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Twisted Love - I'll Do Anything For Him

Robotnik Residence - Some Years Ago

*Within a fancy and nicely decorated household, a younger Ivo is seen holding an acceptance letter from the Institute of Great Minds. Ivo himself lacked his mustache and even sported a full head of hair; he was even thin, almost normal human-level thin. Nearby, Jenni, also younger and having her hair tied into a ponytail, was sipping some tea until she saw Ivo reading the letter aloud.*

Ivo: "Jennifer! I've done it! I've been accepted into the IGM!"

Jenni: "First, it's 'Jenni'. Second, you mean the group of pretend-gamers who make some horrid reviews based on whether they are paid or not?"

Ivo: "No, not IGN. IGM! The Institute of Great Minds!"

Jenni: "Oh. Them. Not sure they are much better."

Ivo: "Jenni, surely you are aware that this institute is the same one our grandfather, Gerald, went to, yes?"

Jenni: "What that institute was years ago and what it is now are two completely different things, Ivo. Things change, people change, and so do ideologies. I made a thesis on that in high school."

Ivo: "And I'm sure you got a passing grade too... Would you at least be happy for me!? This is my big moment! My debut! My chance to change the world for the better!"

Jenni: "And I'm sure you will, Ivo. But you don't need some institute to do that. You just need your wits, the sweat on your brow, and strength on your back."

*Jenni placed her hands on Ivo's shoulders, she smiling at the young man with a reassuring smile.*

Jenni: "But don't let me stop you. You knock 'em dead, Ivo, and I'll be supporting you from my lab. I've got an assignment to turn in next week and Grimer's gonna help me."

*Jenni turns and leaves the room, she raising a hand in a 'see ya' gesture. Ivo looked down at the letter before giving a soft exhale.*

Ivo: "This is my big moment... My big debut to the world..."

The Institute of Great Minds

*Ivo was standing in the middle of a room under a spotlight, almost like he was being judged by the people in the room...which technically he was. Five silhouettes sat at a table, obstructed by darkness with only the glare of their glasses being seen.*

Judge: "Doctor Ivo Robotnik... What makes you think you are capable enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the elite minds of the world?"

Ivo: "Oh well... I-I um... My family is known t-to have a lot of great m-minds... M-My grandfather had created plenty of fantastic creations in his time and my sister works as a distributor of some of the United Federation's finest robots..."

Judge: "Both are accomplishments of your family, not you, Ivo. That says nothing about you."

*Ivo gulps, starting to get cold feet.*

United Federation Distribution Labs

*Jenni and Grimer were working on the first model of the new Beetle series of robots for G.U.N., doing some finishing touches on the propeller part of it.*

Grimer: "So your brother went to that IGM?"

Jenni: "Yes, and quite frankly, I am not impressed. Ivo could do so much better on his own, yet he insists on becoming apart of this hogwash institute that has only gotten more and more of a bad reputation as of late."

Grimer: "Um... Right..."

Jenni: "Grimer, if you say 'it started with Gerald going insane', I am not afraid of using this Beetle to shoot you."

Grimer: "Gah! N-No! Not at all! B-But by association, that is when the rumors started. That the IGM trains nothing but lunatics or that they secretly helped Gerald in taking over the world."

Jenni: "I believe the former, but the latter? Baseless rumors."

*Grimer stares at Jenni as she uses a wrench to tighten a bolt.*

Grimer: "I mean, your grandfather did go insane before-"

*Jenni's hand slips and gets cut on a sharp end of the shell of the Beetle as she moves to grab and choke slam Grimer against the wall, looking absolutely furious.*

Jenni: "CALL MY GRANDFATHER INSANE AGAIN AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS! I DARE YOU, GRIMER!"

Grimer: "Gak! O-Okay! I-I'm so-orry! L-Losing...a-air...!"

*Jenni tosses Grimer aside as blood trinkles down her fingers, a deep cut on the back of her hand. She then moves to the first aid box and gets some bandages.*

Grimer: "You know... You are curious by what happened to Professor Gerald, right?"

Jenni: "..."

