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Sonic's POV

It's Summer Break and I'm spending it at some stupid camp. What a waste of my freedom.

My school had this program where they send high schoolers to a camp to work on 'teamwork, friendship' and all that cheesy crap.

But here I am, at the front of my school preparing to get on a bus that is supposed to take us to the harbor, and from there we're supposed get on a ferry and ride it to an island. I just can't remember the name of the camp… who am I kidding? I didn't even bother to remember.

I complained to my parents about sending me there for the summer. No use.

"Well you should have worked on getting better grades in school." They told me. But can you blame me? Over half the stuff they teach us is useless. They tell us that this 'education' will benefit us in the future, but I'd like to see how dissecting a frog can save a life, because apparently that was deemed more important than medical advice or first aid that could literally save thousands of lives.

I felt a hard slap on my back, snapping me out of my thoughts. I turned around to find my brother, who also was forced to come along. Although, unlike me, he seemed more excited and thrilled to be going away for the summer.

"Hey, don't look so gloomy," Manic threw his arm over my shoulder, "Just think about all the hot babes we'll get to see! I hear they have a hot springs!" Now I see why he was so excited. Also, I have no idea where Manic is getting his information from. I highly doubt there's going to be a hot springs.

"I'm starting to think you failed your classes on purpose,"

He smirked, "You have no proof," he crossed his arms, obviously pleased with himself, "beside, you're one to talk,"

"I didn't fail, I passed with straight C's, which, by the way, is considered average. But apparently mum expected more,"

"Would it kill you to study a little?" Sonia appeared behind us, interrupting our conversation. Pft, rude.

It's not my fault, although she is partially right. I do have the potential to pass my classes with solid B's, maybe a few A's, but I don't. The only class that I do actually get A's in is Phys Ed. That's because I actually enjoy sports, and I plan to use the information I learn to help me become a famous athlete.

"Now you three, you best be on your best behaviour!" exclaimed our mum, wrapping her arms around the three of us, and with me in the middle, unlucky for me. "Don't go getting into any trouble, you got that?"

"Mum, it's not too late to turn back! Can I please just stay home?" I begged, emphasizing 'please'. I didn't understand why she had to send me away to some island camp, surrounded… by water… Jeez, I hated the water….

"Well you should have studied more and worked on passing your classes,"

"I did pass-"

"Barely! Honestly Sonic, I know you're better than this," mum had this disappoint look across on her face that would make anyone make feel guilty. It was the same look she gave me when she read my report card.

"I only studied the things that would actually benefit my future, everything else was pointless," I argued back, my arms crossed, refusing to look at her. I didn't need her expression making me feel guilty for ride to camp, "Why couldn't you at least give me a normal punishment? Like just grounding me for a month?"

"Because I know how much you hate water," she smiled so innocently. How cruel can she be?! "Besides, you would never learn that way. Going to a summer camp cannot only improve your skills in physical strength but also mental,"

"Okay campers, all bags are loaded. Please begin lining up so we can make sure everyone is here. The faster we can get this over with, the faster we can get to the docks!" yelled out an instructor from the door of the tiny coach. Sonia and Manic told mum goodbye and were off to board the bus. I was felt with mum, hoping to convince her it's not too late to change her mind.

I pouted with pleading eyes.

"Sonic I told you, I've already made up my mind. Now go get on that coach." She said sternly. I kept forgetting how scary a mother can be.

But still, I guess there's nothing I can do now. Well there was the option of jumping off the bus, then again, better not risk it.

Mum practically dragged me to the bus. Thankfully I was the last one, so no one saw. I managed to convinced her to leave and spare me the embarrassment before anyone noticed.

Once on – reluctantly – I walked down the aisle looking for a spare seat. Maybe I should've gotten on earlier. Thankfully I heard my name being called from the back of the bus. It was Tails! I had completely forgotten that Tails had told me that he would be coming along to the summer camp.

I felt so relieved that I had at least one sane person to accompany me. Sonia and Manic didn't count. Sonia can be stubborn and real bossy at times, and Manic was just an idiot. (A/N: In the eyes of Sonic, Manic's an idiot. I don't actually think he's is an idiot. I love him :3)

"Tails," I went over and sat next to him, a bright grin on my muzzle "Ya' know you didn't have to sacrifice your summer for me."

"Nah, it's alright. Besides, I looked up South Island and the camp there actually seems really cool!" South Island? I assumed that was the name of the island, "There are these really cool old ruins, and this place called Grass Hill. It's a real big grassy plain, I think you'll be able to run around there at full speed!"

"Really? Is the island that big?" Maybe it won't be all that bad.

"Apparently– oh and they say it's a place for the gifted!" he said excitedly.

"What do you mean?" I looked at him puzzled.

"You know, people like us!" I guess that was why.

For as long as I've known Tails, he's been bullied countless of times. All because of his incredible genius and his unusual twin tails. It was actually earned his nickname 'Tails', his real name being Miles Prower.

I honestly found his twin tails amazing. In fact, I gave him the idea using them to fly. It really is an astonishing skill. It lets him reach higher than others.

I, on the other hand, have the ability to run at incredible speeds. Although I don't know my top speed, this Grass Hill place sounds like a good place to find out.

"Ah, I see." Though, there was still something I wasn't so sure about, "So there will be others who have strange abilities or features, like us?"

"Well, at least I think so." he shrugged, "From what I read, there have been at least five different people with strange traits in the last six years. I think some of them are kids that go every summer."

"So there's not that many," I was surprised that there were actually others with special abilities like ourselves, it's really rare to even see six in one place. But still, I guess it's not just for the 'weird and strange'. There's gotta be other normal kids. I would know, considering I'm sitting in a bus heading to the camp at this very moment. Well duh.

Although there is Sonia and Manic, but we didn't share the same ability. Sonia was gifted with a very impressive photogenic memory and a surprisingly an amazing strength level for a female. (A/N: not being sexist, but I don't want to make her SUPER strong. Just stronger (very) than the average female)

Manic wasn't as fortunate as me and Sonia. As the youngest out of the three of us, Manic wanted to prove even with super speed or super strength, he could have an impressive trait aswell. So what he lacked in physical strengths, he made up in mental. He was actually very skilled with computers and reading others emotions through expressions. But there was this one phase years ago, where he would steal things from stores. As soon as mum found out, she wasn't the least bit please. It might not have been the right thing, but I actually thought his skills were remarkable. I even envied him at one point, though I never admitted it.

Tails and I continued to chat and it really took my mind off things. It actually helped time move faster, and before I knew it, we were at the docks, readying to load onto the ferry. Unfortunately, we had to carry our own bags with us whilst we ride the boat to the island.

Not only that, but things got worse when I found that we still had to wait for another bus from one other school to show up. This wasn't so good for me.

We sat on the farry waiting half an hour for this other bus, and the rocking boat wasn't helping my fear of water. It only made things worse. What if we suddenly sank? What if we got stuck half way to the island? I can't swim! Just the thought of it gave me chills.

Just think of the grassy plains Tails told you about. I would chant to myself, in my head.

The ferry finally left the docks after the school showed up. I think someone said they were from Central City.

It takes at least 3 hours to get to South Island, and I wasn't sure if I could last that long. Tails tried comforting me, and I tried my best to put on a brave front. It still didn't help. I tried to sleep on one of the fancy cushioned seats. I eventually got really tired to the point where I could feel my eyes dropping. Before I knew it, I was fast asleep, waiting for the moment when we finally docked at the island.

I still think this is a bad idea though.

Sooooo? What do ya' guys think? Want more? Review and follow! Oh and also, their high school is called Emerald High. Just in case you were wondering :I

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