Chaos Uncontrolled

Chapter 20

Sonic looked around in confusion as they burst into Eggman's base. It was clearly his, Sonic would recognize something he made anywhere, but that begged the question of why were they not being attacked? There were no robots to impede their progress deeper into the base like last time. Even if Eggman hadn't been expecting them surely he would have noticed them. They hadn't exactly been subtle when they busted in. "Stop thinking so hard, you're gonna give me a headache." Super grumbled. Clearly he was upset by the lack of robot violence so far.

Ignoring the mild jab, Sonic shook his head. "It's just odd." Sonic thought back as he dashed around a corner, still nothing. "If Eggman is here then why have no bots tried to stop us yet?"

"Beats me. I don't really care so long as I can get my hands on the doctor." Super growled. "Left here."

Sonic skid to a quick stop and took off down the left corridor. "Still managing to track the emeralds I assume?"

"Yeah. They're so close now I can manage like this. It's almost like Eggman isn't trying to hide em anymore." Super sounded mildly confused. "Weird, but whatever."

Sonic blinked as he glanced around. Looking behind him confirmed that the others were still keeping up, even after the sudden turn. "Maybe Eggman's planning something." Sonic frowned. "I don't know why he'd want to try and mess with you again, but I wouldn't put it past him to try."

Sonic felt rage wash over him before Super managed to reign himself in. "If he tries it again..."

"No killing remember? Or seriously maiming." Sonic reminded

Super was silent for a moment before sighing. "Fine, whatever. I'll hurt him right up to those limits though."

Now it was Sonic's turn to sigh. "Fine."

"Good, oh by the way right." Super said, clearly getting bored.

Well at least Sonic managed to make that turn without having to stop. Though judging on some... colorful language from Knuckles Sonic guessed the echidna hadn't been so lucky. Super's amusement at that was palpable and Sonic had to admit it was kinda funny. Hopefully Tails wouldn't try and repeat any of those words later though. "Hold on, stop. Now." Super's voice had a slightly panicked edge to it.

Sonic did as asked and glanced around. Looking for what he assumed was some sort of danger. "What's up?"

"It's... the chaos energy. I can feel it. Everywhere here..." Super sounded slightly dazed.

"Huh... well that's not normal. Don't suppose Eggman's trying to bring you out again do you?" Sonic tilted his head as he continued to scan what still looked like a nondescript hallway.

"What's going on Sonic?" Tails wandered up next to him, glancing around. Likely also trying to find the reason they'd stopped.

"Super says there's chaos energy all over here." Sonic gestured widely in front of them. "I guess it's making him feel kinda weird cause I can sort of feel it too."

"I can confirm that. The presence of the chaos energy at least." Shadow moved up to join them. "It's almost like it's being vented here. For what reason I'm not sure."

"It's possible that Eggman's just trying to get Super to go crazy and kill us." Knuckles shrugged as he also finally moved up.

Sonic tapped his chin. "Maybe... might explain why there hasn't been anything trying to stop us. The doc doesn't want Super smashing up his bots."

"It's not concentrated enough to do that." Super finally said, sounding a bit clearer. "He might think it could do it, but it's not on purpose. Unless Eggman is an idiot." Super growled. "Which he is, but not about this. He's... controlled me once he should at least know enough to know that this wouldn't trigger anything."