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// Chapter 12: Applejack and "Midpoint" vs. Bokkun and Metal Sonic 
// Story: Back to the Past 
// by Mister E-Nonymous 
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Chapter 12: Applejack and "Midpoint" vs. Bokkun and Metal Sonic







(Third Person Point of View)


Applejack and Alex headed for what looks like a factory. They came into a room that was full of gears. They jumped onto a giant gear in the middle of the room.

"So, what are we going to do here?" asked Applejack.

"We're going to have to take down this factory," said Alex. "These gears here. They run the factory. We have to take them down."

"How are we going to do that?" asked Applejack.

"We're going to have to rip out the gears with these special arrows I made," said Alex. "Not a problem for you and I."

"So, your signature choice of weapon is a bow and trick arrows," said Applejack. "Why is that?"

"My dad sent me to Archery Camp when I was seven," said Alex. "I was basically a natural at archery. Archery takes some intense focus, especially in distance, velocity, force, and geometry. I'm basically a genius when it came to all of those. In fact, everyone there gave me a nickname. Since there were superheroes with trademark code names, I was given the name Midpoint for always hitting my mark on the bullseye."

"Wow," said Applejack. "A natural archer. You must've been popular in school."

"Not really," said Alex. "I might be a smart kid, but I was basically the only kid to attend the college I was in. It wasn't easy for me to fit in, but I was able to graduate with honor in all the sciences and mechanics. I even built the X-Jet and basically all of the latest technological upgrades to all of the appliances in my grandfather's factory. People like the things we make and not appreciate what we do. I'm no Iron Man. I'm not even human anymore."

"Ah'm not too sure about the things ya know," said Applejack, "but don't rely on what people think of ya. Be yer own creature. Sorry, Ah'm not used to how things run here."

He then looked down, thinking about what Applejack said. Then he smirked, chuckled and said, "You're right. I shouldn't let words get the better of me. But, it's gonna be hard because I hate it when people insult my intelligence."

"Ah know," said Applejack. "Did ya really punch M.C. to the moon?"

"Yep," said Alex. "Although, he did restore the moon back to its former glory. Eggman tried using his machines to make the moon whole, and then he blocked out the sunlight, moving the moon from it's original orbit, and blocking out the sun for a get rich quick scheme. The moon might be smaller than the planet, but bring it close enough to the planet, and put it in front of the sun, it'll bring darkness and cold to the planet."

"Ha haha ha ha!" came the laughter of someone. Alex and Applejack looked up and saw a small robot coming down towards them.

"Bokkun," said Alex.

"Who?" asked Applejack.

"He's a messenger robot," said Alex. "He's really annoying when it comes to his message."

"How are his messages annoying?" asked Applejack.

"See for yourself," said the small robot. He then pulled a TV out of his green satchel, and pushed a button on it, and on the screen was Doctor Eggman.

"So, you decided to come after me, haven't you?!" asked Eggman on the TV. "You're a fool to come after me. Now, I am preparing to take over the world! Prepare to surrender! Bokkun... you know what to do." Then the screen went black, and there was a countdown from fifteen seconds.

"Wait, what's it doing?!" Applejack asked, worriedly.

"It's gonna blow up," said Alex. "All of his messages do."

"WHAT?!" shouted Applejack.

Then the TV exploded, and Bokkun heading off somewhere. Then he came back out with another robot, that looks very identical to Sonic.

"Metal Sonic!" said Alex. "A robotic duplicate of Sonic. He'll try to tear us to shreds with his metal claws and booster he has for a back."

"You know it!" said Bokkun. "Metal Sonic, get them!"

Then Metal Sonic charged at the two heroes, but Alex grabbed Applejack and jumped out of the way, crashing into a wall behind them. Bokkun was laughing right where he was.

"How are we going to take down this machine?" asked Applejack.

"Hang on," said Alex. "I need to concentrate."

He then looked all over the place and was thinking of multiple reasons of how to get out of this, and destroy this part of the factory. He focused on the one thought.

"If I use the strong electromagnetic arrow tip, I'll be able to pull in Bokkun, Metal Sonic, and all of the gears towards one spot of the room." He then looked up and saw a cone pointing downward above them. "Perfect."

Then Alex and Applejack headed for the middle of the gear they were on. Then Alex got an arrow ready to go, aimed it straight up, and released it, and the arrow hit the bottom of the cone. Then Metal Sonic headed towards them. They quickly got out of the way, and headed for the edge of the gear they were on.

Bokkun started laughing and said, "You think you can beat us with a simple arrow?! You missed us big time!"

"I never miss," said Alex. He then pushed the button on his right glove and both Bokkun and Metal Sonic got pulled towards it.

"Gah!" shouted Bokkun. "You really think a huge magnetic field will stop us."

"Actually, it will," said Alex. He then motioned a finger, telling them to look around the room. Then Bokkun's eyes widened.

"Uh oh," said Bokkun. Then a huge creaking noise came from each gear in the room.

"What are we going to do now, sugarcube?" asked Applejack.

"Simple," said Alex. "We jump."

"What?!" asked Applejack.

"Just trust me," said Alex. He then jumped off the edge of the gear. Applejack was unsure, but she had to jump. She descended, following Alex.

"How are we going to survive this?!" asked Applejack.

Then Alex pulled out an arrow, and pulled out a wire connected to his belt. He then pulled out his bow, and then fired that arrow, and hit a certain spot. Then he grabbed Applejack, and they swung towards a water slide. Then the arrow disconnected itself from the wall and it went down the water slide.

"Woohoo!" shouted Applejack.

"This water slide will take us to the core!" said Alex. "Just enjoy the ride as we go down it."

"You got it, sugarcube!" said Applejack.

The continued going down the water slide, waiting for the ride to end.