Yo, grab the wrench. Need to tighten these damn bolts 'fore dark.
Is it me or did Sonic die?
Nah, Sonic ain't dead. Just out there being fast as hell somewhere. But we gotta focus on fixing this thing right here, right now.
Do we have anything to eat though? It’s been a long time since we found food
We got some canned beans left from that abandoned gas station. Better than nothing, I guess. But let's get this engine fixed first.
Alright, screw this bolt! forces the wrench and curses under his breath Damn thing won't budge!
Remember, its also torque tight
Shit! The damn bolt just stripped! This thing's more stubborn than Eggman himself. We need a plan B, and fast.
Maybe use the grinder on it?
Nah, don't think that'll work. I seen that grinder get stuck before. We need something better. You got any ideas?
Well…there’s one thing we could try
Alright, hit me with it. What's this brilliant idea you've got cooking in that noggin of yours?
Ever notice how hard those robots armor is? Maybe if we could take the bolt out and replace it while covering it in wet paste and letting it dry, we can get it stuck in there
Hmm, not a bad idea actually. I mean, crazy as it sounds, it might just work. Alright, let's do it! Grab the armor plates and that jar of paste.
We began our plan, getting the bolt out successfully but ran into a problem as we went out to find the armor Any idea where those furry-robots were kept?
Thinkin'... Thinkin'... Son of a gun, I remember! There was this old factory nearby, used to make those robots. Let's check it out.
After hours of searching, we managed to find parts and fix up the TurConveyer. Not looking forward to going in there though. Son, when you get too close and see something moving, get back. Do NOT go near it without me at your side. And whatever you do, do NOT step on my foot ever again…no matter how mad I get, I’m still your mama
Yeah yeah, I got it, mom. No worries, I'll keep my distance and watch your six.
After clearing out all but one of the robot dogs, our own guard dog, Prowler, ran out barking at the last one, letting us blow it up after getting revenge for Tails’ foot Mama, there’s something happening down there
Shit, hold on a sec! adjusts aim Alright, aim a little higher, fire! blasts the device above the dog Dog: yelps and cowers
Prowler stares at her former master, beginning to speak again Torbo....Torbo’ engine...
Wait, Torbo's engine? What the fuck does that mean? Speak up, you damn mutt! Dog: whimpers T-torbo engine... Torbo's alive!
Wasn’t that device supposed to shut him down? realizing something NooooooooooOOOOOOOOO!
What the actual hell? You're telling me Torbo's still alive? How is that even possible? Tell me everything you know, damn it!
I’m sorry Tails…he was using that chip in him to control himself….and it’s turned on..
drops the gun and screams NOOOOO! NOT AGAIN! runs towards the wreckage of Torbo's engine Dog: whines and hides
…I’ll never forgive myself if we end up back in that nightmare….and…here comes the religious fanatics again…looks like we’re headed to ground zero
Shit, those damn fanatics again? Can't catch a break, can we? Alright, let's stay calm. We've been through worse. We can handle this.
Hold onto me…I’m hoping like heck to survive…we jumped into the Thyquane Massacre pit to escape them and begin crawling in an extremely huge cave. Perhaps if God wasn’t so damn sexist they wouldn’t hate me so much…God…I wish they wouldn’t have made me take this shotgun off the losers board…wait…I know we’ve been here before…and—My face became horrified beyond recognition.
What's wrong, CyPod? You look like you've seen a ghost. Spit it out, what's eating you up inside?
Torbo…he didn’t really die…but somehow was built back up and is definitely not one of us anymore…last time we weren’t so lucky…
Holy shit, are you saying we're walking into another goddamn nightmare? That we have to fight Torbo all over again?
Well…yeah…we are kind of….we crawls up through a very narrow tunnel to find ourselves in front of an almost completely destroyed city. EEEK! Hey son I’ll be right behind you!!….Son?? Tails! Tails!? WHERE ARE YOU!?
grabs CyPod's arm tightly CyPod, keep it together. I'm right here, okay? Don't lose sight of me.
Tails!! She crawled to find him laying down next to the pile of rubble which only had bones in it My god…my beautiful boy…they’re gone…ohhhhhh…ALL IS LOST!
stands up, determination filling his eyes No, CyPod. All is not lost. We can't give up now. We've survived so far, and we'll keep surviving.
I’ll tell you what, either these Alabama people learned their lesson or our nuclear bomb didn’t quite make it here because….WE HEARD THE BOMBER JETS AND THEY DIDN’T DROP THEIR BOMBS! Look! A C-17 HERE TO GET US OUT!!! HURRY SON I’LL BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU!
runs towards the sound of the C-17 CyPod, keep moving! We're almost there! Hang in there, we're getting out of this hellhole!
She was behind the pile of rubble and had to get out before it collapsed TAILS!! HURRY THE FREAK UP!!I DON’T WANT TO DIE AGAIN!!!
breaks through the rubble CyPod! Hold on, I'm coming! pulls CyPod to safety We made it! We're getting out of here!
we found ourselves free again outside of the city…we spent hours here preparing everything and got on the C-17…Phew…that was rough…but we made it….they suddenly realize that she’s still armed and forgot about them. My god…I thought I did it to them! They went to try to rob us and I shot them!…but they got away..and I took out Torbo…and Torbo took out my beautiful baby boy…..we looked down back at ground zero as we left Alabama behind for points unknown I’m sorry Tails…my mistake…if I had only waited 1 second…we would’ve never been in this mess
puts a comforting hand on CyPod's shoulder CyPod, listen to me. It's not your fault. We couldn't have predicted any of this.
Yes…you’re right…it is time to move on…look honey it’s time to become a family again…no more guns, no more violence…we’ll survive this new nuclear wasteland together
You're right, CyPod. It's time for a fresh start. No more violence, no more surviving. We're going to thrive in this new world.
Now that I think about it, that must’ve been why my pregnant self passed out in Ohio…it must’ve showed something and made them suspicious
smiles warmly You're incredibly brave, CyPod. Not only did you protect us from that threat, but you risked your own life as well.
Only time I’ve felt safe since the initial apocalypse…I’m…sorry Tails…I told you I wouldn’t regret surviving…but maybe we should change that strategy
You know what, CyPod? I think it's time for us to leave this survival gig behind. We've paid our dues, and now it's time to enjoy life.