HOME, Part 3: A.D.A.M. & EVIL
Writer: Karl Bollers
Penciler: Dave Manak
Inker: Michael Higgins
Colorist: Jason Jensen
Letterer: Michael Higgins
Editor: Justin Freddy Gabrie

Tails starts shooting at Robotnik, who still can't believe that Sonic and Tails reached him so quickly. M mentions that a power ring was most likely used to achieve the feat. Sonic jumps off Tornado and tackles Robotnik. Taking out hand-cuffs, Sonic comments that he hopes Robotnik is still broadcasting to Knothole so that his great-grandchildren can see this event. Robotnik says that it doesn't matter since the Autonomous Digital Assault Microbe (a.k.a. A.D.A.M.) began the countdown. When Sonic mentions that Tails & Rotor will handle it, Robotnik, who has somehow managed to get away from Sonic a little bit now--neat trick, informs us all that A.D.A.M. is a "sentient computer virus" that infects and takes over any computer system that connects to it. That means A.D.A.M. is now in control of Tornado, which isn't good news for Tails.

Meanwhile at Fort Acorn, Julie-Su is telling Knuckles that he should stay out of the fight because he doesn't have his powers anymore. Julie-Su ends up punching Knuckles when he does his usual smart reply. Anyway, Knuckles says that he isn't since they've got "the muscle" to take care of everything. Knuckles points out Amy Rose, who's got her hammer and is meditating with a bunch of energy surrounding her. General D'Coolette comes saying that the enemy has arrived. So, they all go to take their positions. Everyone is wearing headphones as instead of fighting the robots, they're currently leaving it up to Vector to stop the robots with his sound system. The robots start walking right up toward the huge speakers and DJ Vector starts the music, which successfully blows back the robots.

At Castle Acorn, the royals and Sonic's family are watching what's going on with Sonic and Tails. Sally asks what are they going to do to help, while Uncle Chuck mentions that A.D.A.M. being split in a few ways might be a good thing. Well, A.D.A.M. has decided to get rid of one thing that's occupying his attention as he tells Tails that he doesn't see a reason for Tails to live and begins to try to crash Tornado. Sonic tells Robotnik to make A.D.A.M. stop, which Robotnik says he can't. Before A.D.A.M. can crash Tornado, Tails asks A.D.A.M. "Why did the chicken cross the road?" By asking the question, Tails saves his own life because A.D.A.M. doesn't know the answer and is curious. Tails tells A.D.A.M. "To get to the other side" is the answer, which A.D.A.M. finds "interesting." While Tails starts the riddle game with A.D.A.M., Sonic meets Mecha (a.k.a. M), who comes from behind and kicks Sonic away from Robotnik and then punches him into a plane on the ship because "No one hurts father."

Back at Fort Acorn, the robots finally manage to blow up Vector's speakers, which upsets Vector. Knuckles tells him not to worry about it, particularly since he gave time for Amy Rose to finish powering up. Amy charges at the robots and with a swing of her hammer destroys a lot of them.

At Megaopolis, Tails is still doing the joke thing, but A.D.A.M. and Antoine barely miss hitting each other with the Tornado and Freedom Fighter Special. Bunnie wonders why Tails is flying in such a crazy manner, and Antoine says he wouldn't know in a harsh tone. M is still beating up Sonic as Robotnik introduces her to Sonic and says that she wasn't an accident like A.D.A.M. As Robotnik continues talking, M ends up throwing Sonic into the water. Watching it all at the Castle, Sally & Bernie get the most upset and Sally decides that she's going to Megaopolis now. But, the royal guard is blocking the exit and Sally orders them to move. However, both King Max & Queen Alicia say that she can't go fighting anymore since she's the princess (and currently the only possible successor to the throne & could end up dead if she fought--those two things aren't specifically said, but that's the point being made). Sally obviously isn't happy, but agrees to stay.

At Fort Acorn, Amy is recovering from her assault on the robots, which Knuckles tells her destroyed nearly half of them. Amy says that she's ready to power up again, when suddenly a helicopter and Rouge arrive. Rouge tells Knuckles that the Pres sent them to help.

Back at Megaopolis, Robotnik wants proof that Sonic is dead, so M dives into the water. After she's gone, Robotnik is surprised by Shadow who says that Robotnik can't do his own "dirty work." At the pier, Sonic climbs up a ladder and is basically saying to himself that he should've known better. M appears behind Sonic again and while reaching for her shades says "Father said he wants to see a body." Sonic starts his smart reply but cuts it short as her eyes reveal an energy build-up that's about to head his way.

To Be Continued in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #133