Bunnie," Antoine says.
Bunnie asks, "You really mean it?"
Everyone nod their head and give positive replies.
Bunnie sighs, "Okay, but I must warn you. It's a shocker. I was even shocked myself."
"Then come out. Let us see," Sonia says.
Bunnie removes the covers slowly and sits on the bed with her legs down and shows her left arm. Everyone but the adults let out a shock in surprise.
"Bunnie? Your… your arm… your legs?!" Eve asks, still stunned.
"Yeah. It's a shocker alright," Sonic says.
It is a shocker. Bunnie's left arm and both of her legs are now metal and robotic. Still, it's the only way to save her life.
Bunnie looks at her arm and legs, "It is. Chuck and Aleena told me that I was close to losin' my life if the operation didn't happen. The operation saved my life, but I look… I look kind of like a freak."
"You're not a freak Bunnie. You're the only one who can hope higher than I can," Manic says.
"He's right. You're our friend. Just because you have new robot parts doesn't mean you're any different," Sally says.
"I agree. You're still Bunnie," Eve happily says.
Antoine sits down on the bed with Bunnie, "And um, well, we'll help you through it. You're um, still have a um, pretty sprit."
Antoine begins to blush when he says it. Bunnie blushes as well with a smile on her face.
Bunnie hugs Antoine with her non robotic arm, "Thank Antoine. Thank you everyone. I'm sure with ya'll helpin' me, I'll be able to get through this."
"Great. Now let's go outside and play," Sonic says.
Bunnie gets up as she says, "Yeah. I could use some fresh air… whoa!"
Bunnie ends up falling on the ground causing kids to gasp.
"Bunnie!" Antoine panics.
He along with Sally and Eve help her up.
"Are you alright?" Eve asks.
"I'm fine, but um, this new body is going to take some time gettin' used to," Bunnie says.
"You can say that again," Sonic says.
The everyone including Bunnie start laughing with smiles on their faces.
For over a week, Sonic and his friends have been helping Bunnie with her walk. Little by little Bunnie is able to walk a little better. Over a week has become almost a month. Now Bunnie is able to walk, run, and play with her friends. Uncle Chuck also help teach Bunnie how to use her new mechanical arm and legs. The legs have boosters on the bottom so she can fly. Her robot arm is able to stretch and grab from hard and high places.
A month later, everyone are outside sitting or standing as the tiger Col. Stripes and his colleagues are standing in the middle of the hand full of citizens. There seems to be an announcement going on.
"What do you think it's happening?" Eve asks.
"I don't know, but if Col. Stripes has something important to say, it must be worth listening to," Sally says.
"It must be. Col. Stripes was a great soldier in his day," Sonic says.
Everyone stop talking and look to see the Colonel.
"Everyone, I know that it's been rough for everyone. It has already been a month since the robot invasion Robotnik caused. Many of you lost your home, family, and other loved ones. But if we all work together, we will be able to take back our city and overthrow Robotnik. It may take a long time, but we were able to make it this far when we worked together. We all depend on each other to help each other out, we look out for each other. As long as we do that, well be able to get through anything the hard times throw at us," Col. Stripes says.
Many of the citizens are talking and think about what is being said. Some are a little scared about it, but know that they will need each other to survive.
"Before we get started, I like to give some recognition to a very special group of young citizens. The young citizens proved that they got what it takes to fight back the robots, and are able to help their fallen friend," Col. Stripes says.
He walks ahead as the citizens are moving out of the way. Now he is standing in front of Sonic, Eve, and all of their friends.
"These brave children were able to bring up the courage to fight the robots despite of their small size. They shown, courage and devotion to each other and others. I know that someday, these children will be a great example for tomorrow," Col. Stripe says.
The kids are amazed to hear this.
Sonic says, "Think we can help you fight those robots."
"Well, not for the time being, but you all will someday," Col. Stripe says.
Then says to everyone, "Everyone let us begin to work together for a better future, and to save our family and friends along our fair city from the evil Dr. Robotnik. It will be hard, but as you free citizens, as Freedom Fighters, we'll be able to our home and loved ones."
Col. Stipes announces, "Freedom Fighters! Let's move out!"
Everyone cheer happily and feel hope and happiness are spreading around Knothole. The children smile and are glad to they will become part of a special and important team to save Mobotropolis from Dr. Robotnik and his robots.