Sonic & Sega All Stars: Subspace Unleashed

by TheFlyingRedJerk

In this action packed adventure, Sonic and friends face a new threat called the Legion of Subspace, who wants the seven Chaos Emeralds for world domination and to shroud the entire world in darkness. It's up to Sonic, AiAi, Vyse, Beat, Ulala, Amigo, Gilius and the other Sega Super Stars to save the world.

4. Chapter 3: Dawn of the Tournament

Hello everyone, BIg Red here with the next weekly update. Just wanted to let you all know that I've finished this chapter a few days ago actually and hekld off if it mneant the previoud two being enjoyed. The tournament will officially start, but not the fights itself, which will start in Chapter 4 and onward until we reach the Sonic vs Alex Kidd finale from the old cut. Instead things will be spent building up other events in future arcs with some old friends and old enemies. Mimic wont be the only IDW villain you'll see so far and shockingly one notable Sega (or Rovio) villain was bold enough toi refuse Eggman's alliance. We will kick things off by seeing the opening ceromony and fighters bracket for the Sonic & Sega All Stars Tournament.

The entire crowd continue their wild screams of excitement upon seeing the entire projection before their very eyes no matter the angle they were in. Many of the crowds were truly happy with what they could see as far as match ups while some were curious about how they would work in a fight. Amy's group were still in their seats besides MeeMee and Jacky Bryant, the two being more than excited to see how their friends will do in battle. Cheese happily munches on a special Chao fruit Cream had saved for him in case he ever gotten hungry, Big still making sure Froggy didn't think about hopping off his head in the middle of this excitement. Olivia is chugging down her fair share of a Large Chaos Cola drink with her popcorn in hand to soak up the exciting atmosphere. Jason would be taking the time to chat with his online friends via the Sega Forums about how things were going before things properly started. These friends would include some eccentric names like VirtuaStrikerXD, HoneyDaisukiSugoi, KnucklesRocks94, Kiwami-Sama, Number One Phantom Thief, FoulFeatheredChuck, WonderlandWarrior2020, and CurienHorrorChick. Most of these friends were from different parts of the world, WonderlandWarrior and HoneyDaisukiSugoi being from Japan and FoulFeatheredChuck and KnucklesRocks94 being from the UK. The four knew it was quite late on their end, but were willing to risk staying up late their time if it means not missing out on the live broadcast for the event. HoneyDaisukiSugoi would be the most excited, wishing HyperSonicDash94 the best at being there in-person to see it with a heart reaction. The two knew each other for a long while, often times always keeping in touch regardless of timezones and discussing their favorite heroes for some time.

"Hey kid, it seems you seem to be landing yourself a big one. Didn't expect you to be quite the Casanova," a voice beamed.

Jason would realize the whole time, Jacky is curious of what he was texting before things started. He instantly hid the phone knowing well the implications since the two were always teased for feeling like dates online and offline.

"Nothing. Maybe you should be more concerned for who Akira is up against, I am not liking the look of his opponent," he beamed.

He is right as his match up is against Rucia, a well renowned physic who is both a physical and mental fighter that has a huge advantage for the latter against the skilled warrior. Jacky instead laughs it off as he knows just how much experience his friend has that he will never lose to anyone no matter how much martial arts they knew.

"That's nothing. Not sure how that young girl compares to the likes of Dural, but my buddy can take on Dural and anyone in the Virtua Fighter tournament for years. I have faith that he will win in a cinch. You are better thinking straight, kid," the blonde fighter remarks before messing with his hair in a friendly manner.

Jason didn't like his hair being touched and almost felt his glasses droop lower on the bridge of his nose as a result. MeeMee however would be worried for who his husband will be up against, which appears to be Beast King Lion. The rest of everyone would be unfamiliar with this savanna lion king, but knew from his ferocious look and fiery mane that he's looking tough for the monkey's first opponent. Some audiences are left confused on why what appears to be a non-anthropomorphic lion is allowed in such a tournament to behind with. In a spot below the bleachers would be large cages containing the other Beast Kings safely contained in cages where they won't escape. They were Elephant, Gorilla, Hippo, Ostrich, and Zebra respectively. They all collectively howled, screeched, and squawked to cheer on their feline rival for their first fight. On the opposite end would be the benchwarmer spot, which is now fenced off to contain the few Curien Mansion mutant citizens and Zobiko to came to support their best undead champion. The smaller zombie wife would be concerned about who he may be facing. It appears to be Clara who appears to be in some mechanical walker from the fighter mugshot. The zombies around her would still be cheering in their spot for their fellow undead, Cyril moaning the loudest in his slow but enthusiastic way. Part of the deal the holders of the tournament made was that more than one zombie can come as long as they were separated from the living crowd and no one thinks about contacting AMS in any way.

Some other familiar trainers from Kanto would be more than glad that their pal is up against someone who may give him a good challenge. Max Taylor appears to be his opponent as he would need a good team of dinosaurs to combat his well trained Pokemon team. Zoe and Rex would be there with their respective ace dinosaurs respectively to support their friend. Other D-Team members would still be in the D-Labs while still contacting the main three on their current status, especially Zoe's older sister Reese. Linear, Gre, Pepper, and Chain would all be sitting on the opposite end of the stadium, curious of how Mag would due on his first fight. The head of the Launcher Family appears to have Mushiking as his opponent. Being his long time rival, the Chain knew too well how easy this fight is when he has a certain Cyframe part best reserved for pests like these. Linear would be confident that he should be capable of doing his best without a party to support him.

"Gugugu gugugu guuuuuu!" Carbuncle beams in excitement next to Schezo and Suketoudara.

"Fishsticks, we get that Arle is up against someone good. But let's see how it goes," the walking fish says in annoyance.

Arle is up against Yuuri for her first round, a man who's from a world far beyond anyone's reach. Phoena, Pirika, and Rivera are there to see how well the Volunteer Army's best squad leader will fare in this test of strength. The curious fairy flutters between her two larger friends to try getting a better view of the large bracket projection. One match up that truly stands out would be Sorceress vs Alis Landale, a truly fated match as the two did clash ideals back in the barracks. Myau and Thor knew too well that this would be very easy of a match up for her given they were the ones that stopped Algol's greatest evil. Amazoness, Elf, Fighter, Dwarf, and Wizard would also wonder if their best mage would put up a great fight against another well known magic user from another solar system. Wizard in particular would hope she isn't being too cocky as he heard stories of what Alis had done in the past. Crouch the Tiger and Han would be a match up not many had any thoughts on, given how lesser known the two of them were for Station Square. However, several Chun-Nan citizens would be there to act as his vassals and comrades that knew of the tiger's skill back in the home land. Even current Chun-Nan leader Zonshen is confident that the country's greatest champion should fare well against his opponent. Ragna's opponent will be none other than the legendary Joe Musashi. Amy would be curious of the mysterious swordsman he would face, not knowing of him from anywhere. Tails is confident Joe should do fine with a cool head and having excellent foresight of his enemy despite his larger sword. Both fighters went at this tournament alone, socially Joe who would rather his pupils stay in the Seasonal Shrines to keep training. Aladdin will be the mysterious Sin's, a truly odd match up not many would think of with the latter's unknown origins. The larger cloaked man sits alone with a slightly grin since he'll be the one to make sure his partner follow the mission as intended. Rose would be cheering on the opposite side for Aladdin's sake, with his parrot and the golden lamp in her hand knowing she'd rather keep Geed's presence hidden from her public. Anyone would sought for a genie like him for his wishes or even power alone, making the two of them his guardians.

Kasumi will be facing Ryo Hazuki, a truly difficult one to decipher. Ren, Shenhua, and Joy were all excited to see just how much their friend fares with all of his past accomplishments. Kasumi's only friends who were there were just members of the Mugen Tenshin Clan, most notably Hayate and Ayane to act as overseers of the kunoichi's skill. Ayane in particular had doubts she is serious enough to fight someone to the death compared to her times of helping out Ryu Hayabusa. Bahn will have Oume Gotestuji as his opponent, one that drew countless horror cries from. Everyone is known did his notoriety dangerous and powerful her clan is that for the two time Fighting Vipers champ to face her is very unlucky. Fellow Vipers Picky, Tokio, Grace, and Jane were there to cheer him on with Honey still in Japan with her planned performances. Given her protege Honey the Cat is already a part of the event as entertainment, she fully trusts the cat to act as her proxy in her absence. Next up, Pepsiman will be facing Pole, the battle of the true Americans who went on wacky adventures. This one drew mostly cheers from everyone in the stadium as they came for what they wanted and it was an easy victory for the Pepsi superhero. Sharon's cheers were sadly drowned out as she's the only one with any hope for her Western husband of having a single chance at victory.

"Pepsiman! Pepsiman! Pepsiman! Pepsiman!"

The crowd truly gotten the most excited for him than anyone else for his brand recognition and heroics. It's to the point Sonic once again shakes his head at the clear favoritism the crowd is showing over a soda brand face. Axel Stone is confirmed to be the first real opponent of Jin Kazama a fight that is clearly shown to be the least exciting for some. Half of the crowd would be booing hard on Jin even being here after all the carnage he caused with the last major war he caused to bring out Azazael.

"War monger, get him out of here!" a woman angrily shouts.

"The Mishimas and Kazamas should burn in hell!" a man called in anger.

"Why let him here? This is like allowing Dr Eggman in the Olympic Games!" a younger man called.

Miku, Cassy, and Helena had a feeling there would be scrutiny for this sort of thing and only allowed people to fully digest the roster before the event. The only people who were on his side would only do nothing but be in a position to not publicly defend him in this already rowdy crowd that felt threatened by him being here. They would be Xiaoyu, Panda, Asuka, and Lili of the few only friends here with his step uncles still handling important manners. The perky Chinese fighter is still standing in her belief that Jin is only trying to do better and some should let go of the past completely. The second to last match up some would see is none other than Alex Kidd vs Cendrillon, a match up that would have some scratching their heads. Despite how formerly famous the Radaxian boy was, some had no idea where to guess of the situation with the Cinderella-esque warrior princess' unknown origins. Like Clara, some feel she looks too pretty to be someone who's a match for him despite her dual crystal swords. However the diehard fans prove no matter the outcome, they have the most faith in him having a great fight. Even Egil would feel the same as he appears to be watching everything from the projection within his ship on the way back to planet Radaxian at lightspeed.

"Good luck, brother. I hope you do not let the honor of our planet down on Earth," he says.

Which leads to the last match, Sakura vs Yumi, a fight of the most elegant Japanese female warriors with a strong sense of justice. It almost felt like something that was truly meant to be with both the Gessen Girls Academy and Japanese Imperial Flower Division being well renowned for stopping all forms of evil over the years. Fellow classmates Yozakura, Murakumo, Shiki, and Minori were all watching the broadcast from within their academy as opposed to traveling to America as per request of their leader. Yumi didn't mind the support but would prefer to go things alone to stay fully focused in this tournament at all costs.

"I never heard of that other woman. But there's no way our Yumi-san can lose to her. I can feel it so much," the tomboyish girl says.

"Like there is something about her being from a demon slayer group in Japan or something. But there's totally nothing Yumi can't defeat, not unlike the Yoma she stopped without that Asuka or Homura can't do," the blonde gal rambled.

"You think there's a slight chance Yumi-chan would lose? That other girl looks super serious and I heard she pilot some mecha fighter called a Koubu according to rumors I heard," the childish girl says after eating candy.

"Let us have faith in our leader no matter the costs. She went at this alone for a reason and fate may be on her side. For Gessen's sake, do not waver in your distant support for Yumi," the serious Hanna masked girl says.

Despite the initial awkward reaction towards Jin's addition, the three hosts still feel confident with everyone that's paired for the first round of the bracket. Helena takes one sigh knowing there is one last step before the three of them back away for the very beginning.

"Well let's not take too much of your time. Everyone has seen enough to know who will have their first match up. Use the time to find the right ones to cheer for or even place your bets. Everything will be broadcasted live inside for those that want to bet however much they will. We guarantee that things will be entertaining enough," she announced.

"Before we begin proper, our special guest and roster keeper Miku Hatsune has a special song to get us all in the mood for the first real match. Take it away, Vocaloid," Cassy shouts in her mic.

