Wow, that went way better than I thought! Great job everybody! And we have enough metal to build that city next turn!

And good job Whisper. You didn't hesitate. Kudos to you! You have my respect. Expect a robot doppleganger to hunt you next time you're in a forest/jungle.
 
Im amazed you thought Whisper wouldnt do anything once you revéales yoursleves, like no offense guys but c'mon, you should hace seem this coming.

Also rhe restorarion qas planning on finishing the black arms, they sent Whisper to Scout rhe fortress Just as you were invading it.
Im not suprised she would be gunning for us, i just thought whisper would be more focused on finding mimic than targetting us
 
Things Change
Things Change

You were Belle the Tinkerer, and you were feeling conflicted.

Despite everything, despite how things began, your time with Dr. Eggman had been… not entirely unpleasant.

It had certainly been interesting at least.

You made new friends. So that was nice. Canaan was a bit reserved, but she seemed to appreciate your promise and you talked sometimes. Clove was usually focused on making sure Cassia was ok, but she seemed to regard you with kindness, with a side of pity. You guess you can't blame her, this was a weird situation.

And then there was your siblings fellow machines.

Orbot and Cubot were the most palpable. They seemed close, but they never made you feel like a third wheel, which you appreciated. They weren't the sharpest tools in the shed, but they were dedicated and Orbot had his moments of insight you had found nice to listen to.

Metal… You liked to think he was less cold than he came off as. You pretended not to for the sake of his pride, but you had caught him playing with the maracas you gave him once or twice. And in general, as much as He scared you, he seemed to not go out of his way to tell you to buzz off, which probably meant something. Maybe that was wishful thinking.

And then… there was Sage.

Sage was quiet for the most part, and that fierce protectiveness of her father made you feel... nostalgic (your heart ached), but she could light up when she talked to them. Belle couldn't help but find her nice to be around, she seemed genuinely interested in having a connection. You… could have fostered that a bit more. You hoped she understood it was nothing personal. You just… had a lot to think about.

Speaking of… maybe you should write all this down instead of just thinking it… Papa would love to hear-

"Sister!" A voice suddenly piped up. You yelped and fell over, surprised.

"Aw sawdust…" you muttered.

"Oh. Apologies. I did not mean to startle you." Sage said. You sigh and get up.

"It's fine, Sage. Does the doctor need something…?" You ask, a tad nervously. It had panned out so far, but you weren't exactly excited to go to another person who might kill you.

"Do not fret, sister. I am instead here to invite you to family game night. I would have made a card, but I lack the ability to do so." Sage explained, smiling. You rubbed your neck.

"I.. thank you, Sage. But I dunno if I can make it…" You start. You're flattered, you really are, but you don't know if you're up for it.

"But… It won't be the same without you. Please come? You are a creation of father too, and that makes us family. We cannot have family game night without everyone present." Sage asked, sounding genuinely sad. You look at the letter you were about to write and sigh.

Maybe this will be an interesting experience to tell papa about…

"Ok. I'll be there." You conceded.

"Excellent! I will tell Cubot to play his best music selection!" Sage beamed and put her hands together excitedly. It was such a a cute display you can't help but smile yourself despite your doubts.

Xxx

"I swear, you must be cheating!"

"Stop being a sore loser, Orbot!"

"I am not trying to be, Cubot, I just doubt the likelihood of you doing this well so many times In a row!"

That was the conversation you were currently listening to. You were currently playing some dice game (Yitzee or something). Everyone (except you, partially because you didn't know this would be the case and partially because you didn't have one to bring anyways) had brought their own game to play. Even Metal had brought something called Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Badniks. You were kinda surprised he came along, though he was standing in the corner rather than joining in.

As Orbot and Cubot continued to bicker, Sage, in a Motobug again currently, looked over at Metal.

"Are you sure you do not wish to participate, brother?* She inquired. Metal just stared.

"Alright. If you change your mind, do let us know." Sage nodded. She sounded a little disappointed, and you gave her a little pat without thinking about it. She made a happy little noise and you smiled.

"I think we should play something else before Orbot blows a gasket." Cubot suggested. Orbot grumbled in uncharacteristic open annoyance.

"Ah, don't worry, Orbot. You'll get him next time." You offered words of cheer. Orbot just hummed a little, though you get the feeling from how he quit grumbling he appreciated it.

"I believe it is time for Eggopoly. Do not feel bad if I win, I even beat Father!" Sage nodded, bringing out a board game.

Xxx

"What!? How!? You HAVE to be cheating, sister!" Sage insisted.

"I'm not!" You insisted right back.

"Who's salty about cheating now?" Orbot quipped, a teasing tone in his voice.

To your surprise, you were absolutely dominating at this Eggopoly game. You didn't want to jump to conclusions, but you get the feeling Eggman let Sage win, because she was honestly kind of bad at it.

"Statistically, it's near impossible for me to land on the jail space as many times as I have!" Sage insisted.

Metal wagged his finger, clearly trying to express his mocking disapproval of Sage.

"Et tu, brute?" She pouted.

"Aw man, we broke her, she's speaking German!" Cubot gasped. That was the straw that broke the camel's back for you to realize how utterly ridiculous this situation was. Despite your best efforts, you broke into giggles. Thankfully, Sage couldn't stay mad at seeing you be so seemingly happy as she joined in, Orbot and Cubot quick to follow. Even Metal tilted his head rather than a harsher gesture, so you chose to believe he was amused too.

"This is crazy… I never expected this to be Where my life went.." You sigh once you all calm down.

