"A famous man once said 'We create our own demons'. Who said that? What does that even mean? Doesn't matter. I said it because he said it. So, now, he was famous and it's basically getting said by two well-known guys. I don't, uh… I'm gonna start again. Let's track this from the beginning".


It was New Years Eve in 1999, music played "Well, I don't show off, don't criticize. I'm just livin' by my own feelings. And I won't give in, won't compromise". A party was taking place in Aldern. "'Cuz I only have a steadfast heart of gold. I don't know why, I can't leave though it might be tough. But I ain't out of control, just livin' by my word. Don't ask me why, I don't need a reason. I got my way, my own way". Sonic the Hedgehog was at the party wearing a white hat, standing with him was a green Seedarian wearing a red and white blouse. She who blew a party horn at him making him smile. The two laughed "It doesn't matter. Now what happens, I will never give up the fight. Long as the voice inside drives me to run and fight. It doesn't matter who is wrong and who is right". A younger Antione came up to them "Half hour till the ball drops". A tapir came up to them looking amazed "Sonic the Hedgehog. Great speech, man!". Antione grabbed him and making him leave as Sonic nodded "I gave a speech? How was it?" "Edifying" Antione answered but the Seedarian shook her head "Unintelligible" "Really? It's my favourite kind. A winning combo". Sonic started leading her through the party "Where are we going?" "Uh, to go to town, on each other. Probably back in your room because I also want to see your research". The Seedarian had to process that for a moment "Okay, you can see my research, but that's… I'm not gonna show you my town" "Mr Sonic". An older blue hedgehog with a moustache shook Sonic's hand "Chuck the Hedgehog. I would like to introduce you to our guest, Dr Wu". Chuck took him to a human man who Sonic half-heartedly shook the hand of "You're a heart doctor". Sonic pointed at the Seedarian "She's going to need a cardiologist after I…" he blows a party horn making Doctor Wu roll his eyes. Sonic led the Seedarian away, "Perhaps another time?" Chuck said. "The old days. I never thought they would come back to bite me".

Sonic led her through the lobby towards a lift when a skunk with a limp approached them "Mr Sonic". Sonic stopped and turned to him, the skunk nervously stuttered "Geoffrey St john. I'm a big fan of your work" "My work?" the Seedarian asked, "He means me" Sonic said. Geoffrey nodded "Well, of course, but, Ms Daisy, my organization's been tracking your research for a while now". Sonic and Daisy got into the lift with Antione and Geoffrey quickly stepped and took out a card "I have a privately funded think tank called Restoration". He held out two cards with his shaking hand. Sonic gestured to Daisy "She'll take both". Daisy takes it "Thank you. I'll call you". The lift arrived at Sonic's floor, and he got out with Daisy but then turned back to Geoffrey "I'm titillated by the notion of working with you" "Really?" "Yeah. I'll talk to Daisy. I'll see you up on the roof in five minutes". Geoffrey grinned "See you up there" the doors closed.


Sonic was now in Daisy's hotel room staring at a computer "Come on! I thought that was just a theory" "Well, it was. But if I'm right, we can make a metal virus that can repair and improve the body" "That's incredible. Essentially, you're-" "Can you not touch that". Sonic looked up and saw Antione touching a plant "Ant, leave her Ficus alone". Sonic took the computer and led Daisy to the bedroom, she quickly turned back to Antione "Seriously, don't". Sonic examined the computer "So you're starting with plant?" "Right now. Yeah. I'm hoping for human and Mobian application". Once they closed the door Antione reached for the plant against and broke off a small bit. He turned away as if nothing happened and metal began to form around the broken branch. It started to grow from the plant forming a new branch. Sonic sat on the bed with Daisy "You're the most gifted woman I've ever met" "Wow". Sonic looked away "In Aldern" "Hmm. That's better" "This week. Haha. You almost bought it, didn't you?". They start to kiss when they hear an explosion coming from the other room. Daisy sighed "This is what I'm talking about, the glitch" "Have you checked the telomerase algorithm?". The door opened and Antione ran in. He tackled Sonic onto the bed "Stay down, boss!". Sonic sighed "Ant, we're good". Antione realised nothing happened and stood up "What was that?" "It's a glitch in my work" Daisy answered. They suddenly heard fireworks and Sonic raised his hands "Hey, Happy New Year" "Happy New Year". Sonic shook Antione's hand "I'll see you tomorrow". Antione nodded and left the room. He looked to where the plant was, and it left a burning flash onto the wall. On the roof Geoffrey was waiting, shivering from the cold as the light from the fireworks illuminated him.


That morning Sonic was writing something on a card. "So, why am I telling you this? Because I had just created demons and I didn't even know it". Sonic placed the card on the table, it said "You know who I am" and leaves "Yeah, those were good times. Then I moved on. After a brief soiree in a cave, I said goodbye to the party scene. I forgot that night in Aldern. These days I'm a changed hedgehog".