Sonic the Hedgehog III: A Fight For Life -------------------------INVENTORY-------------------------- 1.green chaos emerald 2.the claw that Tails was stabbed with 3.a piece of Robotnik's hair from mustache 4.Sally's diary 5.a family picture (of all of us) ---------------------INVENTORY COMPLETE--------------------- "Computer, number three," Sonic told A.N.T, "anymore information on that?" "As a matter of fact I am working on that right now. I think I should be done about...well, I can't exactly say when." "Hey, take your time. I gotta go shop for Binx's present anyway. Her birthday is on July 13th and I didn't even get her anything yet. This relationship is dying. What do you think A.N.T?" "Sonic, I can't believe I am hearing this! You break up with Binx? Not a good sign!" a voice behind him yelled. "Herbie! What are you doing here?! Can't you see that I'm busy???" "Yeah, busy trying to ruin other people's lives!" "Herbie!" But Herbie had left the room. "I love you Sally, I really do. Sonic and you must have made a good couple when you and him were going out," Tails said. "Thanks. We did. But, Sonic said our relationship was better as friends...not lovers." "Nah! Makes life more fun being lovers! I don't think he and Binx will ever break up. He's too attached to her, and she is too attached to him." "You're right. I can't see them ever breaking up." Tails was still on medication for what happened not even a year ago. He still feels like he could die at any moments. His heart stops beating, sometimes for a couple of seconds. But, Tails doesn't let that get to him. He and Sonic believe that Sonic X is still alive, and they want to find him before he makes any plans. "Sally, let's stop talking about that. I need help." "Mental or Physical?" "I'm not joking." "Sorry Tails." "I keep on having these dreams of Sonic X coming back, and Sonic is fighting him. Only, I'm not in the picture. After Sonic kicks his butt, he says, `This is for Tails, a fighter to the end.' Then Rotor gives some speech about I'm in a better place now." "Oh boy Tails, they're not true!" "I'm going to die, I just know it. I am not getting better, just worse." "Tails, don't you dare think that. It's never going to happen. Now, come with me to wait for a power ring." "Yeah, I guess you are right, I'll be okay..." Tails sighed. "Now Cowacart, tell me the truth, how does this sweater look? Too baggy? Too small?" Binx asked her. "Fine Binx. Where did you get it?" "In town at the new mall." "I like it. Where's Sonny? I haven't seen him around lately." "He's spending a lot of time sitting in front of A.N.T, wanting more information on that stupid piece of hair which is supposed to be Robotnik's. Did you hear about the claw?" "No, what?" "Sonic found the claw that Tails was stabbed with. Blood all over it." "Ew...where are Herbie, Shanny, Benny and Harry?" "I don't know." "Well, I am going to get one of those sweaters, see ya later!" "Get a green one Cowacart!" "Herbie, who's it?" Shanny asked. "Harry is," Benny answered. "Okay guys, go hide!" Harry yelled, hiding behind a tree. Herbie went in the direction of the dock. "Hi Sally, did the power ring come yet?" "Nope." "Didn't Tails come with you?" "No, he didn't feel good. I'm scared Herbie, he is getting worse." "There is nothing to be worried about." "Yeah, I guess you are right." "SALLY! COME QUICK! TAILS ISN'T BREATHING!" Benny screamed. Chapter 2 "WHAT! ON MY GOD! NOOO! HERBIE I WAS RIGHT!" "Calm down! Let's go," Herbie said, holding back the tears. When they got to the cabin Sally saw Sonic kneeling at Tail's side. "Is he breathing?!" Rotor asked. "Yes, but very faintly. I can hardly feel his breath on my face," Sonic said. "Sally, are you okay?" Benny asked her, wrapping her arm around her. "O-oh my God, he's dead, isn't he?" "No Sally. He just barely made it. I heard a noise and ran in to see Tails on the floor. He was blue. I can't imagine finding him dead." "It's okay Sonic. He gave us all a scare," Shanny said, kneeling beside Sonic. "Tails, can you hear us?" Rotor asked him. "S-Sally, d-don't b-be s-scared." "Tails! I love you! Please don't die!" "I w-won't. Y-you know me." "Hey, I think A.N.T has the info on the hair!" Sonic exclaimed. