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Part 19 of The New Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
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The New Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Four Malachites

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We see Sonic run into Chuck’s hideout.

 

Sonic: Got your message, Unc. What’s Ro-butt-nik up to?

 

Chuck: Well, I think that you’d best here this for yourself.

 

He pulls out a recorder, pressing a button on it, causing audio to begin playing back.

 

Snively: You wanted to meet us, sir?

 

Robotnik: That’s right! I’ve done some research and, with the help of Ms. Witchcart, I’ve been able to find the locations of four of the most powerful artifacts on Mobius: The Four Malachites of Avalon!

 

Stone: Really? I’ve never heard of them.

 

Robotnik: Simply put, they’re four gems bestowed with incredible power. Whoever wields them has access to invisibility, invincibility, immortality, and the power of life itself! If I can get my hands on all four, I will be unstoppable!

 

Stone: Alright. And where are they, exactly?

 

Robotnik: The first one is on Shark Island. That’s where we’re going first, so I hope you know how to swim!

 

After that, Chuck stops the recording, handing the recorder to Sonic.

 

Sonic: So, Eggman’s looking for some new macguffins, eh? That guy never learns. Thanks for the help, Uncle Chuck. Gotta juice!

 

With that, Sonic runs away.



Afterwards, we see Sonic and the others riding on the Sea Fox as it sails through the ocean.

 

Sally: How much longer till we reach Shark Island, Tails?

 

Tails: According to the map, we should be there in… thirty minutes!

 

Sonic: Ugh, can’t we go any faster? All this water makes me twitchy…

 

Bunnie: Hey, Sally-girl? When you were looking up things about Shark Island, did it say anything about there bein’ pirates in the area?

 

Sally: No, why do… you…

 

Sally looks up, seeing a pirate ship approaching the Sea Fox.

 

Bunnie: Just askin’.

 

Later, we see the Freedom Fighters being pulled on board the ship by a crew of pirates.

 

Antoine: Be careful, I am just having this shirt be irony!

 

Sonic: Alright, who’s in charge around here?

 

Voice: So this is the famous Sonic, is it? How disappointing…

 

The captain reveals himself, being a large brown walrus wearing a green coat. At his side are a ghostly looking chameleon and a black and white cat.

 

Plunder: I am Captain Plunder, and this is my crew! Now, I hear you’re quite good at finding things, so I’ll give you one chance, matey: Help me find what I’m looking for, or you all take the long fall!

 

Sonic: Alright, Captain Pudgy, what did you have in mind?

 

Plunder: Why, the Malachite of Invisibility, of course! My crew and I have been looking for them for years now!

 

Sonic: The Malachite? Sorry, pal, but Robotnik’s never gonna get those things on our watch!

 

Plunder: I’m not working for Robotnik, you poltroon! I want that Malachite all for myself, and if you don’t want to help me, then I’ll feed you all to the sharks!

 

Sonic: Look, Cap’n, I’d love to stay and chat, but I’ve got an Eggman to scramble, so…

 

Sonic attempts to attack the chameleon, only to go right through him and hit the wall of the cabin.

 

Chameleon: Can’t hurt me, sonny boy! I’m a ghost, so I am!

 

Sonic: A ghost? Seriously?

 

Plunder: Oh, Filch is a ghost, all right! Killed him myself!

 

Filch: It was my own fault for taking that extra biscuit, Cap’n!

 

Sonic: He might be a ghost, but you’re not!

 

Sonic attacks Plunder, and everyone prepares for a fight.

 

Sally: Everyone, hold on! Maybe there’s another way we can settle this.

 

Plunder: Oh? What did you have in mind, your highness?

 

Sally: Listen Captain, we aren’t the only ones looking for the Malachite. Robotnik is after it too, and neither of us want him to get his hands on it. Why don’t we work together to get it before him? After we’re done with it, it’s all yours. Do we have a deal?

 

Plunder thinks about the offer, before he chuckles to himself.

 

Plunder: That be a smart girl you’ve got there, poltroon! Alright, I accept your terms, princess!

 

After the deal is made, Sonic and the crew regroup on the Sea Fox.

 

Sonic: You’re not serious about letting Plunder have the Malachite, are you Sal?

 

Sally: Of course not! After we get it, we’ll ditch Plunder and his crew.

 

Sonic; Alright! For a minute there I was worried we’d have to deal with ghost pirates! Well, more ghost pirates.

 

As they talk, Plunder has a chat with Filch.

 

Filch: This deal is going to make you a fortune, Cap’n!

 

Plunder: I already have a fortune, Filch! I also have a plan - one that will get me the Malachite AND revenge on those poltroons!



Later, we see Robotnik’s group on Shark Island, digging.

 

Robotnik: Keep going, scrap brains! And don’t stop until you find my Malachite!

 

As Stone is digging, his shovel suddenly makes contact with something hard. After digging there, he uncovers a large treasure chest.

 

Stone: Doctor, I found something!

 

Robotnik runs over, using a rock to bash open the lock. Opening the chest reveals a gem glowing brilliantly.

 

Stone: Is that-?

 

Robotnik: It is! The first Malachite! Hm, or it could be a fake. Snively!

 

In response, Snively reaches down towards the Malachite, grabbing it. Suddenly, both Snively and the Malachite disappear.

 

Robotnik: Ah! Where’d they go?

 

Snively: I’m right here, sir.

 

Robotnik: Ah, this must be the Malachite of Invisibility! Snively, try to focus on being visible.

 

After a few moments, both Snively and the Malachite reappear. Robotnik grabs the Malachite

 

Robotnik: Ohohohohoho! Incredible! One down, three to go!

 

Robotnik laughs more to himself. Suddenly, Cluck begins to panic, jumping up and down while squawking.

 

Robotnik: What is it, Cluck? Can’t you see I’m celebrating here?

 

Robotnik turns to where Cluck is facing, where he sees the Sea Fox approaching the island.

 

Robotnik: Right on cue… all troops, battle formations! We’ve got company!

 

Eventually, the Fox docs near the island, with the Freedom Fighters meeting Robotnik and his forces on the island.

 

Robotnik: Ah, Sonic, right on time! If you're here to stop me from getting my hands on the Malachite, you’re too late! I already found it, and you’ll never take it from me now!

 

To emphasize this point, Robotnik shows Sonic the Malachite in his hand, juggling it.


Sonic: Really? Alright then, Eggman. If you wanna avoid a major beatdown, you better hand it over, before my pals and I kick your oversized butt.

 

Robotnik: Hah! Big words, rodent! Besides, I doubt even all of you can defeat all my robots!

 

Robotnik gestures to his army, which vastly outnumbers the Freedom Fighters.

 

Sonic: Eh, you got a point there doc. Good thing we’ve got backup! 

 

Robotnik: What are you talking-?

 

Suddenly, Robotnik turns around to see Plunder’s ship approaching the island.

 

Robotnik: Oh my gears and starters… 

 

The ship lands on the island, with Plunder’s crew landing on the ship.

 

Plunder: Ahoy, Robotnik! Now would be a good time to get properly afraid!

 

Robotnik looks afraid, yet determined.

 

Robotnik: W-well don’t just stand there! Get them! Get them all!

 

A great battle breaks out between Sonic and the Pirates vs. Robotnik’s goons. After a long fight, Robotnik’s forces are defeated, forcing Robotnik to retreat on the Eggmobile.

 

Robotnik: This isn’t over, rodent! There are still three more Malachites out there, and they’re all mine!

 

As Robotnik retreats, Plunder goes for the treasure chest. As he opens it, it appears to be empty.

 

Plunder: What!? It’s gone!

 

Sonic: Hold on, Cap’n. There’s supposed to be a Malachite of Invisibility, right? So maybe the Malachite’s invisible!

Plunder: Ah, of course! Well, thanks so much for the help… my dear loyal saps!

 

Suddenly, the pirates all turn their blades on Sonic as Plunder picks up the chest.

 

Sonic: What? The pirates were planning to betray us? Who could have seen that coming?

 

Plunder: You’d best hold your tongue, poltroon, lest it get cut from your mouth!

 

Sally: Why are you doing this, Plunder? You already had the Malachite.

 

Plunder: Because you humiliated me! Nobody humiliates Captain Plunder and lives! Just ask Filch!

 

Plunder tosses the chest to the black and white cat.

 

Plunder: Simpson! Get this chest onto the ship!

 

Simpson nods, before heading off.

 

Plunder: As for the rest of you…

 

Sonic: Get real, Blubberbeard! We beat guys like Robotnik all the time! You think we can’t take you?

 

Plunder: Of course you can’t! Seven of you against all of us? We’ll turn you into fish bait! Scrag ‘em!

 

With that, the Freedom Fighters begin duking it out with the pirates, With Sonic and Sally going up against Plunder, while Amy and Antoine use their magic and soul power to defeat Filch. The rest take care of the crew. Eventually, the pirates are beaten and bruised.

 

Sonic: Had enough?

 

Filch: Cap’n, maybe it be time for a, uh, strategic retreat? We’ve already got the Malachite.

 

Plunder: Filch, you may be a snake and a scallywag, but when you’re right, you’re right!

 

With that, Plunder and the others run back to the ship.

 

Plunder: We’ll meet again, poltroons! You haven’t seen the last of Captain Plunder!

 

After they’re all onboard, the ship begins sailing away.

 

Sally: We have to go after them!

 

Sonic: Actually, we don’t.

 

Sally: What!? Sonic, they have the Malachite!

 

Sonic: No, they just think they do. I on the other hand…

 

Sonic shows the others the Malachite, which appears in his hand.

 

Sally: Wh- bu- how…?

 

Sonic: I swiped it during the fight with Ro-butt-nik. Which means the only thing Plunder managed to steal was an empty treasure chest!

 

Sally: Sonic, that’s brilliant!

 

Sonic: I know, I know. So, where to next?

 

Sally: According to Charles’ recording, the next Malachite should be in a volcano near… here!

 

She points to a location on Nicole.

 

Sonic: Then so are we! Let’s do it to it!

 

The heroes run over towards the Sea Fox and sail off.



In the middle of a jungle, we see Robotnik’s crew approaching a volcano.

 

Robotnik: Alright, according to my research, the Malachite of Life should be at the top of that volcano! Let’s get moving!

 

Snively: Sir, aren’t you worried about the Freedom Fighters appearing to take the Malachite for themselves?

 

Robotnik: Of course I am! That’s why I have a little surprise for them when they show up. Now come on!

 

The group begins ascending up the volcano.



Meanwhile, we see the heroes arrive at the jungle the volcano resides in.

 

Rotor: So, that volcano has the next Malachite?

 

Sonic: I don’t see any other volcanos around here, so let’s go check it out.

 

The heroes begin making their way towards the volcano. Suddenly, halfway there, they are ambushed by Heavy and Bomb.

 

Heavy: So, you’re the infamous Sonic? I thought you’d be taller.

 

Sonic: Who are you supposed to be, some kind of killer cooking pot?

 

Heavy: I am Heavy, Dr. Robotnik’s general and personal enforcer! My compatriote here is Bomb.

 

Bomb: Ping.

 

Sonic: So what, did Robotnik make you to replace Scratch and the o-

 

Heavy: Don’t compare me to them! They were barely sentient piles of walking garbage! I am the perfect combat machine! Allow me to demonstrate!

 

With that, the two machines begin fighting the heroes. Every time Bomb would explode, another would take his place. Eventually, the two machines would be defeated, running off.

 

Sonic: Heh, for being so much better than the S6, they sure did lose just as easily.

 

The heroes continue forward. Meanwhile, Robotnik and his crew have made it to the top of the volcano, wearing special suits to protect them. Robotnik looks into the volcano, where he spots the Malachite stuck in a piece of ground sticking out of the volcano.

 

Robotnik: There it is! The Malachite!

 

Robotnik and the others float down towards the area, where Robotnik tries to pull the Malachite out of the ground, but it doesn’t budge.

 

Robotnik: Come on, you stupid volcano! Give me my Malachite!

