[SFM] Cherished Companion

Towards the tail end of last year a lot of comments seemed to want a sequel to Disposable Design, so after giving it some thought I put this together and I hope you enjoy this little continuation ^^ And if you're curious the 300k sub special is still in the works, I'll be most excited to show you that one when it's complete!
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Credits:
Custom Textures provided by Flora-Tea / _flora_tea_
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Songs used:
--Stardust Speedway Zone Good Future (US ver.) from the Sonic CD OST
--Apotos (Night) from the Sonic Unleashed OST
--Never Turn Back from the Shadow the Hedgehog OST
--Collision Chaos Good Future (JPEU ver.) from the Sonic CD OST
Models provided by Apoc Hedgie, RandomTBrush, ChaoFanatic, Ratchet Mario, and Novarek
Sonic the Hedgehog characters belong to Sega.
Animation by me using Source Filmmaker from Valve.

[@Sp00kyBones]

The concept of Tails rebuilding and repurposing the original Metal Sonic as a guardian of the Chao and their Gardens, is pretty cool and wholesome.

[@watch50er]

I suspect that (mini) metal Sonic may become what he never could under Robotnik because while sentient and one of if not the most advanced badniks ever made, Robotnik doesn’t foster his ability to learn- not even his enemy- to any significant degree. Robotnik used him like a tool- not a being that needs interaction to become better as intended.

[@spider-soniczilla2989]

@@watch50er yay, we saw that in the mainline games, after Metal became increasingly intelligent and powerful, Eggman stripped him of his Neo form, despite his ability to almost conquer the world, solely because Metal could not be fully controlled by Eggman as long as the had the Neo abilitys.

[@shivansh3387]

This truly shows why Metal Sonic claims himself to be the real Sonic because he doesn't only have his Sonic's speed but also a big heart like Sonic does. He truly is a real Sonic

[@StormadowTheHedgehog]

Even though he's been programed to surpass the real Sonic...

[@the_sgameryt342]

@@StormadowTheHedgehog do you know metal sonic is from the bad future? sonic is roboticized in bad future bruh

[@darksonicyt5430]

@@the_sgameryt342 Not really. That’s only a theory.

[@the_sgameryt342]

@@darksonicyt5430 huh, i didn't comment this, maybe my sister did

[@justabrokezombie6252]

@@the_sgameryt342 ah, the classic theory... I actually like that theory.

[@CookienSonicStudios]

I knew Metal Sonic had a good heart...or good circuitry? You guys know what I mean. Great video as usual!!

[@sethfagan1584]

I always wanted to see the Classic Metal Sonic becoming a "Cherished Companion". Now that I have seen the video. I give this video a perfect 10. I love seeing it. It is fun, funny and cute. I want to see more videos like this. The thing that touched me about this video is, when Classic Metal Sonic becoming a guardian of the Chaos. I love this video.

[@Day-By_Me]

even without using a single word in a single video you demonstrated so much expression and emotion, that is a lot of talent

[@calliethewolfcat2183]

My only critique is the wobbly camera. The movements and animation has greatly improved. Love watching your work! ^^

[@MikeDarklighter]

Thanks for the critique! I am always looking to improve and every bit helps me to do just that ^^ And thank you!

[@bumblebeegamer2736]

that was so beautiful! Tails just being a father for the Small Metal , teached him , meets the chao garden and saved the Chao's. That is the metal sonic i love. well done the animations and the frames

[@Lemuel928]

He grows up as Shard the Speedster,but he’ll always knew Papa Tails and Mama Cream.

[@shadow759]

This was such a fun video! I loved the how the music and the actions all played off so well together. Also that ending lol

[@MikeDarklighter]

Thanks dude! And yes hahaha! When you need brooding Sonic music, the Shadow the Hedgehog has it in spades XDD

[@Cora_dearest]

Why did metal walk like a baby when he was regenerated or something

[@MikeDarklighter]

Towards the tail end of last year a lot of comments seemed to want a sequel to Disposable Design, so after giving it some thought I put this together and I hope you enjoy this little continuation ^^ And if you're curious the 300k sub special is still in the works, I'll be most excited to show you that one when it's complete!

[@jordancansino4724]

For some reason I feel like there should be more parts about this for some reason.

[@lanluhylrean1122]

Wonder how eggman would react to a metal sonic outside his control?

[@jordancansino4724]

You mean like how metal sonic did it one in sonic heroes Lanlu Hylrean.

[@lanluhylrean1122]

@@jordancansino4724 my head canon to what i mean: *eggman watching the footage that metal sonic has captured in order to see why his plan failed, then sees metal sonic staring back before popping free all the chao* If that was me and i was an evil genius, I’d wonder exactly HOW that came to be as that is a creation of mine that is NOT under my control.

