Luigi was the first to wake up. He gazed onward in satisfaction as the sun rose high in the sky, shining a brilliant orange-yellow. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAQDrfAfkF
"Ahh.. morning at last.. " Mario yawned sleepily.177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUM7YjMiih
"Ugh, these rocks are hard to sleep on.. I barely got an hour's worth of sleep last night!" Shadow groaned. "How'd you guys sleep?" 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfYKv9gWPp
"I slept fine. Rocks are my favorite." (Shadow rolled his eyes at Knuckles) 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXFBKs0lPc
"Eh, I've slept worse.. Sonic kept waking me up with his snoring.." Tails joked. Sonic slugged him on the arm playfully, and the two started wrestling each other. Luigi backed away concerned as the play-fight continued. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxisb6BcVU2
"Uhh.. do they do that a lot?" Blaze nodded. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuma13DQEV
"OH yeah. It's almost constant. Sometimes I worry about them..." (She shook her head) "But it's nothing you need to be concerned about. Luigi, was it? Good to meet you. " 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57W0ZWjiQS
"S-same.. Thanks, Blaze. I wish I wasn't so freaked out all the time.. "177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JVx39ufjx
"Ah, don't worry about it.. You'll get used to it soon enough.. I'll tell you something, I was quite the worrier when I was little. It took time, but I eventually gained more and more confidence little by little. By the time I was 12, I didn't fear anything." 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQo38WlZg8
"Wow.. I'm honestly kind of jealous... " Luigi remarked in awe. "Actually, I-177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZEjCAo2zW
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A large explosion destroyed the cave wall, effectively getting everyone's attention. From the dust emerged a figure that Sonic knew all too well- Dr. Robotnik, also known as Eggman.177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAKMJMPkqE
"Well well well.. if it isn't the Blue Thunder. Very good..." Sonic merely chuckled; but Shadow seemed to be much more annoyed with the Mad scientist's presence. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBPMB7jQSS
"What do you want?!" Shadow yelled through gritted teeth. "You're lucky you aren't our main problem right now, or else I'd GLADLY kick your sorry a-"177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xLioJgkSJ
Knuckles punched Shadow in the face, much to the latter's offense. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbxWlWvI6t
"What the- Knuckles?! What the hell was that for?!" Shadow's face was turning red from anger, and possibly swelling. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSc5ce3lLNe
"Don't tell our plans to the enemy!" (What if he followed us?!) "I know you're angry, but don't let things like that slip. Please." 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40lkIuR1cU
"Grr.. fine..." 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnECYoVypDJ
Eggman awkwardly stood in silence, unsure whether or not to say something about the fact that he could hear everything they were supposed to keep secret. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP271QixHZx
"You.. do know I'm not here to start anything, right? I simply want to ask you a favor.." Amy crossed her arms in suspicion, which made Eggman nervous.177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmJKMvmqQG
"And why should we listen to you? You do realize you're our enemy, right..?" Amy pointed a judgemental finger at Eggman, who backed away nervously from her. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKT4E4Lpvb
"I-Im sure we can be reasonable about this.. I swear, I'm not here to fight you! Just.. please listen to me!" (Sonic raised an eyebrow) 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRClstI4IBz
"Aww, let him talk! I wanna know what he's saying!" Sonic seemed to be interested in what the Mad Scientist had to say, much to Amy's annoyance. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBS5E4Wbc5A
"Ugh.. okay, fine. But seriously.. why are we wasting our time like this? Shouldn't we get going? 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2tyiTnSin
Sonic shook his head. "You worry too much, Amy. Besides, he could be telling the truth! (Amy rolled her eyes) 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgemEdpnqAy
"Okay.. fine. We'll listen to him." (To Eggman) "You better not try anything, Eggplant!" (Sonic attempted to stifle his laughter) 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnd3aaoZ8Ue
"Eggplant?! That's INCREDIBLY offensive! Who- WHO should I blame for this?!177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxNFkLngNB
Sonic immediately pointed to Mario, who grinned sheepishly as Eggman closed in on him. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJDhNc9jSq
"Aw, you're gonna regret that! NOBODY makes fun of my name and gets away with it!!" Eggman lunged at Mario, but Amy whacked him into a wall with her hammer. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtrVJ1AsO0
"Ughh... I see stars.." Eggman's eyes were spinning as he attempted to get back up. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXVNOmnMke
"..Can I dispose of him now? Shadow looked bored as he watched the spectacle, which appeared to be an everyday event. Blaze rubbed her eyes in exasperation as the scuffle continued. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1FqNwWWe2
"Enough! Everyone, stop fighting! Amy, stop hitting Eggman with your hammer, Sonic.. PLEASE stop egging him on," (pun intended) And Shadow.. stop being an ass." (HEY!) "I swear, one of these days you guys are gonna end up getting hurt.. " 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplimIeBwuT
"Sorry, Blaze.. " Blaze nodded, as she accepted their apology. Eggman stumbled around for a few seconds before he regained his senses. He glared at Sonic, who smirked at him. 177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwmJB605T6
"What was it you wanted to tell us? Go on.?"177Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ278clh1zJ3
"Ugh.. fine. I'll tell you. But please don't patronize me. It's rude." (Sonic rolled his eyes) "I found something strange nearby.. I normally would never ask FILTHY HEDGEHOGS like yourselves for help, but.. I honestly have next to no knowledge about it. It's embarrassing, but I have no other leads, so...
