Ambush of Rachel's Wedding

Sonic races to the Master Emerald Shrine to confront Ivo Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna.

*"You mean to tell me... that this entire wedding was a setup?!"
"That's correct, ma'am. Every single aspect of "Operation: Catfish" was a complete fabrication."*
―Rachel and Sam Walters[src]
The **Ambush of Rachel's Wedding** was the interference of Rachel and Randall's wedding caused by Sonic the Hedgehog and Tom Wachowski during the former’s chase against Knuckles the Echidna, which by itself caused an immediate interference by the Guardian Units of Nations, called **"Operation: Catfish"**, who were secretly involved in the wedding.

## Background

*"Have fun at Rachel's wedding!"*
―Sonic the Hedgehog to Tom Wachowski and Maddie Wachowski[src]
Sonic the Hedgehog sent Tom and Maddie Wachowski away to Hawaii to attend Rachel's wedding, leaving Sonic alone at home. Tom, after calling Sonic to see if everything is alright, was confronted by the groom Randall Handel, who threatens him for putting Rachel through much trouble as a joke. He later tells Tom to make up with Rachel. Rachel then welcomes Tom, suggesting to bury the hatchet, warning him to not screw up her wedding still.

After playing a volleyball match against Randall and his friend group, Tom tells Maddie that Sonic should have a squad too and is told to relax, as Sonic himself said. He later plays a prank on ring-bearer Jojo by giving back a missing ring.

## Ambush

*"Randall, why do all of your friends have weapons?"*
―Rachel to Randall Handel[src]
During the ceremony, Tom is constantly called by Sonic and eventually answers the call, being told to throw a ring from Siberia to Hawaii. He realizes he gave Jojo the wrong ring back and punches Randall to retrieve it, throwing it to have Sonic and his unconscious partner Tails fly out of it with a raging avalanche behind them. Sonic, feeling a bit dizzy, explains that Eggman has returned to Earth after being banished to the Mushroom Planet, looking for the Master Emerald. After checking on Tails, they are both captured by the disguised Guardian Units of Nations, with Randall arresting Tom for attempting to release them.

Maddie retrieves a backpack belonging to Tails, using the gadgets inside to surpass the many G.U.N. agents, saving the Sonic, Tails and Tom who are secured in the hotel. Meanwhile, Rachel uses it for revenge on Randall, reconciling with a kiss in the end.

## Aftermath

*"You see that little fox over there? He came all the way across the universe to meet his hero. And what did his hero do? I practically got him killed. You know what? You were right. My moment came and I blew it. I'm no hero."*
―Sonic the Hedgehog to Tom Wachowski and Maddie Wachowski[src]
After Rachel and Randall have tied Commander Sam Walters up, Maddie and the ones she rescued stare upon a bright energy beam that stems from Eggman and his ally Knuckles the Echidna's stolen Master Emerald Compass. Sonic is determined to travel across the ocean, feeling responsible for Tails' near death. Tails awakens to warn Tom and Maddie, for he does not know what he is up against.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*
2. ↑ *Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill*