"I come from a planet know as Neon, a planet that only comes into view to Mobius once every 10 years," Maroon started, "Or by certain circumstance. It is usually blue with green continents. I come from the land of the Dragon."

"How'd you get here?" Sonic asked.

"This is how it happens," Maroon said.

(10 years ago)

A young Maroon, age 6, is seen playing with his younger friends, Simon and Mirina with a ball. A tall green hedgehog wearing a blue dress with black high heels reading a magazine.

"Mom?" Young Maroon asked.

"Yes?" she replied.

"When will Daddy get home?" he asked.

"Daddy's home!" Said a large black bull wearing red shorts came bursting through the door or the home.

"Daddy!" Young Maroon said as he ran to his father and gave him a big hug. Val was somewhat annoyed with this since Maroon had never given her hugs like that, but she shrugged it off.

"How was the match, Flame?" the green hedgehog asked. The bull then pulled out a golden belt from his pocket.

"What does this say, Val?" he retorted.

"He won!" Young Mirina said as she and young Simon came up to them.

"Shiny!" Young Simon said.

"Congrats," Val said. Suddenly, the ground started shaking.

"What's happening?!" Val exclaimed.

"The planet's being attacked!" someone outside exclaimed as the citizens came outside.

Everyone went outside to witness black monsters with gold horns attacking with swords, kinda like the black arms.

"Val, take the children to the escape capsule!" Flame said as Val picked up the children. Val went behind the house to a safe shelter. Maroon then saw his father being swarmed with black creatures. Maroon then got out of his mother's arms to see cheer his father on.

"Maroon, get back here!" Val exclaimed as she saw her son run to his father take care of the creatures.

"Maroon, go back to your mother!" Flame commanded.

"But I wanna help," Young Maroon said. Flame then saw a black creature with a sword hovering over Maroon.

"Maroon, watch out!" he pushed his son out of the way just in time to take the hit, piercing through his heart. Maroon then saw his father's eyes close as his eyes started tearing. Val then came over and grabbed Maroon and brought him to the capsule where Simon and Mirina were in the capsule.

"Mom, what about you?" Young Maroon asked.

"I'll be with you soon," Val replied.

"Where are we going?" Simon asked.

"Mobius," Val replied. She then sealed the capsule by pressing a button.

"Goodbye, my son," Val said as she started crying. She then pressed another button that fired the capsule into space, heading for Mobius.

(Present)

"Since then, we were raised in an orphanage, being home schooled. When Simon turned seventeen, he was allowed to legally take care of us," Maroon finished.

"I see," Tails said.

"I'll never forgive the people who killed my father," Maroon said.

"What about your mother?" Knuckles asked.

"Well, she's on Mobius now, and that's how I got my Neo Scope piece," Maroon replied.

(Flashback)

"Excuse me, ladies," Maroon said, "do you know where the Storage Facility is?"

"Sure, just go down that road, and take a right. You can't miss it," Sonia said.

"Thanks," he said, as he went his way.

He went behind the storage facility to see a figure standing there.

"Val," Maroon addressed.

"Maroon, why won't you call me your mother?" Val asked as she came out of the shadows. She was slightly taller, had fluffed out hair, and was wearing a white shirt with an octagon on it, black jeans, and black shoes.

"After you did to me, I'm surprised you know my name," Maroon said harshly. He then took a note out of his pocket saying to come here.

"What do you want?" he asked rudely.

"I want to explain--" Val started.

"What?!" Maroon cut her off, "that you left no note, picture, or explanation as to why you sent me here?!"

"Because the Dark Dragon was after you and your friends!" Val shouted as she started to get teary eyed. Maroon started to say something but Val beat him to the punch.

"You were a Neo Signer! You had to protect Mobius and to bring hope to Planet Neon!" she explained, "Remember that dream you told me about years ago?"

"Yeah, about that ball of light," Maroon replied, "I had to confront my fear. But what does this have to do with this?"

"You're afraid of me," Val said. Maroon then gasped.

"You just didn't want me in your heart. You cared more about your father than me. You were afraid of me then and you are afraid of me now," Val concluded, "Because you thought I would leave you, because of that fateful day." Maroon was then stuck in thought.

"If you don't want me to be your mother, I understand," Val said sadly as she went past Maroon.

"Wait," Maroon said quietly but loud enough for Val to hear. Maroon then went in front of her, face to face.

"I understand," Maroon said, "I'm sorry, Mother." Val then widen her eyes.

"What did you call me?" she asked.

"Mother," Maroon replied. She then gave her sixteen year old son a big hug was crying a bit. Maroon then returned it, giving as much love as possible.

