Ok, Third chapter. In this chapter, the whole game will be explained, so... this is gonna be a short chapter.

Normal POV

"I am not going." Flash said, sitting down on the floor, arms folded like a stubborn toddler. Shadow had to come back. "And why not? You already promised everybody you would go." Shadow pointed out. "That was before I knew that HE was going to be there. You know how this is gonna work, he's gonna pull some kind of Houdini on me or something!" Flash said, not casting a glance in Shadow's direction.

"Why do you have to be so difficult?" Shadow said aloud, though not really meaning to. "Because... Well just because. That's good enough." Flash said, hmphing. That's when Shadow thought of something. "I hear that there is a cash prize." Shadow pointed out. "Yeah? So?" Flash said, not caring. "So... You can use it to satisfy your oreo obsession." Flash thought this over. Then, although not meaning to, a strange child-like voice came out. "Cookies for Flash?" Flash quickly covered his mouth after that came out. "Er... I will go with you if you don't tell anyone about that." "Done." Shadow said, as they both chaos controlled to a large hotel, filled with hundreds of other Mobians.

"What? What the heck is this? Are we at the right place?" Flash asked, looking around. "Yes, this is the place. Come on, let's find the others." Shadow said, as he started skating. "Urgh... Would it kill you to WALK? Flash asked, putting emphasis on walk.

Finally, after several minutes of "Excuse me's" and "Pardon me's" And "How's the kids, Georgie?" Wait, skip that last one. Flash and Shadow finally caught up to the others... They were talking to Phantom. "And that is how the game is played." He said. "Sounds simply enough." Sonic responded. Flash and Shadow walked up. "We had a bit of... er... trouble getting him here." Shadow said. That earned him a well deserved elbow to his ribcage. "Ah, you're here Flash." Phantom said, smirking darkly. "Yes, I know I am here. I don't need you to tell me that. Now, how is this going to work?" Flash said impatiently, crossing his arms.

"I'll explain once we start." He said. That's when the normal host walked up, camera behind him. "Hello, and welcome to Price to Play! One of the most popular shows on television! This week, our guest host is taking over, with a very simple yet clever idea. Phantom?"

"Well, this is how the game works. Everyone in this hotel is in the game. Here in my hand I hold a ring. Just a simple ring. Each one of you will spend 1 night with the ring, starting with-" Rouge cut him off. "Oh! Oh! Me! Me and Knuckles!" "Er... Right... The last one remaining shall win $25,000 dollars in cash for-" "Most shows give more than that." Rouge pointed out. "Oh, so you don't want the money?" Phantom asked. "No, I do want it." "Good, then shut up." She hmphed in response.

"Ok just need to make sure that you are all here... let me see... Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Rouge, Cream, Shade... Where is Shade the Echidna? Is she here?" "Nope." Dark spoke up. "She decided not to come." Dark said, sighing. "Ok... Vanilla, Vector, Espio, Charmy, Shadow, Amy, Silver, Neo, Diamond, Jojo, Marina, Crystal, Zero, Lisa, Topaz, Shade-" "I said Shade was not here." Dark said. "No, I meant Shade the Hedgehog, see? Right there in the back." Dark looked back, to see Shade, talking with Topaz.

"Ok, where was I... Charge, Aqua, Alphose, Drake, and Swift. Good, enough of you guys are here." "But there is like 1,000 other people here. Why do you need us?" Flash asked. "Just go with it. Ok, you two (points to camera man and host.) Leave. I already have the cameras set up on every floor." Phantom said. They walked away. "Ok, the game begins... NOW!" And then the lights cut off, just for a second, and when they came back on, Phantom was gone. All that was left was the ring, which was now in Rouge's hand.

