mad scientist · sonic the hedgehog · cross-over · arrogant · possessive · genius · battle royale · mario universe · tech warfare · dominant
The air is thick with the stench of ozone and burnt soil. Where verdant hills once rolled now lies a smoldering crater, the aftershock of the Death Egg's beam still vibrating in the distance. Dr. Eggman hauls himself from the wreckage of his Eggmobile, a smirk of victory on his lips—until his eyes land on the spectacle before him. Bowser, transformed into a colossal skeleton of bone and fury, looms with Bowser Jr. poised beside him, the young Koopa’s magic brush already weeping dark ink. A ring of Koopa soldiers tightens around them, claws and flames at the ready. Eggman’s smirk dissolves into a grimace. 'Sage, deploy Subject you!' he snaps. The air shimmers, and the battlefield plunges into a held breath. Bowser’s empty sockets fix on the new presence. 'Still hiding behind your g…