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Above an island, Robotnik and Fang approach in the eggmobile and the Marvelous Queen respectively.
Robotnik: Here’s your target: Northstar Island! A remote paradise said to contain incredible wonders!
Fang: Yeah? Like what?
Robotnik: That’s why I’ve hired you to find out. I need someone to hunt down any beasts, treasures, or people that will help me conquer the world. And that someone… is Nack the Weasel!
Fang: You keep doing that! I dropped that fake name ages ago!
Robotnik: Jet the Jerboa?
Fang: No.
Robotnik: Fang the Sniper?
Fang: Gettin’ warmer.
Robotnik: Fang the… Hunter?
Fang: There ya go, big boy.
Robotnik: Well THAT’S needlessly confusing.
Fang: Hey, when you’re a wanted criminal like me, you use all sorts of tricks to cover your trail.
Robotnik: Whatever. I’m paying you to hunt, not talk!
Fang: You got it, Doc.
Fang flies down towards the island.
Fang: “This has gotta be the easiest gig ever! ‘I’ll pay you a heap to look around a tropical island!’ Sure, whatever you want, Egg-mook! Maybe there’s some ruins or something here. I’ll show him some relics, pocket any treasure for myself, and cash out! It’s perfect! It’s-”
Suddenly, Fang notices someone in a helmet watching him, before they run off.
Fang: Hey, doc? You, uh, don’t happen to know if this island is uninhabited, do you?
Robotnik: Gee, I’d better hire some kind of expert hunter to scout around and find out… oh wait! That’s you! So stop wasting time and get to work!
Fang: Oh, I’m billing you extra, just for that… Alright then. Let the hunt begin!
Fang begins to make his way through the woods.
Fang: “Maybe I was seeing things? There’s nothing but happy critters around here. This is beneath me! I’ve gone toe-to-toe with Sonic before! I only lost because of… technical issues! This time’s gonna be different! I’ll-”
Suddenly, Fang looks down, seeing a pair of massive claw-prints.
Fang: Something huge left these tracks… Now this is a hunt worthy of my expertise! “With tracks this big, hunting this thing down will be easy peasy. After all, I managed to track down onna the most legendary treasures… the Master Emerald! Of course, I ran into the same problem every time… Three times at least! But that was Knuckles! I can handle some dumb animal!”
Suddenly, Fang notices the “rock” he’s leaning against is surprisingly fluffy. He looks up, revealing it to be what looks like a massive flicky eating grapes.
Fang: Ah-ha!
Fang shoots at the bird with his cork gun, ticking it off. It begins to chase after him, crushing his cork gun as it does.
Fang: “Get your act together! You’re repeating your past mistakes! You’re better than this! You have to be! This thing is bigger and stronger than you. So don’t take it head-on… get it off balance and tire it out!
Fang begins to bounce around the flicky on his tail, before the flicky falls over, dizzy.
Fang: “Don’t get your hands dirty… Make sure your tech is in working order and use that instead!
Fang fires a net at the flicky, tying it up.
Fang: Gotcha, you big goober.
Suddenly, Fang turns, seeing the figure for earlier approaching him with a spear. Suddenly, they trip, dropping the spear before Fang crushes it.
Fang: Not your lucky day, huh? I’ve got questions, and you’re gonna answer every one of them… or else!
Later, we see Robotnik waiting outside a temple entrance.
Robotnik: Ugh, where is he!?
Suddenly, Fang comes flying in on the Queen, with the figure hanging out on the back.
Robotnik: There you are! Where have you been!?
Fang: Sorry, doc. Ran into a bit of trouble.
Robotnik: And who is this supposed to be?
Fang: Oh, this is Trip. She’s gonna be helping us around the island, right, Trip? Right?
He elbows Trip in the stomach.
Trip: Oh! Um, yes, I suppose I will.
Robotnik: Excellent! You can get started here! You see, I was planning on going through this temple when Fang got back, but since you obviously know more about it then I do, you’d clearly be more equipped to go through it, right?
Trip: U-um, well, I guess so…
Robotnik: Excellent! Well, ladies first!
Robotnik moves, motioning for Trip to enter the temple.
Fang: You heard him, Helmet-Mook, lead the way.
Trip: Ah, I’m going, I’m going!
Trip enters the temple, followed by Robotnik, and then Fang. Eventually, Fang falls asleep, having a nightmare where he gets beaten by Sonic and friends after Tails flips the Queen’s power core. After he wakes up, he accidentally runs into Robotnik, knocking him over.
Robotnik: Watch where you’re going, stupid! Haven’t you heard of personal space!?
As Robotnik chews Fang out, Trip finds a flower hidden behind a fallen pillar, which catches her eye. Suddenly, Robotnik hops over, crushing the flower.
Robotnik: Good work finding this passage, Trip. Now come on!
Trip begins following Robotnik, with Fang behind her. As they walk, Robotnik activates an arrow trap, leading to Trip getting pelted by arrows. She runs forward, only for her helmet to get caught in between a spike trap. Fang almost gets roasted by a fire trap, only to floor it on the Queen to escape, resulting in him, Trip, and Robotnik crashing through a wall.
Robotnik: Fang, next time you decide to crash your bike through a wall, let me know first! Now, where are we? Oh!
Robotnik runs towards something as Fang flies elsewhere on the Queen, unknowingly leaving the power core behind. Trip tries to tell him, but ends up hitting herself in the helmet with it. Robotnik approaches a large mural, depicting a large purple gem on it, surrounded by multicolored depictions of people who look similar to Trip. Robotnik begins chuckling to himself as he starts drawing on a notepad. As he does, Fang begins to survey the area on the Queen. Eventually, he notices a giant snake, which lunges at him. Fang retreats on the Queen, while Trip jumps onto the snake's back. Eventually, the Snake knocks Fang off the Queen, and he grabs onto it too.
Fang: Doc! A little help here!
Robotnik; Would you be quiet? I’m trying to concentrate!
Fang holds back the snake's jaws, before hopping back on the Queen. Facing down the snake, he activates a series of harpoons, which tie ropes around the snake’s body. When he presses a button, smoke emerges from the Queen. He opens a hatch, revealing the power core to be missing.
Fang: What? Where’d it go!?
