[Downtown Metropolis, Yuji Jewels @ 11:37 AM]
Hello, sir. May I have that emerald of yours? You know how bad threats can get around here...
Yeah, I do.
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However, we don't exactly know you, which makes it hard for me to give my trust.
You may refer to me as...
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Kuria.
Kuria, huh? I like that name.
Thank you. I hadn't considered a name once I was born. It was the least of my worries. But, rest assured, I won't let it, or the other emeralds, fall into the wrong hands. That has happened one too many times.
As a being formed from their energies, I remember all the damage that has been done across the Earth and beyond, but I was not the one to do said destruction. I was merely a witness to it all...
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*Sighs, closing his eyes briefly.*
It makes me sad how one can abuse their power, for their own personal pleasures. I want to put an end to this repeating cycle by protecting the emeralds. Is that request too much to ask?
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You seriously want it?
Yes.
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Alright, Kuria, here's the deal. It's 11:40 right now. If you can get me 1500 rings by 11:45, then I'll give away the emerald. Is that clear?
Yes, very well. I shall be back.
Good luck.
*Teleports.*
[Green Valley Zone @ 11:40 AM]
*Appears. He then takes off.*
💠There's five minutes on the clock! I need to move quick! ðŸ’
*In his dash, he gathers up many rings, finding the occasional extra rings box.*
💠I need to gather at least 300 rings every minute! ðŸ’
*Continues with his five minute challenge.*
[Green Valley Zone @ 11:45 AM]
*Teleports to the store owner, with his rings collected in a bag.*
Is this enough?
Let me see...
*Gets a ring scanner out, and uses it. He finds out Kuria has managed to collect over 500 more than the goal.*
You gathered 2011 rings! You killed it! How about I give back the extra ones?
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Just the emerald is enough. Thanks for the offer, though.
Are you sure?
Yes. All the rings I collected are for you. Not me.
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Very well, then. Thank you. Give it here, please.
*Does so, being given the emerald as reward.*
I thank you for your service.
No problem! Glad to help!
You've done the world a favor. Until we meet again.
*Heads out the store, and exits Downtown Metropolis through flight.*
💠One down, six to go... ðŸ’
[We cut to a GNN news broadcast. The headline reads, "A New Protector of Earth?"]
Next up on our reports, we have received word of a new hedgehog that was recently in Gotha City. He appears to be benevolent and on humanity's side.
The owner of Yuji Jewels has come forward in an interview, identifying the new hedgehog and his motivations. We have gotten their permission to share the footage.
[--The Interview--]
Yeah. The hedgehog seemed to not have a name when he came by. He called himself Kuria, and stated he wanted my emerald so he could, in his words, "put an end to this repeating cycle." I hope he can.
The Havoc Emeralds have always been used as weapons of mass destruction. This needs to stop. Again, I hope Kuria can stop it once and for all. This chaos has gone on for too long.
[--Back to GNN--]
The President has also announced that he's considering making an alliance with Kuria only if his benevolence is genuine. As a countermeasure, he has gotten into contact with Dr. Robotnik.
We will update you once more information is available.
*Was listening in, and turns the radio off. He clenches his fist.*
Urgh. Seems I have someone new to deal with.
*He takes off with his hover shoes.*
[We next cut in the middle of nowhere.]
*Is heard communicating.*
📡 Blitz, there's now a new enemy on our radar. His name is Kuria. He's after the Havoc Emeralds as well! 📡
What?! Oh, come on! I already have two others to deal with! Now three?! You can't be serious!
📡 I am, Blitz. Thought it'd beneficial to inform you ahead of time. 📡
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Well, I'll get the emeralds before he can!
*He increases his speed, joining in on the competition.*
[Elsewhere...]
*Is gliding, also searching for the jewels.*
Well well well... It seems I have new competition!
*Dives down into the ground, going beneath the surface.*
[In a badlands...]
*Is seen flying.*
💠It has to be around here somewhere... ðŸ’
*Looks around, and sees a faint light far away.*
Hm?
*Heads over there, where he finds his second Havoc Emerald.*
Ah... That makes two.
*Lands down, and goes to acquire it. However...*
*Punches Kuria from underneath.*
UGHHHH!
*Off guard, he falls to the ground, and looks at who punched his chin. He sighs as the wound automatically heals.*
I should've expected you, Brass.
*Chuckles.*
This emerald is mine now!
*He attempts to steal the emerald.*
*Teleports in front of Brass.*
What the?!
Not so fast. I can't let you use it.
Hmph! You think you can stop me? I'm just warming up!
*Jumps up, and charges toward Kuria with his Drill Claw technique.*
*Catches the attack easily.*
I admire your ability, and although you are formidable in your own right, your strength is not enough.
*Throws Brass away lightly enough as to send him far away without harm. He collects the second emerald without further combat.*
Now, please pardon me. I have more of these to find.
*Teleports.*
*He jumps and glides away.*
💠I'll get him good next time! ðŸ’
[We return to Blitz.]
*Talks to his communicator.*
Am I getting colder or warmer, Mech?
