As Sonic approached the Canyon of the Dragon Guard, the Dracon defending parted to allow him, Shadow, Amy, Silver, and Infera to pass through the canyon, into a cave at one end, and to a large platinum gem that radiated a powerful aura, mysterious yet somewhat familiar. Upon reaching it, Shadow turned to Sonic and asked, "Okay, what is this?" Shadow reacted as though he had been slapped, then became confused. "Wait, how is this dangerous?" "You're not attributed to the Draconian power," Sonic replied. "It's risky, but do you think you can do it?" "That was close," he stated, exhausted.