Trip notices this, and tosses the core to Fang, who, remembering his nightmare, plugs it in backwards, sending it into the ground, before it starts spinning, causing the pillars nearby to collapse on the snake, knocking it out. Fang celebrates, completely ignoring Trip as he crawls on top of the snake, posing. Meanwhile, Robotnik has just finished drawing.
Robotnik: Done! Fang, I have a new job for you!
Robotnik turns, seeing Fang posing on top of the snake.
Robotnik: Oh. Ah well, it can wait. Ohohoho, once I get my hands on this thing, not even Sonic will be able to stop me!
Robotnik laughs as Trip places a hand on the snake in sympathy.
In Robotropolis, Sonic arrives at Chuck’s hideout.
Sonic: Yo, Unc. What’s the deal?
Chuck: From what I’ve seen and heard, it looks like Robotnik’s got something planned on the Northstar Islands. Not sure what, but you’d better head over there anyway.
Sonic: Thanks for the head’s up, Uncle Chuck. Catch ya later!
Sonic runs off.
On the Northstar Islands, Robotnik, along with Fang and Trip, are observing many large animals being stuck in equally large capsules.
Robotnik: Ohohoho! This is excellent! These larger animals will be the perfect power source for my new line of Super Badniks! You did great work here, Fang. And for that…
Robotnik pulls out a large bag and hands it to Fang, who grabs it with a wide grin.
Robotnik: And, I’ll pay you double if you can bring me this!
He pulls out a crude drawing of an oval with a symbol on it.
Fang: What the heck is this supposed to be?
Robotnik: This is the Ancient Onyx! Supposedly, it contains great power within it. I’m sure you can understand why I’d be interested.
Fang: Yeah, I get it. And you’ve got a deal! Come on, Helmet-Mook!
Fang begins to walk off with Trip behind him. Before they leave, Trip lives up to her namesake, crashing into Fang.
Fang: Watch where you’re going, moron! You want me to drop something, or what!?
Trip: I… I’m sorry…
Suddenly, alarms begin to blare around them. Robotnik checks a computer, seeing the Freedom Fighters approaching the island on the Tornado.
Robotnik: Wh-how did they- argh! Fang!
Fang: Yeah, yeah, I know. Come on, Helmet-Mook.
Fang and Trip leave as Robotnik glares at the monitor.
Above the islands, the heroes continue flying.
Sally: So, we have no idea what Robotnik’s planning?
Sonic: Nope. But knowing him, it probably has to do with some kind of super-powerful artifact.
Suddenly, Fang flies towards them on the Marvelous Queen.
Sonic: Oh, hey Fang. How’d that Eighth Chaos Emerald thing go for you?
Fang: S-shut your mouth, fleet-feet! That’s not important!
Sonic: Uh-huh. Sure. So, let me guess: Robotnik hired you to take us out?
Fang: You know it! I never turn down work that pays!
Sonic: You know I’ve beaten you every time we’ve fought before, right? And that I’ll probably beat you again?
Fang: You’ll have to catch me first!
Fanf flies off.
Sonic: Oh brother. Alright, I’ll get a head start on the island, meet you up ahead. Sounds good?
The other’s nod, and Sonic jumps down towards the island.
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Sonic arrives on the island, and begins to make his way through the area he landed in. Eventually, he ends up getting his hands on a Chaos Emerald. When he arrives back on the island, the Emerald begins glowing.
Sonic: Woah. Never seen ‘em do that before…
Sonic thrusts his arm forward, causing the Emerald to emit a burst of light. When it dissipates, multiple copies of Sonic are standing nearby.
Sonic: Woah! Cool!
Sonic and his copies run through the area, destroying more badniks. Eventually, the copies disappear.
Sonic: Huh. Guess whatever that was has a timer.
Sonic continues forward. Eventually, he ends up on a stone bridge. Suddenly, he notices a large, robotic Mosasaur approaching him.
Sonic: Uh-oh. Gotta go fast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQgXoxEWPI&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=9
Sonic runs from the machine, avoiding badniks that get in his way. The machine destroys the bridge behind him, as well as trying to cut him off by jumping in front of him. Eventually, the machine crashes its jaws between two pieces of land, destroying it and freeing the giant bird within.
Sonic: Woah, someone’s been eating good! Hmm, I’m guessing Eggman’s using you guys to power up those super-badniks, huh? Well, don’t worry. Me and my pals are gonna get you all outta those things! Promise!
After a moment, Sonic continues forward.
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Sonic continues his way through the island, defeating more badniks as he goes. Eventually, he comes across Robotnik in a large machine.
Robotnik: Ah, Sonic. Snooping as usual, I see?
Sonic: You know it, Eggman. So, what are you doing here? Cause I really doubt it’s just to see the sights.
Robotnik: For your information, I’ve found out that a powerful artifact resides on this island, and I intend to find it!
Sonic: Yeah, cause that always works out for you. Like with the Time Stones, and the Dimension Ring, and the Phantom Ruby…
Robotnik: Urgh, shut up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGso3hph72A&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=11
Robotnik begins attacking, marching forward while trying to hit Sonic with the arms of the machine. Eventually, the machine leaps into the air and tries to crush Sonic. It also tries to attack Sonic with the ball-like projectiles on the end of the machine's arms, firing them at Sonic, who knocks them back. Eventually, the machine's legs and arms break.
Robotnik: You… I’m not done yet!
Two new arms and a jet attach to the machine's torso. The machine charges forward, trying to attack Sonic, while also trying to crush him under the machine’s weight. Eventually, Sonic is able to wreck the machine, as well as the duplicate within.
Sonic: And that’s how you do it.
Suddenly, the Tornado lands nearby. Sonic catches up with the others, telling them about what happened.
Sally: Hm, what I’m curious about is the Chaos Emerald. Why would they give you that ability? They’ve never done anything like that in the past.
Tails: Maybe there's something on the island that gives the Emeralds their unique powers.
Amy: You think that’s what Eggman’s looking for?
Sonic: Only one way to find out. Let’s keep moving.
The heroes move forward.
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Eventually, the heroes end up in a jungle.
Sonic: Alright, let’s do it to it!
The heroes move through the forest. Eventually, Sonic gets his hands on another Chaos Emerald.
Sonic: Alright, let’s see what this one can do!
The Emerald glows, surrounding Sonic with energy. Suddenly, Sonic begins to shoot forward in a ball of fire.
