A/N: Thanks for the reviews. They inspired me to finish this chapter already. Hope you like it!
Chapter 9:
"I'm Purity," She said. "The creator of the Chaos Emeralds."
"What?" Tails and Amy said together.
"I think I would know if a hedgehog created the emeralds," Knuckles added skeptically.
"Believe what you wish," Purity said. "But that doesn't change who I am."
"You're the energy I've been sensing this whole time aren't you." Shadow said.
"Yes," Purity replied. "Though I haven't allowed you to see me?"
"Then why do so now?" Tails asked.
"For months I've been trying to guide Sonic to his destiny," Purity explained. "But because he fought against me, he couldn't control the emeralds and my connection with him was broken. I need your help."
"And why should we believe you?" Knuckles asked.
"Yeah," agreed Amy. "You're the one that did this to him. Why should we do what you say?"
"Because I'm the only one that can Help Sonic," Purity answered.
"But how can we help?" Tails asked.
"Sonic is still fighting against the emeralds and his destiny," Purity replied. "The emeralds are using his resistance to run amok in his body. We have to find some way to get in his mind so I can convince him to accept what is meant to be."
"I don't like this." Amy said.
"I don't like it either," Tails agreed. "But we don't have a choice."
"So what do we do?" Knuckles asked.
"I suggest using the Master Emerald," Purity said.
"Of course!" Tails said. "I can make a machine that uses the connection Master Emerald has with the chaos emeralds to enter his mind. The hard part is going to capture him and hook him up to the machine."
"Let's worry about that later and get the Master Emerald first," Amy said.
"But Eggman stole the Master Emerald," Knuckles replied. "Remember."
"Than let's get it back!" Amy said.
"There's a problem with that," Shadow said. "While you were all talking, Eggman escaped."
The others looked over and saw that Eggman was indeed gone.
"What are we going to do?" Amy asked.
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"What we always do," Tails replied.
"We find Eggman and make him hand over the Master Emerald," Knuckles replied.
They searched the base, but found no trace of Eggman.
"Where is he?" Knuckles growled. "We looked everywhere."
"I think I found him," Tails said, pointing out a window. The other joined him and they could see Eggman's fleet in the distance.
"It's never easy is it," Amy grumbled.
"What kind of heroes would you be if everything was just handed to you," Purity replied.
"And I don't see you doing any better," Amy retorted.
"We're wasting time," Shadow interrupted.
"Right," Tails agreed. "Let's get back to the Tornado and go after Eggman and get the Master Emerald."
"Fine with me." Amy replied, turning away from Purity.
They all made their way out of the base.
Super Sonic stumbled trough a forest.
Must… keep… moving… Sonic thought wearily, his vision blurry. His body was as strong as ever with power of the chaos emeralds coursing through his veins, but mentally he was exhausted. Can't… risk… hurting… friends…
We won't hurt your friends. The emeralds whispered. We are giving you the power you disserve.
But I don't want any power.
That is why you are the one who deserves it.
I'm just a hero. I only use the power of the chaos emeralds when I need to.
And some may have respected you for all that we did together, but many more fear you. They will see us as a threat. We cannot let them harm us.
What are you talking about? Sonic replied. Lots of people like me for saving them. And as long as they need me, I'll be there for them.
But not all want and respect you...
Super Sonic came to the top of a hill and could see a GUN base below. Super Sonic grinned and began making his way quickly toward it.
No… Sonic thought as he realized what was going to happen.
Yes… We will show them our true power…
Inside the base…
"Sir!" a solider came running to the Commander's office. "A large amount of energy is approaching fast."
"What's is it?" the Commander asked.
"Reports say it looks liked Super Sonic," the solider said.
"What's Sonic doing here?" Rouge asked, appearing from the shadows.
Suddenly, a large explosion came from outside the base.
"It looks like he's attacking," replied the Commander. "Rally the troops. Engage that hedgehog and shoot to kill!"
"Yes sir!" the solider said as he turned and ran from the room.
"But Commander," Rouge protested. "This is Sonic we're talking about. There must be a reason why he's acting like this."
"There is a reason," the Commander said. "Sonic's shown his true colors."
"But…" Rouge began.
"NO!" the Commander shouted. "Sonic has turned against us and we must stop him before he becomes more of a threat! And if you try to stop me… I'll have you through in jail for treason. IS THAT CLEAR?"
"Yes…sir."