Quite different from where I left off, it was a beautiful day all over planet Mobius. The sun was at it's highest point in the sky at the stroke of noon. There was hardly a cloud in the sky. And the flickies out were chirping happily. At this moment, many of Mobius' regular celebrities were out having fun and enjoying themselves, on what would appear to be a chaotic-free day.
Sonic was doing his usual running across the globe, never stopping until either he wanted to sleep, or find the nearest chili dog stand (he can't live without them y'know). As always, Tails was following closely behind, never losing sight of his life long buddy. "You may be the world's fastest runner, Sonic. But how would you like a race against the world's fastest flyer?!" "You're on, Tails! Just don't fall too far behind! YEE-HA!"
The always energetic Amy Rose was busy practicing her fortune telling. She bought a new deck of Tarot cards and couldn't wait to try them out. "Sonic, you will be mine, even if I have to use magic to do it!" Hey! Everybody needs a hobby.
Knuckles, who now had no reason to guard the Master Emerald, after it blew up, finally had some time to spend with his favorite girl, Julie-Su. The two lovebirds finally had more time for each other again. "Let's make this a day to remember, Julie." "Oh, you can count on that, Knucks!" But it wouldn't be until later that evening that everyone's day of relaxation would come to an abrupt end…
Sonic and Tails had finally stopped racing across the planet for today, and were about to enjoy a BIG dinner at Sonic's apartment, in the heart of what was now Knothole City. "Sonic?" Tails asked, "Are you really going to eat all FIVE of those chili dogs?!" "Those are just the appetizers little buddy." he answered. "Just wait until I begin the main course!" Sonic then sat down on his living room sofa. "So bud, do you have the movie ready yet?" "You bet!" Tails replied, "Swatbot Cop 2! Digitally remastered, director's cut, alternate ending, the works!" "Sweet, bro! Fire it up!" But just as Tails hit 'play', and just as Sonic was about to take the first bite on his first dog, a blinding flash of light filled the room, and before either of them could react, electric bolts surrounded them with a loud ZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAPPP!!!! When the bolts cleared, they were gone…
Meanwhile, Amy was at her apartment further downtown, practicing with her new Tarot cards. "I'll bet if I play my cards right, literally, their magical forces will make Sonic mine forever! Then she sighed with hope in her heart. "Oh, Sonic. You'll be mine someday…" The deck was ready. Amy picked up the first three cards on top of the deck, and laid them face down in front of her. Her left hand went towards the left face down card. "I feel a strong attraction to this one first…" She flipped it face up, and saw an image of a young maiden girl, surrounded by many individuals. "Hmm…It appears I'll be meeting up with my friends sometime soon." She then flipped up the right face down card. The image was what looked like a ghost, or spiritual apparition. "Hey, I'll be involved in something with the supernatural soon too. Man, this is so cool!" Amy couldn't help but feel excited for what awaited her under the middle card. "Oh boy. I'll bet this card will help make Sonic mine forever!" Her cheeks grew bright red as she blushed with excitement. "Well, here I go…" But just as she was about to, ZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAPPP!!!! Amy had disappeared, too…
It was dusk at the Floating Island. High above, on the skyline of Echidnaopolis, Knuckles and Julie-Su were watching the sun starting to set, on top of the tallest building in the city. Julie-Su finally spoke. "Knuckles?" "Yes, Julie?" It's been kind of a weird day, hasn't it?" Knuckles seemed perplexed. "What do you mean? It's been perfect for us all day." "That's what I mean!" she answered, "It's been peaceful all day! No mad tyrant was around causing trouble or trying to take over the world, today. With people like you and Sonic, that's practically impossible." Now Knuckles couldn't help but laugh. "Heh, heh, heh. But look at what today has brought us, darlin'." Knuckles began reminiscing: "We had a nice walk through the central park. We enjoyed a fancy lunch at Bistro. You helped me beat all of Vector's high scores at the arcade center. And now we get to share a beautiful sunset together." Julie-Su sighed, "You're right. This day was perfect. It just seemed almost to good to be true I guess." The two began to slowly place their lips together…when, ZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAPPP!!!! Julie-Su opened her eyes. "Knuckles? Knuckles? Where did you go? KNUCKLES?!!
In another location, far from civilization, someone was waiting in what was almost deserted area. Deep underground, in what used to be an undiscovered cavern, a man was standing close by a familiar looking container, at the caverns end. The figure wore a dark, black cloak, and only his glowing blue eyes were visible, within the darkness of his hood. One could mistaken him for a Dark Legionnaire at first glance. He had surrounded the ancient container with twenty candlesticks, with the wax slowly melting to the ground. He appeared to be in a meditating pose. He barely moved, for it looked like he had been in a trance for hours.
A small gust of wind entered the room, and blew out seven of the candles surrounding him. His glowing blue eyes slowly opened as he finally spoke, "They're coming…"
Hope you enjoyed chapter 2. Just wait until next time… R&R please.