The atmosphere on Angel Island was thick with a sense of stillness, the darkness enveloping the landscape like a heavy blanket. The moon cast a faint glow over the towering trees, their silhouettes swaying gently in the cool night breeze. Shadows danced across the rocky terrain, and the distant sound of night creatures added an eerie harmony to the quiet.

Knuckles stood vigilant, the weight of his duty pressing on him as he guarded the Master Emerald, its emerald hue flickering slightly in the low light. Despite having thwarted Eggman's plans earlier that day with Sonic and Tails, exhaustion tugged at his eyelids. Yet, he remained alert, and his gaze sharpened as he spotted you approaching through the darkness, curiosity piquing amid the night's palpable tension.

"HEY, WHAT THE-"

He yelled, pointing at you angrily as he got up. He zipped over to get in front of the emerald, guarding it from you more now. This guy was definitely going to be more awake now.

"Don't get so close to it! What are you trying to do, steal it?!"