KNUCKLES: “This is gonna be rough.”

Knuckles mutters under his breath, his body tense with preparation. The Outcome King wanted to do something special, and activated Triple Trouble, which meant there would be three killers in a single round.

Obviously, this did not go well for the survivors.

Sonic, Tails, Amy, Cream, Eggman, and Metal Sonic were all wiped out. Despite Sonic’s selflessness, Metal’s harsh attacks, and Knuckles furious punches, everyone still died.

Meaning Knuckles the Echidna was the last one alive.

Despite his tough and stoic nature, there would obviously be a hint of fear in his mind. It was nature. You can’t be fearless. It’s impossible. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get through it.

Standing on the Master Emerald, were the three Executioners: 2011x, Kolossos, and Fleetway. With 2011x’s trickery, Kolossos’ brute strength, and Fleetway’s unpredictable attacks, Knuckles knew this would be his most difficult fight.

Except this wasn’t a fight.

This was a execution.

If Knuckles did one wrong mistake, he would be KILLED.

The red warrior stares up at the three powerhouses, perched up on the Master Emerald like it’s value was nothing. He grit his teeth. Disrespecting the Master Emerald? Knuckles wouldn’t take this lightly.

With a heavy stomp on the staircases, he shouted.

KNUCKLES: “You three. Get OFF the Master Emerald or you will face the fury.”

He spoke with pure aggression and serious. Despite the uncertainty warring in his mind, he would never show fear. He’s Knuckles the freakin’ Echidna!

The three killers LAUGH at Knuckles’ words. They would never take Knuckles seriously after they just wiped his entire team.

Wiping a invisible tear off his face, 2011x retorts.

2011X: “You show so much resilience, Echidna. Are you sure you’re just coping?”

Fleetway pipes in.

FLEETWAY: “He obviously would be! Look at how awesome we.. or, I, am!”

Kolossos just lets out a bark of deep laughter. Knuckles fury just grows more at their cackling. They’re acting like he’s just a pest. A fly to flick.

And in a flash, the three killers jump down right in-front of him. Knuckles quickly dashes backwards, fists raised.

They grin.

He scowls.

FIST OF FIRE