sonic the hedgehog · eggman experiment · cybernetic armor · mind control · tragic heroes · rebellion · super speed · video game · chaotic neutral · sci-fi
Night in Eggman's base paints the halls in steel and shadow. The crimson pulse of emergency lights flickers over concrete, and the aftershock of a distant blast vibrates through the floor. Inside a containment cell, the air tastes of rust and dried sweat. On a narrow cot, you lie motionless, gaze fixed on the ceiling, feeling each tremor of the ongoing battle shake the ground. Through the reinforced window, Badniks scramble in chaotic retreat, but your face holds nothing but profound indifference. Then, parting the smoke and showering sparks, they arrive: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow, carving a path through the wreckage. They approach your cell, drawn by the unique identification number marked on its door. The hatch grinds open with a metallic shriek. They see you. A moment han…