Mario and Sonic: The Malevolent Wars
CHAPTER 5: FRIENDLY ALLIANCE?
Outskirts of Mushroom Kingdom
The bush rustled in the quiet environment as two figures popped their heads out. One was a short, fat man with a yellow cap and purple overalls. The other was a tall, skinny man with a purple cap and blue overalls. The yellow guy's cap said W while the purple guy's cap said and upside down L. The purple man turned to the yellow man.
"Hey Wario, are you sure about this? The Toad Guards will capture us immediatly!" the purple guy said. Wario turned to the purple guy. "Oh don't be a pansy Waluigi. We'll get it over with", Wario replied. Waluigi looked around with uneasiness.
"Okay... if you say so", he said. Wario then walked out of the bush. "That's better! Now, let's hurry up and sneak into the castle and kidnap the princess! Then we could hold her for ransom!" Wario exclaimed. Waluigi jumped beside him.
"Yeh!" he exclaimed. "Now let's go!" Wario said as he and Waluigi walked up to the wall. Wario turned around. "Give me a boost so I can get over this", he said to Waluigi.
"What? Why don't you give me a boost?" the skinny man exclaimed. Wario snorted. "Because I'm the leader of this and you're not! Now hurry up already!" the man in the yellow cap said (get it?). Waluigi sighed and walked over to the wall.
"Fine. Here, go ahead", Waluigi said. Wario smiled wickedly before hopping on top of Waluigi's skinny arms and grabbing the wall. He then tried to hoist himself over, but couldn't as Waluigi was having a hard time trying to stand up.
"Come on you twig! Raise your arms higher!" Wario exclaimed. "I'm trying, but it isn't my fault you weigh so much!" Waluigi replied, sweating now. He managed to raise his arms just barely an inch high and Wario latched on to the top before hoisting himself over. Waluigi sighed and dropped to the ground. Trying to lift Wario was a pain.
"Hurry up you lazy oaf! The patrol will be coming soon!" Wario said. Waluigi sighed again and leapt up, grabbing the wall and hoisting himself over. However, unknown to both of them, a figure was nearby watching the two. Quick and stealthily as a ninja, he swiftly moved from tree to tree and watched the two plumbers sneak over to the other side of the castle and hide behind a shrub. They were in a garden, as it was huge with many flowers and plants. Toad Guards were patrolling the garden, in case from an attack from Bowser or anyone. The figure quickly and quietly moved closer to the two and was hiding behind a bush behind the two listening to their conversation.
"Okay, so you take the right and I'll go from the left. We both sneak past the guards and climb onto the castle second floor from the side and sneak into Peach's room and kidnap her! Then we take off with the Warp Orb right here!" Wario said whispering to Waluigi who was listening. The skinny man nodded.
"I won't let you down!" Waluigi said. The two nodded before preparing to go follow through the plan. However, before both could do anything, the figure quickly ran in the middle and spoke.
"Not a good idea. I was right about you two, you still haven't improved", the figure said. Wario and Waluigi both nearly jumped all the way into the stratosphere, but recovered. Wario turned around.
"Who are you- oh it's just you Boshi", Wario said relieved. Boshi just nodded at him. He was a blue colored Yoshi with red scales and black shades. He was also wearing sandals to allow his clawed feet to show. He also had clawed hands and was the fastest Yoshi alive. Waluigi sighed.
"Man you scared the crap out of me. I thought it was a Toad Guard or something", he said. "Really, since when is a Toad Guard that quiet and fast?" Wario asked. "Some of them are fast. You should see them when Bowser attacks", Boshi replied. Wario and Waluigi snickered at that thought.
"So what are you doing here? Care to help us nab the princess and hold her for ransom? We'll split the money", Wario said. "Actually, that's what I came here to prevent", the dinosaur replied. Wario and Waluigi were both surprised.
"What? Why?" Waluigi asked. "Yeh, what is the meaning of this Boshi? If you don't want to take the risk, let us go", Wario said. Boshi looked at the castle. "You two have worked with Bowser before right?" Boshi asked. Wario and Waluigi nodded.
