The woods shuffled with the wind, leaves falling from the yellow and amber trees. Birds gathered around Xeno-Arc's feet, his new armor shining black, The shoulder-plates a vivid yellow. His skin showed nowhere anymore, and his visor bore a violent red cover. The gauntlets donned on his arms revealed two gems, rainbow colors swiriling around inside. His hair hung out of his helm in small, coordinated spikes. He heard Eggmans voice: "Your targets are approaching at high speed from the west. Single out Espio and bring him here. Do with Vector, and whatever the otherone was called, do whatever you want. Eggboss out!" He blinked. (Eggboss?)
Leaves rustled, and a chao burst out of the bushes, It's skin a shining gold. It squeeled in delight as a pair of invisible hands cradled it middair. They materialized instantly, revealing Espio, Chao in hand. Charmy and Vecto ran up from behind, Charmy shreiking: "Yahoo! Espio got it! Vector's eyees turned to dollar signs, and he exclaimed, "Payday at last!" Espio smiled, and gave it to vector, and spoke, "Contact the client. Almost can't wait for this one." Charmy flipped a thumbs up, and pulled out a radio. He shot backward immediately, and slammed into a tree. Vector gacked, and asked, "What the-" and fell. The golden Chao flew out before it could get crushed, and looked back, confused. Espio's face displayed pure shock. He closed his eyes, focused his mind. Listened. Anoise. He slid backwards, and whipped a shuriken forward. A thin needle bounced off the metal, shattering it in two. A black figure stood in front of a tree, several needles between his fingers. Espio's eyes darted to his friends. A similar needle sat, planted in Vector's neck. Another pinned Charmy to a tree. He darted back, but the figure was gone. It appeared again, slamming His stomach backwards. Espio's eyes bulged, thinking, (So fast...) He collapsed, losing conciousness.
Xeno-Arc shook his head, scoffing at the pathetic touched his visor, and spoke, "Espio is eliminated. Ready for return." Eggman's voice replied, shocked, "Already?!" "Yes, father. I'm thinking you may have made my amplifiers too strong, as he hardly put up a fight." "Oh, YES! I'm sendin the robots now. GO after target 2!" "Right away."
-3 hours later-
"Are you sure about this, Rouge?" Amy asked, uncertainty hanging to her voice. Rouge smiled, and called back, "Yes, I'm sure! Now come on, let me see!" Amy made an uncertain noise, and stepped out of the changing room, wearing an electrice blue dress, and a red coat. ROuge whistled, and nearly cheered, "What are you worrying about? Sonic will loved that look." Amt looked skeptical, and replied, "Maybe, but when will I wear this? It's not like I would put this kind of stuff on everyday." "Just visit him tomorrow with it on, and I'm sure he will fall for you the moment your eyes meet!" Her ears twitched, and she looked over her shoulder. Amy asked, "Hey, what's wrong?" Rouge shook her head, and told her, "Nothing. Hey, I need to get going." She turned, and stated, "We must go shopping together again! Bye." Oh, ok! Seeya Rouge!"
Rouge stepped out of the store, eyes scanning the street. Nobody was there, except for a strange figure, covered in black Armor. She strode towards him raising her hand, holding a needle like a cigarette. She questioned, "Did You throw this at me?" The figure disappeared. Reappeared landing a kick into her temple. Rouge passed out immediately.