Chapter 19: South America V

It's 1:54 pm and our heroes are still flying. "In this guidebook… Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world. The central region of Argentina is the rich plain know as La Pampa. There is a jungle in the extreme northeast. Girls, you're going to love this," said Amy, reading the book. "What is it," said Cream. "In Argentina, there's a place called the La Boca. Its area is famous for its multi-colored houses and tango dancing on the street. It's somewhere at Buenos Aires; it's capital." "Tango! Oooh, I hope we'll go visit there. I want to dance the tango," said Tikal. "We're actually going to land there," said Tails, seeing the city. When they landed, the plane turned into a jeep again. "It will take us 2 hours and 54 minutes to get to our first destination: Kaieteur Falls Guyana. So, please passengers. Enjoy the scenery," said Tails, putting the GPS on. When they drove past the La Boca, the girls see a couple there; dancing to the tango. The girls started to daydream about dancing.
4:44 pm, our heroes are walking through the Kaieteur National Park in the center of Guyana's rainforest. While they're hiking, Amy reads a guidebook and said out loud, "Kaieteur Falls is the world's largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. It's about for times higher than Niagara Falls and about twice the height of Victoria Falls. The falls were discovered in 180 by Charles Barrington Brown. According to a Patamona Indian legend, Kaieteur Falls was named for Kai, a chief, or Toshao who acted to save his people by paddling over the falls in an act of self-sacrifice to Makonaima, the great spirit. Another legend though was told to Brown by Amerindians in the night of the discovery of falls: Kaieteur has been named after an unpleasant old man who was placed in a boat and shoved in the fall by his relatives. Thus, the fall was named "Kaieteur", which means "old-man-fall"." "Who is this; Makonaima, anyway," said Sonic. "Makunaima is the name of the great Creator god of the Akawaio and neighboring Cariban tribes. The name Makunaima literally means "He Works by Night." Traditional Cariban cosmology has become very muddled since the arrival of Christian missionaries. Though older myths feature Makunaima as a legendary culture hero who slays monsters, in more recent texts, these exploits are usually ascribed to Sigu instead, while Makunaima is translated as "God" or "Great Spirit" and is not personified. Indeed, Makunaima is often said never to have been seen by mortal man." "Are we there yet, Tails? My feet are killing me. And these shoes I'm wearing a brand new," said Tikal. "We are."
When Knuckles pushed big leaves out of the way, our heroes see the falls in its striking beauty. They were awed by it, that Amy took a picture of it. "Where's the battery, Tails," said Sonic. "In the falls at the top." "Not again. I want to walk in the water." "Chill, Big Blue. I got six pairs of waterproof tennis shoes," said Tikal, going into her fashion bag.

Our heroes walk near to the falls while wearing Tikal's waterproof tennis shoes. "There it is," said Creaming seeing a 4-ft tall battery in a 4-ft plug on a big rock in the middle of the falls. "Are you kidding me," said Sonic. "All we have to do is to jump on the rocks," said Amy, jumping onto one. "But if I get wet, I'm going back on land." "Sonic, you're being such a drama queen," said Knuckles, jumping on one. "You mean drama king." "Whatever. Just come on." "Hmph!" When the team made it to the battery, Tails disconnected it from the rock. Then Zomom appeared rowing on a kayak. "Do you guys here splashing," said Tikal. "There's someone coming this way. It's him; Zomom," said Cream, seeing him rowing at towards her and her team. When Zomom got to them, he tries to grab Sonic; who still has the key. But he missed him as the water push him to the edge of the waterfall. "Bye-bye. Ta-ta. Happy trails," said Team Sonic, waving goodbye to Zomom in a teasing way. Then Zomom falls off of the waterfalls. "So, that's why they call them waterfalls," said Knuckles. "Can we go now? I don't want to end up like him," said Sonic. "He's right. Let's go find a hotel," said Amy, going back on land.

