Trixie’s Tenth Story
The Choices

Chapter One “The Backup Base”

In the last stories Angie had vanished alone with the remaining chaos emeralds, Sonic had been injured, Cream Cheese and FireArm were left there, Trixie was with Tails and a few others when Amy showed up warning them that their home planet was going to be destroyed, Melody had turned down Spike’s offer to have her as one of his teammates, and Blake had retreated his army in honor of Spike’s battle expertise, this is continuing these stories.

Blake was being helped to another base by General Tai and his men.
The base had a wall of sandbags and a large number of soldiers guarding it, inside were army camps and stone areas of protection, it was not very technical as one would expect but it was very well built, there were soldiers being trained at combat and many of the guards were talking, until Blake showed up that is.
The guards cleared the way and one of the Captains was in front to greet him.

“Sir are you injured?” asked one of the Captains.
“More or less…take me to my quarters.” said Blake.
“Yes sir.” said General Tai and the Captain in unison.

They helped him into a building that was made purely of steel; there were guards there that had an armor a bit more advanced then the other soldiers and they were in red armor instead of blue and their goggles were sharp and red, they were the elite soldiers, they never spoke but were very obedient to their orders.
Blake moved off of Tai support and started walking on his own; he had always strangely healed a lot faster then normal.

“Leave me, ready the soldiers for attack as well.” said Blake.
“But commander? Didn’t you say you didn’t want to fight him? Why else would we have retreated?” asked Tai.
“The reason we left was for My Son’s honor, but that doesn’t mean I will stop my war there are still resistance out there and now with these newcomers the attack must pull forward more then ever, call all scout teams to this base, the lead base has been found I don’t want it used anymore, to preserve his honor I will wait for the next day.” said Blake in a kingly voice before he left.

Tai returned to give the orders, while the Captain was contacting the scout teams.

“Come in scout team one.” said the Captain.
“Yes sir?” asked the soldier replying to the call on his communicator.
“Return to backup base one as soon as possible.” said the Captain.
“Yes Captain Alec, we will be there as fest as we can.” said the soldier officer before ending his contact.

Captain Alec had his armor on; it looked very much like the soldier’s armor since he was only a Captain not a general like Tai was. One of his quills turned up and the others were turned down, he was wearing an army helmet customized for him, he had a gun belt across his chest, he also had a leather strapped metal belt, his gloves had metal supports and straps and his shoes were belted with Metal and silver leather straps, his armor covered his whole body up to his head. He was also wearing yellow goggles the same as the normal soldiers had worn and had a gun but it was hidden from the others.
End chapter

Chapter Two “Trouble”

Trixie’s Friends had all found each other again, Tails was devastated at what Amy had just told him, and Knuckles was trying to help calm her down.

“Stop Amy, take a breath before speaking.” said Tails.
“I don’t have time for that SONIC’S IN TROUBLE!” said Amy.
“Amy? Where’d you get those scratched and burses? Are you ok?” asked Tails.
“Some red fox did it to me, but I don’t care about that I want Sonic back!” said Amy.

Trixie listened more closely when she heard her speak of Angie; she knew edictally who Amy was talking about.

“Was it Angie? What’s wrong with Sonic?” asked Trixie.
“Sonic got hurt because that fox was using the chaos emeralds against him, and I’m sure he’s still in danger and the earth was rumbling before I got here, the planet was going crazy without the master emerald.” said Amy.
“What? You mean the master emerald is what’s making it explode?” asked Mint.
“No the master emerald is only part of it, if the chaos emeralds and the master emerald are not in the same galaxy there’ll be danger, if the two are separated the chaos emeralds will have a reaction of some kind.” said Knuckles sounding very serious.
“That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.” said Amy a little calmer now.
“Well then what do we do? How did you get here?” asked Trixie.
“I got here to stop Angie from getting here she tried to hurt Sonic and I was sure she’d only do worse if she got here instead of me, not that there’s anything worse then hurting my Sonic witch is why we need to get back now.” said Amy.
“We were about to with the master emerald but you just appeared who are you anyway?” said Flame.

Amy tapped her foot impatiently.

“I’m Amy Rose, but I keep telling you we need to get back there before the planet’s destroyed.” said Amy.
“Hold on Amy, ok Knuckles will have to give the master emerald a try first, Knuckles just has to tell it to take us home.” said Tails.

Trixie Flame Tim Vicky Mint Gizmo Dip and everyone waited while Knuckles walked up to the master emerald.

“Master emerald please take us home!” shouted Knuckles.

The master emerald glowed but stopped as a gunshot his it’s side and bounced off, and they heard a voice saying “If you don’t want one of those in any of you! Put your hands up!”
End chapter

Chapter Three “Chatting”

Spike and his team were sitting around, Power was sitting in the grass while Blue was standing. Jewels was just listening to the wind, with Red watching her curiously.
Spike had his foot on a rock and was sitting on the one next to it.

