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When he woke, Sonic was staring at what appeared to be a barren wasteland. Buildings were burned down, skeletons were everywhere and life was gone... except Sonic.

Sonic: I think I'm the only one alive.

?: Not entirely...

Sonic looks behind him to see a figure wearing a black cloak, holding a blade in the shape of a key. He was holding up a woman, who appeared to be knocked out.

Sonic: Who are you?

?: Nobody you know, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sonic: How did you know my name?

?: The prophecy speaks of you and your friends. The chosen one to defeat the M'arrillians, as well as to assist the Last Key Keeper.

Sonic: A prophecy? Like the one of of Harry Potter?

?: No. A prophecy as old as the time when the First Key Keeper was born.

Sonic: What is a Key Keeper?

?: A human that truthfully gains possession of the Keyblade. (holds up his blade). A Key Keeper, in which, I am.

Sonic: What's your name, sir?

?: Thay call me Riku...

Sonic: Okay, Riku, I met a bunch of Underworlders that are plotting to destroy Equestria and assasinate the princess. Did it- -!

Riku: It did not happen.

Sonic: So... how did this- -?

Riku: This is a vision. An illusion. A future in which what will happen if the Underworlder's plot is complete. This world will be destroyed, as well as Perim.

Sonic: ...Rainbow Dash!

Riku: Excuse me?

Sonic: My friend... the Underworlders are plotting to use Rainbow Dash as their greatest weapon!

Riku: It will not happen. That is a false plan to ease protection for the Last Key Keeper.

Sonic: So... are you saying that we have to leave Equestria?

Riku: No. A safe place for them is Chanterlot City. Take them there, and protect the Last Key Keeper.

Sonic: Wait... who is the Last Key Keeper?

Riku: Here is a hint: The Last Key Keeper contains the Disciplines: Courage, Power, Wisdom and Speed. A Keyblade chooses their wielder.

Sonic: I don't get it.

Riku: There is someone in Chanterlot City that knows more of the Keyblade's attributes more than I do. Go to him.

Sonic: Is there anyway to stop the Underworlders?

Riku: The Last Key Keeper must answer this ancient riddle: In order for the enemy to fall, first, they must rise? (vanishes)

Sonic: Wait... RIKU!

But it was too late. All Sonic can see was the wasteland. Suddenly, a voice shouts into the twilight. Sonic recognized it: it was Rainbow Dash's voice!

Rainbow Dash: Sonic?

Then, Sonic felt a hand touch his shoulder. Her hand. A light illuminated the wasteland and transformed into the Apple Farm, unharmed. Rainbow Dash was clost to him, while Knuckles, Tails, Twilight, Applejack and Fluttershy was standing behind her.

Everybody: SONIC! (Rainbow Dash hugs Sonic)

Sonic: Wha-? What's going on?

Rainbow Dash: I saw you get blasted by those rotten Underworlders and their pesky Battlegear. I brought you back and Fluttershy took to your need. You were out for three hours.

Tails: Are you OK?

Sonic: Yeah, I'm alright.

Twilight: At least you're safe.

Applejack: And unscratched.

Knuckles: Whatever. Can we go to this Centennial show, or whatever?

Everyone was heading out to the carts. They were heading for the Summer Centennial, but Sonic took time to think about what Riku said. "In order for the enemy to rise, they must fall." The reins were yanked and the cows were moving along down the path.

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