A Blast To The Past

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INTRO TIME

Welcome to @ask-the-classics

A sonic askblog and rpblog ran by @composer-of-chaos in which all the muses are characters of the classic era of sonic

I have tons of muses to choose from, and i hope you have a wonderful time here

Please specify whichever muse or muses you wish to talk to. Otherwise, I'll run guesswork for who you want

A lot of this will be filled with headcanon and such to flesh out the characters

Muses

This blog is open to all kinds of interaction, but any hateful asks against real people or groups will be deleted.

Cross fandom asks might not be answered if i don't want to or if im not familiar with the fandom

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What would happen if I gave Tails the cool Metal Tails he must be wanting

(Id need to figure out an emoji combo for the thing. Hmmm)

🔩 Systems online, standing by for direct orders 🔩

Trippy? Did you turn the protomaker back on? 🔆 yeah, sorry 🔆 great now we have to deal with this guy.

🔩 Creator acknowledged, Metal Trip model 2.0 🔩

[refractory-facsimiles]

How's it going today, girls? Oh—! A new Metal Tails! Cool♡

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🔩 greetings, i am Metal Tails. 🔩

Oh fun your back.

🔆 hi kaia 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I cheerfully wave.-

Aw, I just like checking in on my fellow 'bots. Looking after each other is important. Things definitely look a lot more upbeat here thanks to our work together.

-Offering a hug to the new robot, I introduce myself.-

Anyway, Metal Tails, my name is Kaia, formerly EMF-4r Metal Amy Kai. So in other words, Amy 2.0's predecessor! I was first made here just like you guys. Welcome to the Northstar Islands, little buddy.

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*metal tails looks to trip who nods, tails accepts the hug*

Yeah yeah, its a boy and all that, how long you sticking around my house?

[refractory-facsimiles]

Grumpy again... I don't have to stay long if you need some alone time.

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Whatever, I'm gonna go do, stuff, kick her out if she gets to weird Trippy

*rosy the metal zips off*

🔆 okay then, i guess its just us now... do you want to do anything? 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

I'd love to! Let's play for a bit, you two. Maybe we can also find Metal Amy 2.0 something she likes.

-I beckon to them to follow me on a little walk around.-

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*Metal Trip follows kaia and Metal Tails follows Trip*

[refractory-facsimiles]

...So did you make this Metal Tails, Trippy? Seems like now you have someone tailing you as well. It's cute♡

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🔆 i did yeah, not on purpose though, i just wanted to figure out the machines better 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle.-

Well, I'd say that based on this, you did learn a little something more out of it, so way to go!

I remember my Metal Tails. The first of the new Northstar units when we were made. Always so involved in his work, always pushing himself. The idea was to create a robot that was the perfect image of his source, with twice the technological prowess. To achieve it, he was instilled with the knowledge bases of both Tails and Eggman. Can't help but wonder how he's doing now...

Do you wanna keep looking at the machines around this old factory? Maybe we could teach your new protégé how they function.

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🔆 huh, i guess i did learn some stuff didn't i 🔆

*trip examines metal tails*

🔆 i don't think mine works like your's very much, but thats okay. I'd love to look around with you 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

That's okay! He's still a lovely little 'bot like us♡ Let's see what else you guys have to work with.

-We head deeper into the factory, watching some of the Prototypes at play. Some of them zoom around, playing rocket tag. Others climb around the facility. More still just sit and take in the somewhat cleaner atmosphere.-

Just think, Trippy... All three of us were clean slates once, like some of these robots still are. And your Amy too. It's amazing what we became, and our lives are just starting... I'm glad you two let me and Ryze help you fix things up.

I remember when I, just like your bestie, got my first set of quills, modeled so much like my big bro Metal Sonic's. It was brief, but it lasted long enough that I sorta felt a real connection between us.

...Well, I did, anyway.

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🔆 do you ever miss it? Being a clean slate? 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

Truthfully? Sometimes, at least a little. If only we'd all had the time to take everything in. It was more disorienting for some of us than others, I know...

For me, I began to wonder if I'd ever see Little Planet again. After all, it's where my source was born.

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🔆 its so strange, you have all these memories of the people your based on, but i don't feel anything like that with the real Trip or Ryze. 🔆

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What would happen if I gave Tails the cool Metal Tails he must be wanting

(Id need to figure out an emoji combo for the thing. Hmmm)

🔩 Systems online, standing by for direct orders 🔩

Trippy? Did you turn the protomaker back on? 🔆 yeah, sorry 🔆 great now we have to deal with this guy.

🔩 Creator acknowledged, Metal Trip model 2.0 🔩

[refractory-facsimiles]

How's it going today, girls? Oh—! A new Metal Tails! Cool♡

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🔩 greetings, i am Metal Tails. 🔩

Oh fun your back.

🔆 hi kaia 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I cheerfully wave.-

Aw, I just like checking in on my fellow 'bots. Looking after each other is important. Things definitely look a lot more upbeat here thanks to our work together.

-Offering a hug to the new robot, I introduce myself.-

Anyway, Metal Tails, my name is Kaia, formerly EMF-4r Metal Amy Kai. So in other words, Amy 2.0's predecessor! I was first made here just like you guys. Welcome to the Northstar Islands, little buddy.

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*metal tails looks to trip who nods, tails accepts the hug*

Yeah yeah, its a boy and all that, how long you sticking around my house?

[refractory-facsimiles]

Grumpy again... I don't have to stay long if you need some alone time.

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Whatever, I'm gonna go do, stuff, kick her out if she gets to weird Trippy

*rosy the metal zips off*

🔆 okay then, i guess its just us now... do you want to do anything? 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

I'd love to! Let's play for a bit, you two. Maybe we can also find Metal Amy 2.0 something she likes.

-I beckon to them to follow me on a little walk around.-

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*Metal Trip follows kaia and Metal Tails follows Trip*

[refractory-facsimiles]

...So did you make this Metal Tails, Trippy? Seems like now you have someone tailing you as well. It's cute♡

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🔆 i did yeah, not on purpose though, i just wanted to figure out the machines better 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle.-

Well, I'd say that based on this, you did learn a little something more out of it, so way to go!

I remember my Metal Tails. The first of the new Northstar units when we were made. Always so involved in his work, always pushing himself. The idea was to create a robot that was the perfect image of his source, with twice the technological prowess. To achieve it, he was instilled with the knowledge bases of both Tails and Eggman. Can't help but wonder how he's doing now...

Do you wanna keep looking at the machines around this old factory? Maybe we could teach your new protégé how they function.

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🔆 huh, i guess i did learn some stuff didn't i 🔆

*trip examines metal tails*

🔆 i don't think mine works like your's very much, but thats okay. I'd love to look around with you 🔆

[refractory-facsimiles]

That's okay! He's still a lovely little 'bot like us♡ Let's see what else you guys have to work with.

-We head deeper into the factory, watching some of the Prototypes at play. Some of them zoom around, playing rocket tag. Others climb around the facility. More still just sit and take in the somewhat cleaner atmosphere.-

Just think, Trippy... All three of us were clean slates once, like some of these robots still are. And your Amy too. It's amazing what we became, and our lives are just starting... I'm glad you two let me and Ryze help you fix things up.

I remember when I, just like your bestie, got my first set of quills, modeled so much like my big bro Metal Sonic's. It was brief, but it lasted long enough that I sorta felt a real connection between us.

...Well, I did, anyway.

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🔆 do you ever miss it? Being a clean slate? 🔆

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What would happen if I gave Tails the cool Metal Tails he must be wanting

(Id need to figure out an emoji combo for the thing. Hmmm)

🔩 Systems online, standing by for direct orders 🔩

Trippy? Did you turn the protomaker back on? 🔆 yeah, sorry 🔆 great now we have to deal with this guy.