It's 8 pm and our heroes still in the park. "Are you sure we're a bit closer to a hotel," said Cream. "Yes. I'm sure of it," said Tails. "But, Tails. The sun is setting." "Well, I guess that means we're camping out," said Sonic. "Um…I didn't bring a sleeping bag with me," said Tikal. "Don't worry, Tikal. I brought extra sleeping bags," said Knuckles, taking out a blue tent and a pink tent from his backpack. When he finished setting them, he takes out a match, a few stones, and firewood from his backpack. While he builds a fire, Amy said, "wow! He's prepared for anything." "I'm glad he's on our team," said Sonic.
10 pm and our heroes are asleep in their tents. Zomom goes into their campsite by accident while trying to find a way out of the wilderness. Then a snake wraps itself around his leg. While he tries to get it off, accidentally enters into the guys' tent. When he throws the snake away, Tails wakes up, sees Zomom and screams in horror. Knuckles and Sonic wake up from his scream. Then Zomom gets surprised that he screamed. Then Knuckles angrily growls at Zomom, takes a hand dryer from his backpack and hits Zomom with it. Then the guys dragged the out-conscious Zeti out of their tent. The girls look outside from their tent and Cream said, "do you mind? We're trying to sleep." "Sorry, girls. But we had an intruder in our tent," said Sonic. Then the guys threw Zomom into the sky and he never returned. The team goes back into their tents and slept away through the night.

Morning is here and it's 9 am. The girls made breakfast for the team. The team had pancakes and orange juice. "These are delicious! Thanks for making it girls," said Sonic, eating his pancakes. "Aw, shucks. You're welcome," said Amy, blushing and smiling. "Maybe for lunch, we can have quesadillas," said Cream. "Splendid idea, Creamy," said Tails. "Where do we go next," said Tikal. "Next is Iguazu Falls. Let's roll."

It's 5 pm and our heroes are in the sky on the plane. "Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu," said Amy, reading a guidebook. "How is that interesting," said Tikal. "There is a legend to explain the falls: God wanted to marry Naipi, an Aborigine girl against her wish. She escaped on a canoe with her human lover, Taroba. Upon realizing this, he got angry and separated the River Iguazu by creating deep falls so that the two will be condemned to an eternal fall." "Woah! Talk about an obsessive admirer," said Sonic. "You're telling me. I'm glad that's a legend." "Let's find that battery before I passed out," said Cream. "It's only 5 o'clock. You'll be fine," said Tails. "Look, there it is," said Amy, taking pictures of it. "Wow. I'm in paradise," said Knuckles. "The battery is on the Balconer," said Tails, putting the plane above the area. "Alright. Knuckles and Tikal hold on to the ropes. Amy and I are going in. Tails, keep the plane as steady. Cream, protect us," said Sonic, tying a rope around his waist. When Amy tied her own rope, she and Sonic jump in while Knuckles and Tikal held on tight to them. And Cream and Cheese follows the hedgehogs.
Inside the Balconer, Sonic and Amy are still tied to their ropes. Cream and Cheese flies next to them. "There it is," said Cream, seeing a 4-ft tall battery in a 4-ft plug on the ground. "There's something fishy about this. It's too easy," said Amy, disabling the battery and plug. And coming out of the darkness is Zomom. "There's no place for you to run or hide," said Zomom. "Eeek! How do you keep finding us," said Cream. "We Zeti have a great sense of smell." Right behind Zomom is a jaguar. Sonic quickly pulled on the rope, and he and Amy get to pull back up to the plane. And Cream and Cheese follows them by flying. "HEY! COME BACK HERE!" When Zomom turns around and saw the jaguar, he runs away with jaguar gives him to chase.

At Melia Iguazu, our heroes are enjoying sun tanning. "Cream. Go easy on the jelly beans," said Amy. "Sorry." "Next stop in Argentina is Perito Moveno Glacier. We need to get up at 4 am because it will take us 16 hours and 42 minutes to get there. And we'll be there at 3:42 pm," said Tails. "No way, Tailsberg. I'm not getting up that early," said Tikal. "Yes, you are. Because we're going to sleep right now." "Aw," said the Team except for Tails. 4 am, the team are on the plane; sleeping. Tails carried sleeping Cream to the plane. "I guess, I'll wait until they wake up," said Tails, buckling everyone up. When Tails ride the plane, Zomom is sleeping in the parking lot.