The two would soon give the digital idol some room for her to perform with the cameras and eyes on her. She changes the roster screen above into a personal digital screen that will broadcast her every move. This wasn't the only feature as some will see soon enough that Project Diva allows anyone to sing any song that's preprogrammed or fully developed by those that use her software. The crowd would quiet down their cheers out of respect within several seconds out of respect for her. Sonic grew curious at what song she had in mind this time from the few times they collaborated before. She silently looks down to recollect every thought within her programming to seek the right song to perform. Some of her biggest fans would slowly wait for that anticipated performance to expect. Jason instantly puts his cellphone away before being told to put all devices away at a time like this. Some would already have streamers and vuvuzelas ready to make the loudest noise possible when it happens. A familiar drum riff would start to blare in the stadium, something only the truest of fans would begin. Some crowd members would raise their eye brows instantly as they wouldn't expect this from Miku than her usual hit singles. Sonic would be shocked as there can only be one proper answer to what he's hearing. Amy, Big, Tails, and Cream would instantly recognize the loud guitar riff that afterwards with memories that came rushing like the wind. But more notably memories of when everyone were once in teams with their own purpose of stopping the Egg Fleet. Crowds would instantly start to rave more and more with that excitement finally rushing in for everyone one of them no matter the age. Miku faces forward with confident to prepare that famous voice that can carry almost anywhere without the need of a microphone to carry on.

"What comes up, must come down. Hear my feet don't tough the ground. Seeing the world spinning upside down. A mighty crash without a sound. I can feel your every rage. Step aside I'll turn your page. Breaking through your crazy maze, like a laser beam my eye on you!" she sang before pointing her mic at the crowd.

"Watch me rule the night away! Watch me save the day!" the crowd sang back.

"Feel my storm is coming close heading your way!" everyone sang altogether!

"Sonic Heroes!" Miku sang with much vigor and harmony.

"Sonic Heroes!" the crowd followed.

"Bind you confine you, drying your way!" Everyone sang once again. "Sonic Heroes!" Miku sang once again before presenting her mic as normal.

"Sonic Heroes!" The crowd shouts louder.

"Setting the stage for a heroes parade!" everyone sang out loud.

The song would grow louder and louder as everyone sang along with the iconic hit single by Crush 40. Even some of the leaders that came were rhythmically tapping her hands to the beat despite their old age. Even some of the GUN agents and soldiers were silently enjoying the music despite their duty being a serious one, Team Dark feeling a slight nostalgia to their first time teaming up. Shadow never would had expected to make a good team with Rouge and Omega after losing his memories but grew to enjoy working with them as a team after knowing the truth from Gerald's last message. The bat would be humming the theme in her usual amusement to the hedgehog's bewilderment. Omega had no reaction whatsoever but only remembering his new purpose of destroying Eggman's forces with his allies' encouragement.

"Yeah baby, we are still a team and that will never change," she said in a familiar way.

Shadow smirks slightly with Omega flexing his mechanical arms in a showy manner. Meanwhile in Mimic's police car, the tenaciously disguised octopus would be left just as annoyed as he was with Rough and Tumble's past singing. He would care less about the festivities as long as he can make his move to go for the hedgehog himself as ordered. Bartholomew and his gang felt the same, groaning that they are forced to hear this nonsense despite being away from the stadium.

"The sooner we get this over with, the better. Damn disgusting how he's treated with this much fanfare," the thug leader grumbled.

Another thing is that the sounds of the singing out begin slowly traveling to different parts of the city the louder she sang as if it traveled like massive waves. Of all the Vocaloids, Miku is special in the sense her singing can be heard as far as it needs to as long as she is truly passionate in her programmed singing. This would soon travel to other places nearby like the Mystic Ruins, Angel Island, Lost Hex, Station Square, Empire City, Central City, Metropolis City, Monopole, and Sunset Heights as an attestant to the true singing power of a singing AI as advanced as her. Even those who weren't watching the event live would hear the song pouring throughout their ears and windows without anything left to do but to enjoy the scenic atmosphere she's spreading from far away. Even the Blue Rogues within their current ship would be enjoying the music as they navigate the clear skies on another journey. Even local Flickies that were flying would be singing along with her in bliss during their migration towards better ground. That's not to say the weren't also Wisps chirping and chattering along with the music within their hearing membranes as they soared across parts of the nation below. The music would even make its way towards the Restoration HQ as many members of the organization would grow curious at who was playing the music. Jewel would be both distracted and concerned about this phenomenon to continue her usual paperwork for more mission requests for the company. The gem loving beetle would soon get from her spot to investigate what appears to be invading the organization. She would soon see almost everyone else just as confused by the Vocaloid's song carrying its way throughout the organization. Belle would stop repairing a damaged Restoration brand vehicle with Chief Mechanic, to hear the loud tunes that entered her system.

"Sawdust, I thought we didn't have any parties going on at this time of day?" the puppet-like robot says.

"I don't think anyone is aware of a party. This could be the work of someone playing something in a nearby town," the confused orangutan said.

"Hey everyone, look at the TV. I think I know what's going on!" a Restoration member shouts.
Many of the animal coworkers would already be gathering around at the TV towards the lobby in droves despite the earworm already going through their hearing. Jewel already fluttered her way towards the center of the commotion as she wanted to know just what was occurring. Oran and Belle would stop their repair session to see just what was the reason for the song blaring its way throughout the HQ. They would be watching the live performance of Miku singing Sonic Heroes at the Station Square Coliseum for the opening ceremony with crowds of people in the place. However what didn't answer her question is how her singing in one place is loud enough to reach other parts of the world in this span of time. Some were interested in just what made this event special and why they were honoring a famous face like Sonic out there. Belle did remember that Whisper and Tangle told her they had an event to help him with that explains most of everything. Jewel came to the same conclusion too, hoping the two were having a good time for their temporary days off from the Resistance. Lanolin however is more gruff than usual, wondering how the two can get used to being in a place so loud. She once again covered her long white hears upon knowing that sound is still traveling out here instead of letting her focus on plotting strategies.

"As expected, humans sure are quite noisy. This is why we prefer the islands," she grumbled.

"I hope the two are fine out there. But it's amazing how festive the event seems for now. Still doesn't explain why they had to bring the party in our directions," the nervous beetle said.

"Wait a minute, I see them over there! That's where they are!" Belle shouts.

They would see the crowd group of Amy's party, including two of the Diamond Cutters, there to enjoy the festivities from their seats in the loud crowd. Tangle overcoming her dislike of crowds would have just as much fun singing alongside Whisper, who also seems to be building her introversion. Jewel is surprised to see those to two this active outside of HQ, slightly glad they appear to be enjoying that off day to the fullest. The Chief Mechanic is still puzzled that people would be this happy about all sorts of noise going on. Several coworkers didn't mind them music either or even hummed along with the music they can still hear currently. On the other side of the spectrum, Clean Sweep Inc. Would already in slight ruins from the Bonanza Bros latest attempt at stealing their business' prized weapons. Many workers were still trying to scramble for whatever they could find and fix any of the wreckage that already fell. The large menacing boss himself Clutch is less than pleased that such a thing happened under his nose all while then intrusive music is already making its way throughout the sole building. Normally the green opossum would keep his head cool evening for the slightest failures, but this is where his own patience rewatched an absolute limit. His own goons feared getting in his way when he's this upset while choosing to continue fixing everything they could.

"This is a big mistake. First we have some uninvited guests thinking they can take our prized inventory for business and now we have to hear some obnoxious sound that I know shouldn't be playing here. Unless anyone wants to get taken out with the trash, tell me what is going on!" The marsupial broker shouts.

"Mr. Clutch, we were ambushed when in the middle of making a trade with our usual partner The Syndicate. Until a large blimp- appeared and blindsided everyone with explosives. Soon we would realize that half of everything that we would have traded or planned to were all gone under our noses. Please forgive us," a raccoon employee begged.

"Why do you think I hired you all? To not only do business but also take note of every details. There should be no witnesses knowing the true reason we as a corporation exist. Perhaps there is a reason for me to use my old cane as a way to downsize this company if I have to. So someone better start talkin'," Clutch barked.

Everyone knew that whenever he pulls up his cane, this is the part where someone will breathe their last breath unless they please their boss. This cane is a modified gun that he uses in extreme situations while not above the idea of killing his own men that he feels are dead weight. All workers would be deathly afraid at who would be next to get their life ended with their less than pleased boss needing to blow off steam in his own twisted way.

"Oi! Boss! I managed to uncover some footage of what happened while in the middle of the usual duties. Perhaps this should be of interest," a British voice called.

Out of the shadows crawled a larger figure that wrapped from an emergency exit pole at a speed even Clutch couldn't keep up with. The other workers would be left still afraid that this won't be enough to calm their unhappy boss down. Clutch leered his dark eyes at the approaching figure who begins standing afterwards at a high that even rivals him. He appears to be a large rat wearing a torn up leather jacket, with claws as sharp as knives, leather boots, rings on his wrists with several on his long tail, and a grin that would rival even Clutch's own creepy smile. The opossum lowers his cane gun and smiles as if he expected to see one of his top employees this soon.

"Sorry for the intrusion, Mr. Clutch. But those bigger thought they had a clean get away when I managed to track them while they weren't looking. So things aren't all that bloody hopeless. They'll know a thing or two by messin' with our business," the rat proclaims.

With his anger dying within slower deep breathes, the marsupial crime lord was willing to hear one of his top executives out without needing to cull his employees in rage.

"Show me everything. Perhaps this could be a chance that we can figure out a solution to make whoever messed with us pay dearly. Go on, Rank the Rat," he calmly demands.

The lanky rodent executive will showoff a holographic device that he had stored in his jacket's pocket. One click would allow it to project a screen of a global map, with a red circle moving its way off the coast of the United Federations. The projection will zoom in further to depict a familiar red and blue thief laughing together within their famed Getaway Blimp, shown with full bags over their backs. Clutch instantly recognized that one of his tech is hanging out of the bag, but chose to contain his anger as learning their whereabouts was important. The constantly blaring of Miku's global singing wasn't helping either as it couldn't escape his large ears.

"There they are, the buggers appear to be setting course to Japan. That's where another one of our trade partners are location. Perhaps we should warn them about their arrival to get them an "accident"?" The sinister rat sneered.

"I have a better idea. You can warn them, but they will just have to amp up their security to prevent a breakthrough. You and the other executives can go out there and be the ones to finish them for me. This is a personal business with Clean & Sweep Inc. No one messes with us and lives to tell the tale," Clutch suggests.

The rest of his scared coworkers would be more than. Happy they were spared of their bosses rage, whilst hoping the one who attacked their business get stopped for their unruliness. The sleek rat comps on his toothpick hard enough to break it in delight, chewing the splintered pieces into mush with how excellent his chewing is for a rodent of his stature. Even some coworkers would feel uneasy around Rank for his short temper and aura of unpredictability given his own circumstances in Spagonia. This is a thief who grew up being hated by everyone and only lives with the reputation he has just to be feared by all around him. All except for the very marsupial boss he serves in his shady recycling and weapon trade business.

"Will do, chap. Those knobs will get what's comin' to them, I'll make sure they have no bone able to hold their scuffed up bodies. Kamili, Grób, and Griff should be enough. With that lot, we got to have to take out the trash and clean up what's left once we do find them. Mark my words, we'll report back with further details. Even the ones you would like to hear, boss," Rank replies.

"Good. You four better not disappoint. I took you all in recently from certain places to help Clean Sweep Inc's relations outside of the United Federations. You are not just employees, but family since society treated you all like dirt. What better way of revenge than using your talents to spread fear in their hearts? I expect great things as I help rebuild our factory and clean this mess. If only there's a way to drown out that awful singing that's interrupting our private matter," Clutch grumbles.

"Sir, I believe it is a tournament that a Sonic the Hedgehog is hosting. One of the host is a special AI that has singing powerful enough to reach throughout the world. A Vocaloid from what I recall?" a bear employee adds.

Just hearing those words reminded him of how badly his last plans had failed, the opossum not wanting to think of how his underground Chao racing was thwarted and plans to take over The Restoration fell apart easily. He may not know Sonic too personally, but feels his association with Rouge and Amy automatically made him the root of the problem that must be stopped. At the same time, he would rather not out the true intentions of his company too easily, or expose his identity to even the human civilians of this country as they cause bigger media waves than fellow animals like him. It wasn't until he had a stroke of genius remembering he had plenty of recycled Badniks at his disposal that can easily be sent for purposes like this. Especially since Badniks will always be associated with Eggman no matter what without a single thought of Clutch nor other Clean Sweep Inc employees.

