Rocket's POV
I stood in front of the entrance of Crisis City, the first stage of the Modern Era. I saw Blaze frozen in time and knew I had to save her. I also saw the Purple Sol Emerald floating right above her. I was almost done collecting the Sol Emeralds. I didn't even start collecting Chaos Emeralds. So far, I had the Wave, Jet, Tails, and Sonic Chaos Emeralds. I just needed the Knuckles, Storm, and Cyan Chaos Emeralds. I stepped up to the entrance of Crisis City and walked through.
I started skating when I came up to three Iblis Takers. I took them out along with the three nearby Iblis Worms. I used a nearby Trick Jump Panel to get to the next part of the level. There, I took out two Iblis Biters and two more Iblis Worms. I ran ahead and took out three more Iblis Takers. I then continued on with the level, taking out Iblis Worms, Takers, and Biters along the way to the goal. I then came to the part of the level where I had to use the Stomp to keep moving. I was on the homestretch after using a Trick Jump Panel. I dodged the columns of flames and the debris being thrown about to make it to the goal. After touching the goal, I was sent back to White Space.
Back in White Space, I saw color restore itself to Crisis City, Blaze, and the Purple Sol Emerald. "The Purple Sol Emerald. It is back in my possession," Blaze said as she held the emerald in her hand. "You may need these too," I said handing Blaze the other Sol Emeralds. "I found them scattered across this place," I explained. "Interesting," she said. "Listen, Blaze. I'm sorry about what I said before. I was out of line and I apologize," I said. She walked over to me and kissed me right on the lips. After four minutes, she broke the kiss. "I was never mad. You truly are a great gamer," she said. "Thanks. I guess I only ticked off Rouge, Sally, and Amy," I said. "Indeed. I value you for your strategic know-how, your combat skills, your honesty, and because you will never give up even when things look their darkest," she said. "I learned that from my heroes. They've been here for years and never gave up," I replied. I then skated off to Rooftop Run, the second-to-last location in White Space. I was almost done saving everyone.