Chapter Two

The notes sounded calm and instantly everyone was hypnotized by her soft guitar. The cat's eyes looked at everyone for a moment before she closed her eyes and started to sing.

"I took a walk around the world to ease my trouble mind,

I left my body lying somewhere in the sands of time,

I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon...

I fear there's nothing I can do... Yeah."

The cat kept playing and her voice seemed to echo through the small cafe just as easily as a scream in a very small cavern. All the people that sang before had their mouths gapped open and their eyes were wide. Espio and Vector smirked at them before they realized that their mouths were open just like their's were a few seconds ago.

"I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon,

After all I knew it had to be something to do with you...

I really don't mind what happens now or then,

As long as you'll be my friend at the end!

If I go crazy then will you still call me superman,

If I'm alive and well will you be there a-holding my hand,

I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might... Kryptonite!"

Everyone was still in a trance by the girl's chime like voice; she took a gaze and saw everyone staring at her, her face turned pink before she continued.

"You called me strong, you called me weak but still your secrets I will keep,

You took granted all the times I never let you down...

You stumbled in and bumped your head if not for me then you'd be dead,

I picked you up, put you back on solid ground!

If I go crazy then will you still call me superman,

If I'm alive and well will you be there a-holding my hand,

I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might... Kryptonite!"

Even though the song wasn't over yet, everyone was cheering already. Then the light guitar soon sounded stronger as she started doing a guitar solo. She spun around and soon her strong guitar faded back to the light notes and she took a breath in as she sang:

"If I go crazy then will you still call me superman...

If I'm alive and well, will you be there a-holding my hand,

I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might, Kryptonite.

YEAH!!"

The girl's voice got louder and everyone cheered louder.

"If I go crazy then will you still call me superman,

If I'm alive and well, will you be there a-holding my hand,

I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might! Kryptonite!! YEAH!!"

She then finished off by playing a few cords and a few single notes that left everyone standing and everyone cheering. Even Charmy, and Espio were standing, cheering. Vector stood up suddenly and their order of food flew to the ground as Vector cheered. They stopped applauding and noticed this and the duo glared at the alligator who just simple chuckled nervously. He was going to pay dearly for that.

The girl moved her guitar so it was now against her back. She looked at the standing ovation and a very noticable blush came over her face. Her light blue eyes locked on Team Chaotix as she said into the microphone, "thank you for listening."

She then jumped off the stage and walked over to where the trio were. She then picked up the plates which miraculously didn't shatter. She put the plates on the table and she took a few napkins and started cleaning it up. Taylor swiftly rushed in with a mop and a bucket of soapy water.

"Here dear, let me take care of that!"

"A-are you sure?"

"I'm as sure as I'll ever be miss."

The girl nodded as she stood up and noticed that the trio were staring at her.

"Um... I-I'm sorry."

"Sorry? You have no reason to be sorry," replied Espio calmly. Charmy nodded as he flew over to her.

"What's your name? I'm Charmy and that's Espio and Vector! We're Team Chaotix!"

Vector looked at Charmy who wore a grin. The girl smiled and giggled. Her ungodly blue eyes looked at Charmy and she replied, "my name is Aurora. It's nice meeting you all."

"You were great up there!" said Charmy happily.

Aurora smiled, "thank you for those kind words, but I was just singing."

"If that was just singing then you're a natural."

Aurora's face turned pink as she held out her hand to the three of them.

"Um... thanks. Not many people flood me with compliments."

The trio shook her hand and she pulled up a chair and sat down with the trio. They all began talking about interests, which oddly enough she enjoyed doing things from listening to music, to playing games, to meditating; this obviously was surprising to Team Chaotix because they laughed out of shock. An hour passed and Aurora stood up.

"Once again, it was nice meeting you. And thank you for coming by."

"Anytime."

Aurora smiled at them and she turned to leave when suddenly something whipped past her face, grazing her cheek. Her eyes were wide as Team Chaotix jumped to their feet. Vector lifted Aurora and she gave a surprised yelp, Espio dashed toward the exit and Charmy quickly followed behind them.

The sound of a gun firing made Charmy fly past Vector and right beside Espio who had kicked down the door and they all escaped into the mist that covered the streets. The figure smirked as she backed into the shadows of the small cafe and vanished without a trace.

Team Chaotix kicked their front door open, ran inside, and slammed the door shut and locked all the windows and doors. Once that was taken care of Espio and Charmy sat down and sighed with relief.

"That was a close one boss!"

"Agreed," muttered Espio.

"Um... can you put me down please?"

Vector gently put Aurora down on the couch and sat down beside Espio.

"What the heck was that anyways?"

Vector shrugged, still tired by running for almost a mile. Charmy then remembered that the bullet almost hit Aurora, "are you okay? Did you get hit?"

She felt her face and flinched, "it's just a scratch nothing too bad."

Charmy sighed.

"Do you know who that was?" asked Espio. Aurora shook her head and frowned.

"I have no idea. the person didn't seem familiar."

For a long moment they all sat in silence until Espio then questioned, "where do you live?"

The girl frowned and her light blue eyes looked at the ground, "... I... I don't have a home."

"You're an orphan?"

"Charmy!"

"I'm just asking!"

Aurora nodded, "I... guess in a way you can call me that."

"You probably should stay here tonight then."

Her eyes looked at Espio and she looked shocked. Espio smiled, "no need to look so shocked."

"You'd really let me stay here?"

"Of course!" replied Team Chaotix all at once. Aurora jumped off the couch that was opposite of the one the Chaotix members were sitting on and she hugged each.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she cheered hyperly.

The trio laughed warm heartedly and Espio said, "follow me, I'll show you where you'll sleep."

The pale gold cat followed Espio up the stairs. The chameleon opened the door and revealed a spotless room; there was a hammock on one side of the wall, a clean dark blue rug in the middle of the room, and a few pictures. Aurora walked inside and she grinned, "thanks!"

"No problem. Besides, you'd be better off in my room than in Vector's... if you went in his room you might not see the light of day again."

She giggled at that and Espio sighed.

Aurora yawned and she then realized how tired she was. Espio smirked, "I'll leave you alone so you can sleep."

"Thanks again Espio..."

"Anytime. Now get some rest and we'll wake you up for breakfast."

The girl smiled with care as she walked over to the hammock and climbed into it. She curled up into a ball and she said, "night Espio!"

"Good night."

He turned off the light and closed the door quietly. Espio then realized when he got down the stairs that Vector and Charmy made a hasty retreat to their rooms after he left. Figures. The purple chameleon walked over to the couch, laid down on it and stared at the ceiling.

"Who was that person we saw? Why'd it attack us? What is this going to lead to?" was what ran through Espio's head as he felt his eyes droop. He yawned silently and soon sleep washed over him and he entered his dream land.

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Hiya guys! Here's Chapter Two! Oh yea! Disclaimer!

Disclaimer: I do not own Sega nor do I own the song! I do however own Aurora and my best friend's insane character. And no, my best friend doesn't have an account on here.

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