“Well? Any ideas about getting off this planet?” asked Spike.
“Sorry no Spike…I think we may be stuck here unless we have the seven emeralds or the master emerald.” answered Jewels.
“So we’re just stuck then? There’s no way we’re getting the emeralds back.” said Rex.
“I don’t even think they made it here.” said Power.
“Yeah but we can’t just give up can we? Stay here for the rest of our lives?” asked Blue.
“Doesn’t seem like we have much of a choice.” said Power closing his eyes in thought.

Spike was silent looking upwards at the dark skies.

“The suns never out on this planet...” thought Spike.

Jewels’ hair was blowing in the cold wind and the grass was drearily moving along with it. Blue had his back against a tree.

“What do we do then? Try to conquer this planet?” said Blue.
“This planet has too large a military.” said Jewels.
“Either one’s fine with me, those soldiers don’t scare me.” said Rex.
“I’m sure they don’t, but we cowards don’t want to face them cause we are scared.” said Jewels sarcastically.
“I’m just saying why should they scare any of us?” asked Rex.
“They don’t scare us, but logic’s saying that three hundred is too many for five to handle.” said Jewels.
“There’s more then just three hundred.” said Spike finally adding to the conversation.
“What do you mean Spike?” questioned Jewels.
“Blake will have a larger army and stronger soldiers, he will want his honor back since he was shamed.” said Spike.
“Shamed?” said Jewels but didn’t realize she’d said it out laud.
“Yes that was my doing, because I won in the end and he lost he’s the type that won’t stop for long though.” said Spike.
“What do we do then?” asked Blue.

Jewels looked up at Spike.

“Spike? Can I speak with you alone?” asked Jewels.

Spike stepped off the rock he was on.

“Ok Jewels.” said Spike.

Jewels and Spike went away from their group, Rex was dying of curiosity “what was so important that she wouldn’t want him to hear it?” he wondered.

Rex just slid his finger through the grass thinking while Blue and Power were in a conversation, he didn’t really care what Blue and Power were saying though, that wasn’t really the main thing on his mind.
End chapter

Chapter Four “The Gunshot”

Knuckles had jolted his head backwards narrowly avoiding the second bullet.

“I missed on purpose in case you didn’t know, I’m a crack shot now step away from the emerald.” said the person holding a handgun up at them.

Everyone stood still, the one holding them at gunpoint was Melody, and she had a handgun pointed at Knuckles.

“You heard me, move it!” said Melody.
“But…we need the master emerald to get home.” pleaded Mint.
“If you leave the emeralds do too, they’re the only hope I have left.” said Melody.
“But we need to get home while we have the chance.” said Trixie.
“I said move It.” said Melody ignoring Trixie’s last sentence.

Knuckles hesitatingly moved away from the master emerald.

“Good, now you tie them.” said Melody tossing a lot of rope to Trixie.
“What?” said Trixie.
“I said tie them up, I’m not going to let my guard down and let any of you take the chance to get to the emerald.” said Melody.

Trixie unhappily tied up her friends.

“I’m watching you, the ropes better be tight.” said Melody.

Trixie left a little slack in the rope she was using to tie Knuckles hands together in the back.
She whispered “The rope’s not too tight.” in an extremely faint voice.
End chapter

Chapter Five “Untied”

Melody wasn’t very focused on Trixie, she was watching the others that were not tied up yet, Trixie got to all of them and Melody stepped up to her with her handgun now pointed at her.

“This is nothing personal, but if you go with the master emerald the emeralds will be sure to follow.” said Melody forcing Trixie down.

Trixie was not tied down along with Tails Knuckles Amy Tim Flame Vicky Gizmo Dip and Mint, Knuckles rope was loose a little but he wasn’t going to break free while Melody had her handgun out.
Melody threw a rope over the top of the emerald and started towing it away.

“Sorry to leave you like this, but I don’t have much of a choice.” said Melody taking the master emerald.

With in minutes she was out of sight.
Knuckles pulled the ropes off.

“The master emerald, why does this keep happening?” thought Knuckles not feeling too happy.
“Sonic! Without that he’ll be in trouble! I’ll never see My Sonic again.” thought Amy.

To everyone’s surprise Amy broke the ropes straight off and sped in Melody’s direction.

“I wouldn’t wanna be her right now, Amy looks like she’s not in a good mood.” said Tails.
“Untie us please.” said Tim impatiently.

Knuckles untied Tim then ran after Melody too.

“Great, I have to do everything around here.” thought Tim while setting the others free from their ropes.
“We have to go after them!” exclaimed Trixie, but Tails spoke to her.
“No, if I’ve learned anything about Knuckles and Amy it’s that they are fine without help, I don’t think we should go after them.” said Tails.
“Well ok Tails, if you say s, but what do we do then?” asked Trixie.
“Well the best thing to do would be trying to figure a way out of here, let’s split into groups and meet up here if we find any emeralds.” suggested Tails.
“That sounds like a good idea to me, Flame and I’ll go this way while you guys go the other way.” said Vicky.
“Ok then, we’ll take the left way.” said Tails going on his way with Dip Trixie Mint Gizmo and Tim following behind.

Flame was dragged along with Vicky, she started picking up speed.

