OPENING THEME 1: "Carry On", by FLOW

CHAPTER 1

1 Mobius – Angel Island – The Emerald Shrine

Knuckles was meditating peacefully thinking about Eggman. Since Sonic's last battle with him, he has been awfully quiet. Not even a peep from him. "He must be planning something," Knuckles thought. Knuckles continued to meditate when he started to hear a faint hum. Knuckles opened his eyes and looked around. He saw nothing, yet the hum was still there. Knuckles then realized where it was coming from: the Master Emerald. It was starting to glow, too. "I knew it," Knuckles said, "I just knew it."

1 Mobius – Angel Island – Tails' House

Tails was working on the X-Tornado when he heard a hum. Tails got up from underneath the X-Tornado and saw that the yellow Chaos Emerald 'inside' was glowing (and humming). Tails quickly ran outside and called to Sonic, who was on the roof of the house. "Sonic! The Chaos Emerald is acting-" Sonic called from back inside Tails' garage, "Tails, quick, get in the X-Tornado!" Tails ran back inside and jumped in. "Sonic, are you going to-" "Race ya to it!" Sonic said as he sped off. "…I give up," Tails muttered as he powered up the X-Tornado and flew off towards the Master Emerald.

1 Mobius – Angel Island – The Emerald Shrine

Sonic had made to the shrine before Tails, and what he saw made him gasp: the Master Emerald was alive with green light and a loud humming noise. Green 'electric' sparks danced all over the Master Emerald. Sonic ran up to Knuckles, who was trying to figure out what was wrong. "Knuckles, what's happening?" Knuckles grunted and replied, "I don't know, but I think its Eggman's doing!" Sonic ran around the premises, but saw no sign of Eggman. Sonic ran back to the Master Emerald and heard Knuckles cry out, "Sonic, look!" Sonic ran over to Knuckles and looked at the Master Emerald. A picture was forming in the middle. It got bigger and brighter until it took up the entire space of the Master Emerald. Sonic peered a bit closer. The picture was of a lab of sorts. Robots were running around inside. And, out of nowhere, a hand reached out from the left of the picture (off screen) and grabbed Sonic, pulling him in. The picture disappeared behind him, but before it did Sonic heard Tails shout out after him: "SONIC!"

2 Mobius – The Underground – Freedom City – The Hospital

Sonic woke up in a bed. Sonic immediately sat up and looked around. There were other beds, with other people lying in them, all hurt. Sonic got up out of the bed and felt his head swim. He dropped back onto the bed. "Where am I?" he wondered out loud. "You're in Freedom City, Sonic." Sonic turned his head to face the person who had spoken. It was Dr. Eggman. "Eggman!" Sonic gasped. Sonic tried to get up again, but got dizzy and fell back down. "Be careful; traveling through universes is a tricky thing, and can have unknown side effects." Eggman got up from his chair and walked over to Sonic. Sonic backed up. "What do you want, Eggman? And what do you mean?" Sonic asked in a cold tone. Eggman stopped walking and said, "I am not the Doctor you know, Sonic. This is a different universe." Sonic smirked and said, "Nice try, Eggman, but I'm not falling for it." Eggman signed and walked to the doorway and beckoned to Sonic. "Come; I will show you." Sonic thought a moment: "Hm…I don't believe Eggman, but right now it seems I have no choice, so I might as well see what he wants to show me." Sonic got up and immediately felt dizzy again. Eggman rushed forward to help him, but Sonic put up a hand. "Don't come closer," Sonic said, and struggled to his feet, then began walking, tripping a few times but making it to the doorway. Each time Sonic tripped, Eggman rushed forward to help him, but Sonic just kept on going, refusing Eggman's help. Finally, Sonic's dizziness wore off and was able to walk properly. After a few minutes, they reached the exit of the hospital. Eggman opened the door and walked out, Sonic following him. And what he saw was something he never expected.

2 Mobius – The Underground – Freedom City

Sonic saw a huge city. There were lights all over the ceiling, which looked like dirt, so Sonic surmised that he was underground. There were people (animals) and robots all over, talking, walking, playing, working, eating, etc. It was a utopia, except for the fact that Sonic felt this feeling of anxiety in the air. He could see that at the edges of the city there were tunnels being guarded by huge turrets. Many of the people and robots had guns with them, and some seemed to be on edge, their eyes moving all around. Eggman continued walking onward, so Sonic followed him while taking in the scenery. They rounded a corner and Sonic stopped short. Eggman kept on walking for a minute when he realized Sonic was no longer following him. Eggman turned around and saw Sonic eyeing a Chili Dog stand. Eggman signed and walked over to the Chili Dog stand and bought 3 Chili Dogs and gave them to Sonic. Sonic murmured a "thanks" and started wolfing the chili dogs down while following Eggman. As they were walking, Sonic noticed robots and people alike looking at him with anger and hate. Finally, after a few minutes, they found themselves at the entrance to a metallic base/lab. Eggman kneeled down and allowed his eye to be scanned, whispered a password into the voice recognition microphone, and pressed his thumb into the fingerprint scanner. The door opened, allowing Eggman and Sonic entrance. "This way, Sonic," Eggman said before rounding another corner. After another few minutes of walking in silence, Sonic asked, "So, exactly where are we, and what is this city?" Eggman smiled and replied, "So, curiosity got the better of you, didn't it? Well then, we are underground, and this city is called Freedom City. I assume you have more questions, but please hold them, for we are here." Eggman waved his hand in front of a sensor next to the door he was standing in front of. The sensor sensed the movement, and opened the door. Eggman and Sonic stepped inside. What Sonic saw made him gasp in surprise.

END OF CHAPTER 1

ENDING THEME 1:"Long Kiss Good Bye", by Halcali