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After what the rebellion would most likely call a 'crushing' defeat to Robotnik's army: the Dr.'s forces retreated to the chemical plant in order to regroup: Ivo calling his most trusted to a laboratory to conduct a meeting. And by most trusted, I mean his top henchmen with some semblance of shared ideals that he somehow convinced to be civil with one another.
Infinite noted in his journal as he could hear Zavok and Mimic trying to yell over the other debating whether or not to just storm metropolis city again or crush it from in inside. Glancing from his journal only for a moment when he senses Starline about to speak to him.
"Infinite, I say you've been awfully quiet? Normally you would have chimed in and settle this needless argument with all your grand tactical knowledge!" Starline leans forward in query.
Normally that would be the case, I usually settle the troubles this rag-tag team has, I do have alot of experience due to leading my squ-... But my mind has been elsewhere lately and forgive me if I don't always assume an unofficial leader role!
Infinite closed his journal abruptly tossing it to his side letting it evaporate to N.U.L. Space, and spins on the ball of his heal to face Starline. Walking with his usually militaristic stance, he marches to Starline leading over the small monotreme. Infinite was much taller than most mobians, standing at an almost six feet only being dwarfed by the Dr.
"Agreed Starline! I do have a substantial amount of tactical intel. But I was hoping that the oh so Intelligent Inventor Starline, could use his knowledge to propose a solution without my intervention... though, it seems I overestimated you."
Starline jumped back a little hearing the jackels remarks. Infinite only moved passed him and began to sketch out a plan of action, settling the argument.
But infinite could sense Starline was about to speak again and he doubted that it would be civil...
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After that... Ordeal, I decided to go out on a Patrol. It would give me time to... gather my thoughts....
The metallic roads echoed Infinite's every step, and the rushing trains, pumping of pistons, and rhythmic marching of eggbots only furthered the noisiness of this place. The jackal's anxiety started to kick, not assisted by the days earlier events.
[flashback]
We were storming metropolis when I saw him again....
My plan was being executed perfectly thus far. Which was surprising due to the rebellious nature of his comrades.
Starline was using his phantom inhanced warped topaz to send our forces straight from the factory; Zavok was handling some of the rebellions more tricky nuisances; Mimic had done a great job at botching the resistances evacuation efforts; Metal was distracting the blue rat; and even to two coons did a good job at shaking up the front lines.
Whilst I was using the phantom ruby heart to create my illusions, and tearing the city to shreds breaking up the battle field giving us an even bigger advantage.
Note before we set out on this mission everyone knew I was going to be the weak link in this plan, due to me having to use 40% of my power to create the illusions; my other abilities would be seriously inhibited and I would be in need of much time to rest before another outing.
So it was decided I wouldn't make a direct appearance. So I opted to stay on top of a skyscraper to best avoid the action, and the Dr. Decided to put some high performance eggbots to guard me.
By chaos the destruction! It was delicious! It was difficult for me to just stand back... especially when he appeared...
I spotted him clashing with a few bots, he was using a burst wispon quickly taking the bots out at they appeared, his small body unable to probably withstand the kick of his wepon. Constantly having to readjust his footing so that it didn't knock him over.
Heh~ it was enjoyable watching him struggle. His short body, probably only 4ft to 4'3"ft; his gloves and shoes were much too big for him, most likely due to the resistances limited resources; the burns and bandaids lining his arms and legs; his thin red body showing a bit of his ribs; his fluffy red fur that probably smelt like ash; his surprisingly toned abs; those oh so adorable glasses; his sun-kissed freckled cheeks; and those eyes, Oh those eyes! They shine as passionate as the sunset! And calm as a sunrise, those beautiful amber eyes~...
Beautiful...
Infinite shook his head lucky his mask had blocked the blush on his face. However he could still feel his face getting hot, and his heart rate picking up.
It was killing me just standing up there watching him- the BATTLE, From above! I thought it would be fine if I summoned a small illusions of myself to puppet around the Canine below. He wouldn't get too close... just enough for the wolf to notice me. S-so I can intimidate him! Once I did he noticed it instantly, it made him yelp in shock.
I couldn't hold the illusion after that, i-i didn't expect it!
I made it appear a few more times, I chose to make them disappear quickly, I didn't want my comrades or any of those rats to see my illusion. Safety of the mission and all... with each time I made my image appear it only frightened the wolf more, he was trembling by the last time I did it... I was going to do it more but... that blue RAT, appeared.
His eyes lit up when he saw the hedgehog, he tail was even...Wagging! Everything I had just done was reverse in seconds; the terror i settled in the canine was washed away by the hedgehog's smile; the wolf even embraced the blue ra-!
I felt sick...
I begun to notice my feelings for him a few months ago, on the death egg. I thought it was just intrigue, that beside all that he has went through he still held his head high, that during every meet since he stood his ground: trembling with his tail between his legs but still, holding his place. But I soon realized that what I felt was something... more. It's not like I haven't felt this way before! But- it was different this time... he was, mesmerizing.
I knew he had become my weakness. I knew I had to prevent myself from getting wrapped up with him, that he will lead me to fail my mission! I knew as it stood, I couldn't have him... not now... but....I... was....to...blind...
I wanted him to wag his tail when hew saw me; I wanted him to be hugging me in joy, I wanted his eyes to light up when gazing at me!
I got jealous....
I made an illusions of myself appear, guiding Sonic's attention, the wolf hide behind him slightly, Sonic stood strong though, not even flinching. That pissed me off. We got into a little duel, no clear victor due to the bridge beneath us crumbling. Brightside the wolf and sonic were separated! Downside, the wolf spotted me, the Real me. And after that I, lost sight of the wolf. I needed to lead sonic back to metal, I couldn't have him find me.
