(A long time ago, when Sonic the hedgehog was only 10, him and his siblings had went on a mission to stop the evil Dr. Robotnik. Only,  everything didn't go according to plan....

Sonic was blasted by a laser, one that was made completely of chaos energy...

It was supposed to kill him instantly. But, instead of killing him, it fused with him, sending him away from Robotropolis, as well as away from Sonic's siblings....

Years later, Sonic gets sent back.... Just how much has changed along with him?)

Sonic was surprisingly having a nice day. And by nice day, he meant that Eggman hadn't attacked at all. Either Egghead was taking a day off or he was planning something.

Sonic, being the carefree hedgehog he was, decided to utilize the fact that he didn't have to fight his arch nemesis and browse stores.

He didn't really need to buy anything for himself. That just wasn't his style....

But, since Tails' birthday was coming up soon, Sonic decided to try to find his little brother a gift.

Which led to where he was now.

The store just had nicknacks from all over the place.. Including things that would most likely make Tails happy.

Sonic grinned when he spotted a super computer building kit that Tails had been wanting to get for ages.. Everytime they looked for said kit, the kits would be sold out in multiple stores..

Now Tails could finally get the kit he wanted!

Sonic eagerly picked up the kit and turned to walk out of the store.... Only to pause as something shined nearby.

Confused, Sonic walked over to the shining object, only to notice that it was a titanium-like metallic medallion.. Guitar-shaped to be exact.

Sonic started feeling Dajavu course through him immediately after getting a good look at it. Sonic blinked, gently grabbing the small medallion. It fit into his palm perfectly..

Sonic smiled, starting to walk to the counter with the two items in his arms.

The guitar pendant... It reminded him of his love for music. He hadn't really told any of his friends about that aspect of himself... Or the fact that he has had amnesia about the time before he was 11 years old.

He stepped up to the counter placing the item's down. The cashier went on to scan the kit. But then the cashier paused at the medallion, confusion in their expression as they looked up at Sonic. They asked," Sir, where did you get this?"

Sonic pointed behind him at the shelf the medallion was on , tilting his head while answering," Over there. Why do you ask??"

The cashier sighed," I don't  recognize putting that medallion in the store....."

Sonic's ears pinned back alittle, now worried that he was about to take someone's missing item. He asked," Did you see anyone bring it in??"

The cashier chuckled slightly," Nope. Ain't seen it 'til now.... How about you keep it?"

Sonic was about to protest but paused when the cashier raised their hand, a smile on their face," Take it as a gift from a grateful person.... You've saved this world so much, I don't know how we all could repay you... "

Sonic flushed a bit, scratching his cheek in embarrassment. He spoke awkwardly," er... T-thanks, I guess.."

The cashier smiled," Anytime... "

Sonic soon walked out the store, two bags on each arm. Sonic hummed, looking up at the sky in thought.

It was... Weird seeing someone try to repay him for saving the world.

Sonic appreciated the gesture... But... He didn't want anything in return. He just wanted to protect everyone. Seeing everyone safe and happy would be the best thing Sonic could get rewarded with...

He didn't know how long he had been in thought, thinking about his life. But soon, he had reached the train station, from which he'll run to Tail's workshop.

Sonic sighed, shaking his head before starting to run.

One of the favorite things about his powers was the running aspect of it all..  To feel the wind rushing through his quills, to feel his feet on the ground... It felt energizing. He felt free....

He was grinning once he reached the two-tailed fox's workshop, a prep in his step as he entered. It was pretty big, a upstairs portion full of bedrooms and what not.

The downstairs portion had the living room and kitchen, as well as a door that lead to the actual workshop part.

Sonic immediately got to work, speeding up the stairs into his room. He then started wrapping Tails' gift, using an orange colored wrapping paper that had small white airplanes scattered across it as decoration. Sonic finished up the gift by adding a blue bow.

Perfect. Sonic smiled, setting the now wrapped gift on his dresser.

Sonic hummed, taking the medallion out of the other bag. He stared at it, moving it around in his hand to get a better look at it. The string seemed small.... As if meant for a child to wear.

Sonic'll probably have to get a new string.... Maybe.

Sonic hummed a soft tune as he untied the knot, starting to attempt to put on the medallion.

Which wasn't as hard as he thought. It, surprisingly, fit onto him well. Huh.... Looks like he won't need a new string after all.

Sonic gently touched it, pondering why he felt so connected to it....

His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening, a young 11 year old sounding voice calling out," Sonic, you home??"

Sonic grinned widely, hopping off his bed while calling back," Yeah, I'm here! I'll be down in a flash!"

The voice continued," Oka-"

Sonic grinned as he stopped in front of the owner of the voice, causing them to stop speaking for a moment.

Then they laughed , shaking their head as their twin tails swished behind them," Course you would do that..."

Sonic ruffled their fur, chuckling," Course, Tails! You know being speedy is my calling."

The shorter of the two rolled his blue eyes, amusement on the young foxes face," Yeah yeah.... Hey sonic, where'd you get that medallion??"

Sonic blinked before looking down at the medallion. Then sonic shrugged, replying," Found it at a store."