Zack: We're back!
Allen: You people didn't really think that we wouldn't be back, did ya? The story hasn't even went full circle yet!
Liz: Hey, Allen! Have you & Tails finished my car yet?
Tails: Not yet, Liz. We still need to break the fractal code of the Aelitatrix, then we need to bypass the security lock of the Dimensional Protection Unit...
Everyone: TOO MUCH THINKING! STOP IT!
Zack: ...Anyway, we will be having another fraught with danger, while meeting some new faces as well. So grab a chair! It's going to be a bumpy ride!
Allen: Let the next exciting installment of Sonic & Final Fantasy AllStars Grand Prix...begin!
Last time, we all got a huge shock to find out that Zack & Allen weren't who they thought they were. Zack was the long-lost brother of Shadow the Hedgehog, Allen being Sonic's brother. Things got even stranger when Liz showed up & found out Allen & Zack's secret. How will this unexpected change turn everyone's lives around? We find out today! We join Allen & Tails, who was still toiling the hours away in the garage upgrading everyone's vehicles...
"Aw, man. This seems like it's a lot more difficult than before! I wonder why?", said Allen, who was working on the copies of the original Aelitatrix he was making for everyone.
"You're just out of practice, that's all. Remember, you were able to keep the memory of this world & your real form. Zack, on the other hand, doesn't remember anything.", said the young fox.
"I know. I remember it all as if it just happened yesterday.", said Allen, reminiscing on Zack's long forgotten past. "It was a day I could never forget. It started out on a normal day, just like this one. We were having one of our natural sparring matches with Sonic & Shadow. That's when something bad happened. A sniper had shot Zack straight in the back, putting Zack instantly into a coma. The Aelitatrix sensed that Zack was shot, transformed his body & mine, & sent us away. That's as far as I remember.", said the blue hedgehog
"Wow, it's amazing how much you two have been through. All that matters is that you two have returned to us. But, what about Liz? Isn't she...", said Tails.
"Not now, Tails. She doesn't need to know that yet.", said Allen
Meanwhile, we find Zack & Sonic, just running a regular foot race, as they normally do...
"Come on, Zack! You have to move faster than that!", said Sonic.
"Without my car, this is as fast as i can go." said Zack.
"Now, don't say that. If only you could remember that you, me, Allen, & Shadow were the fastest people on the planet, you wouldn't be saying that. Ah, well. Can't do anything about it, I suppose...", said Sonic.
Later that day Sonic, Shadow, and Zack all headed back to base to check on the vehicles...
"Yo, Allen! Are the vehicles ready?", asked the green hedgehog.
"No, there aren't finished yet, Zack." said Liz, who was equally eager to see the completed vehicles.
"Now now, what do we have here?" said another hedgehog.
"Jason?" said everyone.
"What about me?" said a rather tall hedgehog.
"Thomas too?", said Zack, who was really confused on why his friends from Earth are hedgehogs, too.
A few seconds later, Tails & Allen came out of the garage, completely exhausted.
"Tails, they done yet?" said Sonic.
"Allen, would you like to do the honors?", asked Tails.
"But, of course! I present Team Sonic...our upgraded vehicles!", said Allen, opening the garage door.
When the entire team saw what was inside the garage, they were totally speechless! From one side of the garage to the other, there were vehicles, each customized to the driver's likings. Also, each was programmed with an Aelitatrix that will allow them to get certain power-ups for their vehicles.
"Wow, you two! You did all of this?", asked Liz, admiring all the work that Allen & Tails did.
"We didn't show you your vehicle yet, Nee-chan! Behold!", said Allen, flipping a switch that powered the power lift in the middle of the room.
What came down was a car similar to Zack & Sonic's, except it was pink with a more powerful engine than Zack's. It had one section that held the two twin Chaos Emerald powered shotguns that she always seems to use. Plus, it had an Aelitatrix that allowed her to use a mass array of weaponry.
"Wow! This is amazing! How did you two do this?", said Liz.
"We didn't do it. Zack did it, just for you.", said Allen.
"Thanks, Zack!", said Liz, throwing herself on Zack, giving him a big kiss.
"Okay, okay! Break up the romance act! We've only got until this afternoon before the Grand Prix begins, so let's test the vehicles out! Who's with me?", said Allen, who was running to his motorcycle.
"We're with you, Allen!", said everyone.
"Very well, then! Team Sonic, move out!", said Zack, who was leading everyone out of the garage.
What happened next was purely astounding. The practice race was so fast paced it ended in 10 seconds. It was a photo finish, but Allen came in first by a split second in front of Zack...
"Aw, man! I lost! How could I lose?", said Zack.
"You want my honest opinion, Zack? You released your turbo in the drift too early. Once you time your drifts exactly right, you'll pass me without a problem.", said Allen. "But that don't mean I'll go easy on you in the race! Heh-heh-heh!"
"I wouldn't want it any other way! You better not go easy on me!", said Zack.
Heads up, everyone! This is one of the many rivalries in the entire story. Remember how Sonic & Shadow are supposed to be the fastest people on the planet? Well, that's part of the story. Before Allen & Zack left, they were actually faster than their brothers! They are always racing each other trying to prove which one is the fastest. All in all, their speed is exactly tied between the two. A few hours later, we join the members of Team Sonic, prepping up their vehicles for the start of the race...
