CHAPTER 18: TRAIN RACE!
"You have freed me from my icy sleep." said King Sombra.
"Alright. Do I get a reward?" asked Sonic, suspiciously.
"No. Instead you die." said King Sombra. At that, his horn glowed greener, and black steam curled around him. He started to transform into a giant body of steam.
"RUN!" shouted Rainbow Dash. The group shot off into the distance, with the body of steam just behind them. Shadow looked around as he skated across the plains. Then he spotted something of interest.
"Look. There's the train." He pointed west. The train was going down the track swiftly. It had been modified to get to the Chrystal Kingdom in ten minutes. It would arrive in two minutes. "If we can get onto it, we might be able to warn the others."
"Sounds like a plan!" agreed Sonic.
"Sorry for all this, guys..." said Blaze.
"No need to apologize." said Sonic. "Like I say, 'Adventure's no fun if it's too easy'."
"Thanks, Sonic." said Blaze.
"Can't we just use the wrist watches?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"We can't! The cold is blocking the signal!" exclaimed Sonic.
They could see the barrier surrounding the city in front of them.
One minute left...
"I'll get to the train. You lot stay safe." said Blaze.
She then turned left towards the train.
She ran through the snow as fast as she could. The steam continued to follow Sonic.
She caught up with the train and jumped on top. She had to find a train-roof door. She ran along the top, but no sign of one. Then she had another plan...
Meanwhile...
Tails sat in one of the seats of the modified train. It was really fast for a steam train. He saw the black steam come out of it and follow Sonic-
"Wait... something's not right..." said Tails. "Steam doesn't follow Sonic. It would be too slow."
"I see what you mean." said Twilight, sitting in the seat next to Tails.
"I can hear clunking on the roof!" said Cream.
"Choooo!" Cheese joined in.
Then, a loud bang was heard and Blaze came smashing through the roof, hands ablaze with fire. A large hole was left in the roof. Everybody - and everypony - was startled at this new passenger. Blaze picked herself up.
"What's going on?!" exclaimed Twilight.
"Something bad has happened! A stallion named King Sombra is headed straight towards the Chrystal Kingdom!" explained Blaze.
"He's back..." muttered a few passengers.
"Don't panic! I'm sure Sonic will fix it." said Tails calmly.
Back outside in the cold, Sonic, Shadow and Rainbow Dash were almost at the shield.
"YOU CANNOT ESCAPE ME!" King Sombra boomed.
"If you want to prove that theory, then catch me!" said Rainbow Dash, laughing.
Then, the trio passed through the barrier.
"EEAAARGH" King Sombras sound of pain echoed through the shield.
"Well, were safe, for now..." said Rainbow Dash.