Cream, Cheese, Vanilla, Y/n and Chaos were in the Thorndyke's backyard picking flowers with Storm watching from the distance.

Cream: We'll both have necklaces now, mama.

Cheese: Chao.

Y/n: You do know we have flowers back in our backyard, right?

Cream: But these are the pretty one's.

Emerl walked to them with a bunch of pink flowers in his hand.

Cream: Oh, hi Emerl.

Emerl gave the flowers to Cream.

Cream: Wow! Are these for me, Emerl? They're lovely. Thank you so much.

Y/n tapped her shoulder and he gave her some white flowers.

Y/n: I think the color of these flowers would complement the color of those flowers.

Cream took his flowers.

Cream: Thank you, big brother. Aren't they beautiful together, mama?

Vanilla: They certainly are, Cream.

Chaos: Hey, I have an idea.

Cream: What is it, Chaos?

Chaos: (points at Y/n and Emerl) Since those two are the ones who gave you the flowers, why not make them both flowers necklaces to crown them as the flower knights.

Cream: That's a great idea.

Y/n: (Whispering to Chaos: I will never forgive you for this, Chaos.)

Chaos: (Whispering: Come on, you'll love it.)

Cream got done with Y/n and Emerl's necklaces.

Cream: Now, kneel and be crowned as my flower knights.

Y/n: Yes, my princess.

Both Y/n and Emerl kneeled on one knee and Cream put a flower necklace on them both.

Cream: You are now my flower knights.

A small smile snuck on Y/n's face. That's when he got a call.

Y/n: Excuses me, I gotta take this.

Y/n ran some distance away and answered the call which was from the President.

President: Y/n, I'm sorry to bother you, but I need you to come to the office.

Y/n: What for?

President: It's a surprise. Just get here as fast as you can.

The President hung up as Y/n sighed and went back to Cream and Vanilla.

Y/n: Sorry, kid. Got called into work.

Cream: What? But I thought today was your day off.

Y/n: That's what I thought too but the President called and wants me to come in.

Cream crossed her arms and started pouting.

Cream: Hmph. Big brother, you're nothing but a big fat liar.

Vanilla: Cream.

Y/n smiled a bit and signaled Cream to come over to him, she reads him excitedly but then got poked in the forehead by his middle and index finger.

Y/n: Sorry. On my next day off, I'm all yours, Cream.

He ran off.

Spark: Trust me, Cream. Y/n knows that feeling. His father was busy with work, so he could barely make time for Y/n. The same for his cousin and my son, Cloud. Anytime he was busy, he would poke Y/n on the forehead like Y/n did you. What I'm trying to say is appreciate whatever time you do spend with Y/n.

Cream nodded.

Cream: I will.

Scarlet Garcia was on live.

Scarlet: Yesterday, SSTV News reported something notorious Dr. Eggman had escaped from jail along with his two mechanical henchmen. Officials now believe that Eggman and his robots are hiding underground plotting their next assault. In an effort to undermine the plot, the President has formulated a plan that will evolve Sonic, Knuckles, Y/n and Rouge the Bat. While information is sketchy, it appears some sort of tournament is in the works. Luckily I've been granted an exclusive interview with the participants to talk about this exciting development.

She stepped into a room where Sonic, Knuckles, Y/n and Rouge sitting on a couch and looking uninterested.

Scarlet: Uh. Well, it doesn't appear that Sonic, Knuckles, Y/n, and Rouge are excited about this competition as one might expect them to be. Maybe once we begin our interview they'll tell us why they seem so glum.

The President finally got there and pushed Scarlet and her cameramen to the side.

President: Spread out!

Topaz was in there with them leaned against the wall with her arms crossed.

President: Well, Topaz? Are they in or out?

Topaz: Well, sir, they-

Sonic: I don't know about this plan of yours.

Knuckles: This tournament idea sounds kind of screwy.

President: How about you two?

Y/n: It might be fun. I'm in.

