"Hope's Peak Academy...
The prestigious school for talented students. Somehow, I managed to get chosen as one of the talented students to study here free.
My name is Metal Sonic, the Ultimate Robot. I don't really remember my past. My creator, the purpose of my creation, everything...
It's as if I just appeared in this world for nothing.
However, I know that I am based of Sonic the Hedgehog, the popular hero of Mobius that always helps anyone in danger.
Maybe my creator wants me to be as great as him.
Sadly, that'll need to wait for a long time..."

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"I have similar abilities with Sonic, but the real ones are always the best ones, so it might be hopeless if I try to be like him."

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"But, that's okay. At least I can now be proud of myself."

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"After I walk pass this gate, I'm going to officially be this school's student."

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"Just..."

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"One..."

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"Step..."

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System Error

Rebooting Systems
Please wait...

Systems rebooted
Starting engines...

"W... What...?" The metallic hedgehog lifts his head up, his arms resting on top of a hard wooden desk. "Is this... A classroom? Weren't I supposed to be... Outside...?"

He realizes that there is a paper next to his right arm. He starts scanning it with his optics. "An orientation guide. It seems that it is not printed, and instead is handwritten."

Hey there, new kid!
The next semester is about to start.
Starting today, this school will be your entire world.

"That sounds utterly suspicious..." He examines the classroom, which makes him feel uneasy. There are metal plates bolted to the windows, and a surveillance camera in front of the class. "This place is too weird to be considered as a class... Maybe I should check what's outside."

Metal exits the classroom. Now he's in a hall with many turns, just like a maze. Just outside the classroom, a familiar blue hedgehog is waiting in front of him. "Hey, you're awake." He approaches the robot and gives him a handshake. "I was waiting for you to wake up. The name's Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog, Ultimate Hero."

Metal makes a quick beep. "Wait, wait, wait... THE Sonic the Hedgehog? The one that saved Mobius multiple times?"

"My ultimate talent says it all."

"Wow... This is amazing." His eyes widens. "I'm a big fan."

"I can actually see that by how you look. Oh, and, uh... What's your name?"

"My name is MS - UCC - 1.0. You can call me Metal Sonic."

"See? We even share the same name!" The hedgehog chuckles. "So, Metal, I'm guessing that you're also a freshman here, right?"

"That is correct. I am the Ultimate Robot." He beeps again, now a bit louder. "Did you wake up inside that classroom too?"

"Well, yeah. Technically, all of us did."

"There are others?"

"Yep. Some of them are in this hallway too, while the rest are waiting inside some kind of 'weird' main hall." Sonic takes his hand. "Follow me, I'll introduce you to them."

The 2 of them walk through the hallways together and stops as they see a yellow fox and a red echidna standing near the walls. "Hey, Sonic's back! And, uh... A robot...?" Metal clearly recognizes the 2. Both of them are Sonic's best friend and teammate.

"Hey, guys! I'm back with the last student!" Sonic waves at them happily. "This is Metal Sonic, and before you ask, yes, he's a fan of me."

"It's nice to meet you, Metal. I'm Miles Prower, but you can call me Tails." The fox gives him a thumbs up. "I am the Ultimate Inventor. Since you're Sonic's fan, you might already know me."

"Hey, there." The echidna waves at the robot. "I'm Knuckles the Echidna, Ultimate Boxer. Hope we get along good."

"My name is Metal Sonic. It is nice to meet both of you too. My ultimate talent is the Ultimate Robot."

"He's cool, huh? Wait until you get your hands on him, Tails." What Sonic said makes Metal flinch. "Oh, don't worry. I mean he's gonna do some pretty cool upgrades to you."

"That is certainly good to hear." He said to them. "Now, can we go to the main hall?" The 3 mobians nod at each other before going to the main hall with Metal.

After entering the main hall, he notices that there are many others already waiting. Many kind of mobians with different shapes and sizes.

"Hey, look! Another new kid! And he's a robot!" A small bee shouts.

"All of you must be..."

"We're new students here too. Today's supposed to be our first day of class." A purple cat said to him.

"So, counting him, this makes us sixteen..." A pink hedgehog crosses her arms.

The metallic hedgehog beeps in a surprised tone. In front of him are the other Ultimate Students that had been hand - picked by the school. It makes him feel a little bit superior than before he got chosen. "I am really sorry that I'm late. I think it's because of my slow program in places without an internet connection. My name is Metal Sonic, the Ultimate Robot. It's nice to meet you all."

"Good thing we waited for him." Knuckles pats the robot's back. "If not, he'll be alone and lost right now."

"In weird situations like these, I think we need to introduce ourselves first." A silver hedgehog gives his opinion, which everyone agrees to.

List of Ultimate Students successfully created.
Students in the list includes:
- Sonic the Hedgehog, Ultimate Hero
- Miles "Tails" Prower, Ultimate Inventor
- Knuckles the Echidna, Ultimate Boxer
- Shadow the Hedgehog, Ultimate Life Form
- Silver the Hedgehog, Ultimate Psychic
- Blaze the Cat, Ultimate World Crosser
- Amy Rose, Ultimate Matchmaker
- Cream the Rabbit, Ultimate Chao Tamer
- Big the Cat, Ultimate Fisherman
- Vector the Crocodile, Ultimate Detective
- Charmy Bee, Ultimate Lucky Student
- Espio the Chameleon, Ultimate Ninja
- Jet the Hawk, Ultimate Extreme Gear Rider
- Sally Acorn, Ultimate Princess
- Rouge the Bat, Ultimate Treasure Hunter

"Now that we all know each other better, we need to start finding the reason of the weird situation we're in right now." Vector said to them.

Suddenly, a childish voice is heard from the school intercom. "Ahem, ahem! Testing, testing! Mike check, 1, 2! This is a test of the school broadcast system! Am I on? Can everyone hear me? Okay, well then... To all incoming students! I would like to begin the entrance ceremony right now! Please make your way to the gymnasium at your earliest convenience! That's all, I'll be waiting!"

And with that, the voice stops. All of them are completely confused, asking each other in panic, but then they all decide to go there.

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Not knowing that there is something bad waiting.

Thanks for reading this chapter!
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