The Phantom Saga, Episode 1: A New Threat

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This is the the first episode of The Phantom Saga series and it features my fan made character: Bean the Axolotl! Hope you enjoy it!
=== Characters ===
Sonic the Hedgehog
Bean the Axolotl
Doctor Eggman
Tikal the Echidna
=== Items ===
Badniks
Phantom Ruby
Hologram
Chaos EmeraldsThe Chaos Emeralds were only mentioned in this story.
== Chapter 1: A New Discovery ==
thumb|-?????Sonic is running through Green Hill, When he almost crashes into a blue axolotl about the size of Tails that's standing there. He screeches to a stop. "Hey, who are you?" Sonic asks, pointing at the axolotl. He stays quiet. "Okay, I'll start. I'm Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog. I'm a professional chili dog enthusiast who has a knack for all things fast. I've also saved the world a hundred times or two... Now, what's your name?" The axolotl stays quiet. Sonic taps his foot impatiently. "Ok... So you're being quiet. Sure. I can do that." Sonic stays quiet, but after 4 seconds, he can't take it anymore. "Please. Are you gonna just keep standing there, or are you gonna talk? Anything?" Finally, the axolotl talks. "Umm... I'm Bean...?" Sonic sighs and says, "I meant tell me about yourself. What's your deal?" The axolotl then says, "Well... I'm a- Nevermind. you probably won't believe me..." Sonic blinks. "No! Tell me! I promise I'll believe you." Bean sighs. " I'm an ancient guardian of the Chaos Emeralds..." Sonic looks at Bean with a look of disapproval. "I told you." Sonic sighs and says, "Okay, what are you doing in the middle of nowhere?" Bean blinks. "The Emeralds are unstable..." Sonic stares at Bean. "What, are they gonna blow or something? And did you say... Ancient guardian?" Bean stares at Sonic. "Yes...?" Sonic keeps staring at Bean. "Are you guarding the Master Emerald?" "No...?" Sonic narrows his eyes. "Then what... Wait a minute, I have a pretty good idea what's goin' on here. You think those Emeralds are unstable? I think you're unstable! You're trying to steal the Emeralds for yourself!" Bean takes a step back. "What? No! Tikal sent me!" Sonic then says gruffly, "How do I know that it's really her?" Beam sighs. "Fine." Just then, a bright light shines, and Tikal appears in front of Sonic. At the same time, Sonic takes a quick step back. "Woah."
== Chapter 2: New Friends & Old Enemies ==
Tikal stares at Sonic. Sonic gasps. "Is it really you?" Tikal blinks. "Yes. It is. And I did send Bean here." Sonic looks at Bean cautiously. "Tikal, if Bean is really on the up & up I'll lend him my hand. But just so we're clear... I'll make him work for my trust!" Bean looks surprised. Tikal sighs. "Fine. I will allow it. But you will not lay one hand on him. Okay? Sonic nods, and when he does, Tikal disappears with another flash of light. Sonic turns to Bean. "Now then. Bean. You're gonna take me to these Chaos Emeralds... And I'm gonna make sure you don't get a scratch on your hands, capiche?" Bean sighs. "That's. What. I've. Been. Trying. TO TELL YOU! Eggman Has the Phantom Ruby! And he's going to collect the Chaos Emeralds, and use them to power the ruby! Sonic gasps. "The Phantom Ruby!? That gem is responsible for all kinds of nasty stuff.From Sonic Forces - The Game If Egghead's got his evil, grimy hands on it we're gonna be in big trouble. But don't worry. I have a plan." He winks at Bean, along with a thumbs up.
== Chapter 3: A Base For A Base ==
Later, Sonic and Bean are outside of Eggman's Snow Hideout Base,This is a fan-made location made by the creator of this story. hiding behind a rock. Bean looks at all of the guard robots. "How are we supposed to get past all of those guards if we want to get in?" Sonic smirks. "Watch and learn kid. Watch and learn." Sonic boosts into all of the robots and - In the blink of an eye, appears next to Bean. "And... We're in!" Bean walks in with a look of surprise on his face. After making it inside, Sonic spots Eggman on a raised platform with a giant ruby the size of an island. "Eggman! You can't be serious! The Phantom Ruby!? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!?" Bean jumps into the air, and turns invisible while sonic is distracting Eggman, Bean tries to take the phantom ruby out. but instead, his hand goes through it! He turns to Sonic. "IT'S A TRAP!" Sonic looks at Bean. "Bean! Get down!" Sonic then dives at Bean at grabs him out of the trap just before it closes up. "Woah. That was way too close. You okay?" Sonic asks, turning to Bean. Bean sighs. "Yeah... I think." The hologram Eggman and Ruby disappear and a giant hall appears in front of them at the same time, but it's filled with robots. Sonic scowls. "Bean, I think our problems just got a lot bigger. That's a whole lotta metal!" Bean smirks. "Let me handle this." Bean starts floating and his eyes start glowing blue with electricity and he blasts through all the robots and jumps up and homing attacks the last one. "Ha! Now, how's that for an introduction?" Sonic stares at Bean, mouth open in an O shape with surprise. "Bean... I can't even begin to imagine how you did that. But... I could never be more impressed! Well done kid." Sonic looks forward at the now filled with broken robot parts to see the real Eggman at the end. He's staring at Sonic & Bean, wide-eyed. "I won't let you destroy my Ruby! I can't let you! I WON'T LET YOU!" Eggman hops into a mega sized mech next to him and flies away into space, Sonic and Bean watch as Eggman flies off into space, leaving behind a trail of energy. Sonic turns to Bean. "Bean, you were AMAZING! That was AWESOME!" But looks down at the ground with a look of regret, sadness, and anger in his eyes. "No... It was a horrible effort. I failed... If I weren't with you you could've gotten him... But I was just a distraction..." Sonic looks at bean with a look of sympathy. "No... Don't say that. You did a good job. I couldn't of done it without you!" Sonic reaches out to hold Bean's hands out pulls him to face toward him. Bean has a look of extreme anger in his eyes. if looks could kill, Sonic would be incinerated into a cloud of angry smoke. "LET GO OF ME! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! YOU NEVER WILL!" Sonic lets go of Bean's hands and backs away, still facing him. "I-I'm sorry." Bean turns his back on Sonic and Sits down on a nearby rock. "J-just go away."
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