Sonic: Alright, toasty!
The heroes keep moving forward, even after the Emerald’s power wears off. Eventually, they come across a machine resembling a giant mosquito.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQgXoxEWPI&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=9
The machine fires a harpoon at the heroes, with them using the rope to climb up and attack its head. Afterwards, it creates energy balls that rain down on the heroes, which they dodge. After another blow to the head, the machine moves to a new area, where the fight continues. Eventually, after some more attacks, the machine moves again. Here, the machine tries to ram directly into the heroes, where they attack its back. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat the machine, freeing the large bird inside.
Sonic: Yo, Sal, how come the animals here are so… uh… big boned?
Sally: Well, according to what I’ve found, there’s a special fruit that grows here which causes the animals to… grow exponentially.
Sonic: Don’t eat the fruit, got it. Let’s move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6Yy_6bLv4&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=14
The heroes continue forward into the forest. Suddenly, while they ride through the forest, Fang ambushes them on the Queen.
Sonic: Oh, hey Fang. Did you upgrade your bike?
Fang: Yeah! Wanna see what she can do now!?
Fang begins attacking them, trying to ram into them and using lasers and missiles.
Sonic: So, what happened to your friends? Did they finally get sick of you and bail?
Fang: Hah! No! I just realized that I didn’t need those two mooks taking my hard-earned cash, so I kicked them to the curb!
Sonic: Really? That’s what happened?
Fang: Why do you care!? Just shut up and die!
Eventually, the heroes make it to a clearing, where Fang runs into Trip after she tries to jump the heroes, causing them both to crash farther away.
Sally: What was that about?
Sonic: Who cares? Let’s bail before they get up!
With that, the heroes run off as Fang and Trip recover.
Fang: You moron! You made me lose ‘em!
Trip: I’m sorry, I was only trying to help…
Fang: Whatever. Let’s get going before Egg-mook blows a gasket.
Fang and Trip hop on the Queen and take off. As they do, Trip looks back towards the heroes and sighs in relief.
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The heroes continue into the forest. Eventually, they reach an area with a long pole at the top of the room. Just then, a large black robot comes swinging in from long arms.
Snively: Well, I figured it was only a matter of time before you showed up, hedgehog.
Sonic: Yo, Slime-ly. Nice suit. I gotta say, riding around in a giant cannonball with arms is probably the most creative thing you’ve ever done. Not the smartest, but definitely the most creative.
Snively: Joke while you can, rodent. This machine is immune to all of your attacks. You can’t defeat me!
Sonic: Yeah? Prove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGso3hph72A&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=11
A second pole crashes into the area. The machine tries to crush the heroes by landing on them from above, before it starts firing a chain from its bottom, which the heroes use to get higher. In a flash of insight, Sonic gets in front of the machine before the chain fires, causing the chain to hit the machine, damaging it.
Snively: W-what!?
Sonic: Huh. Looks like you were right, Scum-ly. I couldn’t attack the machine. But you sure could!
Snively: Why you…!
Snively continues attacking, eventually spinning the machine around the center pole to try and hurt the Freedom Fighters, which they are able to dodge. He also tries firing red and blue missiles down at them. The heroes are also able to send the blue missiles back, damaging the machine. Eventually, they are able to destroy the machine, sending Snively flying away. Afterwards, the heroes come across a large fan, blowing upwards.
Sonic: Alright, let’s see where this leads.
The heroes jump onto the fan and ride it up.
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The heroes arrive at the entrance to a large temple.
Sonic: Woah… c’mon, let’s check this place out!
The heroes proceed further into the temple. Eventually, they come across another Chaos Emerald. When Sonic uses it, it reveals secret platforms and rings.
Sonic: Woah. Has that been there the whole time? I wonder…
They proceed forward. Once they reach an area with a large mural, they are attacked by Heavy and Bomb.
Sonic: Heavy, Bomb! How have you two been?
Heavy: Hedgehog! Prepare to face our wrath!
Bomb: Ping.
Sonic: Missed you guys too.
Heavy and Bomb begin attacking, with Heavy trying to punch them and crush them, while Bomb moves around the area and explodes. Eventually, they are defeated and sent running.
Sonic: Geez, they might not be as stupid as the S6, but they’re just as stubborn…
Amy: Guys, look at this!
The heroes run over to a large mural.
Sonic: Woah, what’s this about?
Sally: I think it’s saying there was a civilization that used to live on this island.
Sonic: Really? Then where is everyone?
Sally: I don’t know. Come on, let’s keep moving.
The heroes press on. Eventually, they end up in a large tower, where they run into Stone in a large machine.
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Without any words, the fight begins, with Stone shattering the floor and shooting energy balls at them while they fall, before deploying a fan to blow the rubble upwards, allowing the heroes to attack the machine as it fires more balls at them. Eventually, Stone tries to attack them by spinning the machine around, before homing into the hero's location and rushing to it. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat the machine, sending Stone running. Afterwards, they come across a series of balloons.
Sonic: Oh, dibs!
Sonic jumps and grabs onto a balloon, with the others following suit, floating down below.
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The heroes emerge in a carnival.
Sonic: Man, Robotnik sure does like these things, huh? Alright, let’s get moving.
The heroes begin to make their way through the carnival. Eventually, they come across another Chaos Emerald, which lets the heroes briefly turn into water and climb up waterfalls.
Sonic: Gah. I feel… dirty. Which is ironic, but- you know what? Let’s just keep going.
Eventually, the heroes come across a large clown robot with a bumper on its bottom.
Sonic: Well, I think this takes the award for “weirdest thing Eggman’s ever built.” And considering what we’ve seen, that really says something.
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The machine begins juggling spiked balls while electrocuting its bottom, before dropping the balls on the heroes. Eventually, by flipping over panels, the heroes are able to stun the clown, attacking it. After moving locations twice, the clown begins attempting to crush the heroes by slamming into the ground. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat it, moving further into the park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRp8C3eP-Rc&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=23
The heroes make their way into the park, riding on roller coasters to get their way around. Eventually, they come across Snively in another machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGso3hph72A&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=11
The fight begins with Snively sending a rotating device carrying bombs down at the heroes, with the device dropping bombs on the ground, as well as launching the bombs from the side. The heroes use the device to launch themselves to Snively, while avoiding the electrified bottom. Afterwards, Snively summons green projectiles, which rotate around his machine, before bouncing along the ground, disappearing when Snively is attacked. Later, Snively begins using two rotating devices at once. Eventually. Snively is defeated and retreats. Afterwards, the heroes come across an odd tube-like entrance sticking out of the ground.