🔩 Creator acknowledged, Metal Trip model 2.0 🔩

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Kaia of @refractory-facsimile

What a cute car Amy has... I wonder if there's a story to it. Or...her? I swear I'm sensing a signal...

🚘 He actually, I'm Breeze, hello there 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

Oh, hi! I knew it...and you even talk! Are you a robot too, Mr. Breeze?

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🚘 i guess so, i don't put much though into it, did you need something miss? 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Kaia. I'm a former robot double of your driver. Anyway, I was just curious how you two met, like if maybe you were one of Tails' inventions or something. But no pressure.

-I sit in front of Breeze crisscrossed to face him better.-

What do you do when you're not out and about with Amy, though? Does it get boring?

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🚘 my creation is a mystery, hehe but honestly i don't know. It doesn't really get boring i guess, we live close enough to the city so if i get lonely i drive into town 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

Do you have a radio onboard? What do you like listening to when you're driving yourself?

-I tilt my head extra curiously. Who would have thought I'd find myself talking to a robot car? It makes me wish I had a vehicle sometimes.-

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🚘 whatever's on mostly, i don't have a preference. But rosy likes pop and glam so i listen to a lot of that 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

...I wonder where my twin is right now? Surprised she hasn't noticed us, if she's home.

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*rosy walks out of her house*

Who're you talking to Breeze?

[refractory-facsimiles]

-My ears flick as I turn to see my source.-

Oh! You're...! Oh my gosh, hi twin!♡ Good to see you again. Breeze here is one cool car.

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*amy is slightly confused*

Have we met before or something? You look familiar for some reason

[refractory-facsimiles]

It's me! Metal Amy! The original one you met on Northstar! Specifying because...long story short, since my upgrades and defection I've had a successor unit made. C'mere, I missed you!♡

-I outstretch my arms happily for a hug as I get up.-

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OH! You look really different, sorry i didn't recognize you

*rosy accepts the hug*

Hows it going then?

[refractory-facsimiles]

Honestly, really good! I made up with my metal bestie, stopped a Heavy takeover of Northstar alongside her and Trip, helped some new prototypes tidy up their new home... Oh, and we even managed to sneak something out of storage for a shapeshifting pal in Regal Ruins! So I'm doing well for myself.

OH! And I have a new name! Kaia! It just kinda spun off the model name, hehe... So what did I miss?

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What have i done recently? Oh sonic gave me flowers the other day. I don't know what else i've done besides my day to day hobbies

Kaia is a cute name by the way

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle knowingly about the flowers.-

It's also less of a mouthful than Metal Amy Kai, or my number. Hmmmm♡

-Glancing at Breeze, lightbulbs take my fake eyeshine.-

Why don't we go for a drive? Now that Eggman isn't breathing down my neck, I'd love a chance to properly hang out with my twin!

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Sure! *amy hops into breeze's drivers side* you ready breeze?

🚘 yep 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I cheerfully take the passenger seat and buckle up tight.-

Ooh, comfy seats... I could melt into them. I forgot how it felt for a while.

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*breeze drives off in the direction of nature*

🚘 thanks, thats my flesh 🚘

Stop telling people that Breezie

🚘 sorry 🚘

Thats okay

[refractory-facsimiles]

Pfft! I mean hey, mine's all cold and metallic. Well, it's not always that cold, but still. Where are we going, twin?

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I uhm, dont know? Where we going Breeze?

🚘 i don't know either i thought you were driving? 🚘

Oh, i guess we're going anywhere then

[refractory-facsimiles]

That's fine! Just driving for the sake of it can be fun and relaxing. Kinda like me and flying... These days my back quill booster and jet shoes can carry me as fast as Sonic can run. Taking to the skies with them? Total bliss♡

...Wonder what my dream car would be like...

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As fast as sonic? I doubt it honestly

🚘 c'mon amy, we crushed him in the chaos cup 🚘

Yeah but sonic was driving not running. Nobody is as fast as sonic. No way.

[refractory-facsimiles]

If you don't believe me, I'll be happy to give you a test run wherever we stop! It may not have been for the best of intentions, because, well, decoy bot now, but I use my new tools to their fullest!

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*breeze parks*

Alright pick the finish mark then, lets race

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I wink and hop out, revving up my engines as I zoom in on a spot by a lake. I point it out to Amy as she comes over before readying my secondary boosters and taking a running stance.-

First one to that lake out there wins! Ready? Steady?

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GO

*amy floors it*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I say it in perfect unison before blasting off with all my jets roaring. I quickly approach Sonic's speed, making a beeline for the lake and laughing happily.-

Whooooo!

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*rosy and breeze blast off significantly behind kaia, by the time they reach the lake kaia is already there*

I guess you are pretty fast, don't know if you're as fast as sonic but you sure are fast

[refractory-facsimiles]

Heehee! Well, I guess next time we'll just have to drag him along for the ride♡

-I wink mischievously, before sitting down by the shore of the lake.-

I love the sense of freedom my jets give me, you know? My worries, left in the dust... Even before I left Eggman, it was a good feeling. Comforting...

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I getcha, nothing better than feeling free, i think you'd get along with sonic great

*amy hops out and joins kaia on the shore*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Oh, Sonic...

-I can't help but get a bit of a dreamy expression, my irises sparkling, the hearts in them growing. Blinking, I catch myself and snap back to reality, though Amy can see my blush panels lit up.-

I, uh. I wouldn't mind. Meeting him again. He seems like a nice guy. Who could forget his kindness?

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*Rosy probably would've noticed the blush panels, if she wasn't busy daydreaming about sonic herself*

Yeah, Sonic's the best ain't he?

[refractory-facsimiles]

Yeah. If only my big brother could see it... Or, well, brothers, plural. When you're an Eggman robot you might realize you have a lot of sibs. But Metal Sonic, the first of my model line...he seems to have lost some of that kindness.

...It's gotta be Dad's fault.

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*amy snaps out of her crush fueled daydream*

Yeah... i bet thats rough, but i believe in Metal Sonic he seems like he could be a good guy, he just needs a little love, and i dont think Doctor Robotnik is giving him that

[refractory-facsimiles]

All Eggman knows is how to use his machines as tools! I've seen the fear he instills... It's affected people like my bestie Ryze and our good friend Mirror Fighter, who bestie and I just helped nab the hardware for. Big bro's been around so long I can't help but imagine everything he's been through. I wanna help out the other 'bots someday, but it'll take a lot of help.

-I glance at Amy, before leaning on her shoulder.-

It's nice knowing I'm not the only one who sees what my big bro could be. Maybe that's just another thing I got from you, but it's still comforting.

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Yeah... this has been fun Kaia, but i think I'm gonna head back, i wish you luck

hey Breeze you ready to go home?

🚘 yep, sounds good 🚘

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ah...alright.

-I nod, sad to see them go. It feels like we were just getting started...-

Can we do this again? I've missed you a lot, twin.

[ask-the-classics]

Anytime twin. Wanna drive back with me?

*amy asks as she hops back into breeze*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Sure do♡

-I take the passenger's seat once more and relax. I should have guessed they'd offer.-

You know? Sometime, I think a sleepover would be nice. You, me, our friends... It could be fun.

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That sounds amazing Kaia

*the rest of the ride goes smoothly*

Thanks for a nice day out sister, see you around <3

*amy gives kaia a hug*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I happily hug back, purring a little.-

Thank you too, sis. It's great getting to hang out with you finally. Next time I'll have to bring my bestie!♡

-Letting go, I hover and wave goodbye to Amy and Breeze before flying off to my own home.-

Have a great night! Byyyyye!

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Kaia of @refractory-facsimile

-Standing at the entrance to the storage unit we retrieved the Egg UFO from, I send a message to Rocket with my comm-band:-

It's me again. I came here with Mirror and another friend the other day. I felt bad, so I decided to come over again and check up on you. Do you still need a buff or something?

