The brothers materialized out of the other side of the portal, into what they presumed was the planet Mobius. Luigi started to inspect the area, which was beautiful; he had to admit. Vibrant emerald-green grass, sprawling across hills and slopes of all shapes and sizes... Crystal clear skies, without a cloud in sight... It was remarkable.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRD8SBH9Xt8
"Woah... So that hand wasn't kidding... are we really here? This place looks so peaceful." 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdox7dcNzR
"Yeah, you got that right. Let's look for those.. strong people we were supposed to recruit. Mario scratched his head. "Actually.. I don't have the slightest idea what these guys are supposed to look like.."471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFAg3kNwrC
"Oh, my bad! Mario, Luigi, I forgot something important! " Master Hand's voice echoed in their minds. "These guys are all natives of this Planet, and they always travel in a group. Look for a fast blue hedgehog named Sonic, he's pretty famous around here. If you ask one of the locals about him, I'm sure they'll help you. Now if you excuse me.. I have a lot of work to do."471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiaOZ4ZyfQ
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"...A fast blue hedgehog.. huh. That's.. interesting. " Mario remarked.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkea2i3GcY
"How the heck are we supposed to find a.. " 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmXaBKcW5z
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An electric blue ball sped past them, pulling up grass and leaves in its wake. It did a U-turn and wheeled around, stopping right next to the two brothers. It uncurled, revealing itself to be an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VAjcIj0dz
"Hey, what's up? Are you two feelin' alright? You look a little pale.." Sonic smirked at the sight of the shocked faces of the plumbers. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45Uk0n1osZ
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Luigi nervously asked "You.. don't happen to be Sonic, do you? " (Sonic nodded suspiciously) 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvxsYjXdMy
"How.. do you know my name..? You.. aren't working for Eggman, right!?" Mario and Luigi both vigorously shook their heads 'no' which softened Sonic's expression slightly. "So.. if you aren't working for Eggman.. where are you from? You certainly don't LOOK like you're from here, that's for sure.." 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpUXfzWGYj
"I know this sounds crazy, but we aren't from this world. A giant hand told us to come here to find you. Also.. who's Eggplant?" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ75Y0CW0CAF
Sonic burst out laughing, much to Mario's annoyance. "Eggplant! I'm gonna have a field day with this one! Hahaha!!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8T0w04IYq
"What's so funny? I just asked you a question!" Sonic stopped laughing and adopted a serious look on his face. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjLVwaxgCol
"You're.. serious? Geez, I'm sorry.. I thought you were joking. " Mario glared at Sonic, who was attempting to suppress his laughter. "Seriously, though.. that story sounds unbelievable in every possible way. A giant hand? I'm honestly impressed by your story-telling skills.. " 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYXavR9YsH
Luigi cut in "It's NOT a story. This is serious business, and we need your help." (Sonic rolled his eyes)
"I'm listening.. "471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrVPPhaFcA
"There's a horrible threat to our world, your world, and countless others that we need to stop." Mario had now managed to convince Sonic, who was pressuring the two for more details. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5z1y10VufB
"What's this 'threat'? I need more information than that! Is it headed this way?" Mario sighed in relief once he realized he managed to grasp the hedgehog's attention. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6H75H8Tx8I
"Not yet.. but he's already corrupted our world. We were sent here to recruit you to our team, as we need all the help we can get.. Crazy Hand is his name, and he looks exactly like his brother Master Hand, who rescued us." Mario explained.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSL7NEr9w3
"Sonic nodded. "I think I'm following that.. So you need help defeating Crazy Hand? Sign me up! I'm always open for some good adventure!" (Mario high-fived Luigi)471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHe3BdPiOiw
"Matter of fact, I have some friends of mine who would be glad to help you. Follow me!"471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHO5WirNQlJ
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Sonic took off running at a lightning-fast pace, much to the plumbers' amazement. They ran after him but couldn't keep up, prompting Sonic to turn around. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybcdmSeASI
"What's the matter? Can't keep up?" Sonic asked the brothers, who were panting from exhaustion. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bpX70NbZR
"Hah.. just.. give us a break.." Luigi was slumped over sweating profusely while Mario was catching his breath. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6Nt84dsLL
"Sorry about that! I'm pretty fast.. But you probably already noticed. I'm open to walking if you are.. Mario and Luigi gratefully nodded, and they headed off together. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6g01kFst8
"You're.. a lot taller than I expected.." Luigi remarked. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMcC84k5Oy
"Well I don't know what you were expecting, but.. " Sonic trailed off. "Hey, I think I see Tails over there!" Sonic pointed to a young fox who was waving at them. He had two tails that trailed behind him. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTvBhbznVI
"Hiya, Sonic! Who're these guys? They look pretty cool!" Luigi blushed from the compliment, which amused Tails. He looked to be pretty young; much younger than Sonic, who appeared to be around 15. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u2T8aLNk8
"These guys are new friends of ours. They're from another world apparently, and they need our help to stop a homicidal maniac from destroying our worlds. " Tails was rightfully alarmed by this information, which was no surprise. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1jsHQju5Zw
"Gosh, Sonic. I had no idea such a problem existed... Count me in! I'll help you guys with anything technology-related... If that's ok with you...?" Tails looked up hopefully at Mario, who nodded.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQWVyujMh6
"Of course, you can come along with us! Welcome aboard!" Mario exclaimed. "You... said you're good with... technology?" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKhwBf1imG
Tails joined your team!471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqVp70YSjc
"Oh, my buddy Tails here is a kid genius! He's always been a massive help with all things electronic. which is to say he single-handedly created all the gadgets and gizmos that I use to fight Eggman... He's pretty cool in my book." Tails' eyes sparkled in admiration at Sonic, whom he looked up to. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAkeRuJe50
"Wow... so you two must be pretty close friends, huh. (Sonic patted Tails on the head) "You guys are almost like brothers!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeOr09y1FI
"I wish I had a brother..." Tails sighed. "Sonic's been the closest thing to family that I've ever had. He found me when I was very little. I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for him..." Tails sniffed back tears, as he was trying to look 'cool' around his friend. "Don't worry, we completely understand. You don't have anything to worry about with us."471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSJIzhBKsR
The quartet managed to make their way to a rocky bluff, covered in rocks of all shapes and sizes. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzss7YJWTfz
"Hold on... who's that red guy? He looks strong!" Luigi pointed to a crimson echidna, who was punching boulders into dust with his spiked gloves. He seemed to be so focused on the boulders that he didn't notice them. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpy5GBRwJi
"That's Knuckles. He's so strong, he can crush a boulder twice the size of his body!" Tails remarked. "I wish I was as strong as him.. "471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtIZTFt7ErY
Knuckles stopped punching the boulders and approached Luigi, who backed away nervously from the muscular echidna. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpnx9pTGbVs
"Hey, it's alright, I won't punch ya so don't worry." (To Sonic) "What's up, man? How've ya been? You've definitely made some.. interesting friends here.." (He motioned to Mario and Luigi) 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2mvjkS2IN
Sonic explained the situation once again to Knuckles, who was getting increasingly more and more excited with every word. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjiqxafion
"Aww, yeah! Now we're talking! I was looking for an opportunity to test out these bad boys" (he cracked his knuckles) "on something tougher than these boulders.. You can definitely count me in, bud!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2Au6pyuGD
Knuckles joined your team! 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvoCSeZnaO
"That's great! We could use someone like you on our team, so welcome!" Knuckles gave Mario a fist-bump in appreciation, which was painful because of how strong his fists were. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXMfhOMU69
The group continued onward, until they reached a small cave. They were then approached by a feminine pink hedgehog wearing a red dress and carrying a large hammer. She immediately ran over to Sonic and gave him a hug, much to his embarrassment.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFcTBaMdE3
"Oh geez.. Amy, how many times have I told you not to hug me like that? You're embarrassing me!" Amy immediately released Sonic from his hug, apologizing profusely. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttkx4RQv2C
"Oh, I'm sorry, Sonic.. it's good to see you guys all here! So, who're the new guys? They look pretty nice. "
After explaining the situation for the 4th time, Sonic was beginning to question if Deja Vu was actually a thing. "So.. Do you want to join us?"471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmA9RLTsD06
"Well... I don't like to fight, but.. sure! I'll help you guys out!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXykQI1W4bL
Amy joined your team! 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawcWBUvrCe
"Who's she, Knuckles?" Mario asked.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWzBqeoex8
"She's a tough one, despite her cute appearance.. trust me, don't ever mess with Sonic or you'll be bludgeoned by her hammer in no time.. Believe me, it's happened before." Luigi had a horrified look on his face as he imagined being slugged by the massive weapon she was lugging behind her.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwOuZE19S0
"Oh, yeah! I saw Blaze and Shadow arguing with each other again.. they really need to stop, it's getting old." 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwEXXgFIV9
"Umm... sorry to interrupt, but who are those two?" Luigi was still rather freaked out about Amy, who was surprisingly intimidating. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJKvQSU9A3
Amy cut in."Oh, I can tell you about them! Blaze... She's kind of a firebrand, you know. She has quite a nasty temper if you mess with her, so don't. She can also use fire to her advantage, which means stay out of her way when she's angry to avoid being burned to a crisp. Shadow, well... He's really nice once you get to know him, but he can be kind of a jerk sometimes... Just try to stay out of his business and he'll accept you sooner or later."