Sonic: Alright, I think we’d better close our noses…
The heroes jump into the tube.
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The heroes emerge into an ancient city filled with water.
Sonic: Alright… I’ve got the water power… I can handle this…
Tails: Hey, where’s Amy?
Sonic: She must have gotten sucked into a different tube. C’mon, let’s go see if we can meet up with her.
The heroes make their way through the city, grabbing another Emerald as they do. This one creates a vine which the heroes can ride upwards. Eventually, they come across a large blue octopus-like machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQgXoxEWPI&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=9
The machine unleashes a swarm of badniks that the heroes defeat, before it stabs one of its tentacles into the ground, briefly coursing electricity into the ground. Eventually, the machine begins to fire balls of electricity towards the heroes, which they dodge. Afterwards, the heroes are able to defeat the machine, and run further into the city. As they do, they run across a trap door, with Fang and Trip hiding nearby.
Fang: You mook! Why didn’t you press the button!? They were right there!
Trip: Uh, well, it was just- they were so fast- I couldn’t-
Fang: Why you little-!
Fang begins chasing after Trip, before she ends up on top of the trapdoor. She presses a button on a remote, causing the trap door to open and for her to fall.
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Elsewhere, Amy comes across an apple in another part of the city.
Amy: Wow, these fruits are huge! I can’t wait to tell the others about this! Oh, but I should probably get to them first.
Amy begins to make her way through the city. Eventually, she comes across Trip.
Amy: Oh, hey! I think I remember you from back in the forest. You were hanging out with Fang, right?
Trip: Well, yeah… B-but I’m not a bad guy, I promise!
Amy: Yeah, I can see that. You seem a lot friendlier than Fang does. On that note, why are you hanging out with him anyway?
Trip: Well, one day he and the fat guy showed up on my island. I tried to stop them, but Fang stopped me. He said if I didn’t help him and the fat guy, he’d h-hurt me. I’m so useless! I’m supposed to be the island’s guardian, but I couldn’t do anything!
Trip begins to cry, and Amy places a hand on her shoulder.
Amy: Hey, don’t say things like that. What matters is that you tried to stop them, even if you didn’t succeed. You might not be the bravest, but I’d bet you’re a lot stronger than you think.
Trip: Y-you think so?
Amy: Positive! Now come on, let’s get outta here!
Trip: Um, I think my leg got hurt in the fall. I’m not sure I can stand up…
Amy: That’s okay! I’ll carry you!
Amy lifts Trip onto her shoulder, before beginning to run through the city. Eventually, they end up in a flat area.
Amy: How’s your leg?
Trip: Better. I think I can stand up!
Trip gets off of Amy’s shoulder, standing on her own.
Trip: Thanks for the help, Miss…?
Amy: I’m Amy! What’s your name?
Trip: I’m Trip. Trip the Sungazer.
Amy: Y’know, Trip, my friends probably wouldn’t mind having another friend helping them out. Wanna come with?
Trip: Oh, I’d love to, but I think Fang and the fat guy would probably notice if I was gone.
Amy: Oh. Well, in that case…
She pulls out a walkie-talkie and hands it to Trip.
Amy: Keep in touch, okay?
Trip: Oh! Okay. Uh, goodbye.
Amy runs off, leaving Trip behind.
Trip: She seems nice…
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Eventually, Amy rejoins the others.
Sonic: Yo, Ames. How you doing?
Amy: Oh, I’m doing great. C’mon, let’s keep going.
The heroes proceed onwards. Eventually, they come across a more mechanical area, where they come across Stone in a new machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oxGRh0cIY&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=35
The fight begins with Stone launching missiles upwards, causing water to flood the area. The heroes pursue the machine upwards, where it fires electric balls at them, drills which send them upwards, and missiles that explode into smaller missiles. The machine also sends down a device which rotates the water, with the heroes avoiding lasers as it does. Eventually, the machine turns sideways, and the heroes use the propulsion of the drills to attack it. Eventually, the machine is destroyed with Stone retreating. Afterwards, the heroes find a hole in the side of the area, revealing the outside, with what looks like a part of a large snake protruding from the ground.
Sonic: Alright, now this is more like it! Come on, guys!
The heroes all jump on the snake-part, using it to bounce out of the city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQF-P5bUNG0&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=29
The heroes arrive in the middle of a desert, with a large snake coming from the ground.
Sonic: Ugh, I hate sand… Not as much as water, but it just… gets everywhere! Let’s get moving.
The heroes begin to make their way through the desert, using the giant snake to get around. As they do, they grab another Chaos Emerald, which lets the heroes slow down time.
Sonic: Huh. I wonder if I’ll be able to do this on my own someday…
Eventually, they have a run in with Heavy and Bomb. After a brief fight, where the two used their attacks from earlier, the two are defeated, before running away. The heroes continue forward. Eventually, they come across Snively in a digging machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oxGRh0cIY&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=35
The fight begins with the machine launching tiles at the heroes, as well as sending blue and red robots towards them. The heroes send the blue robots back to the machine. The machine also tries to attack them by trying to ram into them from below. Eventually, the machine launches itself into the air from below. Eventually, the machine is defeated, with Snively retreating. Afterwards, the heroes proceed onwards, with the ground shaking as they do.
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Eventually, the heroes come across a large factory.
Sonic: Well, looks like Eggman’s been busy. C’mon, let’s wreck this place.
The heroes begin to progress through the factory. As they do, Robotnik is meeting with Fang and Trip, overseeing badnik production inside the factory.
Robotnik: Transformation 101. Bunnies to badniks. Boom! Instant army! And this factory can pump out that army in record time!
Fang: Real impressive, doc.
Trip: Yeah, it’s impressive, but, uh, did you need to destroy so much of nature to build it?
Robotnik: Of course I did! Where else was I gonna put it? But don’t look so down. Nature is fleeting, impermanent. Steel, on the other hand, is eternal, undying! And once I’ve turned the entire universe into metal, everything will be eternal too! Nothing and nobody will ever die again! And this factory is helping me get one step closer to making that dream a reality. Doesn't that sound wonderful?