"I love you," Maroon said.

"I love you, too, son," Val said again. After the hug, Val handed Maroon a black box.

"Think of this as a thank you gift," Val said as she started to leave.

"What is this?" Maroon asked.

"You'll know in time!" she replied as she left. Maroon just stood there in confusion.

(Present)

"Soon, I figured out that this was the Neo Scope," Maroon said.

"I'm happy for you, Maroon," Espio said.

"But how are you Half-Mobian?" Rouge asked.

"My mother was from Mobius but she was captured and sent to Planet Neon in the same capsule we rode in," Maroon explained.

"But how did she get back?" Vector asked.

"I don't know," Maroon said, "But we have to focus on getting this thing together."

"I don't know the progress of the Emerald Hunt," Tails said.

"I'll call Sonia and she what her progress is," Rouge said as she got out her cell phone. She then dialed Sonia's number.

Back on Green Hill, Sonia grabbed her cell phone out her pocket when it was ringing. She then saw it was Rouge and then answered it.

"Hey, Rouge," Sonia greeted.

"Hi, Sonia, have you found any more Chaos Emeralds?" Rouge asked.

"So far we've found two," Sonia said. She then put her phone on speaker.

"Have any news for us?" Amy asked.

"We've just found the fifth signer," Rouge said.

"Yes!" Manic exclaimed.

"Who is it?" Amy asked.

"We'll tell you later. Right now, meet at Tails' workshop for a meeting," Rouge said.

"Gotcha! We'll head there now," Sonia said as she hung up.

"They said they're heading there now," Rouge said.

"Radical!" Charmy exclaimed.

"Well, let's get back to Green Hill," Tails said.

"What about Silver and Blaze?" Rouge asked.

"We'll call them them later," Tails replied.

"What are you going to do, Knuckles?" Sonic asked.

"I have to find the Master Emerald," Knuckles replied.

"We don't know where it is," Sonic said, "Eggman probably has it."

"Well, I'll guess I get it from him!" Knuckles exclaimed.

"Knuckles, stop!" Rouge exclaimed, "Eggman's probably expecting you to do that."

"Besides, we have more important things to do than to find a big, glowing rock," Sonic said. Knuckles was then face to face with Sonic.

"I suppose your going to tell me that 'The Master Emerald is important, I'm an idiot for letting him take it, blah blah blah,'" Sonic imitated.

"You bastard!" Knuckles screamed as he raised his fist but Vector caught it.

"Sonic, Knuckles, now is not the time to fight," Espio said.

"We have to combine forces to get through this," Vector added.

"We'll go after the Master Emerald later, alright?" Tails pleaded. Knuckles shrugged off Vector's hand.

"Fine," Knuckles mumbled.

"Let's just get to Green Hill," Tails said.

"We'll keep an eye out for Eggman and meet up later," Vector suggested.

"Okay," Sonic said, "See you later!" The four of them then left for the Tornado. Charmy then thought about something.

"Espio, what was your fear?" Charmy asked.

"Just the thought of failing a mission, Charmy," Espio replied, "Now let's just forget this and go." Charmy, Vector, and Espio then left for the Chaotix Detective Agency, leaving Maroon alone.

Simon and Mirina were searching for him when they spotted him standing alone.

"There he is," Mirina said as they walked up to him. Maroon heard their footsteps as he turned around to face them.

"You okay, buddy?" Simon asked.

"I have to tell her," Maroon thought.

"I'm fine," Maroon replied, "I just need to get to Green Hill."

"Why? For that pink hedgehog?" Mirina asked.

"What do you even know about her?" Simon added.

"I know a lot after our experience together," Maroon replied, "I'm going to get a train ticket, then head out."

"Maroon, don't be stupid. You can be so hardheaded," Mirina said, "What if she doesn't want a relationship?"

"Who knows," Maroon replied, "If you're coming, let's go."

"I'm coming," Simon said, "I'm legally responsible for you."

"Well, I'm not going!" Mirina exclaimed.

"Why not?" Maroon asked.

"I don't trust her," Mirina said.

"Do you have the hots for Maroon, Mirina?" Simon asked slyly. Mirina almost blushed but held it.

"No, I just don't want him to get hurt," Mirina replied.

"Mirina, I'm not a little kid, I can make my own decisions," Maroon said with a higher tone.

"Fine!" Mirina shouted, "Don't come crying to me!"

"Be that way. Let's go, Simon," Maroon said as he and Simon left Mirina alone.

"What the hell does he see in her?" Mirina thought.