In the last Act we left with Shadow and Manik in the Forbidden Zone where they ended up finding three of the Hooligans following them as they rested for the night. Along with them was Regina Wildwood Craven, who ended up attacking Shadow and Manik as Shadow was about to get a bit rough with Legen, Mallory and Lulu. Boba finds out some hidden truths about him and the Order and Lulu that left him confused, and because of this he stayed out of the battle between Shadow and the rest knowing that it wasn't his time yet. Shortly after we find Micha falling out of the sky over Angel Island after just finding the Shadow Kyuubi Jinjuko's Daughter Kitto hidden in a cave outside of the village where Corina and hid her. Along with Kitto she found the Chaos Emerald of the Soul, only to have it taken from her and Kitto by a follower, by the name of Silver Claw, of the New Black Queen. Micha pursues her as she takes to the skies. But soon as she reaches her Silver Claw attacks her using her ice powers freezing her wings and half her body. As she starts thinking it was the end of her help comes in the form of an old friend and sister. Let's find out what happens and see if Tinnie and Storm and Little Stream can save Micha in time, let's find out in….

CHAPTER 5

ACT 6

SCOUTING AROUND AND MYSTIC TOWN… Above the night skies of Angel Island…

"Is this it? Is this the end for me? How can I get out of this? The ice is too thick to brake, and if I keep falling at this speed it'll KILL me. What am I going to do? I need to do something but I can hardly move. If only I wasn't so STUBBORN and just told Shadow what was going on in my head, I bet none of this would have happened. Oh Shadow, Manik wherever you two are I hope you're alright and I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. If I somehow survive this mess I truly promise to do better I won't EVER shut you or anyone out again. I'll be stronger I promise. Both physically and mentally, I won't be soft no more. I'll be so strong non one will recognize me. I'll go back to like I was before. Hiding my feelings as always. Become more dead inside just to be strong. I promise this all. Oh CHAOS please someone help me. I'm not ready to go yet. Mom, Mica wherever you are I hope you're well and maybe one day I can see you both again. Till then I'm sorry"

Micha slowly closes her eyes as tears fall as if stars were coming from her eyes. As Micha smiles a sad smile she opens them when she swears she could hear her name being called out. She opens them for a moment, and through blurry watery eyes, she swears she could see Tinnie, Thunder and little Stream flying to her as the sound of a Blimp is heard behind them.

MICHA! MICHA! HOLD ON! I'M COMING FOR YOU MICHA!

Tinnie!? TINNIE! TINNIEEEEE!

Tinnie goes flying as fast as she could her Gear and right at Micha. Behind her was Storm and his little Sister Stream. Tinnie holds out her hand as if she could somehow force it to stretch out to reach Micah.

TINNIE! TINNIE I'M SORRY! I'M SO SORRY!

MICHA JUST HOLD ON, WE'RE COMING! STORM HELP HER PLEASE!

MYSTIC THUNDERBOLT!

Punching his fist together, lightning forms around his hands as he throws his left one up in the air and lightning hits it as he sends it right at Micha. It hits his mark and a cracking sound could be heard, then the sound of shattering glass as the ice breaks apart. Micha keeps falling as Tinnie presses the boosters on her Gear as she is followed by Stream who calls out an attack of her own.

ANCIENT HERMES WINDS!

Strong and powerful winds swirl around her as they run wild for a moment and head for Micha to try and slow her descent to the ground.

MICHA! MICHA OPEN YOUR WINGS NOW!

I CAN'T THEIR FROZEN SOLID!

YOU GOT TO TRY MICHA! I CAN'T KEEP HOLD OF MY POWERS FOR LONG!

YOU NEED TO TRY SIS OR WILL LOSE MICHA!

I'M TRYING THUNDER, BUT IT'S NO USE!

Stream cries out as she loses hold of Micha and she herself nearly falls off her Gear, but manages to hold on to it as she flies next to her brother.

I'm sorry Thunder, but I couldn't hold onto her no more.

It's fine sis you tried best, your only learning to control your powers still. In time you'll be just as good as Celestin is. Now come on we need to hurry!

Tinnie slows down to meet up with the others and looks to Thunder.

What are we gonna do?

I don't know but we need to think fast!

Before anyone could come up with anything, a pitch black figure goes flying by them so fast, it nearly sends them for a loop. The black figure sharply angled upwards, and without warning he closes his five foot wings around him and does a deadly dive bomb over Micha and heads right for her. Tinnie, Stream and Thunder watch in shock as the figure dive bombs right for Micha. As the figure looks at her he yells out to her.

HOLD ON I'M COMING! TRY AND ANGLE YOUR LEFT WING TIP, EVEN A LITTLE BIT TO ROLL OVER NOW!

Micha looks at the one who was coming at her, and doing as she was told she tries her hardest to angle her left wing tip just enough to roll over. It works and seeing his chance he zooms in and at the last minute the figure catches her from around the waist and opens his wings and pulls her close as he calls out.

ANUBIS HEALING FLAMES!

A bright yellow light surrounds him and Micha both as they fall. After a moment it dies down and he yells out as he lets go of her.

FLY NOW!

With a powerful beat of her wings Micha takes to the air once more flying high up into the air as she stops. The figure that had saved her flies up to her as Tinnie, Stream and Thunder catches up to them. Tinnie yells out to Micha and jumps off her Gear and wraps her arms around Micha catching her off guard and making them drop a couple feet. Thunder grabs Tinnie's Gear as Micha flaps her wings again as she holds onto Tinnie crying.

MICHA, MICHA, YOUR OK… OH THANK CHAOS!

TINNIE I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU RIGHT NOW! I MISSED YOU!

Both girls hold onto one another as Thunder breaks mid air as does Stream and watch Tinnie and Micha.

The figure hovers where he was and watches them as he hears something.

I think your ride's here guys?

They look behind them as Tinnie holds onto Micha, and Micha holds her as they see the New Gen Babylon Rogues Ship coming out of the clouds.

Heya Thunda Celestin is calling. She said we need to come back to the ship now and to bring our new friend with us.

Right, Tinnie back on your Gear love and lets go. Micha you and the bat need to come as well.

I wish I could but I need to get back to the Shinobi Village. The Bride of the village is waiting for me to come back. Something happened and it needs to be taken care of.

Will drop you off near there, for now come on.

Nodding Micha helps Tinnie back on her Gear and she takes off, she follows them as does the bat that had saved Micha.

As they headed to the back of the ship Kazuto was waiting for them with the bay door down. Wind from the propellers blow his hair around as he waits for them. Thunder was the first in followed by Tinnie then Stream, and Micha and the bat. Once in Kazuto hits the bay door buttons and it slowly closes. Once everyone is in, Tinnie jumps at Micha again and hugs her crying, as does Micha.

Hey not to ruin this happy moment but mind telling us what's going on?

Everyone looks to the doorway to the front of the shit as Celestin walks in and stops folding her arms looking at everyone. Micha and Tinnie stop hugging one another and compose themselves.

Right. Thanks for saving me guys but how did you know?

We were flying past when we got something weird on the radar not too long ago. So we came to check it out. And low and behold, we see a flying weasel-wolf falling out of the sky. Moment we saw you I deployed Thunder and Stream and Tinnie after you.

But I thought you said that you couldn't risk taking Tinnie in because of what happened?