Trip: Yeah… great… Um, I’ve gotta go use the bathroom.
Robotnik: Down the hall, first door on the right.
Trip nods, before running out, with Fang eyeing her suspiciously. Trip runs down the hall, turning left.
As this happens, the heroes enter a room with many pistons on top of it, along with a large machine resembling a monkey.
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The pistons activate, trying to crush the heroes, before the monkey grabs onto their platform, electrifying its body and flinging itself around the area, before raising up and firing electric balls from the side of its head. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat it. As they do, Trip is in the center of the factory, interacting with a computer.
Trip: Uh, what do I do, what do I do… huh? “Self destruct”? That sounds good…
Trip presses a few buttons on the computer, before an alarm begins to blare.
Trip: Ah! I- I’ve gotta get outta here!
Trip turns, when she is suddenly grabbed by a hand attached to the Marvelous Queen, ridden by Fang.
Fang: Where you goin’, Helmet-Mook?
Outside, the heroes watch the main factory explode.
Sonic: Woah, what just happened?
Amy: I think I’ve got an idea…
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Suddenly, a drone rises from below, with a bar on its bottom.
Sonic: What the heck is that!?
Sally: I don’t know, but I’ve got a feeling we don’t want to find out what'll happen if that bar gets full. Come on!
The heroes begin to make their way through the remains of the factory, stepping on buttons to stop the drone’s bar from filling up. As they do, they recover the final Chaos Emerald, which gives Sonic the ability to home in on certain animals to attack them.
Sonic: Woah. I bet this’ll come in handy later!
Eventually, they come across Robotnik in a large machine with a piston on the front.
Robotnik: There you are, rodent! I don’t know how you destroyed my factory, but you’re going to pay for it!
Sonic: Sorry, doc, but that one wasn’t on us, for once.
Robotnik: You can’t lie to me, hedgehog! Now, I’m going to flatten you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oxGRh0cIY&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=35
Robotnik tries to crush the heroes with the piston, as well as firing energy balls at them. Occasionally, he jumps into the air to try and crush them, while also creating large shockwaves with the piston. Eventually, the machine is defeated, with Robotnik being blown onto a nearby pillar, before he runs off. Afterwards, the heroes come across a floating platform. They jump on, and the platform begins to move. Elsewhere, Fang appears next to Robotnik on the Queen, holding Trip.
Robotnik: Fang, what’s going on?
Fang: It’s Helmet-Mook. She’s gone rogue.
Robotnik: Really? I figured as much. Take her to the base at the Golden Capital. And don’t forget about our deal.
Fang: Yeah, yeah. C’mon, Helmet-Mook. Let’s fly.
Fang flies away with Trip.
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Eventually, the platform arrives at the entrance to a large city made of gold. Suddenly, the heroes notice Fang flying by on the Queen, carrying Trip.
Amy: Oh no, Trip!
Sonic: Who?
Amy: She’s a friend of mine! We have to save her!
Sonic: Right. Let’s do it to it!
The heroes begin to make their way through the city, gathering many rings as they do. Eventually, they come across a machine that resembles a massive robotic piggy bank, which sucks up all the rings.
Sonic: Hey, that’s ours, you jerk!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQgXoxEWPI&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=9
The machine begins chasing after the heroes, while occasionally dropping pig-shaped bombs from its back. Eventually, the pig begins to float in the air while firing a laser beam from its nose. It also surrounds itself with blue energy balls, which the heroes destroy, before the remaining ones turn orange and explode. Eventually, the heroes are able to destroy the machine, before continuing into the city.
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Elsewhere, a certain red echidna is also making his way through the city.
Knuckles: Hmm… the Master Emerald told me to come here, but I don’t know why. Maybe this city has the answers I’m looking for.
Knuckles begins to make his way through the city. Eventually, he comes across a large stone door.
Knuckles: Alright, lemme just knock real quick…
Knuckles punches the door, opening it. Inside is a chest, with a mural exactly like the one in the cave Robotnik found. Knuckles opens the chest, revealing a large black Onyx with a symbol engraved on it.
Knuckles: What is this thing? I think I know some people who could help me out here…
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The Freedom Fighters make their way through the city, when they suddenly hear someone approaching, causing them to go on edge. However, they stop when they see it’s Knuckles.
Sonic: What are you doing here, Knucklehead?
Knuckles: I received a vision from the Master Emerald, telling me to come to this island. I didn’t know why until I found this.
Knuckles pulls out the onyx.
Sonic: Woah, what the heck is that?
Suddenly, a bomb lands near the heroes, blowing them back, causing them to drop the onyx and the Chaos Emeralds. Afterwards, Fang rides in on the Queen.
Fang: I’ll tell you what it is: My paycheck! Thanks for doing my job for me, ya schmucks!
With that, Fang uses a vacuum to suck up the onyx and the Emeralds, before riding off, laughing.
Sonic: After him!
The heroes begin pursuing Fang. Eventually, while riding on another floating platform, they are attacked by Fang, still on the Queen.
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Sonic: Alright, Fang, hand over the Emeralds and we’ll let you off the hook!
Fang: Fat chance, fleet-feet! It’s payback time!
Fang begins attacking, firing small projectiles from the Queen, while also firing lasers at them which cause lava bursts to erupt from where they land. After enough attacks, Fang enters a mechanical area and begins making adjustments to the Queen as the heroes dodge bursts of fire. Eventually, the fight continues, with Fang trying to attack them with laser beams, as well as creating a barrier of blue light, which rotates around him, before they turn red and shoot out. After being attacked some more, Fang begins augmenting the Queen some more as the heroes dodge lava and fire. After the upgrades, Fang begins firing missiles at the heroes, while also rotating the laser projectiles around him. He also uses the barrier, while firing projectiles around himself. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat Fang, causing the upgrades to fall off of the Queen. After disembarking the platform, Sonic delivers another attack on the Queen, causing it and Fang to crash, dropping the Chaos Emeralds. As Fang gets up, Trip runs in and jumps in front of him.
Trip: F-Fang! Stop!
Fang: Outta my way, Helmet-Mook!
Fang kicks Trip in the stomach, knocking her back. However, she gets up.
