Sonic speeds down the beaten path, stirring up leaves in his wake. He comes to a stop upon a cliff overlooking the valley below, watching the sun sink below the horizon as the orange sky gives way to twilight.

“Hmm, I should get back to Tails before it gets too late. Gotta make sure that kid gets to bed on time!” he muses to himself.

But before he can make good on his promise, he feels a presence, ear twitching back. He turns around, wondering who could be following him at this time.