In 2021, Sonic Channel released a monthly series of wallpapers containing a story involving Sonic the Hedgehog and another character. They were written by Eitaro Toyoda and illustrated by Yuji Uekawa. They were released exclusively in Japanese.
The wallpapers include a story and an author's commentary talking about the background of the co-protagonist of the story.
General summary[]
After his last battle with Dr. Eggman, Sonic goes through the world to find the Chaos Emeralds, which lost their shine. In his journey, he goes to familiar places and meets his friends and helps them on an adventure. After recovering all the emeralds, Sonic confronts Dr. Eggman in space as Super Sonic, as the doctor tries to take over the world with the Eclipse Cannon.
List of story acts[]
No. | Month | Central character | Release date | Source |
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1 | January | Miles "Tails" Prower | 22 December 2020 | Original (archive) Translation |
2 | February | Knuckles the Echidna | 20 January 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
3 | March | Amy Rose | 22 February 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
4 | April | Vector the Crocodile | 22 March 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
5 | May | Cream the Rabbit & Cheese | 20 April 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
6 | June | Metal Sonic | 21 May 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
7 | July | Shadow the Hedgehog | 28 June 2021 | Original (archive) Translation |
8 | August | Rouge the Bat | 29 July 2021 (Part 1) 17 August 2021 (Part 2) |
Translation |
9 | September | Wisps | 27 August 2021 (Part 1) 3 September 2021 (Part 2) |
Translation |
10 | October | Silver the Hedgehog | 24 September 2021 (Part 1) 1 October 2021 (Part 2) |
Translation |
11 | November | Blaze the Cat | 22 October 2021 (Part 1) 2 November 2021 (Part 2) |
Translation |
12 | December | Super Sonic & Dr. Eggman | 25 November 2021 (Part 1) 3 December 2021 (Part 2) |
Translation |
Stories[]
Sonic X Tails[]
Summary[]
After defeating another one of Dr. Eggman's schemes, Sonic and Tails go through Green Hill Zone in search of a rainbow-colored shooting star that fell nearby. In the forest, and unaware of where to look, Tails uses one of his inventions that senses energy, and finds what they were looking for: a Chaos Emerald that has lost its shine. Sonic compliments Tails, saying he is glad to have him with him. The energy sensor detects another source of energy, and Sonic, thinking it was another Chaos Emerald, grabs Tails by the hand and runs in that direction.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Items:
Trivia[]
- The author commentary references Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II and Sonic Advance 3.
Sonic X Knuckles[]
Summary[]
One day on Angel Island, Knuckles goes to a forest to dig for something. Sonic immediately jumps atop his head to tease him, much to Knuckles' annoyance. They engage in slapstick that was neither a chase nor fight, as Sonic annoys Knuckles until both get tired. Knuckles then explains he received a strange dream where his ancestors of the Knuckles Clan called him to search for something in that forest. Sonic decides to help, only for Knuckles to angrily tell him to leave his island, threatening to punch him; Sonic evades the attack but accidentally trip, activating a switch. At that moment, a stone altar raises from the Earth with a box at the top. Knuckles opens it and finds a pair of gloves that belonged to his ancestors.
After a moment of silence, Knuckles smiles and returns the new gloves, saying that he is fine with the gloves he already has as just needs to be able to protect what is important to him. He proudly claims he wouldn't lose to anyone, even without those gloves. Sonic appreciates what he sees, but finds the situation worth teasing. They engage in more banter and slapstick that was neither a chase or a fight.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Knuckles Clan (mentioned)
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Trivia[]
- The author commentary references Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic Advance 3 and Sonic Forces.
Sonic X Amy[]
Summary[]
At the entrance of Twinkle Park, Amy is waiting for Sonic to arrive. Once he does, she gets playfully angry about him being late. Sonic claims Eggman got in his way, and Amy forgives him for it. Amy drags Sonic onto the Twinkle Coaster in search for a rumored glowing stone.
The Twinkle Coaster, which has been recently redesigned, has become a popular attraction due to the rumor that a stone that glows in seven colors during the ride will grant wishes. However, neither Sonic nor Amy could find it, riding the attraction for three hours. Sonic asks Amy what wish is so important for her to look for it, to which she tries to deny it is nothing important, but admit to herself she got half of her wish in being with Sonic.
Now returning the favor, Sonic grabs Amy and runs around the roller coaster on foot rather than riding. She grabs him tight, scared of falling, while Sonic keeps a cool expression all the way through. Near the exit of the underground cave, Sonic shouts when he sees the rumored stone, which turns out to be a Chaos Emerald, without its shine buried in the cave's outer wall. When a roller coaster passed beside them, it opened the exit door, letting the light from outside be reflected on the emerald.
Amy asks if the Chaos Emerald will return to normal, to which Sonic replies it will. Sonic asks her if she wants her wish, to which she denies, letting the emerald rest; Amy says she had so much fun that day, but both decide to leave the emerald on Twinkle Coaster for the time being, feeling it would be insensitive to take away the rumored gem that attracts people to that place.
Amy, understanding Sonic is not afraid of Eggman stealing the emerald, as he is confident he will stop him, laughs and tries to make Sonic invite her every so often to Twinkle Park to watch over the emerald. But by the time she said this, Sonic already left at supersonic speed. She screams, annoyed.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Amy Rose
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Items:
Trivia[]
- The concept artwork is different from the final artwork.
