Chapter 28 : Prisoners
Eggbase – Off the coast of Angel Island
"I can't believe that Eggman guy just left us here," Charmy yelled from a prison cell in the Eggbase.
"How can you not believe that? The guy's evil," Ray said from another cell.
"We'll get out eventually," Espio said trying to break out of his cell.
"That's not possible, these bars are really strong. And very close together, not even I can fit through," Charmy laughed trying to squeeze through the bars.
"Where did he go anyway?" Ray asked ignoring Charmy.
"I believe he went to find some emerald shine," Espio said.
"Angel Island perhaps?"
"It's possible."
"Would you all shut up! I'm trying to figure out a way to get out of here," Mighty shouted from the corner of his cell.
"I'm pretty sure we already know a way," Espio grunted throwing a ninja star. It hit the bar and didn't even leave a scratch.
"That was a sorry attempt."
"Some of us like to find solutions instead of just pointing out problems," Ray said meanly to Mighty.
"Whatever, I'm gonna find a way out," Mighty said ignoring him.
"This is madness, we should find a way out easily," Espio shouted gruffly.
"Yeah, even the robot guard is asleep," Charmy said pointing at a small, purple Eggman looking robot sitting on a chair asleep.
"Well, we can't wake him," Mighty told Charmy, "No matter how dumb that thing may be, it's weapon can bring us all down."
Just then, a small creak was heard from high above them.
"Did you hear that?" Charmy shouted in a worried tone.
"Shhh, quite bee," Mighty whispered. The creak quickly changed to a small crash. The guard robot woke up.
"Intruder alert, intrud.." The robot shouted and then stopped. The four looked at the robot and saw a small, laser tipped knife sticking right out of the robots head. Suddenly, a shadow appeared in front of them, they looked to their right and saw none other than Vala the Cat.
"Who are you?" Espio asked.
"I am Vala," She replied, "Who are you?"
"I'm Charmy, and these are my friends Espio, Ray and Mighty," Charmy shouted.
"Shut up Charmy," Mighty said in annoyed voice, "What are you doing here?"
"I'll explain later, but first, I need you four to do something," Vala snickered.
"What do you want?" Ray questioned.
"If I let you out, will you agree to help me with something?"
"What do you want us to help with?" Mighty asked.
"No, you must agree first," Vala shouted.
"I agree," Charmy said.
"Me too," Ray and Espio said together. They all stared at Mighty.
"Huh, fine," He sighed. Vala pulled a lever in the middle of the room and all four cells opened.
"Now, what do you want of us?" Espio asked.
Vala pulled out a map, "These are the directions to the planet with the shrine Eggman and the chao went to. I need to get there, but I need your help to steal the emeralds back from us."
"Why should we trust you?" Mighty argued.
"Because just freed all of your sorry selves," Vala laughed.
"How will we get to another planet?" Charmy asked.
"Simple, my partner Blaze will help," Vala told him.
"Well, where is she?" Espio asked.
"Probably a million miles away," Mighty said under his breath.
"She's right outside," Vala said running towards the door, "Now hurry up, we've got work to do."
Espio, Charmy, Mighty and Ray ran after her.