Editing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (section)

==Plot==
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[[File:Title Screen - Sonic the Hedgehog 2.png|thumb|left|225px|The title screen of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.|alt=Title screen of Sonic 2, with Tails and Sonic (left to right) on an emblem with the game's name.]]
This story is set on [[West Side Island]]. According to legend, an ancient civilization here achieved prosperity using mysterious stones, whose misuse led to their downfall. These stones, believed to be the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, are said to have been sealed by the gods within the island's depths. During his travels, [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] discovers West Side Island and sets up camp there while unknowingly being followed by [[Doctor Eggman]]. He eventually meets a shy, two-tailed fox named [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], who idolizes him and follows him around the island.<ref name="JPManual1">{{Cite manual |fullgame = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |link = Sonic the Hedgehog 2/Manuals#Japanese |system = Sega Mega Drive |language = Japanese |pages = 4-5}}</ref>

One day, Tails stumbles upon Sonic's plane, the [[Tornado]], just as a massive explosion occurs in the forest nearby. As it turns out, Eggman settled on the island to find the Chaos Emeralds to power his ultimate weapon, a space fortress known as the [[Death Egg]]. Sonic immediately rushes to thwart his plans, with Tails following him.<ref name="JPManual1"/>

[[File:I do remember too that, how hard this final boss was.png|thumb|left|225px|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] fighting the [[Death Egg Robot]].|alt=In-game screenshot of Sonic fighting the final boss of Sonic 2, the Death Egg Robot]]
Sonic and Tails journey through the island, freeing various [[Zone]]s from Eggman's control and defeating the doctor on numerous occasions.<ref name="StH4Info">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com:80/us/html/ep1-story.html|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|publisher=[[Sega]]|work=Story|accessdate=27 October 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130512061439/http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com:80/us/html/ep1-story.html|archivedate=12 May 2013}}</ref> They eventually use the Tornado to storm Eggman's flying [[Wing Fortress Zone|Wing Fortress]]. However, it strikes the Tornado's wings, forcing Sonic board the battleship alone. Thanks to Tails' repaired Tornado, he boards Eggman's [[space rocket]], leading him to the Death Egg. There, Sonic confronts and defeats a robotic doppelganger called [[Mecha Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)|Mecha Sonic]] before facing Eggman in his [[Death Egg Robot]]. After a heated battle, Sonic's victory triggers a chain-reaction that causes the entire Death Egg to explode.<ref name="StH4Info"/>

The Death Egg's explosion causes a flash of pure white on [[Earth]]. Tails pilots the Tornado to search for Sonic, who barely escapes the space station, which falls into the atmosphere.<ref name="JamGuide">{{Cite book|title=ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド|publisher=SoftBank|date=2 October 1997|page=53|isbn=978-4797303377|language=Japanese}}</ref> The ending of the game will depend on the player's progress:
*If the player has not collected all seven Chaos Emeralds, Tails rescues Sonic in the Tornado and they are accompanied by a flock of [[Flicky|Flickies]].
*If the player has collected all seven Chaos Emeralds, Sonic transforms into [[Super Sonic]], safely returning to Earth with Tails flying alongside him.
*Playing as Tails skips most of the ending sequence and has Sonic rescue Tails in the Tornado. The ending does not change regardless of whether the Emeralds have been collected.
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===Characters===
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!Image
!Character
!Biography
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|[[File:Sonic 2 JP Sonic arms crossed.png|150px|alt=Sonic]]
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]
|''While on an island during his usual carefree adventure, Sonic meets Tails, a small fox with two tails.

When Sonic learns that Dr. Eggman has begun an invasion of the mythical island known as West Side Island, he kicks up sand and heads toward the forest.''<ref name="JPManual3">{{Cite manual |fullgame = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |link = Sonic the Hedgehog 2/Manuals#Japanese |system = Sega Mega Drive |language = Japanese |pages = 44-45}}</ref>
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|[[File:Sonic-the-hedgehog-2-2.png|150px|alt=Tails]]
|[[Miles "Tails" Prower]]
|''Because of his two tails, he was bullied by everyone when he was little and was timid, but meeting Sonic and striving to be like him made Miles's personality bright, energetic and positive.''<ref name="JPManual2">{{Cite manual |fullgame = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |link = Sonic the Hedgehog 2/Manuals#Japanese |system = Sega Mega Drive |language = Japanese |page = 43}}</ref>

''Sonic doesn't seem to be paying attention to Miles, but he's actually looking at him sideways.''<ref name="JPManual2"/>
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|[[File:Robotnik 43.png|150px|alt=Eggman]]
|[[Doctor Eggman]]
|''Evil genius scientist. He wants the Chaos Emeralds. His life's work is world domination. His rival is Sonic.''<ref name="JPManual3">{{Cite manual |fullgame = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |link = Sonic the Hedgehog 2/Manuals#Japanese |system = Sega Mega Drive |language = Japanese |pages = 44-45}}</ref>
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|[[File:Tornado S2.png|150px|alt=Tornado]]
|[[Tornado]]
|''Sonic's beloved plane, the Tornado. At normal speed, the Tornado can only reach 450km/h, but by installing a custom booster engine tuned by Miles, it can fly past the speed of sound despite being a propeller-driven aircraft.''<ref name="JPManual3"/>
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|[[File:Robotnik 28.png|150px|alt=Egg Mobile]]
|[[Egg Mobile|Eggman's Mobile]]
|''An all-purpose capsule mecha created by Doctor Eggman. By changing its attachments, it can travel across water, land, air, and even dive underground. He believes that Sonic won't be a threat to him with this piece of scientific power, but...''<ref name="JPManual3"/>
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