Sonic's ears twitched as the room grew fussy. Doctors and nurses continually slipped into the room over and over to see how Eggman was doing; if he happened to wake up or check if the steady beeping changed. He didn't wake up since Sonic first made himself at home there, but he would let off soft mumbles in his sleep like "Ma" and "I'm fine, really." He must have known something was up, mumbling that he was fine; it gave Sonic hope.

The hedgehog tried to ignore the company; their presences only caused him to worry about the doctor more. They would ask him if anything worth while happened, he would always answer with a silent shake to the head, and they would leave shortly after. At other times, someone from down stairs would come up and give him something to eat, though Sonic didn't really eat all too much. The rest of the time was just him watching Eggman's gentle breathing and twitches. The days really did blend together.

A familiar voice shocked him into alert one morning. It wasn't Eggman, though he had mumbled just that night about how he was fine, but of a child. "Sonic, there you are!"

He looked up, seeing his two tailed friend. "How did you?" He broke off as Eggman stirred.

"I heard from someone who works here." Tails grew closer, looking down at the injured. "I wouldn't ever have thought that…he would be in here like this." Sonic nodded, looking at his friend. He didn't speak, feeling as if his voice had been stolen. He also was drossy, staying up all night just incase something had happened. "You seem tired. Have you been up here this whole time?" He nodded again, resting his head on the bed, closing his eyes softly.

The beeping grew faster in pace, Causing Sonic's head to fling up once again. "T…Tails…" He let off a mumble, a weak, sleepy mumble.

"Eggman…!" Sonic grew closer, taking his hand again. It seemed to have worked the first time.

He let off a smile, letting off a dull chuckle. "I…I feel so…honored…"

"Honored?" Tails sat at the end of the bed. He felt a strange bit of relief flood through himself. "Are you happy that I came over?"

Eggman tried to nod, taking a gasp for air. "But…I am fine…really…I'm just…a little tired…" He gave up on the nod, resting his head back down, letting his eyes finally open after the many days of resting. "That's all…"

His eyes were still dull; more of a gray than what normally was a crystal blue. It scared Sonic how ill he looked. "Do…you want me to get someone?" He squeaked, his grip around Eggman's hand tightened.

"I'm fine…seriously…I'm just…a little thirsty…" He shifted himself, gasping again.

Sonic got up, looking around. "I'll ask for some water, then!" He left the room, leaving Tails behind.

"It…hurts a lot…"

Tails turned to the man in the bed, his ears twitching. "But you said you were fine. Why would you lie?"

"I…I don't want Sonic…more worried than he already is…" His voice, Tails heard, was drained and soft, but he could hear the suffering deeper within. "I…I don't…want him to worry about me…"

Tails stared into the man's eyes, reading them carefully. He was scared, and not only that, but he was in great pain. "You are…stronger than I thought."

"What makes you say that?"

"Well, you hide your pain so well and…"

"Hiding one's pain…does not show how strong a person is." Tails stopped speaking, watching as Eggman turned his head slowly to look out the window. "I would believe showing one's pain would be the stronger end…because you are not afraid to admit you are hurt and scared." He let off a deep breath. "And it is how one uses their stronger points to help them overcome that pain…and fear."

Tails couldn't find words to describe what he felt about Eggman's words. Was he trying to say that he wasn't strong? A nurse came rushing in, going over to Eggman's aid. "You are awake? What can you remember?" She kept poring questions at him, not waiting for any answers

"I'm thirsty." He mumbled, keeping his eyes away from the nurse. "Can I please get some water…?"

The nurse was puzzled, but followed orders. Sonic slipped in, sitting back on his chair. "Ma'am…" Eggman mumbled as he took his drink. "I want to go home…"

"You are in no condition to be going home, Mr. Robotnik. You were stuck by a car and have major head injuries."

Eggman's eyes widened, fear flooding them. "I…I was hit by a car?" Sonic blinked. "But…when did this happen?"

"You pushed me out of the street, Eggman." Did he not remember, Sonic thought. "…You do know who I am, right?"

The nurse turned to the young hedgehog, fearing the worst. "But of course I do…you annoying little…hedgehog…" Eggman let off a soft chuckle. "How…could I forget your face?" There was relief in the air. "But…that doesn't answer my question. When did I get hit by a car?"

"About two weeks ago, Eggman…" Sonic explained what had happened, but found Eggman drifting to sleep before to long.

"I…see…" He mumbled weakly, taking a deep, soft breath. "Am I…a hero?"

Sonic's heart skipped. "But…of course you are, Egg. You saved my life."

"…I…I'm a hero…" He drifted into his slumber land with that thought in mind.

The nurse left to inform the higher ups about Eggman, questions flying everywhere. "Are their any lasting damages done to his brain" or "how is his memory holding up?" Yet, everyone was still confused as to where the gouge came to be in the back of his head. No normal accident would cause such a thing.

Eggman woke again that night. Sonic found himself a dazed when it happened; his head was being rubbed gently, right behind the ears. "I must thank-you…for staying with me…"

Sonic smiled, snuggling closer. "Mr. Robotnik," He lifted his head slightly as the man from before slipped into the room. "I see you are up."

"Not really...I can't really think strait."

The man looked at some of the weird equipment which gave out numbers and words, jotting them down in his note pad. "I have a few questions to ask."

Eggman blinked slowly, focusing on the man. "I might have answers…" He let off a yawn, looking back at the dazed hedgehog, smiling softly.

"How well can you remember things?" Eggman turned his head back at the man, puzzled. "We want to make sure you haven't lost your memory."

"I can remember just fine…but wouldn't you be more worried about my vision, Sir?" Sonic lifted his head a little more. "I did get badly injured in the location of my brain that could damage my vision."

The man shook his head. "You seem to be seeing fine."

"You should never assume someone's well being in a hospital!" He tried getting out of the bed, finally feeling a spike of pure pain going down his spine. He let off a shriek, crying out without meaning to.

"EGGMAN lay back down, right now!" He heard Sonic's voice, and his heart sank. He made the hedgehog worried. He rested himself again on the bed, panting slightly. His heartbeat was rapid, causing the monitor to race. "You shouldn't get up, you are still recovering."

"I…I'm sorry…" He found himself panting more, gasping for air. Suddenly, he just closed his eyes, and took a soft breath.

"Night, Egg."