Grimer: "I only ask that you give me time to look into it. Especially since we are now knee deep into the United Federation itself."

Jenni: "...You'll keep your nose out of my family business Grimer..."

*Jenni then went back to work on the Beetle, grabbing her wrench off the floor as if nothing happened, but the tension in the air was certainly thick now.*

Robotnik Residence

*Jenni walks in through the front door, feeling absolutely exhausted as she just tosses her stuff onto the floor and sat on the closest couch.*

Ivo: "JENNIFER!"

*The sudden appearance of Ivo causes Jenni to freak out, roll off her the couch, and face plant onto the floor.*

Ivo: "Jenni?"

Jenni: "IVO! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA!? I THOUGHT YOU WERE A GODDAMN BURGLAR! AND ALSO IT'S JENNI!"

Ivo: "Sorry. I just got really excited! The institute has seen fit to test my robotic skills! Finally, my chance to shine! My chance to change the world!"

*Jenni groggily gets back onto the couch and lays on it in, now even more exhausted as she just gives Ivo quite the glare.*

Ivo: "Hey, I said I was sorry."

Jenni: "Sigh... So what do you have to do?"

Ivo: "I have to present a project to the judges. But I have to make it a good one! Ah man... I wish my robots would work so I could show them that, but..."

Jenni: "I don't mind offering the help, Ivo. You are brilliant and all, but there are limits to one's intellect."

Ivo: "Thanks, Jenni, but no thanks. I've got to handle this on my own. Just like our grandfather."

Jenni: "...Pretty sure he had help, Ivo..."

*After a while, Ivo sat on a chair as Jenni explained what had happened with Grimer and why her hand was bandaged.*

Ivo: "So you had one of your outbursts, huh? I get angry too, but man... You are like a volcano on a constant eruption."

Jenni: "If you've got a problem with it..."

*Ivo raises his hands in scared defense.*

Ivo: "I-I only mean that you blow up a lot at even the slightest annoyance. That's not exactly healthy for you."

Jenni: "If the world wasn't full of idiots, I'd be less prone to blowing up. You are about all I can take without slugging you across the head, you dork."

Ivo: "I am not a dork!"

Jenni: "In any case, he calling our grandfather insane is insensitive to me since I actually look up to the man. He inspired us both to become where we are."

Ivo: "Ain't that the truth."

*Ivo looks to his Chaos Soda and lifts it up, holding it up to Jenni, much to her confusion.*

Ivo: "Then how about this? I complete my project in his honor. I'll work through blood, sweat, and tears to make it far like him."

Jenni: "...Hmph."

*Jenni smiles before grabbing her own soda and lifting it with him, the two clashing cans together in a cheer.*

Jenni: "Here here."

Institute of Great Minds; A Month Later...

*At the Institute of Great Minds, a confident Ivo walks into the spotlight with a smile, not unlike his usual grin he carries today.*

Judge: "Examination Day, Mr. Robotnik. The judges here will be quick to see and rate what kind of machine you brought."

Ivo: "Then I shall not keep you, dear judges of this fine establishment. Allow me to introduce to you..."

*A small robot rolls into the spotlight, an uncolored Motobug.*

"The Badnik!"

*The air goes silent at the seemingly unimpressive robot. But Ivo does not seem phased by the lack of any applause.*

Ivo: "I know what you are thinking, my dear judges. But do not let the cutesy design of the Motobug fool you. It is actually a facade meant to lure you into a false sense of security. It looks friendly and docile, but in actuality, this makes it an effective assassin. Drawing in the enemy and attacking when they least expect it. But other than the militaristic uses, it can be used to entertain children and even adults. And this isn't the only design either."

*Ivo pulls out a projector to start sharing his designs, all being first generation Badniks that would later be used in Sonic 1.*

Ivo: "Each design is based on different locales, different situations, and all of them can be lethal to enemies but lovable to kids! Imagine it, judges! A true stroke of genius!"

