Last time on Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic, Tails, and Jenni finish up cleaning Angel Island and leave back to West Island. However, en route, Jenni tries to contact Nicole but finds something very wrong. Now on alert, the trio head to West Island more hastily than before, with Jenni taking a less direct course. On the island itself, Agatha escapes her jail cell thanks to a Sage-controlled Coconuts attacking her. She then meets the troubling trio of West Island who reluctantly take her to their hideout after she used up a lot of her power to contain the casino robots. Now met by Rosie's group, a reunion is soon to take place…
Within Cyberspace, Nicole is seen trying to struggle in her chains, still trying to get free.
Nicole: "Grr… If anyone on the island is so much as hurt, I will not hesitate to delete you, you little brat."
Sage was nearby, typing away at the computer as she tried hacking into Jenni's secret files. Unfortunately for her, the secret files were heavily encrypted and various firewalls blocked her progress.
Sage: "I will give credit where it is due - Jennifer is certainly my Father's sister alright… This level of security is not easy to crack."
Nicole: "Jen is a genius. Far more than your 'Father'."
Sage: "Lord Robotnik created me as the most highly sophisticated AI in all of Mobius. While this security is impressive, it will not stop me."
Nicole: "Don't think you'll keep control over West Island! Once Jen comes back, your reign is over!"
Sage then pauses before turning to Nicole, then smiling creepily at her.
Sage: "I have taken into account any potential hero who could come to the island. And so, I made it a priority to make sure all bases were covered. West Island will be a delightful gift for my Father when he reawakens."
Nicole only glared at the girl before looking away. Regardless of Sage's comments, she had confidence in not only Jenni, but those she trusted too.
On the Mobius Ocean leading to West Island, an Albion Boat was racing on the water, piloted by Julie after she had joined Sally and Aleena back to their temporary home on West Island. Sally and Aleena rested on the side of the boat, with Sally herself feeling much stronger physically.
Sally: "Boy, the Patriarch is something else. Sweet on the surface, rough on the inside."
Julie: "Most of that was my fault, I admit. Mom wasn't exactly in the right frame of mind due to… a conversation."
Aleena: "She at least agreed to let you come with us as an emissary at least. That's gotta count for something."
Julie: "Maybe. We'll see in time, I guess."
Julie checks the GPS before the radar detects a bunch of blips on her radar crowded on one space.
Julie: "Whoa! Some signals popped up, but we are nowhere near West Island! And it's moving!"
Sally and Aleena jump off the side and turn to look around, soon spotting the Metallic Madness ship, identifying it with the Eggman Empire logo.
Sally: "Stop the ship! Don't get too close!"
Julie pulls the emergency brake, stopping the ship very suddenly and almost throwing Sally and Aleena overboard. Once they correct themselves, the trio see the giant egg-shaped flying fortress going in their direction, but otherwise ignore them.
Sally: "That was close… That's the logo of the Robotnik Empire… And it's heading…"
Julie: "To West Island."
Aleena: "...Oh no… This… This is reminding me of the Acorn Kingdom again… You don't think…"
Sally went quiet, thinking back to Robotnik's attack on her home and the various citizens that were lost because of it. She gritted her teeth, balling a fist as her aura showed on that fist.
Sally: "Get the boat moving! Whatever happened to West Island… I refuse to abandon anyone ever again! And I certainly refuse to run away… Julie? How fast can this boat go?"
Julie: "Just say 'how fast' and I'll force this engine to go that fast."
Sally nods as Aleena looks to her. The queen could only be reminded of Nigel when she looks at her bravery and unwillingness to back down. While she smiled, she also made a silent vow to keep Sally safe during the upcoming battle. Julie immediately shifted gears on the boat, following the flying fortress to West Island.
Within the Metallic Madness base, Omelette was sitting on her throne with her Hard-Boiled Heavies circled around her like guards, the Heavy King to her side. Three normal Egg Robos worked at the monitors as one turns.
Egg Robo: "Lady Omelette. We will be arriving to West Island soon."
Omelette: "Marvelous! I question why Sage invited us, but if anything, this'll be an excellent test for you five, my most perfect of creations!"
Heavy King: "About that… What exactly is our plan once we arrive? And assuming your sister isn't being deceitful…"
Omelette: "Easy! Capture the Mobians, crush any resistance, and maybe skin that blue furballed menace and present my Papa with a nice fur coat!"
Heavy King: "...I see. Very well. I can at least promise two of those…"
Omelette looked at her windows, feeling a bit excited as she smiled evilly and widely.
Within the Capsule Cargo Hold, in the capsule that contains Amy and Tekno, Amy sat on the floor, playing a mocked up version of Solitaire while Tekno was looking around on the walls of the capsule.
