Before Zyx could withdraw the scythe, a blur of seven colours rushed at him from the side, sending him flying. Shadow turned to see Sonic, holding Amy, glowing seven colours, and wearing a furious look. Sonic set Amy down, then turned to Shadow, noticing the missing inhibitor rings. "At least I don't need to take all four of us," he said. "Where's Silver?" "Not the time," Sonic replied tersely. "Cover for me!" he shouted, powering down. It was at that moment that two bright, draconic wings revealed themselves on Sonic's back. Zyx turned to him and leapt a mile in reverse. "Why have you come here?"