A/N: So, we're about to head into the new arc. But first, I'd just like to let you know Maria has once again updated her little journal. Why don't we take a peek into it?

Personal Diary Log- Entry 3

Successes, Failures, and Updates

"Well, it's about that time again I record my findings thus far. And I'll have to say, this is full of mixed feelings for me. It feels like being dumped by my ex-boyfriend at Homecoming- rather a bittersweet moment because I knew he was only interested in my body but he dumped me because of my family ties… the jerk.

"…I'm sorry. That was just ramblings of a teenage girl. It's rather irrelevant to a study journal. Anyways, here's what I have to report. First, and foremost of my disappointments: my parents found out about what happened in Guatemala. Sightings of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles were recorded throughout the country, having to do with a movie shoot. However, the rumored sightings of an airship with my uncle's insignia on the side are going to prevent me from even stepping near the Mayan Empire for a while. Considering how the hieroglyphics I was studying originate there, this is going to greatly hinder my research should there be more to the inscription. Hinder… but not completely stop. I have no choice but to put it on the side for now… just when I was getting into it.

"Another failure on my part was my escapades in Russia. In hindsight, being the great granddaughter of a German scientist that when insane and single-handedly caused one of the greatest disasters in both Soviet and American science history was something I should have considered when I was in Russia. I should've known old grudges die hard- a lot of Soviet scientists died because of the ARK. I should've doubted the Robotniks would be tolerated in the country. I barely got out of there with my life during my brief stay.

"Speaking of which, in my last entry, I did say I was going after a dual element Chaos Emerald- the yellow Emerald of Lightning and Fire. Well, the good news is I found it in Russia's capital city of Moscow after doing a lot of digging. The bad news is I was briefly detained under the accusation of being an American spy with my father. Luckily, my mother knew enough Russian to talk us out of being executed and got us deported. However, I made sure to steal back the Chaos Emerald they confiscated from me to study it. The long story short, I'm not allowed back in Russia. Sure, I just made enemies with the Russian government, but I cannot afford to let anyone in such a position of power have the Chaos Emeralds without doing anything about it.

"On my way back to America, though, I found out a somewhat decent lead which will make up for the amount of lost time I'm going to suffer thanks to my uncle. During the in-flight movie, I noticed the latest trailer for the next Ruin Raider movie… it had something to do with the Amulet of Tikal. While the trailer itself brought up some serious hype, it also reminded me of what I learned about Chaos and the Echidna princess. That amulet- the necklace- is the sole remnant of Tikal left on the planet. The real thing is in London's prized Museum of Natural History. If I could get my hands on that thing, I could be that much closer to solving the inscription that controls the Master Emerald… or at least more of the prophecy. However, there would be no way that the British would give up an artifact of that value to just anyone… especially not to a Robotnik.

"Besides, my brain is on more pressing matters. My father lost the Chaos Emerald I tried so hard to get. He was robbed by a cloaked guy, and now the Emerald is who knows where. I'm trying not to blow up in father's face about it, but I can't believe he let his guard down with it when he said if I carried it around, I'd be an easy target. My biggest lead is gone thanks to a minor lapse in judgment on my father's part… I don't know if I'm ever going to get another break about it.

"It's taking all that I have to ignore it… I'm attempting to busy myself with other work. The Chaos Morpher blueprints, for example. Thanks to the Chao that was responsible for solving equations my great grandfather never did, I can actually attempt to build it. I have already ordered the components necessary to complete it… except for two key things. Firstly, a Chaos Emerald to supply the battery for it… that my father lost. Ugh… I really should move on. The more I think about it, the more frustrating it is. I need to consider acquiring an alternate source of Chaos Energy-based fuel… some sort of battery. I plan to manufacture a battery that uses Chaos Energy, like my great-grandfather planned to do but never got around doing. Since Chaos Energy can be harnessed and even crystallized according to my great-grandfather's notes- which possibly explain how the Chaos Emeralds were formed- I could use this to create a mock power source for my Morpher. I need to do more research before confirming or denying this hypothesis, but it's at least something that replaces my lost Emerald.

"Second, but perhaps the more necessary and embarrassing… I don't have a Chao. Kind of sad that I'm a teenage girl who has dedicated most of her life studying Chao and their relationship to the Chaos Emeralds, yet I don't have a Chao of my own. However, in order to study the true effects of the Chaos Morpher without spending countless hours of watching reruns of Sonic's battles against GUN and my uncle, I need a Chao to use the Morpher with. However, it cannot be just any Chao in particular. According to my great-grandfather's notes, if I use myself as the Chaos Morpher test subject, I would need a Chao with an equivalent amount of Chaos Energy as myself. And unfortunately for me… that's a lot of Chaos Energy.

