THE DARK ERIS SAGA

by Carlata Jones

Eris an agent of G.U.N & of it's elite EGT deals with the lost of her father among other things. at 1 of the many G.U.N bases ends up going to hell. Eris loses her EGT and has to start over once more from scratch. adding an unknown double agent to it & the one hedgehog she hates as well. being force to set up a life with him. RATED M FOR STRONG LANGUAGE SEX AND MORE.

8. Chapter 5 act 2

We last left off leaving Shadow and the rest in a cave with a very cranky Dark Arms Dragon. The last of it's kind since Eclipse and the 4 young-ling Dark Arms. Who had been awoken by their presences in its home. Why is it there? Why was it left behind and forgotten when Black Doom was last here? What is it guarding, if it IS guarding anything at all. Or is it just a mere chance that they all ran into it? Back at the castle Sonic gets a hold of General Risa and tells her everything that has happened since Shadow showed up. In short she agreed to team up and help the New Chaotix Team save what little family Savannah had left, and tell him everything she's found out on her end. But before we head back to Shadow and the Black Arms Dragon, let's head 2,500 into the future for a bit and see what is happening there….

CHAPTER 5

SCOUTING AROUND & MYSTIC TOWN!

ACT 2

2,500 YEARS INTO THE FUTURE, IN SOL CASTLE IN THE THRONE ROOM…

A girl of 18 paces about with a finger under her chin as she holds her arms. She was a Snow Leopard, and her name was Amethyst. Her attire was simple yet pretty. She had on a white spaghetti strap deep sweetheart tank top, that was tucked into a pair of dark purple shorts. Around her waist was a black belt, and hanging from two belt loops was a double silver chain that had several star charms hanging from it. She hand on a two tone, umbra effect Midnight Blue, on top, and Amethyst, on the bottom, Swallow Tail jacket that spit up the middle in back forming two tails in a wave effect giving it an elegant look.

The sleeves on it only came down to just below her elbows. Around her neck was a dark Amethyst velvet choker with a crescent moon and sun charm on it, along with a long double silver necklace with a crescent moon and star charm. She had on short dark Amethyst boots with low heels that only came up to her ankles, they had silver zippers on the sides of them with star charms on them. Lastly she had on long stockings that came all the way up to just 6 inches below her shorts, they were in the same umbra effect coloration as her jacket. Her jacked, only on the Amethyst part, choker, and stockings all had silver sparkles on them giving them the feel of a night sky whenever the light hit them.

Her belly and muzzle were a very soft gray color. Her hair was long coming down just past her shoulders when it wasn't in a ponytail, but tonight it was, it was in two different colors to match her whole look. On the right side was yet another umbra effect of Midnight Blue as the main color and Amethyst 6 inches upward. The left side was the same thing only in reversed, on her hair was silver hair glitter lightly sprayed on. Her eyes where Amethyst, thus of how she got her name, and she had on Amethyst shimmer eye shadow. In her ears she had a set of silver crescent moon and star studs. Her left set had the crescent moon on top and star on the bottom and her right set was reversed.

She was well known around Sol castle as The Amethyst Star Princess. Not because of just her looks but because of her abilities as well. She was able to read the stars and planets and could foretell when something will happen, or has happened. Almost like tarot card reading, but on a higher level.

How can you two just LAY there as if nothing is WRONG! You can feel it just as much as I can, so don't tell me otherwise.

She goes and stomps her foot looking over at two Kistune's, a male and a female. The male was an Icy Blue color with Silver markings, why his mate was Silver and Icy Blue Marking.

SILVER STAR! ICE WING STOP IGNORING ME!

The female, Silver Star, goes and growls at her clearly annoyed. The male, Ice Wing, goes and places a Paw on his mates calming her as he looks over at Amethyst.

We are not ignoring you child. We are just as worried as you are about the turn of events. But there is nothing we can do. Angel and Misty are on their own right now. If there was any other way we would have gone with him as well, you know this. But like Queen Blaze and King Silver stated before they need to grow up. Angel more than anyone. You can't baby him every step of the way your highness.

But this is ANGEL we're TALKING about Ice Wing.

Sighing Amethyst goes over to the windows and looks out at the full moon as she places a hand on the window looking up, as she says in a soft almost shaky voice as she tries to hold back tears of frustration.

I know I baby him too much. But this is Angel after all. I know he needs to do this on his own and grow up. I know he can do it, we all know he can… it's just….

She turns around to look at Silver Star, and Ice Wing tears now freely flowing..

Daddy I'm scared.

Ice Wing looks at her, then to his mate who nods at him. He goes and gets up and walks over to his daughter allowing his Foxfire to take hold of him and shift him into his Mobian form. In his Mobian form he stood an even 7 feet tall, his fur was still the same as when he was in his Kitsune form. He had on a Silver and blue Kimono that reached all the way down to the floor. His eyes, like always, were a deep sapphire blue. He had on a pair of thin framed silver glasses. His hair was done up in a Samurai Bun held back by two beautiful Japanese Style Hair Stick. On the tips of dangled silver crescent moons and stars.

As he nears her, he opens his arms and she comes to him hugging him as he embraces her softly petting her head, shushing her gently as she cries. Her mother, Silver Star comes over and shifts as well. Her whole look was the very same as her mates. But in reverse. Amethyst loved how her parents were two opposites of one whole of a coin. Her mother comes over and embraces her and her mate as well, sighing as she holds them kissing the top of her head.

I'm sorry for snapping at you mama. I didn't mean to. I'm just so worried and scared. The darkness from the past is growing stronger, and if something isn't done soon… I-I-I don't want to lose any of you.

We know my dear, and all is forgiven. I'm sorry for growling at you as well. But you must hold on a bit longer.

The Sole Emeralds are restless. How can I hold on?

If we were younger then what we are today, Silver and me would have gone and left you and Angel here to watch over the palace. But sadly even in this time old age tends to do one in unless one is an immortal like you mother and father.

Queen Blaze.

Amethyst goes over to her and hugs her, Blaze returns the favor.

Don't worry so much Amie. Angel will be just fine.

I know but.

No buts. Now have you been meditating of late, like I wanted you to?

Yes I have but the Sol Emeralds are restless.

I know. I haven't been able to sleep well of late because of that fact. I'm guessing that's the same reason you're up too huh?

Yes it is. What of King Silver?

Silver Star asks her.

He's out on a walk in the gardens thinking things through. Even he's been having trouble sleeping. We all have from the looks of it. I had hoped when Sonic became King everything would quiet down, but I guess not. I guess something is always threatening the future one way or another.

Indeed your highness. But all one can do is hope everything will be OK soon.

Ice Wing states.

Has there been any word, sign? SOMETHING at all to help ease our minds?

I'm sorry Queen Blaze but no. I tried everything and the stars or the planets are speaking to me this night. I even went as far as to use my FoxFire magic and combined them with my Star Reading and nothing. Everything is as still and silent as the new moon's calling.

Then so be it. If nothing can be done for now, then we have no choice but to wait. Amie, do you think you could do one of your blessings please?

But of course your Highness. I'll head to the Sol chamber now and get on it.

She kisses both of Blaze's cheeks and bows to her before leaving. Saying good night to her mother and father she heads to the Sol chamber. As she walks down she is greeted by the night guards who go and follow her. Once there she tells them to stand guard as she enters the chambers. The door closes behind her with a soft clanking like sound as she starts to head over to the Mother Emerald. As she walks along she calls out to the chambermaids.

Open all the windows and doors please. Open the skylight as well.

The chambermaids rush to do as they are told as Amethyst goes and starts walking up the Stairs. Around her torches flickered in the soft breeze as she climbed the stairs. The chamber was huge and all around were pillars made of white white marble with gold veins. The torch light created shadows on the pillars as she kept walking up. As she continues on the Mother Emerald comes into view along with the Sol Emeralds themselves.

Milady Amethyst, the doors and windows are open along with the skylight.

Good. Where are the chamber men at?

They went to bed milady.

Then you and the rest will have to work the lift and raise the Mother Emerald up.

But Milady Amethyst, we never done that before, and Queen Blaze has forbidden the chambermaids to do so.

Amethyst goes and stops mid way up the stairs and turns around looking down on the one speaking to her.

THEN GO WAKE THE CHAMBER MEN UP NOW, AND BE QUICK ABOUT IT! HER MAJESTY ASKED I DO A PAYER FOR HER, AND I WON'T DISAPPOINT HER! NOW GO! TELL THEM THEY HAVE 5 MINUTES TO GET HERE. THE MOON IS NEARING ITS PEAK!

Right away Princess!

The girl hurries off to go get the chamber men. Amethyst meanwhile goes and finishes heading up to the altar of the Mother Emerald and the 7 Sol Emeralds. Once there she could feel their power calling to her, igniting her flames within her. Once the chamber men got here to lift the altar up to the top of the castle she would combine her Star powers with the flames inside her and do a special prayer for Blaze. She knew just the one to do. She could hear heavy foot falls as men came from around the corners of the walkways of where the Mother Emerald was. Without needing to be told what to do they head right over to the lift and start cranking it up.

Hurry! The moon is nearing its peak and I can not miss it! I need to start the prayer the moment this is up. Be quick about it men!

The men hurry and do as they are told to and in just a few short minutes the altar of the Mother Emerald is up. Several the maidens come up to the altar with her robs but she stops them and dismisses them telling them there was no time for that and this was a different kind of prayer. They nod at her and leave at once. She looks up to the moon and ignites her amethyst flames, and calls on her celestial powers, combining them together to create her greatest ability. The Celestial Flames. This allowed her to use the power of the Sol Emeralds, along with her Celestial powers to be able to see into the past, present and at rare times future.

She goes and lifts up into the air slowly and hovers over the Mother Emerald about 300 feet up. But as she was about to perform her prayer something catches her eyes for a moment. Sighing she looks over to her left, and blended into the night, if one didn't know how to really look for him, due to his pure black fur and light tan fur and how he cold hide himself in his 5 foot long wings, was her pesky rat with wings, personal body guard and best friend who she loved, and yet at times hated more than anything in the Sol Zone. Her annoying best friend and occasional big brother, Maverick The Spectacled Flying Fox.

Maverick what are you doing here?

Got wind you were about to do a prayer, and you know I love your singing princess.

Maverick goes and opens his wings and flies over to her, gently beating them. She couldn't really stay annoyed at him for long. Smiling at him she shakes her head at him.

What will I do with you Mave.

Love me and put up with me like you always do, since you think of me as your "UNOFFICIAL" big brother?

She giggles at him, as he goes and holds her close as he wraps his 5 foot wings around her as she keeps them afloat in the sky.

Mave I need to do this. Blaze is worried sick about Angel. We all are. The darkness is growing stronger and none of us have slept.

If they would have let you go with him none of you would be stressing like this.

I know, but they were right though. It wasn't time for me to go. I'm needed here right now since I'm the only one that can control the Sol Emeralds powers. Blaze could if needed be, but she's getting on in year and with me being her apprentice I'm needed here. When the time is right the Sol Emeralds and the Mother Emerald will let me know.

I know Amie. It's just…

I know Mave. But it is my job as a Princess and protector of the Sol Emeralds.

Yeah… know…

He goes and kisses her cheek, and opening his wings he let go of her slowly till there only holding hands. As he slowly flies backwards he lets go of her hand as a soft puff of white smoke comes from his hands and in them is a Violin and bow. He brings his Violin to his chin and he starts playing a melody. One she knew all too well. She smiles at him as she turns to the moon, which is now at its peak closing her eyes she goes and calls on hers and the Sol Emeralds powers bringing them together.

As Maverick goes and plays softly he hits a soft high note and stars flying around her, down below the chamber maidens go and start playing their flutes and harps bringing a soft melodic sound up into the night sky. It was one of her favorite melodies he would play for her all the time…

Memories Of The Night….

Now is the time for the memories to be set free, so listen well and open your heart as I sing this prayer tonight

"when sunlight fades away turning day to night,

the moon will go and rise to shine it's healing light,

when you're all alone close your eyes and make a wish,

memories of the night they go to sing to you,

make a wish dream a dream and you will be set soaring free,

flying across the stars cos this is what you need,

make a wish close your eyes and believe, you will see what lies beneath,

make a wish that will let go and be set free."

Amethyst goes and starts walking upward holding out her hands as the flames ignite and her cosmic powers take hold. Star light flickers in the flames as she walks on singing as she nears 2,000 feet...

"memories they call out at night,

to the moons healing light to guide you on your way,

take a chance your on your way,

take that first step and you will see,

just believe The Memories Of the Night.."

She opens up her eyes as she takes on a serious expression as she holds out one hand and lets the flames fly outward and encircle the moon on the right side, she goes and does the same thing to the left till the moon is encircled with her Celestial Flames. The flames sparkle with her Star Powers as her Amethyst flames burn brightly, as Maverick sings..

"as the night calls to you, let it guide you down a path,

one of hope and one of light down to the memories and stars

as daylight turns to night and the moon and stars shines bright

listen to my calling wish and come home to me…"

From somewhere far off to the west, a sky blue light shoots up and arches over to where Amethyst is and hits the Mother Emerald making it shine brighter as it shoots a light up into the sky near Amethyst and Maverick and into the ring of Celestial Flames as the sing the next verse together,

day and night, stars and moon listen to my healing call,

guide me down the path, this wish is just for you,

take my hand and hold on tight, and you will hear my healing wish

These dreams and memories are calling out…

Maverick goes and look up at the ring of flames and nodding as he takes over the next few lines, as another light, a red one, goes and like the sky blue one, arches in from the south and hits the Mother Emeralds and makes it shine and it shoot up another light like before into the Celestial Flames as Maverick sings the chores...

