Cracking Knuckles
(Gotta Go Fast!)
(Ayla's Theme song - Better in Stereo - Liv and Maddie)
(Ayla's POV)
*It was another typical day at the Thorndyke Mansion. I was sitting on the roof with Cream & Cheese, reading them a story. Sonic was napping on the balcony railing next us. Just then, I heard voices below us. Cream, Cheese, & I looked down & saw Chris & Chuck running below us. Chris was carrying Tails piggy back*
Chris: Wow Tails, that was a close call.
Chuck: We sure fooled her!
*The sound of their voices woke Sonic up from his nap*
Sonic: Can't I nap in peace?
*I rolled my eyes. My brother can be such a lazy bones. Just then, Chris bumped into the butler & Chuck bumped into him. I grabbed Cream & Cheese & we hid*
Mr. Tanaka: Master Chris, what, may I ask, is going on?
Chris: Um, we were just playing capture the stuffed animal. *he gave Tanaka a nervous smile & tried to sneak away* Bye.
*Tanaka then turned to Chuck*
Chuck: I think I'll -
Mr. Tanaka: Sir, while I commend your desire to stay fit. I would stick to adult sports like bowling.
Chuck: You can't tell me what to do. I'll play Ring around the Rosey if I -
Mr. Tanaka: Perhaps you should slow down. Rest is important, and I believe it's time for your nap.
*He started to push Chuck away*
Chuck: I don't need a nap!
Mr. Tanaka: You can play later.
Chuck: I have work to do!
Mr. Tanaka: Come along, Mr. Thorndyke.
Chuck: Forget it!
Mr. Tanaka: Off to bed.
Chuck: Take your hands off me!
*Chris sighed in relief, when Amy suddenly bumped into him, causing them both to fall to the ground*
Chris: Amy! You know it's dangerous to go wandering around here by yourself.
Amy: I just saw a news report! It looks like they found another Chaos Emerald.
*I suddenly got confused. I didn't sense anything. I picked up Cream, jumped from the roof & landed in between Amy, Chris, & Tails. They all jumped when I landed*
Chris: Ayla! Don't scare us like that!
Ayla: Sorry.
*We all ran to the living room & watched the News*
Reporter:*on the TV* The strange energy spikes, which seem to be coming from the Silver Valley area, have played havoc with computers and machinery across the entire region. Investigators are looking into -
Tails: I bet it's a Chaos Emerald.
Chris: You know, Silver Valley isn't very far from here, let's check it out!
Cream: Wait. Why didn't you sense anything, Ms. Ayla?
Ayla: I don't know, Cream. But I intend to find out.
*We all ran back outside*
Amy: Hey Sonic, you heard the news?
*He opened one eye*
Sonic: Huh?
Amy: We're going to Silver Valley. Come along and we'll have a picnic there.
Cream: A picnic! How fun.
Tails: But we're going for the Emerald.
Sonic: Nah, I've been there before.
Amy: You went without me?
Ayla: On one of your runs, no doubt?
Sonic: Yep, you guessed it.
Amy: Fine, Sonic! Come on! We'll have more fun without him anyhow.
Chris: How can we get there without a car? My Grandpa's resting and I can't ask Mr. Tanaka to drive.
Tails: If I drive, I'm gonna get spotted.
Ayla: And my hoverboard can only fit one person.
Chris: What can we do?
Tails: Hey, I know how we'll get there!
*After Tails told us his plan, I decided to call my 3 friends for their help.
*A few hours later, we (along with Tyler, Izzy, & Jake) were on a train heading for Silver Valley. Me, Cream, Cheese, Amy, & Tails were leaning against Chris (who was holding a picnic basket), Tyler, Izzy, & Jake, pretending to be stuffed animals. We were getting a lot of attention. It was kind of embarrassing*
Child: Those stuffed animals are really cute.
Woman: Aren't they a little old for those toys?
Chris:*whispering* They're all staring . . .