[@missellieplayle5969]

Sequel to this animation

[@crossoverworlds2678]

PLEASE, WE NEED A THIRD EPISODE. MAKE THIS A SERIES!

[@mightythehalfsaiyanhedgeho7286]

i'll never look at Metal the same way ever again

[@X_Zangetsu_X]

Im honestly hqppy to see people animate or create stories of a different metal thats friendly, or in this case, a broken metal made and learned good in opposition of the metal who started the good metals life in the first place [In short, im saying this was awsome -w-]

[@michaelthehusky1046]

Can we get a 3rd episode this is actually starting to get good

[@FierceSonic100]

I wasn’t able to comment before, but great job on this, Mike!! You truly capture purity and innocence masterfully, and your animation style is always a pleasure to see :)

[@Jeffman158]

Now that was adorable I always love metal he was my favorite character of all time and I'm always glad to see him as a good guy

[@MageoftheTower]

I love how the rebuilt Metal Sonic (or our “Cherished Companion” aka CC) is treated with such care and kindness by the others. Tails works hard to make sure CC is working the best they can be and to keep it that way, not just so that CC can work well for them all, but so that CC is “healthy” in a way. Tails is encouraging to CC’s growth and is almost like a caregiver for CC. Cream treats CC with unwavering kindness and Cheese clearly trusts CC, and Chao are great at telling someone’s character. CC comes to love the Chao thanks to Cheese and Cream. Sonic is confused at first, but once he knows what’s going on, he treats CC like any other friend of his. No prejudice or bias towards CC for the past, just his usual kind, lighthearted attitude and light teasing. He even (seemingly) invites CC along for an adventure, much to CC’s excitement. And, even better, CC is given the chance to choose who they are, and what they want to do. Heck, they’re even encouraged to do so. In the end, they *choose* to love and protect the Chaos.

[@MikeDarklighter]

This comment really made my day, I so appreciate your analysis of how everyone contributed to CC's new lease on life! It makes me happy that these animations were able to convey that to you without words ^^

[@narutojr122]

Omg dude I Love this!!! I really loved how you handled everything here with such care!😊 I especially loved how Metal sonic got along so well with the chaos!💖 So precious!!!💞 Tails was awesome fixing him back up every time he broke down!👍 Really happy with this!!!

[@MikeDarklighter]

Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed this one

[@YoshiTails13]

A very sweet animation Mike!

[@MikeDarklighter]

Thanks Noah!

[@YoshiTails13]

Your very welcome!

[@StormadowTheHedgehog]

Seriously: Metal Sonic, the classic variant, anyway, an ally to Sonic and his friends? Well... My vision has been realised.

[@davaacrystal5657]

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[@baoovan8200]

Awwww,SO CUTE☺️☺️☺️👍🏻👍🏻(Two Most Cuttest Scene of this Animation:Classic Metal pats Chaos-2:04 and Sleep with Chaos-2:23)

[@Gazing-09]

That's adorable. Thank you for making this. I can now sleep with a smile on my face!

[@StormGardenHedgefleet]

Awww this is so wholesome abd it puts a smile on my face, sega why cant we get a game where we see the other side of metal sonic

[@aidan9156]

2:41 It’s like looking at a mirror, or a sibling, or an imposter, or anything that seems to look alike. How would you put it?

[@Gazing-09]

More like a sibling to me. But add a little note of "construct" in it, you-know-what-I-mean?

[@StormadowTheHedgehog]

I look in the mirror and I sometimes see Sonic.Exe standing in front of me...

[@tonyhakston536]

ON A SUNDAY, RIDING MY BIKE I NOTICE, I NOTICE, DIFFERENT THINGS THAT LOOKALIKE ON A SUNDAY, RIDING MY BIKE I NOTICE, I NOTICE, MANY MANY THINGS THAT LOOKALIKE

[@lanluhylrean1122]

It’s like seeing into an alternate reality. The metal sonic from eggmans’ control has run into the metal sonic that had his life liberated and cherished. The replaceable sonic and the one that is his own being and is loved. Seeing each other is a showing of what is and what could have beens.

[@googleplier925]

Like seeing an old friend after years of hiding

[@NintegaDario]

Loved every second of this, Mike, great job!

[@_mask_2144]

Such a neat idea I'm absolutely hooked! I hope more comes out from this particular metal sonic story

[@derpface1279]

This should be a full blown series!

[@ChaosRayZero]

The music selections are _perfect!_

[@spider-soniczilla2989]

Aww, Metal is soo cute here. You really did a fantastic job.

[@the_sgameryt342]

so classic metal sonic turned to a friendly robot?

