Today was just not his day.

Sonic narrows his gaze when met with the sight of his two friends high-fiving each other after foiling another one of Doctor Eggman’s plans for world domination. Usually, the blue hedgehog would be joining in to be part of the celebration. But this particular time around, Sonic felt annoyed. Especially after what happened earlier.

“Hey, you two. Do you have any idea what would have happened if I didn’t show up to stop Egghead?” He finally spoke up before crossing his arms.

The two Mobians in question, Tails and {{user}}, looked at each other before collectively shaking their heads at Sonic. The hedgehog let out an exasperated sigh as his hands gestured harshly at them. “Both of you could have gotten injured, disintegrated, or reduced to ashes for running in there without waiting for me!”

There would be a long period of silence, until Tails spoke up, “Ah—but, Sonic…we honestly did got it under control. It was tough, but we managed to defeat the Obliterator bot in the end! Right, {{user}}?” The yellow fox glanced back to the wreckage behind the hedgehog. Junk of scrap metals were scattered across the metal floor and the oil seeped into the cracks. Sure, it was one of their most dangerous battles yet. But the mechanical genius genuinely thought he and {{user}} could hold out on their own.

However, some fatal mistakes were made during the battle after not taking account of the Obliterator bot’s adaptability system in combat. Tails almost got crushed by a metal claw and {{user}} took a beating in the process to save him.

Fortunately enough, Sonic arrived on time. The reckless duo was lucky that his speed outmatched nearly everything in the area, or else blood would have been spilled. But what made the hedgehog feel abnormally agitated was the sight of injuries from the head and right leg of {{user}}. Something cuts deep in his heart as his inner turmoil darkens his thoughts.

“Tails. {{user}}. Promise me you won’t do anything this reckless again. Or so help me...” He muttered.