Hi minna-san! I'm sorry for delaying my fic-writing, school and work have
seriously slowed me down! ^^; BUT! Now that school's out of the way, I have
loads more time to work on these! If all goes well, I may upload some more stuff
tomorrow! SUGOIIII!!
Mewse: Don't make promises you can't keep, smeghead.
I love you too. XP Disclaimers have been said FAR too many times! Go to the previous chapters to find 'em, they're all there! So there!
*~*~*
RETURN TO LITTLE PLANET
by Ryuko DragonHalf
*~*~*
Jagged strips of lightning flashed brightly in the roiling storm above, accompanied by resounding shockwaves of thunder. Anyone with a sensible mind would have taken shelter inside. However, two figures, engaged in brutal combat, were facing off on the most dangerous place in a storm: on the roof of a high-rise apartment in Neo Station Square.
Sonic's adrenaline was racing just about as fast as he was. Out of all of his opponents thus far, none of them forced him to move at top speed. He had to with Metal, otherwise he would be beaten into so much blue pulp! He made a quick u-turn, now facing the robot, and charged with all his legs could muster.
Metal was ready for the attack. At the last moment, he lashed out and grabbed Sonic's fists in a death-like grip, shoving forward. Sonic recovered from the surprise attack, bracing himself and pushing Metaru back with all his might. Both were soaking wet by now, and neither cared.
That's when Metal started playing rough. He slowly tightened his grip, letting his claws dig into his adversary's gloves, and flesh. He noticed Sonic grit his teeth, his brow furrowing in an effort to pay it no mind. Foolish mammal. He dug deeper.
"Enough!!" Sonic cried out, just before launching himself into a spin. He wrenched his fists free, ignoring the deep scratches left by Metaru, and slammed into the imposter. Metal flew back, escaping serious damage from Sonic's quills. The blue blur rocketed backwards as well. Now they remained still, each on one side of the rectangular roof. All that could be heard was the rain pouring and Sonic's breathing.
Our hero was panting as he examined his poor knuckles. His perfectly white gloves were stained with red now. 'The one thing I hate about robots,' he reminded himself. 'They don't get tired or slow down.. not unless you tear them apart.' His emerald eyes flashed angrily at Metal, staring calmly with his bright red optic sensors. 'I wish that thing had a voice!'
All of a sudden, the robot flashed a bright blue... and disappeared!
*~*~*
The storm at sea was going strong, but that didn't deter a small figure from streaking over the sloshing waves. She seemed to be hovering just above the surface, and was shouting into a little wristband, obviously a communication device. "Are you sure he went this way?"
"Positive!" replied a young man's voice. "Furou-san says he felt the Jikan in a seaside city!"
The girl smiled to herself. Nothing their elder proclaimed was wrong. "Alrighty then! I'll get the Jikan back, you'll see!"
"I've no doubt," the man's voice laughed. "If you can make these fancy gadgets, you can retrieve the Jikan! But remember, you have to hurry!"
She signed off, reminded of the fragility of the situation. Her focus was completely on that jewel. She couldn't fail.. she had to prove herself. Her future, as well as that of Little Planet, depended on it.
*~*~*
Sonic had no time to react. Just as Metal disappeared, he felt a metallic knee slam him in the gut. The hedgehog didn't even see it coming. He gasped as the wind was knocked out of him, shocked at the robot's speed. How on Mobius had he moved so fast?!
Before Sonic could fly backwards and plummet to his doom, Metal was kind enough to grab a fistful of quills and toss Sonic backwards. The rodent landed on the rough cement with a moan, gasping now for precious air. At last, Metal held the upper hand! With a sense of victory, the robot stalked over to where his opponent lay.
He wouldn't take this lying down. Sonic struggled to his feet, Metal watching the whole time, and took a weak stance. He took a few breaths and smirked. "Is that... all you've got, faker?"
Metal was about to show that no, he had much more than that, when a timely distraction burst through a door in the roof. She emerged from inside the building, racing at Metal with vicious intent and a battle cry. "Take this, you monster!!"
Neither combatant was more surprised than the other. Sonic's eyes widened. "What... AMY?!"
A crash of thunder boomed dramatically at the scene. The little pink hedgehog took a mighty swing at Metal, who managed to disappear again, much to Sonic's amazement. Amy growled loudly at this, glancing around for his reappearance. "Show yourself, Metaru! I'm not afraid of you! Bring it on!"
