Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Many Members Of Tails's Family ❯ Working Together ( Chapter 5 )

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Now that we know about these people, let's see how they fare in crime fighting…

Chapter 5: Working Together

It was the next day, and everyone was just finishing breakfast. It was decided that they would hang back at the base today, and wait for crime to come to them. Even with the two new members, they still had jobs to do defending the city. Of course, it was also very cold and wet outside, so they voted against going on patrol. Right now, they were all in the lounge.

Sonic: So Tails, you planning on adding someone else today?

Tails: Very funny. I'm still trying to get used to the ones we have now.

Scotty: Aren't we all.

Sonic: So…you guys wanna race?

All: NO!!

Sonic: What?

Sonya: It's freezing out there!

Metal-2: Below freezing, actually, according to my scans.

Tails: Why don't we go make a snowman?

Keylo: Sounds fun.

Scruffy: What's the point?

Tails: It's always good to be happy. It improves morale and overall health.

Billy: Quite right, Tails. Several studies have confirmed that. In fact, it is believed that-

Scruffy: --Okay, okay, I get it! Geez, I'll build the snowman with you!

Metal-2: Perhaps we should build a giant one.

Sally: That'd bring back memories.

Scruffy: Of what?

Sonya: Of the first time we met Metal, here.

Metal-2: Just don't run away this time…That was rather frustrating.

Keylo: Why did they run away?

Metal-2: All of the Metal Sonics that came before me were evil and hated, not to mention lethal.

Keylo: Oh…Why are you different?

Scotty: Long story.

Metal-2: He's right; it is a long one.

Tails: And we're burning daylight. Come on, let's go!

They all suited up in heavy, warm winter clothes, except for Metal-2. His internal temperature control system kept him warm. After a few minutes, they were ready. They walked out into the yard in front of the base.

Sonya: So where should we start?

Scotty: How about right here?

Sonic: It's as good of a place as any.

Tails: Then let's get to work!

They started to pile snow together into a large ball. Then, they patted it down and started rolling it around to make it even bigger. It quickly got very heavy, and they struggled to keep it moving to where they wanted to place it.

Sally: Well, the first one's done. Now for the other two.

They made another, smaller ball of snow.

Billy: Well, it's been built. But how do we place it in its correct location?

Metal-2: That's my job. Just like last time.

He somehow picked it up without breaking it. Then, in an even more amazing feat, he flew it upwards and put it dead center on the top of the first section. He then landed.

Metal-2: Okay, it's done.

Nightingale: Just one more to go!

They finished the last one, and Metal-2 placed it on top. The huge snowman was about fifteen feet high.

Sonic: Something's missing…

Knuckles: The decorations! We forgot the face and the arms!

Scotty: He's right. Anybody got any coal?

Metal-2: I believe that I can take care of it.

Metal made several clicking and beeping noises, and appeared to be preoccupied with something for several moments. Then, he made a few more noises, and returned to normal.

Tails: What was that?

Metal-2: I made a phone call.

Sonic: Say what?

Metal-2: You don't think Billy and Tails are the only ones that spend time in those labs, do you?

Sonic: I don't get it.

Tails: He built a mobile phone system in the lab, and hooked it up to himself.

Metal-2 tapped a spot on his head.

Metal-2: It's right here, on the inside. I used my nanytes to get it in there and hook it up.

Sonic: I'm gonna pretend I know what all that stuff means.

Tails: Works for us.

Scotty: Okay, so you made a phone call, but how does that help us?

There was a high-pitched voice in the distance coming toward them. Sonic froze as he recognized it to be Amy Rose.

Sonic: Metal, I'm gonna get you for this.

Amy: Sonic!!!

Sonic: Yep, you are so dead.

Amy ran up to them, and made a mad dash for her favorite hedgehog. Sonic had to avoid her left and right. Eventually, she stopped, and showed them all what was in the bag she was carrying.

Sonya: Hey, you brought some big black rocks. Those'll be even better than coal!

