Chapter 18: South America IV
7 hours later, it's 3 pm.
"What's the Galapagos Islands again," said Sonic.
Amy took out a guidebook and said, "here it is. These islands are volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife. Each island boasts its own unique landscape, ranging from barren black, volcanic rocks to swaths of white sand beaches melting into gemstone-blue waters."
"A perfect place for nature. Sounds so pretty," said Tikal.
"Where do you think the battery could be," said Knuckles.
"It's somewhere at the Los Tuneles on Isabela Island," said Tails.
"It says here: Isabela Island is the largest island in the Galapagos. It's named after Queen Isabella of Spain. It's rich with beyond wildlife and has 6 shield volcanoes," said Amy.
"You better take out your camera because I can see the island just up ahead," said Cream.
Our heroes are walking on a path that leads them to their location.
While Amy walks with her team, she reads out loud, "Los Tuneles…. that place is the most spectacular site for scuba diving in Isabela Island. The water is shallow, calm, and very clear-a sea sanctuary. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, arcs, and tunnels underneath and above the water-a habitat for many local Galapagos Species. The entrance to the site is shallow, and the waves can be strong. For this reason, access can be complicated. The best time to visit the tunnels is between Jan and May."
"Here we are," said Tails.
"This place is so pretty," said Cream.
"Now, if I were Eggman, where would I hide the battery," said Sonic.
"On the walls of the tunnels," said Knuckles.
"It's scuba diving time," said Tikal, taking out the gear.
"Oh no! No way! I'm not going underwater," said Sonic.
Then Zomom comes running to the heroes with a giant net and screams out a battle cry.
"RUN," said Sonic, grabbing Amy's hands and leads the team away from the Zeti.
When they got to the water, they quickly put on their scuba gear and dives in. They made it to the tunnels. When they poke their heads out of the water, they took off their scuba face gear and look around for the battery.
"This is what I call I gleaming tunnel," said Sonic.
"This place sure is pretty but dark and spooky," said Cream.
"Found the battery," said Tails, removing a 2-ft tall battery in a 2-ft plug from the wall.
"Um… guys, a little problem," said Knuckles, seeing Zomom on the ceiling with his net.
"I got you now, Team Sonic," said Zomom, coming off the ceiling.
The Team swims away, and Zomom lands into the water.
At Iguana Crossing Hotel, the boys get a massage and hang at the pool; outside.
"Now, this is what I call paradise. Right boys," said Sonic.
"You said it, Sonic. I don't want to leave here," said Knuckles.
"Sorry, guys. But we have to. There are more batteries in Argentina," said Tails.
"Really? How much?"
"4."
"That's not much. We'll be done within a blink of an eye," said Sonic.
"We'll see."
"Did you get a souvenir, Tikal, "said Amy.
"Yeah. I got silver jewelry."
Next morning, 8 am. Our heroes load up their stuff on the plane.
"It will 5 hours and 54 minutes to get there," said Tails, starting the engine.
The team gets the plane and buckles up.
Then Zomom picked up the plane and said, "did you really think you can escape me by leaving me in the water?"
"Yes," said Sonic.
"Wrong. When I get that key, I'm having a big lunch: you."
Then the plane splashes oil into Zomom's eyes, and he said, "AHHHH! The oil! IT BURNS!"
Then our heroes fly away. While Zomom tries to get the oil off his eyes, he trips and lands into a bag of chill pepper powder.
"OW! THE POWDER! IT BURNS EVEN WORSE!"
He jumps out and scratches himself like a maniac.