(Choas Saga) Chapter 2

[The next day, Lupin the Third is relaxing at the Station Square hotel pool and then.]

Lupin: Huh?

[He suddenly sees Tails flying in his bi-plane, which is going out of control.]

Lupin: What the? Tails? Watch out! You're gonna crash! Ahhh!

[Tails crashes into Emerald Coast.]

Lupin: Tails... what am I gonna do with you?

[Lupin shrugs and jumps over the pool with his Homing Attack as he heads towards the entrance to Emerald Coast.]

Lupin dashes towards the crash site, finding Tails inspecting his damaged bi-plane.

Lupin: [Panting] Tails! Are you alright?

Tails: [Looking relieved] Lupin! Yeah, I'm okay. Just a little rough landing.

Lupin: [Chuckles] You've got quite the knack for those, don't you?

Tails: [Smiles sheepishly] I guess so. Thanks for the help, Lupin.

Lupin: I'm just glad you're okay. What happened anyway? You're too good of a pilot to just crash like that.

Tails: That was a test run using a new prototype propulsion system. It's got a few bugs to iron out.

Lupin to Tails: Why not just use Sonic's plane, the Tornado?

Tails to Lupin: Thanks, but you gotta check out my newest power supply! Ta dahhh! [takes out a Chaos Emerald]

Lupin to Tails: WHOA! A Chaos Emerald!

Tails to Lupin: Yep! I just happened to find one of the 7 Emeralds during one of my test flights. This thing has unlimited powers, ya know... So I figured, why not use it to power my plane. Super charged! You gotta come over my workshop, Lupin! I've got something I've gotta show you! It's in the Mystic Ruins. The fastest way is by train. Let's go!
[Intrigued by Tails' offer, Lupin agrees to accompany him to the Mystic Ruins. The two of them head to the train station in Station Square and board the train that will take them to their destination.]

Lupin: [Looking out the window] So, this Chaos Emerald of yours, it's really that powerful?

Tails: Oh, absolutely! The energy it generates is incredible. With this, I can make the Tornado the fastest and most agile plane ever!

Lupin: [Chuckles] You always did have a knack for tinkering with machines.

Tails: [Grinning] It's in my nature, I guess. But I've also been thinking about how to use this Emerald responsibly. The power it holds is immense, and it could easily fall into the wrong hands.

Lupin: Wise thinking, Tails. Power like that can be a double-edged sword.

Tails: Exactly. That's why I want to make sure it's used for good. And I know I can count on Sonic and the others to help me keep it safe.

Lupin: You've got a great group of friends, Tails. Speaking of which, Sonic must be pretty worried about you crashing that plane.

Tails: [Sheepishly] Yeah, I should probably give him a call and let him know I'm okay.

[As the train arrives at the Mystic Ruins station, Lupin and Tails disembark and make their way to Tails' workshop.]

Tails: [Unlocking the door] Welcome to my humble abode!

Lupin: [Looking around] Impressive place you've got here, Tails.

Tails: Thanks! It's my own little corner of the world where I can experiment and invent to my heart's content.

[Tails leads Lupin to a workstation where the Chaos Emerald is displayed.]

Tails: [Proudly] And here it is, the heart of my new propulsion system.

Lupin: [Examining the Chaos Emerald] It's even more magnificent up close. The energy it gives off is incredible.

Tails: Yeah, but harnessing that energy safely is the real challenge. I've been working on a way to control and channel it without causing any harm.

Lupin: [Nods] You've got the right approach, Tails. With great power comes great responsibility.

Tails: [Smiles] You sound like my friend Sonic. He's always reminding me of that.

Lupin: He's a smart hedgehog. And a true friend.

Tails: [Grinning] Speaking of which, I should probably give him a call. Let him know I'm alright.

[Tails dials Sonic's number on a nearby communicator.]

Sonic: [Answering the call] Hey, Tails! Are you okay?

Tails: [Smiles] I'm fine, Sonic. Just had a little mishap with the bi-plane. But I'm safe and sound.

Sonic: [Relieved] Phew, you had me worried there for a moment. Where are you?

Tails: I'm at my workshop in the Mystic Ruins. And I've got someone here with me.

Sonic: [Curious] Someone? Who is it?

Tails: [Looks at Lupin] Lupin the Third. He helped me out when the plane crashed.

Sonic: [Surprised] Lupin? The master thief?

Tails: Yeah, he's a pretty cool guy, Sonic. You should come over and meet him.

Sonic: [Pauses] Alright, Tails. I'll be there in a flash. Just stay put.

Tails: Will do, Sonic. See you soon.

[Lupin watches as Tails ends the call.]

Lupin: Your friends are quite a lively bunch, Tails.

Tails: [Chuckles] You have no idea, Lupin. But I think you'll fit right in.

[Lupin and Tails continue their conversation, waiting for Sonic's arrival.]

To be continued...