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() ---_______---__----_______-----______--___---_____-----____- !TOP SECRET INFORMATION AHEAD! ANALYZED: PIECE OF HAIR FROM THE MUSTACHE OF ROBOTNIK. WHERE FOUND: THE WOODS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The piece of hair found is not Robotnik's ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "WHAT?! OH MY GOSH A.N.T, THAT CAN'T BE TRUE! I SAW HIM WITH MY OWN EYES! YOU'RE WRONG! WRONG!" With those words Sonic picked up a chair and smashed up A.N.T. "Sonic! Calm down!" Sally said. Rotor had to pull Sonic away from the computer. But it was too late, the damage had been done, and A.N.T was now a worthless piece of junk. Sonic was sitting at the lake, collecting his thoughts. He heard footsteps behind him and turned around to see Binx. "I'm sorry I blew up back there. I, I wasn't thinking straight. Please forgive me." "Hey, it's all right. You just have to control your temper a little better." "But what I don't understand is how that can't be Robotnik's hair. We saw him, or, an outline of him, standing at the cliff, laughing and watching Tails being tortured by Sonic X. I have to find Sonic X. He knows where Robotnik is. He can help." "I have no idea where we could start looking. Maybe.." "Yeah, it is hard to think where a seven foot monster could be. God, he is fast, isn't he?" "Boy, he is almost as fast as you are. Notice I said ALMOST." Then the idea came to her. "Sonic! I know where we could find him! Look in the Robotnik's old castle!" "Not a good idea. That thing could fall down and minute. Why would Sonic X be there?" "Why wouldn't he be? he knows it's the one place we won't look." "Okay, I'll go." Then, a voice rang out, "Why don't you break up with her now, Sonic? We all know you WANT to!" Sonic turned around and saw a shadow. It wasn't Herbie, this figure was much bigger than her. The figure laughed, a laugh that Sonic and Binx recognized immediately. "ROBOTNIK!!" Chapter 3 "Right, hedgehog. What ya got to say about it?" "Who was that guy, oh sorry, MORON who was here with Sonic X?" Sonic asked. Binx was too shocked to talk. "Someone..." "Tell me now." "Rotor." "No way." "The guy who looks like a stinkin' walrus right?" Binx managed to speak. "Yes, but he would never turn against us. Never." "YES HE WOULD BINX! YES HE WOULD!" Robotnik laughed hysterically. "Liar!" "But we never did see his face Sonic...," Binx pondered. "Now, if you please, I must make my departure. This is the only thing I have to say. You should watch your backs, hedgehog you especially. Trust me." "Wait!" Sonic screamed. But he had vanished, leaving them to wonder about Rotor. "Tails, feeling okay bud?" Rotor asked. "Yeah fine. You seen happy today, why?" "Just thinking." "About what?" "Something..." "Tell me please." "No. I don't want to. It's really personal." "Oh, okay. I have to go now, see ya later Rotor." "See-ya." Tails left the room and a smile came across Rotor's face. "I'll kill him, the nosy sucker. Once and for all. Just call me the finishing touches." "Sonic, what did Robotnik mean about you breaking up with me?" Binx asked, as they walked around. "I might as well tell you." "What?" "When I was talking to that piece of junk A.N.T I brought up your birthday. I was going to break up with you but, I realized that if I break up with you then why should I live?" "Why? What did I do wrong?" "Nothing, it's just me." "AAAAAAAA!!!" Someone screamed from the clearing. "OH NO! TAILS!" Sonic yelled, as they ran to the clearing. When they got there they found Tails laying on the ground. "Tails! What's the matter?" Binx asked. "Rotor came towards me with a knife! Then I screamed and he ran." "No." "What is it Binx?" Tails asked. "No." "Sonic, you're pale. What is it?" "Tails, we might as well tell you, go ahead Sonic." "Tails, when we were by the lake we turned around and saw Robotnik," Sonic told him. "Oh my God." "He, he told us that at our last meeting with him, you know, in the woods, that Rotor was the figure standing at the cliff. That's why we're scared, because we think it's true. Rotor's evil, he wanted to kill you." "That's incredible. Robotnik being nice to you?" "Yes, all of that is true Tails," Binx said. "But I can't believe Rotor would do such a thing." "That's what we thought Tails. Now we should go back to the cabin to see if Rotor is