[@HarHarHarHarHarHarHarHarHarr]

Classic Metal Sonic, the cherished guardian!

[@77PacerStudios]

Awesome animation! Looks like Metal Sonic can finally have at least a friendly rivalry with the real Sonic! Personally, if I were Sonic, I would perceive Metal Sonic as a worthy foe. If there was a mutual problem that both Metal and I would face, the 2 of us would have to work together to solve the mutual problem. If anything were to happen to Metal, I would mourn his demise (similar to the ending of the OVA movie), as I would never want him to perish before finally developing enough of a heart to develop a true friendship (or at least a friendly rivalry) with me. Matter of fact, I could even say the same thing about Eggman.

[@bluemagic1863]

OMG! This was wonderful! Big claps for you Mike!

[@MikeDarklighter]

Thank you!

[@Iron_Gamer23]

I really like seeing that Metal Sonic is friendly, nice animation!

[@supersonicheroes]

I remember how when I was a kid, after seeing the ending of the OVA movie, as well as how Sonic offered Metal Sonic a rematch at the end of Sonic Heroes, I really wanted Metal Sonic to be a good guy. Nice to see him as one here.

[@1408TheHedgehog]

Eggman will not like what Tails make to your robot

[@RemakeOfTaShawn2851]

Really nice and funny a times in this video with Good Metal Sonic. Like the soft side of him with the others in this video of yours. Glad to see your work back on here once more, Mike. Don't know when your next video will be, but I hope it's good.

[@justaviewer.4078]

Freaking awesome & heartwarming. 💜

[@apoole54]

Metal knows that he cannot escape his life in his fate but his older version can’t escape and so he gives a parts3 Kouns to repair him

[@FrostTheHobidon]

This Video was Beautiful, I love it X3

[@uroshi2618]

2:41 i think modern metal sonic wanted classic metal sonic to join him, but when he saw that metal change…. He just leave….. to let him life a second life 🥺

[@mb4456]

This is Everything to me

[@SonicSmith134]

Before: Modern & Classic Sonic Team Up. After: Modern vs. Classic Metal Sonic Battle.

[@measlyfurball37]

Absolutely wonderful animation and story here. Thank you for making this!

[@SirSonic900]

I like this one, it shows a softer side of Metal Sonic. ❤

[@waffle_zone9024]

Nice to know you added collision choas good future jp

[@tigerlowe5002]

Aaaawww that was so sweet & wholesome 😊 Not gonna lie, the music in the beginning always unsettles me. Plus the black & white flashback. Creepy O_O Now time for sth sweet. Classic Metal Sonic is like a little child & his new big brother Tails is taking care of him & teaching him ^w^ And when he pets the chao. My heart melted X3 I'm really getting Shadow the hedgehog & Generations vibes here. And starting to feel bad for Metal. Also thanks to the sad music. Now the question is: Who's the real metal Sonic ? Can we trust him ? Are there more ? I really wonder what's going on inside modern Metal's head.

[@MikeDarklighter]

Aww thank you so much! Yeah it is a pretty unsettling song but one I feel suits the mad Dr. Eggman in his hey day. Setting up his bond with Tails and the Chaos at the end was definitely my favorite part to work on! And this definitely leaves a lot for Metal to consider, he saved his past self by giving him to Tails, but what will it mean when they clash?

[@purephsr]

metal sonic becoming an ally to the chaos garden is pure genius

[@GageTheMatewielGurl]

Thank you so much this animation made my day😊

[@user-Erimej]

I love it. Keep going, original Metal Sonic deserves a resurgence in mainline games. A idea of original Metal Sonic rebuild for something better is awesome to behold. Hope We could see more interaction between Original & morden Metal Sonics like brothers tried to reunite with each other,no matter what Eggman wants

[@brimstoneclub]

We have Classic and Modern Sonic, why not Classic Metal and Modern Metal?

[@user-Erimej]

@@brimstoneclub hey, it was a big miss-opportunity for Sonic Generations to NOT have Modern & Classic Sonic vs Modern & Classic Metal fight (not counting the classic Metal fight since it has zero impact in the story)

[@StormadowTheHedgehog]

Me: Okaayy... That was... weeiird... Metal Stormer: Looks like Metal Sonic, the classic one anyway, is on Sonic's side. Me: Yeah. You can say that again. Cynder: But, wasn't that just so cute? Me: I guess I agree with you.

[@jacobhaddad465]

I love this video good work!

[@Moondrop146]

i find this series very heartwarming 😭😭😭😭

[@brimstoneclub]

Chaos would feel safe knowing his fellow Chao are safe. Classic Metal and Modern Metal side by side is an interesting concept.

