Welcome to Sonic Future Generation! If you mange to stick around till chapters 5 and 6, then you'll be getting the really good stuff. Okay? Okay!
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It was a beautiful day in Green Hills; the sun was shining, the flickys were chirping, and nothing was blown up for once. Near the center of the grassy zone, was a small town named after the surrounding area: Green Hills. It was a quaint little town that shouldn't have attracted the attention of evil. The mobians who lived in the small town, were all going about their day, chatting happily with one another. They hadn't had this much peace in, well...years!
"I can finally shop without fear of the market blowing up!" one orange raccoon commented to a calico cat.
"And I can let my kids go to the park for the first time in who knows how long!" The mother cat replied.
"About time that park was played in again."
"It does worry you, though." the calico said. "It's been quiet, almost too quiet for Eggman."
The raccoon waved her off, "Even if that rotten egg decides to show up again, Sonic will take care of him. He hasn't let us down yet!"
"Then he better not show up again, the poor hedgehog needs a rest from all the action."
"He's gotten plenty of rest these past six months, I'm sure he'd welcome the challenge by now."
The friends continued chatting, and moved on from the subject; but little did the raccoon know how right she was.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: World-Renowned Hero, Savior of Green Hills, Knight of the Wind, Fastest Thing Alive. But right now, there was only one title that suited him...
Bored and ready to smash some bots!
"WHERE ARE YOU EGGHEAD!? COME OUT AND FACE ME!"
This is what the good mobians living on 7th street had been dealing with for the past few months.
At first, Sonic had welcomed the break; he'd help Tails in his work shop, he'd fly the Tornado up to Angel Island and annoy Knuckles, and best of all, he'd get Shadow worked up and then they'd race for hours. Yeah, good times.
As the second month started, however, Sonic had begun to worry over what Eggman was doing. He tried sneaking into his lair, only to be ejected by all the anti-hedgehog security that'd been put up.
Fine! He'd thought, I'll just continue enjoying the peace and quiet without you around you...egghead!
But the blue hedgehog was running out of ideas. He visited Silver and Blaze in the Sol Kingdom; but after a couple weeks there, the hedgehog returned home to think up a new idea. That's when Sonic went a little crazy and decided to do the last thing anyone expected him to do.
He asked Amy out on a date!
They had fun and decided to do it again the next week, and the week after that, and the week after that, and the...
He went to check on Eggman again, and was unceremoniously shot out of the vent. At that point, Sonic had had enough.
He loved peace and quiet as much as the next hedgehog, but when the peace and quiet went on for six whole months! Yeah, any hero would snap from the lack of excitement.
"ARE YOU A COWARD OR SOMETHING? GET OUT HERE! I'M BEGGING YOU!"
The mobians who lived on Sonic's street had started wearing earplugs, after the first couple days of Sonic's never-ending plea for action. However, at the moment there was one mobian who wasn't wearing plugs, and this mobian was furious about being ignored these past four months. She stomped up Sonic's porch steps and practically knocked down the door with her knocks.
"Eggy?" Sonic asked hopefully. He sped to the door and opened it, only to be greeted by a very familiar hammer.
WHAM! The blue blur crashed into his dining room table, splitting it in half.
"Oww" he groaned rubbing his head. Looking up Sonic found one very angry pink hedgehog named Amy Rose.
"Amy!" he leapt to his feet, rubbing the back of his head self-consciously. "Wh-What are you doing here?"
"You know why I'm here, you deserter!" She shouted, causing Sonic to back up in worry.
"Amy I can explain..."
"Oh, please do! What book did you get sucked into this time, Harry Potter?! Or maybe you've been sitting in this ratty old house for four months, completely ignoring me and everyone else who exists; crying out for your dear friend Eggman to save you from boredom!"
She paused to take a breath before continuing her rant: "Was that what I was?! Just something to pass the time, well you wait for another adventure to run off to? You know who's been with you on almost every one of your adventures?"
"Tails?"
"NO! ME!" Amy exploded. "I thought we were actually making progress during those dates, but I guess you only took me out because you were BORED!"