Yeah normally I wouldn't but Thunder talked me into it and for the time being. I mean Birch did say we could if we wanted to but it would be on me if she fucked up. So we're risking it for now. Now mind filling us in on what's with the getup and the wings girl?

A lot's happened in the last few days since the battle with Eggman Jr. but right now I need to get back to the Shinobi Village. Something happened and I need to fill in the Bride of the village and find Shadow and Manik. Thunder said you could take me there?

Yeah we can, and you can fill us in at the same time. But what of your bat friend here? The one that saved you?

Everyone looks to the bat and he stairs out a window looking down below.

I don't know. He was the one who saved me when the others couldn't. So who are ya Mate?

The bat turns around and looks at everyone with his arms folded.

The names Maverick, and I'm glad I was able to help. But do you mind telling me where I am, and what year this is?

Everyone looks confused as they look at one another.

What do you mean, what year and time?

Listen I just need to know so please can you tell me?

The years 3259, day 209, and you're on Mobius.

Maverick looks at them than turns away humming to himself as he thinks.

"So not only did I travel a few years back into the past but I'm also on Mobius Prime as well. But how did I get here and are my brother and Amethyst here as well or did they get blasted someplace else? In a different time? Different Zone? All I remember was us being sucked into a Time Portal Vortex and then getting separated and I landed in a forest. But now I wonder where I am. I guess there is only one way to find out."

He looks back at everyone for a moment before speaking.

So the Years 3259, Day 209 On Mobius Prime you say?

Yeah that's...wait? Mobius Prime?

Yes the original Mobius. You see I'm from the Sol Zone myself. But another time era. I was sent here via a Time Portal Vortex with two others but we got separated and….

Wait? You said a Time Portal Vortex?!

Yeah I did?

Maverick looks to Micha and she to him.

These other two people you came with. Was one a pure albino bat much like you and an uptight bitchy ass tramp Snow Leopard who think she's all that?

Micha asks him.

WAIT YOU SEEN THEM?!

Yeah I have, and needless to say that Amethyst girl is a real piece of work bitch.

Yeah she can be at times. Especially when stressed out or worried.

Micha scoffs at him looking annoyed as she folds her arms and folds her wings tighter to herself.

You could have fooled me. Anyway, if you're looking for them Mate then stick with me and my friends for now. Once I'm done with what I need to do I'll take you to them. There at The Castle of Acorns. But right now I have some things I need to do first and take care of. Celestin mind taking me to the Village now and in double time?

Right Micha leaves it to me. Everyone strap in.

Celestin turns around and walks back up front as everyone straps in and she maneuvers the ship around and to the Shinobi Village.

BACK IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE, 1AM…

On top of some old busted up buildings that fasted the northwest of the Island sat a figure alone. He had his right leg bent as he rested his right arm over it why his left leg dangled over the edge. Over the last few days Boba had changed quite a bit from what he used to be. He was still unsure of everything even after reading what he could in the Archives. He looked out over the island's edge as he rested his chin on his arm which he had hung over his bent left knee as his right leg hung over the edge of the building. He closes his eyes for a bit thinking when something behind him scatters some rocks indicating his presents. Boba's ears flick back as he opens his eyes and he looks onward, not once looking over to the stranger's way. Using his thumb Boba flits his hat up some and speaks.

So I take it ma sent you after me Mica?

Mica chuckles as he lets go of a toothy smile showing his one snaggletooth. He bends onto his right leg bending his left knee and rests his left arm on it as he tips his hat upward a bit as he smiles down at his little brother.

See your training has been going well since I left home.

Boba just scoffs at him not truly answering him.

So wanna talk about it kid?

Boba just keeps staring out over the island's edge as his brother jumps down to stand next to him knowing he wanted to but didn't know where to start. Mica stands there with his arms folded as the wind blows about them making Mica's ponytail blow about his shoulder. They sit like that for a time not speaking. After a bit Boba finally does heaving out a deep sigh.

I just don't get it Mica? Why couldn't Ma tell me all this when I was younger?

Because if our dad Fang found out it could have been bad news.

What do you mean?

Kid our father was a real piece of work, he was. He was nice when he wanted to be but in truth he could have cared less about anything and one unless there was something in it for him. If anything he only cared about money and treasure. When he and Ma got together she had thought he would change. But he didn't really. When she had me and Micha well things did change. He saw a new lineage within us both. So when we started to become old enough he started to train us against our mothers will. They would fight about it a lot. Then one day she found out she was going to have you lot and knew things were going to change. She didn't want you all around him knowing full well that he would turn all of us against one another and more than likely make me or Micha kill one of you just to show how strong we could be. He would put me and my sister against one another every chance he got.

That's how you got your right ear torn off isn't it?

Yeah. She got the best of me every time. Well when Ma found out she was going to have you four she got me up in the middle of the night one night and was about to go get Micha but Fang found out about our little coupe and when he found out he threatened us. I didn't know what was going on since I was just a little kid still but I knew something was wrong. I somehow remember his words to this day. He said if we took Micha he would hunt us down to the ends of Mobius and kill us both. He wasn't going to let his next hire go without a fight. He didn't know at the time she was pregnant with you four. Scared for our lives she ran with me in tow. She tried many times to go back for Micha till one day when she did they were gone. Both her and Fang were gone. She knew she had lost Micha for good.

But she never gave up hope did she?

No she didn't. She had friends in high places and every time she got word of Fang and his whereabouts she went after him only to be five steps behind him. They kept up this game of cat and mouse till she couldn't no more.

Why couldn't she do more?

Because she was too far along with you four and it would be too dangerous, she didn't want to risk all our lives. She knew deep down when the time was right we would find Micha again. Or she would us. It broke her greatly having to give up finding Micha. She wanted her in all your lives so badly it hurt her. She wanted you to have a big sister you could look up to and be proud of. But that was never meant to be sadly.

Boba keeps looking out of the island's edge at the night skies thinking.

Mica?

Yeah kid?

Why did you leave? I mean I know you said it was to find Micha, but when we turned 7, I guess I would be eight back then, I felt it was for another reason but couldn't understand. So why did you really leave us?

Mica looks down at his little brother and sighs and he sits down next to him mimicking his pose.

Because it was time.

Time?

Yes. The day I turned twelve I knew it was my time to leave. Something was calling out to me and Ma taught me everything I knew today. So I had to go. But yet I was torn in two.

What do you mean?

I wanted to stay with her and help protect you all. I knew I could. I was scared if Fang found you all and I wasn't around to protect you I would be alone, till I found Micha. But I knew I had to go to better myself too. It took a year but in the end I couldn't ignore the calling. So I left. I left in the night without so much as a goodbye. Just like when she left with me when I was a kid.

Did you ever find out what it was that was calling to you?

Yeah I did.

What was it?

Not a what. But a WHO.

Who?

It was Micha.

MICHA?!

You may not get it now but in time you will. Me and Micha always had a strong bond with one another. Even when we were at our worst he ha. But it was her always calling out to me. I had to go to her but at the same time I had to keep my distance from her as well. I didn't know why at first but I found out later on in life.

What do you mean Mica?

It's kind of complicated really. But you know how when you guys are far apart, yet at the same time you're not?

Yeah?

And you know how when somethings wrong the others feel it and know it?

Yeah?

That there is what you call instincts. Instincts and bonds. I knew that time wasn't right. Even though I wanted her back in my life, I knew it wasn't time. But I always made sure to stay as close as I could, when I could. But in time I had to start living my own life as well. It killed me being so close to her yet so far apart. But I knew when the time was right we would be together again, and we will be really soon too, and you know what the first thing I'm going to do when I see her?

