Somewhere over the Rainbow
Note: This story takes place after "Game Guy"
(Theme song - The Wizard of Oz (1982) "It's Strictly Up to You" (AIleen Quinn) - YouTube?
(Present Time)
Chris: Wow. Eggman really was worse back then, compared to he is now.
Ayla: You don't know the half of it
Chris: What other kinds of missions did you go on?
Ayla: Well, there was one I went one that I think I'll remember for the rest of my life. But I wouldn't exactly call it a mission. More like an adventure.
Chris: Just you.
Ayla: Just me.
Chris: So, what happened?
Ayla: Well, as I remember it.
(Flashback - 2 years ago - Ayla's POV)
*It's been a week since Sonic & I had our little pinball game with Robuttnik. We were now gearing up for another mission. And by we, I don't mean including me. My friends were all standing by the Ring Grotto, waiting for a Power Ring to come out. Me? I was trying to reason with my, stubborn as a mule, brother*
Ayla: Come on, Sonic!
Sonic: No.
Ayla: Why not? Why can't I come this time?
Sonic: Because I said so. Or have you already forgotten what happened on yesterday's mission?
Ayla: How many more times do I have to say I'm sorry!?
Sonic: I'll let you know when you get there.
(Present Time)
Chris: What happened during the mission?
Ayla: Don't ask.
(Flashback - 2 years ago - Ayla's POV)
*I was about to argue with my brother some more, but Sally stepped in between us*
Sally: What Sonic is trying to say, Ayla, is that this mission might be more dangerous than yesterday's.
Ayla: Then how come Tails gets to go.
Sally: Because Rotor might need his assistance for this mission.
Ayla: So I'm gonna be here all alone for who knows how long!?
Rotor: Not completely alone. You'll have Muttski to keep you company.
Ayla: So what, I'm a robot dog sitter now?
*Sally was about to say something more, but Tails interrupted her*
Tails: Incoming Ring!
Sonic: About time.
*A Ring floated to the surface & Ducly grabbed it. She then handed it to Sonic*
Dulcy; Here you go, Sonic.
Sonic: Thanks, Dulcy. *he put the Power Ring in his backpack & started moving his feet* Later sis, we gotta juice!
*He zoomed away & most of the Freedom Fighters followed him*
Sally: I'm sorry, Ayla, but we've gotta get going. Now you just stay here with Muttski and find a place where you won't get into any trouble.
*She ran after Sonic & the others*
Ayla: Someplace where there isn't any trouble . . . *I turned to Muttski* Do suppose there is such a place, Muttski? *he just tilted his metal head at me* There must be. It isn't a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far far way. Behind the moon. Beyond the rain.
*I sat down on a log*
*Ayla singing*
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I've heard of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds
Are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Way above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then
Oh why can't I
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I
*I hugged Muttski*
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
