Hey here's another fiction about the wonderful Chaotix (again, focused more on Espio, but what ya gonna do?) hope you enjoy, R&R please, flames accepted.

I entered the Thorndyke residence once more, having retrieved the tracking equipment abandoned by my boss Vector and my colleague Charmy.

"Thanks for leaving me the dirty work" I called as he dragged the equipment into the hallway. When I had secured it, I made my way into the room to join the others.

"We need to get the chaos emeralds off Dr. Eggman and put a stop to this world domination nonsense" Chuck Thorndyke announced, "the only problem is, how are we going to do it?" Chris gazed up at his grandfather, obviously wishing he could help, wishing he could prove to Chuck how brave he was. The whole room was silent; everyone was in deep thought, even Cheese the Chao.

Suddenly, everyone lost concentration due to the banging of a door, but everyone was in that room, who could have slammed the door? Vector, Charmy and I exchanged glances then went to investigate…

We made our exit through the front door and edged our way to the back door that lead to the kitchen. Someone or something had kicked down the door and turned off all the lights. Whoever was responsible seemed pretty tough, so I decided to make the first move. I changed my colour to blend to the surroundings, but visible enough for my team mates to see me. Slowly but surely I entered the dismal kitchen to meet my opponent. I squinted in the darkness, that's when I noticed a figure moving elegantly towards me, calm and gentle, not making a sound; I was beginning to wonder whether or not the shape was actually there. Not daring to take any chances, I lunged at my target, throwing it to the floor.

"What's the big idea?" a feminine voice cried as the body landed uncomfortably on the tiled floor, "huh?" I was perplexed. This being had trespassed into the residence and wanted an explanation for my attack.

"Vector! Charmy! Get in here now!" I returned to my usual colour, knowing that this individual wouldn't attempt to break out with a team of professional detectives in charge of the situation. I flicked the light switch, to see a beautiful yet mystified young girl staring into my eyes; I felt a chill run down my spine.

"Espio, did ya catch him?" Vector queried as he approached the scene. Unable to look away from the girl, I answered:

"Not 'him' Vector, but 'her'". Charmy appeared behind Vector and froze as he laid eyes on the girl.

"Wow Espio, looks like you really hurt her, what did ya do?" the young bee asked, a note of worry in his voice. I continued to gaze into the girl's eyes, she was making me feel strange, but I was also worried, had I really damaged this stunning creature?

"Get the Thorndykes Charmy, maybe they can explain who this is" I ordered. As Charmy left the kitchen, Vector moved towards me.

"You know what this means if you've hurt her Espio" Vector rasped, "you could be a step closer to losing your job, we detect, not attack".

"I know Vector, I panicked" I answered wearily. The girl was now trying to get to her feet but not as though she was trying to escape. I saw no reason to stop her. My attention was drawn from her when I heard the Thorndykes entering the kitchen.

"Tabby!" Chris exclaimed as soon as he saw the girl, "you're alive!". He stopped in his tracks, noticing that Tabby was in pain. "Are you hurt, sis?" The others entered the kitchen, Ella, Chuck and Tanaka looked astounded to see the girl.

"Well done Espio!" Vector hissed at me, then hit me round the head. I was feeling guilty and ashamed, I had attacked an innocent, young girl, now I faced losing my job and new friends. Tabby looked at me, she could see the anxiety in my face, then did the most honourable thing anyone had ever done for me before, she defended me. "I fell over something" she explained quietly, "nothing major, I could do with some ice on my hip though". Ella wasted no time going to the freezer to fulfil Tabby's request.

"Why are you here? We all thought you were dead" Chris cried.

"I'll tell you later, honey" she replied gravely. As Tabby stood up straight, Vector and I noticed a large split up the side of her dress. Vector, as usual, felt he had to say something.

"Hello nurse!" he blurted out, while I sensibly kept my mouth shut. Tabby glared at Vector, unaware that the rip existed. As the crocodile continued to gape in amazement at the pale flesh, I felt the need to point out what he was implying.

"Excuse me miss. You seem to have…torn…your clothing…and-"

"If you can call that baby 'clothing'!" Vector cut in enthusiastically. Tabby slowly moved her focus onto her split dress, then grasped the rip tightly.

"You shouldn't be looking there anyway" she retorted, annoyance clear in her mysterious voice. She snatched the ice off Ella, limped through the doorway and made her way up the staircase.

"Way to go detectives!" Chris snapped.

"We better go after her, Chris" Sonic advised. He and Chris left the room. I turned to Vector; he was glaring at me in a disapproving way. This made me feel vile.