Chapter 31: Europe III
11:54 am (US time: 11:54 pm) in Moscow, Russia.
"Moscow is the capital of Russia. Named after the Moskva River, it's the city of billionaires. 84 billionaires live there. It has the most beautiful underground on Earth, where the Moscow Metro runs. They even have love city parks there," said Amy, reading from the guidebook.
"Are we there yet," said Sonic.
"Almost. I can feel it in my tails," said Tails.
"Is there going to be just one battery there," said Tikal.
"Here we are, Moscow," said Tails, going to the city.
"So, is the battery really in Saint Basil's Cathedral," said Knuckles.
"Yes, Knux."
"It says in my guidebook that the Cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible; the 1st Tsar of Russia and constructed in honor of military conquest. The Cathedral is made up of nine chapels. Built around the 156-foot high central nave are nine small, separate chapels aligned to points on the compass, four of which are raised to designate their position between heaven and earth. The chapels are dedicated to the Protecting Veil of Mary, the Entry into Jerusalem, Saints Kiprian and Ustinia, the Holy Trinity, St. Nicholas Velikoretsky, St. Gregory of Armenia, St. Barlaam Khutynsky, St. Alexander Svirsky, and the Three Patriarchs. The ninth chapel was added in honor of Saint Basil," said Amy.
"I see the Cathedral. Just up ahead," said Knuckles.
When their plane got near the Cathedral, Amy took a lot of pictures of it.
"Where's the battery," said Sonic.
"On top of the tallest tower of the Cathedral," said Tails.
"Cream! Take me there," said Amy.
"I'm on it," said Cream, carries Amy.
On the tallest tower of the Cathedral, a 4ft battery on a 4ft plug is on the tower's cross.
"I wonder why Eggman puts the battery there," said Cream, who flies to the battery with Amy in her hands.
"Maybe it is because he hates religion," said Amy, reaches for the battery and plug.
"Hello, ag- HEY! You're not Sonic! You're that pink brat," said Zeena, climbing to the battery.
"You again?! Hide me," said Sonic, trying to hide from Zeena.
"I'm tired of your actions. If you want the battery, take it," said Amy, hits Zeena with the battery and plug, which caused Zeena to fall.
"That's enough of her! Let's hope we don't run into her again," said Tikal.
"I'm sorry to say this, but we'll meet her again," said Tails.
"Let's find a hotel before she comes back," said Amy, come back to the plane with Cream and the battery.
At Hotel Gentalion Moscow, it's 12:09 pm (US time: 12:09 am), the girls and Cheese are getting a back massage. And the guys are hanging out near the pool.
"Man! This is life. I got to admit. It's better than guarding the Master Emerald," said Knuckles.
"Yeah. Better than inventing," said Tails.
"Well, look who is here? Lacking on his job," said Shadow, walking into the room.
"SHADOW?! What are you doing here," said Sonic in anger.
"On vacation. And Amy looked relax."
"Oh! Hi, Shadow," said Amy.
"I found 2 Chaos Emeralds just for you."
"Oh, thank you. They will be useful."
After Shadow gave him the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic was about to take him but is stopped by Tails and Knuckles.
"I heard you had been souvenir hunting. I thought if I give something special," said Shadow, shows a Heart-Shaped Pink Topaz and Diamond Pendant Sterling Silver – Szul to Amy.
Tails and Knuckles looked at Sonic who's face has gone so red in anger and jealousy.
"Ok, Sonic. Go get him," said Tails.
"You're free to go," said Knuckles.
"Thanks, Shad. But Tikal is the souvenir hunter," said Amy, takes the Pendant and gives it to Tikal.
"HA! I win by doing nothing. Now get out of here," said Sonic, drags Shadow out.
"You haven't seen the last of me. I will win the Rose," said Shadow.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Just get going, faker."
It's 8:10 am (US time: 8:10 pm). And the team is having breakfast.
"I can't believe you turn down on Shadow's gift," said Cream.
"I know that's wrong. But he thought I was souvenir shopping," said Amy.
"But I'm glad that you made the right decision," said Sonic.
"It will take 2 hours and 10 minutes to get to our next stop: London, England," said Tails.
"London?! Oh boy! I can't wait to go there," said Cream.
"This breakfast was too good, in a good way," said Knuckles.
"We better get going. I know that Zeena is around here, lucking in the shadows to strike," said Sonic.
"You're overreacting again," said Amy.
"Am not, Ames."
"Let's get going before daylight burns out," said Tails.