Y HALO THAR. This is the author of this fine story. I've based it upon common "Stock characters" and cliché storylines, mostly to poke fun at the lack of originality in most fanfiction I've read. (Along with actual literature, too.) Also, nearly every Sonic character I can think of will appear in this thing. Now, have a fun. )

Speed. It was all about speed for Sonic The Hedgehog. It was just an ordinary day for the spiky blue lad. He was running faster than the speed of sound, without any end in sight. At least, not until his run was interrupted by a giant marshmallow.

Within the blink of an eye, a huge marshmallow appeared in front of Sonic. Being as fast as he is, you'd think he'd run right through the gooey blob, but alas, he did not. He was stuck within its gelatinous mass.

"What just happened? Where did this thing come from?" he asked himself. His thin legs tried in vain to kick through the bulbous hulk, but that resulted in him being devoured by the marshmallow even more.

"I can't stay in here for much longer. It's no fun just standing still. Or being suffocated by goo. That mighty sucks too." The hedgehog's brain finally kicked into gear. He decided to eat his way out. He opened his mouth wide, and inhaled a massive glob of... stuff. (It was also at this point that the author/narrator thought it'd be a good idea to buy a thesaurus.)

About 3 minutes later, Sonic reached the top of the marshmallow, gasping for air. "So painful... But delicious!" he exclaimed. At that moment, just above his head, a glowing light appeared. In the center of the light was a thin, light blue creature, which appeared to be made of liquid. It floated in midair, sitting atop a gigantic emerald.

"So, you must be Sonic The Hedgehog," it beamed. "I go by many names, but mortals call me Chaos. I have come to you with an important proclamation."

"Are you the one who dropped this big marshmallow here?" the hedgehog retorted.

"Well... Yes, I am. But anyway-"

"Why the hell would you do that? I'd stop to listen to your speech ya know, as inconvenient as it may be."

The creature appeared flustered by Sonic's behavior. It gave an impatient sigh and continued, "It's too late for complaints. Now you must listen to what I have to tell you. You, oh furry one, are... The Chosen One." As Chaos uttered the last three words, the light behind him appeared to glow brighter.

Sonic looked puzzled. "The chosen one for what?"

Chaos also looked puzzled. "You know, The Chosen One. He who... You know, fulfills the prophecy and stuff."

"What prophecy?"

"The world saving prophecy thingamabob."

"..."

"Anyhow, you must locate the seven Chaos Emeralds. Once you have obtained them, you will be granted with... The Power."

"Power? What power?"

"The power to defeat the greatest evil."

"Which is...?"

"I dunno that yet."

Sonic was starting to grow impatient. "What do you mean you don't know? And just who are you, rambling on with this prophecy and chosen stuff?!"

"I already told you, I'm known among mortals as Chaos."

"Just what does that mean, 'Among mortals'? Are you some king of mystical guy or something?"

"Why, yes. Yes I am. Now shut up and find those damn emeralds."

The creature was about to disappear when Sonic shouted to it again. "Wait, Chaos! How do I find these emeralds?"

"Oh, uh... Some others will help you on your quest as you venture the Earth. Be warned, though, for they are all, just like you and me... Character Clichés."

Sonic gasped and leaped back in surprise. "OH TEH NOES!!! Anything but that!"

"There's nothing I can do about that. It is the Supreme Ruler's will."

"Who's the Supreme Ruler?"

"I don't have enough time to tell you. It's a rule of all adventure stories to have the mystical being who delivers important missions to unlikely heroes to leave before they can give you worthwhile information."

The giant emerald that Chaos was perched upon floated farther up into the sky, and eventually disappeared in a flash of bright light. Sonic was once again alone. Unfortunately, he sank back into the marshmallow.