sonic the hedgehog
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THE END OF IT ALL (part i)

Sonic, Tails and Knuckles have entered Robotnik's Omega Egg hideout.

I don't like it here, Sonic. Something seems too ... well ... strange.
I agree with Knuckles. It's way too quiet. It must be a trap.
Of course it's a trap. Everywhere we've gone has turned out to be a trap. Why should this place be any different?

Suddenly a voice emerges from the shadows.

Because, here is where you will meet your doom.

Shadow the Hedgehog steps into the light.

Shadow!
I thought you defeated him, Sonic.
Oh, but he did defeat me. But now is different, you see. I have found a new power. Let me demonstrate it.

With a thrust of his arm, he summons up a mystical power which traps Knuckles and Tails inside a magical bubble. They struggle to escape but to no avail.

Struggle all you want. You'll never escape my stasis bubbles. Muahahahaha.
Sonic! Help us!
You'll pay for this Shadow! What do you want from me?
I want a battle. Try your Hyperpower against my Megapower.
You've got yourself one hell of a battle then, Shadow. If it means I have to destroy you, then I will.
We'll see who destroys who, Sonic.
Sonic, no! It's a trap!
HYPER POWER!
MEGA POWER!

Both Sonic and Shadow transform into their ultimate forms, Sonic into Hyper Sonic. Shadow into Mega Shadow.

SONIC! No, he's too powerful for you!
Yeah Sonic, he'll whoop your butt. Don't be so foolish!
Shut up you overgrown pup. And as for you, Knuckles ...
WHAT!?!?
Keep your nose out of our business, or I will destroy you now! Now Sonic, experience the wrath of Shadow!

Shadow fires a Megabeam at Sonic, knocking him out of Hyperpower and into the wall.

SONIC!!!
SONIC!!!
You guys were right ... He is too powerful ...
Look out!!!

Shadow hovers over to Sonic and raises his hand, ready to shoot another Megabeam at him.

Now Sonic, this ... IS WHERE YOU END!!!

Before the beam is fired, it is retracted and Shadow powers down. He looks at Sonic, almost with fear in his eyes.

Huh? What's going on?
Exactly what I want to know, Shadow.
Who's there?

A figure steps into the light revealing ...

Robotnik!?!?
Yes. It is I, Ivo Robotnik. Shadow! What do you think you're doing? Destroy them now!
N-no. I will not.
WHAT?!?!
Do your own filthy work!
??? Excuse me, but what am I missing?
You stay out of this, pest!
Hey, no one talks to my friend like that!
Heh, is that all you see Sonic as? Knuckles, you are so docile.
What are you talking about?
I mean, you're so blind to protecting your precious Mega Emerald, you don't even realise family when you see it. You are just the same Sonic. Always trying to protect the Chaos Emeralds that you don't even know your family history. Heh.
All my family died, Robotnik. You destroyed them all!
My family is gone too. Don't give me your pathetic lies!
You two are so stupid!

Sonic and Knuckles look at each other and are confused.

Do you see any family resemblance?
WHAT?!?!
Family?!?!
Yes. The truth is, you two are cousins, and you both managed to evade me in your own way. Now I have you both here!
Knuckles ... I-I had no idea!
Nor did I, Sonic. HELP ME!
Is everyone forgetting me?
I was planning to destroy you first, rat!

Shadow looks at Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. How devoted they all are to each other. His face once again seems to be fearful, confused and friendly at the same time.

You will be another of the first to die, Shadow. Your insolence is the cause. Watch as I destroy the rat with the two tails.
NO!!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!
Huh?!?!
What?!?!
Pardon?!?!
What did you say?
LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!

Shadow powers up to Mega Shadow and fires a beam at Robotnik, but Robotnik dodges the beam. He runs off to the control room. Shadow releases Knuckles and Tails, and then helps Sonic to his feet. The four of them then follow Robotnik to the control room. They arrive too late however. Robotnik flies out of the Omega Egg, but not before setting the self-destruct sequence.

Let's see you escape the precarious situation you find yourself in now, Sonic. You, and the rest of you will all die! I WIN AT LAST!!! 10 minutes and my Omega Egg will self-destruct. A big sacrafice, but worth it. GOOD BYE SONIC!!! Muahahahaha!!!

Robotnik flies off, but Shadow uses the last of his Megapower and fires a Megabeam at Robotnik's pod. Robotnik doesn't have time to escape the beam.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Sonic and the others are forced to look away, as a bright explosion rips through the stars. The explosion dies down, and Robotnik is no more. Shadow looks at the others.

Robotnik is gone.
You ...
Is he ...?
Yes Knuckles, Yes Tails. He destroyed Robotnik. One part of the problem is over. Now the other part needs to be solved.
How much time do we have left?

An automated message speaks, making everyone jump.

7 minutes and 30 seconds until self-destruct.

Knuckles looks at the group.

Great. At leat we all die together. Sonic, I'm glad that we had time to find out that we are family.
There's no time for that now, Knuckles. We need a way out. And fast.

Sonic exchanges glances with the others as everyone wonders how they can make their escape.

TO BE CONCLUDED ...

Legend

Narrative  ---> Black
Sonic   -------> Blue
Knuckles   ---> Red
Tails   --------> Olive
Shadow    ----> Purple
Robotnik   ---> Green
Speaker  -----> Grey