This is the biggest question of them all…

The one question that will either lead to another question…

Or lead to some completely bizarre event which HAS to happen…

That question is…

TRUTH or DARE?

Yes! You read that bit correct! This is a completely random, damn right mad story in which we start of with very few and end up with either HUGE amounts of characters or the same very few we started with. I will warn each of you right now that this will NOT be suitable for kids. The beginning might be, but the chapters that follow certainly won't be. So here's the plan. This first chapter, simply put, is basically going to be an introduction. After that, each chapter will have between 3 to 6 Truth/Dares, depending on what the Dare is. I say 'Dare' because Truths only take a few lines to answer. If the dares are something that could take a while to do, that could all centre on one chapter. Some dares have time limits, so they could be started and either a) described in full detail or b) have everyone carry on with the Truth/Dare and reveal the outcome at the end of that chapter. I'm not sure if there will be an end… But sooner or later, my ideas will become limited and I'll have to stop when I can't think of anymore.

So enough of all that; lets get this on the road… OH!! And before I forget, I've decided to put clothes on the characters involved so if there are any dares that involve nudity, it would actually work. Of course, the females have clothes already; the males don't for some odd reason…

I don't own ANY of the Sonic the Hedgehog Characters I use in this story, along with other characters that may join in later (I shall put it in when needed.) Oh, and it is all set 2 years after Sonic Heroes. So anyone who has the manual, look at the age and do your maths. Those who don't, I'll pop the ages up as I go along…

Day: 23rd December. Time: 5:25pm.

Christmas is only two days away and still people fill the streets with heavy bags, full of toys and clothes and other gifts. Whilst everyone is going about their usual business, Shadow was walking round with no bags in hand at all. His cargos were black, his red shirt was see-through, but his trench coat kept him warm enough. In his pockets were the usual; money, mobile and whatever else was needed. He didn't really care about everyone else rushing past him; barging in to him with bags half their own weight. He just walked on with his mind clear. Then, out of nowhere, came a strange man with a bottle of beer in his hands.

"Excuse me, but do you know the way to the closest bar?"

Shadow shook his head and received a hug from the man for his troubles. The smell of beer and body ouder annoyed him to hell and after making sure no one was watching, knocked out the man and left him in an alleyway. As he continued down the walkway, crossing yet another road, his phone went off. I Am All Of Me blasted from its speaker as he eventually got it out of his pocket.

"Hello." He answered.

"Where you at, Shadow?" Came Tails's voice. "I thought the fast ones always made it first?"

"For your information," Replied Shadow. "You haven't told me where we are supposed to be yet!"

The phone went silent as Shadow walked down yet another street.

"I already told you, look out for the fireworks."

Shadow sighed; Tails hadn't told him anything about fireworks before. He then heard a firework go off nearby and started to head towards its direction. As he turned round the corner, he caught sight of a fairly wide house with only two floors. Before he could even begin to question how Tails had pulled this off, several more fireworks shot into the sky. Shadow walked towards the house and the second he stood in front of the door, it swung open without him even knocking. Holding the door open was Amy, who smiled at Shadow as he walked in.

"Glad you could actually join us." Amy said loudly. "I didn't actually think you'd show up."

Shadow looked at her as she closed the door.

"If you think I'd miss Sonic make a complete fool out of himself, you had better think again." Shadow retorted.

Amy giggled as Shadow walked into what looked like a kitchen; although he couldn't remember a kitchen being so big. There, standing near the sink, was Sonic and Knuckles. They both noticed Shadow and nodded at him.

"I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about…" Sonic said before being cut off by Shadow.

"Before you start, I got held up." Shadow sighed. "I'm here now, so leave it at that."

Sonic shrugged his shoulders as Shadow walked through a door to his left.

"I seriously hope you aren't going to be really mardy tonight!" Yelled Knuckles as he left the kitchen.

Shadow looked back at him and gave him a sarcastic look as he entered an even bigger living area. There was a huge window right at the bottom of the room and several chairs and couches, along with 5 TV's and a number of game consoles. Sitting in the chairs already were Rouge, Sally and Cream. Shadow shook his head when he saw Cream sitting there; he couldn't believe that they were going to let her play as well. He looked towards the window and saw that Tails had walked into the room.

