Chapter 4: Good Friend, or Total Enemy?
Jade, Sonic and Flicker spent about 30 minutes walking to the other side of the city to meet up with Tails. While walking, Sonic talked about how he met Tails and all they've done together.
"Wow… You guys seem like real good friends," Jade observed.
"Friends? More like brothers," Sonic responded. The blue hedgehog was a fast walker, but Jade and Flicker could keep up with him just fine.
Neither Jade nor Flicker knew if they wanted to tell him about their days in the forest and even before that. Maybe later. As they neared the area, Sonic turned to the friends.
"Okay, listen. You're not just going to meet Tails. You're also going to meet another two of my friends; Shadow and Silver. I know Silver will accept you right away, but Shadow….well….Let's just say he's a little mistrustful."
"Oh…Okay," Flicker responded. She gave Jade a quick glance. The wolf's eyes were dark. Neither liked being labeled as people that couldn't be trusted, but there was nothing they could do. Besides, they knew what it was like to trust someone…only to get deceived.
"Don't worry. We won't take it personally," Jade reassured Sonic. He gave her a grateful smile. They kept walking for about 3 yards. A sudden cheery voice was soon heard.
"Sonic!" The trio turned to see a young fox flying towards them. His twin tails sliced through the air and became distinctive as he landed neatly in front of them. He was closely followed by two other hedgehogs, quite similar to Sonic but at the same time very different. One was a whitish, silvery color with bright golden eyes and a tan muzzle, much like Sonic's. The other, fur black as night, with red streaks and eyes to match. The silver one was more calm and cool.
"Hey Tails, Silver, Shadow," Sonic greeted his friends in turn. Shadow eyed the two girls. Silver and Tails looked more curious then suspicious. "This is Jade and Flicker."
"Nice to meet you," chorused Silver and Tails. Shadow said nothing. His hard gaze x-rayed the friends. Jade returned the glare with cold calmness. Flicker swished her tail nervously.
"Don't worry Shadow. I'm pretty sure they aren't planning on blowing up anything." Sonic grinned.
"Hmph. Whatever faker." He crossed his arms. As Jade studied him closer, she couldn't help wondering, is he a friend or a foe?