 

Suddenly, from the lava, a being seemingly made of the stuff emerges.

 

Magma: No one may have the Malachite of Life without first making sacrifice to Magma, the volcano god!

Robotnik: Sacrifice, eh? Alright, easy peasy!

He snaps his finger, and one of the Eggrobos accompanying him throws itself into the lava.

 

Magma: Fool! You think a mere machine will suffice? To obtain the Malachite, you must sacrifice someone precious, someone you truly care for!

 

Robotnik: Of course I do…

 

Robotnik turns to Stone, then to Cluck, then finally to Snively. Afterwards, he sighs.

 

Robotnik: Well, if I must, I must.

 

Afterwards, Robotnik picks up Snively by the shirt.

 

Snively: Ah! Sir, what are you doing!?

Robotnik: What I have to!

 

Snively: Sir, please, you can’t be serious!

 

Robotnik: Sorry, Snively, but it’s for the greater good!

 

Snively: Forget the greater good! I want to live!

 

Robotnik: Don’t make this harder than it has to be!

 

Snively begins squirming in Robotnik’s grasp. Suddenly, they hear a voice from behind them.

 

Sonic: Back off, Ro-butt-nik!

They turn, seeing Sonic and the Freedom Fighters standing on the edge of the volcano. Suddenly, Magma reimerges.

 

Magma: Ah, more visitors! If you come for the Malachite of Life, you must first offer me a sacrifice!

 

Tails: S-sacrifice!?

 

Sonic: Forget it pal! The Freedom Fighters don’t sacrifice anyone!

 

The others nod. In response, Magma smiles.

 

Magma: Well done, Freedom Fighters! You have passed the test!

 

Freedom Fighters: What?

 

Robotnik: What!?

 

Magma: To obtain the Emerald, a sacrifice was never equired! Rather, it was the refusal of a sacrifice that was needed! For your selflessness, I grant you the Malachite of Life!

 

In response, the Malachite shoots from it’s rock and flies towards the Freedom Fighters. However, before they can grab it, it is snatched by Robotnik, who flies off with it in his Eggmobile.

 

Robotnik: Later, haters!

 

In response to this, the rest of Robotnik’s crew take off after him, flying away from the volcano.

 

Sonic: Shoot! Robotnik’s got a Malachite!

 

Sally: Well, I guess we’ll just have to make sure he doesn’t get any more.

 

Sonic: Speaking of, any idea where the next one is, Sal?

 

Sally: According to Chuck’s recording, it should be somewhere in Avalon.

 

Sonic: Not very specific. Whatever, let’s head over there!

 

The heroes run off after Robotnik.



We see Robotnik approaching his base in Avalon.

 

Robotnik: If Witchcart was right, the next Malachite should be somewhere in Avalon. And if that’s the case, I’m going to need some help tracking it down. And I know just who to call…

 

Robotnik activates a communicator. Elsewhere, we see a large machine in golden armor sitting in on a chair inside the base. Suddenly, a human with green skin enters the room, clearing his throat.

 

Human: Sorry to interrupt your high-power think session, Commander Brutus, but you have a message coming in from Dr. Robotnik.

 

Brutus: I see. Patch him in, Grimer.

 

Grimer does so, activating a communicator, causing Robotnik’s face to appear on it.

 

Brutus: How may I be of service, Doctor?

 

Robotnik: Brutus, I have a special mission for you. Recently, I’ve begun searching for the Four Malachites of Avalon, and I’ve deduced that one of them is located near your area. I want you and Grimer to get to work on locating it. Understood?

 

Brutus: Of course, Doctor. Brutus out.

 

With that, Brutus disconnects from Robotnik.

 

Brutus: Grimer, send out the energy probes. I want them searching every corner of Avalon.

 

Grimer: Of course, Commander.

 

As Grimer does so, Brutus thinks to himself.

 

Brutus: The Four Malachites… These may be the key to my… secret project.

 

Grimer: The probes have been sent, Commander. Additionally, you’ll be pleased to know that Project Cybernik has finally been completed.

 

Brutus: Excellent. 

 

Suddenly, an alarm begins to blare.

 

Brutus: What!? Grimer, what’s happening!?

 

Grimer begins typing onto the console, bringing up a map of Avalon.

 

Grimer: An unknown vessel is approaching Avalon, commander!

Brutus: Get me visuals, now!

 

Grimer does so, causing an image of the Tornado to appear.

 

Brutus: The Freedom Fighters of Knothole. How very interesting… Grimer, keep an eye on them. I think I’m going to give them… a warm welcome.

 

With that, Brutus gets up and leaves.



Elsewhere, the Freedom Fighters are walking through a village.

 

Sonic: Alright, any idea where the Malachite might be?

 

Sally: No. The only thing Robotnik said about the Malachite was that it was “somewhere in Avalon”.

 

Sonic: Great, so that’s about fifty thousand miles of land to look over. No big deal.

 

Suddenly, they hear the sound of a shriek. They turn to see a green Canary running towards them.

 

Sonic: Woah, you alright?

 

Canary: Yeah! I’m great! Better than great! You’re here! You’re actually here! Oh, this is the greatest day of my life!

 

Sonic: I take it you’ve heard about us before?

 

Tekno: Of course! Who hasn’t? Oh, right. I’m Tekno the Canary, unofficial leader of the Avalon Freedom Fighters!

 

Sally: Avalon Freedom Fighters?

 

Tekno: Yeah! Come on, I’ll introduce you to the others!

 

Tekno runs off, with the others following behind. Eventually, they arrive at a building, where a pig, rabbit, and squirrel are waiting for them inside.

 

Tekno: Alright, here’s the gang! Everyone, why don’t you introduce yourselves?

 

The pig approaches Sonic, offering him a hand.

 

Porker: H-hey. I’m Porker Lewis. Wow, I can’t believe you’re actually here! You were the reason I decided to become a Freedom Fighter in the first place! I… I’m a huge fan!

 

Sonic shakes Porker’s hand

 

Sonic: Well, it’s nice to see that people out there are fighting the good fight against Robotnik.


The rabbit clears his throat.

 

Johnny: Evening, folks. I’m Johnny Lightfoot. I know a thing or two about kicking robot tail.

 

Finally, the squirrel comes forward.

 

Shorty: Name’s Shorty. I might be shrimpy, but you better not underestimate me, ‘less you wanna get pummeled!

 

Johnny: Don’t mind Shorty. He’s got a bit of a temper problem.

 

Shorty: No I don’t! I just don’t take garbage, that’s all!

 

The group laughs, before the sound of screaming comes from outside. Everyone runs out of the building, where a ship begins descending on the village.

 

Sonic: What the heck is that!?

 

Tekno: Uh-oh…

 

As the ship lands, a voice comes from a speaker on the outside.

 

Brutus: Citizens! Surrender the Hedgehog and you will not be harmed!

 

Sonic approaches the ship.

 

Sonic: Who’s askin’?

 

The ship opens, and Brutus exits, flanked by a group of robots.

 

Brutus: I am! My name is Brutus, commander of the elite troop force in Avalon!

 

Sonic: So, you’re in charge around here, eh? Alright, thanks for letting me know who’s butt I need to kick!

 

Brutus: Troopers, attack!

 

With that, a large battle erupts between the Freedom Fighters and Brutus’ troops. Eventually, the heroes are able to turn the tides against the machines. Sonic turns his attention to Brutus.

 

Brutus: You’ll find I’m not so easy to destroy, hedgehog!

 

Sonic: Alright, bucket-head, gimme your best shot!

 

Sonic tries to attack, but Brutus merely slaps him away.

 

Brutus: Will this do?

 

Sonic lands near the others, stunned.

 

Brutus: Now do you see? I am unbeatable!

 

Sonic: Yeah, that’s what they all say, but somehow we always come out on top!

 

Brutus: You won’t get the chance this time, Sonic!

 

Brutus tries to attack, but Sonic dodges, running around behind Brutus and grabbing his cape. Afterwards, he begins spinning around rapidly, before stopping and letting go, sending Brutus flying into a nearby house.

 

Sonic: Heh, so much for mister tough-guy!

 

Suddenly, Brutus get’s up, destroying the house.

 

Brutus: Don’t count me out yet, spikeball!

 

Suddenly, Brutus’ comms device activates.

 

Brutus: Argh! Not now!

 

Brutus activates his comms.

 

Brutus: What is it!? Can’t you see I’m in the middle of something here!?

 

Grimer: Apologies, Commander. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve managed to locate the Malachite.

 

Brutus: Excellent. I’ll pick it up once I’m done here.

 

Grimer: Oh, er, you might want to hurry up on that, Commander. I’ve already informed Dr. Robotnik about my find, and he wants you there ASAP!

 

Brutus: What!? Oh, you idiot! I told you not to report to him without my say so!

 

Grimer: I-I’m sorry, Commander, but with the urgency of the message-

 

Brutus: Be quiet! Alert Robotnik that I’ll be there when I can. We’ll discuss your punishment when I return.

 

Grimer: Y-yes, Commander.

 

With that, Brutus disconnects.

 

Brutus: Well, it seems you;ve won a slight reprieve, hedgehog. I have more important business elsewhere.

 

Sonic: What, am I not good enough for the all-powerful Commander Bucket-Head?

 

Brutus: Hold your tongue! Mark my words, we will meet again, Spikeball. And when we do, I will not be nearly as merciful.

 

With that, Brutus reenters his ship, which takes off.

 

Tekno: Oh man, that was awesome! I’ve never seen anyone stick it to Brutus like that before!

 

Porker: Yeah, we’ve all been too scared of him to face him directly!

 

Sonic: Really? I get being scared, especially of a guy like him. But you shouldn’t let that fear stop you from doing what you have to. If you can conquer your fear, there isn’t anything you can’t do!

 

On hearing this, the villagers all cheer.

 

Johnny: Heh, words to live by, right Shorty? Shorty?

 

Johnny looks around, but Shorty is gone.

 

Johnny: Uh, guys? Where’s Shorty?



Meanwhile, as Brutus’ ship is flying, Shorty is holding onto it for dear life. Eventually, it lands on the outskirts of an old castle. Robotnik and his crew are waiting there, as is Grimer. Brutus exits.

 

Robotnik: It’s about time!

 

Brutus: Apologies, Doctor. I had… other matters to attend to.

 

Robotnik: Let me guess, you’re referring to the Freedom Fighters? Grimer enformed me of their presence already.

 

Brutus: Did he now?

 

As he says this, he glares at Grimer, who whimpers.

 

Robotnik: We can deal with them later. For now, we’ve got a Malachite to find. If the probes were accurate, the Malachite should be somewhere inside this castle…

 

Suddenly, Shorty jumps down from where he was hiding on Brutus’ ship.

 

Shorty: It’s a shame you’ll never get to see it, you big-nosed creep!

 

Shorty charges at Robotnik, but he is grabbed by Brutus.

 

Robotnik: Well, it looks like you picked up a stowaway, Brutus. You and Grimer go deal with him.

 

Brutus: Of course, Doctor…

 

With that, Brutus enters the ship, Shorty still in his clutches, with Grimer close behind.

 

Robotnik: As for the rest of you, get in there and start searching! I don’t care if you have to tear this castle apart brick by brick! Just get me the Malachite!

 

As they begin to do so, Brutus and Grimer carry Shorty deeper into the ship.

 

Shorty: Get your hands off of me, tin-head! I’ll turn your head into a garbage can!

 

Brutus: Temper, temper, squirrel-kins! I have a special plan for you!

 

Shorty: You’re not throwing me into a roboticiser, egg-breath!

 

Brutus: Who mentioned that? You have the honor of becoming the first of a new type of Super-Badnik! An unstoppable Cybernik force that even the cursed Sonic could never defeat!

 

As he says this, he reveals a suit of silver armor that resembles a squirrel.

 

Brutus: Once connected to the circuitry of the Cybernik, you can never be free again! Congratulations! How do you feel about becoming a slave of destruction for the rest of your life?