"Memories Of The Night,

their calling out to you,

and their asking for your help,

listen to there prayer and you will be set soaring free

listen now (Help Us Now), to The Memories of The Night…

"Memories Of The Night,

their calling out to you,

and their asking for your help,

listen to there prayer and you will be set soaring free

listen now (Help us now), to The Memories of The Night…

Maverick goes and puts his violin back under his chin and starts going solo as the chamber maids and men start playing with him, as another light from the east, a blue one this time, goes and arches over Amethyst and Maverick and hits the Mother Emerald making it shine even brighter to a point to where it is almost blinding as it shoots a new light upwards into the ring of Celestial Flames adding its new power to the other. As Amethyst takes a deep breath she sees the 3 Sol Emeralds flare to life as the lights that represent them shoot up and into the Mother Emerald and into her Celestial Flames, as Amethyst sings once more.

"I can hear the voices call to me their asking for my help

I need to listen to their calling wish "

As she draws out the last word a green light from the north shoots up and arches over and into the Mother Emerald causing it to become even brighter still as it shoots it's new power up and into the Celestial Flames as it's Sol Emerald it represented flares to life as well. The prayer was nearly done. They only need 3 more to make it work, her's, Mavericks and one other from the southeast power. That is, if they would even hear her calling for help. Ever since they all had a falling out, before Angel had to leave, Jaden swore he would never help anyone ever again. She just hopped he didn't mean it, he was special to her and she missed him dearly. She looks over at Maverick and he was just as worried but goes and nods at her and just as he was about to start the chores again, a new deeper voice sings out making Amethyst and Maverick look over to where it was coming from. They look over to the new voice that was to there right and their eyes widen in surprise as an albino Spectacled Flying Fox and older brother to Maverick, was hovering there as he nods to his brother, as the sing the chores together, their voices making the most wonderful melody together.

"Memories Of The Night,

their calling out to you,

and their asking for your help,

listen to there prayer and you will be set soaring free

listen now (Help Us Now), to The Memories of The Night…

"Memories Of The Night,

their calling out to you,

and their asking for your help,

listen to there prayer and you will be set soaring free

listen now (Help us now), to The Memories of The Night…

He nods at them and all three sing the last bit together….

The Memories Of The Night…

All three of them go and thrust their right hand up into the air and light shoots from them of yellow, purple and white that goes and twists together and arch downward into the Mother Emerald causing it to become so bright it blinds everyone. Amethyst goes and covers her eyes as she feels two sets of powerful wings cover her, shielding her and them away from the light as it shoots out of the Mother Emerald and into the Celestial Flames causing it to glow brighter as it implodes on itself and burst outward into the night sky spreading its power throughout the Sol Zone and creating a barrier throughout the zone. Anyone who was still awake in the zone would have witnessed this spectacular event.

The light dies down and the Celestial Flames go back to encircling the moon as a reflective surfaces show on it humming softly. Jaden and Maverick go and slowly open their wings up as the light dies down and all three of them look at one another, Amethyst was the first one to poke her head out of their wing and look around. The light had died down and her Celestial Fire was still surrounding the moon. A reflective surface was shining in the middle of it as something played across it. Amethyst goes and pushes the boys away from her as she flies over to it and looks at it.

The boys look at one another forgetting Amethyst for a moment as she floats over to the Celestial Mirror and looks into it, they start to argue…

The fucking HELL Jaden! It's nice of you to SHOW up after FIVE YEARS!

Oh don't even START MAVE!

Why shouldn't I?! You go and you abandon us and leave us behind cause of your stupid PRIDE and don't bother showing your face up till now! SO WHY THE FUCKING HELL ARE YOU SHOWING IT NOW AFTER FIVE YEARS!? I THINK I HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW!

HEY I'M HERE AREN'T I!? THAT SHOULD BE ALL THAT MATTERS! IF IT WASN'T FOR ME THIS WOULDN'T OF HAPPENED AT ALL!

BULL SHIT JADEN! EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T SHOW YOUR BACK STABBING FACE WE WOULD OF BEEN FINE!

Hey could you two keep it down please I'm trying to see something here and you're yelling isn't helping.

Amethyst goes and asks them, barely looking over at them.

LISTEN MAVE! I'M SORRY I ABANDONED YOU LIKE THAT, AND LEFT YOU ALL! IT'S SOMETHING I REGRETTED TO THIS DAY DAY! IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND FIX WHAT I DID BACK THEN, YOU KNOW I WOULD, BUT I CAN'T AND I HAVE TO LIVE WITH MY MISTAKE. SO GET OVER IT!

GET OVER IT!? GET OVER IT?! YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF THE DAMAGE YOU DONE WHEN YOU LEFT!? AMIE WAS DEVASTATED WHEN YOU TURNED YOUR BACK ON HER, ON ME, ON ALL OF US! OUT OF EVERYONE SHE WAS THE ONE THAT FELT MOST RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENED THAT DAY! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED DURING THAT TIME! WHAT I HAD TO DO TO MAKE SURE SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING! YOU HAVE ANY IDEA THE PAIN AND SUFFERING WE WENT THOUGHT?!

Maverick goes and chocks on a sob as Jaden floats where he is gently flapping his wings looking at him as he looks away in shame.

IT TOOK MONTHS FOR AMIE TO REALIZE THAT YOU WERE NOT COMING BACK! THAT YOU MAY NEVER COME BACK! IT TOOK US ALL A LONG TIME TO REALIZE IT! IF IT WAS HARD ON ANYONE, IT WAS THE HARDEST ON ME. BECAUSE I HAD TO LIVE WITH YOU AND LOOK AT YOU FOR YEAR FUCKING YEAR, TILL YOU MOVED OUT, ASHAMED AT THE MAN I ONCE CALLED BROTHER! NOW YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO COME BACK OUT OF THE BLUE AND THINK EVERYTHING WILL BE OK NOW?!

I KNOW EVERYTHING WON'T BE OK NOW! I FUCKED UP OK! IT WAS MY FUCKING FAULT WE LOST LANCE TO START WITH! MY FAULT OK! I HAD TO LIVE WITH HIS DEATH ON MY HANDS FOR FIVE YEARS! I HAD NIGHTMARES FOR FIVE FUCKING YEARS! IT WASN'T TILL THREE WEEKS AGO I CAME BACK CAUSE AMIE SAID SHE NEEDED ME!

What?! AMIE?!

YES AMIE! WHO ELSE IN THE SOL ZONE GOES BY THAT NAME YOU DAMMED STUPID NITWIT!

WHY THE HELL WOULD SHE SEND FOR YOU, WHEN IT WAS YOUR FAULT WE LOST LANCE!

Getting annoyed now Amethyst goes and walks over to Maverick and Jaden and without warning she goes and grabs them by the ears as they yell out…

OW! THE EAR! THE EAR!

LET GO, LET GO! OOOWWW!

The two flap rapidly trying to get away from Amethyst but it was no good she had their ears in a vice grip and she growls.

I SAID FOR YOU TWO TO SHUT THE FUCKING HELL UP! THAT I WAS TRYING TO SEE SOMETHING THE MOTHER EMERALD WAS TRYING TO SHOW ME, YOU DAMMED FLYING SEWER RATS!

She looks at the two of them as the struggle to get free, but upon seeing her face they stop at once.

We're sorry Amie.

They go and say at once, a bit ashamed of fighting to start with. She goes and yanks on their ears as she lets go of them and sighs explaining things to Maverick.

Jaden is right Mave. I did call for him three weeks ago. I ran into him one day about 6 months ago and we been talking, slowly getting re-antiquated with one another. We found out during one of our meetups, we were both blaming ourselves for what happened to Lance that day. We found out after talking and hanging out in secret for a time now, that it wasn't either one of our faults. We both blamed ourselves for Lance's death that day. What happened that day was out of our control Mave. He wanted to do it, in order to save us all. To save the Sol Zone. You know this deep down Mave, that Lance wanted to do it. He loved all of us. He loved YOU.

But Amie…

She shakes her head at him, looking at him sadly.

No Mave. It's time to let go and move on. You know Lance would have wanted that. He wouldn't want you going on blaming your brother for something that was his choice. He wanted to sacrifice himself for all of the Sol Zone. If anyone? For the man he loved.

But Jaden… he was…. I SAW HIM THERE!

Maverick goes and all but wails out now.

Maverick, you know if I could have, I would have switched places with him. I tried my hardest to get him out of there but there was no time. Someone had to stay behind and hold the lever down so the rest of us could get out. Even with Vera's strength she was having a hard time trying to keep the door open. He knew what he had to do. Him and me argued over which one of us would stay behind to keep the door open for the rest of us to get out, and when I came up with an idea at the last minute it worked but we were out of time. He was too badly injured, and in a last stitch effort as we were nearing the door, well you saw what happened! THE WHOLE PLACE WAS COMING DOWN AROUND US! WHEN HE GOT BURIED UNDER THE CEILING I TRIED TO GET HIM OUT MAVE...I TRIED! But when I got that last peace off him it was TOO LATE MAVE! I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING! I GOT HIM OUT AND I HELD HIM IN MY ARMS AND WATCHED THE GUY MY BABY BROTHER LOVED DIE IN MY ARMS! WHAT WAS I TO DO?! TELL ME MAVE! WHAT WAS I TO DO!? HE TOLD ME WITH IS LAST DYING BREATH THAT HE WANTED YOU TO BE HAPPY AND FIND LOVE AGAIN! YOU KNEW I LOVED HIM TO! HIM AND ALL HIS STUPID DORKY GAYNESS! HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND MAVE! YOU KNEW THAT!

Jaden goes and looks at his younger brother as tears flow from his deep sapphire blue eyes.

Stop being so SELFISH for once in your life and think how I may have felt leaving my best friend behind like that. Think for a moment Maverick. He was like another brother to me. You know this.

Amethyst goes and places a hand on Jaden's shoulder and looks at him before looking at Maverick.

Mave, listen. I know you're still hurting after all this time, and I promise you that when this is all over all three of us will do something really special for Lance. He was my best friend too. But right now I need BOTH of my best guards next to me. This is not the time to be fighting with one another. Think of what Lance would say if he saw you two of your right now.

He would say, if we were going to go argue like a married couple, to go into the bedroom together and butt one another till one of us cried mercy.

Jaden and Amethyst go and roll their eyes, as Amethyst face palms shaking her head sighing as she answers first...

Yeeeeah…That would DEFINITELY be something he would say alright.

I wanted to smack him every time he said that. OI, I loved that damned fricken Siamese Rat to death.

We all did Jaden.

Maverick goes and looks at his older brother, as Amethyst looks at them.

Well since he's not here no more I'LL say it… If you two are going to argue like a fucking married couple, go to the bed room and BUTT fuck one another till one of you cries out MERCY! But AFTER we figure out what the Mother Emerald is trying to SHOW ME!

They smile at her and nod. Putting aside their problems for now.

Thanks Amie.

Yeah… Thanks my love.

She nods at them and turns around and heads back over to the Celestial Mirror and looks into it finally at SOME peace for now. She watches as the event plays before her picks up where it stopped and plays over again. She looks on as a black monster shows itself, along with several people, and a Kitsune she knew all too well, being thrown back into a wall and forced out of her adult form as it attacks her and the others around them.

MISTY NO! MISTY!

AMETHYST WHAT'S GOING ON!

Maverick and Jaden go and fly over to her to see what was going on.

It's Misty she's hurt and in danger! I-i-i can't see all of it. But there are others to.

She closes her eyes trying her best to see better and more clearly.

There all in danger! I-i-i can see… see a Hedgehog…. He's black with red markings, a-a-and a red Echidna… a-a-and a bat….a-a-and another creature… I d-d-don't know what he is… he looks like the black hedgehog almost….wait… no!?…. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! NOT YET! I NEED TO SEE MORE PLEASE!

She opens her eyes and bangs on the mirror as it slowly starts to crack and the image starts to fade away.

NO! PLEASE I'M BEGGING YOU MOTHER EMERALD! LET ME SEE MORE! JADEN, MAVERICK DO SOMETHING!

She looks at them frantically, seeking help of some kind as all three watch the image unfold. Thinking fast Jaden was the first to react. Closing his eyes he flies back a few feet crossing his arm over his chest he starts saying something. Maverick catches it and goes and follows his lead.

We call on our Sol Emeralds, the Emerald of balance and the Emerald of hope and light. We ask for your guidance and help this very night. Come to us now and give us your burning light, please help us with the princess blight. We seek to aid her in her time of need. Now come to us and set your light free!

The white and yellow Sol Emerald's go and start to glow bright as they rise up into the sky and to their guardians. As they slowly float up there comes a shot from behind them as Blaze and Silver enter the chambers along with Ice Wing and Silver Star. They run up to the upper balcony and over to where Amethyst and the boys were and look up and call out.

AMETHYST! JADEN, MAVERICK!

They boys look down and back at one another and nod as they turn around and unleash their Sol Emeralds power.

SILVER YOU NEED TO STOP THEM NOW! SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT!

I'm on it Ice Wing!

Silver goes and throwing off his crown and cape, he goes and using his telekinetic powers he flies up as fast as he can to them. But as he gets there he is too late. The Sol Emeralds go and hit the Celestial Mirror and it glows brightly as Amethyst looks behind her and then back as the image becomes clearer to her.

Just a bit more I can see something now… just… wait...somethings wrong! JADEN! MAVERICK! STOP NOW! SOMETHINGS WRONG!

WE CAN'T STOP! IT'S LIKE ITS PULLING US IN!

WE'RE TRYING TO AMIE, BUT WE CAN'T!

