Chapter 37: Asia III
12:40 pm at Jordan (USA time: 12:40 am), Team Sonic is flying in the sky.
"Okay, Team. We only have one battery to get," said Tails.
"The official name of Jordan is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan emerged from the post-World War I division of the Middle East made by Britain and France. Known as Transjordan from 1922, it was formally recognized by the UN as an independent sovereign kingdom in 1946. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, closely advised leaders of the Great Arab Revolt in Jordan during World War I. The revolt culminated in the surprise attack and defeat of the Turkish forces at the Battle of Aqaba, led from nearby Wadi Rum. Jordan is home to the ancient city of Petra. Known as "The Rose City," it is famous for its unique architecture carved directly into the rock face. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World," said Amy, reading a guidebook.
"Petra is our destination."
"Is the place haunted," said Cream.
"Well, it's an ancient city. So, yes," said Tikal.
"There are no such things as ghosts," said Knuckles.
"Tell that to the magicians, genies, and other paranormal things I've encountered," said Sonic.
"Well, here we are," said Tails, lands the plane in front of the entrance.
As the Team steps out of the plane, the entrance is pitch black dark, which causes Tails and Cheese to get back in the plane.
"Tails, what are you doing," said Cream, confused.
"Um… Trying to get Cheese out of the plane," said Tails, carries Cheese and gets out of the plane.
"Let's head in, Team," said Sonic, leads the way.
Ten minutes later, Team Sonic quickly gets out with a 4ft battery on a 4ft plug.
"Man, that was ten minutes. I'll never get back from all the sneezing I'd done," said Tikal, wipes her nose with hankie that Knuckles given her.
"I'm surprised that we haven't encountered Zor," said Amy.
Then the Team hears lion roars from the entrance to Petra. Then they moved out of the way of the entrance when they saw Zor comes out from it. When he comes out, he continues to run from a pack of lions.
The lions continue chasing him, and Cream said, "I don't know lions' appetite is into vampire-bat-thingies."
"I'm not a vampire-bat-thingie," Zor yells out loud.
"Let's get out of here before we're the lions' meal tickets," said Knuckles.
"Setting coordinates to a nearby hotel," said Tails, as the plane turns back into a jeep.
Then Team Sonic gets in and drives off.
In Petra Palace Hotel at 1:00 pm (1:00 am in the USA), the Team is having lunch at its restaurant.
Cream speaks into a phone, "don't worry, Mom. I'm fine, yet there's weird vampire-bat-thingie we keep seeing in Asia."
"Hey, Tikal. I got this for you from a shop," said Knuckles, takes out an Ethiopian Desert Opal Pendant from his backpack.
"Oh, Knux! It's beautiful. Thank you," said Tikal, takes and hugs him.
Then Sonic and Amy giggles at Knuckles, blushing.
"I have to say. They make good food in Jordan. All the food we ate from every place we've been to," said Sonic, enjoys his lunch.
"When we get to China, I want to try their Chow Mein and fried chicken," said Amy.
"Um… Amy? There's been a lot of Chinese restaurants around the world," said Tails.
"But I want to try them at their source."
"Ok, then. Our next stop will be Kuwait. We'll leave tomorrow at 11 am."
