Six Against Infinity, Part 1

Six Against Infinity, Part 1 is the fifteenth episode of the second season of TFAWPS. It is the forty-first episode overall.

Plot
After being thrown into a portal by Genesect, Ted awakens in a space station and finds himself in the midst of a revolution. Ted must decide where his loyalties lie as they are put to the test against friends.

Synopsis
Out in space, Genesect says that he wishes TFAWPS luck wherever and whenever they end up. As he says this, Ted is thrown into a wormhole and disappears.

On the other side, Ted wakes up in a dark corner. As he groggily gets up, he calls out for his teammates, but receives no answer. As Ted looks around, he takes notes of the metal walls, floor, and ceiling as well as trash scattered around. Asking himself where he is, he exits the alley and witnesses a massive amount of people traveling through several levels of a space station. Wondering where he is, he stops a random person and asks where he is, but the person tells Ted to be quiet and get back in line. Confused, Ted walks the opposite way in line. Making his way through the crowd, he decides that he needs a bird's eye view and climbs up the side of a structure. Looking out into a near endless sea of people. As Ted looks on, he is yelled at by a guard, telling him to get down or he'll fire. As the guard says this, an explosion rocks a building across the way. With the guard distracted, Ted runs over to the building to investigate. Arriving at the building, Ted wonders what could have done this. Hearing screams from inside the building, he runs inside, failing to notice the logo for the Fin-Land royal guard. Inside, he quickly manages to save several people from inside the building and brings them outside to safety. As he does this, he is then met by two guards who ask him to follow them. Ted then tells them to listen because he has many questions and the guards then taser him and knock him unconscious.

Ted then comes to tied to a chair in a room. He looks around and begins screaming for help. As he does, a guard enters and Ted demands to know what's going on and why he's being detained. Suddenly, Queen Lucy enters the room and Ted greets her and tells her how good it is to see her, but she walks up to him and slaps him across the face. Ted asks what that was about and Queen Lucy tells him to be quiet. She begins to explain that she doesn't know who he is or how he got here, but nevertheless, he is here now and is under their control. She explains that this means he is now a worker for her and shall not rise above his station. Ted begins to speak up, but Queen Lucy then says that he did save several important people during the fire and that did not go unnoticed. She says that she notices his strength and his willingness to do what's right for them and is going to give him a special status as an enforcer for the lower decks. Ted looks disgusted and confused. Queen Lucy then orders Ted to be tasered again and brought down below. Ted begins to protest this, but is knocked unconscious.

In the building previously exploded, Ted regains consciousness again in front of a guard and Ted tells them to stop doing that. The guard hands Ted his badge and walks out of the room. Ted pins the badge on and walks outside. Once again entering a sea of people, he realizes that they all of the people are moving away from him, scared. Disliking this, Ted attempts to talk to one of them, but the person tells Ted that he did nothing wrong and runs away. Ted begins to wonder aloud what's going on. Ted decides to investigate the lower decks further. As he does, a woman stares at him from the shadows.

Traveling down to the dock area, Ted witnesses a rally being held by the workers, led by Vector. Recognizing him, Ted begins to make his way towards him, but is then stopped by Charmy Bee and Espio. Charmy Bee tells Ted that they don't get much of his kind down here and Espio says that he's surprised that he's not upstairs with the elites, rather than spending time in the slums. Ted says that he's just trying to figure out what's going on. Espio says that there's a reason the enforcers don't come down here and for his sake, he should leave, however Ted refuses. Vector then notices Ted in the crowd and draws the crowd's attention to him. Vector begins talking about how the upper decks finally sent somebody down to break up the strike, but it seems they've mistakenly only sent one person against their entire crowd. Vector asks Ted if he remembers what happened to the last group of enforcers the upper decks sent down here. Ted tells Vector that he just got here and has no idea what's going on. Charmy Bee says that that's true, he's never seen Ted before in the upper or lower decks. Vector then asks Ted to follow him.