"The other day, I had my blood work tested. According to the results, not only do I unique blood type, but I have at least 80 percent Chaos Energy above the average human. It's going to be difficult finding a Chao of that caliber. Though it makes me wonder… with all of the Chaos Energy around the planet thanks to the Chao species' arrival, what if there was a being who didn't have Chaos Energy? Would they be able to handle the direct contact with a real Emerald? And I'm not talking about seeing it or standing around it… I'm talking about actual, physical contact.

"The possibilities could be catastrophic… the person could end up dying from the direct exposure to the radiation. I should know- I've actually seen reports of Chaos Energy radiation based deaths, which is precisely the reason why the use of Chaos Energy to replace other forms of fuel is constantly debated. Trust me when I say they're not pretty… I had to resist throwing up when I saw a body that was desecrated by Chaos Energy. In person, I might add. Oh, did I mention that with the Chaos Emerald I had, I had to quite literally pry it from a man's cold, dead hands despite the burn wounds that came with messing with that specific Chaos Emerald? And worse, I actually had to peel some of the dead skin from the Emerald and lost a good shirt to blood seeping out of the wounds onto it? It was so gross, but worth it to prevent something like that happening again.

"Only now it can happen again. Moving along before I frustrate myself, what could happen if somebody without much Chaos Energy comes into direct contact with a Chaos Emerald? That is just another mystery. However, it is a mystery that a studier of the Emeralds such as myself has to explore… as gruesome as the results may be.

"I feel awful ending this update on such a sour note. But being a scientist, a teenager, the niece of public enemy number one, and the great-granddaughter of the man responsible for one of the most tragic events in the history of attempted peace between America and Russia has its ups and downs. But then again, if I don't try to make amends in any way possible for my family's sins… nobody will.

"I will report back after doing some more examinations on the dead man's DNA… and focusing on getting the Morpher done. Chances are I'll probably risk killing myself with all of these trials. I probably should have someone on fire duty in case something starts burning. Even though it's an experiment series that I must do to further my research, this is going to suck."

End Personal Log of Maria Robotnik II

Kingdom Rider92's Notes: Okay, I know. This chapter's short. But to make up for it, the next arc will be 4-5 episodes long. And considering how I make the episodes 2-3 parts, that's about 8-15 chapters for this next arc! That's more than enough action to make up for this short chapter!

Oh, before I let Edge do his review show, let me announce that I have a new poll on my Author Page! You know how I have these Maria journals? Should I make a spin-off story based off of the misadventures of Maria, make a small story arc with her as the central character in Chaotic Adventures (the sequel to this book), or not at all? You decide! Edge, you may now do your reviews.

Edge's Corner: With pleasure!

Hanzo of the Salamander: Yeah, but if they found out about this radio show and our strange monkey conversation, enough hate mail directed towards Kingdom Rider92 could get us all shut down! And I happen to like being a radio pirate! By the way, the Pirates of Arcadia are recruiting, if you're interested.

Jyn-the-Raccoon: True… it was short. However, we were wrapping up things. And then again, this is also short. Yep… we get to begin to discover what's up with Frances and the birthmark. As for the whole Topaz as Rouge debate, we're still working on it. We won't say anything else until we have come up with an answer.

White Hunter: So far, she's the only one in story. When I'm introduced, I'll know… I have "comic awareness", which allows me to break the forth wall and do these radio shows. I'm like Deadpool but cuddlier, aren't I? As for anyone else, I'm not sure.

Samswimmer: I'm sorry I stole the review. I wanted to answer it. Anyways, Lindsey will be on the show again, but much later. I'll give you a hint as to which robot we've misnamed: it appeared in Episodes 1 and 7. But how could you forget about the mom equivalent to Swift and Miles? Karin fixes their boo-boos!

Sozic: Yep… we got to it. However, you made be confused and disappointed with what we have in store for you.

Negima Uzumaki: First of all, great name. I love Negima and Naruto! Personal favorite characters in each are Ku Fei and Hinata Hyuga, respectively. Me getting away from my pervy harem show love and love of badass ninjas, I see everyone has their own tastes. However, in Chao Chronicles, Chris is more of a direct hero than his previous incarnation. In the original Sonic X, he worked with Sonic and was the hedgehog's best human friend. In Chao Chronicles… he is Sonic.

Okay, that's everything. Kingdom Rider92, take us home!

Kingdom Rider92's Notes: Gladly. So, once again, everyone, there's a poll on my Author's page. Vote for your choice, and get ready for chaos. Kingdom Rider92, out!