Fanfiction:Dimensional Chaos Part 7

''On the previous chapter of Dimensional Chaos, Volcana unintentionally revealed the location of Dr. Nega's base as she was in the process of making her escape through a dimensional portal. Shortly afterwards, Tails came up with the idea to create a dimensional teleporter of his own, so that he and everyone else will be able to cross into that dimension themselves, and put a stop to Dr. Nega's latest scheme. Overhearing this, Dr. Robotnik was asked if he would like to lend Tails, Heavy, and Bomb a hand in creating this new device, and he agreed (although, it was made apparent that he had an ulterior motive). After being led to Tails' Workshop, Robotnik suggested that they simply make a modification to Tails' time machine, the "Tornado Time Twister" in order to save them the time it would take to build an entirely new machine from scratch.''

''These new modifications that he spoke of, involved the use of both the [Chaos Emeralds|Chaos]] and Sol Emeralds. By harnessing the power of both sets of emeralds, he intended to create a dimensional rift that would be wide enough for a large group of people to fit through. After Blaze (reluctantly) left the Sol Emeralds behind for "safekeeping", she and the rest of the heroes wasted no time, and began looking for the Chaos Emeralds right away.''

''Meanwhile, at Westside Island, Team Dark, which consists of Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat, and E-123 Omega, were in the middle of an investigation. Apparently, the three of them were sent by G.U.N. to check the Lost Labyrinth Zone for what was assumed to be extraterrestrial life. Since Metal Sonic and the Stone Goddess, EG-001/Squash also had their own reasons for being on the island, they decided to tag along with the trio during their investigation.''

''Elsewhere, at Dr. Nega's base, Oceana, after believing the story she and Luna were told about the "dimensional invaders", decided that she wanted to do something to help Nega's cause. From there, Nega took advantage of the offer, and told the Wave Goddess that he was in need of a blood sample to use for his "PG Experiments", which she complied with. After discussing a strategy on finding the whereabouts of the Snow Element Gem (which Volcana and Oceana's sister, Frostina is contained inside of), Dr. Nega came to the conclusion that Dr. Robotnik's emerald detector was needed, so he decided to send Metal Blaze to retrieve it for him. While she was there, she ended up running into a vengeful, newly-repaired Metal Sonic Version 3.0, who was bent on evening his score with her.''

''The questions remain… Will Metal Sonic 3.0, with the data that he's recently obtained from Shadow, Rouge, and Squash, stand a chance against Metal Blaze this time around? Will Shadow and others' suspicion about an extraterrestrial lifeform turn out to be true? What about Dr. Robotnik and his hidden agenda? What are his true intentions? Find out as the saga continues on Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 4: Dimensional Chaos!''

Meanwhile, outside of the workshop…

Silver: Alright, so how we should go about finding the Chaos Emeralds? We split into groups again, like we did before, when we were trying to beat Mephiles to the punch?

Knuckles: Yeah, that'll work. Let's see… *Looks around and counts* There's about twelve of us, so it looks like we'll have to split up into groups of two.

Espio: Fair enough. You have the detector, don't you? Well, why don't you go ahead and tell us where the emeralds are located?

Knuckles: *Takes out the detector* Hmm… There seems to be an emerald somewhere in Station Square. If I had to guess, it's most likely at Casinopolis again. As for the others, the detector is picking up readings from somewhere on Westside Island, along with the Ice Cap Zone, Red Mountain, the Lost World, and…Carnival Island.

Sonic: Okay, sounds good to me. So, should we go ahead and decide the groups now?

Mighty: I don't see why not.

*They decide the groups*

Knuckles: Okay, so Wechnia and I will look for the Chaos Emerald on Carnival Island.

Tikal: Mighty and I will look for the emerald at the Lost World.

Espio: As much as we both hate the cold, Splash and I are going to search the Ice Cap Zone.

Splash: Yeah. Plus, there's a good chance that we'll end up running into Slush while we're there. Bark, too.

Sonic: Okay, so Shock and I will try to find the emerald at Station Square. Ugh, I just hope we don't end up running into Amy again while we're there.

