The battle was fierce. Sonic used his to perform blistering grinds across the pirate ship’s rigging, while Blaze unleashed torrents of flame to melt Whisker’s defensive plating. With a final, synchronized Dual Burst , they shattered Whisker’s mechanical frame, recovering the first piece of the KS unit. The Final Showdown: Deep Core

"You're too late, Blue Blur!" Whisker bellowed, clutching a glowing, hexagonal shard. "The KS core is primed!"

Blaze tapped into the , her form radiating a brilliant pink aura, while Sonic went Super . Together, they tore through the Egg Wizard’s shields. Sonic provided the kinetic distraction, moving so fast he appeared in three places at once, while Blaze delivered the final, searing blow to the KS reactor. The Aftermath

While exploring the wreckage of a mysterious ship near , Tails discovered an encrypted data log. It mentioned a prototype energy source labeled "Project KS" (Kinetic Siphon). This wasn't just another Chaos Emerald clone; it was a device designed to drain the speed from one dimension to fuel another.

The logs revealed that and Eggman Nega had formed an unholy alliance to use the KS device to stabilize their crumbling empires. The High-Seas Chase

Sonic looked out at the horizon, a smirk playing on his lips. "Hey Tails, think the Wave Cyclone can handle one more lap?"