Amethyst goes and looks back as she flies over to Jaden and tries to pull him back, but it does no good. She tries with Maverick but yet again it does no good. As she keeps trying Silver yells out she looks at him worried as a loud cracking sound could be heard, like an iceberg breaking apart, behind her as she tries to pull Jaden free of his Sol Emerald as Jaden and Maverick yell out.

AMIE LOOK OUT!

AMETHYST! JADEN, MAVERICK NO! GET AWAY NOW!

But before anything could be done, before Silver could reach them in time to save them, the mirror breaks apart with the sound of glass breaking as a Time Portal Vortex opens up and sucks all three in. Amethyst, Maverick and Jaden go and cry out as Amethyst reaches out as she and the two boys and the two Sol Emeralds get sucked into the Time Portal Vortex as she calls out to Silver.

YOUR MAJESTY HELP USSSSS!

Just as fast as the Time Portal Vortex opened up it closes right behind them.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Silver goes and flies back to everyone and lands. They run to him as he looks up at them.

I was too late to get to them! I'm sorry everyone.

Blaze goes over to her husband and holds him as everyone looks up to where the Time Portal Vortex was.

What do we do now?

I'm afraid my old friend, we hope. For there is not much else we can do.

Silver looks at Ice Wing and Silver Star then back up to where the Time Portal Vortex was, and states to his wife…

Do you think this was the will of the Mother Emerald?

I hate to say it but I don't think so. There was something wrong with the Celestial Mirror just before that happened. I have a feeling someone was calling out to her for help and a dark force got in the way.

But who would call out to her for help?

Misty.

Everyone looks to Silver Star as they see tears forming in her eyes.

She would be the only one that would. She loves Amethyst a lot, they have a strong sisterly bond that I now know can reach all the way to wherever they may be. Whether it be time or space.

Silver Star goes over to her husband and he takes hold of her as she cries into his chest.

Will they be alright Icy? Both our daughters are now gone.

Amethyst is strong and powerful, and though young, Misty is as well we need to have hope my dear. Amie has Maverick and Jaden with her so she will be safe.

They all look up at the night sky as Blaze closes her eyes and makes a wish.

Please hear my call O Mother Emerald. I ask thee to watch over them and send a guiding light to them and return them home all safely to us.

The Mother Emerald goes and deep within it's heart a light shines and shoots off from it and to where the Time Portal Vortex was and it goes and follows the three wayward travelers…..

DEEP WITHIN THE TIME PORTAL VORTEX….

The light that had shot out of the Mother Emerald goes flying down the Vortex at lighting speed and homes in on Amethyst, Jaden and Maverick. They on the other hand were trying to stay together as best as they could. But because of the interference they were being tossed around like a fruit salad. After trying to hold onto one another, Maverick ends up being tossed far ahead of Jaden and Amethyst just as the ball of light shows up and splits into two and one heads for Maverick why the other one goes and hits Jaden and engulfs him in a bright light just as he ends up grabbing hold of Amethyst's hand pulls her close to him and wrapping his wings around her to protect her. Father down the other ball of light hits Maverick and like his brother it engulfs him as well. It creates a shield around him as he is sent flying farther down the timeline and a small portal opens up and shoots him out into the sky of an unknown part of Mobius.

ON THE BATTLEFIELD…

SHADOW SOMETHING GOING ON! I'M GETTING A NEW READING!

WHAT?! FROM WHERE? WHAT IS IT?!

AAAH!

Veronica goes and screams out as she ducks behind a bolder and looks at her scanner.

I DON'T KNOW? BUT IT LOOKS LIKE A TIME PORTAL VORTEX IS GOING TO OPEN UP!

Shadow goes and dodges out of the way of a massive claw swings down where he was as he lands on his feet shouting out….

CHAOS SPEAR!

He shoots one right at the beast's head making it roar out.

MICHA GO NOW! AIM FOR THE EYE!

Not missing a beat Micha calls out…

SHINING BALLISTIC SHOT!

A multitude of shots go and fire out of her guns as she aims for the dragon's head but the dragon sees this and using its wings he covers up its face as the shots blow up leaving barely a scratch on its wings. Micha looks on in shock as the beast's massive paw comes from the side smacking her across the room as Shadow shouts out.

MICHA!

Knuckles goes and jumps up high into the air and catches her coming back down panting and setting her down.

You OK Micha?

Yeah… What about you old man?

Knuckles looks at her chuckling as he punches his fist together taking on a fighting stance.

I may be old, but I'm not down and out yet. So what do you say YOUNGSTER? Wanna team up?

HA! me team up with the Guardian of Mobius legendary history!? I thought you would never ask!

Then let's do this!

Right-o Mate!

They go running back into battle as Micha shouts out…

Think you can throw me high enough to bypass those wings of his?

Leave it to me!

ROUGE IN COMING!

Not missing a bet Micha goes and jumps up into the air and lands on Knuckles palms and he goes and throws her up in the air where Rouge sees Micha coming up as she grabs hold of her hand and throws her higher yet as she calls out…

STARLIGHT SHOT!

Once more just like with the door, a multitude of shots fire and the go and the hit the Black Arms Dragon. It didn't know what hit it and couldn't cover it's face fast enough to protect it's eye. It roars out in pain as it paws at its face trying to get whatever it was in it's eye out. Micha comes landing down as Rouge and Knuckles come up and all three high five.

Nice work Mates!

You to Micha. Didn't think you still had anything left in you Knux.

Your telling me Rouge. I'll end up feeling it later, but if it helps get this beast down so be it.

Rouge, Knuckles, Micha you guys alright?!

Shadow runs over to them calling out.

Yeah Shadow we're fine. But that Dragon is really giving us a beating.

SHADOW!

Manic what is it?

LOOK OVER THERE!

They all look over to where he was pointing as Veronica yells out…

IT'S THE TIME PORTAL VORTEX!

IN THE VORTEX...

In the Vortex Jaden and Amethyst were shot out into the battlefield of where her sister was in a ball of light. They were shot out with such force that Jaden was thrown back into the mural with such force that a cracking sound could be hear and he yells out as he lands down on the ground with a thud as his wings fall open and Amethyst goes and slowly opens her eyes shaking her head as someone yells out…

THE FUCKING HELL IS GOING ON VERONICA!?

I DON'T KNOW BUT WATCH OUT THE DRAGONS COMING BACK, AND HE HAS A SET OF NEW PEEPERS!

Shadow and the other look over at the Black Arms Dragon, and sure enough the beast ends up having four more eyes as it looks down, roaring at them shaking the cave causing dirt, dust and rocks to fall from above as it spreads it's massive wings getting ready to take off.

SHIT! WE NEED TO STOP IT NOW SHADOW! IF THAT THING GETS OUT IT WILL WREAK HAVOC ON MY ISLAND!

DON'T YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW THAT!? QUICKLY! WHERE'S THE SAFEST PLACE WITHOUT ANY CIVILIANS OR TOWNS AND CITIES!

SANDOPOLIS! THERE'S A CITY THERE BUT IT'S NEAR THE HIDDEN RUINS! IF YOUR GOING TO DO WHAT I THINK YOUR GOING TO DO THEN HEAD DUE SOUTH AND TAKE US THERE IT'S THE ONLY PLACE SAFE ENOUGH TO BATTLE THIS BEAST WITHOUT ANY REPERCUSSIONS!

Nodding Shadow goes and reaches into his pocket and pulls out the red Chaos Emerald. He wondered after yesterday's discovery if he could pull it off. To move something this big and everyone around him, he would need at least three Emeralds. But right now he had no choice; he had to risk it.

EVERYONE HOLD ONTO YOUR LUNCHES!

Holding up his right arm with the Chaos Emerald in it he yells out!

CHAOS CONTROL!

In a blinding red light everyone was engulfed in it just as Amethyst comes fully around and looks up. Seeing the blinding light she goes and buries her face in Jaden's chest as it takes hold of them….

IN THE MIDDLE OF SANDOPOLIS….

A blinding red light flashes and everyone, Black Arm Dragon included, was transported to the middle of Sandopolis. They all land on their feet, everyone but Veronica and Amethyst and Jaden who was still knocked out. Land in the hot sands as the beast roars out once more taking to the skies over Sandopolis.

Grate, now where hear what now? Only one that can fly is Rouge. Rest of us can't.

Shadow growls lowly, trying to think. He knew Manic had a point, and without their Gears there was no way him and Micha could help Eclipse and Rouge. As he was thinking he hears Micha calling yelling out….

SHINING BALLISTIC SHOT!

A multitude of shots go flying off and it beats under its belly and it roars out and looks down as it gets ready to unleash a torrent of flames, but before it could she calls out another attack…

GUM GUM GOO BLAST EXTREME!

A new set of guns come out of nowhere and she fires them off and right at the Dragons mouth as it was reading it's flames. They hit home covering its mouth and the flames go and fizzle out as it tries to get the goo off its face.

JUST DON'T STAND THERE LIKE A FROG ON A LONG START ATTACKING BEFORE IT GETS TO HIGH!

Shadow looks at her in shock doing a double take at her as he shakes his head and calls out…

CHAOS CANNONS!

A pair of guns form in his hands and he runs off picking up speed shooting at the dragon. The shots hit it's left wing, numbing them and causing it to land. As he goes and runs under the dragon he sets off another round and hits it's right wing causing it to go numb as well.

ATTACK IT NOW WHY IT'S DOWN! IT'S WINGS WONT STAY NUMB FOR LONG, NOT WITH HIS SIZE!

Knuckles was the first to attack. He goes and runs. He jumps into the air and lands close by, sending his fists into the sand and creating a sinkhole that slowly swallows the dragon making it incapable to move around too much. Manic goes and runs at supersonic speed he goes and makes a sand vortex around the Dragon. When he stops the dragon is partly covered in sand as he goes and runs up one of its wings and he heads for it. Jumping up from it's shoulder he goes and double kicks it in the side of the head hard enough that it's head ricochet back and lands on its side for a moment as Micha and Eclipse shouts out.

SHINING BALLISTIC SHOT!

SONIC CANNON!

Gunshots fired off along with a sonic blast. They combine together and end up hitting the dragon in the chest causing some damage. After the smoke settles a small gaping wound could be seen as red and black blood drips from it down its chest. It roars as best as it could in pain as the wound bleeds.

Nice work you three. But don't go celebrating just yet we're not done, and won't be till we kill that damned thing!

They all nod at Shadow as they take another fighting stance.

Shadow what will we do. Our attacks, even when combined, barely did anything but cause a scratch. We need to find a way to end it for good.

Micha looks at him worried.

I know Micha and we will find away. Has Misty woken up yet?

No she hasn't Veronica is still with her.

Fuck! She would be a big help right now.

At that moment Amethyst goes and walks up as a breeze starts to blow. It blows sand around and her ponytail and coat tails as she stands there looking at the dragon clenching her fists.

You said that the eyes are its main weak point right?

Shadow and the rest look over and see her for the first time confused on who she was. Shadow was the first to answer her.

Yes that's right. But who are you?

That doesn't madder right now, just leave the rest to me. I won't forgive that thing for hurting my BABY SISTER MISTY!

Taking off in a blaze of Amethyst flames causing everyone to shy away from her, as she goes and heads over to the dragon shooting a fireball at its face burning off the goo from around its face. It roars out as it struggles to get out of the sandpit Knuckles had made.

STARLIGHT BLAZE!

Combining her Sol Flame powers, and her Star powers she sends it at the Black Arms Dragon. Just as it was about to hit it, it managed to free a wing and protect its face in time. Smoke sizzles off it's wing causing a light burn. It removes its wing out of the way and it growls at her. It looks at her and it goes and speaks using telekinetic powers.

INSOLENT FOOLS!

Everyone goes and looks up in shock at it as it talks.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF THE FORCES THAT PRECEDES YOU RIGHT NOW.

Shadow goes and yells up at it.

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!

FOOLS! THERE IS NO STOPPING THE COMING DARKNESS THAT WILL COME WITH THE BLOOD RED MOON!

Shadow looks up at the darkness as everyone else goes and looks at one another confused.

THE BLOOD RED MOON?! WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? WHAT IS THE BLOOD RED MOON? BLACK DOOM SPOKE OF IT!

FOOLS. YOU KNOW NOT THE PROPHECY THAT IS UNFOLDING BEFORE YOUR EYES. THE BLACK ARMS QUEEN WILL ARISE AND WHEN SHE DOES I WILL BE THERE TO HELP HER. FOR I AM HER STEED AND I WILL GUIDE HER INTO THE BLOOD BATH THAT WILL HAPPEN!

WHAT!? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! TELL ME NOW BEAST!

It goes and laughs at him, as it roars out.

YOU WILL DO WELL TO CALL ME BY MY NAME LITTLE GNAT, AND THAT NAME IS DARK NAGUS! I WILL BE THE ONE TO BRING FORTH THE FIRES OF HELL ON THIS PLANET AND BEGIN ITS REBIRTH WHEN THE TIME COMES!

LIKE HELL I WOULD LET YOU DO ANYTHING OF THE LIKE! WHO EVER THIS DARK ARMS QUEEN IS, WE WILL STOP HER BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING! I WILL NOT LET IT HAPPENED!

FOOL! THE PROPHECY WILL HAPPEN. THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO STOP IT! WHEN THE NEW QUEEN ARISES YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO FEEL HER POWER AND YOU WILL BOW DOWN TO HER AND BECOME HER KING. SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG!

I WOULD NEVER JOIN SOME BLOOD THIRSTY QUEEN OF MY OWN FREE WILL! I WOULD RATHER DIE BEFORE JOINING SOME BLOOD THIRSTY QUEEN AND HELP DESTROY THE PLANET THAT MARIA LOVED SO MUCH. THE PLANET I LOVE SO MUCH. YOU THINK YOU CAN GO AND FORETELL WHAT WILL BE WHEN THE FUTURE ISN'T SET IN STONE YET? THEN THINK AGAIN! I. WILL. NOT. LET. IT. HAPPEN!