"Very well, we have a special plan to deal with that awful racket and that blue pest's allies for ever making a fool of us. On the way out, unleash the new prototypes. Unlike the last ones that pink hedgehog and traitorous bat trashed, these should be as much of a threat to eliminate all of them. That way we take out two heaps of trash, leaving you and the other three to take out those Bonanza Bozos from ever stealing what belongs to us. I'm counting on you Rank, this possum isn't getting any older as long as this organization still stands," the sinister marsupial criminal says with his wicked smile.

"You bet. We will make sure there are no witnesses too. Whether they are human or like us, we will take them out so our name isn't known out there. Neither is the true intentions of our company. Good luck with the plan of stopping that bloody racket because I can't stand listening to it any longer," the rat replies with his hands over his ears.

Clutch chuckles loudly as he activates certain protocols on the golden cuffs he wore, being his way of sending out any Badnik guard or fighter under his personal control. Deep within the garage of the company would be various Badnik models of all shapes and sizes that remain off and parked within their spots. Some ranging from powerful predators to even repurposed models of current Badniks like Caterkillers, each more dangerous than the rest. The most imposing of all would be a brown bear Badnik similar to the polar one Amy destroyed before that towers above all the others on two legs. One of its eyes would glow a bright red with its finally being awakened for its next task. A faint mechanical roar would echo throughout the entire lot with several other Badniks being turned on for its next desired task. The large steel door slowly raises itself with various mechanical cries and roars starting to leave the opening with at least another party planned for attack on Sonic's legendary event.

Meanwhile on Zeti Castle would already be another group of villains plotting for their next move while also being notified by the Vocaloid's powerful singing. Zavok sits on his dark throne with several other Zeti attending for a special meeting in regards to the future of the Lost Hex. Many would be citizens here to talk about concerns of more outsiders attacking them with the leaders of the floating continent's many countries here to discuss this ongoing issue. Contrary to the intentions of the song, the Lost Hex's inhabitants saw the song as a message and a threat the people of the target world below was making towards them.

"Dear Deadly Six, I hope you all are aware of this strange message that is echoing throughout our home. These Earth inhabitants below have become a bigger threat over the years that we would have to do what we can to protect ourselves. It was a miracle you all came here safely at the hands of your own enemy in the past, but the fact remains those creatures below are dangerous as ever," the Lava Mountain leader announced.

"Precisely, we just want to live in peace which is why we always come to you for any updates of the situation. We thought you were willing to take over the world below to give us more land we could all live in, contrary to how perfect things are here," the Sand Ruins leader followed.

"We are all doing our best to look into the situation. The thunderous roars of war from such primitive beings shows no bounds since the last time we've lost to their strongest forces. If it's not that dashingly lame blue hedgehog, it's almost everyone associated with him on that dull rock," Zor dramatically says.

"Especially the robots there are just as bad. I will never forgive that black one for ruining my ideal paradise of having endless care from those weaklings. Hearing that bratty rabbit's whining was one thing, but ruining my beloved green hair is where things get personal," Zeena cried.

"They all should be devoured like the lambs they are. Trying to starve me in a cage isn't something I'll ever forget," Zomom spat.

"How horrible, those monsters are just as selfish as they always were. How they ignored what damage happened to our world by those Black Arms savages and thinking their blue globe is more important," a female Zeti cried.

"Their forces and warriors are growing every day. Even some we have turned a blind eye to for many years as that world evolved below. All thanks to the efforts of our young sprout Zor with his spying," Master Zik declared.

"Precisely. I may have my eyes for the macabre and miserable, but always take note of our worst enemies throughout the years, even since they were born," the gloomy Zeti replies.

He enters some keys upon his desktop to activate a digital screen for all the Zeti attendees of the meeting to see. The screen would depict several notable scenes that really gave an idea of who the Zeti have to be up against for the next attack they have planned on Earth below. One screen would show Mario's recent battle against a Wonder Effect empowered Castle Bowser in his latest adventure in the Flower Kingdom. The upper right screen would show Mega Man taking on Dr. Wily's latest Wily Machine model within the last Wily Castle he had built. The lower left screen shows Snake's legendary fist fight with his clone brother Liquid on Shadow Moses Island within his last struggle. And the final screen shows Banjo's last major battle with Gruntilda within the vehicles they've built in Spiral Mountain, an attestant to how rapidly technology evolves on the planet below. Just seeing these clips would cause the Zeti to murmur amongst themselves about how powerful and concerned these strongest warriors were they had to be weary of. Many were already aware of how badly Sonic defeated the Deadly Six, but especially Zavok twice which didn't give a good impression of the hedgehog to these demon-like creatures. Some who have children are concerned that their lives would be in utter danger if they were to ever step foot on the Lost Hex again, especially Eggman showing the true terror humans posses to them.

Several families of the Deadly Six themselves could be seen. A father, mother, and younger brother of Zeena would be sitting in the middle concerned about what happened to her the last time she invaded the Earth. Zomom's large and mean mother would roll her eyes at how her son once again proving how much of a disappointment he was at proving his terror to his enemies. Zazz's civil and polite brother wouldn't be surprised that his loose cannon of a sibling lets his short fuse get the best of him. Zor's parents would be just as gloomy and short as him, but don't have less of his penchant for theatrics and spying like they do with their blank stares. Only Zavok and Master Zik would have no relatives as the former saw the latter as the closest thing to a father figure since his family tragically died. This would explain Zavok's desire for power over those that pose a threat to him and dislike of positive emotions like pity or sympathy from his own enemies. He instills this in his fellow Deadly Six too as such feelings is a hinderance that makes them all weak, a subject he instilled in Zazz after he was grateful he was spared a beatdown by his enemies. This is a key thing he also criticized Sonic for during their last ever conversation before the Zeti were launched back to the Lost Hex in timed anti-magnetic armor that restricted their powers.

"We are aware of how much we want to self preserve to avoid another incident like the past. But this time, we will crush all that stands in our way and make sure no one ever has the gall to enslave our people anymore. The fat fool teaching us how to build and harness technology was his biggest mistake. We managed to build a mechanical army that we can freely control with our natural Zeti power, a weapon on par with the Extractor that can wipe out that pitiful planet's greatest landmasses, and a ship we can use for a full scale invasion. This loud noise is clearly their way of saying Sonic the Hedgehog and his miserable friends will wipe all of us out at no cost. This is the time for Zetikind to rise up and destroy everything. The Eggman Empire and anyone associated with the blue menace for good. That way we can achieve true peace without getting disturbed. This is my proposal as the leader of The Deadly Six for all of you," Zavok announced cruelly.

More of the Zeti would be discussing amongst themselves at how clever this plan and the next tech they have sounds for keeping The Lost Hex safe at all costs. The seven leaders without question agree that anything to keep their economies running and happy civilians is worth even the most extreme of methods. Zik nods in approval of his pupil for still having that drive to truly make sure their enemies never attack them again.

"But what if we can make peace with them? At least so we can all hopefully never think about resorting to such mindless destruction. There's always a solution without brute force," a young Zeti voice called.

This would draw nothing but silence amongst all of the Lost Hex civilians that someone would say such a thing. Zazz even twitched his head that someone spouted the most naive solution that goes against their plan. Even Zor stops to look around for the source of that voice. Zavok however gets up from his throne just to see who suggested such nonsense that goes against everything that he and his Zeti race should stand for.

"Why? What makes it that we should resort to such submissive and weak behavior after everything that happened to us?" he snarled.

A young blue haired Zeti would stand from her seat without fear to answer the large red leader once again.

"We shouldn't believe everyone down below are truly bad people. Maybe that Sonic guys is bad and of course the Eggman you dread, but there's other innocents down there just like us. Perhaps we could negotiate with the leaders down there for a form of peace. That way we won't even need to start a war or resort to hurting anyone not involved," she called.

This only drew the eyes of the Deadly Six leader even further as he walks his way down the isle past the many seated Zeti. Some grew conserved knowing someone as young as her should never question the thought process of the strongest warrior here. Zomom resists chuckling despite Zazz's clear amusement of the situation. Zik lets out a deep sigh knowing he's seen many young Zeti being inexperienced but not as naive as that one. Zeena only knew that whether any Zeti is male or female, they should never get on her leader's bad side. Both of the Zeti's parents grew concerned for their daughter knowing she never knew when to quit challenging the Lost Hex's ideals. Zavok finally stops to size up the young girl with his eyes still piercing and never leaving the unafraid teen's gaze. He knew too well her behavior sounds too similar to the very hedgehog he despises and never thought his ideals would infect his own people.

"Young as you are, your words mean nothing if it doesn't match what all Zeti should be. You want us to make peace with the same destructive and careless race that saw us as tools to use? Eggman is no different than the rest of their brutish kind. Their secret weapon was made with the blood of the same monstrous invaders that almost wiped us out, had we didn't drive them away with many casualties. That hedgehog and his animal race treated us like beasts the moment they took away our Metal Virus with the help of that white hedgehog. You live in a world as insignificant as a Flicky if you ever think we can make peace with the beings of that planet," he explains harshly.

"You say that, but it's possible. I've seen peace can formed between the people of that world. It's not as likely as you think. They could even make it so we are protected and truly bad people can never come …"

"Us getting protected by an inferior race would be shameful for everything we stand for as Zeti. We fight for ourselves and we can destroy everything they endear so it'll never happen again. They are barbaric, but also fragile beings that lose hope when you truly crush them. Just that Sonic and Eggman are a different breed that should be stopped," Zavok interrupts with a slightly louder voice.

The young Zeti didn't even fear how much louder the Deadly Six leader's voice was at all knowing well she truly believes there can be ways the Lox Hex can change without raging war or invasions on the planet below. Her parents however feared quite a bit for their daughter testing the strongest Yeti's patience with her insolence and disrupting the importance of the meeting.

"Please forgive my daughter, she can have her head in the clouds a lot. Your way of dealing with the situation is better for the simple fact those people are dangerous and would do anything to hurt us," her father begged.

"If the young sprout knows any better, she would say something of value that isn't filled with nonsense. The fact remains the blue one and egg human endangered us before and all the people below are just as evil. It isn't wise to suggest we can shake hands knowing they see us as monsters while ignoring the round one's actions," Master Zik called.

"That dramatic egg-shaped conquerer is just like us and wishes to take over the world down below as his own. Not that we will let him off easy for the dread and pain he given us with the Cacophonic Conch. It's safe to assume the inhabitants are rather submissive to him and not much of a threat to stop his plans except for the speedy blue one that stopped us twice. They are overdue for a true end to opposing Zeti like us," Zor says.

"Or perhaps the blue guy isn't that bad at all and simply wanted to stop everyone from doing something drastic that would hurt innocent people. How about we all think rationally if we want a better future for The Lost Hex, for all of us without living in fear or resorting to unwanted destruction," the young Zeti shouts.

"Shut your damn mouth, you stupid brat! Those humans and stupid animals will gladly attack you if you dare show up on their massive rock. Playing the nice Zeti is asking for the worst to happen!" Zazz barked.

"They are only good for a few things. Being beaten and eaten. And I thought I was the one with a one tracked mind. You are better off playing with your dolls than trying to sway the Deadly Six from their plans," Zomom babbled.

Another Zeti around the young one's age would stand up to act proud and interject the same sentiments the six had.

"I agree. Those Earthlanders had it good too long because they have the most land, resources, and military for years. I'd say it's time we knock them all down a peg. Being friends with them will only make us vulnerable for a takeover or another attack like the last one. Zavok has the right mind that we are Zeti, warriors of strength and fear. That blue jerk Sonic will regret giving us all the chance to come back stronger to strike back. So go back to hugging your dirt loving "friends" before we have the chance to obliterate them all," he declares.

There would be more chattering amongst the Zeti after the male teen Zeti's rousing words and clear appeal to the six Zeti warriors. What was mild annoyance at one young Zeti's words would be mild interest and please at another's words. Zeena despite feeling her younger brother will never be worthy or old enough to join the Deadly Six couldn't help but to agree with the mindset he has that Zeti making peace with Earth is a foolhardy thought. Zik himself even chuckled at that there is some hope for the younger generation of Zeti for being just what the species need for their future. The young female Zeti wasn't amused at her words being drowned out by hatred and fear of the unknown, glaring back at the green male Zeti.

