Knuckles was sitting on a rock, guarding the Master Emerald. Knuckles is an anthropomorphic echidna with red fur that covers most of his body, a black nose on his peach-skinned muzzle, a white crescent-shaped patch of fur on his chest, and purple eyes. He also has seven dreadlock-like spines around the sides and back of his head and a medium-sized, tri-crooked tail. Knuckles hears a noise and perks up "Huh? Who's there? Show yourself!" Knuckles says