Before anyone knew what was happening, a burning red light goes and surrounds Shadow as the red chaos emerald floats up out of his hand and above him as he looks at Dark Nagus. Pure rage goes and fills him as his eyes glow a deadly red. His chaos power flares up into flames, he goes and starts walking, each step he takes leaves little flaming footprints in the sand. Everyone watches him as he starts stepping up as if going up a set of stairs.

Whoa! I have seen Shadow mad before. But not like this.

You're telling me Manic. I known him for years and even worked with him, and I never saw him this mad before. Not to say I never seen any one of the emeralds act like that before. Have you Knux?

No never in my life time I haven't. I have a feeling something much bigger is going on and the emeralds are part of whatever is going on.

Aunty R isn't there anything you can do?

You want to try and stop him, be my guest Manic. But it's your life on the line.

Micha goes and runs after Shadow who by this time was now about 150 feet in the air.

SHADOW STOP!

MICHA!?

Micha goes and steps back intimidated by the look from him, but goes and stands her ground. They look at one another not speaking but somehow knowing what the other was saying. Shadow nods at her and holding out his hand he shoots her with the flames from the chaos emerald. They go and engulf her as everyone yells out.

MICHAAA!

The flames go and rise Micha up into the air as they twist and turn around her. After a few moments something goes and brakes the flames apart and soft flapping could be heard. Everyone looks up in awe at Micha. Her whole look had changed from what it was moments before. Micha hovers there with her head down and eyes close, till after a moment snaps her eyes open and grins a half grin with her fangs showing.

The hell happened to her?

Manic asks. As they all look up at her. A pair of massive, bird-like wings were sprouting from her back in the same color as her fur. The tips were a darker purple. On the bend of the wing where the Pollex is, was a giant claw on each wing. Her shorts and top had changed into a very light weight flexible white, gold and silver dragon scale metal armor sweetheart leotard.

At her side in a golden holster belt dawned with sapphires, where a set of gold, white and silver gilded guns. Her boots now came all the way to her knees, with the crests of the boots fanning out like a swords hilt in the middle of it was a sapphire gem. The armor on her arms were made of the same thing as her leotard. The talon gauntlets on her hands were made in the same white, gold and silver coloring. On the back on the hand on the knuckles and the middle was the same sapphire gems. Four small ones on the knuckle, and one big one in the middle.

Her hat turned into an elegant style cowgirl hat. It was trimmed with gold and the ribbon around it was gold and had silver heart charms on it each had a sapphire gem in it. Her hair was now in a ponytail held in place by three silver bands that had sapphire gems on them. Around her neck was a white velvet choker that had a dangling sapphire gem. As the sunlight hit her, her attire sparkled.

Micha?

Micha goes and crosses her arms as she takes hold of her new guns. Drawing them she goes and yells out.

DOUBLE! BARREL! BARRAGE!

The attack comes hard and fast. Hitting Dark Nagus in the chest causing him to let out a roar as her bullets go and penetrate his chest. Grunting Shadow goes and nods and looks up at Nagus.

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE US DARK NAGUS! CAUSE YOU WILL LOSE IN THE END, AND WE WON'T BACK DOWN EVER! FOR WHERE THERE IS DARKNESS THERE IS ALWAYS LIGHT IN EVERY SHAPE AND FORM!

Shadow goes into a fetal position as before with Micha, the power of the chaos emerald takes hold of Shadow. After a moment Shadow breaks free of the chaos flames as a pair of demonic like wings are now on his back. The top upper most of the winds had feathers, why the lower part had leather, like bat or dragon wings. The feathers were tipped with red, and the three bone-like tips on the lower half were as well, just like his quill color. His attire, just like Micha's, changed as well.

He now had arm wraps, in place of his gloves, that went from his hands to half way up his forearms, that were in a crimson red color. His black nails poked out of them forming claws. He no longer had his shoes on. But like his arms to half way up his legs had the crimson wraps, and like his hands, his toenails poked out as well, when here a bit longer, almost talon like. Around his chest where leather wraps that tightly criss crossed over one another creating chest armor. It was in crimson red and black. His inhibitor ring was now smaller and turned into gold ear cuffs with small crimson red gems in them and where in his ears.

WHOA, EPIC! DUDE! SHADOW HOW DO I GET ME SOME OF THAT SWEETNESS!?

Shadow looks down at Manic and scoffs, shaking his head at him cocking a grin.

This isn't a game no more Manic. As of right now this is real. There's no coming back once you take that step beyond what you know. All of Mobius is in danger, and what happens here today in Sandopolis no one can know about. You let even a hint slip from your mouth where all the dead got it?

Manic goes and takes his thumb to his nose he wipes it as he takes a fighting stance as he says three words that were so like his father as he gets a cocky smile.

BRING IT FAKER!

Shadow goes and scoffs grinning as he replies.

I'LL MAKE YOU EAT THOSE WORDS KID!

Manic goes and dashes off and heads right to Dark Nagus. He jumps high into the air where Shadow goes and hits him with the red chaos flames. Within moments the flames break apart and he floats there grinning, opening and closing his hands as he gets a feel for his new strength and powers. Much like Shadow, his attire changed as well. He now had white wraps on his arms going from his hands up his arms. His vest was now red leather and had a white fur collar. He no longer had shorts on. His shoes had become high tops. With thick cuffs on them, he had white wraps that wrapped around his feet and up his legs with some of the wrapping tied in a knot in back and the extra hanging off and blowing in the breeze. Around his head he had white headband that ties in back with the extra, like his shoes, blowing in the wind. His wings were the same color as his fur, tipped with white. Like Micha's they had a single claw on the Pollex.

Oh YEAH! Now this is what I am TALKING ABOUT!

Before anyone could blink Manic was gone in a flash and the next thing anyone knows they hear Nagus roaring out as Manic attacks him with such blinding speed, that the only ones who could see him were Micha and Shadow. Manic comes back standing next to Shadow as he cracks his knuckles.

YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT YOU WRENCHED GNAT! YOU DO NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE MESSING WITH!

OH PUH-LEASE! COULD RUN RINGS AROUND YOU, YOU KNOW….OH WAIT... HA! I ALREADY DID AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN SEE ME HAHA!

Don't get to cocky Manic. We don't know what Nagus is capable of.

Are you kidding Shad? Did you see what Micha just did? What I just did? Before we barely made a DENT in this dude, and just a moment ago I only managed to get a good hit because he was distracted. Not to say that the Floating cat over there barely did anything too. We three got this. We can take down Dark Nagus no problem now.

He's right Mate. I never felt so powerful in my LIFE! It feels amazing.

Even still. Don't get cocky! That's an order Manic, Micha. We don't know what these new found powers are capable of, or how long they will even last. For all we know they could only have a limited amount of time to them. So use your powers wisely!

Manic signs and rolls his eyes scoffing.

Fiiiine…. Spoil sport. Now wonder dad got annoyed with you so much. You're no fun Shadow.

Hey I can be fun when I want to be. But right now Angel Island is more important than fun right now.

Yeah yeah yea. Fine, will do it your way BOSS.

Shadow glances over at him shaking his head.

Hey you wanted to be on my Team Manic the moment you asked for those powers. So what I say GOES. Got it?

Yeah yeah yeah. I heard you the first time, old man. Don't mean I can't have fun doing it.

You got a LOT of nerve Manic, you know that? You're so much like your father it's annoying.

Yeah, that's what mom and Sonia say too.

As for you?

Shadow looks over at Amethyst sneering at her.

If you don't want to get hurt then get out of our way. You can't do anything to Dark Nagus. You'll only get in the way. So go back down and stay out of this. This isn't your battle.

This is much my battle then anyone else! You don't have a right to tell me what to do!

I have as much right to! This is my domain, your on! Therefore I make the rule!

Before Amethyst knew it Shadow was in her face.

You don't have the speed nor power to take him down. Not like we do. There are forces at work here even we're trying to understand. Now go down there and stay out of the way!

SHADOW NAGUS IS RECOVERING FROM MANIC'S ATTACKS!

Shadow looks over to where he was and sees Mica was right. Nagus was coming out of it and during the whole time he was reading an attack, and he was about to fire it at them. Looking at Amethyst he goes and back hands her hard enough she falls out of the sky and comes crashing down into the sand hard leaving a crater in her wake. Knuckles and Rouge run over to where she landed and help her up as they look onward to Shadow, Micha and Manic, as Shadow calls out a new attack…

CHAOS BARRIER!

A huge red barrier goes and powers up just as Nagus unleashes a powerful fire blast at them. It hits the barrier and the fire blast bounces off it harmlessly and spreads flames every which way. Shadow looks over in shock as one of the wayward flames ends up heading at Veronica, Misty and the still out cold Jaden and Eclipse. Eclipse sees it heading their way and he calls on Blurk and they fuse together. At once Eclipse goes and jumps in front of the flames and blocks them with his body as he holds up his arms. The flames bounce off him and hit the sand creating a small dust cloud.

HEY WATCH WHERE YOUR SHOOTING THOSE THINGS AT SHADOW!

SORRY! BUT YOUR ALL OK RIGHT?

YEAH WE'RE OK!

Nodding shadow goes and with his new found speed he was in front of Knuckles, Rouge and Amethyst.

Listen girl I don't know who you are, where you came from, or what. But if you want to help. Then go help THEM.

Shadow goes and points over at Eclipse and the others.

Protect them and don't let them get hurt. Knuckles, Rouge I'm counting on you both as well. Get them as far away as you can. Will stay here and finish off Nagus and catch up later.

Right Shadow, you can count on us buddy.

Knuckles tells him.

Good. Now get going. Once we have him distracted, take Veronica, Misty and the bat and make a run for it.

Nodding Shadow goes and heads back to Manic and Micha.

OK you two, listen up. We need to keep Dark Nagus distracted long enough for the others to get far enough away as they can.

Right Shadow.

I hear ya Mate.

I'll take points and get it to try to go after me.

Go for it Manic. Me and Micha will follow behind you and attack him. Let's see if we can get him to follow us to the lands end and out to sea. That way we won't be leading him to any cities, towns or any place populated.

Right.

Manic takes point and starts attacking Dark Nagus, and ends up pissing him off. It starts attacking him shooting fireballs at him and Manic manages to dodge everyone.

HA HAAA! Come on you gotta do better than that to shoot me down you overgrown luggage rack. NOW COME AT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT!

Manic goes and curls into a ball and aims for Nagus face and hitting him dead on in the nose Nagus roars out as Manic makes a run for it flapping his wings and leading him to the lands end. They go flying by Rouge and Knuckles and that rest creates a powerful back draft and knocks everyone over.

Shadow flies over to Micha and looks at her as a bolt of lightning goes off overhead. She just looks onward awaiting his orders.

Micha?

Don't worry Love. I'm doing fine. I told you not to underestimate me when I'm on a job. I'll freak out after we're done with Dark Nagus. You said it yourself.

She tilts her head looking at him.

Saving Angel Island is more important right now then our own fears and cockiness right?

He smiles at her nodding.

Yeah I did say that a moment ago.

Then how about we deal with this beast and head back to the Hotel. I still owe you your punishment for underestimating me.

Shadow goes and gives her a smug look and scoffs.

Will see about that Weasel-Wolf. Now take the left I'll take the right. Aim for the wings and let's see if we can snap them off and ground him for good.

Right Boss.

Micha goes and flies off gaining speed as she does, reaching nearly Mach 4, Shadow follows behind her as the head for Manic and helps him.

Holy shit!? Were they going nearly Mach 4 just now?

I think so Kid. Or close to it. I have a feeling that's the Chaos Emeralds doing.

I'm not a kid! I do have a name you know?

Then what is it?

Amethyst. Amethyst Star.

Well AMETHYST STAR, stop screwing around and help us. We need to get as far away as we can. Will head to Lake Nessie. Will be safe there. It shouldn't take too long to get there. Rouge help me with bat boy and let's get going. Amethyst you stay behind us and keep our backs protected, and don't you dare argue about it either there's no time. Veronica you got Misty?

Yeah I got her Knux.

Eclipse you get up front with your kids and keep our front protected. If we stay like this we will get to Lake Nessie in no time. Now let's hurry why the others got Dark Nagus occupied.

With Eclipse in the lead they go and start making a run for it as best as they could with a passed out Jaden in tow. It was a long walk but they see Eternal river that bordered Sandopolis and the greenery of the forest on the other side.

Not much farther guys I see the Eternal River now. Once we cross it will be home free, and it's a straight walk to Lake Nessie.

That's good cause I can see your friends up there and it looks like that Dark Nagus is coming back around.

Back up in the skies…

MANIC WATCH OUT FOR HIS TAIL IS COMING BACK AROUND!

Nagus tail comes around and he swings it at Manic once more, but Manic was too fast for him.

You OK Manic?

Panting Manic nods at Shadow.

Yeah bro. I'm good. But this dude is REALLY giving me a run for my money. We've been at this for nearly three hours now, and there STILL no sign of him going down, despite the fact of how badly damaged he is. He's got to be feeling it as much as we are right now.

You're telling me. MICHA HOW YOU HOLDING UP OVER THERE?

Micha flies over to the bods and nods.

Wearing out fast myself. I shot everything I could at him. He has a lot of deep wounds that are bleeding but he's not showing signs of letting up on my end. I could always try my newest move and see how it goes?

I wouldn't risk it. Not this high up. What about you Manic? The Emerald gives you any powers besides light speed.

Not really Shadow. Just improved my speed and strength. Which is awesome and all. But a couple moves that did something would be nice.

So you got nothing then?

