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Description Man this Picnic Heaven comic strip is going to turn into a series whatnot! LMAO! XXXD You'd be surprised that this may be the 'real life' adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and friends on how they are forced to raise enough money to save Sonic Team and put them back into business!

I hope you'll enjoy this while you can! ^^ I'll try to promote some Klonoa into the mix at the same time - maybe they're facing the same problem with Klonoa Works/Namco!

Again thank you once again for your kind compliments and encouraging feedback. Please forgive me if I couldn't reach back to you on a reply but please be assured that I do read them and I fully acknowledged what you write. I appreciate the time and effort you put into each unique comment so please don't feel even the slightest that you're ignored! XD *chuckle*

Take care everyone and keep smilin'! You guys are too cool for the DA/Sonic/Klonoa community. ^^ *thumbs up*

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[GO TO THE PREVIOUS PICNIC HEAVEN!] > PH#02 ~ How Sonic Team Went Broke (Again) [link]
[GO TO THE NEXT PICNIC HEAVEN!] > PH#04 ~ Blaze The Genius [link]

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Comments: 51

FirewaterwarriorKats [2012-05-25 00:59:51 +0000 UTC]

I like the last part best!

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phoebewolf [2009-07-27 08:51:18 +0000 UTC]

you should publish your own comic you are amazing

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DianatheWolf [2007-07-12 23:17:29 +0000 UTC]

So. Freakin'. Funny. XXXXXXDDDDDDDD

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HyroFan1 [2007-05-24 20:25:45 +0000 UTC]

i've seen your art so many times and i admire it so! i wish i could be this good! awsome work and detail! love it!

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TeKeHall [2007-03-11 17:12:21 +0000 UTC]

cool

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Ollie-Chamelio [2006-05-18 19:47:53 +0000 UTC]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude ur awsome, Sonic is like the best ever. we should talk sometime, Peace

Ollie

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GlacierK [2005-11-18 21:47:35 +0000 UTC]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

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Lightspeeddash [2005-11-09 02:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Dude you have got to but this on SOAH.(Shadow of a Hedgehog.)

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AcidicAbsinthe [2005-10-09 03:05:47 +0000 UTC]

This is very funny!!! I love how you draw sonic and friends...IT AWSOME!!!

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CommanderPaws [2005-10-08 04:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Great page! I like it a lot!

