Fanfiction:The Goddess of Destruction Part 10

''On the previous chapter of The Goddess of Destruction, Ray and Seedra, after defeating Metal Sonic Version 3.0 in battle, left Station Square and returned to Tails' Workshop in the Mystic Ruins to drop the Elemental Chaos Ring off for safekeeping. Shortly afterwards, Heavy made a suggestion to extract the elemental powers from the Chaos Rings so that Robotnik will be unable to complete EG-005, but Tails stated that he did not have the technology to do so. However, he was able to contact Tiara and her father, Gazebo Boobowski, who happen to be experts in the art of ring smithing. After explaining the situation to them, Professor Boobowski decided to create a new machine to remove the elemental powers from the Chaos Rings.''

''Meanwhile, at Station Square, it was revealed that Metal Sonic 3.0 managed to survive Seedra's attack, most likely because of his new built-in auto-recovery system. After he rose again, Robotnik contacted him, saying that two of the Elemental Chaos Rings are located at Tails' Workshop, and he began heading over there immediately. Elsewhere, at Dr. Robotnik's base, the doctor released two old robots of his from the storage room; Egg-Robo, which he sent to retrieve the Elemental Chaos Ring at the Sandopolis Zone, and another "new", mysterious robot, which was sent to deal with Shadow, Squash, Metal Sonic, and Omega who've infiltrated the base to stop EG-005's development. These questions still remain: Who is this mysterious robot, and how do it and Metal Sonic know one another? Will Tiara be able to get to Tails' Workshop to claim the two Elemental Chaos Rings before Metal Sonic 3.0 does? Find out in this exciting chapter of Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 3: The Goddess of Destruction!''

*The robot comes forth and reveals itself to be a robotic version of Classic Amy*

Robotnik: Allow me to formally introduce… Mecha Amy!

Mecha Amy: Pleased to meet you. *Politely bows* Or should I say…pleased to KILL you? *Giggles, and then looks toward Metal Sonic* Although, I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing to YOU, my sweet…

Metal Sonic: …

Omega: You two have met, I presume?

Mecha Amy: *Giggles* Why, yes, we have. He and I have SUCH chemistry together… *Walks toward Metal Sonic and inches toward his face* …Isn't that right?

Metal Sonic: *Quickly backs away from her, slightly terrified*

Mecha Amy: Aww, what's the matter? Aren't you happy to see me?

Metal Sonic: *Sarcastic tone* Oh, yes, I'm just BRIMMING with enthusiasm!

Mecha Amy: *Giggles* Aww, don't worry… I don't bite. That is, unless you want me to. *Giggles again*

Shadow: …

Omega: …

Squash: …

Pffft, is this some kind of joke? THIS is what you had in mind for a worthy opponent, Ivo? AH-HA-AH-AH-AH-AH! I think you're REALLY scraping the bottom of the barrel now!

Robotnik: I wouldn't get so overconfident if I were you. Although her power may pale in comparison to that of EG-005, Mecha Amy can certainly prove to be quite the adversary. Don't just take my word for it, though. I'm sure Metal Sonic can tell you all about it.

Shadow: Yes, since the two of you seem to know one another, how powerful would you say she is, exactly?

Metal Sonic: It's difficult to describe, so all I can really say is that she's a lot more than what she appears to be. Aside from her power, the one thing that's truly fearsome about Mecha Amy is her deranged mind and her appetite for destruction...

*Cue flashback*

Mecha Amy: *Laughs maniacally while blasting everything around her like crazy* WOW, THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!

(Classic) Robotnik: *A bit beaten and tattered from getting caught in one of the explosions* MECHA AMY! STOP THIS NOW!

Mecha Amy: *Ignores him and continues* BOOM, BOOM! I LOVE SEEING EVERYTHING GO BOOOOOOOM! *Continues ravaging the area*

(Classic) Robotnik: I SAID STOP! DO YOU WANT TO BRING DOWN THE ENTIRE BASE!? *Notices a beam flying at him* WAAAH! *Dodges*

*Robotnik summons several Badniks to deal with her*

(Classic) Robotnik: (This should buy me enough time to find that emergency shut-down controller!) *Starts searching around for it*

*Mecha Amy ends up destroying the Badniks in a brief instant, and turns her focus over to Robotnik*

(Classic) Robotnik: WHAT!? No way! I can't BELIEVE this!

