Nights knew something was very wrong. He couldn't quite put a finger on it, but something in the air had changed. He focused his sights on the very top of the biggest building, where the mysterious lady and Wiseman looked over the city below. Nights floated slightly above the hidden lagoon for a clearer view. He watched as Wiseman gave some sort of speech to his followers bellow. The Nightmaren with masks, his most dedicated servants, cheered for him as he continued with his proclamations. Nights had seen enough and left through the hole left in the sky.
(At the city)
"Therefore, due to this most.. unique of alliances, I will have enough power to create nightmares of unfathomable numbers and power!" Wiseman yelled down from the balcony above. "Let us control the Nights Dimension as a whole! Great wealth and land is soon to be bestowed on us all!"
The crowd yelled celebratory phrases as their leader closed the balcony doors as he went back inside. Iris sat by the fireplace in a chair. Reala, who had been watching her, fixed the gold mask on his face. She didn't look suspicious, her posture was calm, she even spoke in soft tones. The black and red Nightmaren finally lowered his guard, uncrossing his legs and leaning against the wall. He listened to the lady and his master talk about how exactly they were to take over the dimension.
"Wiseman, you're not really going to give them wealth and power, are you? I mean, then they could think they could take on the world, with no master at the reins." Iris asked as Wiseman polished off a prized orb.
"Of course not. I just say that to keep them on my side. That, and since I control their world as they know it, I could easily banish them or lock them up otherwise." Wiseman responded as Iris looked out the window and at the dispersing Nightmaren below.
"What gave you the idea to make these Nightmaren? When they were created, were they intended to be followers, or slaves? Perhaps companions?"
Wiseman gave her an unreadable look. What was with this question?
"Well they are my followers. Some more obedient than others... but followers nonetheless. Slaves may take it a bit too far."
Iris clinked her claws against the lounge chair. He was lying to her. Surely, him as the master of all these creatures, would have enough power to keep them in control no matter how he swings it. So why was he acting like he needed to maintain his 'good guy' impression for them? Maybe he wasn't the all powerful master he thought he was.
(To Nights)
Nights traveled through the space like dream dimension, on the search for those bravest of heart. He know knew that the silver thread he found scattered about belonged to the lady who had invaded his city. He tugged on one labeled Mobius and to his surprise, zipped away as the string pulled him forwards. Taking advantage of the free ride, he sensed strong courage ideya coming from the Mobius dreamscape. Flying around the planet, he found out whom exactly this was coming from.
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles were held tightly with their arms to their backs. Eggman's newest robots were his strongest by far. It even seemed like he made them for this one task. He gave his signature laugh as he typed something on a keyboard.
"Getting back to business, before you so rudely interrupted me. What was I saying? Ah yes! My dream portal should be rearing to go. Thanks to this ancient scroll that I sto - erm, found, I should be able to harness the essence of the dream world itself. Then my Robotnik Land dreams will finally be reality!" He said oh so dramatically as he waved his arms in the air. "You heard all that right?"
Sonic sighed. "How could we not Egghead? Your practically screaming it in our ears."
"Good just making sure. I put a lot of thought into my stories you know."
He stood with his back to the portal device as he rubbed his hands together. The heroes watched as a slender pink and purple figure came into focus. Sonic giggled as the thing made fun of Eggman's dramatic hand motions. Tails and Knuckles laughed soon after and Eggman became flustered. He looked behind him quickly and Nights hid behind the portal frame. Eggman smoothed his mustache and turned back around cautiously.
Nights formed his own mustache and petted it like Eggman did, earning a loud laugh from Sonic. Eggman turned back around to see Nights hovering there with sparkles around him. Nights quickly pulled off the mustache and shrugged, giggling.
"Hey friend, mind giving us a hand here?" Sonic asked as Eggman was yelling at Nights.
Nights gave a theater bow and burst out of the portal, transforming into a fast spinning top. As Nights spun, the robots became disoriented and were knocked backwards. Then, Nights took out a bubble wand from his pocket and blew a giant bubble. The bubble bounced towards Eggman as the rounded man tried to run away. The bubble did catch him and he pounded against the flexible walls.
"What's the meaning of this?! Let me ooooout! Darn it Sonic!"
Sonic pretended to not hear Eggmans' muffled yells. He put a hand to his ear. "What's that Egghead? Leave you in there? Well alright."
"NOOO! Sonic!" Eggman continued to yell as Sonic walked away from him.
Nights snickered and held out his hands for the two boys to take.
"What's this?" Sonic asked. "Come with you?"
Nights grabbed Sonic and Tails hands, flying back into the portal and straight to home. Since Nights could pass his abilities through contact, Sonic and Tails were able to fly alongside him. Although Tails let go of Night's hand, because he could fly regardless. Night's smirked at the young fox as they soon entered the Nights Dimension.
(Back at Eggman's secret base)
Knuckles huffed as he kicked the robot scrap.
"Sonic? Tails?" He asked. No response but Eggman's curses in the background.
"Why do I always get left behind? Ah well, wherever they are, they can handle themselves."
He looks to his watch, then scratches his head. "I have just enough time to snag a pizza. I think. the emerald will be fine for a few minutes."
Turning off the lights, he leaves Eggman in the dark as he goes to get a delicious pizza.