"Life rarely goes how you expect it to. Do you think the boss expected to be in this situation?" Orbot pointed out with a little nod.

"... That's pretty insightful, Orbot." You mused with a little smile.

"Father will turn around this disadvantage soon. He is too brilliant to be held back." Sage confidently stated. Orbot and Cubot looked between each other knowingly before voicing their agreement. Even Metal gave a thumbs up.

Belle hid her frown. They all had so much confidence in their father, such strong loyalty and love for him in varying degrees…

She missed her dad.

You were distracted when Sage faked a Motobug body malfunction to try and switch your property cards, which you easily and playfully stopped.

Xxx

After game night, you returned to your room. You looked over to your blank letter. You give a tired little smile as you begin writing.

(Well papa, everything has been.... Weird.

I have some… new friends. We're not as close as one thinks but… I still like them, alot more than I was expecting to.

I think you would like them too, or at least find them neat.

I have been very helpful! Just like you! Though this helping has been... scary, to put it mildly. But I want to be just like you, helping even if there's no benefit, even if it's hard.

And my new boss… he doesn't make it as hard as I expected.

In short, things are weird, like I said earlier.

But maybe.. maybe that's not so bad. You always said weird things are usually just things people didn't take the time to understand. But I am starting to get it. And I guess.. I guess things change, huh?

I love you, papa.

Signed, Belle)

You finish up the letter and tuck it away safely in a box. You would probably write more later.

Just as you are about to rest, there's a knock on the door. When you go to open it, you see a Motobug Zipping away. You look down and see a crudely drawn picture of you, Orbot, Cubot, Sage and Metal holding hands under a rainbow.

…You put that picture in the same box for safekeeping.
 
Well we probably have data on Whisper during the war, so we'll probably know she isn't with G.U.N plus, I wouldn't mind doing a hit & run on the Restoration to show just cause we aren't focused on them doesn't mean we have forgotten our defeat from them.
The problem there is Eggman in character doesn't know who shot him. Because that's a big advantage of being a sniper: being far away and hidden when you shoot someone.
 
I know this is not how it's meant to come across as, but this sounds a lot like "We got you! With this thing we left pretty much little information as possible on the idea that this would happen and a way to counter it! You guys are dumb for not thinking this was going to happen and not taking preparations to prevent it!"

Like, seriously, there looks like there was literally nothing we can do given the circumstances. I'm not saying to remove it, just that this post can come off as much more mean spirit then intended.
You are right, I didnt mean to come up as mocking.
This isnt mean to be like that and sorry ir i gave such impression
Will try my best to avoid making post like rhat.

She was mentioned helping Tangle locating Chuck.

I really doubt the Restoration would endorse this act and if she was asked in help scout the Black Arms territory then Jewel will tear her apart verbally because she decided on her own to let her vengeance to consume her and take a pot shot at Eggman regardless of the consequences of her actions.



Also Eggman no doubt have survive numerous attempts on his life before, he's really hard to kill plus, this is important, timing is everything.

Whisper absoltuly take the worst moment to pull her stunt. It was literally his greatest moment in this quest, he take in Zavok full wrath and his army head on and emerge victoroius.

Then she decided to ruin this moment by trying to kill him.

You don't do this. You never do this.

Eggman would willing to chalk this as annoaynce if happen on any other day, something that could be taken care once time allows it or he would even forget about it due to how mundane this is.

However he will now dedicate considerabke resources to hunt this individual. Much like he decided to conquer the Empire once he resume full control of his army and facilities.

I very much think this will be a Side Drive of his due to how mad she mad him be but the guy still know when to focus. He's not goin mobilize his whole Empure to kill her but he will keep the Sniper on mind from now on.

If she keep ruinining imprtant things for him then she will become his Main Drive and will have the warm feeling Sonic has when a mad man tries to kill you.



I just see this, but men we get lucky apperently Whisper roll twice because she was deep infiltrated.

Don't know if this is a specific trait of hers or part of the mechanis of the quest. Considering that Whisper was partly inspired by Sniper Wolf from Metal Gear than is likely a trait of hers.

Eh i think rhat would be more Archie Eggman? IDW /games eggman do have survived accident and eventos that would easily kill other people but no thing like what you are saying i think?

Reminder rhat Sonic and pals Dont Actually try and kill him and Even Let him go once they foil hls plans, nlt like Archie Eggman.

You are right he will want retribution but seems you are exaggerating a tal about this. Lf it qere Archie eggman who does have several people actívele trying to kill Him, would be more on point i believe?
 
Yeah unless we actively know exactly what kind of weapon was used, the most we can say is 'yep someone sure did shoot us.' ... what type of action is patrol again?
 
The problem there is Eggman in character doesn't know who shot him. Because that's a big advantage of being a sniper: being far away and hidden when you shoot someone.
Yeah unless we actively know exactly what kind of weapon was used, the most we can say is 'yep someone sure did shoot us.' ... what type of action is patrol again?
Wasn't it a Whisper's personal wispon weapon that she used or did she use a G.U.N or Empire brand Sniper rifle?
 
And Classic Eggman is shown to technically be a separate Eggman since Classic is somehow both the past and an alternate dimension
Sonic Generations and the time eater probably helped mess up some timelines as well.
In fact I don't remember seeing Sonic Fighters being mentioned in Generations, so the Time Eater probably did more damage than we thought if our time line is now separated into parts now as well.
 
I also like that Robotnik from Fighters showed up, saw what was happening, and fucked right off because he didn't want to get involved with fighting a kaiju.
 
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