Izzy:*whispering* This is really embarrassing.
Ayla:*in her mind* Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Tails:*whispering* It's okay guys, we're almost at our stop.
Tyler:*whispering* Don't talk, they'll hear!
Ayla:*in her mind* I glad we're almost there. This is really uncomfortable.
Amy:*whispering* Hey Chris, I need to blink, what do I do?
*Suddenly, a little girl started pulling on Amy's ear*
Little Girl: Hey Mom, could I get one of these? Wake up, Mommy! Look it! Oh, please can I have one? Please Mommy, please, you said I could have a toy if I was good. I want it -
*Just then, I heard a crash. I looked out of the corner of my eye & saw that Amy had kicked the girl. She started crying. I felt bad for the kid, but she was kind of annoying*
*Soon we arrived at Silver Valley. Chris, Tyler, Izzy, & Jake carried us all away from the train station. As soon as we were far enough, we could stop acting like dolls. We searched for the Chaos Emerald for about an hour before we decided to have some lunch*
Tails: This picnic was a super idea, Amy.
Chris: It was worth the trip, even if there is no Emerald.
*Cream fed Cheese a sandwich*
Cream: Is it good?
*Cheese nodded & Cream smiled*
Amy: Shouldn't there be a lot of people here if they found a Chaos Emerald?
Tails: Maybe something else caused the energy spikes.
Jake: I guess it must've been a mistake, we can still have some fun while we're here.
*I had just finished my sandwich, when I suddenly noticed the water bubbling*
Tails: We could take a hike in the mountains, or go swimming in the lake.
Ayla: Uh, guys. Something's -
*Suddenly, a giant robot came out of the water. I grabbed Cream's hand as we all tried to make a run for it, but the robot scooped us up & put us inside of it. Cream & Cheese hugged me*
Cream: Ms. Ayla, I'm scared!
Cheese: Chao-Chao!
Ayla: It's okay. I'm right here. *just then, Eggman flew down on his Eggmobile. I glared at him* Eggman!
Chris: You rat! You tricked them into broadcasting that news story!
*Eggman wagged his finger at us*
Dr. Eggman: I generated artificial energy spikes just like the ones made by Chaos Emeralds. It isn't my fault that those news hounds barked up the wrong tree.
Tails: I hate to admit it, but Eggman even had me out-foxed.
*Amy then pulled out her hammer*
Amy: Well his plans failed cuz we're out of here!
*She banged on the glass, but she didn't even make a dent*
Eggman: You can't leave. I need you in case my first plan to beat Sonic fails.
Ayla: I hate to break it to you, Dr. Eggs-for-Brains, but my brother isn't here!
Dr. Eggman: He'll be here any second now. *he turned his head towards a cliff. I looked up & saw Knuckles sitting on a rock. a minute later, Sonic showed up. they talked for a minute or two, then Knuckles attacked Sonic. he started chasing Sonic up the mountain & through the woods, trying to land a punch. I was getting worried for both of them, so was Chris. Eggman was cheering Knuckles on* Go Knuckles! Show Sonic he can't keep us stuck here! Our only hope is for you to trounce that tyrant! Get him, Knuckles!
Chris: Sonic . . .
Amy: Do they have to fight right now?! Can't they free us first?
Ayla: You how they are, Amy. Sonic loves a good fight and once Knuckles starts something, he has to finish it.
Tails: There.
*We turned around & saw that Tails had gotten part of the machine open*
Chris: Good work, how'd you do it?
Tails: I . . . Used my screwdriver.
Tyler: You're really handy.
Tails: No big deal.
Ayla: Where'd you even hide that thing?
Tails: I had it in one of my tails. Now I just have to figure out how this thing's wired.
Amy: We don't have time for this, Tails! Step aside. I'll fix that robot!
*She pulled out her hammer, & got ready to smash*
Tails: No! AMY!
Chris: No, no! Don't!
Amy: HI-YAH!
