Yes, there are OCs in this fiction, don't underestimate it for that small factor though. This was written solely for the fact that I'm obsessed with slash and Sonic has been on my mind as of late. - So I've decided to torture one of my characters. What's more fun than a fic of rivals sharin' some love? :D

Flare: I hate you.....

Yeayea. Shakes?

Shackles: Kisa would like to inform all of you that she doesn't own Sonic, just the idea of this fanfiction and the origonal characters on it. Except Cookie. And Ruby. And Peanut. And Shade. And Sheik. Well, she shares him with a friend....

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It was a busy day at Mobius high. Some students flocked to their classes while others mingled at their lockers or with friends. There was a certain orange and red striped hedgehog who took his time to get to class, wanting to avoid getting there at all costs. It wasn't because the teacher was excruciatingly boring, or the fact that it was Geometry, it was because he shared this specific class with an annoying blue hedgehog. The star of the track team, Sonic the hedgehog.

Flare shook his head at the thought of being shown up by the 'Blue Blur'. It was a well known fact that Flare had a bit of a rivalry with Sonic. Neither of them really favored each other, so they didn't spend more time around the other than necessary, which was mainly during class and practice.

The orange third placer looked up at a nearby clock and panicked; thirty seconds till bell. Flare sped down the hallway, kicking up a few girls' skirts as he ran past. Ten seconds, he quickly turned a corner and stepped into the doorway of his class, grinning. He got there just in time. The bell rang twice then a familiar blur burst into the room, announcing himself as he did so.

"No need to wait any longer, friends, the star has arrived!" Flare glared from his recently taken seat at the hot-winded hedgehog that stood infront of the class, who just smirked back and winked. "That's very nice Sonic, now please take your seat." The teacher, Mr. Charles, grumbled. "Sure thing, Charlie!" Sonic slowly strode to his seat, which just so lovingly right beside Flare.

"How's it goin', bronzey?" Sonic waved to the orange hedgehog, who tried his best to ignore the other. "It was good until you got here, minute-man." Flare mumbled under his breath. "What was that? I couldn't quite hear you." Sonic leaned across the eilse and put his face against the others. "Leave him alone, Sonic." He turned to the voice.

Shadow sat in the seat behind Flare, arms folded, his gaze was unreadable. "Oh, come on, Shadow, just havin' a bit of fun with my old pal, Flare." He slapped Flare on the back and the other winced at the contact. "Leave him alone." Shadow repeated. "Fine, fine. Ruin my fun." Sonic sat all the way back in his seat and stared out the window for the remainder of class.

This was something Flare couldn't understand, how was Sonic able to stay on the track team, or even in Athletics, if all he did was stare off into space all day? He thought this over and over again and eventually came to the conclusion that Sonic bribed his school wide fan club to do all of his homework. Flare sighed and hunched down in his seat, absentmindedly taking notes.

No, he wasn't jealous of Sonic in any way, he would actually like being friends with the like of Mobius High if he didin't constantly pick on him. Yeah, Flare always came in third place during practice. Sonic always came first, Shadow second, and him third. He didn't mind that. He thought it was great that his school had the fastest track records and best track team. He just hated it that Sonic belittled him. Like at the last meet.....

It was a hot day, you could see the heat wave off of the red track pavement. The six racers stood still in their crouched positions at their markers. The gun went off and so did the racers. Three. Three times around the track was all the race was. Flare held back his juice until the final lap and when the leader was one-hundred yards away from the finish, Flare sped up, leaving everyone else in the dust.

He got first place and grinned in excitement as the judge put the gold medal around his neck. It was supposed to be a grand moment, Flare finally beat their rival school at a track meet, but Sonic had to ruin it. As the team crowded around him, Sonic came up to Flare and slapped him on the back, knocking the wind out of him. "Great job, Flare!" Sonic grinned. "'Bout time you got first place in a race!"

..... Flare frowned at the memory. Sonic always had to snuff out his glory. It angered him to no end, he almost quit the track team that day. Luckily his brother and sister convinced him to stay. Flare smiled slightly at the thought of his siblings. Trinket.... They weren't really related, but they've known since their days at the orphanarium.

She was so sweet though, so innocent. Flare's smile widens at the thought of her. He'd do anything for his sister. Even go through hell and back, and being stuck on the track team was hell, so he's doing it for her. Then there's Shackles. Flare chuckled at the thought of his older brother. They weren't related either, but Shackles adopted him and Trinket and took them into his home at seventeen. Shackles has been so good to him and his sister. He took great care of them and goes out of his way to protect them, even to the point of annoyance.

Flare looked up when the bell sounded for lunch, quickly copying down the homework before shoving the spiral into his bag when he heard a voice speak beside him. "Why do you put up with him?" Shadow inquired, Flare looked up at his team captain. "I.... I don't know...." Flare answered, confused. "Why, Shadow?"

"He seems to bother you greatly and gets enjoyment from it. You should not have to deal with that, especially not from Sonic. You need to speak up to him. Don't allow him to push you around. Push back." Shadow said before walking off, leaving Flare extremely confused. "What was that about.....?" Flare thought aloud as he walked to the cafeteria.

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Yeah, sorry, no slash yet. But fear not! It will be here soon! Just had to set the feel up. FYI: Reviews are nice. ;P