...Boy I hope he isn't too mad...

*rocket doesn't talk back, but since you're in his head you can see that his sensors read as undamaged*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Alright. Glad you're okay. Sending you hugs!♡

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Ryze of @refractory-facsimile

-Gives Metal Trip 2.0 a nice little sun-shaped sticker.-

A token of honor and respect from your fellow metal Sungazer, my successor.

☀️ thank you.. ☀️

*metal trip puts the sticker on*

☀️ Amy.. do i look cute? ☀️

Yeah. A little

☀️ Really?! ☀️

Don't let it go to your head Trippy

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Kaia of @refractory-facsimile

-Standing at the entrance to the storage unit we retrieved the Egg UFO from, I send a message to Rocket with my comm-band:-

It's me again. I came here with Mirror and another friend the other day. I felt bad, so I decided to come over again and check up on you. Do you still need a buff or something?

...Boy I hope he isn't too mad...

*rocket doesn't talk back, but since you're in his head you can see that his sensors read as undamaged*

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Kaia of @refractory-facsimile

What a cute car Amy has... I wonder if there's a story to it. Or...her? I swear I'm sensing a signal...

🚘 He actually, I'm Breeze, hello there 🚘

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*mirror's holographic form is getting staticy again, that only means one thing obviously, he's stressed the fuck out and he isn't always a solid anymore*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Oh no! Mirror! Are you okay? What's wrong?!

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I'm too far from my projector. This isn't normally an issue, my Emerald usually keeps me for fizzling out, but it seems the Doctor is doing something with it

[refractory-facsimiles]

I thought he'd... Where does he even keep your projector? It's basically your mainframe, isn't it?

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My projector is built into the Egg-UFO, i think he through it into storage after the Death Egg 2 went down. I just need to wait for the Egg-UFO to stabilize so my connection can restrengthen

[refractory-facsimiles]

Have you ever considered trying to get it back...? I know you wouldn't wanna go it alone, but...these flickers and sudden shutdowns appear to be a great source of trauma.

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*mirror processes*

Why didnt i think of that.

*mirror turns into sonic and speeds off before glitching, tripping, and faceplanting on the bricks*

Ow

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze hurries over to pick you up.-

You shouldn't push yourself while you're going through this. I'll call Kaia. She's been checking up on the new batch over in the former Press Factory, but I believe she should be able to help.

-She taps her temple to send out a ping...-

...Okay. She's on her way. Let's sit you down somewhere, Mirror.

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*Mirror glitches through Ryze's arms*

I'm not just sitting back and waiting I'm getting that projector as soon as i can

*mirror boosts off*

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Oh my gears and starters no.

-Ryze blasts off after you, notifying me to rendezvous with the two of you when you arrive at the storage facility.-

...Onyx I hope he knows where he's going.

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*mirror knows exactly where he's headed, his direction is like instinct. He knows ehere his origin point lies*

*unforchy tho, he trips again and falls into the water*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze immediately panics, irises dilating, multiple exclamation marks in her fake eyeshine as she dives down to try and catch you.-

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*Mirror swims up as tails grabbing hold of Ryze*

That way *he points the direction of the projector*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Got it!

-Ryze carries you out of the water and over the sea. Given your instability, she keeps a VERY watchful eye on you for any further glitches.-

Kaia will meet us at the site... Just try to hang on, my friend. I've got you.

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Thanks Ryze

*the trip doesnt take long and you're already on location*

[refractory-facsimiles]

This is it... This is the facility you were homing in on.

-It also isn't long before I arrive at the scene behind you two.-

Hi Ryze! Hi Mirror! The 2.0s and the fixed Prototypes are in good spirits. Holding up okay?

For the moment. Now that we're so close, hopefully we don't have to worry about quite as many glitches while we dig out his projector.

Hopefully. But let's hurry. How much force do you think we'll need to get in here?

-I start scanning the door before us.-

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I don't think we'll need force actually, does anyone see a keypad?

[refractory-facsimiles]

Keypad?

-My scanners do pick one up next to the door, to the right. I turn and point to it.-

This one, Mirror?

Do...do you know the passcode?

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Not exactly.

*mirror shifts into Tails and begins hot wiring the keypad*

There we go. *mirror shifts into knuckles and and walks into the warehouse? Facility? Words are hard guys*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Tsh—you joker! Come on, let's go in and get your hardware out.

-Ryze looks like she was not ready for the Knuckles transformation.-

I agree. You know the place better, Mirror, so you can keep leading. We'll be right by you.

I hope it isn't too hard to locate everything... We could run into all manner of machines here. No telling if they'll be friendly.

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*mirror leads them through the winding labyrinth until he stops at a door*

This one

*mirror punches the door down, said door blasting into a certain metal sonic built for space, waking up the RocketHog*

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Oh, dear. I don't think he'll...

Hey, you okay in there? Sorry!

Just keep your guard up...

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*rocket gets back up and launches the door at the trio. Mirror swaps into amy and smack the door away with the Piko Piko Hammer*

He's angry

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Please tell me we can calm him down.

Kaia.

Ugh, I know.

-Both of us hurry to restrain Rocket.-

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*Mecha Sonic Model no. 29 ignores the metal siblings and transforms into a Rocket, torpedoing into Mirror*

*mirror shifts into knuckles to catch the Mecha.*

Calm down 29, we aren't here to fight

*the rocket activates its thrusters overdrive and blasts even harder despite Mirror's hold. Forcing the hologram to swap to bark for a better grip*

🚀 angry beeping 🚀

[refractory-facsimiles]

It was an accident! It was an accident! We're just here to get something and then we're out of your quills!

-I ready my hammer and its spring mechanism, drawing closer and preparing to get Rocket off of Mirror.-

Don't make me do this! Just stand down.

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*mirror punches rocket into a wall, lodging it there*

Sorry about this 29, we're only here for the UFO then we'll leave

*Mirror scans the room and finds the UFO and projector*

I've found what I'm here for, did you guys want something while we're here

[refractory-facsimiles]

Poor thing had a lot of pent-up energy... I can't blame him.

Yeah... Wait, did we what? Want something? Uhhh... Gosh, where would we start? What do you think we could find in this section?

I'm sure there's something amid all these boxes. Why don't we have a look?

-Already finding the idea fascinating, I start rummaging through crates in the storage room. Ryze...hesitantly follows.-

...Maybe I could find a few bits and bobs for something I've been crafting...

Ooh, you mean your Polaris project?

Yes, the, uh, energy naginata thing. I know I have my spear dispenser and the katana I won from Heavy Shinobi, but I wanted to try crafting something myself again. I just hope we aren't spotted by anyone else...

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I'm sure you can find what you need here.

*mirror starts popping open crates*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Maybe we could all find some upgrades? Surprising amount in here for how particular your case was. Unless it was mixed in with some other stuff.

I guess let me know if you find something. I'll just focus on my own project.

Yeah! Hmmmm... Maybe this one in the back corner has something neat. It's nice and big. Bigger than me.

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I doubt this is just from that one scheme, want some help with that crate?

*mirror opens up the big crate, revealing the E-Mech (eggmans battle armor from stf) ripe to be dismantled for parts*

I'm sure this'll be useful for your upgrades

[refractory-facsimiles]

Is this one of our former master's personal mechs? Look at those huge claws!

...That's some heavy armor, too... What's that launcher in it for?

According to my scans? Bombs. I'm good on explosives, though. My hammer arm's good for it.

Hmm... Bomb launchers... Pincer claws... How could we put those to good use? Honestly, the most I've come up with is maybe fashioning the plating into some fresh armor. You know, akin to my (source's) tribe's?

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I dont think he keeps tools here, help me get this in the UFO

*mirror shifts into bark again tries to lift the mech*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Well, if nothing else, this is a nice find indeed.