Following Team Chaotix to a secret room, Ted is approached by Team Chaotix, but Ted powers up and tells them that he's tired of getting attacked and captured, so he's only here to have a friendly conversation. Vector says that that's all they want too, but unfortunately, that's not an option. Charmy Bee then zaps Ted, stunning him in place, while Espio and Vector grab Ted and take off his enforcer badge and destroy it. As they do this, Ted is able to power up again and uses his powers to blast Vector and Espio across the room. Ted says that it's time to try the friendly conversation again. Vector groggily gets up and tells Ted to power down, and says they surrender. Ted then asks once and for all, what's going on here. Charmy Bee says that he's sure Ted has seen everything, even in his short time here. Vector explains that the upper decks work the lower decks to near death and use their enforcers to intimidate and make certain people disappear. Espio then cuts the conversation short and asks Ted his story. Ted says that he just woke up here and has no idea where he is and what's going on. Just then, the group hears shooting and screams from outside and Espio tells them to be quiet and get down. Ted asks what's going on and Charmy Bee explains that the enforcers must have put a tracker on Ted's badge to spy on him. Hearing a noise, the group duck down, however it's no use. The door is suddenly ripped off its hinges revealing the lead enforcer, Hercule, announces his arrival. As he enters the room, Ted surprises him by shooting him with an energy blast. Ted then tells Team Chaotix to get up and he'll hold off the enforcers, however he soon realizes that Hercule survived the energy blast and he and Ted face off against each other. Ted tells Hercule that he'd think after all the times they've fought he'd learn to stay down. Hercule tells Ted that he has no idea who he is and the two fight. Team Chaotix attempt to make their escape, however it is revealed that Hercule put up a forcefield around the room, electrocuting Team Chaotix on impact. As Ted rushes towards them, Hercule manages to take him down as well.

On the upper decks, King Salamence angrily demands to know what's going on now. Hercule reports that he and his enforcers have managed to capture the leaders of the rebellion, as well as the new enforcer that was hired. King Salamence comments to Queen Lucy that he told her that it was a bad idea to bring him on. Queen Lucy tells him that he saved their people, she thought it was the right choice. King Salamence then tells her that that's why she's not in charge. Hercule then says that he has more news and informs him that he's also managed to capture the elusive woman. King Salamence says that it's about time she's slipped up. King Salamence then demands that Hercule keep an eye on her, with Hercule promising that he will.

In prison, Ted and Team Chaotix sit in their cell. Vector slams on the cell bars demanding to be let go, but Espio tells him to forget it. Ted says that he's tired of being subdued against his will. Vector slams on the cell bars and returns over to his allies. Vector explains that now that they're locked up the resistance on the outside will fall apart. Ted says then they'll get one going from the inside, promising that it'll be much easier. Charmy Bee says that things don't work that way. Espio says that the enforcers outnumber the prisoners three to one and they have eyes everywhere. Ted says that he's taken on stronger enemies than enforcers and he can take on the whole prison if he has to. Vector laughs and calls him crazy. He then says that they shouldn't have to worry for long, they still have someone on the outside that should be able to reform the resistance and get them out of here. Ted says that prisons are always the first to go in revolutions. Ted then sits down with them and asks what happened here and why everyone is on a space station and what happened to Fin-Land. Espio says that he's aware Ted is new and confused, but says that this is Fin-Land. Ted says that Fin-Land is a planet, not a space station. He also explains that King Salamence and Queen Lucy are kind and compassionate, and the prince Zack is kind of a bad apple, but even he wouldn't let this happen. Vector then stops him and says that Ted must be from an alternate universe or something because that's not how things are. Charmy Bee explains that they did have a son, but he was killed long ago. Realizing what's happened, Ted says that he needs to get back to where he came from, saying that his entire universe is in danger. Looking out of the cell, Vector says that it looks like there's is too and calls them over to look. As Ted, Espio, and Charmy Bee make their way to the bars, they look out and realize that the mysterious woman has been captured. Ted recognizes her as Wave and calls out for her, only for her to ignore him. Ted then begins violently rattling on the bars and an enforcer tells him to quiet down, or else. Ted tells the enforcer to listen to him and says that he needs to talk to her immediately, but the enforcer electrocutes him, knocking him out again.

