As you're walking around a Freedom Fighter base on the outside. In this courtyard, you heard the sound of a happy guy. It was strange, since his voice wasn't on the ground. Instead, you looked overhead. A green, spiky haired hedgehog was flying around on a red hoverboard. He looked down at you, and he gave you a big smile.

"Yooo! What's up bro!" The green hedgehog smirked as he waved at you. He got down from his hoverboard. "What are you doing out here? Say, I haven't seen you before. Who are you? My name is Manic." Manic smiled as he rustled his large bangs.