It's been a while, but that's because I was working on chapter one of a new story. I've decided, though, that I'll wait to finish this one until I begin another one.

Imnotravem16: It's great to hear that you're liking the story so far! Here's another chapter for you!

If there's ever anything that you think could make this better, please let me know because I'm always open to criticism and improvement.

Mind - Body

Tails - Tails

Sonic - Mecha

Knuckles - Knuckles

Eggman - Sonic

None - Eggman

I opened my eyes to find myself in the floor of Eggman's computer room. I was laying next to a window, and I was in my own body. I was initially happy, but quickly became alarmed. I scrambled to my feet. The first thing I saw was pieces of a small, broken machine next to the window. Itwas much different from Eggman's other switching machine, but I knew that it did the same thing. He switched us! How could I forget the tin foil? That was the most crucial part!

Outside of the window, I saw my plane. Inside of it was Sonic, Eggman, and Knuckles. They dismounted the plane as if nothing had happened! Eggman, in Sonic's body, looked up to the window and gave me a smug smile. The three of them entered the base. I knew that there was only one thing for me to do. I needed an army of badniks!

x-x-x

Switcher 2.0 worked like a charm! No recovery time at all; no one noticed a thing! Sonic, Knuckles, and I were strolling down the main corridor of my base. Neither of them had spoken since we had entered the building. Sonic had one emerald, Knuckles had another, and I had the other two. Perfect time to execute my plan…

"Hey, Sonic! I know where you should check first to find Eggman!" Sonic flicked his robotic eyes towards me.

"Where?"

"There's a small room called the 'invasion room'. That's where Eggman goes to handle invasions and control his defense robots. If you take the main elevator to the third floor and go right, it's the third door on the left. The elevator's at the end of this hall. Got it?"

"Yeah, but… How do you know this?"

"I lived here for a few days, remember?"

"Oh, yeah… Well, be careful, Tails! If any badniks show up don't hesitate to smash 'em!" I smiled.

"I won't!" Sonic dashed off, leaving Knuckles and I behind. I turned to Knuckles.

"The rest of the Master Emerald is probably in Eggman's treasury. Take the main elevator to the basement, and it's the door right in front of you when you get out." Knuckles grinned.

"Awesome! Thanks!" He ran off in the same direction as Sonic. I quietly laughed. Too easy! I began to run after Knuckles. I passed him and stopped at the elevator. I turned right and took the stairs. Within seconds, I was on the third floor. I peeked around the corner between the staircase and the hallway. I saw the elevator doors slide open, and Sonic ran to the door that I had specified. He opened the door and was immediately forced into the room. With a victorious clap, I ran towards the open door. Sonic's robotic body was stuck to the electromagnet that I had installed into the wall. I smirked at his helpless state. I walked up to him and opened his chest compartment, revealing a chaos emerald.

"I'll be taking that, my friend!" Sonic growled as I took the gem, but it came out sounding rather static. I simply laughed and returned to the stairs. I raced to the basement to collect Knuckles's emerald as well. After a moment, the elevator door opened. Knuckles walked forwards and put his hand on the door's handle. He pulled it away with a string of curses and clutched it with his other hand. I raced up to him. He looked at me with confusion for several moments, then passed out. Hidden tranquilizing needle on the door handle! I laughed, took his emerald, and ran up to the second floor, where I had stashed the last three emeralds.

As soon as I had emerged from the stairs, I ran into the first badnik. As Sonic had advised, I didn't hesitate to smash it. I don't need these robots anymore! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog and I'll have all seven chaos emeralds in a moment! I faced a small army of badniks on the way to my stash of emeralds. They were no threat to me, however! I spun, dashed, and kicked through them with an unfamiliar rush of excitement. I made my way to the emeralds in no time. I dug them from the box of junk that I had hidden them in. It is finished.

x-x-x

The door behind me crashed open. I jumped and spun to find Eggman across the room from me. He wore a twisted grin.

"Well, well, well, Tails! It looks like this is the end of the story!" I shook my head. My mind was racing and my eyes darted around the room in search of… something - anything! I opened my mouth to speak, but I was interrupted. "Don't bother hoping for help from Sonic or Knuckles."

My entire body was shaking. "What'd you… do? What'd you do?"

"Sonic's stuck to a magnetic wall, and Knuckles is out cold with tranquilizers!" Eggman launched into his typical monologue. Meanwhile, I resorted to my thoughts.

Master Emerald! Master Emerald? Are you there?

Yes, Tails.

Is there a way to escape this?

There is not. I began to panic.

Uh… Uh… Can I win at all?

Yes. You can win.

How?

You may win by taking the chaos emeralds. I growled.

How do I do that?

You may take the chaos emeralds by approaching him and grabbing them.

Bah! How am I supposed to- I had an idea. Wait… Can you speak to Eggman?

I can.

Can you tell him what I say?

I can. I can say anything to anyone, unless I am told not to.

Great!

"So, any last words?" Eggman lifted his arms, and the chaos emeralds began to orbit him. I smirked.

Master Emerald, sing "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" by Tiny Tim to Eggman!

Eggman's quills suddenly stood on end. After a moment, he squeezed his eyes shut and covered his ears. I took the opportunity to snatch three of the emeralds out of the air. They began to circle above my head. This got Eggman's attention he shook his head several times.

Eggman has requested that I stop singing to him.

That's fine! Thanks, Master Emerald!

You are welcome, Tails.

Eggman was livid. The emeralds continued to orbit Eggman, but slowly. He tried to tackle me, but I was ready. I stepped out of the way, and my emeralds followed. He turned and threw a punch, but it barely grazed my cheek. I returned a tail swipe, but missed. Why didn't I bring my steel tails? Those would be so useful right now! Oh yeah: I wasn't in my own body... Eggman and I engaged in close combat. The chaos emeralds began to circle above both of us. We continued to throw and dodge punches and kicks.

Finally, Eggman began to charge a spindash, though it was poorly initiated. I imitated his move, and began to perform a perfect charge. As the speed of my spindash surpassed a thousand rounds per minute, a bright light began to shine. As I accelerated, the light shone brighter. After another second, the light was gone. I kicked off and slammed my spinning body into the opposing hedgehog, throwing him into the wall. He recovered quickly, boring his red eyes into my golden. The luminescence of his golden fur clashed with the luster of my silver fur. On the ground, the chaos emeralds shined dimly. I smiled, for I had a chance at victory.

What do you think of my design of Super Tails? I think Sega was pretty lazy with his design, so there's mine: silver fur, gold eyes.

If you like the story or have a criticism, please do say so! Like I said, I'm always open!