Rouge: I might consider helping you out with this plan of yours, what if I do, it's gonna cost you.

President: What exactly does that mean?

Y/n: I think she saying she wants you to get her jewelry in exchange for doing this.

Rouge put her arm around Y/n's shoulder.

Rouge: My light blue boo is on the mark.

Chaos removed her arm.

Chaos: Don't touch him.

President: I'll tell you what. If you all agree to battle in our tournament we'll offer a grand prize to the winner. Whoever wins the competition gets a Chaos Emerald!

Knuckles: You want me to waste my time for one Chaos Emerald? Sorry, but you can count me out.

Rouge: Ah, could it be gloomy Gus over here's too chicken? I bet he's afraid, I might beat him.

Knuckles: Look here. I'm not afraid of anybody. Got that?

Y/n: Then you wouldn't mind joining the tournament so you can get a chance to fight me.

Scarlet walked in.

Scarlet: It's too bad. It would have been such an exciting tournament.

President: Oh, well, if he really doesn't want to prove himself there's no use forcing him to.

Topaz: I suppose not, Mr. President.

Knuckles: Hmm.

Scarlet: Our viewers will be so disappointed, especially the millions of rabid Knuckles fans out there.

Topaz: Kids who just want a glimpse of their hero.

Rouge: You don't want them to think you're a big scaredy cat, do you?

President: This will be the perfect way to prove just how tough you are. Unless of course you're secretly a sniveling coward.

Y/n: Too bad. I was really looking forward to fighting you.

Knuckles screamed out.

Knuckles: That does it. Nobody calls me a coward and gets away with it. I'll answer the competition and win the Chaos Emerald!

Rouge: That was easy!

Sonic: Man, talk about being a first class sucker.

Topaz went to Rouge's ear.

Topaz: (Thinking: I can't believe he bought all that flattery.)

Rouge: He's a knuckle head.

The President talked with his woman assistant.

President: Just one little detail, do we have any Emeralds?

The woman nodded.

Y/n: I would actually want to add a rule. Participants are allowed to use Weaponry or any special abilities that only they can use if they feel like it.

President: We were already planning it that way. The only rule is you can't kill anyone.

Y/n: Deal.

Scarlet was back on the news with the President.

Scarlet: This is Scarlet Garcia. The president has just announced that Sonic, Knuckles, Y/n and Rouge the Bat will take part in an exciting Martial Arts Tournament. Mr. President, would you like to say a few words to our viewers? Here.

She handed him a microphone.

President: In addition, we would like to open the tournament to anyone who feels they'd like to participate. So, sign up today. Tell all your friends to tell all their friends. This competition promises to be the most exciting event ever. The Grand Prize is a genuine Chaos Emerald. So come on down if you think you've got what it takes to battle with the best! Yeah!

Scarlet: Would you like to compete? Operators are standing by so call today. Ah, we'll be right back.

Everyone was watching it at the Thorndyke residence.

Tails: Well, Chris, guess we better call that number and enter.

Chris: But, Tails, are you crazy, didn't you see that commercial?

Tails: You know you can't believe everything you see on TV.

The phone started to ring and Mr. Tanaka picked it up.

Mr. Tanaka: Hello? Yes, I'll put him on Mr. Thorndyke. Here, Chris. Your father, he would like to speak with you.

Chris: Okay, thanks.

Mr. Tanaka gave him the phone.

Chris: Hi, dad. Yeah. Your signing up for the competition? But how come? You think you have a good chance of winning?! And you thought it might be a lot of fun to enter me, Amy, Tails, Mr. Tanaka, Grandpa and Ella too.

Everyone gasped hearing this.

Ella: He wants me to battle?

Chris: Listen. Maybe we- He hung up on me. Well, I guess it's settled.

Scarlet: The Martial Arts Tournament planners have just released the official event schedule. They've also begun announcing who will be competing. Slots are filling up fast so call now! We'll be right back after this.

