Zeti Hunt, part two! Now that Zavok has his pack, it's time for them to make a big move. But Jewel the Beetle, newly appointed Restoration leader, has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix to run interference. Will they be able to stop the Zeti and make it home in time for spaghetti!?

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At Restoration HQ, Jewel was in her office, setting up a video call.

"Thank you for responding so quickly. Allow me to bring everyone to speed," Jewel said.

"The Chaotix Crusaders have assembled in Sunset City."

Hi, Jewel! The filles greeted her.

"Tails is joining us from his workshop in Central City. And Sonic and Twilight are Winterburg. Vector, if you'd kindly brief us?"

So the Deadly Six have been attacking towns. We Figured out they're all places they tried to control during Metal Virus Outbreak. Apple Bloom?

Right? So given their pattern. We set up an ambush for them! We'll be waiting for them here while Sonic and Twilight are waiting at the other targeted town.

And that was my cue, I knew we'd have to deal with the Deadly Six, so I've been workshopping with these-- The Zeti Zapper! I built them by reverse-engineering Zavok's Chaos Emerald siphon. Once placed the Zapper will disable them from doing anything which allows transport aboard the Zeti Launcher! It will automatically transport them to the Lost Hex where they won't be able to bother anyone! I also built safeguards around the zappers and the launcher in case tried to gain control of it.

All right, I'll keep everyone updated regularly. Jewel said as the video went off.

As the video call went on, Twilight got up, and Sonic took notice.

"Something wrong, Twily?" Sonic asked.

"It's nothing, I need some fresh air," Twilight said then walk out of the ski lodge.

Once she was outside, Twilight opened her wings and proceed to fly as she was flying she thought to herself.

"The Zeti need to be dealt with it, for good. Sonic and I just save that town from Eggman. I'm not letting those jerks ruin it. The Restoration has worked so hard to rebuild. Just a couple of weeks ago, The Metal Virus was around infecting everyone, and now everyone forgot all about it. Like we all woke up from a bad dream. But it's hard to do that when a couple of Zeti has an axe to grind with everyone and Eggman is up to his usual antics. Last time, The Legion of Doom had me cornered but Sonic help me to find my courage. What happens now is the Sirens along with Babylon Rouges to show or worse Dr. Starline. He may not be with Eggman but that doesn't mean he won't cause trouble. It feels like he is pulling the strings.

Meanwhile, Dr. Starline, who is running low on patience, has snuck his way over to Emeraldville Ruins, where the entrance to Restoration HQ is located. He recalls his recent encounter with Belle and how unique she was, inferring from her construction quality that she must have been built during Eggman's time as Mr. Tinker. He is excited at the prospect of being able to study her for new insight and nuances, but realizes he may not be able to as he does not have access to the headquarters, where Belle is. Starline notes that his Tricore would be powerful enough to storm the facility but adds that it was more Eggman's style to do that and he was trying to be better. He also notes that his hypnotic tools got him into Everhold Prison because he was not known to security, so he prepares to be identified on sight in the building. As Starline enters a tool shed, he believes that he has to minimize his contacts. He has seen people enter the shed but not never leave, thinking that there might be a trap door. Sure enough, once Starline tilts a garden shovel, an elevator activates and lowers down. Happy with his discovery, he knows he must be extremely cautious as he did not have the luxury of creating any kind of distraction. At the main entrance for the HQ, a flaming truck is sent directly at the gate. The half asleep gatekeeper narrowly shields himself from the truck and looks up to see the Deadly Six walk toward the HQ. Inside, Zeena is not impressed with the HQ's structure. When an eager Zazz asks on where to start, Zavok commands them to tear it all down. The Deadly Six then begin their carnage inside the HQ.

Soon, Master Zik notices the Restoration's defenses arrive in order to fight them. The two fire with their Hover Wispons, only for Zeena to deflect the attacks and knock the pair back with her kicks. Zavok commands the Deadly Six to group with him so that they could take on the soldiers as one. Though they prepare themselves, they do not find themselves with any further opposition. When Zavok says that he does not understand, Master Zik explains that the people of this world cherish peace and live in complacent harmony, which is only usually interrupted by Eggman. On such occasions, they rely on their heroes. Otherwise, they see no need to prepare for violence. Zeena then asks what happens when someone takes their stuff, picks a fight, or similar actions to these, with Zik saying that they simply do not as they are kind and compassionate to each other; Zeena states that she finds this gross and hates how gross it is. With this, Zavok resolves to march straight to the heart of the Restoration's operations and rip it out. As the Deadly Six make their way, Starline spots them from a hallway and is surprised to see Zavok still alive. He calms himself and believes that this could be a boon; as the Deadly Six terrorize everyone, he would be able to move around freely. It would not do to get caught by anyone, noting that he must be swift and attentive and hopes that his enemies keep each other occupied. In the control room, Whisper and Tangle have barricaded the door and keep a watchful eye on it, allowing Jewel to contact the others to inform them that the Deadly Six are at Restoration HQ. Charmy is confused as he believes that they followed the clues. Vector says that they were instead baited like a bunch of chumps and tells Jewel that they were on their way. Tails make his way to the Tornado, saying that he is scrambling with the Zeti Zappers and would likely get to the HQ first. He tries telling Sonic and Twilight that he will wait and they will go in together, only to receive no response. The determined hedgehog and alicorn instead ran off immediately from Winterburg straight to the HQ.

In the machine shop, Belle and orangutan volunteer hide from Zomom. The Zeti is swiftly hypnotized by Starline and is told that he can inform the others that this room can be ignored. The orangutan volunteer tries to thank Starline, only for Belle to recognize him and tell the volunteer that he is a bad guy. Though he saved them, Starline mentions that he can multi-task, and asks for Belle to be handed over to him. The volunteer refuses, prompting Belle to ask what the doctor wanted from her. The platypus finds interest in the fact that she self-actualizes and asks for her model number, to which Belle simply gives her name. Starline tells her that though he managed to get a useful sample from the chateau, she left quite the impression on him. Due to this, he believes that she will be pivotal in completing his current projects. He adds that she would be aware of how much he treasures Eggman's works and thus knows that he will handle her with the utmost respect. The volunteer protests, saying the Belle was not Eggman tech and attempts to attack Starline with a wrench, only for the doctor to strike him with his Multi-Tool Heel Spurs. Starline tells Belle that if he gives him a second dose of the toxin, he will die, but if they left right away, he would be too preoccupied to finish him off. Belle asks for Starline not to continue and agrees to leave with him. Meanwhile, Sonic makes his way into the Emeraldville Ruins and into Restoration HQ, narrowly missing Starline walk off with Belle. Starline finds that the elevator is out of service, leaving Belle to guess that the Zeti cut the power line. She tries to use this as an excuse to walk away from Starline, only for the doctor to use the flight function of the Tricore to fly upward through the elevator shaft. At the entrance of the control room, Zomom fails to open the doors. Zavok attempts to pry it open with his hands, only for him and the others to get hit by a Spin Attack from Sonic. With this, Sonic prepares to fight the Deadly Six.

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