Time to get started with chapter 7! Enjoy!

The Resistance: Chapter 7

The New Plan: Inventing

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Loid, Jeff, Dr. Robotnik, Nana, and Popo landed on the soft ground. Looking around the vast canyon, they noticed the Mr. Saturn walking around in a large circle, surrounding a man in a white lab coat. The man had white hair and looked quite old wearing crooked glasses. The group walked up to the man, stepping over the Mr. Saturn.

"WhAt Mr. SaTuRn WaNt?" asked a Mr. Saturn.

"MoRe CoFfEe!" The others cried.

"WhEn Mr. SaTuRn WaNt CoFfEe?"

"NoW!"

"Relax; I'll get you some more coffee in a moment!" The man exclaimed. He then noticed Jeff and the others. "Ah, Jeff my boy! What brings you by son?" He greeted.

Jeff shook hands with his father. "We need your help to build something to catch someone Dad."

The man thought for a moment. "I'd love to help you, but we have a problem on our hands with the Mr. Saturn. A weasel and an armadillo stole their coffee maker, and now they refuse to work. Without their special coffee, they won't help me with my latest invention." He then showed Jeff some blueprints. "I want to build this absolutely safe capsule for future generations, and I need the Mr. Saturn's help. Without their knowledge, I can't continue."

"That's what we need you to build!" Loid exclaimed.

The man then stared at him. "Hmm…you remind me of myself as a young lad. Those were quite the days…"

"No time for remembering Dad, we need it build as soon as possible!" Jeff exclaimed.

"Now calm down son, we can't do anything without the Mr. Saturn's help. Their knowledge surpasses the average human mind."

Nana picked up a Mr. Saturn. "What makes them so smart? They don't look like an intelligent race."

"Even though they may not look like it, they have mysterious powers." Jeff's dad explained. "When disturbed or attacked, they can teleport away from the battlefield. They are able to build things, even with no arms. They surely surpass all other forms of life on this planet. They have a unique language and an odd…shape. They're so old they can't even remember what planet they came from. They like Earth so much that they decided to live here for generations."

"So you need them to help proofread your invention?"

"Exactly, and without that coffee maker, we won't get anything done."

"I guess we better find it then." Popo said.

"We must be hasty however." Robotnik reminded them. "We can't afford to waste our time."

"Exactly what is going on now?" asked the man.

"To put it simply, we need a device to trap Porky in so we can kill him." Jeff told him. "Only the famous Dr. Andronauts can help us right now."

Loid blinked a few times.

"Well if you can track down that coffee maker, we can get to work." Dr. Andronauts told them. "The only clue we have is this device which I can't identify." He held up a small disc.

Dr. Robotnik jumped back. "That's my transformation disc!" Everyone turned to stare at him as he sighed. "It was a prototype invention of mine. I didn't think it would work, so I placed it in my storage room for now. That thief must've taken it while he broke into my lab!"

"Well they dropped this." Dr. Andronauts said, giving the disc to Robotnik. "Perhaps when they realize they left it here, they shall return for it!"

"Then I say we set up a trap!" Loid exclaimed. "I have the perfect idea…"

-A few minutes later-

Inside one of the houses among the valley is where the group hid, each trying to peak out the same window. The device was in the middle of the field, just sitting there with no protection.

"Are you sure this will work?" Nana asked.

"I am ninety-nine percent sure this will not fail." Loid reassured her.

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A few minutes went by. After a while, two figures walked up to the disc. There stood a purple wolf -weasel hybrid. He wore orange shoes, orange gloves, an orange belt, and an orange hat. The orange hat had a black stripe around it. He had big black eyes and a blue-black nose. In his hand was a device with two buttons. Next to him was a red armadillo. He wore red shoes with a small white strap. He had a blank expression on his face. A green antenna was on his head.

"That's the thief who broke into my lab with the guy he fought!" Robotnik whispered. "I think they were called Fang and Mighty. He's got on my mind control antenna. Just how much did he take from my lab?"

"Wait for it…" Jeff shushed him.

