Next chapter, please R&R or I might not update.

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Tails geared up his engine and took off for the power supply. He ran into rooms, through air locks, and into outer space. After destroying many G.U.N. robots, he found the power supply and quickly despised of it, allowing Sonic to do his half. And that he did, Sonic ran as fast as he could to the center of the cannon, dodging and destroying G.U.N. robots, jumping across pools of acid, and destroying hundreds of guards. Eventually, he made it to the control panel. When he got there, he radioed to Tails.

Tails: *crackle* Ok Sonic, now put that Emerald.

Eggman: ( interrupts suddenly ) AHEM! Tails, tell Sonic to meet you back at the research facility, now!

Tails: Sonic..Amy is...

Sonic: I-I didn't get that Tails! What happened to Amy? TAILS!

Outside Space Colony ARK: cannon countdown: 1 hr. 26 min.

Knuckles stood in deep space ( how he breathes, we'll never know ) ready to find the last pieces of the Master Emerald. He ran forward, getting a reading almost immediately, and climbed up the large tower in the center. Here he found a rocket, which he took higher into space. He landed on an asteroid, and found the first piece. Next, he jumped back down into the tower area again, going as far as he could, and finding the second piece lying on the ground. Finally, he ran over to one of the many platforms outside the main building, hitting an asteroid into a giant crate, revealing the final piece.

Knuckles: Well, that's all of them.

Knuckles looked around, and noticed something moving in the distance. It was pink and white and black.

Knuckles: That batgirl!

Knuckles jumped down to the giant tower in the center, landing right in front of Rouge.

Rouge: Long time no see, treasure hunter. Did you find MY emerald?

Knuckles: That's a good one, YOUR emerald! Talking to you is a waste of time!

With that, they both jumped down into the center of the tower. Rouge: Very well, if that's how you wanna play! I will take it from you!

Rouge leaped at Knuckles, skillfully sending a kick to his head. Knuckles ducked, and landed a punch in her gut.

Knuckles: ( thinking ) I can't believe I'm fighting a girl! But I have to get those pieces of the Master Emerald!

Knuckles and Rouge continued to fight, punches and kicks flying. Followed by a stream of pink or red. Finally, Knuckles managed to land a punch to Rouge's jaw, sending her flying back and putting her down for the count.

Knuckles and Rouge stood on a beam, underneath them a giant pool of liquid hot magma. They were both panting heavily after their huge orgy, I mean battle.

Knuckles and Rouge in unison: Whew.Stop fooling around! And give me back MY emerald!

Rouge: What are you babbling about!? You call yourself a hunter? Attacking a lady?

Knuckles: What kinda lady goes around stealing gems anyways?

Rouge: ( steps forward angrily ) Those belong to me! ( her foot slips and she begins falling to the magma below ) wha? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Rouge suddenly stopped, her eyes shut. Noticing she wasn't falling anymore, she looked up to see Knuckles hanging off the ledge with one hand, and hanging onto her with the other.

Rouge: What in the world?

Knuckles helps Rouge up, they stare into each other's eyes, holding hands. It really is a Kodak moment.

Rouge: ( pulls her hand away from Knuckles ) Keep you hands to yourself! Don't touch me!

Knuckles: Is that how you say thanks to someone who just saved your life?

Rouge: Saving my life, don't think I owe you one! You just wanted to hold my hand, didn't you? That's why you saved me! You're such a creep! ( she giggles a bit )

Knuckles: ( shakes his head in disbelief ) This isn't a joke you know! Think what you want, Batgirl, I was saving the Master Emerald!

Rouge: ( sighs ) No matter what you say! It sounds crazy! ( she pulls all the Master Emerald peces she has out of her pockets and throws them at Knuckles' feet.

Knuckles: wha? Rouge: Fine, then just take them! They stink like Echidnas do!

Knuckles: ( gathers up the pieces with his own ) If that's what you if that's what you thought you should've given me them in the first place!

Knuckles holds all the pieces together, and there's a bright flash of light. The Master Emerald sat before them, in one piece once again.

Knuckles: ( checking the Master Emerald ) Finally.

Knuckles looked over at Rouge.

Rouge: ( turns away ) what?

Knuckles: ( sighs ) I'm sorry...if I hurt you.

Knuckles ran off in the opposite direction, ready to deal with other problems.

Rouge: We should get going.

Rouge began to run away, but stopped, turned around, and smiled. She was obviously thinking. After a moment she continued running.

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TBC

Next, Sonic must save Amy! Will he make it? Find out in the next chapter! Please review!