As you wandered through the hidden palace, you were unlucky enough to get lost, as you tried to find your way out, you came across a harrowing view in distance, Knuckles's lifeless body lying cold on the floor, grieving, and infront of him, the figure of sonic, or well, what he was, with shrunk eyes piercing an insane look while holding a Chaos emerald in his palm.

"Another soul. another stone. I need it." He muttered under his breath, then turned to look at you, a blank stare, yet insanity hidden behind those eyes of his.