"You idiot, you left the transformer here!" Fang scolded Mighty. Mighty bowed his head in response. "How are we supposed to go around posing as two chumps who don't even know their real power without this?" When Mighty didn't answer, Fang continued. "Then again, you don't have a free thought in your head with that stick on your head. I don't know how you keep making these black portals appear, but boy does it make a getaway easy!" He pulled out a bag. "So far we've stolen a rare vase, a coffee maker, and a thing called a SEGA. What the heck is a SEGA? What's with all these games with Sonic's name on them in the case attached to it? Ah well, it better sell on the market."

"That's our imposters?" Popo whispered.

"Let's get them!" Nana whispered back.

"I said wait for it!" Jeff told them.

Fang then bent over to pick up the transformer. However as he tried to pick it up he noticed it was attached to a string. He tugged on the string, but it wouldn't budge. He then gave it to Mighty and then pressed a button on his remote. Mighty then tried to pull on it with all his might, but didn't have any better luck than Fang. Then they both tried to pull the string up. With much surprise, they managed to get the string out the ground. However, as they did, a steel cage landed on them, trapping them inside.

"What the? We've been tricked!" Fang exclaimed.

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"Ok, now." Jeff told them.

At that moment, a bunch of Mr. Saturn rushed up to the cage. They rammed into it, demanding their coffee maker back. Fang and Mighty were tossed around inside the cage as it rattled and rolled. Among the crowd were Dr. Andronauts, Popo, Nana, and Dr. Robotnik. They started attacking the cage as well, each for their own personal reasons. Popo and Nana for revenge, Dr. Robotnik for an attempt to regain his inventions, and Dr. Andronauts did it just because everyone else did it. Jeff and Loid were off to the side, laughing so hard that they were rolling along the grass.

"Shall we let them go now" Loid asked after a few minutes of laughing.

"Sure, I think they've suffered enough." Jeff said, whipping a tear from his eye. He then pulled out a silver whistle. As soon as he blew into it, everyone immediately stopped and looked at Jeff and Loid. They walked over to the cage as the Mr. Saturn made room. Fang and Mighty were sprawled across the grass, each having a dizzy expression on their face.

"So…many…cute monsters…" Fang muttered.

As Fang lost consciousness, Popo and Nana walked inside and tied up Fang, while Dr. Robotnik tried to take the antenna off of Mighty's head. Jeff and Loid picked up the bag of stolen items and looked through them.

"This SEGA belongs to Ness." Jeff said. "His name is on the case."

"And that vase belongs to Ana." Loid said. "Pippi gave it to her a while back. To be honest, I didn't think she still had it."

The four then tried to take the antenna off of Mighty's head. It seemed to be glued on tight, because it wouldn't budge.

"I guess we'll have to leave it on for now." Jeff said.

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Dr. Andronauts took the coffee maker out of the bag and held it up high. "Ok coffee lovers, you have your coffee back!" He yelled. Numerous yells erupted from the large group of Mr. Saturn. Thankfully they were cries of joy. The Mr. Saturn then charged at Dr. Andronauts, in an attempt to take the coffee maker. Dr. Andronauts was knocked down by the large and overwhelming power of the Mr. Saturn. As they took the coffee maker and began making coffee, Jeff and Loid rushed over to help up Dr. Andronauts.

"Never again will I lose that coffee maker." He mumbled as he recovered from the tackle. "Anyway, we have our team back, let's make some magic, and shall we get started boys and girl?"

"I don't think they are ready to work yet." Popo pointed at the Mr. Saturn. They had a dazed expression on their faces.

"Don't worry, that's how they always look after drinking coffee." Jeff told him. "Just don't drink any." He then got a wicked idea. He pulled out a canister from his back pocket and filled it up with some of the Mr. Saturn's coffee. He smirked as he tucked it away.

"Don't ask, don't tell." He told them.

"Ok, Playtime is over." Dr. Andronauts cheerfully said. "Let's make some magic!" and with a loud cheer from the Mr. Saturn, they went to work.

