The Volcanic Venture


Last time on Sonic X: Ayla's Story . . .

A research vessel vanished at sea, leading to a maritime mystery, while Dr. Eggman's wrapped up robots reign a trap to steal a map. The ancient chart pointed the way to the legendary continent of Murasia. And our heroes set sail for the last remnant of that lost land: a volcanic island! When they found themselves attacked by Dr. Eggman, government agents roared to the rescue.

But the devious doc made his escape and he hatched a scary scheme to liquidate the world with lava! Can Sonic and Ayla stop Eggman before he causes a global eruption? Find out next on Sonic X: Ayla's Story!


(Gotta Go Fast!)

(Ayla's Theme song - KC Undercover Theme Song)


(Ayla's POV)

*We all arrived on the island & set up camp*

Government Agent #2: If you'd have put up a fight against Eggman instead of letting him capture you, we wouldn't be stuck here.

Government Agent #1: Yeah, we had Eggman trapped, but he had you and your crew onboard, so we couldn't destroy his ship.

Topaz: Don't act like that was what stopped you!

*She ran off*

Mr. Tanaka: She's upset.

Dr. Cadbury: Why don't you go and comfort her?

Mr. Tanaka: If you insist, sir. I will do what I can.

*He ran into the bushes after Topaz. I walked up to Shadow, who was looking out at the ocean*

Ayla:*blushes* So . . . What brings you and Rouge here?

Shadow: We were sent by the President to observe the apprehension of Dr. Eggman. Nothing more.

Ayla: Oh . . . Ok. Nice talking with you.

*I began to walk away. I went past Rouge*

Rouge: Wow. That was as smooth as sandpaper.

Ayla: Oh shut up.

*She & I went to the X Tornado*

Tails: But I know I can fly the X Tornado down into the crater.

Chris: It's too dangerous.

Sonic: It's the only way to catch up with Eggman. I'm in.

Ayla: Me too.

Knuckles: Rouge? What about you? You willing to come along?

Rouge: Doesn't sound like I have a choice. If I stay behind, there won't be anybody on the team to look after you.

Knuckles: Ha! Very funny!

*Topaz & Tanaka came back through the bushes*

Mr. Tanaka: We have found something. *he handed Cadbury a gold box* Here, Doctor.

Dr. Cadbury: Incredible. This box seems to be made of Ermurasium.

Chuck: What's Ermurasium?

Dr. Cadbury: It's an unusual metal that was used by the Murasians.

*He opened it. There was a diamond, almost as big as a Chaos Emerald, inside. Rouge got that greedy twinkle in her eyes when she saw it*

Rouge: Hello!

Dr. Cadbury: According to my research, Murasia cities were filled with precious gemstones even larger than this one. Amazing.

Rouge: I never knew archaeology to be so fascinating.

*I rolled my eyes. Typical Rouge*


*Later, I was back on my board & Tails, Chris, Sonic, Knuckles, & Rouge were back in (& on) the X Tornado. Everyone else stayed at the campsite*

Tails: Let's go check out that volcano!

*We all took off & flew towards the smoking volcano. We then went inside the crater & into what looked like that entrance to a tunnel*

Rouge: They blocked up the tunnel after they drove through. Ya see?

*We looked at the floor & saw tire tracks*

Sonic: That won't stop me!

*He did a spin dash at the wall & started to drill true, making chunks of rock flew towards us. Just then, everything started to shake*

Knuckles: If you don't stop that digging, you're gonna bury us here!

*He stopped after hearing that*

Sonic: Sorry.

Ayla: Let's leave this to the professionals next time, ok.

Sonic: Ok.

*Shadow looked through the opening Sonic created*

Shadow: There's another tunnel here. But it's narrow. We can't all fit in.

Sonic: Let's see where it goes.

*Me, Sonic, Shadow, Knuckles, & Rouge went into the narrow tunnel*

Chris: What about us?

Tails: We can look around in the X Tornado.

*It got so dark in the tunnel, I couldn't see my hand in front of my face. Rouge was at the front. Being a bat, she could see in the dark*

Rouge: Careful, you boys have big heads. Good thing they're hard.

*Knuckles growled. We then came to a part of the tunnel with glowing walls*

Knuckles: It's some kind of fluorescent moss.

Rouge: How'd you know that?