Knuckles had to grab Shadow by the arm to avoid another brawl because of Eggman's offhand comment. It seemed even when he was trying to be nice he could insult someone.
"WHY you little- (Notices Knuckles) GET OFF OF ME, KNUCKLES! I GOTTA KICK HIS ASS!" Mario and Luigi exchanged concerned glances as they witnessed the confusing scene. Knuckles and Shadow started to fight with each other, ignoring Eggman.
Blaze shook her head in disappointment as she separated the two, who were now covered in bruises and scratches.
"Do you WANT to know what I have to say or NOT?!" Eggman was impatiently tapping his foot on the rocky ground.
"Okay, okay.. fiiiine.. we'll listen to your little story. Go on.."
"Ughh.. So I was telling you about how I found something weird, right?" (They nodded) "Well.. I found this!" Eggman proudly pulled out a small spaceship part, much to everyone else's surprise.
"No way.. Is that a..." Tails' eyes widened as he inspected the piece of scrap metal.
"What is that, Tails? It looks cool!" Sonic seemed more interested in the conversation now that the focus was on Tails instead of Eggman, much to the latter's disappointment.
"HEY! Don't forget that I was the one who found it! What am I, a joke...?"
"Pretty much." Eggman raged at Tails, who stuck out his tongue in a mocking manner.
"YOU LITTLE SHIT!" (Sonic covered Tails' ears) Ugh..This is why I'm not comfortable around children.."
"Enough about that. Where'd you find this spaceship part? It looks kinda bent.." Amy tried to flatten out the metal with her hammer, but it didn't do much.
"Well, funny you'd ask that!" (Amy groaned) "You see, I was flying around the Green Hill Zone, when I found something shiny in the ground. I-"
"Lemme guess. You thought It was a Chaos Emerald?" (Tails giggled) Eggman's face flushed red from embarrassment.
"Wha- NO! Preposterous! I'm taking a break from chasing after those things, anyway.." Eggman cleared his throat. "Furthermore-"
"What's a Chaos Emerald?" Mario asked curiously. Eggman facepalmed in dissatisfaction after being interrupted once again.
"I can tell you about them.." Everyone's attention quickly changed to Shadow, who stood up to speak. "The Chaos Emeralds are extremely rare and powerful artifacts that are older than time itself. They are said to contain a nearly limitless supply of energy. If someone gets hold of all 7 of them, they will become nearly unstoppable." Luigi gasped in horror at the thought of Bowser getting his clawed hands on them..
"Which is why it's so IMPORTANT that we keep them OUT of the wrong hands.. RIGHT, Eggplant? " Said Blaze. Knuckles chuckled at the overused joke.
"HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL ME THA- Ugh.. I don't have time for this.. What I was trying to say is that I found a spaceship nearby." (Everyone gasped) "From what I saw, it appeared to be damaged beyond repair, but I'm suspecting that there's something else at play.. Although I have absolutely no idea what. Any ideas?"
"Well.. I have some ideas.." Everyone went silent once they heard the mysterious voice.
"Who said that?! Show yourself!" Shadow leapt to his feet, ready to protect his friends. The voice merely laughed in amusement as the hedgehog raged.
"Calm down. I'm not going to hurt you, Shadow." Shadow gasped once he heard his name.
"Who are you?! Why do you know our names?!" Fire appeared in Blaze's hands as she prepared to attack the disembodied voice.
"Stop it, all of you. I had hoped you would act more civil than this.. " (Blaze and Shadow glared) "Whatever. I am here to speak with all of you. I'm sure you have met Mario and Luigi, right?"
"Yeah, they're with us right now. You STILL haven't answered her question.. WHO are you?? Amy crossed her arms in suspicion.
"I.. Am Master Hand. I presume you've been told about me?" (They nodded) "Wonderful! I expected nothing less! Very well.. I shall show myself..
A flash of smoke filled the cave, and from it came Master Hand.
"Oh, so you're the Giant hand Mario told us about! I wasn't sure you were real!" Tails exclaimed.
"Yes.. I am very much real. I have arrived in this mortal realm to inform you all that.. another world is being invaded by my brother." Eggman stood in confusion as he never received information about any of this. Everyone else seemed to be in complete shock and terror.
"Which world is under attack??" What can we do to help? " Shadow was deeply concerned.
"It's a neighboring world.. Known as the Inkwell Isles. I have received word that there's many monsters and evil forces that reside there, so be cautious. Mario, Luigi, have you managed to convince the Mobians to assist us?
"Yes. They all agreed to assist in the best they can." Mario retorted.
"Perfect. I expected your first mission to be a success! Anyway, I finished preparing the Mansion for our new recruits, so I'll send you all over there first to gather some supplies. I'm sure you'll like what I've done with the place!~" Master Hand snapped his fingers, and a portal appeared in the center of the cave.
"Woah... What's that?!" Sonic curiously peered over the portal, which was colored a milky white.
"That, my dear hedgehog.. is a portal to our home base. Step through there, and you'll be teleported to the Mansion in no time at all! Go ahead, all of you!
"The group of heroes exchanged nervous glances before stepping through the portal, one by one.
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