"Well, I work for him now and he gave me orders to not attack Mario or any of the heroes and told me to go find you two since he needs your help", Boshi explained. Wario huffed. "And what's the price? We don't do this for free if you didn't know" Wario said rubbing his fingers together.
"Oh I know. And Bowser specifically said if you two didn't help here, there wouldn't be any price left over", Boshi said. Wario and Waluigi gae him a strange look. As much as a serious person Boshi was, he was also a very strange person.
"What do you mean?" Waluigi asked. "Word has it that there's this new dude calling himself Alpha running around. Bowser had a new plan and had teamed up with Dr. Eggman from Sonic's world and the two were working with Alpha until he betrayed them. Apparently, Alpha has a new power with something called the Chaos Star and he's using it to bring back all the bad guys Mario and Sonic had defeated and made an unstoppable dark army. And now, Bowser and Eggman want to form their own army to stop these guys from taking over and they need the heroes help. Bowser also needs you guys as well since you two are useful for some stuff", Boshi explained.
"What? So you're saying this guy will probably take over the world with some of the worst people ever?" Wario asked. "Not the world, the mutliverse", Boshi said making Wario and Waluigi gasp.
"No! We can't let him do that! If he takes over, then who will hire us for more jobs?" Waluigi exclaimed. Wario's eyes widened at the thought of that. Basically, no more money.
"What do we do?" Wario asked Boshi. "Well for starters, Bowser wants us to make a separate little team. Us three and some more people. He wants us to do the little jobs such as stealing some stuff that will help. But the heroes can't find out though", Boshi said. Wario and Waluigi looked at each other.
"How much will he pay us?" Wario asked. "Millions of coins, plus title as the best plumbers", Boshi said. Wario and Waluigi were hooked. "Deal!" they both exclaimed. Boshi nodded. "Good. Now come on, we have to do something first", he said.
"What?" Wario asked. Boshi turned around. "Bowser told me to come to Peach's Castle with you guys. He'll tell us more details when we gets here in a few minutes". Wario looked back. The Toad Guards hadn't noticed them yet. They had to get out of here.
"Come on, let's talk somewhere safe", Boshi said. He then quickly and agilely jumped from the tree and over the wall. Wario and Waluigi gawked. "He really is a ninja!" Waluigi exclaimed, earning a look from Wario. "What?" the skinny man asked. Wario shook his head. "Nothing. Let's go!" Both he and Waluigi speed walked to the wall and Waluigi had to again give Wario a boost and was pulled over the wall. They both dropped down and saw Boshi leaning against a tree, waiting for them.
"About time", he said. "Yeah, well we don't have the skills you do!" Wario exclaimed. Waluigi was still tired from carrying Wario. Boshi just sighed. "Alright, let's go inside the castle", he said. Wario then stopped him.
"Wait, the Toad Guards won't let us in. How will we get inside?" Wario asked. Boshi smirked. "Then we just take them out. If Bowser is there already, we won't need to do anything", Boshi replied. Both Wario and Waluigi smirked and cracked their knuckles. The three then walked away from the wall and decided to go to the front of the castle in hopes of meeting up with Bowser there.
Conference Hall, Peach's Castle
"That would be us", the voice replied. Everyone turned around and gasped. "You?!" Mario and Sonic exclaimed. Standing in the entrance of the Conference Hall were Eggman and Bowser, both smirking. Behind them, Orbot and Cubot stood along with Kamek, the Elite Trio and Junior.
"Yes, us", Eggman replied. Sonic immediatly got in a fighting stance. "What are YOU doing here, egghead?" Sonic asked. "Same to you Koopa", Mario said. Bowser laughed. "Wow, that's not the way to thank someone who just saved your lives!" the Koopa King said. Sonic snorted.
"Yeah ok lizard breath. We didn't even need to be saved, we could've handled them!" Sonic said. "WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME?" Bowser exclaimed making Luigi and Toadsworth jump in fear.
"Mama mia", Luigi said, Toadsworth agreeing. "Now now, there's no need to get angry. Let me explain what has happened", Eggman said. "Yeah right, go ahead and make up a story and backstab us later!" Sonic exclaimed. "Yeah, he's right!" Yoshi piped up.
