A kind deed will always have consequences, but there's no guarantee it's a good one. After Sonic helps a stranger in need, it results in an argument with his parents that pushes him too far. Years later and the stranger is now G.U.N's best agent Shadow. But when he takes down a speedy thief, it's the same child that helped save his life, who he promised to one day repay. What now?

A hero fallen, an empire on the rise. A quest to change the past and save the future. An epic struggle between good and evil. Heroes must put aside their differences and come together to face off against a foe greater than ever before. — A more serious and detailed take on Sonic Forces, with much more character interaction and development, and without Classic Sonic or a major OC.

{FORCES REWRITE} Eggman has taken over 99.9% of the world, Sonic is missing and presumed dead. The only ones left to fight off Eggman is the Resistance lead by Knuckles, but can they actually defeat the doctor without the help of Sonic? Can they take down the mad Doctor's grand empire? Can the world truly be freed? Or will they be destroyed by the Doctor's dangerous weapon?

Sonic has sworn to sacrifice himself to protect his little brother, no matter the cost to his own life. He never expected the favor to be returned...until one dreary night.