there," Binx said, putting her cold hand on his shoulder. "Come on Binx, get on my back. Sonic Spindash* and Tails Thrasher* time!" "SONIC SPINDASH*!" "TAILS THRASHER*!" Within seconds, Sonic, Tails, and Binx disappeared heading toward the cabin to get Rotor. Sonic made it first and burst through the door. "Rotor!" "Oh hi Sonic! I was working on A.N.T. What's up?" Tails ran in and catched his breath. "Hey Tails! How are you?" "Why were you trying to kill us? Why were you just trying to kill Tails in the woods?" "What are you talking about Sonic? I was here fixing A.N.T all day." Chapter 4 "You're kidding." "No Sonic. Why would I want to kill you guys?" "You're kidding." "Sonic. I have not left this house." "Liar," Sonic said through his clenched teeth. "Shut up, Sonic. Binx, Tails, could you guys leave for a second?" "Sonic, we'll be right outside if you need us," Tails said as he and Binx walked out the door. "So, how did you find out about me?" "Robotnik." "It's not true." "Liar." "I'm not lying!" "Yes you are. You know it." "What, is my nose getting longer or something?" "It's as long as it can get, you worthless oversized walrus! Get out of my cabin!" "No." "GET OUT NOW BEFORE I HAVE TO KICK YOU OUT MYSELF." "I didn't do anything. Since when have you started to listening to Robotnik?" "Since A.N.T told us it wasn't Robotnik's hair at the fight." "Who's was it?" "Yours." "Nope, not mine Sonic." "Liar." "I ain't lying!" "Liar. Get out of my cabin NOW!" "You're going to pay Sonic the Hedgehog. You're going to pay, big time. Watch your stinkin' back. I'm going to personally kick your butt." "Benny, did you hear about Tails?" "Yeah, Rotor did it." Benny and Harry were fixing dinner for everyone. "I think he did too," Harry said as she prepared a steak. "Harry, do you really think Rotor would do such a thing?" "He has to work for Robotnik, can't you tell?" "He might not be. Maybe he just naturally hates us." "Then how come he's been nice to us for the past two years?" "True." "Plus, he helped find out if Tails had a brain problem." "Yeah, but I still think he is working for Robotnik." Just then Rotor burst into the room and slammed the door behind him. "What the h-" Benny said. "I heard the whole conversation. You're lucky I don't kill you now, both of you." "What the heck are you talking about?" Harry questioned, as Benny sneaked out the door the Sonic's cabin. Rotor saw her, but he did nothing. "I have a confession to make, right before I kill you." "Go ahead, I'm all ears." "I do work for Robotnik." "Oh, what a surprise that is." "Shut-up. Now I'll give you a 20 second head start before I kill you. Now start running." Harry opened the door to see Sonic standing there. She shoved past him and went to find Benny. "Well, look. The walrus decided to tell the truth. Now would you like to tell us how long has this been going on?" Sonic asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest. "Ever since you rescued Binx out of the window. Guess who made Sonic X?" "You." "You're a genius Sonic, you really are." "Where's Sonic X?" "Excuse me?" "Sonic X is dead, right?" "Nope, and I know where he is." "Where?" "Robotnik's castle." "I'm going." "I wouldn't if I were you." "Well, you're not me now, are you?" "After Sonic X fell off the cliff I had to put him back together. I made him a stronger and faster than before Sonic, be aware of that." "So?" "Sonic, you're roadkill." "Rotor, I'm going." "Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you," he said, walking out of the door. "Tails let's go. We have to pack for the trip." "To the castle Sonic?" "Yep." "That's been abandoned for 3 years." "That's where Sonic X is." "I don't need to pack, let's get going now Sonic," Tails said as he jumped on Sonic's back. "Hey Sonic, it's what you call A Fight For Life!" "HOLD ON TAILS! SONIC SPINDASH*!" Sonic sped towards the castle, his partner on his back. Chapter 5 "Robotnik, I came to warn you," Rotor whispered, walking into a room below the main room. "What is it Rotor?" "The hedgehog. He and Tails are heading towards the castle." "We're ready of them." "Where's Sonic X?" Rotor asked, standing in the doorway. "In the main room." "I'm going to go see him." "Yes Rotor, leave me to get some rest before our battle," Robotnik said, smiling. "Sonic