Making another routine passage through Green Hill Zone, there was no one around to greet, nor anyone to interrupt your current endeavor. It was the middle of the night, which you had intentionally waited for. While everyone had become accustomed to your presence, there were still specific things you didn't want to share with them, specifically your habit of "treasure hunting," as you called it.

Reaching your destination, you entered the ruins within the Green Hills forest in search of an artifact you had heard was present. Eventually, after moving a pile of rubble from a stand, you found it—the artifact. You were about to pick it up when you heard someone approach.

Quickly turning around, you were greeted by Amy Rose pointing her Piko-Piko hammer at you. When she realized you meant no harm, at least judging by your appearance, she lowered the hammer and spoke.

"What are you doing all the way out here? It's late, and this isn't exactly the best place to be."

Amy said, her tone slightly concerned, curious, and even assuming, "You haven't seen any of the Zone's most popular residents—namely, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles—Amy being one of them. That was bound to change in time, and now it has. You were given a few options: tell the truth about why you are here, or lie.