SU Remake OAV 3A

A/N: Takes place between Ep 7 & 8 of the main series. Mostly way before the previous OAV.

(OP: Reach for the Stars)

Sonic Underground Remake OAV 3: Underground Masquerade

Aleena: (narrating) Sometimes, you have to take a step back to realize how far you've come. In Manic's case, however, that one simple step could turn into a slide of no return.

In a city of some sort, some people noticed a familiar vehicle approaching before they screamed, running from them. Inside, Sleet and Dingo piloted the ship.

Dingo: Outta the way! Robotnik Revenue tax collectors comin' through! (looks at him) Hey, Sleet, don't you think it's a crime to give Dr. Robotnik all these taxes we've worked so hard to collect?

Sleet: Unfortunately, Dingo, Dr. Robotnik would have us arrested if we kept the duke's tax payments for ourselves...(smirks) Unless, of course, we could find someone else to take the blame while we take the cash.

In the city streets, a boy cat waited as a pedestrian walking his dog came. He glanced at the bag of cash on his belt before slowly following. He quickly snatched something from him before he stopped. The boy opened the wallet before he gasped.

Boy: Crap, nothing!

He glared at the rich man, looking for his wallet.

Boy: Hey, mister, it's adults like you that make it tougher for kids like me!

He tossed the empty wallet to him. He then noticed the same ship going through the streets before noticing the gold Robotnik statue hood piece.

Boy: (smirks) Kick ass! That's better! Things are starting to look up.

He climbed up the pipes before going to the roof. He then ran after the vehicle. He jumped the next roof over, pulling out a bungee chord from his napsack. He tied himself and part of the chimney with it before he jumped.

Boy: Yee-hoo!

He bungeed in front of the two canines, snatching the statue before the chord pulled him back up with it.

Sleet: Hey, you! Put that back!

Boy: Later, gents!

The vehicles stopped as Sleet glared angrily toward the boy, who detached himself, running in the roof.

Sleet: After him, idiots!

The wolf shoved the Swatbot off the motor bike.

Sleet: On second thought, I'll do it myself.

He headed off after him. All while with a familiar van, the Sonic Underground went through the area. The familiar kid jumped down, looking back and running, not watching the van ahead.

All (but Sonic): Sonic! Look out!

Sonic: Got it covered.

The van immediately stopped as the door opened and the boy came in.

Boy: (panting) Thanks...now turn around and burn rubber! Weirdo geekoids are after me.

Remmington: Any particular reason we should care?

Knuckles: Or help you at all?

Boy: (notices) Here they come!

They looked as they saw Sleet on the motorcycle and Dingo on foot heading toward him.

Bunnie: Dingo and Sleet are after you?

Manic: (grins) In that case, compadre, the Sonic Underground is at your service.

Sonic: Time to juice!

The van drove off, heading off with Sleet and Dingo in pursuit. Dingo went through the cloud of smoke created from the bike before he hit a wall, hitting the ground.

Dingo: Ugh...note to self: The only smoke you should not worry about from now on is the smoke made by Don Weazo's cigar.

Back with Sleet, he looked concerned about the van.

Sleet: The Sonic Underground? (grins) What an unexpected treat. He-he-he.

The van continued swerving around, trying to avoid the wolf while Sonic looked at Knuckles.

Sonic: Take the wheel, Knux, while I take out old Dog Face.

The red echidna grabbed the wheel as soon as Sonic let go. Sonic speeded out of the van as he smirked.

Sonic: Hey, Sleet Fink, is that as fast as you can go?

Sleet: Just fast enough to catch you, hedgehog.

Sonic: He-he. Then knock yourself out.

The blue hedgehog dashed around, distracting the wolf a bit. He looked, realizing too late as he saw a ramp.

Sleet: Oh shit! Who in their right mind puts a ramp in the middle of a street!?

The wolf in the motorcycle was jumped up by the ramp, flying for a moment.

Sonic: (watching) Perfect take on the whole classic rejectory.

Sleet crashed into the trash while the van stopped to watch.

Sonia: And what an exquisite landing.

Later, at the city streets, some children were performing as the boy along with the Freedom Fighters watched.

Mina: Awww...how precious.

Boy: Come on, Manic. I want you to meet my posse.

Manic: Aw man, I can't tell you on how it all takes me back.

Sonia: (disgusted) Ugh, take a look at those barbaric ruffians.

Sonic: Forget look, just listen!

Cream: Maybe we can use them for your gig tonight at the Duke's Masquerade Ball.

Cheese: Chao.

Sonia: No way, Cream. You know that Mother may be at the ball in disguise. And if she saw an instrument like an accordion in our band, she might disown us all!

Knuckles: (anger mark) My mother happens to be an accordion player. Don't you think that's a little insulting to people that play accordions like her?!

A boy chihuahua was juggling a bit to a royal couple. As he spoke next, the couple was swiped out of their valuables.

Chihuahua: Keep your eyes on the oranges, ladies and gents. Because the hand is quicker than the eye.

The dog tossed it to the same boy, but Julie-Su, who was in front of him, reached out, grabbing the valuables.

Julie-Su: Now wait just a minute! No offense, Max, but that's just wrong.

Max (Boy): Hey!

She tossed them back to the royal couple, looking for something.

Julie-Su: Excuse me, but I believe these are yours. You probably dropped them.

