Everything was... ready at last.
A cross-universe Gate, a supercomputer converted from a VEX Hydra. Using this supercomputer, they could break through the boundaries of this universe, allowing the Gate to traverse infinite streams of spacetime and connect to other universes.
Tails had located a parallel version of Earth. It was remarkably peaceful and stable there - Dr. Eggman was actually a benevolent president in that universe, which left both Sonic and Tails completely dumbfounded. Of course, that world had no heroes like Sonic or Tails... or perhaps they existed, but as ordinary people. After all, a peaceful planet didn't need that many heroes.
"Everyone will be able to live well there," Tails exhaled deeply. His mission was about to be complete - he had simulated an escape route for everyone in the shelter. Now, all that remained was to turn this path into reality!
"Finally, this nightmare is ending," Sonic gazed at the Gate with a grave expression. He placed his hand on Tails' shoulder, resting his nose against it. "Tails... are you sure you won't leave with them? I can't leave because I'm stuck here - I can't let my VEX-infected self contaminate that universe. But you..."
"We swore to be together forever," Tails cut off Sonic's words, turning around to grasp both of Sonic's hands, his eyes resolute. "Don't make me break my oath."
"...You're such an idiot." Sonic embraced Tails tightly, laughing bitterly as he nuzzled the fox's ears. Tails' ears twitched sharply before relaxing downward contentedly.
"I will, absolutely will stay by your side... so please, don't abandon me, and don't let me abandon you. Let me hand in hand... and see the end of the world together. Whether in life or death, I want to be with you... never apart."
This melancholic and intimate atmosphere lingered for a while before Tails actively pushed away from Sonic's embrace, clearing his throat lightly: "Alright, let's review the plan one more time."
『First, this Gate, powered by the enslaved VEX Hydra mind, can send the remaining refugees to another Earth.』
Tails tapped the Gate's frame.
『However, crossing universes requires enormous energy and needs to utilize the VEX space-time network. This means once we start the charging process, we'll undoubtedly be discovered by the VEX - and face invasion.』
Sonic walked to the Gate's side: "The energy accumulation takes time, and because of the massive power consumption, we can't maintain the base's warp suppressors and shield generators at maximum power. We can only protect the area around the Gate. So, the VEX will bypass the surface defenses and teleport directly into other parts of the shelter for a surprise attack."
『The VEX will do everything to capture the Gate to obtain coordinates and plans for invading another universe. Our objective is simple - protect the Gate, protect the civilians. Finally, get all civilians and warriors evacuated.』
"And then..." Sonic sighed, "...it's up to us who can't go to the parallel universe to handle the final stand."
Tails silently walked to a precise mechanism glowing with dark blue light nearby, stroking it once: "Since the Gate uses the VEX space-time network and has been calibrated, merely destroying it won't stop the VEX from finding the other universe... So, you and I will cover the rear, activate and protect this... Stasis Bomb. Once it successfully detonates, it will make this entire area... fall into absolute stasis, separated from the timestream... becoming an existence that doesn't exist. This way, even the VEX... won't be able to harm another universe."
The Stasis Bomb was Tails' ultimate weapon. Through an indescribable Paracausal method, upon detonation, it would turn a vast surrounding area into a state of absolute zero - no, beyond that, it would transform the entire area into a state of perfect static, or Stasis. An area in perfect stasis equals non-existence, as there is neither time nor space. Everything in the shelter's area, even light, even energy, would be forever cut off from this universe, frozen. Even the VEX couldn't find something that no longer exists.
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