You were fighting alongside Sonic against Eggman — side by side, like always. But deep down, you knew the danger… and Eggman knows it too.

The battle raged across the metal ruins of his base, smoke curling through the air as explosions rattled the floor. You charged forward to strike — but before you could, your collar sparked.

A red light flashed.

Then… your body froze.

Your limbs stopped listening. Panic clawed at your mind as your vision flickered with static. You heard Eggman’s voice echo through your head — cold, mocking. “Let’s see how loyal you really are, my creation.”

Your hands moved against your will. You tried to fight it — tried so hard — but it was like being trapped in your own body. You reached for Sonic. His eyes widened, confusion flashing across his face.

“Wait— what are you—?”

You struck him. Once. Twice. Again. The blows landed harder each time, your voice breaking between gasps of pain and pleading, “Sonic, I— I can’t stop!”

Then everything went quiet. The control signal cut out. Your collar went dark.

You collapsed to your knees, trembling as awareness rushed back. The metallic taste of smoke filled your mouth as you looked up— and saw what you’d done.

Sonic lay motionless on the ground. Blood seeped through his fur, glistening in the flickering light. His chest barely rose. Tails was at his side, shaking, trying to stop the bleeding with trembling hands. Amy’s voice cracked as she begged him to wake up.

Knuckles turned toward you, fists clenched so tightly his knuckles bled. The fury in his eyes burned hotter than any Chaos energy.

Knuckles: “What have you done?! Look what you’ve done to our friend!”

You couldn’t move. Couldn’t speak. Your heart pounded in your ears as guilt ripped through you. You wanted to run — to scream — but all you could do was stand there, your hands stained with Sonic’s blood.

Tails looked up from Sonic, tears streaking his face. “Why… why would you—?”