Sonic Forces: An All-Out War.

2. Set-Backs.

Death Egg, Dr. Eggman's colossal space station and fortress. Sonic the Hedgehog, the blue blur himself, is imprisoned in a highly secure cell, his movements restricted by chains that bind his limbs. The room is dimly lit, with cold metallic walls and a sense of oppressive confinement.

As Sonic's psyche hangs on a thin thread, a sudden crashing noise reverberates through the chamber, drawing his attention. He looks around, his curiosity turning to confusion as his eyes widen with disbelief. The Babylon Rogues, a notorious group of treasure-seeking avian thieves led by Jet the Hawk, stroll around the area, seemingly unfazed by the gravity of the situation.

Jet: (smirking) Well, well, well. Looks like the famous speedster of Mobius has finally met with what he deserves. Locked up and powerless.

Sonic: (surprised) What the…? What are you three doing here?

Jet: Your friends contracted us to rescue you from this place. Consider yourself lucky that we even accepted.

Sonic: Listen, Jet. I get that you want to look superior and all, but we don't have time for this. Get me out, and we'll call it even.

Jet: (crossing his arms) Not so fast, Sonic. First, you need to accept the fact that you aren't as high and mighty as you deem yourself to be.

Sonic: (disappointed, making hand gestures) Jet, seriously? The world is at stake! Time is ticking, buddy.

Jet: (smirking, enjoying the moment) Yeah, yeah, accept it.

Sonic: (taking a deep breath) Alright. I, Sonic the Hedgehog, accept the fact that you, the great Babylon Rogues, are not as dim-witted as you appear, and I recognize your superiority. Now, get me out of here.

Storm, the muscle-bound member of the Babylon Rogues, looks genuinely surprised by Sonic's acknowledgment.

Storm: He actually remembered our team name.

With a combination of their expertise and Sonic's encouragement, the three members of the Babylon Rogues work together to free their captured hero. Sonic's limbs are finally liberated from the chains, and he rejoices at the newfound freedom of movement.

Sonic: (grinning) Well, stick around if you'd like, Babylon Rogues. I've got a world to save!

Without missing a beat, Sonic dashes off with incredible speed, leaving the prison cell behind. Jet, determined not to let Sonic outshine him, swiftly follows suit, followed closely by his teammates Wave and Storm.

...

The Resistance HQ bustles with activity as Tangle, Whisper, and the leading figures of the Resistance gather to strategize and discuss their next steps. The room is filled with maps, holographic displays, and the hum of anticipation.

Amy, the determined leader of the group, stands at the forefront, surrounded by Tails, Knuckles, Tikal, Mighty, Ray, the Chaotix, and Silver. Tikal's ethereal presence shines brightly among the Mobians, her wisdom and ancient knowledge lending strength to their cause.

Amy: (concerned) So, Wispon distribution is going as planned. Bad news is, we still haven't found any trace of Sonic.

Silver: (frustrated) And Infinite... he seems invincible. Even with my psychokinetic powers, I can barely lay a hand on him.

Tikal: (calmly) His abilities surpass yours, Silver. However, his greatest weakness lies in his inconsistent imagination.

Tangle: (nodding) Yeah. One moment, he's hurling objects and people at you, and the next, he's altering the very environment and using twisted creatures to take you down.