(Silver's POV)

The cold water hits us like a wall. From my side I hear Shadow give a low growl followed by laughter.

"What's so funny?" I asked

Shadow smirked "The Faker can't swim"

I glance round and realise we're on an island surrounded by dozens of others "bad place for that then" I offer timidly.

Shadow smiles darkly "this trip may be worthwhile after all"

"Mr Shadow look they're here" Cream's cry causes me to race over and my heart stops . Standing on the frozen island is Blaze! Also with her are Sonic, his friend Tails and a strange raccoon who seemed to be trying to give orders.

"well well I never thought the Faker would take orders from a little girl" Shadow was grinning which was a surprise "I wonder how Amy would react if she knew Sonic had another woman who he spent his time with"

"Shadow" I sighed

Cream giggled "I think Amy would love to see this... she's always hoped Sonic would be good with children"

"Can we go to Blaze now?" I muttered impatiently

"If you enjoy swimming" Shadow scowled

I glanced over to see Tails, the raccoon and Blaze dragging a reluctant Sonic onto a boat. As soon as they were on the boat started to move.

"Mr Shadow!" Cream was pointing out to a second boat which had a pirate flag on it.

Shadow leant forward to get a better look and his scowl deepened "it appears the Doctor is also here"

"Looks like Nega's work to me" I leant closer to examine the ship.

Shadow frowned "I suspect it may be the combination of both"

"well let's do something about it" I snarled.

Shadow stared at me calmly "how do you propose we do that Silver? Do you know where we are or where the Doctor and Nega could be?"

My ears lowered and Shadow sighed lightly

"We can't rush into this"

A soft hand on my arm reminded me of Cream's presence "We can't do nothing"

"We may have to" Shadow fixed us both in a hard stare "this isn't our dimension and anything we do could alter it beyond repair"

"Sonic's helping!" I protested

"Sonic was brought here" Shadow snapped "we were not"

"then we have to watch?" Cream muttered softly

"If you want to see Blaze then yes" Shadow stared at us "I'm sure the Faker can handle himself and the Doctor"

"what do we do then?" I muttered sadly

"we find out where we are and who Blaze is now" Shadow spoke firmly "then when the threat of the two Eggmans has been dealt with I will teach the Faker to stay away from my emerald in future and you two can have your joyful reunion" the red eyes locked with my golden orbs in challenge "do you have a problem with that?"

"No" I sighed in defeat.