Flabbergasted, Sonic could only stare. "Amy, wha-what's gotten into you? Stay inside, this is my fight!"
"Not anymore, it's not," she declared boldly, whirling on Sonic with a determined expression. It was so unlike her to leap into battle. "You wonder how he's moving so fast? He's cheating by using time! He's been to Little Planet and stolen a Jikan!"
"No way! How do you know?"
"Trust me, Sonikku..." She trailed off for a moment. "Look out!!" Amy darted forward, tackling Sonic to the ground just as Metal reappeared, slashing at the air where he once stood. Both hedgehogs glanced up as Metal vanished once again.
"Man.. this is some welcoming party," quipped Sonic. He went to move, groaning as his aching body protested. He was stopped by a pair of cool, somewhat dry gloves holding him steady.
"Oh Sonikku, you've been hurt!" Amy cried. "I'll take him on for a bit, you recover as much as you can!"
"Are you serious! I've been hurt worse than this, Amy! Lemme--"
"NO." She spoke with such assertiveness, Sonic actually paused to look at her. Amy was sopping wet, her shock of hair drooping into her eyes. And those lime-green eyes were ablaze with courage. He stared, completely stunned. "Sonikku.. I can fight him. I know he's using a Jikan, and I know how to fight that. I don't quite know HOW I know, but I... just let me help you!" Her voice wavered a bit towards the end.
He was taken aback by the tone of her voice. She was so determined.. to help him? Fight against one of Eggman's deadliest machines? No doubt she was frightened by everything. It was all too fast for her... too fast.
Sonic wasn't able to reply, for she suddenly leaped to her feet and swung her Piko Piko through the air. The satisfying clang of metal against metal rang into the stormy sky. He saw Metal at last, the robot's head now dented and his neck twisted backwards from the impact. As Metal skidded to a halt on the wet cement of the roof, Sonic glanced at Amy again: panting as adrenaline coursed through her, keeping a tight grip on her mallet, and the fire in her eyes dancing.
Too fast for her... but maybe, she could catch up.
"Oh fine, whatever you say," he sighed, feigning irritated defeat. He rose shakily to his feet. "But if things get rough, I'm bailing you out!" As an afterthought, he added, "I promise."
Amy grinned. "That's good to know. Arigatou, Sonikku."
Metal had righted himself by now, glaring at his original target; the dent in his head gave him a much more twisted, evil look. Fighting back for once? How interesting. And she had determined the source of his newfound speed. In an uncharacteristic display, Metal opened a small hatch in his palm, which spat out a familiar gem gleaming in the storm, reflecting the lightning flashing above.
The blue Jikan.
Amy made her move.
*~*~*
"On top of one of these roofs?!" the girl wailed into the storm. "Man, this'll take forever!"
She was used to lush forests, low rise temples, and only occasional mountains. Now she faced culture shock, gaping in awe at the towering skyscrapers that seemed to reach for the storm above. She really didn't like getting wet, but for this one chance to prove herself, anything.
"This will definitely be fun," she mumbled sarcastically to herself. With a sigh, the stranger hovered down the street, picked a skyscraper at random, and began hovering up the side. As long as she had a surface, she could hover just above it. "These humans certainly have advanced technology! I've only seen these buildings in one of Little Planet's futures..."
The girl had finally reached the top. She landed deftly on her clawed feet, scanning the surrounding buildings for any signs of the Jikan. Nothing... nothing, nothing, nothing... "Oooh! If only I was Chosen, I could pick out exactly where it went!"
As if on cue, a brilliant blue flash caught her attention in the distance. "YATTA!" she cried, leaping from rooftop to rooftop in giant arcs towards her destination.
*~*~*
Anyone could tell you that Amy isn't a fast runner. They may even say she's useless in battle. "They" have never seen her skill with Piko Piko.
With a careful snap of her wrist, Amy sent her hammer spinning like a boomerang at Metal's hand. The speed of her throw caught him off guard; he could only watch as the gem was smacked out of his grasp, sent hurtling into the air!
Metal was reduced to his usual speed without the Jikan. He made to grab it, his jets firing at full impulse. But before his frigid claws could close around it, a pink blur appeared, grabbed the gem, and disappeared again! Furious, the robot quickly sent his already overworked scanners into a frenzy, searching for that impudent girl.
