Monkey was in the streets of the Metropolis Zone when Grimer order his riot Troopers to clean the streets, creating new laws to arbitrarily arrest the citzens. He was given a temporary reprieve when the Freedom Fighters arrived to protect them all, but the status quo was preserved when they were captured in a net. Upon hearing a badger wonder if they should volunteer to become Badniks now, Monkey told him to listen to himself, asking if they were prepared to let the Troopers herd them around like cattle. A large gorilla defended him and Monkey went on to remind them all of how often Amy Rose and her friends had saved them in the past. Ready to turn the tables, Monkey led them all into battle, charging directly at the assembled Troopers. With the aid of another citizen, Monkey pushed over a