(I just want to say 2 things: 1: This chapter starts the reason why I put rated M on this. 2: See if you can find the reference in this one. Message me, and i'll give you a metaphorical cookie.)
Chapter 7: A perfect encounter.
A roar of attack rang in the Floating Islands normally peaceful air, The Great Wilder descending upon the three. Julie-Su shouted, "Look out!", grabbing Charmy and rolling to the side. Slamming into nothing, it spun around quickly, Striking Knuckles, knocking him off the edge of the Island. Julie-Su growled, "What the hell is that thing?" Charmy, gasped, "A Great Wilder!? Wait, those are supposed to live in the Desert Land Zone!" Julie threw Charmy off, quick-drawing and firing her Blaster in one fast movement. The blasts blew chunks of flesh and hair off at each hit, sending the massive beast into a rage, sweeping it's massive arms around. Knuckles struggled up, flipping himself up the edge of the Island. He shouted, "You stupid cat!" He charged and leapt, punching the Wilder in the spine. It howled, back-pawing Knuckles, sending him off the edge once more. More blasts rained on the Wilder, blood starting to drip into it's fur. It raised a paw, ready to smash Julie-Su, but stopped, It's eyes going wide. It turned it's head, It's tail pinned to the ground by a purple needle, and Xeno-Arc, rushing towards it. He disappeared, and reappeared, hammering into the great beast with a powerful kick. It flew backwards, It's tail forcibly removed at impact, and dropped off the edge, knocking into knuckles as he scampered up. He laughed to himself, plucking the needle, the furry tail still skewered in place.
Charmy made a beeline (lol) to Julie-Su, screaming "J-J-J-J-J-J-JULIEEEEEEEEEE! That's HIM!" He cowered behind her. She growled, a little sweat dripping on her forehead. She asked, "Who are you?" Xeno-arc walked towards the bridge, carrying the tail. She roared, "Don't ignore me!" and fired. He twirled around, swatting it away from himself. He growled, "Fire again and pay." She reloaded, stating, "You beat on Team Chaotix! I WON'T let you walk away!" He grinned under the visor, and chuckled, "I'm going to CRUSH you, and throw you to the wind." He dashed, loosing a sweeping kick. She flipped over the leg, Grabbing it with her mechanical arm. She spun, and threw the intruder into the air, firing blast after blast. He disappeared. Julie-Su gasped, looking around. He reappeared, kicking the Blaster out of her hands. She jumped backward, and lunged. Xeno-Arc simply turned around. Julie-Su made a pained noise, half her body trapped within his spiky hair. He tore her off, throwing her to the ground. Her body fell to the ground, covered in tiny spikes. Charmy squealed. Xeno-Arc laughed and stated, "Not bad. Biggest challenge I've had in a long time... Guess I'll let you live." He twirled the tail in his hand, and strode down the bridge once more, and spoke into the intercom, "Doctor, I've aquired the DNA. I'll be back soon."