They reappeared in the lab, a few feet from Aether. Well, that was much more accurate, she said with satisfaction. Nobody hit their head.

Aether stopped swatting at the bot as they appeared. 'Oh! Hey,' he said. 'That was quick.'

Kini's muscles were tensed up as he was having a hard time standing.
The bot tried again this time targeting Kini. One quick swipe from Kini and it was decomitioned.

Sonic tapped his comm. "Sonic here! What's up, Tails?" The hedgehog spoke into the device.
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Knuckles got up and followed Ajal.

Leaf floated up as she put her hands on Kini's shoulders. Hey, maybe you should sit down, she said, worry in her voice. Aether's already struggling after hitting his head, Cobalt is still a cube, and you're our tank. You can't fall now.

Kini sat on the floor.


"I have company here that I have never seen before and they are in my house." Tails peaked in, "They were just joined by a snow lepoard."

Clik's ears perked up,she seemed slightly concerned

Aether poked the lens covering his left eye. For some reason, it was glowing blue. He seemed bothered.

Leaf looked at both of them worriedly. She hoped they would be okay...

"That mat didn't get 'em?" Sonic asked. "You know, nevermind. Hang tight, I'm on my way!" He turned to Rookie. "You're in charge." He said before zipping off. The wolf let out a small yelp. "W-wait! What's going on?"

But the hedgehog was already out of earshot.

"Maybe let Colbalt out of the box," Kini suggested.


Tails waited paciently at his door.

"Cheesit" she mumbled