The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as two rivals stood on the starting line of the Speedway—a twisted, intricate race course winding through loops, turns, and precarious platforms. Sora KH1, known for his agility and mastery of the keyblade, faced off against Toei Sonic, the embodiment of speed and agility. Dust swirled around their feet, seeming to sense the impending clash. Above, a massive laser steadily moved forward—a countdown that only added tension to the race. "Ready to lose, Sora?" Toei Sonic quipped, his tone almost playful but laced with a hint of seriousness. "I'll show you what true skill is, Sonic. Just try to keep up!" Sora replied, gripping the hilt of his keyblade, determination etched on his face. With a deafening starting signal, they launched forward, the world blurring around them. Sora's lightweight frame allowed him to maneuver through the tight corners with finesse, while Sonic's extraordinary speed left a trail of brilliance behind him. As they entered the first twist, cracks appeared on the platforms; they needed to be careful, any wrong move could send them crashing. Sora constructed a plan, using his magic. "Aero!" he shouted as a protective wind swept around him, allowing him the extra speed he needed. The combination of flight and agility gained him ground. “Nice move, but I’ve got speed!” answered Toei, shifting to Super Peel Out. The ground seemed to vanish beneath him as he zoomed past, covered in a blur of blue. Sora felt the rush of air as Sonic zipped around the first loop, making it look easy. "The loops can’t hold me back!" Sonic yelled, practically dancing through the barriers, his confidence swelling with every successful rotation. "You'll underestimate me at your own risk!" Sora retaliated, using the momentum from the previous turn to launch himself to a higher platform. He needed to get ahead. “Fire!” A fiery spell burst from his keyblade and shot towards Sonic as he expected his rival to race past the tight turning. The flames licked at his heels, but Sonic dodged with a spin attack, his quick reflexes shining. “Too slow!” he chortled, but Sora would not be so easily deterred. They both reached the split in the track—a treacherous choice lay before them. One path led through a precarious series of unstable platforms, while the other seemed tamer. “Sonic, I’m taking the high route!” Sora called out, sprinting up the raised edges of the crumbling platforms, keeping his balance, and using the magical shortcut to keep his altitude. As he reached the top, he cast Gravity over the upper edge where Sonic now ran, anticipating a fall. “Not happening!” Sonic shouted, his footwork impeccable as he wall-jumped off an edge, skipping the gravitational pull. “You’ll need to do better than that, Sora!” “Oh, I will!” Sora grinned. “Stop!” He unleashed the spell, stopping time around Sonic for just a moment. With a rush, he sped past his rival, vaulting into another series of loops set against the shimmering sunset. Toei Sonic quickly broke free, however, having anticipated his rival’s tactical shifts. "You can't outrun me!" he fired back, revving up for another Spin Dash, quickly gaining on Sora once more. The final stretch of the Speedway loomed ahead. Both competitors quickly engaged in a fierce exchange—both straining against the laser that flickered just behind them. Sora shot icy blasts toward Toei, causing him to veer sharply, but Sonic’s incredible speed helped him recover almost instantly. “Good try, but I’m just warming up!” Sonic called out, igniting his speed with a Super Spin Attack. He swerved past Sora, who felt the wind lift the edges of his hair as Sonic surged forward into the final loop. “No way! I must finish this!” Sora intensified his magic, using everything he had left. He charged, keyblade gleaming in the fading rays of the sun, and aimed for one last desperate strike. The laser blazed dangerously close behind them, as Sora sought to pull ahead. Using his spell arsenal, he activated Magnet, pulling Sonic back briefly, but it wasn’t enough. The gap began to widen. “No!” Sora shouted as Sonic leaped ahead, racing towards the finish line. He punched through the last loop, pushing everything to gain those final crucial seconds, but it was too late. Sonic crossed the finish line a heartbeat before Sora could. The air crackled with energy, the finish line announcing Sonic as the victor. “Too fast for you, Sora!” Toei laughed, a rare smile on his nonchalant face as Sora collapsed at the end of the stretch, panting hard. The enormous laser halted, hovering ominously above the line—this time, spared by the split-second distance. “Your speed won this race, but I’ll be back,” Sora huffed, catching his breath while conceding. Sonic merely nodded, adjusting his posture with a nonchalant, confident smirk, “I’ll be ready next time. Just remember: speed rules all.” As the world settled around them, both competitors knew this wasn’t the end but simply another chapter in their rivalry—a friendly competition that always pushed them beyond their limits. Winner's Time: Toei Sonic: 8:15 minutes Rank: A. Toei Sonic demonstrated exceptional speed and reflexes that allowed him to adapt and evade Sora’s magic effectively, clinching victory through raw agility and resilience. The race showcased his capabilities and left the competition breathless—with potential for further challenges.