“Whoa Vicky what’s the hurry?” said Flame a little lifted in the air by Vicky’s quickness.

Vicky stopped, nervous and alert.

“Sorry I just wanted to get out of there.” said Vicky.
“What’s the matter?” asked Flame.
“Nothing…lets get moving ok?” said Vicky leading the way.

Flame curiously followed.
End chapter

Chapter Six “Listening”

Blake left his main base, or “the head command center” as the soldiers called it.
When Blake came out he was wearing a dark red cloak and hood, and a sword hilt was visible.

“General Tai, I want to speak with you.” said Blake going back inside.

Tai rushed inside, Captain Alec was watching the base; he didn’t seem to keep his eye off the gate.
The elite soldiers were silent and motionless; their eyes were drawn to Captain Alec as he approached them.

“I can take over for you gentlemen, you can take a break.” said Captain Alec offering his soldiers some time off.

The soldiers could tell Alec wanted privacy so they left their guard and stepped away from the gate.

“Thank you.” said Captain Alec gratefully.

Captain Alec was loyal but he couldn’t help putting his ear to the wall trying to overhear such great leaders talking, he had always wondered why Tai was the only one that Blake would talk to.
Their voices were muffled, but he could make out some of the conversation.

“I want you to go ahead with the plan.” said Blake.
“But Sir? I thought you said-“ started Tai but he was cut off when Blake spoke.
“Never mind what I had said, I didn’t know what our position would be then, I will not be beaten by my own kids and their little friends, and lets not be forgetting the utmost important part of my plan, if I don’t move on how can I proceed?” said Blake.
“I’m at your command Supreme Leader, what you say I will do.” said Tai obediently.

Alec moved away when they left the tent, he jumped to his feet and saluted his Leader and General.

“Where are my guards?” asked Blake still wearing his cloak and hood.
“I dismissed them sir, they were getting tired.” said Captain Alec nervously.
“I doubt they would ever tire but regardless I will want then back on their post.” said Blake.
“Y-Yes…Sir.” said Alec quickly commanding the guards back.

Blake called all the soldiers shouting “Ready men! To war!”
End chapter

Chapter Seven “Speaking”

Jewels was talking seriously to Spike.

“Spike…I know that I joined your team with obedience and I said I’d take orders…but lately I don’t know what to do, you seem to have more then one goal now, your wanting to destroy the black hedgehog and with those foxes you seem to be getting impatient with them, and now I hear tell you offered a new person a spot on your team when we know nothing about her.” said Jewels.
“It sounds like you’re not being very trusting with me Jewels, I’ve always done the things I saw fit but you’ve never questioned me before.” said Spike.
“I know but...” said Jewels with her voice sinking quieter.

Spike tapped his foot.

“But what? You said you wanted to speak with me then do It.” said Spike.
“I don’t know…you never tell me anything anymore…I used to be the one you spoke to but now you don’t speak to me at all.” said Jewels.
“Jewels…I’ve had a lot on my mind you must understand, I will do what I want and that’s all you need to know.” said Spike.
“That’s just what Power always says, is it you who started it?” said Jewels.
“Power has been by my side for longer then you have, so don’t you start!” said Spike.

Jewels stomped off.

“Jewels I am not finished talking to you!” said Spike.

Jewels stopped and silently stepped back up to Spike.

“Look, there’s a lot about me you don’t know, but I want to keep it that way ok? Don’t worry about me worry about yourself and what you’re going to do not what I’m going to do.” said Spike calmly.
“I’m sorry Spike…” said Jewels sorrowfully.
“Good then get a move on I don’t want the rest of my team upset too.” said Spike laughing under his breath.
“I am not upset I just wanted to know what was up with you.” mumbled Jewels.

Jewels and Spike made it back to the others, Rex’s head jerked back when he saw them approach.

“There you guys are what was up?” said Rex.
“Nothing…lets just think on what we’re going to do.” said Jewels.
“Well we’re not in a very good position, but with this chaos emerald at least we have some sort of power even if it does seem to be very low on power that must be because the others aren’t in the same galaxy.” said Spike.
“Wait…” said Rex quietly.
“What?” asked Jewels.
“Shhhh.” said Rex listening.

There were a couple of “thumps” and movements.

“I think there’s something wrong with where we are, maybe we should go somewhere else.” whispered Rex.

Spike went towards the notice, there was a girl standing there.

“Melody? Where did you come from?” said Spike.
End chapter

Chapter Eight “Melody’s Request”

Melody marched right up to Spike with the master emerald held in each of her hands.

“I’ve been thinking…I might take you up on your offer.” said Melody.

Jewels was astonished, she never had seen anyone step up to Spike that that.
Spike crossed his eyes examining the master emerald.

“Where’d you get that?” asked Spike.
“I took it, because I don’t want the emeralds off this planet.” said Melody.
“There’s only one on this planet see.” said Spike showing the emerald’s lack of power.
“If the chaos emerald isn’t glowing it means the master emerald’s broken or the chaos emeralds are not in the same galaxy.” explained Spike.
“Anyway…I’m sorry for yelling…will you still let me join?” said Melody.

