CHAPTER 5

STORM'S CHANCE

That next day on the Babylon Airship in Jet's office, Wave was sitting on Jet's lap looking at the mysterious Babylon Control Box. Jet admired her looking at the crystal clear cube. 'Maybe I should ask her...' He almost pulled out a small black box until Storm came rushing into the room.

"Boss! Boss!"

Jet faced him in anger, "Haven't you heard of knocking?"

"S-sorry, I just came to tell you that the race is almost starting. We have to go."

Wave got off of Jet and put the small cube in her pants pocket, "I'll keep it safe for now."

Jet nodded, "I trust you."

Storm stomped his foot, "Come on!"

When the Babylon Rogues got to the race they saw Shadow, Rouge, and Charmy waiting for them. Storm walked up to them, "Which one of you is going?"

"I am", Rouge said.

Storm started to laugh, "You? Sorry to say this to a girl, but you're going down."

Rouge was full of anger, "What did you say, tubby!" She was about to hit him until Shadow and Charmy held her back.

"Save your energy for the race!" Shadow shouted.

Charmy held her by her arm, "She seems kinda hyped up."

"More like pissed off."

When the race was ready to start, Storm placed his small goggles over his head. "I'm gonna win!" He looked confident.

Rouge had a strong feeling that she was going to lose. His Extreme Gear looked better than ever since he had lost his old one.

When the clock counted down to one Storm and Rouge took off with a great start.

Rouge was ahead and Storm was only behind her by an inch.

Storm smirked meaning he had an idea. He was beside Rouge and then out of nowhere he took his board and slammed it against hers.

Rouge lost her balance and fell off her board. She landed on the ground with her board falling beside her. "That big stupid bird!" She shouted.

"Cheater!" Charmy shouted.

"Rouge, get up! He's headed for the finish line!" Shadow knew it would be too late. Storm was going to win.

By the time Rouge got back on her board, Storm had already won. When she crossed the finish line, she forcefully threw her board on the ground. "I can't believe I lost!"

Shadow placed his hand on her shoulder.

Rouge looked over to him, "I'm sorry, Shadow."

Shadow tried to smile, "You lost and it's okay. Don't worry I'll win the next race. The Babylon Rogues won't get their hands on those Chaos Emeralds."

"Don't be so sure, hedgehog", a voice said behind him.

Shadow looked behind him and saw a green hawk with a serious look on his face, "Jet..."

"I'll make sure you're the next to lose", Jet walked away with Storm and Wave following.

Shadow glared, "We'll see about that."