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Sonic-Kun [2005-09-24 19:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Man, that is so sad to see... =[...but I really know there is at least a little hope and faith that they're caring around with them...*smiles*...Poor Yuji Naka-Sama ;_;. Things musta been pretty rough with em eh? *pats him on the back*. The story in this whole thing that you are doing is really touching and humorous at the same. ^_^. It makes me laugh and it makes me sit there, thinking about whats gonna happen x3. Now, I 've been keeping up to date with your comic pages, I really really like it, and the story line seem to flow in perfectly (per usual ne, ^^). You can learn that interesting things can happen anytime XDDD. Anyways, theres my little thingy about your awesome story...sorry, I am currently retarted, and can't type up at least one-intellegent remark about anything right now...@_@. eeei. *bonks self*. Anyways...on the first panel, I like how you started smoothly and added the page number, and how you used the right font for that particular part...Now I may sound stupid but yeah, I think it's a good part for that...part...er...augh! @_@. I also like how you put in the captioning at the bottem of it. ^^. and writen Free hand is it not? *is stupid and can't tell*. The title is really fitting with the whole thing...and it's just a great begining. =].What really amuses me on your comics are your very great dialouge and your way of putting words together. ^^. Aww, XD. Thats a nice touch how you added a little doddle of the little Naka-sama on the corner over there. Heheheehe. XDD. poor him, *flails and pats him on the back again, only harder*. Yuji Naka: OMGH! *falls over* X_x;. oops..... >>;. *scoots away swiftly*. ehehehe >__>;. XDD. anyways. I like how you showed the picture of how you would see the area were the building would be *nods frantically*. The way you draw backgrounds and buildings are simply worth adoring <=]. I really love the sketchy feel throughout this comic by the way ^__~. It just gives it a nice original "pen and traditional art" feeling, *Shrug* I don't know what I'm saying but I do know what I'm saying, yet I don't...b-but I DO! D:. *Shotshotshotshot*. Also, I like how you made the next panel showing the sonic head shape for the banner. It's a really nice touch especially since it's showing the changes on the next particular pannel! Really nice! ^___^. Also, I like how you showed the guy rolling on a different logo on the board...awww...poor Sonic... ]=...if I were there I would kick their sorry butts and go "OMG YOU DUMBOS DX". *shot, guy that shot me:* * cocks gun, ktchack, ktchack!* oy....no more bullets... me: >>; sorry.... XD;;....anyways...*cough*. Poor them .... )X...The way you showed the new logo on is a good way of showing how the whole thing changed and how it looks from afar...considering that theres no animation and all...and yeah, you knew that already XDDDD lmao *pooed on*. Sonic's house looks very convinient and comfortable O_O. *nod nod* so pretty...*_*. Prettyful house drawing...and design...and Amy surley needs to understand *nod nod nod nod*. She should go listen to Sonic!!! >D. *shot* ergh anyways...>>;. I'm sure they'll find it comfortable at their new place. Once again, I like how the cross shading and the sketchyness feel throughout the whole comic, especially when theres a silent pause or a meloncholy event. =]. It's just a very nice touch ^ ~. I like how Sonic is looking in his cup of coffee, makes it look like hes thinking deep thoughts and thinking to himself...How can you make this even more dramatic and touching? @_@. *gets tissue and wipes eyes*. doh. ;-;...poor sonic...poor Naka-Sama....;;. I really like how Yuji Naka send them a letter and encouraging words. ^^. I like the persepctive on the next panel as well, how it shows sonic holding the cup, and stuff...I just like how it looks, because it's awesome, and it looks good, so there. *shot*. Way-to-go Mighty! ^___^. I like how you drew him there and how his faith and encouraging attitude is! I love how you draw their expressions, it's just so fitting with the whole thing and it makes your comic even better! I like how you made sonic sorta recover from the attitude. ^^. Really like him to be like that = D. Arrggh! SHADOW >_________<. Hes sucha jerk!!! *pounds on him*. But I like how you made him-in-character, I think Shadow would really say that if theyre in that current situation =/. But Shadow needs to keep his mouth shut!! *hits him with a rubber chicken*. I really like how you drew shadow though, it looks so accurate and he looks great in your style =]. *shot for talking about different things @___@;;*. Oh, I also like how you added in extra characters like Nack, and it would be like him to support shadow as well! *knocks him off with the sticky smelly sock of dooooom* *shot down by a dog*. anyways, Sonic is totally right, shadow is soooo wrongooo! and I didn't capitalize his name because shadow is being a jerk *shot,stupid**. I really like how you drew him like in the shadows and amy standing out, it looks really nice! I also like how you made him show his face up close and the cross shading is just amazing! I like how you made the next panel totally black and with text on it, it just makes it seem more dramatic and touching, to know how much sonic cares for Yuji Naka. ^^. I also like how you made Sonic explain how hard Naka-Sama is trying his hardest to support them all, and how great he still is, even though the cooperation is down! Must comment again that this comic is really something! Hehe. and Sonic totally TOLD shadow! Bwahahahaha >D Take thaaat shadow *gonked*. Anyway, I need to go soon, my time on the computer is almost up so...I'll try to say more as quick as possible. It's not like I'll say anything great anyways @_.;. I just like how everything fits well and just argh! The story and the art has been better then ever! ^___^. I'll probably add more to my comment later, I really need to get going, umm, I also like how you made the last few panels have humor in it. *giggles*. XDDD. the last panel is so funny...No one can stop Super Sonic >____>>>>. *shot*. anyways, really awesome work as usual Elson! Keep it up! you are such an awesome comic artist and such an inspiration to a lot of people and myself! ^_^. You keep up with your in real life stuff as well, and hope that You and Bobbi are doing awesome! *thumbsup* See ya soon! and I can't wait to comment more on your other comic pages! ^_____^.



I have the urge to make fan art XD *chuckles*.

See ya!

