Reunited

Chapter 1

The Argument

Everyone was at Sonic Team HQ. They were talking about the brave, sweet,

green cat-girl, Halley Hallivan. Knuckles told them about her tragic past and they were

shocked.

"Are you kidding me, Knux?!" asked Sonic. "How is it possible that she's been

traveling for a few years on her own to find her folks?!"

Knuckles sighed. "I don't really know, but if she keeps this up, she might get

sick or die."

"Well, we've got to do something about this," said Shadow.

"I most certainly agree," said Blaze. Everyone mumbled and talked about it to

each other.

"Why don't we just ask Halley to join our team and live with us?" suggested

Amy.

Sonic began to think. "You know, that's not a bad idea." Everyone else agreed.

"Hey, Knuckles," said Tails, "maybe you should ask her."

Knuckles looked surprised. "M-m-me?"

Tails crossed his arms. "Well, duh. You've known her longer than we have."

"Plus, you're her boyfriend," added Silver.

"Well, I know, but…" Knuckles sighed. "…I just don't know if she'll accept it."

"What's going on in here?" Everyone turned to see Halley standing by the

doorway. Knuckles blushed with embarrassment because he thought she heard what he just



said. However, she looked like she was clueless.

Sonic poked the echidna's arm. "Go on," he whispered.

Knuckles glared at him and then walked to his girlfriend. He sighed, "Halley,

can I…talk to you outside, privately?"

"Sure," said Halley as Knuckles took her hand, shut the door, and walked outside

with her. They sat down at a quiet area and watched the sunset.

"What's up, Knux?" asked Halley, staring into Knuckles' purple eyes.

"Um, well…" said Knuckles, "…r-remember how you told me about how you

got separated from your family?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, I-I sort of…told my friends about it. And, we were thinking--" Knuckles

became hesitant and nervous.

Halley held onto his hand. "I'm listening."

Knuckles hesitated for a few seconds. "We want you to come and live with us."

Halley was surprised. "Excuse me?"

"We'd like you to join our team and become one of us. We promise to take good

care of you." Knuckles took out a badge and handed it to Halley. "We also want to present you

with this badge. It'll prove that you're truly a member. What do you say, will you join us?"

Halley was speechless. "Knuckles, it's really kind of you to offer me this…"

Knuckles smiled. Suddenly, Halley frowned and gave him the badge back. "…but, I can't accept

this."

Knuckles looked startled. "Why not?"

Halley sighed. "'Cause I know my family's still out there somewhere. I'm

giving myself another year to stay with Jackie and then I'm heading for the road to search for



them."

Knuckles shrugged. "Halley, you can't keep doing this. You're going to get

yourself hurt, if you do. "

"But I'm almost fifteen. I'm capable of taking care of myself."

"I don't care! I don't want you to die, otherwise, I'll never forgive myself.

What if there's a chance that they're not around?"

Halley was stunned. "Why do you doubt me? I can't believe you!" Halley

couldn't stand the argument anymore. "Just…forget it."

Knuckles sighed. "Halley--"

"You know what, ever since I met you, I thought you'd trust me? You said to

me that I shouldn't worry about it so much. But now, we've been going out for a few weeks, and

I don't understand why you're doing this to me. And…you've never even kissed me!" Halley ran away from Knuckles.

He called out to her, "Halley, wait!" But it was too late. She was already gone.

Knuckles sighed and sadly went inside the house.