The Apocalypse [The Original]

Ch. 24

   "Unbelievable." said Jason, entering Mekka's base.
Mekka looked over at him. Smoke was coming off of his body, like he was just on fire. His skin and clothes were fine.
"What happened to you?" he asked.
"I was locked in a room and left to die."
"Well, what'd you expect? Did you think they'd give up without a fight?" asked Mekkaku.
"Well, we'll get another chance. After all, we did end up a few miles from here."
"You mean, they're practically right outside?" Mekka asked.
"Practically."
"It's too soon. We need more time."
"You could go. I'll hang out here and make sure no intruders survive."
Mekka headed out the door. "Don't fail me."

"This one will work." said Tails, pointing to a cave near the crash site.
The others followed him in. The cave was small and round, but big enough to fit everyone and had enough arm and leg space. Blaze went right to sleep.
"What happened to him?" asked Wave.
"I don't know." said Silver. "He almost killed Blaze."
"Mekka must have said something to him during their fight at the military base." said Sonic.
"Whatever's happened to him... I hope it's reversible." Wave said.
"We'll think of something." Silver reassured her.
"I hope."

The next day yielded surprising results.
"Hey, guys!" Tails yelled, entering the cave. "I think you'd better see this!"
Wave and Silver went with Tails to see what he found. They peered down into the valley and saw some kind of base.
"Is it Mekka's?" asked Wave.
"Could be." answered Tails. "I can't tell."
Just then they saw two Metaru robots enter the base and two others exit to go on patrol.
"That answer your question?" asked Silver.
"Wait! Is that...?" started Wave.
"It's Jason!" Silver pointed out. "He's at Mekka's base."
"Guess he survived the crash." said Tails.
"I'm going down there." said Wave.
"What?" asked Tails, surprised.
"Maybe I can talk him out of it."
"Are you crazy?" asked Tails.
"Who's crazy?" asked Sonic, coming over to join them.
"Wave's going to Mekka's base to try to bring Jason back." said Tails.
"What?!" said Sonic "Wave! You can't be serious!"
"I am serious, Sonic. You don't know him like I do and I can't let him continue down this path."
"Alright." said Sonic, understandably. "Then let us go with you as back up. We'll keep our distance until you need us."
"Okay." said Wave. "Thanks."
So they all headed down the mountain to Mekka's base... and Jason.

"That's right, Wave." said Jason, watching them descend the mountain. "Come to me. Come to your doom."