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๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ฎ . Though I'd expect nothing less from Sonic's sidekick .
[ He bounces a purple Chaos emerald in his left hand as he strides towards the fox . ]
[ Suddenly it is silent . Too silent ]
[ Then , with no warningโ but the shadow of Neo , a hand strikes at the fox ; Knocking him and his new companion out of the tree . ]
[ Neo Metal Sonic lands on the floor , taking slow steps towards his target . ]
Hiding , are we ?
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๐๐๐พ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐๐ sound of clanking. Tails didnโt need to be told once. Instantly, he propels himself into the air, setting himself & the Flickie onto a high branch. โ Whyโd it have to be today of all daysโ โ
โ โโโโโ.โ๏ธ. โโ
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๐ ๐๐ข ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ , ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐๐ง , ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐ก .
[ He gripped the armrest .If it weren't for Sage he'd have disposed of him by now ]
[ Red Crimson eyes flicker for a moment , as he raises his head to stare directly into his creators eyes ]
โI was forged to be the end of Sonic the Hedgehogโ to match his speed , to mimic his spirit , and ultimately , to erase him from existence .
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[ Metal's words cause nothing but a large smile to spread upon Eggman's lips , a low chuckle escaping him . ]
โ ๐ need ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช .แฃ
[ Spoken with a playful tone , as if he was holding back a laugh . ]
โ How interesting . . and how do you figure that , hm .แฃ
The roar hits the shield and begins to deflect around him , melting the walls of the fortress instead of Neo himself . ]
[ Rising slowly , his damaged armor repairing itself in real-time ]
A magnificent display of primal power . I think it'll come in quite handy .
[ Neo is slammed backward . His body struggles to hold its shape , his cape is shredded instantlyโ and he gets sent crashing into the ground , his chassis sparking and glowing red as the chaos energy tries to rip him apart . ]
[ Just as his chest plate begins to crack ,
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Neoโs eyes stop flickering . They lock into a solid , glowing crimson . ]
Frequency ... identified . Chaos energy ... synchronized . DATA COPIED !
โ[ Neo raises a trembling hand . A shimmering blue Black Shield hexagonal barrier forms in front of him .
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Empty threats aren't your strong suit , ๐ฟ๐ค๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง ..
[ He leaned back in the chair , taunting him . ]
You need me . I on the other hand don't need you .
โ My 'rendezvous' are of no concern to *you* .
[ Spoken bitterly , the doctor's tone dropping low . ]
โ Get . Up . I will not hesitate to decomission you . You'd make a fine pile of scrap .
Hm .. I don't know , it's quite comfortable .
[ Neo's arm would rest on the armrest , his claws tapping against it as if waiting for something to happen . ]
[ He was in a rebellious mood today , it seemed ]
I trust whatever rendezvous you were entertaining , was .. convenient
โ Yes . You should know I'm never gone for long , Metal .
[ The doctor speaks quickly and with lack of emotion, red eyes peering through blue glasses as Metal's gall is on full display . ]
โ Now , get out of that chair . If you know what's good for you .