Mecha Amy: *Fires an eye laser at him*

(Classic) Robotnik: *Dives out of the way*

Mecha Amy: Hee hee hee! *Starts walking towards Robotnik, holding out the palm of her hand, revealing small red, circular device*

(Classic) Robotnik: W-What're you doing!? Stay back! *Starts crawling backwards to avoid her*

Mecha Amy: *Ignores him once more and continues*

(Classic) Robotnik: Don't you know who I am!? I am Doctor Ivo Robotnik, your creator! And you WILL do as I-

Before Robotnik had the chance to finish his sentence, Mecha Amy managed to get close enough to him, and grabbed Robotnik by the palm of her hand, face-first.

*Music Cue*

(Classic) Robotnik: Mmmmmph!

Mecha Amy: Hee hee hee! Now, your energy is mine!

(Classic) Robotnik: *Jerks away from her*

Mecha Amy: HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE!

*Metal Sonic bursts into the room before she has the chance to do anything else*

Mecha Amy: Hmm? *Looks* Wow, he's a cutie! *Releases Robotnik*

(Classic) Robotnik: *Gasps for air* Metal Sonic, you're right on time! I need you to distract her, while I find the shut-down controller!

Metal Sonic: *Nods*

Mecha Amy: *Stares at Metal Sonic, with hearts in her eyes*

Metal Sonic: …?

(Classic) Robotnik: *Continues looking for the controller*

Mecha Amy: *Starts walking towards Metal Sonic*

Metal Sonic: …! *Starts backing away until he gets to a corner*

Mecha Amy: Just give it up, there's no escape! You're mine…

Egg-Robo: *Quickly enters the room* Here, use this, Doctor! *Hands Robotnik the controller*

(Classic) Robotnik: Ah, there it is! *Takes it, aims it at Mecha Amy, and shuts her down*

Mecha Amy: *The red glow in her eyes disappears and she slips into unconsciousness*

*End flashback*

Shadow: So, THAT'S the kind of power she possesses…

Robotnik: Yes, she was certainly quite the handful, wasn't she? In addition to wrecking my base, the faulty machine nearly had me killed! Originally, I intended to dispose of her, but then I decided that she still had plenty of potential, and would be of use to me sometime in the future, so I opted to make adjustments to her programming and keep her in storage, so I could release her again when the time was right. Needless to say, that moment has finally arrived! Ahem! Now then! Mecha Amy, dispose of these intruders! Give them all you've got!

Mecha Amy: *Ignores him and focuses on Metal Sonic*

Robotnik: Did you hear me!? I said DESTROY them!

Mecha Amy: *Continues ignoring him*

Robotnik: Do you want me to shut you down again!?

Mecha Amy: Oh, uh… Right away, Doctor!

Robotnik: Now THAT's more like it! (Despite the adjustments I've made to her programming, she still isn't entirely obedient. Sure, she's improved a lot since then, but it would appear as if I still have a few bugs to iron out.) I'll leave everything to you, Mecha Amy! Don't disappoint me! *Leaves the room*

Metal Sonic: I'm going to be on my way, as well. I already have a prior engagement, but before I leave, I feel that I must warn you. Mecha Amy may not be able to obtain data like Three-Point Zero and myself, but she does, however, contain an energy-draining device on each of her hands.

Shadow: I see. What kind of energy does she absorb, exactly?

Metal Sonic: She specializes in absorbing bio-energy, so it's highly recommended that you do not let her touch you.

Shadow: Understood.

Metal Sonic: *Turns on his jet booster and flies away*

Omega: In that case… *Looks toward Shadow and Squash* Why don't you leave her destruction to me? I will take care of her, while the two of you focus on destroying EG-005 and rescuing the Ice Goddess.

Squash: Well, alright then, but won't she absorb your energy, too?

Omega: Negative. That is inconsequential, as I am fully mechanical, and do not possess any bio-energy for her to absorb.

Shadow: Fair enough. We'll leave her to you, Omega.

*They leave*

Omega: *Morphs his one of his arms into a rocket launcher and aims it at Mecha Amy* Prepare yourself, Mecha Amy, for your destruction is at hand!

Mecha Amy: Ohhhh, is it really?