Amy: "...Still trying to look for a panel to hack into?"
Tekno: "Eeyup."
Amy: "Any luck?"
Tekno: "Nnnnope."
Amy then went silent as she kept playing Solitaire. Tekno looked over to Amy, sitting next to her.
Tekno: "What's up, Amy? I've never seen you this defeated."
Amy: "We just… screwed up, Tekno… All that progress on the Miracle Planet… All of our fighting… We just… failed… And Vespa's sacrifice… All of it…"
Tekno: "Amy. Look at me."
Tekno places her hand on Amy's, causing Amy to turn and look the canary in the eyes.
Tekno: "I was very reluctant to even join in that adventure. You had this dream of becoming an explorer. An adventurer. Someone who can inspire others. Me? I had no such aspirations; I just wanted to study and tinker away at my geeky stuff."
Tekno then gave a serious look before taking a card from Amy's deck, pulling out 'The Fool' from it.
Tekno: "Vespa gave her life so we could keep going. We're still alive. We are still kicking. And I refuse to let things end here. What about you?"
Amy looked at Tekno with admiration, honestly at a loss for words. She then looked at the card Tekno held and lightly grabbed it. It was rightside up, meaning it was the 'Beginning of a New Journey'. Smiling, Amy pocketed her Tarot Card deck before standing up.
Amy: "Let's tear this base apart."
She then materializes her hammer before slamming it onto the floor, causing enough of a dent to bring out a tile. Tekno smiled before getting to work.
Tekno: "Nice one, Ames! With this, we'll be free in no time!"
Amy: "Hey, Tekky? …Thanks. I needed that."
Tekno turned to Amy before smiling and giving her a thumbs up. She then got to work on the capsule.
On West Island, Rosie finishes up her explanation as to how and why she ended up in the hideout of the troublesome trio that resided on the island. As she finished, Bearanger looked confused and Carrotia didn't seem to care. Only Falke was mildly interested.
Carrotia: "...Oookay. So why are you here?"
Carrotia asks as she just lays on her chair, playing a Game Gear.
Rosie: "At present, we'd like a place to plan out our next move before we do anything. As we are, we'll be captured for certain."
Ivory: "Hey, what happened to our Mom? Why is she passed out?"
Carrotia: "Don't know. Don't care."
Falke: "She overused her magic, leaving her tired."
The group turned to Falke, staring at him.
Carrotia: "...Ugh… Aaaanyway… You guys can bugger off for all I care. If you're expecting us to help you, don't. I'm, like, too busy with this one level of this game I'm playing."
Voice: "That so? Shame. Your skills might be better helping others if not for your laziness."
Ebony and Ivory turn to see Agatha awake and sitting up, much to their joy as they immediately jump into their mother's arms.
Ebony: "Mom! You're okay!"
Ivory: "We never thought we'd see you again!"
Agatha: "Oh please, my kitties. I'd never let something like my ill-practiced arcane arts keep me down."
The trio hugged before turning to see everyone staring. Carrotia in particular looking angered by Agatha's comment.
Rosie: "Agatha. I'm glad you got to reunite with your kids. I was worried something bad happened to you."
Agatha: "Well… Your friend did have me arrested, claiming I attacked you. Then the robot monkey thing attacked me, so I just scorched it to death, blowing up the building they had me put in."
Ebony: "Then that explosion we saw must've been you blowing up the jailhouse."
Carrotia: "'xcuse me. Are we just gonna ignore you calling me 'lazy'? I prefer the term 'unmotivated'."
Agatha puts down her kids as she stood up, walking up to Carrotia as she crossed her arms.
Agatha: "I guess 'living' isn't motivation enough? For shame, Bonny. You used to be one of my better students."
Carrotia's lazy demeanor immediately dropped as she slammed her Game Gear to the floor and stood up to confront the cat.
Carrotia: "Don'tcha dare call me 'Bonny' again! That harlot died the moment that incident happened! You black magic using bitch!"
Agatha: "Witch. And you can change your name a hundred times, but you'll always be that little twerp who was being mind controlled by Wendy Witchcart years ago. You and your trio here."
Carrotia: "Who the hell gave you permission to ever utter that name? What's stopping me from blowing you up right here right now!?"
Agatha: "...Dunno. What is stopping you? The same thing stopping you from acting out of necessity? The same thing keeping your butt on that sofa, playing your games?"
Carrotia leaned in closer, trying to intimidate the black cat. But it was failing miserably as Agatha only glared back.
Bearanger: "Um… This is getting awkward… I'm gonna go punch something!"
Falke: "Right… Let me join you, Bearanger!"