- The author commentary references Sonic the Hedgehog CD, Sonic Adventure and Sonic Advance 3.
Sonic X Vector[]
Summary[]
After defeating many Badniks in the city of Apotos, Sonic rest atop a pile of robot' remains, bored and waiting for the chili dog local to open. There, he is found by Vector the Crocodile, who arrived late to help.
The townspeople explain to them that Dr. Eggman has sent robots to attack the city every few days for a couple of months, unaware of the reason. This motivates Vector to use his detective skills and find the reason why, under the condition they pay the food he has eaten. Vector tells the people they can trust on him, and asks Sonic to confirm them he can trust him. Sonic assures them he is the best detective he knows, but Vector stops him before he finishes the sentence that Vector is the only detective he knows.
Using his detective skills, Vector arrives to a grocery store, Surfside Seagull Sundries, but incorrectly deduces that the store's chili dogs are so good they attract the robots. Sonic has to remind Vector that robots don't eat, only for Vector to proclaim that's why Eggman's Badniks are so miserable. Vector then turns the whole store outside down, grabbing a mysterious stone the owner, Milos, found and a chili dog. The owner immediately kicks them out.
Vector and Sonic walk across town, with the former feeling down over a wrong guess. Sonic however guesses that he wasn't entirely wrong. Later at night, Vector goes alone to a hill, holding the black stone close to a horde of Badniks who want to attack him. After a long monologue explaining his reasoning, Vector proclaim who the culprit for the attacks was: the stone he was holding, a Chaos Emerald. Vector raises the emerald, causing all the robots to attempt to attack him, but they get destroyed by Sonic with his supersonic speed.
Sonic had a hunch that the stone was a Chaos Emerald and followed Vector. He asks him why he didn't explain anything to him and went all alone. Vector explains that he didn't want to endanger the grocery store owner by letting the town know he was responsible for the attacks because of the emerald with him. Sonic then calls the townspeople, who were listening. The owner apologizes for not knowing, but the townspeople don't hold it against him. Sonic explains that, because Vector stole the emerald from the store, he promised the town he would catch him. This angered Vector of being falsely accused.
Sonic takes the Chaos Emerald with him, and the city of Apotos host a party for its two heroes. Vector is happy to be called a great detective by the townspeople.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Badniks
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Milos
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Vector the Crocodile
Locations:
Items:
- Chaos Emerald
- Chili dog (mentioned)
Trivia[]
- The concept artwork is different from the final artwork.
- The author commentary references Knuckles Chaotix as Vector's debut (alongside a mention of Team Chaotix members Espio the Chameleon and Charmy Bee) and Sonic Heroes.
Sonic X Cream & Cheese[]
Summary[]
Having heard rumors of a stray Death Egg Robot, Sonic runs to Music Plant to stop it. He then notices he is followed by someone: Cream the Rabbit and her companion, Cheese.
Thinking that he lost them, Cream descends from the sky asking Sonic to let her go with him on an adventure. Sonic tells her, carefully, that no because it is too dangerous for kids like her. Cream, angry, tells him to not treat her like a child, but before Sonic can reply, a loud sound happens. Sonic, in a hurry, tells her to go home and then umps at high speed towards that direction.
Cream is left alone, but quickly starts to follow Sonic for an adventure. Cheese then asks her, in their language that Cream can guess, why she wants to follow Sonic so bad. Cream answers that whenever Sonic goes, fun adventures happens no matter how scary they can be, and she trusts Sonic to defeat whatever obstacle in his path, and she should be safe with him.
A giant explosion happens, shaking the surroundings and collapsing the bridge. Cream freezes, wondering if it's really an adventure.
Sonic finds the Death Egg Robot who, after Eggman's defeat, turned stray and is attacking a trumpet factory. Sonic defeats it and, later, sees a plume of black smoke rising in the distance. Sonic immediately hurries to that place, but finds the animal tourists safe and sound as a tired Cream had saved them.
Cream feels bad, as she really wanted to have an adventure with Sonic and help defeat the robot. Sonic reassures her that to have an adventure like of that day, she has to be both strong and kind, and Cream helped with her kindness and half of the adventure belonged to her. This makes Cream happy.
Sonic sees the sunset and says goodbye to Cream, telling her to go home or her mother will be worried, but she chases after him.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Cheese
- Cream the Rabbit
- Death Egg Robot (mass-produced)
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Vanilla the Rabbit (mentioned)
Locations:
Trivia[]
- The concept art is different from the final artwork.
- It is presumed that Eggman's defeat refers to the events of Sonic Forces.
- Sonic dialogue suggests the mass-produced Death Egg Robots that appear in Sonic Forces were prepared on Egg Planet Park, rather than created with the Phantom Ruby.
- The author commentary references Sonic Advance 2, Sonic Advance 3 and, indirectly, the Mario & Sonic series.
- Likewise, it indirectly references Sonic Rush by talking of Cream's sibling-like relationship with Blaze the Cat.
Sonic X Metal Sonic[]
Summary[]
In an abandoned Eggman laboratory, Metal Sonic awakens to discover Doctor Eggman was defeated again by Sonic the Hedgehog. Because he was under maintenance, Metal is angry that he was unable to protect his creator or defeat his loathsome doppelgänger.
