Sonic Underground Ch3

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Sonic Underground

Deathy: So, it’s been a while. I’m so sorry you guys had to wait so long for an update. But I’ve been busy but I’m back. Now strap in for a ride.

Chapter 3: Beginnings Part 3

Disclaimer: I can’t think of a witty comment…

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Manic got up from the couch. It was way too cold in here. Maybe there was an opening somewhere. He hated it when the house was drafty. He walked around the house looking in the usual place for drafts. He found the source of the draft. It was a giant hole in the roof of Ferrell’s room. Manic almost screamed, but covered his mouth to stop the girlish shriek. He spun on his heel and ran to his room. He grabbed all the cash he had on him and stuff it in his shoe.

He heard a familiar whirling sound that made his quills stand on end. He grabbed a skateboard he had tricked out and crawled into his closet. Through the crack in his door, he saw a drone fly in. Its red eye searching for life to robotize. He stood on an old box of comic books and opened a latch at the top of his closet. He stuffed his board in a back pack with emergency supplies for moments like this. He crawled up in the space and carefully closed it. He then took off as fast as his feet could go. He opened a latch that led into an alleyway. He dropped the latch. He ran into the busy street as the latch burst up with several drones flying out. They were followed by SWATbots. The people on the streets began to cower into buildings. Manic followed the crowd, knowing that blending in with random faces was his best chance of survival.

The Freedom Fighters snuck up to the power plant. Sonic was itching to blow the bits. He was doing several warm up stretches. Antoine was trying to stop his teeth from clacking together. Sally was using Niccole to scan the power plant’s shield. Rotor was beside her, discussing possible weak points. Bunnie was watching out for SWATbots.

“The weak spot is right there.” Sally pointed to the left side of the green shield.

Sonic smirked as he crotched down like an Olympic runner. “You guys ready?” The freedom fighters nodded as they all got into a takeoff position. “It’s time to juice and jam!” Sonic took off into a blur.

The shield singed his blue blur, slowing him down. Sonic gritted his teeth as he picked up speed again. He wasn’t going to lose to some stupid shield. He was Sonic the Hedgehog, freedom fighter. Speed was his claim to fame and breaking Robuttnik’s things was his game. He couldn’t lose to some stupid shield.

He cheered as the shield fizzled out like water on a hot frying pan. He raced to the inside of the power plant. He took out most of the badniks he came across. Once he got to what he was sure was the center of the building, he began spreading the bombs around. The others would get the outer rooms.

The four freedom fighters raced inside. Sally used Niccole to hack into one of the computers. She was searching for the doctor’s newest schemes or schematics. If they could figure out how he made the robotizer, they could make a machine to turn everyone back. She got a few schematics for some of Robotnik’s basic badniks. She gritted her teeth as the others called out to her. Their time here was up. She disconnected Niccole and began to run for the exit.

Sally squealed as Sonic scooped her up and picked up more speed. The other freedom fighters grabbed on as he ran passed. Within a few seconds, they were standing several miles away from the factory. Within a few seconds, it was going up with loud explosives.

“Oh look!” Sonic smiled. “Fire works!” He plopped down in the dirt and began laughing before taking some deep breaths. Carrying everyone was hard. He might be the fastest thing alive, but he definitely wasn’t the strongest. They sat admiring their handy work for a few moments.

Sonia gasped as she heard loud explosions. She jumped out of her bed and raced out to her balcony. She gasped as she saw one of Doctor Robotnik’s factory’s going up in flames. She could help but smirked. It served him right. She had learn what a dictator was in her books and Robotnik fit that title to a T. She stood on her balcony and watched the show until the doorbell rang.

“Who could that be?” She thought. She walked to her door and crept it opened. She gasped as she saw Winston staring up at a huge SWATbot. Winston called for Lady Windermere. She came and had an equal expression of fear. Winston carefully walked up the stairs.

He softly opened Sonia’s door and entered. “Pardon me, Lady Sonia.” He said after closing the door. He gave a sad look at the door before walking over to her closet.

“What’s going on Winston?” Sonia nodded her head towards the door.

“There’s a spot of trouble.” He said in a hush tone. He pulled out her backpack. “We can only distract them for so long, Lady Sonia.” He opened the bag and nodded. “I’m glad we taught you to repack this once a month.” He handed the bag to her and pulled out a water bottle from her mini-fridge.

“What’s going on?” Sonia felt a lump of dread in her throat.

“You need to run.” Winston stated with the saddest and sternest face he had ever used. “Run as fast as you can. As far as you can. You just need to get away from here. Far, far away.”

“Why?”