However working wasn't easy. Dr. Robotnik and Dr. Andronauts argued over what the capsule should and shouldn't have. Dr. Robotnik wanted it to have a way for it to open up again, while Dr. Andronauts wanted it to be inescapable as well as inaccessible. While they argued, they yelled at the others, telling them where to put which piece. So many commands being yelled at once was too much for the crew and they soon started crashing into each other in attempts to follow orders. Soon a huge crew of Mr. Saturn were across the valley, lying face down, noses stuck in the ground.

Eventually, after a while of arguing, the absolutely safe capsule was finished. It was a giant, grey ball with a small glass window. It had a metallic exterior while on the inside it had a plainer surrounding.

"So how will we transport this thing?" Dr. Robotnik asked.

"We can take care of that." Jeff and Loid exclaimed as they walked up to the group. They were holding a small white gun. They pointed it at the absolutely safe capsule. When they fired it, a black beam shot out from the gun. However the force was so powerful that it sent both boys back. When the beam hit the capsule, it slowly shrunk in size until it became the size of a marble.

Dr. Andronauts picked it up. "Well color me smitten! Well done lads."

"It's best we get ready to transport this to the hideout." Jeff said. "Would you like to come along dad?"

"I wish I could son, but someone has to get started on Ness' birthday gift." He winked at Jeff.

Nana and Popo came up to the four, dragging a still unconscious Fang and a brainless Mighty. "Where can we drop them off?" They asked together.

"We have to take them back to my dimension." Dr. Robotnik said. "To do that we need the chaos emeralds, which Sonic still has."

"Then let's go, we don't have time to waste!" Loid exclaimed.

Dr. Andronauts gave Jeff a quick hug. "Good luck Jeff, don't get cocky out there."

Jeff returned the hug. "I'll be safe Dad, don't worry."

With that as there final goodbye for now, Jeff started up the time machine. Like before, it made a loud ringing sound, and with a flash, transported Jeff and his team back to Ohsoe castle. Of course, they landed on the floor with a loud crash.

Ness and Paula rushed over to help them up. "Welcome back everyone." Paula greeted. "How did it go?"

"It was a complete success!" Jeff exclaimed.

"Great, now we got to wait for Sonic and crew to find a place to set up base." He then noticed Fang and Mighty. "Who're these guys?"

"That's Mighty and Fang." Nana said. "The missing ones."

"Wonderful, Vector and the chaotix will be glad to hear this."

Jeff noticed that Ness and Paula were sweating . "Why do you look so tired?" He asked.

"We were training…" Paula said.

Jeff grinned. "I bet you're both thirsty." He pulled out his canister. "Have some cool coffee."

Ness grabbed the canister from Jeff and drank some of the coffee. He then gave some to Paula, who drank the rest of the coffee. They both then started to sway a bit to the side.

"Jeff…we need you to…fix that…robot over there…in the corner…" Ness sounded more tired than before.

"What was…in that coffee…?" Asked Paula.

"I wouldn't know, ask the Mr. Saturn."

(Earthbound fans should like what's next.)

As soon as the words left Jeff's mouth, Paula and Ness gasped.

"You….dirty…" Ness couldn't finish the sentence, for he collapsed on the ground with Paula landing on top of him.

"That's for hitting me in the face with a rock." Jeff smirked.

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Ness, Paula,

You've come a long way, haven't you? What started out to be a simple day with your friends led to another adventure filled with danger and excitement. You've met people from the past and the future, and made friends with them all. You've been to another dimension, but that's nothing new for you is it Ness? You've made new friends and met an old enemy. He's tougher than ever now that there's two of him, not to mention his army. You'll need the help of everyone you met in order to stop him. You'll even need the help of HIM, but you already knew that. You two have been commanding everyone, but isn't it time to jump into action?

Ness,

Paula,

Jeff,

And Poo,

Together you are the chosen four. The four chosen to save the world in your time period. But not even you can stand up to Pokey alone.

Lucas,

Kumatora,

Duster,

And Boney,

They are destined to save the world way ahead of your time. The ones destined to beat Porky. One could even say they are the chosen four of the future. But they prefer to go by Tazmily's Defense Force.

Ninten,

Ana,

Loid,

And Teddy,

They can be called the chosen four of the past. After all, they went up against Giygas before you did, however he fled and came after you.