Sonic, while running through Speed Highway, is ambushed by Metal Sonic. Sonic is amused by being attacked from the other side of the road, but then sees a light in Metal Sonic's arm: a Chaos Emerald. Metal holds the gem in one hand, and with the other, points to the far end of Speed Highway. Sonic understands that Metal Sonic wants to race him, and in turn, bets all the emeralds he has on him.
As they ran through the road at equal high speed, Metal Sonic decide to attack Sonic with a boost tackle, but Sonic dodges him. After his attack, his speed slows down as he recovers, but the robot was prepared for this scenario, as Sonic would have to slow down in a curve. However, Sonic instead accelerated towards where Metal was, jumped on his head and pushed him and the recoil sent him accelerating toward the inside track and through the curve.
As Metal Sonic analyzed the situation, he wondered why he couldn't defeat Sonic despite his great body. He then thought: the reason why he had the same shape as Sonic was for him to equal his speed. Metal Sonic then cut the resources such as weapons in his body that wouldn't help him go faster.
Despite Metal Sonic being a machine, Sonic can feel his excitement in the race, and decides to go faster. However, Metal Sonic realized he couldn't win the race, and wondered what he could do. Suddenly and miraculously, Metal Sonic went faster than his counterpart thanks to the power of the Chaos Emerald in his posession.
However, because the power of the Chaos Emerald was unstable for the robot, Metal Sonic got destroyed on the way, with his upper body remaining a few meters to the finish line. Sonic grabs the Chaos Emerald, and tries to approach him, only for Metal Sonic to discourage him with his sight. Neither of them could cross the finish line, leaving Sonic relieved that Metal wasn't fully destroyed. He tells Metal it was a good race, and he hopes for a rematch later.
Metal Sonic is left alone. He sends a distress signal for him to be recovered. Before shutting down due to a voltage drop, and despite his defeat, Metal analyzes the situation, finding it not so bad; he had new data to analyze for future improvement, so he could one day defeat his archenemy.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Metal Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Trivia[]
- The concept art is different from the final artwork.
- The author commentary references Sonic CD, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, and Sonic Heroes.
Sonic X Shadow[]
Summary[]
Interested in watching a celestial show, Sonic arrives too early to Mission Street. However, when he looks down on the street, he notices Shadow fighting off against Gun Beetles. Curious, Sonic follows him, finding multiple Beetles destroyed by the black hedgehog. Sonic asks him if he is responsible, to which Shadow replies that whatever he is doing doesn't concern Sonic, and runs away. Sonic follows through, fighting him off while at it.
Shadow asks him why is he chasing him, to which Sonic replies he doesn't want to be blamed again for Shadow's actions. Shadow mocks him, and reveals a Chaos Emerald in his possession. He vanishes with Chaos Control, leaving Sonic alone, looking at the starry sky.
A few moments later, Shadow breaks into a bank. He destroys the Beetles and knocks the guards on his way to the second floor. When he arrives to the central vault, he finds Sonic with the keycard of the door in his hand. Sonic arrived there by following Shadow's signal with an energy detector made by Tails.
Sonic asked why he needed the keycard, and Shadow explains. The bank is a weapons laboratory, researching Eggman mysterious capsule obtained during the last battle, and Shadow wanted to destroy such capsule, for it was a bomb that would destroy half the city at midnight. Shadow tried to warn the people, but they didn't believe him, causing him to take care of the situation by his own hands.
Sonic tried to say something, but his energy detector alerted him on a high signature inside the vault. Sonic grinned at Shadow and opened the vault. There is chaos as people frantically run for cover due to an imminent explosion. Sonic and Shadow enter the room and notice a capsule-shaped glass body protected by an electromagnetic barrier. They are attacked by guard Beetles but manage to clear them away.
Sonic destroys the barrier's generator while Shadow rushes out of harm's way. Shadow then uses Chaos Control to make the bomb disappear, causing a massive explosion in the sky. Sonic is excited, but Shadow is frustrated, as he had hoped to send the bomb into space. Shadow gives Sonic the malfunctioning Chaos Emerald, explaining that he doesn't need a fake and that Sonic may be able to do something with it. Sonic is stunned by the gesture, but doesn't thank Shadow as he had initially intended to.
As Shadow leaves, he questions Sonic on why he is following him. Sonic, casually, responds by asking when did Shadow become someone who works for everyone's peace. Shadow denies doing such a thing, as he doesn't care about others, but dislikes when people act foolishly on the planet. After a brief silence, Sonic acknowledges Shadow's perspective and tells him that a lot of people would appreciate what he did that day. Shadow becomes exasperated and stops, turning back to Sonic. However, they both notice the Space Colony ARK floating above the city with the full moon shining brightly.
Shadow is taken aback by the sight, as it holds significant memories for him. Once a year, the ARK can be seen directly above the full moon, and Mission Street is a good place to witness this celestial show. Shadow remains silent, and Sonic seemingly understandands Shadow's emotions. Sonic then points at his own face and smirks, causing Shadow to react with frustration. Shadow quickly gets on a motorcycle and drives away, leaving Sonic somewhat disappointed but still grinning.
