Well it's come down to this. The story's almost over and I've yet to cover the iceberg. Well enjoy.

Chapter 20

Sonic looked at the enormous city known as Station Square. It was so peaceful, it was too bad that it would soon become a battle field. Sonic looked to his side to see that his newest comrade, Zero was standing right beside him. He held his Z-Saber in hand showing that he was prepared for one of the worse battles of his as well as Sonic's life.

"So," the red reploid started. "Do you think we could actually win this?"

Sonic looked down for a few seconds. The wind blew through his quills causing it move with Zero's hair in the current. He wasn't even sure what to say. He hadn't fought against an enemy like Neo Arcadia before. His heart was pounding. He then looked back at Zero and replied with a quick nod.

"Hey Zero," Sonic slowly started. Zero looked at Sonic to show that he was listening. "I just want you to know that this was one of the best adventures I've ever been on and I'm glad I was able to experience it with you."

Zero replied by giving Sonic a quick grin and a nod. He then turned his attention away from Sonic to see there was a ship approaching them in the distance. Sonic's eyes widened with gleam as he was very happy to see the ship. He then began to wave his arms around trying to attract the ship's attention.

(Aboard Ship)

Tails looked through the wind to see his best friend Sonic at him. He then looked over his co-pilot, Ciel. she looked as if she had flown a plane before and that really pleased Tails. He then looked behind him to see all of his comrades he able to recruit. He could see Vector, Charmy, Espio, Rouge, Shadow, Omega, Knuckles, Big the Cat and even Cream and Cheese were there. He was impressed at his work and hoped that Sonic would be proud.

"Alright Ciel I see them let's land this puppy," he said without looking at the human girl.

"Okay," Ciel nodded and together her and Tails began their accent on the building where Sonic stood.

"What took you," Sonic said sarcastically.

Tails walked outside as the hatch slowly opened with Ciel and the others not too far behind him.

"Hey there everyone," Sonic said greeting all of his friends. "I'm sure Knuckles and Tails explained what's going on."

"Yeah he did," Vector said.

"What's with the overlander?" Rouge asked referring to Zero.

"That's Zero," Sonic quickly replied. "He's not from around here, but he does have the most experience against our current enemy.

"So who is our enemy?" the bat-girl replied impatiently.

"There here," Zero said in a low tone of voice. He then looked up into the sky to see that it was blackening up. He clenched his saber hard and brought it up to his shoulder. Sonic rejoined Zero and he too looked up at the sky.

The clouds were moving vortex like notion. The center of the vortex then began to open a small blue figure began to hover down. Zero angled his robotic eyes as he was able to zoom in. "It's him."

"Who," Rouge asked.

"The Enemy."

Then not much later came three more small figures. Then an army began to pour from out of the vortex. Zero looked over to Ciel who had a look a terror on her face.

"Wait a minute," he said. "Someone's gotta stay behind and watch over her."

"I will," Tails said standing next to her. "We've been through enough as it. So one last job with Ceil wouldn't hurt right?"

Ciel quickly replied to Tails by letting out a grin. The group of heroes quickly drew their attention back Copy X who still remained in the distance with his army. Harpuia hovered to his master's side.

"What do we do now sir," he asked.

Copy X looked at the building in which Zero and Sonic stood upon. He let out a slight grin and then turned his attention towards Harpuia.

"Send all troops fowrads," Copy X said without hesitation. "It's about time we ended this."

Harpuia nodded and he hovered back to his comrades. Leviathan and Fefnir stood ready with their army right behind them. "I've received word from Master X."

"Well what is it?" Fefnir asked pounding his fist into his hand.

"WE may proceed."

Fefnir and Leviathan looked at each other with excitement and then looked back at the army.

"I hope you guys are ready," the female guardian shouted. "This is the hour we have been waiting for."

The three Guardians all drew their weapons and prepared themselves.

"Attack!"

Harpuia took the lead with Leviathan, Fefnir and the Neo Arcadian army following behind. Zero and Sonic looked at the on coming threat as it decreased in distance with every passing second. Zero looked at Sonic and Sonic looked back. Zero lifted his Z-Saber above his head. He let it sit there for a couple of seconds and pointed it in front.

"CHARGE," Zero shouted. And everyone ran ahead into battle leaving Zero, Tails and Ciel. zero looked over to Ciel.

"Be careful," she softly said.

Zero nodded and then leaped away off the building. And so it began, Sonic blazed down the side of the building with Zero dropping along side him. Zero looked into the sky to see the Copy X looking right back at him.

"That's our target Sonic," he said pointing in the direction.

"Right," Sonic replied.

The two then landed on the ground to find an army was there waiting for them. Sonic and Zero stood back to back as they were soon surrounded. "Think you can handle them?" Zero asked sarcastically.

"I was thinking the same thing," Sonic replied with a smirk.

The two then rushed into two opposing directions and began their assault against the enemy. Sonic started off by curling up into a ball and crashed his way through a large group of enemies. While in mid air Sonic uncurled and brought his foot down on an enemy's head. Zero slashed his way the enemies with perfect ease. He then switched to his recoil rods and brought them into an X formation.

"Thousand Slash," he shouted as he then began to jab the Recoil Rods around bashing through his many foes. "Now I know how Neo felt in the Matrix."

Knuckles cracked knuckles and quickly started by unleashed a powerful round of punches sending the Neo Arcadian soldier soaring through the air. He quickly ended by slightly jumping into the air and bringing his fist down on the ground causing it to split open. The Neo Arcadians fell inside and the gap closed back up. Shadow dashed about the area knocking the enemies around as he went on. Not too far behind him was Omega who was swinging his enormous arms around with every step he took. Shadow came to a complete as he knocked an enemy way and ran over to his comrades.

