Chapter 10 : Tocky's Message
Mine Shaft – Mystic Ruins
"Quickly guys, we're almost to the exit," Tail shouted running down the end of a mine shaft. He mine shaft was the only way to get to and from The Mystic Ruins and Emerald Beach. It was a small tunnel with no working mine carts.
"We have to tell Sonic," Amy said.
As the group ran through the small shaft, they ran into Tocky.
"Look guys, it's a lil' turtle," Big said pointing at Tocky.
"It's Tocky," tails shouted, "He looks worried. What's the matter Tock?"
Tocky had to try to tell them about Knuckles. He quickly came up with a way of showing it. First, he punched the air a few times.
"Boxing?" Big asked.
"Punching bag," Amy said.
"KNUCKLES!" Tails shouted.
Tocky nodded. He pulled some weeds out of the dirt and put them under his nose, making them look like a mustache.
"Dr. Eggman," Cream said.
Tocky again nodded. Then he jumped up and down and punched the air.
"A fight," Amy said, "Knuckles and Eggman got in a fight."
Tocky jumped and nodded. He then feel on the floor and pretended to be knocked out. Then, he stood up, put the weeds under his nose and laughed.
"Eggman won," Tails said sadly, "And Knuckles is hurt."
Tocky nodded swiftly.
"He must need out help," Big said.
"Tocky, please take us to Mr. Knuckles," Cream said.
Tocky took off down the shaft the way he came. The others followed.
"I wonder why they got in a fight," Tails asked.
"I don't know, but it's obvious Eggman is up to something," Amy panted.
They saw some light at the end of the tunnel and knew the exit was near. Once they reached the end, they had no idea where to go.
"Tocky, please, take us to him," Tails said.
Tocky took off to the entrance of the jungle.
"The Jungle? What would Eggman be doing there again?" Big asked.
"Well, we'll find out," Tails said.
As the entered the jungle, they followed Tocky straight to the Echidna Temple.
They entered the temple and Tocky ran up to Knuckles. He was lying there, in pain.
"Knuckles, Knuckles, are you okay?" Amy shouted running up to him.
"He's not moving," Tails worriedly said.
"Do something Tails!" Cream cried.
"I can't do anything here. We have to take him to the workshop. Big, pick him up, carefully."
Big carefully picked Knuckles up, just like he did with Sonic. They all left the temple and quickly ran to Tails' Workshop.