Ok, this is the new chapter, lol always the first thing i say! I thought this story needed an update, so walah! here you have it. Hope you enjoy it and follow this story to the end! ^_^ it'd make me really happy.

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Sonic was in shock to say the least. About half an hour ago, he was told that he had an active virus growing in his chest and that it may be life threatening. Jake had tried to get him to talk but all his words might as well have been said to air. Sonic wasn't in the mood to talk, something did occur to his long train of thoughts. It was now nearing 2 and Silver would be calling soon, what would he say? Sonic noticed that Jake was silently sitting in the corner, "Jake?" he called quietly, still staring at the floor. Jake jumped slightly but managed to ask, "Y-Yea?" Sonic sighed, "Are you planning on going anywhere soon?" Jake nodded, "My wife and I are heading to Hawaii tomorrow actually. Why?" Sonic looked at him, "Would it be ok if that was my absence excuse?" Jake was surprised, "How would we explain it after we got back?" Sonic looked towards the window, "Just say you bought me tickets for Europe so I could travel more." Jake nodded, "So basically we're making up a big lie so nobody will know about you being in the hospital, am I right?" Sonic nodded. "It's ok with me then," Jake grinned, "what good would it do me to tell the truth and have all the fangirls glaring at me?" Sonic smiled, "Thanks."

About 10 minutes later, Dave walked in, "We've arranged for your stay at Hollis Hospital. Your full-time nurse will be Claire. When the helicopter lands, you'll be introduced to the only staff allowed to see you. In which case means they will not talk to anyone except for each other of your case. It will be kept low profile so that the public isn't alarmed. We also took a closer look at the virus and it seems-" Sonic's cellphone rang, he sighed and answered it, "Hello?" Silver's happy voice made Sonic tense, "Hey!" Sonic put fake cheeriness in his voice, "Hey Silver." Silver sighed, "Turns out Blaze was bored afterwards so we're gonna spar, I figured you'd be busy anyway, right?" Sonic nodded, "Yea." Silver chuckled, "You sound nervous, anything wrong?" Sonic froze, "N-no..." Sonic heard Blaze say something in the backround, he caught words like 'she's' and hospital' and 'now' but couldn't make out the rest. Silver gasped, "Uhh I gotta go! I'll call you later, ok?!" Sonic was relieved, "Yea." Silver hung up.

Jake saw Sonic's distressed face and knew something was going on in his head. Dave sat down, "I will continue I suppose," Sonic nodded, "very well. As I was saying, it seems that the cancer cells are rapidly increasing in size and area." Jake stiffened, "So it's a hyper-active virus..." Dave nodded, "Yes, very rare in cancer but for some reason it's hyper." Sonic looked up, "In which case, makes the cells highly dangerous." Dave nodded again, "Yes, I'm afraid we've never seen anything so deadly." Sonic eyes wandered to the floor, "I'm gonna die, ain't I?" Dave and Jake looked at him and met gazes. Dave looked at the floor as well, Jake eyes flashed with determination. "It is a possibility, but that doesn't matter, you know why Sonic?" Sonic's sad eyes met Jake's, he shook his head. "Because, no matter what happens, you'll have friends and family to stay beside you," he stood up and walked over to Sonic, "even if this virus is the end. That's why it doesn't matter. Since when has a mere illness stopped the world's fastest hedgehog?!" Sonic's scowl turned into a smile, "Never." Jake smiled, "That's the Sonic I know."

Sonic's stay at Hollis Hospital was scheduled for two days later. Jake and Dave gave him two options, he could go home or stay in a private room to get an early start of a hospital room feel. Sonic debated for awhile but was told all his belongings that were needed were already taken to the hospital. Plus he didn't want to be confronted by his friends, so he stayed in the private room at the clinic. Sonic didn't like the wall color at all. Everything was white and perfect, the bed was flat and stiff. The smell was horrid, hospital. After about 2 hours, he settled down and got used to it. He was informed that there would be a tv in the hospital room, as well as a window. Jake managed to get some other information to him as well. He would be on the second floor on the outer wall of the hospital, giving his a very nice view of the sunset. Also, the bed would be in such a way so the window was within reach and on the right side.

~The Next Morning~

Sonic awoke with a stiff neck. 'Dumb hospital beds.' he sighed, 'but I have to get used to it if I'm going to be in one for the rest of my life...' That was when the truth hit him like a kick in the gut, he'd be restrained to a hospital for the fest of his life most likely. Sonic went over to the door and locked it, Jake wasn't there and Dave came by at noon. Sonic went to the bed and curled in a ball on it, tears threatened to fall but he wouldn't let them, he was strong right? The more Sonic thought about the truth, the more it hurt. Eventually he could hold them back no longer, the tears came like a flood. His body shook and shivered and curled up tighter.

Hours passed and he still cried like never before. Never had the truth hurt so much, 'I'm going to die.' he thought. His cell phone's loud ring startled him terribly. He looked at the caller I.D. It read 'Silver'. 'Great' Sonic thought. He answered it, "Hello?" Silver sounded troubled, "Hey Sonic." Sonic caught the tone, "Hey, what's up?" Silver sighed uncomfortably, "Nothing really..." He heard all his friends in the backround, Amy's voice was the loudest. "Did you get ahold of him!?" Silver spoke to her, "Yea." A lot of sighs were heard. Sonic was confused, "Did something happen?" Silver was a little angry, "Yea, you didn't answer anyone's calls until now." Sonic chuckled, "It's hard to get reception in Hawaii." Silver gasped slightly, "You're in Hawaii!?" Sonic put false happiness into his voice once again, "Yep caught a ride yesterday." Suddenly a shuffling sound was heard and Amy's voice came through loudly, "WHY THE HELL DIDN'T YOU TELL US!?" Silver yelled in the backround, "Give my phone back Amy!" Sonic's heart clenched at that, they were mad, "I-I'm sorry Ames...." Amy sounded confused, "Ames? You only call me that if you think something bad is happening or is already happening." Sonic's lip quivered, a few choking noices escaped. "Sonic?" He sniffed, "S-Sorry Ames, things have been kinda tough lately a-and...." Amy hushed the others, "What's wrong Sonic?" He sobbed quietly, "I-I'll *sniff* call back l-later..." Without waiting for an answer he hung up. 'They can't know.' He told himself.

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Sorry for any typos. I was tired. It's something though. Next chapter will be longer hopefully.