Amy: Metal called me and told me about your problem. I rushed over as soon as I could!

Knuckles: You must've moved pretty fast to get here with these so quickly…Maybe you're faster than Sonic, and you just don't realize it…

Sonic: No way, I'm the fastest thing alive!

Tails: Um…guys, can we focus?

Scotty: He's right, we still have to finish this thing.

Secret: Can I put one of them on?

Sonya: You're kinda short compared to the snowman, aren't you?

Betsy: It looks like we all are.

Metal-2 took a rock from the bag, and walked over to Secret.

Metal-2: Your height is not a problem.

The robot handed the rock to Secret, and then picked him up by the waist.

Metal-2: Are you ready?

Secret: Yeah!

Metal-2 lifted off, and slowly flew upwards until he reached the snowman's head. He maneuvered Secret close enough to reach the snowman's face. Secret shoved the rock into the snow, and now the snowman had an eye. Metal-2 landed, and set Secret down.

Secret: That was fun! Can we do it again?

SJ: My turn! My turn!

Metal-2: Relax; everyone will get a turn.

Metal-2 repeated the process with the rest of the children, and the snowman soon had a face and buttons.

Scotty: Now, we need arms.

Amy: Where are we gonna get those?

Tails ran inside, and returned a few moments later with two brooms in his hands.

Tails: How about these?

Simon: Good idea!

Tails: I'll put this one in. Do you want the other one, Keylo?

Keylo: Sure!

Tails flew up and stuck a broomstick into the snowman. He then flew over to his sister, handed her the other broom, and picked her up. They flew up to the other side of the snowman. She put the broomstick into it, completing the snowman. They landed, and looked up at it.

Sonic: It's hard to believe we built that!

Dr. Arrow: It's quite an achievement. We should be proud.

Scruffy: I have to admit; it was kinda fun.

Scotty: Whew! I'm just glad it's done!

Nickel: How long have we been working?

Metal-2: Approximately two hours.

Sonic: Two hours, huh? I guess that explains why I'm so cold.

Scotty: I wouldn't mind getting back in the warm myself.

They all agreed, and went inside. Sonya and Nickel made hot chocolate for everyone, and they all enjoyed it. They sat inside, warming up until about noon. It was then that they received the first call of the day.

Scotty: Time to get to work.

Sonic: The cold won't stop us!

They found out the location of the problem. A military surplus warehouse was being raided.

Sonic: Scruffy, come with us!

Scruffy: I could use a challenge.

Keylo: What about me? Can I come?

Tails: It's too dangerous.

Keylo: I'm just as old as you are, Tails.

Tails: But I didn't say that!

Keylo: You were thinking it.

Tails: Yeah, but…How did you…and…

Keylo: I can sense stuff like that, remember?

Tails: Well, it's creeping me out.

Scotty: You guys sort this out. We'll be up at the warehouse.

Sonic, Scotty, Knuckles, and Metal-2 ran out the door.

Tails: What are you waiting for, Uncle Scruffy?

Scruffy: You. Is Keylo coming or not?

Keylo: Of course I am!

Tails: <sigh> All right, you can come. Just be careful, okay?

Keylo: I'm always careful.

Scruffy: Let's get moving.

They ran out the door, following Sonic and the others. Eventually, they all arrived, and found the warehouse surrounded by police cars and officers. There were even a few SWAT team, and some helicopters were overhead. Sonic approached an officer.

Sonic: What's going on, and how do we stop it?

Officer: A whole gang of people are in there, gathering up as much as they can. We have to stop them now, before they decide to leave.

Metal-2: I will go in, and give you as much data as I can.

Scotty: Be careful, Metal.

Metal-2: I don't want to be destroyed any more than you do. The difference is that I am fixed much more quickly and easily.

Metal-2 then changed his voice long enough to perfectly say:

Metal-2: I'll be back.

Knuckles: Just try to come back in one piece.