The day of the tournament finally came and everyone was gathered in an arena.

President: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first annual Chaos Emerald Martial Arts Mash Up!

The whole crowd started cheering and gave their applause.

President: Today's participants will be competing for this authentic Chaos Emerald!

The President held the red Chaos Emerald high in the air.

Decoe and Bocoe were looking at the bracket.

Decoe: Looks like a picture of my insides.

Cream was watching in the crowd with Vanilla, Cheese, Spark and Chaos.

Cream: Huh? Y/n's not using you for the tournament, Chaos?

Chaos: No. He wanted to win the Chaos Emerald for us with his own strength. Plus, if I helped him it would count as two people fighting against one

Scarlet was on commentary.

Scarlet: The atmosphere here at the stadium is absolutely electric and rumor has it that a special surprise participant is about to kick off this martial arts challenge.

The President was in nothing but boxer shorts and two orange boxing gloves.

Woman assistant: This is a bad idea.

President: I may have a paunch, but I've still got a punch.

Scarlet: The crowd is cheering for today's master of ceremonies. The owner of Diamond Stadium, Elmer Johnson. Let's listen as he introduces our first to competitors.

Elmer: In this corner, the President!

He pointed to the left and the President was soaking up a fame.

Elmer: And his opponent, one of our heroes, Y/n the Hedgehog.

Y/n stood on the opposite corner with his arms crossed as the crowd went wild, especially Cream.

Cream: Mama, look! It's big brother!

Mama: It is.

The President was starting to get nervous.

President: (Thinking: Y/n's my first opponent? I really should have checked the brackets before signing up.)

Women aide: Are you sure you want to do is, Mr. President?

President: No.

Scarlet: Let the Mash-Up begin.

She rung the bell, starting the battle. The President went for the first punch, but Y/n deflected it using nothing but his index finger. The President went for a barrage of punches which Y/n kept deflecting with his finger.

Y/n: Are you done yet?

A towel landed over the President's head and Elmer grabbed Y/n's wrist to pull his arm to the air.

Elmer: Y/n will move on to the second round.

Scarlet: The President's aide threw in the towel.

President: Why did you do that?

Woman aide: I think you had more power lunches than power punches.

Y/n went back to his waiting room.

Y/n: Let's hope my next match will be more of a challenge and that the next one will be at least decent.

Scarlet: Now let's move on to our next exciting match up.

The next match was Chris going against Danny.

Danny: Look out.

Danny got into a fighting stance.

Scarlet: it looks like one of these young classmates is ready to rumble.

Chris looked down and Danny being concerned walked over to him.

Danny: Chris, what's the matter?

Chris: I'm sorry. I don't want to fight.

Danny: Yeah, but, Chris, we could win that Chaos Emerald.

Chris looked at Danny with tears in his eyes.

Chris: Uh, I don't want to get hurt.

Danny ran close to the edge of the stadium.

Danny: Take it easy. We won't fight, okay? I won't touch you. See. I'm not even near you.

Chris: Perfect.

Chris ran at Danny and pinned him down on the stadium floor.

Danny: No fair, that's fighting dirty.

Chris: Who cares. It worked, didn't it?

Chris takes the victory.

Scarlet: From tears to cheers in seconds flat, young Christopher Thorndyke wins the match.

Chris was going back the waiting room when Chuck wearing a bathrobe caught up to him.

Chuck: Nice work, Chris.

Chris: Grandpa. Hey. What's with that weird bathrobe?

Chuck laughed and threw off the robe.

Chuck: Back in my day I was known as Thorndyke the Throttler!

Chuck did a bunch of squats until a cracking sound was heard.

Chris: Grandpa, what's wrong?

The medics carried Chuck into an ambulance.

Scarlet: Professor Thorndyke has been forced to withdraw from competition due to a warm-up injury. Therefore, the winner by forfeit is Lucky.

Elmer held Lucky's hand up.

