Sonic and Silver were back at the rendezvous point with Tails and Knuckles. Silver decided he would remain as Sonic's operator, as he felt he couldn't handle the battles Sonic took part in. Knuckles was thus assigned as support, helping Sonic out of sticky situations, Silver remained as operator, and Tails became the analyst, figuring out what the Engine Cores were and what they were capable of. Sonic handed him the yellow Engine Core to study it, and he came up with a conclusion.
"I was right." He stated."The Engine Cores each have a different way of powering the trains, and also have unique properties. This yellow one radiates light energy, while the blue one is hydro electrical in nature."
"Good job, Tails!" Sonic congratulated enthusiastically."Silver, where to next?"
"Hold on." Silver requested as he tried to get the water out of his ear."That's better. Well, since this Engine Core is light based, we can use it to light up a dark area."
"Oh, and Tails." Sonic asked."That Blue Engine Core put a mask over my face so I could breath under water. Do you think that collecting all of them will do something?"
"That is actually very likely, Sonic." Tails replied."For now, though, we should see what this one does." He fused the Engine Core with the Ball, which started to glow.
"It's giving me a feeling. Yup, I'll probably be able to see in the dark with this. Let's put that Eggman in his place! Knux, ya comin'?"
"Yeah!" Knuckles responded." I'm ready to punch something really hard!"
"Well, let's go! Hey, Tails. Can you put in an order for 3 chili dogs for when I get back?"
"Okay, but I don't think they can get them that fast." Tails winked and took a sip from a smoothie.
Some random banter in this one. I still don't think I have Sonic's personality down.