Chapter 55: Too Tall Tails:
Dr. Robotnik's POV:
I have kidnapped Professor Von Schlemmer!
"You already forced me to tell you how to build my invention, Dr. Robotnik. Now let me go! Or you go, and I'll stay here," says Von Schlemmer.
"Stop blabbering, Professor! I'm not releasing you until I'm sure your machine works," I said.
As Scratch is scratching his head with his right index finger, Grounder is holding his left tread in both his hands as he hops on his right tread in pain. They are both standing near Von Schlemmer's Humongo Gizmo.
"Ooh! Oh-ho! Ow-how! Ow! Ow," says Grounder, "I need a bolt!"
"You want a bolt? Here's a bolt," says Scratch. Scratch runs up to Grounder and grabs the bolt on his back with his left hand. Grounder grunts as Scratch unscrews the bolt. "Bwahaha!" Grounder's arms disassemble and his head pops off his body, which falls over along with his nose pops off.
"You incompetent! This is no time to fall apart! Pull yourself together," I said.
Grounder's body gets back up and picks up his head with both its hands. "Will do, O great one," says Grounder.
Grounder's body puts his head on it upside down. Scratch then puts the lever into the slot.
"Look what I did! I got it finished! I'm Dr. Robotnik's favorite lackey," says Scratch.
"Well, I'm his favorite victim," says Von Schlemmer.
"Now we will see how well Professor Von Schlemmer's Humongo Gizmo performs," I said.
Grounder pulls the lever back with his right hand. The Humongo Gizmo starts up and bounces the hose like a whip. The hose whips my butt. "Whoa! Yeow! Ow! Ouch!"
The Humongo Gizmo sputters, then deflates.
"Did it work, O most vile one," asks Grounder.
"You stupid mounds of metal," I said. I then walked over to Von Schlemmer. "Okay, Professor Von Schlemmer, what do we have to do to get your invention to work?"
"I'll never tell you! Unless, of course, you fiendishly torture me," says Von Schlemmer.
"Torture? I think that can be arranged," I said. Scratch and Grounder then drop the tools in front of me. "Hmmm, what's the most unbearable torture deice I have here? Some fools might be able to withstand the torment of the rack, the pain of the whip, or the horror of the iron maiden, but nobody can stand the agony of de-feet!" Von Schlemmer screams as Grounder pulls his left shoe off his left foot with his right hand. "Soon you will be begging to tell me what I want to know!" I then started tickle him.
"Okay! Okay, okay, okay," says Von Schlemmer, "I can't stand it! I'll tell you, I'll tell you! ou have the Schmitzel connected to the Fugelmizer, when it should be connected to the Glockenpoogle!"
Von Schlemmer continues giggling. Scratch then grabs a piece of the Humongo in each hand and connects them. The Humongo Gizmo reinflates and starts back up. Grounder's head pops off his body.
"Ha ha! It's working! What's next, your viciousness," asks Grounder.
"Take this fool to the deepest, darkest part of the Jungle of Doom, where no one will ever find him," I said.
"Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! This Humongo Gizmo machine is really going to be great," says Grounder.
"I was just gonna say the same thing! It's fantastic! It's colossal," says Scratch.
"When I activate this machine, I will dispose of those Freedom Fighters," I said.
Sonic's POV:
Tails and I are running from Coconuts. "I'll catch you yet, you overgrown pincushion! I will, I will, I will," says Coconuts.
"Eat our dust, Coconuts," I said.
"I'm so hungry, I could eat our dust," says Tails.
"Don't worry, little bud! We'll take a snack break as soon as we shake that metal monkey," I said, "hang on, little buddy! I've got a great bit comin' up!" Tails then hung on to me as I dug to an underground body of water. "I'm pullin' a slick trick on banana brains!" I then held my hand ot my ear. "We got ourselves a gusher!" I then ran as the water chased after me and when I got out, the water hit Coconuts. I always thought he could use a bath. Tails and me then left.
. . .
"Hey Tails, we're in luck," I said.
"For sure," says Tails, reading a sign, "Welcome to... Wienerville."
. . .
The citizens of Wienerville are revealed to be anthropomorphic sausages. One of them is revealed to be elderly and holding a cane in his right hand, another is revealed to be a mother holding her purse in her right arm and her son's right hand in her left hand as they walk across the road together. They pass by a kid talking to a man, and two men having a conversation near a sausage-shaped car. Three more citizens are also shown, one of them holding a box in both her hands, and another with glasses and a blue shirt talking to one in a business suit.
"All right! It's the weenie capital of Mobius," says Tails.
"I've heard of this place. They've got the best chili dogs on the planet! Hey, this is a real weenie town," I said.
"But... wouldn't it be cannibalism for these guys," asks Tails.
"It's not like we ever eat them," says a wiener.
Tails and I look at each other and then decide to move on.
. . .
"Get a load of this Super Sausage Factory," I said.
"Yum! Yeah, I just hope they can make em' fast enough for me to eat! I'm starved," says Tails.