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sonicolas [2005-09-09 18:51:41 +0000 UTC]

Whoa!! How many panels are making this? 1..2..3. .. . Nearly 54 panels drawn here. X.x
I can never do that XP

Great side-story here. I thought at first that these were random comics sharing the same name. But I just noticed that this one follows the last one XP So slow, I am!
I love how this one is filled with different expressions.. And characters! Almost all of them played a role in it (I was surprised fang got one here). Ahh these kind of comics sure develop the characters and makes us feel that their world is expanding ^^ (Well, for me anyway, I know that last statement must sound weird to a bunch of people )

Awesome work! I shall fav this right away!

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Wodash [2005-09-05 13:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Lol cool comic!

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jaggedice200 [2005-08-31 17:52:20 +0000 UTC]


"I still think he's a jerk for doing this to us."
Oh man, I knew someone was gonna ruin the mood
nice one man

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geN8hedgehog [2005-08-31 02:03:09 +0000 UTC]

*donates some money to get Sonic Team back in business* ;_; Nuuuu. Great comic ^_^ The layout is interesting, and it works nicely. Black and white also looks awesome, I look forward to the next one!

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EvyCrystal [2005-08-30 22:56:41 +0000 UTC]


That was to funny! XD
Shadow RULES! XD
poor Sonic LOL

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tailschao [2005-08-30 14:40:21 +0000 UTC]

awww, poor sonic...of course he'd defend his lifelong creator/partner and daddy.....and of course shadow's gonna get bashed or forsed to leave the house...or he'll jusrt leave....cooo, can't wait for the next part, i really love everyone's reaction to sonic's outburst, sonic: NO NAKA BASHING!! adn shadow's just there to annoy him. great comic, can't wait to see what happens next!!

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Heatheru [2005-08-29 21:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Woah! I love the style you did for all of these--and the layout! It's so compact and simple yet full of emotion and action <3

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Archinos [2005-08-29 17:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Perfect! X3
Onos, the failing Sonic Team was bought out by Iron Chef! I knew they were up to something!!

Darn you food network!! DARN YOU!! *shakes fist*

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Foxy-Sierra [2005-08-29 13:45:36 +0000 UTC]

Shadow has one serious attitude problem... But Naka-San was doing what he thought was right and thats what counts^^ Another great issue of Picnic Heaven, Darks^^

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MilesTailsPrower-007 [2005-08-29 04:05:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very well done!

That was an excellent combination of both seriousness and light humor. I like the way you portrayed the characters and the manner in which they dealt with the situation they're in. Great job! You did a nice job combining both art and those dark panels to create effect. The expressions are really good, too. The darker, more serious ones on Sonic look amazing. I laughed when Espio spit out that tea. XD That looks so funny!!

Hehe, Sonic's reaction at the end was great, too. Excellent, excellent stuff. ^__^

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PetalRacoon [2005-08-29 02:48:06 +0000 UTC]

LMBO its sooooooooo~ funny, I lub it so much!!!! I can't wait for number 4!!!!

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Kubata [2005-08-29 02:18:08 +0000 UTC]

Haha! I really loved the ending to this one. Although it was rather serious apart from your other two picnic havens! O_o; Oh well, now you have another story to build upon, and judging by the intro of this it looks like it'll be fun. You built up the story really well and the expressions are very heavy...especially when Sonic and Shadow start having a go at each other x3

You know what's interesting...your tablet style reminds me of your older style of drawing. I really like the older style...but of course your newer style is still amazing ^ ^ Course, one must not live in the past. Arg! x_x anyway, can't wait to see the next comic. *waits around 'till its 2 in the morning* lol! x3 just kiddin...

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Lightwind [2005-08-29 01:48:56 +0000 UTC]

They could try to talk to Nintendo about games... and have Mario and Kirby there!

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KentaruZ [2005-08-29 00:37:31 +0000 UTC]

wow, awesome!!!, buddy ^0^ looks amazing!!! this Picnic Heaven pic, was really cool, and funny xD
That Shadow... hope he never change xD
Love the last panel, really... haha cool xD
Well awesome pic, as always bro hope to see another soon, seeya ^w^

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Airlight [2005-08-29 00:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Love the picnic Heaven series so far Elson! They're cool and help us look at the Sonic Team at another perspective in things XD!
Personally, I thought the previous two comics were funnier, but I'm sure the next few will be hilarious as well! I really like it and I look forward to more coming! ^_^ GOod job on them so far, I love your sketchy style.