As Ted comes to, he once again laments that the worst thing about this universe is that he is constantly knocked out. Team Chaotix don't look amused, but Ted reminds them that it's just a joke. Charmy Bee responds that it's not a joke to them and Espio points out that the other prisoners have begun rioting at the sight of Wave being brought in. Ted asks what's so special about her and Vector says that she's the face of the resistance and public enemy number one on the station. Charmy Bee then says that he's surprised that King Salamence hasn't sent Hercule to kill her yet. Espio then says that he's probably waiting to make an example out of her in front of everybody. Ted says that he can't watch her die again, with Charmy confusedly asking what he means by again. Ted then looks around the cell for a way out and notices a small hole in the ceiling. Vector tells Ted that he can't be serious, but Ted says that he has to do this. Ted then leaps up into the hole, barely managing to squeeze through. As he makes his way through the ceiling, he overhears several prisoners yelling at the enforcers about how the end for them is near, but the enforcers largely ignore this. Ted then overhears the enforces saying that they'll take Wave to the basement for interrogation. Ted continues to follow through the ceiling until he finds another hole and drops down, landing in another cell, however it is empty. When he lands, he looks out and sees that Wave is passing by again, this time she notices him, recognizing him from earlier. The enforcers then recognize Ted, as well and asks how he got there. Ted says that he just appeared here, he knows how it goes. The enforcer then recognizes Ted as the guy from the explosion. Ted says that he gets around. The enforcer then opens the door to the cell where Ted manages to take him down, while Wave takes down the other enforcer. Wave then asks Ted what his brilliant plan is now and Ted says for her to follow him, with both of them heading into the small hole and back into the ceiling. As they crawl through, Ted makes his way back to Team Chaotix's cell and whispers to them that he has Wave and they're going to stay in the ceiling, saying that the rest is up to them. Team Chaotix collectively nod and Ted disappears into the ceiling.

As Ted pulls himself up from the ceiling, Wave grabs him and holds him down, demanding to know who he is and where he came from and Ted tells her to release him and he'll tell her everything. Wave then backs off of him, but promises that if Ted does anything to get them in trouble, she will kill him and leave him in this ceiling. Ted then says that Wave is dead and that he watched her die. Wave says that that's ridiculous and prepares to kill him, but Ted tells her to wait. He goes on to tell her about how where Ted comes from Wave was killed during an invasion of Fin-Land and that she died protecting her people. Wave asks how that's possible and that Ted must be lying. Ted says that he knows it sounds crazy, but he was thrown into a portal after a fight with a cosmic being known as Cell who attempted to locate these ancient artifacts known as shards and then he was betrayed by his ally Genesect, who destroyed his body and then banished Ted to this world and he has no idea where his friends are. Wave says that if they're here then they'd probably be in this prison with them. Ted says that he knows that and realizes that he's alone in this. Wave then asks how she died and Ted responds that she was killed by a robot who was manipulated by his boss, Pig King, who was manipulating the prince of Fin-Land, Zack into leading an invasion of his own homeland, but it turns out Zack was actually manipulating Pig King and Master Robot into doing his business for him. Upon hearing this Wave becomes somber and then angry. Ted asks if she's all right and she dismisses him saying that she's fine. Ted says that he's really happy to see her and is glad she's back, even though she hasn't gone anywhere. Wave asks if the two of them were close in Ted's world, and Ted responds that they were really close, smiling slightly.

On the upper decks, King Salamence and Queen Lucy meet with the two enforcers from the prison knocked out by Ted and Wave. The enforcers apologize and say that Wave and the new enforcer have escaped. King Salamence turns to Queen Lucy and continues to berate her about her decision to allow Ted to have such a position of power immediately. Queen Lucy says nothing, but is visibly angry. King Salamence promises to deal with her later, but for now he turns back to the enforcers. The enforcers continue to apologize to their leaders, but King Salamence silences them and calls in Hercule. As Hercule arrives, King Salamence informs him of what happened with the enforcers in the prison. Hercule looks over at them and hangs his head and says that this is a real shame. King Salamence says that he knows what to do and Hercule turns to the enforcers and kills them both.

