You'd wake up in a black void with a purple spotlight on you, resembling the Sonic 1 "continue?" screen. You'd also noticed another spotlight on someone in the distance. It was.. Tails the fox? But something was different.. he was wearing.. a cape..? This wasn't Tails..

Luther: Look, we don't have much time, before you freak out, let me tell you what's happening. . You're in a video game.