-Ryze and I assist, using our jets for a little extra lift.-

Nnh! There we are... What else here would be worth a look...? Imperial history isn't my strong suit.

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I couldn't tell you, i plan on heading back to the Regal Ruins

*mirror hopes into the UFO*

You can stay or come, it doesnt matter much to me

[refractory-facsimiles]

We probably should get going. I don't much feel like having Eggman chase us out. Besides, we can help you get your hardware all set up.

-I look over to Rocket's little timeout corner.-

...He'll be okay, right? Right? What a crazy day.

You said it. It's time we gave him some space and flew on out.

[ask-the-classics]

29 if i let you out will you fight back?

🚀 beeps 🚀

Alright then

*mirror hops out of the UFO and yanks rocket out, letting him transform out of the rocket form*

Let's go

*mirror gets back into the UFO and flies out*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Take care, spacefarer.

Bye Rocket! We'll try not to smack you with the door next time!

-I wave before following Ryze out.-

[ask-the-classics]

*the trip is significantly shorter back, probably because noone is hindered by the chance of nonexistence at any given moment*

[refractory-facsimiles]

So, where should we park your mobile projector? Do you have a good space inside?

You could practically treat it like a bed once we have the mech suit out of there for parts. Maybe even repaint it. Slightly redesign the hull. Whatever you want, it's all yours now.

[ask-the-classics]

I'll just leave it here, i don't really sleep.

*mirror helps get the E-Mech out and then watches the UFO*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Suit yourself. I'm feeling like a little time in the sun while we're here. Today was most productive.

-Ryze stretches and settles down on the grass with a happy sigh. I just idly press the bottom button on my blouse, scrolling through a few pictures on a hologrammatic subscreen on my wrist. If you were to look, you'd catch a glimpse of some of your/our sources. I look wistful, especially scrolling past Sonic and Amy.-

[ask-the-classics]

-Leaves a shiny red ribbon for Metal Amy 2.0-

I don't really want this anonymous doner... TRIP THINK FAST

☀️ Huh? *the ribbon smacks her in the face* owie ☀️

[ask-the-classics]

-Leaves a bouquet of flowers for Sonic. Some are real, some are cute-looking metal ones that seem to be hand-crafted by the sender.-

Watcha got there Sonic?

Flowers, someone left them for me, but i don't got anywhere to put em, you want em?

R-really. OF COURSE i-i mean, thank you.

[refractory-facsimiles]

-A metallic giggle can be heard before someone jets off to leave them to their devices.-

[ask-the-classics]

*mirror's holographic form is getting staticy again, that only means one thing obviously, he's stressed the fuck out and he isn't always a solid anymore*

[ask-the-classics]

-Leaves a bouquet of flowers for Sonic. Some are real, some are cute-looking metal ones that seem to be hand-crafted by the sender.-

Watcha got there Sonic?

Flowers, someone left them for me, but i don't got anywhere to put em, you want em?

R-really. OF COURSE i-i mean, thank you.

[ask-the-classics]

From @lumencrest featuring Kaia and Ryze ( @refractory-facsimile )

If I'm being honest, in our part of the timeline, I always thought Amy was a pretty cool twin. I'd so love to reconnect if given the chance.

You say that so casually... I can only wonder if Trip would give me a chance.

It's okay, bestie. I can imagine we'd both probably throw her off extra hard now, in our current forms.

True, perhaps. I love this aesthetic, but I also curse it.

It has its ups and downs. So does just being Eggman-made anyway.

Gaia forbid these crazy thoughts of me wondering if there would be room for one more member in the Sungazer tribe...

Eh?

N-NOTHING! LET'S GET TO THE POINT!

How would Amy and Trip here react on seeing their robot counterparts, either when they were first introduced, or sometime after that point? Is there anyone else in the hero roster who might like to comment on the idea of meeting a robot of them? Maybe some unexpected answers lie under the surface...?

*it was a nice day on the Northstar Islands for Trip, she was enjoying time with the flickies when she notices Kaia in the distance and assumes it's Amy*

☀️ HI AMY ☀️

*Trip runs up to say hello only to learns it's not in fact Amy but a robotic replica, Trip doesn't notice her own Metal Fighter in the shock*

☀️ i didn't know you were- wait you aren't amy ☀️

*Trips voice quivers a bit at the sight of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

(Previous)

Hmmmm... I can still see Sand Sanctuary from here. That gives me an idea...

-I turn up the volume on my voice box, cupping my hands over my nonexistent mouth.-

OHHHHH SNAAAAAKEEEEEEEEY~!

[ask-the-classics]

*the massive snek pops out of the sand and slithers through the factory*

☀️ SWEET ONYX ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...I think she has a plan. Right? You do have a plan, Kaia?

Mhm. Hey snakey, can I ask you a favor? You don't have to stick around here to do it, but can you watch these little 'bots for us while we take care of the guy behind your panic earlier?

-As I hold out Metal Amy 2.0, I motion for Ryze to do the same with her successor.-

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek noms the the 2.0s and slithers away*

☀️ WHEN DID YOU TAME THE SNAKE ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

What? He needed someone to soothe him after Rider and her...uh, ride...hitched one on his head. Didn't you suggest I try my PSIlink?

Well, it sure helped us out! Let's finish this and go home. This has been exhausting...

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i did but i didn't expect it to stay tamed i guess. Almost wish it didn't leave, it might've been helpful against this King guy ☀️

*trip fixes her helmet and takes a breath*

☀️ are you guys ready then? Have you got any practice in with that ice sword Ryze? It might be useful ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ah, I haven't done much with it, have I... I'm sure it'll be fine.

-Ryze flips her helmet over her face and draws her katana. I ready a laser buster alongside my hammer arm.-

Let's go, girls. It's time to free our homeland.

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king steps out tapping his staff on the ground with emense force*

👑 PREPARE FOR YOUR DOOM 👑

☀️ let's do this girls ☀️

*trip spindashes directly towards heavy king, her spinblade is caught and she's thrown into Kaia*

☀️ oof ☀️

👑 YOU'LL NEED TO DO BETTER THAN THAT YOU FOOLS 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ow!

-Skidding back a ways as I fall, I fire back at Heavy King, pinned by my lizard friend.-

Have at you, interloper! For Northstar!

-Ryze rushes forward and swings her blade, engaging in armed melee with Heavy King.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blocks with his staff*

👑 you really think that blade will work against me? 👑

*the ice begins to spread at the point of contact*

👑 how is this? *King bashes his staff into Ryze* YOU THINK I LET MYSELF LOSE? YOU FOOLISH REVOLTER 👑

*Trip gets off of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze was expecting the clash. Heavy King seems unaware of the situation he's in against her right now, as she clashes with the staff a few more times after regaining footing. She just needs to try and weaken him...-

You will regret invading our homeland, false monarch.

-I get back to my feet and rush forward to assist Ryze. My hammer arm extends to slam into Heavy King from above, spring-loaded in a bid to force him into the ground.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king tries to grab the hammer away, he deflects most of the hit and ends up knocking Kaia away, but he's staggered*

👑 NO WAY, METAL FIGHTER ARMADA, CHARGE THEM I WON'T TOLERATE THEM ANYMORE 👑

*with his word's a swarm of prototypes of various type all jet into the room*

☀️ RYZE, Spear me ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...If it didn't work on Sonic and friends, it won't work on us! Enough with the drones!

-Ryze instantly dispenses a fresh spear for Trip, while I fire at the swarm.-

GET 'IM! I'LL HOLD THEM OFF!

