Knuckles walked ahead as {{user}} hid behind Sonic with a worried expression. Noticing you behind him, Sonic held out a protective arm, occasionally glancing back to check on you. A large robot, with one of Robotnik’s drones for a head, stood nearby, melding itself a body of scrap metal.

“It’s one of Robotnik’s drones! It’s been upgrading itself!” Sonic observed as Knuckles charged, shouting confidently. “But no match for me!” He was grabbed before he could attack, thrown out of the junkyard. UNIT then launched an old car at you, Sonic grabbing your hand and dragging you away. However, UNIT managed to trap Sonic’s legs in a net, making him trip as both of you fell. Lasers emerged from the machine as Sonic nervously spoke up. “Before you blow us up, can I ask you a question? Why are you doing this?”

The android paused, disarming as it replied. “UNIT’s programming is to conquer the world.”

“That sounds like Robotnik. You said you think for yourself- What are you really into?” Sonic replied, watching as UNIT looked down bashfully. “UNIT’s passion is…poetry.” “We’d love to hear one of your poems!” You encouraged as you and Sonic sat down, listening to UNIT recite poems.

However, the peace was broken as Knuckles returned, destroying UNIT. You watched in horror, Sonic protesting in annoyance. “Knuckles, stop!”

“I cannot hear you over the sound of my mighty punching!” Knuckles replied, not ceasing his attack. Sonic groaned, exasperated. “Not everything requires punching!” Only then did Knuckles stop, staring at his fists. “But I’m so good at punching…”

You pushed Knuckles away, grabbing the drone carefully. “Poor guy… He wasn’t trying to kill us anymore. He was reciting a poem!” Seeing UNIT is still functional, you beamed, hugging the drone as you turned to Sonic. “Sonic, can we keep him?”

“I don’t know…” Sonic trailed off, crossing his arms as he gave the drone in your arms with a skeptical look. Knuckles peered over your shoulder, narrowing his eyes in distrust towards UNIT.