"What is it you want me to do," Kini asked.

Knuckles strode to the center of the room. He wasn't needlessly cruel.

"Give it up. I know exactly where you are. To me, you're like a homing beacon as long as you're holding that shard. Hand it over now and I'll let you go unharmed." He called.

Hagin growled and lunged.
Ajal intercepted him and the battle began again. The wicked dance of death, flashing daggers, and quick dodges made for an entaining bit of watching especally when Hagin used the ruby to create an illusion.

For once,i don't know.The shadow that watched you will most likely report back to his master.And she will find many uses of her own for your friends.... for once you could see the slight outline of her.A tall regal fox-like figure who had nine tails behind her.With soft eyes and gentle hands...she wore what appeared to be a soft float gown,tight at the top with a scoop neck.

Rookie smiled when he looked up and saw Clik. "Hey! Hello!" He called cheerily.

Kini frowned and nodded, "So we go elsewhere."

Do that and find a way to contact the fox she suggested fading back a bit

Clik held back the relief when she saw him,she looked him over and he seemed fine."So this is where her aunt lives?" she asked

Kini nodded.

Knuckles lunged, white fangs barred in a snarl. "Hard way it is!" He snapped. It might've been about revenge for Ajal, but that usually wasn't Knuckles' style. No, for the echidna, it was for something far greater. Security, purpose, order.
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Zero stood on a nearby roof, glancing down through a shattered window at the fight.

The red wolf nodded. "Yep. Luna and Ganz ran off the other day. Her aunt's nice though; let me hang out here."