Okay. I wanted to start this note off, with a little fact. This next Sonic game in this story, was actually the first one I ever played. Thirteen years ago today, I was introduced to this franchise and these characters and I owe it all to this game. That game was Sonic Heroes.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic The Hedgehog or any of the characters, they are owned by Sega and Sonic Team.
December 1st 2002.
"So, is everything set?" Bunnie asked.
"Well, the script is entering its final draft, as for the cast, we haven't reached out to them yet." The employee told her.
"Getting everyone together, there's a challenge for ya." Bunnie said, with a slight chuckle.
"What should I tell them?" He asked.
"Tell you what, just tell them we're having an emergency meeting and that their presence is required." Bunnie told him.
"Understood." He said.
With Sonic, Amy and Cream.
After reuniting with her best friend, Amy had invited Cream to visit their home, to which she happily accepted.
It didn't take long for Bunnie to notice.
One thing leading to another, she ended up being offered a role in Sonic Advance 2.
Cream was more than happy to take the part, knowing she could move out there and be close to Amy, just like the old days.
"So, when're you gonna find a place out here?" Sonic asked.
"Probably in the Spring, I'd love to start work on a garden as soon as I move in." Cream said.
"That sounds perfect." Amy said.
As the phone rang, Amy and Cream continued the conversation while Sonic went and got it.
"Hello." He answered.
With Shadow.
With almost a year off of work, Shadow had spent most of his time at the beach, trying to take his mind off of the stress and drama that had happened.
But at the end of each day, he would try to call Rouge and each time, he would receive no answer.
As Shadow rose out of the water, he looked up to find more time had passed than he had thought, finding the sun was setting.
Shadow sighed, walking back to retrieve his phone.
Shadow could easily hear the phone ringing, as the beach had now been empty.
Drying his hands off, he thought over who it could be.
"Rouge." He thought.
He nervously picked up the phone, hoping he would hear her voice.
"Hello." He answered.
With the Vector.
Vector had received the call earlier that day, instantly becoming ecstatic.
This was his chance to reunite with who he had considered his family.
He knew everyone was being called and it was the perfect opportunity to see Espio, Charmy, Knuckles and Mighty again.
Everyone had seemed to go their separate ways, making Vector wonder whether their friendship was genuine or just a result of circumstance.
With Knuckles.
Using his status to get ahead, Knuckles began relationship after relationship, each one lasting only short periods of time.
It seemed he was determined to make sure everyone knew that he was doing fine and that he didn't need Rouge.
However, that was the farthest thing from the truth.
Knuckles had become dependent on the public eye and the constant dating, using them to avoid the harsh reality of the situation he had gotten himself in.
Upon hearing the call, he jumped at the opportunity, hoping it would lead to another big movie, or in his case, another distraction.
The next day.
Sonic, Amy and Cream were the first ones to arrive, Bunnie welcoming them into her boardroom.
Tails and Knuckles followed shortly after, the classic trio reunited after some time apart, having filmed for their roles separately for their last few projects.
Amy introduced Tails to Cream, having missed the chance while they were filming for Advance 2.
"Pleasure to meet you miss." Tails said.
Cream blushed, stuttering as she spoke.
"Careful, Cream, he's taken." Amy pointed out.
Amy and Tails just laughed a little at her reaction, while Cream covered her eyes with her ears out of embarrassment.
"Guess who's back?" Charmy shouted, as he entered the room.
"Do we have to?" Knuckles joked, immediately giving him a high five.
"How've ya been, kid?" Knuckles asked.
"I've been alright, I've been trying to stay out of trouble, like I promised." Charmy said.
"I somehow doubt that." Vector said, as he entered the room.
"Seconded." Espio said, surprising everyone as he appeared on the windowsill.
"You know, there's these things called doors, you might want to use one." Bunnie said.
"Where's the fun in that?" Espio asked.
"I never thought I'd be glad to see that old trick again." Vector said, bringing the rest of the Chaotixinto an embrace.
"Vector… can't… breath." Charmy uttered.
"Sorry." Vector said, letting go of them.
"Well then, since everyone's here, I guess I can make my announcement." Bunnie said.
"Wait, what about Mighty?" Vector asked.
"Yeah, and Ray?" Sonic added.
"Ray will be acting as a producer on this project." Bunnie told them.
"As for Mighty, we did contact him, but he's not under contract anymore, so he declined our offer." Bunnie informed them of Mighty's decision.
The rest of the Chaotix looked down to the floor, in both disappointment and sadness.
"Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be back some day." Sonic tried to assure them.
"Getting to the bottom line." Bunnie started, only to be interrupted by the door opening.
"Rouge!" Knuckles and Shadow said, in unison.
"Well, this is a surprise, I thought you weren't going to show up." Bunnie said.
"Let's just say I've had a change of heart." Rouge said.
"Perfect." Bunnie said.
"Well, with everyone here, I can finally tell you about this project." Bunnie said.
"For a little while now, it feels like we've been divided, constantly splitting you all apart from each other when filming, having only a few of you in certain spinoffs, it's become a bit of a mess." Bunnie told them.
"Which is why, I've brought you all here today, I'm here to tell you, we want to do a reunion movie." Bunnie said.
"A reunion movie?" Tails asked.
"Yes, all of you brought back together for one big story, no separation or tension, just one common goal, as well as bringing back the series to its roots a bit." Bunnie told them.
Everyone seemed to look at each other, all of them pretty much liking the idea.
Even with all the complications from the past, this felt like the thing they needed.
Maybe going back to something simpler would be the best approach.
"We're in." Sonic said.