Chapter Six: Mysterious Island
It has been three hours since Sonic and his crew started their grand adventure to rescue Amy. Silver was steering the ship, Espio was clearing up any mess around the ship, Vector was sitting on the ship's crow's nest to keep a look-out. Tails was sharpening swords, Knuckles was practising his sword skills, and Sonic was standing at the edge of the ship, looking into the horizon.
"Hey Vector! How long till we're at Antitropolis?" Sonic asked.
"By the look of things, Sire, it would normally take another seven hours. But because the horizon's so dark, it's going to be very difficult to locate where to go." Vector replied.
"Oh. Well, I guess we'll have to stop by an island, and anchor the ship there. We'll need plenty of rest, if we're to make it to Antitropolis." Sonic explained.
"Sounds fine by me, Sire. I've been steering this ship for over three hours now. A very tiring job, this is." Silver stated.
"That's alright, Silver. You've done your fair share of help today." Sonic told him.
"The ship's all cleaned, Sire!" Espio stated.
"Thank you Espio, but you didn't have to do this." Sonic chuckles. Espio also chuckles.
"I know, Sire. But it gives me something to do to pass the time. Gets rather boring when we're travelling long journeys." Espio stated.
"Well, time for a break, I believe." Knuckles stated, as he finished his routine.
"Yeah, I'm just about done with the weapons." Tails added.
"Alright. Vector, any signs of an island hidden about up there?" Sonic asked. Vector look carefully, but he paused after he spotted a mountain.
"Over there, Sire! I see a mountain, of some kind. Will that do for anchoring?" Vector responded.
"It'll do just fine, Vector. Silver, move the ship towards that island." Sonic called.
"As you wish, Sire!" Silver responded.
"Are you sure, Sonic? That island looks a little too mysterious from what I can see. We don't even know what or who lives there." Tails asked.
"Well, we have to anchor the ship somewhere, if we're going to rest up. The more rest we have, the more we can focus on rescuing Amy." Sonic explained.
"But Sonic, even if we do make it to Antitropolis, how in the Lord's name are we going to save her? He's got tons of guards ready to kill us at sight!" Knuckles asked.
"I mean it doesn't really matter how well we can fight, we're no match for that many! Scourge's men are fierce and strong fighters!" Tails stated with concern.
"Now, would you just stay at home, while your lover is out there being held captive by an evil Prince? He's made a lot of people's lives hell as it is!" Sonic snapped.
"But even so, Sonic! It's too risky!" Tails stated.
"No wait, Tails! He's got a point. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't do the same, if that was Tikal who was captured." Knuckles added.
"Exactly, Knuckles! I will figure a way to help her. I'm not sure how yet, but I am DAMN well going to try my hardest! A woman like Amy, she's worth dying for! Trust me, I will find a way." Sonic stated.
"Alright, Sonic. I will take your word for it." Tails responded.
"But right now, let's just focus on resting. Once we anchor the ship near the island, we will have a good night rest. Then continue the search tomorrow." Knuckles explained. Sonic nodded.
"How far till we're at the island, Vector?" Tails asked.
"Not far now. Another three minutes, and we're there." Vector responded.
"And if we're lucky, we may also find fresh water. It was raining rather heavily earlier." Knuckles stated.
"Yeah, hopefully. Then tomorrow, it's time to get serious!" Sonic said with determination.
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(Sonic singing)
I will fight until the end
No matter what the world brings against me
I will fight until the end
No matter what people say
I will love to the end
Even if the love grows colder
I will wait until the end
Even if everything seems hopeless
.
You go before me
With all the steps I take
We need nothing more
We will not be afraid
The King of everything
And death has lost its sting
You are alive in me
We will have victory
.
(Vector Espio and Silver singing)
Hey, hey
(Sonic singing)
We will have victory
(Vector Espio and Silver singing)
Hey, hey
(Sonic singing)
We will have victory
.
(Tails singing)
I will trust until the end
Even if the fears are around me
I will pray until the end
That is where I find my strength
(Knuckles singing)
I will serve until the end
Showing Christ the ones that are hurting
I'll keep stand to the end
Even if I am the last one standing
.
(Sonic, Tails and Knuckles singing)
You go before me
With all the steps I take
We need nothing more
We will not be afraid
The King of everything
And death has lost its sting
You are alive in me
We will have victory
.
(Silver singing)
I believe you're the one true King
(Espio singing)
I believe that your love's unending
(Vector singing)
I believe you have bled for me
(Vector, Espio and Silver singing)
Because I believe that your heart is everything
I believe that your heart is everything
.
(Tails singing)
I will fight until the end
(Sonic singing)
No matter what the world brings against me
(Knuckles singing)
I will fight until the end
(Sonic singing)
No matter what people say
.
(Tails and Knuckles singing, Sonic improvising)
You go before me (You go before me)
With all the steps I take
We need nothing more (Nothing more, nothing more)
We will not be afraid
The King of everything (I am the king of everything)
And death has lost its sting
You are alive in me (You're alive, you're alive, yes!)
We will have victory
.
(Vector Espio and Silver singing)
Hey, hey
(Sonic singing)
We will have victory
(Vector Espio and Silver singing)
Hey, hey
(Sonic, Tails and Knuckles singing)
We will have victory!
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The ship finally made it to the island. After that, they dropped the anchor, and they all got off the ship. Lucky for them, it was raining heavily earlier. So this gave them a good advantage to have fresh water. They all made it to their quarters, and fell fast asleep.
They have all made it this far, but what lies ahead of them when they continue their journey to Antitropolis?