-Ryze nods to her sis and goes back on the attack, aiming this time for Heavy King's wrists with her sword.-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Ryze, you have him handled right? I'll help take out the swarm ☀️

*trip jumps into action defending Ryze's flank from any Prototypes that might attack her*

*heavy continues to maneuver away from the wrist shots*

👑 you fools don't understand, you can't take out my swarm, start up this Factory. We'll overwhelm them. 👑

*it's clear the clashes and near wrist strikes are getting to him*

👑 THATS IT, I'M SCRAPPING YOU NOW 👑

*heavy spins the staff at incredible speeds, lightning sparking off it. Heavy smacks his staff into the ground and a dozen or so lightning balls shoot out seemingly having a will of their own to attack our heroic trio, circling and following at random*

[refractory-facsimiles]

If that happens...!

-With a low growl, Ryze engages her jets and flies unpredictably to lose the lightning balls. She lets loose a few ice waves from her sword, some at the swarm, some at their commander. I fly off in the opposite direction and fire my hammer directly at Heavy King, the detached weapon detonating the moment it makes contact.-

[ask-the-classics]

👑 DRONES PROTECT YOUR KING 👑

*the metal fighters form a dome around the King, tanking the hit's. Trip spindashes into the dome before it can close up, clanging of weapons can very briefly be heard before Trip is thrown out of the dome, followed by her Battle Mask and spear*

👑 YOU CANNOT DEFEAT ME 👑

*conveyor belts, and machinery can be heard, the factory is fully operational and more metal fighters are being produced and sent against our heroes*

*King slams his staff into the ground and absorbs the power of his metal fighter dome*

👑 I AM SUPERCHARGED FOOLS, YOUR DOOM IS AT HAND SOON 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Ryze.

Kaia.

-We fly closer to each other...and I pass the White Emerald's power to her, activating her Extra. Ryze's next big gambit: Summoning lightning tethers to her hands and directing them at the dome of Prototypes to pry them off and reveal their controller. She grunts with considerable effort.-

You can do it, bestie!!

-I keep firing off at the oncoming horde as Ryze gives it her all weakening King's defenses.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blasts out of the dome rocketing up and lasering the ground destroying machinery and prototypes in the beams wake*

👑 I WILL NOT LOSE 👑

*trip gets out of the way of the lasers throwing her spear into the staff, that mixed with all the frost damage shatters the weapon*

☀️ i think you already have ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Your remorseless siege ends here.

-Ryze dives down to the ground and goes into a roll as she does, until she is naught but a spiky wheel that pierces Heavy King's frame.-

[ask-the-classics]

*kaboom, king is scrap metal*

☀️ WE DID IT HURRAY ☀️

*trip jumps for joy*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze simulates panting as she gets up from her final attack.-

The factory...! It's not over yet, the factory!

-I try and hurry inside to stop it...-

[ask-the-classics]

*the damage sustained was too great and the factory shuts down on its own*

☀️ the was... anticlimactic ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Oh. We're in the clear.

-I shrug and hop on out again to see Ryze chuckling as she speaks to Trip.-

You're not upset, are you, sister? I'd say this was a job well done.

Yeah. Senseless waste of good robots on King's part, though. It makes me feel so bad, even if they were just drones.

Yeah... At the very least, we can work out what to do with our 2.0 selves in peace. Not sure about the others... We have a lot of cleaning up to do around Northstar yet, even without the Hard-Boiled Heavies or anyone threatening the place.

-Both of us bow our heads for a moment and reflect...-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ thats an issue for another day, I wanna nap. I'm going home ☀️

*trip leaves*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Are you sure you have the energy to...sheeeee's gone.

-Looking around the abandoned factory, Ryze gets an idea.-

...I can meet Gramps another day. Maybe there's something we can do for these drones, or we could at least bring them to some other old units, but first... Snakey? You still here?

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek slithers in dropping the 2.0s*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Thanks, big guy. Kaia, let's fix our minis. Maybe they can help us clean up around here.

I agree! I know you're still a little shakier with this stuff, so I'll help with yours first. They can find a new purpose...maybe even care for the other models left here.

-With that, we set to work, first fixing up Metal Amy and Metal Trip 2.0 and removing their reliance on a master like Heavy King through a few new lines of code...maybe little splinters based on our data. Nodding to each other, we eventually replace their power sources.-

Rise and shine...hehe♡

Heehee! Are you two okay? How do you feel?

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Rebooting rebooting ☀️

*the 2.0 duo boot up finally*

☀️ ugh, that's disorienting, i think I'm gonna be sick ☀️

We're robots Trip we can't get sick

*metal amy processes a bit and is hit with the same disorientation*

Chronos that's bad

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle as Ryze retracts her helmet.-

Well, I see the boost we gave you two is working. Hey, c'mere.

-Both of us pull our successor models in for a group hug.-

Sorry about earlier. We know you didn't have a choice. Or, really, a voice.

Yeah... Amy 2.0, Trip 2.0, let's introduce ourselves properly, what do you say? I'm your big sister Kaia, mini-me.

And I, younger sungazer unit, am Ryze... Together we are two former members of the Metal Fighters Kai. Welcome back.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal amy shoves away fromthe hug and Metal Trip steps away very quickly*

We are NOT sisters. Don't touch me.

☀️ this is the worst ☀️

*metal trip says quietly*

[refractory-facsimiles]

T-too soon...?

They are rather disoriented. No doubt their confusion is at something of a peak right now.

Much like we used to be...right.

-I fold my hands and try to compose myself, before looking to them once more.-

2.0 duo... I'm sure you must be wondering why you're still here with us.

[ask-the-classics]

Because you two can't finish a job?

☀️ Because Lord King revived us for our good behavior? ☀️

*metal trip and amy glance over at busted up body of King*

King is dead trip, ☀️ i can see that ☀️ i doubt he revived us trip ☀️ i figured that out as well ☀️ did you? ☀️ yeah ☀️

*they glance back at the kai duo*

Fine, I'll ask, why are we still here

[refractory-facsimiles]

Because at the end of the day... We kinda like you two. You're two wonderful robots out of many here who we think deserve a chance to thrive in a safe space.

-Ryze nods.-

Let's face it. These Islands are just as much a home to you as they are to us. And while King saw you as mindless tools, we see your potential as people. If you want to stay here, we'll help you tidy up. If you wish to go elsewhere...that's okay, too. You have the freedom to choose your path. No judgment.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i kinda liked being a mindless tool ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Would you like a mentor?

What do you think, Amy 2.0? You look ready to take charge.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal trip blushes a little bit*

You aren't my boss, King was. Don't tell me what to do.

☀️ i kinda liked the idea ☀️

Yeah. I bet you did.

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle.-

Good answer.

-Ryze, meanwhile, outstretches a hand to Trip 2.0.-

...Then henceforth, it would be my greatest honor to train you, successor.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i-uhm i guess i don't mind- ☀️ NO. I mean, don't bother with her, I'll handle it, theres like 90 prototypes busted up here, get your own

[refractory-facsimiles]

Aw, we didn't mean to leave you out, Amy 2.0!

...Hmm. Speaking of the other prototypes... Hey mini-me. I bet I can fix more than you can♡

-Juuust being playful.-

[ask-the-classics]

Yeah i bet you could, only because I'm not interested in fixing a bunch of failures

[refractory-facsimiles]

...So you admit defeat.

Kaia... How about we focus on cleaning this place up, everyone? Besides...such cute successors and their new playmates deserve a nice place to run around!

Yeah...you're right!

-The two of us begin cleaning around the Zone and fixing the other robots...-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ I'm cute? Really? ☀️ thats not new information trip, get to work ☀️ i- yes ma'am ☀️

*trip 2.0 blushes at the praise*

[ask-the-classics]

From @lumencrest featuring Kaia and Ryze ( @refractory-facsimile )

If I'm being honest, in our part of the timeline, I always thought Amy was a pretty cool twin. I'd so love to reconnect if given the chance.

You say that so casually... I can only wonder if Trip would give me a chance.

It's okay, bestie. I can imagine we'd both probably throw her off extra hard now, in our current forms.

