Chapter 15: South America I
Morning is here in Texas. Our heroes are at the plane and putting all of their luggage in the trunk.
"We will get there in 5 hours and 13 minutes," said Tails, starting the plane.
"Well, that won't take longer than I thought. I better start the souvenir South America collection," said Tikal.
"So, where are these batteries," said Cream.
"One is at Salar de Uyuni, the other one is at Laguna Colorada, and the other is at Lake Titicaca," said Tails.
"Let's hit the skies," said Sonic.
"We can't hit the sky," said Knuckles.
"He meant let's fly," said Amy.
"Oh, sorry."
5 hours and 13 minutes later, our heroes are flying above Bolivia.
"What's Salar de Uyuni," said Sonic.
"According to the guidebook, it says it's the world's largest salt flat at 10,582 square kilometers. They have a huge salt production, too," said Amy.
"We're here," said Cream, seeing the salt flat.
When Tails landed the plane, it transforms into a jeep again.
"Wow. The battery can be anywhere," said Knuckles, seeing the place.
"We need to keep our eyes open. We'll be done in no time," said Tails.
3 hours later, our heroes are on the road.
"That took longer than I thought. I all must fall asleep," said Knuckles.
"You are telling me. I could have died out there," said Sonic.
"Our next stop is Laguna Colorada, a shallow salt lake. Some people called it; The Red Lagoon of Bolivia," said Tails.
"More like an orange lagoon," said Amy, seeing the lake.
"I'm not going in there and get my new shoes dirty. Good thing, I packed all of us rain boots," said Tikal, take out 6 pairs of rain boots.
"You know I hate wearing those. Mine's are too… adorable," said Tails.
"Not my fault that your feet are small."
"Focus, team. We need to look for that battery," said Sonic, putting on his blue boots.
3 hours later, the team is on the road again.
"I swear if we have to walk on another lake, I'm going to explode," said Sonic, getting angry.
"Don't worry, Sonic. This time we're going to dive in a lake," said Tails.
"That's making it worse for him," said Amy, trying to calm Sonic down.
When they got to the lake, Tails turns the jeep into a large fishing boat. The team puts their scuba gear on and dives into the lake.
"If I am correct, there is an ancient underwater city," said Tails.
"Cool. Better take out your camera, Amy," said Cream.
When they got to the underwater city, they heard an unfamiliar sound and hides. Then they see Zomom and 6 robot fishes guarding a 2-ft tall battery in a 2-ft plug.
"Who's that? Could he be part of the Deadly Six," said Tikal.
"My research says his name is Zomom; the brawn of the six. He has a strange appetite. Let's hope he doesn't try to eat us," said Tails.
"Wait. That gives me an idea," said Knuckles, going through his backpack.
He takes out a waterproof sandwich and fishing pole. He puts the sandwich on the end of the fish hook.
With Zomom, he said, "man, am I hungry. I could go for a Team Sonic Buffet."
When he saw the sandwich, he swims after. While Knuckles distract him, Tails disengaged the battery and the plug and swims away.
When Zomom got to Knuckles, Knuckles grabbed the sandwich and said, "come on, boy. Go, get it."
Zomom acts like a dog, and Knuckles throws the sandwich like it was a bone. While Zomom goes after it, Team Sonic swims back up to their boat.
At Sonesta Posadas del Inca Lake Titicaca Puno, our heroes enjoy their outside dining.
"Man, now this is a perfect eating place," said Sonic.
"You're telling me. They make good food here," said Amy.
"Good thing, we're in Peru. The next battery is somewhere at Colca Canyon," said Tails.
"Aha! Now, I got you," said Zomom, going to the heroes.
"Look, boy! Here's a nice sausage. Go, get it," said Tikal, throwing a sausage into the lake, and Zomom swims after it.
"When it's morning, we're leaving for the canyon," said Cream.
Morning came, and our heroes get in their jeep. Zomom comes running to them until Knuckles throws chilidog, and Zomom chases after it.
"Escaping from the guy will be a piece of cake," said Amy.
"Do have any of those chili dogs, Knux," said Sonic.
"Here you go."
While Sonic eats it, Tails drive and say, "it will take us 13 hours and 22 minutes. We'll get there at 8:55 pm. So, enjoy the ride."