"Ah, a young Zeti who has their mind in the right place. These people in that world are only our biggest threat, especially Eggman and Sonic. If we soften ourselves for this peace, they will take advantage of it and kill our world. Which is why we gathered ways to truly preserve the Lost Hex. We didn't spend countless months building our army and new weapon only to reconsider friendship. Pity? Compassion? All things that will hold back The Deadly Six or even the toughest Zeti here. We will not entertain the idea of being friends with those lifeforms, but crushing them so they may never think of bothering us again. Perhaps after enough training, we would be open with a seventh master. Your kin shows massive promise, Zeena," Zavok announced with a sinister smile.

"As if, the squirt still has to get stronger and bigger if he will be fighting alongside any of us, or even me. But I can give credit where it's due for him having real common sense. Zeti being friends with the same class like that blue loser and obese freak is social suicide. And asking for a repeat of being enslaved by those dreaded conchs again," the female Zeti replies to congratulate and downplay her brother's promise.

"Perhaps what she says holds true. Young one, you do have potential. But with more wisdom and strength, we will gladly have you as one of us. The same can't be said for the blue compassionate seed who's mind is clouded with such nonsense no one should listen to," Master Zik says in interest.

It wasn't until the female Zeti teen finally has enough by standing from her seat and walking away from her parents in a huff. Zavok glares at her to anticipate any other nonsensical drivel that distracts from his personal plans. The other Zeti would watch her from their seats in shock that she is standing instead of listening to the meeting. She is holding back her clear anger at the Deadly Six's deaf ears and the ignorance of all the citizens that truly support their plans of attacking innocents against in retaliation, this even surprised her own parents.

"Zangya dear, we already talked about this. How about we all just listen…."

"Listen to what? Us fear mongering and coming up with excuses to hurt more people that aren't us? Over something that happened in the past? This is nonsense, I didn't grow up on this planet for close to a hundred years just to see us wanting to cause needless genocide on a beautiful world that is worth being explored. It's crazy how you all just bow down to the Deadly Six like they are always in the right. They attacked that world over pointless revenge and had to be stopped. That says a lot about how crazy this all is, and we are proving their point that we are just monsters. For once in your life, just think with reason and not this thirst for violence. Who am I kidding, no one ever listens to me unless they are suck ups like Zane. I'm out of here. But do not be surprised if all of this backfired and we are in serious danger again because of your undoing!" she cried.

She would begin storming out of the meeting room immediately in an emotionally fueled huff before her parents could calm her down. Her words did reach the Deadly Six alright, but in ways that she wouldn't expect. They were in a mix of disappointment, denial, anger, and clear annoyance that someone even stood up to them and lived to tell the tale. Zavok out of all of them would choose to keep his cool in front of everyone else, giving a slight scoff with his same imposing build. Zik would already tap a clearly pissed Zazz from even pursuing her at the risk of him going too far on another Zeti. Even the elderly Zeti as much as he is disappointed would rather him not get lost in rage on a much younger girl. Zor pays no mind before resuming looking into his espionage results on the computer to watch their very target. He would see the hedgehog chilling in the announcer's room at the Station Square Coliseum to observe the first ceremony. He would notice the large roster of warriors that appears to be in this event that gave the context Sonic is "training" them for a possible attack from the Zeti's point of view. The red Zeti grows as seeing this blue pest once more after he sent them all back home in Zeti-contraints still leaves him with enough anger for stopping their attempt at ruling the planet below. His last words in particular still echoes in his mind that the hedgehog's mercy is his biggest weakness as it delays his drive to crush him and everyone below once more, stronger than ever.

"Look at that blue hotshot, thinks he is so damn important that the foolish inhabitants see him as their savior. Just thinking about it makes me want to rough him up when we meet," Zazz complains.

"Patience, we will all have that chance to strike when the time is right. We all need more time growing the seeds of our revenge with our new army. We wouldn't want to disappoint the leaders here," Master Zik warns.

"Duh, you have to realize that things need to be cooked to perfection. Like a pie and I do not like an underbaked pie or our soldiers to be too weak for that yummy hedgehog," Zomom blabs.

"That's…actually the smartest thing you ever said. Even I need to prepare myself if we will see that wretched blue pest again," a surprised Zeena adds.

"Oh tragedy will strike harder on them more than Death creeping through an uncharted forest. The stage will be set for the Zeti to rise above our enemies and oppressors, let there be no survivor left. I've seen enough of our possible enemies to know their every move. You all should be pleased than dreaded," Zor brags in dark theatrics.

Zavok chuckles loudly as possible with all pawns in place to take out their enemies when the time is right. The seven Zeti leaders would only nod in approval that they have little to worry about any more problems happening on their home with this plan. Several other of the muticolored creatures would be clapping in approval of everything they've heard ignoring Zangya's mild interruption earlier. The people saw anyone who hurts them or their strongest warriors as a threat that should be stopped by all costs, which adds into the Deadly Six's sinister ego for revenge. But this time things were much more personal and could lead to casualties compared to Eggman's greatest plan.

Meanwhile, a mysterious airship would be slowly hovering away from an even larger ship that floats above the very middle of the entire Equator. The main other ships would be massive, almost to the same scale as the Battleship the Subspace Army once owned, but grey and more befitting of Eggman's own technology. He had spent less than a week to truly build this device with his robot workforce and additional help he gathered for his new army. It may lack the main cannon like the Egg Carrier or Subspace Battleship, but heavily mounted with so many guns and hatches where his robot army can leave it at any time. In comparison the smaller airship would be of a black steel frame with almost the same amount of weapons meant to house a small fraction of his now fully expanded army for domination. Fortunately for them, their ships would be fully soundproof for a good reason to stay fully focused on the mission than the Vocaloid's song that managed to reach them. Not that following the sound would help as their destination is set for the very stadium after enough information they EggNet gathered over time about the event. All the eggs were in a basket for the plan this maniacal scientist was setting for his first invasion plan. As for the man himself, he would be fully dressed for the occasions in a fully black suit with a cape and mask to hide his identity from the public. He truly believe instead of making it obvious, a crusade as a new foe altogether would help get the Chaos Emeralds in his very hands. His new allies Eugene, Yurka, That Man, and Terumi would be all standing around him just to await his next order. However he is accompanied by some new faces he personally recruited to help him on his plan even if they are a fraction of his new forces. They would be Kaiser Greedy, Dark Prince Satan, Mishaela, Gore Akechi, Death Adder, Neff, Purge, Father Balder, Max D Cap, Ashra, and The Magician. Each and every one of these members all contributed in huge ways that benefitted the army, which included creating the many forces they needed that can put Eggman's own robotic creations to shame.

As far as some faces like Balder being alive, this is the work of dark magic only a true necromancer could achieve who is among them. Unlike Death Adder who often use his magic to create an undead army brim full of skeletons, Mishaela can achieve even greater heights with her own, like how she achieved reviving her husband in the past who is one of the three Devil Lords that terrorized Guardania in the past. One can be revived fully being back to flesh and bone with their previous strength and memories fully intact. She is a truly dangerous dark elf who is a worthy addition to the new Eggman Army with her centuries of experience and deadly magic. This isn't all as their new secret weapon would be the teamwork of three masterminds within the room. The infamous space pirate of the Valdi System boasts truly deadly powers like the manipulation of gravity in all forms, including black hole creation. Greedy's time of being stranded on a planet filled him with an even bigger desire of taking over planets even outside of his home solar system if it satiates it fully. Satan being a long time foe of the Nadja mage would always come up with crazy ways of ruling Puyo Land being the former ruler of Puyo Hell and a magic user that's almost on par with her at his strongest. His silly personality and constant desire for Arle's love should be no laughing manner when pushed to use his deadliest spells in combat. Lastly would be the former Phantom Thief and son of the true mastermind behind all the corrupted hearts in Tokyo would be feeling much different compared to his last brief revival by a certain doctor. His knowledge of the Metaverse and what makes up the infamous Shadows would be a key ingredient in truly helping make Eggman's army truly as dangerous. His former connections with the police and detective agency would be information just as valuable if it means finding ways of getting around law enforcement that may get in their way. Despite the last time he's helped with the stopping of a major threat with the Phantom Thieves, he agreed to join Eggman's army as the damage was done for him to be fully forgiven by them. There was also no doubt his involvement in the Shadow Outbreak and murder of several victims was no doubt released the public once everyone knew of Shido's true intentions in Tokyo. His mind would be in a mixture of guilt but mostly content that he his best accepting his reputation as a villain as long as he's still breathing with even less of a reputation than before. Eggman would only ponder his mind thinking of one possible person who would had been of use in this large operation but refused. He is more than glad someone is foolish enough to refuse because of their own pride, but couldn't keep his mind off of that experience despite having eyes set on Station Square.

Thinking back to Piggy Island would bring him and his army landed on the beaches of this large and mostly advanced island after hearing stories of the inhabitant's constant struggles with the neighboring birds of their rival island. If there was one thing these pigs were always hungry for, it's the delicious eggs laid by these birds that they always plot to steal and defend their island from the birds that attack them to retrieve the ovarian goodies. He would remember being face to face with the very leader of these swine soldiers along with his young son, Smooth Cheeks Mudbeard, who would inherit his army and kingdom one day. Also need to him would be Ross, the second smartest pig in the island and his most trusted assistant. Sage was beside her father the whole time, listening to her father negotiate like he had always done to recruit everyone into the Eggman Army's new forces within this week. Little did he know was that pig had one short sighted goal with no interest in ruling the world like he does, caring more about taking care of his perfect kingdom while keeping them fed with the food they desire.

"I will have you know that this big piggy has no need for you or your empire. We always been ones to take care of things our way. What good would a king be if he relies on others to get what they want? I would advise you scram since clearly our goals do not align in any way," Leonard said with authority.

"I am sorry, you must be misunderstood. When we succeed in slowly taking over this world, everything will be ours. Including this podunk island with these empty headed swines. By you joining me, you are guaranteed protection from ever getting taken over and finally getting all the eggs you want. You see, I've fought those infernal birds before, they were proven as much trouble as a certain hedgehog. We both share more in common than you think. Reconsider and you will not have a single pig harmed once our plan succeeds," Eggman pleads sternly.

"I actually agree. That could finally give The Flock a fitting end after many years of struggling with them. This is an offer worth taking your majesty, if you just.."

Ross would soon have his hoof stomped on hard by his king, causing him to squeal loudly in pain from the hit. Clearly the king of the pigs didn't appreciate Eggman's subtle threats as a way to get him on his side, let alone insulting his civilians in any way. While the pigs were truly not the brightest and do get a scolding from him for their failures, but Leonard do cares about their well being and having his island thrive with happy well fed bellies.

"I will say, your offer is quite the temping offer. But there is one little flaw that a human like yourself should remember. We pigs are a stubborn bunch that will do everything we want no matter the costs, and it won't be by some egg shaped monkey that thinks he can sucker me, King Leonard Mudbeard, into being his chump. We only want eggs and to keep this kingdom fed. I would care less about what's going on with the affairs of the rest of the world, my last time suckering the birds the first time gave me a bad taste for trying that another time. Id' say you are no different from the red eyebrows who's been a Thord on my rawhide for so long," he barked.

Hazama would be halfway attempted to try killing Leonard right there for his insolence, That Man only holding him back with his power to make sure nothing escalates. He is a more tactical person who wants to hear all sides of a story before rushing for a solution like execution. Sage remains calm the entire time as her father directly ordered her to just observe as he does the talking for these visits. Instead, Eggman would only chuckle loudly with his head down which surprised his cohorts. Being not phased by the pig's attempt at getting under his skin and mostly seeing him as someone choosing the worst possible hill to die on with his great plan in motion. Orbot and Cubot were more than surprised the doctor could be calm in a situation like this than losing himself into anger like his usual self. Mishaela liked his clear inability to feel threatened by the pig's attempt to undermine him. Death Adder feels somewhat glad that he is showing signs of being a great leader to follow in the midst of this plan. Ross is still blowing his sore foot after that hard stomp his king given him with Smooth Cheeks hiding behind his father in fear at the unhinged man's laughter. Just seeing his son clearly afraid really gave Leonard the message he is one bad guy not associated with for the pride of his pigdom.