“We want so much more for you Lady Sonia.” Winston patted her head. “But Robuttnik wants more Robians. Hedgehogs specifically.” He allowed this note to linger a moment. He hugged her before releasing her. “Run.” He ordered before heading to the door. “Remember Lady Sonia, no matter what, we love you.” Winston exited, leaving Sonia alone.

The magenta hedgehog was afraid, but being a robot sounded worse than running away. She went to her balcony and did gymnast tricks to the garage. She pulled out her motorcycle and raced away. She took a back road and stared at the flaming factory.

“Freedom Fighters.” She thought. “They fight Robotnik. Maybe they’ll let me stay with them.” She reeved the bike up. Maybe she could meet them around there before they fled to wherever it is that they live.

Manic watched in awe as fireworks lit the sky. Dr. Robuttnik’s factory was going up in flames. He smirked. There would be a good plunder for him there. Maybe even something to help him deactivate the stupid spybots that were chasing him. He turned and made a bored face at the robots a few yards back. He tsked.

“You guys never know when to give up, do you?” He tapped his foot as he waited for them to get closer. When they were close enough, he raced away and made several turns. Some of the bots hit the walls on the turns. Manic smirked as he heard the clanging metal. He zoomed up a tall wall. The last of the spybots crashed into the wall. Manic hid himself in the dying forest as he raced towards the factory.

The freedom fighters turned to head back to their home.

“Wait!” A voice called out as a force field of sorts surrounded the group.

“Ah Mah stars!” Bunnie exclaimed as knocked on the green field.

“Mon Dieu!” Antoine shook in his boots.

“What is this?” Rotor began to examine the force field.

“What’s the big idea?” Sonic began to rev up for a spin attack.

“Everyone stay calm.” Sally tried to take control. “Niccole, scan this force field and find a weak spot for me.”

“Scanning in progress, Sally.” The hand held announced.

“Do not be too hasty freedom fighters.” The Oracle of Delphi appeared before them. “You have new comrades coming to join you.”

“Who is this guy?” Sonic waved his hands above his head. “He certainly doesn’t look like one of Robuttnik’s goons.”

Antoine stiffen and saluted the tall mobian, causing everyone to give him a questioning look. “Monsieur! It is an honor to meet you again.”

“Bonjour Antoine.” The oracle bowed.

“Suga-twan,” Bunnie backed up from the strange new comer, “You know that man?”

“Qui. He is the Oracle of Delphi.” Antoine explained. “He’s visions are usually spot on. He is the reason Uncle Chuck brought Sonic to Knothole with us.”

“What!?” Sonic jumped, turning to glare at the coyote.

“It is true.” Oracle waved his hand. “You’re comrades are on their way. You must wait for them.”

“What? Other freedom fighters are on their way here?” Rotor asked. “Why? Robotnik is bound to send SWATbots here soon.”

The oracle of Delphi shook his head. “Not freedom fighters. Not yet.” He pointed a long slender finger at Sonic. “Your twin siblings.”

Sonic’s jaw dropped. “Twin siblings? I don’t have any siblings. I’m an only child. ONLY! Numero Uno!”

Antoine sighed as he rubbed Sonic’s back.

“They’re alive?” Rotor gasped. “What about Sonic’s parents?”

“What are you talking about Rot?” Sonic clenched his fist.

“You do have two siblings. They came here with your whole family.” Rotor explained. “You were really little so you probably don’t remember, but your parents left you and Uncle Chuck here. They took your brother and sister with them. I don’t remember all the details. Do you Antoine?”

“A few more details then you, mon ami. But only a few.” Antoine continued rubbing Sonic’s back.

Sonic growled for a few moments. Why hadn’t anyone told him? Why did they never mention it to him? Why did they keep it a secret? If he had known… Sonic leaned into Antoine as his blood cooled. “A brother and a sister?”

“Qui.” Antoine bobbed his head.

“And they’re on their way here?” Sally asked, trying to take in all the new facts. She looked at Sonic, feeling bad for him.

The Oracle nodded.

“We have to find a safe place to hide!” Bunnie stated. “If Robotnik’s SWATbots find us or them, it’ll be straight to the robotizer! And that thing is God awful!” She rubbed her robotic arm as she winced.

“Do not worry, I will keep you invisible from Robotnik’s forces.” The Oracle looked off into the distance. “There she is.”

A burgundy motorcycle drove up to the group. It slid to a stop as it nearly drove into Rotor. “I’m so sorry!” The girl cried, jumping off her bike to check up on the walrus. “Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m fine.” Rotor nodded. “You didn’t hit me.”

“Another inch and you would’ve though.” Sonic laughed.

“Who are you people?” She asked looked at the group. “Are you guys freedom fighters?”

“Yeah. We’re freedom fighters.” Sally answered.

“Oh thank goodness!” She hugged the chipmunk. “Please can I come with you? Robotnik’s SWATbots took my adoptive mother. Winston told me to run. Please? Let me stay with you. I don’t want to be a robot!”