What?

I'm going to rip her ear off and see how she likes it just so we can match HA HA HA HAAAAAAA!

Boba couldn't help but look as his older brother and smile at him and that. He looks back at the skies and sighs as his ears fall back as he thinks.

Why tell me any of this Mica?

Because it was time to. You see Boba, we all have a part to play in this mess going on. Even if we're not of the big picture. Even the smallest of parts need to be played out right. Like now. My part is coming here and talking to you because you're confused on everything that's been dropped into your lap in just a few short days instead of years. You're confused, scared and worried that you will mess up, aren't you?

Boba sighs sadly and looks at his brother.

Yeah I am. I mean what if I'm not ready for this? What if I screw up and get us all hurt, or worst? What if I fuck us so much I lose everything I hold dear to me Mica?

Kid no one ever said that it would be easy to do. I mean take King Sonic and Queen Sally for one.

OK?

Now from what people said Sally was born to be a ruler. Even before the Great War. Therefore she was always prepared for everything, even during the Robotnik Wars she was. When it became her time she knew what to do. But Kind Sonic? Well you think he had it easy in life?

No not really. I mean from what the history books state he was one the battle field more than anyone. Always out there fighting Robotnik and then some, and when everything changed and the war ended he didn't know what to do. But he did everything by…

It was then and there that it finally dawned on Boba what Mica was getting at. Sonic never had everything handed to him on a silver platter. Just because his wife did, didn't mean he did. He had to work his way up in life to get where he was today.

Standing up he looks out to the skies feeling more confident than he just did. Mica sees this and smiles up at him as she stands up.

So kid, what's it going to be?

Boba looks to his brother and looks away thinking for a moment. He closes his eyes and allows his instincts to take over. He breathes deeply and calmly as if he was meditating seeking out his siblings. After a few moments he snaps his eyes open and a serious expression crosses his face.

Come on Mica we need to stop this now. Lulu and the others are already tiring out.

Mica places a hand on his shoulder and smiles at him. Boba starts to run off but stops a moment and looks back at his brother over his shoulder.

Mica?

Yeah Boba?

Thanks.

No problem little bro. Now come on,the others need us.

Right, but one last thing?

Yeah?

You think I'm ready for this?

Kid, you've been ready for it. The moment you start doubting yourself is the moment you know you're ready. It won't be easy but I'll be there for you. We all will but now is the time to stand up and take a stand.

Right.

With that said Boba runs across the busted up buildings and jumps from rooftop, to rooftop with Mica following close behind him.

NEAR THE SHINOBI VILLAGE… 4AM…

Celestin finds a place to land the New Gen Babylon Rogues ship just outside of the Village. Turning off the engines, she opens the back bay doors and everyone gets out and follows Micha. They walk right up to the Village and into it just as Salma, Rutan, Espio, the Elder Seer, and Jinjuko and his daughter were all coming out to greet them to see what had happened.

MICHA! MICHA OVER HERE!

Salma!

Micha runs to her and everyone follows behind her.

Micha what's going on? Why are the New Gen Babylon Rogues with you?

Don't worry their friends, and the Woodpecker is my best friend and sister.

I see.

Micha what happened up there? Did you get whoever it was that attacked you?

No Rutan I didn't they got away from me and froze half my body up. I would have died if it wasn't for Maverick and the others coming at the right time.

Did they get away with the Chaos Emerald?

Sadly they did Kage. I tried to get to Silver Claw but they were too fast and clever for me. I'm sorry Kitto. I really did try to get your shiny back for you.

"It's alright Micha you tried and that's what matters. Besides, papa is feeling much better now and that means the lady is gone.

Yes, thank you for keeping your promise to me, my child. I really do feel a lot better now. Remember I am in your debt now for saving my daughter. Should you ever need anything, anything at all do not hesitate to let me know and I will do my best to help you out. Also keep my mark as well. Whenever you need help just call out my name and we will come aid you."

Thank you Jinjuko I will.

"Come Kitto it is time we left now to rest.

Yes papa. Bye everyone and good night.

Goodbye everyone, and thank you for everything. But one last thing before we go. Bride of Constant Vigil."

Yes Lord Jinjuko?

"Know I am in your debt as well and from here on out if you or the village is even in danger do not be scared to call out for me I will come to aid you and your village. Just say the prayer of the Kitsune and I will come."

Thank you Lord Jinjuko.

With a bow, Jinjuko picks up his daughter and he walks off and back to his home. Everyone watched till he was gone and Celestin spoke.

GIRL! You have GOT to tell us what the CHAOS living HELL HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH YOU!

Micha looks to Celestin and giggles at her.

Yeaaaaah… I know I said I would tell you guys everything but the thing is I can't.

Can't or WON'T?

Celestin looks at Micha a bit annoyed as she crosses her arms.

CAN'T. Look at me showing this…

Micha gestures to herself.

Is bad enough. No one was to know about it but a very selected few. Only because of a lot of shit going down right now. I wish I could tell you all but when Shadow finds out you guys saw what I look like NOW he's gonna be mad.

Why would he be mad at you for Michies? He is nothing but a big meanie he is.

He's not ALL bad Tinnie, not once you get to know him like I have.

What do you mean Michies?

What I mean is I'm now part of his EG team, Team Shadow Rose, and we're dealing with a LOT of nasty shit right now, and we can't revile TOO much or it could ruin EVERYTHING that's going on right now. All I can say is that it's big. Like saving Mobius big.

What Micha is trying to say is that dark forces are at work and we yet to fully understand everything. So please understand when I say the little you all know the better. There Is just too much at ris right now.

My wife Salma is right, everyone. When the time is right you will all know I'm sure. But till then please bear with us and try to understand.

Celestin, Kazuto, Stream, Thunder and Tinnie look at one another and nod.

Very well we will take your word for it Micha and trust you. But can you at least answer me ONE thing?

It depends?

Why are you on another team for? What happened?

I guess I can tell you all that much.

Micha tells them what happened leaving the explosion of the Tea House out and only telling them her talk with Birch and what happened.

I see so THAT'S why you're with a new team.

Yeah. Well for the most part all what you could tell us sounds totally fucked up.

Right. Listen I need to get going I need to get back to Shadow and Manik right away.

Does this have anything to do with the whole… "Sorry but I can't tell you anything more right now because it could kill you all" crap?

Yeah it does. Listen just stay here for now till I get back I'm sure Slam and Rutan won't mind right?

Micha looks to them for help and she smiles at her nodding.

I owe Micha a great debt of gratitude and more for saving my Village today and people, and more importantly, my best friends, my sister and Kage's older brother as well, so as of right now Micha, as Bride to the Shinobi Village, I hereby appoint you Micha Manchester as an Honorary Member to the Shinobi Village. Elder Espio? Elder Seer are you alright with my choice?

I am Bride Of Constant Vigil.

As am I Bride of Constant Vigil.

Then so be it. As witnessed by two Elders of the village you are now an Honorary Member to the village Micha. So from here on out if there is anything you need in any shape, way or form please do not hesitate to let us know and will do our best to help you out.

Thanks Salma. For now could you look out for my friends for now and watch Crystal? I need to get to Shadow and Manik now. I don't know how long I'll be gone but please everyone stay close together and don't let any outsiders you don't know what you saw today. It's vital that everything be kept a secret, and PLEASE make sure the Village knows to. I can count on you right?

