A/N: This is probably set after Sonic Riders, and before Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity. It is also set after Sonic X. If anyone knows what gender Cheese is, then I'd like to know. In Sonic X they said 'she', but I'm not sure. Sorry if this chapter's a bit boring.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic the Hedgehog or any of the characters in this story.

Dear friends,

I have decided that Eggmanland will never come to exist anywhere but in my mind, what with you all thwarting me time and time again. In other words, I have left my old ways behind me, and have, as some would put it, turned over a new leaf.

So, I invite you to a humble party hosted by me, of course, at the site of my previous base, which you destroyed. I have built a new structure on top of the ruins, and I would love it if you could all come.

There will be a large feast, and dancing. I also have a special surprise for you, as well as a gift of a Chaos Emerald, which I have found after much searching. Actually, I have 6 Emeralds, and I believe Tails has the seventh.

The party is in seven days, Friday the 13th of this month. I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Eggman

--()--

"I don't believe a word of it."

Sonic, Tails and Knuckles were gathered at the Master Emerald, discussing a letter they had received that morning.

"Why not, Tails? If he says he's left his bad ways, then I say we trust him." Knuckles said.

"Because I DON'T trust him! And since when were we his 'friends' anyway?" Tails huffed.

"Well, if he's giving away Chaos Emeralds for free, I say we go, and if he tries anything funny, we run." Sonic said.

"Or fight," added Knuckles. "I don't run from a fight."

"I still don't like it…" mumbled Tails as Sonic rolled his eyes at Knuckles' statement.

"Don't worry buddy! If something bad happens, we'll be out in a flash!" Sonic grinned, but Tails still looked worried.

"I told you, I'm not going to run from a fight!" Knuckles growled.

"Whatever. But really, you have nothing to worry about, Tails. Just trust me, OK?" Sonic smiled as Tails nodded nervously.

--()--

"B-boss!"

Storm burst through the doors, slamming his huge palms onto Jet's desk. "What do you want this time?" Jet snapped, flapping Storm's hands off his desk.

"Have a look at this!" Storm shoved an letter into Jet's face."It's a bit hard for him to read when it's that close," a purple swallow said from her position in the doorway. "Try giving it to him instead."

Storm glared at her, and while he was distracted, Jet snatched the paper from his hands. His eyes narrowed as he read the letter, and Wave came over to have a look over his shoulder.

"Idiot. Does he really think we'd fall for this?" Wave snorted, moving back to the front of the desk. "The whole 'friends' thing is going a bit far."

"But he says that they have a feast! Free food!" Storm pleaded, smacking the desk with his hands again.

Jet winced as there was an odd cracking noise from the desk. "Stop it, Storm. I think you broke this one, too," he sighed. "If they're giving treasure, then let's go."

"'Don't you see? He knows you'll go for the Chaos Emerald, he knows Storm's gonna go for the buffet. It's probably a big trick." Wave said, glaring at Jet.

"Whatever. If I say we go, then we go. It's two against one." Jet said, emptying drawers from his desk. "Yeah, you did break it, Storm. I think that's the 100th time you did that."

"S-sorry boss! I-I'll pay for a new one!" Storm stammered.

"Boys." Wave muttered to herself as she left the room.

--()--

"Cream! Didja get the invite?!"

Vanilla winced as Amy burst into her living room. "Please knock, Amy."

"Oh, I'm sorry Vanilla! Have you seen Cream and Cheese?" Amy blushed slightly, and looked around for her friends."Yes, they went out to play." Vanilla said, pointing out to the back of the house.

"Thanks Vanilla!" Amy called as she quickly walked out to their backyard. Vanilla discouraged running inside.

"Amy? Hi Amy! I thought I heard you come in!" Cream cried as Amy came through the back door.

"Hi Cream! Didja get the invite?" Amy said, and Cream pulled out of her hug, frowning.

"No…what invitation?" she said, confused.

"Chao! Chao chao chao!" Cheese floated into Amy's view, evidently annoyed that she/he/it wasn't greeted.

"Sorry Cheese! How are you?" Amy giggled and Cheese settled on her head.

"What invitation?" Cream repeated.

"The one that Eggman sent out…he says that he's throwing a party, and that he's not bad anymore." Amy explained, and Cream's eyes widened. "There's gonna be dancing, and a feast…I can't wait!" Amy said dreamily. "And I bet Sonic's gonna come too!"

"A party? Wow, that's amazing! I'd love to come! I'll just go ask mummy if she got the invitation!" Cream half-squealed in excitement, racing back into the house.

"No running in the house, sweetie." Vanilla called, and Amy heard Cream's footsteps slowing.

A minute later, Cream walked out of the door. "So? Did she get it?" Amy asked.

"Yep! And she said I could go!" Cream smiled up at Amy. "But only if you take care of me and make sure I don't get into trouble," she added, her voice dropping into a more serious tone.

"Of course I will! I'll take care of both you and Cheese!" Amy giggled as the duo cheered.

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