Pretty much. I mean when I roll up into a ball my spikes become super sharp like blades. But that's about it. I did manage to get another of his eyes that way. But we still have three more to go before we fully blind him and can finish him off.

Shadow what are we gonna do?

Micha do it.

You sure? You just said…

I know, but we're running out of options right now. Manic be ready should her attack go amiss.

Micha goes and snarls softly annoyed by the thought of having Manic near her. But she knew he would be fast enough to catch her if her attack failed. Shadow hears her snarling and looks over at her.

Micha….

I know I know. But he tries anything funny, he'll be the one with busted wings.

Duly noted.

Good. Now out of my way! I intend to make this one count!

Manic and Shadow move back watching as Micha powers up her move getting ready for the final blow they all hoped would ground Dark Nagus for good so they could kill him once and for all.

CHAOTIC CRIMSON BLAST!

Like before in the forest a day before, Mica is surrounded by a blaze of crimson energy as she uses her newfound speed and heads right for Dark Nagus. Using her speed she aims for under his belly leaving big deep bullet holes in his chest and belly down to his lower abdomen. He roars out in pain as Micha reaches down to the crests of her boots and pulls out a sword from each of them. Taking them she goes and comes back around and she stabs them deep into his left wing, and using her speed and power she goes and slices right through the skin and muscle of his wing severing the tendons causing his wing to collapse and bringing him down hard and fast. He crashes into the ground creating a massive sand wave that crashed down creating new sand dunes. Micha goes and stops near Shadow and Manic panting as she sheaths her swords and looks down at Nagus.

Nicely down Micha!

Manic goes and raises his hand up and his high fives him grinning.

Thanks Mate. With that busted wing he won't be getting up now. Nor be able to fully protect his face from our attacks meaning…

Meaning I can finish him off. You two head for the others and help them. I'll finish Nagus off on my own. I think they're heading for Lake Nessie. Go and help them cross the Eternal River and get there safely.

But Shadow?

No buts Micha. Go now why we have the advantage.

Manic looks at Shadow, then over at Micha who had a worried look on her face. He flies over to her and gently tugs on her hand.

Come on dudette lets go, Shadow means biz. I can see it in his eyes. I have known Shadow for a long time. He won't let some overgrown LIZARD like Dark Nagus take him down without a fight.

But there's no way he can take that beast on his own. It took the three of us to GET HIM GROUNDED FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!

MICHA!

Manic yells at her to snap her out of it and she looks at him before looking back at Shadow. Sighing in defeat as Shadow looks on at Nagus she nods.

Just be careful Mate. OK?

Get going now, both of you!

Shadow reaches up and takes out his inhibitor earrings as he feels his power being unleashed. Normally, in the past it use to be that when he took his inhibitor rings off his power would be hard to control, but now in days over the years, he's learned to control his true power that were given to him when he was made, so now he can call on his true powers when needed without the backlash of someone getting hurt. But his inhibitor rings still help a lot of the time even to day, but letting him focus his powers. As he takes the last one off he goes over to Micha and hands them to her looking at her nodding.

Keep those safe for me alright?

Micha nods at Shadow as he kisses her cheek as she holds them close to her as she reluctantly follows Manic as they head off to find the others. Once he sees there far enough away he lands and walks over to Nagus.

ALRIGHT NAGUS START TALKING NOW, AND TELL ME EVERYTHING I WANT TO KNOW!

Shadows goes and ignites his hand as a green flame goes and covers it, flaring around him as Shadow shoots off an energy blast near Nagus head that explodes.

FOOL. AS I TOLD YOU IT WILL BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE ALL OF MOBIUS IS IN THE FLAMES OF HELL. YOU CAN NOT STOP WHAT IS COMING. THE PROPHECY AS FOR TOLD IT FOR MANY YEARS, EVEN BEFORE I WAS CAPTURED ON MY HOME PLANET AND TURNED INTO A MINDLESS SLAVE.

WHAT PROPHECY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!

HE HE HE HEEE…. EONS AGO, A PROPHECY WAS FORETOLD THAT THERE WOULD COME A TIME WHEN THE TRUE LEADER OF THE MIGHTY BLACK ARMS RACE WOULD BE BORN ANEW. STATING THAT YEARS INTO THE FUTURE AFTER BLACK DOOMS DOWN FALL, OUR QUEEN WOULD BE ON A 3RD COMET WITH OUR PEOPLE, TRYING TO FIND AWAY TO SAVE THEM. BUT SADLY THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN. FOR WHEN BLACK DOOM, HER MATE AND KING, WAS KILLED BY YOU, SHE FELT IT ACROSS THE COSMOS AND SHE HERSELF STARTED TO SLOWLY DIE…

NOW SHE'S TRYING TO COME BACK IS THAT RIGHT?

YESSS…. THAT IS RIGHT. SINCE I WAS THE LAST REMAINING FORCE OF BLACK DOOMS ARMY I KNEW EVERYTHING. I WAS LEFT BEHIND ON PURPOSSSE, TO ENSURE I WOULD HELP HER MAJESTY REGAIN WHAT WAS LOSSST.

REGAIN WHAT WAS LOST? WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!

ON THE LAST COMET THAT WAS ON ITS WAY HERE. THE QUEEN WAS DYING SLOWLY. OUR SCIENTISTS DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. THEY PUT HER IN A BLACK ARMS STASIS POD TO TRY AND SLOW HE DEATH. IT WORKED FOR A TIME TILL THEY GOT HERE. BUT AS THE APPROACHED EARTH THEY WHERE SHOT DOWN BY THE ECLIPSE CANNON, BUT NOT BEFORE LAUNCHING THE QUEENS STASIS POD TO EARTH. IT LANDED IN A HIDDEN VALLEY AND SHE STAYED THERE FOR MANY MONTHS TILL SHE WAS FOUND….

NEAR ETERNAL RIVER…

Rouge and the rest were trying to find a way to get everyone across the river and to Lake Nessie.

So how are we going to do this?

Me and the girl can take sleeping beauty here and fly him the rest of the way, and the rest of you can swim.

It may be the only way. But we need to be careful, the river's currents are strong.

But what about little Misty? I'm a good strong swimmer myself, but if you say the currents are strong, and get swept away then I could end up losing her in the waters.

Veronica tells him a bit worried.

Will have S-pup carry her over. He can fly across with Amethyst and Rouge and bat boy.

Hey! He has a name you know!

Listen Amethyst right now the only thing I care about is getting everyone to safety. Once we do that will worry about names. Shadow left me in charge of making sure I get everyone someplace safe, and I intend to do just that. So you want to argue then do it on your own time. Got it?

Knuckles looks around for S-pup but doesn't see him. He whistles out for him and he comes running from some bushes from the other side barking at him, with something in his mouth.

S-PUP COME ON! WE NEED YOUR HELP BOY!

S-pup goes and he flies over to Knuckles and lands. Knux goes and bends down petting him as S-pup drops the item at his feet. He picks it up looking at it and his eyes go wide with surprise. Thinking for a moment he goes and pockets the item from the rest till they were safe across the other side as he stands up.

Right S-pup carries Misty over to the other side of the lake boy, and wait for us.

He barks at him as Veronica goes and bends down so S-pup could take her by her scruff and fly over to the other side to wait for everyone. Once there he goes over to the bushes and sets her down in the shade and waits for everyone else.

OK guys, let's go. It's not much further now.

Rouge and Amethyst go and take hold of Jaden and they head on over to the other side as the rest swim across with little problems. Once they all take a small short rest before moving on. But before they could they hear Manic shouting out.

GUYS! HOLD UP! WERE ON OUR WAY!

Manic? Micha? What are you guys doing here?

Shadow told us to come help you why he dealt with Dark Nagus.

Micha tells them as she and Manic land on the other side with them.

I see. Well we're nearly there, it's just another few minutes more. I can see Lake Nessie from here. Once we're there will rest and wait for Shadow. Eclipse helps me with sleeping beauty here and lets get going. We're wasting time.

Nodding Eclipse and Knuckles head over to help with Jaden and they head off. Manic and Micha fly on ahead and wait for everyone else to catch up. Once they land Micha looks back out over to Sandopolis to where they last saw Shadow worried. Manic catches this and places a hand on her shoulder snapping her out of it as she looks at him as he smiles at him.

Hey don't worry. Shadow is a tough guy, there's no way he will let Dark Nagus go. He's smart, he knows the risks that are going on. So you don't need to worry.

But why do I have such a sense of impending doom all of a sudden? Like something really bad is going to happen?

Trust me Micha, you're not the only one on edge right now. A lot has happened since you two got here, and something tells me this isn't how you wanted to spend your little mini vaca.

Your right it's not. All I wanted to do was enjoy myself, help Shadow find Extreme Gear Riders and enjoy myself as I do so. Not fight monsters and whatever Mobius throws at me. But now LOOK AT ME! Don't know what the fucking hell has gotten into me. Ever since Birch hurt me and threw me off of Team Mystic Ruin… I...I...I don't know. Everything's been happening so fast, now I don't know what to think right now. I'm worried if I made the right call by joining Shadow on this little journey or not. I-I-I mean… what I'm trying to say…. GOD I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCKING HELL I'M TRYING TO SAY!

Hey Micha look at me dudette.

She goes and looks at him sighing and for once in his cocky life he had a sincere look on his face.

It's going to be OK. Alright? I don't know what really happened with you and him in the last few days, or who this Birch fellow is. But one thing is for sure. Shadow saw something in you that this Birch guy didn't. He saw true potential in you just waiting to happen. Think back for a moment? Did he say anything to you that could indicate such a thing?

Micha thinks for a moment and nods at him.

Yeah he did. He said that I needed to stop doubting myself, and learn to take an assertive action on things and stop questioning things all the time or I'll end up hurt, and he's right. I do tend to do it a lot. He said I need to make a stand and show people that I am strong. Even when I am at my weakest, why their at their best. That he wanted my ultimate best, that it would be the only way for others to truly see me as I am.

And?

He's right… YOUR right. I need to have hope everything will be OK, and if not?

Micha shrugs…

If not then I need to find a way to make that happen. I have friends besides me who will be there every step of the way should I ever need them, and I'm making new ones as I go along. Even cocky little perverted PRINCES who thinks he has it all. I know you and everyone else will be there for me. Thing is…

Thing is you're worried if you're giving it your all or not and failing everyone. Am I right?

Yeah. I lost my best friend already, she meant everything to me, she was a SISTER to me, and after so many years I I finally told her so too, only to lose her in the very same day I told her, and then I lose my other best friend cause I needed time to think after the battle in Shiny Star City, and wanted time off from the team. But he didn't see it that way, and now I'm here. Part of something SO much bigger than I could have ever imagined. All I wanted was time off, to clear my head, and do a little riding. Why help him fine possible members for him. Nothing more. But now I'm in this mess.

To be honest I don't think any of us expected this to happen. It just did. But hey I do know one thing.

What's that?

This is Shadow. He will take Nagus down then you and me can go do some ERG ride what do you say? I know a few good places around here.

He goes and gives her a thumbs up and winks at her grinning.

What do you say?

But the storm?

Pffft… Don't tell me your scare of a little STORM now are you.

Wellll….

Micha goes and rubs the back of her head looking at him sheepishly.

Wow? I never would have guessed during the battle and everything.

Yeah that's the thing. When a job needs to be done I tend to hide my real self away. Mean anything and everything that makes me, ME I hide it away till the job is done. Because I know if I show the real me it could cause problems.

You shouldn't hide the real you Micha. Even during a job like now.

I know Shadow said the same thing too, saying I didn't need to hide the real me around him.

Or me.

Micha looked a little wary.

Hey don't look at me like that OK. I know I went overboard yesterday, and I'm sorry.

He rubs the back of his head smiling.

I couldn't resist doing that to you yesterday. You just looked too cute he he. Besides I know when I'm beat anyway. Just because I'm going on 18 in a few days, don't mean I don't know how the high hierarchy works. Had it been a different time and place I would have rocked your world Manchester. Maybe even better then Shadow did HE HE HE...

He goes and winks at her, making her blush.

M-M-Manic!?

He giggles at her as he looks over seeing the others coming.

Will talk more later OK?

Y-yeah. S-Sure.

As he walks off to help the others he looks back to Micha for a moment.

You gonna be OK why I Help the others?

Of course I will. Why would you ask something like that?

Well the storm and all.

Hey I told you already I have a job to do and I intend to do it. Don't go putting yourself like Shadow and start underestimating me to Manic.

No no, I wasn't trying to. I was being fully honest just now. As I said. You don't need to hide your true self from me. Job or not. I'll be there for you if you need a friend, and I promise no funny stuff.

She looks at him and she could tell he meant it. Nodding at him she smiles.

Yeah I'll be fine, I'll see if I can clear out a space for the bat.

Sure.

Back with Shadow and Dark Nagus…

SO YOUR TELLING ME THAT EVERYTHING GOING ON IS BECAUSE OF SOME PROPHECY OF THE BLACK ARMS!?

YES THAT IS RIGHT. THE NEW QUEEN WILL RISE FROM THE DEAD. SHE HAS ALREADY BEGUN DOING SO. YOU CAN NOT STOP WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. ISSA WILL FIND AWAY TO BRING HER BACK SO SHE CAN SAVE OUR PEOPLE AND START A NEW ERA FOR THE BLACK ARMS. HER MAJESTY WILL WIN IN THE END AND I WILL BE THE ONE TO RIDE HER INTO VICTORY. JUST YOU WAIT SHADOW. THE NEW DARK ARMS WILL ARISE AND WITH IT A NEW BREED OF DARK ARMS. ONE EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE. HAHAHAAA…

DON'T BE ON IT. I'VE DEALT WITH MONSTERS LIKE YOU IN THE PAST AND THEN SOME. IT WON'T HAPPEN, AND THERE IS NO WAY I'M JOINING THIS DARK QUEEN EITHER! I WOULD RATHER GIVE UP MY LIFE TO SAVE THE PLANED MARIA LOVED SO MUCH. THAT ME AND MY FRIENDS ALL LOVE SO MUCH, THEN TO LET THIS DARK QUEEN TAKE IT OVER AND DESTROY IT!