Sonic was literally speechless now. Somehow or other, Amy had managed to pull off that vanishing trick! The young hedgehog reappeared next to her hero, grinning smugly as she held up the flickering Jikan. That's when he realized something. 'Can she use the Jikan to cheat with time as well?'
"I've got a plan, Sonikku," she muttered to him, absently reaching out with one hand to catch her hammer upon its return. "I have a feeling Little Planet's in trouble again. We have to buy some time. Agreed?"
"A-agreed," he said, a little confused.
"Good!" She cheerfully handed the Jikan to him, still warm from her touch. It was kind of comforting out here in the cold. "Don't let him see that!" Then, Amy started running, shrinking her hammer to pocket-size and pulling out...
... another blue Jikan?!
"HOI! METARU!" she yelled, catching the robot's attention. "Looking for me, ne! Come and get it!" She waved the glowing gem around, daring the machine to grab it.
The blue hedgehog looked from the Jikan in his hands to the one Amy held. 'How on Mobius did she DO that!' When he looked up again, to his horror, she was standing perfectly still while Metaru streaked towards her, claws outstretched! "Amy! Get out of there!"
"You promised, Sonikku."
He promised? Wait.. promised to bail her out.. "NO, AMY!!"
Too late. Metal snatched not only the Jikan she held, but Amy herself! She didn't even struggle as he wrapped one arm around her waist. Amy simply squeezed her eyes shut, fighting the sheer terror welling up inside. His original mission fulfilled, Metal's engines roared to life, and he took off into the storm above.
Sonic was left alone, stunned, drenched, aching and drained. He tightened his grip on the gem, berating himself for letting her be captured again. 'Darnit.. stupid Amy! No, stupid me! I shouldn't have let her get involved! It's my fault.. my...'
Just when things couldn't get worse...
"You! Blue hedgehog! In the name of Little Planet, I order you to return that Jikan to it's rightful place, you thief!"
*~*~*
And here I stop! Confused yet? XD Not to worry, it should all be explained in the next chapter.. well, most of it anyway. HAH! And how were the fighting sequences? I know I suck royally at writing those, so feedback is appreciated! Blaze is ever-ready to nibble on flames! ^_^ Arigatou gozaimasu!
NEXT TIME: Who is this hovering, jumping, self-proving girl from Little Planet? And what exactly is going on anyhow?! Two of the same Jikan?? Impossible! No time to waste! Let's get a move on! STAY TUNED!
Mewse: Don't make promises you can't keep, smeghead.
I love you too. XP Disclaimers have been said FAR too many times! Go to the previous chapters to find 'em, they're all there! So there!
*~*~*
RETURN TO LITTLE PLANET
by Ryuko DragonHalf
*~*~*
Jagged strips of lightning flashed brightly in the roiling storm above, accompanied by resounding shockwaves of thunder. Anyone with a sensible mind would have taken shelter inside. However, two figures, engaged in brutal combat, were facing off on the most dangerous place in a storm: on the roof of a high-rise apartment in Neo Station Square.
Sonic's adrenaline was racing just about as fast as he was. Out of all of his opponents thus far, none of them forced him to move at top speed. He had to with Metal, otherwise he would be beaten into so much blue pulp! He made a quick u-turn, now facing the robot, and charged with all his legs could muster.
Metal was ready for the attack. At the last moment, he lashed out and grabbed Sonic's fists in a death-like grip, shoving forward. Sonic recovered from the surprise attack, bracing himself and pushing Metaru back with all his might. Both were soaking wet by now, and neither cared.
That's when Metal started playing rough. He slowly tightened his grip, letting his claws dig into his adversary's gloves, and flesh. He noticed Sonic grit his teeth, his brow furrowing in an effort to pay it no mind. Foolish mammal. He dug deeper.
"Enough!!" Sonic cried out, just before launching himself into a spin. He wrenched his fists free, ignoring the deep scratches left by Metaru, and slammed into the imposter. Metal flew back, escaping serious damage from Sonic's quills. The blue blur rocketed backwards as well. Now they remained still, each on one side of the rectangular roof. All that could be heard was the rain pouring and Sonic's breathing.
Our hero was panting as he examined his poor knuckles. His perfectly white gloves were stained with red now. 'The one thing I hate about robots,' he reminded himself. 'They don't get tired or slow down.. not unless you tear them apart.' His emerald eyes flashed angrily at Metal, staring calmly with his bright red optic sensors. 'I wish that thing had a voice!'
All of a sudden, the robot flashed a bright blue... and disappeared!