Omega: *Gets the crosshair locked on her*

*They start firing at one another*

Meanwhile, as the two machines were squaring off, Shadow and Squash moved on to continue their search for EG-005's inactive body. As they did, they've managed to catch up to Robotnik, who left the room a few minutes before they did.''

Squash: Hold it, Ivo!

Robotnik: *Stops, turns around, and glares at her* That's Dr. Robotnik to you, you insolent fool!

Squash: AH-HA-AH-AH-AH! Whatever you say, "Eee-vo"!

Robotnik: ENOUGH! First of all, what do you want!? Secondly, how did you manage to get past Mecha Amy so quickly!?

Shadow: It's quite simple, actually. Omega has taken it upon himself to stop her on his own. Secondly, it's come to our attention that in addition to creating EG-005, you're also holding Slush hostage.

Robotnik: Oh, really?

Squash: Yes, and we want to know what you've done with her. We could do this the easy way or the hard way. *Cracks her knuckles* Which is going to be?

Robotnik: HAHAHAHAHAHA… So, you want to know THAT badly, eh?

Squash: You got it.

Robotnik: Hmph. Very well, veeeery well. *Reaches into his pocket and takes out Nega's camera*

Shadow: That's Dr. Nega's camera!

Robotnik: HAHAHAHAHAHA! That's right! It's been an entire week since I've trapped Slush within that card, and she must be feeling pretty lonely by now. I'm sure she would LOVE to have someone there to keep her company! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Aims the camera at them and presses the button*

Shadow & Squash (at the same time): AAAAAAHHHHH!

Within a single click of a button, Robotnik used Nega's camera to make the two of them disappear, effectively adding the two of them to his "card collection".

Robotnik: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That's two more of them down! If, by some chance, Omega happens to get past Mecha Amy, then the same fate awaits HIM, as well! HAHAHAHAHAHA…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Meanwhile, in the alternate dimension…

*Shadow and Squash fall down and land in front of Slush*

Slush: Are you two alright?

Shadow: Yes, we're fine.

Squash: Yeah, and you?

Slush: I'm fine, too, for the most part, other than the fact that my arm is still hurting from when Robotnik stabbed it a week ago for the blood sample. Now I know how Scorch felt when Robotnik created you, Seedra, Shock, and Storm.

Shadow: I see. Well, on the bright side, everything is going according to plan. By using that camera on us, the doctor has played right into our hand!

Slush: Huh? Wait, you mean to tell me that you got yourselves turned into cards on purpose?

Shadow: Precisely. After you told us that there was another dimension behind those cards, Squash and I have devised a plan to get you out of here, by creating a space-time rift with the Chaos Emeralds.

Squash: Yep, and luckily, each of us already had one of the seven emeralds in our possession before we got to the base.

Slush: Ah, so THAT'S why you purposely got yourselves turned into cards! I have to say, that was pretty clever.

Shadow: *Takes out the green Chaos Emerald* Are you ready, Squash?

Squash: *Takes out the purple one* Ready.

Shadow: Chaos…!

Squash: …Control!

*A portal appears*

Slush: Yes, now I could finally get out of this place! Alright, here goes! *Jumps through it*

*Shadow and Squash do the same*

''Thanks to the careful planning of Shadow and Squash, they were able to successfully release Slush from her dimensional "prison" after having been stuck in there for the past week. Elsewhere, at the Ice Cap Zone…''

Charmy: *Wearing an orange Eskimo-like winter coat and playing in the snow* Whoo hoo! Hey, Splash, you should try this! It's really, REALLY fun!

Splash: *Wearing the same blue Eskimo-like coat that she had in Episode 1* Yes, Charmy, but shouldn't we concentrate on trying to find the Elemental Chaos Ring? For all we know, Scorch might have gotten ahold of it already…

Charmy: Oh, right. *Picks up a snowball and throws it at Splash*

Splash: *Gets hit in the face* Hey!

Charmy: Hee hee hee! Sorry, couldn't resist!

Splash: Why, you…! *Wipes off her face, picks up a snowball of her own, and throws it back at Charmy*

Charmy: *Dodges* Missed me! Catch me if you can! *Flies off ahead*

Splash: Oh, I will! *Picks up another snowball and runs after Charmy* (Wow, is it true that he would've been seventeen years old right now if that incident hadn't taken place? Even so, he's still so innocent and child-like… Others find him to be irritating for that reason, but I, on the other hand, happen to like that about him.)

