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The Blue Blur continued to storm out the building, not stopping for anyone who tried to gain his attention. Sonic reached the front doors which was made out of hurricane resisting glass. The hedgehog swung open the door which revealed one of the largest group of paparazzi ever to be seen in early 2000 - much larger than Octomom, a woman who bore eight children at once, would ever hope to see. Lights flashing everywhere within the crowd, hundreds of people asking, "Sonic how'd do you feel about getting fired?" Or "Sonic what are you going to do now?" Every single photographer and news reporter trying to get their 'scoop'. Sonic began to walk down the concrete steps, trying hard to maneuver around the scandal-searchers. One particular paparazzi got the celebrity hog's attention, "Sonic! What's it like to be a has been game legend?" To this Sonic quickly flicked his head to the man and said, "Here's my question: What's it like to be a heartless paparazzi? Huh, what's it like to chase down celebrities in their time of depression? Do you enjoy what you do?"

"Well, actually . . ." The paparazzi began to replied.

Sonic snatched the camera away, slammed it to the ground , and stomped on it, breaking it down to collection of smaller pieces that was its former glory. All the photographers stopped and Sonic yelled at the top of his lungs, "Now leave me the hell alone!" After only two seconds of shock the paparazzi restarted. Sonic turned in disgust. The speedy one knew he couldn't attack them, nor was he able to jump across a crowd this large. Suddenly as if summoned Tails flew overhead in the Tornado 3. "Hey, Sonic, jump in." And quickly he followed Tails' instructions. Sonic escaped the paparazzi. They flew away slowly to Station Square.

This was Sonics reality. Tails was a genius, Sonic was fast as sound but they don't fight robots or save the world, they mostly try to outrun fans and create games. But now it seems they cannot do either. Their fans have been replace with Scoop-Searcher photographers and they no star in games.

"Sonic," Tails started "Do you have a plan?"

"Well, isn't it obvious?" Sonic answered with a question.

"Uh . . . No."

"I'm just gonna have to get a contract with another game company.

"Do you think it's going to be that easy?" Asked Tails

"Why not?"

"Your games haven't been selling as well, your image has been ruined - particularly by the game Shadow The Hedgehog , and you just been fired by Sega where you were the biggest name around. I don't think getting another company to sign you in will be that easy." Tails claimed.

"Well, maybe, but with you and me in there together they're gonna get a two for one price! Hell, maybe more with the rest of the gang." Sonic said.

"Sonic, I gotta be honest with you. That game thing is kind of dead."

"What do you mean?"

"Look, the rest of us knew long before you got the message. We kind of convinced them to shut us down. We went off to search for bigger and better things. I for one began developing military weaponry for the Marines. Shadow became an author for stories such as horror and tragedy. Rouge joined CNN. Amy opened a school. Robotnick is the main got a spot for the latest Star Wars movie. Knuckles became an armature boxer. And the rest, well let's be honest no one gives a damn. But all that's left is you. You didn't save up your money, you got your head still stuck in the game cloud. You don't have a plan. We're really worried for you. What do you plan on doing?" Tails finished.

"Honestly, I'm shocked that'd you just give up what we worked so hard for." Sonic said

"Sonic, we all got to grow up sometime." Tails stated.

"Yeah, we do. Drop me off at Station Square Game Development Corporation."

"Okay." Tails said with a sigh.

"I'm gonna reclaim what is mine." He said with determination.

"Sonic, I understand how you must feel. But this is crazy."

"They said us learning how to fly was crazy too, Tails." Sonic stated

They arrived at the Station Square Game Development Corporation and Tails landed in front of the building on the road, no cars were around.

"Listen, Sonic, you should really put this aside. It's over." Tails said.

"No can do, Tails, I'm a game character and that's how it's always gonna be. I'll back on my feet in no time!" Sonic said in confidence.

"Okay . . . Sonic, I can offer you a room to stay in at my new home. But if you say 'no' and continue to chase down this dream, we may never see each other again." Tails warned Sonic.

"Well, then I guess this is good-bye, old friend." Sonic said.

Tails turned his head in disappointment and said, "Good-bye then. Dear friend."

Tails slowly re-activated his plane and flew off. Sonic waited until the sound of the engine could no longer be heard in the faint distance. Sonic said to himself, "I don't need anybody, I'm Sonic The Hedgehog!" And then walked into Station Square Game Development Corporation, hoping to reclaim his fame.