-Manic P.O.V.-
We walked deeper into the forest. I have no idea where we are going, but Midnight know. We heard a loud explosion, but we didn't look back. We kept going. We found a cave and I assume this was what Midnight was talking about. I looked at the sky and sighed. It was late and the moon was high. I didn't even realise how late it is. Now what? I looked at Midnight who was also looking at the sky.
"Stay here, I'll be right back." Midnight told me, then walked off into the darkness.
I walked into the cave, taking my bag off and sits it down with my board. I then laid down and sighed. Something wasn't right. Something seemed missing. I then place my hand on my chest and realise what it was. My medallion was gone. Robotnik still has it. Though it did tie me to Sonic and Sonic who I want nothing to do with. I sighed. Oh well, it's gone. I hope they find it and keep it safe. I then heard footsteps so I sat up as Midnight walked back with firewood. She set up and started a fire, using one of her swords. She then took the strap off and I saw the second one attacked to it. It was a shoulder holster. That was the world I was looking for. Midnight sat across from me and I looked at her.
"So Manic." Midnight started as she sat her swords next to her.
"Yeah." I whispered.
"Why did you run away from you sibs?" Midnight asked as she looked at me.
I looked at her shock.
"How did you know?" I asked shock.
"So you did." Midnight said.
I looked at her shock, then sighed with a nod.
"Why?" Midnight asked curious.
"It's a long story." I started.
I then explain her what happened earlier that day. The fight. What they said and what I said. Midnight looked at me a bit confused.
"All because you stole four red apples." Midnight said, she looked surprise.
"Yeah." I whispered. "Growing up in the sewers, you had to do what you had to do to survive. Stealing from the rich and food stands just to eat. Sometimes you go days without food. It wasn't easy. We stole a lot from Robotnik and I lost a few friends because of it. They got caught, roboticize and it was hard. There was nothing you could do. No one cared about you. You had to look after yourself. Ferrell taught me that." I explained to her.
Midnight sighed.
"I know what you mean to well Manic." Midnight said.
I look at her shock. Someone that understands me.
"What about you?" I asked, curious on her story.
"What about me?" Midnight asked.
"Well, where is your mum?" I asked and Midnight sighed.
"Dead. She died giving birth to me. I never knew her." Midnight replied, looking down I look at her shock.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
I felt bad. Midnight looked at me.
"For what? There is nothing to be sorry for. It was a natural cause. I had my dad till I was eight." Midnight explained, managing a small smile.
"Then what happened?" I asked scared.
"Robotnik." Midnight replied.
I look at her worried. Midnight took a deep breath.
"I remember it so clearly. It was late one night; it would have been around midnight. I was hungry like always so I was in the kitchen. Then something kicked the door down. I ran out to see a SWATbot. My father yelled at me, told me to run, go out the back door and I did. I ran and ran and when I looked back. My house was on fire. I lost everything that night." Midnight explained, her hands were clenched in her lap.
"Oh no." I whispered.
"Ever since then, I have travelled. I have kept moving. I made a couple of friends that help but in that last three years, I have been alone. Looking for answers." Midnight explained.
"That's sad." I whispered and Midnight sighed.
"I know." Midnight whispered. "My friends. They help me a lot, with food, clothes and he stuff I need for me to make my swords but a lot I had to steal from Robotnik." Midnight told me.
I look at her shock.
"You… you made those?" I asked, looking at her in disbelief.
"Yeah. They are great to destroy SWATbots. When they are one, they are extremely hot and can cut through almost anything. When are grey, they are cold, but still can cut through skin, just not SWATbots." Midnight explained. "It took me many goes to get them just right." Midnight admitted.
I smiled.
"They are really cool." I told her.
Midnight smile.
"Could… could you make me one?" I asked softly.
"I will have to think about it. At the moment, I'm going to get some sleep. Night." Midnight said.
I nodded. Sleep sounded great.
"Night." I said.
Midnight laid down and closed her eyes. Her left eye kept twitching. I then laid down and sighed. I thought my life was bad, Midnight has lost so much like me. Maybe this is a good thing. We could team up and help each other. I don't know. I closed my eyes. All I know right now is I need some sleep. I'm going to need my strength. It was going to be a big day tomorrow. I can feel it.
-Sonic P.O.V.-
We made it back to base and I sighed as we got out. Cyrus walked over, happy, cheering.
"You two did it." Cyrus said.
"Yeah, we did." Sonia said, managing a half smile.
Cyrus saw something was wrong and looked at us worried. He could tell. He always could.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Cyrus asked worried.
"It's about Manic." I told him.
Cyrus got a little scared. Sonia showed him Manic's medallion.
"You don't think he's gone?" Cyrus asked.
"I don't know what to think." Sonia admitted. "I'm going to bed, night." Sonia said, turning away.
"Night sis." I said and Sonia walked off.
I'm worried about her. Seeing her like this, kills me and I don't know what to do. I wish I could do more to help her.
"Sonic?" Cyrus said worried.
I looked at him.
"I don't know what to do Cyrus." I admitted to him.
Cyrus sighed.
"Get some rest. You look like you are going to pass out. We will talk more later." Cyrus told me.
I nodded. He was right.
"Right, night." I said walking off.
I quickly went to Sonia's room to check on her. She was fast asleep with Manic's medallion in her hand. I walked out and headed to my room. I walked to my bed and laid down. I don't know what to do. I know Manic is alive, I can feel it. I can't explain it, but I can feel it and I won't give up. I will find my brother. I will never give up on looking for him. I sighed. I will find him, but right now I need some sleep. I will work on a plan when I get up.
