It was a peaceful day on Angel Island. The sun was shining brightly above the Master Emerald, and birds were chirping softly. Lying beside the giant emerald, it's guardian watched the sky and gazed at the clouds. He had been there all his life, watching and guarding the emerald from thieves and any sort of danger that might cross. It got quite boring at times, being all alone. Nobody was there to talk to, the only times he got to talk to his friends were when he knew it was in safe hands or when his friends visited him.
Knuckles sighed and rolled over onto his stomach. He tapped his large glove against the stone beneath him. "It's so boring up here! I should go down and visit Sonic or Tails or something...but like always, I have to guard this Emerald." He growled. Knuckles complained daily about his abandonment. Standing up, he brushed the dirt off his legs and hopped down the steps. The crimson echidna walked towards the miniature forest off to the left of the emerald's resting place. Grass crunched beneath his shoes as he took deep breaths and hummed a tune. In the forest, a collection of trees stand. Birch, Oak, Pine, and even a few palm trees were spread out in the section. But only one apple tree stood at the entrance. Daily, Knuckles would walk to that tree and he sat there, daydreaming about different scenarios. Some days, he'd think of action packed adventures he could have. Other days, he'd think of what life would be like if he wasn't where he was today. The echidna picked a bright red, juicy apple and sat, his back leaning against the trunk of the tree. His sharp teeth dug into the fruit and he let a slight sound emerge from his mouth. "Mmm..." He smiled. Peace.
