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Chapter 7
Sonic spent the day after that little run in with Tails that night running around the island practicing his moves. He decided to do nothing for the fox that day to give him some breathing room. He even made sure not to go anywhere near the fox's house. He had called Sheev to tell her what happened, but she did not answer her phone. He understood though, she was probably busy. He left her a message about everything anyways. She would probably say that this was still omen… whatever. The kit is still thinking he was trying to get into the fox's life only to turn on him. This was ridiculuse though; it was not like he was going to spin dash the fox and call him a monster.
After the entire day of traveling the island the hero might as well have called it home since he almost knew every crest and crevice. He sat under the wing of his 'new' plane looking at the moon coming up. Its silver glow brightening up the ocean's water illuminating across the surface in a soothing 'wave'. Ha, pun intended; Sonic smiled.
It was high tide again and he did spend some time looking up at the sky to see the new space base Eggman had orbiting the planet. The hero has caught himself staring up at the base wondering how he was suppose to destroy that, even if he got up there he only knew how to destroy semi-huge robots. A base in space is on an entire different level. An astronomical level HA, pun intended.
Sonic had no idea what was going on. He felt a lot better this night than any other night he's ever been in. Even more so than the night he ran from 'home' to escape the bullying. He would have thought helping the fox would make him feel better. He felt so much better he was willing to lay down on this sand and relax for some great sleep, making sure the water would not touch him. The hero did so as he rested his head on his hands with a smile on his face. He liked sleeping under his plane since it blocked the rain on stormy days, but at this moment he loved its fresh beauty. He seemed… lighter, as if a burden left his shoulders. This did not make much sense since he was not going to give up on the fox, he was just basically taking a break. He did not think too much on this as his eyes slowly lowered as he drifted off into restful slumber.
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Sonic shifted in the sand and sat up with a stretch. He then began smacking his lips appreciatively. That was one of the best rest he has had for a long while. He was now totally refreshed and hyped up. He leapt to his feet and instantly dashed off and around the island. He dove over rocks and rolled down hills. He twisted around trees and rolled up mountain sides. He dove down and grabbed a low limb so he would be twisted and flung right back up into the sky. He flipped back and as he came head up the world slowed down to him as he surveyed the island. He spotted the village and with some consideration he decided to rush down and go to the library to do some research. The world sped right back up and he rolled into a ball and flew down the mountain and strait into the village in a matter of seconds.
He screeched to a halt at the outskirts so his sonic boom could not interrupt anyone. The hero walked right down the path of cement getting the same amount of gawking he always got wherever he went. Except for the few kids he shoved away from Tails that day. Those kids shot dirty looks at him and as he passed the blue hedgehog turned to them and stuck his tongue out mockingly. They seemed offended only appealing to the speedster who chuckled to himself.
He jogged up the steps of the library and pushed the tall broad doors open. He looked around his interests peeked slightly. It seemed like any normal library with the exception with the bookshelves everywhere and outwardly looking like ancient books; they looked old but at the same time respected. He walked up to the librarian who was sitting behind a desk typing on a computer, the only thing here that looked remotely modern. She looked up and abruptly stood in shock "Mr. Sonic the hedgehog?! What and honor. What do you need?"
Sonic scratched his head as he spun three-sixty "Do you know where they keep the island records?"
She blinked but nodded "Yes. I have it in the back. Only the mayor looks at that though."
Sonic leaned in toward the owl "May I be an exception? I need to see it."
She flushed lightly and nodded. She turned and walked off.
The hero turned around and looked at the aisles. He blasted off to look around. He picked a book off the shelf and looked at it. He looked it up and down before shrugging. He rushed off and slid into a chair, his speed causing a breeze in the room. He opened the book and began to read. If someone was to look in they would see a blur of pages and a blur of emerald eyes as the hero basically sped read the very book he picked out. He closed it and began to tap it. That was interesting read.
Someone cleared their throat making the blue blur turn. The librarian was back. He ran off put the book back and slid next to the counter "Sorry, lost my patience."
She quickly shock her head "Oh, no. I was only trying to get your attention… I've never seen anyone read that fast before."
Sonic smiled as he took the giant book from her "I doubt you ever saw anyone fast as me."
She blushed and shook her head. Sonic opened it and began flipping pages. He read each coulomb and read every paper, more specifically the obituary. Nothing about anyone with the name 'Prower', so he continued on with the other records. He stopped when he reached one name: "Miles Prower."