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powerofknuckles [2005-08-28 23:59:43 +0000 UTC]

wow that's deep. and it's true too, ever since that happened we've haven't had great games from the series >.< cool thing is, even with all the crap they're still on their feet kinda, the bad thing is, they're releasing a mediocre new game every couple of months instead oof an awesome game every few months or even a year or two. i think it'd be alot better that way but that's just me

anyway, your comic looks really awesome bro. sorry i haven't commented a lot lately, i haven't been around so much for some time. you got everything excellent here. Shadow feels a bit "evil" if you get my meaning (he's not really evil, he just wants revenge. i figured, joinin Sonic or Eggman doesn't matter for him in the new game, he won't find it in his heart to kill any of them, double cross maybe but he's got his own reasons for that) eh... i'm starting to rant aren't i? uhm... yeah LOL you did good XP

it actually feels like a little trailer too hehe, with those pannels with the text and the black back-drop all of the sudden XD all it needs is mothin and a bit of soundtrack hehehe

you got that in a very cool way bro congratulations! ^^

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WaterJewelEmi [2005-08-28 20:17:18 +0000 UTC]

That is great. love how you showed the emotions thourgh the pictures. Great job.

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ScarletBlaz [2005-08-28 20:01:26 +0000 UTC]

Sorry! that last comment was incomplete. My hand slipped.........
I love your Sonic style, It really brings a new perspective on Sonic comics and mangas. Maybe one day they could become official!!!!!
Great job, darkspeeds!!!!*faves*

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ScarletBlaz [2005-08-28 19:53:59 +0000 UTC]


Ooooooooh, Sonic is going to go nuclear on Shadow's behind for that!!!!

Shadow:Hmph! Well, let's see if that faker can fight as well as he can swim.

Sonic:*goes super*YOU CAN'T SWIM, EITHER!!!!

Shadow:I don't have to. Remember, you learned how to use Chaos Control from me and I'm a master at it!

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SBG6 [2005-08-28 19:35:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is very interesting. I love the way you did the characters' expressions on each panel and the scenery is excellent. I love the dialouge too. You did such an awesome job! It's really funny at the last panel Sonic's all SuperSonic rage while Shadow's acting all cool and mature.

Excellent as always.

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Riley-Midnight [2005-08-28 19:28:58 +0000 UTC]

This is really a more serious one and still it's pretty good. Shadow still seems like himself, what's the word...oh yeah, spiteful. But yeah, the last panel is funny, Sonic's gonna get him for that last comment. Awsome work as always Darkspeeds, keep it up.

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kevintheman [2005-08-28 19:02:25 +0000 UTC]

My my my. Looka like the comic is taking a serious turn here. Yuji Naka resigns. Gosh Sonic and Co. are in a big situation. I certainly can't wait for the next issue to see Sonic and Shadow going at it. I like the shading and the character designs in this. I must say you really know how to implement an excellent stoy into a comic. My complaint with this is on the 9th row, in the first panel, the text was hard to read due to the grey background behind it.

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TokyoRaccoon [2005-08-28 16:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Man this is awesome XDDDDDDD pure genius ROFL I'm loving this strip, something like "the real world Sonic team" keep it up darks, oh and sorry haven't commented on your works for a long time now, but be sure I still watch you regularly

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TK-chan [2005-08-28 16:54:33 +0000 UTC]

That's Shadow for you. PESSEMIST TO THE EEEEND.

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Sonicfan101 [2005-08-28 16:53:01 +0000 UTC]

LOL!! XD I like that last panel with Super Sonic, great comic Darkspeeds! ^_^

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dimitridimitri [2005-08-28 16:34:29 +0000 UTC]

lol, very funny, nice and clever and original. Bags of wit

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CapnChryssalid [2005-08-28 16:26:23 +0000 UTC]

I'd suggest you don't go overboard with extra characters - part of the charm of this is the interaction between a close knit but diverse group, and the situations they are in (which can definately be explored further, at this point, without outside additions). Hence, I liked the addition here of Fang and Mighty, but outside that circle... well. Regardless: I had to make a little post here. I really like this one. Especially the dialogue. Kudos!