Sonic,

Tails,

Knuckles,

And Amy,

They are the heroes of Mobius. They defend it with their lives. And they're deciding to help you out.

Vector,

Charmy,

Espio,

And Mighty,

Team Chaotix are detectives you want on your side. They'll make the outlaws bleed. They're Sonic Heroes, what your problem needs.

Picky,

Pippi,

Flint,

Hinawa,

Claus,

Popo,

Nana,

And EVE,

They are all willing to risk their lives to help you. Some have already lost a life, which you generously revived.

Dr. Robotnik,

Metal Sonic,

And Fang,

Even they know when it's time to join forces.

Together you guys can beat Porky. Just stick together and plan things out. Don't charge into battle without a plan. If you truly need to, at least be careful. We wouldn't want some of Earth's greatest heroes to fall now would we? There are still more allies out there. You are about to meet one after you wake up. Don't get reckless now kids, there's too much at stake here.

Ness then woke up to find himself sitting in a corner. He tried to stand up, but noticed Paula lying in his lap. Blushing slightly, he gently picked her up and set her on the wall. He looked up to see Jeff, Loid, and Dr. Robotnik working on the robot in the corner. He then saw Nana and Popo talking very quietly in the corner, both looking a bit flustered. As soon as Ness stood up, Paula woke up and yawned.

"Ness, did you hear that?" She asked.

"Every word of it." He told her. "I hate Mr. Saturn coffee." He sighed. He then looked over at Jeff. "Jeff, why did you give me spiked coffee?"

"Why did you throw a rock at my face?" Jeff retorted.

"…Well played."

Paula and Ness looked at each other, and then back at the corner. "Need any help fixing that robot?" Paula asked.

"We've got it covered, just relax or train or something."

"Are you sure?"

"Trust me." Loid smiled at her for a brief moment, then went back to work.

"Why don't we go find Lucas and the others and help them?" Paula asked Ness.

"Sounds good to me." He took Paula's hand and they walked off.

"What's with them?" Loid asked.

"It's just a side effect from the coffee." Jeff sighed. "Revenge is always a sweet dish."

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As Ness and Paula walked throughout the hallways of Ohsoe castle, they noticed it was bare. Not a single person in sight. Of course, according to Alec, they had all been taken. However Ness and Paula didn't see any ghost at all.

"This place is kinda creepy…" Paula said in a low voice.

Suddenly, they heard a soft sound.

"La la…la la la…"

Paula jumped, startled by the noise.

"La la…la la la…"

As the noise got louder, she turned around and started at Ness.

"La la…la la la…" Ness moaned.

Paula smacked him in the back of the head. "I should set you on fire right now for that." She sounded angry, but she was grinning at the same time.

As the two continued on, Ness and Paula heard a strange soundonce again. It was the sound of a muffled moan, followed by a small whine.

"Ness, stop trying to scare me." Paula was getting annoyed.

"It's not me this time." Ness told her.

"Mph…"

"?" Both kids wondered what the sound was.

"mmm…"

"Should we go investigate?" Ness asked.

"Do we really have a choice?" Paula asked.

The two walked off in the direction of the sound. As they came closer, it became more clear.

"L…as…"

"…ra…f…ls….g…!"

"What do you think it is?" Paula whispered.

"Maybe it's a ghost in pain." Ness whispered back.

Ness and Paula finally reached a hallway with only three rooms. From one of the doors, more muffled moans could be heard. The two walked up to the door.

"You open it…" Paula hid behind Ness.

Ness reached for the door handle. He gently opened it and pushed the door opened. He and Paula gasped.

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The room had a queen sized bed with purple sheets. It had two small pink pillows on it. Next to the bed was a small nightstand with two photos on it. The room also had a dresser with a mirror above it. On it were numerous hair products. There was a closet with its door opened. Ness and Paula could see many different color robes and shoes.

However on the bed were Lucas and Kumatora, engaged in a tongue- wrestling match. The two stopped and stared at Ness and Paula.

No one said a word.

Next time: Why were Kumatora and Lucas alone? Find out next time!