The villagers won't go against my word once I place it down. So you need not to worry Micha.

Salma tells her.

Thank you. Maverick I promise once this is all done will take you to see your friends. But for now could you stay here?

Yeah I can. Just, are you sure you're up to it? Do you feel alright?

Yeah I feel fine since you healed me. Right now if anything I'm tired but I can't rest till I finish.

Why don't I come with you? Just in case your friends are hurt I can heal them as well.

Micha thinks for a few moments and nods.

OK but you have GOT to try and keep up. I'll be going faster then what you can but if need to I'll carry you.

How fast are we talking about?

Mach 7.

WHAT!?

Everyone shots together.

Are you JOKING MICHA!?

I'm not. With this power form I can fly even faster than what King sonic used to.

How are you able to not be ripped to shreds by that much speed?

I don't Celestin, and right now I don't have time to figure it out. So Maverick if you think you can keep up then lets go if not then hold on.

What way are we heading?

Northwest near Mount. Fate.

Micha points which way they were going to head and Maverick starts running picking up speed. The moment he does a bright light surrounds him as he shoots up into the air as super lightweight Egyptian armor forms around him. Bracers clamp down on the outside of his wings as an ivory spike forms on the tips of them. The bracers had carvings of Egyptian hieroglyphs on them. A sort of film, both strong and flexible covers the skin on his wings protecting them from harm.

A long golden tail with a deadly spike on the end of it waves behind him connecting to his 6 inch long tail and a golden belt that was around his waist. Whenever he moved it about, even with the slightest of movements, it would move with his tail. But at the same time it looked as if it had a mind of its own as well.

The belt helped hold up a pure white silk shendyt that was gathered up in front in two long loose layers. The first one was of royal blue with gold colored markings on it. The front of it was pure white that had gold and sapphire blue markings around it. In the front the belt buckle was shaped like a Scarab beetle adorned with gems.

The collar around his neck was gold with lapis lazuli, turquoise carnelian, and onyx. It wrapped around his neck and part of his back and came down and over his shoulders some. In the middle of it was another Scarab beetle that was gold. But in the middle of its body was the Sol Emerald of Light and Hope. From two of the legs of the golden scarab beetle were two golden bands that hung low and around his sides in an upside down arch. This left his torso uncovered and showing off his toned chest and abs.

He had on gold arm bracers that went from his wrists up to his elbows to protect them. His upper right arm was wrapped up in silk cloth and was being held in place by a broad gold band. He had a pair of sandals on his feet made from leather. They clasped around his legs in three different spots and twice around his feet. Under the leather straps was white silk cloth so the leather wouldn't rub his skin raw.

The nemes helmet he wore was all gold with simple markings on it. It covered the back of his head and the top. In his ears he had a pair of long tasseled gold gold earrings that were tipped with lapis lazuli gems. The weapons of his choice were double sides black and gold scimitar khopesh swords that connected in the middle via the handles. The blade of each faced a different way, from tip to tip the length was 6 foot long. When the blades were pulled apart each khopesh was three foot long. Both had a deadly sharp blade to them. His other choice was a magic staff. It was seven foot long and was black and gold with a bit of lapis lazuli.

The main part of the staff was black with gold twisting around it. On the hilt was solid gold and was sharply pointed. In the middle of it was a lapis lazuli. The top part of the staff was solid gold like the hilt. Around the bottom of it where gold met black, it was adorned with carnelian and lapis. The middle of it was engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphs and in the middle of it was a gold scarab beetle with a lapis lazuli gem back. The circlet bottom had small lapis gems in it, and the circlet itself was well rounded and big and had Egyptian hieroglyphs on it. In the center was a bigger scarab beetle with a big Lapis Lazuli gem on it that showed through both sides. On the side of the circlet where a pair of hawk wings, much like Re the god of the sun's wings, all in gold.

Micha and the others stand where they are and look at him. Though a bat it was like they were seeing the God of the dead Anubis before them with his canine features. He gently flaps his wings as he looks down at them. He hits the smaller scarab beetle and his staff shrinks in size and he places it on his back why he takes his khopesh scimitar apart and places the blades at his hip.

Holy CHAOS!

It was all Micha could say.

And here I thought MICHA'S form was impressive. But his takes the cake.

Rutan tells Salma as he whispers to her.

Indeed.

So are we going or what? I mean you did say you were in a hurry were you not? If need be I could go by myself it would be faster that way considering I'm more than likely faster than you in my form.

Micha looks at him in surprise at his sudden change of attitude till she hears the tone in his voice and she smiles a toothy smile.

Is that a CHALLENGE mate?

He shrugs getting all cocky on her.

Maybe it is? Maybe it's not? Who knows. But I do know I could beat you easily.

Oh MATE your asking for it now.

Micha starts running as she yells out at everyone.

I'LL BE BACK WITH SHADOW AND MANIK SOON. JUST STAY HERE AND HOLD TIGHT!

With that she crouches down and with a powerful push she launches herself up into the air and flies upwards and with a powerful beat of her wings she was high up in the sky and heading right at Maverick. She passes him and he looks down giving a two finger salute and flies after her. He reaches Micha who was high in the sky and sees her point off to the northwest.

There. With being a bat I know you can see it. But that is Mount. Fate. We need to head across the borders near there into the Forbidden Zone. Don't stop whatsoever, understand? I don't know how my friends are but we need to get there ASAP. Got it?

Right.

The start to fly off when Maverick looks over at Micha and lets out a chuckle. She hears it and looks over at him.

What's so funny.

She narrows her eyes at him getting suspicious.

Oh… Nothing really… except…

Except?

Without another word he pulls himself into a ball and without warning, he beats his wings in a powerful thrust and he shoots off in a flash forcing Micha to rears back in shock and surprise as she covers her face from the powerful slipstream that he had left behind him that forced her to roll backward a bit. Recovering from the shock of it Micha looks around and shakes her head and sees him far ahead of her.

HEY GET BACK HERE YOU CHEATING WING RAT!

Micha yells at him as she copies the same movement he does and shoots after him.

BACK IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE…

Shadow and Manik were holding their own, but just barely, with taking on four people at one who wanted them near dead. Shadow was hit by one of Regina's attacks and was sent flying backwards into a buildings wall causing the air to be knocked out of him. He falls to the ground and lands face first with a grunt. He lays there for a moment as Regina slowly walks over to him.

So is that all you GOT love? I thought you were the strongest of the strong with being the "ULTIMATE LIFE FORM" and all.

She sarcastically tells him. Shadow groans as he slowly gets up, placing a hand to his head and shaking it as he rests on a knee while resting his other arm on it. Panting he looks up at her. He was surprised by how well she was holding her own against him after throwing everything at her.

Come on now don't tell me you've given up now have you? What would everyone say about you being beat up by the likes of someone like me? I bet they would laugh their asses off.

How are you this strong? The only one who could best me was SONIC. So how is it you can? It's near IMPOSSIBLE almost.

I think it's because you have your mind somewhere else love. Sure you're giving it your all but your minds on something… or I should say SOMEONE else right now, thus your not fully focused right now. You're worried about your friend Micha and whether she's alright or not. Well let me tell you something love.

What's that?

Regina looks at him with dark lidded eyes as she thrusts out her arm.