Jewels wanted to leap up and tell her “No you can’t join!” she was worried with another person on the team, “she’d take her place” she kept thinking…and that Spike would get even harder to speak with…there was this strange feeling she had gotten whenever Melody was there too, she just didn’t pick up the right vibes from her, but she told herself that must be herself worrying about Spike not wanting her as a teammate anymore.

“I’m sorry but that was your only chance, I’m afraid I won’t have anybody that second guesses on my team.” said Spike.

Jewels sighed in her mind, she was relived that Melody was not joining; she just didn’t want anyone new until she straightened out her trust issue with Spike.
Melody looked disappointedly at Spike.

“I will take your orders…the reason I said no was because I was afraid it’s be a repeat of the last person I trusted…but I see now that your goal isn’t all that bad, if you’re in power then it would be a big relief to me…and I have nowhere else to go.” said Melody.

The whole time Power and Blue had their eyes focused on her.
Spike seemed impatient.

“Who says I should let you on my team? I gave you the chance and you turned me down.” said Spike.

Melody silently hung her head.

“Ok Sonic, I won’t bother you anymore.” she said stepping away.

Spike scratched the back of his head thinking, hr stopped her a moment before she had left.

“My name’s Spike remember? And I will give you one chance, I will place you on my team but at any time you disobey me you will be out, remember that.” said Spike.

Melody smiled happily nodding her head.
End chapter

Chapter Nine “The Sound”

Spike again heard a sound, only this time it sounded like stomping and running.

“What’s that?” said Power.
“Whatever it is it.’ coming this way” said Blue.
“Well I’d face it but my shoulder’s still sore, lets just get moving.” said Spike leading the way.

Power and Blue were following behind, with Rex, and Jewels and Melody were in the back, Melody was tugging the master emerald behind but wasn’t having a very hard time keeping up with the others.

“So? Is this always how it is on his team.” asked Melody trying to make conversation.
“Yeah…” said Jewels.
“So I suppose you and I are the only girls on the team now huh? And the three guys and Spike?” said Melody.
“Yes, that’s our group…it’s not like we’re not a threat though.” said Jewels trying not to look uncomfortable speaking to her.
“well that’s cool, ummm I’m sorry but I don’t think I properly introduced myself, it’s been like years I heard your name so I’m afraid I’ve forgotten.” said Melody.
“My Name’s Jewels, up in the front with the rings is Blue, the one in front of us is Rex and the one with the goggles and fast pace is Power, and I’m sure you know Spike.” said Jewels.
“Oh I see thanks that’ll make it a lot easier for Me.” said Melody.
“Yeah well our life isn’t asexually easy, there are a lot of things we have to do and if you don’t carry your own weight you fall behind.” said Jewels.
“Really? So what’s your talent then?” asked Melody clearly interested in what Jewels was saying.
“I’m the mechanic and computer expert, but at the moment I have no computer, Rex is the strong one, Blue was our spy but he’s not much use in that area anymore so he’s mostly the go-to guy since he’s intelligent, Power’s the one with the brains and strength that’s why he was second in command before Spike placed me in that spot, and well Spike’s the leader.” said Jewels.
“Oh wow, I didn’t realize you all had such important jobs, I understand your mission is conquering this planet or your planet…but I’m not sure what use I could be for you if you chose to go to your old planet, I’m a very good shot and I’m not stupid but I don’t have one main area of expertise.” said Melody a bit discouraged.
“Blue all over again.” Jewels thought to herself.
“Well you’ll get it in time, Spike’s a very good judge of character so I’m sure you’re right for this team.” said Jewels.
End chapter

Chapter Ten “Speaking”

“Amy said our world is going to die…what will we do to save it?” asked Mint.
“I don’t know Trixie, this is a very serious thing, I guess the only thing we can do is stay here and hope Knuckles and Amy got the master emerald back.” said Tails.
“Wait guys, do you remember that evil guy with the red and black spurs talking about how that girl got a chaos emerald? Maybe that means they’re on this planet.” said Trixie.
“I doubt it Trixie because of Space colony ark and all.” said Tails.
“Either way talking is going to make a difference, we need to think of a plan.” suggested Tim.
“That’s what we’re trying to do.” said Dip.
“Stop fighting, now the emeralds are the only known way out is there another option or do we just have to find the emerald again?” said Trixie.
“Well…” started Gizmo.
“What is it?” asked Mint.
“I’ve been here for a while…I don’t know how I got here but I didn’t waste all my time here, I’ve been all around this planet and I’ve been looking for a way out too, but the only other way I see how is either chaos control or this leader.” said Gizmo.
“Leader?” added Mint.
“The Supreme Leader, you know the guy who’s in charge of the armies I heard a rumor that he’s had the option of going to our planet.” said Gizmo.
“But there’s no telling what would happen even if we did get back, it’s destroying itself shouldn’t we just stick with this place?” asked Tim.
“Not without Sonic, if it is true our planet is dying then we need to get Sonic out of there.” said Tails.

Tim stomped his foot down in anger.