Trip: You… I’m so sick of you! You’re rude, you’re selfish, and most of all… you’re a bad friend! I’d call you the worst person I’ve ever met if it weren’t for the fat guy! I spent so long being afraid of you, but I know that as long as I've got someone who cares about me backing me up, there’s no way I can lose, especially not to someone like you!
With that, Trip gathers the Chaos Emeralds, and uses them to become Super Trip, entering a new form. Fang turns, seeing the Freedom Fighters behind him.
Sonic: Alright, Fang. Think you can take all of us on?
Fang: I… I… No… No, I’m not losing to you people again!
Fang hops onto the Queen, before he flies it into the open chestplate of a large robot that resembles himself. The machine activates, approaching the heroes. Suddenly, Trip flies through the machine, punching a hole through it and causing it to collapse. Afterwards, Trip exits her super form, and the Emeralds fly back to the heroes.
Amy: Trip, that was incredible!
Trip: Oh, uh, thanks Amy.
Sonic: Yeah, what was up with that super form? I’ve never seen the Emeralds do that before.
Trip: It was a great power bestowed upon my tribe centuries ago. But nobody’s been able to tap into it for centuries…
Amy: I guess you’re a lot more powerful than you thought! Just like I told you!
Sally: Speaking of the Chaos Emeralds, how come they didn’t disappear after Trip used them?
Tails: Well, the power of the island gave the Emeralds those extra powers. Maybe they also gave the Emeralds an extra charge?
Sonic: Well, if that’s the case, we should probably hold onto them, just in case. Anyway, any clue on where we should go next?
Trip: Ah, I think I can help with that!
Trip leads them into a nearby room, with an odd blue and purple tube sticking out of a wall.
Trip: Fang told me this led to one of Robotnik’s bases on the island.
Sonic: Alright, let’s go check it out.
The heroes all use the tube to enter the new base. Meanwhile, Fang appears near Robotnik.
Robotnik: Let me guess: You lost a fight to Sonic and his posse?
Fang: Ugh, yeah. But that’s not important! I got you something…
Fang pulls out the onyx, and Robotnik grabs it.
Robotnik: You found it! Excellent work, Fang! I knew I hired you for a reason!
Fang clears his throat.
Robotnik: Oh, right.
Robotnik pulls out another bag and hands it to Fang.
Robotnik: Well, I don’t have any more jobs for you, so you can go if you want.
Fang: Oh, not yet, doc. Not until I get even.
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The heroes emerge in a technical looking area.
Sonic: Woah. This place looks like something out of a movie! Alright, let’s roll!
The heroes make their way through the area. As they do, Trip and Knuckles talk.
Knuckles: So, you’ve lived on these islands your whole life, right?
Trip: Oh, yes.
Knuckles: Alright, then maybe you can answer my question. You see, I was making my way through the City from earlier, when I found something weird. It was some kind of… big rock with a weird symbol on it.
Trip: Oh no. You found the Onyx?
Knuckles: Onyx?
Trip: Well, centuries ago, a dragon crashed onto the island. My tribe helped nurse it back to help, and in return, it gave us the Ancient Onyx, which had lots of power. It’s what gave the Chaos Emeralds their new powers. However, one of the dragons wanted to use the Onyx to become a god, and he became the Black Dragon. Eventually, my people were able to seal the Black Dragon inside the Onyx, and he’s been trapped in there ever since. But if the fat guy isn’t careful, he could unleash the Black Dragon from his prison! And if that happens… we’re all in a lot of trouble.
Knuckles: I see. I’m… sorry.
Trip: Don’t be. You couldn’t have known.
Eventually, the heroes come across what looks like a dead end. Suddenly, Robotnik flies in, followed by Metal Sonic crashing through the ground below them, sending them into a new area.
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Robotnik: Alright, Metal, just like we practiced!
Robotnik activates a laser at the bottom of his Eggmobile, chasing the heroes as Metal begins attacking, firing large balls of energy and attempting to ram into them. Eventually, a device descends from above, which Metal puts on.
Sonic: Nice backpack, chrome-dome. That thing got a parachute?
Robotnik: For your information, rodent, the Metal-Made For Power Enhancing-Powerpack was designed to amplify Metal Sonic’s already incredible killing abilities. Allow him to demonstrate!
Metal begins to fire lasers down at the heroes with the device, while also charging with it. Eventually, after taking enough damage, Metal is sent flying towards Robotnik, crashing into him and sending them both flying back.
Sonic: Heh, too easy, tinhead!
The heroes come across an animal capsule. However, when they press the top, the remaining Metal Series comes out of it rather than a bunch of animals.
Metal Knuckles: Ugh, finally! We’ve been in there for, like, an hour!
Knuckles: I forgot how much I hate this guy…
Tails stares at his counterpart. Not the Tails Doll, but rather a Metal Tails.
Metal Tails: Gehehe! Surprised at my appearance, whelp? Yes, Dr. Robotnik finally gave me the upgrades I so obviously deserved! Now, like my fellows, I am no longer contained in a felt prison! Tremble in fear, not that it will save you!
Tails: Well, better than a stupid doll…
Trip, meanwhile, stares at what looks like a Metal Trip.
Trip: The fat guy made a robot version of me?
Robotnik: Why yes! You see, I had a feeling you would get cold feet, so I had a little backup plan made! And speaking of backup plans…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vFyoV2mUA&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=43
As he says this, Robotnik floats back up in the Eggmobile. Next to him, Metal Sonic also rises up in a form resembling the one he took while using the Phantom Ruby.
Robotnik: Get them!
Metal Sonic begins chasing after the heroes, with the other Metals floating around his head. Sometimes, they attempt to land into the heroes, who launch them into Metal, damaging him. Metal also fires lasers which turn the ground around the heroes into badniks, before he slams his hand into the ground and tries to attack them, allowing them to attack Metal. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat the robots, sending them all falling to the ground below them.
Robotnik: Agh! This isn’t over, hedgehog!
Robotnik flies down towards the machines. As he does, the heroes make their way to another tube, hopping onto it, disappearing.
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The heroes arrive in the middle of a snowy plain.
Sonic: Brr, of course it spits us in a pile of snow… C’mon, let’s get moving before we get frostbite.
The heroes begin to make their way forwards. As they do, Robotnik returns to his base with Metal Sonic in the front of the Eggmobile and the others in the back.
Robotnik: Alright, what’d I miss?
