Author's Notes:

Omg. I thought I had updated this story last month, unfortunately I wasn't looking at the year, but it was the day I added the story. That's why I have been neglecting this story, and I am sorry that I have done that to my readers. In that case, I have decided to try to update each story at least once or twice a month.

Getting to Downunda above seemed to be much more of a task thenEspio had thought it would be. Technically it was impossible to become tired or run out of energy in the Spiritual World, but of course this group was able to find out how. Vector was gasping, and was trying to keep going, but it was too hard. Charmy kept falling in and out of sleep and it was a miracle that he was still flying. Ray was asleep in Mighty's arms, and Mighty was trudging along. Honey wasn't tired in the least though; instead she was wide eyed, staring ahead. This slightly worried Espio, but he tried to push that to the back of his mind and focus on the task at hand.

Espio looked around, it was all blank, or at least that's how it looked. How were they supposed to know where they are going without knowing the scenery? Espio let out a deep sigh; this was going to be an impossible mission…

Once again the purple chameleon looked back at his group, they needed rest, and they weren't going to get much further if they didn't get any. Espio stopped walking, and the rest of the group halted along with him. Espio smiled lightly, "We're going to be resting here for the night," he said in a soothing voice. Vector looked around, "WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ESPY, WE ARE TOO VULNERABLE, SOMEONE IS SURE TA FIND US." Espio was slightly annoyed, there hadn't noticed this before. Of course they were in the middle of nowhere, not only is Downunda on the other side of the Mobius Spirit World, but the scenes were all slowly disappearing. "I know Vector, thank you, but as it seems we are the only people who are here," Espio said slyly, keeping his temper. Everyone nodded and took a seat.

A low growl could be heard and everyone jumped. "Are you sure we're safe hear Espio," Charmy groaned. Vector's cheeks went bright pink in the darkness. (Don't ask me how there is still light and dark here, but there is.) "SORRY CHARMY, THAT AIN'T NO MONSTER, THAT'S MY STOMACH. I'M STARVED. HEY ESPY, DO YOU KNOW WHERE THERE IS ANY GRUB?" Vector asked in his usual booming voice.

Espio was completely dumbfounded, "How can someone be hungry in the Spirit World?" Espio asked confused. Vector shrugged and turned his attention to his thumbs which he was once again twiddling. Mighty had already fallen asleep, his arms tight around Ray. Honey smiled thinking how cute they looked together, and found her cheeks turning a slight pink. Charmy was also asleep, curling up around himself so that he wouldn't become cold. Vector, who became bored of toying with his thumbs finally flopped over and fell asleep, leaving Espio and Honey alone.

Espio took immediate notice to this, but instead of making a move on her, stayed still staring at the plain ground. There was something else bothering him, but what was it? It had to be important, because Espio couldn't take his mind off it, but what was there to currently complain about. His life, when he is conscious, is perfectly fine, isn't it. He has a mother, friends, and an entire clan that cares about him. The clan. That's what was bothering him. The Shinobi Clan are great meditators and they might've been caught up in all of this. It was hard for the chameleon to think about all those lifeless chameleon shells, and what about the Bride, his mother, he would be devastated if something happened to her.

Espio hadn't realized it, but he had made a small shrill sound, and had caught Honey's attention. Honey's eyes bore into Espio's and he really couldn't hold in his feelings. He was a ninja though, he had to know, it is completely impossible for him not to know how to hide his feelings. Espio took a deep breath, usually chameleons went to the Spirit World to calm their feelings, but he couldn't, he was already there.

Honey lamely wrapped her arms around Espio and held him close; at times even the best needed help. Espio let a few more tears run down his cheek. He had never realized how much he cared for and needed his clan, his family, after all that's happened is this really what it'd have to come to.