Shock: Yeah. Knowing her, she'll most likely assume we're on a date or something. -__-;;

Blaze: I wouldn't be surprised. Anyway, Silver and I will search for the Chaos Emerald at Red Mountain.

Mecha Amy: I guess that only leaves this "Westside Island" place, for Storm and I to search.

Storm: Yeah.

…

Wait a minute… There are seven emeralds, right? So far, we've only been given the location of six of them. Exactly where is the last one?

Knuckles: Hmm, let me check. *Shifts through the detector readings* Hmm, looks like we already have that one. It's at the workshop.

Sonic: Are you sure that's not the fake one?

Knuckles: I'm sure. The detector is giving off energy readings from both that and the real one.

Sonic: Ah, okay, just making sure.

Wechnia: Now that we have that cleared up, why don't we go ahead and begin searching?

Sonic: Sounds good to me. Again, let's blast through with sonic speed!

*They take off in separate directions*

Meanwhile, at Dr. Robotnik's base…

Metal Sonic 3.0: *Turns on his booster, flies toward Metal Blaze at light speed, and throws a punch*

Metal Blaze: *Catches his fist*

Metal Sonic 3.0: GRRR… *Throws another punch, using his other hand*

Metal Blaze: *Catches that one, too*

''*The two of them, while grappling, get into an aura struggle, with a golden aura emitting from 3.0, and a fiery one from Metal Blaze*

Elsewhere, in the Mystic Ruins jungle…''

Storm: Whoa! Do you hear that, Mecha Amy?

Mecha Amy: Yeah. I think it's coming from Robotnik's base!

Storm: Exactly what is going ON in there!?

Mecha Amy: According to my scanners, there seems to be some huge battle that's taking place, and the power readings are off the scale! I have no idea who the fighters are, though…

Storm: I guess we'll have to see when we get there.

Mecha Amy: I just hope they aren't anywhere near the teleporter, though. After all, that's our ticket to getting to Westside Island and finding that Chaos Emerald…

''*They continue heading toward the base*

At the base again, the two machines were still in the middle of their aura struggle. Eventually, Metal Blaze decided to fire an eye laser at Metal Sonic 3.0, which he noticed just in time, and avoided by leaning backwards (similar to a game of limbo), causing her to miss. Shortly afterwards, he tossed her upwards with his feet, and fired a beam from his chest cavity, sending the robotic feline flying through the ceiling, out of the base.''

Metal Blaze: UHHHHHHHHH! *Czzzzzt!* *Turns on her booster, and stops in midair*

Mecha Amy: Well, that's one of them. I wonder who the other one is?

Metal Sonic 3.0: *Turns on his booster and flies after her*

Storm: I guess that answers the question.

Mecha Amy: Oh, it's HIM.

Storm: Yeah, I've never liked that arrogant prick, either. Anyway, let's keep moving.

*They sprint toward the base*

Metal Sonic 3.0: *Briefly looks at them entering the base from the corner of his eye, and turns his attention back to Metal Blaze, not paying them any mind*

Metal Blaze: *Notices them, too* Friends of yours?

Metal Sonic 3.0: Friends? I don't have any, and I intend for it to stay that way. Friendship is merely a delusion for the weak. The vermin who passed by are former allies, nothing more.

Metal Blaze: Very well, I'll take your word for it. In any case, I have to admit… I underestimated you. Perhaps you're not as incompetent as I assumed you were, Brother.

Metal Sonic 3.0: Don't call me that! You are no sister of mine!

Metal Blaze: We were both created by the same man, were we not?

Metal Sonic: 3.0: Even so, the mere thought of us being placed in the "family" category sickens me to the core.

Metal Blaze: I see. Despite your ill feelings toward me, I bear no grudge against you, but I have a mission to fulfill, and I will not hesitate to strike you down if you continue to interfere with it.

Metal Sonic 3.0: Then enough of this idle chit-chat! Let's pick up where we left off!

*The two of them jet toward one another and continue the fight*

A few minutes later…

Mecha Amy: Well, here's the teleporter. Months ago, I remember Metal Sonic using this to go to some place called "Mad Gear", which is on Westside Island. So, if we go ahead and do the same, we'll be there in no time!