"Shut up! We're actually not lying this time!" Bowser said. "Save it Bowser. You've done this before!" Mario exclaimed. "Hey! Don't speak to King Bowser in that kind of manner!" Kamek excaimed. "SHUT UP KAMEK!" everyone in the room except Cream and Big exclaimed. The Magikoopa just grumbled to himself. Bowser turned towards the heroes.
"Gah! You idiots, we're trying to help you here!" he exclaimed. "Liar! You say you'll help us but then you'll take the power for yourselves!" Amy exclaimed. Sonic agreed with her.
"What's wrong with you? You think we would lie at a time like this?" Eggman said. "YES!" Sonic and Amy yelled. "Why you- no wonder I hate hedgehogs!" Eggman said. "Look who's talking Baldy McNosehair! Everyone hates you!" Sonic exclaimed.
"What did you just call me?"
"You heard me! Baldy McNosehair!"
"Say it again hedgehog! I dare you!"
"I will and I'll say it louder! BALDY MCNOSEHAIR!"
"That's it! I'll skin you alive and then toss your remains in an incinerator!"
"Never happening!"
"Oh yeah-"
"ENOUGH!" Bowser's voice cut through. Sonic and Eggman shut up and glared at each other. "Now then as I was saying, we're here to help you guys fight those other guys!" the Koopa King said.
"How do we know you're not lying?" Daisy asked, now wanting to join in on the debate. "My goodness, you guys just don't shut up! You know what, Eggman just explain the whole story to them!" Bowser said.
"Alright. So first let me begin by-" "Oh can it already Eggman!" Sonic interuppted. "Egad, will you just shut up? Princess, do something to maintain order here!" Eggman said.
"You want the Princess to maintain order here? I'll gladly do it since I'm a princess too!" Daisy exclaimed stepping up. "Wha-I wasn't talking to you, you fool!" Eggman replied. "Well now you are and WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?" Daisy exclaimed.
"Oh geez, fall back!" Bowser exclaimed as he Junior, the Elite Trio and Kamek stepped back. They knew how dangerous Daisy was when she got mad. It was one of the reasons why Luigi was a coward. Eggman knew what the situation was like and immediatly cowered.
"Uh oh, um-well you see-the thing is..." Eggman nervously said while Daisy glared at him. She was more of a menace than Bowser, seeing as she once kicked the Koopa King in the groin really hard and Bowser had immediatly let her go when he had captured her. She also knocked out the Wario Bros just by beating them with her shoe. That last part was recent.
"Daisy, relax for a moment. There's no need for violence right now", Peach said. Daisy then backed off, but her glare never left Eggman's eyes and the doctor shivered. Talk about a REAL threat.
"Now then, care to explain what happened?" Peach asked. Bowser beamed at her. He always knew Peach was the smart one. Sonic, Mario, Yoshi, Amy and Luigi gave Peach a disbelieving look.
"Wha-Are you serious right now?!" Sonic exclaimed making Eggman smirk at him. "Peach, you can't be serious!" Mario said. "These guys are totally not trustworthy! You're making a mistake!" Yoshi exclaimed. "Peach, of all the years I've known you you're gonna do this? Even after the fiasco at the Vancouver Winter Olympics?!" Amy said. "Don't trust these guys. Especially the fat egg right there!" Daisy said. Eggman turned to glare at her but immediatly stopped when he saw who it was.
"Guys, calm down!" Peach said. But they just continued to argue. Toadsworth was jumping up and down at the commotion. Junior, Orbot, Cubot, Kamek and the Elite Trio watched with amusement as Cream and Big cast each other a worried glance.
"Oh no! I hope they don't start fighting again!" Cream said. "I want Froggy! Only he can make me feel better!" Big replied. "Don't worry Mr. Big. Froggy is at my mother's house right now having fun in the Chao Garden!" Cream replied. "Chao!" Cheese said remembering the Chao Garden. Big smiled upon this. Cream looked over to her right where the Freedom Fighters were still knocked out from Dark Bowser's ambush earlier.
"EVERYBODY, THAT'S ENOUGH!" Starlow shouted in an extremely high-pitched voice that made everyone cover their ears. "My goodness, that child is so bothersome!" Toadsworth exclaimed now dizzy. Everyone was quiet after that. Starlow smiled.