*The judges starts mumbling to each other before the head judge speaks up.*

Judge: "An...interesting concept, Mr. Robotnik. While the militaristic uses are questionable, the other use you spoke of might help in the entertainment business. Though one thing still urks me... What is it that runs this robot? What kind of battery do you use?"

Ivo: "An easy answer. For the longest time, common batteries couldn't be used for this kind of tech. Car batteries weren't even strong enough to last more than a few days and that's on a full charge. I had to think differently... And so..."

*Ivo opens the Motobug and pulls out... a tiny animal trapped in a bubble.*

Ivo: "I decided to use Mobinis as the next logical step!"

*The judges all gasp at the reveal. They then start to shout at Ivo, demanding he leave their institution and never return, as well as to forget about ever becoming a scientist. ...Ivo was left feeling deeply rejected and sorrowful.*

United Federation Distribution Labs

*Jenni was seen walking in the halls, ready to leave for the day after completing the latest model of the Beetle. As she grabbed her stuff from her locker, Grimer ran up to her.*

Grimer: "Jenni!"

Jenni: "Grimer? What's got you so worked up?"

Grimer: "I've... I've done it..."

*Grimer pulls out a disc in a case, no label on it.*

Jenni: "...A mix CD? Didn't think you were into music."

Grimer: "I'm not! But this... This is a secret G.U.N. had kept from your family... The truth about your grandfather's death..."

*Jenni's eyes go wide before she stares at Grimer. She reluctantly took the CD and stuffs it into her backpack to take home.*

Grimer: "Jenni, look... You know how I can be. I just-"

Jenni: "Not another word, Grimer. If this proves to be a waste of time, I am not going to hold back murdering you."

*Grimer gulps at that as Jenni turns and walks away, leaving the building, into the rainy outdoors...*

Robotnik Residence

*An annoyed Jenni returns home, tossing her wet lab coat aside as she growls.*

Jenni: "Stupid forecast... Never listen to the weatherman..."

*Jenni walks into the entertainment room to find Ivo staring at static on the TV, looking eerily distant. She looks at him before sitting on the couch like she would normally.*

Jenni: "...So judging by the look... Things didn't work out... Huh?"

Ivo: "...I got rejected and banned because I used an animal as a battery..."

Jenni: "A what as a battery?"

Ivo: "A Mobini..."

*Jenni was a bit stunned by the practice. She had seen Ivo go out a lot when she wasn't working, but didn't really question it. She stares at Ivo, not really sure what to say.*

Ivo: "Are you going to judge me too? I was desperate. I didn't know what else to use..."

*Jenni looked at her backpack before closing her eyes. She then stood up and lifted Ivo off his chair to hug him.*

Jenni: "Of course not. Those fools didn't get it... You are a genius and all of them are idiots for thinking otherwise."

Ivo: "J-Jennifer..."

Jenni: "I'm here, Ivy... Your big sister is here... And I'll do anything for you..."

Ivo: "...Those guys are idiots... I had something going for me... And if they really can't see that..."

*Ivo gets out of Jenni's embrace as he clenches his fist.*

Ivo: "If they won't recognize my genius... Then I'll simply do away with them and everyone who stands against me... I'll build my own nation... My own army... My own empire..."

*Jenni simply smiles on, sitting back on the couch as she watches her brother go from a sulking mess to man with ambition.*

Jenni: "An empire, huh? Heh. My brother has ambitions alright... And I truly admire that..."

Unknown Battlefield; Present Day

*In a fiery arena, completely surrounded by rubble and fire on all sides, a greatly injured Jenni, her clothes in tatters from whatever happened, her breathing heavy and her eyes wide. Across from her was an equally injured blue hedgehog. Whatever happened, the two were clearly exhausted and at their limit. But Jenni stood defiant.*

Jenni: "I do what I must for Ivo... Everything that I have done... Everything that I will do...is for my little brother... He deserved his dream to come true and the world turned against him... No matter what... I will do anything for him... For Ivo!"

*Jenni's glove glows as an orange energy blade comes from it, heat radiating off it as she charges at Sonic.*

Jenni: "The world shall FALL!"

End of Twisted Love - I'll Do Anything For Him