Light Feldjager threw both of them off and disarmed them. They came back to the ground in front of the two soldiers and hit them in the stomach at the same time. The soldiers buckled and doubled over in pain.

"The blow wasn't bad," he said, winking at Chaos.

"Thank you, you're not bad either.", She replies with a smile.

You looked seriously at your opponent again.

"We are superior to you, surrender and give us back our treasures. I will not tolerate that these fall into the wrong hands.", She said unerringly and pointed to Raiza.

She was still ready to fight.

Riaza picked up the Chaos Emerald. The emerald began to pulsate black.

"You bastard I won't accept that and you Zihark, if only you had never been born. Die!", Said Raiza.

At that moment Exiem rushed out between the two and pushed Riaza from the balcony into the light hawk. Exiem turned and gave the Guardian Crystal to Chaos."Sorry Ryko, I have to go. I still have a matter to clear up," he said to Ryko.

Exiem jumped into the Light Hawk and flew away with Riaza.

"Stay here! What does that mean?" He said and ran onto the balcony.

The soldiers who had come with Raiza had disappeared as quickly as they had appeared.

"The guardian crystal is intact, but you still have the Black Star Chaos Emerald.", She said and pulled the chain around her neck again, "What about you Ryko? What are you going to do now?", She asked him friendly.

Ryko looked thoughtful.

"That guy, he called me Zihark. Is that my real name?", He asked himself, looking at the floor, "I can't tell you, but if I come back without the 8 Chaos Emerald they'll kill me. And Exiem ran away again. You fool! "he said.

He hit the railing of the balcony with his fist.

"Why do you always have to do everything on your own Exiem! But once again you came at the right moment and saved us."

"Does that mean that you don't know your real name? It must be very stressful for you. If you want you can stay here for a while," she said and put a comforting hand on his shoulder.

At the same moment the royal guard stormed the balcony.

"Chaos you are fine.", Said a black hedgehog.

He was wearing a green cape and there was a scar on his left eye.

"I'm fine, Dark," she said with a slight smile.

Dark's gaze stayed on the stranger.

"Arrest the intruder!" Ordered Dark and pointed to Ryko.

"Dark no! He's not angry, he helped us to drive away the intruder.", She tried to persuade him.

Ryko walked up to the captain and Chaos.

"Chaos, he's right. I got in here with my partner. It's obvious that he's concerned about the safety of the royal family," he says.

Chaos looked at him.

"But what did you want with the Black Star Chaos Emerald?" She asked him.

"That would also interest me, when I think about the fact that these guys own the Emerald I get a really bad feeling.", Dark said with a tremor in his voice.

"You don't even know what you've done.", Someone said.

The guards parted and Blacke came up to them.

"Who are you and what do you think? It's just a Chaos Emerald and it goes without saying why Ayatas wants it.", Ryko said and looked suspiciously at Blacke.

"ONLY a Chaos Emerald?", Blacke hissed through clenched teeth and grabbed Ryko by the collar, "You don't even know how dangerous this Emerald can be! The most dangerous chaos creature of all time is sealed in it and when it comes free, not only will this but all worlds go down the drain !!! "

"Take it easy and let go of me!"he said uncertainly.

Meanwhile, Ryko freed himself from Blacke and took two steps back.

"Now I at least know why Ayatas really wanted to have the Chaos Emerald, but what is the other guy up to with the Emerald? I also have no idea why Exiem disappeared with him.", He said and looked very thoughtful.

Chaos was approaching Ryko.

"Think very carefully, maybe you can think of something.", She said convincingly.

Blacke just stood there angrily and looked at Ryko from a distance.

"What do you have to do with these people anyway?", Dark asked seriously.

"I worked for her. But not anymore!", Ryko stood in front of Blacke and looked at him seriously, "And besides, I don't know the other guy. I'm seeing him for the first time today, but his ship looks familiar to me . "

"You worked for her? Why did you join an organization that is trying to destroy everything?" She asked in an angry tone.

"Princess! Enough, step back.", Dark said in a command tone.

"B-but ..." she started.

"No buts," he said seriously.

"I will not take any orders from you! I asked a question and I want to have it answered.", She said seriously.

Dark took a step back and bowed. She looked back from Dark at Ryko.

"Tell me, you can trust me," she said with a smile.

"What princess? You are a princess?" Ryko asked with wide eyes.

He couldn't believe his ears when he heard that Chaos is really a princess.

"I thought you were a soldier or a mercenary. But how or why can you fight so well?" He asked, amazed.

"Yes, I am a princess. I am also a guardian and for that I have to be able to fight.", She said with a smile.

"To understand that, you have to know the legend of our city.", Blacke interfered sullenly.

"Blacke is right. It's a bit complicated to explain. You don't seem angry yourself, do you Pinny?" She said cheerfully to the pink creature.

Pinny sat on the floor next to Ryko and cocked her head.

"Brr?" She purred.

"The legend of the city? Guardian? I've never heard of it before. Well, I visited many worlds when I joined the organization. But I didn't know of any other way out before. I woke up on a star with no life. I was alone and no one was there until Exiem suddenly stood in front of me and offered his help. He saves me, I have always supported him with all my might. Since I woke up on this star, I have lost any memory. ", Ryko said sadly Voice.

Ryko took Pinny in his arms and stroked her, Pinny accepted the caress very much.

"You really can't remember anything? A few months ago, I was in a phase where I had forgotten everything - it was just a shock reaction."she said sadly.

"Princess you shouldn't ...", began Dark.

Chaos raised her hand to silence Dark.

"You will soon get your memories back, I am convinced of that. You can stay here as long as you want."

"B-but princess.", Dark said worried.

"No buts. Let everyone know and have a room made available for my guest."

Dark bowed and left the balcony with the guards.

"That is very nice princess, but if Ayatas finds out that I am hiding in this world, they will do everything possible to eliminate me. Every means is fine for them to reach their goal. Exiem was not even the high-ranking.", Ryko turns around, "I cannot accept your offer, princess. I am putting you at risk if I stay here."

"Don't say anything again.", She said seriously, "Or do you want to run away from your problems for a lifetime? Have no worries, you are safe here and besides, you don't know where to go anyway. We have to do everything we can, the Black To get Star Chaos Emerald back and you could help us with that. What do you mean? "She asked smiling.

Ryko bowed his head and reached into his jacket pocket with his right hand.

"I hope I'm doing the right thing," he thought.

He took his hand out of his jacket pocket and lifted his head so that he was facing the chaos face again.

"Well, I'll stay here as you wish, Princess. I'll help you get the Black Star Chaos Emerald back and maybe I'll find Exiem again."

"That's the right attitude.", She smiled at him.