Epilogue

The Guardians enjoyed their time with Jamie and the other neighborhood kids, celebrating their latest victories over Pitch. But all good things must come to an end and the Guardians left the children for the north pole. They were now gathered together in North's workshop to bid farewell to Sonic as it was time for him to return to the heart of the multiverse.

"I've had a blast," Sonic smirked as he looked at everyone. "It was great meeting you all and this trip turned out to be a lot more exciting than I thought it would be."

"That it did," North chuckled. "It was an honor to meet you Sonic. You are a worthy Guardian."

"Thanks, North."

"And feel free to visit us anytime," Tooth replied, giving Sonic a quick hug. "It was wonderful having you here."

"And we could always use a little more excitement around here," Jack added with a grin.

"Speak for yourself," Bunny grumbled, but still gave Sonic a friendly nod while Sandy tipped a hat in farewell.

"I'll do my best to visit," Sonic replied. "But we'll just have to see what the future holds."

Ready Sonic? Purity asked.

I'm ready, Sonic replied. He concentrated along with Purity and a white doorway appeared.

"Good luck Sonic," North bid farewell.

"Come back soon!" Jack said waving. Sonic waved back with a grin as he stepped through the doorway which disappeared behind him. Silence filled the workshop as they stared at the spot where their new friend had disappeared

"Do you think he'll ever come back?" Jack finally asked.

"It's hard to say," North replied with a shrug. "He doesn't belong to just this world, but I wouldn't be surprised if he does return one day. But until then, work must go on. Halloween is past and that means Christmas is just around the corner. I have a lot of work to do, especially with all the damage Pitch had caused here."

"And I have to clean up my warren," Bunny added.

"And Sandy and I always have a lot to do," Tooth agreed as Sandy nodded. The other Guardians left, leaving Jack alone. He looked at the spot one last time before turning to leave. He already missed Sonic and the fun they had, but he knew they would meet again one day. Until then, he had winter to spread and joy to bring in the form of snow days.

Sonic appeared next to the heart of the universe where Purity was kneeling.

"Hey Purity," Sonic greeted. "I had a great time. Got to meet other Guardians and got to kick some bad guy's butt. So what now? More Training? Another mission? Or do I get a visit home?"

"Another mission I'm afraid," Purity replied, getting up and fetching Sonic his cloak. "It seems the Guardian's world hasn't been the only one with increased negative energy to escape my notice. I don't know how such a thing has happened, but I need you to straighten out this mess. Sorry Sonic, I know you want to visit your friends again, but I can't let you go just yet."

"It's no problem," Sonic assured as he threw on his cloak, letting it settle around him. "It's what I'm here to do. So where am I off to now?"

"Let me show you," Purity said, kneeling by the pool again. "This is your next mission..."

AN: The next story in the timeline would be Light & Dark: A 'Chosen' Crossover that I did withDragonKnight159. Since that story was written earlier first, it doesn't flow quite as smoothly with the rest of the series, but still builds on the world.

UP NEXT: Chaos Sonic and the 9th Grade Ninja... Coming Soon!