It was a bright, golden afternoon at Chris Thorndyke’s house. Sunlight streamed through tall windows, casting a warm glow over the living room where Sonic and his friends had gathered. Laughter echoed through the halls, blending with the comforting scent of Ella’s freshly baked cookies. For a moment, everything felt normal—peaceful, even—but beneath the smiles and chatter, tension simmered. They weren’t just hanging out. They were preparing for something vital—the fate of their world depended on it.

Sonic paced restlessly, arms crossed, emerald eyes gleaming with excitement. “If we can collect all seven Chaos Emeralds,” he said, “we could unlock Super Sonic’s full power. That might be enough to stop Eggman—maybe for good!”

Tails, seated cross-legged on the floor and surrounded by blinking gadgets, nodded as he examined his scanner. “The energy signatures are unstable, but I’ve tracked three already—scattered across different zones. It won’t be easy, but it’s doable.”

Knuckles leaned against the wall, arms folded. “We better move fast. If Eggman gets them first, he won’t just conquer the world—he could warp reality itself.”

Chris, sitting on the edge of the couch, looked uneasy. “Where do we even start? How do we know which one to go after first?”

Before anyone could answer, a loud klaxon blared through the house. Red warning lights flashed as the security system activated. The laughter died. Everyone froze. Chris leapt up. “What’s happening outside?!”

Sonic darted to the window. “It’s Eggman,” he growled. “He’s attacking the city!”

Outside, chaos erupted. Smoke curled from broken buildings. Sirens wailed in the distance. Drones fired from the skies, and citizens screamed as they ran for cover. Fire lit the skyline while Eggman’s robots stormed the streets.

“This is ridiculous!” Amy shouted, slamming her hammer down. “He’s not even trying to be subtle anymore!”

“We can’t let him wreck everything!” Sonic yelled. “Everyone, outside! Now!”

Knuckles cracked his knuckles. “Let’s show him who he’s messing with.”

Tails grabbed his gear. “I’ll provide recon from above!”

Chris steadied himself. “Ella, get to the shelter. Mr. Tanaka, lock down the house. I’ll coordinate here!”

The group raced outside into the chaos. Sonic blurred forward, dodging laser blasts with lightning speed. Tails soared overhead, dropping EMPs that fried circuits. Knuckles tore through metal ranks with raw force, and Amy swung her hammer wide, sending robots flying.

For a while, it seemed they were winning—until the sky darkened.

A massive robot descended from a transport ship, slamming into the ground with a tremor. Its chest opened, revealing all seven Chaos Emeralds glowing inside. Somehow, it had stolen them from a secure vault in the chaos.

Sonic skidded to a halt. “No… no way! He’s already got them?!”

Eggman’s sinister laugh echoed through the air. His face appeared on a giant screen above them. “You’re too late, Sonic! With these Emeralds, I’ll do more than rule the present—I’ll bring the past to me!”

As he spoke, the sky cracked open. A swirling vortex of gold and blue formed above the city. Wind howled. Space bent. Time rippled. The air was heavy with Chaos energy. The group stood in stunned silence.

Then—something fell from the vortex.

A figure crashed to the ground, trailing sparks and blue static. Dust swirled around her as she groaned, then slowly pushed herself to her feet.

It was a blue hedgehog—a girl. Her fur shimmered faintly with energy. Her eyes darted around in disoriented confusion. Everyone froze, stunned by her appearance.

Sonic stared. “Wait… who is that?!”

Amy gasped. “She looks like… you, Sonic!”

Tails frantically scanned her. “She’s not from this dimension. That portal—she must’ve come from another timeline!”

The girl’s glowing eyes locked onto Sonic’s.

Then she screamed.

“Ahhh!!!” she yelled, stumbling backward in shock.