Shadow the Hedgehog

"Hey Melody, I think I'm nearly there."

"Bye Ziona," called Zamy as she wondered how to keep herself occupied.

"Yes please, that'd help."

"I'm ok thanks, Ziona. Just trying to keep calm. I'm glad Harmony would get up, which reminds me I owe her some bacon."

Zamy sat down and gave a sigh of relief. ----- Hope got back to work, tweaking and fiddling with the device.

"Now, back to the time machine."

"Exactly. Consider yourself an honourary member here."

"I guess after yesterday he's cutting some slack."

"That was a close one," said Hope.

"I must be going. It was nice meeting you," reolied Tower as he headed back to his office.

"I thought more eccentric."

Tower chuckled. "No, the costume settled any fears."

"It's fine, it just wasn't what I expected to see walking in here. I thought for a moment Hope had a relative. Impressive nonetheless."

"This is the person who helped us deal with that god, sir. She's just showing me an illusion, could be useful. Tower's brow was still raised. "I see. Thank you for your help. I just wanted to say that given what you did yesterday you and Team Dark have got some leave except for emergencies." "Thank you sir."

"Also don't sound too confident, men didn't like women back then to have spines. Bunch of apes," said Hope. As Hope continued talking Tower walked into the door, causing Hope to jump when she saw him. "Oh, hello Commander," she said nervously. "Hello Ms Kintobor. Why do you have a guest in a cowboy outfit here?" asked Tower with a raised eywbrow.

"Yeah. Don't talk about or use magic or your speed."

"Well you're doing a great job!"

"Good idea. You're a pro at this."

"Hehe yeah, but it's not that long so you should be ok."

"I think they're fine but then again I'm human."

"Wow that's amazing!"

"I know, but even her face triggers memories for him. Ok, I'll keep still now." Hope stayed still to help Melody base the look.

"Go ahead, that'll help me pass you off as a sister. Just don't let Shadow see or you could remind him of Maria Robotnik."

Hope laughed. "It's ok. What is your disguise gonna look like?"

"You look great! Really cool. Just need to move that hat a little."