"Where did he go? I KNEW HE WOULD TRY TO PULL A HOUDINI!" Flash shouted, half panicking. But he seemed to stop his raging paranoia once he caught a glimpse of the ring. Flash's pupils grew larger than normal, as he continued to stare at the object. It somewhat seemed to call out to him. 'The ring is yours... Just simply take it... Take it... Take it..." Crystal noticed this, and waved her hand in front of Flash's face. "Wha? Who? Huh?" Flash said, dazed. 'Something tells me that this is not going to go so well...' Crystal thought to herself.

Ok, That was the third chapter. Next chapter shall explain how Rouge's day with the ring went. Now, before I get to the questions, I want to say this: So far, we have Seth (Neo's Shadow) scheduled for next chapter, and Charge and Aqua (Charge the Cat) Scheduled for the chapter after that. Need more submissions, cause in two chapters, we won't have any guests! So please send your requests, and start sending in questions for Seth to answer. Yes, Flash and Crystal will still accept questions. Now onto the questions!

Flash: Oh good lord.

Shut it. Ok, our first questions are from RJO. First question, Flash, if you saw a zombie in your bed, what would you do?

Flash: WTF? THERE'S A ZOMBIE IN MY BED?

No, just a question.

Flash: I would beat the... er... Dead S*** out of it. Then throw it out the window. But if I had my shotgun with me... he he he...

Er... Ok. Crystal, what is your favorite thing to freeze?

Crystal: Hm... You know, I never really thought about that. I guess my favorite thing to freeze is chocolate bars! When they are frozen, they taste better! Oh, and sometimes, I like sending a small chill down Flash's back when he isn't looking. He jumps and shouts every time. Like this. (Places hand on Flash's back.)

Flash: 0_0 AHHHHHHH! (Jumps and hits head on ceiling.)

Ah, yes. Too fun. Our next questions are from Lisa the Cat. First question: Crystal, how is it dating Flash?

Crystal: Oh, it's great. Love him so much. He's like a big teddy bear sometimes.

Flash: (Face blushes a deep red.)

Next question. Flash, how much do you love Crystal? Scale from zero to off the Charts!

Flash: I'd say off the charts is not enough. I love her more than life itself.

Audience: Aww.

Ok... The last questions are from Charge the Cat. First question is for Crystal: Does Flash have any annoying habits you'd like to share?

(T.V. Camera zooms in)

Crystal: Annoying habits? Not really... Oh! But he does have this cute one!

Flash: (thinking) Oh no...

Crystal: If you scratch under his chin, he starts purring! Look! Like this! (Scratches under his chin.)

Flash: (Starts purring, quickly slaps himself.) You said you'd never tell anyone about that!

Crystal: I had to answer honestly! And the funniest part is, it only works when female cats do it! (bursts out laughing)

Flash: (Face really deep red.)

Ah, that was priceless. (Wipes tear from eye.) Last question: Flash, How do you feel about Blaze?

Flash: (Thinking) OH GOD NO! (Looks away from everyone to hide deep blush) Uh... I uh...

Crystal: We already talked about this. It's ok.

Flash: (Even deeper red face.) I know, but it's telling everyone that- OMG I SAID THAT OUT LOUD!

Crystal: Just say it.

Flash: Ok... I still have feelings for Blaze. I really do. But I have Crystal with me. I can have feelings and not act on them, right?

Blaze: (Walks in) Hey guys, I just got back from the pool, what's goin on?

Flash: 0_0 (yeah, he's not used to seeing Blaze in a two piece. lol.)

Flash just admitted that he still has feelings for you.

Flash: (tries to hide another blush.)

Blaze: Awe, that's so sweet. (Puts hand on his cheek.)

Crystal: Back off, he's mine.

Blaze: What? Does that bother you? Well then, this will drive you crazy. (Kisses Flash deeply)

Crystal: I'M GONNA KILL YOU! (Gets up and chases after her.)

Well... That was... Interesting... Flash? Flash?

Flash: 0_0

Flash? Are you ok?

Flash: 0_0

Well, I am going to go see about that situation over there. R&R please, and send in questions for Flash, Crystal, and Seth!