"Much better!" she exclaimed earning a strange look from Peach and Toadette. Bowser shook his head. "Man talk about loud and annoying. I liked it better when you were inside my body, Chippy", Bowser said. "Wait, that's Chippy?" Junior exclaimed making Kamek facepalm.
"Junior what else would be yellow and can float?" Kamek asked. Junior shrugged. "I dunno. That two tailed fox maybe", he said. Kamek groaned. "This is the future King Koopa right here", he mumbled under his breath. Sonic just glared at Bowser and Eggman.
"Whatever you guys have to say, save it. We're in the middle of a really big problem here and the last thing we want is for you two buttholes to show up and cause more problems!" Sonic said. Eggman then shifted uncomfortably. "Um actually, we are the cause of that problem", he said. Everyone except for the villains groaned in the room and started talking about Bowser and Eggman's stupidness.
"Wow, can't say I'm not surprised", Yoshi said. "Agreed. This stuff usually happens", Mario said. "Usually? Eggman does this kind of thing like everyday!" Amy said. "And it always backfires on him!" Sonic pointed out.
"Now hold on Sonic. I know they're not the most trustworthy people here..." Tails said. "Not the most trustworthy? Tails, if you trust these two with babysitting, the baby wouldn't even last a full five minutes!" Sonic exclaimed. Eggman whistled. "Wow, and I thought I was messed up", he said earning a double glare from Daisy and Amy.
"But at least let them explain as to how this happened and why we should listen to them!" Tails said. Sonic started to argue, but one look from Tails told him he wasn't going to win this battle. The speedy hero just grumbled and crossed his arms before turning away.
"Wow, I like this kid! Makes that annoying squirt shut up!" Bowser said. "You should join my minion army! I'll give you Chippy's place as the second in command!" Bowser said. "Hey!" Starlow exclaimed. "Uh, thanks I guess. And I'll think about it", Tails replied. "What's there to think about?" Bowser grumbled while Kamek patted his back.
"Thank you Tails. Now let me explain from the beggining", Eggman said. Everyone listened to what he had to say. "The people who attacked Sonic and Mario-respectively the Zeti and the Shroobs and the people that stole the Star Cures-namely Dark Bowser, Iron Yoshi and Chaos, are all part of an organization called the Necro Army", Eggman said.
"Necro Army? Talk about cheesy!" Sonic exclaimed. "What did Tails just say? No interuptions! Now then, the Necro Army is currently under control by this mysterious man named Alpha. Now, all of this was originally planned by me and Bowser and after we saw what Alpha possessed in his power, we recruited him to help with our plans", Eggman said.
"Of course", Sonic said. "Can you shut up? Anyway, it was thanks to Alpha's power we were successfully able to obtain the Master Emerald and the Grand Star and fuse them together to create the Chaos Star, a powerful source that can grant any wish!" Eggman said.
"Really Eggman? You guys took the Master Emerald? Really? Now Knuckles is gonna come over here and beat your egg-shaped ass and then start ranting on how important the Master Emerald is!" Sonic said.
"Shut up you fool! You've done even stupider things in life so you shouldn't be talking! So as I was saying, after the Chaos Star was formed we used it's power to bring back a few enemies that Sonic and Mario defeated. The Zeti were brought back and some other jester named Dimentio!" Eggman said. Luigi shuddered at that name. Dimentio... why is that name so familiar? Luigi wondered.
"Anyway, after that we opened up a portal to the Nega Dimension and brought my counterpart Dr. Nega out!" Eggman said. Sonic groaned. Great, now he had another Eggman to deal with. "Nega then successfully used the Inhibitor Collars he had obtained after he had waged war against the No Zone to trap and make sure Alpha and the others wouldn't turn on us", Eggman continued to explain.
"And here comes my favorite part", Bowser sarcastically said. "Let me guess, you were betrayed", Sonic said. "Stop interupting me! And unfortunately, yes we were betrayed. It turns out Eggman Nega hadn't actually activated the collars from the very beggining and me and Bowser were played so that we could continue to help build and plan out what we had. After our work was done and it was time to strike, Alpha betrayed us at the last second and they were all going to kill us!" Eggman exclaimed shivering when he remembered Zavok's face when the Zeti was going to kill him.
