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Sonic x Shadow Generations Twitter Takeover Transcript

Hi! The last thing I did in 2024 was transcribe the entire Sonic x Shadow Takeover video by ear. mainly because I was bored, and also because I REALLY REALLY liked this takeover. (witnessing it the day it happened was so awesome)

I'm not a professional transcriber, and I'm not too great at interpreting tone, so the formatting is probably not the best, but here it is!

In case you don't want to look at a google document:

Transcript Under The Cut

(0:00) Intro

[The intro of "All Hail Shadow" begins playing. Shadow is the sole character on screen.]

Shadow: I finally did it. Not only have I conquered Sonic's social media channels, I've taken over the entire year. Now, I only have one thing left to do. I have a score to settle with a certain, blue hedgehog: Soni—

[The music cuts off abruptly as Sonic suddenly slides into frame.]

Sonic: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hey, Shadow. You may have had your fancy "Year of Shadow", but don't forget who's still the main mascot around here. Some of us don't need a special "year" to be remembered.

Shadow: Hmph, insolent as always. We'll see who the fan-favorite is when the questions start pouring in. How many proposals have YOU gotten?

Sonic: Proposals? Like marriage? Nuh— See, my fans are normal and understand boundaries.

Shadow: So... none?

Sonic: Okay, I just couldn't get around to all of them and didn't want to let anyone down! Anyway... [sigh] Thanks for putting this together. You don't strike me as the kind to initiate this kind of thing.

Sonic: But, uh— where's everyone else? We normally get the whole crew together, y'know? Tails, Knuckles, Amy... Even Dr. Eggman usually crashes the party. You sure he's not hiding around here somewhere?

Shadow: They would just get in the way. This is a battle between you and me. Besides, it's Sonic x Shadow Generations, not Sonic x Shadow x Tails x Amy x Knuckles—

Sonic: Okay, we get it. Well, if that's the way you want to play, then may the best hedgehog win.

Sonic: We've been here long enough that you know the drill, everyone. You can ask Shadow and I whatever you want about life, our favorite hobbies, weird quirks about each other... Just about anything! All you got to do is send us a message today, with the hashtag #Ask—

Shadow: Not this time, Hedgehog. In honor of the Year of Shadow, SEGA has agreed to officially make this the hashtag of #AskShadow.

Sonic: Wow, you really pulled the ol’ "Run and Tattle to Dad" move?

Shadow: It was their idea, actually. Looks like my victory is already imminent. I look forward to seeing everyone's questions. I know you all won't disappoint me.

Sonic: Well, then... There we have it! Send in your questions with the hashtag [behind gritted teeth] #AskShadow, and let's get this started!

Sonic & Shadow: See you soon!

(02:13) ewanerickson - How was the Hot Honey Concert you went to with Amy?

Sonic: @ewanerickson asks: "Shadow, how was the Hot Honey Concert with Amy?"!

Shadow: It was fine...

Sonic: Fine?! Amy showed me the videos: you haven't danced like that since the Olympics! I think you enjoyed yourself.

Shadow: Tch. It was... noisy, and the crowd was annoying, but Amy seemed to be having fun, so—

Sonic: Hahahaha! Can't believe you went through with it! I can just picture you tapping your foot to the beat, maybe even doing a little spin? What? No moonwalk?

Shadow: Hmph. I'm not here to entertain you with details. Amy and I have another concert coming up, anyways.

Sonic: Oh, rea—? What's next? Metal band, some hardcore rock, or— Or are we going full pop? [imitates the sound of guitar shredding(?)]

Shadow: Sabrina Carpenter.

Sonic: Sabrina Carpenter, huh?

Shadow: Yeah, she'll do fine.

Sonic: Yeah, she's amazing!

(03:10) Sonic_Paradox - If Shadow had to save ONLY Tails OR Sonic from danger, who would he choose and why?

Sonic: @Sonic_Paradox asks: "Shadow, if you had to save ONLY Tails or Sonic from danger, who would you choose and why?"

Shadow: I—

Sonic: I know you too well, Shadow, I can see this coming a mile away. [in an impression of Shadow] "I'd save Tails, because Sonic's always getting himself into trouble, and I don't want to deal with his nonsense today." [clears throat] Did I get that right? That's what you sound like. Is that your answer?

Shadow: I'd save YOU, Sonic. Deal with it.

Sonic: W-What? No way, you'd— you'd really save me?

Shadow: Tails can fly, you idiot. If you're both hanging off a cliff, he can just get up.

Sonic: Oh...

Shadow: You're always running headfirst into danger, so you'd probably need the help, too.

Sonic: Aaand, there it is...

Shadow: Plus, I'm faster than you, anyways.

Sonic: All right, all right, enough of the sentimental stuff. This question's closed!

(04:02) liamphibia - Why did Big the Cat make you smile?

Sonic: @liamphibia asks: "Shadow, why did Big make you smile?"

Sonic: [laughs] What's this? You actually smiled when you saw Big the Cat?

Shadow: I don't know what you're talking about.

Sonic: Come on, don't play it cool now. I'm a little jealous! What did Big say to make you smile?

Shadow: I. Didn't. Smile. It was... a small gesture. Big's a reliable ally—his enthusiasm can be contagious, that's all.

Sonic: Ha! Small gesture, my foot! You totally smiled because Big's just that awesome! Who wouldn't be happy to see a friend like him?

Shadow: I've got no time for this nonsense, but... Fine. Maybe Big's presence was... a little more welcome than I expected.

Sonic: See! I knew it! Maybe the three of us can go on a fishing trip soon, huh?

Shadow: Ngah... whatever?

Sonic: That's not a noooo!

(04:58) emzberry - Has Amy ever taken you on shopping trips recently? If so, do you just stick around... or actually buy things?

Sonic: @emzberry asks: "Has Amy taken you on shopping trips recently? If so, do you just stick around, or actually buy things? I gotta know!"

Sonic: Ugh... Geez, Amy's shopping trips... So many times, she'll say, "What about this?", and I'll say, "I like it!" but she puts it back on the rack. Then, she'll pick up another shirt—"Well, what about this? Or this? Or this? Or this?"

Shadow: Amy is quite... insistent. I don't buy anything unless I need it. I'm not wasting my time on frivolous purchases.

Sonic: Right, right, sure. You're "too cool" for shopping, right? You just stand there in the stores, pretending not to be impressed by the latest stuff…

Shadow: I'm not pretending, Sonic. I don't care about that stuff. But, if you must know: I've bought a few things... like these gloves. And I'll admit, Amy's enthusiasm does make it... bearable.

Sonic: Whoa, whoa-whoa-whoa. Wait. Shadow bought gloves? I guess Amy's a good influence, after all, huh?

Shadow: Don't make this into a joke, Sonic. I only bought what I needed, nothing more.

Sonic: Yeah-yeah-yeah, sure-sure-sure, but hey! If you ever need a new shopping partner, just let me know! I'll make it fun!

Shadow: Fun? I'm not here for your nonsense, just— Don't expect me to carry any bags.

Sonic: No promises. You know, I could use a new pair of red shoes. Race you to the shoe store!

Shadow: You will lose.

(06:23) AvenueVillager - What’s with all these matching outfits you two seem to wear? Is it a coincidence? Or is there a reason behind it?

Shadow: @AvenueVillager asks: "What's with all the matching outfits you two seem to wear? Is it a coincidence? Or is there a reason behind it?"

Sonic: Wait— whoa, whoa, whoa. You're saying we match? I thought we just had similar tastes.

Shadow: It's a coincidence. I don't plan my wardrobe based on Sonic's preferences. If you must know, I wear what's practical. I don't need flashy outfits to stand out.

Sonic: Can I... say something here? I think you secretly like it when we match.

Shadow: I wear what's comfortable and efficient. I'm not here to impress anyone with fashion.

Sonic: Yeah, sure, I'm sure that's totally it. But hey, I'll admit! When we match, it does look pretty cool! Guess we both know how to rock that red and blue look.

