[i]One Year Ago...[/i]

[b][Egg Battle Fleet - Skies Over Holoska][/b]

A bright yellow streak could be seen blasting through the barrage of cannon fire from the various Egg Battleships as Super Sonic made a beeline for the doctor's mech, flying clean through the power core before stopping and turning in mid air. [color=0072bc]"Sorry I had to put your plans on ice again, Eggman. How about you just give it up already, you're never gonna win."[/color] He'd say with a smirk, the enraged doctor turning his pod towards his nemesis.

[color=a0410d]"You think you've won, hedgehog? This battle's barely even begun!"[/color] He'd call out in retort, a larger mech rising from below. The golden hedgehog would roll his eyes. [color=0072bc]"Oh come on now, that really the best you've got? You're losing your touch- GAH!"[/color] His taunt would be cut off, his form flying into the deck of a nearby battleship as the mech lowered its cannon. [color=a0410d]"Surprise, rodent! This is the most powerful mech the Eggman Empire has ever constructed! You don't stand a chance!"[/color]

Standing back up, Super Sonic would smirk once more. [color=0072bc]"Looks like I was wrong, this is gonna be fun. Alright, Eggman... Let's Go!"[/color]

The battle would be long and intense, able to be viewed from miles away as explosions began to envelop the Egg Battle Fleet...

...

[i]Present Day...[/i]

[b][The City - South Island][/b]

[color=8493ca][i]"Good evening folks, this is your Metropolis News at Five! Our Top Story: A Year of Peace! It's been almost a whole year since the last reported sighting of Doctor Ivo Robotnik, more commonly known as Doctor Eggman. After a massive battle against World Renowned Hero Sonic the Hedgehog over Holoska, his fleet and his empire were left in ruins, with no trace of the doctor himself. Many believe he may have perished, though no body was ever recovered."

"In an interview with G.U.N. Commander Abraham Tower, he believed the doctor to still be at large, but assured the public that the organization's best agents were on the case. Though since that announcement, the world seems to be rejoicing, and celebrations are already planned for the one year anniversary coming next week. Music World Idol Mina Mongoose has announced an open Music Festival to be held in Metropolis for the entire week, with many major music legends to be in attendance. Of course, we'll be bringing you live coverage as the event gets underway. This is Bill Barker, signing off. Now, onto the weather with-"[/i][/color]

The TV broadcasting the report would continue as a familiar two tailed fox was hard at work over his workbench, wiping some sweat from his brow as he looked over his finished product. [color=0072bc]"Yo, Tails! You here?"[/color] A familiar voice would call out from above, the canid smiling as he turned to his best friend. [color=fff200]"Hey, Sonic! Long time no see! Glad you could make it!"[/color] He'd greet his friend, the two exchanging a fist bump.

[color=0072bc]"I've always got time for my best bud. But... what is this place, anyways?"[/color] The hedgehog asked, looking around the unfamiliar surroundings. [color=fff200]"Well, it used to be one of my old workshops... but I've been working on turning it into a little command center. I call it, The Hub!"[/color] He'd reveal, causing his friend to tilt his head.

[color=0072bc]"Command Center? What for, buddy?"[/color] He'd ask, Tails sighing. [color=fff200]"You and I both know Eggman's still out there. And with it being this long since he vanished... it's kinda scary. He's gotta be planning something big, and I want to be ready. We need to be ready... don't you think?"[/color]

The hedgehog smirks. "[color=0072bc]You're overthinking it, pal... who knows, maybe the big guy finally decided to throw in the towel-"[/color] His gaze met his friends unammused stare, rubbing the back of his head. [color=0072bc]"Okay... okay... I can't say it's not been on my mind... but I'm keeping a sharp eye out too. I'll be ready whenever he decides to show his mustached face again. You know that."[/color]

The fox's expression finally turns more jovial. [color=fff200]"Right, but to be sure..."[/color] He'd turn to his workbench and grab the invention he was working on, handing it to his friend. [color=fff200]"Here, I just finished it. It's a tactical visor I've been working on. It'll show you your vitals, location, multi-channel communication, even has a little AI I've been working on!"[/color]

Looking it over for a moment, the blue blur smirks as he tries it on, finding it to be a perfect fit as the device comes online. [color=0072bc]"Not too shabby, bud. This'll come in handy for sure! Come on, let's go test it out!"[/color] He'd wave his friend along, Tails smiling. [color=fff200]"I'll be right behind ya!"[/color]

The streaks of blue and yellow would dart through The City, heading for the lush Green Hills in the distance.

[i]South Island, the place that many of Sonic's friends now called home. It had changed a lot since Eggman vanished, everything was just a lot nicer in general. Pollution was down, crime rates had plummeted, it was a place you could feel safe. All due in no small part to the efforts of Sonic and his friends.[/i]

[i]But...[/i]

[i]There is always a darker side of the world...[/i]

[b][Mystic Jungle - Northern U.Z.A.][/b]

[color=8493ca]#Agent Shadow, Agent Rouge, report.#[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]"Rouge here, we're currently tracking a mercenary team through Mystic Jungle. Sources tell me they're gathering some serious tech. Shadow's scouting up ahead. We'll let you boys know if we find anything."[/color]

[color=8493ca]#HQ, Copy. If the target is on site, do not engage. Contact for Reinforcements.#[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]"I copy, headquarters. Shadow on the other hand... you know him... Rouge, out."[/color]