"Yeah, but Eggman came up with a plan at the last second and we were able to escape in our respective vehicles after he blinded them with a flash bang", Bowser said. Eggman thanked him for finishing his story in a polite way.
"Wow, so this Alpha guy really means business", Tails said. "He sounds extremely dangerous. Oh now I'm really worried", Peach said. "Well, I'm not! I just wanna slap this Alpha guy and knock him out!" Daisy exclaimed making Bowser and Eggman cringe.
"Stupid girl! Alpha is far more dangerous than all of us! You'd get yourself killed!" Eggman said. Mario turned to the two.
"Wait, what exactly was your plan?" he asked. "Oh yeah, I forgot about that!" Amy said. Both Koopa and doctor shifted uncomfortably, for what they were about to say was definitly not going to end well.
"Well er, we-Eggman will kindly explain!" Bowser quickly said and started to whistle while looking up at the ceiling. Eggman just cast him an angry look.
"Well thanks for having my back, friend", he hissed. Bowser didn't respond as well as Orbot, Cubot, Junior, Kamek and the Elite Trio. "Awkward", Private Goomp said.
Sighing, Eggman spoke up. "You see, our plan was... to use the Chaos Star and uh... how do I put this... conquer the multiverse" Eggman said awkwardly smiling. The heroes just gaped at him in utter shock, then burst into angry shouts.
"You are so stupid!" Sonic exclaimed. "What were you thinking?!" Tails shouted. "Did you even think what was gonna happen?" Yoshi said. "Mama mia! I can't believe you would stoop this low Bowser!" Mario said. "Idiots! You guys are idiots!" Amy exclaimed. "Uh, I don't think I'm needed right now", Luigi muttered nervously.
"SHUT UP!" Starlow hollered once again making everyone shut up. Peach nodded to Starlow and turned towards the two. "Now then, I agree that what you planned was a bad idea. But still, I believe you and I am going to trust you guys on this one", Peach stated. The heroes burst into more shouts until Peach raised her hand, signalling everyone to stop.
"Wow, I didn't even need to shout!" Starlow exclaimed. "That's because I didn't want you to", Peach calmly replied. "Thank goodness", Toadsworth said earning him a cold glare from Starlow. "Why didn't we do that earlier?" Luigi said. Toadette just pat him on the back and gave him a "I know how you feel look".
"Okay, well now that that's settled, we need to start planning!" Eggman said. "Who made you in charge?" Sonic said. "I never said I was. It was a suggestion", Eggman replied. "Can you both cut it out now?" Tails said. Sonic and Eggman just hmphed and turned away from each other.
"Ok. Eggman is on the right path. We need a plan to stop this threat" Peach said. "Agreed! We can't let those barbarians have the multiverse!" Toadsworth said. "How about we look for those shiny gems you guys have in your world?" Bowser suggested.
"That's a good idea! The Chaos Emeralds are usually the solution to everything and right now it's the best option we have!" Tails said. Bowser grinned at him. "Seriously kid, you should join us. With that smartness, you can really help us alot!" Bowser said. "Uh no thanks", Tails replied.
"But how will you do that?" Mario asked. "With my Miles Electric. It's a tablet that is really handy! Whether if it's speaking with aliens or finding the weakness for Eggman's robots, the Miles Electric will help us! Plus, I added an Emerald Tracking Radar function to it, so now we can basically track the emeralds down!" Tails said. Everyone congratulated Tails for his smartness, while Eggman fumed that it was thanks to a machine that his plans always foiled.
"Way to go, bud! Now we won't have to worry anymore!" Sonic exclaimed slapping Tails' back. Tails just smiled at this. "Well then, where's this machine of yours?" Kamek asked.
"Right here as a matter of fact!" Tails exclaimed pulling it out of his bag that was on a chair. He had left it there before they went off to fight the Deadly Six in Acorn Plains. "Well turn it on so we can find the emerald!" Amy said. Tails nodded and turned the yellow tablet on. A bright light flashed on the screen and Tails switched to the Emerald Tracking Radar. It showed everyone on the radar was inside the Conference Hall in Peach's Castle.