 

Brutus and Grimer force Shorty into the armor

 

Shorty: Dream on, metalbelly! You’ll never brainwash me into following you!

 

Brutus: No one can resist the process! Grimer, make it so!

 

Grimer nods, before pressing some buttons on a terminal.

 

Grimer: Oh, I LOVE my job!

 

The helmet of the Cybernik descends onto Shorty, with him screaming as it fully connects.

 

Brutus: It is done! You and the armor are now as one! Even that… hedgehog would not be able to free you! The first of a race of ultimate badniks!

 

Cybernik: Yes, master!

 

Brutus: Cybernik, demonstrate your powers!

 

Cybernik: I obey!

 

Cybernik then uses his wrist laser to destroy one of Brutus’ troopers.

 

Brutus: Hmm. Shame to waste a trooper. Still, an impressive demonstration!

 

Suddenly, Grimer notices something on a computer.

 

Grimer: Commander, the Freedom Fighters are approaching!

 

Brutus: Excellent! Cybernik, I think I have the perfect mission for you…



Meanwhile, The Freedom Fighters are approching the castle Robotnik is at.

 

Sonic: You sure the ship went this way?

 

Sally: Positive!

 

Sonic: Then odds are, that castle is where the next Malachite is!

 

Tekno: That’s no ordinary castle. That castle used to belong to King Arthur!

 

Sonic: Woah, like of The Round Table? I thought that guy was a myth!

 

Porker: No, he’s real alright. He used to be the king of Avalon way back in the day.

 

Sonic: Huh. The more you know. Well, regardless, we should probab;y get over there before Robotnik gets his hands on the Malachite.

 

Johnny: Think we might need to wait on that one! Look!

 

He points up, where the heroes see Cybernik approaching them, flanked by a squad of Buzzbombers.

 

Sonic: Oh great, another one? Alright, let’s get this over with.

 

Suddenly, Cybernik turns and destroys a buzzbomber. Then another. Eventually, they are all destroyed.

 

Sonic: OK, didn't see that coming.

 

Shorty: I doubt Brutus did either, lucky for me!

 

Johnny: That voice… Shorty!? Is that you!?

 

Shorty: Yeah, Johnny, it’s me! No time for celebrations yet, buddy! I’ve got a feeling Brutus’ gonna be paying us a visit very shortly!

 

Porker: Wait, how were you able to keep your mind inside that thing?

 

Shorty: Not sure. Best guess is that whoever made this thing never finished the programming. Even then, might not have mattered if I wasn’t so stubborn! Now come on!

 

With that, the heroes continue heading towards the castle.



At the castle, Brutus has received the news from Grimer.

 

Brutus: What!?

 

Grimer: It- it appears the Cybernik has a free mind, Commander! This presents us with quite a problem!

 

Brutus: It presents us with no problem, Grimer! I created the Cybernik, and I will destroy him!

 

With that, Brutus leaves the ship and, using his Anti-Gravity device, begins flying towards the heroes.

 

Eventually, Brutus is able to catch up with the heroes. He turns his right hand into an energy weapon and fired a blast at the heroes, who are able to dodge it. Shorty flies up towards Brutus, and the two begin to fight, with Shorty being able to dodge Brutus’ attacks.

 

Brutus: Keep still, blast you!

 

Shorty: You shouldn’t have made me so efficient, Brutus! I’m this year's top of the range Super Badnik, except I’m fighting for the right side! Every zone should have one!

 

As he says this, Shorty blasts Brutus’ energy weapon, causing Brutus to retract it.

 

Shorty: Face it, Brutus, I’m your worst nightmare: the badnik you never should have created! You’re history!

 

Shorty charges into Brutus, causing them both to crash into the ground.

 

Brutus: Fool! Don’t you realize that any military commander worth his salt always has a plan B?

 

As he says this, Brutus presses a button on a remote, causing the Cybernik to fall on his back, clutching his head in pain.

 

Brutus: Just a little device I designed that’s tuned into your circuits! Beg for mercy, Cybernik!

 

Shorty: Argh! D-dream on, creep!

 

Brutus: Now do you see? Nobody can defeat me! Even you, with all your weapons! I am invincible!

 

Suddenly, someone clears his throat. Brutus turns, seeing Sonic and the others glaring at him.

 

Sonic: You might be able to beat us one-on-one, but do you think you can take all of us at once?

 

With that, the group charges at Brutus, beginning to relentlessly attack him. This causes him to drop the remote. As the heroes continue to attack Brutus, Shorty crawls towards the remote. Once he gets close enough, he smashes it. 

 

Brutus: Enough!

 

Brutus throws all the heroes off of him, before activating his anti-gravity device.

 

Brutus: A good warrior always knows the appropriate time to withdraw! But mark my words, we will meet again!

 

With that, Brutus flies off.

 

Porker: Y-yeah! You better run, creep!

 

Later, Shorty speaks with the others.

 

Tekno: I’m really sorry this happened to you, Shorty. I swear, I’ll do anything I can to get you out of that thing!

 

Shorty: Maybe you should wait until after we deal with Robotnik, Tekno. I mean, with this suit, I can be a better Freedom Fighter than ever! I can use it to fight for justice and freedom and… stuff! And besides, if anyone can get me outta this thing, it’s you. After all, you know Robotnik’s tech better than anyone.

 

Sally: Really? How’s that?

 

Tekno: Oh. Uh, about that… I may or may not have… worked for Robotnik at some point?

 

Sally: What!?

 

Tekno: I-I’m not anymore though, honest! 

 

Sonic: How come you worked for him in the first place?

 

Tekno: Well, back in the day, nobody really took what I did seriously. I always wanted the chance to become a big time inventor, but I could never get anyone to listen to me. Then Robotnik approached me, offered me a deal, and… well, I was desperate, so…

 

Sonic: I get it. When did you quit?

 

Tekno: I think it was around the time the Death Egg showed up. I think it was around then I realized who I was really working for. I’m really sorry for anything I might have done to hurt people in the past.

 

Sonic: Hey, it’s cool. You’re trying to make things right, and that’s what matters.

 

Johnny: Hey, not to interrupt the bonding session, but I think we’ve got a Malachite to find?

 

Sonic: Oh shoot, you’re right!

With that, the heroes run off towards the castle.



Meanwhile, Robotnik is sitting down on what’s left of Arthur’s throne, looking uncomfortable. Eventually, he gets up and looks under the throne, where the Malachite resides. He grabs it.

 

Robotnik: Yes! The third Malachite! Oh, this is perfect!

 

Suddenly, Snively runs into the room.

 

Snively: Sir, the Freedom Fighters are approaching the castle!

 

Robotnik: What!? Oh, I knew I shouldn’t have trusted Brutus with this! If you want something done right…

 

Just then, Sonic and the others arrive, with Robotnik meeting them outside.

 

Robotnik: You're too late, rodent! I’ve already found the third Malachite! See?

 

He shows Sonic both of his Malachites.

 

Robotnik: You know, I’ve been curious about the powers of the Malachite of Life since I got it. What are its limits? What can and can’t it bring to life? And most importantly… What happens when you use it on someone who’s already alive? Let’s find out, shall we!?

 

Robotnik fires a beam from the Malachite of Life that hits Sonic. When it does, he falls to his knees. Yellow energy begins to force it’s way out of his body as he screams in pain. Eventually, the energy is able to coalesce together, forming into a familiar form: the form Sonic took when he used six of the Emeralds to defeat Universalamander. The evil Super Sonic laughs.

 

Super Sonic: Finally! After all this time, I’m free from that prison of self loathing! Now, I can get my revenge and destroy everything!

 

Robotnik: Fascinating! It looks like the Malachite can bring aspects of people to life! Well, I'd love to stay and watch the show, but I’ve still got one more Malachite to find. Hasta la bye-bye, suckers!

 

Robotnik flies away in the Eggmobile, with his crew not far behind. Grimer also takes off in Brutus’ ship.

 

Sonic: So, you’re what I turned into with only six Emeralds, huh? Gah, it’s like looking in the worlds ugliest mirror.

 

Super Sonic: Right back at ‘ya, blue! All those years I spent, trapped in your body because of your stupid friends! But now, ohohoho, now I’m out, and it ain’t gonna be pretty!

 

Sonic: Yeah, if you think I’m gonna let you hurt my friends, you’re even crazier than you look. And sound.

 

Super Sonic: Oh yeah? Well come on, blue boy! Let’s see how fast you can REALLY go!

 

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Super Sonic charges towards the heroes, but they are able to dodge his attack. Afterwards, his eyes begin charging with heat, before he fires lasers from his eyes, which knocks the heroes onto the ground.

 

Sonic: He has laser eyes!? I don’t have laser eyes!

 

Super Sonic: There’s a lot I have that you won’t! For example, a pulse!

 

Super Sonic tries to charge again, but he is stopped by Bunnie and Shorty charging into him.

 

Super Sonic: Well, look who it is! The tin-man and the rab-bot! I’d love to play with  you guys, but I’m kind of in a hurry, so…

 

He spins around with both of them, before throwing them far away. Suddenly, he is knocked onto his back by a soul charge from Antoine. However, he recovers quickly.

 

Super Sonic: That was a neat trick, croissant boy! Shame you won’t be able to do it without you fancy butter knife!

 

Super Sonic rushes over and grabs Antoine’s sword. Afterwards, he bends and twists it like a pretzel until it’s a ball of steel, before tossing it away.

 

Super Sonic: Now, normally, this would be the part where I tear your stupid head off, but I’m feeling generous. So I’ll give you one chance: make like a good little Honetian and run away.

 

Antoine: I… I will never… never run from a fight! Especially not from one who bullies like you!

 

Super Sonic: Alright, your funeral!

 

Suddenly, , Super Sonic is knocked away by Sonic, who begins to attack his evil doppleganger. As they do, Rotor and Tails are digging through Rotor’s bag for something.

 

Rotor: It’s a good thing you decided to bring this thing along, huh?

 

Tails: Better safe than sorry, right?

 

As they search, Sonic is knocked aside by Super Sonic. Before he can finish the job, Johnny attempts to attack him. However, Super Sonic is able to grab onto him before he can do anything.

 

Super Sonic: You just made a big mistake! Light’s out, Lightfoot!

 

As his eye-lasers charge up, Super Sonic is suddenly hit with a beam of energy, causing him to groan in pain.

 

Super Sonic: What the-!? What’s happening to me!?

 

Tails: I am!

 

Super Sonic turns, seeing Tails using a device to fire the beam at him.

 

Tails: I call it a Chaos Siphon! I built it just in case you ever showed up again! Right now, it’s draining all of that power out of your body!

 

Super Sonic: You… You little…!

 

Tails: Sonic, now!

 

Sonic, in response, spin-dashes Super Sonic into a nearby canyon, sending him plummeting into a canyon.

 

Tails: You think that finished him off?

 

Sonic: I sure hope so, buddy.

 

Tekno: Thanks for the help, guys.

 

Sally: Of course. That’s what Freedom FIghters do.

 

Sonic: It’s just a shame that Robotnik managed to swipe another Malachite.

 

Tekno: Well, maybe you can steal his once you get the others.

 

Sonic: That was the plan. Speaking of, any clues on where the last Malachite is?

 

Sally: It’s supposed to be in the tomb of an ancient pharaoh in Deshred.

 

Sonic: Got it. Well, keep up the good work, guys. You’re doing great!

 

The Avalon Freedom Fighters wave goodbye to the Knothole Freedom Fighters. Meanwhile, in the canyon below, a black cat and a beagle are walking through the canyon.

 

Beagle: I’ve never felt such power!

 

Cat: Keep it down, Pyjamas, or you’ll scare the wild life! I’m sure this latest vision will turn out to be a dud, just like all the others!

 

Pyjamas: No, Ebony, this is different! I’ve never felt vibrations this strong! I see a creature of incredible power… enough power to destroy the world! Wait! He’s here!

 

As she says this, the two come across the evil Super Sonic, who wakes up looking dazed and confused.