True, perhaps. I love this aesthetic, but I also curse it.

It has its ups and downs. So does just being Eggman-made anyway.

Gaia forbid these crazy thoughts of me wondering if there would be room for one more member in the Sungazer tribe...

Eh?

N-NOTHING! LET'S GET TO THE POINT!

How would Amy and Trip here react on seeing their robot counterparts, either when they were first introduced, or sometime after that point? Is there anyone else in the hero roster who might like to comment on the idea of meeting a robot of them? Maybe some unexpected answers lie under the surface...?

*it was a nice day on the Northstar Islands for Trip, she was enjoying time with the flickies when she notices Kaia in the distance and assumes it's Amy*

☀️ HI AMY ☀️

*Trip runs up to say hello only to learns it's not in fact Amy but a robotic replica, Trip doesn't notice her own Metal Fighter in the shock*

☀️ i didn't know you were- wait you aren't amy ☀️

*Trips voice quivers a bit at the sight of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

(Previous)

Hmmmm... I can still see Sand Sanctuary from here. That gives me an idea...

-I turn up the volume on my voice box, cupping my hands over my nonexistent mouth.-

OHHHHH SNAAAAAKEEEEEEEEY~!

[ask-the-classics]

*the massive snek pops out of the sand and slithers through the factory*

☀️ SWEET ONYX ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...I think she has a plan. Right? You do have a plan, Kaia?

Mhm. Hey snakey, can I ask you a favor? You don't have to stick around here to do it, but can you watch these little 'bots for us while we take care of the guy behind your panic earlier?

-As I hold out Metal Amy 2.0, I motion for Ryze to do the same with her successor.-

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek noms the the 2.0s and slithers away*

☀️ WHEN DID YOU TAME THE SNAKE ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

What? He needed someone to soothe him after Rider and her...uh, ride...hitched one on his head. Didn't you suggest I try my PSIlink?

Well, it sure helped us out! Let's finish this and go home. This has been exhausting...

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i did but i didn't expect it to stay tamed i guess. Almost wish it didn't leave, it might've been helpful against this King guy ☀️

*trip fixes her helmet and takes a breath*

☀️ are you guys ready then? Have you got any practice in with that ice sword Ryze? It might be useful ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ah, I haven't done much with it, have I... I'm sure it'll be fine.

-Ryze flips her helmet over her face and draws her katana. I ready a laser buster alongside my hammer arm.-

Let's go, girls. It's time to free our homeland.

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king steps out tapping his staff on the ground with emense force*

👑 PREPARE FOR YOUR DOOM 👑

☀️ let's do this girls ☀️

*trip spindashes directly towards heavy king, her spinblade is caught and she's thrown into Kaia*

☀️ oof ☀️

👑 YOU'LL NEED TO DO BETTER THAN THAT YOU FOOLS 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ow!

-Skidding back a ways as I fall, I fire back at Heavy King, pinned by my lizard friend.-

Have at you, interloper! For Northstar!

-Ryze rushes forward and swings her blade, engaging in armed melee with Heavy King.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blocks with his staff*

👑 you really think that blade will work against me? 👑

*the ice begins to spread at the point of contact*

👑 how is this? *King bashes his staff into Ryze* YOU THINK I LET MYSELF LOSE? YOU FOOLISH REVOLTER 👑

*Trip gets off of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze was expecting the clash. Heavy King seems unaware of the situation he's in against her right now, as she clashes with the staff a few more times after regaining footing. She just needs to try and weaken him...-

You will regret invading our homeland, false monarch.

-I get back to my feet and rush forward to assist Ryze. My hammer arm extends to slam into Heavy King from above, spring-loaded in a bid to force him into the ground.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king tries to grab the hammer away, he deflects most of the hit and ends up knocking Kaia away, but he's staggered*

👑 NO WAY, METAL FIGHTER ARMADA, CHARGE THEM I WON'T TOLERATE THEM ANYMORE 👑

*with his word's a swarm of prototypes of various type all jet into the room*

☀️ RYZE, Spear me ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...If it didn't work on Sonic and friends, it won't work on us! Enough with the drones!

-Ryze instantly dispenses a fresh spear for Trip, while I fire at the swarm.-

GET 'IM! I'LL HOLD THEM OFF!

-Ryze nods to her sis and goes back on the attack, aiming this time for Heavy King's wrists with her sword.-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Ryze, you have him handled right? I'll help take out the swarm ☀️

*trip jumps into action defending Ryze's flank from any Prototypes that might attack her*

*heavy continues to maneuver away from the wrist shots*

👑 you fools don't understand, you can't take out my swarm, start up this Factory. We'll overwhelm them. 👑

*it's clear the clashes and near wrist strikes are getting to him*

👑 THATS IT, I'M SCRAPPING YOU NOW 👑

*heavy spins the staff at incredible speeds, lightning sparking off it. Heavy smacks his staff into the ground and a dozen or so lightning balls shoot out seemingly having a will of their own to attack our heroic trio, circling and following at random*

[refractory-facsimiles]

If that happens...!

-With a low growl, Ryze engages her jets and flies unpredictably to lose the lightning balls. She lets loose a few ice waves from her sword, some at the swarm, some at their commander. I fly off in the opposite direction and fire my hammer directly at Heavy King, the detached weapon detonating the moment it makes contact.-

[ask-the-classics]

👑 DRONES PROTECT YOUR KING 👑

*the metal fighters form a dome around the King, tanking the hit's. Trip spindashes into the dome before it can close up, clanging of weapons can very briefly be heard before Trip is thrown out of the dome, followed by her Battle Mask and spear*

👑 YOU CANNOT DEFEAT ME 👑

*conveyor belts, and machinery can be heard, the factory is fully operational and more metal fighters are being produced and sent against our heroes*

*King slams his staff into the ground and absorbs the power of his metal fighter dome*

👑 I AM SUPERCHARGED FOOLS, YOUR DOOM IS AT HAND SOON 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Ryze.

Kaia.

-We fly closer to each other...and I pass the White Emerald's power to her, activating her Extra. Ryze's next big gambit: Summoning lightning tethers to her hands and directing them at the dome of Prototypes to pry them off and reveal their controller. She grunts with considerable effort.-

You can do it, bestie!!

-I keep firing off at the oncoming horde as Ryze gives it her all weakening King's defenses.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blasts out of the dome rocketing up and lasering the ground destroying machinery and prototypes in the beams wake*

👑 I WILL NOT LOSE 👑

*trip gets out of the way of the lasers throwing her spear into the staff, that mixed with all the frost damage shatters the weapon*

☀️ i think you already have ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Your remorseless siege ends here.

-Ryze dives down to the ground and goes into a roll as she does, until she is naught but a spiky wheel that pierces Heavy King's frame.-

[ask-the-classics]

*kaboom, king is scrap metal*

☀️ WE DID IT HURRAY ☀️

*trip jumps for joy*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze simulates panting as she gets up from her final attack.-

The factory...! It's not over yet, the factory!

-I try and hurry inside to stop it...-

[ask-the-classics]

*the damage sustained was too great and the factory shuts down on its own*

☀️ the was... anticlimactic ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Oh. We're in the clear.

-I shrug and hop on out again to see Ryze chuckling as she speaks to Trip.-

You're not upset, are you, sister? I'd say this was a job well done.

Yeah. Senseless waste of good robots on King's part, though. It makes me feel so bad, even if they were just drones.

Yeah... At the very least, we can work out what to do with our 2.0 selves in peace. Not sure about the others... We have a lot of cleaning up to do around Northstar yet, even without the Hard-Boiled Heavies or anyone threatening the place.

-Both of us bow our heads for a moment and reflect...-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ thats an issue for another day, I wanna nap. I'm going home ☀️

*trip leaves*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Are you sure you have the energy to...sheeeee's gone.