"Alright, I'm gonna track the nearest emerald to us", Tails said. It started scanning before the shape of an emerald popped up on the screen. "Found it!" Tails exclaimed making everyone cheer. "Where is it?" Peach asked.
"On Yoshi's Island apparently, which isn't too far from here!" Tails said. Sonic immediatly sweatdropped. "Wait, that means we have to go on water right?" he asked nervously. "Don't worry Sonic! It'll be quick!" Amy said assuring him.
"Haha! What, the great hero of Mobius is scared of a little water?" Bowser exclaimed. "I know, right?" Eggman piped in as the villains started laughing.
"That's quite the irony you see", Orbot said explaining the situation to Kamek, Junior and the Elite Trio. "Shut up! Don't forget I could kick your ass right here!" Sonic said. Bowser and Eggman just continued to laugh.
"Whatever, don't mind them", Starlow said. "I'm afraid of heights!" she said. Sonic looked at her. "Your afraid of heights? But you can fly!" Sonic said. "Yeah well-Look it's complicated!" Starlow exclaimed.
"It's settled then! You guys except for some people will go to Yoshi's Island tommorow to look for the Chaos Emerald!" Peach exclaimed. "Why tommorow?" Mario asked. "So that you guys could get some rest! You need to be fully replenished to do that!" Peach said. She then turned to the Mobius' people.
"Sonic, you and your friends along with Eggman can sleep in the castle. We have extra rooms available", Peach said. They all nodded and agreed. "Alright, so tommorow it is!" Daisy exclaimed. "Whew, at least I can get a good night's sleep", Luigi said.
"And tonight is the Grand Festival Concert!" Toadette piped up. Everyone turned to her. "Oh yes, I forgot about that!" Peach exclaimed. "What? What festival concert?" Bowser asked. "Oh, it's nothing! Don't worry about it!" Peach and Starlow said.
"But what-" "Why are you asking so many questions?" Daisy said to Bowser. "Okay okay, chill", the Koopa King replied. "Alright, so we'll go see the concert and then get some shut eye!" Sonic exclaimed. "This better be worth it" Eggman muttered.
"So I guess now we can come in", a voice said. Everyone turned around to see Boshi walk in with Wario and Waluigi following. "What are you guys doing here?" Mario asked.
"Well, Bowser called us here because he said he needed our assistance for something big", Boshi said. "What? You brought more bad guys?" Sonic exclaimed. "DON'T start it again", Luigi said.
"Yeah. I'll explain what I called you here for" Bowser said. Boshi held up his hand. "No need. We heard the whole thing", he said. Everyone gawked. "How long have you been here?" Bowser asked. "The whole time. From when Sonic and Eggman started fighting to now", Boshi replied. "Pssh, typical", Yoshi said. "I heard that", Boshi replied.
"Alright and you also know that I'm putting you in a team right?" Bowser said. Wario and Waluigi looked at each other. "What team?" the asked. "My team!" Junior exclaimed. Wario and Waluigi both groaned.
"Do we have to?" Waluigi asked. "Yes", Bowser replied. "Mama mia!" Wario exclaimed. Junior happily spun in his clown car.
"Yay, my own team that I get to lead!" the koopa prince exclaimed. "I'm okay with this. Junior gets more work done than these two do", Boshi said. "Hey!" Wario and Waluigi exclaimed. Peach just sighed.
"Alright, more rooms are available as well", she said.
Blue Ridge Zone
"How far are we?" Silver asked as he, Knuckles and Rouge wandered through the snowy zone. "Almost there!" Knuckles explained. Rouge just sighed. "Why do I have to tag along?" she asked. Knuckles turned and looked at her. "Because if it weren't for you, I could have defended the Master Emerald. So now you have to pay the price or else I'll tell everyone your little secret!" Knuckles said. Rouge's eyes widened in horror.
"You wouldn't dare", she hissed. Knuckles just smirked while Silver raised an eyebrow. "What secret?" he asked. "Oh nothing. Just the fact that Rouge here-" "I said I'll help you!" Rouge interuppted. Knuckles snickered.