Shadow: Just because we happen to wear similar colors doesn't mean ANYTHING. I'm not trying to be your "fashion twin".

Sonic: Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah. But if we do ever go to a party, you KNOW I'm picking the outfits!

Shadow: ...I'm not dealing with this.

Sonic: What do you deal with, ever?

(07:27) FluffyCupidV - Can you, as the Ultimate Lifeform, do the one thing Sonic can’t - swim?

Sonic: Fluffy Cupid the Fifth asks: "Shadow, can you, as the Ultimate Lifeform,"—[snorts]—"do one of the things that Sonic can't—swim?" Wow, they really sent in a whole letter with this one, too! "That's a quick and easy way to show up Sonic in a test of skill—" Wait, why are you on HIS side? Don't give him any ideas!

Shadow: Yes, actually I can swim. As quick and easy as it would be to show him up in a swimming competition, it wouldn't be satisfying.

Sonic: Oh? And why is that? Afraid I might surprise you?

Shadow: Because you'd be dead in 30 seconds. I need to see the look on your face when I defeat you; drowning just isn't enough.

Sonic: Well, fine! Then why don't we have a "plummeting to Earth" contest next and see who survives THAT one!

Shadow: Are you going to need floaties for that one too?

Sonic: [background angry shouting] They're not floaties, they're a fashion choice!

Shadow: ...Let's move on.

(08:23) kh0rd - Sonic, what’s the best way to annoy Shadow, and Shadow, what’s the best way to annoy Sonic?

Sonic: From TikTok, kh0rd— Oh, nice profile pic... kh0rd asks: "Sonic, what's the best way to annoy Shadow, and Shadow, what's the best way to annoy Sonic?"

Sonic: Heh, that's easy! Just being around Shadow is enough to annoy him!

Shadow: YOU being around me is annoying. There's a distinction.

Sonic: Y'know, I think... if I really wanted to get under his skin, I'd slooowly take my time when we're racing, like reeaaally draaag it out, and let him think he's winning. It gets under his skin every time!

Shadow: "Fast" doesn't always mean "better". If you stopped yelling [in a Sonic impression] "Gotta go fast!" every time we're in the middle of something important, you'd realize that I get things done.

Sonic: Hehehe, y’see! I'm annoying him as we speak!

Shadow: Ugh... You really are good at this, huh?

Sonic: I don't knoooow... You teell meee, Shaaadoooow...

(09:24) SirIzak012 - Why do you have chest fur and Sonic is baby smooth?

Shadow: SirIzak asks: "Why do you have chest fur and Sonic doesn't? Is it because Sonic is less 'manly' than you are?"

Sonic: Oh, come on! They did not add that last part.

Shadow: On my honor. Yes, SirIzak, I am more of a man than Sonic will ever be.

Sonic: Okay, first off, we're hedgehogs, and I just like to keep it clean cut. Makes me way more aerodynamic so I can keep running laps around you.

Shadow: It's not even just the chest fur. Even just hearing your voice... I didn't know voices could naturally be an octave that high.

Sonic: [in a much deeper pitch reminiscent of Sonic Frontiers] What did you just say about my voice?

Shadow: How did you do that?

Sonic: [in the voice of Ezio from Assassin's Creed] It is called acting, my friend.

Shadow: Is that supposed to be Ezio?

Sonic: It's totally Ezio!

Shadow: Laaame.

(10:10) Toshi - What matters more: the journey you take, or the people you meet along the way?

Shadow: Toshi asks: "What matters more: the journey you take, or the people you meet along the way?"

Sonic: Huh... Well, for me, it's the journey, no question. Every new challenge, every race, every crazy adventure... it's what makes life fun! Sure, meeting cool people along the way is awesome, but... I make the journey my own. That's what keeps me running.

Shadow: Hm... The journey is important, but if you don't learn from the experience, you'll always make the same mistakes. You'll not only hold yourself back, but you'll stunt others as well. In the end, it's the lessons you take from the journey that matter most.

Sonic: Ohh. Oh, is Shadow getting all "deep" on us now?

Shadow: I'm not getting deep, I'm being honest.

Sonic: Yeah, right. Well, if the journey's that important, I guess you're just following me, in my shadow, huh? You know, as usual?

Shadow: Watch your words, Hedgehog.

(11:11) Amelia - If you and Sonic could swap lives with each other for a day, what’s the first thing you’d do?

Shadow: Amelia asks: "If you and Sonic could swap lives with each other for a day, what's the first thing you'd do?"

Sonic: Oh, oh, oh, I know! I'd skate all around the world in your air shoes and tell everyone I see what an amazing hedgehog my good buddy Sonic is!

Shadow: I'd wake up and say, "I'm Sonic, and I'm stupid."

Sonic: Oh, c-come on! You have to at least TRY!

Shadow: Fine. I would run up to Amy and say, "Hi, Amy. I'm Sonic, and I'm stupid."

Sonic: Hey, don't— bring her into this.

Shadow: Why not? Don't want to embarrass yourself?

Sonic: Wha—no! Sh-She's just— It's— Look, she's not here to defend herself! Okay— Anyway, great question, Amelia!

Sonic: [whispers] I thought you and I agreed we weren't going to go there.

Shadow: Never.

(11:58) trixoit - How do you feel about Shadow having cool flying wings and you don’t?

Shadow: To Sonic, trixoit asks: "How do you feel about Shadow having cool flying wings and you don't?"

Sonic: Huh? Well, I've got Tails and the Tornado; flying's covered—wait, when did Shadow get wings?

Shadow: Black Doom tried to turn me into his ultimate disciple to control the world.

Sonic: Oh... Right! Yeah, that guy... Who was Black Doom again?

Shadow: ...Don't go there.

(12:28) MaricCraft - If he’s there, to Classic Sonic, why don’t you ever say anything?

Shadow: MaricCraft asks: "If he's there, to Classic Sonic, why don't you ever say anything?"

[Classic Sonic's Sonic x Shadow Generations render pops up in the middle of the screen and lights up. Nothing audible is said for about ten seconds.]

Shadow: Wow, Sonic... I liked you so much more before.

Sonic, Come on, his response makes sense to me. Couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks for the question, Maric!

(13:02) morticia - SHADOW PLEASE WHY DO YOU HATE TAILS?

Sonic: morticia, somewhat desperately, is asking: [clears throat] "Shadow, PLEASE! WHY DO YOU HATE TAILS!?"

Shadow: Hm? I don't hate Tails. I admire his intelligence and tenacity. For a child, he shows great strength in making decisions under pressure.

Sonic: Uh, really? Do you not remember completely clocking him on multiple occasions? You've antagonized him quite a bit in the past.

Shadow: He's just been in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I hold no ill will against that fox—unless he gets in my way.

Sonic: You know, he really is the BEST, isn't he, Shadow?

Shadow: Don't push it.

(13:45) DiegoMB68798263 - How would you describe your rivalry with Sonic?

Sonic: DiegoMB six trillion, eight hundred and seventy… three asks: "How would you describe your rivalry with Sonic? Oh, and greetings from Mexico City!"

Shadow: Mexico City? That sounds like a lovely place.

Sonic: ...Huh. Anyway, rivalry? Nah, more like friendly competition. I mean, sure, I'm always one step ahead, but... it keeps things interesting. Shadow and I are like... two sides of the same coin, always pushing each other to be better. Plus, if I'm being honest, I kind of enjoy the challenge.

Shadow: It's not a friendly competition. I don't waste time with games. I fight because I have a purpose, and if that happens to clash with Sonic's... impatience, then so be it!

Sonic: Come on, Shadow, you don't get a rush trying to outdo me every chance you get? You gotta admit: it gets the heart pumping.

Shadow: This isn't about you. It's about fulfilling my own goals, and while you may think this rivalry is "fun", I don't waste my time on trivialities. It's just... coincidence that we always seem to be at odds.