[@DragonGirl2000]

That was an adorable animation! 🥰

[@madshroom]

THIS MAKES ME CRY INSIDE AND A. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you the animation is so fluid the storytelling is so good i am going to CRY FOREVER now

[@pokemon-kucyko-sonicowyfan3250]

Awesome animation! :D

[@youssefachhal1421]

I love your videos they are amazing and that I am a Sonic fan I always love watching your videos.

[@youssefachhal1421]

I love your videos I'm subscribed and watched all of your videos can you please make a video about hypersonic I would love that.

[@xbxnemxn4566]

This is a well done animation and tiny or classic metal is cuteee

[@zenithreplays9926]

Metal Sonic seems to be more... relaxed. If he's found some relief in this, I'm glad he did.

[@auralimartinez1777]

Awww It was cute I love your video :3 ❤️

[@stevenlehnus3300]

I love the part wen both metal sonic were staring at each other and I think that the other metal sonic was happy

[@GameMaster1064]

I love it so much hands down the best animation if all time

[@animationsisters2466]

Holy cow This is why metal sonic is my favorite character

[@twilighttraveler1818]

Just a bit of a headcanon as to where this could lead in the future. Classic Metal, after seeing what his more up to date version was doing, became repulsed in the idea of sharing a look as him and started to draw up a new design that he wished Tails would update him with, changing his body to match Shadow's in height and quill shape, with a primarily black paint job as well, but using yellow for his accents instead of red. He received a voice box with his first word being his new name, "Shard, " the bot uttered in a voice somewhere between Sonic's lighthearted tone and Shadow's more subdued and serious tone, "I am Shard the Metal Sonic, guardian of the Chao." Modern Metal, seeing his younger self step into a life all his own, decided that it was time he claimed his freedom again, becoming Neo Metal once more he flew off into the night to craft a plan to bring an end to the pain that he and his 'brother' share.

[@the_goofiest_whajje]

i don't know anything about chao but i like where this is going

[@notgiovanni3636]

Man I want to see a contination of this story

[@keyknight7648]

Awesome animation!

[@METALSONICFANFAN]

NOOO IS SO CUTE AM GONNA CRY 😭

[@baoovan8200]

In 2:39,Classic Metal meet Modern Metal and They says: Modern:Bro...brother? Classic:*Look those mini-Eggmobile kidnapped Chaos and Save Them* Modern:WAIT! Classic:*Save all chaos and Said*Go away,Ass****! Modern:*Sad and Fly away*

[@christopherlewisproduction6037]

This is the best video of my life!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@-metallix-3781]

Aw man, I was expecting tails to somewhat make the mini metal sonic shard. Oh well, I like this too.

[@radonth1992]

Awesome!

[@System509]

Most adorable killing machine

[@opsidian3609]

Two Metal Sonics met! COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliusthehedgefox2300]

Nice Metal Sonic.

[@maruoshi7931]

Ayo, any chance of getting a 3rd entry on this marvelous and stupendous saga of Metal Sonic interactions and shenanigans?

[@ultragodzillafan]

I hope to see this story continue

[@frostghost75_6]

No words needed to be said

[@JadtheRadYouTuber]

This hit my heart too hard..

[@ChaosRayZero]

0:52 Green Coca-Cola.

[@dybalaedits1354]

Sweet!

[@fungameplaysyt]

Yay classic metal sonic is a good guy

[@hedgehog3032]

That was so cute ❤️

[@devinfry8145]

Shard the metal sonic: hahaha classic metal sonic looks adorable you gotta not lie about that

[@the_goofiest_whajje]

How did you record that ?

[@classicsonic7529]

I love this metal Sonic

[@abisaishow]

Cute animation

[@lady_zora]

As i said on Twiddle: So wholesome!!! QwQ

[@smj64studiosgamer]

This is good and sad 😭

[@eggthatisstrong]

yes i found the sequal!

[@59rlmccormack]

Classic Metal’s so cool.

[@zapgamer4415]

now I wanna see classic vs modern metal sonic

[@Goku-fn3qd]

*sniff* Beautiful

[@YAZEED_60915]

WOW METAL SONIC SPECHAL

[@porobotboyxxx]

At least I’m not late for this one.😌👌

[@ewadisneyzuled1621]

Awwww soo cutee

[@JP-ui7ox]

My heart hurts.

[@Dr.Wahoo-Zoom]

I hope we all agree that Modern Metal absolutly bodys Classic Metal

[@tracyleticiaantezanaaramay3425]

QUE BONITO😭

[@adianesmedina]

He’s like “hmmm yes 😈 🙏

[@greg6891]

Finally they friends

[@sparkthekangaroo6844]

this is cute