Scorch: Man, I shouldn't be starting another story…
Flare: Yeah, probably, but you do need a Sonic story, right, Scorch the Hedgehog?
Scorch: Shut up. You're only here because you're going to be in the story.
Flare: Whatever, just get on with the story, I want to get started.
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Date: June 10th
Time: Exactly 1:00 pm
It was a peaceful day on Mobius, compared to most. Dr. Eggman had recently been defeated by the hero, Sonic the Hedgehog, and most people didn't expect him to do anything for a few months at least. What most people didn't know was that today was going to be the start of a new trial, unlike any the world had ever seen.
What made the day so special was that at the specified time, 1:00 pm, every T.V, radio, and other system on which information could be relayed were hijacked.
The message began with a burst of static, followed by the appearance of a dark gray hedgehog on the screen. The hedgehog stood in front of the camera for a few seconds, and then began his message,
"Hello, people of the world. My name is Flare, and I apologize for interrupting your normally scheduled program, but I have a very important announcement to make. First, I assure you that I am not declaring myself 'Ruler of the World,' or anything like that, as I have no interest in ruling the world. Instead, I am here to announce the start of a grand tournament, unlike the world has ever seen! This broadcast is to send out the invitation to fighters all over the world, to come and join this tournament. I know many of the strong fighters watching this are wondering just why they should join, but I have a reason that they all will desire to win. This of course, is the prize that will be given to the winner," when he reached this part of his speech, Flare stepped back to reveal a container with seven shining, very recognizable jewels sitting inside it, "and that prize is the Chaos Emeralds!"
With that dramatic reveal of the winner's prize, hundreds of previously skeptical people's heads snapped to attention, and they began to watch or listen raptly to the announcement.
After waiting for a short time, the hedgehog continued, "So, now that I have all of your attention, I will tell you the specifics of the tournament. Exactly one week from today, at exactly noon, I will be in the central park of Station Square. There I will choose the 20 fighters who will be allowed to join the tournament. The decision will be based solely on skill, nothing else. This means that no matter who you are, or why you are entering, you may be accepted as long as you have the strength to back your claims of power. So remember: on June 17th, at noon, in the central park of Station Square. I thank you for your time, so goodbye."
With that, the message returned to a burst of static, and then back to the program that had been on before the mysterious challenge had been issued, and hundreds of would-be-fighters began making preparations to get to Station Square by the next week.
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Flare: Boooooooring! There was no action in that at all!
Scorch: That's because it was a build up to the action. I do that in all my stories.
Flare: Well, It's boring.
Scorch: Stow the whining, I'm making my own announcement. Hey readers, I've got some fighters planned, but I don't have enough! So, I'm asking for 9 OCs to fill the rosters. Send in a description of your character, with his or her Name, gender, species, personality, and fighting style. Even some OCs that don't make the cut for the tournament will be shown trying out, so don't be shy!
Flare: And don't forget: Read and review.