Calm Vacation

Chapter 1

Placida Town was one of the most calming towns to ever visit. There aren't very many residents in such a small town, but the ones that actually did live there were old and incredibly welcoming. It was a perfect spot for relaxing in a calm environment in order to avoid high-paced, stressful things back home.

Espio, along with Vector and Charmy, was being led by Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to Placida Town in order to start a vacation of their own.

"I'd like to thank you three for bringing us along with you on your vacation," Espio kindly said.

Sonic kept walking and replied, "Don't worry about it, Espio. We've been through a lot with Eggman and all, so it would be great to get some peace and quiet for once. Besides, it was your idea in the first place to go here."

Vector shook his head. "I'm surprised you're actually saying that, Sonic. I know you like relaxing, but I thought you did that by running and cracking jokes with others. Here… it's just… too calm."

Sonic turned around to face Vector and began walking backwards, hoping he would not run into a tree. Placida Town was surrounded by a light forest with a few trees and shrubs scattered everywhere. "I could do those things here, Vector. Maybe not as much, but I think I'll like the quiet better anyways." Sonic quickly turned around, avoiding a bush he nearly tripped over."

Tails smiled and said, "Yeah, Vector. Besides, it's not that bad. There are a few attractions that you might enjoy. I actually plan on doing some fishing if you want to join."

Sonic turned to Tails. "You know how to fish?"

Tails nodded. "Yeah. Well… kind of. I learned from books, but I have never actually done it."

"Don't worry, Tails," Espio finally said. "My father taught me how to fish when I was young. I will accompany you and we can fish together."

Tails smiled. "Thanks, Espio. I'll look forward to it."

Vector looked up to Charmy and asked, "What about you, Charmy? You haven't said anything on this whole trip so far."

Charmy simply crossed his arm. "You guys forced me to go on this vacation with you. Now, I have to live out in the woods with nothing to do, and most importantly, no video games to play."

The entire chuckled, enjoying Charmy's immaturity.

At the end of their trip, Espio led the group to where they would be staying for the weekend. "I did a little bit of research on the area, and I heard that this hotel gives good services while giving a good view of the entire town on the top floor."

Vector frowned. "Espio, that sounds great and all, but it must be really expensive."

Espio shook his head. "No. Unlike the people back in Station Square, everyone here doesn't have the tendency to be greedy with their prices. I'm sure you'll find everything to be reasonable, Vector."

Vector sighed. "Fine, I'll take your word for it."

Espio nodded his head and finally found the hotel that they were looking for. It was tall, 7 stories, and while it had a modern look to it, it was given a robust tone to fit the surrounding area. "This is Serenate Hotel. We'll be staying on the sixth floor."

Sonic smiled. "I have to say, Espio," he said as he entered the warm lobby, "you really outdid yourself with the hotel choice. This is definitely something I can easily get comfortable with."

Espio nodded, giving Sonic a very slight smile. "Thank you, Sonic. Why don't you all get comfortable in the lobby and I'll get our room keys." The group nodded, moving over to some couches that were surrounding a warm fireplace.

Espio then went to the lobby counter, got 6 room keys and returned to the group. He sat down next to the fireplace and began rubbing his hands together in front of the fire. "This is going to be a wonderful weekend. I can already tell."

"I think so, too," Tails agreed. He looked around the room and noticed that somebody was missing. "Hey, where did Sonic go?"

Knuckles looked around and spotted him. "He's over there by the brochures."

Espio nodded. "He's probably just looking at what events are going on here. While it is peaceful, there are a lot of activities that happen in Placida Town."

Almost in response to Espio's statement, Sonic finally returned with a brochure in his hand. "You guys will not believe what I just found!" Sonic exclaimed excitedly.

The group tried to see what Sonic had in his hand. "What is it?" Tails asked.

Sonic showed them the brochure. "Apparently there is an annual racer's showcase in the Placida Colossus tomorrow. We should totally go!"

Knuckles rolled his eyes. "Sonic, not everyone appreciates as much as you do." He shifted in his chair. "At least, not anymore."

Vector shook his head. "I think it sounds pretty interesting. It'll at least give us something to do." He looked at Knuckles. "And everyone who doesn't want to go can just stay at the hotel."

"Eh, I guess that's true."

"Yeah, but Knuckles, let me try to change your mind," Sonic said with a cocky attitude. He opened up the brochure to the first page, showing off three people that were familiar to everyone there. "Team Babylon is the main event that everyone looks forward to every year." Sonic paused for effect. "That's right. Our pals Jet, Wave, and Storm are in town!"

"Let me look at that," Knuckles said, going for the brochure. He looked it over briefly, looking at the picture of the three Babylonians. "I can't believe it. I haven't seen these three in at least a year." Knuckles put the brochure down at his side. "I guess it won't be such a bad idea to watch them race… and then show them how Team Sonic does it."

Tails chuckled. "Too bad I didn't bring our Extreme Gear."

Espio crossed his arms, shaking his head. "I don't see how Team Babylon could be special. They are good racers, I admit, but they are poor sports. They don't understand proper sportsmanship when it comes to losing, especially Jet."

Sonic finally sat down on a couch across from Espio. "Eh, that may be true. But, in a sense, Team Babylon are friends of ours."

"Competitive friends," Knuckles corrected. "We are only friends through competition."

Espio nodded. "I see. Well… if you three want to go to Placida Colossus tomorrow, then I don't see why I shouldn't go myself." Espio looked at the rest of his team. "What about you two?"

Vector nodded. "Yeah, that sounds good. This place could some action."

Charmy shook his head and crossed his arm. "Eh, I think I'll just stay here."

Espio looked up to Charmy. "Are you sure, Charmy? We may be gone for a while and there isn't much to do in your room."

He shook his head again. "No."

Espio rolled his eyes. "Alright, but you have time between now and then to change your minds." He faced the rest of the group. "The rooms should be ready right now. Would you like to see them?"

Sonic shrugged. "Sure."

Espio nodded and handed everyone their room keys. He led them into the elevator and he pressed the '4' button and it flashed. They went to the fourth floor, the top floor, and they exited the elevator, heading into the adjacent hallway.

"Vector, Charmy, and I are in room 416 and you three are in the adjacent room: 417."

Everybody nodded as they headed down the hall to their rooms. Espio stopped at room 416 and pulled out his key card, getting ready to put it in the key slot.

"We've had a long day," Sonic said. "Let's get a bit of sleep and we'll figure out what we're tomorrow at breakfast. They serve breakfast, right Espio?"

Espio nodded. "Correct?"

"Alright. Good night, everybody." Everybody said goodnight and they all went into their respective rooms and went to bed for the night.

Author's Note:

A bit shorter than my normal chapters, but I got what I needed to cover in this first chapter. Now, this is going to be a Jetpio (Jet X Espio) fan fiction as described in the description, so the couple may seem a bit obscure to some people. However, it was a request from Shattered Spirits and I can't be happier to write it. :)

- Scorpclaw