Sonic stood tall and rubbed his head "Okay." This was not making sense. How was the name here yet no parents known. Sonic slammed the book shut "Damn it!" He pushed it toward the librarian "Thanks." He turned to leave.
"Wait!" He stopped "What were you looking for?"
Sonic turned to face her "I'm just trying to find out where Tails came from."
"You mean Miles?" She looked behind her then raised a finger to tell Sonic to wait as she left. The hedgehog was confused but he crossed his arms and waited.
After about a minute the owl returned and planted some articles on the table "I think this will help." She lifted one of the papers.
The hero walked forward and took it. He looked down and read the title:
"Strange Small Boat Washes On Shore Holding Four Year Old Fox Cub"
Sonic's head shot up and looked at her "Wait, that's how he got here?"
She nodded. The hero looked back down and continued reading:
"A small boat similar to a fisherman's was washed ashore one Saturday afternoon and inside it held a small, four year old fox cub asleep under some blankets with a black eye. No one knows where the craft came from whether it was a life boat from a ship or a craft quickly made to send the cub away, not even the origins of the injury. The only thing that gave light to the identity of the fox was a note attached to the kit which read "Miles Prower".
As officials were about to take the fox away from the boat the young Miles suddenly woke and grew terrified of the police. The young kit asked for his mother and when the police told him they did not know where his mother was the fox leapt up and looked back into the ocean. Everyone suddenly grew apprehensive at the sight. The fox did not have just one, but two tails protruding from his body. The croud grew wild and started shouting at the fox calling him freak and a monster. The child, seemingly confused at the uproar, jumped away from the oncoming police and ran off into the forest as the jeers and insults followed. No one has seen the fox since then and officials say if anyone does see the fox, do not approach him."
Sonic blinked. Was he reading this right? He was found on a boat that came from out of nowhere? And he had a black eye? Sonic looked up at the ceiling and sighed. Why did every bad thing seemingly happen to the fox? The hero gave the paper back with a mild thank-you. She took it and mumbled out uneasly "Would you like to check out a book?"
Sonic shrugged "I don't think so. Not much of a reader. Had to teach myself and by the time I was getting the hang of it, grew bored of it… Did Tails ever come in here?"
The woman nodded and pointed up "Flew up onto the top floor to grab the most advanced books we have."
Sonic spun around and looked up "You have a second floor?!" He stated bluntly "Jeeze! Talk about a room full of knowledge!" The owl only covered her mouth and giggled.
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Sonic stepped out the library with his arms crossed and his chin resting on his fingers in thought. What else could he do for the little fox? He gave him a mattress, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a plethora of food for him to eat. Sonic perked up and snapped his fingers "Of course!" He dashed off.
A moment later he has skidded right in front of the mattress store he stopped at only a few days ago to get the little fox a mattress to rest on. The hero pushed open the doors and walked in. He spotted the guy he talked to that day and went up to him. The person looked up from his computer and was surprised to see Sonic there again "Mr. Sonic!" He quickly stood up "Was there something wrong with the mattress."
Sonic smiled encouragingly and shook his head "No, it was good. He liked it. Just wondered if I could buy some sheets and blankets."
The man nodded "Yes, you need some?" Sonic nodded. "Now."
Sonic threw his arms out "It's like you know me."
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Sonic tore through the forest holding the box full of the sheets and blankets. He slowed down as he came into the clearing and crept up to the house. He ran up to the window and peered in. No one appeared to be home. He took a step and then "creeeeeek."
The hedgehog glared at the spot venomously "I have so many words I want to say right now!" He pushed open the door and placed the box on the mattress. He lifted the note he had and read it:
"Look Inside For A Little Gift And Look In The New Fridge. –From A Friend".
Sonic opened the box and pulled out a small takeout box with a chili dog inside. He opened the fridge and smiled. The fox was using it. It was full of fruit. The hero placed the small takeout on top of the fruit. He closed it and stepped out shutting the door behind him.
He leapt over his 'favorite' spot of wood and began to jog away. His heart was leaping inside. He entered the forest and looked back a smile plastered on his face "Hope that brings a smile to his face." He turned away to blast off and as he did he suddenly began to stumble. He stood high, ears alert. Did he hear something?
Sonic swiftly looked to his right. He did hear something. Someone was screaming in pain! The hero tore through the forest as fast as he could tearing through the air and exploding the sound barrier probably shattering ear drums if anyone was nearby. The world slowed down once more for Sonic as he came upon the scene, and as he stopped rage started boiling his blood. His eyes grew dark and his fists curled. Right in front of him was Tails hung upside down and bullies all around swinging bats at him. Of course since the world was slowed for the hedgehog everything was seemingly motionless, but he did not care. The world sped back up and he roared "HEEEEEEY!" and just in time his sonic boom exploded the area like lightning and threw the wind everywhere.
