This is the second chapter to my SonicXAmy Romance Story. I'm story this took so long, but I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 1: A Dash to Nostalgia
After getting scolded by Amy, my buddies and I ran to the animals' locations. While we were running I thought that Eggman might try to kidnap Amy again, but knowing her and the threats she makes, I immediately disregarded her being in danger. While that was on my mind, the conversation that was going on between Tails and Knuckles brought me back to reality.
"Tails, where will the animals go?"
"I don't know, Knuckles. However, they said we should be their bodyguards while they search for a place that's hidden from Eggman."
"Hmm… How about building them an underground base using the power of rings?"
"That'd be impossible, since rings themselves are very mysterious."
"Why don't we just relocate them to somewhere safe?"
"Where to, Sonic?"
"I don't know, Tails, but we have to make sure they're safe before Eggman gets his greasy palms on some more animals."
"So until we can find a place for them, we just have to be bodyguards until they can find one?"
"Yep, Knuckles. That's the plan!"
"Sounds like a good idea. I can handle the bodyguard business, since I do guard the Master Emerald."
"Yeah you do, Knuckles. However… When was the last time Eggman needed it?"
"Uh… Back when… He wanted to rule over the world… with the Space Colony Ark…"
Tails and I laughed at him as we ran, but Tails wanted to add in some more smart comebacks.
"Maybe that's the reason why you're bored guarding it all day. There's no enemy willing to take it, because the Chaos Emeralds are popular."
"The only enemy that really wants the Chaos Emeralds is nothing more but Eggman! I would add in Doom, but he just wanted Shadow and world domination more than anything else. As for Mephiles, I don't know. We never made contact with him much to see his true intentions, besides having a grudge against Shadow, and killing Sonic just to awaken Iblis back at Soleanna. The only thing we all know from that guy was he wanted to rule the universe."
Knuckles was right. Ever since Eggman decided to stop pursuing the Master Emerald, Knuckles hasn't been getting much action, outside of helping me on adventures that rely on his strength. Now that Knuckles is with us without any intentions of protecting the emerald from villains, I hope for his sake that no one tries to steal it again.
"Well, Even if someone tries to steal it, we still have all of the Chaos Emeralds, from our previous adventure, right Tails?"
"Yeah! The Lost Hex's Chaos Emeralds may just come in handy in case we have to face an enemy that has the Master Emerald."
"That's pretty smart, you too. Keeping the emeralds before going on a dangerous adventure? That'll make things much easier."
"Mhm, and maybe we'll get to see you transform into Super Knuckles."
"Won't we need rings, Tails?"
"I have a bunch of Ring Packs in this here suitcase I made. So you both can go Super at any given time."
"That's Tails for you! Always thinking ahead!"
"Thanks, Sonic!"
"You're Welcome, buddy! Why don't we go pay a visit to the animals, and be their bodyguards?"
"Yeah! Let's Go!"
With the plan, that we all agreed to, set in motion, we began to run as fast as we could, and knowing me, that was, and still is, my greatest ability.
"Tails! Knuckles! Initiate Sonic Boom!"
"Leave it to me!"
"Got It!"
"Ready? Go!"
With that, we rocketed forward to their location with Sonic Speed. It's been awhile since I've seen the two go this fast, but I'm happy they're able to keep up with me. When Tails caught up to me, it was because of his very own twin tails, and when Knuckles and I fought, he ran his fastest just to try to match me in speed. If these two weren't fast, our relationship would've been different, but all that's in the past now.
When we arrived at the scene, the animals were busy looking for a place to settle down, until they saw us. Each of them greeted us with happy faces, and told us that they managed to find such a place to settle down in. They led us to a place with a bunch of trees crowding one another, and decided to live in this trunk they spotted. It had a hole in it, but the ground was still there.
"A tree trunk with a whole inside, huh?"
"Hey, Sonic! Do you think Knuckles can build an underground sanctuary for the little animals?"
"If I do, it's going to take some time. What do you think Sonic?"
That was a good question. With over thousands of animals saved from the Lost Hex, there's no telling how long it will take.
"Yeah. We should make them a home in the tree trunk. Meanwhile, Tails, and I will go to the outside of the trees, and scout for anyone."
"Alright. Leave the digging to me, Sonic."
With that, he set off digging a home in the tree trunk. While he was doing that, Tails and I exited the woods, to begin our scouting.
"Why are we scouting for enemies, Sonic?"
"Just in case anyone decides to rain on our parade and say hello."
"Hmm… Who do you think would do that?"
"I have a feeling."
Maybe it was just me, but this bad feeling was definitely getting to me. However, just out of nowhere my quills sensed danger, and as soon as I look over to where it was coming from, I noticed a familiar face. He was metallic, blue, and was rocketing toward me at a very fast speed. At that moment I knew who it was.
"Tails! Get out of the way!"
We both jumped away from the landing that he did. His name was Metal Sonic, and he's come back for vengeance. We've had our fair share of battles, and I always ended up victorious over the blue piece of scrap metal: From beating him in a race on Little Planet, to defeating him in his final form, Metallic Madness.
"Sonic! I've come to defeat you."
"It's Metal Sonic!"
Feeling pumped up, I put a smile on my face, and greeted him the same way as I usually."
"Heh heh! If it isn't Metal Sonic! Long time no see!"
"This time! Your life is mine."
"We'll see, Metal Brain! Tails! Leave him to me! You go guard Knuckles!"
"Huh? Why?"
"Trust me, little buddy. This battle's between me and him."
"Ok."
Tails took off at high speed, to guard Knuckles, while I stand in front of my Metallic Doppleganger. Out of all of the enemies I love facing the most, Metal Sonic is one of them.
"Ready for another beating, Metal Sonic?"
"I won't lose this time, Sonic! I've been upgraded by the Doctor, so this time, I'm stronger than ever."
"Well then! Let's put those upgrades to the test, shall we?"
"Prepare for extinction, Hedgehog!"
"Here we… Go!"
The battlefield has been set, and I get to face Metal Sonic, and weeks after I get done with defeating Eggman at the Lost Hex. It's been awhile since I last fought with my robotic copy. Do I regret not killing him? No, because he comes back stronger than ever. I would love to have him on my side, but as long as he's mad with power, and has loyalty to Eggman, I can't hold back on him.
Announcement: I'm planning to upload one chapter every week if I can. I have the 3rd chapter started, and it won't be finished until next week. You're going to love this battle in the next chapter.