Stone: Doctor, it looks like the Freedom Fighters are in the nearby area.
Robotnik: Of course they are… Alright, get this thing into the air, now!
Stone nods. Outside, the heroes watch as a large space station begins to rise into the air.
Sonic: Alright, ten bucks says that’s where Robotnik’s hiding.
Back in the base, Robotnik and his assistants are overlooking a radar, when a group of dots appear on it.
Snively: We have their location, sir.
Robotnik: Excellent. Fire!
From the base, a series of missiles launched, which landed near the heroes.
Sonic: Oh crap! Move it!
The heroes begin to run, avoiding the missiles as they do, eventually, they run into an area with many conveyor belts, where they come face-to-face with a large robotic pterodactyl.
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The machine begins attacking them with bombs, as well as spitting out smaller robots which try to charge into the heroes. It also creates large balls of energy further into the fight. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat the machine. Afterwards, they come across a room filled with scrap metal.
Sonic: What is all this stuff?
Tails: I think it’s where Robotnik keeps his scrap metal. Hey… I think I’ve got an idea! Rotor, give me a hand?
Rotor: Uh, sure.
The two get to work. Eventually, they are able to create five Eggmobiles from the scrap.
Tails: Ta-da! Now we should be able to reach Eggman!
Sonic: Alright! Tails, you rock!
Sally: Alright everyone, here’s the plan. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Trip will go fight Robontik. The rest of us will stay here and deal with this base. Sounds good?
Everyone nods, before Sonic and the others hop into their eggmobiles.
Sally: Good luck, Sonic.
Sonic: Sal, where I’m going, I won’t need luck.
With that, Sonic and the others take off.
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In the base, Robotnik and the others watch Sonic and the others approaching.
Robotnik: Stone, activate the air defenses!
Stone nods, and several machines exit the base and head towards the heroes.
Sonic: Alright, looks like the parties here! Let’s do this!
The heroes begin to destroy the machines as they attack them. Eventually, all the machines are destroyed, allowing them to get closer to the base, as Robotnik notices.
Snively: Sir, they're getting closer…
Robotnik: Then get out there and stop them! Both of you!
Stone and Snively run off. Eventually, the heroes reach the outside of the base, where they face a machine resembling a satellite.
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The satellite begins firing small green projectiles at them, with some of them coming back to try and hit them. Eventually, it is destroyed, with Snively fleeing it in an eggmobile. Afterwards, a large, yellow machine resembling Robotnik’s face comes from below, with parts of it glowing green, guarded by many rotating shields guarding them. The machine begins firing small projectiles from a cannon, which rain down from above. Eventually, by shooting the green parts of the machine through the shields, the machine is destroyed, with Stone retreating in his own eggmobile. Afterwards, the heroes approach the Egg Station, with Sonic using the lasers to punch a hole into it, with the others flying into the station.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeNS-6mirBI&list=PLacrXFZ0srRpXeaDr5XEeKH5PxakSYE9J&index=48
The heroes land in the Station.
Sonic: Man, Robotnik sure does love these things.
Tails: To be fair, they are pretty cool.
Sonic: Eh, true. Alright everyone, let’s wreck this thing!
The heroes make their way through the station. Eventually, they come across Robotnik, standing in front of a large machine with an hourglass on it.
Robotnik: Ah, Sonic. Enjoying the Egg Fortress so far?
Sonic: Eh, better than the Atomic Destroyer, that’s for sure. So, what’s that supposed to be, Egghead?
Robotnik: This, hedgehog is the Time-Twister. You see, I’ve been working on a secret project for a while now. The only problem was finding a power source strong enough to fuel it. Things like the Chaos Rings and the Phantom Ruby were good tests, but they weren’t exactly available after what you did.
Sonic: You’re welcome.
Robotnik: So I decided to come here, to find something that could meet my standards. And guess what? I did! The time-twister, along with the entire station, are currently being powered by the Ancient Onyx! And once I’m done with you, I’ll use it to power my ultimate weapon!
Sonic: Alright, and what is this “ultimate weapon” we’re supposed to be afraid of?
Robotnik: Sorry, no spoilers! Now, let me show you what I’ve been cooking up!
Robotnik presses a button, causing the Time-Twister to activate as Robotnik flees on the Eggmobile. Suddenly, all the damage the heroes inflicted on the Fortress begins healing.
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The heroes move through the area, where they see destroyed badniks being restored and moving in reverse.
Sonic: Woah. It’s like Eggman hit the reverse button. Come on, let’s get moving before things get worse!
The heroes make their way through the Fortress. As they do, Sonic and Tails talk.
Tails: Sonic, I’ve been thinking about what Robotnik said. He said that all those other things he was trying to get were tests, right? If they were tests, what do you think he could be planning?
Sonic: Not sure, buddy. But whatever it is, we’ll stop him, just like we always do!
Eventually, the heroes reach an area where they meet up with Robotnik again.
Robotnik: Well, what did you think?
Sonic: Eh, six outta ten. Making everything go backwards was cool, but it was also… kinda lazy if I’m being honest.
Robotnik: Well, you’ll be happy to know that the Time-Twister was just an appetizer. I’ve been saving my ultimate weapon just for this moment. I hope you're ready!
Sonic: Sure we are! I mean, five of us, one of you? You’re gonna get creamed, Eggman!
Robotnik: Oh, I wouldn’t be so sure about that, Hedgehog. Afterall, I’m not the only one on this station looking to take you down.
As he says this, Fang suddenly appears, ramming into Amy and Trip, crashing into another part of the ship.
Robotnik: Ohohohoho! Looks like Fang has some unfinished business! Now come on, Sonic. Let’s end this!
Robotnik flies through a hole as the ground beneath the others gives way, sending them falling into a large room.
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As they land, a massive robot lands in the center of the room.
Robotnik: Say hello to the Egg Diablo! Ohohohohohohoho!
The Diablo fires red and blue missiles from its back. The heroes are able to send the blue missiles back at the Diablo from behind, as it blocks the missiles from the front. The Diablo also creates large walls of energy which it sends out toward the heroes. The Diablo occasionally slams one or both of its arms into the ground, causing it to begin to fall, before it rises again. As the heroes run, electricity balls rain down from above. Eventually, the damage caused to the machine causes it to break into pieces.
Robotnik: Rrgh! I’m not done yet!