Ebony: If I were you, I’d prepare myself for a disappointment. Hey, are you alright?

 

She offers a hand to Super Sonic, who takes it, standing up.

 

Super Sonic: Mph… I think so… my head is killing me…

 

Pyjamas: I’m sure this time… I’ve never sensed such evil and…

 

Ebony: Pyjamas, will you knock it off with this “world destroying power” grabage? I don’t think that… Hey, kid, what is your name, anyway?

 

Super Sonic: I… I don’t know. I can’t remember anything!

 

Ebony: Well, if that’s the case, why don’t you come stay with us?

 

Pyjama: Ebony…

 

Ebony: Will you button it? What do you say, kid?

 

Super Sonic: Well… I guess I don’t have much of a choice. Alright, I’ll stay.

 

With that, the three head off.

 

Ebony: Well, I’ll need to call you something. Is there anything you can remember?

 

Super Sonic: Well, I think my name started with an S… and an O… and that’s all I can remember.

 

Ebony: Well, in that case, I think I’ll call you Sombra. How do you feel about that?

 

Sombra: Yeah… Sombra the Hedgehog… I like it!

 

With that, the three take their leave.



Elsewhere, we see Robotnik fueling up his eggmobile, where Brutus meets up with him in his airship.

 

Brutus: Ah, doctor. Refueling, are we?

 

Robotnik: Well, this thing isn’t exactly a go-kart.

 

Brutus: So, you’ve managed to obtain the Malachite of Invincibility, have you?

 

Robotnik: Indeed! Now, I just have to find the Malachite of Immortality in Deshred, and they’ll all be mine!

 

Brutus: Indeed… Although, perhaps I could save you the trouble and look for the Malachite myself… after I take yours!

 

Robotnik: What!?

 

Brutus: Oh yes! For too long now, I have served as nothing more than one of your generals, when I knew I could be so much more! You created me to be an unstoppable machine! With my invincible body and brilliant mind, I surpass you in every way! And now, I intend to prove it! Your days as ruler of Mobius are over, Robotnik! This is a take over!

 

Brutus points his laser-hand at Robotnik, only for nothing to happen.

 

Robotnik: Is something the matter?

 

Brutus: Why… Why can’t I fire!?

 

Robotnik: Why, that’s simple, Commander! You see, I program all my robots to be completely unable to harm me and anyone I want. That includes you. So you’d better fall back in line, Commander, unless you want to get melted down into spare parts!

 

Brutus hesitates, before lowering his weapon.

 

Robotnik: Wise decision. Grimer!

 

Grimer comes running out of Brutus’ ship.

 

Grimer: Yes, Doctor Robotnik?

 

Robotnik: Congratulations, you just got a promotion. I hereby declare you the new Grandmaster of Avalon!

 

Brutus and Grimer: What!?

 

Robotnik then gives Grimer a remote.

 

Robotnik: Here. Just in case Brutus decides to act up.

 

Grimer: This… Thank you, Dr. Robotnik! I promise I won’t let you down!

 

Robotnik: I hope you don’t. Now get out of here, both of you.

 

With that, Grimer and Brutus take off in Grimer’s new ship. Robotnik disconnects the pump.

 

Robotnik: Alright. Deshred here I come.

 

Robotnik takes off in the Eggmobile.



Later, we see Robotnik’s forces arrive outside a pyramid in Deshred.



Robotnik: Alright, according to Witchcart, the last Malachite should be inside this pyramid, within the tomb of the Pharaoh Imhotep. How about we knock on the door, eh?

 

In response, the robot army begins blasting at the wall of the pyramid, breaking a hole in the side of it.

 

Robotnik: Like Mama Robotnik used to say, ‘work smarter, not harder’. Come on!

 

Robotnik’s crew enters the pyramid. Once inside, Robotnik and the others pull out flashlights and begin making their way through the pyramid. Outside, the Freedom FIghters arrive at the pyramid as well. Bunnie attempts to use her robot arm to open the door, but it doesn’t work.

 

Bunnie: Well, gotta give them Deshred folks credit: They know their stuff.

 

Sally: Alright, how do we get in here?

 

Sonic: Hang on, Sal, I think I’ve got an idea.

 

Sonic approaches the door, spitting in both of his hands, before shoving them forward.

 

Sonic: Open Sesame!

 

For a moment, nothing happens.

 

Sonic: Well, it was worth a shot.

 

Suddenly, the doors slowly slide open.

 

Sonic: Past cool! C’mon guys!

 

The heroes enter the pyramid and head down one of the hallways. As they do, Sonic is almost crushed by a wall of spikes.

 

Tails: That was close!

Sally: This place is probably filled with traps. We should be careful.

 

Eventually, they enter a room with a flowing river of lava, and a large block next to them.

 

Bunnie: How in the heck are we supposed to get past this!?

 

Rotor: Maybe we could use that giant block!

 

The heroes begin pushing the block into the lava. Once it reaches the lava, it floats in it.

 

Sonic: Sweet! Hop on!

 

The heroes hop onto the block, which carries them down the lava river. Meanwhile, Robotnik and the others are walking down another hallway. Stone and Snively look nervous, Snively moreso.

 

Robotnik: Oh, come on! There’s nothing to worry about!

 

As he says this, an Eggrobo is crushed by a large stone from above. Then, another gets destroyed by a spike trap from below.

 

Robotnik: See? The traps haven’t even scratched us!

 

Eventually, they come across a large door with a mural on it.

 

Robotnik: This must be the entrance to the burial chamber! 

 

Robotnik opens the door, revealing a large chasm with many rings hanging off the walls leading down.

 

Robotnik: Long way down. What’s that writing on the door say?

 

Stone gets in close.

 

Stone: It says that in order to get into the chamber, you jump down the shaft, and if you can grab enough rings, the door at the other end opens, and you’re in.

 

Snively: And if you can’t?

 

Robotnik: Well, that’s probably why they call it a burial chamber. Eggrobos!

 

On cue, the remaining Eggrobos fly down the shaft, grabbing rings as they do. Eventually, they reach the bottom of the shaft and are impaled by spikes. Robotnik grabs a ring, and the spike trap opens up.

 

Robotnik: Must have been one ring short. Oh well. Come on!

 

With that, Robotnik jumps down the hole.

 

Snively: Well, I’d love to come with, but I think I’d better stay here, to keep guard in case the Freedom Fighters appear, of course-

 

Stone: Oh, you’re not getting out of here that easily!

 

Stone grabs Snively and chucks him into the hole, with him screaming all the way down. Stone then follows after him. Eventually, they all end up in the burial chamber.

 

Robotnik: We made it!

 

Snively: Speak for yourself…

 

Robotnik: This is it! The burial chamber of Imhotep the First!

 

Robotnik rushes to the sarcophagus in the center of the room, opening it to reveal the mummified remains of Imhotep. Around his neck is the Malachite.

 

Robotnik: Ah, the Malachite of Immortality!

 

Robotnik reaches down to grab it. Suddenly, the Freedom Fighters come in from the entrance of the chamber.

 

Sonic: Not so fast, Ro-butt-nik!

 

Suddenly, the chamber begins to shake as Imhotep’s eyes open. With an inhuman growl, he gets up from his sarcophagus, glaring at everyone.

 

Sonic: That guys still alive!?

 

Sally: It must be the power of the Malachite!

 

Suddenly, Imhotep begins approaching the Freedom Fighters.

 

Sonic: Stand back, guys!

 

Sonic begins attacking Imhotep, but all of the damage he causes heals instantly.

 

Robotnik: You do remember what “immortal” means, right Sonic?

 

Imhotep grabs Sonic, throwing him across the room, causing him to crash into a wall.

 

Sonic: Alright, I gotta get that Malachite away from him!

 

Sonic and the other heroes begin attacking Imhotep, who uses his bandages to try and attack them.

 

Stone: Should… Should we do something?

 

Robotnik: Are you kidding? I’m not getting in the middle of that! Let’s just wait until they sort him out.

 

Eventually, Bunnie and Rotor are able to hold Imhotep in place long enough for Sonic to grab the Malachite. Instantly, Imhotep’s body begins to wear out. Eventually, Imhotep completely crumbles away to dust. But before he does, he gives a final message.

 

Imhotep: Thaaaaaank Youuuu…

 

With that, the Pharaoh is gone forever.

 

Sonic: No prob, your highness.

 

Suddenly, the sound of explosions rings out. The heroes turn to see Robotnik using a laser weapon to blow a hole in the roof of the chamber.

 

Robotnik: Thanks for getting the Malachite for me, Sonic! Now, all I have to do is take them from you! But that’s for later! For now, catch me if you can!

 

With that, Robotnik and the others take off on the Eggmobile, with Sonic and the others going after him. Eventually, they are able to exit the pyramid, but Robotnik is nowhere in sight.

 

Sonic: Shoot! We lost him!

 

Sally: Well, at least we were able to get the Malachite before him.

 

Sonic: Alright, now we know where the Malachites are! Now all we’ve gotta do is take Robotnik’s and we win!

 

Sally: Not yet, Sonic.

 

Sonic: Say what?

 

Sally: I did a little research on the Malachites while we were coming here, and I found something interesting. You see, anyone who has all four Malachites can become a being of incredible power. But, in order to do that, they need something called the Ring of Balance. If they don’t use it, the power overwhelms them, and they die.

 

Sonic: OK, so where’s the Ring?

 

Sally: Well, the good news is, I know where to find it. The bad news is, it’s in the hands of an old enemy…

 

Sally shows Sonic an image on Nicole.

 

Sonic: You’ve gotta be kidding. He’s got the ring!?

 

On Nicole’s screen, an image of Casino Night Zone, with Wes Weasley standing in front of it.

 

Tails: How is he not in jail!?

 

Sally: Well, apparently, he was able to convince the court that Robotnik was forcing him to help out with Newtrogic High, so they gave him a reduced sentence.

 

Antoine: Hmph! He is seeming very willing when I am remembering him!

 

Sally: Well, that doesn’t matter right now. Weasley’s come a long way from being Robotnik’s spokesman. He managed to buy the Casino Night Zone, and now, he’s hosting a fighting tournament there, with the Ring of Balance as the prize. Sonic, Tails and Amy will be Team Fighters. I got you spots on the roster.

 

Tails: Cool!

Amy: You can count on us!

 

Bunnie: Sal, do ya reckon’ we could get a shot at the ring too?

 

Sally: I tried to get us all on the roster. But the cut-off for registration already passed, and Weasley would only concede to Sonic, Amy and Tails specifically.

 

Rotor: We’re trying to save the world! Why don’t we just take the Ring?

 

Amy: Because we don’t do that! He’s not like Eggman, it’d look like we’d be stealing from him!

 

Rotor: Again, saving the world!

 

Sonic: I do enjoy the direct route…

 

Sally: Amy’s right. The world looks to us for hope. If we act like we’re above the law, we’re only sowing trouble for ourselves later. Regardless of weather or not Weasley is still corrupt, ot if he’s trying to go straight, I did offer to buy the Ring from him. He wouldn’t sell it. Luckily, I was able to get some… back up.

 

We cut back to Sally talking with Knuckles over a walkie-talkie.

 

Knuckles: Wait, so lemme get this straight: You want me to enter a tournament hosted by the guy who kidnapped you all in Newtrogic High so that you can get a magic ring to stop one of Robotnik’s plans?

 

Sally: That about sums it up.

 

Knuckles: …Alright, where’s it at?

 

We return to the present.

 

Sally: Anyway! The tournament starts tomorrow. Let’s head home until then.

 

With that, the heroes begin walking off.


Tails: Weasley advertised this event everywhere. We may be playing it straight, but what’s stopping Dr. Eggman from invading Casino NIght?



We then see Robotnik talking with Weasley over a communicator, and he’s not happy.

 

Robotnik: Weasley! You will give me the Ring, or so help me, I will bury you and your casino in missiles!

 

On the other end, Weasley is sweating in his office.

