While She Was Away
Chapter 1: Another Mission
Disclaimer: I do not claim ownership of any Sonic Characters or anything affiliated with the fast hedgehog alive. They are the awesome creations of SEGA and Sonic Team. But it'd be nice if I did though. XD
Author Note: This story is something I just wanted to try for my amusement, though I kind of find my humor a little dry. I figured that I might as well allow others to read it and tell me what they think. (It'd be greatly appreciated!) Also, I need to work on my writing skills and humor(?), so constructive criticism is welcomed. :)
One last note: This story is meant to be pointless and has randomness in it. Somethings may not make sense but that's okay, because randomness is not supposed to make sense, right?
Anyway, this story contains some swearing and maybe suggested theme, but nothing too bad. Overall, I hope you enjoy! Or at least try to!
Chapter 1: Another Mission
The sexy, young, and beautiful Rouge the Bat had just finished up her long, hot but relaxing shower, and was now just allowing the water to run off of her. It really had done her some good, though and se knew it. She was finally able to scrub away all the dirt follicles, beads of sweat, and everything else that had latched onto her fur and skin-something she had been waiting for since she was given a bucket load of non-stop missions without the chance to take a break. She couldn't complain about it, though. Those missions brought in about three-fourths of her monthly income; her club made up for the rest. Without them, the huntress would have most likely returned to her thieving ways quite often just to make ends meet. How else did you think she was able to afford her luxurious condo? Having a side job as a waitress at some run-down restaurant where the employees only receive minimum wage? Hah! That wouldn't be happening anytime time soon!
The bat smirked to herself as she turned the water off and grabbed a nearby towel. She quickly dried herself before wrapping it tightly around her bare form and exited the bathroom. Steam poured into her connected bedroom and her somewhat damp locks dripped onto the floor as she made her way towards her walk-in closet. Turning on the light, she began peering through what seemed to be endless assets of clothing, searching for the right attire that would give off her mood. It was warm out and the morning sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, so the bat quickly abandoned the winter garments and went for something more...summery, if you will. 'Let's see...', she thought looking through tank-tops of various colors, 'As much as I love to be the center of attention, I refuse to wear something this bright!' She grabbed a bright neon yellow tank-top, only to push it aside. 'Maybe I could give it to Amy or something. She'll grow into it eventually.' Mentally curing herself for even buying the infamous colored shirt in the first place, she shrugged it off and continued her search. That was until she heard her name called.
"Agent Rouge!"
Rouge froze. That voice. She knew it far too well. "You've got to be FREAKING kidding me!' The young agent sighed as she had no other choice but to leave her wardrobe and respond to the annoying one requiring her presence.
"Agent Rouge, please respond at once! Your assistance is needed at HQ."
'Yeah, yeah, yeah. My assistance is ALWAYS needed.' Though she thought it, she'd never say it to him personally. And oh how she really wanted to say it, she had enough sense to refrain herself. Doing such a thing could and probably would, rid her of her job. 'If his pay wasn't worth it, I would have been told him what was on my mind.' And one day she would but for now she held her tongue. Walking to her dresser, her curvy figure swayed even through the the towel, Rouge pressed one of the many buttons on her wrist communicator. As a result, a hologram of a tanned middle aged man with graying hair appeared from it. He was wearing a charcoal gray uniform with a "G" symbol surrounded by small light grey stars near his bosom-most likely signifying his high rank in whatever organization he was affiliated with. His facial expression was stern with mixture of distress and anger, but Rouge couldn't decipher if he was one or the other or maybe both. 'His face always looks like that. Always worried about something that doesn't need any worrying. He knows he's just going to call me and ask me to handle it." She had to resist the urge roll her eyes as he could now see her as she did him.
"Ah, Agent Rouge. It's about time you've picked up. For a minute there, I thought you had hit the ignore button on your communicator."
Teal eyes widened as he mouth gaped open, "The communicators have an ignore button?"
"Of course!" His facial expression never faltered. "These devices have the equivalent to that of a cellular device with the only exception of having a built-in hologram that allows the user to visualize and interact with the person whom you are speaking with."
Rouge blinked, her right eye slightly twitched. Her mouth was still open completely as she was appalled about this newly acquired. It didn't make sense. She had checked over that device multiple times when she had first received it for any means of an "ignore" or "mute" button, but always came up short. 'Hmm...' She began to wonder if she had been given an older model or if there were perhaps an upgrade she hadn't been told about. "I'll have to ask Topaz about that later.'
"Anyway, that is not the reason I have called you for." The sound of his voice brought Rouge from her thoughts. "A new assignment has come up. Please pack anything you think you might need and report to HQ for a quick brie-"
"Pack?" Rouge said as it just dawned on her. "What do you mean pack?"
There was a small pause. "I suggest you pack at least two days worth of clothing and any of your personal items if necessary. But if I were you I'd pack more just in case the mission were to over-lap due to any mishaps like...delays and such. It make take a couple of weeks to complete."
"Weeks?!" She said in somewhat of a yell.
It was expected and her boss knew. Usually the bat's missions would last a day or a couple or hours over at the least and consisted of either spying on the enemy or tracking down certain items that had captured the organization's attention. Never had she engaged in a mission that lasted a week or two...well not by herself at least.
"You'll receive double the pay you would informally get as well as a few vacation days, if that doesn't suffice."
Rouge wondered if that was his way of begging her to do his dirty for him. They both knew she couldn't pass up an opportunity such as this. 'I could really use the extra pocket change.' Not only the money to her some good, but the extra days off from work as well. But the only way for her to receive those luxuries were to go on through with what he needed to be done. 'Like I really have a choice here.' She sighed, but nonetheless complied as one of her fingers curled around one of her wet ivory locks.
"Fine. What is that I have to do?"
"To put it simply, we need you to locate and search Doctor Eggman's secret base." This time the albino bat did rolled her eyes and sighed lowly. 'Of course...' "We have an idea of the vicinity it's in, it's just the matter of actually locating it; which is where you come in. You're squadron are already preparing for the helicopter ride we've provided for transport, Agent Rouge. We're just awaiting upon your arrival."
He nodded to her before signing off. The hologram vanished as the light dimmed from the communicator. Rouge headed back into her closet and pulled out her usual onyx jumpsuit with the pink heart breast-plate as well as her white steel-heeled boots with matching gloves. 'Guess I won't be wearing anything summery today.' She sighed for the third time that morning as she made her way back into the bathroom.
Author Note: Of course the randomness hasn't begun yet, due to this just being a introduction...I guess, but will hopefully start next chapter. We'll also get to see one or possibly two of our favorite hedgies next chapter! XD- So stay tuned...!
~RaikouLuvr65 out!