Chapter 22: The Rise of Dark Sonic
Sonic looked at his enemies with an evil grin on his face. They were screaming in pain, wondering what Sonic was doing to them. A bright light formed around them and intensified. When it faded, three Chaos Emeralds and a Sol Emerald were hovering where Chris, Blaze, Vector and Charmy had been. They floated near Sonic, who felt the Chaos Energy absorb into his body. He chuckled evilly and looked at the emeralds.
"Finally, my plans are complete!" he said to himself. "By transforming Chris, Blaze and the Chaotix into emeralds, I have gained more Chaos Energy! Now no one can stand in my way."
Black Doom and Mephiles looked at each other nervously and then at Sonic.
"What are we going to do now, Sonic?" Mephiles asked. "You have successfully destroyed the world, and have absorbed your enemies' Chaos Energy by transforming them into Chaos Emeralds and a Sol Emerald. Black Doom and I have noticed that you have gained much power since you absorbed their energy."
Sonic said nothing. He glared at Mephiles and a grin appeared on his face. Suddenly dark energy appeared in his hands, and he aimed the energy at Mephiles. The demonic hedgehog saw what he was planning and his eyes widened.
"What are you doing?" Mephiles shouted, surprised.
"You're right," Sonic said. "I have gained much power, and even though I am now immortal, I plan to gain even more!"
"What are you talking about?"
An evil gleam came into Sonic's eyes. "I never planned to share my power with you, Mephiles! Ever since I released you from the Scepter of Darkness I have only been using you for my own personal gain. You have been a good pawn, but I am afraid that I have no further use for you!"
Mephiles's eyes widened when he heard this. "But what about Black Doom? Do you plan to betray him also?"
Sonic shook his head. "He and I have much in common, but he will work for me. Black Doom and I will scour the galaxy, destroying and taking over planets. One planet in particular has caught our eye, and we intend to go there immediately."
The dark energy in Sonic's hand grew massive, crackling with electricity. He tightened his fist and aimed it at the demonic hedgehog.
"Goodbye, Mephiles!" Sonic yelled, and threw the energy ball at Mephiles. The demonic hedgehog screamed as the attack collided with his body, vaporizing him instantly. When the attack ended, there was no trace of him at all. Sonic grinned and laughed evilly.
"Well done, Sonic!" Black Doom said. "Now, come! It is time for us to begin our destruction and enslavement of the universe!"
Sonic growled, his red eyes flashing violently. "Do not forget you place, Black Doom. You are here to serve me; there is no 'us'. Now, I understand that the planet we have found is filled with sentient life?"
Black Doom nodded. "Yes, it is called Mobius."
"Very well; let's head there immediately. Once I take over the planet Mobius, I will move on to other planets. Soon, the entire universe will hear my name and shudder in fear at the mention of Dark Sonic!"
He threw back his head and let out a maniacal laugh, with Black Doom joining in. Then they teleported away, taking the Chaos Emeralds, Sol Emeralds, and the Master Emerald with them. The rise of Dark Sonic had begun!