Screen 1– The Arrival of Zeno
The arena suddenly goes silent.
A strange pressure fills the air.
Even Beerus and Champa stiffen like statues.
Then—
POP!
A tiny figure appears floating above the ring, surrounded by towering bodyguards in black armor.
Zeno.
The King of All.
Ruler of every universe.
The entire stadium freezes.
Beerus and Champa fall on their faces instantly.
> Beerus & Champa (together): "G-Great Zeno!! W-Welcome!!"
Sonic and Knuckles just stare.
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Sonic's Reaction
Sonic leans toward Goku, whispering loudly:
> Sonic: "Uh… who's the kid with the glowing marshmallow head?
And why are the gods freaking out?"
Goku smiles like an idiot.
> Goku: "Oh, that's Zeno! He's the strongest!"
Sonic's eyes widen.
> Sonic: "…THE STRONGEST?!
Dude, he looks like he needs a babysitter!"
Vegeta nearly faints hearing that.
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Knuckles' Reaction
Knuckles takes one look at the giant armored bodyguards behind Zeno.
Their auras feel like black holes.
His fur bristles.
> Knuckles: "Sonic…
I don't know who this kid is…
but those bodyguards?
They feel like they could erase both universes by blinking."
Sonic gulps.
> Sonic: "Yeah, okay… maybe I should shut up now."
Knuckles nods.
> Knuckles: "Yes. Shut up. Immediately."
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Zeno Speaks
Zeno floats down, claps his tiny hands, and giggles.
> Zeno: "That was a fun tournament! I want more!"
Everyone bows.
Sonic and Knuckles awkwardly copy them.
> Sonic: "Are we doing this right?"
Knuckles: "Just keep your head down before we get erased."
Zeno turns toward Goku, Sonic, and Knuckles.
> Zeno: "Let's have a BIG tournament one day!
With EVERY universe!"
Sonic freezes.
Knuckles stares in horror.
> Sonic: "…Every universe?!"
Knuckles: "…He's insane."
Goku happily gives Zeno a handshake.
Beerus grabs his head.
> Beerus: "GOKU, STOP TOUCHING HIM!"
Zeno waves goodbye and disappears with his guards.
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After He Leaves
Sonic collapses on the ground.
> Sonic: "Okay…
that was the scariest cute thing I've ever seen."
Knuckles wipes sweat off his forehead.
> Knuckles: "I've fought gods. Monsters. Machines.
But that?
That was fear."
Beerus sighs in relief.
> Beerus: "You two survived your first audience with Zeno.
Congratulations."
Sonic and Knuckles look at each other.
> Both: "Never
Screen 2
Screen – Sonic Says Goodbye to Knuckles
The tournament arena is empty now.
Universe 6's team prepares to return home through Vados' portal.
Energy swirls like a glowing blue storm.
Sonic walks up to Knuckles, hands in his pockets, smirking just a little.
> Sonic: "Well… looks like this is it."
Knuckles crosses his arms, keeping his usual tough attitude—but his eyes soften slightly.
> Knuckles: "Yeah. Guess so."
There's a long moment of silence.
Both guardians.
Both warriors.
From two universes that should've never met.
Sonic breaks the quiet first.
> Sonic: "You're not bad, red guy. Strong, stubborn, hits like a truck…
Kinda reminds me of someone I know."
Knuckles huffs.
> Knuckles: "You talk too much.
But… you fight well. And you're not as annoying as I expected."
Sonic grins.
> Sonic: "I'll take that as a compliment."
Knuckles looks toward the portal, then back at Sonic.
> Knuckles: "We never finished our fight."
Sonic shrugs casually.
> Sonic: "Then we will. One day."
Knuckles nods, serious.
> Knuckles: "Promise?"
Sonic bumps his fist against Knuckles'—
a silent agreement between guardians.
> Sonic: "Promise."
Vados calls out:
> Vados: "Knuckles, it's time."
Knuckles turns, walking toward the portal…
but pauses one last time.
> Knuckles: "Take care of your emeralds.
If they fall into the wrong hands… don't expect me to bail you out."
Sonic laughs.
> Sonic: "Same to you, big guy."
Knuckles steps into the portal.
The light swirls, the gateway closes—
And he's gone.
Sonic watches the empty space where Knuckles stood.
> Sonic: "…See you next time, guardian."
He turns and runs off to rejoin Universe 7.
Be continued