Ch. 4- Mission Almost Possible Part 1  

Knuckles had returned to Amy's apartment with Lyn and M.G. after buying some more computer paper and ink.  When he walked in the door he wasn't very happy with what he saw.

Shadow, Amy, Tails, Rouge, and Eggman were watching TV on the television Sonic had bought.  "Aren't you guys supposed to be coloring?"

"We're busy now," said Rouge.

"Might I remind you that you're the one who started this whole thing," said Knuckles.

"Shh! This is the best part of the show," said Shadow.

"M.G. and Lyn, can you talk some sense into them?" But Lyn and M.G were already sitting down, watching TV with the rest of them.  "Grrrrr" Knuckles was getting very angry.  "Wait, just wait a bit longer, then all of this will pay off."

"And now back to the show!" The TV said.

"You thought that commercials were the best part?" Knuckles asked.

"Well yeah.  They really are," Shadow replied.  "Ya know.  If Sonic were here he'd probably be making some smart mouth comment about that and then I'd just insult him back."

"By the way, where is Sonic? Shouldn't he be back by now?" Amy asked.

"No, he went to the movies.  I don't know why he wanted to go there so badly," Knuckles said.

"It was probably for the previews! They're so cool!" Shadow said.

"I think there's something wrong with you Shadow.  You like commercials and previews more than the actual thing," said Rouge.

"Now you're starting to sound exactly like Sonic," Shadow said.

"You miss Sonic, don't you?" Lyn said to Shadow.

"No I don't!" Shadow yelled.

"Sure you don't," Tails teased.

"I really don't! In fact, I could care less if he never came back."

"I have one question.  How'd you guys get that TV hooked up?" Knuckles asked.

"I did it!" Tails said happily.

"Everyone be quiet! I'm trying to watch the show," Eggman said.

"Alright! Our next item we're selling is this one of a kind jewel!" The girl on the TV said.  Then she showed the ME. 

"That's the Master Emerald!" Knuckles gasped.

"This jewel costs the price of only one million dollars! That's right! Only a million dollars for this rare and exclusive gem!"

"One million dollars!?  Where are we going to get that kind of money?" Knuckles wondered. Wait a second. Where's the money you got from selling the Master Emerald?" Knuckles asked Rouge.

"Now that I think about it.  I don't even remember how much money I got or where I put it," Rouge said.

"You probably spent it already," Knuckles said.

"Why can't you just steal it?  You are a jewel thief," Eggman reminded Rouge.

"Oh yeah.  Or we could always go on who wants to be a millionaire," said Rouge.

"There's no way I'm going on that stupid game show.  You can go steal it because you're the one who sold it in the first place," said Knuckles.

"But that other person said they sold it to someone.  So maybe the show bought it and now they're selling it.  If they bought it than wouldn't be fair to take it? Tails asked.

"Do you want to go on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Knuckles asked.

"Ok Rouge, you can steal it," said Tails.  Tails looked at the TV to find the phone number (ya know on those shopping networks how they have the number to call to buy the product). "Alright then, the calling number is 1-800-2122.  I'll find out where this place is." Tails went over to Amy's computer.

 "I can come up with a plan to steal it," Eggman said.

"Your plans never work," Shadow commented.

"I can come up with my own plan," Rouge said.

"Hey, we're pretty lucky.  This place is right in this city.  The address is 4312, street Without a Name Avenue" Tails said.

"Alright then, lets go!" said Amy. And with that they were all off the go steal the ME.

---Later---

 "Alright we're here. Now what's the plan Rouge?" Knuckles asked.

"First we have to go inside of the building."

"Well that's dumb, how can you tell us in there? There's security everywhere," Shadow asked.

"You'll understand soon enough."

So they all walked inside of the television studio place. 

"Alright, I'll wait here and you guys find a way to sneak past the guards and find your way to the shopping channel room," Rouge whispered.

"Easier said than done," said Knuckles.

"What are you going to do?" asked Lyn.

"Just like I said before.  You'll find out soon enough," Rouge replied.

"So what do we do first, Tails?" Shadow asked.

"How should I know?"

"You're the genius," Shadow replied.

"I think you're forgetting about another genius," Robotnik said.

"And who would that be?" Shadow asked just to annoy Eggman. 

"Do you mean you?" Lyn asked.

"Of course I mean me!  Who else would I mean?  I can't believe I have to be stuck with all of you.  I wish we could just get this whole stupid thing over with as quick as possible," Eggman said.

And with that they were all magically teleported to outside of a door that had the words "Shopping Network" written on it.

"What happened?" Amy asked.

"I don't know. But we're here now so let's just get the Master Emerald so I can go home," Knuckles said.

---Back at the bottom floor of the building---

"This plan is foolproof!" Rouge said as she walked up to one of the guards.

"Halt!  If you have no business here you must leave now," he said.

"Fine then.  I guess you don't want to hear the secret information I have about thieves that came to this building today," she said as she walked away.

"What thieves?!" The guard questioned.

"There are seven thieves in this building right now, planning to steal the $1,000,000 emerald that's on the Shopping Network right now."

"What?! I better get there right away!?" The guard said as he ran off.

"That was easier than I thought it would be. What am I saying?  Of course it was easy! I am a genius after all." Rouge walked into the elevator that the guard was guarding and stayed on the ceiling so that she couldn't be seen on any surveillance cameras.

---To the camera operating room---

"Do you see any suspicious characters near the shopping network room?" as voice asked through an intercom.

"Uh… a what?" the surveillance camera guy yawed as he had previously been sleeping.  "Oh yeah, they're some strange looking people outside of the door."

"Thank-you! Over and out!" The voice said.

---Back to Shadow and co. (I can't say Sonic and co. anymore)---

They were all looking at some layouts of their plan.  Where they got them from I do not know.

"This plan looks like it should work, but we can't be sure," Knuckles said.

"What do you mean?  Of course it'll work! I'm the one who devised this genius scheme!" Eggman said proudly.

"That's what we're all afraid of," Tails sighed.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Eggman asked.

"Exactly what it sounds like.  For a genius you sure aren't very smart," Shadow said.

"You're not exactly the brightest light bulb yourself!" Eggman snapped at Shadow.

"Now c'mon guys!  We won't be able to do anything if we all start arguing," Amy said.

"I agree, we need to work together!" Tails chimed in.

"Who asked you two?" Shadow and Eggman asked meanly which caused even more arguing.

Knuckles just stood there listening to their senseless bickering until he finally couldn't take it anymore, "Won't everyone just be quiet!" he yelled loudly.  They all stopped and stared at him.  "Now let's just try to figure this out," Knuckles said. 

---Around the corner---

"Alright everyone, get ready to peruse those thieves." A group of about five guards was getting ready to try and arrest Shadow and co. 

---Back to Shadow and co.---

"Did anyone see where M.G and Lyn went?" Tails asked.  They all shook their heads. "I guess we were too busy arguing."

"I hope they don't screw anything up," Shadow said.

"Maybe someone should go look for them," Tails suggested. 

"They'll be fine.  Let's just concentrate on getting the Master Emerald first," said Knuckles.

---Back to Rouge---

Rouge walked out of the elevator.  "It's almost time," Rouge said as she peered around a corner to see a bunch of guards preparing their attack. 

What is Rouge's plan?  Will it work or will they have to go on who wants to be a millionaire?  Where are Lyn and M.G? What's in store for Shadow and co.! Find out in the next chapter! Please Review!. Adios!