Decoe: He won. Lucky certainly is lucky, isn't he?

Bocoe: His name says it all. Wish me luck, Decoe. I battle next!

Decoe: Hey, so do I.

They both walked onto the stadium to find out that they were each other's opponents. The match began and they both got into fighting stances.

Decoe: I will not hold back.

Bocoe: Neither will I.

They struggled for a bit until a bunch of police showed up.

Police officer: Freeze! You're under a arrest! Surrender, you can't escape! We've got you surrounded!

Bocoe: We're in trouble!

Decoe: Quick, run for it!

They ran away and the police chased after them.

Scarlet: Our next match pits Hawk against everyone's favorite high flying fox, Tails.

She rung the bell.

Tails: Ready when you are.

Hawk went for a barrage attack.

Scarlet: Hawk is on the offensive, showering his opponent with lightning fast moves and fist of fury.

Tails block the strikes with his tails.

Scarlet: But Tails is keeping cool and letting his twin tails take the punishment.

Hawk got ready to kick Tails from above.

Scarlet: Here comes the kicker!

Tails in fear ducked down with his tails facing up.

Scarlet: Looks like the tails are ready to attack!

Hawk: Those things don't scare me.

Hawk grabbed Tails's tails.

Hawk: I gotcha!

Tails: Oh, yeah? Think again!

Tails spun his tails and Hawk which caused the ladder to pass out from dizziness and lead to Tails's victory.

Scarlet: Hawk has suffered a dizzying defeat.

Tails: And I win.

The next match was Amy against Bokkun.

Bokkun: Hi there.

Amy: No way. They let you enter this thing?

Bokkun: What's wrong with me?

Bokkun started crying.

Amy: There's nothing wrong with you, you're great. I was joking, please don't cry, okay? Sorry about this, folks. He's just a little bit nervous, that's all. Totally not my fault.

Bokkun: Liar!

Amy got out her hammer.

Amy: What did you say?

Bokkun: Nothing, nothing, honest!

Amy smashed her hammer down on Bokkun.

Scarlet: And the winner by a knock out is Amy!

Amy: I couldn't have done it without the support of all my fans.

Scarlet: Well, folks thus ends the first half of this exciting tournament. We'll be taking a short intermission.

With Sonic and Chris.

They were talking in the waiting room.

Sonic: Boy, Chris. I couldn't believe that was you out there.

Chris: Why? Because I lied and cheated a little? So what? Is that so wrong?

Sonic: Kind of.

Chris: It's just I'm always the good guy. I just wanted to see what it felt like to be bad. It doesn't feel good. You know?

Sonic: Ha. Then don't do it again.

With Y/n.

Cream, Cheese and Helen were talking to him about his last match.

Cream: You were so awesome!

Cheese: Chao, chao!

Helen: I still can't believe you were able to deflect all those attacks with just one finger.

Y/n: I trained the days leading to the tournament. Though, I seriously feel like I've overtrained for my first match.

Chaos: Yeah. Not only did he not even scratch you, you also defeated him without even touching him.

Y/n: His aide called the match before I could even do anything.

Rouge: Hi, there.

Chaos: What do you want, Bat?

Rouge: I just wanted to see if I could talk with Y/n alone.

Chaos: Over my evaporated body.

Y/n: Chaos.

Chaos: Yes?

Y/n: That's enough.

Chaos: But partner.

Y/n: I'll only take a bit.

They both left the room.

Helen: What did Rouge even do to Y/n that was so bad?

Chaos: I'll tell you when you both get older.

With Rouge and Y/n.

Y/n: So, here to flirt some more?

Rouge: No. I'm not good with these kinda things, but I'm sorry I tried to get you into bed.

Y/n: Do you mean that?

Rouge: Yeah, I eventually told Topaz about the incident and she said that if I wanted things to be okay with us again I would have to apologize.

Y/n: Well, I accept your apology. I am also sorry I've been avoiding you this whole time. It was all just going too fast between us and I just couldn't keep up.