"Good to know. Where are they? I think they could be good company for us... " Mario remarked.
"Last I checked, they were around here somewhere... Lessee..." (Amy spotted them) "Oh, speak of the devil! HEY! Shadow, Blaze, come over here!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AJXRp3zEq
The two stopped arguing once they heard Amy's voice, (which made sense) and they met up with the others. Shadow was a black and red hedgehog, and blaze was a Lavender cat. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVzzObD8Eb
"Ugh.. who the hell are they, Sonic? They look like total pushovers." (Blaze slugged Shadow) 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lh1y6dw68
"Don't talk like that to them! You don't even know them!" (To Mario and Luigi) Sorry about him. He got into a bit of an argument with me.. So he's just being rude for the hell of it. I'm Blaze, nice to meet you. This is Shadow. "471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2uiZ7FHNw
"You don't have to introduce me! I can do it myself. Ugh.. anyway, don't get in my way, and you'll be fine. Get in my way, and I'll make sure you regret it. "471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGjdx2k4YK
Sonic slapped Shadow on the back, who glared at him. "Aww, don't be like that, Shadow! These guys are gonna help us!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeuQlRor09
"........(Turns to everyone else) "....You're buying this?" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSkssoY3RH
"Oh, stop it Shadow.. look. A dangerous new enemy is threatening to conquer our world and many others, plus the world these two came from. We're doing this for everyone's sake.." Amy scolded.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbmk9kepkX
"..?! A new enemy?! WHY didn't you tell me sooner?!" (To Mario) "I'm sorry I acted so horribly to you.. please.. forgive me. " 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhepDfvtdC
Shadow joined your team! 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGv2GN9gqc
Blaze joined your team! 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9fxxQVvYU
"Ah, no problem! It's understandable you'd be confused about this situation.. Me and my brother here will try to stay out of your way." 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNr5bO45phk
A while later...471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrOqcaq1v81
Blaze started a fire, as it was beginning to get dark outside. Everyone crowded around the fire for warmth. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmADzlh4HhK
"So... You are from another world? What's it like? Blaze looked intrigued by Mario's previous statement. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRZ5SKyFiN
"Come to think of it, you never tell me what your world is like.. I kinda want to know, I mean, if you don't mind." Sonic was nervous, as he had never known anyone from another world than his own. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ43zNiCHsyd
"Well.. my world is pretty different.. Mushrooms.. everywhere, strange blocks in the sky, and don't forget Bowser.. he's a menace to society. Trust me, once you visit my world, you'll get tired of mushrooms REAL fast. " 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7T2uidx1iP
"Mushrooms..? You're serious?" (Luigi nodded) "Geez.. didn't expect that." Tails joked. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebgN3ZoYPQ
"What kinda powers do ya have? Do ya punch through metal with your bare fists?" Knuckles laughed heartily. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PAWCh7Pl9
"No.. we use power-ups.. they're basically like temporary abilities that we can acquire after using certain types of objects. If I touch a fire flower for example, I can shoot fireballs out of my hands.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdbJJQHQkGS
"That's awesome! Maybe I could teach you a thing or two about using fire.. you might need it, in the journey ahead." Said Blaze. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7R77P8GWfg
"That sounds good. We'd like that. Right Luigi? Luigi?" Mario tapped Luigi on the shoulder, but he was fast asleep. (Everyone laughed) 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8NKpIlOtz
(Tails yawned) "Ahh.. it's getting late. We should probably rest for tomorrow.. goodnight, guys!" 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUyrXubONE
"Goodnight!"
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