Hint Orb

Hint Orb is a special type of gimmick appeared in Sonic Adventure''. ''It is a form that Tikal achieved, after being sealed with Chaos into the Master Emerald.

Appearance
Hint Orb is a floating red and white sphere of light, that leaves small trail behind it.

History
It is never mentioned how Tikal achieved this form. However, when it released from the Master Emerald after 4000 years from Chaos rampaging, she floats with her hint orb form. After Chaos freedom, Tikal took a deep concert toward the characters of Sonic Adventure''. ''Especially Sonic the Hedgehog, and Knuckles the Echidna, where she did help them in every situation they encounter, and also teaching them how to use some items. Though the other characters, have also been interacted with her orb form. But Tikal did not stop at this rate, as in this form, she warped the heroes, one after another to see the past life of her and the Knuckles Tribe, and how Chaos has changed his gentle attitude to a fearsome killing beast. After Chaos success in collecting the six Chaos Emeralds, Tikal send Sonic to the very end of the knuckles Tribe, where they wanted the Emeralds for their fight, and due to harming the Chao, Chaos has transformed himself into his ultimate form. After Chaos formed himself again into perfect Chaos, in the present time, Tikal helped Sonic and the others defeat the monster, while cheering up Super Sonic in his battle. Tikal did leave with Chaos, and this form has never seen again.

Description
In this form, Tikal gets a variety of special powers that includes, floating in the mid-air, speaking through telepathy. However it's most common ability, is to show the one she wants, a piece of vision of her past. Allowing the one, to even contact other characters in that time, in similar manner to travel through time. Tikal is also capable of giving several upgrades from it's past to the users, increasing their powers, such as the Rhythem Badge. This ability is very potent, to the point that it can teleport beings from location instantly, and make the visions that she produce, like a dream. Tikal, does not lose her base form, while using this form, as it can also change shape between her base form and the orb. In gameplay, Tikal displayed a large sense of knowing the environment that She's in, even without eyes. Now it can teach the player about every obstacle they encounter, and the step that the characters have to follow.