The three of them soon found themselves before the door, which they were sure led to the cyan emerald. They felt no anxiety in this mission, and were not hesitant to enter the room, as they were well prepared. Well used to working this way, even in the most dangerous times.
In that room, the cyan emerald shone with all of its glory, forcing the darkness out, into the corners. Team Dark stopped before fully entering, knowing the protocol as second-nature. Rouge set out to check for traps, as Omega looked for cameras of any kind. Shadow stood back, to guard over the area. The jobs were done thoroughly, and the two returned to the hedgehog's side.
They all made way to the emerald, yet it was Shadow who grabbed it. It seemed unequal; unfair perhaps. But it was normal; ordinary, for them.
As soon as he touched it, the room abruptly began to shake, as if brought to vicious life.
"Shadow, we must leave now!" Omega reported. Rouge was already on it, but she waited back, slightly, for them.
They all made a mad dash for the steadily shutting door, frantic to make it out; hearts pounding in their ears.
There was a loud rumble as the exit bolted shut, right before they reached it. They all skidded to a stop, nearly slamming into the door while doing so.
"Drat, what now?" Rouge's voice, though panting, was not worried yet.
"We should be able to Chaos Control, correct?" Omega asked; but it was mostly a reminder. None had forgotten it.
Shadow lifted the gleaming Cyan emerald into the air, shouting," Chaos Control!" Yet, nothing occured.
Team Dark looked around them, into the shadows, confused.
"That's odd...Why wouldn't it work?" Rouge inquired, aloud.
Omega scanned the area. "Detecting inwarpable walls in this room."
Rouge scowled. "Who even invented that?"
Shadow sighed. "Sounds like Dr. Eggman...but he's not here, right?"
Rouge looked into the emerald, with determination glinting in her sapphire eyes. "I don't know, but let's not try to meet him. Come on, we need to find a way out."