She completely broke down, and started crying. "I thought you took me out because you enjoyed being with me, Sonniku."
Silence reigned in the house, only broken by Amy's snuffles. Sonic felt bad about leading Amy on like that. She hadn't been this angry since he'd disappeared into King Arthur, and that was 4 years ago. Slowly he walked up to Amy and put his arms around her.
"I'm sorry you thought that Ames. And I'm sorry for ignoring you these past few months. I thought I needed some life-threatening disaster to make me happy..."
Amy looked up at him, hope in her eyes. "Does that mean I make you happy?"
Sonic immediately felt awkward; sure Amy made him happy, but not in that way. If he tried explaining that they were just friends, it wouldn't end well. Maybe someday things could be different, but right now...The Fastest Thing Alive just wasn't ready to take it slow.
"W-Well not just you, I mean, hanging with Tails in his workshop makes me happy and hanging with Knuckles on his floating island makes me happy."
Amy was disappointed by this answer, but not at all surprised. Sonic had been avoiding the L-word topic for 7 years, 2 months, 4 days, and 6 hours now. (Yes, she was keeping track). Even after all that time, the 17 year old hedgehog still hadn't moved in his desire to stay free in the wind. Well, she could be just as unmovable.
"But what about those dates you asked me on?" she asked, slyly.
Sonic turned red and started flailing for words, but was saved from an awkward response by a knock on his door.
The hedgehogs turned to find a robot standing at the open door. The robot was clearly Eggman's, but not the kind he usually sent to Sonic. It was waist high from a mobian perspective, painted red and silver, and had a mustache below glowing blue eyes. But the weirdest part was the fact that it wore a black tuxedo.
The robot spoke in a monotone voice, "Does a Mr. Sonic the Hedgehog live in this establishment?"
"Uhhh,"
"Excellent! I have a letter here from Robotnik."
"Give me that!" Sonic exclaimed, snatching the letter from the bot. He'd been going crazy these past few months, waiting for Eggman to say or do something, and now he reaches out? The hedgehog ripped the envelope in his excitement. What was it this time? Time-travel machine? An upgraded Metal Sonic? Or Chaos forbid a robot with water launchers?!
It wasn't that.
Sonic frowned as he scanned the contents of the letter.
Dear Mr. Sonic
It is not my father, Dr. Robotnik, who sent you this note. It was me, Sage. My father would never send you this invitation, he hates you too much, but I am certain you must come to the celebration tomorrow. Father has been planning it for months and he's very proud of the effort he made. As for the cause of the celebration, I'll let that be a surprise. You probably wouldn't believe me if I told you, anyway. You know where father's lodgings are, and I will ensure that you and your friends are let in with no problems. I hope to see you there.
Sage
Sonic stared at the letter for a full minute, before Amy asked him what was wrong. He shoved the letter at her, "Read for yourself."
Confused, she read the letter. "Sage is inviting you to an Eggman party?" She asked incredulously.
"Apparently, and I have every intention of going. It must be a trick or something."
"Then I'm going to!"
"Uh...sure, I'll accept some help this once. Look out Egghead! We're coming for you."
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When Sonic and Amy arrived at Eggman's fortress, they discovered that he wasn't the only one who'd received the suspicious invitation. Knuckles, Tails, Cream, Big, Silver, Blaze, Sticks, Sonia, Manic, Gadget, The Chaotix, Team Dark, The Babylon Rogues, and a whole bunch of random mobians and people that Sonic had never seen in his life; had all shown up in the field outside the lair. Including one strange mobian who wore a hooded cloak that completely obscured him, standing next to a pure white Jackal.
Sonic whistled, "How many people did Sage invite?!"
"Yo, Sonic!" Knuckles shouted, running over to him alongside Tails. "So you got that strange invitation too?"
"Yeah, I wonder what kind of celebration Eggy has decided to plan,; probably a celebration over our defeat."
"But that'll never happen as long as you're around, Sonic" Tails said in admiration.
