Chapter 32: Europe IV
It's 10:20 am (US time: 10:20 pm) in London, England.
As Team Sonic flies above London in their plan, Amt reads out loud from her guidebook, "the city of London is actually one of the smallest cities in the UK. The long arm of the New York Police Department stretches all the way to London and is operational in the city. The address 'Number 1, London' is a Grade I listed Georgian building that was once the 1st Duke of Wellington."
"Can we see the Big Apple," said Knuckles.
"I want to visit the Crown Jewels," said Tikal.
"What about Big Ben," said Cream.
"Focus, everyone. Amy, our location for the next battery is at Tower Bridge. Give us some info," said Tails.
"Tower Bridge is the name of a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London. It has been constructed over River Thames and is situated near the Tower of London, from which it got its name. Tower Bridge comprises of two towers, with two horizontal walkways tying it at the upper level. It is one of the many London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Trust, a charitable trust managed by the City of London Corporation. Completed in 1894, the bridge was believed to be one of the greatest engineering marvels of its age."
"I heard this place does tea time at 4:00 pm. I'm not offensive, but why would they do that? It doesn't feel right," said Sonic.
"They still do that? I thought it was a myth," said Tikal.
"Are people forced to do tea time? What happens if they don't do it? It's not like you can go to jail without having tea time, right," said Knuckles, confused.
"I guess it's best not to question it. It's part of their culture. I think," said Amy.
"The battery should be between the towers," said Tails.
"On the road?! You're crazy, fox boy," said Knuckles.
"On the top, Knux." "Come on, Ames! We got this," said Sonic.
When the plane reaches the middle of the top of the bridge, Sonic and Amy jump off the plane and land on the head. They found a 4ft battery on a 4ft plug on the floor.
As they disable them, Sonic got confused and said, "something isn't right? Zeena isn't here."
"She probably lost her way here from Russia," said Amy.
"Or worst, try to steal the Crown Jewels."
"Come, you two hedgehogs! Let's get going before she even reaches us," said Tikal, throws a plane ladder down to them.
After Sonic and Amy climbed the ladder to get back on the plane, the plane flies away from the bridge.
8 pm at the Tower of London (USA time 8 am). Zeena sneaks into the tower and destroys the security system. She kicks the cage open, takes out a huge sack, and puts the Crown Jewels inside it.
"All I need is Sonic, and this sack will be filled up," said Zeena.
"Zeena!? What are you doing?! You're supposed to go after the group to get the key," said Eggman, from her watch.
"I know what I'm doing. They'll be at Paris; very soon."
"Well, that doesn't explain why you are stealing the Crown Jewels. They're not worthful as the Chaos Emeralds."
"They're worth something for me. I have that key no time."
8 am at Apex City of London Hotel. Team Sonic is enjoying the Breakfast Buffet.
"I got rate their tea. It's delicious. No wonder they drink tea every day," said Sonic.
"So, what's our next stop," said Cream.
"Girls, before telling everyone where's our final stop is, don't scream," said Tails.
"Why," said Cream, confused.
"Alright, everyone. We're going to Paris!"
Then the girls scream with happiness.
"Paris?! Oh boy! The Croissants, The Eiffel Tower and the beauty," said Tikal.
"Tikal, what did you get from the gift shop," said Knuckles.
"I got a Yellow Gold Meridian Pendant."
"It will take us 1 hour and 10 minutes to get to Paris. So, we should be able to relax before the trip," said Tails.
"Woah! Guys, you got to read this," said Amy, reading the newspaper.
"What is it, Amy," said Sonic.
"It says, last night, the Crown Jewels were stolen."
"Oh, no. That's not good," said Knuckles.
"Are you kidding me, Knux?! It's beyond horrible," said Tikal.
"You don't think Zeena…," said Cream.
"I'm guessing it could be her," said Tails.
"Or could have been Rouge," said Amy.
"Possibly," said Sonic.