Shadow drifts away from the city, alone, only seen by the moon on the sky.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Trivia[]
- The author commentary references Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
- Sonic references the events of Sonic Adventure 2, where G.U.N. blamed him for Shadow's crimes.
- "The last battle" it's suggested to be the events of Sonic Forces.
- This is one of the rare moments in the series where humanity is shown to be antagonistic, with them stealing Eggman's technology for their own selfish needs.
- Despite the presence of Gun Beetles, the story doesn't acknowledge the Guardian Units of Nations by name. It is unknown if the laboratory is under their control, or the Beetles are working for a different group.
- The story doesn't identify if Shadow's motorcycle is the Dark Rider. It only describes it as a "big, military motorcycle".
- The epilogue of the story showing Shadow driving his motorcycle through the city as both The ARK and the Moon appear in the sky, resemble the Shadow strip from Sonic Comic, also written by Eitaro Toyoda. It is unknown if both stories are meant to be one and the same.
Sonic X Rouge[]
Summary[]
Eggmanland, originally a vicious fortress created by Doctor Eggman, is now abandoned. Sonic, who has come to Eggmanland in search of information about the seven-colored shooting star, is surprised to see the lights still shining. He wonders who restarted the park and is about to investigate when he hears a cheerful woman's voice greeting him: Rouge the Bat.
Rouge explains to Sonic that she came to Eggmanland to investigate a request but got stuck when she discovered reactivated defense robots. Rouge asks Sonic to help her by acting as a diversion for the robots while she investigates. Initially skeptical, Sonic agrees to assist after realizing Rouge's true intentions. Rouge gives Sonic a communicator and shows him an emerald ring in her finger, expressing gratitude for his help. Sonic questions her desire for more gems despite already having many, to which Rouge explains that obtaining better gems allows for a greater appreciation.
In the middle of the night, explosions rock Eggmanland as Sonic battles against waves of Eggman robots. Rouge communicates with Sonic, providing instructions and updates on enemy locations. As they progress through the facility, Sonic starts to feel bored, and Rouge agrees, commenting on the unusual setting of a moonlit amusement park. However, there is no response from Rouge after Sonic's remark.
Sonic begins to feel that something is not right after receiving precise instructions from Rouge. He notices that his movements seem to be guided in a specific direction, almost as if he is intentionally avoiding something. Sonic also discovers that someone has already entered the facility that Rouge was supposed to investigate. Despite communicating with her, they have not met in person during the mission, leading Sonic to question if Rouge is truly following him. As Sonic contemplates the situation, his energy sensor detects something, reminding him of the presence of a seven-colored shooting star. Sonic realizes that there is a thrilling mystery unfolding in this space of love and desire.
Inside a deep pit in the center of Eggmanland is the Gaia Temple. Rouge lands silently in the pit and expresses satisfaction at having eliminated the robots in the area. She confirms Sonic's presence in the distance and begins to walk towards the central pit, seemingly with the intention of reaching it, despite pushing Sonic away from the enemies.
Rouge reaches the deepest part of a location and discovers a pale, glowing stone. She expresses affection for the stone before being interrupted by someone behind her. Rouge confronts the person, accusing them of abandoning a task she had assigned. The person is revealed to be Sonic, who had learned about the Chaos Emeralds and was aware of Rouge's plan to use him to obtain one.
Rouge possesses the Chaos Emerald and plans to take it with her, but Sonic manages to take it from her. As Sonic lands in a pit, the lights in Eggmanland go out, and the earth begins to shake. Countless streaks of light rise from the pit, and Sonic's five Chaos Emeralds also start to shine. It is unclear why this is happening, but it seems that the "Lord of Power", who resides deep in the earth, has detected the presence of the Chaos Emeralds and is activating them.
Rouge, watching everything from above, is initially captivated by the beauty of a shining jewel-like object amidst the ruins. However, when Sonic offers her a Chaos Emerald, she pretends to give up, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Suddenly, the pit collapses, presenting Rouge with a chance to surprise Sonic and potentially take his Chaos Emeralds. However, Sonic manages to escape, leaving Rouge disappointed. She cuts off communication and flies away in frustration, while Sonic bids her farewell and leaves the scene.
As morning arrived, Rouge flew away from the ruin-like Eggmanland, disappointed that she couldn't steal the Chaos Emerald, but motivated, as for her, all the gems in the world belong to her.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Dark Gaia (mentioned)
- Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
- Egg Fighter
- Light Gaia (mentioned)
- Rouge the Bat
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Locations:
Trivia[]
- The author commentary, while more extensive than the previous ones in describing Rouge's character and her relationship to Sonic, references Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes (and Rouge's association with Team Dark), Sonic Battle, and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
Sonic X Wisps[]
Summary[]
Sonic arrives to Windy Valley after hearing rumors of a ghost. Sonic expresses his disbelief in the presence of a ghost in such a pleasant location. He calls out to the supposed ghosts, and shortly after, various small, buoyant creatures of different shapes and colors appear and gather around Sonic. They laugh and dance, confirming Sonic's suspicion that they were the ones he was looking for: Wisps.