"Bold of you, really taking the situation lightly as you do. This isn an offer you simply would be foolish to refuse. But I can't expect much of living livestock who would make a great breakfast at any opportunity. Being hungry for food is one thing, but there is a bigger hunger worth having. It's to conquer and rule all. Aren't you tired of being seen as a joke? Being less of a pig than you are to some avian pests? I can make that possible with my much more advantaged technology and growing forces. We already have a good roadmap of places to take over easily with our secret weapons. I'm afraid your current army and tech won't do alone. I have spy bots within your kingdom looking at everything you have to offer and its outdated I believe. While advanced, it's like comparing a one button remote to a more advanced one with far more options. This is your last chance, Mudbeard. By not joining our army, we can come back here and take over this city by force after we attack bigger places globally. If you can think with your brain than your own stomach," Eggman said once more, sounding just as unhinged despite his calm tone and smile.

"I call your bluff, Mr. Egg Man. As the Foreman and Senior of the Piggy Army, I will do everything possible to keep you away from our king if he chooses not to side with your kind. We prefer negotiations that to not involve threats of any kind and don't align with our goals. The birds are our only enemy and not anyone else who doesn't concern us. They are only an enemy if they do get in our way. Luckily, that speedy blue rodent have barely been involved in the birds for some time. So we will not even see a need of concerning you," the gruff moustachioed pig shouts.

"Thank you, a pig with critical thinking can already agree with me unlike others who need to stop being a pig in a blanket! But that's besides the paint, we are a kingdom that will never fall, as long as I have a tier who will inherit my thrown if one day I were to kick the bucket. Mudbeard here is my boy and he will make his papa proud by ruling this kingdom and feeding as many eggs to our people as possible. Unlike that fake digital creation you deem your "heir", who I have doubts know what its means to be a leader," Leonard adds with a wide grin.

It was when Sage could feel he was referring to her specifically and not any of Eggman's other nearby creations like her siblings nor the army. A silence drew near everyone involved, even Eggman himself who begins to process the high king's word. The AI daughter could feel something within her, a sadness. Just thinking that despite growing to learn how to be more human, someone once again reminds me that she may never be that of someone organic born by blood to take over an empire after her father one day passes away. Orbot and Cubot both gulps once they see their bosses hands clench tightly as if he would do something drastic next. Leonard and every pig around him except Mudbeard would only chuckle lightly as if they've gotten under the thinner skin of their human enemy.

"Uh…boss, are you ok?" the red robot asks.

Sage tries her best to hold in her digital warm tears that were welling up due to internalizing the demeaning thoughts of the pig king. What humanity the spherical scientist had is already slipping away as his chest builds up with a familiar rage he's felt before. But this time he gets to take it out on something living and could kill if not fully reasoned with. Even his glasses appear to shine a bright ice cold blue just to show the truly sociopathic side of this mad scientist.

"Fake creation….my daughter? She is the only one by far who I will gladly trust with the Eggman Empire? Your insignificant army of green pork chops are only moments away from the slaughter house, even lower on the food chain compared to even the lesser of humans. So how about I take you there right NOW!" he silently said before screaming at his last word.

He immediately jumps at the pig king with one hand clenched on the neck fold before and another raised right above with a fully clenched fist ready to bash his hard head in. The pig king is left surprised and sweating that he gave in to his anger this fast, and ready to end him. Mudbeard cries at how his father is suddenly attacked like this before his very eyes, the robot assistants dropping their robotic jaws at their master's sudden violence. Chef Pig, Foreman Pig, and Corporal Pig would already be charging at the crazed scientists to defend their king's honor.

"Release your hands off our king, you barbaric primate!" the culinary pig shouts.

"You will have to answer to us if you think your dirty hands should defile our royal pigginess!" the angry foreman shouts.

"I'll defend you, King Leonard. The piggy back-up can wait until later," the pig general spouts.

It would be immediately when the Legion would finally make their move to show just how powerful they were as a group. Death Adder immediately charged at the foreman swine with a powerful swipe of the Golden Axe, severely wounding him to the point he sheds his first blood. Despite the tough hide and fat, this legendary weapon was more than enough trouble for the construction chief of the Pig Army. Mishaela chuckles upon pulling out the dreaded Demon's Rod, a magical item feared for its ability to drain magic and the life-force of anything its cast on with Chef Pig coming her way. One blast from then scepter would severely effect the persistent cook, causing him to grow weaker and slower within each step. His eyes sinking and body raspingly growing smaller is the result of his vitality being sucked away despite him trying to resist it.

"This little swine is best put down like the insignificant livestock you are," she says in slight joy.

Chef Pig would immediately collapse after enough exposure from the rod's deadly power as Foreman Pig dropped to his knees from the deadly wound he received from the demonic giant. Corporal Pig would already be downed immediately before he had the chance to react thanks to Greedy pinning him down from above with one hand alone. The sinister space pirate already seen anyone in the universe as weaker beings to crush, but here he is seeing the pig soldier as nothing more than a toy to roughly play with until it is broken down. Immediately, he does his infamous thunderclap which not only caused enough of a blow to shatter the pig's green helmet, but immensely shock every aspect of his large body from the inside out. This left him completely in a state of shock that destroyed his will to fight anymore alone with pale eyes devoid of life. Leonard couldn't see what happened but had a bad feeling even his top pigs were immediately dealt with too quickly despite their experience with the birds for so long. Russ would already be at the mercy of a powerful Persona that Goro only would rather use for a serious battle with his true enemies. Unlike the actual infamous demon Loki, this Loki has a camouflage theming and almost alien-design to suit the more deranged side of the former detective as a former Shadow himself. He almost found the pig's fear so pitiable that he laughs in a mix of delight and amusement just for how weak he is for someone meant to be the pig king's most trusted assistant.

"I surrender, I tried to reason with my king. But I never thought you all would this far. Please spare us and this island," he cries in his shaking cowardice.

"How sad, with your tail between your legs like the frightened piglet you are. Your king sealed his fate by making a mistake that puts every one of you in danger. We'll see what our leader has to say about that, if you will live," the former detective replies sadistically.

"Papa, I'm scared. Fight back please, I don't want to lose you," the frightened pig prince cried.

Eggman lightened his rage and reverted to more feeling of content and pleasure knowing he can fully depend on the strength of his new forces at his disposal. A still tearful Sage is unsure what to say on the matter, torn over whether she is glad her father is defending her or sympathize with how Smooth Cheeks could be fatherless if he goes too far. His laughter is more than a sign that he's enjoying how the very elder of this island and this whole kingdom is at his mercy for how he's not making an effort to fight him back at all. The king knew too well he made his decision and further grew to have someone as a bigger enemy than the birds themselves just for once in his life.

"What's so funny? You've proven your point. Now I ask of you to get off of me, or I will slime you with everything I've got in this schnoz," Leonard warns in a more serious manner.

"Oh aren't you the one crying "wee wee wee"? That you are weak like the rest of your pig sty of a filthy technologically inferior island? Your first mistake was refusing to join my new empire that will take the world by storm. Your second mistake is daring to insult my pride and joy who will help make my empire, our empire, bigger than before. Here you are, within my hands to be strangled before you have the chance to eat more slop than the very eggs you'll never get. I have drones all over this island and can burn it down before you have a chance to send your army. Think twice about your next move, King Mudbeard," the doctor replies nonchalantly.

The many spherical drones would be watching every corner of Pig City to the alarm and unease of the many piggy denizens that were worried of these strange new machines. Some would futile attack these drones only to be surrounded by airborne Badniks that arrive to the scene of the crime. The pigs were far more confident when facing the birds, but truly outclassed with the Eggman Empire's advanced tech. Egg Bombers would be keeping pigs hostage at gunpoint in packs before any pig thought about retreating to their rooms for safety. Spinners would completely hover close to the very doors of each pig house to keep them from attempting to run away completely, Flappers aiming for the higher windows to keep every pig in their view. The odds were against the Pig King's favor with someone more experienced and ruthless showing his crueler side to someone who's on a simpler scale of villainy. This was on top of the airship above the very island that is equipped with any deadly weapon that could clear all life on com and if the doctor feels like making this end faster. Several Eggrobos, including the Prime Eggrobo, would be all within the main control, room watching their master and his army from down below awaiting the next order. The Prime is a more advanced Eggrobo that is customized to be more like Eggman's own current attire to match his status as the elite and commander of the other Eggrobos where necessary. This particular one is more serious about his job, the gleaming cyan eyes showing a cold machine that sees anyone that opposes the Eggman Empire as worth nothing but a painful obliteration when it is he charge. This made him a far more reliable asset to the doctor unlike the harder to control Hard Boiled Heavies that were long shut down due to their inability to be controlled with the Phantom Ruby's energy.

It was truly a tough decision Leonard has to do as it would be irresponsible for his pig citizens to suffer because of his own stubborn hubris. He wanted nothing more than to get all the eggs for himself and his piggies, but didn't want that dream to end right here when against a superior army that's still growing. Ironic knowing a human shaped like the thin g he desires prove to be a bigger enemy than the Flock ever will, especially the notable red bird with his thick brows. Smoothcheeks would already be on the very of tears not wanting his beloved father or advisors to die before his eyes since the future of Piggy Island is looking bleak. Just hearing the fear and worry in his son's voices would allow the royal father to finally give into a surrendering state to admit defeat to the crazed scientist.

"Very well, you truly are the superior bunch. Just spare me, my son, and everyone on this island. We will never get in your way again, so hear this piggy's cries that we want nothing to do with any of this after today," he replies calmly despite the pain in his throat.

These words alone were all that Eggman needed to hear, the scientist giggling slowly knowing someone knows when to stop while they could when many lives were in his hands. Mishaela smirks at their leader's tactic working effectively, as Death Adder is slightly disappointed that he won't get a chance to slaughter more weaklings for the day. Cubot and Orbot were more than glad they won't be seeing too much carnage in one day, seeing their boss at his most frightening. Akechi still hesitates to make his Persona return any time soon unless he hears word that it was time to fall back yet. Greedy still leers his eyes that the terrified pigs that were frozen in fear from the armed robots as he keeps pinning down the shocked Corporal Pig. "Father," Sage says softly upon wiping her digital tears. The doctor knew too well that it wasn't best wasting too much time when they had a tight schedule to execute later in the day for the invasion they've planned. He stands up whilst letting go of Leonard's neck folds with his eyes still on him the entire time. The pig king grabs his neck an d chokes on the iron grip that held his main means of breathing in relief.

"We are done here, everyone move out. This island of miserable swines is best forgotten. There are no resources worth having anyway, so they can wallow in their worthlessness for all I care. You better stay true to your word on never getting in our way. Those birds will be our enemy too whether you like it or not. Let this be a lesson that we are a Legion that will consume everything in due time. Whether it is by me or my daughter who will succeed in my place if anywhere were to happen. Farewell," he announced.

Death Adder pulls the Golden Axe away from Foreman Pig's body upon hearing his words. Mishaela pulls her infamous rod away to leave an emotionally scarred, damaged Chef Pig scrambling erratically from the dark magic messing with his body. Greedy sighs in slight disappointment, stomping one last time to make Corporal Pig scream before floating away from his body. The former detective knew this was the signal to fall back as he'd rather save his energy towards a fight where his services were truly needed.

"Loki, return!" he shouts upon placing his hands over his eyes.

The Shadow assistance instantly disappears in an icy mist to leave a terrified Ross more than happy he wouldn't have to be split roast. Akechi's black mask fully materializes on his face again as a sign his power is concealed for the next time any Persona is necessary for battle. The small piglet hugs his gasping father and cries into his chest in a sorrowful state of happiness that the current king wasn't leaving his life. The king had no choice but to surrender as he did it all for his sake, being the prince would one day have to rule Piggy Island when he gets older and fatter.

"Sage, let's go. There's nothing I want less than seeing my pride and joy being devalued. This is the moment where you help make me proud for our first phase of our plan," Eggman called to her.

She obediently nods before realizing the mission at hand was more important than dwelling on her artificial creation.

"Yes Father. Our task needs to be complete before the sun sets, we have enough time to depart for our next location," she replies in her more formal tone.

Eggman grins in gratitude that she knew to throw away emotions that hold back her true potential than to let someone inferior get the best of her. Leonard would realize soon enough that how he acts around his supposed daughter lacks something that feels genuine compared to his love of his son. He couldn't put his hoof on it, but knew something about it still makes him stand by his words that she is a mere tool that he only acts is his child and something to trust his empire with. Eggman would catch on this, going one short glare for a final time if it meant showing him the only act of mercy he will get. Leonard however would only grow more and more disappointed that he is pout in such a position that's beneath him. But what truly makes the doctor resent him is knowing well anyone would be foolish enough to not take the offer to join his army in any way.

