ECHO Data Recollection Files
NAME: Carter Shawn Knight| PASS CODE: *****
One of the biggest thrills of my simulated life was recently tainted by the presence of the Galtoid Vitreox in the waters off the course of Long Island. He managed to imprison Dr. Stephanie Saotome in one of his ice bubbles, leaving me on my own. Eventually, we brought him up to surface shortly before his eventual defeat. So far, all's quiet, except for a little disturbance outside of town...
End transmission.
[Outside of town. Precisely where the last episode left off.]
Argox: So.. are you going to tell me? (clenches his fist) Or do I have to beat it out of you?
Vyzerman: I will tell you, Argox...
[Vyzerman bends down and precedes to say something, but he is cut off by one of Arachness' ships.]
Argox: What the...
[A holographic video image of Arachness appears out of the ship.]
Arachness Come back to the Earthbase. We have something that might interest you.
Argox (annoyed): This better be important. I'll deal with you later, Vyzerman.
Vyzerman: And just so you cannot say that I did not tell you, the girl you seek is... not here.
[Vyzerman dispenses this information right before he is sucked into the sship by a blue-fluorescent tractor beam. The ship then takes off to the Earthbase.]
I just have to find out where.
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Synchron: This is a jade diamond. It was found near the coast where Vitreox met his demise at the hands of Sonic Five. As you can see. it still has radiant energy.
Argox: Is THIS why you caught me in the middle of finding out where Pixel was?
Arachness: Thanks to this new information, your actions are now no longer necessary.
Synchron: These diamonds have been found everywhere that the Galtoids have been defeated.
Argox (Angered): Get to the bloody point, Synchron.
Synchron: The "bloody point" IS, these diamonds can detect the presence of other Galteans.
Arachness: This brings us one step closer to finding where Chronos is located.
Divit: But even if you did, you would still have to find Pixel to rise him.
Arachness: That's the first part of my plan...
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Neil (snatching a magazine): Cosmo? You're kidding, right?
Sydney: This is just for my summer drawing class. We're using live models in a couple of weeks, so I'm doing some advance preparation.
Neil: Ohh... kay...
[Kevin comes in with a crystal identical to the one Arachness is holding. Rob and Carter are with him.]
Kevin: Hey guys. I think you should look at this.
Sydney: What? A diamond?
Carter: We were on expedition with Dr. O and found this.
Sydney: Where?
Rob: You remember when we fought Syncotron and Tourix?
Neil: You mean... outside?
Rob: Affirmative. If you remember, there was something wrong with the Techlabs' electrical system shortly before we left. So we went to check it out.
Kevin: We found that diamond obstructing the path of some circuit breakers.
Neil (after thinking): Did you even GO on an expedition?
Rob: As a matter of fact, we did.
Sydney: So what did you find?
Rob: Would you believe ANOTHER diamond?
[Rob pulls another diamond out of his backpack. Sydney examines both.]
Sydney: They're identical, all right. I don't know what to make of this.
Rob: Maybe Echo can help me identify these.
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Echo: Analysis completed.
Rob: What did you find?
Echo: These are compressed, crystallized remains of carbonized Galtean remains.
Rob: Sort of like how coal turns into diamond.
Echo: Precisely.
Rob: So there's one for every Galtoid that we defeated?
Echo: Would you like to conduct more tests?
Rob: Why not? I've got more time before syrocharging.
[Rob sets one of the diamonds aside while the other one begins to glow an indigo light. Turning around, Rob notices this light. Associated with the light are several voices.]
Voice: Can't... lock on to... the coordinate...
Rob: Did you say something, Echo?
Echo: Negative, Robin.
[Another voice appears. This one more like...]
Pixel's Voice: DAD, WATCH OUT!!!
Rob: Pixel?!
[Suddenly, the gem stops glowing.]
I have to tell Dr. O about this...
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Argox: Patience, Kholode. Remember, the more gems we collect, the stronger their signal.
[Kholode, a silvery monster with a jagged, mirrored body, makes his way through the backwoods of northern New America.]
Kholode: I found one! According to my scan, this is the jewel of Robotex. If we can find some more, then we will be able to find Chronos with the most frequency available.
Argox: Good. Now go back to the Earthbase. I will find a way to put the gems we have already to good use.
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Kevin: No way.
Rob: I'm telling you. It was her.
Neil: I think he's finally lost it.
