Amy Rose reflects on recent events while Nate Morgan introduces the Knothole Freedom Fighters to the artificial underground metropolis of the ancients: Station Square. The local police quickly surround the group of Mobians, but the lieutenant in charge of the squad recognizes Nate. Sally explains that they've come to warn them about a threat to the city. The lieutenant explains that they'll need to speak to the mayor, but suggests they rest at a local hotel for the night.