*Splash continues to chase Charmy until a portal suddenly appears in front of them*

Charmy: Huh? What's that? Could it be that someone's using Chaos Control, or something?

…

Get it, "Could it bee "?*Snickers*

Splash: *Giggles* No matter how many times I hear them, those puns just never get old to me!

*Shadow, Slush, and Squash come through the portal*

Charmy: Yep, I was right!

Splash: Slush, you're back!

Slush: Yeah. Although, the last time Robotnik transported the last batch of food to me, I heard him say that he was planning to release me after EG-005 was completed, but thanks to these two, I got out even sooner than planned!

Charmy: I'm sure Bark will be happy to see you again, too. *Snickers*

Slush: *Blushes* Very funny.

Charmy: I know, wasn't it? *Snickers again*

Splash: Speaking of Bark, maybe he knows where the Elemental Chaos Ring is? It wouldn't hurt to pay him a visit and find out.

Shadow: Good idea. While you're doing that, Squash and I are going to return to the doctor's base to continue our search for EG-005.

Squash: Yeah. We'll catch you guys again later.

Slush: Alright, take care, you two. By the way, thanks. I appreciate the help.

Shadow: Don't mention it. Chaos Control! *Warps himself and Squash out of the area*

Meanwhile, back at the base…

Omega: *Blasts Mecha Amy into the wall with a laser*

Mecha Amy: UHHHHHH! *Czzzzzt!* *Crashes into it*

Omega: Mecha Amy…successfully destroyed, for I am E-123 Omega, the ultimate E-Series robot! *Notices Shadow and Squash warp in* Hmm? EG-005 has been destroyed, I presume?

Shadow: Not yet. After we left this room, we ran into the doctor, and then he used Nega's camera and transported us to Slush's dimension.

Squash: Yeah, and after bailing her out, we found ourselves in the middle of the Ice Cap Zone somewhere. We're just now getting back.

Omega: I see. *Notices that Mecha Amy's still standing* It would appear as if this battle hasn't reached a conclusion yet…

Mecha Amy: *Glares at Omega* You're such a meanie, attacking sweet, little innocent girls like me! *Czzzzt!*

Shadow: I don't believe you fall into the "sweet", nor the "innocent" category. According to both Metal Sonic and the doctor, you've proven yourself to be quite destructive in the past.

Mecha Amy: I'll show YOU "destructive"! *Takes out a metallic hammer and opens up the end of it*

Shadow: What the…!? Is that…a missile launcher!?

Mecha Amy: You got it! *Starts firing missiles at them*

Omega: I will handle this! You two resume your search for EG-005! *Starts shooting the missiles down*

*They leave the room while Omega continues handling Mecha Amy*

Meanwhile, at the Ice Cap Zone, Charmy, Splash, and Slush have made it towards the entrance to Bark's crystallized cave.

Charmy: Well, here we are. I wonder if he's home?

Slush: There's only one way to find out.

*They enter, proceed through the cave, look around the corner, and find Bark, along with Scorch*

Scorch: *Takes a sip of hot cocoa* Wait, so you mean to tell me that YOU haven't seen Slush, either!?

Bark: As a matter of fact, I haven't. Up until now, I figured she was probably with you, over at Robotnik's!

Scorch: Well, she wasn't. I haven't seen her ever since last week, when we dealt with Dr. Nega up at the Doomsday Zone. She told Shock and Storm that she would be coming back with us to Dr. Robotnik's base soon, but…she never returned…

Bark: I see… You don't suppose something could have happened to her, do you? I certainly hope not…

Scorch: Same here. You didn't hear this from me, Bark, but… I really miss her. I never thought I would be saying this, considering the fact that we didn't get along so well in the past. *Tears begin to fill her eyes* I'm really worried about her… I'm so worried, that I could barely sleep at night… What if something truly HAS happened…? If so, then I… I don't think I'd ever be able to live with myself… *Bursts into tears*

Bark: Now, now… *Hands her a box of tissues* There's no need to cry. Wherever Slush is, I'm sure she's alright. Just to be sure, why don't you and I go look for her together?

Scorch: Sure, I'd like that. *Takes the box and uses a tissue to wipe her face* Again, you didn't hear any of that from me. If possible, would you mind keeping that a secret?