Storm: *Sets the machine coordinates* Sometimes, I often find myself wondering exactly how many bases that Dr. Robotnik has. In any case, let's go ahead and get going. We still have a Chaos Emerald to find. *Warps away*

Mecha Amy: *Does the same*

Elsewhere, at the Lost Labyrinth Zone…

Metal Sonic: Well, we're here. You all do what you need to. I have some unfinished business of my own that I must attend to.

Shadow: Fair enough.

Metal Sonic: *Jets off*

Rouge: That's odd… Where do you suppose he had to go?

Squash: *Shrugs* Beats me. Whatever the case may be, it probably doesn't have anything to do with us.

Rouge: Yeah, most likely. Anyway, Omega, why not go ahead and use your scanners, and see if you could detect any signs of alien life around this temple?

Omega: Affirmative. Initiating interior search immediately! *Turns on his scanners*

A little while later…

Omega: Interior search completed; detecting signs of organic life in this direction. *Points*

Shadow: Alright, then that's where we're going! *Skates off*

''*Rouge, Omega, and Squash follow*

After the four of them arrived at their destination, they found a huge, smoking crater in the ground. When they got a closer look, they found what appeared to be a space capsule.''

Rouge: Whoa… Look at THAT! I don't think I've ever seen a crater so big before!

Shadow: *Looks down* It's just as we suspected… There truly WAS an alien sent to this planet!

*They go down to get a closer look*

Rouge: Well, what do you know? It's empty!

Squash: Yeah. Whatever was in there must have taken off sometime before we got here.

Shadow: Yes, but seeing how it wasn't very long ago that the capsule landed, the alien couldn't have gotten very far, which means that it's most likely somewhere nearby…

Omega: Assuming your analysis is correct, it must be waiting for an opportunity to ambush us. We must stay on guard!

Rouge: *Nods* Right.

???: HAHAHAHAHAHA… Well, aren't you perceptive?

*They look around*

Squash: Who said that!?

Shadow: Whoever you are, show yourself!

???: Look above you.

*They look up and find an alien-hedgehog hybrid, which looks similar to that of a Black Arms soldier*

Rouge: There he is!

???: *Jumps off the pillar, flaps his bat-like wings, slowly descends down in front of them* Shadow the Hedgehog, I presume?

Shadow: Yes, that's me. Wait a minute, who are you? How do you know my name? Judging from your appearance, I'm guessing you have some connection to the Black Arms?

???: Yes, that's correct. My name is Black-Hog. Like you, I am a creation of Black Doom's, so in a way, I suppose that technically means that we're brothers.

Shadow: You… You don't mean to tell me that Black Doom is still alive, do you!?

Black-Hog: Isn't it obvious? Do you think I'd be here right now if he wasn't?

Shadow: So, why have you come here? You intend to help carry out his plans for universal conquest, don't you?

Black-Hog: You think I'm here to carry out HIS plans? Get real. I take orders from no one. I have my own agenda.

Squash: And that "agenda" is…?

Black-Hog: You'll never live long enough to find out, and do you know why? Because I'm going to bury you all in rubble, as I make these ruins collapse into nothingness!

Squash: AH-HA-AH-AH! Just you go ahead and try it!

Black-Hog: *His yellow eyes begin to glow*

''Shortly after his eyes started glowing, Black-Hog started firing various eye lasers all over the place, destroying tons of walls, pillars, and other things that kept the place intact. Due to his antics, an earthquake occurred, and the ruins were starting to collapse around them.''

Rouge: Ahhhh! Oh, no!

Black-Hog: HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Squash: Oh, brilliant move there, genius! Now how are YOU going to escape?

Black-Hog: Like this! *Flaps his wings and flies into the air*

Shadow: Oh, no you don't! Get back here! *Fires a Chaos Spear at him*

Black-Hog: *Dodges it, flies upward, and exits through the crumbling ceiling*

Shadow: Black-Hog! I won't let you escape!

Omega: Let's worry about him later! For now, we must concentrate on evacuating the premises…immediately!

Shadow: Right, let's get going!