Back in present time, the doctor would be grumbling amounts himself as he paced in thought from the experience several hours ago on Piggy Island. Terumi is almost amused by his obvious anger as he awaits the moment he can see him kill the next time around. The aloof Man reads his bible-like rune in solitude to keep his mind fully clear when his services are needed. Neff still remains in his true bald mage form the entire time to think of how great this first act of terror on modern humans will be. Purge is busy communicating with someone who recently joined his Rhythm Rogues group as his new right hand, being pleased as the last one would disband from him the moment his brainwashing failed. He truly saw Ulala as a thorn on his side that must be stopped like Jaguar and his space pirate crew for his next big move. Balder would only have one thing on his mind despite their travel and its to see Bayonetta again as an enemy unlike the father he once used to be her. It was clear that there's no real way to separate Loptr from his very soul as the evil god still had influence over his own personality and actions to ever be free. Ashra, growing tired of being pushed round by the diplomatics of King Thunder nor having his plan change to match that of Radaxian, felt just as hateful a his father over the years. The multiarmed Paperrock citizen wanting to finish where things started since his father decided to bask in his failure at Alex Kidd's hands than being a true conquerer anymore. Nothing hurts more than realizing that the Radaxian prince and his entire family were at fault for his family's reputation being a joke and his desire to correct that made him an easy recruit. Max D Cap greedily crunches on. a handful of bones with his massive demonic maw, the demon king still being content with rising from his hellish kingdom once more.

The more humanoid dark prince however would be having one thing on mind, and it was none other than making Arle's his own once and for all with extra help. He was grateful Ecolo is still in his current depowered amnesiac state with one less major threat out of the way on this conquest. The Magician only remains with his arms folded and awaiting the moment he should leave his spot. One thing matters and it would be destroying all of humanity as the superior creation without Curien nor the AMS agents in his way again. Sage would only wonder what was on her father's mind while awaiting when her services will be needed for phase one of the invasion. She knew in the end carrying out her function to conquer the planet matters, but she couldn't help being concerned for his pondering thoughts. Her robotic twin siblings knew well not to disturb him in this state as it would risk them being ion the receiving end of his large boots.

"Still thinking about those insignificant swines? We are best forgetting about them as I doubt they will ever get in our way again," Mishaela bravely admits.

"Unfortunately you are correct. They may be spared for now, but we will eventually come for them after we conquer almost every major location as intended. These new weapons we've made will guarantee that not even GUN nor any major power on this planet can stop us. This is only the beginning with how many signed up for our army of massive proportions," the jet black doctor replied.

"Do not forget our army too? Without my harvesting of Shadow essence, nor the strange powers of those other two, we wouldn't have the ultimate forces no military nor officer wish to kill," Akechi sternly said.

"I have a name and so does Satan. I'd crush you with my gravitational forces had we not agreed to tolerate each other for this alliance," Greedy warns.

"Easy, Tall Dark and Brooding. I am not all too bothered the human barely acknowledged me, the future king of Puyo Hell with my would be bride once she sees how much powerful I am with your help," the dark prince says nonchalantly.

"I've seen Satan and you are far from him. He is a rather powerful being, as a Persona or if I ever were to see the real him. Let's hope you even compare," the detective smugly replies with a slight grin.

"Hello, you are looking at another fellow King of Hell. Just because I let some bandaged freakshow with a skull beat me doesn't mean I am not a damn good demon," Max grumbled.

"I admire everyone's confidence in their abilities and strength. But let us have faith that no one will be a threat to all of us. The Creator will bless us with a true victory in the end," Balder calmly says.

"There's no need. We only need to believe inn nothing but yours truly, the one who will make all of dreams come true with this alliance that not even a certain blue pest can stop. He may have the seven Chaos Emeralds, but our first step would be to attack that event and take them by force. You all seen what I've done to make that king of bacon surrender, we can do the same thing. He acts impulsively, so he will have no choice but to protect those civilians and that's when we all crush him at once. Any of his other friends will be for our friends Terumi and…That Man. They are powerful enough that all of you will not be needed for assistance," Eggman explains extravagantly.

"Then what is the point of having us at all? Am I a mere commodity that I can't be the one to slaughter all that oppose us on that coliseum?" Death Adder growled.

"The key is two not draw too much attention in any way. This is where sending a few of us come into play to cause less mass panic and keep the majority anonymous. Never doubt the mind of a genius, even I can back his theory," That Man explains with a glance.

"Humans are always the same. Weak, easily frightened, call for help with too much is going on, pissing themselves like fragile children, and telling the whole world? I would normally opt for causing a brand new genocide in this world, but starting small scale on the only real shitstain to us is the way to go," Terumi adds.

"Agreed, minus your "unique" way of speaking. I would say why, but I'd rather focus on more important things. You all will play your part when necessary, always taking over the many areas we need to with our secret weapon. This location will the the first of many. It will only be more special when we rid of Sonic forever, and take the seven key ingredients to truly making us unstoppable," the scientist explains.

"The Chaos Emeralds?" Satan asks.

"Precisely, those seven gems will grant you infinite power when using all seven of them. I've used them before, their use would vary. But this time, I have something even greater planned that will make us all untouchable. That we will never lose as long as we have numbers like these and no one to stop us. He's like a hard blowing wind that blows us from our goal, but even all air can be trapped and put to an end with the right tactics," Eggman explains.

"I can only imagine what you mean with your words. They best be worth their salt. I've waited centuries to have a chance to rule the living world and have Athena in my grasp once more. As long as that cursed Centurion doesn't get in my way again," Neff says in scorn.

"That will be less of a problem as long as we stay aboard these airships and stay mostly hidden. That way your respective foes will have no way of ever finding any of you and be split up across this large world. Once could say that we have the clear advantage as long as we follow strategies like these to a perfect line. My foe I am aware is trying to find me, but he has no hints or clues of where to find my location fully," That Man describes.

"Indeed. Ceresa is completely unaware of me having my second life as knowing her, she would be fooling around with her favorite mortals and Inferno's bartender. But I'll only savor getting that chance to put an end to this witch hunt permanently despite being a rebellious daughter," Balder calmly says.

"Ristar is still convinced that I've been stranded somewhere in the galaxy, thankfully I've plotted in the ends of space where the foolish star child don't know of me nor Inonis' whereabouts. Your words hold much ground, otherworlder," Greedy admits.

"Same goes for Max's bloodline thinking I am as dead as my husband and other demonic forces of Guardiania. It would be best it can stay that way as I have my plans for that country as well as the rest of the world. He will be proud of me carrying out his dying wishes once more," Mischaela says in a sly grin.

"Arle never bothers me as I don't bother her. I would rather her be in my mercy when we have the upper hand and then she'll have no choice but to marry me and Carbuncle to be my beloved pet again as intended. There is no doubt my dream will come true with your help," Satan declares.

"Apparently, the Phantom Thieves heard some buzz about my status but have no idea about me completely living instead of back in limbo after Maruki's defeat. It was foolish enough to believe that Sae nor the rest of the agency would ever want me under their wing after my confession. You all were right and I commend you for giving me a new purpose, one that will truly benefit my madness. Your new army should be just as powerful with all the Shadows I've harvested to make it all possible. That feeling of control, being able to kill again, it's just something I can proudly feel without hearing any lectures out of that wildcard. In a situation he tries to get in our way, allow me to deal with him alone. This time, he will not have his friends, it will be me and him. Sending him to his darkest grave permanently, without the approval of that "father", by my own desires," Akechi describes, slowly getting more delighted in the possible end to his grudge.

He breaks to a wicked laughter afterwards that more than impressed his fellow peers tat he's proving his worth already as a new recruit. Eggman in particular is glad to have som one as powerful and intellectual as him under his wing knowing he has the perfect army created with his help. Sage could tell within his mind that whatever good he has is mostly gone, regressing back to a someone who wants to be seen as the hero while doing the worst to achieve it. But more unapologetic and almost as demented as the very Shadows he killed to make the group's new army possible.

The human mind is truly a complex one. I am detecting no sign of light, but darkness. He's almost like father, but even more demented in several ways.

"Thank you for helping me retrieve the Golden Axe that is rightfully mines to use. I'mm not too concerned on Gilius and his party as he had never traveled outside Yuria much to even chase me to the ends of the earth. Your plan better guarantee a victory that will be the end of our enemies," Death Adder says in his booming voice.

"While Ulala is too busy reporting on the blue rodent's event from space, little does she know me and the Rhythm Rogues have quite the scoop they'll fail to report. I have my new right hand willing to join me and reinforcements to groove the galaxy under my control. Or our control since this is all going to be a team effort," Purge announced while still checking his device.

"Correct, do not forget that we are a team. More a Legion if you will. All forces combined into something that will control everything. Don't forget who is making it all possible, when the fruits of our labor will be split between every party involved," Eggman reminded the space scientist.

"I like the sound of that. Truly a terrifying name that should make the weakest of ants know we are going to stomp them out into oblivion," Death Adder adds.

"I concur. Its something delightfully devilish. Not even the authorities or kingdoms of this world would stand a chance against us when we put our full plan into motion," Mishaela says with an amused giggle.

"I personally would have went for, Dark Mementos. But you are the leader, I am along for the ride and living this new purpose," Akechi says with his same smile.

"As long as more of the insignificant human race fear our presence, this is a name that will be the last thing they hear before they serve us or die," The Magician calmly says.

"Perfect. A name that represents our growing power and the eventual assimilation of those who will be willing pawns to our creations. You aren't that bad for your mortal brain, almost as rotten as a demon sage myself," the interesting Neff says with his wide grin.

"I like it. Very dangerous yet truly a work of art. Enough for the Angels of Paradiso to truly enjoy their time purifying the enemy," Balder adds in content.

"Acceptable. It is dreadful enough and would scare the inhabitants of this planet a lot. I am in favor of it," Greedy agrees.

"Truly delightful. I will truly enjoy our time together with a name like that. We all altogether and have legions of followers who will do our bidding, so the Legion it is," Max D Cap adds with a laugh.

Ashra scratches under his chin with Ione hand as his other arms folded behind his back to think of something less simple for their group. Satan wasn't sure what to add to the subject as he had no objects whatsoever of the description his peers grown to like. Sage looked through a variety of different name suggestions through her digital databanks featuring a variety of different results. Some of these names included the Legion of Malice, Shadow Legion, The Legion That Slinks In The Dark, Egg Legion Empire, Legion from the Flames, Legion of Cold Hearted Villains, Legion Army, Battalion Legion Fleet, Legion of Hellish Punishment, World Invasion Legion, L.E.G.I.O.N., and many other generated results in her database. But one in particular catches ever eye that she would ignore all the other various names that she can see, which she saw as the likeliest name that suits their army.

"How about the Legion of Subspace? Given our weaponry, the army, and our special secret weapon in the darkness. It seems like the natural conclusion found through the simulation, father. What do you think?" she proposed.

He statement drew awe and interest at the AI daughter's impeccable naming for their group, murmuring amongst themselves in the ship's docking room. Eggman most importantly would be very pleased that she is still proving to be as intelligent as ever for helping out in this opposition, grinning underneath the dark mask he's wearing. Orbot and Cubot would event be surprised their sibling came up with an idea that the two of them would never come up with.

"Sage, you are proving once again I would gladly trust you to run this empire in the event I fall. That is an ingenious idea, taking my proposed name into something that goes straight to the point of our goals. The Legion of Subspace it shall be, this is something worth announcing to all the other reporting ships while we still have time. Thanks, daughter," he gleefully says with both hands on his hips.

The white haired AI does a rare smile knowing she pleased her father even without her programming in mind this once.

"I also would like to add such a name is simple and fitting enough without the complications. It's got the gravity to match our weapons and the smarts to match the grand scheme of things. She truly is a good one that you've raised under your belt," That Man adds with his neutral expression.

"That's one hell of a name. You can be anyone would be running like dogs with their tails between their legs when they hear that name globally. No one would stop us, or be able to do a single shit when they know true fear with the Legion of Subspace," Terumi shouts in psychotic excitement.

"You managed to prove that you're smarter than you look. Unlike Humanity's Greatest Assistant, you are the Legion's Greatest Assistant in more ways than one. That agency will sure regret ever wanted me to be behind bars," Akechi adds.

"Your daughter truly is as great as you. If only I can wish the same for mines. But alas, she will get her overdue enlightenment when we meet," Balder serenely says.

