Shadow the Hedgehog

"Did you really think you had a chance here? taunted Mephiles. "I wouldn't be so smug, we're not dead yet," retorted Shadow before hitting him with a Chaos spear. ---- Hope returned "I think that's cheered him up." ---- Zamy got up and chose her food then returned as the drinks arrived.

"I know you don't like playing guard Omega, so I'll give your arsenal a tweaking tomorrow and see if there's something I can do." "Your generosity is appreciated," replied Omega, his head turning to her and giving what would be a nod.

*distracts troops while Rouge flies over them and knocks out the leader with a roundhouse kick* Shadow: Good work, let's get him back, I have just the trick to make him talk.

Rouge landed a kick on the distracted Mephiles, though his laughter showed he wasn't feeling surprised or beaten by their arrival. --- "Agreed, anyway I'll be right back," said Hope as she headed out the door. ---- Zamy ordered the drinks and had a think about what she'd order.

"It is, though I doubt you'll see it tonight," laughed Hope. ---- "It was my pleasure. Now go get some food, it's all you can eat. I'll sort the drinks out."

"He could try. And boy would he." --- "Yes we do," said Zamy as she handed informed the waiter and they were taken to a table.

"More he loves blasting things to pieces in the field." ---- Zamy teleported them to just outside the restaurant and showed them in." ---- Shadow went to counterattack but was dodged once again, Mephiles using the opportunity to slam him into the wall.

Hope laughed. "Good plan. I'll check on Omega outside. Being stuck guarding us isn't what he wanted I think." ---- "Good to hear. Ready to go?"

"I'll grab it in a bit then." ---- "It certainly does suit you," said Zamy.

"If you insist Melody.:

"You can have mine and I'll setup a sleeping bag." ---- "Sure thing." Zamy teleported them back to Haven.

The pair approached slowly but he still saw them, hurling balls of energy to try and deter them. ---- "Oh I know, I wasn't complaining," said Hope. ---- "I understand."

Shadow: Well it looks like the target is ever so kindly standing there yelling orders. I'll try and grab him this time for interrogation.

Hope laughed. "Yeah, between the toolbox, electronics and the occassional picture it certainly is me." ---- "Ok, if you're sure Miles."

"Thanks, I like to think it is." ---- "I could run to the store and grab you some now if you really want?"

"It isn't. I've still got my radio handy," said Hope as she wheeled Melody into her room. "It's not fit for royalty, but it has enough space." ---- "You look much cleaner. Though maybe some gel could keep your hair down if you wanted?"

"It was no problem. Do you want to get set up in my room?"

"You could, I just lent a hand. It's what friends are for." --- After half an hour Zamy came out and sat down in the main room, relaxed from her bath. ---- Peeking round a corner, Shadow saw Mephiles murnuring in front of an altar, and motioned for Rouge to move up.

"I've fallen on my backside plenty of times, we've all done it. It's not your fault."

"Thanks. Now cheer up, you didn't do anything wrong," said Hope.

"Well try not to fall over. If you landed wrong you could've hurt yourself even more."

"Are you trying to break your arms or something?" Laughed Hope, helping her up.

Hope rushed over. "Are you OK Melody?"

"More waiting I'm afraid. He's still there."

Shadow and Rouge began their investigation of the cave, hearing a faint noise getting louder as they progressed. --- Zamy went into hers and started her bath.