“If Sonic’s so powerful he would be able to get here by himself.” insisted Tim.
“How dare you say that about Sonic, are you saying it’s his fault he didn’t get here? It’s was an accident we got here anyway it would have been against odds for him to be here too, besides when the chaos emeralds are split up and it makes it more difficult, the chaos emeralds are what keeps our planet in balance apparently this planet doesn’t matter but on our planet it does.” said Tails.
“I’m not badmouthing you’re hero Tails I’m only saying he can get here by himself, but I see all you care about is your buddy, it’s not like you’re very cool under pressure without him anyway.” said Tim.
“So you’re saying I’m helpless without Sonic! I’ve saved your life many times with my skills! I only want him safe! You don’t know him like I do!” shouted Tails.
End chapter

Chapter Eleven “Somebody’s Coming””

Amy and Knuckles were running as fast as they could on Melody’s trail.

“Knuckles wait up!” said Amy trying to catch up with Knuckles.

Knuckles kept at his pace but looked back.

“What?! Amy what are you doing following me?” asked Knuckles still running.
“I’m not following you I’m following her, and I’m not going to go back.” insisted Amy.
“Have it your way, but the master emerald’s mine.” said Knuckles.
“I think I know that by now, I want to catch her so I can get back to Sonic.” said Amy.
“Yeah well whatever, I know they went this way I can feel the master emerald is near.” said Knuckles quickening his pace.

Amy was determined to keep up with frantic running Knuckles, it was clear both of them wanted to get to Melody and the master emerald desperately, but for different reasons.

Spike heard that the notice was not leaving, they were being chased.

“Stop!” commanded Spike.

His whole team slid stopping themselves, except Rex who ran face first into a tree; Jewels laughed to herself after watching him do that.

“We will wait to see what’s trying to catch us, but with this shoulder you will have to do the fighting.” said Spike.
“I have you covered Boss.” said Rex stepping out in front.

Blue and Power were also ready for a fight, Jewels was in the back.
Melody a little nervously stepped up alongside Blue; Blue stopped to look over at her but looked back the other way.
Spike was next to Jewels waiting; finally they began to see two people coming for them.
Melody saw it was Amy and Knuckles and went back in the back for the master emerald.

“They want the emerald Sonic…sorry I meant Spike” said Melody.
“You stole it?” asked Spike.
“I had to they weren’t going to give it to Me.” said Melody timidly.

They got closer with Knuckles yelling “OH YOU’RE IN FOR IT NOW!” and Amy screaming “YOU’RE SO DEAD! GIVE ME MY WAY BACK TO SONIC!”
End chapter

Chapter Twelve “Leaving”

Trixie got in the middle and split Tim and Tails up.

“This won’t help anything, Tim stop this you’re only making things worse.” said Trixie.
“Well it’s not like I even want to be here little miss Trixie! Maybe you should get a does of reality! If you hadn’t brought Flame and I with you we’d be on our planet! Then maybe I can save poor Sonic from danger.” said Tim storming off.
“Hey Tim! Stop it! Come back!” shouted Trixie.

Tim was nowhere to be seen.

“What’s gotten into him, ever since we’d gotten home from the last time we were here, he seems to have changed.” said Trixie.
“Not for the better.” said Tails in an annoyed voice.
“Tails please everyone’s been having a tough time.” said Trixie.
“Are we going to try for the emeralds or the leader’s way, whichever I don’t want to be with you guys.” said Gizmo.
“I’m sorry, what did you say?” asked Mint.
“I’m not going with you guys, I helped that’s good enough for Me.” said Gizmo.
“But why? Don’t you want to go back too?” asked Mint sadly.
“Mint I’ve put you in danger twice when I couldn’t control myself, I’m going.” said Gizmo.
“But it wasn’t your fault.” said Mint.
“And it wouldn’t have been my fault if I did it again either Mint, I’m sorry but somebody’s messing with my head and I don’t want to be around you the next time it happens.” said Gizmo.
“But then who will help you the next time?” asked Mint franticly.
“It’s my fate or I will defeat this thing, but I need to be alone.” said Gizmo stammering.
“Please don’t go” asked Mint with her ears tucked down in a sad fashion.
“Don’t understand Mint, go with your friends, keep with your brother, I have to say goodbye.” said Gizmo moving off.

Mint looked sadly up to Dip.

“He’s going, he’ll get hurt again and I don’t want him hurt.” she mumbled sadly.

Dip watched Gizmo going and took a look at Mint’s sad expression.
He knew she was sad.

“Mint, go with him.” said Dip.
“What?” she said in a sad voice.
“Go with him, I know you’ll be fine go with him until you two find the person hacking him then come back.” said Dip pushing her to go gently.

Dip looked back at Dip asking “Are you sure?”

“Yes, go on.” he said.

Mint smiled and ran after Gizmo who had already been leaving.
End chapter

Chapter Thirteen “The Master Emerald’s Reaction”

Knuckles and Amy had almost immediately started fighting with Spike’s team; they were winging a little bit because there wasn’t much that could combat Knuckles and Amy when they were angry.

Knuckles was in a fist fight with Power while Rex was fighting.

