Using the power of the mysterious Phantom Ruby and a newcomer called Infinite, Dr. Ivo Robotnik has finally managed to accomplish his life long dream of taking over the world. Sonic is dead and his friends are putting up a meager fight that is only delaying the inevitable. With the fate of the world at stake a young hero steps up to join the fight. But what can a mere rookie do?

(This is a canon rewrite of the game as well as an expansion of the main plot and fleshing out the plot added via Episode Shadow and the side comics. Some plot details have been changed, however this stays true to the game's canon.)