Sonic The Hedgehog CD (1993)

Sonic The Hedgehog CD Chapter Three

The sun was going down as Sonic ran up to the new area he wanted to explore. Amy was running as fast as she could in order to keep up.

"Do you have to run so fast, Sonic?"

"When Eggman is involved: yes."

This new area had neon lights, strange signs, smooth metal pillars, and everything was a weird color. Unlike the last area, this place had little vegetation. As the duo got closer, they saw the way was blocked by a wall of spikes.

"Of all the design failures. Who put this stupid thing here?"

"I doubt anyone would do it on purpose, Sonic. Except maybe that doctor guy."

"Of course, but why? I know him. He likes to show off. So why block the path and prevent me from getting closer?"

Quite a distance away, the robot that was spying on them before was still in the process of doing so. Just then, Robotnik's voice came in.

"Now's your chance, my creation. Capture that pink hedgehog and bring her to me. Once you have her in your grasp, stay out of reach of Sonic, but let him get a good look at you. I want to gloat."

Its eyes flashed as it activated its turbine engine. It took off like a shot.

"Sonic, do you hear something?"

"Kind of. Let me get a better look."

He jumped on a ledge just above where they were standing. He looked into the distance.

"I can make out something, but it's moving too fast. And now it's gone."

*CRASH*

A blue figure smashed through the spike wall, shattering it. It quickly snatched up Amy.

"Sonic! Help me!"

"Don't worry I'll – What in the...?"

Sonic was looking at...himself. It was a robot version of himself. Its sleek, smooth, blue-plated body hovered overhead. Its emotionless, red eyes fixated on Sonic, while in one arm it had a tight grip on Amy.

"Ha ha ha ha! How do you like it, Sonic?"

"Where are you, Eggman?"

"I'm speaking to you through my brilliant new creation. I designed him to be able to keep up with you. He's perfectly built for speed. Say hello to...Metal Sonic!"

"Don't worry, Amy, I'll save you in no time. That piece of junk is no match for me."

"Fool! The whole point is he was created for that very purpose. Return to me with that annoying girl, Metal!"

Metal Sonic flew off into the distance. Sonic couldn't see where exactly, but knew that wherever it was, that's where he'd find Robotnik.

"Seeing as I can't fly, nothing to do but get through this place."

It was as though someone went crazy with the colors of this place. The mountains and trees seemed to be orange in color. The sky was purple, though that could be written down to the setting sun, but the lake also seemed to be a purple color. The ground and various platforms were a mix of pink and purple. If Sonic looked high up into the sky, there was a reflection of the mountains and lake.

"It must be a 'time' thing."

Sonic ran past more neon signs and some metal support beams. He turned around for a second to get another look, when the ground came to an end. He fell...only to bounce back up. It was a bumper. In fact, there were a lot of bumpers floating in midair around this place. He kept going until he came to a steep in incline. Suddenly, a spring emerged from the ground.