''*They take off*

Meanwhile, at the Splash Hill Zone…

Mecha Amy: Ah, this place…it's so beautiful, isn't it? The warm weather, green grass, flowers…

Storm: Um, yeah, real nice.

Mecha Amy: …You know, Storm, I just realized…

Storm: What is it?

Mecha Amy: We've known each other and lived together for about seven months, right?

Storm: Yes, so?

Mecha Amy: Up to this day, I don't think I've ever, ever seen you smile before…

Storm: You haven't?

Mecha Amy: Nope, not once. Why is that, exactly?

Storm: …To be honest, I really don't know…

Mecha Amy: Are you…unhappy about something?

Storm: No, it's nothing like that. It's my…serious nature, that's all. That's just the way I am, I suppose. Otherwise, I'm afraid I don't have much of an answer for this…

Mecha Amy: Oh, okay, just wondering. So, should we continue looking for the Chaos Emerald?

Storm: Yeah.

*They move ahead, and run into Metal Sonic, who's on his way back to Mad Gear*

Metal Sonic: Hmm?

Mecha Amy: Metal Sonic, my love! *Hugs him* Fancy running into you here, huh?

Metal Sonic: It's you… What are you doing here?

Mecha Amy: Storm and I came here to look for a Chaos Emerald. Knuckles detected it on radar, and said that there was one on this island somewhere.

Metal Sonic: I see. Well, it happens to be in Shadow's possession at the moment. He, Rouge, Omega, and Squash are at the Lost Labyrinth Zone, because they're on an alien investigation of some sort.

Mecha Amy: Omega's here? Ugh.

Storm: …Alien investigation?

Metal Sonic: I'm unsure of all the details. Why not ask them about it when you find them? As for me, now that I'm finished pointing them to the direction of the ruins, I have a score to settle with someone. By that, I mean a certain copy of mine…

Mecha Amy: Three-Point Zero?

Metal Sonic: No, he's already been dealt with. I'm referring the organic Sonic. Have you seen him?

Mecha Amy: Yeah. He and Shock said they were going to Station Square.

Metal Sonic: Thank you, that's just what I needed to know. *Turns on his jet booster, and takes off*

Mecha Amy: Isn't he dreamy?

Storm: I can't believe he actually thinks HE'S the real Sonic, but whatever. Now that we know where the emerald is, let's go find Shadow and company.

Mecha Amy: Right.

*They go*

Again, at the Lost Labyrinth…

Rouge: Oh, shoot! The exit's blocked! Now what!?

Shadow: *Takes out the green emerald* Chaos Control!

*A green flash of light occurs, and Shadow, Rouge, Omega, and Squash disappear just in time before more debris falls where they were standing, and find themselves at Splash Hill, right in front of Storm and Mecha Amy*

Storm: What the…!? Well, that was certainly convenient…

Rouge: Hey there. What are you two doing here? Judging from what you said just now, I'll take it that you were looking for us?

Mecha Amy: Yeah, we were, as a matter of fact.

Omega: You've come to challenge me to a rematch, I presume?

Mecha Amy: Oh, believe me, I'd like to, but now isn't the time. We're looking for the Chaos Emerald on this island.

Shadow: I have it right here. *Holds it up* What do you need it for?

Storm: Well, you see… *Explains*

Shadow: Ah, I see. So, basically, what you're saying, is that Dr. Nega, after stealing those blueprints, relocated his base into another dimension, and you're trying to use both sets of emeralds to create a dimensional rift in hopes of reaching it?

Storm: Yes, that's correct.

Shadow: Very well. Here, give this to Tails and the Doctor. *Tosses the emerald to her*

Storm: *Catches it*

Shadow: Until they're finished making modifications to that machine, I have some business of my own that I need to take care of. Black-Hog… I don't know what he's up to exactly, but whatever it is, I'll be sure to put a stop to it!

Squash: Same here. I can't wait to get a piece of that guy!

Storm: …Black who?

Shadow: *Explains*

Mecha Amy: So, you're saying that there's an alien around this island somewhere!?

Shadow: Exactly.

