Sonic Forces: Not a Hero

Null Space

As everyone returned to headquarters, you could feel the excitement. Everyone was so happy that things were turning around. I hadn't seen so many smiles since I joined the Resistance.

"Mission accomplished," said Rouge, "The Phantom Ruby's signal has gotten much weaker."

"This should effectively put a stop to the doctor's greatest weapon," smiled Shadow.

"The Sonics have made an opening for us," said Vector, "We can't just let that go to waste."

"This is the moment we've been waiting for," cheered Silver, "Time to settle the score!"

"Now that the Phantom Ruby is out of the way," said Knuckles, "We can finally smash Eggman into an omelet!"

"Hey, don't count your chickens before you smash your eggs," smiled Rouge.

"Rouge is right," said Sonic, "The fact that Eggman and Infinite still around means we can't let our guard down."

"Eggman and Infinite won't give up," I reminded, "Whatever they've got planned, they will do whatever it takes to stop us. If we can take Eggman out of the equation, Infinite could be vulnerable."

"I just want everyone to get home safely, okay?" said Amy.

"All right, fine," nodded Knuckles, "Everyone get your game face on! The target is Eggman at Central Tower!

"Once Eggman is pulled away from Zero, I might be able to convince him to stop this," I thought as we all prepared for battle.

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The goal was to pull Eggman's forces towards our army, while Sonic and Tails rushed in to find Eggman. I was to go in and act as recon, just like I did the first time we were in Metropolis.

"We're fighting to get our world back now," said Knuckles, preparing his troops, "Don't stop. Don't look back! Just focus on the task ahead no matter what! Let's do this everyone! Charge!"

"Nice speech," I smirked, "Hope you have another one when we win this."

"If we can capture Eggman, we win," said Knuckles, "Find out where he is at, Rookie!"

"Just got him now," I said, observing him and Infinite just sitting on a building, waiting, "Sonic, I've got Eggman. He's at the center of Metropolis, with Infinite."

"Copy that, buddy," said Sonic, "Tails and I are on our way."

"We'll provide as much cover as we can," said Rouge.

"All right," said Sonic, "Chasing Eggman is what I do best! I'll track him down in no time."

"I'm afraid it won't be much of a chase," I said, "He's just sitting there."

Suddenly an explosion hit by where the Resistance was fighting, then Sonic said, "There's a big battle going on."

"It's okay," assured Amy, "We can hold for now."

"Our other forces are on the move, too," explained Knuckles, "We can pull this off!"

"Sonic, your approaching Eggman now," I said, "Please be careful you guys."

"Aren't I always?" asked Sonic.

"No, you're not," I thought, "With Infinite there too, I don't know if Sonic can handle this all by himself. I'll go to their position to give them back up."