I – Coming To America

The story begins in Beijing, China with a quite known cobalt blue hedgehog was walking out of a Shaolin temple in his traditional blue Shaolin robes and after 10 years of intense training Sonic The Hedgehog, at the age of 25, had mastered more than 20 different styles of Kung-Fu. Sonic had grown quite muscular from the intense training over the years and had developed a six pack, large biceps and triceps and abs. His quills had also grown 5 inches longer. Sonic had travelled to China 10 years in hope of just find some bottle water during his pursuit in claiming he could travel the world in one day but soon found out something more important, finding a purpose in life through something other than his speed. All the years of travelling across the world were certainly challenging, but Sonic wanted something new and refreshing in his life and saw learning Kung-Fu as a new lease in life and a more cool way of kicking ass and taking names! But would years of isolation from modern society drastically change him?

Sonic was meditating inside the Shaolin Monastery until he heard footsteps walking into the temple. Sonic didn't open his eyes but could tell who it was.

"It's nice to see you again Master Chun-Li."

Master Chun-Li smiled and chuckled. "I'm surprised you can tell it is me even when you're eyes are closed."

Sonic smiled. "Sometime you see more with your eyes closed."

Master Chun-Li smiled as Sonic stopped meditating and stood up and to his surprise saw a box in his hands

Sonic raised an eyebrow. "What is this?"

Master Chun-Li smiled. "It's a gift. Take it. Open It."

Sonic took the box and opened it. His became wide in shock as he saw blue version of the traditional orange robes every shaolin monk wore at the monastery with dark blue dragon on the back and Chinese language written along the side of the dragon.

Sonic smile grew larger and larger. "Wow. I don't even know what to say but…"

Sonic hugged Master Chun-Li very strongly and it took him by surprise but he quickly hugged back. "…Thank you."

Master Chun-Li smiled. "This rob will bring you great memories. I promise."

They both ended the hug and Sonic soon made his way out of the temple as he knew it was time for him go back home.

"You're right it is time for you return home."

Sonic turn around and smiled as he realised he was still perfuming his old mind reading trick. Sonic chuckled deeply. "You know I still don't know how you do. And you still didn't teach me after all those years."

Master Chun-Li smiled. "That is one technique I'd prefer to keep a secret."

Sonic and Master Chun-Li laughed for several second

Sonic turned around after leaving the temple and bowed to his elderly teacher over the years Master Chun-Li, who was a quite elderly white male hedgehog and 1 foot shorter than Sonic who was 5 Ft. 9 inches, he was also wears his traditional orange shaolin robes.

Sonic bowed in front of his master on last time. "Thank you for teach me everything I need to know and more, I think I'm ready to return to the home."

Master Chun-Li smiled, clapped his hands together and bowed back. "No, thank you Sonic. You've been one of the most progressive students I have ever teached in my 45 year history in this Shaolin monastery. I remember when I first saw you, you were quite an arrogant teenager who thought to know everything before I taught, constantly claiming every day you were the next Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee and you seemed so confident and wanted to learn everything and I'll admit I had my doubts but you've certainly proved me wrong over the years and seems as though you've learned the overall majority of the Chinese martial arts techniques and moves."

Sonic smiled. "Yeah. I'll certainly never forget the day when I first came here. "

- Flashback -

10 Years Ago

Green Hill Zone

Sonic had made a wager on himself that he could travel the entire world in just one day, his cocky attitude got the best of that day but in reality he looking for something challenging considering how fast he was. Tails and Knuckles certainly didn't approve.

Tails had a concerned look and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Are you sure about this?"

Sonic gave his trademark smile and thumbs up. "Of course I am. This is going to be a lot fun and beside I done much lately."

Knuckles frowned. "You're crazy Sonic! Do you have any idea how large the planet is? This is dangerous you could seriously damage your trying to do this."

Sonic raised his eyebrow. "Are you kidding me? I ran miles in seconds every day I think I can handle this and who know what I'll see when I travel."

Tails sighed. "Well I guess all I can say is good luck. And when you come back I'll tack you in a ride in my aeroplane."

Sonic smiled brightly. "Sound great Tails! I'll bring you a souvenir when I come back Knuckles. "

Knuckles smiled slightly. "Yeah, yeah whatever. Just make sure you come back quickly so we can have our rematch."

Sonic clenched his fist and smiled "I wouldn't miss it for the world. And besides I'll only be gone for a day."

A blue streak was then seen by Tails and Knuckles as Sonic sped off. There was anxiety in the face of Knuckles but Tails had fear in eyes and he couldn't understand why.

- Two hours later -

Sonic was racing at super speed across Asia as China was sonic first stop. Sonic Raced across Mount Song in Beijing and soon came across a Shaolin monastery and stopped as he felt slight exhausted and was looking for drink and a quick rest before taking off.

He walked into the temple and saw an elderly white male hedgehog meditating in the middle of the floor.

Sonic walked to the white hedgehog and light taped him on the shoulder. "Sorry to interrupt you but I was hoping whether you had any bottle water."

The white hedgehog didn't respond and Sonic was beginning to get agitated considering he was on the clock.

Sonic taped his shoulder again. "Excuse me."

The white hedgehog opened his eyes slowly to reveal his yellow eyes. He slowly stood up and Sonic backed off a little. The white hedge turned around and faced Sonic

"You seem quite a rush, Sonic."