Jewels and Spike were a little far away watching, Melody and Blue were trying the best they could to help fight.

Rex was pushing and shoving a lot, Amy was fighting offensively.

“Hey lady watch it will you?” said Rex.

“Give me back the master emerald!” screeched Knuckles while striking his fists into Power’s.

Power hurt his arm and let out a yell and held it in when he rubbed it achingly.
Rex was to busy trying to handle Amy and her hammer, he was not holding his own by much.
Knuckles ran as fast as he could to the master emerald but Melody stepped out in front of it holding a gun aimed at his head.

“Do we have to run through this again.” said Melody.

Knuckles backed up a little bit but his eyes darted to the master emerald when he felt this strange feeling come over him.
To Spike’s surprise his emerald floated upwards next to the master emerald, a shock was reflected from it into the master emerald, the master emerald was still unstable, Spike tried to grab hold of the emerald before it was out of reach but he only had one arm free with his other arm still healing.

“You idiots! Do you know what you all have done!” somebody shouted.

In the distance Angie was standing there with the glow of the chaos emeralds around her.

“You know nothing, the emeralds are here!” shouted Angie.
“What in the world are YOU doing here?! WHERE’S SONIC!” shouting Amy noticing end chapter

Chapter Fourteen “The Mistake”

Angie was there but Sonic was not with her, Cream and FireArm were not near by either.

“The emeralds reacted as if I were one, I have chaos energy running through me I don’t know why but it took me for kind of an eighth emerald, but now there’s danger” said Angie.

Lightning struck again but not into the emeralds, it nearly struck right into Rex.

“Let’s get out of here!” said Rex in an uneasy voice.
“No…nobody moves…I have the other emeralds…the emeralds can take the bad energy or good, but it’s obvious witch source it’s taking…” said Angie in a whisper.
“What do we do then?! NOT THAT I TRUST YOU!” said Amy.
“The emeralds are unstable, I just now got here and the maser emerald can not get used to the emeralds that quickly, the emeralds were taken and the emeralds were put back, the emeralds are reacting badly because you stupidly alarmed them, I’m going to try to control the master emerald but you all won’t survive.” said Angie.
“WHAT?! NOT AGAIN! ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS YOURSELF!” shouted Amy.
“Get used to it! Besides I’ll be happy to have you out of my life!” said Angie in a growl as she headed to the master emerald.

Knuckles ran after her.

“YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE DOING! DON’T GET NEAR THE MASTER EMERALD!” Knuckles yelled at the top of his lounges.

Angie ignored Knuckles’ warnings and ran up to it.
The master emerald had the other chaos emeralds float up in the air alongside it.

“NO! THE MASTER EMERALD WILL DEFEND ITSELF! YOU’RE IN DANGER!” screamed Knuckles.

Angie felt herself being lifted up in the air, the glow of the chaos emeralds were running through her and her gloves lit up and her eyes turned to a glowing green.

“What’s going on?!” said Angie in a panicked voice.

Knuckles ran up to the emerald.

“It thinks you’re a chaos emerald! You can’t control the master emerald like you can the regular emeralds! Hang in there I’ll try to get it to stop!” said Knuckles raising his hands.
“Master emerald! It’s ok! You don’t need to fight!” shouted Knuckles to the master emerald.

The master emerald’s glow grew brighter and it started a wind around everyone.

“Take cover!” warned Knuckles.
End chapter

Chapter Fifteen “The Fall”

Melody crept down tugging the nearest person with her Power was dragged down alongside her, Blue had ducked.
Spike had hid behind a large bolder, Amy ran for the nearest ditch, Rex had used himself to protect Jewels who was in shock.

“Master emerald! Stop!” yelled Knuckles.

Angie had a strike of lightning-type-chaos-energy hit her, when the lightning was gone the emeralds all fell down, she fell to the ground unconscious.
Knuckles also got struck.
The emeralds had all lost power an sunk to little peaces of pretty glass against the rough ground, Angie’s glowing spot turned to a light blue but stopped glowing and changing colors.
Amy went over to Knuckles trying to get him to wake up.

“Knuckles! Knuckles wake up!” cried Amy.

Spike began gathering the emeralds.

“Don’t you even care!” shouted Amy.

Spike glared towards her.

“Quite frankly no I don’t! The fox betrayed me and I could care less about your friend.” said Spike taking a second emerald.
“When the master emerald starts working these will be useful.” thought Spike.

Amy stepped away from Knuckles and stepped directly in front of Spike with her hammer.

“You heartless jerk!” said Amy swinging her hammer in anger.

Spike stepped back with two emeralds in his free hand.

“Hey watch it girl, I don’t wanna fight right now.” said Spike.
“Then put the emeralds down.” said Amy trying to speak calmly.
“Why should I?” said Spike in an unimpressed voice underestimating Amy a little bit.
“I’ll give you one more chance.” said Amy.

Blue hopped back on his feat and went to Spike, Power was on top of Melody who had dragged him down with her.

“Errrr sorry.” said Power getting off of her.

Melody got up and started rubbing the dust off her.

“It’s no problem.” said Melody.