Sonic had previously saved the Wisps from Eggman, and together they defeated him using their unique powers. Some of the Wisps decided to stay on Sonic's planet, but many animals were unaware of their existence. Sonic suspects that the Wisps are the source of the ghost rumors and investigates. However, he discovers that the Wisps have already formed friendly relationships with the animals in Windy Valley. Sonic wonders about the origin of the ghost rumors when he senses a strange presence and sees a shadow-like figure. The figure appears and disappears, intriguing Sonic. The Wisps and animals gather around as Sonic prepares to confront the shadow. Sonic and a Cyan join forces and transform into the Cyan Laser, engaging in a thrilling chase with the shadow. This is considered an intense game of tag between Sonic, his friends, and the mysterious shadow in Windy Valley.
Sonic follows the shadow to a floating island where he finds a mole and a Yellow Wisp. They point to the ground, indicating that the shadow went underground. Sonic enlists the help of the Yellow Wisp and transforms into the Yellow Drill, digging through the island's soil. They eventually reach an underground cavity, where they spot the shadow fleeing to the top. Sonic remains cheerful despite the escape. An Orange Wisp joins them and communicates with gestures. Sonic transforms into the Orange Rocket and launches through a crack in the ceiling, ascending into the sky.
Sonic transforms back to his original form and descends from the sky in a skydiving manner onto a high altitude highway in Windy Valley. A parrot informs Sonic that the shadow he was chasing has fled to this location. Sonic expresses his determination to confront the shadow on foot and begins running at high speed along the highway. The highway features sharp curves, steep slopes, and 360-degree loops resembling a roller coaster. As Sonic runs, he already has an idea of whom the shadow is and eagerly anticipates meeting them. Eventually, Sonic reaches a small floating island where he discovers a capsule device left behind by Eggman, which the shadow seems to have escaped into. Sonic destroys the capsule and is surprised to find Jade Wisp, a green ghost, inside. Sonic recognizes Jade and expresses his joy at seeing them again.
The Jade Wisp arrived late to Windy Valley and felt too shy to greet the others. However, Sonic understands the situation and considers them already friends due to their previous interactions. The animals and Wisps in Windy Valley warmly welcome the Jade Wisp, bringing joy to everyone. Sonic realizes that he can merge with the Jade Wisp, transforming into the "Jade Ghost" and making his body transparent. Sonic invites everyone to play a game of tag, where they try to catch the ghost of Windy Valley. The second round of this exciting game begins as Sonic, now the Jade Ghost, disappears.
Appearances[]
Characters:
Locations:
- Mystic Ruins
- Planet Wisp (mentioned)
Trivia[]
- The concept artwork is different from the final artwork.
- Orange Wisp appears in the story, but not in the story's artwork. Likewise, the White Wisps are not identified by name in the story, despite one appearing in the artwork.
- It is suggested that the Jade Wisp of this story is the same one that appears in Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps, with Sonic knowing who she is.
- The author commentary references Sonic Colors and its remaster, Sonic Colors: Ultimate. The commentary references Yacker by name, and indirectly acknowledges Sonic Forces through the mention of the Wispon.
Sonic X Silver[]
Summary[]
Sonic is running towards the ruins of a castle gate in the Kingdom Valley. He had heard a rumor about a shooting star falling there and was eager to investigate. However, as he approaches the gate, something hits his legs, and he is suspended midair due to a psychokinetic hold. Sonic recognizes the presence of Silver the Hedgehog. Silver explains that he needed to stop Sonic in order to ask for a favor. After a moment of silence, Silver apologizes and requests Sonic's assistance.
Silver asks Sonic for help in rescuing a bridge that is on the verge of collapsing. Silver heard a story in the future that the bridge fell down the day after a seven-colored shooting star fell in Kingdom Valley, but it was instantly restored, becoming known as the "Revival Bridge." Despite warning others about the danger, no one believed Silver. Sonic questions if Silver revealed his knowledge of the future because he is a time-traveler, to which Silver admits he may have made a mistake. However, Silver expresses his desire to help everyone and asks Sonic to join him, as their combined strength would be beneficial. Sonic, recognizing Silver's genuine nature, agrees to help and refers to him as a hero from the future. Silver humbly denies being a hero but emphasizes his intention to prevent a known event from going wrong. As Sonic watches Silver walk ahead, he chuckles at Silver's earnestness and futuristic mindset.
The two utilize Silver's levitation ability to fly over the walls of Kingdom Valley. They observe tourists on foot and a sightseeing boat below them as they make their way from the ramparts to the spires of the royal castle. Eventually, they reach the stone bridge known as the "Revival Bridge." Silver admires the bridge's stability and shares some knowledge about it. Sonic jokingly asks if Silver works for a construction company, to which Silver responds that he is familiar with such bridges from his time. The two of them sit in the middle of the bridge, engaging in conversation while waiting for it to collapse. The tension between them suggests that the potential collapse would have significant consequences.
The group of tourists crosses the bridge when suddenly earth tremors and vibrations shake the area. The bridge becomes chaotic with people screaming and struggling to stay on their feet. Silver, using his psychokinetic abilities, levitates in the center of the bridge and holds the flummoxed people in place. Sonic helps transport those not caught in the hold to safety. Although the immediate danger seems to have been averted, Silver notices a sightseeing boat below the bridge that could be hit by falling debris if the bridge were to collapse. As the earthquake continues, the bridge is hit by a large horizontal tremor, followed by a collapse.