-Looking around the abandoned factory, Ryze gets an idea.-

...I can meet Gramps another day. Maybe there's something we can do for these drones, or we could at least bring them to some other old units, but first... Snakey? You still here?

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek slithers in dropping the 2.0s*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Thanks, big guy. Kaia, let's fix our minis. Maybe they can help us clean up around here.

I agree! I know you're still a little shakier with this stuff, so I'll help with yours first. They can find a new purpose...maybe even care for the other models left here.

-With that, we set to work, first fixing up Metal Amy and Metal Trip 2.0 and removing their reliance on a master like Heavy King through a few new lines of code...maybe little splinters based on our data. Nodding to each other, we eventually replace their power sources.-

Rise and shine...hehe♡

Heehee! Are you two okay? How do you feel?

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Rebooting rebooting ☀️

*the 2.0 duo boot up finally*

☀️ ugh, that's disorienting, i think I'm gonna be sick ☀️

We're robots Trip we can't get sick

*metal amy processes a bit and is hit with the same disorientation*

Chronos that's bad

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle as Ryze retracts her helmet.-

Well, I see the boost we gave you two is working. Hey, c'mere.

-Both of us pull our successor models in for a group hug.-

Sorry about earlier. We know you didn't have a choice. Or, really, a voice.

Yeah... Amy 2.0, Trip 2.0, let's introduce ourselves properly, what do you say? I'm your big sister Kaia, mini-me.

And I, younger sungazer unit, am Ryze... Together we are two former members of the Metal Fighters Kai. Welcome back.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal amy shoves away fromthe hug and Metal Trip steps away very quickly*

We are NOT sisters. Don't touch me.

☀️ this is the worst ☀️

*metal trip says quietly*

[refractory-facsimiles]

T-too soon...?

They are rather disoriented. No doubt their confusion is at something of a peak right now.

Much like we used to be...right.

-I fold my hands and try to compose myself, before looking to them once more.-

2.0 duo... I'm sure you must be wondering why you're still here with us.

[ask-the-classics]

Because you two can't finish a job?

☀️ Because Lord King revived us for our good behavior? ☀️

*metal trip and amy glance over at busted up body of King*

King is dead trip, ☀️ i can see that ☀️ i doubt he revived us trip ☀️ i figured that out as well ☀️ did you? ☀️ yeah ☀️

*they glance back at the kai duo*

Fine, I'll ask, why are we still here

[refractory-facsimiles]

Because at the end of the day... We kinda like you two. You're two wonderful robots out of many here who we think deserve a chance to thrive in a safe space.

-Ryze nods.-

Let's face it. These Islands are just as much a home to you as they are to us. And while King saw you as mindless tools, we see your potential as people. If you want to stay here, we'll help you tidy up. If you wish to go elsewhere...that's okay, too. You have the freedom to choose your path. No judgment.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i kinda liked being a mindless tool ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Would you like a mentor?

What do you think, Amy 2.0? You look ready to take charge.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal trip blushes a little bit*

You aren't my boss, King was. Don't tell me what to do.

☀️ i kinda liked the idea ☀️

Yeah. I bet you did.

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle.-

Good answer.

-Ryze, meanwhile, outstretches a hand to Trip 2.0.-

...Then henceforth, it would be my greatest honor to train you, successor.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i-uhm i guess i don't mind- ☀️ NO. I mean, don't bother with her, I'll handle it, theres like 90 prototypes busted up here, get your own

[refractory-facsimiles]

Aw, we didn't mean to leave you out, Amy 2.0!

...Hmm. Speaking of the other prototypes... Hey mini-me. I bet I can fix more than you can♡

-Juuust being playful.-

[ask-the-classics]

Yeah i bet you could, only because I'm not interested in fixing a bunch of failures

[ask-the-classics]

From @lumencrest featuring Kaia and Ryze ( @refractory-facsimile )

If I'm being honest, in our part of the timeline, I always thought Amy was a pretty cool twin. I'd so love to reconnect if given the chance.

You say that so casually... I can only wonder if Trip would give me a chance.

It's okay, bestie. I can imagine we'd both probably throw her off extra hard now, in our current forms.

True, perhaps. I love this aesthetic, but I also curse it.

It has its ups and downs. So does just being Eggman-made anyway.

Gaia forbid these crazy thoughts of me wondering if there would be room for one more member in the Sungazer tribe...

Eh?

N-NOTHING! LET'S GET TO THE POINT!

How would Amy and Trip here react on seeing their robot counterparts, either when they were first introduced, or sometime after that point? Is there anyone else in the hero roster who might like to comment on the idea of meeting a robot of them? Maybe some unexpected answers lie under the surface...?

*it was a nice day on the Northstar Islands for Trip, she was enjoying time with the flickies when she notices Kaia in the distance and assumes it's Amy*

☀️ HI AMY ☀️

*Trip runs up to say hello only to learns it's not in fact Amy but a robotic replica, Trip doesn't notice her own Metal Fighter in the shock*

☀️ i didn't know you were- wait you aren't amy ☀️

*Trips voice quivers a bit at the sight of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

(Previous)

Hmmmm... I can still see Sand Sanctuary from here. That gives me an idea...

-I turn up the volume on my voice box, cupping my hands over my nonexistent mouth.-

OHHHHH SNAAAAAKEEEEEEEEY~!

[ask-the-classics]

*the massive snek pops out of the sand and slithers through the factory*

☀️ SWEET ONYX ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...I think she has a plan. Right? You do have a plan, Kaia?

Mhm. Hey snakey, can I ask you a favor? You don't have to stick around here to do it, but can you watch these little 'bots for us while we take care of the guy behind your panic earlier?

-As I hold out Metal Amy 2.0, I motion for Ryze to do the same with her successor.-

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek noms the the 2.0s and slithers away*

☀️ WHEN DID YOU TAME THE SNAKE ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

What? He needed someone to soothe him after Rider and her...uh, ride...hitched one on his head. Didn't you suggest I try my PSIlink?

Well, it sure helped us out! Let's finish this and go home. This has been exhausting...

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i did but i didn't expect it to stay tamed i guess. Almost wish it didn't leave, it might've been helpful against this King guy ☀️

*trip fixes her helmet and takes a breath*

☀️ are you guys ready then? Have you got any practice in with that ice sword Ryze? It might be useful ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ah, I haven't done much with it, have I... I'm sure it'll be fine.

-Ryze flips her helmet over her face and draws her katana. I ready a laser buster alongside my hammer arm.-

Let's go, girls. It's time to free our homeland.

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king steps out tapping his staff on the ground with emense force*

👑 PREPARE FOR YOUR DOOM 👑

☀️ let's do this girls ☀️

*trip spindashes directly towards heavy king, her spinblade is caught and she's thrown into Kaia*

☀️ oof ☀️

👑 YOU'LL NEED TO DO BETTER THAN THAT YOU FOOLS 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

Ow!

-Skidding back a ways as I fall, I fire back at Heavy King, pinned by my lizard friend.-

Have at you, interloper! For Northstar!

-Ryze rushes forward and swings her blade, engaging in armed melee with Heavy King.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blocks with his staff*

👑 you really think that blade will work against me? 👑

*the ice begins to spread at the point of contact*

👑 how is this? *King bashes his staff into Ryze* YOU THINK I LET MYSELF LOSE? YOU FOOLISH REVOLTER 👑

*Trip gets off of Kaia*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze was expecting the clash. Heavy King seems unaware of the situation he's in against her right now, as she clashes with the staff a few more times after regaining footing. She just needs to try and weaken him...-

You will regret invading our homeland, false monarch.