Melody started squirming trying to push Rex off her.

“Off of me.” said Jewels.

Rex got up but tripped and fell into a ditch, Jewels stood there laughing quietly.

“There’s gratitude for a guy who just saved your life, yeah sure Jewels I’d love to dive into a ditch and watch you laugh at Me.” said Rex mumbling sarcastically.
End chapter

Chapter Sixteen “The House”

Vicky was shaking in terror; Flame didn’t understand why sp he was trying to get her to tell him.

“What’s wrong? Vicky?! What is it?!” said Flame.
“I…I don’t know I feel strange! It’s almost as if something’s wrong with me, I don’t know why.” said Vicky shrinking down on her knees.
“How can I help?” asked Flame.
“It’s that cut Tai gave me with his swords, I think it’s getting infected.” said Vicky screeching from the hurt.
“Don’t worry Vicky I’m here for you, but I’m no medic so I’m not quite sure how I can help you, I think we should go back Tails might have some bandages.” said Flame.
“I...I don’t think I can walk.” said Vicky discouragingly.
“Lean on me, I’ll help you out.” said Flame taking Vicky and using his weight to support her.
“Thank you Flame.” said Vicky trying to walk with him.

Flame nodded happily and started walking.

“Do you remember witch way we came from Vicky? I…I forgot.” said Flame.
“No I don’t…that doesn’t mean we’re lost does it?” said Vicky.
“Hate to say it but I think we might be.” said Flame hesitantly.
“Start calling for Tails, he’s normally in the lead maybe he can here us.” suggested Vicky.

Flame started hollering for Tails going the way he was going before hoping to come across a memory of where they were.

“I don’t hear any replies Vicky, and it looks to me like we’ve strayed to some deserted place.” said Flame looking around at the empty buildings and torn apart houses.

Vicky sighed sadly.

“Well, at least we have some place to rest for now, lets go into one of these buildings, it’s obvious nobody’s using it anyway.” said Flame dragging Vicky into one of the nearby abandoned houses.

The house was old and grey and there was dust everywhere, Flame put Vicky on one of the old sofas.

“Ok Vicky, we can’t find Tails so I guess I’m going to have to try to help you, I’ll go look around for some bandages or something there’s bound to be at least something.” said Flame already on his way up the old staircase.

Vicky held her side from the pain, her side was badly cut, she lay on her side so the blood wouldn’t be going anywhere but the sofa.

“At least Flame’s here.” thought Vicky.

Suddenly Vicky heard a crack above her.

“Flame? Hey is that you?” asked Vicky.

Vicky tried getting up, she held her side and tried going up the stairs.

“Hey Flame? You ok?” asked Vicky timidly.
End chapter

Chapter Seventeen “Emeralds Dropped”

Angie was not breathing, Knuckles was fine but he was stunned a little bit.
Amy was already digging her hammer into everywhere she could; Spike was narrowly avoiding the strikes.

“Hey watch it!” screeched Spike.
“NOT UNTILL YOU DROP THOSE EMERALDS!” said Amy.

Spike dropped the emeralds.
Amy was catching her breath after she saw him do this.

“Good choice.” said Amy.
“I did not choose to drop them girl, they flew out of my hand.” said Spike.
“What do you mean?” asked Amy.

Spike’s annoyed look turned to a surprised one when he looked up behind Amy.

“Team…ready for leaving.” said Spike.

Rex looked up wondering why he’d say that, but he didn’t question him.

“Yes Boss.” said Rex getting out of the ditch he’d fallen in.

Jewels and Blue went over, Power and Melody got there last.

“We’re…going.” said Spike.
“Boss you’re not seriously afraid of that girl with the hammer are you?” asked Rex.

Amy gave Blue a glare.

“No that’s not why we’re going, hear that sound?” said Spike.

In the distance Spike could see a large army of Blake’s soldiers approaching.

“What is it Boss?” said Rex.

Amy looked over her shoulder, but she didn’t see anything, she suddenly realized Knuckles was passed out and went over to him.

“Wake up Knuckles!” said Amy violently shaking passed out Knuckles.
End chapter

Chapter Eighteen “Searching”

Trixie was searching the places she could for the emeralds, but no matter where she looked she wasn’t finding any.

“Tails what will happen? Mint’s gone, Tim’s run off, now the only ones here are you Dip and I.” said Trixie.
“No need to worry Trixie, Tim knows where to find us…” said Time in a quiet sad voice.
“You still upset about Sonic?” asked Trixie.
“Well…he’s always been my best friend even before I met you.” said Tails.
“I understand…at least you have hope for your friend to be back.” said Trixie.
“Oh I’m sorry Trixie loss is a touchy subject for you, hey you can be happy to know I’ll be there for you at least.” said Tails cheerfully.

Trixie smiled up at him.

“Yeah and my friend went happy so I should be happy, hopefully Sonic’ll be ok though.” said Trixie grinning.
“Yeah, but I just wish I could get in contact with Amy, I know she’s hot on this girl’s trail but I don’t know if the outcome will be good.” said Tails.
“CAN WE PICK UP THE PACE PLEASE?!” interrupted Dip.
“What’s your problem?” asked Tails.
“My problem is I see soldiers coming, I think we should try to outrun them!” said Dip already on his fastest pace.