Little had they known Espio had fallen asleep cuddling Honey. Vector woke up first and couldn't help laughing at the two sights that beheld him, Mighty arms wrapped tightly around Ray, as if he were a stuffed doll, and Espio cuddled within Honey's arms. Vector laughed so loud that he soon woke Charmy up; Charmy groggily looked around, rubbed his eyes, and then started laughing at the sight too.

Mighty and Ray were the next to wake up, and noticing the position they were in, immediately split up. True the two were like brothers, but that was taking things a bit too far. Mighty turned his attention to Honey and Espio, and couldn't help snickering a bit, there was their current fearless leader, in the arms of a girl, with tear steaks on his cheeks. The four guys decided to remember that, it would be good for blackmailing him.

After the guys had gotten all their laughing out, they decided to wake the sleeping "couple." "WAKEY WAKEY ESPIO, WE GOTTA GET A MOVE ON," boomed Vector's loud voice.

At once Espio and Honey jumped awake, and noticed that they were hugging. Both of their cheeks flushed a deep red in embarrassment as they pushed off from each other. Once again the other guys were rolling on the ground laughing.

Honey remained silent, trying to hide her crimson cheeks, but Espio was furious, he was stomping, and attempting to yell at the guys, but to no avail. Espio sighed, and started pacing back and forth hoping to cool off after what had just occurred.

After everyone had cooled down, Espio decided that they had wasted a lot of the day, and needed to get a move on if they were to find Mother Aleena by sundown. Espio then remembered how threatening Mighty was to Honey, but at this time he couldn't be the one to watch Honey. "Vector," the chameleon said sternly, "I want you to walk with Honey, Mighty imma walk with you." The two went to their designated people and the long walk continued.

Somewhere near four pm Mighty finally forgot about the morning, and why he was walking with Espio. What did come to mind though was what was SHE doing here? Mighty turned his eyes to Honey, anger, hatred, and revenge shown in them, and his face was slowly turning into a sneer. Espio's attention was on moving ahead, so he didn't notice as Mighty slowly dropped back.

When Mighty reached Honey he was seething, Mighty suddenly leapt at Honey, trying to strangle her. Vector hadn't noticed any of this because he was too busy playing back his favorite songs in his head. Honey let out a loud screech, and felt her head being pushed back against the hard ground.

Everyone's head snapped and the entire group stood in fear as they watched Mighty try and strangle Honey. Espio knew that this wasn't going to end well, especially with Mighty's enhanced strength. Espio jumped toward Mighty and started trying to pull him off, but Mighty was too focused to be bothered by this petty distraction. Vector was the next to go and try to remove Mighty, but ended up taking a right uppercut to the jaw. Espio was slightly astonished that Mighty would do something like that, but then Espio thought about what he was going through. What would he chose?

Charmy and Ray finally decided to try and help. Charmy shrank down to his bee size and went to sting Mighty, only to be hit by his backhand. Ray tried an aerial attack, but was swatted away by Honey's flailing arms.

Espio didn't give up though. "I'm sorry Mighty," he muttered before taking a ninja star, and stabbing Mighty in the back with it. At first, he thought Mighty was impervious to the attack, but Mighty let out a wail of pain and fell off of Honey.

Honey laid on the ground gasping for air, and Mighty was quickly coming back. Within a blink of Espio's eye Mighty was tackled by Vector. Espio gave the crocodile a small smile before turning his attention back to Honey. Honey was starting to recover, only barely choking for air, which allowed Espio a sigh of relief.

By the time everything was back to normal nighttime had fallen, and everyone was tired. Espio was going to stay awake (he still knew it was impossible to be tired on the plane or well it should be) and watch Mighty. Vector was going to sleep next to Honey, just so that there was another line of protection. Charmy and Ray, who had sustained a few injuries, do to their small frame, were only half-conscious.

Author's Note:

Once again, sorry for the VERY late update. Well I have to admit I've messed up Mighty and Espio pretty bad in this story, but don't worry, things will happen. Now, please review and tell me what you think. I am really curious to know if you like this story or not.