Okay, I am officially screwing the update deadline. Sorry, it's just getting hard for me to keep on time. You understand, right? Okay, that's good. So, new chapter is up. Enjoy.

While Ghost and the twins were being lead to their rooms, Eggman and Mech were going a different route. Ahead of them was Bokkun, who was unlocking the door to the room that Eggman was headed.

"So, Dr. Eggman,"Mech asked, "What are you really planning to do with us androids? Surely, you aren't helping those kids just to defeat my master." The cybernetic echidna swerved around to face the hedgehog-bot.

"Android, get this through your skull," he ordered. "I created you; therefore I am your master. As for my reasons for this fight…you catch on quick. I do have something else planned, but I will not reveal all of it. However, I am intrigued about how exactly Zynth was able to take the soul of an organic being, and use it for robotics."

"I am sorry to report that I do not know either," Mech replied, using his good arm to adjust his cloak. "Since I am under your command, however, I shall answer any questions you have to the best of my ability."

"Suck-up!" Bokkun cried, flying towards his master. "Dr. Eggman, I opened the door for you!"

"Good, now go into Cybex Capital, and run an analysis on the city. If anyone follows you, do not come back here until you have shaken them off. Understood?"

"Yes sir," The little robot answered reluctantly, hovering away. Nodding his head at Mech, the mad doctor led him to the door, which had large CAUTION and DANGER signs all over it. Before entering, Eggman grabbed a small can on the wall to his right, spraying himself with the contents. He handed it to Mech, who perceived this as a sign to do the same. After doing so, the pair walked inside.

"The creation I have contained in this room would instantly destroy you if you hadn't put that spray on," Eggman said. "The spray contains a special type of micro-shields to repel it."

"Exactly what is it repelling?" The light-blue android inquired.

"I call it Spawn. It was created a long time ago by my grandfather, Professor Gerald. Spawn is an incredible group of nanites that destroy any artificial intelligence they come into contact with, as well as most metals used in robots. I had to outfit this room with pure titanium, the only metal element I know of that is durable enough to withstand attack, but is also immune to Spawn unless combined with another element."

"I don't see it anywhere," Mech stated. Eggman chuckled.

"Of course you don't," he replied. The nanites that make up Spawn are microscopic. You can't see them unless they are grouped together. All I need to do is command them into a transportable carrier, and then unleash Spawn near Zynth. No more Zynth, and the Cybex Empire will fall."

"Madness!" Mech cried. "How many times must I tell you? We may not be organic, but we robots can think and feel too!"

"Which is a major mistake on my part," Eggman replied. "I never would have given any robots emotions if I had known this would happen. I prefer my emotionless, loyal servants, thank you very much."

"Even so, your plan will not work," Mech declared. "When you open it, Spawn will devour your cybernetic limbs, will they not?"

"Yes, but who said I was going to release Spawn? I plan to be far away from it when Spawn is unleashed."

"Then who?" The defective Sonic clone stared his creator straight in the eye, who was grinning.

"Why, Akumu and Yume, of course."

"So, you are saying that you were tricked into letting them escape?" Back in Cybex Capital, Zynth was questioning Commander Blur, whom had earlier been responsible for Akumu and Yume. Blur nodded, much afraid of his master. Zynth kept a look and tone of calmness, but it was obvious that he was angered by this.

"And you also report, along with the other prison guards from your shift, that Dr. Eggman and the hedgehog escaped?"

"Yes sir," Blur replied slowly. "We also have reason to believe that Mech has joined them, the little traitor."

"Don't be so quick to judge," Zynth smirked. "I believe that Mech may have his uses yet. As for you…you know the rules for letting a fugitive escape?"

"Termination, sir." Blur looked at the floor dejectedly.

"Yes, but I am feeling…generous today. Blur, you shall not be terminated…on one condition."

"What would that be, sir?" The Sonic clone looked up hopefully. His master began to chuckle.

"You shall be subjected to fusion, using quite an interesting technology we found. Have you ever heard legend of…the Gizoid?"

Yes, the Gizoid. Emerel, for those of you who are clueless. How will this play out? You'll just have to wait and see.