Sydney: Listen, Rob. I know this thing with you and Pixel has been hard, but you just making it sound insane!
Rob: You think so, huh?
Carter: I don't think I like where this is headed.
Rob: Believe me.. you will...
[Rob pulls from his knapsack the glowing jade diamond that he found.]
Carter: It's that gem...
Sydney: what are you still doing with it?
Rob: I ran a test on it last night. While I was testing it. I heard Pixel's voice come from it. Listen.
[The jewel begins to glow as the team hears several voices, one of them Adam's.]
Adam Brayman: We're going down!
Pixel: Can't you do anything about this?
Adam: Not from this altitude... We're gonna have to attempt to land on...
[The rest is marred in snow.]
Kevin: Okay... I definitely heard something...
Carter: It sounded like they were in trouble!
[Dr. O enters.]
Dr. O: Who sounded like they were in trouble?
Kevin: Dad... We think that Pixel's in trouble.
Dr. O: What makes you say that?
Rob: Take a listen to the gem. Try and concentrate.
[Dr. O holds the gem to his ear. He begins to hear something.]
Dr. O: Well... This is an interesting turn of events.
Rob: It's Pixel, isn't it?
Dr. O: Actually, it's Arachness.
[The others stare in shock and disbelief.]
Kevin: I think it's a setup.
Rob: I don't think so.
Kevin: You never think so. Rob: Think about it, Kevin. If these were the remains of the Galtoids, showing up out of nowhere, then why wouldn't Arachness want these things too?
Carter: Good point.
Sydney: Well, we can't let her have the two that we already have.
Neil: Hold on, guys. There's still the matter of what's going on with Pixel?
Dr. O: He's right. We can't let them go down like that. Rob. We still have the shuttle. Are you willing to use it?
Rob: Yes. But I don't know if I should. They left for a cause. Where are we to intervene in it?
Sydney: I know what you're talking about, but they can't die. Not like this.
Rob (after thinking): Okay. Let's get to the ...
[Echo interrupts Rob's sentence.]
Echo: Unauthorized Galtean activity detected.
Neil: It's all about timing, isn't it?
Dr. O: We can't let that Galtoid get in the way. Rob, you're going to have to find Pixel while the others fight the Galtoid.
Rob: Affirmative. Good luck, guys.
Kevin: Same to you, Rob. Sonic Pentium Charge!
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SonicRed: O Shuttle active! Let's go!
Echo: Enter destination for O Shuttle.
SonicRed: Tyris sector. That's where I got the message.
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Argox: There. Seven gems.
Kholode: Excellent! This will create a very strong signal, indeed.
SonicYellow (OS): WRONG!!!
[SonicYellow blasts Argox and Kholode with his Bioblaster, paving the way for the other three members of Sonic Five to come in with their weapons.]
Argox: Impressive display. Let's see you back it up.
SonicBlue (holding his daggers): No problem! Guys, let's get those gems!
Kholode: No way! Immersion force!
[Kholode creates an energy wave that surrounds him.]
SonicBlack: What the hell?
SonicWhite: I'll try and break through it. SonicPole extend!
[SonicWhite tries to smash the wave, but the recoil knocks her back.]
Kholode: I don't think so, SonicWhite.
[In an instant, the seven diamonds that the Galteans collected become part of his physical structure, signaled to the bonding of the diamonds to his chest.]
SonicBlack: His power level's increased to magnitude ten!
SonicBlue: We'll need the SliderCannon for this one.
SonicBlack: Right! Activate SliderCannon!
[The O Slider appears out of the sky and transforms into the SliderCannon.]
SliderCannon...
S-Five: Fire!
[The SliderCannon fires a huge ray from its chamber when the monster absorbs the ray into its crystals.]
Kholode: These crystals have more power than I realized! But I think I'll let you decide for yourself!
[Kholode, using energy from the crystals, sends the ray back at the Sonics. They get hit by the ray, sending them back.]
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SonicRed: Echo, begin looking for any signs of where the Braymans' ship could have been.
[After a while, Echo turns up a match.]
Echo: Vapor trail sighted.
SonicRed: Follow it.
[The shuttle goes into hyper-speed until it comes to a small planet, where it lands.]
Echo, begin testing the specs for this planet.
[Echo spends fifteen seconds scanning the planet.]
Echo: Planet's surface is 3 degrees Celsius. Atmosphere contains 43% Ozone, 51% Nitrogen, and 6% oxygen and particulate matter.
