A Sonic Christmas

Part Four

Meanwhile, everyone was enjoying themselves back at the cabin. It was only a few more days until Christmas. It had been hours since Sonic had come back to the cabin. He had taken care of the items he had purchased; many of them being gifts for his friends. After doing so, Sonic had gone back to his room to rest a bit. Sonic laid on his bed; gazing at the oak panel ceiling. There had been many things on his mind; like what Eggman was up to, and how he and everyone would stop him. Sonic closed his eyes; still thinking. After a few minutes, Sonic opened his eyes again and gazed out the window. Before long, he soon got up and made his way to the living room. Sonic reached the end of the hallway; but soon stopped; glancing over at the tree where Tails and Cosmo were putting up more decorations. Beneath it was many gifts already wrapped and waiting for Christmas morning; which had been added to the gifts Sonic had wrapped and placed under the Yuletide standing timber. Nearby, Cream and Amy were sitting on the floor playing a board game. Vanilla was in the kitchen baking cookies. Rouge, Vector, Espio, Knuckles, and Charmy had gone to their rooms a while after Sonic had gotten back. Blaze and Silver had gone up to the loft to relax for a bit. As for Shadow, Sonic wasn't sure where he had gone. Shadow had used Chaos Control and left after Sonic arrived. When every Sonic of anyone asked him what was wrong, Shadow would always telling everyone that he wanted time alone and went where he pleased. 'Why doesn't he get that we just want to help?' Sonic asked in his mind as he turned his gaze toward the foggy glass window.

"Sonic?" Came a soft voice; breaking Sonic's thoughts.

Sonic turned to see a young echidna with ginger colored fur and sapphire blue eyes. She was wearing white and golden evening gown and golden tiara. Her name was Tikal the Echidna. Tikal made her way over to Sonic who stood where he was; waiting. Even though she belonged to the past, Tikal had traveled from her home to the present to visit during the holidays.

"Oh, hey Tikal." He smiled; turning back toward the window.

"Shadow is worrying you isn't he?" She asked; a frown on her face. Sonic gazed at her in shock.

"How did you know?" He questioned; a bit surprised. "I am worried too." Tikal answered. "He always wants seclusion from others." Tikal continued as she and Sonic looked back at the tree. Tails and Cosmo had finished decorating and were talking to one another about the holiday season. "I just wish we knew why." Sonic replied. Just then, there was a knock on the door. "I wonder who that is." He said; making his way to the door. Opening it; Sonic soon wished he hadn't as he saw a small black robot with bright gold eyes standing in the doorway; a huge smile on his face. "Oh great. What do you want?" He questioned; harshly. Bokkun frowned. "Is that any way to treat a guest?" He asked. "If the guest is you; then yes." Sonic replied; closing the door; but Bokkun stopped the door with his foot. "But I have an important message!" He insisted; taking out a small TV screen from a bag. The screen turned on; showing a large bellied man in a red and black suit and an oversized auburn mustache looking back at him. "Eggman." Sonic growled. "Good day, Sonic." Eggman smiled evilly. "I hope your enjoying your vacation time." He stated."I have a proposition for you."

As he continued, Cream, Cheese, and Amy soon joined Sonic and Tikal; watching what was happening.

"I'm going out to destroy the city with my amazing air fleet." Eggman told them. "Since I love a challenge, I'll give you a chance to fight. Meet me in the forest near town for a rematch. I'll be waiting."

Eggman then let out an evil laugh as the screen shut off.

"We all know what to do now." Sonic said turning toward the others."But first."

He then turned back to Bokkun who stood there a bit confused. In a flash Bokkun was tossed out onto the steps of the front porch; the front door closing behind him. Just as Bokkun landed, the TV he had been holding exploded! The cabin shook, causing a mound of roof snow to fall; burying the small robot in its wake. Inside the cabin, Sonic felt everything shake around him. As soon as it had come it was gone. Sonic soon turned around, looking back at the worried faces of Amy, Tikal, Cream, Cheese, Cosmo and Tails. Vanilla; who had been in the kitchen stood there as well. It wasn't long that they were joined by, Rouge, Knuckles, Silver, and Blaze.

"What's going on, you guys?" Asked a large cat with blue and white fur; rubbing his golden brown eyes sleepily.

His name was Big the Cat. Big had been sleeping in his room; when, he felt the cabin shake.

"Eggman's planning an attack." Sonic replied; retrieving his jacket from the coat rack and putting it on.

"I'm gonna go see what's up."

"Well, I'm coming with you." Tails stated; making his way over.

Sonic looked at his young friend.

"You might need some help."

"Count me in." Knuckles said; pointing to himself as he joined them.

"We're coming too." Silver added; as he and Blaze stepped in. Sonic looked around at his friends.

At that time, Charmy, Vector, and Espio had come into the room as well.

"Well, guys," Sonic began. "If you're up to it, lets go."

With that said, Tails, Knuckles, Silver, and Blaze retrieved their coats and began to follow Sonic out the door. Tails stopped when he felt someone grab his hand. Tails then turned to see Cosmo's worried face looking back at him.

"It's okay, Cosmo. I'll be okay."

"Be careful, Tails." Cosmo said.

"I will, I promise." Tails assured her. After giving Cosmo a hug, Tails made his way outside.

Tails felt of cold air in his face as he met the others outside on the porch.

"Well, lets get going." Sonic said.

On that note, the five of them went on their way; the soft snow crunching beneath their boots as they made their way into the forest.