author's note: SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO UPDATE! Here is chapter 2 of "Memories." -typed completely on a Sidekick.. XD Plz R+R
It was cold. Far colder than anyone would expect on such a day in the suburbs of Orrei Metropolis (which is located due west of Immre City).A tall figure was walking slowly toward the old jet-train terminal, dressed in a heavy coat, hat, and hiking boots. The figure stopped and turned, looking back, as if he had forgotten something. He sighed, and then continued on. This time, walking faster.
He started to run, his coat slipping down in the back, revealing red dreadlocks. Upon reaching the terminal, he flung open the doors, and threw down his coat and hat, tore off his scarf, and began to speed down the platform toward the eTicket machine. He punched in a few numbers, and a round green fare ticket slid out of the side of the machine.
Grabbing it, the animal calmly walked to a bench and sat, waiting for the jet-train to appear, as if his strange actions were part of his daily routine. The echidna dozed off, waiting for the train to arrive, and dreamt of a hedgehog who he loved dearly, but had to leave home. Little did he know, that certain hedgehog wasn't as far away as he thought.
A hedgehog crouched in the bushes just outside the Orrei terminal. He had been stalking an echidna for just about too long, and needed to catch his breath (having not brought his hover soaps) for a few minutes. "Damn" he grumbled to himself. "Why does he have to walk so fast? Its not like the jet trains are all that reliable ya kn--------" BAAAAANNNNNNN! The train's horn resounded in the still winter air. "Guess that's my ride", the hedgehog said.
He bolted up the side of the terminal, and jumped to the top of the train, making fist and shoe dents where he landed. Just then the train started up with a jerk that almost sent the dark hedgehog toppling to the pavement, which was a near 15 feet below. That was a close call, he thought, his scarlet eyes widening, sweat pouring down his face. He looked up ahead, noticing that the train was approaching a low tunnel. The hedgehog named Shadow, clung to the top of the train.