SonicRed: I'll take my chances.
[On the planet's surface, the temperature has dropped to a bone-chilling five degrees below zero. Adam and his children are trying to contact their home planet.]
Adam: Azritan to base. We seem to have a small problem.
Base: Acknoowledge.
Adam: Our ship was attacked by the Mii'rov.
Base: Them again. Well, work on repairing the ship, then report back to me.
Adam: Right.
[Adam shuts down while the others hear another set of steps.]
Nick: Who the...
[Out of nowhere, a squad of Lexicons appear.]
Pixel: Lexicons?!
[The Lexicons electronically say, "You will come with us."]
Adam: I doubt it.
[Adam transforms into Azritan and begins to fight the Lexicons. After a while, the cold air begin to take its toll on the warrior.]
Azritan: I can't go on like this.
SonicRed (out of nowhere): Allow me. TomaHatch!
[SonicRed comes out fighting, with fists and feet flying.]
Pixel: R...Rob?
SonicRed: Everyone! In the shuttle!
[SonicRed keeps fighting while the others get in the shuttle.]
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Kholode: Are you finished yet?
SonicBlack: We sure could use some help right about now.
[On cue, Vyzerman dashes from the sky to Kholode's crystals, releasing them and and decreasing Kholode's power.]
Kholode: Not my crystals!
Vyzerman: Your diamonds are gone. You are next (unsheaths his sword).
SonicBlue: Come on, guys. We've gotta help him out now! (recalls the SliderCannon while Vyzerman fights the monster)
SonicYellow: Vyzerman, move!
[Vyzerman sees the cannon and prepares to deliver a crushing blow.]
Vyzerman: Say goodnight, Kholode. Vyzer Rise!
[Vyzerman delivers a barrage of attacks that severely weakens Kholode and sends him to the ground.]
SonicBlack: Now! SliderCannon...
S-Five: Fire two!
[The beam blasts Kholode into nothingness, when the power of the crystals revive him and enlarge him.]
Vyzerman: I will remove this demon. SonicBlack, you would be wise to assist me.
SonicBlack: Right. Activate CarrierSonic!
[In a split screen, SuperVyzerman and MacroCarrier both transform. SonicBlack jumps into the cockpit.]
SuperVyzerman: I will make your death very quick.
Kholode: Likewise, I'm sure.
[The two fight. When SuperVyzerman gets knocked down, MacroCarrier begins to jump in. It fights Kholode to a stalemate, allowing SuperVyzerman to regroup and come back into battle.]
SuperVyzerman: It is time to finish you.
Kholode: I doubt it.
SonicBlack: Doubt this, mirror boy! MacroCarrier finish!
[The ginat robot launches missiles from its fists and rapidly dashes toward the monster, each missile gaining intensity until the final one causes Kholode's destruction.]
SuperVyzerman: You did well... in the old style. Now I have to finish what I have started (flies off).
SonicBlack: Wait! You don't know...
SonicBlue: Let him go. He probably doesn't know what he's after anyway.
SonicWhite: Right. Anyway, we have to bring these...
[She looks around, but sees no crystals.]
Guys... the crystals.. they're gone.
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Arachness: And where are the crystals located now?
Argox: i do not know. After they were used to regenerate Kholode, they disappeared.
Arachness: Somehow I doubt that.
Divit: We still have the original crystal. We can use that one to locate the others.
Arachness: Good. Once we have all of them, we may locate the lost tomb where my father is buried.
Synchron: Shall I begin the plan?
Arachness: At once. And begin with capturing the two crystals that Sonic Five already have.
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Rob (holding his helmet in his hand): Well, this is the last stop.
Adam: Once again, Rob, I owe you my life.
Pixel: I still don't get how you managed to find us!
Rob: With this. Adam, I was hoping you could explain it.
Adam: It looks like a Galtice diamond. When a Galtean dies, it is compressed until it forms a diamond. It is used as a communication device most often.
Pixel: Why don't you keep it. That way, we'll always be in touch with me.
Rob: I will. Until your return. (watches the background as two starships begin a dog fight) It's getting pretty intense here. You have a war to fight.
[Pixel, Adam, and Nick nod, then walk off. Pixel doubles back and gives Rob a tremendous hug and a kiss on the cheek.]
Pixel (whispering): Until my return...
[Rob walks back to the shuttle and activates it. Destination: Earth.]
SONIC V STAND BY
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