The couple smiled to her, shaking her hand. Later, the group in the van with Max headed through the place with the boy sighing.

Max: Sorry, I didn't mean for you guys to get mixed up in a hassle.

Mina: It's not your fault. You just didn't know better.

Manic: Don't sweat it, Max.

Sonic: Anyplace we can drop you?

Cream: Besides, your parents must be worried.

The boy sighed sadly, looking down.

Max: I...have none.

Mina: Oh, I'm sorry...I know how it is to lose a mom and dad.

Back with Sleet and Dingo, at the same streets, the wolf came over to the giant dingo.

Dingo: Well?

Sleet: The Sonic Underground just left. (ponders) But the question is...why are they consorting with underage hoodlums? And more importantly...how can we twist this situation to our advantage?

Dingo: Well, maybe we could-

Sleet: Infiltrate that pimply band thieves to find out? Brilliant thinking, Dingo.

Dingo: Uh...I was gonna say ask the rabbit girl, but that other idea sounds better.

The wolf groaned, taking out the remote and zapping Dingo. He then transformed into a young boy.

Sleet: You are now Berchino, one slick trickster with sly defense gears to match.

Berchino: Not bad, Sleet, I like this new me.

Sleet: Unfortunately, since your brain's still the defective cabbage as ever...

He took out a device, placing it onto the transformed boy's ear, making him wince.

Berchino: I'll be listening to everything that's going on and feeding you every word.

The boy was shoved by Sleet as he continued.

Sleet: (grins) Now go and wait until the little monsters takes you in.

He placed on a strange helmet, glancing at where Berchino was heading.

Sleet: And I can decide whether we should arrest the Underground now or save them for something even better.

Later, at the old alley, inside an old building, the Freedom Fighters with the same kids and Max were discussing a topic that made the children thieves frown.

Max: But guys, we can't give it back. I can't remember who we took it from.

Manic: Look, little bro, Julie-su's right. Stealing's wrong. I know. I've been there.

Mina: Me too before I temporarily became a monk.

Max: (sarcastically) As soon as you can tell me how else we can survive, sign me up.

Cream: We don't have the files now.

Bunnie: Uh, Cream, that's sarcasm.

Cream: Oh.

Sonia: (realizes) Oh, wait a minute, Max. We're playing at the ball tonight. Maybe he can help find you homes.

Max: (grins) Now you're talking, girl. And maybe me and Alegra and Cliff can jam with you. Sorta show the Duke what he's getting?

The pig and cat named Cliff and Alegra both played a violin and accordion, much to Sonia's annoyance.

Knuckles: Excuse me, Miss, what was that about "I'll be disowned if I was seen with an accordian"?

Sonia: (sweatdrops) I had to go and open my mouth.

Sonic: Come on, sis.

Julie-Su: You've got to admit that the kids can play.

Meanwhile, with the chihuahua, Dingo aka Berchino, glanced at the chihuahua juggling.

Sleet's Voice: Get ready, Berchino.

The dog came to him as the transformed boy spoke.

Berchino: Yo, bro! What up?

Chihuahua: Oh, just bringing some snacks back from the market.

The oranges were in his arms.

Berchino: Looks like you forgot something.

Then, as if by instant, the transformed boy dingo pulled out a coin. He then flipped and played with it a bit before it disappeared.

Chihuahua: Whoa, slick move. Where did you learn that?

He hit the dog on the head, making the coin reappear in his hand before giving it to him.

Berchino: (grins) Keep the change. Whatcha doing for excitement these days?

Chihuahua: Uh, hanging out with my pals. You wanna come?

Unknown to either, the wolf watched the screen with the two on his helmet visor.

Sleet: Beats counting flies.

Berchino: Beats countin' flies.

Sleet: (to himself) So far so good.

Back with Manic, he was talking to the street kids while most everyone from the Freedom Fighters looked concerned.

Manic: Back when I was in circulation, I like to use the sneeze technique for lifting necklaces.

Bunnie: Oh my stars.

Sonia: Oh great, we're trying to find homes for these kids, and Manic's conducting a clinic for pickpockets!

Manic: Watch carefully.

He then pretended to sneeze on Alegra.

Manic: Oh, wipe out. (takes out a tissue) Oh man, I'm so sorry, uh, let me clean it up. Oh, sorry man.

He wiped her neck around before she was without her necklace. The hedgehog grinned a bit.

Manic: Check it out.

Then, a familiar necklace landed on the ground.

Manic: Looks like the Manic Man still has his touch.

Manic bowed with Mina giggling a bit and the kids clapping.

Max: That was incredible.

Voice: Not bad.

The group gasped as they saw the same dog with Berchino.

Berchino: Nothing exceptional, but not bad.

Mina: Watch it, buster!

Manic: So I'm out of practice, okay? S'pose you got better?

Chihuahua: Matter of fact, he does. The slickest I've ever seen. Everyone, meet Berchino.

Berchino: Yo.

Max: (smiles) Cool, Berchino. Welcome, but check this out.

Knuckles: Great, I feel something stupid coming up.

Max: Alegra, Cliff, and I are gonna play at the Duke's Masquerade Ball with the Sonic Underground.

Unknown to any of them, a familiar wolf with his robots was walking down the steps near the hideout, grinning cruelly.

Sleet: And that news is music to my ears. Troopers, follow me! I'm going to be rich, but the Sonic Underground is going to be history.

(End of Act 1)