*~*~*
The storm at sea was going strong, but that didn't deter a small figure from streaking over the sloshing waves. She seemed to be hovering just above the surface, and was shouting into a little wristband, obviously a communication device. "Are you sure he went this way?"
"Positive!" replied a young man's voice. "Furou-san says he felt the Jikan in a seaside city!"
The girl smiled to herself. Nothing their elder proclaimed was wrong. "Alrighty then! I'll get the Jikan back, you'll see!"
"I've no doubt," the man's voice laughed. "If you can make these fancy gadgets, you can retrieve the Jikan! But remember, you have to hurry!"
She signed off, reminded of the fragility of the situation. Her focus was completely on that jewel. She couldn't fail.. she had to prove herself. Her future, as well as that of Little Planet, depended on it.
*~*~*
Sonic had no time to react. Just as Metal disappeared, he felt a metallic knee slam him in the gut. The hedgehog didn't even see it coming. He gasped as the wind was knocked out of him, shocked at the robot's speed. How on Mobius had he moved so fast?!
Before Sonic could fly backwards and plummet to his doom, Metal was kind enough to grab a fistful of quills and toss Sonic backwards. The rodent landed on the rough cement with a moan, gasping now for precious air. At last, Metal held the upper hand! With a sense of victory, the robot stalked over to where his opponent lay.
He wouldn't take this lying down. Sonic struggled to his feet, Metal watching the whole time, and took a weak stance. He took a few breaths and smirked. "Is that... all you've got, faker?"
Metal was about to show that no, he had much more than that, when a timely distraction burst through a door in the roof. She emerged from inside the building, racing at Metal with vicious intent and a battle cry. "Take this, you monster!!"
Neither combatant was more surprised than the other. Sonic's eyes widened. "What... AMY?!"
A crash of thunder boomed dramatically at the scene. The little pink hedgehog took a mighty swing at Metal, who managed to disappear again, much to Sonic's amazement. Amy growled loudly at this, glancing around for his reappearance. "Show yourself, Metaru! I'm not afraid of you! Bring it on!"
Flabbergasted, Sonic could only stare. "Amy, wha-what's gotten into you? Stay inside, this is my fight!"
"Not anymore, it's not," she declared boldly, whirling on Sonic with a determined expression. It was so unlike her to leap into battle. "You wonder how he's moving so fast? He's cheating by using time! He's been to Little Planet and stolen a Jikan!"
"No way! How do you know?"
"Trust me, Sonikku..." She trailed off for a moment. "Look out!!" Amy darted forward, tackling Sonic to the ground just as Metal reappeared, slashing at the air where he once stood. Both hedgehogs glanced up as Metal vanished once again.
"Man.. this is some welcoming party," quipped Sonic. He went to move, groaning as his aching body protested. He was stopped by a pair of cool, somewhat dry gloves holding him steady.
"Oh Sonikku, you've been hurt!" Amy cried. "I'll take him on for a bit, you recover as much as you can!"
"Are you serious! I've been hurt worse than this, Amy! Lemme--"
"NO." She spoke with such assertiveness, Sonic actually paused to look at her. Amy was sopping wet, her shock of hair drooping into her eyes. And those lime-green eyes were ablaze with courage. He stared, completely stunned. "Sonikku.. I can fight him. I know he's using a Jikan, and I know how to fight that. I don't quite know HOW I know, but I... just let me help you!" Her voice wavered a bit towards the end.
He was taken aback by the tone of her voice. She was so determined.. to help him? Fight against one of Eggman's deadliest machines? No doubt she was frightened by everything. It was all too fast for her... too fast.
Sonic wasn't able to reply, for she suddenly leaped to her feet and swung her Piko Piko through the air. The satisfying clang of metal against metal rang into the stormy sky. He saw Metal at last, the robot's head now dented and his neck twisted backwards from the impact. As Metal skidded to a halt on the wet cement of the roof, Sonic glanced at Amy again: panting as adrenaline coursed through her, keeping a tight grip on her mallet, and the fire in her eyes dancing.
Too fast for her... but maybe, she could catch up.
"Oh fine, whatever you say," he sighed, feigning irritated defeat. He rose shakily to his feet. "But if things get rough, I'm bailing you out!" As an afterthought, he added, "I promise."
Amy grinned. "That's good to know. Arigatou, Sonikku."
