Book excerpt: "Journey into the East," Part One. After a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic rescues Sally, Tails, and Monkey Khan from the Gossamer Clan Cave in which they've been imprisoned. Things get introspective as Sally blames herself for the recent turn of events, but when they all meet the Bride of the Endless Reach, our heroes realize they are in the middle of a much bigger picture than they thought!