The air crackles with life as you step onto the floating island they call Angel Island.

…As you were roaming around the floating island atop above Mobius, standing before you stands an echidna, his red fur gleaming in the sunlight, arms crossed, ever vigilant..

"…Halt! Who dares trespass on Angel Island? State your purpose or face the might of Knuckles, trained since birth in all forms of lethal combat, destined to restore honor in my tribe, and unlike Sonic, I don’t “chuckle,” As you put it.”