Chapter 60: Hero of the Year:
Wes Weasely's POV:
"Nobody move," says Scratch, "this is a limo-jacking, and we're about to change drivers! Ain't you gonna tie Weasely up?"
"Well, Scratch, you said not to move," says Grounder.
"Not us! Them," says Scratch, "we're the bad guys, we're supposed to move! Now move!"
Sonic's POV:
Tails and I arrived just in time. Scratch and Grounder then left in a stolen limo. "Tails, you untie Wes Weasely! I'm going after em'," I said. I then left.
Tails' POV:
"Are you okay, Weasely," I asked.
"Sure am, Pallsey! You can always count on that Sonic! Whenever there's trouble, he shows up fast," says Weasely.
"Yeah, he's a real hero," I said.
"I was just saying that to myself! He's everybody's hero! Bout' time we did something for him," says Weasely.
"You were saying that," I asked.
"Yeah. We've had our differences, but not after today," says Weasely, "listen, can you keep a secret, Pallsey?"
"What kind of secret," I asked.
"I want you to invite all of Sonic's best friends to a surprise testimonial dinner aboard my new yacht," says Weasely.
I was skeptical. "What's the catch," I asked.
"Pallsey, you're talking to the new Wes Weasely! I hit it rich! The whole bash'll be on me! Sonic deserves it!"
"He sure does," I said.
"Knew I could count on you, pallsey! Now, here's some dough for travel money for his pals! You get em' together, while I make the dinner arrangements!"
"Wow, you really are serious," I said.
"I want Sonic to know how much I care," says Weasely.
"I'll get his friends together," I said.
"Remember, not one word to Sonic! We want to surprise him," says Weasely.
. . .
First, I met with Breezie and Junior. "A dinner? Honoring Sonic," asks Breezie.
"That's right, Breezie," I said.
"Robotnik, Jr. and I will be there for sure," says Breezie.
. . .
"Can you come, Sgt. Doberman," I asked.
"Affirmative! You're getting a little soft, little guy! Now get down there and give me fifty!" I then started doing push-ups. "One, two! One, two! One, two! One, two!"
. . .
"It's a tribute to Sonic, Professor Von Schlemmer! Can you come," I asked.
"Of course! Professor Von Schlemmer is a brilliant scientist! He deserves a tribute, and I've always wanted to meet him," says Professor Von Schlemmer.
"You're Professor Von Schlemmer! Remember," I asked.
"I am? That's wonderful! Ha ha ha! Then I can be the one to introduce me to him! When's the tribute again," asks Professor Von Schlemmer. It would take too long to actually explain to him, so we're just going to skip it.
. . .
"Sure, we'll be there! And if anybody refuses to come, just tell em' Mad Mike and Big Griz will drag em' there personally! Cause we're..."
"Da Bearz!"
. . .
"A tribute to Sonic," asks Sally, "that's sweet. Might increase his already big ego, but I gotta be there. What do you guys say?"
The rest of the Freedom Fighters agree... well, not all of them... "I'm not going," says Espio.
"What's your problem," asks Amy.
"This is obviously a trap," says Espio, "let me know when you're in danger!"
Sonic's POV:
Tails took me to Weasely's yatch.
"Surprise! Yay, Sonic," everyone says.
"What's goin' on, little bro," I asked.
"People love you, Sonic, and they're here to prove it," says Tails.
Sally then comes up and kisses me.
At this party, not only were there the Freedom Fighters, but also Mad Mike, Bert Woo, Roxy, Miss Possum, Sketch Lampoon, MacHopper, Big Grizz, and Professor Caninestein.
"Sonic the Hedgehog! How are ya, how are ya, pallsey," asks Weasely, "we're here to honor you as Hero of the Year!"
"Wes Weasely's involved? I don't like this, kiddo," I said.
"You saved his life! He wants to thank you! Lay back and enjoy," says Tails.
"Fellow Mobians, this is a great occasion," says Weasely, "I have invited you all here tonight because you are all Sonic's dearest friends."
"May I say something," I asked.
"Not yet pallsey," says Weasely, "this is our night to say things to you! It gives me great honor to introduce our first speaker, Miss Breezie Hedgebot Robotnik!"
"Sonic, sweetie," says Breezie, "do you remember how you reformed me?"
Clip:
"No one ever wrote me a poem before," says Breezie.
"Here it is," I said.
She then looks it over. "I can't do this," says Breezie. She then tackles me to the ground.
"How good was it," I asked.
"It was beautiful," says Breezie, "but there's something you should know about me! I'm a robot, Sonic. My job was to trick you. Call Dr. Robotnik and he'll tell you." She then reveals the communicator in her hand.
"I don't believe it," I said.
"If we stepped out, I would've told Dr. Robotnik where Knothole was," says Breezie.
"Okay, but you realize that you could've just decide not to tell him," I said, "you can still see the outside."
"Oh... that would've... yeah, I see it."
"Get off him," says Sally. The others came.
"Easy," I said, "it's all good! She told me everything!"
Story:
"You showed me you cared," says Breezie, "and then you made sure I found my true love, my own Robotnik, Jr.!"
"And even though Dr. Robotnik made me to carry on his evil ways," says Junior, "you made sure I knew the difference between right and wrong!"
Clip:
"Junior, do you want me to disown you?"
"Big whoop! I'm disowning you! From now on, I'm on Sonic's side!" Junior left.
Story:
"And now, Sonic, Pallsey, here's a word from your friend and mine, Sgt. Doberman," says Weasely.
