In the forest:
Sonic slowly wakes up.
Sonic: Ugh... what happened...?
Girl: You were hurt badly when you suddenly fell all the way down here.
Sonic: Huh?
Sonic notices a girl wearing a combat dress next to him as she was bandaging him.
Sonic: Was it really that bad?
The girl nods.
Sonic: I see... Thanks for helping me.
Girl: You're welcome. I love to help people.
The girl keeps bandaging him until she was done.
Girl: There you go.
Sonic stands up as he could move.
Sonic: It feels a little better, but I can still move. I appreciate it.
Girl: Hehe, no problem. Oh, I haven't introduced myself. My name's Rikuya. It's nice to meet you.
Sonic: Rikuya, huh? That's a cute name.
Rikuya blushes to what Sonic said.
Rikuya: R-Really? You think so?
Sonic: Yeah, it fits you well.
Rikuya: Hehe, thanks. So what's yours?
Sonic then does a signature pose.
Sonic: The name's Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog.
Rikuya: Hehe.
Sonic: Hmm? What's so funny?
Rikuya: Hehe, sorry, it's just I haven't laughed in a long time.
Sonic: (What...? Did something happened?) Oh, I see.
Rikuya: Come on, I'll take you to my town. They can heal you up in no time there.
Sonic: Thanks.
They walk through the forest as they get to know each other.
Rikuya: So, where did you come from?
Sonic: I came from a place called Gamindustri. I'm from Planeptune.
Rikuya: Really?
Sonic: Mhmm. I'm the CPU Warrior.
Rikuya: Wait, really? It's you?!
Sonic: Hmm? Yeah. You didn't know?
Rikuya: Oh wow! I never thought I'd see the actual CPU Warrior in person, this is so cool! You're also friends with the goddesses! I've heard all what happened back there!
Sonic: Hehe, I see you're a very huge fan.
Rikuya: Of course! I've always watched you when you help someone in need! You never give up, no matter what it is!
Sonic: Hehe. (She's really positive, energetic, and and helpful person.)
Sonic: I think we might be great friends.
Rikuya: Yeah! Hmm?
Rikuya notices a monster about to attack Sonic.
Rikuya: Sonic, look out!
Sonic: Huh?
Rikuya draws out her kunai blades which looks identical to Sonic's as she slashes the monster as it disappears.
Sonic: Whoa... (She has the same blades as mine, but they're red.)
Rikuya: Phew, that was close.
Sonic: Wow! You're a very skilled person, aren't you?
Rikuya: Mhmm. I'm also a great fighter too.
Sonic: Wow... I'm starting to like you.
Rikuya starts to blush deeply.
Rikuya: Wh-Wh-Wha?!
Sonic: Not in that way, I meant as a friend.
Rikuya: Oh, I see. Hehe. Anyway, we should be close.
They reach the end of the forest as they see a poor town with people struggling.
Sonic: What the...? What happened to this town?
Rikuya says nothing.
Sonic: (Something's wrong... What happened here...?)
They keep walking through as the people see a stranger walk in.
Sonic: These people are having a hard time.
Rikuya: Yeah...
Rikuya's face changed from happy and energetic to depress.
Sonic: Rikuya...
Rikuya: Here we are.
They both enter the health room as they put Sonic down on the bed.
Woman: This will be done in a sec.
The woman heals Sonic as he could feel his body light.
Sonic: Wow, I feel better now! Thanks so much!
Woman: You're welcome.
Rikuya: She's one of the best healers in this town... She was the only one that stayed when the others left...
Sonic: (They left...? How could they, these people need them.) Rikuya, tell me, what happened here?
Rikuya: Its better if I tell you at my place.
Sonic: Hmm?
Sonic follows Rikuya to her house as they sit down by the couch.
Sonic: So anyway, about this town... what happened? Who did this?
Rikuya: It was the king himself... Kiru.
Sonic: What...?
As Sonic heard who she was talking about, he clenches his fists as his expression changes.
Sonic: (Kiru...!)
Rikuya: Back when the town was peaceful. I wanted to join the the Royal Guards.
Sonic: Really?
Rikuya: Yeah. I've always wanted to be one of the knights, to be able to protect people, but I was rejected easily. Kiru kicked me out of the castle and I was told to never be there again.
Sonic: Rikuya...
Rikuya: After a few weeks later, the king and his Royal Guards attacked our town. They stole everything we had in our town. But it wasn't just ours that were destroyed, others and others of towns were destroyed.
Sonic: And you were there trying to help them whenever you can, right?
Rikuya: Yeah. That's why I go on quests to help my town.
Sonic: I see...
Rikuya notices Sonic with a down look expression.
Rikuya: Is something wrong?
Sonic: *Sighs* Kiru kidnapped the goddesses and their sisters.
Rikuya: No way...!
Sonic: Kiru has been waiting for the right person to be his wife, and it's Neptune.
Rikuya: What?! Neptune, the goddess of Planeptune?!
Sonic nods.
Sonic: If I don't get there soon... he'll marry Neptune...
Rikuya: Oh no...
Sonic: He also has my friends too. I need to save them.
Rikuya: I doubt they'll be in that castle.
Sonic: What do you mean?
Rikuya: Kiru sends kidnappers to four different castles, the Bounty Castles. That must be where each of your friends are.
Sonic: Okay, then. Rikuya, you ready?
Rikuya: Ready for what?
Sonic: Let's save my friends and help the towns.
Rikuya: Really? You'll do that?
Sonic: Of course. I'm willing to help you save your town, especially the others.
Rikuya brings back her energetic expression.
Rikuya: Right! Let's go!
Sonic: Hehe, that's the expression I know!
Rikuya: But before we go, let's get you a new outfit.
Sonic: Hmm?

Few minutes later:
Sonic comes out of the room with a new set of clothes.

Rikuya: Wow! It's looks amazing on you!
Sonic: Heh, you think so? I love it!
Rikuya: Now we're ready to go!
Sonic: But where do we go? They must be far, right?
Rikuya: There's actually one close to us.
Sonic: Really?
Rikuya: Mhmm. It's called Grazerell.
Sonic: Sounds just like Hazzarel.
Rikuya: Thats because all castles have the same type of word as Hazzarel. But to get there, we'll have to go through the other half of the forest.
Sonic: Heh, peace of cake! Let's go to Grazerell!
Rikuya: But before that...
They go outside to tell the townspeople that they're leaving.
Woman: Have a safe trip.
Man: Be careful out there.
Men: Don't get carried away out there.
The other townspeople wishes them farewell.
Rikuya: Thanks, everyone! We'll be sure to have you and the towns plenty of money!
Sonic: Yeah, leave it to us!
The townspeople waves them goodbye as they walk off to the forest.

In: Grazerell:
The guards were keeping an eye out for intruders as Blanc, Rom, and Ram were all held up in a cell.
TO BE CONTINUED!!!