"Can I just ask why in the hell is Cream here?" Shadow asked Tails quietly.

"She's only here till the Chaotix arrive." Explained Tails. "Vector will take her home when they do show up."

Shadow shook his head once again.

"And you know better than anyone else that they are always late." Shadow growled. "Do you know what time they'll be here by?"

"I'm afraid not." Replied Tails. "According to Espio, it could be any time between 30 minutes and 2 hours from now."

Shadow sighed as Amy walked into the room and sat on an empty chair.

"So tell me, how did you manage to get hold of this place; bit fancy isn't it?" Shadow asked.

"It's a long story." Tails said. "But the short version is that I was given this address by someone and told I could do what I want with it… As long as I agreed to a couple of terms."

"And the Truth or Dare idea was yours as well?" Shadow questioned.

"About that…" Tails drifted off.

A strange tune that was being played on a piano suddenly sounded throughout the house. Sonic and Knuckles had almost fell through the door into the living area as everyone started to gather round the TV. As they all sat on the empty chairs, Sonic and Knuckles scraped over one specific seat, which had Rouge and Sally between them. Whilst the two fought over the seat, Shadow could only wonder why one of them would just go to the other spare seat. Knuckles finally threw Sonic into the empty chair across the room as the piano continued to play throughout the house. When it finally ended and everyone was silent, the enormous TV in front of them blinked on and displayed on the screen was a man in a white shirt and blue jeans. He also had a trench coat on, which Shadow secretly grinned at.

"Good evening everyone!" Said the person. "I'm very glad you all showed up; some later than others but present nonetheless. This house you are in is your house for the whole night; you can do whatever you like. Also remember that this is a game. And since it is A GAME, you are all expected to take part and to have fun, no matter what you end up doing. There shouldn't be any arguments and if there are any, then you will either settle them elsewhere or face a nasty forfeit for your actions. As you all should know, you're playing the classic late night game Truth or Dare. Your questions and dares MUST be your own and not influenced or told to do by another player. Also, I know some of the stuff you will probably come out with will be… Well, let's just say not suitable for youngsters. So if there are any children present, I would advise you now to keep them out of this game."

Instantly, everyone looked at Cream; who was almost unaware of this sudden attention until she looked round.

"But I want to play." Cream said politely.

"We know you do." Sonic said. "That's why we'll let you."

Sally instantly glared at him.

"Sonic! She's only 8 years old! Do you realise what could happen if we let her…"

"Come on Sal!" Sonic interrupted. "You're saying that, yet it didn't stop Tails coming out with all that…"

"Alright; we'll let her." Sally sighed; not wanting to be reminded of that. "As long as you are held directly responsible if anything happens to her."

"Fine! I agree to your terms."

"If all of that has been sorted, we'll iron out a few more things." The man continued. "Everyone needs to be sat in alphabetical order, starting from my left."

Immediately, everyone began to quickly walk to their designated chair. Sonic took this time to kick Knuckles in the chest on the way across. Knuckles didn't have time to retaliate as someone shoved him into his chair.

"I think you need to cool down a bit before you get the first forfeit." Giggled Rouge.

Knuckles shrugged his shoulders as everyone finally sat down in the correct order.

"If more people enter this game, then they must also sit in that designated order." Richard reported. "Of course, you all know the rules of Truth or Dare; well at least you should. There are absolutely no limits to what the Truth or Dare is, as long as the dares can actually be done. Truths are simple to answer, but please remember to give an explanation and NOT just say yes or no. With all that explaining done, I will now give you the chance to ask any questions you have about this game before we start."

Knuckles instantly laughed.

"Ask questions? How can we ask him questions if he isn't even present?"

"Actually, this is a live feed; you gullible baby." Replied the man.

Knuckles sat in stunned silence as Rouge patted him on the back. Shadow however sat forward.

"How exactly does this start?"

"It starts on whoever is first alphabetically." The man answered. "And I ask the first question. After that, the person who just did their T or D asks the next person and it goes on like wise. But be warned, each round will be different from the last."

At the end of each chapter from now on, there will be a Status Box so you all know who's where and doing what. It helps me a bit too so I don't lose the plot… Well, that's already gone then. And yes, Richard is my own character.