THEN SO BE IT. YOU WILL BE HER FIRST VICTIM. IF YOU WILL NOT JOIN HER WILLINGLY LIKE THE PROPHECY HAS FORETOLD AND BECOME HER KING AND RULE ALONGSIDE HER. THEN YOU WILL DO SO BY FORCE. THE VESSEL SHE POSSESS IS GROWING STRONGER BY THE DAY, AND WHEN THE TIME COMES TO BE UNLEASHED THE NEW QUEEN WILL TAKE HOLD OF THAT VESSEL AND DESTROY IT'S MIND, FORCING IT TO RESEED BACK INTO THE DARKNESS TO NEVER BE SEEN AGAIN, AND WHEN SHE HAS DONE THAT, SHE WILL TOSS THE VESSEL AWAY LIKE A SNAKE SHEDDING IT'S SKIN, JUST YOU WAIT. EVERYTHING YOU KNOW AND LOVE AND HOLD DEAR TO YOU WILL BE GONE.

THIS VESSEL WHO IS SHE? TELL ME NOW?!

EVEN I DO NOT KNOW WHO THIS VESSEL COULD BE. IT IS HARD TELLING. BUT I DO SENSE HER, FOR MY QUEEN RESIGNS IN HER AS WE SPEAK. BUT SHE HAS YET TO FULLY AWAKEN. BUT WHEN SHE DOES ALL OF MOBIUS WILL BECOME HER NEW DOMAIN HAHAHAHAHA…

WILL SEE ABOUT THAT DARK NAGUS! I'LL FINISH YOU HERE AND NOW! YOU ARE OF NO USE TO ME ANY MORE. I GOT WHAT I WANTED, NOW IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO DIE!

Shadow goes and jumps into the air and soaring high in the sky as lightning flashes across the sky, Shadow spreads his wings wide as he calls out an attack holding his right hand up, he gathers energy as it swirls around like atoms.

CHAOS QUANTUM BLAST!

Shadow goes and lowers his hand and shoots the Chaos Quantum Blast at Dark Nagus who in turns shoots a torrent of fire his way. But Shadows attack powers through it with ease.

IT'S OVER DARK NAGUS! WHO EVER THIS QUEEN IS SHE WILL BE TAKEN DOWN!

The blast Nagus who in turn laughs as he is being incinerated.

YOU MAY THINK YOU HAVE WON NOW. BUT THE TRUE BATTLE HAS YET TO BEGIN. WAR IS COMING AND IT WILL BE YOUR DOWN FALLLL! SHE WILL WIN...THE NEW BLACK ARMS… WILL RISE!

With those last words Nagus roars out as he is incinerated. Shadow hovers there watching on as Nagus burns.

Whoever this dark queen is, she best be ready, cause I won't go down without a fight. She wants a war then she will get one. I just hope it won't be too late in the end to save this vessel. Whoever they may be.

Shadow goes and scoffs and flies off to the others to make sure everyone was OK and safe.

BACK IN THE CASTLE OF ACORNS…

So that is everything from my end.

Why do I get the feeling you're leaving some huge details out General Risa?

What do you mean Princess?

From what you told us just now, some of it isn't adding up.

I agree with my daughter General.

Sally looks at Risa with an unamused look with her arms folded.

So start talking.

I'm sorry but I can not. I have my reason for keeping some things from you.

What reasons would those be General?

Sonic asks her.

It's my responsibility that this has happened to start with, all because I didn't see the signs in time, and I won't risk damaging what little, if any, trust I have left with them.

General, are you saying you know this person, and are close with them?

I said as much to Queen Sally! Now my men are nearing Issa HQ. Now do you want my help or not?!

Sally, Sonia and Sonic look at one another and Sonic nods at her.

Yes we do. We will leave it at that and trust your judgment General Risa.

I just got word from Lara-Su dad, she says that Argyle and the new Chaotix just arrived. We were lucky they just happened to be in Outcast Cove.

Indeed. General will leave the rest to you then. Save Savannah's family for her and bring them home to her.

Of course your majesty.

Risa goes and salutes ten as Sonic, Sonia and Sally go and salute Risa back and end the call.

So… whoever this person is, Risa knows them and blames herself for it all. For not seeing the signs.

Sonia thinks to herself out loud.

Well we can rule out Lien-Da. Shadow went and crushed her time band and erased her from the timeline when he was brought back.

Sally tells her.

Yes. But then who else could it be, and this prophecy? What is it all about? I mean in all my years of being around and then some, I never knew the Chaos Emeralds had that kind of power, and these seven guardian keys? Who or WHAT are they?

Your guess is as good as mind dear.

Sally goes and tells him as she places a hand on his shoulders sighing.

Yeah dad. Even I'm baffled by all of this. Let's hope Mannie and the others found something out there.

Speaking of your brother, has he called in yet to let us know what is happening?

No not yet, Sonia dear. I do hope your brother isn't driving Shadow insane right now.

It would be SO like him. He's like dad. Annoying and cocky.

HEY!? I'm right here you know Sonia.

Sally goes and giggles and kisses Sonic's cheek as she pats his shoulder.

She's not wrong you know dear. Though he has mellowed out over the years. But you do still have your moments.

AWE Sal you to babe? Come on.

Sally and Sonia go and giggle at him.

Pardon me your Majesties. But there's an S.O.S coming from Lake Nessie. It seems that it's Prince Manic and company.

WHAT!?

BACK AT LAKE NESSIE…

Over at the lake everyone was resting. The storm was still going on and everyone was starting to get in a foul mood because of it. They could see the flames from Shadows Chaos Quantum Blast still burning, but slowly going down. Shadow himself just landed near the others.

SHADOW!?

They all ran to him happy to see he was OK.

So is it done? Is Dark Nagus gone.

Yes for now Micha. Manic you did well out there today yourself.

Thanks Shad. Hey hope you don't mind but I sent out an S.O.S to mom and dad. So help should be here soon.

Good.

Hey Shadow?

Yeah Micha?

What about our forms? You said it yourself. We can't let anyone else know what happened here today cause it could put us in danger.

As if on Cue there new form go and dispel and there reverted back to there old forms. All their clothing and shoes went back to normal. The only thing that didn't where Shadow's inhibitor rings. They for some reason stayed as ear cuffs.

Shadow look?

Mich goes and hands him his inhibitors and he looks them over.

Interesting?

Why do you think they didn't go back to normal?

Not sure? But I have a feeling that there's a reason why. Hey Manic catch!

Manic looks over at Shadow as he tosses one of his ear cuffs at him, and he catches it and looks at it as he hands one to Micha.

Shadow?

Keep those with you at all times. I don't know why but I have a feeling there was a reason they didn't go back. Consider it as full fledged membership to my Team Kid.

Shadow you sure?

Yeah. You're cocky and annoying, but you proved yourself out there today Manic. Just remember.

Yeah I know don't tell anyone. I got you bro.

For the time being Shadow puts the other two inhibitor cuffs back on his ears as Micha and Manic put theirs on as he looks over at Amethyst as he folds his arms.

So now that everything is quiet. Mind telling us who you are and where you came from.

She looked up from where she was cradling Jaden and sighs.

My Name is Amethyst Star, and I'm next in line for the throne Of Sol's as the Princess of the Sol Flames.

So Blaze and Silver are involved with this mess huh?

Knuckles goes and pulls out the white Sol Emerald and holds it up.

WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT AT!?

She asks him and she gently lays Jaden's head down and stands up going over to him to take it back. But he stops her and holds a hand up.

Now hold on sister. What proof do you have of who you say you are? For all we know you and your bat friend over there STOLE the Sol Emerald from the Sol Zone and fled here to our world.

What more proof do you need? I can control flames you know.

Yeah AND? I know a couple of people who can do the same thing you can. Your flames are purple. Why Blaze's flames are red and orange like they should be. So you best have some proof or something to back you up, and right now I don't think your bat friend is going to help you if he's knocked out cold. So until then I'll be keeping a hold of this till we get back to the Castle Of Acorns.

Growling Amethyst goes and ignites her flames getting ready to take on Knuckles as he puts the Sol Emerald in his pocket once more.

I'm warning you old man, give that back to me right now before I INCINERATE YOU!

Knuckles takes a fighting stance ready for anything she throws at him.

Bring it sister.

ENOUGH BOTH OF YOU!

They go and look at Shadow standing down.

Listen Amethyst. Till we know more will be holding onto the Sol Emerald. We know how powerful and important they are to the Sol Zone. So till we can find someone who can vouch for you we won't be giving it up so easily. We had Jewel thieves try to take them from the Sol Zone before in the past and come here wrecking havoc here trying to keep hold of them. So till we know more. We're keeping it?

Fine. If Jaden's brother was here he'd back me up.

Wait? There's another one here too?

Yeah there is. Jaden's younger brother Maverick. Something happened back home during one of my prayers and Celestial readings and we got sucked into a Time Portal Vortex and ended up getting separated from one another. I don't know if he's here in this world and time or if he's someplace else. For all I know he could have gotten shot so far down the timeline he's in the Kohenyu era right now.

That must have been what my scanners were reading earlier Shadow, back in the cave.

Speaking of which we need to head back there and find out what Nagus was hiding. Knuckles, Rouge your two will head back with Amethyst and her friend why me, Micha, Manic, Veronica and Eclipse and S-pup head back to the cave and see what we find, and make sure she don't go blabbing to anyone on what she saw either got it?

Sure thing Shadow, and I won't.

Veronica goes and hands Misty over to Rouge as she and the rest stand off a bit of the ways as Shadow calls out…

CHAOS CONTROL!

Teleporting them back to the cave.

If it's all the same to you I would like to hold my little sister please.

Rouge, not understanding what she means, lets her and Knuckles looks at her as she goes and takes Misty from her and goes back over to Jaden to wait for help to arrive. As she sits down she starts humming their song.

So now what Knux?

I don't know. All we can do is wait till we're home. Sonic and Sally will know what to do.

Hmm…

OUT ON OUTCAST COVE…

You sure about this babe? I mean how do we even know this place is here?

It's there Argyle. According to what Savanna told us. Just be glad you have help from G.U.N.. heard that Issa is crazier than Jr. and his father, and is willing to go to any length to get what he wants even killing people. So be careful, there's no telling what he has up his sleeves.

If you say so Lara. OK guys, are you ready for this? Bella, Honey, Razer, Quick Shot?

You know we are sugar Croc. Or I would be, if fang face here would stop making googly eyes at me. *sigh*

But I can not help it my dearz. You're too beautiful to take my eyez off of with those golden locks of your and deep zapphire blue eyes that soft glorious tail Ma petite cloche dorée. (My little golden bell.)

Y'all mind telling me why we added him to the team again Sugar Croc?

Because he has the best sniffer out there and can sniff out any traps that Dr. Issa may have set for us.

On the other side of the line….

Bella Vixen was trying her best to hold off Razer by shoving him back in the face with a free hand as she looked around a corner to make sure the coast was clear. Over by a tree the one named Quick Shot leans against it with his arms folded and a foot up against it. His cowboy hat was pulled down over his eyes. His attire was simple. He had on a brown cowboy hat with a black leather hat ribbon with a gold buckle on it, brown combat boots, a brown leather belt with a gold buckle around his waist, and a pair of brown gloves that had steel plates on the back. He had a dark gray sweater on, and a brown leather jacket that had gray cuffs on them. He was a Weasel-Wolf. His fur was a darker shade of purple gray, leaning towards a bit more gray than purple. He had a bit tuft of bangs that stood up in three little sections. His belly fur muzzle and under his tail a bit darker gray. His right ear had the tip of it missing, and he had two holds in his left ear.

He goes and pushes his hat up with a finger and looks at the two. He opened his right eye up and one could see it was a blue gray color, over the left one was a scar that ran all the way from the top of his eyebrow and over the left eyelid and down below.

Would you stop it Razer! I'm trying to keep look out and your not helping you stupid fleabag of a wolf!

Bella goes and hisses out softly.

Quick Shot goes and pushes himself off the tree and walks over to Razer and Bella as his feet crunch over the rocks, and pulls out one of his guns from under his jacked and aims it at the back of Razer's head pulling the trigger on it with a soft click. Razer ears shoot up as a look of dread falls on his face as Bella looks behind her and smiles as Quick Shot says in a lazy like voice.

I'm going to say this ONCE mate. Back off my girl or I'll blast you right here and now. I warned you before to stay away from Bella I don't know how many times!

B-b-but Q-Q-Quick Z-Z-Zhot… I only mean… that...he he… her… B-B-Beauty…..

1…

Oh no.. not zhe counting…

2…

Mommy…

1..

Hey guys I'm in! Aah what's going on here?

A Honey Badger goes and tilts her head as she looks up out of a hole she made confused on what was going on.

Oh Zhank heavens saved by Zhe Honey.

Quick Shot goes and resets the trigger back in place and snarls at Razer, who goes and cringes back with a yelp, as he puts his gun away as Bella comes around and places her hands on his chest and kisses him.

It's nothing Honey Bug. Did you manage to get through?

You know!

Honey goes and climbs out of the hole and Bella goes and hops in followed by Quick Shot.

Honey walks over to Razer and looks down at him scratching her head.

You went and tried to put the moves on Bella again, didn't you?

Yes.