YOU NEED TO FORGET ABOUT HER AND FOCUS IN THE HEAR AND NOW! IF DON'T GO LYING TO YOURSELF SHADOW, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN GIVING IT YOUR ALL AT ALL! YOU NEED TO COME TO REALIZATION THAT YOUR FRIENDS WILL NOT ALWAYS BE AROUND TO HELP BACK YOU UP! REMEMBER YOUR DOING THIS FOR HER. YOUR DOING THIS FOR ME. YOUR DOING THIS FOR ALL OF MOBIUS RIGHT NOW! WE'RE ALL COUNTING ON YOU RIGHT NOW TO SAVE THE PLANET YET AGAIN!

THIS IS THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOBIUS FREEDOM FIGHTER! THE ORDER AND EVERYONE ON THE PLANET NEED YOU SHADOW! I NEED YOU SHADOW! WITHOUT YOU I'LL NEVER SEE REGGIE AGAIN, AND SO HELP ME IF YOU FAIL HERE AND NOW, I'LL BE THE ONE TO FIND AWAY TO TRULY KILL YOU! SO GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG!

BECAUSE WE ALL NEED YOU! SO STOP WORRYING ABOUT ONE PERSON AND START WORRYING ABOUT THE WHOLE OF THE PLANET! IF THE BLACK ARMS QUEEN WINS THEN WE LOSE AND IF WE LOSE I WILL HAVE LOST EVERYTHING THAT MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME AND I WON'T HAVE THE WILL TO GO ON! NO ONE WILL! SO STOP WORRYING ABOUT MICHA AND WORRY ABOUT ME AND HOW I'M REALLY GOING TO MAKE YOU SEE THE TRUTH IN FRONT OF YOU AND WHAT'S OUT THERE!

Shadow looks at her in surprise and shock. As she stands under the lamplight and he could see it in her face and eyes now. He could hear how scared she was of having to do this. Of what would happen to everyone on Mobius if he didn't do this. He knew what would happen if the Black Arms Queen won. But here of late he hadn't really been focused on things because he was worried about Micha and her well being. But hearing how Regina was scared to death of losing Reggie herself, it made things click. He slowly gets up grunting and truly looks at her now. They have a stair down and she comes to realization of how she flipped out just now and lost her control. She places her hands over her mouth and gaps out as she looks at him.

She hated fighting because of her going full out. She had, in the past, been known to kill people without meaning to, because of how strong she was. Tears start to form in her eyes as Shadow walks over to her. She backs up a bit as she holds herself shaking as she looks away as she feels a hand on her shoulder. She looks over and sees Shadow looking at her as he places a hand on her lower midsection as she speaks softly to her why keeping his hand on her midsection.

Your right. I haven't been giving it my all because I have been worrying about Micha. I know what is at stake right now and ever since we found out about Micha's family she's been acting strange. It is rare I'll admit when someone is my friend and she IS one of them. So is Manik. But the reason I'm holding back is because of the life your holding right now within you. If I go all out then I could end up hurting you and the child you carry.

W-what? When? HOW?!

She asks him in a harsh whisper.

It's like you said. I'm the Ultimate Life Form. So I can hear things most can't. Do you really wish to harm them for this order? Isn't all life precious? Does it NOT deserve to live and see what things will be like?

Shadow looked at her and his expression was soft. All she could do was nod at him as tears fell.

Listen we need to end this now. You need to stop this or you both could end up hurt.

But I can't. I HAVE to do this. This is my part in this mess.

But is it worth losing your unborn CHILD over this shit? What would Reggie say to you if he was here right now and knew?

She looks at him thinking of the conversation they had before he left.

FLASH BACK A WEEK AGO…

"Gigi my love you shouldn't be doing this. I know you have a big part to play in all of this but you really shouldn't be doing this. What if you got hurt?

Reggie I'll be fine. I'm just going to visit her, nothing more. I mean I don't know what those so-called spirits have told you, but they really need to stay out of our personal lives it's getting annoying."

He chuckles at her

"Oh Gigi my love you truly are one of a kind my pet.

You know it. Now hurry or you're going to miss your flight."

They hurry on down the terminal and to where his plane was waiting. They made it in time just as the second to the last call was being broadcast over the way.

"FLIGHT 2774 IS WILL BE DEPARTING SOON. FLIGHT 2774 WILL BE DEPARTING SOON. PLEASE ALL PASSENGERS BOARD RIGHT AWAY."

They stopped at the ticket booth and he gave the lady behind the booth his ticket. With a smile she tells him he is all set. He thanks her and he turns to Regina smiling at her as he goes over to her and holds her one last time and kisses her. He holds onto her for a long time till someone taps on his shoulder.

"Excuse me sir, I don't mean to rush you, but the flight is about to leave now.

Yes of course how inconsiderate of me. Please could you give me one last moment with my wife? It will be a very long time till I see her again."

The gentleman smiles at him and nods.

"But of course."

He walks off to give them one last moment.

"I guess this is my pet.

Oh Reggie do you HAVE to go? Can't you just ignore them this time and stay here with me?

You know I can't. You remember the last time I tried to ignore them don't you?

I do. But still. I want you to stay here with me please Reggie, I'm begging you."

He looks at her smiling sadly at her as she leans down and kisses her deeply. They break apart and he whispers something in her ear.

"Be strong my pet. You must for them, and for me. I know you're scared, but you must remain strong no matter what. I'll speak with the spirits before I go with the Dark Queen and have them watch over you both. But are you sure you wish to do this my pet? It will be risky to do. Think about it and if you feel this is right then please be careful I don't want to lose the both of you. You're my world and even though I'll be under her control, know I'll be watching you from the spirit realm and protecting the both of you."

She looks at him confused on what he means by the both of them but he smiles sweetly at her and kisses her one last time. Telling her to be safe. With that he hugs her and leaves to catch his plane before he misses it.

END OF FLASHBACK...

She smiles back remembering what he had told her. He had somehow known she was expecting and he said he would ask the spirits to watch over her and protect her and their child if this was what she wanted in the end.

This is what I want Reggie. I made a promise and I intend to keep it. But I promise to keep us both safe.

Huh?

Shadow looks at her tilting his head at her wondering what she was talking about. She herself knew that Reggie didn't know she was expecting. She never got the chance to tell him before he left.

Regina?

She looks at him and shakes her head at him.

I said, this is what I want. I made a promise to Kayla and the Order. But I'll make a promise to you, as well as Reggie. Once we're done I wont lift a finger for the Order unless it's on the inside and not out on the field fighting risking our lives. I promise I won't do anything more to put us in harm's way. He promised he would ask the spirits to watch over us and I know they are. I somehow feel Korbin watching over me. He was extremely strong back in his day and I can't help but feel that he is with me and why I'm kicking your scrawny black ass all over The Forbidden Zone right now, otherwise I'm sure I would be the one on the ground and not you. I feel others as well, watching and protecting us. So I think it is safe to say we will be alright. But Shadow?

Yeah?

Thanks. But promise me you'll bring my stupid Dodo bird home safe and sound to me. Or at most alive enough so I can kill him myself for putting me through this shit.

Shadow chuckles at her smiling at her and nods.

Sure. I can try and do that for you.

Then I guess we should finish shouldn't we?

Indeed. But know I won't hold back no more. Well maybe a bit so I don't harm your child.

I'd like that. So now that we're done with this special little moment.