"That's exactly why I'm here, little brother. Egghead's plan will be foiled before you can say..."
"WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING HERE?!"
Everyone single person and mobian there turned to see a very irritated, and fat, man in the door of the lair.
Normally Sonic would recognize his arch-enemy from a mile away, but tonight something was different. The fat 'doctor' wasn't wearing is iconic red suit. Tonight, he was wearing a black tuxedo that looked a little small for him.
"This is my property, and you have no right to be on it!" Eggman ranted, as he stomped up to the crowd.
"But dude, we got an invite to come to some celebration here." Manic explained, waving his letter around.
Eggman snatched the paper out of his hands, and looked it over. "SAGE!"
A young girl with white hair, wearing a white dress, and carrying a small white basket; floated into view. "Yes father?"
"Why, pray tell, did you invite my worst enemies and a whole bunch of random people to the happiest day of my life?!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa." Sonic said as he walked up waving his hands. "Time out. When have you ever been happy, Eggman?"
"You! Of course you're here. For your information, you blue rat, I did find happiness last year after losing it a while back."
Sonic smirked, "And you're throwing some big celebration to welcome it back? Pft, like I'd ever believe that?"
"It is true, Sonic." Sage said "I've never seen father as happy as when he is with..."
"That's it!" Eggman exploded. "You all have 5 minutes to get out of here. And you," he turned to Sage "Have 5 seconds to get back inside the lair."
"But father..."
"Don't you 'but father' me, young lady."
At that, Sage decided she'd had enough. "Father, I don't care what you think of these people and mobians. You and my new mother have known them for a long time, and they shouldn't be excluded from today's enjoyment."
"Actually, I would be happy to leave." Shadow mumbled, earning an elbow jab from a certain bat.
"They're my enemies!" Eggman complained.
"Which is why they need to see that you're not just a villain! You're a man who has room in his heart for change and love!"
The field was silent for an entire minute before Sonic burst out laughing. "Eggman? Love?! That's about as likely as me learning how to swim."
"Then you better start swimming Sonic." Eggman said, coldly. "And I suppose you have a point, Sage. Everyone inside, I suppose, time for you to meet Mrs. Robotnik."
At that, everyone burst into a flurry of discussions. Eggman had a wife!?
"I'm not Mrs. Robotnik yet, dear." a young woman said, coming out of the building. She had long, red hair that was put in a braid, sky blue eyes, and she was wearing a gorgeous white dress.
"Everyone, this is Sarah Daddle. But tonight she becomes Sarah Robotnik." Eggman announced.
No one could speak after that introduction; it was like the world had stopped spinning. Sonic couldn't believe Eggman could care for someone. Heck! He couldn't believe anyone could stand within 10 feet of the evil scientist without either running away screaming or punching him in the face.
Deciding that this was not, in fact, a weird dream he was having; the hedgehog ran up to Sarah and extended his gloved hand. "I don't want to believe this happening, but it is so...I'm Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog."
"I know." she said shaking his hand. "I've heard a lot about you from Ivo."
"And I can assume none of the stories are good?"
"Of course not." Eggman interrupted. "Know get inside you annoying blue rat."
Sonic saluted, "Aye aye, Baldy McNose-hair and congratulations." he turned to Sarah. "My condolences to you."
"YOU LITTLE!" Eggman shouted, chasing the sarcastic Blue Blur into the lair. The field echoed with the laughter of over 30 guests, plus Sarah.
"You'd think getting married would cause Robotnik to tone it down a little." Blaze chuckled.
Silver managed to stop laughing long enough to say: "It's no use trying to stop those two."
Once everyone had calmed down, Sarah invited them inside for the ceremony. As they walked in, they all congratulated the bride. Well...except Shadow. He was busy trying to sneak away from all the festivities. Unfortunately; Rogue noticed and he was dragged, by the ear, through the door.
Once they'd arrived in the place where the wedding was to take place, the group was shocked. What once had been Eggman's personal workshop was completely transformed into a clean, white room with red carpet on the floor, ribbons on the walls, and flowers practically growing out of the ceiling.