"Blast me through," Shadow commanded.

"Affirmative," Omega replied as Shadow jumped up and landed into Omega's hand. Omega kept a firm grip as he pulled his hand and Shadow into his arm transforming it into cannon. He carefully took aim at a pack of approaching enemies. "Fire," the robot said as it shot Shadow out and destroying the enemies.

Espio put his hands together into a ninja sign causing him to disappear. The soldiers looked around in confusion. One by one they were being picked off but they weren't sure of how. "Vector now," the invisible chameleon shouted and out of nowhere came the jaws of the mighty crocodile, Vector. He quickly came running through the crowd ripping and crushing anything that got in his way. Not too far behind him was Charmy Bee who was planting who was planting his stinger into any survivors. Espio quickly leaped into the air revealing himself and pulled out a large ninja star. With all his might he flung it at the soldiers annihilating them.

Sonic continued dashing through the enemies until he noticed a large engulfing the battle field Sonic and as well as all the participating in the battle were distracted by what they saw. It was….

"Eggman?" Sonic said in confusion.

Eggman piloted his ship towards Copy X who was floating in place watching the battle. "You'll pay for what you've done," he said as he pounded on his control panel. He then jumped out of his seat and ran out of the brigde of the ship and entered what looked like to be a garage with some of his old robots. Eggman looked about the room. "Oh there it is," he said as he jumped into his Egg-Emperor robot. The robot activated and Eggman flew it through the ceiling of the ship and out unto the battle field where Copy X was.

"Why hello," Copy X calmly said. "And how are doing today Dr.?"

"Why you!" Eggman shouted as he flew at his opponent with both of its spike ball fists pointing out.

"Sonic, "came the sound of Zero's voice. "Let's go."

Sonic nodded as he and Zero made there way towards a tall building. Along the way they fought anyone who got in their way. Once they reached the building Sonic grabbed Zero's arm and pulled him up the side of the building. Eggman thrust one the arms of his robot forward but Copy X quickly dodged the attack and countered by blasting him with his Mega Buster. Eggman's robot took the hit and quickly recovered. It then backed away and shot its two spike ball fists. Copy X dodged the attack again grabbed one of the spike balls ripping it off. Eggaman gasped with extreme surprise.

"D-don't you see," Copy X said as he dropped the spike ball. "I-I'm unstoppable."

"Don't be so sure," Sonic said as he came crashing through the air. He rammed himself into Copy causing him to descend a little. Copy X then recovered and retained his balance.

"What?" Copy X said. "You again."

"Don't forget about me," came another voice.

Zero come flying into the air with his saber held out, and with all his might he slashed through Copy X. Copy X brought up his arms in an X formation and blocked the attack and grabbed Zero by the neck as he passed by. Zero gripped on his opponents arm trying to break free but it was no use, he was just too strong. Sonic gritted his teeth with extreme anger as they were too far up for him to try and help.

"Zero," Sonic cried. "Dammit."

Then all of the sudden, Eggman's robot pulled up next to Sonic. Sonic frowned and assumed a fighting pose.

"Well get on you fool," Eggman shouted from the cockpit.

Sonic's face faded from a frown to a look of confusion. He then put a smile on his face. "Eggman."

"Don't get use to it," Eggman replied in anger. "You and I are still enemies."

Sonic put on a serious look and nodded. He then jumped on the shoulder of the Egg-Emperor. Eggman directed his robot to fly straight up towards Copy X who was still choking Zero. Sonic maintained balance as the robot flew higher into the air.

"W-well Zero," Copy X stuttered. "I-it appears that I have finally defeated y-you."

Zero didn't respond. He was too busy slamming his fist against Copy X's arm.

"Wh-why even t-try it?" Copy X teased.

"Man it's so annoying when you talk," Sonic shouted from below. Copy X looked down to see the blue hedgehog and a large robot headed towards him. Sonic kneeled down a little preparing to leap. "Can't this thing go faster?"

"If we go any faster than the Egg-Emperor is going collapse due the low air pressure," Eggman shouted pointing and Sonic.

"Fine then this is where I take my leave of you Eggman."

And with that, Sonic leaped into the air kicking off as hard as he could. He could feel wind trying to slow him down as he drew closer to his enemy. Sonic brought his fist forward preparing for an impact. Copy X smiled as he morphed his free into its Mega Buster form. Zero's eyes widened with fear. He knew what Copy X was planning.

"Sonic," Zero choked out. "No."

Zero lifted his Z-Saber into the air and stabbed into Copy X's arm. Copy X broke his grip he had Zero and threw him away. Sonic smiled at what he had just saw. And right after throwing Zero, Copy X was gutted by Sonic's fists knocking him out of the air.

"Alright," Sonic said as he began his decent. "We won."

Sonic landed on a building next to Zero who was hunched over gripping his throat. Sonic kneeled over to check on Zero who was gaping for air. "I'm fine," Zero said.

After catching his breath Zero stood back up and looked down at the battle field. All the fighting had stopped. All the Neo Arcadian Soldiers had their attention turned towards Copy X's body which was laying down lifeless. Harpuia came hovering down to his fallen master's side with Fefnir and Leviathan following him.

"Master X," Leviathan said covering her mouth with both of her hands.

"Not again," Fefnir looked with disgust.

"No," Copy X's eyes opened. A large light appeared beneath him and began to sink into it. The light also began to pull Harpuia, Fefnir and Leviathan. Sonic's angled his eyes with extreme anger. He looked over to Zero. He wasn't by his side anymore.

"Zero?" Sonic asked looking around. Then he saw Zero decending through the air towards the engulfing light. "Wait for me."

Sonic then leaped after Zero and the landed disappeared into the light along with the enemy.