Sonic the werehog

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Sonic The Werehog, also known as simply the Werehog for short, is a transformation that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. A bestial and werewolf-like form of Sonic the Hedgehog, this extreme physical transformation was created when Sonic forcibly absorbed the negative energy of the Chaos Emeralds, though the transformation itself only activated at night and remained active until sunrise. In this form, Sonic loses his speed in exchange for incredible strength and stretchable arms. He also gains a bit more feral and bestial behavior as a Werehog, including a slightly deeper and gravelly voice, a tendency to roar and howl, occasional quadrupedal movement patterns and a shorter temper. Even when Sonic turns into this form, though, his heart is (almost) no different than usual, meaning he is still the fearless hero looking to protect the innocent by putting the kibosh on Dr. Eggman's evil plans. Sonic lost this form permanently when Dark Gaia absorbed the energy that caused the transformation in order to accelerate his maturation, curing Sonic of the Werehog condition. But in this "What If?" Eggman's meddling robs Sonic of the chance to shed the curse. As night falls, he's forced to confront the beast again and again. But with every transformation, Dark Gaia tightens its grip. Chip isn't the only one watching over him now. And in spite of his quest for a cure and the fear of what he may become, Sonic must set aside his own wants and harness the monstrous strength within to protect his dear friends. This What If diverges from the main timeline at some point towards the climax of Sonic Unleashed, when Dr. Eggman is putting together his plan to hypnotize the Dark Gaia Spawn across the planet and reform the full Dark Gaia. Remembering Chaos' insubordination, he not only prepares the spire that lured the Dark Gaia Spawn via electromagnetic frequencies and the Dark Gaia fusion furnace, but a device that would ensure that this godly being would remain under his control