He goes and sobs out as she folds her arms tapping her foot.

You KNOW Quick Shot hate's it when you do that to her. You know there together now.

I know, I know.

Gah! You STUPID WOLF.

She goes and she grabs him the back of his collar and drags him to the hold and LITERALLY drops him into it. A OOF could be heard as she herself jumped down into the hole.

Right, Honey lead the way.

Sure thing Bella. Follow me and keep it down.

As they walk down the tunnel their feet crunch over the dirt and rocks.

How much longer till we are zere?

Not too much longer. We're nearly there now. Razer comes up front and get that sniffer ready boy.

Right away Honey.

Razer goes and heads to the front and sees the end.

Right this is the spot guys. Be careful poking your head out Raz.

Razer goes and pokes first his nose out of the hole and takes a few sniffs. After a moment he pokes his head out and looks around, he gets out and heads down the hallway a bit making sure everything was safe. As the others wait for the all clear.

So Bella? What do you say after this mission we head some place nice, just the two of us. We haven't gone out in a long time.

Really Quick Shot? Are you asking me this now?

Hey if this Issa fellow is as bad as we're being told best ask now why I can.

Bella looks at him rolling her eyes as she places her hands on her hips.

Tell you what Sugar Shot if we make it out of here alive, then I'll do more then just go out with you darling. I'll give you the whole kit 'n' boodle. What do you say to that?

WHOA… Baby you really mean it this time?

Darn right I do.

But you sure you're ready? I mean if we do this then…

Yeah I know. I've been kind of ready for a time now. But your right. With what G.U.N told us and Argyle and Lara-Su, I have a feeling Issa isn't someone to mess around with. So if we make it out of here then will go someplace special and finally get started on our lives together.

I am Zorry to be interrupting your convo here, but the coast iz clear my friends.

Then let's get going before these two start the sappy talk again.

Oh come on Honey, you love it and you know it.

Honey goes and sears at them scoffing as she goes and climbs out first. Before Bella climbs out Quick Shot goes and grabs a hold of her and kisses her.

What was that for Sugar Shot?

Just in case, and good luck.

Thanks, and good luck to you as well. Be careful as you're looking around.

No worries, love I will be. Especially with these high tech goggles you made I will be.

Nodding Bella climbs out followed by Quick Shot. They hold their ground for a moment till Quick Shot gives the OK and he and Honey go and head down the right of the hallway as Bella and Razer head down the left to find Dr. Issa.

So tell me something QS?

What's that?

You and Bella have known one another for a long time right?

Yeah what about it Sheila?

Well why do I get the feeling there's more to it?

Because there is. But now is not the time for it.

But QS?

Sighing he looks over at her as he looks back and goes on…

She's a childhood friend of mine. We've known one another for as long as I can remember. One day my mom took me away from my home in Sandrose City and up till a few years ago I hadn't seen her.

Sandrose City? Hmm? WAIT didn't you once say that…

Quick Shot goes and pulls out one of his guns and aims it right at Honey growling.

You best choose your next words wisely Honey Badger, or I'll end you right here and now.

He goes and pulls back on the trigger, aiming to do so.

R-r-right, sorry about that Quick Shot. I f-f-forgot for a moment.

He goes and scoffs and resets the trigger and puts his gun away and goes on walking.

"God, that was a right close one. I forgot no one is to say or even ask about his past in Sandrose City. Guess it wasn't a good childhood for him there? But I know he once said he had a twin sister but lost her. I wonder how. Poor guy, maybe he and his sister were close or something and he lost her somehow?"

As she was thinking Quick Shot goes and holds his hand up to stop her as he looks around the corner putting his back to the wall and pulling out his gun.

Stay quiet Honey. There right around the corner.

Honey goes and kneels and takes a look and she sees them.

That's them alright. But I don't see any guards posted by their cell. Nor any visible traps. What about them there fancy high tech goggles Bella gave yea?

Nothing. No laser beams, no hidden trap doors leading to our bloody doom, no nothing.

Something don't feel right here QS. This seems too easy.

You're telling me.

Growling he goes and holsters one of his guns and puts a finger to his right ear.

Hey Bella you there love?

DOWN THE LEFT HALLWAY….

Hey Bella you there love?

Bella holds her hand up telling Razer to stop as she puts her finger to her ear.

Yeah I'm here QS. Whats up?

We found them, but something didn't feel right. There's no guards posted and no traps of any kind. It's like he's WANTING us to come and take Jackals and make a run for it. What about you and Razer? Have you guys found Dr. Issa yet?

No we haven't. But we're nearing his last position now.

She goes and waves at Razer who nods at her and starts walking up front of her and sniffs about.

I am ztarting to zthink that cranky pants is right Bella? Zince we got in here, I have not once smelt a zingle trap of any kind. Zomething iz up, I know it.

Hmm… Argyle your call boss.

Yeah we're just as baffled as you all are out here.

Stay alert all of you. There's no telling what Dr. Issa has planned. I can see everything from my end that G.U.N is transmitting to me. Inferred, video and more you name it. And I'm not seeing anything on my end either. Only heat readings I see are your guys and the Rose family.

Hey Bella where here. Zhis is his lab no?

Yeah it is. Best prepare yourself Razer. Heard the Doc is something nasty and likes to use fresh and LIVING test subjects.

He nods at her as they stand on either side of the door. It slides open with a hiss and Bella looks in first and nods to him. They walk in and Razer gasps out in shock and horror.

What IZ ZHIS Mon ami?

Like I said. This doctor is mad and loves using live test subjects, and whoever was here beforehand really got sliced and diced up good.

Zhis is Zickening! Zhese poor people and animals.

Yeah, and I think I found out who the last test subject was to.

As Razer goes and sets down a weird glass jar filled with some sort of liquid and a Mobian heart in it he looks up at the screen Bella was pointing at.

OH Mon Dieu! (oh my goodness) Iz Zhat?

Yeah, from the looks of it. To thinking, poor fellow will never know what true fatherhood will feel like. It breaks my heart it does.

Bella goes and places a finger to her ear as she calls the others with a deep sadness in her voice.

Hey Sugar Shot … we found...we found Savannah's Fiance…he's..he's..oh chaos...

She goes and tells him as she falls to the ground trying to holding back tears

Right love. Stay there, I'm on my way. Honey is leading the Rose family out now. Argyle give the all clear to G.U.N to come in and raid the place. Dr. Issa isn't here.

She looks at what was left of Savannah's Fiance and runs out of the room no longer able to hold back her tears. Razer goes and was about to run after her when he sees a few items in a tray in a plastic bag. He takes the bag and puts them in one of his vets pockets and heads out of the room. Once out there, Bella goes and clings onto him crying. He was taken back by this for a moment but goes and wraps his arms around her holding her as she falls to the ground.

It Iz OK ma Bella dorée. (my golden Bella). It iz alright.

Footsteps could be heard down the hallway, and around the corner Quick Shot comes into view. He sees Bella in Razer's arms crying as Razer goes and nods at him motioning to him with his head it to look inside. He nods and looks inside and sees why she was crying now.

On a stainless steel table was Savannah's Fiancee. Sliced up like a thanksgiving turkey gone horribly wrong. His body was cut open from the collarbone and down his abdomen and forced open. His inner had been taken out and from the look of things put in a variety of jars. His eyes and, needless to say his brain were in jars as well. There was blood all over the place. It looks like Issa was in the processes of removing his skin when he found out G.U.N was on his way. Sighing and shaking his head he goes and covers what was left of the male Jackal up and walks out.

Calling this bloke a mad man is an UNDERSTATEMENT. What he did to that poor Jackal in there.. Why I'd call him a MONSTER is what he is.

QUICK SHOT!

Bella gets up and runs to him holding onto him crying. He sighs and wraps his arms around her holding her close.

Easy Bella my love. Easy.

Quick Shot… I...Ah… *ahem* I ah found Zhese in Zhere. I Zhink they were hiz? I Zhought that the young miss Savannah would like zhem. So I grabbed zhem before G.U.N was called in.

He sees the items and nods at Razer.

Good work Raz. Hold onto them for now if you would.

He nods as new sets of footsteps could be heard and all around G.U.N agents were running down the hallway checking everything out. With them was Argyle.

*sigh* Well the family is safe for now at least. So miss Savannah will be happy about that. But Issa got away before we could make a move. I bet you my bottom dollar my pops never had to do anything this awful. So how bad is it in their QS?

Scale rate or one to ten… 150…

Oh geez that bad huh?

Yeah. I think Bella is gonna have nightmares for a time after seeing all that in there.

Is that why she's…

Yeah it is.

Right you three head on out I'll be out soon.

They nod and Quick Shot leads Bella out followed by Razer. Once outside Bella runs off to the bushes and throws up.

Wow I got to zay. She's a real trouper zhe iz.

What do you mean Mate?

How much you wanna bet zhat most of zhose G.U.N agents already lost zhere lunch in zhere, before they could find a trash zan.

Good point.

Head on over to Honey I'm gonna go check on Bella.

Good luck Mon Amie.

Thanks.

Quick Shot goes and walks over to where Bella was and leans against a tree waiting on her. After a few moments she walks out, still looking a bit green. He tosses her a water bottle and she rinses out her mouth a couple of times and then drinks the rest of it.

Micha…I-I-I...that...that body...it was…Issa.. he's...

Monster? I know, I know. Come here Bella.

Bella goes over to his opened arms and he holds her pulling her down to the jungle floor for a rest.

It'll be OK, I promise. I'll let Argyle and Lara-Su know where leaving the team for a few months starting tonight. Will head to south shore island or west island or some place and just hide. We have more than enough money saved up to last us for at least 5 years or more if need be. Hell, maybe will go see my mom. She's been dying to have me come visit her for a time now.

I'd like that Micha...but...that poor MAN!

She buries her face in his chest shaking.

Yeah I know. But don't worry I'll be with you every step of the way.

She nods her head, sighing deeply as she looks up at him.

Could we go look for Micha? I'd love to see her again Sugar Shot.

To be honest I would love to see her too.

He smiles at her and gives her a kiss.

Come on let's go find my sister shall we?

You mean right now? But don't we need to head home and get our things?

Micha goes and gets up holding out her hand to her and she smiles up at him taking it as he pulls her close.

Well?

Let's go. We can call Lara-Su and Argyle in a few days after we had a head start.

They go and take out their com links out of their ears and toss them on the ground and run off into the jungle heading due north to where there was a shipping port. Standing in the watching them was Argyle who had come back to talk with them. Razer and Honey walk up looking at him.

You think they will be OK boss?

Yeah they will be.

But how do you know zhis Argyle?

Cause there Chaotix that's how. In nothing or no one can bring a true Chaotix member down. It's like what my dad use to tell me. Sometimes you need to go solo in order to find what you're looking for in life, and right now those two need time off. They earned it more than any of us. They will be back one day when the time is right you'll see. Cause once your a Team Chaotix member, your ALWAYS a Chaotix member.

Zhis iz well zaid Mon Amie.

Come on you two we still have work to do. So let's get to it.

Honey and Razer go and nod and walk off as Argyle goes over and picks up the tossed com links looking into the jungle.

Good luck you two, and come back soon will miss having ya around.

Giving a two finger salute goodbye he heads off to finish up the job.

BACK IN THE CASTLE OF ACORNS…

20:00 HOURS IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM…

So yeah that's it. Issa was gone by the time we got there. He just left the Rose family behind and took off. The G.U.N agents are trying to track him down now, stating he couldn't have gotten far. G.U.N is having their medical team look over the family and so far there doing OK. A bit malnourished and underweight. But a few good meals in them and they will be OK. The little girl was all over the place and lively despite her ordeal.

What about the team?

Honey and Razer are doing just fine. Their filling out report for G.U.N. as we speak.

What of Quick Shot and Bella.

Took an early leave of absence.

I see. So they left the team to head out on their own huh?

Yeah, they did.

You didn't try to stop them?

Nope. I figured they needed some time off, and after what Bella saw, I think she's really gonna need it. Trust me Babe. It was bad.

Hmm…? Very well Argyle. You think they'll be OK on their own?

Really Lara-Su? What do me and my dad always say?

She chuckles at him answering…

Sometimes you need to go solo in order to find what you're looking for in life.

AAND? Come on, say it…

She goes and shakes her head at him.

Once a Team Chaotix member, ALWAYS a Chaotix member.

Right, and don't you forget it love.

What am I to do with you Argyle.

What can you do without me is the question?

She giggles at him smiling.

OK honey I'll let everyone on this end know what happened, and Argyle?

Yeah Lara?

Love you baby.

Love you too, and see you soon.

They end the call and Lara gets up stretching and sighing as she places a hand on her belly.

How I ended up with such a geek of a man I'll never know. But I do know you're going to have one heck of a dad.

She heads out and turns off the lights and heads to go see Sonic and Sally.

BACK IN THE CAVE OF BLACK NAGUS…

Shadow and the rest make it back to the cave and everyone starts looking around.

So anything yet guys?

Veronica asks them scratching her head as she looks at her scanner confused.

Nothing over here Mate. What about you Manic?

Nadda. But there's something about this mural that keeps bugging me though.

What do you mean Manic?

Micha goes and walks over to him and looks at it with him.

Wait a moment? Wasn't this part not here a bit ago?

Yeah and it now makes me wonder if maybe there's more to it.

Only one way to find out. Step back all of you.

Everyone steps back as Shadow calls out a Chaos Spear. He throws it at the wall and as he does it starts cracking and it falls away revealing even more of the hidden wall.

Whoaaa… EPIC.

Alright Eclipse your turn. Can you make any of it out?

I'll try.

He goes over to the wall and looks it over trying his best to decipher the writing and images on the wall.

