Chapter Three: Infinite Love
Back in the club, Rouge was on stage trying to check and see who's willing to come on stage to perform a song. But so far, no such luck is happening.
"I guess we could take a break, after that incident happened." Rouge thought.
"I'll go on stage and perform a song!" Big said.
"NO!" everyone yelled.
"Oh." Big said, disappointed.
"Is anyone gonna have any guts to do a song? So far, only Espio and Amy have done a song." Vector wondered.
"Hopefully, because this isn't really a singing event, if nobody is gonna go and sing." Tikal thought.
"I'll go on stage, and sing, if that isn't a problem!" a voice called.
Everyone looked towards the door, and saw Knuckles standing there. Tikal gasped in surprise.
"Knuckles?! Really?!" Shadow thought surprised.
"But Knuckles, can you even sing?" Rouge asked.
"Hey, there's no prize for the best voice. So even if I do sound like shit on stage, I've got nothing to lose, really." Knuckles replied.
"Hmm, good point." Rouge giggled.
"But on one condition." Knuckles said.
"Oh, and what is that?" Rouge asked.
"Well, is there a rule against duets?" Knuckles wondered.
"No, it can be one person, two people, three, four, ten, twenty, one hundred, hell, even everyone in this room can sing a song at once. Just as long as we get some singing here, that makes this event worth something." Rouge explained. Knuckles turns around, and looks at Tikal with a grin on his face.
"Well, in that case, may I please have the most beautiful woman in this club, my fiancee come up and do a duet with me, please?" Knuckles asked, as he walked over towards Tikal, extending his hand towards her. Tikal smiles, and takes a hold of Knuckles' hand.
"I would love to, Knuckles." Tikal told him.
After that, Knuckles and Tikal made their way on stage. As soon as they made it on stage, Knuckles and Tikal picked up a microphone each, and then Knuckles turned to face the musicians.
"OK folks, country ballad, in key of E major please?" Knuckles asked them.
The musicians all nodded, and began to play a slow country ballad. Knuckles then turned to face Tikal with a smile on his face.
"This goes to us." Knuckles told her. Tikal smiles warmly at him.
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(Knuckles singing)
I knew that moment you walked into the room
I never had this with anybody else, but you
I cannot forget that coloured dress
My heart is beating out of my chest
So falling for you, was all I've known to do
.
(Tikal singing)
Now after all this time
There is no end in sight
Because we can't separate something heaven made
.
(Knuckles and Tikal singing)
Infinite love
That's what we'll have together
You are the one, until the twelfth of never
Baby look around
With you I am armed forever
Now all of my life
You will be my infinite love
.
(Tikal singing)
Looking back, is it crazy that we're here?
Stronger than ever and deeper every year
.
Each day is greater than the last
And I'm thanking Chaos for all we have
And every time we've kissed, it's all too clear
.
(Knuckles and Tikal singing)
Infinite love
That's what we'll have together
You are the one, until the twelfth of never
Baby look around
With you I am armed forever
Now all of my life
You will be my infinite love
.
(Knuckles singing)
Yeah, now after all this time
There is no end in sight
(Tikal singing)
Because we can't separate something heaven made
.
(Knuckles and Tikal singing)
Infinite love
That's what we'll have together
You are the one, until the twelfth of never
Baby look around
With you I am armed forever
Now all of my life
You will be my infinite love
.
(Tikal singing)
For all of my life
You will be my
.
(Knuckles and Tikal singing)
Infinite love
.
After the song was finished, the audienced cheered loudly for them, and then Knuckles grabbed both of Tikal's hands lovingly.
"Tikal, I love you, and nothing will ever change that. You coming back to Mobius is not the reason that made me love you, and I didn't choose you, my heart chose you." Knuckles told her. Tikal smiles.
"I love you too, Knuckles. More than you will ever know." Tikal replied.
After that, they both drew their heads closer to one another, and their lips made contact for a loving passionate kiss. The audience awed, and oohed at this scenery.
"GET A ROOM!" Charmy yelled.
Vector then slaps him across the head, not too rough, but firm enough.
"Shut up, jealous little shit!" Vector snarled.
"Hmph!" Shadow added.
"Come on, Shadow! It's not so bad. It is a wonderful thing." Tails smiled.
"Yeah, I think I will pass on the mushy shit. Not really my thing." Shadow responded.
Meanwhile, Tikal walked back towards Cream and Vanilla, who hugged her, while Knuckles made his way back towards Tails and Shadow.
"Well, that was something else! Never even knew I had a voice fitted for that." Knuckles stated in surprise.
"Simple, but effective, Knuckles. Does not matter if your vocals are a baritone, if you can at least hold a note, and keep in tune, that makes you a singer." Tails told him. Knuckles smiled, and high fives Tails.
"Thanks, little brother." Knuckles thanked.
"Speaking of brother, where is Sonic?" Tails wondered.
"Yeah, he went off in some sort of strange attitude after Amy sang him a song." Shadow stated.
"Oh, him? Well, the little boy still hasn't grown up." Knuckles stated sternly.
"What do you mean by that?" Shadow asked.
"Well, he is still living in the past, toying with Amy's heart, and not returning any affection towards her. She literally poured her heart out for him, and yet he still denies her like she is just a piece of dirt he brushes off his shoulders." Knuckles replied.
"Well, let's not be too hard on him, he's not use to having this type of affection towards him. He has spend all of his life in freedom, and fighting against Eggman and protecting the planet. I am in no way defending him, because yeah, it is quite childish on his part, I will admit, but just think in his thoughts. The only thing he can do now is follow his heart, and make a decision on what he wants in life, or how he really feels deep inside." Tails explained.
"Well, here is hoping you're right about that, Tails." Knuckles hoped.
"Knowing Blue, I highly doubt it." Shadow thought.