 

Wes: Look, Robotnik, buddy, pal! I’d love to, really, but I’m trying to convince folks I’m an honest man! If the people found out about me doing something like that, I’d be done for! Finished!

 

Robotnik: You WILL be finished if I don’t get that ring!

 

Weasley: Listen, listen, I know you’re upset, but I think theres a way we can both get what we want!

 

Robotnik: Really?

 

Weasley: Of course, of course! And besides, do you really wanna miss out on seeing the Freedom Fighters getting humiliated on live TV?

 

For a moment, Robotnik is quiet. Then, he speaks.

 

Robotnik: Alright, fine! I’ll play your game. But if things go wrong, we do it my way, got it?

 

Wes: Of course, of course! Catch you on the flipside!

 

With that, Robotnik disconnects, before immediately phoning in a new number. Eventually, Fang picks up, hanging out in what looks like a pub, with Bean and Bark playing cards in the background.

 

Fang: Y’ello?

 

Robotnik: Nack, listen up! I’ve got a job for you, and I’m willing to pay!

Fang: Course, doc, whatever you say. But, uh, one thing.

 

Robotnik: Yes?

 

Fang: Don’t call me Nack. The name is Fang the Sniper.

 

Robotnik: Fine, whatever! Just listen! There’s a tournament being held for something called the Ring of Balance! I want you to enter it. If you bungle that, I want you to disable Casino Night’s defenses!

 

Fang: Thanks for the vote of confidence, but, okay, we can do that. But grabbing the Ring for you is the free gig. Sabotage is another job with another invoice.

 

Robotnik: Why you money grubbing… So be it! But do NOT fail me again!

 

With that, Robotnik hangs up, before activating the intercom.

 

Robotnik: Metal Sonic, could you come here, please?

 

In his room, Metal Sonic is painting an image of what looks like Stardust Speedway. When he hears Robotnik’s message, he rushes out and enters his office.

 

Robotnik: Alright. Metal, I have a very special job for you…

 

The next day, we see Sonic, Tails, and Amy arrive outside of Casino Night, with Wes there to greet them.

 

Wes: Hey, hey, hey! If it isn’t the stars of the hour! How you doin’ how you doin’? Please, come right this way!

 

Weasley begins to lead the into the casino.

 

Wes: You have full access to all facilities, unlimited trips to the buffet, etcetera etcetera. Oh, and there’s a stack of chips waiting for you at the counter, on the house, of course!

 

Sonic: You’re being awfully generous, Weasley.

 

Wes: Of course! Nothing but the best for our special guests! And of course, I want to make up for how awfully I treated you during the Newtrogic High incident! I’m terribly sorry about that, by the way.

 

Sonic: Sure you are.

 

Wes: Alright, here are the rules! Number one: Once things get started, no fighting out of the ring! Number two: No helping your buddies in the ring! Number three: Don’t be late. Did you get all that?

 

Sonic: Loud and clear, Wes.

 

Wes: Excellent! Well, I’ll let you enjoy yourselves!

With that, Weasley takes off.

 

Tails: Ugh, I forgot how much of a slimeball that creep is.

 

Sonic: I know. What do you think, Amy? Amy?

 

A few feet away, Amy is looking at something, starstruck.

 

Amy: Oh. My. Gosh! She’s here!

 

The she in question is a yellow cat wearing a red dress. Amy runs over to her.

 

Amy: It’s really you! Honey the Cat! Founder, CEO and designer for Honey brand clothes and accessories!

 

Honey: I know you! You’re Amy Rose! Freedom Fighter! Word Traveler and Hero!

 

In response, Amy gasps.

 

Amy: I gotta tell you, I love your stuff-

 

Amy and Honey: “Because if you don’t look sweet, you’re not wearing Honey!”

 

As they say this, they both pose. In the background, Sonic and Tails both clap.

 

Sonic: What’s terrifying is, I know they didn’t rehearse that.

 

Honey: Hmm, that’s a nice dress you’ve got there…

 

Amy: I know, though I am getting a little small for it…

 

Honey: Tell you what– I’m releasing a new fashion line, The Dream-Casters! I’d like for you to be my model and spokeswoman.

 

Amy: EEE! YES!

 

Honey: And to help sales… don’t you know a princess?

 

Amy: I do!

 

Sonic: So, what brings a fashion diva to a fighting tournament?

 

Honey: I’m competing!

 

Tails: Really?

 

Honey: You’d better believe it! I’m all about self-promotion, and the events don’t get any bigger than this! What about you three? Aren’t you high-profile enough already?

 

Tails: We’ve come to win the Ring of Balance. We need it to save the world!

 

Honey: Is that a fact? Like I said, I’m just here to advertise. If I win, I’ll hand the Ring over to you guys.

 

Tails: Really? Thank you so much!

 

Honey: And in return, the Freedom Fighters will help promote my next line, riiiight?

 

Tails: …I only wear shoes, socks, and gloves.

 

Honey: You can accessorize.

 

Sonic: Oh boy, it’s nice to have someone else on our side, at leat, since we don’t know who we’re facing yet.

 

As he says this, Fang and his crew are walking by.

 

Bean: Shiny… overload…

 

Once Fang spots Sonic, he shoves Bean and Bark out of sight.

 

Fang: Get down, you morons! Nobody said anything about fighting those three! 

 

Bean: Maybe they’re just here to play poker?

 

Fang: The only thing they do is fight Robotnik and save people. For free. They’re here for the Ring.

 

Bean: Oh well, I bet Tails counts cards anyway. Better call Baldy McNosehair and tell him we’re moving straight to plan b!

 

In response, Fang tackles Bean to the ground.


Fang: Are you crazy!?

 

Bean: Clinically of figuratively?

 

Fang: You can’t tell Robotnik!

 

Bean: Why? He’s gonna find out anyway.

 

Fang: Yeah, and by then, we’ll be fighting and completing the job! Think about our professional pride!

 

Bean: We still have that!?

 

Fang: Shut up.

 

Fang pulls Bean up.

 

Fang: C’mon, let’s keep a low profile until the fights. Maybe we can take one of them by surprise.

 

They walk off, being watched by Espio and Knuckles.

 

Knuckles: Should’ve figured those creeps would show up.

 

Espio: I’ll report to Vector.

 

Espio runs over to a pay phone, putting in a quarter.

 

Espio: Vector, it’s me. I’m making my first report. I must be brief, I only have enough charge for one minute.

 

Vector: What!? I sent you there with five bucks in quarters!

 

Espio: …The slots here are rigged, I’m sure of it…

 

Vector: Oy, fine. What’s your report?

 

Espio: Both the Hooligans and Freedom Fighters have entered the tournament. I’ll do what I can to help the latter. 

 

Vector: You’d better.

 

With that, Espio hangs up.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtvWxutPo3U&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=4

 

Later, we see Sonic enter the ring, along with a man in a white gi.

 

Wes: In the blue corner, the hedgehog who needs no introduction! The Blue Blur, the fastest thing alive, the one true hero of Mobius, Sonic the Hedgehog!

 

The crowd cheers for Sonic.

 

Wes: And in the red corner, a living legend in his own right! The man who rode a missile into the sun… and lived! The greatest martial artist in the world, it’s the one, the only, Segata Sanshiro!

 

The crowd also cheers for Segata, who bows to Sonic. Sonic bows in return, and the fight begins. Sonic uses his speed and agility to attack Segata. However, Segata’s martial arts prowess gives him the ability to keep up with Sonic, resulting in a tough battle. Eventually, after they each get knocked down twice, Sonic is able to land a final kick on Segata, defeating him.

 

Wes: And the winner by T.K.O, Sonic!

 

Segata gets back up and bows to Sonic again.

 

Segata: I have lost to THE Sonic the Hedgehog. I feel no shame in this.

 

Sonic bows back to Segata.

 

Sonic: You fought pretty well, mister. Thanks for keeping things interesting.

 

Afterwards, Sonic leaves the ring, allowing Amy to take his place. She faces a boar. Watching her fight from above is Espio, invisible. Eventually, she is able to knock the boar out using her hammer.

 

Sonic: Is that… legal?

 

Wes: If it’s in the ring, anything’s legal!

 

Next up is Tails, who enters the ring against Honey.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErA_Gy3zaqg&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=7

 

Honey: Well, here we go! Good luck! Let’s give ‘em a show!

 

Tails: Heh heh, I’m not really much of a showman. I’m just here to win the Ring of Balance and save the world.

 

Honey: Ah, but you have to keep the clientele happy…

 

Suddenly, she grabs onto Tails hands hard, before kicking him in the stomach. She then attempts a leaping kick, but Tails is able to duck under her. Tails then attempts a spinning attack, which Honey is able to block. Tails then tries a spindash, which Honey jumps over.

 

As the fight rages on, the Freedom Fighters are watching this on TV.

 

Tails flies towards Honey, when she points to something.

 

Honey: Look out! Rogue wave!

 

Tails: Woah! Where!?

 

Honey then dashes to Tails' other side, before delivering a final uppercut, which knocks him out of the ring.

 

Back in base, one of the team is outraged.

 

Antoine: Wh- That is cheating!


Rotor: Huh. Never took you for a wrestling fan, Ant.

 

Antoine: You are having your hobbies, and I am having mine.

 

Back at Casino Night, Honey jumps out of the ring.

 

Tails: What’s the big idea!? I thought you were here to help us!?


Honey: I am. If I win, the Ring is yours. But this is a fighting tourney, kiddo. We’re here to tussle!

 

Tails: Well, I’m not! You just eliminated me in the first round! And you cheated!

 

Honey: All’s fair in love and war, and business is a little bit of both. C’mon! I’ll make amends. I know just the look for you!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbBoHtdddSY&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=9

 

For round 3, Espio goes up against Bean.

 

Espio: So, we finally meet.

 

Bean: Woah, I’ve never seen a living coat rack before!

 

Espio: I’m a chameleon!

 

Espio charge towards Bean, attempting to kick him. However, Bean just causally leans out of the way.

 

Bean: So are you some kind of samurai? Neegh, I need more lumbar support.

 

Espio: Ninja! I am no samurai lap-dog!

Espio throws a shuriken at Bean, which he causally walks out of the way from.

 

Bean: Oh, I’d hope not. You’d make a really ugly dog!

 

Espio: Stop babbling and fight me!

 

Bean: Mmm… nope.

 

Espio charges towards Bean with a spin attack, but Bean just steps out of the way and trips him.

 

Bean: Don’t think I will.

 

Espio lands outside of the ring.

 

Espio: …You baited me. You were playing me from the start.

 

In response, Bean just gives Espio a nasty grin.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwGNT1xowPs&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=6

 

Round four is between Knuckles and Bark.

 

Knuckles: I’ve heard a lot about you. Any last words?

 

Bark says nothing, just punching Knuckles in the face, before grabbing him and throwing him against the rope / wall. Knuckles gets off the rope / wall in time to catch Bark’s next punch, before socking Bark in the stomach. Bark responds by bringing both hands down on Knuckles’ head, before punching him again, which Knuckles is able to block. After exchanging more blows, the two get into a grapple lock. Knuckles charges lightning into his fists, before delivering a final uppercut to Bark, which knocks him out.

 

Amy, Tails and Honey are watching the fight from the stands, with Tails wearing a red bow tie and pouting.

 

Amy: Woo! Way to go, Knuckles!

 

Tails: I could’ve done that…

 

Amy: Oh, stop pouting! Knuckles is still on our side, and Honey and I are both advancing!

 

Honey: You gotta look on the bright side, kiddo. For instance, now that you’re eliminated, you don’t have to fight Knuckles. Amy, on the other hand…

 

Amy: Wait, what!? I’m fighting Knuckles!?

 

Honey: Yep. And I get Sonic.

 

While this is happening, Bark is in the hospital wing, where Fang is calling Robotnik.

 

Fang: Yeah, doc? I just lost Bark. And even though me and Bean are advancing, it means we’ll be going up against Sonic at some point. You sure you don’t just want to move to the back-up plan? Save us all some trouble?