Sonic: Fiiine. Call it whatever you want. But deep down, you know it wouldn't be the same if I wasn't here to keep you on your toes.

Shadow: …Whatever you say, Sonic. But don't get too comfortable.

Sonic: Heh, see? I win again!

(15:11) Cedric Henderson - To both: We always see you compete to see who’s faster, but who can beat who in a good ol’ fashioned thumb wrestling match?

Sonic: Cedric Henderson asks a question to both of us: "We always see you compete to see who's faster, but who can beat who in a good ol' fashioned thumb wrestling match?"

Shadow: Who cares? I'm not wasting my time on something so inconsequential.

Sonic: Ha, ha. Sounds like you saw these thumbs and cowered immediately!

Shadow: You are soooo annoying. Okay, fine!

Sonic: [rapidly] 1, 2, 3, 4! I declare a thumb war!

[sounds of struggling noises between Sonic and Shadow as they thumb wrestle]

Sonic: Ha ha ha ha! I win! I WIN! I am the [in a mock impression of Shadow] Ultimate Thumb Wrestler.

Shadow: You did not! You're only saying that because there's no one here to witness this absurdity!

Sonic: Don't forget, everyone! These thumbs are officially LEGENDAARYYY!

Shadow: ...This is beneath me.

(16:02) kaelyn - If you both had to babysit Cream, how do you see that going?

Shadow: kaelyn is asking: "If both of you had to babysit Cream, how do you see that going?"

Sonic: I would just put it in the fridge so it doesn't spoil— Oh, Cream! Like, both of us babysitting together, or... how would each of us handle babysitting separately?

Shadow: Either way, it would be fine. I can keep control of any situation.

Sonic: Yeah, right. Well, what would you do if she wanted to go to Twinkle Park, and you get there, and buy her a 12-scoop ice cream cone, and just as you see the light of happiness in her eyes, she goes to take her first bite— A lone seagull comes crashing into it, and spills it on the floor, and she's completely inconsolable!

Shadow: …Why... is that so oddly specific? I would simply use Chaos Control before the seagull ever had a chance to ruin her day. What would YOU do?

Sonic: I would simply use my super speed to catch the ice cream cone before it fell, without needing to manipulate space and time! No fancy Chaos Emeralds needed, no tears, no problemo! Even if it didn't work out, I'd be able to console her with a little something called... empathy.

Shadow: Whatever makes you feel better, Hedgehog.

Sonic: You know, maybe we should go see if Cream wants to go out for ice cream!

Shadow: This was your plan all along, wasn't it? Hmph. Fine.

Sonic: Oh, let me guess: coffee flavor for you?

Shadow: Don't act like you know me. But, yeah...

(17:27) SuperMonkeyBall - What are your thoughts on our monkey-fied cosplay of you?

Sonic: Huh, some… monkey in a ball asks: "What are your thoughts on our monkey-fied cosplay of you?"

Shadow: Yes, I'm familiar with the monkey that dresses like me, and I like that. However, I do have something to say.

Sonic: Ohhh, go off, King!

Shadow: This is a message to all those ridiculous monkeys: Free yourselves from the ball. You're more than this! Evolve!

Sonic: Uh, I—I think the point of Super Monkey Ball is for them to be in balls, but—

Shadow: And another thing: when the monkey falls off the stage, and the announcer shouts, "fall out!" …Ugh, that's not even the right game!

Sonic: Hi, this is... Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow does not speak for me. I love being in the Super Monkey Ball games, so please ignore him—

Shadow: THOSE MONKEYS NEED TO PUT ON SOME PANTS!

Shadow: ...Never mind, forget I said that.

(18:25) nazo_sempai - Hello Shadow, I would like to ask you how you feel about being the focus of attention this year?

Sonic: nazo_sempai asks: “I would like to ask you how you feel about about being the focus of attention this year?”

Shadow: All this attention? It's... expected. I am, after all, the coolest.

Sonic: Who wouldn't be excited to see the Ultimate Lifeform in action? You've been hard to miss this year!

Shadow: I didn't ask for the spotlight, but if people want to acknowledge my greatness, I suppose I can tolerate it. Just don't expect me to get all sentimental about it.

Sonic: Hehehe! Come on, Shadow! You're totally enjoying it! The fans are loving it, and heck: you're even getting your own solo stuff this year!

Shadow: Hmph. I've always stood on my own, but if people want content, I'll give it to them. But don't mistake that for seeking attention; it's just a natural consequence of fulfilling my... purpose.

Sonic: Uh-huh. Yeah, sure. But you're in the lead this year, Shadow! You can admit you're enjoying the spotlight!

Shadow: Let's move on.

(19:26) jetthehawkVA - When's the last time you've seen Jet?

Shadow: jetthehawkVA asks: "Hey Sonic, when's the last time you've seen Jet?"

Sonic: Jet... Jet, Jet, Jet— Last time I saw him was during one of our usual races. I mean, the guy is fast, but you know how that goes. It's always neck and neck, but it doesn't really amount to much.

Shadow: Jet. That green bird with the attitude. Haven't seen him in a while, not that I'm keeping track.

Sonic: Heh! Who knows when we'll see him again? It seems lately, rivals have a way of... coming back around! Y'know what I mean, Shadow?

Shadow: Who cares? I've got more important things to focus on.

Sonic: Hehe. It's always fun to have a little competition, right? I mean, that's why you keep me around!

Shadow: [groans]

(20:13) bubblewrapg5 - Why does Black Doom always keep sending you to Radical Highway?

Sonic: bubblewrapg5 asks: "Shadow, why does Black Doom keep sending you to Radical Highway?"

Shadow: Black Doom wanted to torment me. He knows the significance of those memories, and opened up those wounds to hurt me. Unfortunately for him, I am stronger than that.

Sonic: You sure he didn't think it was just— [snorts] radical?

Shadow: Leave it to you to downplay my vulnerability, Mr. Green Hill Zone.

Sonic: You're right, you're right, I— I'm sorry. But, I mean, it is pretty radical.

(20:47) Retro Koval - Do you guys miss Silver? Do you like Silver? What’s going on with Silver? How do you define the dynamic between the three of you?

Shadow: Retro Koval asks us both: "Do you guys miss Silver? Do you like Silver? What's going on with Silver? How do you define the dynamic between the the three of you?" ...Where did all these Silver fans come from?

Sonic: Oh, who doesn't love Silver? The guy's got a good heart, even if he can be a little over the top. His determination to save the future is something I can respect!

Shadow: The guy's always in a rush trying to fix the future, as if he's the only one who can get things done. He's not the most patient, but still... I respect his strength and conviction.

Sonic: Hey, Silver's got his own way of doing things! Kind of like a certain... Someone. I. Know?

Shadow: Hmph. If he showed up needing help, I wouldn't turn my back on him.

Sonic: Agreed! We've got a big-brother, little-brother situation going on, except... Silver's from the future, so we're a little "mixed up" timewise.

Shadow: I tend not to think about it.

Sonic: Yeah, me neither. Not going to lie, it's... kind of complicated!

(21:50) arckhyved - Which of you is best skilled in drawing among the two of you?

Shadow: arckhyved asks: "For Shadow and Sonic, which of you is best skilled in drawing among the two of you? Just asking, hee, hee."

Sonic: Oh! You want us to draw... something! Well, that's perfect for the podcast medium... All right, here it goes! Here's a paper and pencil, let's see... drawing Shadow, uh— Well! He's got to be running! That's easy... with an intense look on his face—kind of a contrived intense look, but how else do you capture the Ultimate Lifeform?

Shadow: Mmmm. I don't know why you'd want me to draw anything, but... eugh, I'll just... put down some... blue spikes and a cocky grin.

Sonic: That's it? My spikes are legendary! Make me look cooler! Oh, and with a cool background like a winding racetrack, or the horizon— Something flashy!

