CHAPTER 1- KEY DISCOVERY

Giovanni is sitting at his desk with his loyal Persian sleeping beside him on the floor, when two of his rocket field agents, Butch and Cassidy enter his office and leaning down to one knee.

"You called for us, sir?" replied Cassidy

"Yes, have you found the child who holds the key?" asked Giovanni

"Indeed we have sir, we have a few under cover scouts out all over each region and we've found the kid in the Hoenn region," replied Butch.

"We manage to get photo of the child," said Cassidy placing a picture of Kohana on the desk in front of Giovanni, "this child is the key's holder."

Giovanni gazes at the picture and then looks up, "well done, that will be all."

"Yes sir," reply Butch and Cassidy as they stand to leave.

"By the way which of my field agents are closer to her?" asked Giovanni.

"As of now, we've found only two that are out in her area, sir," replied Butch.

"Which ones?" asked Giovanni.

"Our two most unreliable ones, Jessie and her partner, James," replied Cassidy.

Giovanni sighs, "are you sure their aren't any more reliable ones?"

"None, sir," replied Cassidy.

"Oh well, maybe then can handle bringing me simple child; get those two back here immediately," said Giovani as he stood up.

"Yes sir," replid Butch and Cassidy.

Giovanni turns to the window and looks out into the blue sky, "I never would have guess I would be seeing my little niece again, oh guess that she is the key holder. Just you wait my dear I will have you very soon."

Sonic, Tails and Knuckles are seen flying in the X Tornado with Tails as the pilot flying towards Angel Island.

"What are we looking for again, Tails?" question Sonic who was riding on the right wing.

"The Mega Emerald, Sonic," replied Tails

"The Mega Emerald?" replied Knuckles, "You've got to be kidding, Tails; the disappeared 50 years ago."

Tails turns his head to Knuckles "That's true, but I've been doing research with Cosmo, and the Mega Emerald has been reborn."

"That's not possible," said Sonic.

"I know it's hard to believe, guys," started Tails, "but the key to the Mega Emerald has been reborn inside of new human and we've got to find the emerald and human before Eggman does.

"Well if it's true, then I'll be anything Shadow is going to be looking for the human too," replied Sonic.

Tails happens to looking seeing a black figure moving along the ocean, "speaking of Shadow, there he is."

"Maria? Who is this human, I'm trying to find?" said Shadow as he dashes across the ocean in his hover shoes.

The X Tornado comes flying along the water beside Shadow, "Hi, Shadow; long time no see," greeted Tails.

"Not you guys, again" replied Shadow looking to them.

"Nice to see you, too," Sonic replied.

"Let me take a wild guess, " Knuckles started, "you're here because of Mega Emerald aren't you?"

"I am, and I'm sure Eggman has already gotten to the emerald; but with out the key it's useless," answered Shadow.

"Key?" replied Sonic, Tails and Knuckles.

"Yes, a special key that will unlock the Mega Emeralds true power," answered Shadow.

"We have to get the emerald away from Eggman, and fast," replied Tails.

"Don't waste your time, I'll take care of him myself," replied Shadow, "I already know where he is."

"You do?" asked Knuckles.

"I do, and I can't tell you right now," replied Shadow.

"And why can't you tell us?" asked Sonic.

"How many emeralds do you have right now, Tails?" asked Shadow.

"We have 4, why?" replied Tails.

"Find the other 3 and I'll explain it to you; right now I have to get to the mega emerald," replied Shadow.

"Then hop aboard then, Shadow; we shoud be able to spot Eggman's Egghawk from the air," replied Tails.

Shadow hesitates for a few seconds, "fine."

Shadow and the gang continue on towards Angel Island to locate Eggman and the Mega Emerald.