(Edit 1/18/24: Hi to those few who have already read this, you're awesome. I had to edit some structural things. Thanks for reading!)

Welcome to hell, I'll be your guide!

...Okay, not really.

Hi, welcome to a story that's a few years in the making.

The concept is weird, the characterization is weird, and there's more crossovers than there are Sonic continuities.

This is a Sneak Peek of sorts, with the first true chapter likely to be posted sometime next month. So until then...

Enjoy!

(Ed Edd n Eddy, alongside ever other series I reference, obviously belongs to their respective owners)

Eddy yelled as he threw his sawdust-covered shoes on the ground, slamming himself onto his bed and groaning loudly into his hands.

"…Eddy? Are you alright?" Double D reluctantly questioned, Eddy's eyes shooting to his door.

Double D and Ed, who were also covered in sawdust and candy pieces, were both staring at Eddy with worried looks

Eddy was silent, glaring at his friends and tempted to snap at his friends for destroying the table and the jawbreakers…

But let out a groan, waving for them to come in.

"Eddy?" Double D tried again, seeing Eddy's anger turn into mild depression, "I brought the plans for that scam."

"That scam?" Eddy's eyes widened, "The one we've been saving since the year started?"

"The exact one! I figured we could attempt to execute it tomorrow to lift our spirits and make one final attempt at a jawbreaker before school begins!" Double D exclaimed, happy to see Eddy mildly cheered up by the idea, "I just need to put in some finishing touches, and we should be swimming in copper-nickle coins in no time!"

Eddy grinned, letting out a laugh…

But didn't move from the bed.

Ed blinked, poking at Eddy's arm.

"Why won't you move, Eddy?" Ed asked his friend, who grunted.

"Honestly? My head still kinda hurts." Eddy half-shrugged, "I'm just kinda waiting for our world to do its magic and get this stupid headache to ḟᶙ- to go away."

Double D and Ed exchanged looks, before chuckling.

Ed took out a comic book from his hammerspace, while Double D started on finishing their greatest scam.

"…I still can't believe Kevin thinks he's gonna be the hero forever." Eddy mumbled, just loud enough for his friends to hear.

Double D hummed, correcting a mistake on the blueprint, "Kevin has a single-track mind, Eddy. He strives to be at the top, and being the 'hero' of our world is just that."

"Until you gotta deal with Mandy." Eddy huffed, before his eyes trailed to the ceiling, "You know, I just realized something."

"What is it, Eddy?" Double D hummed, erasing yet another mistake, "Did I make these measurements in April? Why are so many of them-"

"That means Kevin might keep us as villains forever too." Eddy told, making his friends pause.

"I don't like that thought, Eddy." Double D mumbled, while Ed slowly nodded his head.

Eddy continued to stare at the ceiling, feeling his chest pound at the idea.

Villains.

For the rest of their lives.

Somehow, that… that scared him more than that 'old man' nightmare he just had.

…No.

No, he'll get them away from that stupid title.

Get rid of that stupid 'villain' title and get Kevin out of the 'hero' spot.

Eddy's hands gripped the blanket underneath him, looking uncertain.

He… he can do that.

It's not too late to change.

Their futures aren't just… set in stone, right?

Right?

Rouge and Sonic pushed the door open, letting out simultaneous sighs as they relaxed their shoulders.

They were so happy to be back.

Prime and Zonic really don't make it easy not to kill them, do they?

Sonic leaned on the wall as he struggled to get his shoe off, practically pulling his snowflake sock with it.

"If I ever see Prime or Zonic again, it'll be too soon." Sonic groaned, tossing his shoe with the others, "I swear, if they talk about how 'dangerous' we are one more time…"

Rouge sighed, throwing her winter jacket onto the rack and stretching out, "I'll help you hide the bodies."

Sonic snorted, making Rouge quietly chuckle.

Same ol', same ol', he supposed.

"Kinda like what'll happen next time you see Amy Prime flirting with Blaze?" Sonic wiggled his eyebrows at Rouge, making her cheeks turn bright red.

Rouge stammered for a moment, looking flustered, before groaning.

She shoved Sonic, making the hedgehog stumble in an attempt not to crash into the ground.

"Wh-What the hell are you talking about, Sonic!?" Rouge scowled, sending the hedgehog a sharp glare as she crossed her arms, "Wh-Whatever Amelia does is none of my business!"

Sonic huffed, throwing his other shoe beside the other and slowly getting to his feet.

Rouge huffed too, throwing her boots into the pile as she grumbled under her breath.

Always so testy about her stupid crush…

*Psst! Sonic!*

Sonic blinked, mentally leaning towards the internal whisper.

*What's up, Sups? Find more of that prophecy you were worrin' about?*

*No… But! Give me control for a second! I wanna say something to Rouge real quick*

Sonic blinked at the request from his part, before taking a breath.

*Thanks Sonic! I'll only be a second!*

He slowly breathed it out, hearing a soft voice chuckle outside of his control.

"Unless it's Amelia flirting with your dearest Blaze?" Super taunted, making Rouge squeak in horror, "You know, I think she loves you too. You two just gotta stop being so dumb-"

Rouge's horror quickly switched to rage, and Sonic laughed as Super handed him back control.

"Can't deny the psychic one, Rouge-!" Sonic started to say, before Rouge starting chasing after him.

"GET BACK HERE, HEDGEHOG!" Rouge's yell echoed through the house, as did Sonic's loud laughter.

The two rushed around the house, barely missing Cream and Tails in their chase.

The younger mobians looked confused for a moment, before giggling to each other.

"I bet Sonic teased Rouge about Miss Blaze again!" Cream chirped, making Tails laugh just a little harder.

Tails wiped at his eye, frowning as he realized his glove was stained black.

"Uh-oh." He mumbled, Cream looking alarmed at the discharge, "I think that prophecy is still bothering me."

From day to night…"

The Moirai began, Athena watching them in utter suspense.

"And dusk to dawn."

Red recited for his counterpart, just quiet enough for the nearby Dwellers to not hear.

"Hopeful stars…"

Super quietly hummed, making Sonic trip in the hallway and crash to the ground.

"And runaway pawns…"

Tails mumbled to himself the millionth time, he and Cream watching as Rouge pinned Sonic's arm to his back.

"…Should we call auntie and stop Rouge from killing him, or…?" Tails asked Cream, who only giggled in response.

"SAY UNCLE YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE-"

"NEVER!"

"Rouge! Sonic!" A voice called from downstairs, making the two older mobians yelp, "Can you come down here and help me in the kitchen?"

"Lemme get changed first!" "Already there, Auntie!"

Tails snorted as Rouge and Sonic sped off, their fight immediately forgotten.

"…Well, there's our answer I suppose!" Cream chirped, making Tails snort.

"Come on, Cream. I wanna try something with this dumb prophecy." Tails nudged Cream, "I think I can finally get the rest of it."