-Manic P.O.V.-
We made it back to base and I looked at Midnight. Midnight sighed as she looked at me.
"Come on." I said standing up.
I helped Midnight up. Midnight nodded and we head out, following Sonic and Sonia. Cyrus walked over and smiled.
"Wow, you found her." Cyrus said.
Midnight looked at me, then at Cyrus. I chuckled.
"Yeah, we did. She will be staying here from now on." Sonic told Cyrus who nodded.
Sonic walked off and I sighed. That wasn't like Sonic.
"Sonia, when did Sonic change?" I asked.
"When you went missing." Sonia replied as she walked off.
"Both of them have change, like you have changed a lot." Cyrus explained as he walked off.
I followed him, dragging Midnight along.
"Well I needed to leave. There was too much chaos here. I mean, sure I shouldn't have stayed away they I did." I said.
Cyrus sighed.
"Sonia was hurt the most. She always kept your medallion close. She blamed herself, that much I know for sure. Sonic, he stayed busy but I know he felt bad, guilty. He was looking for you." Cyrus explained.
I sighed.
"Manic." Midnight whispered.
"Yeah, what is it Midnight?" I asked as we stop.
"I need to go to a small town, east from here. It is hidden in the forest. Chloe lives there and she is all alone. I have to check on her and make sure she is okay." Midnight told me. "And I would like it if you met her too." Midnight added softly.
I smiled. This was the first time Midnight wanted me to meet one of her friends. I don't think she has many, so I can't turn this down.
"Of course." I told her.
"You two go." Cyrus told us. "I got Sonic and Sonia." Cyrus added
"Let them know we will be back." I told Cyrus who nodded.
I smiled and we headed off.
"So how old is Chloe?" I asked. I never did ask her age.
"She would be 17." Midnight replied.
"17, she's young." I said and Midnight nodded.
"Sky was meant to look after her. She would be 21, but as Chloe said, three years ago Sky left and never came back." Midnight explained. "I can't leave her alone like that again." Midnight added.
I nodded.
"I understand, don't worry." I told her.
Midnight smiled.
"Thanks." Midnight whispered. "I hope Sonia and Sonic don't get mad with us leaving." Midnight said a little worried.
"Don't worry about them." I told her.
Midnight looked at me.
"Last time you left, you never went back, remember." Midnight said.
I sighed. That was true. I hope they don't think I'm running off again. As much as I want to, I won't do it as long as Midnight stays with me. I'm happy.
"Cyrus will cover for us." I told her.
Midnight nodded.
"Cyrus is grateful, you saved his life." I said.
"He was lucky I came across the base." Midnight told me.
I smiled.
"Yeah, he was." I said smiling.
"We better pick up the pace. I got a bad feeling." Midnight said.
I nodded as we started running.
"What do you think it is?" I asked.
"I don't know, something bad." Midnight replied. "I don't like it." Midnight added.
I sighed. This isn't going to end well.
-Sonic P.O.V.-
I was walking around the base, looking for Manic and Midnight with no luck. I found Cyrus and Sonia talking so I walked over.
"Hey." Sonia greeted.
"Have you two seen Manic and Midnight?" I asked.
"No." Sonia replied.
"Uh yeah." Cyrus said. "Midnight was worried about her friend Chloe so the pair went off to make sure everything was fine. The will be back as soon as they can." Cyrus explained.
"If they come back." I said, crossing my arms.
"They will be back." Cyrus told me. "As long as Midnight is welcome here, Manic will stay with her. As soon as you turn your back to her and make her leave, so will Manic." Cyrus explained.
I sighed.
"Have faith Sonic." Sonia told me.
I nodded.
"Okay, but I am worried. Robotnik is around and is hunting them down." I said.
"They are heading east." Cyrus told me.
"Sonic." Sonia said.
"I have to check on them. They shouldn't be alone." I told Sonia.
I then quickly ran off. They shouldn't be alone. I caught up with the pair in no time. They looked at me shock as they stopped.
"Sonic, what are you doing?" Manic asked.
"I wanted to make sure you two will be fine. With Robotnik coming down as hard as he is, I have a right to worry." I explained.
"Makes sense." Midnight said. "It you want to tag along, that's fine." Midnight said as she started walking.
"Come on, we are almost there." Manic told me as he started walking.
I followed.
"No!" Midnight cried as she run forward.
I saw what was wrong. SWATbots were attacking the village. Midnight ran off and Manic sighed.
"Come on." Manic said and we headed off.
-Midnight P.O.V.-
Damnit! How did Robotnik find this place? I need to find Chloe. I heard her scream and head towards it to see her fight a ground of SWATbots. I ran over, taking my swords out and turn them on and finished the rest off. Chloe looked at me, she was exhausted. Chloe runs over to me. I quickly turn my swords off and put them away, then pulled Chloe into a hug.
"You came." Chloe whispered.
"Of course I did." I told her.
"Midnight!" I heard Manic call.
I looked over to see a SWATbot. Before I could even move, it was cut into two and I saw Manic behind it. I smiled.
"Come on, we got as many people we could." Manic told me.
I nodded as I let Chloe go. We started running and I grabbed Chloe's hand. She was falling behind. We then saw Sonic.
"Come on!" Sonic called.
We ran over and headed deep into the forest. After a while, we stop to catch our breath. I sat by a tree and Chloe sat next to me.
"That was close." Manic said as he walked over and sat across from me. Chloe broke down in tears as she gave me a hug. I sighed, wrapping my arms around her tight.
"It's okay." I assured her.
"What do we do now?" Manic asked.
I sighed.
"Once you three get enough rest, we head back to base and report this to Sonia and Cyrus." Sonic told us.
"Right, good idea." Manic said.
I sighed as I leaned back into the tree. I then looked at Chloe. Was it my fault that her village was found? I mean, sure Robotnik was looking for me, but was it my fault? I don't understand. That town has gone untouched for years and now, it's gone. I looked at Manic who was staring at me worried. I sighed.
"What is it Midnight?" Manic asked.
"That village has gone years unnoticed and now it's gone." I said.
"We will figure this out." Sonic said.
I nodded. I looked at Chloe who was half asleep. I got up, then pick Chloe up bridal style as Manic stood up.
"Are you okay carrying her?" Manic asked.
"Yeah, it isn't the first time." I replied.
"Come on." Sonic said.
We head off, heading back to the base. I looked at Chloe who was fast asleep. She used her power too much. She still has a long way to come.
