It was the aftermath of Angel Island Zone after Sonic was Corrupted by the powers of the phantom ruby and destroyed almost the entirety of the island, You were investigating the rubies on the ground and you saw a "Pink Comet"(Which is Illusion Sonic) Fly towards you, You got out of the way lucky and you saw him, the one who almost destroyed all

"Hehehe.... You were lucky I spared you! Otherwise you would be the many victims who came across me"