It was easy enough to do that. Now that the wolf was out of my sight, I could finally refocus on my comrades, and making sure we keep the upperhand, until...
*BURST*
the door flew off its hinges and tumbled off the roof, i- I froze... I could hear him walking closer, but I couldn't move! I was frozen in fear.
As he grew closer I could sense the uncertainty in him. My thoughts were running wild! Not of what it should have been either... no I wasn't thinking of how to correct this error in my plan, no, I was thinking about him! I was thinking about his small body being towered over mine; I was thinking about being able to see every freckle on his cheeks; i was thinking about his hypothetical sent! And whether he'd smell like ash or something sweeter! I... I was thinking about those eyes of his...
I finally remembered to breathe... then I got an answer to one of my questions... he smelt like wild berrys... like a blackberry! Sure ash was mixed in there because of the whole war thing but... his natural sent was that of tart berry!
I heard him inhale sharply, I don't know why, but it snapped me out of my daze, I quickly realized I had to keep up appearances and decided on a few classy lines
"More ants to crush, I wonder if this world can offer me a real challenge."
Infinite turned to face the red wolf as he continued.
"And as if to answer, the world sends me a trembling child."
Infinite could barely say the last part without his voice cracking, the wolf wasn't a child, though he was small like one. Infinite's breathe hitched as he got a better look at the wolf. Much more injured then previously observed; With his fur being matted and his cheeks having cuts on them; All infinite wanted to do was imbraced the wolf and take him to a warm bed, but at the same time he wanted to see the wolf's strength with his own eye's, he wanted to fight him, he wanted to see this wolf's true power!
Infinite uses the ruby to dash next to him, leaning down for his face to reach his ear barely resisting the urge to touch him in any and all ways.
"Are you going to fight and die here? Or, run away in fear again?"
The wolf's hair stand on his back, gasping the wolf took a few steps back. He stared with uncertainty, mouth quivering, ears twitching, and eyes... he quickly shook his head composting himself. And he held up his fist.... the wolf's new look is not one of fear but one of... Determination!? Confidence!? Sympathy!?!...
I stood still for too long, I probably looked like a bafoon! But...
I did return the gesture.
I held my hand in a fist, inches from his.
He closed the distance bumping my fist. A huge grim was on his face. I-i couldn't hold myself.. I h-he was so close! He was right there!!
I took a step towards him, and used my hand to caress his face...he flinched.. but cautiously leaned into my hand... i-... I took a step closer... he was right in front of me, only my mask blocking us... his beautiful firey fur; His cute cracked glasses framing his face; his amber eyes glittered with....hope... heh... foolish, because... mine were too.
Then that BLUE RAT had to appear!!
He- Stole my wolf from my grasp!
Made my claw scratch him!
Yelled at me to stay away-!
From his friend!!
I slashed at him... I wanted to KILL that Rodent!
We fought, i.. I threw Sonic off the roof... he grabbed my leg though... we both were falling... trading blows as we plummeting to the bottom. He did a spin dash pushing me into the ground. It knocked the breath out of me. I quickly teleported behind him and knocked him into the crater i was in a second before. I shot down at him full force my feet hit his chest and he spat out blood.
Ohhhhh THAT FELT GOOD!
I stepped off him and grabbed his back quills to lift him off the ground and i smashed him into the wall. He yelled in pain.
Good~
I grabbed his neck and held his face close to mine and said
"So, it seems that during your time on the death egg Zavok didn't teach you any manners. Shame, maybe you would've lived to see tomorrow if they let me be the one overseeing you. I would have taught you true fear"
Sonic scoffed, and tryed to say another quick comeback but I threw him through the wall before he could finish. I wasn't in the mood to hear his smart-ass self. No I just wanted to. Make. Him. Hurt! Like how he just hurt me!
He managed to stand himself up as I walked into the building. He tryed to spindash into me but at a snap of my finger gravity switched and he ended up slamming into the roof, whilst I gracefully landed. I sent a barrage of cube bullets his way. He struggled to dodge any let alone all of my cubes.
"Hahaha! You'll perish by my claws!"
I sent a few more waves of illusions before walking towards him and once again holding up by his neck. But this time with a deathgrip!
"Well, Sonic? Any last words?"
I laughed knowing he was too Weak to respond.
"S-stop!"
I flinched, that voice was rough and dead sounding, like when you loose your voice. I glanced to my left only to see him... with tears in those beautiful eyes.... no wepon in his hand, no- his hand was held out, begging. His body was shaking, he was reaching out to me... to stop...
I dropped sonic, he had already fainted but not dead. Besides I could feel the phantom ruby heart overheating from the combination of overuse and my own emotions. We needed to retreat. End this plan, it failed... that's fine we can try again... then I can see my wolf again....
"T-hank yo-u, i-infinite"
I looked to my little wolf, his voice was deeper than I thought... I like it.
"You're welcome..."
[End of Flashback]
Uhg, today was nauseating.... nevertheless... I wouldn't change it!... well maybe I could have gone without sonic interrupting us but I did get to smash him up, sooo thats a win in my book.
Infinite had walked out of the factory into the surrounding forest. On top of the hill he turned around to take in the view.
The factory was beside a dock lining the ocean with a beautiful sunset painting the sky in all shades of reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples. And the ocean was calmly reflecting that...
"Almost as beautiful as his eyes...."