Cream and her friends came across a forest but this forest was dark and somewhat scary, every little sound made Cream shiver with fear she didn't know if they going the right way or if their lost.

"Are we still in OZ cause I've never seen this forest before". Sonic said.

"I've never been through here but I've heard that there are wild animals who call this place their home". Knuckles said.

"What kind of wild animals"? Cream asked.

"I heard lions, tigers, and bears roam these parts". Knuckles said.

"Lion's"?! Cream said scared.

"Tiger's"?! Sonic said.

"And bear's". Knuckles said.

"Chao"! Cheese said finishing the sentence (Translation: Oh my!).

"Don't worry maybe they're all hibernating". Sonic said.

"Lions and tigers don't hibernate". Cream said.

"Come on guys let's keep walking". Knuckles said.

All four of them heard a loud scream which sounded like a bark, without warning a were-fox with two tails jumped out from the shadows scaring them. He growled and bared his sharp teeth letting them know this is his territory. His yellowish gold fur was matted and messy, his shoes had spikes on top and bottom and his craws were sharp and pointy ready to scratch anyone who dare challenges him.

"Trespassers this is my turf go away"! The were-fox roared.

"Look kid we're trying to get to The Emerald City, so if you don't mind will you go back to the playground and stay there"? Knuckles asked.

The were-fox scratched him in the chest knocking him down but since he's made of tin he felt no pain.

"Don't mock me"! The were-fox child glared.

"Hey little buddy look we don't any trouble we just want". Sonic was cut off by the were-fox grabbing him by his sweatshirt for a child sized were-fox he had a really strong grip.

"Well you got trouble hay barrel"! He growled. Cream couldn't stand seeing her friends being terrorized she wanted to stop this mean ole were-fox from bullying her friends.

"Leave my friends alone you big bully"! Cream shouted.

Cream has never raised her voice before, her mother always taught her to always respect other people and accept them as they are but this were-fox is bringing out the worst in her. The two tailed were-fox turned his attention toward Cream he gave her look that made her shiver he approached her and said.

"Stay out of this or I'll"! The mean ole were-fox was cut off by Cheese throwing itself on the were-fox's face.

"Chao"! Cheese said (Translation: Leave my best friend alone you creep!).

"Get off my face"! The were-fox said struggling to get Cheese off his face.

The were-fox child pulled and tugged on Cheese but it was no use this Chao was not coming off, he kept getting more and more frustrated and it was showing. He's more heated then the sun you could fry an egg on his head. Once Cheese detached itself from the were-fox's face he slipped and fell back on the grass, he wasn't hurt that badly but he took it like someone punched him in the face. Instead of getting angry the were-fox started to cry.

"Ow! My head! It hurts"! The were-fox sobbed.

They stared at the crying were-fox no one knew what to do, what to do say to someone whose threaten you? All was quiet until Sonic spoke up.

"I was scared of that? I've eaten corn scarier then him". Sonic joked.

"The mighty ferocious were-fox is now a crying coward"! Knuckles joked.

"Stop it, it's not funny". Cream glared.

"It kind of is"! Knuckles laughed.

"Guys seriously stop it". Cream glared.

"No their right I am a coward, I put on now this whole macho façade but I'm really a big cry baby! I don't have any courage and I don't have any friends"! He sobbed.

Cream felt bad for the were-fox even though he was mean and rude he was just scared and just wanted to be left alone. Sonic and Knuckles felt guilty for making fun of him they wanted to make things right.

"Hey we're sorry we made fun of you we were just kidding around". Sonic apologized.

"Yeah we didn't mean it". Knuckles said.

"It's okay, I'm sorry I terrorized you guys I've just been so alone in these woods for a while with no friends it just drove me crazy". The were-fox said.

"If you really want friends you just need to say hello and introduce yourself, hi my names Cream and this is my special Chao friend Cheese it's very nice to meet you". Cream smiled.

"Nice to meet you Cream and Cheese my names Tails". He smiled.

"I'm Knuckles and this is Sonic". Knuckles introduced.

Once everyone made up and got acquainted the were-fox noticed Cream's shoes he looked as if he saw the ghost of Christmas past. He heard that the Witch of the East was crushed by a traveler and her house he didn't realize it was her! If he knew he won't have messed with them.

"You're wearing the ruby slippers"! The were-fox said surprised.

"Amy the Good Witch of the North gave them to me. Did you know the Witch of the East"? Cream asked.

"No but I know the Witch of the West, I also had a crush on her". He said.

"You did"? Cream asked.

"Uh-huh I thought she was the most beautiful thing that ever lived before she became wicked she was my best friend but once she and her sister turned evil she said 'Tails first rule in life is never trust anyone', she slapped me in the face and turned me into this a cowardly lonely were-fox with no courage". The were-fox said sadly.

"That's awful". Cream said giving him a hug.

"I know just how you feel the Witch of the East literally ripped my heart out". Knuckles said.

"Hey little buddy why don't you come with us to the Emerald City I'm going with Cream and Cheese to get a brain and Knuckles is getting a heart, what do ya say"? Sonic asked.

"Wait Sonic we have to make sure Cream is alright with bringing another person with us". Knuckles said.

"Oh right, Cream are you okay with another traveler tagging along"? Sonic asked.

"I won't mind". Cream smiled.

"I don't know will The Wizard give me courage"? He asked.

"I'm sure he'll be more than happy to give you some if you just ask nicely". Cream smiled.

"What if I get too scared"? Tails asked.

"Don't worry we'll be here to protect you". Sonic smiled.

"Hmmmm…..alright count me cause I'm coming with you"! He smiled.

"Glad to have you with us". Knuckles said.

"To The Emerald City"! Sonic declared.

Cream:

Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road. Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road. Don't you carry nothing that might be a load, come on ease on down the road, ease on down the road.

Sonic & Cream:

Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road. Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road don't you carry nothing that might be a load. Come on ease on down the road.

Sonic:

Pick your right foot up when your left foot's down, come on legs keep moving don't you loose no ground.

Cream:

Cause the road you're walking might be long sometimes, but just stick with me and you'll be just fine.

Sonic, Knuckles, & Cream:

Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road, come on and ease on down, ease on down the road don't you carry nothing that might be a load.

Come on ease on down, ease on down the road.

Knuckles:

Cause there maybe times where you wish you wasn't born and you wake one morning just to find your courage gone.

Cream:

But just know that feeling only last a little while, so just stick with me and I'll show you how to smile.

Sonic, Knuckles & Cream:

Come on ease on down, ease on down the road. Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road don't you carry nothing that might a load, come on.

Tails:

Ease on down, ease on down.

Cream:

Ease on down, ease on down.

All:

Ease on down, ease on down, ease on down, ease on down, ease on down, ease on down the road.

They eased on down the yellow brick road with a song in their hearts and they feel more confident than ever. But little to them what lies ahead maybe dangerous but their willing take any chances.

End of chapter 7 looks like the gangs all together and their ready to go to The Emerald City things are great but will it stay that way?