3:42 pm, the whole team are wide awake. "Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier that is found in the National Park, Los Glaciares, Argentina, in South America, and its source is the Southern Patagonian Ice Field found in the Andes Mountain system. It's one of the most prominent attractions for tourists in southern South America, in the Argentine Patagonia region, and the area has vehicle access via a road. It's a freshwater reserve and is the third largest on earth. Named after Argentine's Francisco Moreno, an explorer in the late 1800s and early 1900s, who was also known as 'Perito Moreno', the word 'perito' meaning 'expert' or 'specialist', which he officially became in 1902. It acted as a natural barricade for Argentina during conflicts with neighboring Chile," said Amy. "It's so cold. I hope I don't catch a fever," said Sonic, sneezing. "I make some hot chocolate for you, in case you do," said Cream. "Want some jelly, Tails?" "CUT IT OUT!" "There's the glacier," said Knuckles, seeing it and it has a 4-ft tall battery in a 4-ft plug on top of it. "Tikal, can you make the glacier give us the battery," said Amy. "I'll try." The glacier pushes the battery and plug up to the plane. When Knuckles grabs them, Tikal stops the glacier. "Mission complete without a Zeti," said Sonic, until he sneezed so loud. "Let's find a hotel to get you warm up," said Amy, giving him tissues.

At Hosteria El Galpon Del Glaciar, Sonic is having some soup and hot chocolate with a blanket covering him up. "Don't worry, Sonic. You'll be fine with my homemade soup and Cream's homemade hot chocolate," said Amy, feeding him the bowl of soup. "Thanks for the helping." "Our final destination on Argentina is Tierra del Fuego," said Tails. "Finally. Want some hot chocolate," said Cream, giving Tails a mug of it. "Sure. Thanks, Cream." "No problem." Back at the glacier, Zomom arrived there and said, "no fair. I came late. I bet I'll find them at Tierra del whatever it's called."

Morning came and our heroes are having breakfast. "I love quesadillas. They're so good," said Knuckles. "We're in luck that we won't have to get up so early. Our destination is only 3 hours away," said Tails. Then Zomom comes out under the team's table and said, "how am I ever going to get some sleep. You guys!" "You," said Knuckles, angrily. He takes out the hand-dryer machine from his back and hits Zomom on the head. "Again. Where keep getting all of this junk, Knux," said Tikal. "My backpack is like a vortex. Now let's scurry before he wakes up."

"Tierra del Fuego is the southernmost part of South America. Meaning "Land of Fire", "Tierra del Fuego" was the name given to the island when the first European explorers to venture here saw fires flicking in the darkness. These belonged to the native Selk'nam and Yaghan people who wore little clothing and instead used fires to keep themselves warm. Also, in 1884, gold was discovered at Cape Virgenes. It's an excellent place to fish and the winds are notorious there," said Amy, reading a guidebook while riding in a plane with her team. "Alright, Tails. We're here. Where's the battery," said Sonic. "There. On Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse," said Tails, seeing a 2ft battery in a 2ft plug on the roof of the lighthouse. "I'll get it," said Cream, flying to it. When she disconnects them from the roof, she flies back the plane. Then Zomom goes up to the roof; all tired and said, "now, I got you." "Zomom," said Knuckles, in angry. "Oh no! Don't you dare throw that hand-dryer again." But Knuckles takes out an anchor and throws it at him. "A least, you gave him something rather than the hand-dryer this time," said Tikal.

At Status Hotel Casino, the girls are enjoying themselves at the pool. The boys walked in with bags of cash. "Oh yeah. We won; more than millions at their casino," said Sonic. "Great job, boys," said Amy. "Did find the location for the ray yet, Tails," said Cream. "There's only one clue: it's in another amusement park." "I got another souvenir. It's a pink leather purse," said Tikal. "Our final battery is somewhere in the Amazon River. It's only 2 hours and 30 minutes away. We're in luck," said Tails. "Then we'll have a good night after all," said Sonic.

Morning: 9:00 am. Our heroes are enjoying their breakfast. Cheese plays with Tails' tails. "Now, don't make it weird, chao," said Tails, keeping an eye on him. Cheese then hugs Tails' face and cuddles his face. "Aw! He really likes you, Tails," said Cream. "Everyone, all set?" "All ready to go, pal," said Sonic.
Back with Zomom, he's in awful pain from the anchor incident from Knuckles. He walks into the Status Hotel Casino, while Team Sonic is fly in their plane in the air. When Zomom notices them, he said, "aw, come on! I just got here. They're probably heading to the Amazon River. This time, I'll wait for them."