CHAPTER 3: GAME OVER
"We did it!" Sally cheered while Bunnie danced with Antoine at their final success
"We made it! Now we can build the de-robotosizer and turn everybody back to themselves" Sally cheered again while Tails came in flying
"Hey, have you seen Sonic?" Tails inquired as Bunnie dismissed him immediately
"He's probably eating chilli-dogs right now! You know he likes to go there after a mission" Bunnie said as the other happily nodded and watched in awe at the last piece of the machine
"Great job guys!" he said
"Can you think about it guys? No more Robotnik?!" Bunnie said happily as Sally nodded
"Yes, with this machine we can go to Robotropolis and change everything and everyone back to normal" she finished
"You're wrong princess" somebody said from behind the trees "the only thing you get is a ticket for the dungeon"
That voice, they knew it
"Snively!" Sally said while Bunnie embraced Tails in a protective way and Antoine screamed around in shock as a few Swatbots surrounded them
"A tracking device" Rotor said, picking a small chip from inside the machine they stole
"Of course! And now, you're going to Robotropolis yes, but in chains" he finished as the Swatbots held each one of the freedom fighters firmly.
"That's too smart to be your idea" Rotor said making Snively growl back
"Indeed, it was mine!" Robotnik appeared through an eye spy behind Snively
"Robotnik" said Sally with anger
"Now, now princess…" he began "Behave yourself….if you care" The screen showed Sonic's still frame covered in sweat and dirt, tied to a bed unconscious
Everyone's reaction was immediate
"SONIC!" Sally screamed, stalling her movement in shock at the sight.
Bunnie began trashing around succeeding into smashing a few robots to the ground but other two grabbed her.
Antoine was slightly trembling while Tails had tears in his eyes in seeing his best friend like that
Seeing everyone on the verge of tears Robotnik reassured them,
Perhaps bothered by a small conscience (a very small one)
"Oh, don't worry princess, he's still alive" he said turning to Bunnie "BUT, if someone dares to escape, I'll make sure to robotosize him instantly" he threatened, making everyone 'but Sally gasp at his speech
Bunnie was trembling with anger
"y-you sick-"she was interrupted
"Language Rabbit! Oh sorry, I meant Rabbot! Muhahaha!" he smiled at her anger, her fury rising dangerously only to be stopped by Rotor
"Bunnie! Stop! For his sake!" Rotor said, obviously referring to Sonic as the other nodded, calming herself.
"Now move" Snively ordered as the Swatbots slowly returned with the freedom fighters in captivity.
Sally's stare remained on the ground as if trying to keep her cool while refusing to think about Sonic's state.
Even as they walked, she couldn't get rid of that image in her head.
What if Robotnik lied and robotosized him already?
What if he's hurt? Or worse, what if he's already dead?
Those thoughts had to stop
She had to stop thinking and so kept staring at the ground with blank eyes while walking slowly forward
"Sally…." Tails broke her trance, making Sally turn "are you ok?" he asked, a weak smile forcing its way on Sally's lips looking at the young fox.
He was so young, yet so strong.
"Don't worry! He's going to be fine" he said, no doubt in his eyes as Sally nodded, while coughing a second after
The air…..
They were near Robotropolis, for the air was heavy and full of toxins…
Sonic POW
I woke up in a cell.
First thing I noticed, my head and my whole body were hurting and I felt weak.
That current must have been strong! So strong, my body's trembling yet.
Another thing I noticed, I was stripped to the bed.
Strong straps held my legs and arms firmly making me nervous.
Not only was I in my enemy's shelter but I couldn't move at all…
As if destiny was toying with me, the door opened and my enemy entered with that ugly crow on his shoulder, looking down at me.
NORMAL POW
"Well, well…you're finally awake" Robotnik started "I hope you're comfortable enough" he teased, knowing that Sonic would react.
"It would be fine if I didn't have to see your ugly face Chrome dome!" he said back, his usual cockiness present and not a hint of fear could be seen on his features.
"Be careful what you wish for, rodent" Robotnik said, the crow flying away from his shoulder, far away from them
"What do you want uglyface?" Sonic asked as the other walked towards him
"Isn't it obvious hedgehog? You, out of my way" he finished, his sentence very low and threatening
Just as he said that, a Swatbot entered and gave him a little box.
Sonic knew better than to be cocky right now, he was sure that, whatever was in there, it was for him.
"Just so you know hedgehog, I captured your friends as well" Robotnik said, his insides screaming in excitement and satisfaction at the angered face he was returned with.
"WHAT?!" Sonic nearly shouted "Let them go immediately! You have me!" Sonic said, hoping to persuade his enemy.
"You are not in the position to demand anything" Robotnik remarked "on the contrary…" he said, opening said box and revealing a syringe and a bottle with a green liquid inside.
As soon as Robotnik took the tool, Sonic grimaced, knowing he wouldn't enjoy whatever that was.
"I want them to see you while you die" Robotnik said back, his menacing smile back in place while Sonic stared at him
"What?" he said back again, tugging at the restraints in a failed attempt to get free but he was too weak yet.
"This is something Snively and I made" he began explaining while keeping the green liquid high enough for Sonic to see
"Is it a poison?" Sonic asked, trying to keep a steady voice
"A kind of. I would call it a Serum. It's supposed to increase your temperature with each injection. It's made from the toxins you hate so much" he explained as Sonic stiffened.
"And you expect me to stay still?" Sonic asked, his tone was an amused one
"You can't move hedgehog! And soon you'll be too weak to even speak. And I'll enjoy seeing your friends cry while you slowly and painfully die in here" Robotnik said, enjoying the disturbed expression he received
"y-you're disgusting!" Sonic addressed, too angered to use nicknames at the moment
"Why thank you! I have to leave now" Robotnik said, putting the syringe filled with said virus near Sonic's bed "I have to greet your friends properly" he finished, closing the door behind him while Sonic struggled in vain with his restraints, trying at least to break the syringe but he couldn't reach it.
Great. Just great.