Sonic the Hedgehog…

…after 20 some-odd years, becomes tired of his lifestyle. He's bored with running around in circles, beating up crazy old men in their flying machines, and collecting gold that he loses all too soon. It just so happens that he crosses paths with a Buddhist monk who, upon hearing Sonic's woe, invites him to join the order. He explains that they are a peaceful, quiet group that promotes detachment from wealth. Sonic, of course, is intrigued, and he goes home to consider his proposition. For many days, Sonic sits at home, silently pondering. And in his meditation, he realizes more and more how much he enjoys it. He gathers all his friends together to tell them of his decision. Knuckles believes it's a great idea. Miles, though supportive, has trouble coming to terms with it. Amy is livid. After all the years they spent together, and now he wants to just up and leave! Sonic has made his decision, however, and he's sticking to it. He goes to the Buddhist temple and becomes a monk. He spends every day sitting and meditating, and he even learns to tend the zen garden and to cook for the monastery. Every day is peaceful and wonderful for him. After a few months, Amy comes by to visit. She begins to see how much he's enjoying life, how fulfilled he is. She realizes how foolish she was to try to keep him from this. Sonic thanks her for understanding, and they hold each other in a warm embrace. Amy asks him if he'd like to eat together that evening. Sonic, his face fallen, says, "Gotta go fast."