When in Rome... (AngieYaz Sonic Underground reboot)

"When in Rome..." is the eighteenth episode of the AngieYaz/RoseOfSharon reboot of the Sonic Underground television series.
==Appearances==
Characters:
* Augustine
*Basilia 
* Centurion 
* Dingotus 
* Doctor Robotnik (mentioned)
* Emperor Sleetus 
* Ledian 
* Manic the Hedgehog
* Oracle of Delphius
* Queen Aleena (mentioned)
* King Jules Celeritas (mentioned)
* Sonia the Hedgehog
*Shadow Terios (disguised as a centurion)
*Amy Rose (mentioned)
* Sonic the Hedgehog
*Swatbot
Locations:
*Mobius
**Robotropolis
**Knothole Village
**Northern Plains
*Romus 
Items:
* Medallions
*Snowglobe of the Oracle (first appearance)
Vehicles:
* Camper Van
Misc:
* Sonia Spin
* Council of Five
==Plot==
Sonic becomes frustrated that maybe all of their efforts of fighting for freedom seem futile. Sonia suggests that they go to the Oracle of Delphius, their spiritual guide, to put everything into perspective. The Oracle makes a deal with the Hedgehogs, stating that if they can complete this next mission, he will reveal their future. Instead upon arrival in the ancient city, they discover their power medallions are missing and they are powerless. Sonic, Manic and Sonia must use their natural powers to save this civilization from the evil ruler and they learn that by relying on faith in themselves, they can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. The rulers also can't stand the sounds of music and the hedgehogs' voices, but they are silenced not as frequently than in the original episode.
== Trivia ==
* The episode's title is a reference to the common saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". Ironically, the episode's title is also the way in which it is most uttered.
* One of the biggest departures from the original episode is the appearance of the snowglobe/orb that the Oracle gives the siblings; it is split into two halves. One half is Mobotropolis and the other is Knothole Village, a location borrowed from SatAM.
** The future events of The Slow-Mo, Voiceless Leader are referenced in the last scene with the snowglobe.
==Quotes==
[It is sunrise. The trio are driving in the Camper Van exhausted. Sonic has a cold pad on his head.]
Sonic: [Fed up] That's three missions in a row now where we've come up empty! Three times! What's up with that?! We're getting nowhere fast here!
Sonia: We're doing some good work, Sonic.
Sonic: [Angrily] Oh yeah? Is Butt-nik still around? Do we know where Mom and Dad are? Are we making any real prar-gress?
Manic: Uh... Yes; no; and hard to say.
:[Sonic pounds his fist onto his seat and groans in frustration.]
Sonia: OK, guys. I've got an idea. Suppose we don't get some answers.
Sonic: Answers?
Sonia: Can you say "Oracle"?
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:SWATbot: Such rich and powerful voices. [points to Sonic] Especially yours, blue one.
:Sonic: Thanks. Show us how we can get out of here.
:SWATbot: The emperor does wish to speak with each of you.
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: Emperor: [Harshly] I don't care if the peasants are unhappy! Raise their taxes again! Triple this time!
: [The Centurion bows and swaps places with Dingotus.]
: Emperor: I'm bored. Where is my juggler?
: Dingotus: Sorry, you majesty. You sent him to the lion's Den. Remember? [The Emperor mutters to himself.] But I do have the new prisoners for your inspection.
: Emperor: Very well. Bring them in.
: [The hedgehogs walk in to the scene with a Centurion following behind. The Emperor glances at the trio.]
: Emperor: Well, who have we here?
: Sonia: [Bluntly] I believe that would be "hmm..." not "who?"
: Manic: Do these guys look familiar or what?
: Dingotus: [Angrily cutting in] It is best to bow to the Emperor for now!
: [Sonic winks at Manic. Manic winks at Sonia. Sonia winks to Shadow (disgused as a centurion), whom raises his eyebrow amused. Sonia, Manic and then Sonic bow to him. However, Sonic has a rumbling in his tummy and puts his hands on it. Everyone else notices.]
: Emperor: What was that?
: Sonic: Yes... Sorry, dancing in groups doesn't do me every time.
: Emperor: [Harshly] Send him to the gladiator pit, and see if his digestion improves! Maybe give him something to eat to fix the problem!
: [The Centurion grabs Sonic by the quills. He yelps in pain.]
: Sonic: Bye guys!
: [Sonia and Manic watch on confused.]
: Emperor: [Points at Manic] He is the new Palace juggler! [Taking Sonia's hand, speaking in a softer, slightly more romantic tone] And you...you will be my personal servant.
:Manic: But, I don't juggle!
