Ch.5 CL.P.V. "Oh great! I think were lost!" Cassie cried. "No were not! Look, I don't remember this rock being here!" Cassie looked at me annoyed. "Alright…were lost." Cassie leaned against the tree and whispered, "I am worried we wont be able to find civilization. I don't want to be here when it gets dark." I sighed. "We will." I looked around, hopeful in seeing something familiar. And yet, nothing. I sat down. My dress was ruined, and my shoes were gone, so you could imagine how that is. Cassie sat next to me in silence. "I want to go home…" she said drawing in the dirt with a stick. "I know…I do too." Right at that moment, I felt something strange. Cassie seemed to have the same effect, because she began shaking. At the next second, my chaos emerald was laying right in front of me! A smile jumped on my face, as I picked it up. "My emerald!" I cried. "I have mine back!" Cassie wailed. We looked at our emeralds happily.

I figured out a way to hold my emerald without my bag. My purse actually was left on the ship, so I had to substitute till then. Slightly cutting a rip in my dress, I was able to make a slip in pocket on the side. It wasn't very hard, since the dress is double laired with silk. "Can you do that for mine?" Cassie asked. I nodded, and quickly made the indention. "That is so helpful! I finally can have my hands free." Cassie said smiling. I laughed at her, but then brought my attention back to the forest. "Alright, lets be real for a moment. We are in the middle of a forest. Its most likely around two in the afternoon, and we are lost." It took me a second to soak it in, until I heard Cassie. "Were doomed! Oh my gosh! We are going to die!" I look at her upset. "Now Cassie, it isn't what-" "Death is calling our name! Its just standing there! Taunting us!" "Girl! Calm down! We will be fine!" "No! We wont be fine! Don't you hear the doom bells ringing?" She grabbed me for a moment of silence, but then pushed me back in anger. "We are going to starve!...We will have to eat each other!"

I glare at her. "Cassie! You can not watch anymore drama ethics! Your freaking me out." She chuckled darkly and then shook. "Cassie?.." She laughed again. "Cassie? Are you ok?" She looked up at me. Her green eyes eager for something. "Cassie isn't here anymore." I gulped. She then began cracking up laughing in her normal voice. I frowned. "That would have been awesome in a movie!" she laughed. I rolled my eyes. "Like I said…too many drama rentals." She smiled and stood up. She can be like that when I get worried about something. "It will be just fine. I think we can find our way out by the path." She suggested. I sighed and nodded. "I guess we should give it a shot." … We were walking for a while, when I heard something. "Did you hear that?" I whisper looking to my left. "No…what was it?" I shrugged. "Probably my imagin-AHH!" I screamed when I saw a little plane land in front of me. Cassie stared at it in interest and cautiousness.

There before us looked like a plane…but the x-tornado plane! I smiled to myself, "That looks like Tails' plane!" I whisper. Cassie nods. "I agree!" We back up a bit, when we see the top lift rise. I watch intently and then gasp at the sight. Sonic the hedgehog and Tails' and Knuckles! I smile and Cassie does the same. My hero's are here! Knuckles was the first to notice us. I back up again, he looked sort of scary. He glared at me…why me? Look at Cassie…Look at Cassie! STOP LOOKING AT ME! The nervous thoughts ran through my head. "Hey you!" he yelled. Oh…he said you…not girls! "Me?" I mouth pointing at myself. He nodded. I look at Cassie hesitant but she nods for me to go. She held a nervous straight face. Now Sonic and Tails were as curious as I was because they were whispering to each other as I walked over. I walked over slowly, looking back at Cassie who was so excited and nervous.

I then was a yard away from the three mobians. Knuckles now had a friendly smile on his face. Tails was hiding behind Sonic, and Sonic…was well...he had his head cocked. Awe…so cute. I shook the admiration away and looked at Knuckles. "Hello Sir." I say politely. He smiled. Tails leans over a bit to see me. I was about two feet taller. I had to remain collected. But keep in mind Claire, these people…or animals can help you! "Have you…sorry to be rude but, why are you not wearing shoes?" I was caught off guard. I haven't looked at my feet in a while. I glanced down. My feet were cut up so bad. I rubbed my arm a bit shy. "Uhm, well I…got into some trouble." Sonic looked at Knuckles a bit surprised. "What trouble?" I bit my lip. This I guess would be the right time to tell someone of the trouble we gotten into. Cassie hesitantly ran up to my side grabbing my shoulder. Now all three seemed worried, because Cassie and my conditions combined looked bad.

