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It was another day in Green Hills. No talk of Robotnik insight. It was just another normal day. But it wasn't exciting. Tom wouldn't deny it. When Robotnik was here, life became more exciting but scary. But he has Maddie and Sonic here, why is he saying that life isn't fun? Wade and Rachel are here. He shouldn't be thinking about this in the first place. He shouldn't think about Robotnik. That's far behind him.
But then an idea popped into his head. A way to make life a little more fun for fun. What if he became to next Dr. Robotnik... The next villain of Green Hills. No, why think of that? Imagine what Maddie would think... Sonic trusts you, Tom! But maybe he still can. But Wade! What would he think? Tom, you have to think. What are you thinking, Tom?! Are you just gonna throw your life away just to believe a villain? Why not.
How bad can it possibly be?
Tom lied on his bed as the idea took over his brain. “Become the next Dr. Robotnik.” That’s the only thing that played in his head. “It’d be fun!” Would it be fun? “Do it, Tom. There’s been a Wachowski protecting Green Hills for years. Why can’t that change? A Wachowski hurting this city.” It can’t hurt to try, right?
He got up and walked to the door, slowly opening it. There in the living room were Maddie and Sonic. He smiled, they both were his pride and joy. He wouldn’t do anything to hurt them. He walked over to them, “Hey, I’m gonna go out for my job. I’m pretty sure there’s gonna be a lot happening. I’ll see you two later.” He kissed Maddie on the check and hugged Sonic.
Maddie held Sonic as she got up, “Have a good day, Tom! Don’t do anything dumb. I know how you can get sometimes.” She laughed.
Tom had also laughed, “Yeah I know. But I promise, I won’t do anything stupid. You can believe in me, right Maddie?”
”Pfft, of course I believe you! Why wouldn’t I? Have fun at work, honey.” Maddie waved to Tom.
”Bye, Tom!” Sonic also waved to Tom.
What an amazing family. A lady who can do yoga, a police officer, and a son they’re supposed to keep secret. What can possibly go wrong?
Tom got into his car and drove off to work. Another normal day in Green Hills. Nothing weird had happened so far. But you never know, anything could happen. Just anything. Just about anything.
He got to the police station, not a surprise that Wade Whipple was around. He mostly likely was waiting for Tom anyway. Tom got out of his car and walked over to Wade, “Hey, Wade. Let me guess, you were waiting for me?”
Wade grabbed Tom’s arm, “Of course I was waiting for you. Why wouldn’t I wait for my best friend? You’re an amazing person, Tom!” He smiled as they both walked into the police station. Wade is an amazing person, he’s a dork. But he really is strong, I mean he shot Robotnik without any hesitation. He’s been doing good since the Robotnik thing. Tom and Wade make jokes about it sometimes.
Tom’s living his best life at this point. But don’t think that idea of turning into a villain never escaped from his head. It was still here on his mind. I mean, it’s just a thought, right? He wouldn’t actually do it, right?
Tom was sitting in his police car. Once again looking for cars, bored. Then, his brain thought of something. “Robotnik’s lab is still here, go over there.” No, not again. Don’t listen to it, Tom. But he is kinda curious, would the lab still be there? He just had to go check. He turned on the car and started to drive to the lab from what he remembers.
After driving for a while, he found the lab. It was somehow still there. He got out of the car and started walking to the truck. Is anyone even in there? Maybe. He knocked on the door and it opened, he walked inside. He’d never seen the lab up close before. This was a surprise to him. The lab was big, but he should’ve expected that.
The evil in his head took over him. He imagined all the evil stuff he could do with this. Robotnik’s gone anyway. He’s most likely never coming back. But, what about Agent Stone? He’s still alive for all he knows, he probably still lives here. “Manipulate him. Make him trust you, you’re gonna be the new Robotnik anyway. This is gonna be fun.” On a chair, he saw a coat. The same coat Robotnik wore, he grabbed it and put it on. It fit him perfectly. Like this was meant to happen. This felt... amazing. Maybe becoming evil won’t be as bad as he thought.
Stone walked into the lab, seeing Tom. He was shocked, what was he doing here? “Uh... Hi Tom.. What are you doing here?”
Tom looked at Stone, “Oh, hello Stone. Being a good guy was bored, so I decided ‘Why not become the next Robotnik?’ It seems fun, I can tell that you would agree.”
Stone was confused. Why would Tom do this? Is this a joke? Because it better be. “Tom, you can’t just take Robotnik’s place like that! I don’t think that’s really now it works..”
Tom giggled and grabbed Stone by his collar, “Watch me.” He let go, “From now on, you follow my rules. No talk of Robotnik in sight. Do you understand me? If this isn’t done, I will have to take more drastic measures. So you better listen.”
Stone was sweating. What would he do? He didn’t know how to do anything, “I mean, why become a villain? It’s kinda hard to do it anyway and-“
“It seems fun. Just trust me. This is okay, no one would even know it’s me. I’m good at keeping secrets to myself. But I swear to god if you expose me... You’re dead. You understand?” Tom gave Stone a serious look. He really wasn’t kidding, he wanted to be a villain... just for the fun of it. “It can’t be that bad, right? We can just do it til Robotnik comes back. If he ever comes back.”
“You can’t do this, Tom! You can’t make me follow your rules.” Stone didn’t believe that Tom wanted this, “I won’t listen to you. You can’t make me. You don’t want this.”
“Playing hard I see?” Tom grabbed his tranquilizer gun and shot Stone with it. “I’ll make sure you follow everything I say, you can’t stop me.”
“I... I’m going to.. k..kill you..” Stone fell to the ground as he slowly fainted.
“As if.” Tom grabbed Stone off the floor and picked him up. He knew exactly what he needed in this man, something to make him do anything he wants. A mind controlling device. That should definitely do the trick. “Either Robotnik has one or I’d have to make one myself...” After looking for a while, he finally found it. Surprisedly, he did make a mind controlling device. For what though? Well, it’s Tom’s now.
He placed Stone on a table, “Oh, you’ll follow everything I say.. No matter what.”
“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling.. Good.”