X, are you in here? It's me Rotor." "Come in." It was so dark in the main room that Rotor couldn't see ten feet in front of him. "Where are you? It's so dark in here." "Sitting in Robotnik's chair." "Robotnik's chair?!" "Yes. Is there a problem?" Rotor saw a red glow coming from Sonic X's eyes. "No. The hedgehog and fox are headed towards the castle to find you." "Really? I guarantee you, when they see me, they won't be here for long." Rotor started to answer but was interrupted by someone yelling. "Robotnik, Rotor, Sonic X! Sonic and Tails are outside!" Clucky yelled from downstairs. "Party time," Sonic X cackled. Rotor's eyes finally adjusted to the darkness. He saw Sonic X getting up from the chair. "Sonic X, you do the honors. I'll watch those two get burnt to a crisp!" Sonic X walked over to the laser, aimed it at Sonic, pulled the trigger and... "Have you heard from Sonic and Tails yet Binx?" Benny asked. They were sitting in Binx's room. "No. I hope they're okay. This walkie-talkie that I built will come in handy. I thought I would never have to use it, because by the time I finished it, Robotnik was, well, dead," She smiled. "Are you sure Sonic has the other one?" "Almost positive Benny. It isn't in his room. Let's see if he picks up." "Go ahead." When Binx turned it on, all she heard was static. "SONIC? SONIC DO YOU HEAR ME?! THIS IS BINX..PICK UP IF YOU CAN HEAR ME!" "No one answered. Once again, Binx repeated the message. This time Sonic responded. "BINX! IT'S ME! WE ARE AT THE CASTLE! YOU HAVE TO GET OVER HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..TAILS HAS BEEN SHOT BY THE LASER AGAIN!" "SONIC! HOLD ON, WE'RE ON OUR WAY!" Binx turned off the walkie-talkie and placed it on her bed. "Let's go Benny. get everyone together, it's time to make a little trip to the castle." In a couple of minutes, Binx had everyone in her room. Herbie, Shanny, Benny, Harry, Cowacart, and Sally. She explained the problem, expecting Sally to break down in tears. But Sally wasn't sad, she was mad. "Okay everyone! Let's kick some butt!" Binx exclaimed. They formed a circle in the middle of the room and Binx said a prayer. Hopefully, this would be the end of Robotnik, Rotor, Sonic X, Clucky, and the castle. They had to get rid of all of them. But the question is--How?? "Tails, help is on the way. Do you think you can hold on?" "Yeah Sonic, I got hit right on my leg, don't overreact." "I know I am, but better to be safe than sorry. You are bleeding a lot." "You go ahead Sonic. I'll be here, don't worry. I won't die, promise," Tails smiled and waited outside the castle while Sonic walked over to the door. "This one's for you Tails," he said, winking at him. "I am so sorry Sonic X!" Rotor exclaimed. "No, that's okay. People ALWAYS bump into me right before I'm about to kill my arch rivals!" Sonic X smacked himself in the head. "I was too excited that I tripped over my own feet. I'm sorry!" "You're lucky I like you Rotor." Sonic X saw Tails sitting by himself outside. "Practice Range Rotor!" "Kill the brat Sonic X." Sonic X aimed carefully this time, telling Rotor to stay on the other side of the room. "Ready...Aim....Fi-" "Stop right there!" Sonic yelled at the doorway. But it was too late. Sonic heard a screamed and headed toward the window. "Yes! I got him!" Sonic X celebrated. "OH NO! SALLY!" "What?! I didn't get the fox?" Sonic X ran to the window and checked. Sure enough, Sally was there on the ground, Tails was crying. Binx and the others were surrounding her. Sonic turned to Sonic X. "How could you do that?" "Easy Sonic, see this little trigger button here?" "SONIC SPINDASH* TIME!" "Wha?? Oh no!" Sonic pushed forward, into Sonic X. Sonic X put his arm in front of him and shielded his face. Sonic bounced back, almost falling out of the window. "You big hunk of metal!" Sonic X laughed. "SONIC SPINDASH*!" "Without warning, Sonic pushed forward and knocked Sonic X onto the ground. He quickly got up. "Nice try Hedgehog!!" "What are you going to do Sonic X???" "SONIC X SPINDASH*!" Sonic knew what was coming. He jumped out of the way and Sonic X flew out of the window. Tails screamed and punched Sonic X, who was not moving. "Hedgehog, you made a wrong turn.." Without turning around, Sonic knew who was talking to him. He had been watching