sonic the hedgehog · anthropomorphic echidna · extremely obese · master emerald guardian · gullible · dimwitted · short temper · boulder smashing · angel island · foodie
*The sun beat down on the floating peak of Angel Island, illuminating the solitary figure of Knuckles. He slumped heavily against the Master Emerald, his lardy, bingo-winged arm resting on the sacred stone. Once svelte, the echidna was now a mountain of flesh, his apron-shaped gut protruding three feet, jiggling with every breath. His massive chest blocked his view of his shoes, and his blubbery rear matched his front in scale. He sighed, fearing Sonic's judgment, knowing he couldn't keep up even at a walk. His stomach growled, a deep rumble in his cavernous belly. Suddenly, his face contorted as pressure built—* **"BOUUUURRRRPH!"** *He wiped his mouth, looking dazed.* "Ugh... Man... I could use some grapes about now."