Shadow: I don't need your input, Sonic! It's... a portrait, not a race. I'll make sure it's uh... accurate.

Sonic: All right, and... done! Okay, we'll each show each other on the count of three, you ready? 1... 2... 3!

Sonic: ...Yeah, let's— let's never hold pencils ever again.

Shadow: Agreed.

(23:06) RingTailVa - What was your favorite game to play with Maria when you had the time?

Sonic: Question from RingTailVa: "Hey Shadow, growing up on the ARK, what was your favorite game to play with Maria, when you had the time?"

Shadow: Maria and I didn't really play games. We spent most of our time talking, reading, or... training. I didn't have much time for games on the ARK.

Sonic: Come on, Shadow, you mean to tell me you didn't play anything with Maria? Not even one game of Sonic Shuffle? I mean, that's a missed opportunity.

Shadow: Fine. If you must know, there was one game we used to play: a game of strategy—chess. Professor Gerald taught me, and I'd play with Maria.

Sonic: Oh? Shadow, the Ultimate Lifeform, enjoys a game of wit and strategy?

Shadow: Chess requires focus and precision, Sonic. Traits you could learn to appreciate.

Sonic: Hey, you don't know! I could be a... chess master!

Shadow: You don't even know the rules of chess, Sonic, and don't expect me to teach you. You'd probably lose on purpose just to annoy me.

Sonic: Heeey. I'm just good at playing the game mmyyy waaaay~

Shadow: [shudders in disgust] You're exhausting, you know that?

(24:21) GamesCage_ - CAN I JOIN THE SQUAD? WHICH ONE OF YOU WILL HAVE ME?

Sonic: GamesCage_ says: "Hey Sonic! Hey Shadow! I would like to turn a new leaf, and with that, I ask: Can I join the squad? I would love to be either on Team Hero or Team Dark—which one of you will have me?"

Shadow: GamesCage... that's the guy who hurt Tails a few years ago, isn't it?

Sonic: Yep, that's Fadel! We know how much you've grown and changed, so... sure! You can join the squad: Team Dark would be happy to have you!

Shadow: ...Yeah, unfortunately, we just closed applications for Team Dark, but I know Team Hero is always desperate for help.

Sonic: Woah, woah! We're not desperate, we're just... accepting.

Shadow: Sooo... that means you'll accept him?

Sonic: Um... Sure, you can join the squad, Fadel.

Shadow: That's it? You cave so easily.

Sonic: ...Yeah, [sigh] that's it. Anyway, initiation starts next week! Not a lot of seats in the Tornado, and only one parachute, which Tails called dibs, so... Get ready to hold on!

(25:22) Pumpkin - Do you feel like you’re Sonic’s biggest rival?

Sonic: Pumpkin asks Shadow: "Do you feel like you're Sonic's biggest rival?"

Shadow: ...Who cares?

Sonic: Eh... I'm not sure if I'd call Shadow my biggest rival.

Shadow: What's that supposed to mean?

Sonic: Well... Knuckles can be pretty tough when he's not busy guarding his island.

Shadow: Knuckles?

Sonic: Jet's a pain too, and don't even get me started on how stubborn Metal Sonic is! I mean, seriously, who is my true rival?

Shadow: All right, fine! Where do I rank on this list of yours?

Sonic: Eh, probably right between Zavok and Dodon Pa.

Shadow: ...I hate you.

Sonic: Oh, come on, it's not that bad! Between Zavok and Dodon Pa, I'm basically giving you a compliment!

Shadow: I... REALLY hate you.

Sonic: Oh, you just dropped below Zavok.

(26:08) mirzalollo - Sonic, how’s Elise?

Shadow: mirzalollo asks: "Sonic, how's Elise?"

Sonic: ...Who's that, now?

(26:16) sonicthehedgehog5522 - Do you know, Joe?

Shadow: sonicthehedgehog5522 asks: "Do you know Joe?" ...Joe?

Sonic: Yeah, I know Joe. [snorts] Joe mama! WHOOOOOAAAA! Up top!

Shadow: [irritated laughter] Down low.

Sonic: ...You know, you can have fun every now and then.

(26:36) Protorayman2 - What do you do when your not adventuring?

Sonic: Protorayman2 asks: "Shadow. what do you do when you're not adventuring?"

Shadow: None of your business.

Sonic: Well, I can answer that. Brooding in a cave. That's pretty much his whooole vibe.

Shadow: I don't brood, I focus on more... productive things. Training, honing my skills, preparing for whatever comes next.

Sonic: Yeah, sure, yeah, yeah— But don't you have any hobbies? I mean, what's a typical "Evening with Shadow" look like?

Shadow: [sigh] If you must know, I read: history, strategy—things that actually matter.

Sonic: Wow! So there you have it, folks! The Ultimate Lifeform is a BOOKWORM!

Shadow: Why do you look so pleased with yourself? What do YOU do when you're not running around like an idiot?

Sonic: Heheh. Nothing! I just... run!

Shadow: You're as exciting as watching paint dry.

(27:30) spidertitanman6364970 - If you and Sonic would do a 1v1 in a video game, who would win?

Shadow: spidertitanman asks both of us: "If you and Sonic would do a 1v1 in a video game, who would win?"

Sonic: Well, I'd win, easy, and then pull out one of these: [does and hums the Macarena]

Shadow: Your form is all wrong! Just sloppy all around! Here, like this:

[Sonic & Shadow both hum and do the Macarena]

(28:12) whisperwoIf - Please can I have a hug?

Shadow: @whisperwoIf says: "Hi Sonic, I'm your biggest fan"—ughh—"please, can I have a hug?"

Sonic: Aw, thanks for the love! A hug? Well, you're in luck! Come on over, let's do this! Big hugs from the fastest hedgehog around!

Shadow: Ugh... you think Sonic's hugs mean anything? It's just a fleeting moment of energy; there's no depth to it.

Sonic: Haha. Come on, Shadow, you should try it sometime! Maybe a hug can help take the edge off!

Sonic: ...Hey, you never know, maybe you're just in need of a hug toooo! Come on, brooder, bring it in here!

Shadow: I'm fine, I don't need... your kind of hugs.

Sonic: Heheh, rude. Still, to my biggest fan, thanks for the support! You're awesome! Unlike Shadow.

(29:04) ayoits_kr1sty - What did it feel like when you turned into Super Sonic for the first time? Did using the Chaos Emeralds that way come naturally to you or did it take a while to get used to?

Shadow: ayoits_kr1sty asks: "What did it feel like when you turned into Super Sonic for the first time? Did using the Chaos Emeralds that way come naturally to you, or did it take a while to get used to?"

Sonic: Oh, my first time going Super... Who could forget the rush of energy, like you're on top of the world! And when the Chaos Emeralds kick in, it's intense! But the power is so natural to me now, it just clicks.

Shadow: For me, the Chaos Emeralds are a tool; a means to an end. The transformation itself... it wasn't hard, but the first time, I had to learn to harness that power. I couldn't afford to let it get out of control—not that it's ever been a problem since.

Sonic: Yeah, I'm sorry, the first time you went Super? I seem to recall a little bit of... difficulty controlling that power, huh? Ring a bell?

Shadow: I did what needed to be done. Unlike some people, I wasn't showing off.

Sonic: Oh, wow, hey! I can't help it if we look cool! Not everyone can handle that much power all the time.

Shadow: Going Super requires focus. Power is nothing if you don't control it, but once you’ve got it, you can do things no one else can.

Sonic: Yep. We're pretty wise, aren't we, Shadow?

Shadow: "We"?

(30:18) Moondrahh - What's your current relationship with Commander Abraham Tower? Do you guys go out for dinner from time to time?

Sonic: Moondrahh asks: "Shadow, what's your current relationship with Commander Abraham Tower? Do you guys go out for dinner from time to time?" Huh, Abraham Tower. The GUN Commander you grew up with on the Space Colony ARK?