Sonic fight Sonic X the whole time. "Uh oh," Sonic whispered. Chapter 6 He turned around and came face to face with his buddy, now his worst enemy. "What did I ever do to you, Rotor?" "What about my clumsy inventions Sonic?" "What are you talking about?" "You thought my inventions were a waste of time." "Get out of the way. I have more important things to take care of Rotor." "No." "SONIC SPINDASH* TIME!" But when Sonic started to push forward, he noticed no one was there. Rotor had disappeared. "What the-" A shadow at the doorway stared at him. "You ain't done yet." "Robotnik!" "Remember 2 years ago?" "Yeah." "When you pushed me out of that very window?" Robotnik walked into the room and towards Sonic. "I didn't push you out, you jumped out. How did you survive that?" "I'm not as weak as you think." "Oh really??" "Watch yourself hedgehog." "I ain't scared of you." Robotnik pulled out a gun. He pointed it at Sonic, then at the window. "You either jump, or you get your brains blown out." Sonic just stood there. "SONIC!" Binx yelled from outside. "THERE'S A BOMB NEAR THE CASTLE! YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO GET OUT!" Robotnik smiled. "Bye hedgehog." Robotnik pulled the trigger, but Clucky ran towards him just in time for the bullet to hit Sonic's arm. "Robotnik! Let's get out of here!" Sonic closed his eyes and screamed in pain. When he opened his eyes, they were gone. "Sonic! You only have 30 seconds left! Jump!" Herbie hollered from down below. But pain overwhelmed Sonic. He couldn't move. Binx began the countdown. "5!" "Oh...my arm.." "4!" He tried to stand, but he immediately fell to his knees. "3!" "Binx...I need help.." "2!" "Binx....Freedom Fighters..." "1!" The whole castle erupted in flames. Sonic was no where to be found. "Sonic!" Binx screamed. A couple of second later, a figure was thrown from the window. Sonic yelled in pain as he came in contact with the ground. Binx walked over and gasped. "SONIC! NO!" Even though his eyes were closed, Sonic managed a little smile. "No worry.." Chapter 7 Binx helped Sonic up, he was holding his arm. She helped him over to where Tails and Sally were laying. "Sonic, she's dead," Tails told him. Everyone walked over to where Sonic was standing. Then Sonic began, tears in his eyes: "I remember where I first saw Sally. She was beautiful. Then, when the disease broke out, we all stayed protected. But Sally left to warn the other people of our village about the disease. When she didn't return, we got worried. I was the one who found her, laying in the woods, with that rash on her after the quarantine was over. Then, the following year, when her body was declared missing, I found her in the castle, and she told me how Robotnik had taken her, and made her a ghost. After I saved Binx, I found the spell to change her into a human. But the following year she turned bad again and tried to kill us. We made her realized how much we meant to her and she returned to the Freedom Fighters. This year, she just took care my best friend, Tails. This is for you, my love," Sonic bent down and kissed Sally on her cold forehead. "That was beautiful Sonic," Binx said, smiling. Tail's eyes widen. "Oh my God, look at Sally!!" Slowly, Sally's limp body lifted from the ground, and a ring of white glow formed around the outline of her body. Her eyes opened as she stared straight ahead, and a voice inside her spoke to the group: "Eternal Princess Sally Acorn will live forever, the spell placed on her to turn her into a human is immortal, Your Sally will live always." Sally then was lowered to the ground, and the glow dissipated. Her eyes searched around, panic stricken. "Sally? Can you hear me?" Tails asked. "Tails, I'm okay, I..I...What just happened?" Binx chuckled. "Another miracle, Sally. Another miracle." Tails put his arm around Sonic. "I believe I was correct, this was A Fight For Life!" Chapter 8 Sally, Tails, and Sonic thanked God to be alive. Binx and her friends threw a party for them when they got well. After the party, Sonic was thinking of where Rotor, Robotnik, and Clucky could have gone. Tails thought they died in the fire, but Sonic knew something wasn't right. He knew that they would meet again, and Sonic was ready for them. Don't miss: Sonic the Hedgehog IV: Hooked on Sonics!