Sonic shook his head. "So, let me get this straight. We're just gonna waltz into Mons's laboratory and be all like 'yo dude, you did some illegal biz, we shuttin' you down, yo!" Nick chuckled a bit at Sonic's 'gangsta' impression. "No, Sonic. We can't just walk in there and say- whatever you said. But we've already got concrete and frankly obvious evidence of illegal activities being conducted in the facility in which Mons operates. We'll search the building, and if- excuse me- when we find that evidence, we'll shut the place down and Mons will most likely serve 20 years to life." Sonic grinned. "Well, that sounds easy. Much easier than my usual work." Sonic leaned closer to Judy when he said that. Nick rolled his eyes and slapped Sonic on the shoulder, looking serious but obviously trying to hold back a grin. Sonic simply chuckled and kept walking. He did like Nick quite a bit. He was a nice guy who was just trying to do the right thing- and was pretty good at it too- after previously doing some, well, illegal activities to get by. Nick turned to face Sonic and said "Most heroes have a villain. Who was yours?" Sonic sighed. "His name was Ivo Robotnik. Later became known as 'Dr Eggman'. Doesn't sound like much of a threat. Wasn't, really. Until one day, he built a horrific device. It was capable of destroying the entire world. I caught Eggman right before he used it and- I was almost forced to make the ultimate choice. But I didn't kill him- I wouldn't. His machine malfunctioned as the cannon was about to fire, and- they never found the body. Personally, I don't think he's dead." Nick nodded. "I- see. Well, if he's not dead, do you think he'll come back?" Sonic shrugged. "Maybe. But, though I won't kill, I won't hesitate to put him behind bars. As many times as it takes." Nick sighed. "Is it bad to say that if that happens I hope I'm not here on- y'know, this world?" Sonic shook his head. "Nah. Eggman wasn't always a problem to me, but he's done terrible things to those who weren't quite as able to defend themselves. Although I think you and the rest of the ZPD could handle him just fine- with a technology upgrade." Nick laughed under his breath. "Yeah right. Who's gonna give us a tech upgrade?" Sonic laughed. "Well, I could ask Tails." Judy smirked. "I would not want to see what your contacts book looks like." Sonic laughed again. "Well, I've got a physical and a digital copy, whichever you prefer. Although you can't take my phone." Nick grunted. "You're the fastest thing alive. Why do you need a freaking phone?" Sonic shrugged. "Tails built it for me. Comes in handy when I'm feeling tired." Nick cracked a smile. "When's that, 8:30 AM?" Sonic shot Nick a dirty look. "Just because I'm fast doesn't mean I tire out at the same speed." Sonic said, shaking his head. "Good to know." Judy said. Nick nodded. "Y'know, I gotta say it was really nice of you to walk with us instead of- y'know, speeding off and whatnot. You've really been a nice guy." Sonic smiled. "You too. Y'know, I'm really lucky I met you and Judy. Being with you guys helps me remember there's still good in the world. Even though you're not...from here. I just made this really awkward, didn't I?" Judy shook her head. "Not at all. Wait- hold up everyone, it looks like we're here. Nick, you do the talking. Sonic, you're with me. We'll investigate the back of the building, where Mons's portal device is apparently located." Sonic blushed. "I was thinking maybe I should go with Nick..." Judy smirked at him. "What's the matter? Not used to working with girls? Don't worry, I don't bite." Sonic blushed even more. "No! I've worked with plenty of women in the past- I'm making this sound awkward again, aren't I?"

Judy laughed. "C'mon. I'm not just gonna let you stand here and embarrass yourself." Nick watched and laughed.

"This is gonna be golden."

Judy crept around the side of Mons's base of operations, Sonic following closely behind. Judy gasped. "Oh- my God." Sonic looked through the window Judy was staring at and saw it. Mons's device that had started all of this. Judy pulled out her gun that all the ZPD officers had been assigned in case it was necessary. "Alright. Now I just gotta make a clean shot and-"

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that won't work."

Judy whipped around and came face-to-face with Mons. The tall Basset Hound threw her to the ground, several feet away in the snow. "JUDY!" Sonic yelled, running over toward her. "Oh- my God..." Judy was lying in the snow, bleeding. "Why you- you egotistical, narcissistic son of a-agh!" Mons tossed Sonic aside next to Judy. Sonic looked at her with worry all over his face. "Hey. How're you doing?" Judy groaned. "Bad." Sonic nodded. "In case we don't survive this, I just wanna say...you looked pretty hot when you were holding that gun." Judy managed to smile. "I really don't like when people say that but- since I'm probably going to die- thanks." Sonic laughed, forced himself up to his feet, grabbed Judy and ran. "No!" Mons yelled. "I can't have him running all over hell and back with that knowledge!" Mons smashed through a window and grabbed the nearest phone, calling his assistant." "Hello, sir. What can I do for you?" she answered in that annoyingly cheery way. Mons scowled.

"Kill that hedgehog."

Hey guys! Sorry it took so long to upload, I haven't really found the time to write much lately but I've been wanting to get back to this for quite some time. I hope this was worth the wait! By the way, thank you guys so much for all the support and feedback so far! Your support is what keeps this story alive. :)

See ya' in the next chapter,

-Chimi