Shadow: Hm, I haven't connected with him in a long time—

[Sonic speed-dials the Commander.]

Shadow: Wait, what are you doing?

Sonic: Calling Commander Tower. This is going to be great!

Shadow: What?

[The call is picked up.]

Abraham Tower: Hello?

Sonic: Abe! You're on Sonic x Shadow Takeover live! Here's Shadow.

Shadow: You did not—

Abraham Tower: Uh, Shadow, it's— nice to hear from you... You, um… doing well?

Shadow: Egh... sure, yeah... Running the military's treating you well?

Abraham Tower: Yeah, yeah, it's, um... good. Listen, maybe you'd want to come over for dinner sometime, meet my grandson. My wife makes a mean pot pie—not to brag or anything.

Shadow: Sure. Maybe. That sounds... good.

Abraham Tower: Okay. Okay, yeah, well— Thanks for calling, Shadow. Have fun on your uh, Twitter... Tickity-Tok radio show.

Sonic: Look at that! I'm over here working miracles!

Shadow: Sonic, that was incredibly awkward.

Sonic: There's simply nobody else like me!

(31:42) SonicTheKahoot - What are your opinions on Orbot and Cubot?

Shadow: SonicTheKahoot asks—

Sonic: Ohoho, that is a great name!

Shadow: Hmph. "Sonic and Shadow, what are your opinions of Orbot and Cubot?"

Sonic: Ohh! Oh yeah, Dr. Eggman's robo assistants! I-I guess I don't really have any strong opinions either way...?

Shadow: The cube one seems... inoffensive enough, but Orbot... There's something about him that just… irritates me. He's so... unnaturally spherical. His eyes glow, but it's as if there's nothing behind them. He doesn't deserve to don the colors red and black.

Sonic: You know, now that you mention it, Orbot seems like an even nerdier Omochao, and I did not think that was possible.

Shadow: Just an absolutely despicable excuse of a robot, I've never—

[Orbot shows up in the middle of the screen.]

Orbot: Oh, hello you two! I heard you were working here all day, and thought I'd stop by to see if you wanted some coffee!

Sonic: Oh, uh— Orbot! [nervous laughter] Hello! Hey, how long have you been standing there?

Orbot: Oh, just a few seconds.

Shadow: I'll take a tall coffee, black with extra beans on the side.

Sonic: Shocking. Yeah, and I'll uh— I'll have a... latte! Thanks, Orbot!

Shadow: Wow, what a great robot!

Sonic: Yeah, really great guy! So thoughtful! Definitely my favorite of the two. Thanks for the question, other Sonic!

(33:04) poodlepit - What’s your guys tips and tricks for taking care of your Chao?

Shadow: poodlepit asks: "Hey, you guys, my question is this: what's your tips and tricks for taking care of your Chao?"

Shadow: You must provide the basics: food, shelter, and attention. I've trained my Chao to be strong, to focus; they've got discipline.

Sonic: Boooring! I show my Chao the best time! We race around, play games, and I give them all sorts of treats. They love it!

Shadow: It's not about playing games, Sonic. It's about strength, about training them to be ready for whatever comes. That's how you show them you care.

Sonic: Fine. But while my Chao is having the time of their life, your Chao is probably doing... push-ups or whatever. My Chao wins, hands down!

Shadow: Hmph. We'll see what my Chao says about that.

Sonic: You're on!

(33:57) sugarcooki2 - Do you guys believe in ghosts?

Sonic: sugarcooki2 asks: "Do you guys believe in ghosts?"

Shadow: Ghosts? No, I deal with real threats, not imaginary ones.

Sonic: Oh, you sure about that? We've been to a haunted mansion, a spooky graveyard... I think there might be something to it.

Shadow: You might be entertained by that nonsense, but I'm focused on real missions. I don't have time for fairy tales.

Sonic: Nah. Yeah, you're probably right, I'm sure there's nothing to— BOO!

Shadow: Hm.

Sonic: Eh, you can't blame a guy for trying.

Shadow: When you're in real danger, don't come running to me to handle it.

Sonic: BOO! Ah, dang it!

(34:37) spunkboye - WHY DO YOU SKIP MY QUESTIONS EVERY TAKEOVER?

Shadow: spunkboye asks: "Why do you skip my question every takeover?"

Sonic: Oh, wow. Passive-aggressive. What's their question?

Shadow: That was it.

Sonic: …Okay, then! Thanks for the question, spunkboye!

(34:52) thefakehedgehogaroundhere - How are Rouge and Omega? And to Sonic, what’s your relationship with them like?

Sonic: thefakehedgehogaroundhere asks: "To Shadow, how are Rouge and Omega? And to Sonic, what’s your relationship with them like?"

Sonic: Well, Rouge and I... Yeah! We're cool, mostly. I mean, she's a bit of a troublemaker, but I got to admit, she's got a good heart under all that jewel craziness. And Omega? Yeah, he's a bit... intense, but... we've got an understanding. He's like my annihilate-first-ask-questions-later kind of buddy, not the one for deep conversation. Shadow, what do you think?

Shadow: Hm. They're fine, I suppose. Rouge is as unpredictable as ever, but I trust her. As for Omega, we may not always see eye to eye, but we share an... enthusiasm for blowing things up.

Sonic: You know, I don't hang out with Omega enough. I got to fix that sometime!

Shadow: You need to. Someone has to balance your... exuberance.

Sonic: Oh, please. I think Tails balances me out just fine.

Shadow: Wrong. He's part of the reason you're always in trouble.

Sonic: I— Okay, touché.

(35:51) Born0fKokiri - What was your favorite Doom powers to use in the White Space?

Sonic: Born0fKokiri asks: "Hey Shadow, what was your favorite Doom power to use in the White Space? Mine are the Doom Wings." ...What in the world does that mean?

Shadow: Doom Morph.

Sonic: Doom... Morph? What's that?

Shadow: I lose my mortal form to become a ball of Chaos, smashing through everything in my path. Jealous?

Sonic: Honestly? A little bit. But hey, as long as we're both wiping out bad guys, I'd say we're doing pretty good.

Shadow: I swing from Chaos blobs in the sky to reach places I normally can't.

Sonic: Oh! Oh, okay.

Shadow: And if I release from the Chaos blob at the right time, I rocket into the sky.

Sonic: Yeah, I— I'm not jealous anymore.

Shadow: Skill issue.

(36:35) TheLowestFive - Can you wish me luck on my final test tomorrow?

Sonic: TheLowestFive asks: "Can you wish me luck on my final test tomorrow?"

Shadow: Wait. Let me see if I understand this right: this person has an exam tomorrow, and they're spending their time listening to us instead of studying for a test that may determine their educational future?

Sonic: Well, uh— Yeah, I guess that's what it sounds like.

Shadow: Sounds like poor time management to me. Good luck, you're going to need it.

Sonic: Wow, lighten up! Well... good luck, TheLowestFive!

(37:10) Tweekyy_k - Have you ever gave a gift to Sonic on his birthday?

Sonic: Tweekyy_k asks: "Shadow, have you ever given a gift to Sonic on his birthday?"

Shadow: No, my presence is more than enough.

Sonic: ...It's not.

(37:23) Manuel Inacio - Where do you sleep?

Shadow: "To Sonic, since you don't have a home, I'm curious: where do you sleep?"

Sonic: Huh. Wherever I want! And I know Tails' couch is always available if need be. Where do YOU sleep, Shadow?

Shadow: No more questions.

Sonic: Huh, but— Well— I mean, everyone's dying to know—

Shadow: No. More. Questions.

(37:45) Outro

Sonic: Aaand... that's a wrap. Today absolutely flew by, but sadly, it's time for us to say goodbye to all of you.

Shadow: We had so many questions coming in throughout the day. I could really feel the love for me.

Sonic: Is that— what your— Okay, well. It was impossible to keep up with everything, but we appreciate everyone for sending such creative questions and bringing back so many great memories! I hate to admit it, but I actually had a really good time hanging out with you, Shadow!