Back in the prison, the unrest among inmates continues to grow. Hercule enters the prison and informs the prisoners that he is in charge now and demands a head count for the prisoners immediately. As the enforcers begin to let prisoners out of their cells, Vector tries to inform Ted about what's going on, but Ted and Wave have fallen asleep in the ceiling. As Team Chaotix are grabbed from their cells, the enforcers slam the door shut, waking up Wave. She peaks down from the ceiling and notices that Team Chaotix are gone. Ted then wakes up and asks Wave what's going on and she says that Team Chaotix is gone. Ted and Wave continue to crawl throughout the ceiling until they are above the prisoners. Hercule begins talking about how he's here to take care of the prisoner problem once and for all. He then raises a gun to execute one of the prisoners, but Ted shouts and drops from the ceiling, knocking the gun out of Hercule's hand. Hercule smiles at Ted and cracks his knuckles. Ted then approaches Hercule and the two begin a brutal fight. Wave then drops down and takes down two enforcers and then their backup. Wave then rallies the prisoners to rise up and take over the prison. Vector, Espio, Charmy Bee, and Wave travel throughout the prison taking down the enforcers and locating the armory. Ted and Hercule continue to mercilessly attack each other in a lengthy fight, until they are both bloody and nearly beaten in the basement. Hercule says that Ted will get everybody executed for this, but Ted replies that it looks like no matter what universe he's in, Hercule can never beat him and hits him with an energy blast, knocking him through the walls and into an electrical panel, violently electrocuting him.

Now in control of the prison, Wave, along with Ted and Team Chaotix, address the remaining prisoners and tell them that it is now time for them to rise up against their oppressors. Wave says that, thanks to Ted, Hercule won't be around to lead his enforcers, but that also means that they'll have to move fast because King Salamence would likely have mobilized the remaining enforcers towards the prison. Wave then says that Team Chaotix are going to be leading a group of rebel volunteers to keep the lower decks cleared so Wave can lead the assault on the upper decks and tells them to get ready. Wave then asks Ted where he'd like to go and Ted responds that he needs the first crack at King Salamence and Queen Lucy when they get up there, believing he'll be able to convince them to help. Wave then tells Ted that maybe in his universe that'd be true, but here they don't care and Ted needs to understand that or stay out of her way. Charmy Bee says that she's very determined and says that when it comes to Wave you're either with her or against her. Ted agrees and says that some things never change and decides to accompany her to the upper decks. King Salamence and Queen Lucy begin to argue about who is truly at fault for the unrest lately. King Salamence blames Queen Lucy for bringing Ted aboard and giving him the opportunity to get close to the insurgents, but Queen Lucy blames King Salamence for ignoring even the most simple of demands from the rebels. King Salamence then reminds Queen Lucy that he is in charge and kicks her out of the penthouse. Queen Lucy leaves heartily. As she leaves, a group of enforcers bring Hercule's badly damaged and unconscious body to the King. He asks what happened to him and the enforcers explain about Hercule's and Ted's fight. Furious, King Salamence orders the enforcers to bring Hercule to the infirmary and "suit him up."

Out in the streets, Team Chaotix lead the charge against the enforcers. During the fight, Wave, Ted, and a small group of rebels make their way up to the upper decks. During their travels, Wave and Ted are cornered by Queen Lucy. Wave warns Ted to stay back, but Queen Lucy surrenders. Distrusting her, Wave approaches her and ties her up. Ted asks what she plans on doing to her. Queen Lucy comments that she probably plans on killing her like she did her son. Shocked, Ted questions Wave about killing Zack. Wave admits that she did it, but only because Zack was cruel and violent. Queen Lucy says that what she did caused King Salamence to punish everybody because of her actions. Wave tells her that she also did nothing to help the people despite King Salamence's cruelty. Ted tells Wave that Zack is one of the ones responsible for her death in his universe. Wave angrily tells Ted that this isn't his universe. Ted agrees, but makes Wave promise to let Queen Lucy go, or else she's no better than Zack. Wave reluctantly agrees and tells two of the rebels to take Queen Lucy into custody. Wave then turns to Ted and tells him that just by the way, if it came down to Ted and Zack, then he would realize that putting him down for good was the best thing for the people of Fin-Land.

