Of Men and Beasts (RP), The two shall clash.

[The Vidit of Light]

(And so, TSC's sequel begins.)

Station Square-Central Park

It was mid-morning, and Didymus was walking through the park of Station Square. It was good to be stateside again, and although he had been teased as being an "international operative", the men and women at Fort Patton still understood perfectly well that he was still part of the U.S. military, despite his assignment to G.U.N. He took a deep breath, and began to look over the statues in the park...one of Sonic the Hedgehog, and another commemorating the military's defense of Station Square during the Black Arms invasion.

He smiled.

Downtown Station Square

Rouge leaned against a building, wondering what to do today. With Eggman locked up, and terrorist activity across the world dropping (according to a news broadcast from SSTV she had seen earlier that day), she theorized that her life was going to get much more boring.

On the other hand, she considered that there was still more treasure to steal.

She didn't notice, as she walked down the street, looking for a place to get some breakfast, that she was nearing the office of the Chaotix.

This post has been edited by The Vidit of Light on Sep 13 2008, 09:30 PM

[EvilSpritist]

(Oh yeah!)

Soleanna Streets, far away

Fang the sniper had looked around the city and had became dreadfully bored. He moved his office here, after hearing the black arms invasion, Eggman's threatening, and Metal Sonic's rise. He came for work, but so far had no luck. He didn't have much. Suddenly his phone rang. He answered it and said "Hello?"

A distant island off the coast of California

Dr. Vexen Von Karma looked upon his metal metropolis. "The great Scrap metal zone",as many punks called it. He was the only one to live here, as the rest was machinary. Sure, there were soldiers, but they were usually off scouting for him. The sky was purple from the smog, and there was not a single blade of grass. The place was located on the aptly named Mirage Island, an island barely ever seen by the naked eye. Suddenly, a man entered the observation deck. He was wearing a gas masked and caried a fairly sized machine gun. One of Vex's few men.

"Sir, Dr. Ivo Robotnik was placed in a place called Prison island. He is awaiting trial." The soldier said.

"Any news from EMU?" Vex said.

"No. We lost connection with him about a month ago." The soldier said.

"Very well. He must have turned to another side."

"Any neccessary action?"

"No, we'll replace him with a man...yes, that will be suitable. Are there any bounty hunters in Soleanna?"

"Of course, sir."

"Excellent, get me online with him."

"Yes, sir." The soldier then left.

"And so, it begins." Vex said with a smile.

[AGodofIrony]

-Chaotix Office-

"Chaotix Detective Agency, Vector speaking!"

Silence.

"Oh...sorry ma'am. Yah, that's a 2, not a 3..."

Vector hung the phone up with a scowl. Wrong number.

"We need a job," Vector sighed.

"We could do something for the general good..." Espio suggested, walking into Vector's office with a newspaper in hand, "There's been someone going around town...A couple people have gone missing."

"No one's paying us, so not our problem," Vector said, laying his head on the desk, "And it's to early for me to think about being charitable."

Espio glanced at the clock. "It's ten..."

"Exactly."

-Station Square: Central Park-

Issai scowled to himself, walking through the park. In his hands he held a bag of food, and was sipping a cup of ice tea.

Metal Sonic had let Issai head off on his own for now, so the hedgehog was just exploring the city for now.

"Why did I get tacos...?" he wonder vaguely, looking at the fast food bag he had gotten. He really didn't have any concept of breakfast...

[GoldenSama]

Prison Island: Maximum Security Confinement Cell

"Well isn't this just peachy?" Dr. Eggman, the notorious criminal who stuffed small furry animals inside robots and stole emeralds from flying islands and occasionally threatened the world with giant space station lasers was now sitting on his rump in a prison cell.

The cell had no windows, saved the small slot in the door where his food was passed to him. There was a cot, a sink and a toilet and nothing else. There was a light on the ceiling, but it was covered with a hard-plastic cover that could withstand a gunshot.

Eggman had no access to the outside world. There seemed to be no way he could be a threat to anyone or anything.

"... I've got it!" Eggman grinned. "I'll just do like that Snake person and hide under my bed, and when the guard comes to check on me I'll knock him out with karate and escape, using my awesome stealth!"

Five minutes later, Eggman tried his plan. Unfortunately, he couldn't fit under the bed and the guard merely laughed at him.

"Dohh.... I'll get out of here, you'll see! And I'll get my revenge on all of you!"

[ChaosHalberd750]

(Alright!)

Station Square:Central Park

Sam strolled around the park, nothing to do. By stroll, I mean run like a Chaos Emerald was there. As he ran, he saw a statue of Sonic, and said: ".....Wonder where he is now..." and heard his stomach grumble. ".......Huh...I feel like eating pancakes....Well, there's bound to be a store around. He saw Issai, but didn't bother. Oh, there's one!" Sam rushed inside to get his stomach filled.

[The Vidit of Light]

(I don't know how long this "intro phase" will go on, but it may be for a few pages. Like in TSC, it's nice to just have charas living their daily lives, socializing, ect., for a bit...don't worry, the adventure, once it starts, will be epic.)


Station Square-Central Park

Didymus peered over the statues. One of Sonic, posing and grinning, with the engraving "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG", the other simply depicted a human soldier, standing, gun in hand, firm, and with an earnest, determined expression on his face. The engraving on that one was a bit more wordy:

"IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO STOOD IN DEFENSE OF STATION SQUARE AND ITS CITIZENS" and the date of the Black Arms invasion.

There was even a memorial at Fort Patton for that, which was a bit more detailed (it had the names of all who fought in that battle, their ranks, and names of those dispatched in the fighting were written in gold rather than white).

Didymus sighed. It was good that he and his fellow troops were recognized. He began to walk away from the statues, and walk just...somewhere. He actually, without knowing it, began to walk towards the Chaotix Detective Agency, meaning that he would soon cross paths with either Rouge, the Chaotix, or both.


Outside Chaotix Detective Agency

Rouge had walked along. It drew less attention than flying, and as she made her way through the crowd, (admittedly, she found doing so at roughly half the height of most in it was a bit difficult), she came upon the Chaotix's office/house.

She paused, thinking.

Is it worth it? Could they have really heard something that I haven't?

Station Square-Amy's Apartment

(I know I haven't done signups for Amy, I'll do them sometime (barring somebody else wanting her), but for now...)

Eggs. Toast. Bacon. Waffles. The scent of all that good stuff carried through the apartment as Amy, wearing an apron in addition to her dress, busily prepared a good, hearty breakfast. She was indeed hungry, but she had heard something-whispers-that Sonic was in town, and she wanted to make him feel welcome. He was going to be stopping by for breakfast-he just didn't know it yet.

At least, that's what Amy told herself.

Prison Island

SSTV's most well-known reporter stood outside the main base on Prison Island. Normally, civilian news teams wouldn't even be allowed on the island, but this was a special exception. People across the Earth would want to see this trial, although everyone seemed to know how it would end.

Running a hand through her hair to make sure it was all in the right place, Scarlet Garcia faced the camera, and, on que, began to speak.

"This is Scarlet Garcia reporting on-location about the trial on Prison Island, scheduled to begin sometime today. The infamous Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik will today face a slew of charges, from robbery and murder to collaboration in the destruction of military assets the globe over and attempted coup against every government on Earth. The trial is not set to begin for a few hours, and on special government permission, we'll be there, broadcasting it live for all of you. Tune in then. For SSTV, I'm Scarlet Garcia."

The crew stopped filming, and one of them took out a thermos, and began to distribute coffee in small cups to his fellow news staff.

This post has been edited by The Vidit of Light on Sep 14 2008, 09:09 AM

[EvilSpritist]

Soleanna City, Fang's office

"Yes, is this Fang?" The voice crackled.

"Yeah. Look, if it's the IRS..." Fang said.

"No, no, no. I have a mission." Thevoice said.

"Nice try, prankster." And he hung up the phone. He sighed deeply and noticed a pamplet nearby.

"Come to Station Square" He read aloud. "Take a beach side rest, enjoy the slot machines of Casinopolis, and visit Twinkle Park" This caught Fang's intrest.

"I need a vacation anyway...Station Square, here I come!"

Broken Egg Carrier

A large robot stood at the entrance to the now destroyed air ship. He had destroyed all the capsules that may have held more of Eggman's robots. Omega knew that his creator was in jail now, but he had to secure his victory. He hated Eggman for abandoning him, and still hated him now.