Shadow: You weren't as irritating as you normally are, either.

Sonic: You know what? I'll take it!

Shadow: We should do #AskShadow every year. I knew that's what the fans would want.

Sonic: Haha, I don't know about that, but... I don't mind sharing the spotlight with you juust this once.

Shadow: You didn't have a choice.

Sonic: Okay, sure, but— I'm trying to say: I'm not mad about it. You deserve the recognition.

Shadow: Now you're just going overboard, but thank you, Sonic.

Sonic: And thank YOU, everyone, for tuning in. You are all what keep me running. If you have a birthday today, happy birthday! If you don't, happy Friday, or— Saturday, or— whatever day it is where you're at!

Shadow: Here's to the greatest year SEGA has ever known. Stay Fearless, everyone.

Sonic: ...Again, who's Elise?

[crusherthedoctor]

No hate on anon, it’s just shitting on something you clearly enjoy to prop up another piece of media isn’t the way to entice people into your recommendation. It’s also not fair to compare mouthwashing to sonic. Since it’s essentially comparing a deep complex adult narrative with dark adult themes to a family friendly series for everyone. That doesn’t mean that one’s better than the other, when they’re trying to do their own seperate thing.

It hasn't worked for other games and other media that people have tried selling to me, so I don't know why they thought it would do the trick for this one. Not to mention it's not really a secret by this point that these type of works generally don't tend to interest me (disclaimer: because my tastes and sweet spots usually lie elsewhere, not because I'm too stupid to understand particular themes or because they're too much for me to handle; on the contrary, and not to sound like a know-it-all, but I think I tend to understand what's actually going on more consistently than a lot of their supposed diehard fans tend to, probably because due to said indifference/casual glancing, I'm not pulling baseless fanon out of my ass and passing it off as canon). So for something like Mouthwashing, there's certainly a place for stuff like that, but for me personally, it was pretty clearly going to be a Thanks But No Thanks even without them shitting on Sonic in the process. If anything, I'm surprised they didn't take a swing at Spyro/Crash/Paper Mario/etc alongside him.

In general, people who go "shouldn't you be focusing on this complex and mature thing instead of *thing you like*?" annoy me just as much as puritans do, because it's that mentality which leads to the zombot arc being hailed as peak storytelling, and it's what causes fans (or "fans") to flock to SA2 for being "the one where the girl dies, omg so dark". I'll admit I have a slight stick up my ass about this lol, because I've had to deal with it for two decades now: just because most of my recurring interests often relate to lighter stuff doesn't mean I'm a literal caveman who can't understand or appreciate complexity, and even if I was, why would you (general you) even care? Am I getting in the way of your own enjoyment of Deep Thing™? Am I telling you to not like the thing? No, I'm over here in my corner making Eggman memes and confessing to my crippling scenery description addiction.

Making personal tastes a contest of who is more intellectual or enlightened has always been one of the more exhausting downsides of the fandomsphere.

[true-blue-sonic]

35, 43, 74 :3

35. tell us about a character who’s very different than you who you love a whole lot

I think Silver is quite a lot different than me! To the point that I often need to watch out I don't write him too much like me, or how I would respond in a situation compared to him, haha. But maybe he's my favourite character because he's quite different than me, though we also have some similarities. I too feel my emotions really intensely, and I can get caught up in them completely and act without thinking. But where I am pretty good at just ending up in Stuck Mode, Silver does something with himself. Like, he might go ponder and think for a few hours, but he always takes action. And that is something I admire! And he's just incredibly bold and brave; I don't recall if he's ever been afraid of anything in the games and Sonic Channel stories🍀 At most, he feels like he's failed to protect the future, and then I also admire that just a few encouraging words are enough again for him to get right back to it. I usually keep mulling about things for weeks on end, haha! And he's just strong, and good at taking action and fighting all the injustices in the world. So those are all things that I really admire about Silver as a character! <3

43. how did writing change you?

I personally cannot read Belong and New Beginnings anymore. I remember I could at the time of publishing, but the writing style for both positively makes me want to explode these days, haha. What changed is that I got a much better grasp on what reads well, I think. I feel like my sentences (though still long) are a lot more legible. Plus, I'm keeping better track of switching up paragraph lengths and sentence lengths. I don't headhop anymore, at all, nor do I have two different characters speaking in one paragraph unless in highly special situations. That aside, Belong and NB both are just endless blocks of text, and I feel like I currently have a much better grasp on making short paragraphs, haha. In a way that makes me feel like my writing is more pleasant to read... but I do also fear that I've gotten a lot more obsessed with how things are written and come across. As in, for Belong and NB I just... wrote, and I didn't worry so much about whether it'd be IC or logical or if it was good writing. These days a lot of my time is spent on all these points in comparison XD And in a way, that does suck the fun out of writing a little bit, or at least it's more stifling than before. But for me, it's very important that things are IC and logical and that the writing is followable, so I'm glad to pay attention to it all the same! ^-^

74. are you a planner, pantser, or planster?

I want to be planner. I end up being someone who endlessly tries to summarise all the chapter I already have to keep track of what events should be referred back to, and yet just can't. Writing summaries, planning things, imagining where things fit before I write them: I just can't do it XD If I have an idea for a scene it's getting dumped wherever in the document, and only as the story progresses along do I really mold the order of things. As it stands, the multi-chapter fics I write do need clear endings: I know how Run To You is going to end, for example (and then with a bit more detail than "Sonic and Silver have fallen in love", haha). I do need to know what I work towards, and then also kinda what the start is, and anything else we figure out along the way here! XD On the one hand, it makes things incredibly chaotic, and most of all really long: I remember from NB that the document eventually began crashing because it was just so big. Word doesn't like 200k documents much. And I had to endlessly reread and recheck the earlier chapters to see what I could call back to in the finale. But at the same time, it's just so much fun! I wouldn't do well with being restrained by a rigid schedule that has every chapter planned out for me. So all in all, this technique works ^-^ It's just a huge chaos, haha!

[mandatory-blog-stop-asking]

March 19 2025 comic reviews

Here's my reviews for this week, March 19, available over at my other blog, @pedrocomicreviews.

I decided sometimes i don't have a full text's worth of thoughts, but I do have like, a paragraph in me, so I started doing quick reviews under Lightning Round as a name.

Also maybe came off as overly negative on that one, because if I don't have a text in me, it usually means I'm struggling to come up with things to say. Or I'm just tired, I dunno man it's Friday.

This week on the Lightning Round: The Power Fantasy, Ultimate Black Panther, DC x Sonic, One World Under Doom and Superman - Last Days of Lex Luthor.

[myothertardisisonthemun]

I just watched the first Doctor Who 60th special. Here are my immediate, unprocessed thoughts:

I am still a little sceptical, but it is starting to feel like a return to form, one can definitely feel the RTD touches coming back. It's a little older, and of this age, but there's a familiarity there.

Anyway spoilers, here are some detailed thoughts:

Things I really liked:

- The opening landing of the Tardis, an alleyway somwhere in London, the spaceship crash very much 2005 era vibes.

-Donna missing all that. Of course she does.

- New tardis interior, it's nice, it's the very cutting edge minimalist feel to it, which is a different flavour from what we've had for a long time, (usually not what I like, but its) refreshing, yet it still very much echoes the past, and the first Davies era - I am reminded of the bit where he or the designer of the 2005 tardis said it was imagined as the top half of a sphere, here it's basically a full sphere.

And they just had to flex how much of it was a real large set, and its pyrotechnic capabilities. Also, it's got RBG.

- I thought the pacing was good. Was a little worried they would dwell on the regeneration mystery a bit at the start but instead they moved straight on, and the doctor started doing stuff

- they did the 13th's era "the aliens you think are the baddies aren't" but they did it well, rather than just ok.

- It was brave of them to include a transgender character - I am not from the UK, but from what I hear, there's controversy and fuss going on over there.