She looks at him smiling as she jumps back a few feet and yells out.

ARCANE WINTER MELODY!

A strong and powerful freezing wind all of a sudden picks up as the most beautiful melody plays. It was unlike anything Shadow had heard. It was beautiful yet at the same time sad and full of anger as if a winter storm was on its way. It was full of beauty, sadness and anger. As he stands there covering himself with his wings trying to protect himself from the freezing winds, an icy blue music cord shoots out of Regina's Digital DJ booth and aims for Shadow and hits him dead on sending him flying back once more. This time though Shadow was ready for it and manages to right himself this time as he calls out an attack of his own.

CHAOS INFERNO!

He shoots a wave of fire at Regina trying to force her Winter Melody off. It works and her attack stops.

Now bad love. I see you mean it this time as well.

Well you did say you were counting on me and needed me so?

She cocks him a smile and nods at him.

Thank you. It's alright to worry about Micha you know? I may have been a bit too harsh on you about her.

No you were right. I do love her but after what you said I think I'm coming to realize something I've been trying to avoid.

What's that?

I need to stop worrying about her. She is strong and powerful on her own as well with her friends. Mobius needs me. YOU need me everyone does, and if I worry about one person then I put others in danger. I put the whole of Mobius in danger. I know when the time is right she will be there for me and all of us when she is ready. I just need to believe in her.

There's another, isn't there?

How could you tell?

Call it women's intuition if you would.

There is yes. But I know it would never work between us. She blames me for everything gone wrong in her life and wishes me dead. Even putting herself in danger to the point she is willing to use her ultimate move on me and killing herself just to take me out.

So is Micha a…

NO SHE'S NOT! DON'T YOU DARE EVEN SAY THAT SHE IS!. This other girl has been trying to do me in for over three years now and I just gave up. I saw something in Micha that called to me but I'm not giving in yet. I truly do love Micha but after what you just said.

You're wondering if maybe you moved on too soon?

Yeah.

Listen, let me give you a bit of advice love. If you think Micha is the one right now then stay with her no matter what and don't give up. At least not yet. The cosmos are a tricky thing and I'm sure they have a plan for you as they do us all. When that time is right you will both know if it was truly meant to be or not. But if you truly do love this other girl then don't give up yet either. I don't know what happened to her and you but if she is in a dark place right now then watch over her without knowing it. Be there for her without her finding out and I'm sure in time she will forgive you for everything that has happened to you whether it was your fault or not.

But the thing is, some of it WAS my fault.

Even still Shadow. Just try your best and wait it out a bit longer I'm sure in time things will become clear in time.

He smiles at her nodding.

Thanks Regina.

Please call me Gigi all my friends do.

She smiles at him giving him a wink and he smiles and nods back.

Thanks Gigi.

So shall we continue this I think your friend needs your help now.

Shadow looks behind him as he sees Manik go flying across the air and onto a rooftop. He was about to jump up and go after him when he was hit from behind and sent flying. He slams into a run down old car and looks behind him and holds his head shaking it.

The hell?!

It's what I've been trying to teach the Hooligans Shadow. Never turn your back on your opponent even for a second. It could mean your life, and last I looked I WAS your opponent.

She cocks him a half smile as she calls out another attack.

ARCANE STORMS OF THOR!

Clouds form up above them as Shadow feels the hairs on the back of his neck stand up as thunder could be heard overhead. Lighting started to flash and Shadow had a feeling what was coming. Taking to the air he tries to fly off as fast as he could as bolts of lighting start striking down around him. Using his speed to try to avoid them, and dogging them. He manages to avoid the smaller ones but a huge one hits him and sends him flying back across the skies and into Manik who was back in the air and ready for more. But as soon as Shadow goes flying into him they are both hit by the thunder and electrocuted. They yell out as they fall to the ground in a hep. Manik lands on top of shadow as Shadow lays there growing out.

Holy CHAOS, that was a shocker.

Oh HAR HAR Manik. NOW DO YOU MIND GETTING OFF ME PLEASE!

Right! SORRY SHADOW!

Manik gets off Shadow and helps him stand up.

You alright Shad?

Yeah I am but as you said that was a real shocker.

HEY BLUE YOU FORGET ABOUT US SLOW-MO?

Don't forget about me, Love.

Manik and Shadow stand back to back ready for anything the four could throw at them. They were giving it their all, Shadow a little less because of Regina and her unborn child, but they could tell they were losing the fight.

How about we switch it up since your being beat up on by a bunch of little kids.

Sure why not. I could use a change of scenery.

Good. Oh and Manik.

Yeah?

Just a heads up and keep it to yourself. But try and hold back a bit with her, and avoid hitting her lower midsection as well.

Why?

He glances at him wondering why he would want him to do such a thing.

Just DO IT Manik!

Shadow growls at him as he goes after Mallory, Legen and Lulu without waiting for him to answer him. Not sure what he was going on about he goes after Regina doing as he was told so as to not piss him off any more than he was.

BACK IN HUCKSURE G.U.N BASE HQ A FEW DAYS PRIOR…

"So that is everything your Majesties."

Are you sure it's her though?

Sonic asks her.

"From the Intel I was given I have a strong feeling yes. How this happened I do not know and I'm worried."

As are we, now that we have a strong lead to follow. But what are you going to do about it now?

"I have a plan I'm working on now. It is why I sent Rouge after the remaining Chaos Emeralds."

But what if she finds them all before we do?

"Then we can only hope we can do something to stop her and this prophecy."

I'm still having a hard time believing it's Eris. That she is the Dark Queens vessel, and is mixed up in all this.

Sally tells General Risa.

"Indeed your Majesty. I am not sure how this all happened. But I know Dr. Long has something to do with it all. Or at most knows how it happened."

As they were talking there came a knock on the door to Generals Risa's office.

"Enter!

Ma'am Sir.

Yes, what is it?

We located one of the Chaos Emeralds. But there is a problem.

What is it?

It's waiting to be auctioned off as we speak by an underground market.

The black market?

Yes Ma'am Sir."

Is everything alright?

Sonia asks her.

"Yes but as you heard it looks like one of the Emeralds is in a Black Market Auction waiting to be sold off."

What should we do? I mean if someone gets a hold of that Emerald before we do.

"Yes I know Sonic, I know. Listen, leave everything to me. I'll handle it myself, for now you worry about everything else on your end and don't let Shadow know what I told you. I have a very funny feeling if he found out it would cause problems."

Right, don't worry General, we won't say anything to him for now.

"Thank you. Now if you please excuse me I have things I need to take care of."

Right and thank you again for all your help.

"Any time your Majesties."

With that they end the call and all three look at one another.

Present day in the underground Black Market in a Mansion off the coast of Lunar Bay of North Side Island. EST 21:00…..

You sure about this?

Yes, now shut it or you're gonna get us caught.

Yeah but.

I said SHUT IT!

The one being yelled at shuts up as the one yelling looks around just as nervous. They were a pair of mercenaries, a Rooster and a Fox, undercover for Risa and here for the Chaos Emerald.

Listen just stay near the door should something happen you can at least get away and help.

But what if I get caught beforehand?

Will worry about it then now GO!

Nodding the fox runs off to go do as he was told why the rooster makes his way up front. Everyone around him was wearing formal attire and masks. Somehow Risa had managed to get invitations off a couple of guys who were coming here. Unlike his friend the rooster was more of the calm and collected type why he friend was the nervous one knowing full well what could happen.