Knuckles: Easy, when you're a treasure hunter like me, you've been everywhere. You've seen all kinds of -

Rouge: Come on, guys.

*She, Sonic, & Shadow started to walk ahead*

Knuckles: I see! It's three against one now!

Ayla: If it makes you feel better? I was interested.

Knuckles: Thanks kid. *we then started to climb down downward tunnel* These rocks are really slippery. Watch your step.

*Suddenly, Rouge slipped & fell on top of me. I fell on top of Shadow, who fell on top of Sonic, who fell on top of Knuckles. We all went crashing to the bottom. We all then glared up at Rouge*

Rouge: Oopsie.

Knuckles: I'm always the fall guy.

*We then walked along a narrow bridge over a river of lava. Then we were stopped by an underground lake*

Sonic: It's . . . So wet.

Ayla: And you're a big whimp.

*He gave me a glare. Rouge snickered & Shadow smirked. Knuckles came up from the water*

Knuckles: It's too deep to wade across, we'll have to swim.

Rouge: But . . . That'll spoil my makeup

*Knuckles looked at her annoyed*

Sonic: Maybe I should go and keep Chris and Tails company.

*Knuckles wrapped his arm around his neck*

Knuckles: Hey, not so fast! The bat and the black hedgehog can rot in this cave for all I care, but you and Ayla coming with me!

*He dragged Sonic into the water. I followed them. Soon, Rouge & Shadow followed us. We walked along the riverbed. When got out, Sonic was gasping for air & coughing*

Sonic: What a nightmare.

Ayla: Like I said, whimp.

*He glared at me again*

Rouge: I hear a waterfall.

Sonic: It might be a way out!

*He ran down the river. We followed him until we found the waterfall. All looked down, but couldn't see the bottom*

Knuckles: Looks like a dead end. *Rouge spread her wings & flew up* Hey, wait!

*She then threw down a vine from the ceiling & it landed on Knuckles' head*

Sonic: Thanks Rouge.

*He & Shadow started to climb up*

Ayla: You ok, Knuckles?

Knuckles: Yeah. *he glared at Rouge* I'll get that bat.

*We both then climbed up*

Rouge: Our exit's blocked off!

Knuckles: No sweat. I'll just dig us out.

*He got out his Shovel Claws (he got them when he met his friend Hawk) & started digging. Me, Sonic, Shadow, & Rouge protected ourselves from flying rocks. Just then, a ray of light came through an opening. Sonic then jumped up & made the opening bigger*

Sonic: No way!

*We all through the opening & found ourselves standing in front of an ancient underground city*

Tails & Chris: Murasia!

*I got out my board & everyone else got in (& on) the X Tornado. We all flew over the city. Over the radio, Cadbury explained to us that there were legends of ancient underground monsters*

Rouge: I don't believe those monster stories.

Knuckles: I'd love to meet monsters down here. I could challenge them to a fight! I'd destroy 'em all!

Rouge: You know, you're kinda cute when you talk about how tough you are.

Knuckles: You know I can't stand you!

Rouge: I'm not surprised, there's a very thin line between hate and love.

Knuckles: Well you make it thicker!

Tails: Could you two take it easy, please? We've got enough turbulence up here.

Ayla: Forget it Tails. Those two are like night and day.

*We all landed in front of a building surrounded by stalagmites. Tails was setting up a seismograph*

Tails: Cross your fingers.

*He pressed a button & it's lights lite up. Suddenly, Decoe & Bocoe came running towards us through the bushes*

Sonic: Eggman's robots!

*Just then, a humongous moth monster came flying towards us. All of us (except Shadow) screamed. They ran around us, with the monster close behind them*

Chris: Maybe we should do something to help them.

Decoe: THIS MONSTER IS BUGGING ME OUT!

Bocoe: RIGHT NOW, I'D GIVE ANYTHING FOR A GIANT MOTH BALL!

Chris: Maybe I can distract that thing.

*He threw a rock at it. It turned towards him & ran after Decoe & Bocoe. They then all tripped & fell down a hole*

Sonic: Hey Chris!

Ayla: Where could he be!?

*Suddenly, everything started shaking. Then, Cadbury called us on the X Tornado monitor*

Dr. Cadbury:*on the monitor* The data suggests the volcano is about to erupt. It you're still down there when the volcano blows, you'll be in great danger. Forget about Eggman. Just pack up your gear and head for the surface right away.

Tails: Okay, Doc.