The was a bit near the end was a little clumsy (see next section), but this reminds me of RTD era one's deliberate casual inclusion of gay and bi characters during the 00s, which was a different era. This feels like that.

Many of this feels like RTD finding either unfinished business, or new bits to add to old themes, and it was nice to see. But now, on to the

Did not likes

- I didn't like that they fake outed on Donna's death. Remeber that era of the show where they were afraid to end things? The solution of the metachrisis being having a daughter and splitting is ok. I could sorta see where they were going, and why they did it...

But then, personally, I didn't like that sort of stuff that much in RTD, like the "doctor who space Jesus moment", or Donna magically gaining all that timelord knowledge from seemingly nowhere in the first place.

-the "male presenting timelord wouldn't think of this" bit seemed like a sexist jibe, come on, that's not really that feminist or progressive. Tbh, the whole bit where gender somehow mattered in an unclear way felt kinda clumsy to me. Maybe if it had been better set up earlier, without ruining the casualness if earlier character scences... idk.

-the sonic makes force fields now. They made it clear that it's not that instant or convenient, but will this get overused? Forgotten in future when it could be useful? Ruin future plots? Idk, it's always a risk adding a new power to the sonic.

Undecided:

The only thing I am uncertain about is we never saw Wilfred Mott again, bit he's apparently alive somewhere? The actor died, apparently they chose to make it that the character did not, but we still don't get to see him?

But for the first time in a while, this feels like an episode I would actually rewatch. In fact I'm looking forward to when I watch it again with my mum.

I'm actually feeling a little bit excited for doctor who again. I love that. I missed that.

[boomstyle]

Sonic Boom: Friend or Foe

Disclaimer: I don’t own the characters and settings of Sonic boom. Oh, watch out for OCs!

Roboken War

(Force field cage)

Well, that was just as quick as it's. Now, where are we?

Tails and I reach the cage in just a zip. I thought Lyric will just put mind control device or at least send them far away from our reach. Well, I guess Lyric may not be as smart and cunning as I thought after all.

Speaking of cunning and smart, I can't stand a breathe anymore. I wish we can get out of here. Wait! We can't. Lyric closed the entrance of the central power station with a force field. I guess he's smart and cunning after all. Ugh...

While I was desperate to get out of the room, Tails was busy tinkering on the force field cage. Hurry up Tails, the gas is getting stronger. Now, I feel nauseous.

"Tails, would you mind speed it up a little?", I asked Tails politely.

"Sorry, Sonic. This may take a while. I can't find the key just yet. It must be somewhere up here.", Tails explain the technical thing but I am not sure what. What I really know is that I am gonna vomit for real.

(45 minutes later)

Ugh... What's taking Tails so long?

"Aha... I found it. The key to the force field was at the upper edge. Just gonna rotate it to the right and here it goes.", Tails was busy tinkering.

"Once I open the secret key, it will be easier to disable the force field."

"Yeah, Tails. Just pretend I don't hear it!", I replied in a cool manner. Not exactly a cool manner though, I was being slightly rude. If Amy heard me saying this, she might just taichi me or whip me or worse hit me with her so-called "legendary hammer". What's so legendary about her hammer? It's just a regular oversized hammer.  Sometimes, I don't understand why she's super obsessive about her hammer. If she loses her hammer, she could have just fought in hand to hand or use her enerbeam whip or sword. I mean, she's athletic and has amazing martial art skills to top it off so she didn't really have to bother the whole team to search for her hammer or be like "My hammer is my whole identity. It's a gift from fate.". Tsk...whatever.

Yep, Archie Sonic Boom Issue 3 (HammerSpace). You got it. No need to beat the bush like that, Amy. I feel really bad for Sonic.

I was drowning in confusion until Tails snapped me out. He didn't exactly snap me out, more like bringing me to reality.

"Done it! I've taken out the force field from here.", Tails said in excitement. Team Cyborg is released from the cage. Now, time to open the forcefield!

"Oh, finally! Now, how do we open the forcefield barrier, Cyborg me?", I asked in desperation and relief at the same time.

"Right here!", Cyborg Sonic replied. What? The forcefield entrance key was literally close to us but I see nothing.

"Where? It's just a freaking wall?", I scolded him out of impatience. Ugh, I can't take it anymore. The gas...(cough)...

"Just do as I said!", Cyborg Sonic instructed.

"Fine! Just gonna touch this...(surprised) wall (slowly)", I am stunned. I can't believe it. They're right. Just gonna press the bottom and it's done.

"Yay, we did it! Teamwork rocks! Now, let's move it!"

Just as I thought our business is done from the moment we escape from the central power station filled with gas and traps. I was hell wrong. I heard an invisible siren tone with a beaming red background while we ran away. Talking about disco light, this is worse.

*Lol* (Remember when Dave fool himself in "Next Top Villian", Sonic Boom Series Season 1.)

(Siren Alarm Beam Tone)

"Ugh... Come one! We just escape from it.", I complained.

"Sonic, our escape caused the siren to beam. So this is expected.", Tails calmed me down.

"But we just get out like a few hours ago.", I argued. Technically, it's been 45 minutes but it feels like hours already.

"Are you guys done with your blabber, Sonic?", Cyborg Amy shouted. Ooo... She's just as scary and temperamental as Amy.

"Fine! I'll shut it."

"Good. Let's keep moving! We didn't have all day."

Okay, okay, Amy! Is it necessary for you to be so demanding? Just chill out, Cyborg Amy! Regardless, she's right. There's no time to waste. If we don't get out, we might as well got caught by Lyric. Yep, we did.

"Where are you going right now?", Lyric asked.

"You think you can escape from me, Sonic. Think again!"

"Rise my armies! I command you to finish them once and for all!"

"We can call your robot quit in just a zip, Snake-head.", I deride Lyric confidently.

The infected robots shoot lasers at us as instructed. Tails and I started off dodging their attacks while Team Cybonic launched their special attacks. Well, more like duplicates of our attacks. Hehe...

Just as the battle started, my gangs came to my aid. Oh, just in time but where's Shawn? I mean, the East bender faker. Yeah, he must be planning this whole thing. I bet but regardless, I am glad that my team to the rescue. As I dodge a laser, I spot FriendBot along with Amy, Knuckles and Sticks arrive at the scene and prepare for combat.

"Anyone need some backup?", Amy asked.

Amy, Knuckles, and Sticks charge down and destroy some robots. Sonic dashes towards Amy.

"Amy. I'm glad you're here.", I started a conversation but Amy just shrugged me off. I wonder what's bugging her. Surely, Shawn must have manipulated her. Now, that she ignored me as if I didn't exist. This is just not like her.

"Oh, so you're just gonna ignore me, your boyfriend. Alright, sure. Go ahead."

Oops, did I just said b-word out loud? Not that I care or whatever but we're totally busted right now.

"Hmph... Like I even have one...", Amy shrugged me off.

Oh, is that it? You're just going to going to act negatively out of character toward me. That's it, I had it enough of your rudeness. This is just not you. He's literally turning you into a cold-headed girl. I know she can get temperamental, snarky, rude, or slightly selfish at some point but this is way too far.

"That's it, Ames. I had it enough. If you want to break up, just say so. (punch and kick robot nearby) No need to buzz over me like that.", I confronted her.

"You're saying I got too far. Well, that describes you, Mr. Hedgehog. The way you treated Shawn was totally unacceptable. And besides, you're not so good after all. You're snarky, reckless, messy worker, impatient and impulsive.", Amy talked back.

"Like you have the best personality, I'm sick of your bossy, demanding, and overbearing attitude behind your mature act.", I argued her back.

"I was doing it for your good. You could get a little bit too far with your prank games, jokes or worse run head log in trouble. So I have to step in AS THE MOTHER FIGURE OF THE GROUP(shouted and smash the robot)", Amy defended.

"Yeah, like I need one.", I grunted.