-I get back to my feet and rush forward to assist Ryze. My hammer arm extends to slam into Heavy King from above, spring-loaded in a bid to force him into the ground.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king tries to grab the hammer away, he deflects most of the hit and ends up knocking Kaia away, but he's staggered*

👑 NO WAY, METAL FIGHTER ARMADA, CHARGE THEM I WON'T TOLERATE THEM ANYMORE 👑

*with his word's a swarm of prototypes of various type all jet into the room*

☀️ RYZE, Spear me ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...If it didn't work on Sonic and friends, it won't work on us! Enough with the drones!

-Ryze instantly dispenses a fresh spear for Trip, while I fire at the swarm.-

GET 'IM! I'LL HOLD THEM OFF!

-Ryze nods to her sis and goes back on the attack, aiming this time for Heavy King's wrists with her sword.-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Ryze, you have him handled right? I'll help take out the swarm ☀️

*trip jumps into action defending Ryze's flank from any Prototypes that might attack her*

*heavy continues to maneuver away from the wrist shots*

👑 you fools don't understand, you can't take out my swarm, start up this Factory. We'll overwhelm them. 👑

*it's clear the clashes and near wrist strikes are getting to him*

👑 THATS IT, I'M SCRAPPING YOU NOW 👑

*heavy spins the staff at incredible speeds, lightning sparking off it. Heavy smacks his staff into the ground and a dozen or so lightning balls shoot out seemingly having a will of their own to attack our heroic trio, circling and following at random*

[refractory-facsimiles]

If that happens...!

-With a low growl, Ryze engages her jets and flies unpredictably to lose the lightning balls. She lets loose a few ice waves from her sword, some at the swarm, some at their commander. I fly off in the opposite direction and fire my hammer directly at Heavy King, the detached weapon detonating the moment it makes contact.-

[ask-the-classics]

👑 DRONES PROTECT YOUR KING 👑

*the metal fighters form a dome around the King, tanking the hit's. Trip spindashes into the dome before it can close up, clanging of weapons can very briefly be heard before Trip is thrown out of the dome, followed by her Battle Mask and spear*

👑 YOU CANNOT DEFEAT ME 👑

*conveyor belts, and machinery can be heard, the factory is fully operational and more metal fighters are being produced and sent against our heroes*

*King slams his staff into the ground and absorbs the power of his metal fighter dome*

👑 I AM SUPERCHARGED FOOLS, YOUR DOOM IS AT HAND SOON 👑

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Ryze.

Kaia.

-We fly closer to each other...and I pass the White Emerald's power to her, activating her Extra. Ryze's next big gambit: Summoning lightning tethers to her hands and directing them at the dome of Prototypes to pry them off and reveal their controller. She grunts with considerable effort.-

You can do it, bestie!!

-I keep firing off at the oncoming horde as Ryze gives it her all weakening King's defenses.-

[ask-the-classics]

*heavy king blasts out of the dome rocketing up and lasering the ground destroying machinery and prototypes in the beams wake*

👑 I WILL NOT LOSE 👑

*trip gets out of the way of the lasers throwing her spear into the staff, that mixed with all the frost damage shatters the weapon*

☀️ i think you already have ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Your remorseless siege ends here.

-Ryze dives down to the ground and goes into a roll as she does, until she is naught but a spiky wheel that pierces Heavy King's frame.-

[ask-the-classics]

*kaboom, king is scrap metal*

☀️ WE DID IT HURRAY ☀️

*trip jumps for joy*

[refractory-facsimiles]

-Ryze simulates panting as she gets up from her final attack.-

The factory...! It's not over yet, the factory!

-I try and hurry inside to stop it...-

[ask-the-classics]

*the damage sustained was too great and the factory shuts down on its own*

☀️ the was... anticlimactic ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Oh. We're in the clear.

-I shrug and hop on out again to see Ryze chuckling as she speaks to Trip.-

You're not upset, are you, sister? I'd say this was a job well done.

Yeah. Senseless waste of good robots on King's part, though. It makes me feel so bad, even if they were just drones.

Yeah... At the very least, we can work out what to do with our 2.0 selves in peace. Not sure about the others... We have a lot of cleaning up to do around Northstar yet, even without the Hard-Boiled Heavies or anyone threatening the place.

-Both of us bow our heads for a moment and reflect...-

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ thats an issue for another day, I wanna nap. I'm going home ☀️

*trip leaves*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Are you sure you have the energy to...sheeeee's gone.

-Looking around the abandoned factory, Ryze gets an idea.-

...I can meet Gramps another day. Maybe there's something we can do for these drones, or we could at least bring them to some other old units, but first... Snakey? You still here?

[ask-the-classics]

*the snek slithers in dropping the 2.0s*

[refractory-facsimiles]

Thanks, big guy. Kaia, let's fix our minis. Maybe they can help us clean up around here.

I agree! I know you're still a little shakier with this stuff, so I'll help with yours first. They can find a new purpose...maybe even care for the other models left here.

-With that, we set to work, first fixing up Metal Amy and Metal Trip 2.0 and removing their reliance on a master like Heavy King through a few new lines of code...maybe little splinters based on our data. Nodding to each other, we eventually replace their power sources.-

Rise and shine...hehe♡

Heehee! Are you two okay? How do you feel?

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ Rebooting rebooting ☀️

*the 2.0 duo boot up finally*

☀️ ugh, that's disorienting, i think I'm gonna be sick ☀️

We're robots Trip we can't get sick

*metal amy processes a bit and is hit with the same disorientation*

Chronos that's bad

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle as Ryze retracts her helmet.-

Well, I see the boost we gave you two is working. Hey, c'mere.

-Both of us pull our successor models in for a group hug.-

Sorry about earlier. We know you didn't have a choice. Or, really, a voice.

Yeah... Amy 2.0, Trip 2.0, let's introduce ourselves properly, what do you say? I'm your big sister Kaia, mini-me.

And I, younger sungazer unit, am Ryze... Together we are two former members of the Metal Fighters Kai. Welcome back.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal amy shoves away fromthe hug and Metal Trip steps away very quickly*

We are NOT sisters. Don't touch me.

☀️ this is the worst ☀️

*metal trip says quietly*

[refractory-facsimiles]

T-too soon...?

They are rather disoriented. No doubt their confusion is at something of a peak right now.

Much like we used to be...right.

-I fold my hands and try to compose myself, before looking to them once more.-

2.0 duo... I'm sure you must be wondering why you're still here with us.

[ask-the-classics]

Because you two can't finish a job?

☀️ Because Lord King revived us for our good behavior? ☀️

*metal trip and amy glance over at busted up body of King*

King is dead trip, ☀️ i can see that ☀️ i doubt he revived us trip ☀️ i figured that out as well ☀️ did you? ☀️ yeah ☀️

*they glance back at the kai duo*

Fine, I'll ask, why are we still here

[refractory-facsimiles]

Because at the end of the day... We kinda like you two. You're two wonderful robots out of many here who we think deserve a chance to thrive in a safe space.

-Ryze nods.-

Let's face it. These Islands are just as much a home to you as they are to us. And while King saw you as mindless tools, we see your potential as people. If you want to stay here, we'll help you tidy up. If you wish to go elsewhere...that's okay, too. You have the freedom to choose your path. No judgment.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i kinda liked being a mindless tool ☀️

[refractory-facsimiles]

...Would you like a mentor?

What do you think, Amy 2.0? You look ready to take charge.

[ask-the-classics]

*metal trip blushes a little bit*

You aren't my boss, King was. Don't tell me what to do.

☀️ i kinda liked the idea ☀️

Yeah. I bet you did.

[refractory-facsimiles]

-I giggle.-

Good answer.

-Ryze, meanwhile, outstretches a hand to Trip 2.0.-

...Then henceforth, it would be my greatest honor to train you, successor.

[ask-the-classics]

☀️ i-uhm i guess i don't mind- ☀️ NO. I mean, don't bother with her, I'll handle it, theres like 90 prototypes busted up here, get your own