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indimew [2005-08-28 16:20:14 +0000 UTC]

*giggles and falls on the floor laughing*

Your picnic heaven came just in the nick of time! I had SUCH a bad night last night..and I really needed a good laugh. Wow. This made me giggle and smile and all sorts of stuff. I laugh because Shadow is still Shadow! his bad pessimistic self! (I also laughed at everyone drinking tea. I dont know why. I imagined them stuck in the snow or something ) Also, the Team Chaotix members seemed to pop up out of no where. Hehe. It's just great emotion shown in every panel...like a whole bi-polar gang. Happy--sad--happy--sad--ANGRY!

Hehe. Maybe it's just me! Keep up this series (cuz I know it's gonna be one now!) I'll be watchin and waitin!

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CobaltWinterborn [2005-08-28 16:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, Fang backed up Shadow, he should have been in Team Dark instead of Omega. Cool stuff buddy ^^

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SempaiMiles [2005-08-28 15:08:26 +0000 UTC]

w0w...Darkspeed the king of sappieness! What a tear jerker! Funny to the end tho! Good stuff! ^_^

-Miles

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Sable-Prower [2005-08-28 15:06:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job as always darky.

Hey, it wouldnt be the worst thing in the world if picnic heaven became a series x3

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CarmenSegado [2005-08-28 14:59:58 +0000 UTC]

lol!! xDDD
i love this xD

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ShadyKitten [2005-08-28 14:53:42 +0000 UTC]

Oooh... Poor Naka-San... รณ.รฒ I hope he's okay and that he comes back soon. AND BOO ON SHADOW FOR SAYING SUCH THINGS! *Gonks him* T.T Bad bad.

I agree with Mel (Hypermegatailsfan) though, you really did manage to put so many of the characters in this and not make it all cramped. Nice job. ^^ The ending panels really made me laugh, especially with Super Sonic. xD He's so cuute! *Squeezes him* >u<

I know Sonic team can over come this! Oh, will you also add any of the other SEGA characters? Like NiGHTS or Samba? Or just the Sonic characters? It would be good to see your rendition of NiGHTS. :3

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darkspeeds In reply to ShadyKitten [2005-08-28 15:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Hmm that sounds like a fantastic idea (about how SEGA characters may be involved)! That was the initial idea for Picnic Heaven - to include random chracters from whatever game concept or company... But it turned out that I was stuck with Sonic and Klonoa. ...)

I may consider adding other SEGA characters into the mix as guests. ^^ And yeah Shadow shouldn't have said those aweful thigs about Yuji Naka-san.. = ( *Shadow pokes at me... "Eh-hem, What do you mean ME...?"* *Elson: O.O;; Oh right! XXD*

I'm glad you liked it ShadyKitten! = ) Thank you for your feedback as always and yes more Picnic Heaven will be arriving shortly - make sure you bring a basket and some lunch... *SHOT* XXXD ^^

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Neifirst [2005-08-28 14:49:01 +0000 UTC]

Lol @ Shadow! XD
This is coming out great! I didn't expect you to make a plot out of it, original idea nonetheless!

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NatPal [2005-08-28 14:46:00 +0000 UTC]

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDD

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hypermegatailsfan [2005-08-28 14:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww,poor Sonic Team,I hope Naka-san returns! Rather a serious comic now XD But still amusing how many characters you managed to fit in. Can't wait tos ee how they manage to raise the money! Loving this series!

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darkspeeds In reply to hypermegatailsfan [2005-08-28 14:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Man just wait till you see Sonic and Shadow fight it out in the garden! LMFAO! XXX3

Yeah it was rather serious this page but I hope to make it more entertaining in my next one with Sonic and gang. #05 will have Klonoa and friends but I'm not exactly sure how I will tie up thier adventures with Sonics... X3 We'll just have to wait and see.

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Hannah-The-Echidna [2005-08-28 14:26:05 +0000 UTC]

You are my hero <3

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