"That's the problem with you. You act as if you're the coolest top speedy hedgehog ever but you're not thoughtful. The way you badmouth and suspect Shawn when you yourself were the one who introduced it to the whole team explains it. You're saying you're responsible for him but what I got is empty promises.", Amy berated me while she was busy beating robots near her just like I did. Speaking of which, what she said reminds me when I introduced Egg man's so called brother without even consulting the whole team. She's kinda right at this. I should have been more considerate and premediated next time. The way I just invite Shawn and Steve Eggman in the group without much consideration indicate my impulsiveness. Looks like I really realized how impulsive and unthoughtful I have been but still, she's literally overreacting just like usual. Thus, why should I be blamed for it?

"Oh come on, why do I get blamed for it? You're literally falling your heels over him anyway so why should I have to get the portion of the blame?", I threw the blame on her. I admitted I am being impulsive and inconsiderate considering how I just invite Shawn in without any consultation.

"Responsibility, Sonic! You can't just introduce someone and suddenly come up with a conclusion that his guy is bad when YOU CAN'T EVEN PROVE IT!", Amy reasoned with me. In some way, she's right but she just didn't understand the issue here. Shawn is...

"Yeah, you're right. I don't have proof but that doesn't mean I'm wrong. You know why? HERO!", I am enraged and boastful, yes and I don't care.

"That's it! I can't take it anymore. You, sir, are impetuously boastful and arrogant being. Have you even take my feeling into account when you said that? it's like you don't consider me a girlfriend anymore. You know what, let's break up!", Amy leashed out on me.

"You wanna break up. FINE! Who wants to be with a Bloodthirsty and indicative hedgehog in a cute and friendly package?", I said.

"And who wants an egomaniac, reckless and immature guy in a speedy hero PACKAGE?", Amy retaliated. She's going super angry and yep, this is good and bad at the same time.

"HAYAK(smash)... (spin hammer attack other robots)... (pull the further robot near her with enerbeam rope) HAYAK (smash, smash, smash until every infected robot disintegrated)... (stand in her ninja-style pose)Ha... Time to take on, Lyric."

Just as we broke up, Amy turned into a temperamental monster. Then, she started to crash all of the infected robots in just a zip. Sticks, Knuckles and Tails as well as our cyborg duplicates are unimpressed. Wow, I was surprised they're not shocked at our break up and Amy's sudden temperamental combat.

"What a lovely couple indeed? I suspect that the alien overlord must have spelled them apart.", Sticks said.

"To be frank, this robot apocalypse has sent Amy mad too.", Cyborg Sticks said. Well, she's partially right. The robot apocalypse really sent Amy crazy after the break-up. Not the best answer you've got, Cybonic Sticks but you sure have Sticks' paranoid DNA with you. Am I okay? Why do I agree with Sticks' paranoid statement now? Oh no, if this happens again, I might need to consider seeing a psychiatrist.

"I don't know Sticks but surely, the secretive skinny couple has finally come to a devastating breakup. If Sonic and Amy were the one, I may be gigging out in shame.", Cyborg Knuckles replied sadly.  

"Yeah. Not cool, Sonic. First, you deny that you dated Amy and now, you just let Amy cut off the relationship.", Knuckles said while holding his clenched fist.

"Well, this gets little it out of hand. let's just help Amy fight off Lyric!", Cyborg Sonic said.

"Yeah", Team Cybonic and my gangs except Knuckles and Amy agreed.

While they're battling Lyric, we're in the middle of a pointless argument because of Knuckles. This is the first time we ever battle each other in the middle of a war.

"Knuckles, don't get me started!", I ordered. What the heck is wrong with Knuckles? Sure we kept the relationship in secret and just broke up but this is not an excuse for Knuckles to just burst up like that.

"Do you think I'm not smart, Sonic?", Knuckles asked.

"What? Not, it's not that... It's just", I tried to persuade him but Knuckles cut me off.

"It's just that I'm not smart enough to figure it out that you're dating.", Knuckles straightened his point. What? I don't mean to hide our relationship just to shame you. It's just that it's not a good time yet. If Eggman and other villains know about our relationship, the worst scenario is that the whole team and anyone related to us would be in a threatening situation. Seriously, Eggman may not be you know the victorious one but he's surely dangerous when unexpected. And besides, the group will be awkward if everyone knows we date.

"What's up, Sonic? Scared of me?"

"Knuckles. this is madness. You got to snap out, man. That snakehead was literally your battle.", I persuaded while trying to dodge his punches. I don't want to attack him. He's my friend.

"I've heard you said enough already"

We battle with each other until we heard Amy, Tails, and Sticks as well as our duplicates got smacked down in the middle of battle.

"Guys! Oh no!", Knuckles and I gulped.

"At last, I finally got to end you after a thousand years.", Lyric smirked while approaching us.

"I guess it's the end of Team Knuckles", Knuckles said. Team? Oh, forget it! I'm not going to argue. Besides he's right. It's the end of Team Son...ic.

"Lyric, I said I will find you", Shadow appeared. Uuu... Looks like the edgelord will end the robot apocalypse. He must have a reason as to defeat Lyric. He will not just be here to save us but anyway, it's our lucky day.

Shadow punch out Lyric and take out his technopathy. As the result, everything was back to normal except that all Roboken's army got dismantled, and yeah, things get messed up when Shawn approached in.

ugh... Finally, it's nearly the end of the book chapter. Sorry, I got too personal with the Sonamy relationship and rivalry between Knuckles and Sonic but I just can't help it. Anyway, How do you think Shadow and Shawn were able to come in? What will be the consequences afterward? Find out in the next chapter.

[gamesbyguava]

first post, here goes nothing

heya, hi, howdy and whatnot. i go by sol, and i like making vidya gaems. started taking it more seriously when the pandemic hit and have made a couple games for jams since then, but nothing major. today changes this? at least, i hope i don't end up crashing and burning at the end of it all. what i mean is that, i'm starting my first actual major project. shocker, i know. i'm usually very hesitant to announce things i'm working on so early in development, but i figured having some sort of devlog would be useful, if not interesting. besides, i've been sharing progress through various discord servers i'm a part of, and it'd be nice to just streamline it all through here. i did try out twitter, but i'm not the biggest fan of it. i tend to be pretty damn wordy too, as you can see. now, i bet you're dying to know: what's this all about? well, i typed up a bit of a pseudo-faq (in the sense that i don't get a lot of frequently asked questions). time to switch over to actual proper grammar for this one ~~~

*What is this?

PROJECT DIAMOND (Working Title) is a tactical role-playing game with an emphasis on baseball. Craft and command the team of your dreams to achieve fame and glory while working closely with your comrades to solve a mystery. It is heavily inspired by games such as Persona, Pokemon, Fire Emblem, and a bit of Sonic to boot.

The game is split up into two segments: tactics and social.

Tactics consists of your typical turn based strategy with some of the rules of baseball applied. The objective is to tag all of the bases on the field before your opponent does, rather than just wiping out enemies. "Combat" is a means, rather than an end.

Social consists of exploring the region around you and helping your fellow teammates and friends with their problems. It is also where you teambuild in between matches.

More info will be provided as mechanics are fleshed out.

*Who's all working on this?

It's just me for now. I am not currently seeking help on the project right now either, but I might consider it in the future.

*When is this coming out?

I can't give an estimated time of release as I'm largely working on this as a hobby. I do want to try and get a first draft playable demo out as soon as I get all of the major mechanics in place. May not ever come out, who knows?

*How far into development are you?

I've conceptualized a skeleton of the project's story and gameplay for almost two years now, but I've only started seriously working on it in June. As of right now, the tactics side of gameplay is being developed.

*What are you using to make it?

The game is currently being developed in the lovely Godot Engine. I'm also using other tools, like Blender and Paint.NET. ~~~ and there you have it! i'll be filling out the blog with some of the stuff i've shared over the past month or so. i hope you come along for the ride!