"Well…" right when I said his name, all their eyes shot out with shock. "captured me and my friend." I finished. Sonic glared down. Tails had this torn look in his eyes, and Knuckles just looked like he was in a daze. Tails was the first to say something, "Come with us. You can explain when we get back to the ship." Cassie and my mouth dropped open. "Come with you?" Cassie asked confused. Sonic nodded grabbing my hand. "We can get both of you cleaned up and then we will worry about Eggman." It felt so weird holding his hand. I thought as he explained to us. "I cant believe he would do something like that!" Knuckles growled. He was then getting Cassie, and Tails was starting the engine. "By the way, I'm Sonic!" Sonic said smiling as he jumped on the plane with me aside. "I'm Knuckles. What are your names?" "My name is-" Cassie and I said that in union which made me and her laugh. Sonic grinned at us. "My name is Claire." "And I'm Cassie." "Pleasure to meet you both! I'm Tails!" I look over to Tails who was leaning up on his wheel.

"Where are we going Sonic?" I whispered as he secured me in a seat. "Were heading back to the Blue Typhoon. Its our ship we use to travel in. My friends there can help you get your clothes cleaned up." He said smiling warmly. Cassie sat behind me and said nervously, "Is this thing safe?" Tails heard her and smiled brightly, "I would never have acquaintances with me if the vehicle wasn't safe! Don't worry Cassie, the ride is short and we will be fine." She nodded a little unsure, but before any second thoughts could be made, we were in the air. I tightened my grip on the seat, as I leaned towards the window. I sank back breathing hard. "Oh we are so high…" I whisper. I then here a light tapping on something. I look around and see Sonic next to the window riding on the wing. He smiled and gave a thumbs up at me. I smiled. It felt better knowing someone was outside the plane as well in.

It was about ten minutes later when I noticed we were coming down for a land. I then got butterflies in my stomach. I smile when Tails says, "Were here!" The words of relief. I unbuckled my seat as the engine shut off, and the lift came up. "Come on, I don't want those wounds getting worse." Sonic said sternly as I climbed out. "Here give me your hand, there you-OOPH!" I look over to see Cassie and Knuckles on the ground. Sonic looks at them surprised but then starts laughing a bit. "Sorry." Cassie says as she stands up. Knuckles rubbed his head and smiles, "Its nothing, I'm good." Tails grins and says happily, "Sonic and Knuckles will show you guys to the infirmary. I am sure glad we found you while we were out." I smiled. "Thank you for helping us back there. I don't know how long it would of taken if you hadn't came along." Sonic smiled. "I am glad we found you both. Now, hang on!"

Sonic grabbed my hand and carried me. He walked briskly smiling at me. Cassie was being carried by Knuckles, only she was riding on his back. I giggled a little. Knuckles was panting a bit. Sonic looked at me surprised and then Knuckles. He burst out laughing and picked up his speed. I smiled and laughed as the wind rushed through my hair. Knuckles growled as he fell behind, and ran faster. When we reached the ship, that's when the bad part happened. "Who are you? You better not have pulled a stunt to get to Sonic!" The girl was fired up. She was ready for a battle. You guessed it! The flamed rose herself, Amy.

"Amy I don't think that's what she is here for." Cream said smiling. "Uh-huh." Amy said curious. " When Sonic meant I was going to be treated with care, I wasn't expecting it to be like this! "Amy, its ok. I wouldn't worry about it." I look at Cream the rabbit was helping Cassie with a smile. We had gotten into a conversation about guys. "I don't think he means it. I had a boy friend who was very affectionate, but he was always in a hurry." I added. "Yeah well, he is always leaving me!" Amy snapped the wrap around my foot tightly. I frowned. "Ouch…" "I mean, don't you think he would notice that I am the one for him!" Snapped it tighter. Ok, that hurts a lot. "Hey Amy?" "I don't understand why he doesn't love me!" she tightened the wrap so tight on my foot that it broke. "OW!" I screamed.

"Oh my gosh! Claire I am so sorry!" Amy gasped. "Its alright…" I whispered rubbing my foot. Cream had a pained look on her face. "Claire are you sure your alright?" Cassie asked worried. "Yeah…Yeah I'm good."

Amy was now at the cabinet getting a new bandage. "Again Claire, I was not doing that in a harms way." Amy whispered as she rewrapped my foot. "I understand." I said nodding. Amy sighed. "There, that should begin to feel better in a while." Amy said helping me to my feet. Standing up, I stretched to help the soreness ease out. "You should feel much better soon Ms. Cassie." I look at Cream who was smiling brightly at Cassie. "Thank you Cream, I appreciate it." Amy smiled. "Now that we got that taken care of, how about we go get you into some clean clothes?" "Thanks, that would be great." The only thing was…how would I fit in her stuff?