Project R : The soldiers of chaos

Chapter 12: Meanwhile... on Emerald Fort

Translated by: Chili

The midday sun was beginning its journey toward sunset when, in a place called Wind Valley, two brave echidnas were heading into a fierce battle to free some natives from the oppression of the Eggman Empire. But while that was happening in that distant land, my life in Emerald Town continued. After a delicious meal at Mrs. Vanilla's house, the girls and I set off for Tails' workshop to meet up with him, but this time Cheese was with us.

Amy (walking and patting her belly): Ahhh... I love the food your mother makes. Even the simplest dish is so delicious. I wonder what her secret is.

Cream (walking with Cheese in her arms): Maybe that's her special talent. Everything she touches turns into a delicacy.

Cheese (nodding): Chao chao.

Amy (walking): Speaking of it... Hey, Tiki. Do you have any other talents besides your connection to the Master Emerald?

Tikal (confused): Talents?

Amy (walking): Yeah, you know. Some skill or superpower. For example, I can make magic hammers appear, and I can also read Tarot cards.

Cream (walking): And I have very strong ears. I usually use them to fly, but Amy has taught me to use them to defend myself.

Tikal (walking): Yes... I have realized that you guys are good at fighting.

Cheese (angry): Chao chao chao!

Cream (walking): Oh! Sorry... I almost forgot about you. Hehehe. Cheese is also very strong despite his size, and when we fight together... *lifting Cheese* We're unstoppable!

Cheese (smiling): Chao chao!

Tikal (smiling): You really are a great team.

Amy (looking at Tikal): Well... You come from a warrior race. Right? *raising her fists* You should be good with your fists, just like Knuckles.

Tikal (walking): I already told you. Fighting is not my thing.

Amy (raising an eyebrow): Not even to protect your friends?

Tikal (uncomfortable): Well... I...

Cream (smiling): Leave her alone, Amy. Tiki is a pacifist, and that's okay. Not all conflicts have to be resolved with violence.

Amy (nodding): Yeah, that's true... Sometimes all it takes is a little empathy and understanding. *wink* But if things get complicated, you can always count on a good hammer.

Tikal (smiling): Yeah... Whatever you say. Hehe.

At that moment, Amy turned her gaze toward the ocean and where she could see Angel Island in the distance.

Amy (walking): Changing the subject. What do you think Zeta is doing right now?

Cream (walking): She's probably training with Rouge.

Amy (walking): *sigh* We've barely been able to talk to her... Now that she's become more popular, she might not even remember us.

Cream (walking): I doubt it, Amy.

And so, the three of us continued walking along Emerald Coast, until we finally arrived at Tails' workshop, where our brief meeting would take place.

Cheese (looking through a magnifying glass): Chao chao.

The fox boy examined his computer while I sat in a chair with several electrodes connected to my head. Meanwhile, Cream and Amy curiously observed the strange devices that Tails had on his shelves, such as a small capsule with an energy crystal inside or a prototype robot Chao with a propeller on its head.