 

Robotnik: Absolutely not! I want the satisfaction of beating Weasley at his own game! But if you fail, then and only then do we start playing my game! And then Sonic won’t be fighting just for the Ring. He’ll be fighting for his life!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtiDUsA1ioc&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=8

 

Round Five is Fang vs. Bean, with Bean throwing many bombs at a panicing Fang.

 

Fang: Dang it, Bean! Knock it off!

 

Sonic and Tails are watching this from the stands, with Sonic laughing at the fight, while Tails still looks angry.

 

Sonic: I gotta give Weasley props for this round! This is hilarious! 

 

Tails: I should’ve been down there. I could take either of them…

 

Sonic: Oh, come on, bro. Are you still mad about being dumped by Honey?

 

Tails: Yes!

 

Sonic: Why? Win or lose, that’s one step closer to the Ring of Balance.

 

Tails: Because she made me look like an amateur in front of the whole world!

 

Sonic gets a saddened face, before wrapping an arm around Tails.

 

Sonic: Alright, so that WAS embarrassing. But everyone knows that you’re my go-to guy. What’s one fight compared to all the times we’ve kicked Eggman’s butt? Tails, the kid who keeps Sonic running! Tails, the hero who took down Crocbot! Tails, the guy who took one for the team and didn’t mope about it all day!

 

Tails: Ha, yeah, yeah, I get it already. Thanks, Sonic. I just gotta feel like I’ve gotta prove myself sometimes. You’re a tough act to follow.

 

Sonic: Yeah, well, I count on you to follow and watch my back. Now let’s get back to watching Eggman’s two stooges!

 

In the ring, Fang is trying to shoot at Bean with his gun, who dodges by doing a series of backflips.

 

Fang: I’m head of this gang! I’m ordering you to take a dive for me!

 

Bean says nothing, merely kicking Fang in the face before doing a series of spins, before landing back on the mat.

 

Bean: Wait… what event is this? Hey… that plumber lied to me!

 

Fang: “You can use your blaster this round,” Weasley said. “Special conditions, just for you,” he said. “We’re all friends of Eggman”, he said! That lying, backstabbing- he set me up!

 

Fang jumps back onto his tail and rears back as Bean pretends to be an airplane. Fang then springs forward, delivering a double kick to Bean’s face.

 

Bean: Haha-ow! That was awesome! Let’s-!

 

Fang: You’re unconscious now!

 

Bean: OK!

 

Bean then collapses, winning Fang the round.

 

Sonic: Yo, Es! Satisfied that Bean got bumped?

 

Espio: Not especially.

 

We then see a flashback of Espio on the phone with Vector.

 

Vector: Don’t accept the charges we can’t afford it but how did you lose to that duck I thought you were a ninja!?

 

In the present, Tails is reviewing a pamphlet.

 

Tails: Uh-oh. This says Amy’s match with Knuckles is next.

 

Sonic: You managed to sneak Knux into the roster, but you couldn’t get Vector or the others in?

 

Espio: It was hard enough sneaking myself and Knuckles in. I didn’t know if it would work. To be honest, the change should’ve been caught. And Weasley pitting the Hooligans against each other…?

 

Sonic: You think he’s messing with the brackets?

 

Espio: Right. Plus, we know Robotnik is involved. Do NOT let your guard down. There’s no telling what Weasley might do next to make things more “entertaining.”



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUG-PqVONNE&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=10

 

The next round between Amy and Knuckles begins.

 

Knuckles: Hey, Amy. Kind of a bleak setting, huh?

 

Amy: I guess it’s to set the mood? Anyway, good luck! Don’t go easy on me!

 

The fight begins, with Amy using her hammer and her magic, and Knuckles using his strength. Eventually, Knuckles leaps into the air and slams back into the ground, causing Amy to be sent flying on a piece of rubble, which lands in the side of the arena. From the seats, Sonic glares at Knuckles.

 

Knuckles; I… I thought we were fighting…?

 

Later, Sonic meets with Amy in the hospital.


Sonic: How you feelin’, slugger?

 

Amy: Annoyed. I shouldn’t have lost that easily.

 

Tails: Welcome to the club.

 

Sonic: Seriously, though, are you okay?

 

Amy: Y-yeah. The only real wound is to my pride. Just promise me that you’ll get to the final round and kick Knuckles’ butt.

 

Sonic: From here to Angel Island and back! But before tangling with ol’ knucklehead, I’ve got to deal with Honey!

 

Tails: Avenge me!

 

Sonic leaves the room. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDKZ7taa8A4&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=11

 

Later, we see him in the ring with Honey.

 

Sonic: Ready to rumble, lady?

 

Honey: Ready to win?

 

Sonic: You’re giving up?

 

Honey: Listen, I don’t think I realized how serious this was at the start. Robotnik sending in mercenaries? Weasley obviously manipulating the fights? I came here for self-promotion. You came here to save the world! You need to be in that final round. You need to win that Ring.

 

Honey extends her hand to Sonic, and he shakes it.

 

Sonic: Thanks. But we still have to give the people a show, right?

 

Honey: Oh, absolutely!

 

Honey then flips Sonic onto his back, before trying to kick him. However, he dodges, before trying to spin-dash Honey. However, she jumps over it. Afterwards, they try to kick each other, before Honey unleashes a flurry of punches, which Sonic is able to dodge. Afterwards, Honey creates multiple shadow clones around Sonic.

 

Sonic: You already pulled that trick on Tails…

 

Sonic is able to grab Honey by the head, before throwing her into the air, causing her to ring out.

 

Honey: That was so cool!

 

In the locker room, Fang and the others are watching an ad for Weasley’s casino.

 

Fang: Sure. Pull the other one, you manipulative so-and-so…

 

Bean: Cheer up, Knick-Nack! You made it to the semi-finals!

 

Fang: No thanks to you.

 

Bean: Pah! I was only throwing tiny explosives…

 

Fang: OK… going up against Knuckles. And I don;t have my blaster this time… Any suggestions?

 

In response, Bark points at his head.

 

Fang: Get in his head? Yeah… psyche him out! Good idea, Bark! Everyone knows how dumb he is. And since I’m so crafty… heh-heh, this one’s in the bag!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oUmvp2MjOs&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=5

 

In the ring, Knuckles meets with Fang.

 

Fang: You sure you want to do this? You might screw it up, like everything else!

 

Fang begins bouncing around Knuckles on his tail.

 

Fang: Way to knock your friend out of the arena! I thought you were here to help? You just made my job easier!

 

Fang then punches Knuckles on the side of the head.

 

Fang: And how about that Master Emerald, huh? Shouldn’t you be keeping your eye on it? What are you doing here? Wassa Matter? Gonna cry? Ashamed you’re such a failure? Just walk on out of the ring. I’ll keep a good eye on the Master Emerald for ya!

 

Fang then turns around and begins slapping Knuckles with his tail.

 

Fang: Yo! Hello? Did I break you entirely, or-?

 

Suddenly, Knuckles grabs Fang’s tail.

 

Knuckles: Just waiting for you to hold still for a second.

 

Knuckles then slams Fang onto the ground twice, before launching him into the stands, to the audience's joy.

 

Back in Robotropolis, Robotnik watches the fight with a scowl.

 

Robotnik: Typical! They can handle any job I throw at them except when Sonic’s involved! I played by Weasley’s rules up to this point. Now we’re doing things MY way!

 

Robotnik turns to Metal Sonic.

 

Robotnik: Alright, when you get there, I want you to do what you do best: make that hedgehog suffer! And to give you an edge…

 

Robotnik pulls out a Malachite.

 

Robotnik: This is the Malachite of Invincibility. It will make you unstoppable!

 

Metal Sonic looks at the Malachite for a moment, before shaking his head.

 

Robotnik: What!? You don’t want it? But why? It’s not like you cared about fighting fair before.

 

In response, Metal moves over to the computer, opening a notepad, before typing on it. Eventually, he finishes, and Robotnik reads his message.

 

Metal Sonic: This is different than before. This time, there are people watching him. Millions of people. If I use that rock, it will show that I can’t defeat him with my own power. That I’m not good enough. But if I go in there and defeat him by myself, it will show the people more than their hero’s defeat. It will show the world that not even Sonic the Hedgehog can protect them. That nobody can hope to defeat us. The people will lose their faith in him. He and his worthless friends will be made small.

 

Robotnik is silent for a moment, before he grins.

Robotnik: Well, well, you really ARE my son, aren’t you? Alright, we won’t use the Malachite. But I’m coming with you, just in case. Is that alright with you?

 

Metal nods.

 

Robotnik: Excellent!

 

He then activates a communicator.

 

Robotnik: Bean! Once Fang is back on his feet, you three get into position for the back-up plan!

 

Bean: Right-a-rooney, looney-tooney!

 

Snively: Oh, I hate that duck…

 

Robotnik: You’ve come a long way, Weasley. But just because you rode my coattails to success doesn’t mean you're in my league. Looks like I’ll have to teach you one last lesson.

 

With that, Robotnik and Metal Sonic leave.



Back in the ring, Sonic and Knuckles enter it.

 

Sonic: No fancy setting this time? I guess Weasley doesn’t want any distractions from the main event.

 

Knuckles: Then we’d better put on a good show. Try to last more than one round, okay?

 

Sonic: How many times have I kicked your butt? Two? Three?

 

Knuckles: Aw, now I feel bad. I must’ve beaten you up so bad in the past, you’ve become delusional!

 

As they banter, Fang hides from a rafter, pointing a sniper rifle at them.

 

Fang: That’s right, boys, laugh it up…

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vtzePkLpsQ&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=17

 

The battle begins, with Sonic going for a kick and Knuckles going for a punch, which they both manage to avoid. Afterwards, Knuckles delivers an uppercut to Sonic’s jaw.


Knuckles: Bring back memories?

 

Sonic then dashes into Knuckles, holding his elbow out. Knuckles manages to block it.

 

Sonic: Ha! Yeah! Kicking your butt for Chaos Emeralds never gets old!

 

Knuckles then tries to punch Sonic again, but he jumps out of the way.

 

Knuckles: You mean trying to kick my butt. Just like your trying to win this championship!

 

Sonic: Yeah, gimme another minute.

 

Knuckles attempts a spindash, but Sonic is able to dodge it. The fight continues, with neither managing to get ahead without the other catching up.

 

As the fight is going on, Bean and Bark are below the Casino, with Bean holding a bomb and chewing gum.

 

Bean: I’m almost done. We still clear?

 

Bark gives a thumbs up.

 

Bean: Groovy!

 

Bean walks forward, still chewing.

 

Bean: Heh heh, Fang puts the silent guy on watch duty, and I’m the crazy one?

 

Bean then blows a bubble, which pops, covering the bomb in gum.

 

Bean: ‘Course, he said I was crazy when I said I didn’t need no stinkin’ plastique, too!

 

Bean sticks the bomb onto a generator, which is covered in other bombs with gum on them,

 

Bean: All set! Also, my breath will forever be minty-fresh now.

 

In the ring, Fang is still on the rafters.

 

Fang: Grand. I’m in position. I’ve got a clear shot. Switching to infrared scope. Detonate on my mark. Three… two… one… MARK!

 

Bean: Twain!

 

Bean then snaps his fingers, causing the bombs to explode, destroying the generator. This causes the lights to go out above.

 

Knuckles: Uh… is this part of the show?

 

Sonic: I don’t think so, Chuckles.

 

Fang: Haha! One more centimeter, and I’ll get ‘em both with one shot!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhjzUqHSKQ0&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=13

 

Suddenly, Metal Sonic crashes through the wall behind Fang, soaring over the ring and into a hallway. He flies past a deactivated laser-grid, and approaches an open vault door. Metal throws the door open, where he finds the Ring of Balance being held in a glass capsule. Metal grabs it, before flying out.

 

Sonic: Nope!


Suddenly, Sonic crashes into Metal. Eventually, Metal recovers, dodging Knuckles, Amy, Espio, and Honey, before getting hit by Tails, who grabs the ring from him.

