BalletGirl537: Woooo FINALLY back! I know I know, it's been a really long time and I know y'all have been waiting. Well I'm finally done with school for this year so now I have more time. I still might be slow due to chronic laziness but other than that y'all can expect regular updates from me. Sorry if this chapter was a little rushed. I was getting ahead of myself. ^^; Anyway enjoy! :D

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Sonic wiggled and fought in Eggman's grip. But his struggles did nothing but tighten the hand that was clasped on blue scruff.

"I have a task for you, if you're willing to listen." Eggman spoke in a deep tone. Sonic's eyes trailed right, focusing on anything but the blue spectacles in front of him. Eggman huffed; he dug his fingers deeper into the scruff in his hand. Sonic yelped. He was in a defenseless position, and he wasn't getting anywhere until Eggman let go, so he listened.

"Now then, listen closely, you will-"Just then, the pitter-patter of footsteps behind him sounded. Eggman looked over his shoulder and growled.

"You said we could play later. It's later now!" Said the young voice of Tails Doll. He stomped his foot in protest.

"Of all the other times. I am VERY busy…hmmm." Eggman trailed off. "Yes, let's play, my little creation." The scientist cackled. Tails Doll bounced in excitement.

"Yay!" He cheered in the most innocent voice for something so scary. The fox creature smiled as Eggman walked up to him, Sonic in hand, wriggling and struggling more.

"We're going to play a game. A new game-a hiding one." Eggman started. He gestured to Sonic, "You see him? If he tells anyone about our hiding place, that's a no-no."

"What next? What next?" Tails Doll bounced.

"You get to be his eyes; See what he sees." The scientist finished.

"I've never heard of that game before, but it sounds fun!" Tails Doll's ears perked up.

Sonic felt a burning sensation flash through his head. He winced, but it went away all too quickly. Peach muzzle met cold metallic tile when the scientist released his grip on the hedgehog. Eggman then crouched down by the hedgehog and forcefully lifted his head,

"You will bring me your little annoying colleagues, and you won't tell anyone of who did this to you and where we are." Eggman let go, and Sonic sped away like a startled gazelle.

"Let the games begin." The doctor smiled.

"Yay! Tails Doll cheered in the silence.

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The smell of pancakes filled the cottage of Rose. Her sweet food roused the little fox, who was currently asleep on the pink couch in the den.

"Tails, pancakes!" called Amy Rose from the kitchen. Tails woke slowly; he'd barely slept the night before. Not only from the too-squishy couch, but also from worry. The fox didn't know what had him so worried about Sonic, but something wasn't right about his midnight vanishing.

"There you are." Amy cooed from the table. She had already begun her meal, spooning pancakes and whipped cream into her mouth. Tails acknowledged her welcoming, but did not respond; he took a seat at the other end of the wooden table.

"Not hungry?" Amy asked, feigning her sympathy. She didn't like it when people didn't eat her food. Tails shrugged. The faint sound of a door opening perplexed the too.

"Tails? Amy?" Called a familiar voice. Tails sprung from his seat, as did Amy, to get to the door. Walking into the den was Sonic- completely unharmed, bright-eyed and bushy-quilled.

"Sonic! You had us worried where were you!" Amy scolded while squeezing Sonic.

"Geez relax Amy!" Sonic said pushing the pink girl off. He ruffled the fur on Tails' head.

"Well, where were you?" Tails prodded. Sonic stiffened as he recalled the rush of electricity through his head.

"Uh…Eggman's base." He stuttered out. Just then a small shock went through him. Sonic yelped and held his head.

"Are you okay Sonic?" Tails asked.

"Just a headache. It's all good buddy!" He winced, but gave the two his signature thumbs up. Amy took hold of his arm and guided him into the kitchen.

"You're probably just hungry." Amy said. Once in the kitchen she quickly went to work making some syrup for the pancakes.

"Are ya sure you're okay?" Tails asked Sonic again.

"Yeah I'm fine. Don't even worry 'bout it!" He held his head and covered the small silver chip implanted there. His mouth guzzled with drool when he smelled the pancakes, realizing how famished he was from his past excursion.

"What are you covering Sonic?" Tails question Sonic upon him covering an unusual spot on his head.

"Huh? Nothin', just sitting here." Sonic replied out of surprise.

"Sonic seriously, stop hiding." Tails got flustered, considering how long he'd been waiting for Sonic to answer his questions. The fox then jumped forward and fought with Sonic to get his arm off his head.

"Tails! Quit it! Seriously bro!" Sonic shouted in frustration. But during his protest, his arm was successfully pried off of his head by Tails. The fox's eyes widened when he noticed the metal chip in Sonic's head. He swore he could even see a current of electricity pulsate through it.

"Sonic, w-what's this?" Tails questioned in astonishment. Sonic opened his mouth to speak, and then fell to the floor.