Act 1-5: Three's a Crowd

Sonic's POV

"YAH-HOO!"

This was, by far, one of the most awesome things I've ever done.

I flew through the air like a blue bullet. When I took a look at where everyone else was in the sky, I noticed that they were all going in different directions. I'm pretty sure I even saw Ruby hit a bird face first.

Now that I was in the air, I had to focus on very important thing: landing.

And there was no way I was gonna land on my face again.

I saw a tall tree ahead of me and managed to grind on one of the branches. From there, I jumped into the air, and thanks to my upgraded Metallic Blur, managed to use my Bounce Ball technique to safely get to the ground.

If I had to judge that landing, I'd give it an 8/10.

Now, where the heck is that temple place? I know it's in the northern part of this forest, but I couldn't exactly figure out where north was.

...

Maybe I'd get a better view from the trees.

I used Metallic Blur to grapple myself up the top of a tree. From there, I could barely see the place I had to go to.

But why did it look so familiar?

...Wait a minute. This whole forest looks familiar too.

...

And then it clicked. This is that forest I ended up in when I got to this world!

Which could only mean one thing...

I jumped back down to the ground and ran in a different direction. Heading for the temple could wait. I needed to find Chip's bracelet first.

Ruby's POV

Got to find Yang, got to find Yang, got to find Yang...

What if I can't find her? What if she already has a partner?

Well, there's always Janue. He's funny! And nice! Buuuuuut I don't think he'd last well in a fight.

What about Blake? That whole ominous thing about her is really cool! Plus she likes books! Buuuuuut I don't think I'd be able to start a conversation with her.

Argh! Let's see, there's Yang, Blake, Janue, Sonic...

Who else do I know?

I slowed down since I saw someone ahead of me. The person turned her head, and it was...

Weiss.

...

And then she walked away from me.

"Wait, don't go!" I said, followed by me lowering my head in disappointment. "We're supposed to be teammates."

…

"INCOMING!"

"Huh?"

And then I collided with someone. That someone was Sonic.

"Ow," Sonic complained as he started to stand back up. "Sorry 'bout that."

"It's alright," I said. "So how are you doing?"

"Oh, ya know. Just got catapulted into some random forest which a bunch of death monsters just look for some old temple. The usual."

"You do this often?"

"You really need to learn sarcasm." He then did a few leg stretches. "So, I guess we're teammates now."

I scratched the back of my head. "Yeeeeah, about that."

Just then, I saw Weiss come back and drag me by the hood. "Don't think this makes us friends."

"You came back!" I exclaimed in joy as I raised my arms in the air.

Sonic had a look of disappointment on his face. "Well, I certainly feel bad for ya."

Weiss' POV

I turned around to once again see that aggravating hedgehog Faunus again. "Don't you have somewhere else to be?"

"Good to see you too," he said in a sarcastic manner. "How ya been? Cause I've been doing great until you showed up."

How dare he talk to me like that! "Do you ever stop talking?"

"Only when I'm sleepin!"

Oh joy. "I really don't like you very much."

"The feeling is mutual."

"So why haven't you left?"

"Because you two clearly need help. No offense to you Ruby."

"It's okay," Ruby said.

What will make this guy leave me alone!? "Look, you dunce-"

In the blink of an eye, the Faunus was right in front of my face. "And stop calling me a dunce! The name's Sonic!"

I was shocked at how fast he got there. "How did you-"

"Get in front of ya so quickly?" Sonic finished, crossing his arms in a cocky manner. "I'm really, really fast. Found that out when I was five."

It took me a minute to process what he said. "You expect me to believe that you unlocked your Aura and discovered semblance when you were five years old? How gullible do you think I am?"

Sonic made a confused expression. "The who and what now?"

...Was this some kind of joke? "I'm talking about your speed, you dunce!"

"Actually, you were talking about me having a 'semblance' or somethin like that."

"...Is this supposed to be funny? Stop pretending that your speed and your semblance are two different things!"

"...Y-Ya got me! Totally just a joke! I definitely know that my speed is my semblance!" Sonic said in a joking and slightly suspicious manner. "Now, if we're gonna reach that forest temple, the three of us better get movin!"

...

Did he just say 'the three of us?'

"You're not coming with us," I stated.

Sonic turned to face me. "Huh?"

"There is no way I am siding with a Faunus like you. Besides, I already have a teammate."

Ruby did a slight wave when I acknowledged her.

Sonic didn't seemed even slightly phased. "No offense to either of ya, but I'm a better fighter than both of you put together."

"Oh please!" I responded. "You're just making stuff up to impress me!"

"You wish. Where I come from, I'm one of the best fighters around."

I gritted my teeth. "Then how about you stop bragging and prove it!"

He let out a chuckle. "Alright then. What's the strongest Grimm you can think of?"

"A Nevermore. Why?"

"No reason," the hedgehog Faunus replied as he began walking away from us.

"Where are you going?" Ruby asked with concern.

Sonic turned to face us. "Isn't it obvious? I'm gonna hunt down a Nevermore."

WEISS SCHNEE IS NOW PLAYABLE

STAGE CLEAR

TOTAL EMBLEMS: 9