As he makes his way up front he stands there and looks around. As he stands there a female Puma in a long V cut side black slim sweetheart dress with red silk trim around it and a red ribbon around the waist with a silk rose comes up next to him waving her fan. Her hair was done up in a side ponytail with a fancy twist to it. Her stellar violet eyes look around the room before settling on the rooster next to her. She holds up her fan to her muzzle so as to not draw any attention to herself and keeps watching ahead as she whispers to him.

"I counted at least 50 guards around the place. That's in here alone. I estimate about another 60 outside Rocky.

Nicely done Lidia. What of the item we were sent after?

From what I found out it will be the last thing auctioned off tonight. What will we do?

Leave it to the twins for now why we try and do our best here. Do they know where the vault is and what to expect?

Yeah they do, you know we caused this joint days ahead. But where's Tony at?

By the door keeping watch should something happen.

Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean you know how JUMPY he gets when we do stuff like this.

When ISN'T he jumpy? But you know as well as I do he's not bad at what he does or did you forget already on how he saved her life the last time?

Good point, and no I didn't forget. What do you want me to do from here?

Stay next to me, kitten. I'm going to need an extra set of hands should things go south.

Right."

IN THE UPPER PARTS OF THE MANSON WHERE THE AUCTION WAS BEING HEALED…

Two cats were making their way to where the vault was via the air ducts. One was a pitch black with a single white left hand why his brother was a pure white one with a left black paw.

"Hey! Hey Kipper...Kipper hold on a second I think I found it.

Let me see Dipper?"

The white one named Dipper moves up ahead and down another part of the vent and backs up to turn around and back to where his brother Kipper was to see what he was seeing.

"Yep Dipper, that's the vault alright, just like Lidia said. Looks to be about four guards around what do you think?

Hmm… I say a #45 should do it.

You think?

Why not? I mean not only will it knock them out but it would hide us too.

Yeah true. But remember what happened with #45 last time?

Oh yeah… forgot about that.

What about #677?

No that won't do any good here. We try that we would be found out and everything would be compromised.

Good point.

Hmm…

#3774...#3774!"

They say at the same time.

"It will hide us and knock out the guards and anyone around on this floor, and give us time to bust into the vault and switch the Chaos Emerald with the fake one and get out. You have the hacker program Kipper?

You know I do Dipper.

Right then gas masks on my brother and lets do this."

They go and place their gas masks on and each of them take out a bomb and throw it behind the other one. The bombs were the size of their hand and as they threw them down behind the other they made a clink clank sound rolling down the way. The guards below hear this but before they could do anything the bombs go off and smoke starts to fill the vents and down into the hallways below.

"Hey..ah Dipper?

Yeah Kipper?

I think we blundered up?

What do you mean?

We threw the bombs down the vents instead of below us.

So?

The vents lead throughout the Manson.

Oh...right...Yeah we blundered. Especially with how strong and powerful our sleeper bombs are.

You think Rocky will be mad at us?

You know he will be. But we could use this to our advantage.

How so?

Just means it will put everyone to sleep.

Yeah THEM included you dolt.

Oh right. I guess we should warn them then shouldn't we?

Ya THINK."

They glare at one another as Kipper takes his finger and puts it to his ear and calls Tony.

"Yo Tony, we got a problem.

What did you two fuck ups do THIS time.

We used #3374.

Really? In the AIR VENTS?!

Yeah…

You dolts.

Yeah we know. Warn Rocky and Lidia and tell them to have their masks ready.

Right. On my way."

With that Tony makes his way over to where he sees Lidia and Rock and stands next to Rock discreetly taping his arm. Rocky barely glanced over and made sure no one was looking at him. He opens his suit jacket and Rock looks at him surprised but tries not to show it and nods. He taps Lidia and leans over to her and whispers something to her and growling softly she looks at Tony. The one next to her looks over at her and leans into her whispering to her.

"I know shame too. I thought that necklace would have looked lovely on you dear."

Lidia looks over to the one next to her right and nods at him thankful he was oblivious to what it was she was really growling about.

"Indeed. I have the other four but I guess I could send someone for it later if you get me.

I do indeed my dear. When you go after it do let me know I would love to hear the gory details ha ha.

But of course Mr. Franklin. Now if you pardon me. Me and my Husband and our guard MUST be going now. I just got word someone broke into our home and we MUST head back right away to make sure our kids are alright.

But of course my dear Mrs. Kampala, best of luck.

Thank you. Come Colin my love we must hurry home and make sure the kids are alright.

Yes, let's.

Mack lead the way."

Lidia takes Rocky's arm and hooks it with her as Tony leads the way and out of the auction just as smoke slowly starts to fill the room in the lower vents and the ones from above. As they exit the room Rocky pulls out his and Lidia's gas masks just as two guards come around the corner and sees them and yell out.

HEY WHAT ARE YOU THREE DOING OUT HERE?!

Shit we've been had guys.

Remind me to have a TALK with the twins later Rocky.

Will do Tony but right now we need to deal with these two and hurry up to the vault to meet them and get that Emerald.

Risa is gonna owe us extra for this. She said it would be in and out no fight whatsoever and yet it looks like we're gonna do some fighting.

Ah come now kitten, you don't mean that. I know you were itching for some action.

Yes but not THIS kind. I mean I did have SOMETHING planned out for tonight and had to cancel it you know?

Oh come on I'm sure your boy toy doesn't mind right Tony?

Rock winks at Tony chuckling as he places his mask on.

Eh, I was kind of looking forward to having us time tonight. So yeah I'm a bit miffed. Now enough of this get your masks on I see the twins bomb making its way through.

Tony and Lidia put their masks on before Lidia speaks again.

Oh HAR HAR you two, and Tony your not cute at all you wrenched Gay wanna be, and keep this up Rocky I'll throwing you out of the house and into the DOGHOUSE you damned feather duster.

Oh come now Lidia dear. You love me and you know it darling. Admit it you would be SO lost without me around my dear, and you know I am not Gay wannabe hon. You know as well as I do I am 1,000% Gay. You can even ask my hubby when we get home.

He says with some slight smugness in his voice behind his gas mask.

He has a point love.

UGH! You two are HORRID! Worse than my damned BROTHERS!

Lidia runs after the two guards, taking them out hard and fast as she looks to them.

Come on I'm sure the rest of the guards will be on us soon.

Nodding they run off to the upper parts of the Manson to go meet up with the boys.

ON THE UPPER FLOOR WHERE KIPPER AND DIPPER ARE…

The two were having problems of their own as Lidia, Tony and Rocky made their way up. They had gotten the vault open without any problems but once it was Kipper found a HUGE problem before them.

Hey Dipper?

Yeah Kipper?

We have a problem.

We have a problem?

Yeah.

What did you do NOW?

It wasn't me this time. It was THEM!

Kipper points to the seven armed guards that were in the vault gulping as Dipper turns around and gulps as well.

Oh… yeah… there a problem alright.

Dipper nods chucking sheepishly.

SHOOT THEM DOWN NOW!

Kipper and Dipper jump out of the way to either side of the vault door as gunshots fire off at them from the MP5 guns they had. The shots stop as the one leading them holds up a hand as he and a couple of his guys go and look to see if they got the twins. They walk out of the vault and look around and don't see them anywhere around.

Where did they go?