Sonic eyes became extremely wide in shock and backed off even more. "How the hell do you know my name?"

The white hedgehog smiled. "Someone during my deep meditation told me. You need to relax and become calm only then can you achieve absolute focus and properly master the arts."

"All I need is some bottle water ok I don't need you giving me any Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee shit! And beside I'm already as strong and fast them I could kick both their asses."

The white hedgehog smiled and then chuckled "Is that so? Well how do you feel taking on an old man like me?"

Sonic smiled and then chuckled "Are you kidding me? I'm not gonna beat up an old man!"

Master Chun-Li smiled. "Why don't you stop talking and start fighting."

Sonic show his trademark cocky grin and go ready to charge at Master Chun-Li. "Whatever you say, old man."

Master Chun-Li stood still as Sonic charged at him at full speed. As Sonic went for the right swing but Master Chun-Li evaded it with ease and kicked him in the stomach that sent him flying back. Sonic quickly regain his composure charged at Master Chun-Li with a spin dash on for Master Chun-Li matrixed out of the way only for sonic come back at him and them jump over it. Sonic chased Master Chun-Li in the air with air only for Master Chun-Li to evade with ease and throw sonic hard onto the floor. Sonic rubbed his back become extremely agitated and not only was he getting the water he desired but he was getting his ass kicked by a 65 year old man. Sonic wanted to finish this quick and Master Chun-Li could clearly see the frustration, intensity and anger in Sonic's eye. Sonic was charging at Master Chun-Li at lighting quick pace and fist were flying quickly at Master Chun-Li but Sonic didn't land a blow as Master Chun-Li was evading the lightning quick punches with ease and the more energy he used trying to punch Master Chun-Li more tired he felt. Master Chun-Li knew this and when Sonic's guard was down he went for the decisive blow. Master Chun-Li punched sonic in the stomach so hard it winded him and he fell on the floor holding his stomach as he was gasping for air. Master Chun-Li shook his head and offered him a hand.

Sonic took the hand and was back on his two feet as he was still breathing heaving. "You could have landed a punch if you had been calmer and thought more clearly."

Sonic stared to breathe more easily. "Ok I get I lost. You wanted to make look like an idiot and you succeeded. Are you happy now? Are you gonna rub it in my face?"

Master Chun-Li shook his head. "No I'm going t. But I am going to say this with some hard work and more concentration towards your goal you could turn those air shots into punches."

Sonic smiled. "And you think you can teach that to me how concentrate and become calm?"

"Perhaps, if you're up for it."

Sonic smiled. "You know what I'm gonna take you up on that offer. Maybe a calm and concentrated attitude will help me a lot."

Master Chun-Li smiled. "I'm glad you're interested. Shall we begin with some mediation?"

Sonic looked a little confused as Master Chun-Li sat down and closed his eyes. Sonic eventually sat down, crossed legs and close his eyes. Only to open them again as something came to his mind

"Why do you close your eyes in meditation?"

"Sometime you see more with your eyes closed. Blue Dragon"

Sonic looked even more confused but closed his eyes eventually began meditating.

- End of flashback -

Master Chun-Li chuckled. "That was certainly an eventful day wasn't it?"

Sonic raised his body and smiled at his master who also smiled back. "Yeah, it sure was fun getting my ass kicked by a 65 year old man. I still can't understand how at the age of 75 you can still be so athletic!" I really going to miss you master, it was honour learning from you.

Master Chun-Li laughs. "I may be old but that doesn't mean I still can't kick butt. I've proven that fact to you for the last ten years!"

Sonic chuckles. "You sure have old friend. I really going to miss you master, it was honour learning from you."

Master Chun-Li smiled. "It was an honour teaching you. Sonic the Hedgehog."

Sonic waved at Master Chun-Li. "Goodbye."

Sonic began to slowly walk away for the temple.

"Farwell. Until we meet again, Blue Dragon."

Sonic smiled and walked slowly away from the temple. "I promise I won't get rusty like you said!" Sonic shouted as walked into the distance and made his way to the airport to get on his flight.

His master watched Sonic walk away until he was not visible and smiled and began to think to himself. 'Believe me Blue Dragon you will not get rusty your newly developed skills will be needed in more ways than one in the future.' He chuckled to himself as he walked back into his temple. Sonic walked through Tiananmen Square and takes on last look around the beauty and historic landmarks of the city of Beijing such as the Zhengyangmen gatehouse and the Tian'an Gate before making his way to the Chinese national Airport. Standing a loner in the airport waiting for the announcement and suddenly a Chinese woman was making an announcement over the intercom that, "Plane 2A to Los Angeles is now deporting." Luckily for Sonic the ten years spent in China aided him in learning Chinese fluently so he understood every word of what the women over the intercom. He makes his way to his designated gate and boards his plane. As he sits and waits for plane to take off he begins to think deeply and ask himself a difficult and true question. 'What am I going to do with my life now? I mean I have no family, no real friends after leaving them for 10 years and not telling them why and with no qualifications to work and I only have a thousand dollars to spend. How am I really going restart my social life in the City of Angels?' Sonic sighed and soon closes his eye and sleeps on the possibility of living the American Dream and truly making a making difference for not himself but for other people.