📡 You're getting warmer. It should be to your right. 📡
*He speeds off in that direction.*
📡 You're getting very hot. It should be nearby. 📡
*He skids to a halt, and looks around. During so, he finds his first Havoc Emerald. Once collected, he whistles, tossing the gem up and down.*
*Appears beside him.*
Hand over the emerald.
*He extends out his arm, opening up his hand.*
Now, please.
📡 Use your speed to stall him. I'm on my way with the Derecho jet. 📡
You want the emerald? Come and get it!
*Speeds away.*
*Takes flight and gives pursuit. He fires projectiles at some points throughout the chase sequence in an attempt to corner him. They are dodged.*
💠Damn! This hedgehog is slippery! ðŸ’
*Soon stops, and starts to run around Kuria's location, kicking up huge amounts of dust in a tornado like fashion. He uses this opportunity to mock his opponent.*
You're too slooooww!
*Tries firing more projectiles, all missing again.*
📡 Something seems strange about Kuria. He seems to be holding back considerably. 📡
What? Oh, come on! This is nothing!
📡 *Sighs.* 📡
📡 You are always so cocky... 📡
Who are you talking to, Blitz? Mech the Fox?
*Fires another projectile. It once more misses.*
*Bounces on his head.*
GAH-
*Looks down on him.*
That's none of your business, Kuria!
Urgh... Havoc Sway!
*Teleports.*
MECH, HE CAN USE HAVOC SWAY!
*Appears above Blitz, and catches his arm.*
I'll ask one last time. Please surrender the emerald. I don't want to use more force than necessary.
*Tries to throw his emerald away. The attempts fails.*
*Catches it.*
Nice try.
*He lets Blitz on the ground without further harm.*
Now for the next one.
*Flies up, but is suddenly hit with bullets.*
UGH!
*Nearly loses grip on his second emerald. The grip loss is barely long enough for his blue opponent to take advantage of.*
*Manages to steal it, and sees the jet from afar.*
Mech! You came in at just the right time!
Heh heh. Sorry for the wait! But be careful with his Havoc Sway!
*Looks at the Derecho.*
Did not think you'd get here that quickly...
*Sighs.*
💠This'll take longer than I thought... ðŸ’
Ready for Round Two? Time to turn up the heat!
*He zips to get on the jet, which again fires missiles.*
*Fires more projectiles in response, causing multiple explosions of dust.*
He's still not even giving his all! We're up against an extremely tough opponent!
The way he lifted me earlier... It was like I'm light weight for him! But no matter! I'll show him!
*Gives his emerald to Mech, and starts charging up a spindash. He then homes in on Kuria.*
*Catches the attack. He throws the curled up Blitz far away without doing any harm, and then goes after the jet.*
Mech! He's on your tail!
*Fires more missiles.*
*Although they hit, he's not fazed in the slightest. He lands on the aircraft, and looks at Mech.*
You made this jet, right? Because if so, then I admire your talent as a tinkerer, especially from a young age.
*Tries to shake Kuria off, failing.*
Get off! The emerald is mine!
I cannot let you have it. You'll just use the emeralds to endanger the planet again. That won't do for me.
*Proceeds to confiscate the emerald from Mech with little struggle. After which, he flies off the Derecho jet, and teleports away.*
Shoot! We need to find him!
I'm working on it!
*He pulls up a radar, which shows Kuria's distance.*
He's really far away! We need to move fast! Hop on!
*Does so, with the Derecho jet then continuing pursuit.*
[We then see Gloom the Hedgehog searching for a Havoc Emerald, with his hover shoes acting as a kinetic source for him.]
Where is that damn Havoc Emerald?!
*He zips past several rocks in his search for the gem. He soon finds one.*
At last!
*He grabs it, but is then met by another hedgehog that teleports to the scene.*
Stop right there.
Huh?
*Turns around, and then crosses his arms upon seeing his new competitor before him.*
Hmph. So you're the hedgehog I heard about.
I see that emerald in your possession. Are we going to do this peacefully, or the hard way?
You don't know who you're up against, Kuria. Don't get in my way.
I'll leave you be if you give me that emerald of yours. Please don't make this harder than it has to.
Hmph.
*Launches a Havoc Spear at Kuria.*
*Deflects it easily, with the redirected blast destroying only part of a rocky surface.*
💠Peace is not an option with these guys, is it? How frustrating. ðŸ’
I wasn't even trying with that one. Havoc Sway!
*He stops time, and sets up more of the spears. Once all done, he snaps his finger, resuming the temporal flow.*
*Gets hit by them. Once the smoke and dust clears, he is revealed to have not been hurt by the attack.*
Time stopping, huh?
What?!
💠He didn't get a scratch! ðŸ’
It'll take more than that to stop me.
*Extends out his arm, and opens up his hand.*
Now, make with the emerald. Please.
Not a chance.
*Charges up an attack.*
This is your final warning!
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Very well, then.
*Teleports away.*
Hmph. Finally.
*He blasts off, going to collect his second emerald. However, he soon realizes the jewel he previously collected... has disappeared.*
Where did it go-
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💠Oh, that hedgehog has done it. ðŸ’
[We see a visual of Kuria teleporting beneath Gloom's emerald, grabbing it, and then quickly vanishing.]
💠He must've took it from me right before he left. What a nuisance. He will pay for this! ðŸ’