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Chapter 1: A Not-So Ordinary Day

Four years earlier…

There was a sense of simplicity in the emerald dominant region until a blue light and a sudden gust of wind disturbed the vegetation and surrounding environment. With a burst of speed, a certain blue hedgehog sped through the zone with ease, creating his very own Mach cone. Green Hill Zone never looked as beautiful as it does now during the spring, the long blades of the grass swaying gently in the calm winds, the emerald plants and multicolored flowers whipping his legs as his swiftly past by, and even the sea looked almost inviting with its clear sapphire waves lapping the sandy shore. The speed demon felt so exhilarated by the sense of motion, of being nothing but part of the wind.

Yes, it felt so good to be here that it was nostalgia as the memories of running through here flooded his mind, but at those times he was racing not just for the sake of it but to save lives. However, of course, that was back when that no-good doctor was around to terrorize the citizens of Mobius. Now, he had heard that the doc took an extended vacation—though some say that the mad scientist had dropped his evil ways for good and retired. Though this blue blur didn't really care why he decided to disappear, he was just happy that perhaps he could finally take a break from all the war and drama, and, in fact, there was something that he had wanted to do for a long time…

The cobalt hedgehog screeched to a stop upon a small hill overlooking the zone, hands on hips, the wind blowing through his spiky hair. This was crazy to do, especially after everything that has happened, but he just knew that he had to do this; there was no other way around it. He gazed out into the distance, not knowing what to do or how to even approach the question…

That's it! He'll leave a note on the door requesting for an audience with her. Yeah, that should do it, then at least it wouldn't be one of types of moments when it's supposed to be a coincidence when was indeed on purpose.

"Hey! Sonic!"

With a twitch of an ear, the blue wonder turned around to face the newcomer, greeting him with a cheeky grin and a wave. "Hey, Tails! Long time no see!"

The yellow two-tailed kitsune flew towards him with excitement, propelling his two tails like a helicopter, not being able to see his friend for indeed a very long time.

Tails landed right next to his adopted older brother and best friend, a smile plastered on his young face. "So how was your extended trip around the world?"

His older brother rubbed his nose cockily. "Well, it was certainly relaxing. It was nice to finally kick back and relax, but of course since I did that so many times there are now so many places I could still go to without seeing the same sites, you know?"

Sonic nudged his sibling and the youngster laughed. He was the same old Sonic, and Tails could bet that there was nothing in this universe that could ever change that wonderful fact.

As his best friend giggled Sonic overlooked him. Tails was taller now, almost as tall as he was when he at his age. "Hey, Tails?"

He stopped laughing, looking up at him with questioning eyes. "Yeah, Sonic?"

At that, Sonic ruffled his fur and replied, "Hey, how old are you now, huh? Eleven? Twelve?"

"Hey!" Tails laughed. "You know that I'm fifteen now!" It was true, his voice was a bit deeper now as well, giving him the more mature look.

"Heh heh, I know, buddy. It's just…" He sighed longingly. "I just couldn't believe it. Has it really been five years since Eggman disappeared already?"

Tails looked up at him mischievously. "Well I couldn't believe that you're so old now!"

"Hey! Twenty years old is NOT old!" Sonic defended himself, a little hurt showing in his tone. That was one of his new pet peeves. If somebody were to insult him because of his age, well they would easily be beaten into a pulp before you could say "Genesis".

His younger buddy just laughed. "Ha ha, I'm just kidding, Sonic!"

"Well, it's not funny to me," Sonic pouted, crossing his arms.

Tails grinned widely before switching the matter. "Hey, so…what's going on about the whole Amy thing-?"

"Shh!" Sonic cried out with anxiety, clasping a hand over his brother's mouth. "Don't you realize that someone could be spying on us from somewhere?"

Tails seemed taken aback. "But why don't you want the others to know?" he muffled from underneath the hand on his face.

"Because then it'll ruin my surprise tactic! And…also because I don't want them to make fun of me…" He timidly looked away from his yellow friend, hand still over his mouth. Tails had never seen Sonic so bashful and helpless before. Maybe he should honor his word to him, considering that Sonic was even bold enough to tell his little brother his secret…

The yellow fox exhaled with reluctance. "Fine… I won't tell anyone."

Sighing from relief, cobalt pulled his friend in a tight hug. "Thanks, 'lil bro!"

"I will, if you stop calling me 'little', okay?" His little brother huffed in annoyance.

Sonic couldn't help but burst from laughter at that ridiculous statement, but he just ruffled his brother's head fur. "Ha ha! Okay, okay, old-ish bro!" And with that, cobalt took off into the distance towards their little village.

"HEY!" Tails shouted out towards him, beyond irritated.

The blue hedgehog only laughed harder.

Oooh...what's the "big secret"? Stay tuned to find out! -^w^-

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