Shadow Returns 1/3

(Theme song - Kim Possible Theme Song)

(Abigail's POV)

*A few weeks have gone by since Mina's concert. A lot of stuff happened. Sally's parents had returned early from their world tour because the Antoine that had gone with them was actually the Anti-Antoine & he had tried to poison the King. Luckily, he failed. When they got back, Sonic went to the Anti-Mobius to find the real Antoine. Thankfully, they both made it back safely. Bunnie & the real Antoine got back together. Another thing that happened was Antoine's Father passed away. He had fallen victim to poisoning from Anti-Antoine. Today, Huck & I were at Rosie's house in Knothole helping her watch Sasha, Rory, & Snaggle while she & Hope hung the laundry. All 5 of us were in the backyard, playing on the playground. I was pushing Sasha on the swing & Huck sat in her lap. Rory & Snaggle were playing on the seesaw*

Sasha: Push us higher, Big sis!

Huck: Chao-Chao!

*She, Rory, & Snaggle started calling me that. 'Cause apparently, I had become their new favorite babysitter*

Abigail: Okay, you two. Hang on tight.

*I had pulled them back as far as I could & was about to give them a big push when suddenly, everything was covered in a dark shadow*

Rory: Hey! Where did the sun go?

*I looked up & my eyes went wide. An egg-shaped ship was heading straight for village square*

Abigail: You kids stay here. I'm gonna check it out. Let's go, Huck.

Huck: Chao-Chao!

*He held onto my shoulder as I grabbed my swords from a nearby bench & ran to the village square. When I got there, a crowd had already gathered*

Mobian: Look! A Robotnik ship!

Mobian 2: He wouldn't dare come here himself, would he!?

*When it landed, a hatch opened & Dr. Eggman himself stepped out. Someone in the crowd gasped*

Mobian 3: It's him! It's really him!

Mobian 4: What do we do!?

Mobian 5: I dunno! Sound the alarm? Attack?

Mobian 6: Where are the Freedom Fighters!?

Mobian 7: Somebody get Sonic!

*I made my way towards Tails & Rotor. The Doctor walked right in front of us. He stopped & looked right at me. I slowly put my hands on my hook swords*

Abigail:*in her mind* Does he remember me? Will he try to take me back?

*I looked at Tails & Rotor out of the corner of my eye. It looked like they were thinking the same thing. After about 6 seconds, he walked away from me & headed off somewhere*

Rotor: I suggest we do nothing . . . Until he either makes trouble or we hear from the King.

*Tails at him like he had 2 heads*

Tails: Rotor! But . . . But . . . We're the Freedom Fighters!

Rotor: But what!? Apparently he's committed no hostile action . . .

Tails: He's evil!

Rotor: And until he does, we treat him as we would any visitor.

Tails: ARE YOU NUTS!? You think Sonic would agree with that game plane!?

*I put a hand on Tails' shoulder*

Abigail: Tails. I don't like it either. But Rotor's right. Until he really does something threatening, we have to leave him alone. If we attack him for no reason, it'll look like we're the bad guys.

Huck: Chao.

Tails:*crossing his arms & pouting* Ok.

Abigail: But if it makes you feel better, let's go after him & see what he's up to.

Huck: Chao-Chao.

Tails:*smiling* That would. Thanks.

*We all took off after Eggman. We were a few feet behind him, when he stopped in front of Sonic's house. He was just about to knock on the front door, when Sonic stepped out*

Sonic: Awww, Mom! It's not like I'm going to - YOU!

Dr, Eggman: Were you expecting your precious Princess?

*Sonic charged at him. But before he could land a hit, Eggman flipped him over his shoulder & he landed on his face*

Sonic: Learned some new moves since last time? Stand back, everyone! Give up, old man! *he went for another attack, but Eggman flipped his again* Let's see you try that again!

Abigail:*whispering* Has Eggman always been able to do that?

Huck: Chao?

Rotor:*whispering* No. He usually just sits back and let's his robots handle the fighting.

Abigail:*whispering* That's true. Then that means . . . *out loud* Sonic! That's not the real Eggman!

Huck: Chao-Chao-Chao!

Sonic: Say what!?

Fake Dr. Eggman: Clever girl.

*Sonic went for multiple attacks, but the fake Eggman dodged all of them*

Sonic: Abby's right. The real Robo-But could never move like that before! Who are you!? *he jumped & went for a kick straight in the face, but instead of landing a hit, he went right through Eggman* Neat trick. Where did you hide the mirrors?

