'Tis been a yearrr...yes, yes...but it is because...well I DON'T KNOW! I DO NOT KNOW WHY haha! But I'm back..hopefully to stay. Teehee.

Also i want everyone to realize that the only characters that do NOT know Sonic and the rest of the crew is Amy and Cream, and obviously Saymeiya. It's like as if they were never in the series at all so yeah ANYWAYS...

ON WITH ZEE STORY, NO?

Chapter 4

(Knuckles POV)

Walking around aimlessly is never really all that fun...especially when you have alot of things on your mind that just won't clear away. Seeing that girl...I didn't catch her name...but seeing that girl sleeping at Sonic's place got me wondering. I mean, I obviously know that Sonic isn't sleeping with her, and that he isn't planning to anytime soon, but he said he found her randomly. What is bothering me is that, WHY of all the people he could take that is homeless, he took her in. I shoulda stayed around to ask more questions instead of kidding around...but I need to get back to Angel Island to protect the Master Emerald before it gets stolen. Chances of that stone getting stolen though is pretty low. There hasn't been any signs of Eggman in about 2 months, and me and Rouge have been getting along PRETTY well, so I know I don't have to worry about anything...

Thinking about it, even though it may be peaceful without Eggman, it gets quite boring. I'm sure Sonic thinks the same...it was more fun than sitting by the Master Emerald all my life. I wish it seriously wasn't my duty in life...

"Hey! Knuckles!" someone called out.

I look behind and I see a white bat flying towards my direction, and a brown bunny that had almost her whole body roboticized. She actually had a heart shaped top, just like Rouge.(A/N:Dude, I was watching Sonic SATAM this whole week and I didn't realize untill NOW that Bunnie Rabot looks ALMOST JUST LIKE Rouge. I mean even the eyes too, like woah.)

"What's up, Rouge? And Bunnie! It has been WAY too long..."

"Running into you like this is WAY past cool, as Sugarhog would say," Bunnie smiled while putting a thumb up.

"And sadly enough, he still does," I shrugged. "So what brings you guys over to this end? Bunnie it's been years since we last saw eachother. And Rouge, didn't you say you went off to see the world, to steal some other jewels since you just simply cannot steal mine?"

She definitely looked annoyed after she noticed my smirk. "Yes I did, and I found something great, I actually came over here to show you to see if you can identify this...you know...being the 'world's greatest treasure hunter'," she laughed.

Puh. I suddenly just remembered why I used to want to shovel claw her in the damn gut.

"And I'm just here because I thought I'd pay that Hunk-Hog a visit." Bunnie pointed out.

"Out of the blue?" I asked.

"I saw him on the news after they were showing Sonic basically destroying Robotnik's base once and for all. It made me miss the action of being around that guy, just wanted to come by and say hello and then I woulda been on my way to Knothole. But then I met up with this deary and she was telling me she was visiting you so I was hoping to see Sonic or Tails with you..."

"Say, since you are bringing that up, how is everyone and the Freedom Fighters?" Rouge asked.

"You mean EX-Freedom Fighters.."

"...well why is that?" Rouge asked again.

"Well I mean ever since Sonic and us Freedom Fighters setteled the score with Robotnik years ago, he hasn't even dared to step into Knothole again...so we had nothing else to fight for, and everyone just went on with there lives peacefully. It still isn't the same though, especially since Sonic and Tails left...not really as much fun. I really miss that man always complaining for chili dogs..."

"Sorry Bunnie, but you know Eggman ploted another evil scheme that Sonic and Tails HAD to leave Knothole and pursue Eggman with me." I sighed.

"I know that sugar, but they still could have dropped by for a visit..it has been 6 years."

"We decided to stay around here, because Eggman tends to make this area the target of our problems," I said, growling while thinking about the chaos Eggman has ever brought.

"Sonic could have still visited us in a 'Sonic Second'...and Sally misses him."

"He stays away because no matter where Sonic goes, Eggman follows. He wanted Knothole to stay safe. Trust me, Bunnie, he really does miss you guys."

"Well...at least we are thought about." she smiled softly.

"Alright you guys can cry about the world, AFTER I show you the damn gem! I don't have all freakin day...places to go, TREASURE TO STEAL!" Rouge yelled...like a maniac...in fact.

"Yeah well, hand it over, batgirl."

"My my, Knuxie. You haven't called me that in the longest. You only called me that when you were angry with me."

"Yeah and that still stands," I said while giving her a 'bite me' face. She growled silently.

She got annoyed and just threw the piece of jewerly at me. I caught it and took a good look it, and...yeah. I seriously didn't know what kind of gem it was, but it wasn't a normal one. This gem was about the size of my two hands combined, and it was crystal blue and it was shaped lik a star. Yeah, never seen a kind like this before.

"No idea."

"Yeah well this PROVES you aren't the WORLD'S greatest treausre hunter. You woulda known what this shit was..." Rouge mumbled.

"I'm NOT deaf, I AM the world's greatest, and you better pipe that stupid little mouth of yours, or Knuckles will SERIOUSLY be giving you an beatdown!" I yelled pointing to my knuckles.

"Talk about a sourpuss..." Rouge complained, rolling her eyes.

"Fine, since you are being such a bitch, I'm keeping it."

"It's not even pretty anyways. Do what you want with it. I DON'T care," Rouge exclaimed throwing her hands in the air.

"ANYWAYS, Bunnie, if you wanna visit Sonic, he is back at home. He is watching over some girl but I think it is okay to see him."

"Some girl? Is he like...seeing her?" Bunnie looked worried.

