Well, with the new year almost here, I thought I'd upload a chapter for the day. I hope you all have a fantastic new year and may there be more stories to come.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic The Hedgehog or any of the characters, they are owned by Sega and Sonic Team.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Dreamcast, the Dreamcast is owned and trademarked by Sega.

December 31st 1999.

The year had proven to be one of the most exciting and fun times the crew had had in a long time.

With the successful launch of the Dreamcast line, Sonic Adventure paving the way for a new beginning and the decade now coming to a close, it seemed like they were on top of the world once more.

The feeling of excitement was in the air, as all over the world, everyone was counting down the minutes to the new millennium.

Sega would be broadcasting in Station Square, holding a live celebration to ring in the new year.

As the clock grew closer to midnight, the huge crowd of over a thousand celebrated in style.

Musical guests, celebrity appearances and even a few fireworks displays, it was truly a sight to behold.

Sonic and Amy had just finished their time on camera, discussing their recent elopement and went inside for a moment.

As they entered, Tails was still pacing around, typing away on his advanced watch he had built.

"Tails, would you give it a rest?" Sonic said.

"I can't afford to, I have to finish coding, if Y2K hits and my machines are affected, I'm history." Tails said.

"Yeah, but you're missing Mina's performance." Amy pointed out.

Tails immediately stopped, having a look of horror on his face before turning his complete attention to the television.

As the night went on, everyone was discussing the year as a whole and eventually, how far they had come in such a short amount of time.

"I can't believe it's only been eight years since that first movie." Sonic said.

"Yeah, it feels like forever ago." Tails said.

"You ever just stop to think about it, how different your life would be if you weren't famous?" Sonic asked everyone.

Everyone started to think.

Tails imagined himself as a university teacher, specializing in the technology and machinery.

Amy imagined that she would have been a professional matchmaker and still married to Sonic of course.

Knuckles saw himself as a boxer, while Rouge imagined she was a jewelry store owner.

All the while, Sonic saw himself, back in his home town, simple job, simple life.

It almost seemed ideal to him, even willing to give up his fame for that life.

Still, part of him would always love the fans and their happiness.

Their daydreams were cut short when they were called outside, with only a minute until the clock struck twelve.

"You ready for the next millennium?" Someone asked, Sonic.

Sonic simply gave a thumbs up with his trademark smirk.

When that countdown ended, a new era would soon begin.

An era of division, confusion, downfall, praise and hope.

The 2000's had begun.