Sonic is about to fall into a river along with the stones of the bridge. However, he is once again held in midair by Silver's psychokinetic powers. Silver is struggling to bear the weight of the bridge, which is causing him immense pain and stress. Despite his discomfort, Silver urgently asks Sonic to "take care of it" without specifying what exactly needs to be done. Seeing Silver's suffering, Sonic decides to become the hero and promises to help.
Sonic quickly realizes that the bridge is not broken but rather "disassembled" due to the deflection from an earthquake. He remembers that the bridge was built solely by the combination of stones and its own weight. With determination, Sonic tells Silver to lift the bridge later and drop it, while he fixes it in the meantime. Silver, though initially stiffened, agrees silently with a fearless smile on his face.
The two hedgehogs work together to repair the collapsed bridge. Sonic uses his speed and agility to fit the floating stones back into place and balance the equilibrium of the bridge. Despite the strain on Silver's psychokinetic powers, Sonic continues his work. After some time, Sonic realizes that a crucial piece, the "keystone," is missing. He frantically searches for it and eventually finds it alongside a Chaos Emerald that had fallen on the bridge. With the keystone in hand, Sonic completes the repair by placing the remaining building stone parts. With the bridge repaired, Sonic calls out to Silver, indicating that the rest is up to him. Silver, determined, opens his eyes and prepares to take action.
Silver, facing immense strain and exhaustion, attempts to lift the collapsed bridge to save the people on a sightseeing boat. Despite his overwhelming efforts, he struggles to elevate it even slightly. Frustrated and fatigued, Silver almost gives in to defeat. However, spurred by the sight of the hopeful faces on the boat, he finds renewed determination. In a final surge of strength and selfless resolve, Silver pushes himself to the limit, igniting a newfound determination to protect others. As he pours his remaining energy into the task, the Chaos Emerald he possesses reacts to his heartfelt desire. With a surge of power, the bridge momentarily lifts, emitting a glimmering light, only to fall back into place. Despite the failed attempt, Silver's unwavering resolve echoes through the gorge of Kingdom Valley.
Sonic and Silver, having successfully resolved the crisis, enjoy the peaceful aftermath under the clear skies. The earthquake incident ended without casualties, including the safe recovery of the sightseeing boat. Despite the chaos, the duo relishes their sense of accomplishment. They discuss the Chaos Emerald, now drained of power, and Sonic entrusts it to Silver for repair, recalling similar advice from Shadow.
The officials confirm that the bridge will be permanently closed to the public post-repairs. Silver, aware of the future, humorously mentions its fate as a future tourist attraction. Sonic, noticing Silver's foreknowledge, asks if he was aware of the day's events in advance. Although Silver denies any prior knowledge, he admits sensing reassurance upon finding Sonic earlier in the day.
Sonic teasingly acknowledges Silver as a hero, but not an all-knowing time traveler. As they enjoy the breeze and gaze at the peaceful sky of Kingdom Valley, they witness numerous seven-colored rainbow bridges, marking a serene conclusion to their adventure.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Silver the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Tourists
Locations:
- Silver's future (mentioned)
- Soleanna
- Kingdom Valley
- Revival Bridge
- Kingdom Valley
Trivia[]
- The concept artwork is different from the final artwork.
- Eitaro Toyoda came out with the story after the concept artwork done by Yuji Uekawa.
- Despite the Solaris Project never happening because of the events of the Solaris Incident, the castle in Kingdom Valley still ended up abandoned.
- The author commentary references Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). The story, however, mentions that Sonic and Silver fought multiple times, seemingly alluding to Sonic Rivals, Sonic Rivals 2 and Sonic Generations.
- The commentary asks「何かを得るためには、何かを犠牲にしなければいけないのか?」 (“Do we have to sacrifice something in order to gain something?”), and states it's a theme in the story of 2006. It's a rephrase of the climax of Silver's campaign, where Blaze says: "「世界を救う覚悟があるのなら 犠牲を厭うな」 ("If you're ready to save the world, be willing to sacrifice!", translated in English as "we agreed to save the world at any price!")
Sonic X Blaze[]
Summary[]
Blaze is in the underwater cave Coral Cave. The peaceful atmosphere is disrupted by explosions and the presence of damaged robots. Blaze fights off an army of pirate robots with her fiery abilities. Just as she is about to be overwhelmed, Sonic, a hedgehog with incredible speed, arrives and helps her defeat the remaining robots. Blaze is surprised to see Sonic and acknowledges that they haven't seen each other in a while.
Sonic and Blaze team up. Blaze explains that the Sol Emeralds warned her about the situation, which led her fighting the robots. Sonic explains that when he went to look for the seventh Chaos Emerald in Twinkle Park, the emeralds engulfed him in a light, sending him to her. They confront the marauding damaged robots, displaying impressive coordination despite their time apart.
After successfully fending off the pirate robots, Sonic and Blaze decide to infiltrate the enemy's base within Coral Cave. As they venture deeper into the cave, they notice a significant change in the atmosphere. Despite being underground, the area is brightly lit with an emerald green light, and the air feels exceptionally clean. Sonic realizes they have entered a special area adorned with intricate decorations. As they approach a stairwell leading to a lower level, they hear the sound of metal and notice numerous footprints, indicating the presence of many pirate robots. They arrived to their base.