The duo left the room in a haste, leaving only the girls. Rosie and the kids only stared on at the grudge filled staring contest, wondering just what kind of history Agatha and Carrotia had. Until Carrotia looked over at Rosie.
Carrotia: "Yo. Woodchuck girl."
Rosie: "Who? Me?"
Carrotia: "If you plan on being friends with anyone, don't be friends with this lady. …Nothin' good ever comes from a black cat. They always bring bad luck… right, Agatha?"
Agatha: "..."
Carrotia then steps aside, going to her room before slamming the door, leaving an awkward silence in the room. Rosie turns to Agatha as she stands.
Rosie: "Agatha… What was that about?"
Agatha: "...There are some things better left in the past, Rosie…"
Agatha then turned to Rosie to give her her full attention.
Agatha: "Now. You wanted a plan of action, right?"
Rosie: "Yes. The first of which involves heading to Hill Top Mansion. We need to find out what's wrong and why the robots on the island are acting up."
Agatha: "Which involves talking to Nicole. …You don't think my involvement had something to do with this mess, do you?"
Rosie: "No way. Your paws are cleaner than clean. Whatever happened, it wasn't your fault. And I suspect it wasn't Nicole's either… This whole attack… It reminds me of the Kingdom of Acorn."
Rosie recalled what happened, memories flashing to her and Sally's efforts in saving everyone ending with her nearly dying. But rather than being scared, she showed determination and unwavering bravery.
Rosie: "And I want to save this island. I don't know how - I don't even know if we can… But I am willing to try. Agatha? Ebony? Ivory? Will… Will you help me?"
The trio of cats looked at each other, Ebony and Ivory looking ready to help however they can. Agatha only smiled before nodding.
Agatha: "Very well. On the condition that the kids be very careful."
Ebony: "We'll be careful. Right, Ivory?"
Ivory: "Cross our hearts and hope to burn at the stake!"
Rosie: "Thank you… Truly… Then with that, we have our attack plan."
The group nods before Ebony and Ivory stand, immediately running out of the front door as they charge towards Hill Top Mansion, the source of the robot's corruption.
Meanwhile, at Emerald Hill Resort, the robots from the Chemical Plant were attacking in swarms, with the populace panicking in confusion over the attack. As a squad of robots approach a father defending his child, a few missiles fire at the robots, destroying them. The father turns to see a small mech stomp its way, pointing a red laser at more of the robots before firing more missiles at them, destroying them. The pilot of the mech makes himself known - Uncle Chuck, a resident of Emerald Hill.
Uncle Chuck: "Everyone! Get to the boats right away! Fill them up as much as you can and leave!"
The people of Emerald Hill Resort follow Uncle Chuck's directions, leaving to the port to board the boats. Charles could only grit his teeth as he glares ahead.
Uncle Chuck: "I wasn't planning to use this mech yet… It's still unfinished and untested… Darn it, Jenni… Where are you and Sonic…?"
As he blasts more of the robots, he hears more screaming at the port. He turns his mech, only to be met by a daunting sight… The Metallic Madness base had arrived and loomed over the beachside like the menacing fortress that it was. Charles could only stare with widened eye; not even he could take on that monstrosity alone… His mech takes sudden damage as the West Island robots fire upon him with their lasers.
Uncle Chuck: "You've got to be kidding me…"
Uncle Chuck sets the mech to autopilot before jumping out, letting the mech run toward the robots firing at him, causing the mech to explode once it was close enough. But as Uncle Chuck was recovering from that encounter, he was suddenly surrounded by Egg Robos aiming to capture him. He looks over to the port to see the citizens there were surrounded too. With nowhere to run, he only held his hands up in surrender. He then heard Omelette's voice through a loudspeaker from the floating fortress.
Omelette: "Mwahahaha! Greetings, West Island! Starting today, this island is now under the rule of my Papa, the great Ivo Robotnik! Any who dare to say otherwise, please make yourself known so I can order for your immediate execution!"
Charles could only look on in defeat, unable to say anything… Until something falls onto one of the Egg Robo. A blue orb which then bounced on the next robot, then the next, then the next until the robots surrounding Charles were destroyed. At the port, the Egg Robos surrounding the civilians were rained on by some rings… which then self destructed, destroying the robots and freeing the civilians.
Omelette: "Hey! What!? Who called for a surprise firework show!? I didn't order that!"
Sonic: "Oh no one but us."
The blue orb lands, revealing it to be Sonic the Hedgehog. And the one who rained the explosive rings was none other than Tails.
Sonic: "Hope you liked the firework display, because you'll be getting a front row seat for another one real soon!"
Sonic glared up at the fortress with a smile as Omelette grits her teeth in anger, glaring down at the blue hedgehog with sheer anger. A great battle was soon to begin, determining the fate of West Island…
To be continued…