Knuckles: What do we do!

Sonic: We don't have any time to lose. We gotta find Chris fast!

*He ran off. Shadow went after him*

Knuckles: We should come up with a plan first!

Rouge: The best thing for me to do is wing it

*She flew up*

Knuckles: Where do you think you're going!?

Rouge: I'll search for Chris in the sky. You and Tails can set up the equipment and look for that hot spot. Make sure you find it before Eggman blows it up.

Knuckles: Alright, but be careful, Rouge. Good luck.

Rouge: I'll see you soon, handsome.

*She winked at him. Knuckles' face turned as red as his fur*

Ayla: I see that blush, Mister Tough Guy.

Knuckles: Zip it you!

*Everything started shaking again. Tails checked his seismograph. The shaking kept getting worse each time. Suddenly, a giant metal robot came out of the ground. The ground started cracking & smoke came out of the volcano. We all headed towards the robot on the X Tornado & my board. Tails launched missiles at the robot*

Tails: There's Chris!

Chris: Hi guys!

*Me, Sonic, & Knuckles jumped towards the robot. Tails launched lasers at the robot. Knuckles grabbed it by the tail & spun it around. He let go & sent it flying. The robot landed & sent out a jet of fire. Sonic did a spin dash at the robot*

Shadow: Chaos Spear!

*He sent three Spears of Chaos energy at the robot. I then tried to slice it with my Ring Blades, but they didn't make a dent. Tails launched two rings at me & Sonic. We caught them & tried again to attack, but it knocked us away*

Sonic: It's pretty tough.

Ayla: No kidding.

*The robot sent out another jet of fire. Sonic grabbed Chris & we dodged*

Knuckles: There must be a way to stop it.

Sonic: You're right, but I don't know what it is.

Chris: Hey, Sonic, Ayla, this might help.

*He gave Sonic a box that had a countdown on it*

Sonic: We can set it off with a bang.

*We looked at each other with a smirk. We all jumped towards the robot*

Rouge: Yoo-hoo!

*Knuckles & Shadow punched it. I sliced up an opening with my Ring Blades & Sonic threw the box in it*

Sonic: Down the hatch!

*The then robot went boom*

Chris: Alright!

*Everything started shaking again & cracks formed in the floor. Rocks began to fall from the ceiling*

Tails: Come on, we gotta go!


*Soon, we were all back on the yacht, watching the smoking island as we sailed for home*

Dr. Cadbury: Murasian culture seems more mysterious than ever to me now, I only wish we'd had more time. Their achievements were astounding, but perhaps they went too far. Did their quest for greatness lead to their destruction? We may never know for sure.

Ayla: Maybe it's better for some things to remain a mystery to the world*

*Rouge pulled out a ruby*

Rouge: Today I almost got crushed in a cave, mangled by a monster, and cooked by a volcano, but finding this baby made it all worthwhile.

*Cadbury took it*

Dr. Cadbury: Another artifact from the underground kingdom of Murasia! *Knuckles smirked as the Doctor shook her hand* Thank you Rouge. Feel free to drop by the museum anytime and see it.

Rouge: Yeah . . . Sure, Doc.

Chris: Decoe and Bocoe sacrificed themselves to help me.

Sonic: Yeah, guess they weren't so bad after all.

Mr. Tanaka: They proved themselves to be heroes.

Amy: I'm gonna miss having those two as enemies.

*Just then, a door opened & out stepped . . .*

Decoe: YOU HAVE WARMED OUR COLD METALLIC HEARTS.

*We turned around, surprised*

Bocoe: LUCKILY, WE PULLED OURSELVES TOGETHER JUST IN TIME TO ESCAPE THE VOLCANO.

Chris: You really are incredible.

*Tails & Chuck stepped out from behind them*

Chuck: Two resourceful robots like these could come in very handy someday, if they'd like to join our team.

Decoe & Bocoe: YOU BET WE WOULD!

Decoe: DR. EGGMAN ALWAYS WORKS US OVERTIME!

Bocoe: WE WOULD LIKE WORK HIM OVER!

*We all kept looking at them in surprise*

Decoe: WE'VE SLAVED AWAY FOR EGGMAN LONG ENOUGH!

Bocoe: NOW WE WILL TAKE CHARGE OF OUR OWN FUTURE!

Decoe & Bocoe: EGGMAN! WE QUIT!