Excited by the upcoming adventure, Sonic playfully suggests to Blaze that they are ready to take on the challenge. However, Blaze responds with silence and blocks Sonic's path with her fiery hand. Confused, Sonic questions her actions, only to be met with Blaze's intense gaze and a quiet, angry tone. She insists that the situation is her responsibility and asks Sonic to leave. The tension in the underwater cave intensifies, leaving Sonic taken aback by Blaze's unexpected reaction.
Blaze runs ahead, but Sonic's energy sensor detects unusual electronic sounds coming from the deepest part of the cave. He decides to change direction and help Blaze from a different angle. Meanwhile, Blaze is determined to protect the Jeweled Scepter, from the robots. She encounters an army of pirate robots surrounding the altar where the scepter is kept. The elite Koala guards, who were defending the scepter, are on the verge of defeat. Just as they are about to give up, Blaze appears and fights alongside them, inspiring them to continue their defense. The guards are impressed by Blaze's bravery and loyalty, reaffirming their loyalty to her.
Blaze and the guards find themselves overwhelmed by an army of pirate robots. Just as things seem dire, Sonic arrives and helps fend off the reinforcements. Sonic had been fighting on his own and had already reduced their numbers. Blaze realizes the importance of teamwork and regrets alienating Sonic earlier. She agrees to help Sonic and requests his assistance in return. The pirate robots prepare to attack, but Sonic initiates a powerful spin dash, creating a tornado. Blaze joins in, wielding flames in each hand, and together they unleash a devastating Fire Tornado that eliminates the enemy army.
Sonic and Blaze have successfully defeated enemy reinforcements and are discussing the restoration of Sonic's Chaos Emeralds. The emeralds regain their power, indicating that all seven have been restored. Blaze suggests that it may be the guidance of the emeralds or fate. As they talk, Sonic's emeralds glow and envelop him, signaling his return home. However, before he can leave, a head-less Captain Whisker, appears. Blaze insists on handling Whisker alone, allowing Sonic to go home in peace. Sonic salutes and is transported back to his world just as Whisker and Blaze are about to engage in a final battle.
Sonic finds himself back in Twinkle Park's cave after the Chaos Emeralds' light fades. He reflects on his recent encounter with Blaze and the significance of the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic notices that the Chaos Emerald placed in the cave is now considered a good luck charm for the Twinkle Coaster attraction. When Sonic touches it, he feels a connection to Blaze and feels encouraged. Sonic looks forward to hearing about Blaze's journey and embarks on his own adventure as he exits the cave.
Appearances[]
Characters:
Locations:
- Sol Dimension
- Coral Cave
- Sol Empire (mentioned)
- Sol Imperial Palace (mentioned)
- Sonic's universe
- Earth
Trivia[]
- The author's commentary references Sonic Rush, Sonic Rush Adventure, and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
Super Sonic X Dr. Eggman[]
Summary[]
In a surprising turn of events, a peculiar occurrence took place worldwide. Rather than an earthquake, the entire planet experienced a slight tremor, causing widespread unease. This unsettling event was accompanied by the hijacking of global broadcast networks by powerful extraterrestrial radio waves. Dr. Eggman took credit for this phenomenon, boasting about duplicating numerous "gravity cylinders" from the Space Colony ARK and utilizing them to manipulate the planet's rotation. The world was gripped with fear as they gazed skyward, apprehensive of the unseen weapons hovering at high altitudes. Dr. Eggman demanded the surrender of the entire world and all its possessions, threatening further horrors if his demands were not met. As a result, the world descended into chaos.
Dr. Eggman took interest in cylindrical devices called Gravity Cylinders, devices that generate artificial gravity originally used to transport the Space Colony ARK, but were abandoned after the ARK was desolated. He plans to activate the device but is interrupted by a familiar voice, Sonic. Sonic, in his Super Sonic form, destroys the gravity cylinders at high speed, preventing Eggman from causing any mischief. Despite this, Eggman refuses to surrender.
Eggman expresses surprise of seeing Super Sonic, as the Chaos Emeralds were not meant to be restored so soon. Sonic tells him stuff happened, and urges Eggman to surrender as they observe the remaining gravity cylinders. However, Eggman refuses and activates the Eclipse Cannon. The cannon begins to aim at the Earth's surface, emitting an optical signal. Eggman reveals that he has sent his elite robot squad to take control of the ARK's central control room. Sonic receives an urgent message from Tails, informing him that Eggman's abandoned robots worldwide have gone berserk. Before Sonic can respond, he is attacked and thrown into a floating gravity cylinder wreckage.
Eggman, equipped with an additional armament attachment on his Egg Mobile, confronts Sonic. He suspends a large iron ball from his vehicle using a chain and activates a purple energy field within a radius of about 100 meters. Sonic, aware of the new threat, engages Eggman while remaining cautious. Eggman boasts about his plan to restore the gravity cylinder ring and defeat Sonic using the Eclipse Cannon and other ambushes. He increases the output of his new weapon, a super-heavy steel ball that generates intense local gravity and attacks Sonic with high speed.
