You are not coming with me. Ajal said flatly. Its hard enough to sneak through the territory and with you they will pounce since they know you have one.

Knuckled nodded and dismissed the emerald reluctantly. "...Okay. I probably shouldn't leave, anyway. But if you need backup, you know where to find me."

I couldnt stop you if you wanted to go. Ajal spoke hoping for Knuckles backup but reluctant at the same time.

Knuckles raised a brow. "So do you want me to come or not?"

Your choice. Ajal rubbed his shoulder.

"No no no. I asked you. Make up your mind. I'm always here for backup, but I'm asking if you want me to come at this moment." Knuckles said firmly.

Sure, if we avoid the ports the Thieves wont mess with us. Ajal admitted, Besides with your help we can find them faster.

Knuckles summoned his Emerald again. "It's settled then. Gather what you need. I'm gonna move the Master Emerald someplace safer.... You might feel a small tremor or two, but don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Now shoo."

Ill meet you there. Ajal summoned his emerald. Chaos control. He landed right on the ashes of Damons old house.

Knuckles cracked his namesakes. "Welp. Here goes nothing...." He said to the Master Emerald. It didn't respond.
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About an hour later, Knuckles had sucessfully relocated the giant stone to Hidden Palace. With a sigh, he fondly looked at it for an extended moment, thwn Chaos Controlled outta there.