*Amy hit the machine & sparks started flying everywhere. I shielded Cream & Cheese as it exploded*
Ayla: AMY, ARE YOU NUTS!? YOU COULD HAVE KILLED US!
Amy: Sorry. Guess I got impatient.
Dr. Eggman: Look what you've done! You've wrecked my robot, and it isn't even insured!
*Suddenly, a blue streak sped by us & made the robot fall over. Thankfully, none of us were hurt. The blue streak stopped, revealing Sonic*
Sonic: Hey, what's up?
Chris: Thanks, Sonic.
Dr. Eggman: It's not over, Sonic! My robot may be down, but it certainly isn't out! Attack! *suddenly, the robot flipped over & started firing at Sonic. he hid behind a rock, but the rock was destroyed. the robot fired some more, when Knuckles jumped in & destroyed one of the cannons* Oh?
Knuckles: This is a battle between Sonic and me! I'll fight my way!
*Sonic just shrugged*
Dr. Eggman: Fight your way? If you're going to insist on fighting a clean fight, then I'm going to start playing dirty! *suddenly, the robot flew up into the air & landed on the other side of the lake* Plan A didn't work so now we'll have to go to Plan B. Bring me that Chaos Emerald, or you'll never see your friends again! *I saw Knuckles & Sonic talking some more & Knuckles started to get really angry* Sonic! We all know your weak spot is water, so I stuck your friends over there where you can't save them without treading H2O.
*I rolled my eyes. For a guy that claims to be a genius, Eggman wasn't very bright*
Sonic: Yeah, that's what you think.
*Sonic ran along the side of the lake & sent the robot falling to the ground again*
Dr. Eggman: Showoff.
Sonic: You alright?
Chris: I'm okay.
Tyler: We're cool.
Jake: It's all good.
Izzy: Just a little shook up.
Cream: We're alright.
Cheese: Chao-Chao.
Ayla: Cutting it knows close there, don't ya think?
*Sonic just shrugged & went to help Amy. She hugged him tight & started crying*
Sonic: Take it easy, Amy.
Amy: I just knew you would come here to save me.
*I rolled my eyes. Suddenly, the robot started to get up & we all ran away*
Sonic: Run!
Dr. Eggman: I'm not calling it quits yet, Sonic! You've only had a preview of this robot's fire power! You and your friends are through! *the robot started to fire missiles* I've got you now!
*We all hide behind a rock*
Cream: Ms. Ayla, I'm scared!
Cheese: Chao-Chao!
Ayla: Don't worry, I'll protect both of you
*Just then, Knuckles got in front of us*
Knuckles: Let me take care of Eggman!
Sonic: Okay.
*Knuckles ran up to the robot, avoiding bullets, & started punching it. Then he practically flew up to Eggman*
Dr. Eggman: You!
Knuckles: You liar!
*He punched Eggman so hard, that he flew away until I couldn't see him anymore. Them he punched the top of the robot, making it crack right down the middle & explode. The explosion caused Knuckles to get blown away*
Ayla: Amy, Watch Cream & Cheese!
*I got out my board, then I flew over to Knuckles & caught him by the wrist. Using my board, I fought against the wind, until it died down. As soon as the wind died down, I set us both down on the ground. I looked at Knuckles with a smile. He smiled back & ruffled my hair*
Knuckles: Thanks, kid.
Ayla: No problem.
Sonic: Ayla!
*Sonic & the others ran over to us. Sonic gave me a hug*
Chris: You all made it!
Ayla: Knuckles and I had it all under control.
*Knuckles started to walk away*
Chris: Uh, Knuckles?
*Knuckles just waved at us & Amy ran after him*
Amy: Hmph! I bet you want to apologize to Sonic for believing all the lies Eggman told about him? And you probably wanna thank him too, only you're too proud.
Knuckles: Zip it! *he looked at us with a smile & we smiled back* Later.
*He then disappeared into the woods to go look for another adventure. I on the other hand, knew we all had a long train ride ahead of us*