Rouge: But you're one of the fastest things alive.

Y/n: Very funny.

Rouge: So, are we good?

Y/n: As long as you don't try to pull another stunt like that until we're at least an actual couple.

Rouge: Deal.

Y/n: Anyways, the second round is about to start and I'm against Knuckles for the first battle.

Helen and Cream came to give him some luck.

Helen/Cream: We'll be cheering for you 110% of the way!

The second round started.

Scarlet: Welcome back. We're ready to begin the second round of the 1st Annual Chaos Emerald Martial Arts Mash-Up! First up, it's the tough guy Knuckles vs. The fast and smart Y/n.

She rung the bell.

Knuckles: Let's go, Y/n.

Y/n: Just know, Knuckles, every stupid thing you did during our time on this planet, this fight will be me finally releasing all that pent up aggression I have towards you.

Knuckles: Whatever you say.

Knuckles ran in for the first attack, which Y/n blocked with his shield.

Y/n: Haven't I always told you, you can't solve every fight through brute strength alone?

Y/n slide to the side and kicked Knuckles in left arm. It happened so fast, Knuckles couldn't react in time to save his arm from braking.

Scarlet: Is this the end for Knuckles?

Knuckles: Not even close!

Knuckles went for a barrage of punches, but Y/n dodged them.

Y/n: There isn't much you can do with only one arm.

Knuckles: All I need is one shot!

Knuckles finally got a hit on Y/n's face making his nose bleed.

Scarlet: And Knuckles finally landed his knuckles!

Y/n: (wiping blood off) Okay, this might be more fun than I thought.

Y/n took off his leg weights and vanished to hit Knuckles in the side, braking a few ribs. Knuckles went for a punch but it was evened out by a kick.

Y/n: My mistake was leaving one arm for you to use.

Y/n grabbed Knuckles remaining arm and broke it by chopping it from above making Knuckles scream in pain again.

Y/n: Ready to throw in the towel, dear friend?

Knuckles: Not on your life!

Knuckles used all his strength to punch Y/n in the ribs, breaking four of them and pushing Y/n to the edge of the stadium.

Knuckles: Now, to end this!

Knuckles ran at Y/n, but Y/n kicked Knuckles in the ribs, braking more and sending Knuckles in the air. Y/n kept kicking Knuckles high into the air and finally, kicked him in the spine, sending him down. Knuckles lost Consciousness as a result.

Y/n: I think I took it a bit too far.

Scarlet: Brains defeats brawns with this devastating knock out!

Chris watched the match a bit terrified.

Chris: That was brutal.

???: Hey, Chris!

Chris turned to see Danny behind him.

Chris: Huh? Danny!

Danny: I just wanted to wish you good luck.

Chris: Thank you.

A helicopter hovered over the arena and Nelson jumped out of it with a parachute.

Scarlet: Our next fighter is dropping in just in time for the next match.

Nelson landed in the middle of the stadium.

Chris: Dad.

Danny: Huh.

Chris's next opponent was his own father.

Nelson: Well, son, if you want to make it to the quarterfinals, you'll have to beat your old man first. Let's go!

They both got into fighting positions.

Spark: This reminds me of the times Y/n would spar with his father.

Chuck: Well, this isn't just a simple spar. Chris will have a hard time with Nelson. I taught him everything he knows.

Chris had Nelson on the ground begging for mercy.

Chaos: You were saying?

Chuck: I guess talent must skip a generation.

The next match was between Sam and Mr. Stewart.

Mr. Stewart: Let's see what you got.

Sam: Okay.

Sam quickly pinned Mr. Stewart down and Chris was watching this fight from the stands.

Chris: Uncle Sam, don't!

Sam: I can't go easy on him just because he's your teacher.

Chris: I know! But they didn't ring the starting bell yet.

Sam gasped and quickly drove off and his car.

Sam: Oh, well, I'm in a hurry anyway.