: Emperor: Well, there's no better time to learn.
: Sonia: Me? Personal servant? Thanks but no thanks.
: Emperor: [Quietly] Listen closely, hedgehogs. You do exactly as I say, or Dingotus here will feed you to the lions.
: Manic: Lions?! But on Earth, hedgehogs aren't fed to...
:[Dingotus clears his throat. Manic silences himself.]
: [The lion roars and walks off. Two lions are seen walking around the Den.]
: Emperor: Very, very hungry lions.
: [The hedgehogs turn to the Emperor.]
: Emperor: Clear here?
: Sonia: Personal service is one of my... best features.
: Manic: I was born to entertain!
:Emperor: [to Sonia] If you serve me well, I will grant you anything you desire - gold, silks, diamonds, anything!
:[Shadow walks up from behind and secretly kisses Sonia on the neck. The Emperor notices this and turns to Sonia.]
:Emperor: And this centurion as well.
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: [Manic tries to unlock the door, with the other two hedgehogs, Ledian and the Centaur watching him. An unlock sound is heard.]
: Manic: Got it!
: [He opens the door and everyone advances into the next room. The hedgehogs look around. Ledian notices Augustine and Basilia at last.]
: Ledian: [Happily] Father! Mother!
: [She rushes over and hugs them. ]
[Scene Change: Stadium]
: [The crowd gasp as the hedgehogs and Centaur appear.]
: Emperor: [Annoyed] What?
: [They angrily confront the emperor.]
: Emperor: You dare to return?
: Centaur: Maybe you should've listened to the hedgehogs.
: [The emperor looks astonished as the emperor raises his sunglasses.]
: Sonic: [Announcing] Yo, citizens! It's now officially time to take back your country!
: [The crowd claps and cheers.]
: Sonic: [To Sonia] Do the beat.
: Sonia: [Announcing] Citizens! I give you your rightful leaders, Ivor Augustine and Empress Basilia!
: [She points with both hands to the opened jail cell. The Centurions on either side bow as Augustine and Basilia walk their way out, with Basilia holding Ledian around her shoulder. Sleetus looks on in confusion, while everyone else - plus the hedgehogs - celebrates at his arrival. Suddenly, the green flashing light returns.]
: Centaur: Hedgehogs!
: [The Centaur is revealed to be in the flashing light. The hedgehogs shut their eyes to protect themselves from the brightness.]
: Centaur: You freed these people using only your natural abilities, and now, you have earned back your power.
: [It opens its hand and the light shines brighter. Their respective medallions are magically inserted back on their necks.]
: Manic and Sonia: Yes!
: [The light disappears.]
: Sonia: Sleetus, time for you to take a ride!
: [She spins and creates a giant tornado. It approaches Sleetus - whom is trying to latch on to a wall - and Dingotus. It blows away some of Sleetus' accessories. It becomes stronger and sucks both of them in. the crowd celebrate. Sonia stops spinning and her brothers come in. The crowd continues their applause as the new emperor waves back. Suddenly, the light sucks the hedgehogs away.]
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[While the Oracle sets up a fire, the hedgehogs arrive back at his room.]
Oracle: Ah! Welcome back, kids. You succeeded without your powers! Now, think what you can do with them.
Sonic: [Annoyed] And the point of all this is...
Oracle: [Meditating] The prophecy will be fulfilled.
[A black cloud generates. Inside is a bubble of the hedgehogs reunited with Queen Aleena and King Jules. Amy is just out-of-shot to be somewhat visible.]
Oracle: You will rejoin Queen Aleena and King Jules, and become the Council of Five, destined to defeat—Robotnik.
[--Robotnik appears in the bubble.]
Oracle: If you are true to yourselves and your powers. [The dream ends.] And... if your hearts never lose faith.
Sonic: Long as I got a shot, I'm there!
Sonia: [tearing up] What about Mother and Father, and where will we see them?
Shadow: Patience, my sweet Sonia. It will happen.
[The Oracle gives a snow globe to Sonic.]
Oracle: Give it a shake and watch what happens, Prince.
[Sonic shakes the globe. Snow spins around.]
Sonic: Uh... Hate to be rude but, could we just get an answer?
Oracle: The answers are contained within the globe. Look deeply.
[The inside of the globe turns into a fancy palace.]
Sonia: It's beautiful. Is that what the world will look like or--
[--the room changes into a laboratory.]
Sonic: [Suspiciously, in a soft tone] How does he do that?
Manic: Don't have a clue.
Sonia: Look!
[The Oracle now appears inside the globe.]
Oracle: Remember. Be true to yourselves.
==External links==
* The episode on a blog
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