The water turned into lava, Rouge hurried down the steps but they started to slip and disappeared.
Rouge slid down as the she was flung into the air. The lava boiled and waited for her but the carpet flew in a rescued her.
carpet flew and poor gem was stranded in the middle of the lalave pool, the stepping stones burst under pressure, she was screaming for help.
Rouge and the carpet reached in and saved her just in time for the stone burst.
The looked back at the lava, of course it wasn't done, a tidal wave emerged chasing them.
" You just had to touch the ruby?" Rouge asked her chao. The carpet flew faster escaping the lava
Navigating in the tight corners in the cave Lava was still behind them, Gem climb up on Rouge covering the bat's view.
" Gem" she cried pulling her off " this is no time to panic" but then they realise they were heading into a wall " ok never mind"
the carpet made a dive and flew into the treasure room, lava burst in gold coins few in the air.
Gem was scared out of her wits, Rouge tried to stay calm and she along with the carpet tried to escape the flames.
flame like hand were about to reach out but missed the tree.
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The werehog cave cried out and roared, thunder and lighting emitted in the sky. He was mad!
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the entrance was up ahead, they were going to make it but a boulder fell on the carpet. Rouge extended her wings to giver her a quick glide but the hot air from the lava was making it difficult but she manage to grab hold of the ledge.
the carpet was trapped under the boulder. Lien-Da stood over the entrance " Give me the lamp!" she called.
" I can't hold on" the bat called " give me your hand!"
" First the lamp!" Kragok commanded. Rouge reached into her dress pocket and pulled out the lamp. Kragok reached in and took the lamp. he handed it to Lien-Da.
" YES!" she cried out " at last!" as she placed the lamp into her coat pocket. looking out she saw Gem trying to help Rouge with her cane, Kragok kicked the chao away and grabbed the bat by her wrist holding her up.
" Hey what are you doing?" the bat called.
" Why were giving you your reward" Lien-da spoke as she pulled out a dagger " your eternal reward!" her voice changed and it didn't sound old at all. The bat eyes widen realising they plan to kill her.
Gem flew over to Lien-Da's hand and bit her wrist " OUCH!" she screamed. Kragok drop Rouge making her fall back into the cave.
the Twins tried to get the chao of, the echidna female succeed and glared at the chao before throwing her back into the cave as well.
Rouge wings still could work as she fell she hit her head against the wall knocking her out. the carpet freed itself from the builder and caught her just in time.
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The Cave gave one final scream before sinking back into the sand. This time taking the golden bug pieces with it so no one can ever discover the cave of wonders again.
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" it's mine" Lien-Da got up chucking" she threw off her old woman disguise, the extra dread were making her sweat " we got the lamp!" she dug into her pocket only to find it missing.
" What..."
" Where is it? she patted all over herself.. Then came to the conclusion that the lamp was taken from her.
" NO!" she screamed!.
What comes around goes around.. Eh Lien-Da!
Next chapter... We have the genie character show up!