Author's Notes: This is a alternative retelling of the Sonic and Secret Rings game. I have not played the game or read any major spoilers about the storyline in the Secret Ring games. Therefore my story will be different from the story in the actual game.
Sonic and the Secret Rings (Alternative Retelling) By Sonic2nd
Chapter One: The Meeting
Sonic the Hedgehog wakes up on what appears to be just another regular day. He stretches a bit before heading out the door of his house. He notices that the scenery has changed. Instead of vast flora there is only sand, sand that appears to be covering the entire landscape.
Was there a massive drought? Sonic wonders. While surveying the area he notices a sparkling object on the ground. He picks it up and sees that it is a golden ring. The ring starts to glow. A young woman appears from the ring. She has pointed ears and is a dressed in an Arabian type of outfit.
"Hello there. My name is Shahra." She greets Sonic.
"Hi. I don't suppose you happen to know what's going on around here?" Sonic asks.
"What do you mean?"
"This place was a forest yesterday filled with animals and plant life. Look at it now. It's a desert."
"I sense that this has been caused by evil magic. Could it be Erazor's doing?" She ponders.
"Let me guess this 'Erazor' is up to no good?" Sonic asks.
"Yes, it has been foretold that only the chosen one can stop him."
"Chosen or not I'm going."
"To where?"
"To stop this Erazor of course."
"Wait! I must come with you! You found my ring. That means you're my master."
"What do you mean?"
"I am Shahra the genie."
"A genie, huh?"
"Yes, these gold bracelets I wear.." She holds up her arms revealing a golden bracelet on each one. "…are proof of my bond. A bond which is now under your control."
Well Shahra, I believe that everyone should be free to do what they want." He hands her back the ring. "Here. I don't need it."
She looks at him puzzled. "You're certainly are different from the others that I've met."
"You little fool!" An unseen voice yells.
"Is it him?" She asks looking worried.
Sonic is about to ask 'Who?' when Erazor appears in front of the two.
"Shahra, come with me! Together we can rule the world!"
"Never!"
"You dare refuse me?!"
"Hey purple guy, are the one who changed everything into a desert?" Sonic interupts.
Erazor glances at Sonic. "Yes, this was all my doing."
"Then change it all back before I have to force you to." Sonic says to Erazor.
Erazor now looks at Sonic with pure contempt before turning back to Shahra.
"Shahra, are actually you siding with this rat over me?"
"Absolutely, for I sense he has a pure heart unlike you! You are consumed by your own greed and lust for power!"
"Power is the only thing that matters in this world. Let me show you!"
He raises his hand. A fiery blast erupts from it. It heads straight for Shahra! Sonic moves quickly and pushes Shahra out of harm's way causing the blast to hit him instead. The force of the blast knocks him to the ground. He immediately stands back up looking a bit dizzy. Shahra rushes over to his side.
"Are you okay?"
"Not really. It feels as if my whole body is on fire."
"That is from my flame curse, blue creature."
"The name's Sonic."
"Well Sonic, that curse will surely kill you unless.." Erazor stops talking when he notices Sonic racing towards him.
"What are you doing?!"
"Even if I am cursed I'm still going to defeat you!"
"You fool! You dare to attack me? Don't you realize that I am the only one who can remove the curse?!"
"I don't need your help!" Sonic snaps at him.
He goes to attack Erazor when the flames inside him burn brighter. He stops holding his body in pain.
I can't let this curse get to me! I have to stop him!
His legs grow weak as he collapses to the ground.
"Sonic, please refrain from fighting Erazor. Your body won't be able to handle the strain. If this keeps up you'll die!" Shahra pleads.
"Which is why you'll do as I say if you wish to live. You are to bring me the seven secret rings. Once you have done that I shall remove the curse."
An hourglass appears in Erazor's hand covered with a piece of cloth.
"You only have a short amount of time to collect the rings."
"Exactly how long do I have?" Sonic asks weakly.
"That's just it. You don't know how much time you have. So you better hurry! Farewell!"
He laughs evilly as he disappears into thin air.
"Is there anything I can do for you?" Shahra asks looking worried.
"Can you remove the curse?"
"I'll try." She raises her arms. The bracelets on her arms start to glow then stop.
"I'm sorry. His magic is too strong."
"He really did mean it then. I guess I'll have to find these rings after all." He sits up looking quite annoyed.
"Sonic, thank you."
"What for?"
"For saving my life. You truly are quite noble."
"I didn't do it because it's the right thing to do."
"Then why?"
"Because it's the decent thing to do. When someone is in trouble you should help them. Whenever it's right or wrong doesn't matter." He smiles at her before standing up.
"I'm off."
"Sonic, let me come with you."
"If you can keep up you can stay by my side as long as you like."
He runs away and is gone in a flash. Shahra changes her form into that of a spirit and floats after Sonic. She catches up to him as he continues running through the vast desert.
"Shahra, is that you?" He asks surprised.
"Yes, it is. Sonic, please take my ring. It will tell you if there are any secret rings nearby."
Her golden ring appears on Sonic's finger. It starts glowing revealing where they need to go...
End of Chapter One