There were about twenty or thirty incoming.

“Wait!” commanded one of them.

Tails and Trixie sped up; Tails was in the lead with Trixie then Dip.

“Wait! If we leave where will Tim go?” asked Dip.
“I don’t know, but we can’t stay sorry.” said Tails.

Trixie tripped and fell way behind, when Tails realized this he started running back.

“No Tails leave me” shouted Trixie.

Tails turned to go back but Dip pulled at him.

“No Tails we’ll be caught too, she says to go so we must do what she says or there’s no hope for her.” said Dip.

Tails sorrowfully ran off, Trixie tried picking her feet back onto the ground.
She started spinning her tails to make her go faster but she only ran straight into a soldier.

“Hello my dear, strayed from the others have you?” said the cloaked hedgehog.

Trixie started trembling.

“Leave me alone.” said Trixie stuttering, as if just seeing this hedgehog brought a cold feeling to her.
“I’m afraid I can’t do that.” said the hedgehog commandingly.
End chapter

Chapter Nineteen “Insulted”

Mint was skipping along behind Gizmo.

“I can’t believe my brother let me go with you he’s offal protective over me, I’ve barely been out of his sight since I was born.” said Mint.
“Well I’m still not sure you should be going with me after what happened the last two times and I don’t want you to get hurt.” said Gizmo.

He started walking more slowly then sped up again.

“Is something wrong?” questioned Mint.
“No I’m fine, I’m a little bit strange compared to normal folks is all.” said Gizmo scratching the back of his head with his metal hand.
“My brother says that when somebody’s different it means they’re special in their own way, I’m different too.” said Mint.
“I can see you and your brother are close.” said Gizmo smiling.
“Well yes all the rest of my family is gone from the fire, but we’re still fine, our friends are kinda like a new family.” said Mint.
“When the city fell down I was the only one left too, well I still have my best friend FireArm.” said Gizmo.

Mint starred wondering at him.

“You mean the guy with the gun for the arm? Is that why his name is FireArm?” asked Mint.
“FireArm’s not his real name his real name’s Matt.” explained Gizmo.
“Oh I understand it’s his nickname right?” said Mint amusingly.
“Yeah” said Gizmo.
“Ummm Gizmo? How are we going to find this guy that’s been screwing with you? Do you have some way of finding him? Because it’s an offal big planet what if you never find him?” said Mint.
“I don’t know I’m just hoping he’ll try again so I can get a hold of him.” said Gizmo.
“But then you’ll go crazy again, when this happens I’ll catch him.” said Mint.
“But are you sure? You could get hurt.” said Gizmo.

Mint crossed his arms.

“I’m not a wimp, I can handle anything I put my mind to.” said Mint turning her back and pointing her nose up.
“Oh no I didn’t mean you couldn’t, I just don’t want you to hurt yourself is why I didn’t let you come with me, but when your brother said that you could go I.” said Gizmo.
“You what? Oh so you didn’t want me coming along and slowing you down is that it? Well fine I won’t slow you down anymore.” said Mint storming off.

Gizmo sighed.

“I’m such an idiot, I’d better go after her.” said Gizmo heading the same way Mint did.

Tim was by himself when he finally stopped running.

“Stupid hedgehog…that’s all he ever cares about Sonic, and of course Trixie’s on his side for crying out laud why is it always that I’m the one left out?!” said Tim kicking the air.

Before Tim knew it he was pulled back by somebody behind him.
He struggled to get away but was silenced by the one holding him back.

“Don’t make a sound, or you’re a dead fox.” the person said.
End chapter

Chapter Twenty “Bad Company”

Trixie was backing away from the cloaked hedgehog; the hedgehog was Blake himself who was standing in front of her smiling darkly.

“Well my dear, I’m afraid you’ll be joining Me.” said Blake moving his hand in a signal, after that his elite soldiers took Trixie’s arms and twisted them behind her back before she could get away.

“What do you want with me?” said Trixie still stuttering.
“You’ll soon fine out, soldiers escort her to the nearest camp, we have some talking to do.” said Blake.

His men nodded and started pushing her to go, she was not being treated with care, and she couldn’t loosen the soldier’s grips they had too strong a hold over her for her to pull free.

“Keep her quiet, I don’t want anyone following us.” said Blake turning his back on her and leading the way.

The soldiers were following obediently behind him, they still made no sound.
Trixie was scared but didn’t try screaming because she thought she’d only get somebody else captured too.
Every step they took she felt like she was being pushed hardly to go, she felt this dark presence too, she wasn’t used to that feeling before she didn’t like it.

“Oh Tails, please be ok.” hoped Trixie.

Blake turned facing her.

“Make sure our guest doesn’t know where we’re going.” said Blake.

With that a soldier knocked her over the head, picked her up and started carrying the poor little fox that took a stun to the head.

“She’ll be alright, for now anyway.” said Blake evilly.
End chapter