*This is where the Sonic Adventure/Rush story mode come into play. Both sides WILL be different. Trying to combine the two result in a confrontation so big it'll jumble the upcoming chapters. If any questions arise about any mistakes, or issues with the characters involved, please read the Preface on Chapter 1.* Chapter 5 - The Frozen Adversary The dream traveler remained defensive should another surprise attack come his way. As his attacker began to catch her breath, the black and white cat suddenly placed it's left fist on his hip and tilted his head to the left as if he's waiting for her to do something. A bit puzzled, Klonoa then focused his attention to Cream. He could only look down in shame after seeing her shaken expression of fear. But her fright instantly changed the moment their hero spoke "Wow. I really didn't think you of all people would have any problems in a fight." Blaze suddenly looked up to see who saved her from near suffocation. The moment she realized the spikes of his hair and blue flame on his attire, she slowly replied "....you." The cat then grinned and said "I guess this is me returning the favor then huh?" Blaze suddenly stood up and in a silly angry way and shouted "This has nothing to do with that!" showing a little hint of red in her cheeks. "Blaze? What is he talking about?" The moment Blaze heard the question from Cream her cheeks grew red a bit more. She then turned around and answered "Long story. You don't want to know." The ice cat suddenly said "Blaze huh? Heh, good to know." and suddenly winked. He then focused on the matter at hand and asked the bunny girl "Hey, are you alright little one?" Cream gasped a little bit and looked to her supposed new friend in the distance. Experiencing what she just witnessed before the male cat jumped in, she then looked down and closed her eyes. The Black cat slightly glanced back to get a look at the one that nearly defeated Blaze. The dream traveler can only get a glimpse of his blue eyes and tan face for a brief moment before he turned head back to his friends. "I see. What happened here?" The male feline asked. "He was trying to lure Cream into a trap to kidnap her. Or worse yet." Blaze answered. "Cream. Will you be okay?" Assuming that she is the little bunny girl. The rabbit only nod her head." "But..." The cat focused back to Blaze as she continued while holding the communicator "...I'm afraid it's too late for him." He then held on to the communicator and asked "Him who?" The moment she said "Tails," the ice warrior became a little concerned. He looked up to Tails and his hedgehog leader and realized that something was off. "No way...it's not possible." Cream looked up to the blue fire feline the moment he said those related words. Blaze quickly said "I saw him delivering the final blow with a spiked mallet to his chin!" The cat became serious for that brief instant and replied "Was there any blood?" The question but Blaze at a surprising shock of silence. He then looked to Cream and winked to her. That was the sigh of relief the little bunny girl needed. As the conversation went on Klonoa noticed the bewildered look on Blaze's face and the warm smile returning to Cream. Klonoa realized that whoever that cat is, he might be able to help him figure out what's happening to Lunatea. The ice cat suddenly said "Don't worry. I'll find out what's going on. And, I'll get him back for you." Blaze replied "Just be careful. He wind attacks are strong." "He can put out the fire, but he can never put out ice." Cream then realized that no matter what happens those two will fight. But unlike Blaze, he might just go easy on him. She suddenly spoke "....his...His eyes." "Huh?" The hero spoke. "He was pointing to his eyes." Cream said. He then smiles with a determined looked and replied "Right." He pivoted a little bit to look at Blaze as he was about to turn around and gave a nod to her. She looked back with her commonly serious attitude and nods back. But the instant he fully faced the attacker he suddenly spoke. "~So you're the one that caused all of this trouble huh?~" as he starts to walk to him. This not only put Blaze and Cream in shock but Klonoa as well. "Uh, Blaze. When can he talk like him?" Cream asked. "I don't know." Blaze answered. "Maybe there's something wrong with him too." Klonoa shock quickly changed into relief and replied ~I understand you. Finally! I don't know what's going on but she got the wrong idea.~ "~Heh, happens at times. But this is Tails communicator by the looks of it.~" the cat responded. ~He was made of metal, his eyes were glowing red.~ the dream traveler explained. The ice warrior noted "~Cream did say something about you pointing to your eyes~" ~See? It's a misunderstanding that went out of control~ The long eared cat said. The blue fire feline suddenly reached for his pocket and said "~Sadly, a bit too far~" Klonoa stepped back and said ~What?~ "~You defeated what suppose to be Tails and yet nearly smothered Blaze out of breath and scaring the poor bunny girl to death. So I have to help them take you to the Freedom Fighters for questioning.~" the ice warrior concluded. ~I can't. I have to go look for my friends and save this world.~ As Klonoa tried to walk away in hopes to find a path down the cliff he noticed a bright flash behind him and from out of nowhere stood the exact same cat but with added blue goggles and some type of hand held vacuum cleaner. The goggle wearing cat then ask "~Do you think you can nearly knock out Blaze and get away with it?~" ~But I have to find my friends!~ the cream traveler shouted. "~Sorry, but I promised her that I'll get you back." As he is poised ready to fight he suddenly said "Besides, it's a cat thing I have. You probably wouldn't understand." Before Klonoa knew it, he realize that the spiky hair is the exact silhouette like in his dream as bits and pieces of it rapidly flickers in his mind for a brief second. Klonoa then copies the ice warrior's grin with his ring in hand and replied "You know....I just might." as he prepared to see exactly what the fellow odd feline is capable of.