Metal and Mettle 2/2

(Theme song - Pokemon Journeys: The Series (Season 23) - English Dub Opening)

(Abigail's POV)

*Sonic & Scourge were currently locked in a battle with their own robot doubles. Me, I was back behind my tree, just trying to stay out of the way. I knew I didn't stand a chance against those metal monsters. They were currently getting beaten like pinatas*

Sonic: Not quite the stellar start I was aiming for. Think you can reconsider a truce?

Scourge: You still haven't answered my question about conquering this planet and dominating the multi-verse.

Sonic: I'm kind of preoccupied the present right now.

Scourge: I'll take that as a "Yes".

Abigail: No, I'm pretty that was a no!

Scourge: Stay out of this, Kitten! I'll deal with you later!

*Not sure what he meant, but it sent a chill up my spin*

Sonic: Hey! You leave her out of this! And besides, *he dodged a laser from Metal Sonic* Neither of us wants Freedom HQ destroyed! We need to move this somewhere else! Far away!

Scourge: No way! I'm not giving these things an inch!

*Just then, Fiona stuck her head out of the front door of Freedom HQ*

Fiona: Scourge? Hon? Do you want us to step in?

Scourge: You sayin' I can't handle this?

*Sonic then kicked Metal Scourge, who about to attack the real Scourge from behind*

Sonic: She's saying these things are tough, and you could use a hand! Honestly, it's like you're completely new at this.

Scourge: Get off my back, Blue. There aren't any "Metals" on my world. Yeah, so thanks for the save back there. *Suddenly, Metal Sonic grabbed Sonic from behind in an arm lock* Don't expect me to return the favor.

*I could see Miles & Boomer watching from a hole in the wall of Freedom HQ*

Boomer: You've got that look again, Miles. What's on your mind?

Miles: A curiosity. While I'm quite content to watch two "Sonics" bludgeoned into nothing, *Sonic was in a deadlock with Metal Scourge & Metal Sonic had Scourge under his foot* I can't help but notice Sonic's selflessness. He is wholly committed to the greater good. *he then knocked them both away with a spin dash* Regardless of who is involved.

*I got in a little closer heard what the rest of the Suppression Squad was saying, while making sure they didn't see me*

Alicia: Careful with what you say, Miles. That's got a twinge of treason to it. You've seen it all. You know we don't want to cross Scourge.

Patch: Oui. I remember when zis patch was just for show.

Miles: "Treason", Princess Alicia? I'm merely observing that with Sonic present, it wouldn't take much to tip the scales of war in either direction.

*Olivia just silently watched with them. Soon, the boys were back to back*

Scourge: We're getting whopped and I don't like that. You're the big hero. Think of something!

Sonic: Last time I got matched blow - for - blow like this, the only thing to do was to bring in someone the 'bot wasn't designed to handle.

Scourge: Oh, come on! You can't mean . . .

Sonic: They're your team. You make the call.

Scourge: Suppression Squad! Attack!

*The Suppression Squad came running out*

Sonic: Hey, Abby? You wanna give me a hand?

Abigail: Thought you'd never ask?

*I took out my hook swords & ran towards the fight. Sonic & I trapped Metal Sonic, while Miles & Fiona cut off it's head*

Sonic: Bring back memories, Fiona?

Fiona: In your dreams.

Abigail: Those are memories I'd sooner forget.

Fiona: You and me both, Twerp.

*Alicia & Patch both trapped Metal Scourge's arms & the real one took it's head off with a spin dash & a laser blast from Olivia*

Scourge: Kneel to the King!

*Boomer then destroyed the robots with a sonic boom*

Sonic: Now that's more like it! Thanks for the hand!

Miles: We seem to work surprisingly well together.

Abigail: If you say so.

Scourge:*to Sonic* Now back to my offer. You never said "No".

Sonic: That's because I was too disgusted for words. You're sick if you think I'd even consider that.

Scourge: Your loss. How about, Kitten. You interested?

Abigail: Not. In. A. Million. Years.

Scourge: Hey, can't blame a guy for trying. You two still want to try kicking us out of Freedom HQ?

*Sonic just scooped me up bridal style*

Sonic: Not after that work-out. Consider this an extension on your lease.

*I stuck my tongue out at them as Sonic ran back towards the city*

*Back in Acorn Castle, the King was chewing us out for disobeying the Council. Sally was sitting on one of the chairs*

King Nigel Acorn: . . . And while I don't mind personally, I can't just let you two blow us off without any consequences.

Sonic: Listen, Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but I was just trying to do my job. Save the world.

Abigail: And I was just making sure he came back in one piece.

King Nigel Acorn:*to Sally* I still don't know what you see in him, Bean. But I do see why you decided to let Miss Catz join the Freedom Fighters.

Sally: That thick-headedness has a certain charm. And I couldn't just let such a strong fighter and good friend slip through my fingers.

King Nigel Acorn: Regardless, the Council of Acorn has voted your punishment is . . . You take the lead in the next big mission. And Miss Catz, since you did not go willingly, you can decide whether you want to join this mission or not.

Sonic: What mission? Sally, what's your Dad talking about?

Sally: I'll show you.

*She led us into the city & towards a familiar building*

Sonic: The science center? What, am I playing lab hedgehog for Rotor?

Sally: Something like that. Scourge and his gang invaded our Zone and took over our headquarters.

*We went inside & found Tails & Rotor working on a special project*

Sonic: Wait . . . New Star Posts?

Sally: Exactly. Turn about is fair play. Pack your bags, Sonic. You're invading Moebius.

Sonic:*cracking knuckles* Sweet!

*Then Sally turned to me*

Sally: You in, Abby?

Abigail: You know it! Let's send these creeps back to their own Zone!