The Power Inside
Chapter 1
When the guardian woke up from a deep sleep he instantly knew that something was deadly wrong. He did not know what it was that was wrong but never the less. The young guardian yawned and got up putting on his shoes and mitts.
" Man I have a feeling that today is gonna be a very bad day. " Knuckles stated , not knowing how right he was.
As Knuckles emerged from his dark cave near the edge of the island he looked at the veiw stunned. The island had fallen from the sky. He nodded silently.
" Baaaaaaaad day " Knuckles said.
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Previously , that night. The Dark Legion hovered over the Chaos Chamber. They got the coordinates to the Chaos Chamber from the time they tested Knuckles power and the DL complex got destroyed. Parts of Knuckles memory was downloaded to a disk that was later recovered by a high ranked soldier.
Damitri looked at the emerald that was stuck in the shrine. His eyes glowed. An evil gleem shone in them. He put a power gem that was not even as strong as a power ring to the Master Emerald. Somehow it shattered into many pieces.
With that note they took off so they would not blow their cover.
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" Where could it be. Mabye if I used my emerald radar. " Knuckles said , not very impressed.
The boy had managed to make it all the way to Downunda when he relized that he was completly lost. Of coarse then being the stubborn echidna that he is he wandered around some more before kicking in his instints.
It was hot. Sweat matted to his fur. His eyes looked as if at any given moment they would melt . He walked on for hours. Sometimes he would trip and then curse loudly. Mobians that would pass and looked at him as is he were homeless.
After wandering around aimlessly for several more hours he sniffed the air like a bloodhound.
" I sense the Master Emerald. It can't be far from here." Knuckles said , then scaleing the highest tree he could find with ease.
What he saw next made him gasp.
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The Chaotix were gathered in a bunch at the local food court. It was around eight o clock and even though the time they were chatting noisily. However one of them was stareing off into the distance with a sad gleam in her eyes.
" Awwww come on sis you are parted from him one day and you get all sad'n stuff. He's the guardian and he has a job to do , you know that " Julie-Su said.
" Yeah but I got a feeling that something is deadly wrong Juls " Jessica said.
She forgot what she was saying when a large burger and fries came her way. It was dripping with cheese.
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Knuckles had just seen the Dark Legion and they were on a air craft platform holding the Master Emerald as if waiting for him to caome there.
" It was all a set up " Knuckles said growling.
He was spotted. That did not matter because he took off towards them in a powerful glide.
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" Get ready to trap him. " Damitri ordered.
Many soldiers then took their places and powered their lazors.
As Knux got closer he started to realize that it was a trap. But he was too far from the ground. He had no choice. So he had to be caught.
" Yes " yelled Damitri victoryously.
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At the food court Jessica gasped.
Chapter 2
It was two days later and all of Knuckles friends and family were worried. They had looked all over the island paradise but came up empty handed.
" I am going to put out a search ad anywhere I can so that we can find the guardian. " Constable Remington said.
Lady Lara-Le , who was very sensitive , was crying at the loss of her son.
" TWO DAYS. HE HAS BEEN GONE FOR TWO DAYS!!!!!! " wailed the woman on the couch.
Remington winced at the horrific sound " He will turn up m'lady I assure you ."
Jessica sat by the window and was looking out. She then let out a gasp that sounded also like a sigh.
More visions of Knuckles...
" If we leave him in there long enough he will join our side... And then we can take over the world. " said Damitri with an evil gleam to his eyes.
" Sir , he has lived alone on the island most of his life. he might be used to it. " the third in command Kragok stated.
" Ohh he will trust me. " Damitri finished then walking away to his quaters.
Kragok peeked in and saw a very angry Knuckles. His eyes were bloodshot. The guardian looked pure evil at that moment. A shiver went up Kragok spine. He showed it by shakeing it off.
The female shook and joined the Constable in his search . She was unsure as to where they were. Did she want to know?
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If you have any information on the missing Guardain then go to the EST HQ spoke the tv announcer.
" Well now we have more of a chance in finding him . " Remmy said.
It was a week later. Lara was in worse shape and she was silent now. She would not talk to a soul . Not even to beloved Wynmatcher. And they were soon to be married.
The Chaotix missed their budsman.
The populance was worried . They had always been protected by a guardian for centuries. Now that their ' only guardain' was gone , they didn't know what to do.
Jessica got yet another vision...
Damitri stepped in the room cautiously. He saw the youth sitting on a bench attached to the wall.
" You have been in here for a little over a week . Are you ready to join our side. " Damitri insisted.
" NEVER " Knuckles yelled.
A fist made contact with Damitri's mouth. It was intense.
" YOU CAN ROT IN THIS FILTHY PIT FOR ALL I CARE " Damitri screamed in blind fury stumbling back.
Jessica closed her eyes. Sighing she got up and sat near Lady Lara and greived with her.
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" We must discuse this. Where could he be. After two weeks he has not shown up " Remington said. He also had almost lost hope of ever finding him.
Everyone was together now including Sabre , Locke , even General Stryker. The dingos and echidnas had finally reached a comprimise.
" Maybe he is visiting friends that do not live on this island " Mighty suggested.
" Could be what do you say Jessica " Espio said.
Every person in the room looked at Jessica just to see her in a trance like state...
" It's about time he gave in " Damitri said victoriously.
The door of the prison cell opened with a hiss.Out stepped a red echidna with long dreadlocks. He was clad in black leather.His boots were hard steel and had a mettalic look to them.His eyes were narrowed.
" Welcome to our side LORD KNUCKLES "
Jessica fell to the ground. Her hands were on her head and she yelled at the top of her lungs " KNUCKLES NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
To be continued...