We'll be together again someday

The Volcanic Venture

On the island the crew of both the expedition ship and the Gun Fort V3 were gathered on the shore. While the expedition ship crew set up their equipment, the crew of the GUN Fort V3 were accosting Topaz.

"If you'd have put up a fight against Eggman instead of letting him capture you, we wouldn't be stuck here." GUN Pilot said.

"Yeah. We had Eggman trapped, but he had you and your crew on board, so we couldn't destroy his ship." GUN Gunner said.

"Don't act like that's what stopped you!" Topaz said and fan off.

"She's upset." Tanaka said.

"Why don't you go and comfort her?" Chuck asked.

Tanaka bowed.

"If you insist, sir. I will do what I can." he said and ran in the direction Topaz went in, and soon met her on the beach.

Tanaka blushed.

"Those two bullies..." he said to himself.

In a show of strength to impress Topaz, Tanaka karate-kicked a rock and punched another, but his hand started to swell.

Back with Chris and the others.

"But I know I could fly the X-Tornado down into the crater." Tails said.

"It's too dangerous!" Chris said.

"It's the only way to catch up with Eggman. I'm in." Sonic said.

"Rouge, what about you? You willing to come along?" Knuckles asked Rouge.

"Doesn't sound like I have a choice. If I stay behind, there won't be anybody left on the team to look after you." Rouge said.

"Ha. Very funny."

He knew Rouge still wasn't happy after finding out he's dating Sonia.

Meanwhile, Tanaka and Topaz returned to Chuck and Dr. Cadberry.

"We have found something. Here, doctor." Tanaka said and handed Dr. Cadberry a shiny metal box of some sort.

"Incredible! This bot seems to be made of ermurasium." Dr. Cadberry said.

"What's ermurasium?" Chuck asked.

"It was an unusual metal that was used by the Murasians." he said and opened the harahirecon box.

Inside was a beautiful white gemstone. Immediately Rouge's eyes sparkle.

"Hel-lo..." she said.

"According to my research, Murasian cities were filled with precious gemstones even larger than this one." he said and held up the gem. "Amazing..."

"I never knew archaeology could be so fascinating."

On the volcano the Eggmobile was descending the crater of the volcano.

"Doctor, we will hit the lava soon." Boccoe said.

"Heheheh... I have a plan; don't worry." Eggman said.

Decoe rolled eyes.

"If it is anything like his past plans, we are going to get burned." he said then Bokkun popped up between them.

"Are you two doubting Dr. Eggman?" Bokkun asked. "Doctor! Doctor! They're dissing you!" he shouted out.

Decoe and Bocoe narrowed their eyes.

"Know what I like about him?" Decoe asked.

"Yes. Nothing." Bocoe said.

Bokkun scowled before flying into a rage.