Chapter Trucks: Harry's Haunted Hotel

The three judges arrived via their helicopter and sat in their judge seats. They were Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul.

There was also one more seat for Mickey Mouse, but because he was not a Sonic character, he was not allowed to come to the contest.

There was also a giant hole that suddenly appeared right next to the stage. Knuckles popped out of the hole, Vader, Pal, and Kelso riding atop his broad shoulders.

"Hiya, Knux!" said Vector. "Long time, no see!"

The two high-fived, fist-bumped, and then smacked their noses into each other viciously. This was a common greeting for all egg-laying individuals. Charmy and Espio would do it with Vector and Knuckles too, but Charmy was dead.

Knuckles was confused about Vector's current bro group. "Where are Silver and Shadow? The abs are not too plentiful these days…" asked the echidna.

Vector almost felt like crying. "Silver's gone missing and Shadow is my dead father…"

"Blimey!" cried Vader. "I can't believe those two are gone!"

"Fret not," said Toto. "Once we beat the championship, the red Chaos Emerald has the ability to grant one wish, but only to those with a pure larynx."

"So, no phlegmy arias?" grunted Mighty. "No prob. I have a really attractive throat."

"Aye…" said Toto. "But do not underestimate that witchy woman…" He struck his eyes in the direction of Arle and Carbuncle. "I've heard her sing before and I've heard Carbuncle's sick guitar strats. This will not be an easy win, fellas."

Knuckles thought about the wish-granting emerald. If I get that emerald… maybe I can buy life insurance!

"We all have goals…" said Toto. "Let the best dude win…"

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