Team Chaotix: an Unexpected Mission

Prologue: The Briefing

AN (Author's Notes): Hey guys, thought I would give myself a shot at a Sonic Story. This one involving Team Chaotix and Tikal. Can't share all the content, but I hope you like it.

As I normally do things, I don't own Sonic and all content and plots are created by me. Enjoy the Prologue. Just giving everyone a hint, this takes place after Sonic Heroes.

Everyone was returning to their normal lives after the encounter with Dr. Eggman and Metal Sonic. Life for all the teams seemed to be pretty easy from that point on. Even Shadow and his former Team Dark companions were enjoying the time away. Yep, Life was as great as ever. At least for the time being.

The only problem with this simple life was no action for the detective team, Team Chaotix. Vector, Charmy, and Espio's business was in some rough times. They weren't getting income, and it was reflecting poorly on the budget for the business. They needed work, or they would be out of a job by the next month.

"What are we going to do," exclaimed a worried Espio, "If we don't get work, then there goes our business. We've spent up almost all our money from that Eggman mission. What do you propose we do, Vector," asked the chameleon to his boss.

Vector, who was jamming to the tunes on his headphones while leaning back in his seat, just looked over at Espio and smirked, "Don't worry, Espio. We'll get the money. Besides, we need some downtime. Enjoy it."

Charmy, who had been reading a magazine to pass the time, agreed with his boss, "Yeah, fun time. Fun time. Fun time. Fun time…", he yelled excitedly while flying through the air.

"Yeah, but do we need three whole months of it," pondered Espio, "I mean, I've trained my skills and everything, but there's nothing more that I could do. I need some action."

"Calm down, Espio," commanded Vector, "You need to take things easy. Go with the flow a little. Why don't you go find yourself a girl? How long has it been since you had a date," Vector asked.

Espio, feeling uneasy about the question, jumped back a little at the question, but tried to remain calm and answered, "A ninja, like me, has no time for dating. Besides, all the girls that we met a long time back seem to be taken. There's no girl out there for me. I will just be lonely, and that is okay," stated the chameleon.

Vector and Charmy just stared at their friend with no emotion. "Boring," exclaimed Charmy.

"Yeah, you need a girl, Espio. I got it, if there's a nice girl that we meet on our next mission, then let's try and hook you up with her," suggested Vector, "It'll be perfect, we'll get paid and you get a date. It's a win-win for all of us."

"Yay, I like your plans, Vector. You're so smart," stated Charmy.

"It all comes from having the brains in this agency," Vector said with pride, " where would be without me," he asked rhetorically.

Espio turned away and rolled his eyes. Oh, Brother. I don't have time for a girl, but I do hope we get a mission soon. He sighed and was beginning to exit.

Suddenly, there came a signal over their transponder, "Hello…Hello….Is there…one….there…" The signal was very static, but you could make out some of the words. Vector fell out of his seat, nearly kicking Charmy, but missed him by an inch. Espio turned and rushed over to their transponder. "Hello, there is somebody here. Are you still there? Come in. Come in," called Espio into the transponder. They waited a few seconds for any feedback.

"Hello…Is any…one…there," replied the signal. Espio tried his best to fix the signal, but it wasn't working. "Hello, this is Espio of the Chaotix. We're here. Is there something wrong," he yelled into the transponder. Vector and Charmy were listening intently after recovering from the earlier scene.

"Who is it Espio," asked Vector.

"I don't know. I can't make out a clear signal. There's too much static," Espio said as he returned to fixing the signal.

"It's a mystery. Oooowhooooooooooohhhhh," stated Charmy making alien theme noises. Vector shook his head at him.

Hello, Hello….Is anyone there," stated the mystery voice, now more clearer this time after Espio messed with it a little. It sounded like a girl's voice

"Hello, we're here. Are you alright," Espio replied to the voice.

"Yes, I'm fine here, for the moment, but I am in need of help of a coming threat. Can you help me," asked the person.

"She sounds cute," suggested Charmy.

Espio rolled his eyes and returned to transponder, "Yes, we can help, but we don't work for free. Is that alright," asked Espio.

"Money isn't a problem with me. If you help me, I will pay you whatever you desire," said the voice. Vector got that business look in his eyes as his eyes turned to dollar signs. He rubbed his hands together.

"She sounds rich, too," said Vector excitedly.

"If you're willing to pay, then you have got the Team Chaotix detective agency. What would you like us to do," asked Espio.

"Oh, great. Thank you. I can't talk here. You need to go to the Master Emerald. I will be there once you activate it. See you there," said the mystery girl. Her signal faded into static. Espio turned off the transponder.

"The master Emerald, where's that," asked a confused Espio.

"I know, Knuckles protects an Emerald called the Master Emerald. I bet that's what she means. Let's find him and ask him where it is," answered Vector.

"Alright, let's go," said Charmy excitedly. He was too anxious to get to work.

"Okay, but let's practice caution this time. We don't know what could happen this time," informed a concerned Espio.

"Whatever, let's go meet our client. Alright, Team Chaotix is back in business," shouted an excited Vector, " And who knows, Espio, this could be your lucky chance at meeting a girl."

"Ooooooh, Espio is getting a girlfriend," teased Charmy.

"No, I'm not. Let's get to work," stated Espio. At that, they all left the offices and went to find Knuckles.

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