The bullies fell back terrified and as the quickly stood up the hero stormed at them "GET AWAY FROM HIM YOU JERKS!"
The one closets stood and raised his bat "I'm tired of your bull sh-." He swung his bat.
Sonic did not even have any mercy left in him to even mock the fact the idiot was swinging a bat at him when not even Eggman's guns could hit him. The hedgehog interrupt him by catching the bat, punching the bully in the face, took the bat away, and with a swift chop shattered it.
He bent down and picked up the jerk who was holding his bleeding nose and tossed him against a tree. Two more idiots ran at him with fists raised. With his super speed the blue blur leapt over them and as he spun around he kicked them in the head. He landed and kicked the two on the ground sending them flying away.
He knew a kid was behind him, but he let him swing the bat… only for it to bounce off harmlessly. The kid stared in horror as Sonic slowly turned to him. The kid dropped the bat and was about to run off until Sonic attacked. He punched the kid in the chest, the face, the stomach, tripped him, and elbowed him into the ground.
The hero blasted off and grabbed two retreating bullies and began to spin around in a tornado blur before letting go and letting them fly off. The jerk who Sonic punched first stood up and glared at the hero before turning to run off. "Oh no YOU DON'T!" Sonic rammed his fist into a tree. There was a giant smash and the tree came collapsing down and slamming into the bully's path. The kid screamed and stopped. Sonic suddenly came up behind him and kicked him in the back. They both went flying over the toppled tree and as they landed Sonic clutched the kid's chest fur and lifted him up "Listen here you little bastard. If I ever see you attacking that fox again, you will know what it feels like to be an Eggman robot after meeting me! Understood?" The kid slowly nodded fear flooding his eyes "UNDERSTAND!?" The Hedgehog roared.
The kid yelped and nodded faster "Y-yes sir."
Sonic lifted the kid and tossed him away "NOW GET OUT OF HERE!" The bully quickly pushed himself up and ran off limping.
The hero quickly turned to see the fox looking at him in shock. Sonic slowly walked up to the fox "Hi buddy… Err… what's hanging?" He waved with a calming smile.
The fox's face fell and shook his head. The hero walked up cautiously and stopped right at a bat. He looked down at it in disgust and picked it up. He Smashed it to pieces and tossed it away grumbling "Who would pick on a defenseless kid? Despicable."
He slowly strolled up to the net the fox was caught in "Alright, buddy. It looks like I'm going to have to cut the net loose." Tails suddenly began squirming and twisting as if trying to back away from the blue hero. Sonic jogged up to the net and grabbed it "Stop, you're making this more difficult." He pulled himself up the net and grabbed the branch the net was hanging from. He yanked and it snapped.
Both fell to the ground; Sonic landed in a hero pose while Tails landed on his back. The fox squirmed and began kicking the net. Sonic came up and grabbed the net to pull off the fox. As the net came off the twin-tailed kit the child leapt up and attempted to run. Sonic grabbed his arm "Stop right there, buddy. You okay?"
The fox tugged on his arm "Let go of me!"
Sonic grabed him with both arms and spun him around to face him "I'm only checking on you. At least let me see if you were bruised."
Sonic saw the full on panic in his eyes "Let… go… of… ME!" The fox began squirming even harder with eyes squeezed tight.
Sonic tightened his grip "I only want to make sure you're okay."
Then something Sonic never thought would happen suddenly did. The fox curled up and bit him in the hand. Sonic yelped and with his strength, which was too much, tossed the fox into a tree. Sonic grabbed his wrist holding the injured hand. Tears streamed his eyes as he glared at Tails. The fox stood up with a shocked expression. The hero shook his head "What is wrong with you?!" He demanded.
The fox blinked guilt obviously overwhelming him. Tears began streaming down his face, shivering, and sobbing. The hedgehog no longer felt the pain in his hand, either from his super healing or now his full attention was now on Tails. He was now just worried about the fox "Oh, Tails… I'm sorry."
The fox leapt to his feet and jumped up the tree climbing it. After he disappeared into the leaves the hedgehog watched as the fox flew off with his tails.
He looked down and shook his head "What did I do now?" He covered his face as tears fell staining his white gloves. All that happiness he had that morning now all burnt out and gone. The only thing he had now was pain and depression. The sun was gone to him.