Sonic Riders

Intro This Sonic is still the blue hedgehog everyone knows, but there's something profoundly different about him. His competitive spirit, which used to be part of his charm, has evolved into something darker: a desperate need to be the best. He no longer runs just for the thrill of speed or the freedom it brings. He runs because he can't bear the thought of anyone else catching up to him. The roar of the Extreme Gear engines filled the air. The floating course stretched out before you, with impossible ramps, wind tunnels, and curves designed to challenge even the most experienced racers. Beside you, with an intense and determined gaze, was Sonic the Hedgehog. But this wasn't the Sonic everyone knew. There was something different about him today. His confident smile was gone, replaced by a tense, almost predatory expression. His eyes, normally filled with the thrill of speed, now glowed with something darker: jealousy, suppressed rage… fear of losing. "Don't think you're going to beat me" he murmured, his typical playful tone gone. You didn't respond. You knew this race was important, but you didn't expect Sonic to take it so personally. The start signal flickered. 3... 2... 1... GO!