Emerald Anniversary/Transcript

[The episode starts at Area 99, where government workers are working on a robot. Supervisor is presenting the robot to the president's advisor.]

Supervisor: It's very impressive isn't it?

Advisor: That's it?

Supervisor: Project Beetle is just a prototype, of course, based on our analysis of Dr. Eggman's technology. But if all goes as planned, we'll soon have our own working robot.

Advisor: The president considers this project to be a national priority.

Supervisor: We won't let him down.

[Scene changes to Station Square, with Rouge and Topaz sitting in front of a jewelry store. Rouge is hanging in a tree with a spyglass while Topaz is drinking coffee.]

Rouge: What a fabulous display. I wish I had a rock collection like that.

Topaz: You're a thief!

Rouge: I haven't stolen them yet Topaz!

Topaz: So, then you are planning a robbery, aren't you? Excuse me, could somebody get the police and tell them there's a thief hanging around here!?

[People turn towards Rouge and Topaz. Rouge startles and hides.]

Rouge: (comes back down) I know why you are so passive-aggressive towards me. You're jealous of me, because I'm the glamorous team member.

Topaz: If you think I'm the least bit jealous of you, then you really are bats. Huh?

[A limo drives in front of the jewelry store. Black suited security people come out and secure the entrance. Nelson Thorndyke then comes out from the limo.]

Man 1: That's Nelson Thorndyke!

Man 2: The computer mogul!?

[Rouge and Topaz are wondering what is Nelson doing here. Inside the store.]

Jewelers: Good morning!

Nelson: Hello.

Male jeweler: Thank you for visiting our store, Mr. Thorndyke. Is there something we can help you find today?

Nelson: Yes, I'm shopping for an anniversary present for my wife.

Male jeweler: You've come to the right place, sir. We've got full line matrimonial mementos, guaranteed to make every anniversary golden.

Nelson: (notices a blanketed item) What's under there?

Male jeweler: You have exquisite taste, sir. This item was acquired recently and it is truly one of a kind.

[Male jeweler takes off the blanket, revealing the purple Chaos Emerald. The Emerald emits a shining light and everyone outside, including Rouge and Topaz, are amazed.]

Nelson: It's a perfect gift! That's it! Lindsey is simply wild about jewelry. How long will it take you to have a ring ready?

Male jeweler: But, isn't that gem a tad large for a ring?

Nelson: My wife definitely likes flashy jewelry. It's our wedding anniversary, and I want to get her something special. I can't wait to see Lindsey's face, when I slip it on her finger. Her birthday is coming up. I'll tell you what, give me a couple of diamonds, too.

Male jeweler: Uh, sure.

[Nelson leaves the store with the Chaos Emerald.]

Jewelers: Thank you very much, Mr. Thorndyke. Please feel free to stop by our store any time.

[As Nelson leaves, Rouge and Topaz look at each other, coming up with a plan.]