December 8
I just sent out the rocket, and it went up to space unharmed this time. With a backup monitor built using my trusty machines, Metal Sonic returning will be a reality. As long as no asteroids manages to hit the rocket, because Little Planet didn't get near our planet yet. A full year has almost passed since Sonic's first meeting, at the grounds of Little Planet, before I managed to find and trap the Chaos Emeralds for his next meeting, saving the 7th for the previous Death Egg plan.
Wait a second, I mentioned something I've never put in mind! Once Sonic shows up on Splash Hill Zone, I'll make sure he goes there without the Chaos Emeralds! I'll make him put them somewhere, and swipe them as he feels the sunshine of this beautiful region! This is exactly what I should do! Within the next phase of the plan, I'll give Sonic harder traps, and get his emeralds as Hyper Emeralds, by letting him interact with the Hidden Palace!
I'll need to research this Chaos Emeralds plan, patience please!