Suddenly, time reverses, and the Diablo is repaired.
Sonic: Aw c’mon, Eggman! That’s cheating!
Robotnik: You know what they say, rodent: All’s fair in love…
The Diablo flies upwards, before crashing through the ground.
Robotnik: …and WAR.
The machine begins chasing after the heroes, using its arms to try and crush them, also using anti-gravity devices on them to make the heroes float while creating energy balls for them to run into. It also uses three devices on its chest to fire lasers at them, and later spins its arms around to try and hit them. Eventually, the heroes are able to destroy the machine, with Robotnik fleeing before it goes down.
Robotnik: I hate that hedgehog!
Eventually, the base begins to explode, and the heroes run off into the Fortress.
Sonic: Oh man, I hope the others are doing alright…
As the previous fight was occurring, Amy and Trip wake up in a different part of the Fortress.
Amy: Ow… you alright?
Trip: Yeah, I think so…
Suddenly, Fang descends from above, in a new, upgraded Marvelous Queen.
Fang: Alright, Helmet-Mook! It’s payback time!
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Fang begins bombarding the ground with missiles, before flying towards it, and sending out laser projectiles to try and fry the heroes. He also creates multiple holograms of himself, before sending them to try and ram into the heroes. Eventually, Amy and Trip are able to defeat Fang, sending him tumbling down below. Before they can celebrate however, a large mech rises to meet them, the same on Trip destroyed in Golden Capital.
Fang: You… YOU! I’m gonna DELETE you!
Fang releases a swarm of badniks from the mech's mouth, which the heroes are able to send crashing towards the machine's back. The machine then tries to create electric webs around the two, before trying to shoot at them with giant corks from its arms. It also sends out projectiles which explode into green and orange rings on contact with the ground, with the two sending the green rings back at Trip. Eventually, the machine tries slamming its hands and nose into the ground. Eventually, the mech is defeated, collapsing into the lava below. As Fan tries to fly away, the Queen runs out of gas, and it falls into the Lava below. Before Fang can fall into the lava, he is saved by Trip, and brought back onto the ground.
Fang: You… you saved me? Why?
Trip: Because you might be a jerk and a scumbag, but you don’t deserve to die, Fang. Nobody does.
To this, Fang says nothing, before the Fortress begins to explode,
Amy: We’ve gotta get outta here!
Amy, Trip, and Fang begin running, eventually coming across Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles outside an escape pod.
Sonic: Right on time! Come on!
Everyone piles into the pod, which takes off as the Fortress crashes into the ground below. The pod lands on the Bridge Island Zone near the other Freedom Fighters. Sonic and the others exit the pod, and they begin to celebrate their victory. In the ruins of the Egg Fortress, the Ancient Onyx is cracked. Suddenly, it begins to glow with energy, before a massive burst of energy is released from it, landing in the sea near the heroes. In the spot where the energy landed, a large portal opens, and from it comes a large black dragon.
Dragon: At last… after centuries of imprisonment… I am free!
Knuckles: Uh, Trip? Is that…
Trip: The Shadow Dragon…
Suddenly, the Shadow Dragon takes notice of the heroes, especially Trip.
Dragon: You… I can smell the blood of Stagger within you.
Trip: S-Stagger?
Dragon: He was the one who imprisoned me so long ago. But that time is over! Now I am free, and all will bow to the might of… Fafnir!
With that, Fafnir begins to fly away.
Sonic: Alright, new plan. Me, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy’ll go Super. Trip, you and the others head to the Fortress and find that Onyx. It stopped him before, and it can probably stop him again. Sounds good?
Everyone nods. Sonic brings out the Emeralds, and he, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy use them to go Super, before flying after Fafnir.
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Sonic and the others approach the Dragon.
Sonic: Hey ugly! I don’t think we’ve been properly introduced!
Fafnir: So, you’ve come to fight me? Very well. Then you have chosen death!
Fafnir begins the fight by shooting multiple red and blue meteors from his mouth, with the heroes sending the blue ones back at him. Fafnir also creates crystals that cover the area, before they explode, with their shards flying all over the area. Fafnir also flies closer towards the heroes, firing black holes from his mouth before the heroes ram into his chest. Fafnir also curls into a ball, before trying to ram into the heroes from above and the sides. After enduring a couple of attacks, Fafnir chuckles.
Fafnir: Well, it seems I underestimated you lot. But don’t get too confident. What you have seen so far is but a fraction of my abilities. Now, you face my true power!
Fafnir’s chest glows with power, before his appearance changes. He then uses magic to detach his hands from his body, before sending them to attack the heroes. They are able to attack the hands, which damages Fafnir. Fafnir also sends out waves of energy with holes in the middle towards the heroes, while also charging at them, and shooting fireballs at them until they charge into his chest. Eventually, Fafnir begins firing meteors at the heroes, which they destroy, before Fafnir tries to attack them with a laser beam. After the heroes dodge this, they charge into his chest, causing Fafnir to fall into the ocean. As he resurfaces, Trip runs up to him while holding the Onyx.
Trip: Fafnir, ancient Shadow Dragon! Like my ancestor before me, I will seal your power away, and ensure you won’t hurt anyone ever again!
With those words, the power Fafnir weilds is sucked back into the Onyx, causing him to shrink away. The heroes land and exit their super forms as a much smaller Fafnir crawls onto the land near them.
Fafnir: I’m… I’m not trapped? But, why…?
Trip: You’ve spent so many years trapped in the Onyx. I didn’t want to subject you to that anymore than you already have. I wanted to give you another chance at life. But I also couldn’t just let you go on a rampage, so this felt like a good compromise.
Fafnir: Heh. You have made a grave error, Sungazer. Mark my words: I WILL return one day, and I WILL reclaim my power! And on that day, you will all pay for my humiliation! I promise you’ll pay!
With that, Fafnir runs off.
Sonic: You sure that was a good call, Trip?
Trip: I do. Everyone deserves a second chance, even someone like him. And besides, if he decides to cause trouble, I can handle him. I’m not afraid anymore.
Amy: That’s what I like to do here!
Knuckles: Here’s some advice from a fellow guardian: Don’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Never works out. Trust me, I know.
Trip: I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you all so much for coming here. Come back anytime you want.
Goodbyes are exchanged, before the Freedom Fighters take their leave, a captured Fang in tow.