Thanks to June Dune for giving me the first review and trying to help with my writing! I went back and fixed my errors, if you'd like to see that.
This AU may include some...not very traditional ships so I apologize if that's not your thing. This chapter isn't my favorite or very exciting...but, I hope you enjoy this chapter! The chapters after this should be longer!
Also, I own nothing but some of the teachers who may show up later!
"How is Tails?"
Sonic looked at Amy as the five friends walked down the hallway, her jade pools curious and genuinely wondering how the two-tailed fox was doing. He grinned, mind flashing to when his adopted brother saw him off that morning.
"Tails? He's doing just fine, I swear that kid's smarter than Sonia, Manic and me combined by now!" Sonic exclaimed, Sonia giggled in agreement but Manic looked ready to bail at any moment.
Tails had been living with the triplets as long as they could remember, he was the somewhat shy but incredibly intelligent little brother it seemed. He always thought so rationally for a boy only at the age of ten and never had trouble with school work. While everyone loved the unique fox, Sonic shared a unique bond with him.
"Hey, shouldn't we be getting to class...? We're going to be late..." Sally said, noticing the halls were growing less and less crowded.
"Aw, crap!"
Sonic and Manic walked into the classroom, expecting the bell to let out its shrill cry at any moment. The girls had other classes up the hall, so the brothers were on their own. Most of the students were either new or neither teen had ever spoken to, so Manic headed straight for a seat near the window without looking at the others. He was too worried about what he might see in their eyes. Sonic wanted to say something but his mouth refused to work.
"Yo, Sonic! Over here!"
The loud and brassy voice made his ears swerve slightly, emerald orbs landing on Espio and Vector who were sitting near the back of the classroom. Vector had a pair of headphones around his neck and Espio kept himself in dark, simple clothing. He could tell right away that those two hadn't changed a bit. Smirking and giving the crocodile a high five, Sonic plopped down in the seat in front of Espio, his navy blue backpack thunking beside him.
"I'm glad to see you two again! You guys have a good summer?" Sonic asked, leaning on the back of the chair and trying to ignore any other conversations bubbling in the air.
Vector spoke up first and gave a quick nod, expression jovial and bright, making him almost look childish despite his appearance, "You bet we did! I got to go to all sorts of parties and my parents got a pool installed in my backyard, not to mention we visited Grand Metropolis!"
Sonic's eyes widened, "You convinced your parents to take you to that futuristic city? That's awesome!"
The two gave another high five. A few students stared.
Espio cleared his throat awkwardly, only speaking whenever he had the attention of the two overly excited boys, "My family spent most of the summer traveling, we visited several landmarks and cities. Learning about various cultures..."
An obnoxious ringing interrupted any further conversation and the squeaking and pounding of shoes echoed from the hallway as last minute arrivals scurried inside, Sonic recognized Silver as one of them. The teacher walked in not a heartbeat later, the door closing as he strode across the room to his desk. His wide mustache and glasses that hid his eyes gave him a comical appearance, everyone knew him, he's been at the school too long for anyone not to. He was the only human in the entire school and no one knew why.
"Good morning, class. I am Mr. Robotnik, your science teacher."
"More like Mr. Eggman..." Sonic whispered under his breath with an arrogant smirk, a few students who were close enough to hear him tried not to laugh.
He let out a silent sigh and rested his head on his arms when the teacher began to give a lecture about the rules and consequences for breaking said rules. Since he gave this same speech every year, Sonic let his mind wander, eyes slipping shut as if he was about to drift off to sleep. Feeling worry suddenly creep under his skin, he caught a glance at Manic across the room.
Manic was staring out the window before his gaze hesitantly shifted to Silver, a frown was etched onto his face. The pale hedgehog failed to notice, too unnerved by the teacher's speech. Sonic wanted nothing more than to go sit next to Manic and tell him he shouldn't be so upset, but there was nothing he could. Silver was too kind to hold grudges, especially considering how many times Manic had apologized. Even comforting words would do little for him now.
His brother would have to settle this out himself. Sonic had learned that much.