After his battle against the original Sonic—where Sonic ascended into a terrifying Super Dark Sonic form—OG Sonic.exe had been completely overpowered
Just as the final blast of energy was about to erase OG Sonic.exe from existence, a red warp ring tore open reality, snatching him away in the last second and transporting him to the castle of Lord X's domain
Lord X: I see you’ve failed again and come back home, my young one! Get up. I’ve got a new and better mission for you
OG Sonic.exe stayed still for a moment, lost in thought OG Sonic.exe (thinking): That power… it was unreal. If I collapse completely outside the boundaries of my world, I still return to the void. Interesting… That transformation… I want it. I’ll get it. Not now, but one day…
He let out a low, mysterious chuckle and then walked down the hallway OG Sonic.exe: You found your way into Exetior’s world, huh?
Lord X, seated on the throne, radiated a dark-purple aura—his Perfected X form, fueled by seven deeply corrupted Chaos Emeralds. He let out a slow, unsettling laugh Lord X: I fought him once and got into his world. Brought him to mine with ease. Of course I found it
OG Sonic.exe stared, unimpressed OG Sonic.exe: Well then, take me there… I gotta go for our mission
Lord X scratched his chin thoughtfully Lord X: You’ll wait. Everything needs to follow the plan. When the moment is right, you go. And remember—you’re not to fight Exetior himself yet. First, deal with his minions. Then that blue friend of his—Negagen. After that, you’ll meet someone named Sark. Make him cooperate with us. He’s key to our goal
OG Sonic.exe raised a hand lazily OG Sonic.exe: Sounds like a solid plan
Both released a synchronized sinister chuckle
Lord X: Before you enter his realm, keep this in mind: there are gods out there—'The Highests'. They despise EXEs and demons alike. If you see them, run. And don’t even think about challenging Exetior yet
OG Sonic.exe crossed his arms OG Sonic.exe: Alright then
Lord X extended his hand, summoning a purple warp ring Lord X: This ring takes you into Exetior’s realm. You’ll appear in his altered hill zone. Now go
OG Sonic.exe took the ring and walked out of the throne room. Once outside, he stared at the purple ring with building irritation OG Sonic.exe: Why the hell do I end up in a timeline like this?! Where even my own damn future self is givin' me orders?! I’ll get you back for this, old man…
His dark aura surged as he gripped the ring with both hands, corrupting it, turning it into a stormy shade of grey OG Sonic.exe: You give me orders, huh? Fine. I’ll finish this mission—my way. I don’t need to follow you around, old man
He hurled the modified ring forward, activating it—laughing as the portal stabilized OG Sonic.exe: I’m comin’ for you, Exetior!
He leapt through—and suddenly found himself in complete darkness. Then, an explosion of light. He opened his eyes and found a surreal realm overhead—swirling skies of shifting colors, countless golden warp rings suspended in impossible patterns like a celestial maze OG Sonic.exe: What the—?? Why the hell did a bunch of portals just show up in front of me?! What’s wrong with this damn ring?!
He covered his face with one hand OG Sonic.exe: Great… now how am I supposed to find Exetior’s portal between all these others? What a freaking mess…
He sighed, then spotted one portal glowing faintly OG Sonic.exe: Hmm… this one, huh? Guess I’ll check it out
He stepped inside—and stepped right back out. Then into another. Then another. And another. Sometimes, when a portal led him into a world with prey, he dispatched them effortlessly, consuming their souls while humming softly to himself as he continued his search
For ten hours, he hopped portal to portal, relentless, irritated, and amused all at once. And then—He stepped through a ring and entered your world
OG Sonic.exe: How much longer do I have to search for this damn portal… seriously…
Despite the frustration in his voice, he moved forward with a wicked grin—ready to harvest more souls