Hello everyone welcome to the next chapter. I'd like to thank joshisonwheels and Squeaker for telling me Jets name for the 1st Chapter. I probably would've forgot about it so thank you. Also thank you for the reviews, you guys are saints. On with the next Chapter.

Chapter 3- A Bats' Ears

"Well that's just me saying...", Rouge said before being interrupted by a voice. "You guys done arguing to tell me what's going on so far?", asked Shadow. "Ahh! Stop that!". "Where do you keep coming from!?"."Um, Chaos Control. You didn't just meet me yesterday.".( Despite him having a Chaos Emerald he's still able to perform Chaos Control but you probably already know that so I'll just exit...)

Knuckles POV

Hm, yeah whatever. Speaking of which where did he but the Master Emerald? I should probably ease myself into it. "So. What's Eggman doing?". "Building a new super weapon whose powers have not yet compared to my own.". Nice try but your threats won't work on me. "Why do you even trust him? I'm sure I remember him betraying you at some point.". "Me and the Doctor are a bit similar. We do whatever we can to get something done, even if it might effect the world."

Well he's right about that, time and time before they would somehow mess up the world in some shape or form. Like when he started going on a rampage to find out who he was. And Eggman unleashing a giant Ancient apocalytic monster. "So what about this new plan?"."That information is prohibited but you might want to speak to the Doctor himself.". Of course he won't tell me and nor will Eggman. I'll just have to try anyway.

Rouge POV

Where is he going!? He doesn't even know where Eggman is. Note to self: Don't trust a man to do a woman's job. "Say Shadow ,where is Eggman's new base?". "The Egg Carrier, near the Arid Sands.". "Thanks Shadow.". That was easy. Now all I have to do is ask Eggman for the Emerald and I'm out. Piece of cake, not even that echidna could've thought of that.

Normal POV

Knuckles and Rouge were on their way to the Egg Carrier. However both are taking different routes. Knuckles decides to go to Sonic and Tails for some special material. Rouge headed straight towards the Egg Carrier without a care in the world.

Knuckles POV

I'd better get the Chaos Emeralds, I don't want to pick a fight with Eggman if I have to. Ding Dong. "Hello! Is anyone here?". Not a sound...their probably gone. I'll just go in anyway. 5mins later. Alright, I'm set. Now to the Master Emerald.

Normal POV

Rouge was already at the Egg Carrier sneaking her way to the room where the Master Emerald is being kept. Knuckles flew there as if by instinct. He went straight to Eggman for a trade. Rouge was almost to the Master Emerald and Knuckles made it to Eggman. "Hey Dr. Eggman, I'm here to make a trade."." Well then, I'm all ears", said Eggman. "I will give you all 7 Chaos Emeralds if you give me the Master Emerald."."Sure why not."

And on cue the alarms started going. "So you tried to trick me eh, and I was going to actually trade with you this time." Eggman took all the Chaos Emeralds and locked the room with the Master Emerald. Unfortunately, Rouge was already in there. "Oh no, I'm stuck!". Knuckles was determined to get the Master Emerald. "I'm coming Rouge!". He busted through walls and ceilings to get there as fast as he could.

The room with Rouge has a bomb in it and since the Master Emerald was immune to regular explosions, Eggman let the time run down. "Damn it! And I was so close!", said Rouge. Knuckles increased his speed at an alarming rate knowing what lied ahead. 5..4.. Knuckles was almost there. 3..2.. Knuckles was there and within a millisecond he grabbed Rouge and the Master Emerald and left. 1..BOOM! The room blew up and left a big gap on the side of the Egg Carrier.

To Knuckles it seemed like Rouge fainted. "I'll never let anyone take you two away especially a Mobian like me.". Rouge was still concious and was surprised by Knuckles comment. But she stood still as Knuckles glided toward his island.

Hey guys I hope you liked this part. I tried my best to relate to the characters as much as possible. Though it is a bit off but I'm glad I'm not doing a lemon this time. If you wanted one then I'm sorry but like I said that was not my story the last time. Anyway, please review and show me how much you like it So far. And what should I write for next time. I feel like opinions matter right now.

Adieu..