Chapter 11

Left in charge

"He what?" Sonic couldn't believe it; Eggman was leaving for the weekend. Plus he told Miles to say that he took the heat for Sonic and Knuckles.

"Yeah, that's what he said." Miles answered, still not believing their lucky break.

"Whoa… so what's he going to do with us?" Knuckles asked Miles, seriously wondering.

"I really have no clue…. He might just leave us… I think he's crazy."

"He might leave SOMEONE in charge… might." Sonic suggested, thinking that what he just said sounded a lot smarter when he thought of it.

"Yeah right, dude." Said Knuckles, knowing how stupid it was "Like he would ever…"

Just then a voice that sounded somewhat familiar interrupted him "Hey guys." Said Angel, who was with her sister, as usual.

"Hey, Angel." They all said in unison, followed by Miles confirming Sidney's presence, as she did his.

"What happened Miles?" Asked Angel, her voice changing with her curiosity, as well as her sympathy for the little fox "Me and Sidney saw you get taken away by Eggman, then you got out a few minutes later."

Miles wasn't very hesitant about an answer, but he was delayed by a quick admiral look at Sidney "He knew it wasn't us, but he wanted me in there anyway to give him a model for a drill

"Huh… so he didn't fall for it. He's smarter than he looks." Angel commented. She really thought he'd fall for it.

"No… I'm surprised, too." Sidney's sweet voice said, nearly entrancing Miles again. She looked at him, trying to lock on his eyes just as he turned away; making her sigh a little… he just had the prettiest eyes.

"So what's the story now?" Angel asked him.

"Well, he's gonna be gone all weekend is what he said, just to get that drill." Miles informed her.

"Yeah, and we're wondering what he's gonna do with the campers." Added Sonic, noting what Miles had missed.

"Hmmm…" Angel thought for a bit, and then it hit her "He's going to leave someone in charge. Most likely he's going to trust the oldest…" she slowly turned her head towards Knuckles "and most respectful to him to watch over the camp while he's gone."

"Respectful?" Knuckles asked.

"Yes, you've shown him that you know that he's in authority, and that you respect his authority. If anyone is going to be watching over the camp, its you."

Knuckles grinned, his pride swelling "Right… so I get to boss you guys around right?"

"Righteous…" he turned to Sonic and grinned mischievously "YOU! Get over here and let me hit you!"

"No!" screamed Sonic.

"I SAID HERE, MERE MORTAL!"

"But when did I ever say that I respected your authority?" he asked, grinning in satisfaction.

"Oh, that's detention."

"Sweet, no classes."

"It's going on your permanent record! You'll never get a job."

"Great, no work."

"Would you like to be expelled?"

"BOYS!" Screamed Angel, getting their attention. Their heads snapped to her, confirming it "Knuckles, you're not in charge YET! And Sonic, you need to respect people a little more."

"I Agree!" said the familiar voice of Sally Acorn.

Angel looked at the chipmunk, not knowing who she was "And who might you be?" she asked.

"The names Sally, Sally Acorn." She glanced her eyes at Sonic "I'm his ex-girlfriend."

Angel looked to where her eyes glanced, then looked back at her "Oh, really?" Angel said, lifting her eyebrows.

"Yes… and he's my ex for good reason." She said, glaring at Sonic.

"I can't imagine why…" said Angel, her voice oozing with sarcasm.

After a while, it seemed like what Angel had predicted would never come to pass. Maybe it was just a guess, maybe he'd just leave them there. Knuckles sighed at the thought. He thought it would bring true satisfaction to see Sonic at his mercy for a whole weekend….

"Excuse me, Echidna." Said a strangely familiar voice. It didn't take Knuckles long to place it though, and he snapped to attention, putting a flat, extended hand to his forehead.

"MR. EGGMAN!" he barked, making a gruff face as he did so.

Eggman grinned "At ease." He said to the respectable echidna.

Knuckles followed orders as such and started wondering why Eggman was here. His question was soon answered.

"Mr.… Knuckles is it?"

"Yes, Sir." He said, as if he were a soldier.

"Knuckles, I need you to watch over the summer camp while I'm out for the weekend. Can you take the responsibility of doing that?"

Knuckles' eyes widened… was Angel psychic or something? "Sir… I'll do what I can, sir." He answered, like a soldier again.

"Good, now that that's over I guess I will leave the entire camp in your hands until I get back… don't fail me."

"YES SIR!"