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"Wedding Bell Blues" is the twenty-sixth episode of the Sonic Underground television series. It first aired on 6 January 1999 in France and on 4 October 1999 in the United States. It was included in Sonic Underground: Volume 2 and The Queen Aleena Chronicles.
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Robotnik announces that he will marry Queen Aleena in a plot to become the king of Mobius. He tells the people that he will have music played at the event just for this one time, as he is a "kind, generous and caring tyrant". Upon hearing the alarming news and shocked that their enemy will become their stepfather, Sonic, Manic and Sonia realise that even though it's probably a trap, they still have to investigate, and if need be, rescue their mother from this sham marriage.
In order to get into the event, the triplets visit Bartleby. While Manic steals Bartleby's valuables, Bartleby focuses on Sonia, telling her that it's better this way and her brothers are a bad influence, while Sonic wonders if Bartleby is really on their side, but Sleet and Dingo burst in, demanding extra tribute as a donation for the wedding. Bartleby does not give them away though, but suggests that he pay half the tribute, and supply a band to play at the wedding, which Sleet and Dingo accept.
Once they have access to the event, the siblings first play a song, then search the palace for their mother, but Sonia is captured and Robotnik reveals his true plan - he will force Crown Princess Sonia to rule in her place - and adopt her as his daughter to make himself King. Sonia is horrified, but Bartleby, who is also present, points out that Queen Aleena's long absence means she can't call herself ruler for much longer. Held against her will, Sonia has little choice to go along with the sham.
As the adoption ceremony begins in the throne room, Sonic and Manic watch in dismay, realising there are too many SWATbots to rescue Sonia. Manic rushes off to create a diversion and disguises himself as Queen Aleena; dress, makeup and all. Unfortunately he is captured and thrown in a cell. Fortunately he picks the lock and escapes.
Even as Sonia is being named ruler, a woman in a hooded robe appears on the balcony and announces to the crowd that she, Queen Aleena, will never abandon her people and is still fighting to depose Robotnik's unjust takeover. The many aristocrats present cheer for Queen Aleena despite Robotnik's fury, and Bartleby faints. Robotnik orders the Queen's capture, and as the SWATbots pursue her, Sonic rushes to rescue Sonia.
Robotnik's guards catch up with the Queen on a robotic steed, only to find a dummy in its place, while the triplets escape the palace. Sonic congratulates Manic on his disguise, but Manic admits that he never reached the throne room, and had assumed Sonia was the one who spoke to the crowd after Sonic rescued her. The three of them then realise that it must have been the real Queen on the balcony, and that their mother truly is alive, and resolve to continue their search.
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- In some scenes, Sonic's arms are incorrectly colored blue instead of tan.
Title in other languages[]
Language | Title | Translation |
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French | L'union fait la farce | Union is the Joke |
German | Die Hochzeit | The Wedding |
Italian | Marcia nuziale | Wedding March |
Polish | Blues dzwonów weselnych | Blues of wedding bells |
Portuguese | Casamento Enganoso | Deceptive Marriage |
Romanian | Bell Bell Blues | Bell Bell Blues |
Russian | Блюз свадебных колоколов | Wedding bells blues |
Trivia[]
- When the trio go to Bartleby's house, they pretend they are carpet cleaners, with Manic's outfit bearing some resemblance Mario's overalls, and Sonic's outfit bearing some resemblance to Luigi's overalls.
- Despite Sleet saying the ceremony held is an adoption ceremony, during the ceremony Bartleby steps forward to name Sonia as queen, holding a large golden crown.