I don't but you head down that way, you with me. The rest of you stay here and guard the Chaos Emerald.

Up above them, Kipper and Dipper had taken back to vents and watched as three of the guards went either way looking for them.

"What are we going to do Dipper?

I don't know Kipper? But there is no way we can take on four guards on our own. Not without getting hurt or worse.

What about the three looking for us?

I don't know?"

As they were trying to figure something out, there came a commotion from down below them. The twins look at one another and back down through the vent screen as they see one of the guards be thrown across the way and out the window breaking it. They heard grunts and oofs and more as they saw another guard be thrown into a wall. After a few they head nothing but silents and before long a familiar voice.

Alright you two, you can come on down now. We have the Emerald so lets get the fuck out of hear.

LIDIA!?

The twins make their way out of the vents and drop to the floor below them.

Oh man sis, are we glad to see you.

Yeah considering this the fifth TIME this week I had to save your Chaos Damned HIDES FROM ONE OF YOUR STUNTS GONE WRONG!

She tells them as she throws up her arms at them, as she feels a strong hand on her shoulder. She looks behind her and sees Rocky shaking his head at her.

Take it easy on them love. You know their learning still. They only been at this for six months now so their liable to make mistakes. We did in our first year after all, remember.

Yeah I remember.

Sighing, she takes her mask off and looks at them.

I don't know what I am to do with you two.

They both grin sheepishly at her chuckling.

You have to admit they're cute?

DON'T remind me Rocky. DON'T remind me.

Hey Rocky, Lidia you better come here and see this now.

What is it Tony?

It seems we have a counterfeit in our hands.

Tony tosses the Emerald to Rocky as he catches it, Lidia looks over his shoulder at it tilting her head as the twins come to stand on Rocky's left side to look at it.

How can you tell Tony?

You have my Hubby to thank for that. He taught me how to tell the real from fake. We once came into contact with a REAL Chaos Emerald a few years ago. There was something about it I would never forget. The power emanating from it, the glow of power and LIFE within it. It was something I will NEVER forget.

And your saying that this isn't real?

Rocky looks at him.

250% Rocky. That gem there is a total fake. It has the glow and feeling to it as a REAL Chaos Emerald, but it LACKS something the real ones have.

Well there is only one way to find out.

What do you mean Lid?

Kipper your bag if you please?

Sure sis.

Lidia?

Kipper takes off his bag and hands it over to her. She looks inside for something and finds what it was she was looking for. She takes it out and takes the Emerald and goes back over to where it was placed and she sets up the small, yet powerful bomb next to it and sets the time for 20 second.

LIDIA!?

They all look at her in shock and surprise as she starts to walk out of the vault as if what she did was nothing new.

What? We need to know if it's real or not. If it is it will still be whole without a scratch on it. If not then we know it was a fake.

All four boys look at one another, then at the Emerald and bomb, than at her.

If you four don't wanna be blown up I suggest you come out here and help me close the door up.

They shake their head and run out of the vault as fast and help her close the door. They wait and before too long the whole of the floor shakes as a loud KABOOM! Sounds off from behind the vault door. After a few they open the door back up as they cough from the smoke. After it clears up, they look around and see that the Emerald they were sent after was in bits and pieces.

See what did I tell you?

Lidia folds her arms gesturing with her right hand as the four look on in shock.

If you were not my wife I'd be very scared of you right now love.

We already are Rocky.

The Twins said in union as they held one another close.

Indeed my dear twins. Indeed.

Tony looks at them.

But HOW did…

How did I know?

It's as Tony said, there should have been the glow of the power of LIFE within it, and I didn't feel it myself, and you know how sensitive I am to such things. Especially right now.

Lidia places a hand on her lower midsection and he looks down and nods.

Indeed.

Wait?

What?

YOUR GONNA HAVE A BABY!?

The twins say at once together as they keep holding one another as they look at her in shock.

Indeed you two. Now come on before the other guards show up we don't have a lot of time to waste. We have 20 minutes to evacuate to the checkpoint.

Hey wait sis, if you knew you were gonna have a kid why did you come with us tonight knowing you and your baby could have been hurt?

Kipper asks her as Dipper folds his arms looking crossed at her.

Because after tonight this will be my last day out on the field till the kid is old enough to be left alone, so I wanted one last night of adventure before that happened.

Hey not to be a bother here. But I just got word we need to go NOW! Risa's spy's are saying they're seeing a convoy of men showing up now. We need to hurry and make our way to the checkpoint and report in.

Right Tony. Come on you lot let's go.

With that they head off and to the checkpoint before more arm guards could stop them and they were found out. Before leaving the twins get a wicked idea and leave behind a "SPECIAL LITTLE GIFT" for the bad guys to find. Chuckling they run to catch up with the others as Rocky sees them cocking an eyebrow at them as they jump out a window.

What did you two do now?

Oh NOTHING Rocky.

Dipper said innocently.

Yeah, we didn't leave ANYTHING behind at all.

Kipper chimed in.

Yeah, NOTHING at all.

They chuckle as they jump out the window before him as he looks back at the vault with suspicion.

Yeah, right. Nothing at all you say? Hmm.

He chuckles, shaking his head as he jumps out the window to catch up to the others just as a swarm of men show up on the floor and right over to the vault. They run inside and the moment they do they see a bomb ticking down the time just as the door slowly closes behind them as they try and make their way out screaming. But soon as the door closes the timer sounds off with a beep-beep-beep as the bomb explodes with a SPLORCH.

OUTSIDE…

The twins giggle as they walk along pretending they did nothing whatsoever as Lidia looks at them skeptical.

They did something didn't they?

Yeah I think they did.

Hmm…

She looks to Tony and Rocky and sighs as she stops and folds her arms..

Alright you two what did you do THIS time? And DON'T say you didn't you, only get those cute little smug looks on your faces when you did something.

What? We didn't do anything, did we Kipper?

Nope nothing at all Dipper. And we "SURELY" didn't leave behind something to put those men in a "STICKY" situation at all.

They smile at their older sister as if they were as innocent as a newborn baby.

Mm-hmm sure you didn't.

She shakes her head at them rolling her eyes at them. You two are horrid.

Come on nothing we can do about it now.

With that they leave and finish making their way to the checkpoint.

MEANWHILE… BACK ON THE VAULTS FLOOR….

A man in his late 50's walks down the hallway to the vault. He yells at his men to get it open quickly so he can see what was going on. Soon as the door opens up he could tell at once something wasn't right. He stands there with his hand on his cane as he waits. Once the vault was opened up he saw it covered in a sticky bubble gum pink goo..

What in the world?!

The man looks at his men who were sticking to the walls of the vault by the bubblegum pink goo as parts of it dripped down to the floor making soft splorch...splorch...splorching...sounds.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!

He explodes. Another of his men takes some of the bubblegum pink goo and sniffs at it and finds it had a sweet smell to it. Tilting his head he goes and puts it in his mouth and starts to chew it. The older man looks at his guard, cocking an eyebrow at him wondering why he did that.

You do know that could be POISONED?

Actually it smells, and tastes like watermelon bubblegum sir.

What?!

He's right sir. It's pretty good really.

Another of his men say. Groaning out he turns to leave calling over his shoulder.

GET THIS MESS CLEANED UP NOW, AND QUESTION THOSE MORONS HANGING ON THE WALL AFTER YOU DO! THAN FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CHAOS EMERALD!

END OF PART 6.