"Hoo! I don't believe it! Sonic ze famous Hedgehog is here! In my town! In person," says the mayor, "welcome, I'm Mayor Knackwurst!"
"Hi, I'm hungry," says Tails.
"You'll have to excuse my little chum. We missed a lot of meals the last few days," I said.
"All growing youngsters have bottomless appetites! It will be my honor to serve you a feast of Wienerville's delectable delights," says the Mayor.
. . .
We're then taken to a diner. "Hi, Y'all! Will this table do," asks the waitress.
"Just fine, Ma'am. Thanks," I said.
"Which of our famous delicacies would you prefer," asks the Mayor.
"Our chili dogs, kraut dogs, corn dogs, turkey dogs, wienerschnitzel, braunschweiger," says the Waitress.
"They all look scrumptious, for a start," says Tails.
. . .
I couldn't believe how much Tails ate. He ate faster than I can run and that says something!
"Real good! Now I'm ready for the main course," says Tails.
"When Tails gets as hungry as this, you never need a garbage disposal," I said.
Dr. Robotnik's POV:
I'm trying out the Humongo Gizmo.
"Aw, go on! No way that humongo gizmo can really make something big out of something small," says Grounder.
"Stop yapping, and I'll give you a demonstration! First, I'll need something very tiny," I said.
"How bout'... Grounder's brain? Bwahaha," Scratch jokes.
"Funny," says Grounder, sarcastically.
I then settled for belly button lint. "Okay, Grounder! Commence the enlargement action," I said. Grounder pulls the lever forward with his right hand, and the Humongo Gizmo starts up. Orange gas sprays from the nozzle. which makes the lint enlarge. "Oh! Success! But let's make it really humongous! Full power!"
"Your every wish is my command, your sliminess," says Grounder.
Grounder pulls the lever back with his right hand. He then loses control and pushes it forward. Electrical sparks emit from the machine, and Grounder screams in shock. Scratch runs up to him.
"Give me that, you dodo," says Scratch.
Scratch grabs the lever with both his hands.
"I'm surrounded by incompetence! Must I do everything myself," I asked. I then ran to the Humongo Gizmo, and I pulled the lever. The lever then broke off.
"It's gonna explode," the three of us said.
Sure enough, the boiler of the Humongo Gizmo does explode. Orange gas emits from it, and when it clears, we're covered in ash. The tree then falls on us.
Sonic's POV:
"Right now, the only thing bigger than Tails' appetite is his stomach," I said.
Tails is now holding a blue napkin in his right hand, which he wipes his mouth with.
"Great Grub! Now where's a good place for dessert," asks Tails.
"Hon, why don't y'all try Major Mustard's 41-Flavor Ice Cream Emporium," asks the Waitress.
"41 flavors? Is that all," asks Tails.
I then heard a hissing sound. "Hey, what's that," I asked.
A cloud of orange gas from the Humongo Gizmo can be seen looming over Wienerville.
"Hmmm. Strangest-looking cloud I've ever seen," says the Mayor.
Tails' POV:
I walked over to Major Mustard's 41-Flavor Ice Cream Emporium.
"I'll start out with a triple-decker cone, then you'll see some major munching," I said. An orange gas cloud looms down at Tails, who coughs violently. "Hey, what's happening?" I then began to enlarge massively in size. "This defies all known laws of physics!"
"Don't worry, little buddy! I'll figure somethin' out," says Sonic.
"My appetite's getting bigger! I'm so hungry, I can't stand it," I said. I then grabbed Major Mustard's 41-Flavor Ice Cream emporium and started eating all the ice cream. "Do something, Sonic! I can't stop eating! I gotta split before I hurt somebody!"
"Don't panic! I'll think of something! I hope," says Sonic.
"I'm so hungry, I can't control myself," I said. I then walked past the sign.
Sonic's POV:
"Phew! That was a close call," says the Waitress.
"I don't know what's come over my little buddy," I said.
"Oh! Your 'little buddy' almost destroyed my town und me with it," says the Mayor.
"Sonic, what do I do? I'm just so hungry," says Tails.
"Not to worry, pal! I'll take care of everything," I said.
"But how," asks Tails.
"I'll, uh... er, uh... can I get back to you on that," I asked.
"That horrible monster! I thought I was a goner," says the Mayor.
"Oh, I'm sure Tails didn't mean any harm! It was an accident," says the Waitress.
Then Robotnik came. "An accident," asks Robotnik, "don't be fooled! It is a vicious scheme to destroy your village, and the rotten one who's behind the wicked plot is none other than Sonic, the deceitful hedgehog!"
"That's a lie, Robotnik, and you know it," I said.
"The Freedom Fighters are all liars," says Robotnik, "they all seek to destroy you all! They like nothing but chaos!" Robotnik then leaves.
Dr. Robotnik's POV:
"The accidental destruction of the Humongo Gizmo machine is the most fortunate mishap of my illustrious career," I said.
"I bet you had it planned all along, huh, boss," asks Scratch.
"Let's get back to that town," I said.
Sonic's POV:
"How dare you accuse Sonic of anything underhanded! He's Mobius National Hero," says the Waitress, "and everyone knows you are Mobius National villain!"
