Sonic Underground:

Love story

Chapter 1

Three hedgehog siblings, all aged sixteen, walked into the building, which was currently being used as a secret freedom fighter base.

One is a dark blue, male hedgehog called Sonic. He wears white gloves, socks, red sneakers with a white strip, and a guitar shaped medallion around his neck.

The next is a dark, lime green, male hedgehog called Manic. He has a very unique hair style, long and spiked up. He's wearing a red sleeveless jacket and a man-bag strapped around his waist. His left ear has two gold hoop piercings, he has grey spiked bands on his wrists and he's wearing black fingerless gloves. He also has socks and red sneakers on his feet, but they're a different design to Sonic's. He wears a necklace too, but his medallion is in the shape of a drum kit.

The last hedgehog is a female, dark pink in colour and named Sonia. She has stylish, short, light pink hair and wears make-up. Her designer outfit is tight and expensive and she has a perfect, slim model body. The skirt is a little short, but she wears thick tights underneath with boots. Her gloves are more posh, and purple instead of white, reaching her elbows. Her necklace has a keyboard shaped medallion hanging from it.

A few people are already inside the building, helping sort out supplies that have been donated for a place called sanctuary. Sanctuary is a place where they take babies and children to stay and be looked after. That way the children could be safe and protected, away from the dangers around Robotropolis.

Sonia gives the cardboard box, filled with food, to their close friend Cyrus. Cyrus is a male lion with a flowing golden main for hair and a friendly smile.

"I hope this will be enough…" says Sonia, looking a little worried and knowing how much food the Sanctuary needs.

"Whatever you donate will help, Sonia," replies Cyrus gratefully. "These kids are doing great thanks to our weekly raids into Robotnik's supply depos."

Robotnik is an evil dictator who had previously taken over Mobius by force. They are fighting against him so they can have freedom once again and return their rightful leader, Queen Aleena, to the throne.

"Good job Manic here learned some valuable skills down in the sewers," jokes Sonic and looks at his brother.

Manic grins proudly, "and Buttnik still has no clue we're takin' anything."

"Let's keep it that way," replies Cyrus.

"I've got some free time before my nail appointment, so I'll go help out," volunteers Sonia and goes to join in with the others.

Manic stares at someone who is already sorting and says to Sonic, "I had no idea we had hot dudettes workin' for us."

"Huh?" Sonic follows Manic's gaze and sees his friend Star.

Star is a sixteen year old, female rabbit; with cream fur and a white chest, mouth and tail. Her right ear stands up straight while the left hangs down halfway. She has waist length, brunette hair with a light blue streak either side. Her body is slim with dancer's curves and she's wearing white skinny jeans and a light blue tank top. She has thin silver bangles on her wrists and a crystal, star shaped necklace around her neck. She isn't wearing any make-up, but she's naturally pretty with long eye lashes.

"Oh…that's just Star," answers Sonic, wondering why Manic is so interested. "She's been in the resistance for three months now."

"Wish I'd known that," grins Manic. "So go introduce me."

Sonic sighs, "fine," he walks over to Star with Manic following behind eagerly.

"Hey Star."

"Hi Sonic," Star smiles. "Haven't seen you in ages."

"Yeah, I've been pretty busy."

Star notices a handsome looking hedgehog standing beside him.

"S'up dudette?" Manic winks at her.

Sonic reluctantly begins his introduction, "this is my brother, Manic."

"Hi," Star blushes. "I'm Star."

"Cool name," Manic says approvingly and smiles.

"I didn't know you had a brother," Star says, looking back at Sonic.

The last time she had talked to Sonic, he was still living with Uncle Chuck and still believed he was an only child. Star spends a lot of time working away at Sanctuary, so she hadn't yet heard the news about Sonic's new siblings or his newly formed band. Star grew up at Sanctuary as a kit (young rabbit) and didn't spend much time in Robotropolis, unless it was to help out with donations like today.

"I have a sister too," Sonic continues to inform her. "It was a big shock for all of us when we first found each other."

"We're playin' a gig tonight if y' wanna come?" Manic asks her, remembering their plans for later.

"Yeah, I love music! So you're in a band?"

"A rock band," Sonic proudly informs her. "I play lead guitar, obviously."

"And I'm the drummer," adds Manic.

"Cool," Star replies impressed, looking at Manic.

Sonic feels a little jealous that Manic seems to be stealing all the attention, "we're kinda famous now so I don't know if they'll be any tickets left."

"Oh," Star looks disappointed.

"No worries, I'll get ya in," promises Manic. "We can even hang out back stage," he gives her a flirty smile.

"Anyway," Sonic interrupts, "we better be going. Swat bots to trash, bounty hunters to annoy…" he grabs hold of Manic's arm and pulls him along as he walks away. "Bye, Star."

Manic looks back and calls, "See ya at the gig."

Star smiles and gives Manic a quick wave before going back to sorting the food supplies.

"Dude, why are y' dragging me off? I was totally in there," says Manic, annoyed.

"Like I said, we're busy," replies Sonic. "And I can't take you anywhere without you hitting on some girl."

"What? She's hot," Manic shrugs and smiles. "You're just jealous that dudettes like me better."

Sonic laughs, "No way! I'm the coolest hedgehog in Mobius."

Manic mutters, "who still hasn't got laid."

Sonic turns, "what?"

Manic looks innocent and pretends he hadn't said anything, "what?"

Sonic narrows his eyes at him and carries on walking.

Later that evening, Sonic, Sonia and Manic are getting ready in their dressing room backstage. Their gig is at a secret club that only lets in freedom fighters with ID passes and concert tickets.

Manic re-gels his hair into the cool, spiky style, "Y' think Star will turn up?"

Sonia is busy applying her make-up at the vanity table, looking into the mirror, "Who's Star?"

"This girl Manic's really into," Sonic answers, bored of the subject already.

"Aww, that's cute," Sonia smiles at Manic. "I hope she comes, I'd really like to meet her. It will be good for you to have a girlfriend again."

Sonic looks grumpy and answers sarcastically, "yeah, so he can write us slushy love songs to go with my guitar riffs? That'll sound great on the new album."

Sonia rolls her eyes, "People actually like songs about love, Sonic. Just because you hated the one I wrote about Bartleby doesn't mean we can't sing them at all."

"I'm gonna go check outside, see if she's got here yet," says Manic, walking to the door.

"But we're almost on!" Sonic objects.

"Chill, I'll be back in time," Manic reassures him and leaves.

"And remember the rules I said earlier!" Sonic calls after him. "No drugs or groupies backstage."

Sonic makes sure his guitar is tuned correctly for their first song and then waits impatiently for Manic to arrive back, tapping his right foot.

"He'll be right back, Sonic," Sonia tells him. "You know how excited Manic is to drum."

"I just don't want him to start bailing on us…"

"He won't, Manic isn't like that. Besides, he's only just met this girl…"

Manic walks back in with a smile on his face.

"What took you so long?" demands Sonic.

"Dude, I was gone for like fifty seconds," replies Manic.

"We'd better head for the stage; we're on in five minutes."