Knuckles the Echidna (WI01)

## Knuckles the Echidna

**Knuckles the Echidna** is the guardian of Angel Island and Sonic's close friend, with the two of them often butting heads, trading barbs or even trading blows with eachother as rivals due to their contrasting personalities. He was absent during the inciting incident that lead Sonic to becoming the Werehog initially, and didn't find out about his condition until much later, remaining supportive in spite of the monstrous appearance of his friend's alternate form.

## Personality

Knuckles' personality is identical to that of his video game canon counterpart. He is somewhat blunt with his words and quick to anger, but equally quick to recognize when he's in the wrong and put his efforts towards doing the right thing. He harbors a deep respect for Sonic thanks to their long-lasting rivalry and seems no less intent on continuing that stance with him after learning of his nightly transformations. His steadfastness is partially what makes him such an effective guardian of the Master Emerald.

## History

### Sonic Colors Arc

Knuckles first encountered the Werehog in Starlight Carnival, one of the attractions at Eggman's Interstellar Amusement Park. He was run over by Sonic while he rode on the back of a commandeered Motobug and was angry with him at first, then calmed down after seeing that Tails was following not too far behind. Putting together that his assailant was Sonic, he tried to make a joke at his expense regarding the Werehog form, but backpedalled quickly after seeing the genuine bitterness on his friend's face. He attempted to lighten the mood by asking if Sonic would like to arm wrestle with him to test the Werehog's strength, but Rouge arrived and the conversation shifted topics. Sonic left without saying a word after receiving her intel.

After the last Generator was destroyed, Knuckles was seen amongst Sonic's other allies in Tropical Resort, by the Space Elevator. He was presumably among those who prepared to fight the Nega Mother Wisp off when she appeared and witnessed Sonic's transformation into Super Sonic. After Sonic was absorbed, he went with Tails and the rest of the group to Eggman's control room where the Mind Control Cannon was hijacked and fired. With all said and done, Knuckles presumably returned to Angel Island while everyone else began to make their way home.

### Sonic Generations Arc

At an unknown point, Knuckles was kidnapped by the Time Eater and hurled into White Space, where he became petrified in the time-erased remains of the Sky Sanctuary above Angel Island. Since the pocket of time inside Sky Sanctuary had a bright sun in the sky, Sonic had full access to his base form's speed and was able to repair the damage done to time and space in the area, freeing Knuckles and bringing him into the group effort to stop the Time Eater and get home. He joined the group of himself, the twin incarnations of Sonic and Tails, Rouge and Espio where the plan to travel to the Arabian Nights was concocted, but chose to stay behind in order to stay close to Sky Sanctuary and thus Angel Island.

Knuckles was among the allies that appeared in Night Palace with the remaining Chaos Emeralds after those who were still petrified got restored by Sonic's wish on the Magic Lamp. He cheered Sonic and Classic Sonic on as they fought and defeated Alf Wamaritan in their Super Werehog forms, subsequently being ripped back into the present day once the battle is over. He was present to see Sonic return shortly afterwards, unable to revert to his normal form even under the light of the sun, and stuck around to see Classic Sonic and Classic Tails off while they returned to their native time period.

## Powers and abilities

Knuckles's abilities are presumably identical to that of his video game canon counterpart, though he has yet to display any major feats in *WI01's* story.

## Relationships

### Sonic the Hedgehog

> *"So uh... You want an arm-wrestling match?" ~ Knuckles, Part 3*
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From their few interactions since Sonic contracted Dark Gaia's Essence, it appears that Knuckles and Sonic's relationship has stayed much the same as it is in the main timeline. Knuckles is quick to anger with his rival, but still harbors a deep respect for him and knows when to hold back from their mutual antagonising of one-another after seeing how Sonic has been affected by the Werehog transformation over time.

## Trivia

* Due to their conversation with Sonic being entirely focused around the location of the Starlight Carnival Generator, the fact that Knuckles was tricked into going to the carnival by Rouge is never revealed.