Eggman and Sonic had apparently called a truce, as they were currently setting up chairs for all the people and mobians. The hedgehog had also found a tux somewhere, and was wearing it with pride.
When he noticed the assembly; Sonic raced up to them, a clipboard spontaneously appearing in his hand. "Hello, my name is Sonic and I'll be your usher tonight."
"No you will not! I'll sic Metal on you, wedding or no wedding, if you try!"
"Uh, fine." Sonic sighed. He ran past the rows of chairs, "I call front!"
Once everyone had found a seat, Shadow in the back of course, Ivo went to stand at the front of the room next to the presumed priest. That's when Sonic jumped out of his seat and came to stand behind him. "Yo Egg, can I be your best hog?"
Eggman groaned in annoyance, "You'll do it anyways, so be my guest rat."
"I've said it once, I'll say it again. I. Am. Not. A..."
The door opened, interrupting the blue blur, and Sage floated through followed closely by Sarah, who was now holding a bouquet of flowers.
The whole congregation, except Shadow, stood up as she strode down the aisle toward her soon-to-be husband; who looked happier than anyone had ever seen him.
When she reached Ivo and the priest started talking, Sonic completely blanked out. Mostly because Amy was pleading at him with her eyes, as if she was saying: "If Eggman can get married and be happy, why can't we?" It was making the azure hedgehog uncomfortable. It wasn't just that, though. As happy as he was for his former enemy, this meant Sonic was out of job. The doctor was retiring by marrying Sarah, and the hedgehog was worried his purpose in life was also throwing in the towel.
Loud cheering filled the hedgehog's sensitive ears, and jerked him out of his thoughts. Dr. Robotnik had just kissed his new wife. They both looked so happy, which was strange for the mad doctor.
Sonic couldn't take it anymore. He'd tried to keep an upbeat tone, but now that he and the foe he'd battled since he was 10 were officially ending their...what would you call it? A hate-ship? Survival of the fittest? Seemingly endless battle?! Whatever it was, it was ending; and the 17-year old could barely stay calm.
As everyone crowded the newlyweds, Sonic snuck out the door and wandered down the corridor in a daze. This was why he didn't see the cloaked guest in front of him, and thus ran into him.
"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry! I wasn't looking where I was..."
"You're fine, it's fine."
"Good." Sonic said. Then he noticed that the other mobian's hood had fallen down and he was staring into the some-what familiar face of an old adversary.
"Infinite!" he gasped. It was definitely the same mad jackal they'd had to battle a couple years ago. He looked a bit haggard, but that's to be expected after you lose to Sonic. He wasn't wearing his creepy mask anymore, but the shard of the Phantom Ruby that hung from a cord around his neck was a dead giveaway to who he was.
"What are you doing here?! Come to take your revenge?"
"Sonic..."
"We're all in one place, so you thought you could take us all out in one shot."
"Sonic, please."
"Since when do you say please, Infinite?!"
"Since I realized I was wrong, and you were right. And my real name is Zero."
"Zero? Wait, what the crap happened since I last saw you? You're not acting like you did before." Sonic accused, not letting his guard down around the sneaky jackal.
Zero sighed, "I suppose I do owe you an explanation. Let's see, where do I start?"
He folded his arms and leaned against the wall. "I guess I start right after you and that rookie beat me...
(All italics are Infinite's story)
I was furious and, I admit, a little scared. You see; all my life I'd been told to be the best, or be dead. With that mindset; I was pushed past my limits, and became one of the greatest mercenaries of my time. The Ultimate Mercenary, they called me. My squad and I were invincible, we'd never been defeated.
Until a few months before we first met, when your friend Shadow destroyed my squad and didn't even consider me worthy to fight. He called me weak and pathetic, words no one had used to describe me since I was young. Those memories fueled my anger, determination and resentment.
You know what happened after that. All the damage I caused, the mobians I killed, and the hurt I inflicted. Then you and that kid faced me; and, against all odds, defeated me. Through your friendship no less.
"Yeah," Sonic remembered, "And then you disappeared in a ray of red light."
All the copies of the Phantom Ruby drew power from the original. So when Robotnik moved all the energy back to its source, it dragged me to. My lust for power had led to me trapped in a void of nightmares.
It was...disorienting, trapped in the Ruby with no way out. All my worst memories came alive in front of me, illusions I'd once been able to control. It only got worse after you defeated Robotnik; the Ruby was shattered, and I could barely hold myself together.
Time is different in that space between reality and illusion; I was in there for many years, even though only a few months passed in the real world. I was able to look back on my life; contemplate my mistakes and the choices that had led me to that moment. There was one thing that I couldn't stop thinking about, though. After you overpowered me, I'd said it was impossible that I could be defeated; that's when you told me: 'The things that cannot be defeated are heart, soul, and the bonds of friendship.' I still can't get those words out of my head.
"How'd you get out of the Ruby?"
My shard was found by a jackal sorceress I knew in my youth. She sensed me trapped in it, and helped me escape. That's not all she's helped me with. Thanks to her; I can control my emotions better, I can see the world around me more clearly, and it was also her idea to come her when I received that invite.
"Oh, so she's the white jackal you were with." Sonic realized.
Zero nodded, "Ivory. She's made plenty of horrible mistakes in her life to, and wanted to help me. She figured you and the others would be here, and she wanted me to make amends. She said it would help."
Sonic huffed. "Do you want to 'make amends?'" he asked incredulously.
"Of course I do Sonic. I really am sorry for all I've done. If there was any way I could..."
"If you're so eager to make up for what you've done, how come you've got a piece of the Phantom Ruby hanging from your neck? Even broken, I'm sure it still holds plenty of juice."
"I have to keep it close to me, or else I'll start to fade; same if I try to use its power. Believe it or not, Sonic, I'm done making the wrong decisions." He sighed, "Just tell the others sorry for me; I doubt they'll stay still and listen if I tried to tell them myself."
The azure hedgehog still wasn't sure, but he nodded anyway.
Zero's expression turned from tense to relieved. "Thank you, Sonic." He flipped his hood back up and walked down the corridor.
Sonic stood there, a bit uncertain about what he had just heard and been asked to do. Then he remembered that he was supposed to be at a wedding.
The Blue Blur turned and raced down the hall.
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When Sonic returned, he found Eggman desperately trying to herd everyone out the door. "Thank you, thank you, but it's about time you left me and my new wife in peace. We've got a honeymoon to pack for."
"One last thing." Sarah called to the dispersing crowd. She turned and flung her bouquet behind her. A bunch of the girls lunged at the flowers, only to come up short. Instead, the flowers landed on Vector's head.
He pulled them off in confusion, "You know, I never did understand why the bride throws her bouquet."
His friend Espio shrugged, "There is superstition that whoever catches it will be the next to get married."
"What!" Vector started panicking, "I'm not ready to get married yet! I've only known my girlfriend for about a year. Here," he shoved the flowers at Espio, "You get married! You've known Lilly longer than I've known Pearl."
"Vector that's not how it..." the crocodile had already run off. Disgruntled, Espio went off to find him.
Shaking his head at the exchange, Eggman turned only to find his sworn adversary standing a few feet in front of him.
"Well," the hedgehog said "I guess this is it."
Ivo nodded, "Yes, I suppose so; but don't think I won't send my robots to annoy you on occasion."
Sonic smiled, "Thanks for wrecking my life Egghead."
"Same to you, Blue Rat."
They shook hands in farewell. "Have fun with your new wife and your new life Baldy McNosehair."
The hedgehog raced out the door with a sonic boom in his wake. Even though everything was changing, it seemed to be changing for the better.
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Me: I said there'd be more information at the end, and there is!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEYOND THIS POINT. READ IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A BIT INVOLVED IN THIS STORY.
Me: I'm skipping straight to high school years for the next generation in the next chapter. I'll give you all the names and ages of my OCs in a minute, but first...
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