The ball rapidly spins around the Egg Mobile, due to its increased output and the surrounding atmosphere being sucked in. Super Sonic skillfully avoids the swings of the iron ball, leaving behind golden tracks of light. The ball's gravitational force attracts space debris, which poses a threat to Sonic. However, Sonic uses the ball's gravity to his advantage, making sharp turns and putting Eggman at a disadvantage. Eggman taunts Sonic, suggesting that he is losing his nerve, but Sonic dismisses this and claims to be enjoying the challenge. Just as Eggman is about to laugh, a familiar voice interrupts their communication.
Sonic and Eggman pause their fight as they hear a voice coming from the Egg Mobile's console. The voice belongs to Tails, who reveals that he has hacked and disrupted the frequency hijacking and Eggman's controlling satellite for the robots. Eggman is shocked and frustrated as he realizes that his conquest is not progressing and is even being pushed back in some areas. Tails explains that he used his "Energy Sensor Ver. 2.0" to detect the high energy required for frequency hijacking and was able to hack into the satellite, which communicated through optical signals. Tails also mentions that Sonic's friends are now fighting back against Eggman's robots worldwide. Sonic gives a thumbs-up to the surface, showing his approval, while Eggman becomes enraged and declares the situation impossible.
Knuckles uses his ancestral battle gloves to destroy the robots on Angel Island. Amy defends Twinkle Park with her Piko Piko Hammer. Cream helps with evacuations, Vector and the Chaotix Detective Agency continue their raids, and the Wisp aliens provide help with the Wispons to fight alongside everyone. Eggman receives alerts indicating his forces' disadvantage, but he remains determined to defeat Sonic and his allies. Eggman fires the Eclipse Cannon, but it only releases a fraction of its power, causing confusion and frustration. The explosion that was expected does not occur, leaving Eggman shocked and questioning why the cannon failed.
Silver uses his psychokinesis barrier to prevent the cannon's blow and levitates with a shield of light. Eggman tries to shoot the Eclipse Cannon again but is interrupted by a transmission from Rouge, who reveals that she has shut down the Eclipse Cannon. Eggman is frustrated and receives another interruption, this time from Shadow the Hedgehog. Sonic then appears, ready to confront Eggman, telling him that as long as the planet has its inhabitants, the doctor will never do what he wants.
Sonic confronts Eggman and asserts the strength of the bonds he has formed with others. However, Eggman's voice and the gravity wave from his Egg Graviton prevent Sonic from attacking. A super gravity iron ball hits a gravity cylinder near Sonic, causing interference between the gravity generators and resulting in a massive explosion. Eggman dismisses Sonic's claims of unity and boasts about his own scientific capabilities. He challenges Sonic and others to try and stop the rotation of the planet, expressing his intention to create Eggmanland. Another slash strikes a gravity cylinder, this time hitting the power reactor and causing a significant explosion.
Eggman prepares to deliver a potentially fatal blow using the Super Special Gravity Strike & Capture Iron Ball: Egg Graviton Final Form. This attack, launched with hyper-acceleration, will be challenging for even Super Sonic to avoid. However, Sonic remains confident and unyielding, ready to face Eggman head-on. As Eggman presses the button, the outcome of their clash hangs in the balance.
In the Sol Dimension, at the royal castle of the Sol Empire, a sunny day is interrupted by the trembling of the Sol Emeralds, hidden treasures of that world. The personal guard, alarmed by this unusual occurrence, looks to Blaze the Cat for guidance. Blaze calmly reassures the guard that there is no cause for concern and returns to her seat. However, she expresses anticipation for an upcoming story.
In the final moments of the intense battle, Sonic and his friends witness a massive explosion caused by the Egg Mobile. Eggman, filled with anger and frustration, escapes in an escape pod while Sonic's Chaos Emeralds also scatter across the world. Sonic, now back to his original form, watches them depart with a sense of satisfaction. The fighting on the surface subsides, and in the distance, Sonic spots a blue trail indicating that Metal Sonic has retrieved Eggman. Sonic anticipates a future rematch with Metal Sonic once he is repaired. Feeling excited, Sonic closes his eyes and descends back to his planet, ready for new adventures with the Chaos Emeralds and the challenges they will bring.
Tails playfully complains about Sonic relying too much on his help. Tails catches Sonic as they both ride on the wing of the Tornado. Tails mentions cleaning up debris from a fight between Sonic and Eggman in space, using modified gravity cylinders. As they continue their conversation, the Tornado descends while they admire the beautiful blue planet below. The story concludes by hinting at another exciting adventure awaiting Sonic and the other heroes.
Appearances[]
Characters:
- Amy Rose
- Blaze the Cat
- Cream the Rabbit
- Dr. Eggman
- Metal Sonic
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Rouge the Bat
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Silver the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Team Chaotix (mentioned)
- Vector the Crocodile
- Wisps
Locations:
- Angel Island
- Chaotix Detective Agency (mentioned)
- Eggmanland (mentioned)
- Sol Dimension
- Space Colony ARK
- Station Square
Trivia[]
- The concept artwork is different from the final artwork.
- The author commentary references the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Adventure and Team Sonic Racing.
- The author commentary references that Sonic and Dr. Eggman knew each other from before their encounter in Sonic the Hedgehog, like in the manual of the original game, and wishes to know more of those adventures.
- The fight between Super Sonic and Eggman mirrors the Egg Wrecker's boss fight thought the series.