"I've seen the error of my ways! Yes, indeed! I'm turning over a new leaf! If I was such a bad guy, would I be bringing you all these gifts," asks Robotnik.
Scratch and Grounder then give them all the gifts.
"Wow! Look at that!"
"Wow, a molded plastic coat hanger!"
"A tum-tum tummy tightener!"
"Genuine sure unphony Diamondiums!"
"An umbrella hat!"
"Ah, nice toilet seat cover, man!"
"They're not gonna fall for that," I said. I was wrong.
"Friends, sausages, and Mobians," says Robotnik, "you must do exactly as I tell you, for your own safety!"
"Don't listen to him! He's trying to trick you," I said.
"It's Sonic who's deceiving you! Look what his monstrous friend has done to your fair town," says Robotnik.
"Yeah, sure!"
"You know what? I think Robotnik makes sense!"
"Robotnik is a reasonable guy!"
"He's a nice guy!"
"This wasn't Tails' fault! He wouldn't hurt anybody," I said.
"Yeah, right!"
"I've heard that! Uh-huh!"
I couldn't believe it! Barely anyone was believing me!
Tails' POV:
"I can't stop myself! The bigger I get, the hungrier I get," I said. I then grabbed some corn stalks and started eating them. I then ate some Mobian Melons. I don't know why we call them that and not just melons, but oh well. "Mmm, that really hits the spot!" I then belched, and the force of his belch causes the screen to rumble. The Citizens of Wienerville panic and run away.
"Help! The Giant! Run away! He's gonna get us! Help! Run from the Giant!"
"The burp quake is destroying our town," says the Mayor.
"I didn't mean it! I'm sorry, everybody," I said. I then ran away.
Sonic's POV:
"Oh, my gosh! He's heading for the bean and cabbage fields," says the Mayor.
"After Tails! Don't let him get away," says Robotnik.
"Our big mistake was trusting you," says the Waitress. She then hits me with her purse. "The only one who can save us now is dear, sweet, generous Dr. Robotnik!"
"The man turned people to robots," I said.
"And now he's making up for that," says the Waitress.
Dr. Robotnik's POV:
"I am a genius! Soon those fools will think Sonic is the villain and I am the hero," I said, "I'm returning to my fortress to get just the weapon I need for this situation! I'm leaving you two in charge! If anything goes wrong, I'll melt you down and turn you into hood ornaments!"
Sonic's POV:
"I gotta think of something fast, or Tails is history," I said, "maybe the other Freedom Fighters can help!"
"Boy, Professor Von Schlemmer's gizmo gas sure turned the tables on Sonic," says Grounder.
"Yeah, and the Professor's the only one who has the antidote. He's hidden away really good, where no one will ever find him! Ha ha ha ha," says Scratch.
"Looks like I can call them," I said.
. . .
Knuckles was interrogating Scratch and Grounder. "Where is the Professor," asks Knuckles.
"In the bottomless pit in the middle of the Jungle of Doom," says Scratch and Grounder.
"Then that's where we have to go," says Sally.
. . .
Me, Knuckles, Sally, and Odette arrived in the Jungle of Doom.
"Yoo-hoo! Professor Von Schlemmer," I said.
"Yes, it is I, and boy, am I tired of killin' time doin' crossword puzzles," says the Professor.
"Professor Von Schlemmer," I said.
"You're just in time! Say, what's a five-letter word for 'Contraption'," asks the Professor.
"Gizmo," I said.
"I should've known that," says the Professor.
"What did Robotnik do to this guy," asks Knuckles.
"Odette, see if you can get him out," says Sally.
"I'll try," says Odette.
. . .
Odette got the Professor out, but he's in his underwear. "I thought I'd never get out of there! Say, you feel a breeze around here? How can I ever repay you," asks the Professor.
"I'm desperate to save my friend! I heard you have an antidote," I said.
"I do indeed! When I was a lad, I went to the circus one summer, and I..."
"Not an anecdote! An antidote, for your gizmo gas," I said.
"Why didn't you say so? You just need the mysterious power of the Master Emerald, but don't ask me where you're ever going to find that!"
. . .
We came just as Robotnik was going to freeze Tails. "Tails, we got the Master Emerald for you," I said.
"And it's really heavy," says Odette, "I wish Dulcy didn't leave to get dragon training!"
"Grab the emerald," I said.
Tails grabs the Master Emerald, and it shrinks him back to normal size. The ice beam bounces off the Master Emerald and hits Robotnik. "I hate that hedgehog!"
"Thanks, Sonic, you've saved me again," says Tails.
"Just glad to have you back, little bro," I said.
"Ze Professor explained everything; it was all Dr. Robotnik's evildoing," says the Mayor.
"I just feel awful for those terrible things I said! How can we ever make it up to you," asks the Waitress.
"How bout' 746 chili dogs, and some nice dessert," asks Tails.
"Well, wouldn't you know it? The one thing that didn't shrink was his appetite," I said.
In the next chapter, Sonic has to save Sketch Lampoon.