 

Tails: Nice try! And if my math is right, the casino’s back-up generator should kick in right about… now!

 

Suddenly, the whole area comes alive.

 

Sonic: So… are we gonna do this? I mean, fight on the rooftop where you take on us… and four other professional butt-kickers… while ALSO fighting the security?

 

Suddenly, a voice is heard.

 

Robotnik: That’s the thing, rodent. I plan for everything!

 

Suddenly, Robotnik flies in and throws a device to the ground. The device creates a large see-through dome, which surrounds Sonic, Metal, and Robotnik.

 

Sonic: Eggman.

 

Robotnik: Sorry I’m late, rodent, but I just had to make sure my entrance was dramatic enough!

 

Sonic: Well, you’ve got a six-outta-ten there, doc. So, what’s the plan here, exactly?

 

Robotnik: Simple, rodent! This barrier I created is completly impenetrable to anyone outside it. It will only go down once you or Metal Sonic have been defeated. Of course, if you hand me the Ring of Balance, I might just let you go right now.

 

Sonic: Yeah, right. C’mon, tin-man, let’s rumble!

 

Metal begins attacking, using his energy balls, charging himself, and attempting to slash at Sonic with his claws. He also attempts to use corkscrews to attack Sonic. However, Sonic is able to overcome these attacks and, eventually, defeats Metal Sonic. This causes the barrier to vanish. Robotnik, angered, pushes a button on his Eggmobile, causing it to shift into a combat mode. He then grabs Metal Sonic and places him into the Eggmobile.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruFTJu-fps4&list=PLvNp0Boas723Pfe-e6wUbsd6cW0TSaayG&index=14

 

Robotnik: Alright, looks like I’ll have to deal with you myself!

 

Sonic: You’re forgetting something, doc.

 

Robotnik: And what might that be, rodent?

 

Sonic points behind Robotnik. He turns, seeing the other members of the tournament, including the Hooligans, looking angry at him.

 

Robotnik: …Sawdust.

 

Everyone then begins to viciously attack Robotnik. He tries to defend himself using the arms of his machine, but it is ultimately futile, and his new version of the eggmobile ends up wrecked, with Tails landing the final blow, causing Robotnik to be defeated.

 

Robotnik: This… this isn’t over, Sonic! I will get the ring, and I will get your Malachites!

 

Robotnik then flies off. Sonic then raises Tails’ arm into the sky.

 

Sonic: And the winner–by making Metal look like a chump and taking out Eggman– Miles “The turbo twin-tailed genius” Prower! Now, let’s get outta here!

 

Everyone applauds Tails, before they take off.



In his office, Weasley looks nervous.

 

Wes: Calm down, Wes. Nobody knows about what you did. You’re in the clear.

 

Suddenly, there’s a knock at the door.

 

Wes: Come in!

 

Entering is a familiar cyan hedgehog.

 

Breezie: Wes Weasley? Hi, Breezie Hedgehog. You know, owner of Breeze Media?

 

Wes: Oh, yes! I’m aware! What brings you to my office?

 

Breezie: Well, I was hoping we could do an interview about what happened here today. Is that alright with you?

 

Wes looks nervous, before nodding.

 

Wes: Y-yes!! Of course it is!

 

Breezie: Excellent. Well, first of all, I wanted to talk to you about the break-in. It’s no secret that Dr. Robotnik wanted that Ring. Suddenly, three “random” mercs with Robotnik connections get added to the bracket overnight. Then, when they get bumped, Metal Sonic shows up. None of your outside security stops him. None of your inside security is around. The Hooligans blew the power and got away scot-free, and not one of your security drones took a shot at Metal Sonic as he escaped. Do you have any comments?

 

As she talks, Wes grows more and more nervous.

 

Wes: Well, uh, I, uh

 

Breezie: I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, considering your track record. If my sources are correct, you helped Robotnik during the Newtrogic High incident. You claimed you were forced into it, despite the evidence of willful cooperation in the past.

 

Wes: W-what are you saying?

 

Breezie: I’m saying you cut a deal with Robotnik that would end with him getting the ring, and you getting something else. Probably money. You drafted the Hooligans so that they could defeat the Freedom Fighters, and when that didn’t work, you let Metal Sonic steal the ring.

 

In a fit of rage, Weasley grabs Breezie by the shirt.

 

Wes: How do you know that!? Who told you about that!?

 

In response, Breezie merely smirks.

 

Breezie: You did, Weasel-boy. And…

 

She then pulls out an audio bug.

 

Breezie: You also told everyone else in the city.

 

Weasley then turns to a TV, with his face on it.

 

Wes: No… no, no, no! You tricked me! You ruined everything!

 

Breezie: I’d say I was sorry, but considering the person you are… I’m really not.

 

Wes: What do you know about the person I am!?

 

Breezie: I know because I used to be a lot like you, Wes: A coward who only cared about themselves, willing to do anything and everything just to get ahead. The difference between us is that I learned  to not see people as walking check’s. You on the other hand… not so much.

 

Suddenly, there’s a knock on the door.

 

Police: This is the police! We know you’re in there Weasley!

 

Breezie: Well, looks like your rides here, Wes! Don’t worry, I’ll take great care of your casino while your away. Oh, and one more thing…

 

Breezie leans in close and whispers into Wes’ ear.

 

Breezie: I could have bluffed my way out of that talk we had in ten different ways. You really need to up your game.

 

As she says this, police officers come in and grab Weasley by the shoulders, dragging him out of the office.

 

Wes: Hey, hey! Get your hands off me! You can’t prove anything, anything, you hear!? I- I want my lawyer! When do I get my lawyer!?

 

With that, Weasley is dragged off, and Breezie takes a seat in his chair. As she does, the former Super Sonic Search & Smash Squad come in.

 

Grounder: Wow, that was amazing, boss!

 

Scratch: Yeah, you played Weasley for a total chump! Baha-haha!

Coconuts: So, what’s the plan now?

 

Breezie: Well, I’ve been thinking. There are probably a lot of robots like you three out there. Lost, discarded Robotnik robots, thrown away for not being good enough. Well, I say that we should give them a home. A place where they feel wanted. What do you say?



Back in Robotropolis, Robotnik enters the office, looking upset.

 

Robotnik: Well, Metal Sonic is in the rebuilding pod. Should be good to go in a few days.

 

Robotnik slumps into his chair.

 

Robotnik: Well, this is just great. We’ve got two Malachites, but so do they, plus the Ring! Argh, think, Ivo! How do we get them back?

 

Stone and Snively look at each other, before Snively speaks up.


Snively: Well, sir, I was thinking. Perhaps we could try an ambush?

 

Robotnik: A decent idea, Snively, but how do we implement it?

 

Stone: Well, I think I might have an idea, doctor.

 

Robotnik: For everyones sake, Stone, it better be a good one.



Later, we see the Freedom Fighters, plus Knuckles and Espio, hanging out on the Tornado as it flies through the sky.

 

Knuckles: So, you’ve got the ring. Now what?

 

Sally: Now, we need to try and get the other Malachites away from Robotnik.

 

Knuckles: And then what? What are you gonna do with them once you have them.

 

Sally: I… I… I’m not sure. I mean, I guess I didn’t think that far ahead…

 

Suddenly, Knuckles’ walkie-talkie starts blaring.

 

Vector: Knuckles! Code Red! Code Red!

 

Knuckles: What’s up, Vector?

 

Vector: It’s Robotnik! He’s attacking the island! We’re trying our best to hold him off, but- woah!

 

Suddenly, the feed goes quiet.

 

Knuckles: Vector? Vector!? Dang it! Tails-

 

Tails: On it!

 

With that, the heroes begin flying towards Angel Island.



Once the heroes arrive, they land near the Emerald Alter, where the remaining Chaotix are gathered, playing cards.

 

Knuckles: Where’s Robotnik!?

 

Charmy: Robotnik!? Where!?

 

Vector: Knuckles, what the heck are you talking about!?

 

Knuckles: You told me Robotnik was attacking the island, Vector! So where is he?

 

Vector: What!? Knuckles, I never told you anything like that!

 

Knuckles: What? But if it wasn’t you, then…

 

Suddenly, a bomb is dropped on the heroes, causing them to drop the Ring and the Malachites. The heroes all stir.

 

Sonic: Oh man, did anyone get the number of that truck?

 

Suddenly, the eggmobile descends from the sky, and Robotnik hops out of it.

 

Robotnik: I’ll do you one better, rodent! I’ll give you the guy who made it!

 

Sally: Robotnik! How did you-?

 

Robotnik: Copy your friends voice? I didn’t! That was all Metal Sonic! He’s very good at impressions. Now then…

 

Robotnik grabs the remaining Malachites and the Ring. The heroes try to get up and stop them, but due to their wounds, they can’t. Robotnik laughs as he juggles the artifacts.

 

Robotnik: Finally, I have them all! Alright, now I just hold the ring like this…

 

He holds the ring in front of himself while placing the Malachites in a circle around him.

 

Robotnik: Invincibility! Invisibility! Immortality! And the power of Life itself!

 

With every word he says, a Malachite is transferred into the Ring, until they are all inside. The Ring glows and sparks with power, as does Robotnik as he holds it above himself.

 

Robotnik: BALANCE! IS! POWER!

 

With those final words, Robotnik is enveloped by light, and disappears. By this time, the heroes have recovered enough to stand up.

 

Tails: He’s gone!

 

Knuckles: What happened to him?

 

Sally: He absorbed the power of the Malachites…

 

Amy: Does that mean he has all those powers he mentioned? You know, like invincibility and immortality?

 

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, it does.

 

Sonic: Oh man. What I’d give for the Chaos Emeralds right about now…

 

Knuckles glances at the Master Emerald, before getting an idea.

 

Knuckles: We might not have the Chaos Emeralds, but we’ve got something just as powerful.

 

Knuckles runs over to the Master Emerald.

 

Knuckles: This thing once gave one of Eggman’s machines the ability to go Super. It should be able to do the same to us.

 

Sonic: Alright, that’s the plan! Sal, you and the others go track down Ro-butt-nik. We’ll stay here and juice up!

 

Sally: Alright. Good luck, Sonic.

 

With that, Sally and the others run off.


Sally: Nicole, any ideas where Robotnik might be?

 

Nicole: Analyzing data. High energy levels have been detected near Robotropolis.

 

Sally: Of course.

 

Amy: So, what’s the plan here? Because we don’t have Super Forms!

 

Sally: We’re going to buy time for the others. Hopefully, we can distract Robotnik long enough for them to get to him in time.

 

With that, everyone takes off.

 

Meanwhile, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are standing on the Master Emerald.

 

Sonic: Alright, you guys ready for this?

 

Tails: I’m ready for anything!

 

Knuckles: Alright, let’s do this!

 

The three concentrate, and use the Master Emerald to become Super Sonic, Super Tails, and Super Knuckles.

 

Sonic: Alright, let’s go scramble an Eggman!

 

With that, the three fly off.

 

Back in Robotropolis, Snively and Stone are sitting in Robotnik’s office.

 

Snively: When do you suppose he’ll be back? 

 

Stone: Any minute now.

 

Snively: And when he does, how many bruises do you suppose he’ll have with him?

 

Stone: You really shouldn’t talk about him like that.

 

Snively: Oh come now, if his last dozen schemes have ended in failure, I can’t see this one going any-

 

Suddenly, the lights in the office glow green, before Robotnik appears in a flash of light. His outfit has changed colors, becoming all black, with green highlights.


Stone: Doctor, you’re here.

 

Robotnik: Yes, I’m here, and yet I’m not all there…

 

Snively: Sir, are you feeling okay?

 

Suddenly, he begins warping around the room.

 

Robotnik: I’m more than okay. I’m upgraded. Sinister 3.0. My game is next level.

 

Suddenly, he teleports behind Stone.

 

Robotnik: I can smell the electricity in your brain.

 

He turns to Snively.

 

Robotnik: You smell like… tofu.