"This is why I've signed up to join this Legion. My father is a depressed out of shape mess because of that darn Alex Kidd. I want to make him proud by achieving something he couldn't do, and hopefully bring him back to the conquerer he was," Ashra called, teary eyed just thinking about his father again.

"I miss my Carbuncle too, even dressing up as him often times to cope about his lack of presence. If anything, that inspires me to make Arle mines, so he can be back in my life again as my magical pet again," a sad Satan cries comically.

Greedy sighs deeply with his head bowed having to endure this much crying aboard the ship. Even Death Adder has his limits despite respecting clear rules and orders placed upon everyone by their leader.

"If only I had a father that great. But it's all in the past. Everything I've done wasn't enough for him. I was just a puppet to be used until I've outlived my purpose, killed by a Shadow version of myself in the end. May Shido burn in a place far worse than Hell, which I will succeed where he had failed with my usefulness finally acknowledged by great minds. It gives me a new sense of purpose, this feeling is something that feels much better than being someone else's puppet or being in the shadow that bastard wildcard," the detective rants upon remembering his adoptive father.

"With your help making our ultimate army, you've done more than prove how useful you are. And that's not going into your plan to get rid of those Phantom Thieves knowing your history with them. The less competent pests to get in our way, the better. Our second location to be consumed just happen to be where they live," Greedy adds.

"Are these Phantom Thief guys worth being consumed first? What the hell makes them so special that they need to be stopped before we dispose of the blue rat?" Max D Cap bellows.

Alechi laughs in a mix of enjoyment and glee knowing how many truly don't understand the gravity of the situation nor his history with the Phantom Thieves. The rest of the group would watch as he laughed just to wonder what is going on within his twisted mind, some really wanting to hear more about the Shadow busting group. Eggman would cut his interested in Sage for a moment to see what was so funny to the former detective in this ship. Terumi is mildly amused knowing some humans are at least entertaining than what he truly thinks of all of them. That Man still remains curious but still without emotion when listening to the situation. Catching his breath and place both gloved hands on the steel seat behind him, he was more than ready to explain just how much of a threat they were.

"The Phantom Thieves are a true thorn on anyone's side. Their goal usual involves stealing the hearts of those truly twisted in the world. They have a lot of support through the media where many support their cause or notify them of the wrongdoings in the world. Usually by going to their palaces, worlds created by someone's psyche in the Metaverse, to steal their treasures and destroy the inner evils within them. Only those with the powers of a Persona can truly go there, but there is a way to get them out of our hair for good. They are at their weakest when in the real world, unlike how some of you helped heightened my powers outside of the Metaverse. One use of that weapon while they are in their precious Cafe LeBlanc will get all of them out of our hair with no way of going back to the real world nor the Metaverse. Even if Joker managed to catch on and escape, he's nothing without his pathetic friends to support him in battle. Even knowing well when we meet, I will prove to him that we aren't allies anymore with a fight to his end. I hope you all truly understand why the Phantom Thieves need this special attention to be stopped," he explains calmly with a chilling smile.

Everyone else within the room would understand his words enough to see just why this part of the plan is necessary, knowing well that their army would be nothing with the Shadow essences which can only be found in a place where the Thieves would interfere with them. Eggman is more than pleased knowing just how tactical the former detective is in giving insightful plans worth following for the future. Purge insiders himself the smarter mind, but like how more street smart his newest ally is when it comes to thinking of the plans he wouldn't even consider. Balder nods in gratitude at this as the less interference is always preferred with the newly named Legion's plans.

"That is truly a great idea, Goro Akechi. I had my doubts knowing your associations with those thieves, but you are proving to be a great ally with all that valuable information. Let alone ways to cut off their main strength before they try to stop us. As if I aren't entirely grateful enough for how powerful our army is with your help. Shadows are truly mysterious as beings that reside in our minds, but when dragged outside in reality and harvested for other purposes, they will prove to be the ultimate darkness we need for our plans. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this plan of yours," Eggman congratulates.

"The pleasure is all mines. At least some are thankful to hear me out. Unlike that ungrateful agency that can't simply move on from the past and see that I can change. Once a villain, always a villain perhaps. And I have no regrets using my knowledge of those thieves or my time with the agency to take them down. I've always had personal unfinished business with their leader for a long time. This time, his words will not reach me when I go for his heart and crush it into dust," the sinister detective adds.

"Precisely, the peaceful lifestyle of all beings on to his world should come to an end. For a new era that we will usher together. As a Legion of Subspace, this time we will not fail. In fact, failure is no longer an option I'll ever accept. Not with how many powerful allies we have, our devastating weapons no scientist can stop, nor our powerful army that can be endlessly created. Station aSquare will know true fear, those emeralds will be good as ours, and it will be the end of Sonic the Hedgehog as we know it. It shall be the glorious beginning to our massive empire to expand to the ends of the universe!" the maniacal scientist announced.

He eventually breaks into his sinister loud laughter as he relishes in the thought of his plan coming into fruition. Every other Legion member would laugh along with him in celebration of their first big day except for the non-expressive That Man. Terumi would be almost as loud as Eggman, more than happy he has a new world to terrorize than the one he failed to conquer with Ragna stopping him. Sage does a slight smile in the midst of the laughter being a proven Robotnik successor in the eyes of her father for suggesting the new name. Despite everything she learned from her experience in the Starfall Islands, she still remains truly loyal to the Eggman Empire and truly making his long desired wish come true. Orbot and Cubot however would be snickering mischievously at the risk of not feeling left out with a good feeling for their boss actually winning. Evil laughter soon carries the entire room within this meeting just to emanate that wicked energy these villains carry. On the outside, the ship is still on course many kilometers away from their intended destination as Mike's song still carries throughout the world.

Something big would soon be an earth shattering event for the planet at large. Ashe and his father would be on a fishing trip within the famed Forest Ridge Zone Campground, peaceful as ever without a forest fire to worry about. Red Hot, the family pet Wisp, would act as their eyes to look around for any potential fish the father and son bears can catch for dinner tonight as their extra eyes. All while the fire alien avoids the water as being wet can render his famed fire powers too doused to use in that situation. The cub would be more than happy that he can spend some quality time with his father outside of his park ranger job if it means doing something the two always loved to do for fun. The gruff ursine father was always about teaching his son the joys of life when around him despite being absorbed in his work of taking care of all campers within the facility, observing his cub's patience at waiting for the next big bite. Ashe taken some personal lessons from Big in the past to keep up with his old man this time around than failing to catch as many as he did in previous trips. The most important factors being to use the right bait, go where there is likelier to be more fish, and always feel for the right tugs when something takes a bite. He also had other things in mind like how Amy and the other Restoration were doing since their last time of stopping a forest fire mysteriously caused by the Imposter Duo. His father knowing his son must have many worries in mind to wonder if there was anything he could do for him. Taking a deep breath, he clears his throat to get the young cub's attention despite his focus.

"Son, I know there had been so many things going on as of late, but I truly wish there is a way we can just clear our heads when having these trips. I'm always here for you, be vary aware," he said.

Ashe didn't know how to put his thoughts in words knowing well he wouldn't want to put the fire's cause on Belle, who seemed like a bystander in the whole situation.
He clears his thoughts and tried to collect them in the best way for a response for his concerned parent.

"There's nothing to worry about. I just wondering if there's any way I can tell if I will be good enough to one day take over the park ranger role whenever I get bigger. I've always tried helping you despite how busy you can be because I really want to be like you, Dad. You know how important it is for me to live up to your status and levels of respect around this campsite," he replies.

Little by little, the father was unaware of what to say knowing he have been seeing his son helping him out more than usual ever since the last major forest fire. He loved him dearly but never want him to feel like he should push himself hard enough to feel the need to be in his footsteps as a campsite ranger. Being a ranger was his job he took pride in due to his love of the great outdoors and caring for the safety of everyone who wants a good time out in this district. At the same time, he does want to make more time with his son as a parent than being too self absorbed in such a big responsibility that shouldn't take priority over one he should take more care in. Red Hot would watch the two bond together as the family pet that loves to see the two get along well, gesturing his three eyes with wonder and curiosity. It was't until a loud flash would be heard that alarmed the Wisp, look around himself. He is torn over not wanting to interrupt the two and warning them of a possible danger that may ruin their fishing trip. The talking bear family would soon see the red pet alien fly in between them and babbling loudly in concern to warn the about something. Being someone who takes the safety of everyone in the forest serious, Ashe's father really takes the Wisps "words" as a way to focus on the situation.

"Something is wrong? Point me to where it is. I will always make sure everyone is safe in the Camp Zone," he replies seriously.

"Alright Red, show us the way. If it's someone drawing, we will get the appropriate gear to save them," the cub says.

The red Wisp flutters in the direction of where he first heard the sound too show them the way, which appears to be near the very mouth of the lake's entrance. Both father and son quickly reel their lines immediately to prepare for take off from the peaceful fishing day. However, something heavy immediately takes a bite on Ashe's line that almost made him excite that he caught a bite despite the change in plans.

"I got something, but we have somewhere to go. Should I release it, dad?" he asks.

"Go ahead and take it, it's all yours. We will see what bite you have right quick before we save whoever Red found," his father says in a mix of urgency and congratulations.

The determined cub would tug far enough before recalling in what this catch while he could. Red Hot would continue squealing while pointing to what he found while watching his owner reel his catch in.

"We will be coming soon. Let my son have his catch first so we can see what it is!" the father bear called to him.

Ashe continues reeling with all his determination and desire to impress his father with the best catch ever. He couldn't deny that the catch was quite heavy and strong to the point his own arms started to feel some pain when playing this underwater game of tug of war. His father wanted to see his son achieve this on his own as much as he wanted to add some extra strength to help him pull this whopper in the boat. Instead opting to encourage him in the best way possible.

"You can do it Ashe, remember what I've taught you! Bring us home some nice dinner! Then we can check out what your fiery friend found!" he shouts.

Red Hot in visibly frustrated that despite someone needing help, time is being wasted on a fish they can easily let loose. The catch would be almost close to the boat after all the tugging and reeling and cub is doing to impress his supportive father. The larger bear continued to cheer him on while watching the catch get closer within every tug his fishing cub is doing. The Wisp soon flies his way right behind his own to help pull with him if it speeds up the catch before they move on to important things. Eventually, a large splash occurred when the catch is finally pulled out of the water but with a more surprising result that catches them off guard. This was no fish, but what appears to be a small angelic-humanoid with white hair and a pink outfit. The entire family would be screaming at the fact that they caught what appears to be a drowned individual instead of a fish like they've expected. Emergency food if one will call this poor soul that happens to be caught by the fishing pole.

"That is someone we've caught! Quick, we have to remove the hook from her mouth and hope there's no serious injuries," Ashe's father screamed.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!" his son cried.

Red Hot screeched still, but mostly because the water was going to splash on him in seconds. The large catch slammed onto the boat which shook the entire right slightly and almost knocked both bears off their only ride in the lake. Their strange rescue catch would still be completely unconscious with the hook in her mouth, thankfully appearing that there's no serious gash nor injuries from it despite what should be harmful to a human. Red Hot immediately hits behind the large bear father in fear despite the splash long being over. Ashe is still trying to collect his thoughts over the shock of actually catching something as inedible as this on a formerly peaceful fishing day. The father is thankful this person wasn't harmed, but could tell her small size and strange halo were signs this didn't look like someone from this world at all.

"Son, check her vitals. We want to make sure that she is alright. Strange of this visitor to not resemble being from any of the countries around here," he wondered.

The cub immediately decides to carefully open her mouth, seeing that the hook appears to be trapped between her molars than being pierced anywhere else serious in her oral cavity. Ashe would grab the string closer to where her teeth is to tug it out in one pull without startling her. The frightened pet Wisp would peek from behind the father bear just in case, seeing this catch is actually what appears to be a small strange looking girl. The large halo floating above the strange girl's head would be another clear sign that this visitor is far from human nor anything like this world. It wouldn't be until a hand erupts from the lake itself several inches from the boat that startled the fishing family.

"Another one? Was this what you saw, Red Hot?" the frightened cub asks.

The rest of the body would reveals themselves of that of a blonde young woman wearing white similar strange attire to the smaller one they've fished, still holding on too what little life she has from her mysterious travel. Ashe's father new what to do as he cut the line with the hook from his pole and extends it from the boat for her to grab.

"We'll get you out of their soon, miss. Just grab on and we'll pull you out," he calmly said.