Storm: Ah, okay. Anyway, thanks for the emerald. Good luck in your search for that alien. *Flies off*

Mecha Amy: Hey, wait for me! *Turns on her booster and does the same*

Rouge: While they're doing that, why don't we report back to the HQ?

Squash: After what I did in the past, I'm not sure I'd be too welcome over there, so I'll just wait for you guys outside.

Shadow: Very well.

*The four of them leave, with Squash heading in a separate direction from Team Dark*

Black-Hog: *Watching them from atop a high platform, unnoticed* Hmm, I see they've managed to survive after all, as expected…very impressive. The gem that Shadow just handed over… I believe that was one of the Chaos Emeralds that Black Doom wanted me to retrieve. Oh, I'll retrieve them alright, but not for him. I'll be doing so for my own…purposes. Since these fools already seem to be on the hunt for the emeralds, that'll certainly save me the trouble of having to find them myself! As soon as they get all of the Chaos Emeralds in one spot, that's when I'll make my move. Black Doom, I'm one wild card you'll wish you hadn't counted on. One of us is going to rule the universe alright, but I know for certain that it won't be you! As for you, Shadow the Hedgehog, we shall meet again, but rest assured, our next meeting will be our last! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA… *Flaps his wings and flies away*

Elsewhere, at Robotnik's Mystic Ruins base…

Metal Sonic: *Arrives through the teleporter* Hmm? What's all the commotion?

Metal Sonic 3.0: UHHHHHH! *Czzzzzt!* *Crashes into the room*

Metal Sonic: You! So, I see you've recovered…

Metal Sonic 3.0: *Gets back up* That I have, obsolete trash. Why not stick around until after the battle? As soon as I'm finished disposing of her… *Points to Metal Blaze as she enters the room*… You're next! *Surrounds himself with a golden boost aura again, and jets toward her*

Metal Blaze: *Holds out the palm of her hand, gets ready to blast Three-Point Zero, and stops after noticing Metal Sonic* There's…two of you!?

While Metal Blaze was visibly caught off guard by the presence of the original Metal Sonic, Three-Point Zero, while using his boost technique, crashed into her with incredible speed and force, sending her crashing through several other walls within the base.

Metal Blaze: *Collapses to the ground, severely damaged* *Czzzzzt!*

Metal Sonic 3.0: Hmph. Now you know which of us is truly the strongest.

Metal Blaze: I…cannot believe it! *Czzzzzt!* For the…first time, I've…failed Doctor Nega… *Czzzzzt!* *Looks toward 3.0* Very well, Brother…you've…won. *Czzzzzt!* You're…free to finish me if you wish, but keep in mind…even as I perish… *Czzzzzt!* I will…either be reborn, or there will be… *Czzzzzt!* Another model…to avenge me. *Czzzzzt!* There is…already one such robot that exists…

Metal Sonic 3.0: What are you talking about?

Metal Blaze: Before I came into being… *Czzzzzt!* There was another replacement model that was built, by the name of… *Czzzzzt!* "Metal Sonic Version 4.0".

Metal Sonic 3.0: WHAT!? There's a Four-Point Zero now, too!?

Metal Blaze: Correct… *Czzzzzt!* So, are you going…to finish me or not? *Czzzzzt!*

Metal Sonic 3.0: As tempting as it is for me to put an end to your wretched existence right here and now, I'll spare you just this once… Not out of the kindness of my "heart", but as living proof of the mistake that Dr. Nega made by trying to replace me. I also intend to use your injuries as an example to this "Metal Sonic Version 4.0" and any other copy that he intends to replace me with in the future.

Metal Blaze: *Takes out the dimensional camera, activates a portal, and goes through*

Metal Sonic: *Enters* You wanted me to stick around until after the battle, correct? Well, I'm here. Let's get this over with.

Metal Sonic 3.0: …There's been a slight change in plans. Apparently, there's a "4.0" around, in addition to Metal Blaze. I'll have to postpone our battle once again until this newer model has been dealt with.

Metal Sonic: Oh, the irony. Now, it seems as if you, yourself, have become "obsolete"…twice, in fact. Now, tell me… How does it feel to become the very thing you hate, an outdated model?

