You hop through the ring portals, barely escaping Eggman's forces and making it through (mostly) unscathed. On the plus side, you're all here - in fact, you'll find Tails and Vakama nearby, with the fox having brought your pal here too.
But unfortunately, "here" is not exactly the best place to be.
"Back here again...? Sheesh, I really can't catch a break.
"What is this place, Sonic?"
"This is the space between worlds. The void, I guess you could call it."
Everywhere you look there's a whole lot of nothing. Gemstone-like shards litter this reality in all sorts of shapes and sizes, serving as obstacles or platforms; they're sturdy enough to walk and stand on, but this world's rules are a little different from what you're used to. For one, gravity doesn't really work properly - you may find yourself floating or walking upside-down on a shard you didn't mean to end up on, and it's going to take some getting used to.
There's not really much to do or see here either - at least, not for now. You're welcome to explore this strange place, but you won't find anything particularly interesting... with one notable exception as seen in the comment below.
No matter where you go, no matter what you do, you'll feel like you're being watched.
Eh...it is a long story. [and a lot of robot megalomania] There was a problem in my world similar to the threat Robotnik poses, and the only thing which could truly cause enough damage to stop it was the same power source, replicated. A chain reaction, of sorts.
Either way, you are right--we have to put ourselves on some measure of offensive, and quickly.
...I do not like that this is our current reality, but we can not afford to hold back for a matter of collateral damage. A world can be rebuilt, a world with someone like that in it can not.
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[He asks curiously.]
I believe it's a good one to pursue. Hiding in the shadows has come to an end, ironic current locale notwithstanding.
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Either way, you are right--we have to put ourselves on some measure of offensive, and quickly.
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[He doesn't, not entirely.]
I'd worry what something like that would do to this world. But if another plan doesn't emerge, it might be our only option.
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I wish I could argue, but you have a point.
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[He sighs.]
As much as I loathe saying this, I believe we may require assistance from Mr. Nightmares.
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I assume his ability to help us will be limited, but he's at least interacted with Eggman on some level.
[Though Lucifer will not be helpful in doing that, given he immediately picked a fight. He does not regret this.]