Fake Dr. Eggman: I may be desperate, Hedgehog, but I'm not stupid.

Abigail:*whispering* Could have fooled me?

*Rotor, Tails, & Huck snickered. Dr. Eggman sent me a glare, but I just looked away & whistled*

Fake Dr. Eggman: Ahem! Now that you've trashed my 3-D holographic solidifier with a lucky kick, why don't we get down to business and discuss the reason for my being here. In a word, survival. Namely my own.

Abigail:*in her mind* Is he serious!? After everything he's done, he expects Sonic to save him from whatever mess he's gotten himself into? He's even crazier than I thought.

*A female blue, peach skinned, blonde haired blue eyed hedgehog wearing a purple dress, gray gloves, & purple shoes & a male robot hedgehog with blue & gray metal plating & red eyes stepped out the house behind Sonic*

Sonic: Good one. Pull your fat out of the fire.

Fake Dr. Eggman: I wouldn't quite put it in those terms, but that would be the general idea, yes.

Jules: DO YOU REALIZE HOW ABSURD YOU SOUND?

Fake Dr. Eggman: My entire situation is beyond absurd. But here we are. As it stands, I have just fifteen hours left.

Sonic: Then what?

Fake Dr. Eggman: That's just it. I'm not sure, but the message I received didn't exactly inspire one with much optimism for a long life.

Jules: WHICH BRINGS TO THE QUESTION - WHAT HAS MY SON GOT TO DO WITH ANY OF THIS?

Dr. Eggman: Jules, looking better than ever. How's your brother feeling? Still guilty over helping me roboticize millions? *I noticed many of the citizens behind me flinch when he said that. I remembered how Sonic's Uncle Chuck had created the original Roboticizer that helped Eggman conquer most of Mobius back when he called himself Robotnik* However, your son has been the only constant thorn in my side over the past decade. Since he was able to make my life miserable for me, I was hoping Sonic could do the same to whoever's after me.

Jules: WHY SHOULD SONIC GO ALONG WITH ANY HARE-BRAINED SCHEME YOU'VE COOKED UP?

Fake Dr. Eggman: At least with me, you know the devil you're getting. Besides, I can get you out of that tin can, Jules.

*As soon as he said that, I suddenly felt a surge go through me & an image flashed before my eyes*

(Raven's Home - Nia First Physic Vision - Sleevemore Part Two: Found)

(Vision - Third-Person POV)

*Eggman was surrounded by an army of Neo Metal Sonics. Sonic & Rotor were passed out on the floor. Standing in front of all of them was an adult human female with brown hair wearing a silver & black uniform, earrings, & black sunglasses*

(Reality - Abigail's POV)

*I fell to my knees as I felt my usual headache coming on. Dr. Eggman turned to me*

Fake Dr. Eggman: Everything alright, young lady?

*Tails & Rotor helped me stand up*

Abigail: Nothing you need to concern yourself with, Egghead.

Huck: Chao-Chao.

Fake Dr. Eggman: Very well. *turns back to Sonic* I'll be expecting you there soon. You're free to use my ship and you can bring a friend with you if you wish.

*The hologram disappeared. Sonic decided to bring Rotor with him. Before they left, I had a private conversation with them*

Sonic:*whispering* Did you have a vision earlier?

Abigail:*whispering* Yeah.

Rotor:*whispering* What did you see?

Abigail:*whispering* I saw Eggman surrounded by an army of Neo Metal Sonics. You two were passed out on the floor. Standing in front of all of you was human woman with brown hair, wearing a black and silver uniform, and black sunglasses.

Sonic:*whispering* Mecha!

Abigail:*whispering* Who?

Sonic:*whispering* A deadly robot Egghead created while I was on my little vacation in space. Last time I saw her, she was being washed away into the sewers.

Rotor:*whispering* Wouldn't surprise me if he rebuilt her.

Abigail:*whispering* Ok. Just promise me that you'll both be careful.

Huck: Chao.

Sonic:*whispering* Come on, Abby. Who do you think you're talking to?

*They both then got in Eggman's ship & flew away. I watched them go, praying that they would come back safe*

To be Continued . . .

Note: I'm skipping the wedding between Sally and Patch because as you know, in my version, Sonic and Sally never broke up. Plus it makes me sick to my stomach. In my version, Sally created the "Dear Aly, Love and Loss" column to help other women cope with their losses & give advice about love, since she's had a lot of experience with Sonic.