Metal Sonic 3.0: Hmph. As long as I can prove myself stronger than them, then it doesn't matter. Oh, and by the way, Metal Sonic, there's something I'd like to ask you…

Metal Sonic: What is it?

Metal Sonic 3.0: I know that you and I have never seen eye to eye, and I'm sure you'll find this idea as sickening as I already so, but what do you think about forming an alliance for the time being? By that, I mean a temporary one, which will last until all these newer models have been dealt with.

Metal Sonic: …

You're right, this is difficult to stomach, but I'm willing to take you up on that offer. You and Sonic are already bothersome enough, and the last thing I want is for more impostors to come into existence.

Metal Sonic 3.0: Then it's settled.

*Storm and Mecha Amy arrive through the teleporter just as the two Metal Sonics are in the middle of a handshake*

Storm: Um, wow. Has Hell frozen over, or what?

Mecha Amy: Yeah, since when did you two start getting along?

*They stop*

Metal Sonic 3.0: Don't misunderstand. As it turns out, we have a common enemy. This changes nothing between us. As soon as we're finished disposing of this "Metal Sonic 4.0", as well as any other robot that Dr. Nega's copied from our design, then our alliance is officially terminated. We go back to being enemies, same as always.

Metal Sonic: Good. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Storm: By the way, I've been wondering for some time now. If you're the original… *Points to Metal Sonic* …And if he's Version 3.0… *Points to Metal Sonic 3.0* ...Then whatever happened to "Version 2.0"?

Metal Sonic: Two-Point Zero is an entirely different model by the name of "Mecha Sonic". As to whether or not he's still alive, I don't know, and to be honest, I really don't care.

Storm: Oh, I see. Thanks for clearing that up.

Mecha Amy: Uh, okay. In the meantime, we're gonna take this emerald back over to Tails' Workshop. I'll see you again, my sweet. *Hugs Metal Sonic, and then releases him* Chaos Control!

*The emerald flashes, warping both Storm and Mecha Amy out of the area*

Meanwhile, at Tails' Workshop…

*Storm and Mecha Amy warp in*

Robotnik: Ah, hello, ladies. I see that you've already found the first Chaos Emeralds. Well done!

Tails: Actually, that's technically the second emerald. I already have one outside, which is being used to power my plane, the Tornado.

Robotnik: Ah, of course. Anyway, if you two would be so kind as to sit that next to the Sol Emeralds…

Storm: Okay, sure. *Walks over to them and places the emerald down*

Heavy: So far, that's two Chaos Emeralds, but we still have five more to go…

Bomb: Yep. I just hope we'll be able to complete this project in time before Dr. Nega's plan goes any further than it already has…

Tails: Same here, but I think I'm about ready to take a break for now.

Robotnik: So am I. We'll resume our work again as soon as possible.

Mecha Amy: Alright then.

Robotnik: *Grins* (HAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh, this is too good! You know, I actually considered giving up on my plans for the Robotnik Empire at first, but not anymore! I'd be a fool to do so when there's an opportunity like THIS on the horizon! Once the machine is finished, and the moment that Sonic and his friends cross into that alternate dimension, I'm going to stay behind, and see to it that he and the rest of those fools remain stranded over there! With them out of the picture, I can finally realize my ambitions and conquer the world! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…)

*Everyone stares at him*

Robotnik: *Notices* (W-What!? Did I say that out loud!?)

Tails: Um, are you okay? What are you grinning about?

Robotnik: Oh, uh…nothing. Don't worry about it.

Tails: Uh, okay then.

''So far, it looks as if things are looking up for our heroes. So far, two emeralds are in their possession, but there are still five more to go. Unknown to them, however, there are not one, but two evil forces at work, who are just itching to get their hands on the emeralds; the mysterious Black-Hog, who's secretly plotting against his master in an attempt to take over the universe himself, and Dr. Robotnik, who's apparently had a sudden change of heart regarding his "retirement". When all emeralds are gathered together, how will our heroes deal with these threats? Find out as the saga continues on Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 4: Dimensional Chaos!''

To "bee" continued…

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