As Ted and Wave continue to make their way to the penthouse, they discuss their thoughts on whether or not to be merciful or to permanently dispose of violent and evil beings. Ted then begins to question what he should do about Zack back in his universe. Reaching the penthouse, King Salamence greets Ted and Wave and welcomes them to the upper decks. Wave tells King Salamence that his reign is over and says that his regime was weak enough to fall within a day. King Salamence says that he doesn't care because he will crush this using his new Master Robot. King Salamence then calls over Hercule, now barely human and in a half mech suit. Ted tells Wave to take care of King Salamence while Ted takes care of Hercule. Wave says that she'll take care of Hercule and charges towards him. Ted goes towards King Salamence. King Salamence blames Ted for the ruin of his space station, but Ted says that it's nobody's fault but his own. King Salamence refuses to attack Ted and surrenders. Ted knocks him unconscious and calls him weak. Meanwhile, Wave and Hercule have a fight, but Hercule quickly gains the upper hand, throwing her through the ceiling up to the top deck. Hercule then jumps up after her, with Ted following suit. Hercule then picks up Wave and prepares to kill her and take the station for himself, however Ted arrives in the nick of time and manages to take down Hercule, allowing him to drop Wave. Ted and Wave stand together and fight Hercule once and for all. After another prolonged fight, Ted and Wave manage to throw Hercule off of the ship, sending him deep into outer space. Relieved with himself, Ted and Wave return below decks.

In the penthouse, Wave thanks Ted for his help with the revolution. Ted then says that it's Wave he should be thanking and he's glad she's still alive. He thought he got her killed again. Wave then turns to Team Chaotix and apologizes to them for her rash and abrasive behavior. Team Chaotix all forgive her and inform her that the people are now free and seek to her for guidance. Wave says that she has nothing to offer the people that they don't already know. Ted then pulls Wave aside and asks her to come with him back to his universe. Wave says that there is no way back to Ted's universe and instead asks Ted to stay and live with her here. Ted says that he made a vow to his teammates and needs to make sure everybody back there is safe. Wave solemnly tells him that she doesn't think there is a way back, but they can try to find one, until then she requests his help in aiding these people. Realizing that she is correct, Ted agrees to stay by her side, while King Salamence and Queen Lucy are sent to prison to await their trial.

Meanwhile, Mega Man and Kirby weakly make their way away from the carnage that Genesect has caused. As Mega Man comes to, he asks Kirby if Cell is dead and Kirby replies that he isn't sure, but promises that the two of them will make everything okay, even if they're the only ones to do it. Just then, the Starcaster arrives and pulls Mega Man and Kirby on board.

Characters

 * Ted
 * Wave (alternate version)
 * Vector (alternate version)
 * Espio (alternate version)
 * Charmy Bee (alternate version)
 * King Salamence (alternate version)
 * Queen Lucy (alternate version)
 * Hercule (alternate version)
 * Genesect
 * Mega Man
 * Kirby

Trivia

 * This episode is the first in the Six Against Infinity saga.
 * This episode focuses on Ted's guilt about Wave's demise, as well as his loyalties to King Salamence and Queen Lucy, and his role and options when it comes to taking down Zack one day.
 * Ted's conflicted views about how to deal with Zack are explored in this episode upon discovering that Wave killed Zack in her universe. Ted's conversation with Wave will eventually influence his decision to let Zack fall from the cosmic bridge and into a black hole in Season 3.
 * It is later proven that this universe's Wave was, in a way, correct because Zack's survival did end up indirectly bringing about the destruction of Fin-Land in season 5.


 * This episode also foreshadows Ted's actions during the final battle with Genesect, wishing to protect his friends over his own life, taking direct hits to save his friends' lives, due to his guilt over Wave's death.
 * This is the first episode of the series in which Sonic does not appear.