This is my fourth chapter. This chapter will lead up to a good chapter. Enjoy! (A little side note, I don't know what Knothole exactly looks like. All I know is that the Freedom Fighters live there, and there is a giant tree that sits in the center of it. So I am going to describe my vision of Knothole. Sorry, but I ain't perfect).
Manic could see the tree that toward over the others that laid in the center of Knothole from the X-Tornado.
Manic yelled down to Tails, "Is that it?"
"Yeah, maybe another half-mile."
Manic thought too himself, Finally, I'm coming Sonic.
Tails landed the plane behind his laboratory on a helipad that he must have constructed. They hopped out of the plane and started heading towards Tails' lab. When they got inside, Manic looked around in interest. Usually a lab would be cluttered with blueprints, sketches and candy bar wrappers. But Tails' lab was surprisingly clean, the candy wrappers were in the wastebasket.
Manic turned to Sally, "So, we gonna go around and tell everyone that I'm back?"
Sally smirked, "No need, follow me."
Manic followed Sally to a small room that held a microphone that connected to the wall. Sally held down a button on the microphone and spoke. "Special announcement, a supposedly dead member of the Freedom Fighters has come back. He will be living in his old home that has been kept undisturbed. His name is Manic the Hedgehog."
Manic chuckled, "So we're going to make my return a huge deal?"
"Of course we are! You're a prince. And you're the brother of the greatest hero alive."
Manic scowled, "I'm not a prince, I'm a street rat. A nobody. And don't even get me started on that blue hedgehog. I'm not in the mood right now." Manic wasn't the only one shocked at his tone.
Sally hesitantly spoke, "I'm sorry." She took a pause. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I'm sorry that I yelled at you." He quickly changed the subject. "Can I go and see my old house please?"
Sally was relieved, "Sure. Do you still know where it is?"
Manic started to leave, "I think I can find it."
"Manic?"
He turned around, "Yeah?"
She threw him a little half-smile, "I'm glad you're back."
Manic smiled back, "It's good to be back."
When Manic stepped out of Tails' laboratory, he was instantly lost. In fact, he found a bench to sit on until he remembered where his house was. While he was thinking, a sweet voice started calling his name. He opened his eyes and saw that a light purple hedgehog was standing in front of him. She was wearing a dress with a short purple skirt and gloves that went up to her elbows. She had hair that was a couple shades darker than her fur. She also had a crystal necklace that was in the shape of a keyboard. Her name is Sonia the Hedgehog, Manic's sister.
Manic slowly stood up, "Sonia? Is that you?"
She didn't say anything. She just hugged Manic and cried. Manic hugged her back and smiled.
She looked at Manic, trying to regain control, "I'm glad to see you're not dead."
Manic laughed, "You should have known that I would go that easily."
She let go of Manic, "Why are just sitting here? Are you waiting for someone?"
"I was looking for my old house, but I couldn't remember where it was. So I decided to wait here for Sonic."
Sonia was a little angry, "You wanted to wait for him and not me?"
Manic noted her tone, "I wanted to repay him for what he did to me three years ago."
Sonia knew exactly what Manic was talking about. She sat down next to him, "Manic, he didn't know it was gonna turn out like that."
Manic glared at her, "I don't care! He shouldn't have even taken the risk!"
"Well you're the one that agreed to do it! So you can't completely blame it on him.."
"HE LIED TO ME! And you're no better. You helped him plan the whole thing!"
Sonia was a little taken back by Manic's sudden anger, "But Manic, Eggman was going to kill you if you didn't accept the experiment."
Manic looked away, "I would've rather chosen death."
Sonia stood and mumbled, "I didn't want to lose my brother."
She walked away leaving Manic to think about what had just occurred. He got up and started to walk off when someone appeared behind him.
It was an angry voice, "Hey, are you the one that yelled at my sister?"
Manic turned around with an evil look on his face, "Maybe. But she's my sister too."
The person that confronted Manic was a blue hedgehog. He wore red and white shoes with gold buckles on the sides. He has emerald green eyes and is the same height as Manic. His name is Sonic the Hedgehog, Manic's brother.
Sonic was shocked, "Manic. You're alive?"
Manic talked in a demonic voice that didn't belong to him, "Yes Sonic, I am. And I have come back for my revenge!"
(Que epic music) Ooohhh, cliff hanger. What's gonna happen? IDK! But I can tell you this, it's gonna be cool! Click on the button below so that I can have more reviews. Thanks!
