As I said in the summary, this is a rewritten version of 'Runaway Manic', but with a few difference, some plot changes and a new name of course. This is also my 100th story on FanFiction so I really wanted to work on this old story since it was one of the first story I wrote years ago. I also decided to stick with the first person point of view, as same with 'Runaway Manic' which will remain up.

-Manic P.O.V.-

I was walking through a busy street of Robotropolis. It was rush hour and there a lot people out. I was praying no one would recognise me as 'Prince Manic'. I just wanted to get away for a while and away from Sonic and Sonia. I really have no idea where those two are, nor do I care at the moment. I stop and sighed as I looked at the sky, it was at least a clear day. With that saying, Robotnik is still out there. I sighed as my tummy growl and I place my hand on my belly. I guess it has been a while since I had something to eat. I scan the area and smiled, seeing a fruit stand down the road a bit. I walked down a bit and smiled, eyeing off the red apple pile. I slowly walked over to see the man busy with a group of people. With another quick look, I grabbed four apples and walked out. I chuckled as I grabbed one and started eating.

"I should head back soon." I whispered to myself.

It was getting late and I am sure Sonic and Sonia are going to have a word to me about walking off. I sighed. I really didn't want to face them. They just don't understand me. We all just have different background. I don't know how this whole thing is meant to work out. I started to head back anyway. I sighed, the van isn't that far from here. I just hope they aren't too mad. I don't remember what they were doing. I just walked off. I made it back and got in to see no one was around. I smiled as I jumped out and sat down, grabbing a second apple and throwing the apple core of my first. Then I heard footsteps so I looked over and saw them. Sonic and Sonia, my beloved siblings. They looked furious and when saw what I was eating, it got worse. We didn't have any apples so they know I stole it. Maybe I could make a lie up.

"Where did you go and where did you get that?" Sonic asked, clearly upset with me.

I swallowed the mouthful of apple as I started to think.

"Um..." I whispered.

I couldn't think of anything to say to cover me. Damnit, I was in for it now.

"You stole it didn't you!" Sonia accused me.

I looked at her with anger. I am over this same old fight. It never changes.

"So what if I did!" I shot back, I am making a stand.

"Manic! What did we tell you about stealing?! Damnit bro!" Sonic butted in.

I looked at him.

"I was hungry and I wanted some apples! So what if I stole them!" I shouted.

"How many did you take bro?" Sonic asked, crossing his arms.

"Four." I replied, folding my ears back, waiting for them to yell at me.

Sonia was the first to say something.

"Four! Manic Hedgehog we have food in the van! You didn't have to steel them! You are nothing but a… a…" Sonia shouted, trying to come up with the next words.

I knew what she wanted to say.

"Go on! Say it! I am nothing but a sewer rat! A thief!" I yelled, not caring how loud I got.

I just don't care anymore.

"I wasn't going to say that, but you are!" Sonia shouted, stamping her foot.

"You are nothing but a thief Manic! And you need to stop, now!" Sonic pointed at me with distrust in his eye.

I looked at them with anger. That look in his eyes once again.

"Is that what you think?!" I yelled as I jumped to my feet, throwing my half eaten apple to the ground.

I ran into the van. I grabbed my backpack, packing it and then grabbed my hover board. I am not doing this anymore. I have had enough of this. I jumped out to see Sonia and Sonic waiting with their arm cross.

"And where are you going?" Sonic glared at me.

I shook my head.

"If that what you two truly think about me! That I am a thief! A sewer rat! Then fine, but I am going! I won't put up with this anymore! You two are always like this with me! I can't put up with this anymore!" I explained, I shouted at them.

They looked at me shock and I started walking off.

"What!" I heard Sonic and Sonia said with disbelief.

I could hear it in their voice.

"You can't go bro! What about mum?" I heard Sonic asked.

"I don't know, but this is goodbye! Forever and I don't want to see you two again! If I do, it will be too soon!" I shouted.

I then jump onto my hover board and headed off. I didn't look back.

"Manic!" I heard Sonic called out.

"Don't do this bro!" I then heard Sonic yell.

That was all I heard. I was heading to the forest. I'll rest there and think about this.

-Sonic P.O.V.-

I stood with Sonia, shock on what I have done. What we have done. Manic is gone. He just left and it was my fault. What about mum? Damnit. Why couldn't I just let this one slide? I looked at Sonia who has a guilty look in her eyes and was in tears. I gave her a hug.

"Oh Sonic, what have we done? This is our fault." Sonia asked me, crying into my shoulder.

I sighed.

"I don't know sis." I replied softly.

"We have to do something? Manic, he… he could get hurt or worse." Sonia told me with fear in her voice.

I nodded. We have to find him and fast.

"I know; we have to move." I told her, letting her go and Sonia looked at me confused.

"Where? We don't even know where he is going." Sonia asks.

"I know, but we have to tell Cyrus. He could also help us track Manic." I explained with determination in my voice.

I have to be strong, for her. Sonia nodded.

"Right." Sonia whispered. "Could… could you drive?" Sonia then asked, wiping her eyes.

I nod.

"Sure sis." I replied with a smile.

We got into the van and I jumped into the driver seat and Sonia sat next to me. She was still crying, but there was nothing I could do. I started the van and headed back to the hideout to ask Cyrus for advice on Manic and where he could go. And if Robotnik was around.