Rocket's POV

I was sleeping when I heard Tails and Knux arguing. "He didn't have to hurt her emotionally and verbally," Tails shouted. "He had to. He obviously doesn't like the idea of Sonic and Amy," Knuckles shouted back. "Stop fighting, will ya? I'm trying to sleep," I said, waking up. "Sorry to wake you up, but in my defense Tails started it," Knuckles said. "I did not. You started it," Tails said back. "Guys, stop. I had to do what I did 'cause I don't even like the idea of Sonic and Amy," I said before going back to sleep. "You see? Straight from the horse's mouth," Knuckles said causing Tails to roll his eyes. "Why can't you give me and Sonic a chance," Amy asked. "'Cause I just can't, Rose. How's that," I replied. "Silence," a voice said. "Who was that," Cosmo asked. "It was I," Merlin replied as he came down the steps. "Merlin. It's good to see a familiar face," I said. "It is good to see you, Rocket," Merlin said. "Who is this," Tails asked. "Merlin. One of the greatest wizards that ever lived," I replied. "How do you know him," Knuckles asked. "Well, it turns he was the voice that summoned me to help you guys out. I also defeated his greatest enemy, Morgana le Fay," I replied. "Interesting," Tails said. "Why are you here," I asked. "To help you escape," Merlin replied before waving his hand in front of my cell. It opened instantly and he did the same for the others. "Thanks," I said. "Thank me when we're outside the castle," Merlin said before going up the stairs. We followed Merlin up the steps and outside the castle. "This is where you leave," Merlin said before he walked off. "Leave? We can't. We're stuck here," Knuckles said. "Au contaire. I have just the thing," I replied before pulling out the transporter. "How is that gonna get us of here," Knuckles asked. "I rewired it so it could bring it to us into any time period," I explained. "You actually rewired one of my own creations," Tails said. "Sure did. It actually felt great," I said. "How are we going to rescue the others," Cosmo asked. "Let's see. I think I'll help Sonic and the others. Tails and Cosmo, think you can help out Blaze, Vector, and Charmy," I asked. "Sure thing," Tails replied. "All right. Knux, think you can handle helping Rouge, Espio, Cream, and Cheese," I asked. "I'm all for it," Knuckles replied. "And Rose can stay here," I said. "What? I'm getting the short end of the stick," Amy said. "You won't if you agree to stop chasing Sonic," I replied. "No way. I won't. My heart aches with passion," Amy said. "Fair enough. See ya later," I said before setting the coordinates for Ancient Egypt and pressing the button. We disappeared in a flash of light, leaving Amy to herself.

Rouge's POV

Espio, Cream, Cheese, and I were just minding our own business when a flash of light appeared. When it disappeared, Rocket, Knuckles, Tails, and Cosmo were standing there. "Rocket," I asked. "In the fur," he replied. "Oh, you're here," I said before crashing into him. "Rouge, get off," Rocket said. "Sorry," I said before getting off Rocket. "What are you doing here," Espio asked. "We just came here to drop someone off," Rocket replied. "Well, who is it," I asked. "Knuckles," Rocket replied. "Oh, that's too bad. 'Cause I was hoping it would be you," I said. "I guess I could stick around. Knux, you can handle things from here," Rocket said before throwing the transporter to Knuckles. "Sure. Thanks," Knuckles replied before trying to see how to use the transporter. "Great. How do you use this thing," Knuckles muttered before Tails snatched it. "Be careful. You break this, we'll be stuck here," Tails said before setting the coordinates for Ancient Rome. "See ya, Rocket," Tails said before pressing the button. "See ya," Rocket said before Tails, Cosmo, Knuckles disappeared in a flash of light. "Well, that's great. They have the only way out," Espio said. "Don't be so sure," Rocket replied before pulling out a second transporter. "Where'd you get that," I asked. "Made it when Tails wasn't looking," Rocket replied. "Resourceful. Another reason I'm falling for you," I muttered. "What was that," Rocket asked. "Nothing," I replied. "No, you muttered something," Rocket accused. "I did no such thing," I defended. "What was it," Rocket asked. "Fine. I said, 'Resourceful. Another reason I'm falling for you'. There," I said. "So you too," Rocket said. "Who else fell for you," I asked. "Wave. I guess it happened after she saved me," Rocket replied. "I can't believe another woman has you in her sights," I said. "Wait. Is that why you crashed into me earlier," Rocket asked. "It was. I guess it was after you helped crack open that treasure chest. And then, you conned me into handing you the Master Emerald. I can't believe you...," I started before Rocket pulled me in for a kiss that lasted four minutes. "Rouge, stop talking," Rocket said after he broke the kiss. "What about Blaze," I asked. "She knows you have feelings for me and I know she has feelings for Sonic," he replied. "I guess this is the start of a beautiful relationship," I said. "It definitely is," Rocket replied before kissing me again.