Chris vs Danny: The Rematch!

Chapter 3: Let's Get Ready to Rumble!

Chris is sitting in the locker room. He's changed into blue shorts and sneakers, no shirt for the fight. Sonic is he helping him with the boxing gloves.

"Okay Chris, let me see your hands. I'll help you get these gloves on." Sonic offers to help Chris get the gloves on.

"Thanks…" Chris says in a lower voice as he holds his fists out for Sonic.

"And there! You're good to go! How are you feeling?" Sonic asks Chris after lacing up the gloves.

"Okay. I'm a little nervous." Chris says, continuing to speak in a lower tone.

"That's to be expected, I guess. Just believe in yourself. I know you'll do great! Oh and love the color choice on shorts. Blue is a great color!" Sonic shrugs and compliments Chris on his choice of shorts color.

"Really? Thanks Sonic!" Chris perks up a bit at Sonic's attempt to cheer him up.

Meanwhile in an opposite locker room on the other side of the Garden building, Danny has likewise just changed for the match with yellow shorts and sneakers, no shirt. Tails has volunteered to act as his corner man, since Knuckles is tending to matters elsewhere.

"Hey Danny. Need help with those gloves?" Tails offers to help Danny.

"Yeah sure, thank you." Danny offers his hands to Tails, seemingly lost in thought.

"No problem. Let me see your hands. So are you ready for the big fight? I have reservations about you two going at it like this, but I did promise to support your decision." Tails asks as he laces up Danny's gloves.

"Yeah. I am a little nervous to tell you the truth. I'm not sure what's gonna happen…" Danny voices his concerns about the fight.

" Well nobody does. All you can do is fight your best. Don't pull any punches either. Oh and neat color choice by the way. Yellow is one of my favorites." Tails answers, then decides to try and cheer Danny up like Sonic did with Chris.

"Thanks I think…" Danny responds, a bit happier.

Out in the arena proper, a decent-sized crowd has turned out for the match, and cameras are already rolling in anticipation of the action!

"We're reporting live from the Station Square Arena, and are mere moments away from the anticipated boxing match between young friends Chris Thorndyke and Danny. Joining us for commentary during the fight is no stranger to our viewers, Knuckles the echidna!" Scarlett says to the camera, motioning toward her fellow commentator.

"Thanks Scarlett. Yes, this should be an interesting bout. Despite their honestly lack of fighting experience, I predict some intense action. They've made it clear that they really do want to fight, and I have a feeling they'll deliver." Knuckles says to the cameras.

"So what can we expect in the way of rules for this match?" Scarlett asks Knuckles for the audience.

"Well, it's almost anything goes really. I mean punches are what they'll be using, but there is no time limit. Fight's over when there's a clear winner, however that may come to pass." Knuckles in turn answers it's basically a free form boxing match of sorts.

"Really? Should be an interesting matchup then." Scarlett replies.

"Yes it should." Knuckles nods in agreement.

At that moment the boys can finally be seen exiting their locker rooms and entering the main arena.

"And here they come now!" Scarlett exclaims, noticing the cameras turning to the fighters' arrival.

Chris looks a bit apprehensive as he slowly makes his way to the boxing ring, though he's trying to psyche himself up for the battle ahead.

"*Gulp!* I can do this!" Chris says, as he pounds his gloves together.