"I doubt it, I mean he just met her today," I said which made Bunnie looked a little more upset. "...why?"

"Before Tails and him left, he promised that he will come back to Sally one day. Sally-girl is still holding onto that..."

I didn't know how to break it to her, but Sonic for SURE just said that because he doesn't like saying goodbyes...I mean that is like one of the WORST goodbyes to ever say to a girl but Sonic is seriously that retarded to think something like that could pass and a girl would forget about you. But I guess he didn't want to hurt her...

"Bah, forget what I said. I gotta see that Hunky-hunk of a hog PRONTO!"

"I'll go with you. I haven't seen Sonic since our last battle two months ago." Rouge had decided.

"Seems no one has really seen Sonic so much. What about Tails? Is he with Sonic? I want to see him too!"

"He disappeared 2 months ago too..."

"My STARS, what is with these disappearances?" Bunnie cried out.

And she HAS a point! The hell where IS Tails? Him and Sonic were always attached to hip. Come to think of it, where the fuck is Shadow too? Did everyone just decided to break apart, thinking Eggman was done for good?

"OKAY YEAH WELL SORRY I HAVE TO GO, MASTER EMERALD IS CALLING ME NOW, BYE!" I yelled trying to leave in a hurry.

"Don't be surprised if you see some of its pieces stolen!" Rouge turned around and winked at me, and then dashed off with Bunnie.

"Wh-Wha...YOU'RE...BATTY!" I yelled in rage having my fists in the air.

I swear I felt my face was like tomatoes.

(Sonic's POV)

It has been about two hours since she fell asleep...and it seems like it'll be awhile 'till she wakes up...I wonder who she exactly IS. Like, what is going on with her. She was acting a little...weird. Especially in the park. And as much as i love her grey/lightblue eyes(A/N:Yes people I changed her eye color), them being so hypnotizing and all, there is still something weird about them. I don't know..

I NEED TO CRACK THIS CASE BEFORE I EXPLODE!

Still, maybe a little mystery would be more fun. And she seems fun to mess with.

HAHA, I'm just such a mess..

"YAWN*"

Oh...she's finally waking up. I'm debating if I should ask her questions...or just leave everything alone for now. You know, questions LATER and what not and just have fun.

"You've slept quite awhile there little girl," I smirked.

"I am NOT a little girl! And I know...I barely get any sleep. I usually work at my job ALMOST all day."

"Jesus christ on rubber crutches! They don't cut you ANY slack do they?"

"They take advantage of me because I'm-"

She slapped her hand over her mouth with her eyes widened.

I didn't get it?

"What?"

"They think I'm stupid."

"You know who is stupid? That Saymeiya...chick. She really grinds my gears, especially hearing her annoying voice...makes me wanna STEP ON SOME FLOWERS MAN!"

"Haha, you're funny," Amy giggled.

"AND...an incredibly good-looking hedgehog, if i may add," I smiled, posing like those..guy...models...

"Okay, now you are just dreaming."

Owned.

"WHAT! You for real? You've NEVER EVER seen a hedgehog with this nice shade of blue AND good-looks...AND has supersonic speed."

"Have you looked in the mirror lately?" Amy laughed.

Yeah you probably saw this coming, but I went over to table which JUST SO HAPPENED to have a mirror. I picked it up and I stared at my...handsome self.

"All I see is...a mighty-fine looking hedgehog with the shiniest of shiny teeth."

"OH...jesus...remind me to never compliment you on anything ever again."

*KNOCK-KNOCK*

I wouldn't be surprised if it was Knuckles again...

"Soniiiic, oh Soniiiic, I have a surprise for you!"

Rouge? She's never over here...

"What's all the hub-bub, Rouge?"

I opened the door not to only see Rouge the Bat...but...

"B-Bunnie?" I said nearly having tears in my eyes.

"SUGARHOG!" Bunnie Rabot cried out and jumping onto me asking for a big, MONDO hug.

"Oh my god, Bunnie! I haven't seen you in years!"

"Not my fault!" she turned away, playing around.

"Come on, Bunnie. You know I had to leave...if I didn't Eggman woulda taken over ALL of Mobius."

"Since WHEN did you store calling ol' Robotnik 'Eggman'?"

"Since he got fatter," i laughed, making Rouge chuckle.

Man I KILL myself with my jokes!

"Well, for old times sake, can you call him Ol' RoBUTTnik? Brings back alot of hip-hoppin' memories!"

"Will do, pal. How is everyone?"

"Everyone is living peacefully. No chaos has happened ever since we took on Robotnik years ago. It has been great."

"Good to hear, Bunnie. That's WAY past cool..." I sighed, while giving her another hug.

"It's great just to hear you say that...everyone misses you and Tails. Sally too."

SALLY!

Oh my god...Sally...I haven't seen her...in 6 years..I wonder how she is...how she looks...I haven't really thought about her ever since I left. I tried to forget about her honestl, because I thought I would never see her again...but seeing Bunnie again, makes me realize that I CAN see her again.

...No feelings for her though, those feelings have been buried...it wouldn't work out anyways...

"And...may I ask, who is that girl sitting on your mattress?"

She points to Amy, which resulted her into waving and smiling shyly. Bunnie I thought would have given her a warm welcome, but I caught a good look at her, and she was basically staring her down with a massive glare.

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HOOHOO! WHAT battle happened 6 years ago? WHAT ON EARTH is that gem Rouge gave Knuckles? WHY THE HELL is Bunnie staring Amy down? WE SHALL SEE...IN ZEE NEXT CHAPTER! Hahaha thanks for reading everyone!