It had started just like any other day. Amy had been at home, her hair pulled up in a bun with a red ribbon, when she got the text. It was from Tails. "Guys, I have built what many be the turning point in our emerald feud! C'mon over to the garage at one to check it out, I need your opinions."

It was noon when Amy got this text. She wasn't the only one. In the group message was also Cream, Rouge, Blaze, Sally, Sonic, Knuckles, Silver, and surprisingly, Shadow. Did Tails really need the opinion of ten people? It must be a big project to him if he even wanted some of the more mysterious allies' opinions. Shadow had been back and forth since the start, and Silver and Blaze keep to themselves the majority of the time. Even Rouge, who was a great friend to Cream and Amy, had been with Eggman at one point, seeking power and emeralds.

Only today, Amy could tell something would be different. Tails and his inventions always managed to pull the group together in a way nothing else could. In forty minutes, Amy was on her way to the garage, Tails' workshop, in dark jeans, flip flops, and a red tank top to match the ribbon holding up her hair. With only her purse in hand, she made her way through the warm spring weather to the bus stop, where she hopped on the next bus to her destination.

By one, everybody but Shadow and Sally were there. They stood in the driveway of Tails' workshop, the younger yellow fox beaming in pride already. Soon enough Sally waltzed up and Shadow's motorcycle pulled into the drive.

Clicking the button to the door, Tails revealed his creation. A large, metal compartment sat in the middle of the garage, shining and bold. "What is it?" Sonic asked as he ran a hand over the flawlessly smooth surface.

"A vault. An unbreakable vault that can only be opened from the outside with a PIN number only I know. It can withstand anything," Seeing the questioning look on Knuckles face, Tails added, "Even you couldn't break open this bad-boy." Knuckles took up the challenge and stepped inside the vault, giving a swing. His fist met the wall in a crash that echoed in the air. Nothing. Not even a scratch had been made.

The rest of the group stepped inside, curious at the vaults large interior and emergency supplies. Except for one hedgehog who stood back, watching the others get lost in wonder and amazement. While they were running their hands along the walls and investigating, Shadow watched from outside, his eyebrows rising at Knuckles failed punch.

Amy glanced out at him. "Something wrong, Shadow?" She only caught a glimpse of what she interpreted to be guilt before he swing the vault closed on the nine peering friends. Amy froze, her mouth still frozen in an 'O' as the other seven turned to Tails, who stood by the door, flushed red.

"Shit!" Tails was never one to swear, but he found this to be the perfect time to start. "Shadow!" No answer. Tails turned around, his ears down flat. "I shouldn't have trusted him. Gah, that faker trapped us in here! We can't get out unless someone on the outside puts in the code."

Everyone was looking around the space, feeling as if they were in a dream. Tails busied himself pulling down the emergency kits as Cream whispered to him desperately. Sonic was fuming and Knuckles gave the wall another punch, even though it only hurt his hand. They heard Shadows motorcycle race out of the drive within a few moments. Amy looked at her phone. Maybe she could call someone to get them out. No reception, the thick walls had been made to let nothing in, not even a bar of data. Only one light brightened the center of the vault, causing shadows to flicker in the corners.

We stayed like this for three hours. Confused, secretive, and mad. Amy wasn't mad, just scared. She would never had admitted to it though, as Cream curled by her side and wept dearly for home. While rubbing the young rabbits back, Amy took an evaluation of the room for the first time. Some supplies, but not many, were being set in the far right corner by Tails. The room was probably 10 by 10 feet. Sure, it was a big place, but it was also filled with shelves and cabinets. Most of the shelves were cleared by now and Amy saw that it was the left wall that had all the storage.

After sorting the items, Tails looked over to Cream, curled up on Amy's arm. Silently, he took off his coat and picked up the rabbit, laying her down on a shelf and resting the coat over her. There were six of these shelves, each about a foot and a half high, leaving a foot high gap between the floor and the first shelf. The room was a perfect cube.

By then, Sonic and Tails began talking of rationing and getting help. Soon it became a group conversation, and everyone had a different say. Cream pretended not to hear and curled tighter around the blanket as the disagreements became clear. Amy watched as Rouge and Sally yelled back and forth over how to divide the space until she had reached her limit.

"Enough!" Amy pushed the two girls apart and looked around at the stunned others. She was always one to keep her cool, and this outburst surprised everyone, even herself. "If we are going to be trapped in here, we need to stay as one. I know you all have your own opinions, but you need to think about everyone else. We will work this out. We have stopped wars and defeated enemies together too many times to count. Are you really going to let a box change that bond?"

Everyone looked at each other, snapping into the reality of this situation. They were stuck. Whether they liked it or not, they had to work together.

"Amy is right," Silver stepped forward. "We need to face each issue as it comes. Until then, we just need to sit it out and hope for the best."