 

Snively: Well, that is what I had for lunch…

 

Suddenly, an alarm begins blaring, with Stone checking a monitor. He sees the Tornado approaching.

 

Stone: Doctor, we have a problem.

 

Robotnik: Incorrectus, my trusty barnacle. After all these years, what I finally got… is a solution.

 

The Tornado lands in front of Robotropolis, with the Freedom Fighters and Chaotixl joined together.

 

Sally: Alright, we don’t know what we’re up against, so be prepared for anything.

 

Suddenly, the doors open, and Robotnik floats towards them, crackling with electricity.

 

Robotnik: Sorry, but we’re not accepting girl scout cookies at this time. Please come again later.

 

Sally: If you’re trying to intimidate us, it won’t work, Doctor!

 

Robotnik: Mmph, about that. You see, Doctor was a fine enough label for me back when I was… mortal. But now, I’m so much more than that. As such, I think I need a new title. Therefore, I hereby declare myself… “The Supreme High Robotnik”!

 

Rotor: Well, the power hasn’t done anything for his ego…

 

Robotnik: I never thought I’d see you without your boyfriend. So tell me: Where’s the rodent, princess?

 

Sally: He’s on his way here, filled with Chaos energy!

 

Robotnik: So, he’s in his super form, eh? Good. I wouldn’t want to destroy him too easily. 

 

Bunnie: Do your worst, you creep! There ain’t nothin’ you can throw at Sonic that he can’t handle!

 

Robotnik: Oh yeah?

 

Robotnik raises his hands, and begins to pull nearby metal towards himself.

 

Robotnik: Welcome… to the new norm!

 

Robotnik rises higher into the sky, creating a tornado as more metal is pulled towards him.

 

Antoine: Oh, this is not good…

 

Suddenly, Stone and Snively come running out.

 

Stone: Doctor! Take me with you!

 

In response, Robotnik begins dragging Stone and Snively upwards. Eventually, the tornado stops near the edge of Robotropolis.

 

Antoine: What is he doing!?

 

Rotor: He’s… building something…

 

As the tornado is forming, Sonic and the others come flying towards it.

 

Tails: Is that Robotnik?

 

Sonic: It must be… man, these Malachites are something else.

 

Knuckles: Come on, we have to stop him!

 

Eventually, the tornado dissipates, revealing a massive robot. Within, Robotnik floats inside the head, controlling the robot with nothing but his mind. Nearby, a small pod opens, revealing Stone and Snively.


Stone: Woah… Doctor, you’re magnificent!

 

Robotnik: Thank you, sycophant. Your admiration… is inevitable.

 

Robotnik brings his hand close to his mouth.

 

Robotnik: World Domination Playlist.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNjKN0_wx3s

 

Suddenly, a rock song begins to play from the robot. Robotnik uses his leg as a guitar while Stone begins to jam out. Snively just looks confused. Eventually, Robotnik begins advancing on the heroes. Outside, Sonic and the others approach the robot.

 

Tails: How are we supposed to beat this thing?


Sonic: Alright, here’s the plan. Knuckles, use your strength to-

 

At that moment, Knuckles begins to fly down towards the ground

 

Sonic: Go do something else. Wow. Ok, this is what we’re gonna do. Step one: Light taunting. Step two, I have no idea.

 

The two heroes circle the machine.

 

Sonic: Nice action figure, Eggman! Does it do anything, or does it just stand there looking ugly?

 

Robotnik: Urgh! Like a blister, he keeps coming back! He’s on the okay to kill list. Shoot the missiles. Make a decision.

 

Stone: I- I just need a moment, doctor, I’m trying to figure out how to do this.

 

Robotnik: Did you even glance at the manual?

 

Stone: No!

 

Suddenly, Robotnik teleports in front of Stone, forcing him back, and shocking him and Snively with electricity.

 

Robotnik: I’ll do it. Pardon my lightning. You might want to ground yourself!

 

In response, the robot’s chest begins to open.

 

Tails: Uh-oh.

 

Sonic: Hah! I’m gonna pop that thing open like a can of chili-woah!

 

Sonic and Tails do their best to dodge the barrage of missiles fired at them. Eventually, they seem to be in the clear.

 

Sonic: Whew, close one!

 

Suddenly, Sonic gets hit by a missile and sent flying.

 

Tails: Sonic!

 

Below, Knuckles is flying close to the ground towards Robotnik.


Knuckles: Robotnik! Come and get me!

 

Robotnik: Die, mosquito!

 

Robotnik moves the robots hands towards the ground and uses them to charge at Knuckles. ONce they get close enough, Knuckles delivers a hard punch to the hand, causing Robotnik to wince in pain.

 

Robotnik: Whew, I felt that!

 

Tails flies down to Robotnik’s head and begins to land multiple attacks on it. Suddenly, as he moves to attack elsewhere, the mustache of the machine closes together, sending Tails hurtling towards the ground.

 

Robotnik: What just happened?

 

Stone: It’s the stache smasher. Right here in the manuel!

 

Suddenly, Sonic comes flying in on the missile that attacked him earlier.

 

Sonic: Return to sender!

 

Sonic sends the missiles straight into the knee of the machine, the impact of which knocks out both Stone and Snively.

 

Robotnik: Stone? Snively? Oh, great. Next thing you know, there’ll be a report about a hostile work environment.

 

 Sonic regroups with Tails and Knuckles.

 

Knuckles: Ugh, those were our best attacks, and they did nothing!

 

Tails: We can’t be Robotnik as long as he has those Malachites.

 

Sonic: Alright, then we’ve just gotta make sure he doesn’t have the malachites. Simple. Look guys, I know this is bad, but we can handle whatever comes our way, as long as we face it together. Now let’s get out there and kick Robotnik in his giant metal pants!

 

Tails and Knuckles nod, and they all get up, facing Robotnik.

 

Robotnik: Time to fight!

 

Robotnik releases a massive horde of badniks, which the heroes begin destroying.

 

Sonic: Bad time to say this, but I don’t actually have a plan. Tails, any ideas?

 

Tails: We need to find a weak spot!

 

Knuckles: Let’s try the groin!

 

Sonic: No, Knuckles, we aren’t going anywhere near Robotnik’s groin!

 

Robotnik: Hedgehog!

 

Sonic: Look out!

 

Robotnik begins firing wrist lasers at the heroes, which they are able to dodge.

 

Sonic: I’ve got it! I’m the groin! I’ll draw his attention…

 

Knuckles: Leaving him open to me and Tails! Brilliant! For you, at least.

 

Sonic: Thanks, buddy. Alright, let’s go!

 

Tails and Knuckles run to the left and right, while Sonic runs up to Robotnik.

 

Sonic: Alright, mustache! You want me? Come and get me!

 

Robotnik: Don’t tell me about coming and getting. I am on the cutting edge of coming and getting!

 

Robotnik begins to chase after Sonic, with Tails and Knuckles flying towards the back of the machine, eventually landing on it. Eventually, Robotnik stops chasing after Sonic, and catches his breath.

 

Sonic: Yoo-hoo! So what’s the plan for after you conquer Mobius, which you won’t, by the way. Gonna settle down, build yourself a robot wife, maybe some robot kids?

 

Robotnik: After I’m done wiping you and you’re worthless friends off the face of the map, I’m going to conquer every crevice of this planet I haven’t already! Then, I’ll expand beyond the planet, and conquer the entire galaxy! Then the universe, then the multiverse, and then who knows? Maybe that’ll be enough. Full disclosure? You won’t be there!

 

Robotnik’s eyes glow, and lasers fire from the eyes of the machine, which Sonic dodges.

 

Sonic: Ugh, does everyone's Super form have laser eyes except mine!?

 

As this is happening, Tails and Knuckles are making their way up the back of the machine. As Sonic is flying away, Robotnik appears next to him using the invisibility power.

 

Robotnik: Snot rocket!

 

Robotnik fires a laser from his nose, which hits Sonic and sends him crashing into the ground.

 

Robotnik: Giving up already? Not so tough when you’re fighting someone seven hundred times your size, are ya? You can’t beat me! I’m all-powerful! All knowing! All… seeing.

 

He turns around, where Tails has cut a hole into the side of the machine.

 

Tails: Looks like your fancy robot has a glitch!

 

Tails begins flying around the inside of the robot at incredible speeds. Robotnik tries to hit Tails with lasers from his fingers, but he can’t.

 

Robotnik: You can’t outsmart me! I’m the outsmarterer!

 

Robotnik releases a shockwave of energy, which sends Tails crashing into the walls of the machine.

 

Tails: I didn’t outsmart you. I’m just the distraction.

 

Knuckles: Robotnik!

 

Robotnik turns to see Knuckles standing in the hole.

 

Robotnik: No!

 

Knuckles charges at Robotnik and punches him in the chest, causing the Ring of Balance to shatter. Once it does, Robotnik’s body has an immediate negative reaction. It begins to glow with energy, almost pulsating as Robotnik screams in pain.

 

Knuckles: What’s happening to him?

 

Tails: Without the Ring, the Malachites are imbalanced! Robotnik! You need to let go of the power!

 

Robotnik: No! Not… when I’m… this close!

 

Knuckles: You can’t be a god if you’re dead, you idiot!

Robotnik: Argh! Fine! But… if I can’t have them… neither… can… YOU!

 

Robotnik releases another shockwave, which seperates the Malachites from his body, destorying them. After this, the machine begins to fall over, with Tails and Knuckles escaping before it topples over. 

 

Robotnik: Auxillery power, now now NOW!

 

In response, a computer emerges from the platform Robotnik is now standing on.

 

As this happens, Tails and Knuckles find where Sonic landed.

 

Tails: Sonic! Are you okay?

 

Sonic wakes up, still in Super form, and rubs his head.

 

Sonic: Oh, yeah, I’m good.

 

Knuckles: Typical Sonic. We’re off saving the day, and you’re taking a nap!

 

Sonic: Real funny, Knucklehead. So, did we beat Robotnik?

 

Tails: Yeah, I think we did.

 

That moment, Robotnik’s machine stirs to life, beggining to get up.

 

Sonic: Are you kidding me?!

 

Robotnik: Come on, move you hunk of junk!

 

Eventually, the machine fully stands up.

 

Sonic: Alright, I’ll handle Robotnik, you guys find the others.

 

Tails: What!? But-!

 

Sonic: I’ll be fine, Tails. Go.

 

The two hesitate, before nodding and flying away. Sonic turns to face Robotnik.

 

Sonic: Alright, Eggman, let’s see how tough your toy is without the Malachites!

 

Sonic flies up to the head of the machine, and spins around it rapidly, causing the head to fall off, revealing Robotnik.

 

Sonic: You done, Robotnik?

 

Robotnik: Not yet!

 

Robotnik attempts to punch Sonic with the arm of the robot, but Sonic just catches it, which ends up destroying it. Robotnik tries with the other hand, which also ends with it being destproed. Afterwards, Sonic begins to fly thorugh the machine rapidly, punching multiple holes through it. Eventually, he returns to the head. With a final tap from his foot, the machine beigns to fall. As it does, Robotnik sighs.

 

Robotnik: I hate you.

 

Sonic: I know.

 

With that, the machine and Robotnik fall. Afterwards, he meets back up with the others and returns to normal.

 

Sally: Well, I guess that’s it, huh?

 

Sonic: Yep. For now, at least. Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I wanna go home and sleep for a million years. Who’s with me?

 

Everyone joins in, and they all walk off. As they do, Robotnik emerges from the machine, along with Stone and Snively.

 

Robotnik: I could’ve had it all… the power of the gods in the palm of my hands…

 

Stone: Ah, don’t worry, doctor. I’m sure whatever you build next will be more than a match for the power of the Malachites.

 

Robotnik: …You know what? You’re right. Come on, let’s go.

 

With that, the three begin returning to Robotropolis.

 

Snively: I’m doing just fine, by the way, thanks for asking, sir.

 

Robotnik: Shut up, Snively!

Notes:

I don't think I'm going to bother with Chracter tags after this story.