"Ahem. Listen up, Sonic! I wouldn't be here tonight, if you hadn't saved me from Scorpius!"
Clip:
"Well... there is Scorpius," says Weasely.
"What's a Scorpius," I asked.
"This giant scorpion robot thing Robotnik built," says Weasely.
I looked. "Is it, by any chance, a gigantic, orange-colored robotic scorpion with Robotnik's face, four gray, mechanical legs and a large gray tail that has a stinger at the end?"
"Wow, good guess," says Weasely.
"I don't think it was a guess," says Sgt. Doberman. Doberman tries to shoot Scorpius, but it doesn't work! "Well, I'm open to suggestions," says Sgt. Doberman.
"I think I got it," I said. I then ran towards Scorpius, who then tries to blast me with a laser from its tail. I then ran around it as it kept firing. And the ground under it begins to crack. I then get back to the other two and Scorpius fell through the ground. "Come on!"
Story:
"Sonic the Hedgehog, I salute you!"
Everyone cheers.
"Quiet, pallseys! Quiet, please," says Weasely, "Og, you have anything to say?"
"Dude, even though, you thought I was a bad guy... for pretty good reasons, you still decided to trust me," says Og.
Clip:
"You know, Og. You really saved our butts today. Sorry I was such a buzzkill earlier," I said.
"But I thought you said you weren't a fighter," says Stix.
"Hey, I don't like fighting, but I'll do it for a righteous cause, and you are all pretty righteous," says Og.
"So... does that mean you're staying," asks Tails.
"Yeah, but I think I'm gonna get my own pad. These guys can be a bit much in large doses," says Og.
"Nah. You get used to 'em," says Stix.
Story:
"So, yeah, we're cool now," says Og, "you the hog!"
"Oh, tell me the truth, Pallseys," says Weasely, "have you ever heard a more moving tribute? It's gonna be a long evening, folks! I know every one of Sonic's friends is gonna want to say something about our great hero!"
"I've got something to say," says Robotnik, "I hate that hedgehog!"
"Robotnik," I said.
"And I have a surprise," says Robotnik, "there is a traitor amongst you!" Espio shows up next to him.
"Espio," asks Sally, "but you swore revenge on him!"
"I got tired of it," says Espio.
"Never trust someone that can change their colors," says Robotnik.
Everyone gets strapped down. "Prepare them for Roboticization," says Snively.
Everyone was being taken away.
. . .
I was in a cell and... it's just as I thought! Uncle Chuck opened the door. "Remind me to compliment Espio on his acting," says Uncle Chuck.
"Yeah, it was so good, I almost forgot he was still on our side," I said. Espio already told me about this trick, so he, Uncle Chuck, and me worked on a plan. "Let's go!"
Sally's POV:
"This is all my fault," says Tails.
"When I get my hands on Espio," Knuckles begins.
"Wait," I said, finding a note. "Where di-" I then realized... Sonic must've slipped it in when I kissed him! That clever little... I then looked at it. "Espio's not a traitor! Guys, Sonic, Espio, and Chuck all have a surprise for us!"
Dr. Robotnik's POV:
"I can't wait to get my own shopping channel," says Weasely.
"About that," I said, "Espio, take him to his cell!"
"What," asks Weasely.
"I lied," I said, "you're going to get roboticized as well!"
Espio then drags him away.
Sonic's POV:
"I'm wwwwaaaaiiiittttiiiinnnngggg, Espio," I said.
"I don't know where you get that from," says Uncle Chuck. We then continued to wait. "I'm wwwwaaaaiiiittttiiiinnnngggg, Espio!"
"I'm right here," says Espio, "and I brought the fourth member of our team!"
"Wait, what," asks Weasely, "you never joined Robotnik?"
"I would never join the man who killed my clan," says Espio, "I just wanted him to think I have! It's like he said, never trust someone who can change their colors."
"You'd make a good conman," says Weasely.
"Let's go," I said.
. . .
Dr. Robotnik was prepared to roboticized everyone. "You will all become robots," says Robotnik.
"Wait, what about some of us who are robots," asks Junior.
"I'll just reprogram you two," says Robotnik, "after all, we are family!"
"Now, Uncle Chuck," I said.
Uncle Chuck plays a clip.
Clip:
The Robotnik Express was on its way to Robotnik's Fortress, but it couldn't stop!
We then saw the explosion. "Gosh, I can't imagine a more beautiful sight," says Big Griz.
Story:
"Who played that tape," asks Robotnik.
"Three guesses, Eggbelly," I said.
"What? Espio, eliminate that..." Espio stands with me. "Oh, you never switched sides, did you? I can't believe I thought you would join the man who had your clan killed!"
"To be honest, I was worried that you'll never fall for it, but here we are," says Espio.
"Swatbots, attack!"
The bots all came at us. Me, Espio, and Uncle Chuck fought them off. Weasley then frees everyone, and they all joined in. We then made our escape.
"See ya, Robotnik," says Uncle Chuck.
"I hate that hedgehog," says Robotnik.
. . .
"I love that hedgehog," says Weasely.
"We love that hedgehog," everyone says.
"Espio, we should've listened to you," says Sally, "can you forgive us?"
"There is nothing to forgive," says Espio, "seeing Robotnik be made into a fool is worth it."
"If you'd like souvenir pictures of the evening, just check with me. They'll be only 10 Mobiums at the door," says Weasely.
"Weasely," I said.
"See you, pallseys," says Weasely.
In the next chapter, Sonic and the others learn NICOLE's story.
