"This is low, even for you." Sonic glared at the mostly destroyed robot at his feet, knowing that Robotnik could probably hear him through some device or another either in the room or the robot itself. "Using such powerful weapons on harmless animals... You're a bigger idiot than I thought." Without further ado, the young hedgehog smashed through the robot. He took great satisfaction in the way that it exploded. That thing had been giving him trouble all day. Turning, he broke open the cage that had the animals trapped, allowing himself a small smile when a few birds fluttered happily around his head before taking off. With his job done for now, he sped off through the trees, eager to get home. He was exhausted. That was the fourth cage today. As much as he wanted to know what his enemy was up to, he understood the need for rest.
When he finally reached his home, Sonic skidded to a stop on the beach in front of his house. He couldn't help but smile for the second time that day. Out of every location on the floating land mass known as South Island, this was the place he liked the best. The fact that there was a large wreckage he could live in was just a nice bonus. After all, he didn't mind sleeping outside, and it wasn't like he owned much. Arms stretched up high and back toward the setting sun, he began walking home, scavenging all the while. A few minutes later, he went inside, his arms laden with round orange fruit he had gathered from the trees surrounded his home. He ate quickly before crawling gratefully into bed and letting darkness take him.
When he awoke the next morning, he was pleased to note that it was nearly noon. Maybe Robotnik would leave him alone today. Despite his lingering aches and pains, as well the exhaustion that still weighed down heavily on his mind as it always did, he decided to enjoy the warm day while he could. Heading outside, Sonic dashed through the trees, going faster and faster until he didn't think his legs could take it anymore. He let out a small laugh. It wasn't often he got to run for fun like this anymore. It was an amazing feeling. The wind surrounded him, the sound of it drowning out all other noise. The scenery became countless lines. The world flew below his feet. He loved this. While he was running, he had no cares, no worries, no responsibilities. He was free.
~ソニック~
This is short, but I liked it and wanted to include it in the story. Edited 07-20-15.