"I should leave..."Omega began, and he turned away. "Maybe I can find my allies...Shadow and Rouge...yes, that'd be wise...."

[ChaosHalberd750]

Station Square-Central Park

Sam walked out with a full stomach, sighing. "Nothing like waffles, pancakes, french toast to get ya full in the morning..." He walked along the sidewalk, and went back to the statues. He kept walking and saw a poster for Twinkle Park's Special: "Cute Couples get in free!!!!" He looked at it and said, "Makenai Ai Date...." He closed his eyes for a couple of seconds, and dropped the paper. ".....Kono mune ni kanarazu aru hazu yo." He walked, unknowingly past the Chaotix agency...

[The Vidit of Light]

Station Square-outside Chaotix Detective Agency

After standing for a bit, Rouge decided it was worth a check.

She approached the Chaotix's door and knocked.

Meanwhile, Didymus was nearing the Chaotix Detective Agency himself.

[EvilSpritist]

Station Square Train station

Fang walked off the the train with a smile. "What should I do first? Well, I'll have to wait a while, as nothing's open 'till noon."

He whirled around and saw a poster. He peeled it off the wall and scanned it's contents. It said "Team Chaotix agency" but the rest of the sign had graffiti all over it...probably some punk....

"It doesn't sound like a bad idea to visit some old comrades...hope they don't hold a grudge. The address is right here...I'll go put my stuff in the hotel room, and catch up with them." Fang picked up his suit cases and made way for his hotel.

[AGodofIrony]

-Chaotix Detective Agency-

The door flew open, and Vector stood in the hallway, and paused, looking down at Rouge.

"Oh...hello Rouge..." Vector said with a frown, "Do you have a job for us?"

-Station Square...Location, Unknown...He's lost, alright?-

Martin the Meerkat sighed to himself. He had a fanny pack on, and a map.

He and his parents were on vacation. He was off by himself.

"Where the heck am I?" he wondered, scratching his head.

He heard a train pass by...He assumed he was next to a train station, and searched for one on his map.

(Martin's parents will most likely not make any appearance. At least, not an important one.)

[The Vidit of Light]

Chaotix Detective Agency

Rouge regarded Vector, and spoke.

"Why the frown?" she asked. "Aren't you happy to see me? Anyway, actually, I don't have a job for you...I was wondering if you had heard anything interesting." she said.

Station Square

Didymus walked along, and saw an anthro meerkat, puzzling over a map.

He approached him, slowly, and spoke up.

"Pardon me, but is there somewhere I can help you find?" he asked.

[EvilSpritist]

Station Square

Fang looked around, gaping at awe-spiring city of Station Square. Soleanna was nice, but this place was much better. But he failed to notice the guy in front of him. He fell to the ground after hitting Didymus.

"Ow, watch where you're goin-" Fang said, but paused and realized he was a G.U.N Officer. His face was in the newspaper..."I'm sorry..." Fang began.

[AGodofIrony]

-Chaotix Detective Agency-

"Sorry," Vector said, "And we don't have any gems for you to steal either..."

He began to close the door, but Espio appeared, stopping it.

"I take it you haven't been in Station Square lately," Espio said, and handed Rouge the paper. It wasn't the front page, but he pointed to a small article circled in red.

"Another unexplained disappearance, the third in a couple months. The individual in question was seen fleeing down a street, late at night. When police responded to a call, only the victim's clothes and belongings were found. Police continue to be baffled by these cases."

That's what the article read...

-Station Square: By the Train Station-

Martin paused, looking towards Didymus.

"Hey! That's the soldier I saw back home when those terrorists attacked!...But he doesn't know me by my secret identity, only as The Marvelous Meerkat!" Martin thought to himself in an inner monologue.

He blinked, then coughed, realizing he had gone silent for a while.

Martin prepared to speak, when suddenly Fang ran into Didymus!

[EvilSpritist]

Station Square

Omega had made it to Station Square with ease. He was walking down the street when several people screamed "Oh my gosh, it's an Eggman Robot!" and "I thought that guy was arrested", plus "Someone call the S.W.A.T Team!" But Omega only responded with "Get over it."

Omega had to find Shadow and Rouge. He also planned to find Eggman's Mystic Ruins base.