The drowning woman eventually grabs the pole instinctively despite her eyes being closed and held tight. The bear ranger pulls with his might to try getting her out of the lake using his vast upper strength. Ashe could tell just how distressed she must be if she couldn't swim her way without a floater in the water. Red Hot could certainly tell she was nothing like anything on this planet nor other parts of space near the Wisp homeworld. Upon a few more pulls, the range managed to pull the soaked helpless young woman onto the boat. Their rescue herself would soon pant quite a bit with low strength of her body as it drops onto the wooden floor of the vessel. The ranger could conclude whatever trip she may had was a rough one if it lead to her falling deep into the lake without any guidance nor help. Ashe could tell she is much older than him and at least appears to be around Amy and Tangle's age from a physical standpoint. Although this is far from the truth as this Traveler is known to live for thousands of years despite her young appearance and quite a help in a mysterious faraway world not like this one. The curious red Wisp draws closer to her face to truly inspect if there were anything to take note of.

"Stay away from her! First you guys try to eat Paimon and now you want the hero of Treyat!" a voice shouts.

The whole family turned to see the smaller girl finally floating and less than happy to see the predicament she is in. Red Hot instantly gets in her face angrily babbling at the accusation she dared to throw at his family. Ashe couldn't help that his pet Wisp can be quite fiery when in the face of adversary. The floating girl didn't know what to say or think as she couldn't understand the alien creature's unique language.

"Well sorry, but Paimon can't understand you. If you really want to get upset at Paimon, then you should explain what you are doing to Lumine. So don't act like you are innocent when we got lost in our traveling!" she cried.

"Ms. Floating Lady…um Paimon, I am not sure what this Tre..vat place is. Even based off our studies, such a place isn't real. Or at least on this planet. Excuse Red Hot, he's from another planet. Unless you are from one too," Ashe says in defense.

"My son is right. We were only trying to help. Unfortunately we don't know how to find this home of yours. Unless it's somewhere out in another galaxy like our Red," his father adds.

"Planet? Galaxy? What in the world you are talking about? Paimon only knows one world and that is Treyvat. What Which is…"

The fae grew quieter the more she looked around her self to see that things were different. There were mountains, but these paled in comparison to how things were in her world. She saw not much fantastical monsters but normal animals and the occasional Flicky fluttering around the park. She would also realized the bear family she's talking to is a race that wouldn't even be notable from her original world either nor the alien Wisp. Paimon even tries to feel a presence of any of the familiar Gods of their world only to not feel their now presence at all. Not even the ones of the very new world she is in. Upon realization, the she goes from her snappy confusion to a frantic panic that they are stuck in a place that they have no way of knowing where they are. This was the first time she truly felt like she didn't know everything about her surroundings in over four hundred years. The unconscious Lumine still tries her best to gasp for air after one big cough to expel the trapped water in her chest. The bear family knew they had their hands full with two strange visitors that they rescued with no way of relocating them to their original home. Even Red Hot shook his head knowing of all the alien races his fellow Wisps would know, these two don't strike him as familiar enough to know their original planet.

"Paimon doesn't know what is going oooooooooooooooon!" she cries in a mix of confusion and fear that echoed throughout the entire lake.

She is far from the only mysterious visitor as another one will soon make an appearance in the midst Miku's singing. Several miles back in a mostly empty Twinkle Park, a couple would be enjoying what appears to be a romantic time with less crowds to ruin their fun. They were already enjoying the view high above the theme park With a nice view of the neighboring apartments in the distance. The boy would have his plans placed on his own girlfriend's hand to make the first move. She would take notice of the warm feeling of his palm, drawing her eyes his way. The two smiled knowing they truly had the best time possible on their standalone date in the theme park while they're together. What they wouldn't know is that something is brewing directly above the Ferris wheel. Several digital squares and other particles would begin to form to signal something is appearing in this world the way they should. This is more otherworldly and different than how the Treyvat visitors had appeared, almost like something is physically downloading itself into this world. The body would soon materialize into something with a more humanoid shape, now growing more blue by the second.

The unaware couple within their trolley would be drawing their faces closer for their romantic kiss that was promised for their date. The figure is now fully clothed in a white hoodie with long white boots, now having her famed purple hair and the D-pad like extensions on top of her head. She is still unconscious after a long far travel into a new unfamiliar world, eventually dropping into the trolley with full force. The hit would soon violently shake the entire platform to the point the couple smacked their foreheads together instead of their intended kiss. The hard hit was very sudden and thankfully not enough to dislocate the entire trolley from the ride, but still something unfortunate for any rider to experience. The strange feminine visitor is still out cold from the fall, lonely hanging her left hand over the edge of the suspended vehicle in her sleeping state. The couple looked around anxiously despite how sore their heads were from the unwanted collision, the girlfriend still a little teary eyed from the hard hit.

"Brandon, what is going on? We were trying to kiss and I guess some seabird must had hit this vehicle hard," she cried.

"That was no seabird, it must be something heavier. Doubt it was someone's list Chao as they hit like babies. Something must be really going on to ruin our date, Jess," the boyfriend complained.

He was willing to look out the ride despite the warnings to look around for the source of the collision. The young man looked down clearly to see nothing but the many riders below and small line waiting their turn to get on. No sign of any animals or Chao that possibly fell from ramming against the vehicle. He eventually look to both sides to see the flocks of sea birds obviously avoiding the noisy atmosphere of Twinkle Park than risking any close flight for food to scavenge. The theme park is still empty as usual thanks to the ongoing tournament. But once he would look up, he instantly froze with mouth agape at what he appears to be looking at. His girlfriend would soon be curious enough to see what was going on, only to scream upon seeing what was hitching a ride in a rough way. The unconscious Neptunia's hand is still hanging from atop the vehicle with the rest of her body unable to be seen clearly. The couple knew either way she was clearly hurt and park attendants needed to be alerted to get her off to safety.

"Some girl hit our vehicle and she's not looking good. There's a chance she could still be alive," he said in slow shock.

"Then don't just stand there, baby! Call for help since this is a life at stake. We can continue our romantic getaway another time since this is more important!" she shouts in fright.

He immediately calls for the park's attendance line immediately despite the trolly going past the midpoint towards the very bottom of the ride. It didn't take long until other people awaiting their ride would clearly see the body and tremble amongst themselves loudly at the usual scene. Even the ferris wheel attendant would wonder what caused this sudden shift in tone only to see what they need to be concerned about.

"Holy moly, now that's something we should take care of. Everyone should be safe in Twinkle Park, even if I don't know how this happened!" he exclaimed.

Even he would start contacting the other staff and the parts owner through the line to get some assistance. The commission in the park would also be the beginning that things were far from the same since the dawn of the tournament. Back at the Station Square Coliseum, Miku already finished the very last lyrics of her grand song with her all.

"Sonic Herooooooooes! If for some reason, the heroes would win!" she ends, with the accompanying guitar solid to finish off with an exciting climax.

The entire crowd goes wild with claps, cheers, and screams upon the grand opening giving them a taste of what to expect for the mid battle entertainment throughout. Some of Sonic friends, were actually impressed with this tribute more than they initially thought. Amy admirably envious of how much range Miku has for an experienced singing AI with sentience. Jason fully understood just how great she is when half of his online friend group always raves about the talent of Vocaloids in the music industry. Tails almost found it amusing that Froggy is attempting to sing the song in his own way with the croaking. Big, Cream, and Cheese laughing along with him since this a rare moment of the frog being this entertained. Sonic nods within the announcer's room, showing slight impression with how things were coming along fine for everyone involved within this event.

"Thank you! Thank you! Its been a pleasure to be a big part of this event with my adoring fans and these many different visitors. I hope you all enjoy the show as we have to get the main event started with our first competitors. Before I go, I'll adjust the screen to show just who you'll see make their debut," Miku excitedly announced in sheer bliss.

Helena and Cassy both shook their heads as one could tell the AI is truly loving all the praise for her exceptionable talent. The projected screen now cuts itself down to show AiAi vs Lion on the bracket, now as two larger icons where both sides of the audience can see clearly. This sure incited enough screams from a majority of the crowd as AiAi being a famous monkey hailing from Jungle Island is a hero with enough fans to root for him. Others were unsure if he would be able to take on his more fierce opponent, who is a feared predator and Beast King in his own right. Upon stadium gates finally opening slowly, Miku vanished as to give the competitors their room to fight and the two referees to introduce them. A familiar set of monkey chirps can be heard behind one of the open dark doors with low lion growls heard from the other end.

"On the left side, we have ourselves a simian that rolled his way through many adventures and stooped threats to more than just his home island. Lover of bananas and the happiest primate around. Presenting AiAi!" Helena announced.

Within seconds, a small brown monkey scrambled his way onto the stadium at speeds few could catch on to. He immediately jumps into the air with grace to wave to audience, crowds cheering all around to see the famous monkey making his debut. Many notice he's looking different than before wearing a similar orange suit but now a nice pair of overalls with a patch in the seat of his pants resembling his own buttocks. Sonic could tell he truly went on some new adventures to show him this new outfit at the tournament. As he free-fallen, he would sprout his famous Monkey Ball, but as a pair of wings as if he were performing a game of Monkey Target. Meeker would be cheering loudly for her husband next to Amy, alongside the rest of the crew. GonGon, Doctor, Palette, Baby, and BanYan were all there in support of their leader and friend to have a good first match. AiAi smirks after seeing his whole gang here before calling to them in his own way with a wave.

"On the right side, we have a beast that climbed his way to the food chain in the dangerous savanna of Africa. A powerful big cat you never want to see on a bad day and someone that clawed his way to achieve the title of Beast King. I present to you newcomer, Lion!" Cassy called in fierce declaration.

Soon, loud stomps would be heard from the door along with feline panting only a fierce hunter would do when prowling for prey. Some of AiAi's friends had a bad feeling about this based on the ferocity of his opponent's entrance. Tails an d Amy really paid close attention to this one as this was unfamiliar territory for their monkey ally. The other caged Beast Kings would be cheering in their own ways with various growls, squawks, roars, and trumpets to cheer on their fellow Beast King from their spot. Gorilla and Elephant in particular would be more than excited to see the apex predator trounce this "weak" monkey to honor his title. He eventually springs out of the door quickly as the pound massive king he is, claws out and fangs ready for the grand entrance. Some crowd members even started to have some second thoughts for the smaller monkey with how much he towered over him even when this is his first appearance. Some would already change their bets from AiAi to Lion based on their zoological bias alone on how most monkeys wouldn't survive an encounter with such a beast.

"Go ahead buddy, show him what you're made of," Sonic said with an confident grin.

AiAi still floats down unafraid despite the titanic feline getting closer to him from his massive pounce, still feeling his ball may be needed when necessary. The two finally landed together, Lion making the largest thud from his massive pounce that barely phased the two referees. Crowds still cheering for the beginning of what they truly came for despite the conflicted feelings on who the victor may be from their size and weight disadvantages.

"Both competitors here know what to expect and will put on a great show for everyone here. They know the rules, first one knocked completely out of bounds are disqualified and the last man standing in each battle is the winner that'll advance to the next round! Make this a clean fight with no outside forces and no kills allowed here" the cowgirl announced shouts.

AiAi already pumps himself up with his trusty pair of boxing gloves as if this was a Monkey Fight match, still not faltering from his larger opponent. Lion kneels down in an attack stance, still growling with his fiery eyes on his smaller prey regardless of his weapons. Helena smiles knowing the crowds and even the fighters show they are ready for a good show with this many cries, raising her hand in the air for the signal for the cameras and recorders.

"Let the battle begin!"

Well that was fun, I hope you all enjoyed that nostalgic take on Sonic Heroes by Miku Hatsune, or at least bits of it. King Leonard of Piggy Island made an enemy of the Legion, which they will choose to spare the pig kingdom for now. We now have a more valid reason for the Bonanza Bros on the run, with the infamous Clean Sweep Inc crime organization sending their top executives after them for payback. Several mysterious visitors from the world of Hyperdimension Neptunia and Genshin Impacted dropped by this world with no means of returning to their home. The Deadly Six had been plotting for years to get revenge on the planet, holding a told meeting with all Lost Hex residents to strike back at the right moment while observing the planet's "strongest warriors" in Sonic's tournament. So quite a bit before we kick things off with our first few fights, starting with AiAi vs Beast King Lion and several others. Can't promise the next chapter will be ready this week, but we'll be cooking up the best fights for each match up along with other inner workings with MIST. See you all next time.