Disclaimer: I still don't own Ecco the Dolphin, and this is merely written to have fun and to entertain! This is Chapter Two!

Summary: The Prime Mover and the rest of the united dolphins journey out to help Ecco and to see the Engine of Salvation. What happens when she feels something in her soul being opened with new knowledge?

Chapter Two: The Trait of Intelligence

"Pilot! Pilot?" I called, looking for my son. He must have gone with Ecco, I thought sorrowfully, but I felt it was for a good reason that he left with him. "Ecco…" My heart was aching because that dolphin that united us all was gone now, and I thought we might never see him again. "He's brave and strong. He'll make it through," I assured myself.

"Where's your son Pilot?" my keeper of the Movers' Shrine asked me.

"He must have gone with Ecco…"

"Why would he?"

"I'm sure there's a good reason for it. I just don't know what. But I'm sure Ecco would take good care of him."

"Yes, I'm sure he would."

We went our separate ways around the pool, trying to be at peace since we knew the Chosen One would finally seek the Engine of Salvation like we asked him to. I was swimming around a great wheel, and it was obviously fully turned by Ecco. So this is the Circle of Pain. I entered the Circle's Shrine, exploring the inside with great curiosity. There was a red ball in the middle of the room, spinning around and around right and then left. Interesting object. I wonder what it's for?

I swam out into the open again, heading in the direction of the Crimson's Shrine. Within there was a large hole, but when I went to investigate what was in there, there was nothing but rock. Otherwise, their Shrine was beautiful and well-constructed. It has been so long since we last looked at each others' territory, I thought in awe.

I swam up to the Temple, seizing my chance to have a look inside it. Within there were four dolphin statues, their beaks each touching a floating circle of light and energy. That thing doesn't have any water in it, does it? I wondered to myself. And where does that light and energy come from? I had no time to think of any answers, for I suddenly felt something in me being born and released, something that was hidden in my very soul for years and years. I miraculously had the sensation that I was extremely smart, as if I wasn't a dumb animal anymore. I have some how gained the Trait of Intelligence…but how? Then I wondered, Does Ecco feel any different as well? I used my sonar, calling upon the guard of our Shrine. "Something has happened. Do you feel it?"

"Yes," he replied. "I feel as if a new part of me has just been born and opened."

"We all feel it," we heard the Circle member say.

"I wonder what caused us to feel this way?" the last of the Crimson said.

"I don't know," I said honestly. "But we must go see Ecco and help him when he reaches the Engine of Salvation."

"She's right," the Circle said. "Let us go now."

"Follow me." I led them to a tunnel at the bottom of the pool, and we all swam inside, ready to face any danger that awaited us in there, prepared to aid the Chosen One in any way possible. We are coming, Ecco! I dearly hoped I would see him again, even if it was for the last time…

Author's Note: Well, what did you think of Chapter Two? I promise to update again! I'll even get started on the third chapter now! Sorry if it's so short! If you liked it, please review, and no flames, please!