"Where are they? They're late!", said the impatient blue hedgehog.
"Calm yourself, Sonic. They'll be here, so don't worry.", said Cloud.
At that moment, a silver-haired man, probably in his 20's walked in, with a sorta evil smirk on his face...
"Well, it looks like the two main members of the team isn't here. That's a shame. I was hoping to rub their faces in the racetrack today.", said Sephiroth.
"Sephiroth, why are you here?", said Cloud.
"Hmph! Just wanting to congratulate you all for getting this far. However, this isn't one of your practice races. This is the real deal, & I won't hesitate to kill any one of you.", said Sephiroth.
In this story, there are two teams. There's Team Sonic, consisting of Zack, Allen, Cloud, & the other members of Sonic & Co. The other team is a montage of Sephiroth & the many villains known in the Final Fantasy world, including Silver the Hedgehog. All in all, Team Sephiroth is a force not to play around with.
"Well, I still won't have to worry. If Allen & Zack doesn't get here in a few seconds, your team is disqualified & I won't have to deal with any of you. Ha-ha-ha-ha!", said Sephiroth, walking away, laughing like there was no tomorrow.
"Grr...I hate that guy.", said Knuckles.
"We all do. I'm just wondering where Zack & Allen is.", said Liz.
"Don't worry about them!", said Jason.
"He's right. Knowing those two, they'll be here in...", said Thomas, while a blue & green blur passed right by him. "...0 seconds."
"Told I was faster than you, Allen!", said Zack.
"Ah, that's only because I was eating this chili dog. I wasn't going to waste it!", said Allen, who was indeed eating a chili dog.
"What were you two doing? We are supposed to be at the starting line!", yelled Tails.
"We are? Aw, man! What are we standing here for? Let's get moving!", said Allen & Zack.
Team Sonic grabbed all of the vehicles & started towards the starting line. That's when Eggman's voice went over the speakerphones.
"Ladies & Gentlemen! I am very pleased to sponsor the EX World Grand Prix! All the racers here are the best of the best! But only one team will be victorious! Each team captain must pay a single fee of one Chaos Emerald if they should survive to the last match! And remember, this is an all-rules-barred race, so anything goes! So, racers, start your engines! And try your best to win! Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!", said Eggman.
"Well, guys! This is it! You all ready?", said Zack.
"Ready!", said the entire team.
"On your marks! Get set...", said the referee robot.
One last word. That will start the race to end all races...
Allen thought, "We've all practiced long & hard for this moment. Time to show what we are made of!"
"GO!", said the referee.
"Let's rev it up!", said Allen, shooting off into first place.
"Wow! How did Allen do that?", said Liz, who was in third place.
"Allen always was the one to get ahead of everyone in a race. He's trying to keep our team in the running.", said Cloud, keeping his spot in 6th.
Sephiroth, who was in 4th, knew that he was going to lose. So he activated his special ability, "Go, Black Materia!", he said, shooting a large meteor at Zack, who was in 2nd.
"Aw, man! Not this again! Maybe it's time to try out that device.", said Zack, who was fiddling with the Omnitrix. "Where are they? ...Ah, found them! Go, Chaos Control!"
Instantly, Zack was able to dodge Sephiroth's meteor by transforming into Super Zack. He was able to take advantage of his increased speed & took 1st place from Allen...
"Ha! Catch me if you can, Allen!", said Zack, speeding away from Allen.
Allen kept thinking to himself, "Not yet...not yet...not yet!"
He kept thinking this for two more laps. They were on the last stretch of the course coming up to the finish line, when all of a sudden...
"Now! Go, Chaos Control!". said Allen, transforming into Super Allen.
It was a close finish. It seemed like Allen & Zack had crossed the finish line at the exact same time. They had to use the frame-by-frame camera to see who won.
"Ladies & Gentlemen, please keep your attention on the screen. This screen will show who got across the finish line first.", said the personal announcer.
What showed on the screen was Allen crossing the finish line 2 seconds in front of Zack. Basically, it was pure luck that he won.
"How on earth did you do that?", Zack asked Allen.
"It's all about knowing when to use a turbo boost at the right moment.", said Allen.
"Well, you were just lucky this time. But next time, I'll be the one to bring the victory to Team Sonic!", said Zack.
"Who knows? Maybe you will!", said Allen.
"This isn't over, Team Sonic! I swear it, you do-gooders will not win this tournament!", said Sephiroth, with his entire team disappearing in a vortex of darkness.
"Congratulations, Allen! You have won the gold medal for Team Sonic! Always strive your best to keep the team in the victory ring!", said the MC, who handed the gold medal to Allen.
"For Team Sonic!", said Allen, who had raised the medal up into the sky.
"For Team Sonic!", said the other members of the team.
After that, Team Sonic went back to the garage to celebrate their first victory in the race. But this is only the beginning! There will be many more races, until there will be only one team that deserves the title of "The Fastest People on the Planet!"
Zack: Man, Allen! That was a lucky break for you!
Allen: I know. But, a win is a win.
Sonic: At least our team won! That's all that matters!
Liz: Next time on Sonic & Final Fantasy AllStars Grand Prix: Danger! A Traitor in the Team?
Allen: Until next time, this is Allen...
Zack: and Zack of Team Sonic saying...
Allen & Zack: See ya!