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"A Romantic Interlude" is copyright me, the author. I don't mind if you print this story out for later reading, but don't try to sell it, or take credit for writing it. You may think I'll never find out, but I will. And when I do, I'll have exactly 113 pizzas sent to your house, and tell the government that you're a spy from another country. So there. ;)
A Romantic Interlude
By: Robyn Hedgehog
Sonic lay awake in bed, staring up at the ceiling. It was well after 1 'o clock in the morning, and for some odd reason he couldn't sleep.
With an irritated sigh, he threw the covers off and sat up. After a quick search with his feet, the hedgehog found his sneakers and pulled them on. He then left his hut, hoping a walk around Knothole would help him sleep.
Wandering around aimlessly, the blue hedgehog soon found himself at the power ring pool. And to his surprise, he wasn't the only one out enjoying the night air.
Princess Sally sat on a log under a tree, in front of the ring pool, looking up at the moon. She didn't see him standing there, and when he slid onto the log next to her, she jumped up, startled.
"Oh, Sonic. It's you. You scared me." she said, slowly sitting back down.
"Sorry." he said simply. "What're doing out this late?"
"I couldn't sleep. So I came out here to think. What about you?"
"Same here." they sat for awhile looking up at the stars, and listening to the crickets chirp. Neither saying anything.
After a time, Sally decided to break the silence. "Sonic," she started.
"Yeah, Sal?" he answered absently.
"Do you think we'll ever beat Robotnik?" she asked.
Sonic stared at her for a moment. He was not expecting that question. "Of course we will! What makes you think we won't?"
"It's just we've been fighting him for so long. Sometimes I wonder if we're not just wasting our time. No matter what we throw at him, he just keeps coming back stronger." the squirrel now held her head in her hands, despair written all over her face.
Sonic put an arm around her shoulder and drew her close. "We'll beat'em Sal. With my speed and your smarts, ole Buttnik doesn't stand a chance!"
Sally took a deep breath, feeling better. "Thanks Sonic."
"No problem, Sal." he said, giving her a little squeeze.
The two stayed like that for long time, finding peace in each other's company.
The End