Hi guys! Sorry about the wait, I would have updated sooner but I went camping with my family for a week. I just got back today, so here's the next chapter. I will make a Christian reference in this, it's short, but I want no flames for it. Don't like, don't read. It won't change my beliefs. Z is a Christian and, in my eyes, so is Manic. I don't own Sonic, I only own Z. Enjoy!
As Manic stepped through the portal and it closed, he was blinded by sudden darkness. As his eyes adjusted he realized he was right in front of the house he shared with his siblings. Huh. I guess the time of day is different here. Day there, night here. Manic thought. He saw that the living room light was still on. Sonia was no doubt awake fretting about him. She must have been up all night. He walked through the front door, and headed for the living room.
At the sound of footsteps, both Sonic and Sonia got into defensive positions. At the sight of their brother they broke into smiles and ran at him. Sonia launched herself into Manic's arms and sobbed. As he whispered quiet condolences he hugged Sonic with one arm.
Finally, Sonia stopped crying and stood up straight, glaring daggers at Manic.
"Where have you been?! I've been worried sick! Why didn't you try to contact us or-or-or?!" She shouted, breaking into sobs once again.
"She has a point, Manic. One moment you were stealing back the Chaos Emerald from Robotnik, the next you were gone in a flash of bright light." Sonic said, cradling a whimpering Sonia in his arms.
"Well… I'm not entirely sure, but I think the Chaos Emerald transported me to… the other side of Robotropolis." Manic lied, thinking it best that they not know about the other dimension or Z.
He knew that Sonia would go nuts over the fact that he had a girlfriend, and would immediately start making wedding preparations. He didn't want that since he didn't even know if it would work out past the first date. He would tell them when the time was right.
"I'm okay, that's all that matters, right?"
Z went home, bubbly and excited. In just three days she would be going on her first date. She desperately hoped beyond hope that it would work out between them. He was the most handsome hedgehog she had seen in her life and she knew that she already loved him. If he broke up with her, she'd be devastated.
Hmm… I wonder what I should wear? We're going dancing, so probably a dress. Guess I'm going shopping again. Z thought and turned in the direction of the market. She found the line of clothing stores on her way to the store where she got her cloth and absently looked at the displays in the windows. At the sight of one of the displays, she stopped short. It was a beautiful strapless hot pink dress, with hearts made of glitter. She immediately checked the price, smiling when she saw that it was on sale for one hundred fifty Mobians. She could afford it. God seemed to be smiling down on her today. She walked in the store and asked for the dress in her size. After she had paid, she walked back to her house. She was exhausted and it was getting late, so she went to bed, dreaming sweet dreams for the first time in three years.
As usual please no cursing in the comments and I would love constructive criticism, as long as it's not going against the Christian reference. Those will be completely and utterly ignored. So please just respect my beliefs, as I respect yours. God bless!