Introductory Author's Note:

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What an enjoyable pain this fiction has been to write! There has been so much to say, so many things that I've changed, revised, rewritten, etc. This introduction itself has been written in so many different tones, from explaining the following fiction to trying to start a rant about anything and everything Sonic. So, I've just stuck to introduction, as the title should imply.

The point to this fiction is NOT to naysay anyone, except people who naysay others. As you people know, I'm a Self-Appointed Sonic Compromiser. My self-appointed duties and rounds are simply to quell quarrels and support Sonic in general. We as a fan base mustn't divide ourselves over trivialities. It's division that puts Sonic out of public view and puts junk in his place. So, STICK TOGETHER SONIC FANS!!!

Which brings me to why I've written "The Road To Earth". I know full well that the upcoming 'Sonic X' anime is in no way (save for the characters/places) connected to any previous Sonic Genre. However, I just couldn't leave well enough alone and decided upon making a transitory piece anyway.

This storyline picks up where 'Sonic Adventure 2' left off, mentions 'Sonic Advance 2' in passing, and includes the first two episodes of 'Sonic X'. That is a fair warning to those of you who don't like spoilers, don't worry, I'll post which chapters are spoiler ridden. And YES, I am going to say this repeatedly, I do not own anything that appears in the aforementioned 'Sonic X' episodes, instead, I merely interpreted the events and transformed them into a story/novella adaptation. AND, each chapter will be posted every night. With ten in all, and an introduction, we should be ready to go by the time 'Sonic X' "previews" in America on the Fox Box block. So, God, fanfiction.net, and my computer willing, there'll be a new chapter everyday until August 23! YAY!

[Ahem] Also, the story may seem rushed, but that is not true. I wrote this in a "frenzied pace" theme so as to match the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. To make it fit in a better choice of words. That's my whole point, if not my goal, in everything I've done lately, I've tried to piece together the plot-holes left between all the Sonic genres so as to bring us together under a united front. As a matter of fact, if I had the power to, I'd set this fiction in stone and MAKE it part of the overall continuity. Alas, I don't have Naka-san's authority/power, so, oh well.

Another sad announcement is this: The Archie Edition has been scuttled. I don't know how many Sonic fans (if any) are hurt by that fact, but Fox Box's little "Sneak Preview" has ruined my timetable, leaving me with only the SEGA edition available to post in time before 'Sonic X' actually hits America. Oh well, at least SEGA is more readily accepted by ALL Sonic fans. It's just that I wanted to tie most of the other past versions into the new one as well.

Who knows though, (and quote me on this) 'Sonic X' could prove so well received in America, the Archie comic may actually change to format it. Thusly, I was just trying to be the FIRST to make that transition. Ponder that....Pinky!

And don't forget: SONIC FANS UNITE!!!

PS ---- If you've reviewed any of my work before, I've got a special surprise at the end of each chapter for you. And, if you're a new reviewer, I've got some things for you too at the very end. And, remember, this is a gift. Reviews are DEFINITELY optional. See you tomorrow! And the day after, and so on and so on and so on!