Metal had righted himself by now, glaring at his original target; the dent in his head gave him a much more twisted, evil look. Fighting back for once? How interesting. And she had determined the source of his newfound speed. In an uncharacteristic display, Metal opened a small hatch in his palm, which spat out a familiar gem gleaming in the storm, reflecting the lightning flashing above.
The blue Jikan.
Amy made her move.
*~*~*
"On top of one of these roofs?!" the girl wailed into the storm. "Man, this'll take forever!"
She was used to lush forests, low rise temples, and only occasional mountains. Now she faced culture shock, gaping in awe at the towering skyscrapers that seemed to reach for the storm above. She really didn't like getting wet, but for this one chance to prove herself, anything.
"This will definitely be fun," she mumbled sarcastically to herself. With a sigh, the stranger hovered down the street, picked a skyscraper at random, and began hovering up the side. As long as she had a surface, she could hover just above it. "These humans certainly have advanced technology! I've only seen these buildings in one of Little Planet's futures..."
The girl had finally reached the top. She landed deftly on her clawed feet, scanning the surrounding buildings for any signs of the Jikan. Nothing... nothing, nothing, nothing... "Oooh! If only I was Chosen, I could pick out exactly where it went!"
As if on cue, a brilliant blue flash caught her attention in the distance. "YATTA!" she cried, leaping from rooftop to rooftop in giant arcs towards her destination.
*~*~*
Anyone could tell you that Amy isn't a fast runner. They may even say she's useless in battle. "They" have never seen her skill with Piko Piko.
With a careful snap of her wrist, Amy sent her hammer spinning like a boomerang at Metal's hand. The speed of her throw caught him off guard; he could only watch as the gem was smacked out of his grasp, sent hurtling into the air!
Metal was reduced to his usual speed without the Jikan. He made to grab it, his jets firing at full impulse. But before his frigid claws could close around it, a pink blur appeared, grabbed the gem, and disappeared again! Furious, the robot quickly sent his already overworked scanners into a frenzy, searching for that impudent girl.
Sonic was literally speechless now. Somehow or other, Amy had managed to pull off that vanishing trick! The young hedgehog reappeared next to her hero, grinning smugly as she held up the flickering Jikan. That's when he realized something. 'Can she use the Jikan to cheat with time as well?'
"I've got a plan, Sonikku," she muttered to him, absently reaching out with one hand to catch her hammer upon its return. "I have a feeling Little Planet's in trouble again. We have to buy some time. Agreed?"
"A-agreed," he said, a little confused.
"Good!" She cheerfully handed the Jikan to him, still warm from her touch. It was kind of comforting out here in the cold. "Don't let him see that!" Then, Amy started running, shrinking her hammer to pocket-size and pulling out...
... another blue Jikan?!
"HOI! METARU!" she yelled, catching the robot's attention. "Looking for me, ne! Come and get it!" She waved the glowing gem around, daring the machine to grab it.
The blue hedgehog looked from the Jikan in his hands to the one Amy held. 'How on Mobius did she DO that!' When he looked up again, to his horror, she was standing perfectly still while Metaru streaked towards her, claws outstretched! "Amy! Get out of there!"
"You promised, Sonikku."
He promised? Wait.. promised to bail her out.. "NO, AMY!!"
Too late. Metal snatched not only the Jikan she held, but Amy herself! She didn't even struggle as he wrapped one arm around her waist. Amy simply squeezed her eyes shut, fighting the sheer terror welling up inside. His original mission fulfilled, Metal's engines roared to life, and he took off into the storm above.
Sonic was left alone, stunned, drenched, aching and drained. He tightened his grip on the gem, berating himself for letting her be captured again. 'Darnit.. stupid Amy! No, stupid me! I shouldn't have let her get involved! It's my fault.. my...'
Just when things couldn't get worse...
"You! Blue hedgehog! In the name of Little Planet, I order you to return that Jikan to it's rightful place, you thief!"
*~*~*
And here I stop! Confused yet? XD Not to worry, it should all be explained in the next chapter.. well, most of it anyway. HAH! And how were the fighting sequences? I know I suck royally at writing those, so feedback is appreciated! Blaze is ever-ready to nibble on flames! ^_^ Arigatou gozaimasu!
NEXT TIME: Who is this hovering, jumping, self-proving girl from Little Planet? And what exactly is going on anyhow?! Two of the same Jikan?? Impossible! No time to waste! Let's get a move on! STAY TUNED!