Lazy
A/N: First Sonic fic in forever after deleting my official first one three years ago. This is like a warm up towards writing FanFiction again. I hope someone likes it.
Sometimes, it's best to do nothing.
The cool Spring breeze brushed at Knuckles' dreadlocks as he slumped against the Master Emerald, it's power giving the echidna comfort. He had fallen asleep again, and it was now late in the afternoon on Angel Island. The guardian rubbed at his eyes delicately, cautious of his namesakes' protruding points, and yawned. Truth be told, guarding the precious large jewel twenty-four seven was boring, but it was unfortunately what the last Echidna on Earth—and Mobius—was destined to practice. If he could have an off day, he would but as comical as it sounded, he couldn't.
Just a few months ago Amy practically forced him to join her and Tails on a two-week vacation way out of town in the young fox's minivan. As much as he 'humphed' and 'rumphed', he eventually found himself enjoying himself so much he nearly cried. Not literally cry but cry out in happy shout. After getting dropped off he found himself right back where he'd always be found—Angel Island. Sonic had still disappeared off on his own adventure and still hasn't contacted Tails of his whereabouts. The fox was used to the blue hedgehog's lack of contact for weeks at a time knowing the blue hero the red echidna silently envied with a twisted scowl. It's almost painful thinking of blue without grinding his canines.
Taking a sigh, the echidna relaxed himself to prevent from boiling over in unnecessary rage and allowed the Master Emerald to use its power to pacify him. It's green glow made a nice warmth just enough to make the echidna yawn once again. If the Emerald could speak, it could've teased Knuckles on why he's so angry one minute to calm the next when around it. Feeling himself wanting to lay down, Knuckles peeled his back from the Emerald to lay right where the foot of steps where to lay down on his back, grunting slightly at the bumpy surface before using one hand for support behind his massive head.
He eyed the blue sky above with half-lidded eyes, cautiously eyeing the slow-moving thin clouds and their thin, stretched out shapes. His mouth twitched from the thought of clouds shapes of a vine of grapes—large, plump green or purple just like he enjoyed. If he didn't want to be so lazy, he'd be up where such fruit grew on his island and be eating them right now. Another sigh, he's tired and wants to close his eyes so he may drift asleep. The last time he fell asleep near the steps he took a tumble and bruised his temple. He made sure to stay away from falling as such again by scooting closer to where the Master Emerald was but still near the stairs.
Knuckles enjoyed the sound of nature and power of the Master Emerald. The smell of dew on the grass provided an aroma that calmed him greatly. Amy had once commented about such factors not too long ago when she visited Knuckles with Cream and Tails prior to the city trip. It made him smile thinking of Amy's words. She was always happy and cheerful especially when visiting him on the mass of floating land he called home. He smiled as he thought of Cream and her little innocence as she asked the elder echidna about his daily life.
He took in a sigh, the smile never faltered as he was slowly drifted into a slumber. Perhaps sometimes, it's best to do nothing after all.