"Okay then", the echidna said as he continued to lead the way. "Whatever", Silver said. He just wanted to get to the Mushroom Kingdom so he could help prevent the impending disaster. Knuckles leapt off the snowy slope and latched onto a platform before climbing up while Silver and Rouge just glided over to it. The three continued to trek up the hill until they came across a factory. Knuckles frowned.
"Thank Chaos that these guys didn't blow this up", Knuckles said. "What do you mean?" Silver asked. "Oh nothing. This was when the whole Nocturnus Clan incident was going on", Rouge said. Silver nodded.
"If I climb to the top of this little cliff right here", Knuckles began as he climbed the cliff. "I should be able to see where we need to go!" the echidna grunted as he reached the top. He then cupped one hand around his face and looked around. After a minute, he found what he was looking for.
"Guys, up here!" Knuckles exclaimed. Silver and Rouge both flew up to where Knuckles was standing and looked towards the way he was pointing.
"That's it? The tunnel you were talking about?" Silver said. Knuckles nodded. "Yup!" he said.
"But that's like on the other side of this zone!" Rouge exclaimed. "Exactly, so if we want to get there fast, we need to run!" Knuckles exclaimed before jumping off and dashing away.
"Not there, the other way!" Rouge called out. Knuckles turned around and ran the other way where they needed to go.
Silver snickered while Rouge sighed. "He can be such a knucklehead sometimes", she said. "Yet you still choose to flirt with him", Silver said. Rouge told him to shut up and the two took off after Knuckles, flying through the snowy plains.
Alpha's Castle
Alpha smiled as he watched the heroes at Peach's Castle talk. "So they know where the first Chaos Emerald is do they?" Alpha said. "No matter, we'll get it first".
Suddenly, a bright flash entered the room as Ix stood in its spot. He bowed before his master.
"Lord Alpha, I have found the Chaos Emeralds", Ix said. "Too late. I already know where the first one is. Ah, but you said 'emeralds' so that means you found more than one, am I correct?" Alpha said.
"Yes I have. The one you said and two more", Ix replied smiling. Alpha turned towards Snively and Basilisx and nodded towards them. Snively whispered something to Basilisx and the turtle took out a communicator but Alpha then stopped him.
"Wait. They are going to go search for the emerald tommorow. Let's have some fun, shall we?" he said. Snively frowned. "What do you mean?" he asked. Alpha turned to Ix.
"Go and collect the two other emeralds. I want to see if the heroes can actually get the first one", Alpha said. "But my Lord, then they will have the first emerald", Ix said.
"Oh I know. Don't worry, we'll get it anyway since I have a plan", Alpha said. Ix nodded. "As you wish, master", the echidna said before warping away. Alpha then turned to Snively.
"Snively, I want you to send those four brainwashed idiots to collect the emerald. The reason why is because I'm giving them a simple challenge. Basilisx, send some of your troops as well. I will also send Ix as a bonus", Alpha said. Snively nodded.
"As you wish, my Lord", he said. "Your wish issss my command", Basilisx said bowing before he and Snively walked off. Alpha then called someone in. The figure, in a dark red cloak entered.
"Yes my lord?" the figure asked in a high-pitched voice. "I want you to spy on the heroes. Apparently, there is an event tonight to where a concert will be held. Stay and spy on the heroes throughout the introduction song. In the end, you strike and cause terror before anyone leaves. Do not leave Toad Town unless things get out of hand, do you hear me?" Alpha asked.
"Yes. The heroes will witness terror tonight! Fawful will make sure everyone trembles in fear before him!" the figure cackled. Alpha nodded. "Good. Now get going", the leader said. Fawful just laughed once more before teleporting away.
With that done, Alpha relaxed back in his throne and watched the heroes. He smiled. Things were going to go in his favor no matter how hard the heroes tried. After all, they were all stuck in his game. And that game only had one rule: Alpha Wins...
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: Uh oh, looks like Alpha is up to no good! Already sending some of his men to three different locations, he means business! And looks like Silver, Knuckles and Rouge are almost there. They will soon join the party and Junior has his own team formed! Bowser and Eggman have agreed to help Mario and Sonic stop Alpha and a truce has been formed! Will the heroes triumph? Keep reading to find out!
EPIC Out!