Rockin' and Anomaly looked at each other. With a sigh, the man in the black cloak stepped forward. "Whether you remember it or not, you filled out a character sheet, thinking this was an innocent role play. Rockin, the red pony stallion here, did not summon you. Code summoned whoever completed their sheets. You have become that character. Be thankful you got to choose. Rockin' here was forced to be a pony for the entire time he's leading you to collect the crucible pieces to restore balance to the multiverse. Now, the portal has been open for 15 seconds already. I suggest you follow him through," He pointed at where Rockin' had been, not noticing the stallion was already heading for the portal, "and do what you were summoned to do so you can go home. Or should I just turn each of you into rubber duckies?"

Rockin rolled his eyes at the empty threat. With how tough Anomaly acted, he knew Code would do worse to him if he did anything to the heroes. "Bye, Anomaly." he called over his shoulder as he stepped through the glowing, blue doorway.

-----

Rockin appeared on a narrow path leading straight. "This looks strange." he frowned, tilting his head. "An old platforming level. What game, though?" he asked himself, looking up at the tall trees.

This was the original Sonic game. Rockin was so happy, he almost ran in circles, before remembering that doing so would plummet him to his death. He walked ahead, leaving more than enough room for the others to join him.

Once everyone arrived at the level, of their own free will or not, Rockin addressed them all. "There are multiple paths here. I can take to the sky but I'll need each of you to check different paths to see if it's hidden. It could be anywhere. Keep your eyes open." With that, he opened his metal wings and took flight, letting the rest of them decide where they would go to search, using whatever means they deemed necessary.