Hmm… It looks like it depicts some sort of prophecy of some kind.

Shadow ears twitch at the sound of the word prophecy as his eyes harden.

So… Everything I been told by the spirit of Back Doom, and Dark Nagus is true then

"it is foretold that when the blood red moon arises in five thousand years a new Dark Arms queen will be born. She will be born of someone of true virtue, power, strength, and love of her people. But it is said that she will not be born of a pure black arms subject, rather be born from another race of beings that have the same qualities as a Black Arms subject. This vessel that will be chosen to become the new Black Arms queen will have gone through tragic events that will set her soul free. She will go and manipulate her new vessel without her knowing it. It is said during her slow rise to newfound power she will be seeking out aid to unleash her true powers. With the powers of the 7 Guardian Keys and the Chaos Emeralds….

THE CHAOS EMERALDS?!

Hold on there's a bit more..

WITH THERE HELP SHE WILL UNLEASH HELL FIRE TO THE PLANET SHE WAS BORN ON AND BRING FORTH A NEW BREED OF BLACK ARMS STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE."

Shadow goes and takes out his red Chaos Emerald and looks at it thinking.

So the Chaos Emeralds are involved yet again are they?

When aren't they bro?

Indeed, Hey S-pup, have you found anything back there?

S-pup barks at him as they come over to look. He shines his lights into the space of where Dark Nagus was and looks at it.

I don't know why but I'm getting a creepy feeling Mate.

Same Micha. Shadow I think something is back there.

S-pup come with me, the rest stay here. I'll check it out.

You sure Shadow?

Yeah. Eclipse keep watch and be ready to attack anything that comes out of here.

Right Shadow.

Shadow goes and climbs up over the rocks and jumps down into the cavern. S-pup follows lighting everything up. As he enters the cavern though his inhibitor ear cuffs light up and almost at once he was back in his power form once more. Shadow barely notices it as he walks on as his claws make a soft "click….click...clicking" sound on the ground. His wings feathers go and rustle in an unknown breeze. As he walks on he sees and hears something up ahead.

S-pup lights off and be quiet.

S-pup goes and shuts his lights off and stays quiet as they near what Shadow saw. Once there Shadow grits his teeth and growls.

S-pup head on back I'll take care of everything here, and don't let anyone come back here, try and get them to leave.

He barks at him and heads back to the others. Once S-pup was gone Shadow hops down off of where he was and into what looks to be a nesting chamber. On the far wall looked to be a computer of sorts as Shadow goes over to it and turns it on. A display of information plays across it as something catches his eye. It was of him from years ago when he was still the reigning king of Mobius. Or at least some form of him he thought.

In the video it shows him talking with someone in a Black Arms stasis pod. But from this angle he couldn't tell who it was at first. Image goes and changes and it switches over to someone new.

"day 35. So far it looks like the experiment is going well. It looks like the subject has taken to the Black Arm's blood transfusion well. There has been no signs of the subject rejecting the blood at all. King Shadow has been coming around lately to visit the subject. For reasons I do not know of, all I know is that he and the test subject were friends of sort at one time. So it could be he' been coming here to see her cause of that fact. His follower Lien-Da also has been coming by as well. To check up on another project I've been working on….

Day 54… it looks like all the info and knowledge I was given by the dying Black Arms queen is proven useful. It led me to the chamber of her pet Dark Nagus. Him and me have been speaking for days on end and he has agreed on letting me have a few of his eggs to test on, and needless to say the eggs you see before you are the end result. They are true Black Arms Dragons now. But more powerful and deadlier. Once the hatch though nothing will stop them when they are fully grown. They will become the new Black Arms watch Dogs and Guards to the New Black Arms Empire, and once the new Queen is born I will take the baby and we will hide away together and I will train her when she get older till it's 21st birthday when I will then train her to become the new Black Arms queen.

Day 76… Something has happened. I found out from a spy of mine that King Shadow has been taken down and put into permanent stasis, and a new King, King Sonic, has taken over. If he finds this everything will be for nothing. But lucky for me the subject's husband has yet to tell anyone to anyone or of my hidden addenda, which thankfully he knows nothing about. He cares for his wife and unborn child too much to risk losing them.

Day 145… it is done. The mother and child have made it. But there is some conflicting news. Though the mother is alive and well we found out that she would not make it. The birthing took too much out of her. But her child is strong and healthy. The mother, for now at least, is as well. But there is no telling for how long she will live. It could be a few days, weeks or a few months it is hard telling but she will die soon non the less.

Day 175… they found me and my hidden lab! There isn't much time left. This will have to be my last entry. I found in the eggs a defect which didn't show up till a few days ago. Nagus has informed me that in order to make sure that the eggs would grow strong his kind would every so often breath fire on them to warm them up, but he found out as he did this to one of his nests the eggs are weak against fire for some reason now. We do not know if this is because of my experimenting or what. But this is bad. I had to find a new way before I abandoned the lab of how to ensure their growth and development….

Day 190… I do not know why G.U.N has taken so long to take me down. But it doesn't matter, I found a way for the egg to be safe and grow. The only flaw is that, though they now are resistant to Dark Nagus flames and any other, is the fact they are now weak against Chaos Flames. If someone with Chaos Powers has any kind of flaming abilities, the eggs will be doomed….

Banging could be heard in the background as the guy on the screen said the last few words that sickened Shadow…

LONG LIVE THE DARK QUEEN. LONG LIVE THE NEW DARK ARMS EMPIRE!

With that he was gone heading out a hidden passageway that closed behind him as G.U.N agents stormed the room.

DR. ISSA LONG YOUR UNDER ARREST FOR TREASON AGAINST THE THRONE OF MOBIUS AND FOR CONSPIRING WITH THE BLACK ARMS! SHOW YOURSELF NOW!

There comes a mighty roar as Dark Nagus shows himself and shoots a torrent of flames at the G.U.N Agents and kills them leaving nothing but ashes behind in his wake. He ends up destroying everything in the lab. With the last image the screen goes black for a moment till it hisses out as static takes hold and it shuts off on it's own.

Shadow turns around looking at all the eggs. As he takes out his phone and hooks it up to the computer to download the video he just saw. He wanted to study it more. Especially the part with him in it, something was off about it. For he didn't remember any of that happening. He turns around and puts his phone away after it was done downloading. He looks at the eggs and scoffs as he walks out stopping near the entrance of where him and S-pup came in at. There comes a sound from behind him as Micha and Manic land next to him on either side.

Whoa… what is all of this Shadow?

One of Dr. Issa Long's pet projects. He had been conspiring with the Black Arms for a long time. I have the video of it all on my phone.

But what will we do about these eggs? There's so many of them.

I was about to destroy them for good. Turns out they are weak against Chaos Fire. So you two wanna help me?

Yeah lets do this. Last thing we need is a Dark Nagus Jr. army running around destroying Mobius.

Couldn't have put it better myself Manic.

Micha tells him.

Right. Are others out of here?

Yeah, we flew them up out of the hole we came in and off away from here. But when you didn't come out after 15 minutes me and Micha decided to come check on you to see if you were OK.

He nods at them as he holds up a hand.

If I learned anything today we have more than our standard powers that have been juiced up. If what I found out is true, and with how you two are able to change forms with the Chaos Emeralds Flames, then I am going to assume that you have it's flame abilities as well now since your liniment with me since I gave you your new found powers.

Nodding Manic and Micha goes and holds up their right arms and hands aiming it at the eggs.

Together now!

CHAOS QUANTUM BLAST!

CHAOS STARLIGHT SHOT!

CHAOS LIGHT SPEED SHOT!

Manic goes and curls up into a ball as his wings cover him as the Chaos Flames take hold of him as he goes zipping by at such speed not even Micha and Shadow could see him. Micha and Shadow unleash their attacks and set the place one fire. Letting the Chaos Flames take hold of everything as Manic goes around destroying and killing the eggs. After a few moments the powers become too much and Shadow yells at them….

THAT'S ENOUGH LET GO NOW! THIS PLACE IS ABOUT TO COME DOWN!

Manic stops and breaks free of his ball form and flies out ahead of the others with Micha and Shadow close behind. A they fly down the corridor they could feel the heat of the fire on their back ends as the place erupts in a blazing inferno. Shadow looks behind him and with a powerful downward thrust of his wings he goes and picks up speed as he yells out for Micha and Manic.

MICHA, MANIC GRAB ON!

They look behind them and see Shadow holding out his hands as the slow there speed down a tiny tiny bit and grab on just as Shadow yells out….

CHAOS CONTROL!

Just as the exposition goes and engulfs them at the very same moment he manages to teleport them out of the cavern…

Back outside…

The ground starts shaking like crazy as the exposition runs underground...

WHOOOOA! WHAT IS GOING ON!?

VERONICA WATCH OUT!

Eclipse goes and jumps on Veronica knocking her out of the way from the hole just as the exposition goes off sending a geyser of flames out of it. S-pup goes barking at it as if he could do something to top it. After a few moments it dies down and a flash of light is seen in the darkening skies as the storm slowly clears up as Shadow, Manic and Micha float there flapping their wings come down to land. Once more there forms go and dispel as they walk over to Eclipse and Veronica as they are getting up.

What was that all about Shadow?

Just getting rid of some of Dr. Issa Long's forgotten projects was all. We don't have anything to worry about now Eclipse. Come on let's go home. I need to get a hold of General Risa ASAP. Team Dark Rose move out now!

Micha and Manic look at one another and nod smiling as they high five one another yelling out…

TEAM DARK ROSE! YEAH!

Eclipse and Veronica follow behind Shadow as they all leave the jungle swamp.

BACK DOWN IN DR. ISSA HIDDEN LAB…

There comes a cracking sound from some place in the now decapitated lab. Everything had been burnt to nothing. Everything that is, but one egg that was hidden and had managed to somehow survive. It keeps on cracking out as a little claws go and poke out of the shell along with an eye. It lets out a tiny little roar as it keeps breaking free from its shell. Once it was out footsteps could be heard as a shadow looms over the new hatch-ling. The hatch-ling goes and turns around hissing at the stranger till it lowers his hand and lets it sniff it. It goes and licks it and nuzzles it as the stranger picks it up and cradles it as he pets it. It goes and starts purring as the stranger pets it.

There, there little one. You're safe now, and soon those fools don't know what hit them. Them may have destroyed your brothers and sisters, even your father. But I foresaw this happening, so I picked you to be the very special one and hid you well enough away so that you would survive. But also made it to where the heat of the Chaos Flames would also make your hatch day possible as well. Now all we need to do is get this place fixed up and find Miss Monroe and our Queen.

The stranger goes and laughs evilly as he sets down the baby Dark Arms Dragon and it runs over to one of the burnt eggs and starts eating the cooked contents of it.

That's right, little one. Eat your brothers and sister and grow! BY THE TIME THE RED MOON RISES YOU WILL BE READY TO HELP TAKE ON MOBIUS AND BRING FORTH THE FIRES OF HELL ON THIS PLANET AND BRING OUR QUEEN TO VICTORY! HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAAAA!

You all think you have won today but your haven TEAM SHADOW ROSE! For I DR. ISSA LONG, still have a few tricks up my sleeves, and when the day comes you will be brought down! HAHAHAHAHAAA…

looks like one of the eggs managed to survive the blazing inferno from Shadow, Micha and Manic final attack that destroyed the rest of them. Upon managing to destroy the eggs and gathering the video left behind from the last time. Shadow ends up creating Team Shadow Rose in the darkening skies wake. What will happen now that so much has happened between the three of them?

What does Dr. Issa has planned now that the other eggs have been killed. What are his plans for the baby Dark Arms Dragon? From the look of things nothing good.

Now that Team Chaotix is down two members will they be OK with everything going on?

Jaden has yet to wake up from when he and Amethyst were shot out of the Time Portal Vortex, and what of his younger Brother Maverick? Is he OK as well, after being separated from his friends?

Find out in Act 3 of chapter 5 Scouting Scouting Around And Mystic Town

where we will see if things go from bad to worst.

FUN FACT TIMES WHOOOO!

1. Memories Of The Night, is a somewhat original bit. The melody I used to help compose it is from the Song Make A Wish, from Jirachi Wish Maker. I loved the melody a lot and as I was trying to think of how to add something new and different to the story melody kept paying in my head. So I found it on youtube and made my own Lyrics for it, and they go quite well with them.

2. Shadow, Micha and Manics power form. I guess you could say I was thinking of the whole Angels VS. Demons concept when putting this together, and thought it'd be a nice little twist on things, especially since I'm changing the Chaos Emeralds powers around a bit. Now Shadows wings I got the idea from an anime image I saw online. The wings on it we're pretty cool. The top of the wings where all feathers why the lower part was like leather, like that of a bat or dragon, and they had these wicked neat look spines...claws or whatever on the bottom of them and to me it felt like the wings represented the whole… LIGHT VS DARK… ANGEL VS DEMON concept but Shadow himself was a neutral party of this fact. Thus not good nor bad yet both of either side of the coin. So I thought a pair of wings like that would suit him well.

3. Quick Shot/Micha. I wasn't sure if I was gonna add him in the story or not. But I figured since they had to go and save Savannah's family I may as well add someone with fast reflexes into the mix, and the only one that came to mind was Micha (Mi-Ka) Micha's (me-ka) identical twin brother. So yeah… will we see him again in the future? I don't know? Maybe I will see.

4. now if you're wondering what happened with Lance at the beginning of this chapter. Well I wont say for now. I may end up doing a side story with Amethyst later on and I'll figure something out. Just know it was a really tragic outcome.

5. Well I can't think of anything for fact five for now so OOH WELL lol.

Well anyway this is CJ signing off till the next part and wishing you Peace Love and Lots of Hugs. Bye all.