Author: Hello, it's me again. I apologize for yet another short chapter, but this one's neccessary to set the stage for the next wave of 1620 characters.
Shadow: (mutters under breath) Talk, talk, talk, why can't he just start the story already...
Author: (eye twitches) Excuse me while I cause Shadow some serious bodily pain. On with the fic!
Chapter 2: Jump Ship
One day later, Sonick was resting inside his cabin when there was a knock at the door. "Come in."
The captain entered the room. "Sonick, could I speak to you for a moment?" "Yes captain, what is it?" Sonick got off his bed and faced him.
"We will be drawing alongside our sister ship in a little while. I was wondering if you and your friend Miles could go aboard and check the situation there. I'd like to see how Geralde is doing." Sonick titled his head at Jones. "Isn't he the one who helped design these ships?"
"The very same." The captain nodded at his friend. "So, how about it?"
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Several hours later, Sonick and Miles were gathered near the edge of the boat. A large crowd had come to see them off.
The gigantic ship drew beside them, coming to a halt right beside the Mayflower. With a wave, Sonick and Miles nimbly leaped aboard the ship.
Amalee pushed her way to the front only to see the ship peel away from the Mayflower. "Sonick…" she cried, flinging her arms up in despair. "Don't leave me!!"
"Oh dear," murmured Crème. "That Sonick is driving Miss Amalee to her wits' end!"
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A large gentleman in a long white coat stepped up to greet Sonick and Miles, followed by girl in a blue dress.
"Greetings," he said, twirling his long mustache. "I am Geralde Robotnick, captain of this ship. This is my granddaughter Maria." The girl did a small curtsy.
Geralde stepped forward, his eyes gleaming. "Welcome to…the Ark."
Shadow: (in a body cast) Isn't this a little overkill?
Author: (cheerfully washes blood off hands) Nope.
Shadow: (groans in pain)
Author: Just wait until you get the doctor bill.
Shadow: And people wonder why I'm emo...
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