Knuckles and Eve

Chapter 8: The Flames of Disaster Part 2

Not long, Wade wakes up from his consciousness and is no longer inside the cage, but still feels dizzy.

Wade asks, "Where am I?"

"I'll tell you where you are, Wade,"A voice that belongs to Pachacamac appears.

Wade screams in fright. Then Pachacamac screams in fright.

Pachacamac stops screaming and says, "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Calm down."

Wade stops screaming as well,

"Here, let me make you more comfortable," Pachacamac says, and changes into a bowling outfit.

"Whoa," Wade says, surprised.

"Let's try again. I'll tell you where you are, Wade," Pachacamac says, "The Great Battleground in the Sky!"

Wade hears clattering and looks around to find himself in a bowling alley.

Wade is confused, "The Great Battleground in the Sky is a bowling alley?"

"Well, for you it is," Pachacamac answers.

He then says, "For most people, this place has more of a Florida feel, with all-you-can-eat shrimp. But this is your battleground."

"Okay," Wade replies, and asks, "Who are you?"

Pachacamac introduces himself, "My name's Pachacamac."

Hearing the name, Wade says, "Wait. Knuckles told me about you! You're the legendary leader of the Echidna tribe!"

"In the flesh, baby!" Pachacamac says.

"Well, it's an honor to meet you, Chief, um..." Wade says, but isn't sure how to say his name.

"Pachacamac," Pachacamac confirms.

"Yeah. Chief... Pamachacaw," Wade says, but pronounces it wrong.

Pachacamac says, "Pachacamac."

"Parmesan," Pachacamac clarifies.

Soon, Wade and Pachacamac begin to pronounce the name, but differently. "Pa. Peh. Cha. Jor. Ca. Mar. Mac. Za."

Then Pachacamac says, "You know what? Mac's fine."

"Okay," Wade replies.

"If that's... easier for you. I certainly have no problem with the correct pronunciation," Wade says.

"Yeah, right," Pachacamac says.

Soon, Wade begins to connect the dots, "Wait, things are starting to make some obviously clear and logical sense. Knuckles must've sent me here because this is my next lesson. Hold on. Are you gonna teach me something amazing and essential to my real-life predicament?"

"I'm not just going to teach it to you, Wade," Pachacamac says, "I'm going to have it sung to you as part of a low-budget rock opera. Now, please open your mouth," and brings out a staff with a blue stone on it.

Wade is not comfortable with it, "Um, I'm not really comfortable with that," and nervously laughs.

"Just do it, man," Pachacamac casts his magic, "Rainbow!"

And out of the stone of his staff is a rainbow.

"I'm actu..." Wade tries to explain, but the rainbow travels into his mouth.

And moments later, Wade finds himself in a body suit costume that has Knuckles' fur color and the same white crescent mark on the chest.

And soon enough, rock opera music begins to glow as a banner comes down that reads, "Knuckles the Echidna in 'The Flames of Disaster'" Soon, another banner appears that reads "Starring Wade Whipple as Knuckles. He soon looks ahead to see audience seats, and he is on the stage.