Quick Author's note. At the beginning of Chapter one I forgot to edit Keno's appearance. Keno's fur is Dark gray and blue. The tip of his tail is blue instead of gray as it was stated.

Just wanted to get that sorted out.

Love is a Roaring Flame Chapter 2

Keno had not heard from Sonic since he had talked to him the day before. He knew Sonic was coming up with on his crazy ideas to find a way for him and Blaze to get together and Keno was already worried. Sonic's ideas weren't always the most… reliable. "Ugh. I hope that hedgehog doesn't do something to get me into trouble with this plan of his…." Just as he finished speaking, Sonic sped up to him and stopped on a dime with his usual smirk on his face.

"Well speak of the blue devil himself. What exactly have you been up to Sonic?" The cobalt hedgehog chuckled as he placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Don't worry Keno. I'm just making sure that everything goes well. I even asked Amy and some of the girls for some help." Keno sighed as he and Sonic began walking down the street. "Sonic I don't know about this. You know Blaze isn't really the one to go along with one of your crazy schemes." "Oh, come on Keno. Name one idea of mine that has gotten you hurt or into trouble." Keno glared at Sonic which was more than enough to get his point across as the hedgehog chuckled nervously. "Ok ok, point taken."

"I don't know what worries me more. The fact that I'm actually letting you help me or that you could actually manage to convince Blaze to go along with this." Sonic shrugs as the two of them turn a corner. "To be honest, I was a little shocked that Blaze decided to actually go along with it. So maybe things will go well if you play your cards right." Keno rolls his eyes as the two of them approach the park and come to a stop. "Before I forget, where exactly is all of this supposed to take place?" Sonic's typical smirk found its way back onto his face as he chuckled. "Right here. You and Blaze are going on a little stroll through the park. Me and the others will keep watch and stay out of sight. Don't worry you got this." Sonic then sped off before Keno could even get a word in. He would chase after him, but Keno was not going to have any luck trying to catch him.

After a few minutes of standing around Keno felt someone tap him on the shoulder. He turned around to see Blaze who had a rather irritated expression on her face. "I'm guessing Sonic pulled you into this little scheme of his?" Keno smirked as he placed his hands in the pockets of his pants. "How'd you guess?" "Well, Amy and the other girls wouldn't stop bugging me unless I agreed to do this." Blaze sighed as she crossed her arms. Keno chuckled lightly as he then looked towards the park. "Well, we might as well try to enjoy ourselves while we are here. Right Princess?" Blaze smiled a bit and softly giggled. "No need for formalities Keno. But you are right, we should at least try to have fun." Keno and Blaze then began walking into the park together while engaging in some casual conversation.

Keno chuckled a bit as Blaze told him her story of how Amy and the other girls pressured her into coming out today. "Wow, who knew little Cream could be so persuasive." Blaze sighed as the two of them continued to walk. "What about you? Was it all of the boys who persuaded you?" "Nope, just Sonic himself and that was enough. I didn't need all the other guys breathing down my neck." Blaze giggled a bit, which in all honesty Keno thought was kinda cute since he rarely ever saw something like that from her. The two of them continued walking before sitting together on a bench near the lake at the far end of the park. Blaze smiled a bit as she looked out over the water. "You know Keno, this was actually pretty enjoyable. Maybe we should do this again sometime?" Keno smiled as well as he turned to look at Blaze. "I'd like that Blaze." The two of them smile at each other before parting ways and heading home.

As Keno was walking home, Sonic dashed up and skidded to a halt before walking next to him. "So how did it go buddy?" Keno rolls his eyes as the two of them walk through the town. "It actually went pretty well. She and I might be hanging out again soon." Sonic chuckled as she pat Keno on the back. "Look at you already making progress. Guess you can handle this on your own." "Trust me Sonic, I don't need help with this. Especially not from you." Sonic chuckles nervously as Keno sighs. The two of them walking together as they continued talking about Keno and his possible success in the dating game.