Scarlet: Saved by the bell. Mr. Stewart is the winner! And since both the robots are on the run, Lucky wins again. Lucky guy!

The next match was between Mr. Tanaka and Topaz. The rang.

Topaz: Come on.

Mr. Tanaka walked over to her then pulled out a golden necklace with a ruby and put it on Topaz.

Topaz: Is this for me?

Mr. Tanaka: Yes, and so am I.

Topaz: (blushing) I'm so happy.

They both hugged.

Chris: Ella, what just happened?

Ella: It's very simple. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.

Danny: What does that mean?

Y/n showed up with bandages around his chest and a band-aid on his nose.

Y/n: Basically, it means Tanaka used love to get himself a free win.

Ella: Thanks for that, Y/n. Now, it's time for my match!

She got into the stadium and her opponent was Emerl. The rung yet again.

Cream: Emerl, I know you can win.

Emerl got into a fighting stance.

Cream: But whatever happens be extra gentle with Ella, okay?

Emerl began to bobbe his head side to side.

Cream: Oh, what's wrong with Emerl?

Ella: He doesn't know how he can win if he's gentle.

Cream: Oh, that's terrible. What should we do, Cheese?

Cheese: Chao.

Ella: Ah, I have an idea. I'll forfeit the match.

Cream: But, are you sure?

Ella: Sure, I'm sure. After all, I've got dinner to make.

Cream: You're the best, Ella!

Y/n was talking to Rouge in the hallway.

Rouge: My fight is next. Any tips?

Y/n: I haven't told Tails anything about your fighting style, so I won't tell you anything about his just keep things fair. But, one piece of advice I will give you is that you shouldn't underestimate him just because he's a kid.

Rouge: Got it.

Rouge and Tails match started.

Rouge: Not exactly what I'd call a challenge, but here goes.

They both took to the sky for an aerial battle.

Scarlet: This exciting grudge match is off and running! Or should I say flying!

Rouge: You're not bad for an amateur.

Tails charged her.

Rouge: Watch out, boy.

Rouge kissed Tails on the cheek and threw him out of the stadium.

Scarlet: Well, it looks like Rouge the Bat sure gave Tails the kiss off. That makes her the winner of this match.

Rouge: Sorry to smooch and run, but I've gotta touch up my lipstick.

She went back to the waiting room.

Scarlet: Ladies and gentlemen, we're now down to the final battle of the second round. This next matchup promises to be a real crowd-pleaser. Let's see what happens.

The fight was between Sonic and Amy.

Amy: I never wanted this to happen. Just think. Me against Sonic.

The bell rung.

Amy: (Thinking: How can I do this? How can I fight someone I care for so much? Sonic!)

Sonic: This won't work. You gotta think of some way to get her mad at me, Chris.

Chris: Don't look at me!

Amy: And I can tell he doesn't want to fight with me either. Cause he cares.

Sonic: Ah, Chris, Please! Help me out!

Chris: When she's acting like this, nothing can get her mad!

Amy started to walk towards Sonic.

Amy: Sonic, I understand.

Sonic: Understand what?

He saw Eggman in the Egg-carrier floating behind Amy and a laser was about to hit her, so Sonic grabbed her and moved her out of the way.

Amy: Oh, Sonic, you really do care about me.

Eggman: Missed.

He flew off.

Sonic: Where do you think you're going?

Sonic ran after Eggman.

Amy: Sonic! Oh, well at least now I know how he feels about me.

Y/n: Damn you, Robotnik! I wanted to face Sonic in the semi-finals. Oh, well.

Scarlet: What a shocker, folks! Our friend Sonic has forfeited the match! And that means we're down to the final 8! Who'll be the winner? Tune in next time to find out!

The quarter-finals bracket.

Y/n vs. Chris.

Rouge vs. Amy.

Lucky vs. Mr. Stewart.

And Emerl vs. Mr. Tanaka.

To Be Continued.