Bark: What's the big deal? I mean, it's not like people have never seen you crying before…

Scorch: Well, yeah, but this is different. Even I have an image to keep, you know.

Bark: Okay then. Your secret's safe with me.

Charmy: It's safe with us, too!

Bark: *Startled* What the…!?

Scorch: *Even more started* AHHHHH!

…

Hey, it's the bee, Splash, and…Slush!? How…how long have you been there!?

Slush: We came in around "[…] you mean to tell me that YOU haven't seen Slush, either!?"

Scorch: You're…you're kidding me!

Slush: I kid you not, big sis. Honestly, I had no idea you cared this much about me!

Scorch: …

I don't know what you're talking about! You were just hearing things, that's all!

Splash: *Giggles* Some things never change, do they?

Bark: It's nice to see you again, Slush! Where have you been, exactly?

Slush: Well, I was in another dimension, just like Wechnia was last month before he assisted us in that battle against Solaris. Thanks to the dimensional rift that Shadow and Squash created, I've been freed.

Scorch: Ah, I guess THAT explains it! So, how did you wind up in another dimension, anyway?

Slush: Well… It's kind of a long story. I'll tell you about it later.

Scorch: Alright then. Anyway, I have to go. There's something I need to take care of. I'll see you again later. *Runs off and flies away*

Splash: By the way, Bark, we have something important to ask you.

Bark: Sure, what is it?

Splash: We're looking for something called an "Elemental Chaos Ring". Have you seen it around anywhere?

Bark: Hmm… Now that you mention it, I DO remember seeing a Chaos Ring around that had a strange icy effect to it…

Charmy: You have!? Where did you find it?

Bark: I saw it land in the freezing pond while I was out catching fish, and I decided to grab it.

Charmy: Awesome! Can we have it? We need it for something really, REALLY important.

Bark: Yeah, sure. I'll be right back. *Leaves the room*

Splash: Ah, okay, good! That definitely saves us another hour or so of searching for it.

*He comes back with it about a minute later and gives it to them*

Charmy: Yay! We got another one! That makes two so far, since Knuckles and Wechnia found one at the volcano!

Slush: Make that three, since Ray and Seedra found the one at Casinopolis. I heard Metal Sonic 3.0 complaining about it during his conversation with Robotnik over the walkie-talkie.

Splash: So far so good, then! I wonder how the others are doing?

Meanwhile, at the Mushroom Hill Zone…

Honey: There it is, Espio! The Elemental Chaos Ring!

Espio: Looks like our mission was a success!

*As soon as they get ready to grab the Leaf Element Ring, it gets swiped at the blink of an eye*

Honey: What was that!?

???: I'm over here!

Espio: *Looks toward the tree* Shock! I should've known…

Shock: *Leaning against the tree, twirling the Chaos Ring around her finger* Yep, that's me! It looks like we meet again. I have no quarrel with you two, but I cannot allow you to have the Chaos Ring. I am willing to make an exception, however, if you could defeat me.

Honey: Alright, if that's what you want.

*They take out their shurikens and get in fighting stances*

Shock: Wow, way to jump to conclusions here, guys. I meant if you could defeat me in a race, not a fight.

Espio: Oh, I see.

*They put their weapons away*

Honey: A race? Where to, exactly?

Shock: To the very end of the valley, where all the leaves are white. If the two of you could somehow manage to get over there before I do, then I'll gladly give you back this ring. Do we have a deal? *Extends her arm*

Espio: Deal. *Shakes her hand*

Shock: Alright, then it's settled.

Espio: *Takes out a Combi-Ring, grabs one end of it, and gives the other to Honey*

Shock: On your mark, get set… GO!!!

*The three of them take off*

''So far, it looks as if things are looking up for our heroes. Three Elemental Chaos Rings have been obtained, and Slush has been freed from her captivity within another dimension. However, there are still four more Elemental Chaos Rings to be found. Will Espio and Honey be able to successfully outrun the Lightning Goddess, Shock, and defeat her in a race? Will Omega be able to summon the strength to defeat Amy's deadly, destructive doppelganger? Speaking of "doppelgangers", will Metal Sonic be able to find Metal Sonic 3.0 in time before he has the chance to intercept Tiara and take the Elemental Chaos Rings that she's obtained from Tails' Workshop? Find out in the next exciting chapter of Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 3: The Goddess of Destruction!''

To "bee" continued…

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