“Relax suga.” Bunnie rubbed her back. “You can stay with us. Mah name is Bunnie Rabbot. What’s your name?”

The girl took off her helmet and brushed her hair out of her eyes. “My name is Sonia.” She curtsied.

Sonic stared at her. This was his sister. He wasn’t sure how he felt about this.

“Welcome Sonia.” The Oracle of Delphi put his hands together and bowed. “It is so nice to see you in good health.”

Sonia gave him a confused look before she bowed back. “Nice to meet you to. If you don’t mind me asking, who are you?”

“I am the Oracle of Delphi.” He stated with a kind smile.

“Oh! I’ve read about you in books!” Sonia stated with a bright smile. “You’re well known for your visions. You need to run! Robotnik wants you robotized as soon as possible.” Sonia’s excitement instantly turned to fear for the man.

He smiled as he looked off into the trees. “I am only here to reunite the three of you.”

“What do you mean?” Sonia tilted her head.

“Your brother.” He pointed to the blue hedgehog.

Sonic looked at her and gave a weak wave. “Heya sis. Nice to meet ya.”

“I have a brother!?” Sonia shrieked.

“It’s a surprise to me too.” Sonic answered.

A green hedgehog raced out of the city. He was riding a floating surf board by the looks of it to the others. They all gasped as he was being followed by Robotnik’s robots. Though instead of the usual spybot or SWATbot that the doctor deployed in his city, they were actual buzzbombers aiming to kill. He swerved in a zig-zag pattern, dodging their attacks.

Manic flew into the Oracle’s force field and screamed as he suddenly saw people. Unfortunately, his board hit Antoine in the chest, causing the coyote to fall to the ground in pain and the green hedgehog to be flung into the air. He fell onto the ground with a loud thud.

“Ow…” He groaned. He then sat up straight. “Oh my gosh! I hit someone!”

Antoine curled up on the ground. “Why? Why mon Dieu? What did I ever do to deserve this? Se il vous plait, mon Dieu tell me why?”

Everyone took turns looking between Antoine and Manic.

Manic tried to get on his feet, but his legs wouldn’t work. So he crawled on all fours to the coyote. He put his hand on his shoulder on shook him some. “Hey, dude, you okay? Do you need a doctor?” He moved Antoine’s arms to inspect his chest for blood. He huffed as he was meet with Antoine’s blue coat. He pulled opened the shirt and cringed at the bruise he saw forming on his chest.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Antoine sat up and clasped his shirt close with his hands. Antoine instantly started shrieking in French as the others watched on.

“I’m trying to make sure you’re okay! I hit you with my board. I wanted to make sure you weren’t bleeding. You still need a doctor and I need to get to the freedom fighters or some hideaway. And the badniks… Oh crude!” Manic screamed going into similar hysterics. “The badniks are after me!”

“They can’t find you.” Sonic tapped the green hedgehog’s shoulder and pointed to the retreating badniks. “Orc here made a force field or something that makes us invisible to them.”

Manic’s shoulders slumped. “Oh…” he seemed so lost and confused. He glanced at Antoine. “He needs a doctor! Doctor. Where’s the closest doctor?”

“Hey, chill out.” Sonic rubbed his shoulder. “Ant will be fine.”

“I beg to differ.” Antoine glared.

Sonic rolled his eyes. “What’s your name?” Sonic turned back to Manic.

The green hedgehog crossed his legs as he stared up at him. “Manic. You?”

“He is Sonic, your brother.” The Oracle spoke up, drawing everyone’s attention. “The pink one is Sonia, your sister.”

Manic blinked a few times. “Uh-huh.” He nodded. “And the rest?”

“Freedom fighters.” He answered.

“I have two brothers?!” Sonia shouted.

Manic tilted his head at her. “So I’m not the only one confused here. That’s a relief.” He turned to Sonic. “Why aren’t you freaking out?”

“You missed that part by two pages bro.” Sonic shrugged.

Manic nodded before turning back to the Oracle. “So why are we meeting now? And why is this Oracle guy involved.”

The Oracle smiled. “Because in order for you to defeat Robotnik, you three will need to work together.”

Manic nodded. He turned to Sonic. “So… Did I hit my head and now I’m dreaming? You know like one of those long dreams about being the chosen one. Blah. Blah. Blah. You know the deal right?”

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Deathy: It’s been months since I’ve worked on this story. I finally got it done and guess what’s out? The internet. Joy! Well until then, I guess I better say thanks for reading! I’m sorry I haven’t updated this story in a long time. I’ve been busy with other school and other projects. I also started a let’s play on my YouTube channel. It seems I like to bury myself in lots of projects.
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