Metal-2 flew up to one of the windows, and looked in. He then started talking to his friends.

Metal-2: Several of them…eight or nine. They are all heavily armed. This will be easy.

Sonic: Metal! Wait!

Metal-2: What is it?

Sonic: Don't kill anyone.

Metal-2: I will try. However, it-

Sonic: No one, Metal.

Metal-2: …<sigh> Very well. This complicates things.

Metal-2 burst in through the window, surprising everyone inside. Then, the gunfire started. Metal-2 armed his blasters, and, remembering his promise to Sonic, fired at non-lethal body parts. He targeted their knees and legs as he flew around to avoid being hit. He managed to bring two of them down before being hit by a missile that sent him through the roof. He crashed into the ground outside, and Sonic rushed over to him.

Sonic: Metal! Are you okay?

Metal-2: I will be. However, I could not complete my mission. It's up to the rest of you. Be careful; they have heavy weaponry.

Sonic: All right. Let's go, Scott!

Scotty: Right. Come on, you guys!

Scotty took out his Emerald sword and activated it. Scruffy took out his laser pistol. They all rushed to a door on the warehouse. They would've entered, but at that moment, the people inside ran out while firing in every direction. Luckily, Scotty and the others were too close to the building to be immediate targets. Scruffy shot one of them in the arm, and he collapsed in pain.

Scotty: My turn!

He ran up to one of them, and chased him into the capable hands of the SWAT team. He then sought out his next target as Sonic chased down another one. Then, one of them fired a missile at one of the helicopters, destroying it. Knuckles decked him in the back of the head, knocking him out. There was only one more of them left, and Keylo had a plan. She whispered it to Tails, and he agreed. Keylo ran up in front of the last one.

Keylo: Hey! Over here! You might wanna watch out for my brother!

Before the man could react, he was knocked over by Tails, who had tackled his legs from behind. Tails and Keylo worked together to tie the man up.

Tails: Never mess with us!

Several minutes later…

The police were loading the last person into the back of a police van as one of the officers congratulated the crew. Metal-2 was back, good as new.

Officer: Again, I want to thank you all for helping us out. We couldn't have done it without you.

Scotty: We're just doing our jobs.

Officer: Call it what it you want, but you saved the day.

Keylo: We were glad to help out.

Officer: Well, I can't say I've seen you around here before…<to Scruffy> Or you, either.

Scruffy: We're new around here.

Officer: Two new crime fighters, eh? This city could use more of those. And you, uh--Metal, was it?-You were very brave to do that.

Metal-2: All I did was get blown out of a building. These guys did all the work.

Officer: You guys really take getting credit seriously, don't you?

Sonic: You know it!

Knuckles: We were happy to help out, but we need to get going.

Officer: I understand. Goodbye, everyone.

Scotty: Goodbye, officer.

They waved as they left, and hurried back to the base. The others were happy to see them all arrive safely. Amy was still there, waiting for them all.

Amy: Sonic! You're back!

Sonic: Yes, and so is everyone else. So would you mind strangling someone else for once?

Amy: I don't strangle people!

Sonic: <sarcastically> If you say so…

Amy: Grr…<sigh> Well, I'm still glad that everyone's safe.

Sally: We all are, Amy.

Metal-2: I have more good news.

Sonya: What's that?

Metal-2: I think I may have found a solution to my problem.

Tails: You mean the one where you kill people?

Metal-2: Exactly. All this time, I've been trying to stop the combat programming from taking over. I think the solution is to try and control it so that it disables rather than kills. I managed to do that today.

Nightingale: Excellent! We're finally making progress!

Tails: I think we should examine the programming code again, to figure out what caused this change.

Billy: Yes, if we can isolate the source of it, then we can make important changes.

They all walked toward a lab, still talking. Metal-2 followed them.

Scotty: I just hope they don't turn him against us.

Sonic: All this stuff is boring. Can we please change the subject?

They did, and the conversation continued into the evening.

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