Chapter 61: The Origin of NICOLE (1):
NICOLE's POV - Flashback:
Long ago, when Mobius began, even before the Ancients, there lived us! We were the Holo-Lynxes! We were living AIs of unknown origin. Even we did not know, but we had a mission! To provide knowledge to those who would need it!
Sonic's POV - Present:
I was running around Angel Island. I accidently knocked Big on his back. "Sorry Big," I said.
. . .
I then arrived at Sally's hut. "What's up," I asked.
"NICOLE said she's been picking up something strange," says Sally.
"Strange, yet familiar," says NICOLE, "I believe Naugus might come back!"
"Naugus," I asked, "are you serious?"
"I'm afraid so," says NICOLE.
Snively's POV:
"Coconuts, you pinheaded primate, clean this up," I said.
"I'm on it," says Coconuts.
"I'll be in my room," I said.
. . .
When I was alone, my shadow started to change. "Hello Snively!"
"Wha-who are you," I asked.
"It's your old pal, Naugus, and I have a favor!" He then sucked me into my own shadow...
. . .
"Where am I," I asked.
Naugus: Did you miss me, little Snively
I've been here this entire time
It's been cramped and kind of boring,
So, how's about restoring me?
It wouldn't be a crime
Snively: Well, let me ask you
What would I get for helping out you
So, what do I get if I make this choice
Naugus: Are you happy, really
It doesn't seem you got your life freely
Snively: I'm listening to your voice
Naugus: Just go ahead
And set me free
Look at yourself
You look pathetic to me
But if you release me
I know what you can get
I promise you that
If you agree to set me
If you agree to set me free
Snively: This does intrigue me
I might just agree to let you out
I am interested in this
Evil dark plot twist
But I need to hear more now
Naugus: You are a tough nut to crack, Kid
All I ask is to be invited
So, come on, Baby, accept my deal
Snively: And you will
Destroy Robotnik
Naugus: Oh, of course, Friend
I've waited to do that trick
So, trust me, this is all real
Just come on and
Set me free
Snively: And then we'll attack?
Naugus: Oh sure.
I won't leave Robotnik in peace
Snively: And then I will become king
So, I should set you...
Naugus: Set me...
Snively: Set you...
Naugus: Set me...
Snively: Set you free!
. . .
I'm back in my room, but why were we singing?
Sonic's POV:
"Naugus is far more dangerous then Robotnik," says Sally.
"Wait, we have one advantage," I said, "he can't come stay out of the Void!"
"You have a point," says Sally, "maybe we do have nothing to worry about."
NICOLE's POV - Flashback:
The Ancients feared us because of all the knowledge we possessed! They believed we could've used it against them, so they banished us, but then one holo-lynx made a deal with a troll, Ixis Naugus! He offered to help us against the Ancients, but I never trusted him!
Dr. Robotnik's POV - Present:
"SNIVELY," I shouted, "where is he? Scratch, Grounder, find Snively!"
"Yes, your rottenness," says Scratch. The two left.
"Whatever you needed Snively for, I can do it," says Coconuts.
"Very well," I said, "then start trimming my toenails!"
"I blame myself," says Coconuts.
Sonic's POV:
"Sally, we are all in danger," says NICOLE.
"I think she's losing it," I said.
"Listen to me," says NICOLE, "you must go to Hamarapi! It is very important!"
Snively's POV:
I have arrived in Hamarapi, but then I saw Scratch and Grounder chasing after me. I then blasted them, and they fell. I decided to make sure they were dead.
. . .
"Are you alright," asks this turkey girl.
"Ah! Uh, it takes more than an unscheduled landing to stop Edgar Eagle," says Scratch.
The birdbrain believes himself to be that eagle from that television show he and Grounder like to watch. Well, that makes it easier for me.
Sonic's POV:
"So, what do you think," I asked.
"I think... we should look into this," says Sally.
To Be Continued
The song Naugus and Snively sing is a reference to Driver Seat from Dead End: Paranormal Park. In the next chapter, Sonic and Sally go to Hamarapi.
