They all walked back to the house. Both three years old grew tired and so Sonic carried Flame and Blu carried Ashes. It didn't take long for them both to fall asleep. Sonic took Flame and laid him on the big bed in the spare bedroom. Blu gently woke up Ashes. She was covered in dried blood and needed a bath. She continued on walking until she came to a small spring. The water in the house wasn't heated and barley ever worked. The water was heated naturally and thick trees surrounded it. She pushed away some leaves to reveal a bar of soap. She usually took a bath every morning before Sonic woke up. But this time it wasn't her taking one. She took off Ashes's dress and bow and hung them up on a tree branch. She then put Ashes into the spring. The black hedgehog was still half asleep and was surprised when she felt water around her. She squealed with surprise and Blu had to stifle a laugh.

Ashes: Hey! I haven't had a bath in a while!

Blu: Then you really must stink!

Ashes:*raspberry*

Blu: Ha!

She began to scrub the blood off of Ashes. She didn't notice the playful smile on the child's face. She turned around and splashed Blu with the water.

Blu: Hey! What was that for!?

Ashes: Oops..*smirks*

Blu:*smirks* Oh, I see how it's going to be..

Ashes: I have no idea what you're talking about..

Blu splashed Ashes. The water hit her right in the face. Ashes pretended to act sad but failed miserably. She smirked again and splashed Blu back, she then began to back away from the blue hedgehog. Blu made the mistake of reaching out for her and lost her balance. She fell into the water with a big splash. Ashes began laughing like crazy. Blu tried to act mad but soon laughed as well.

Blu: I guess we're both getting wet..

Blu and Ashes returned from the spring, still wet. Sonic saw them and an amused smirk formed on his face.

Sonic: I thought you were giving Ashes a bath Blu, I didn't think you were going to have one!

Blu: Oh, HA,HA. Very funny..

Sonic:*looks at Ashes* Did you push her in?

Ashes: Mayyyyyybe..

Sonic:*gives her a high five* Good job..

Blu:*taps foot* Now it's your turn..*smirks* you wash Flame..

Ashes: Flame doesn't like water..

Blu: neither does he..

Ashes: *sweat drop* Good luck! (you'll need it)

Sonic: Umm.. I-I can't give him a bath because...umm..he's already asleep..yeah..

Blu:*smirks* Okay, you can give him one tomorrow morning... but you are giving him one..

Ashes:*laughs*

Blu: Come on... Let's go inside.

Blu tucked Ashes in. She was right beside her snoring brother in the bright blue, spare bedroom She was about to walk out when Ashes quiet voice stopped her.

Ashes; B-Blu?

Blu: Yes Ashes?

She went over to the small child's bed.

Ashes: T-Thank you..

Blu: For what?

Ashes: You're like a big sister to me. I never had a big sister before..

Blu: *smirks* And you're like my really awesome little sister.

Though it was dark, you could see her yellow eyes light up with excitement.

Ashes: D-Do you really mean that!?

Blu: Of course I do *hugs her*

Ashes: Good night sis..

Blu: Good night...sis..

Blu walked out and closed the door. Nobody had noticed the tears forming in her eyes. After so many years of being alone. On the streets. She finally had a family now. A little brother and sister to protect. And a brother to protect her. It seemed that she got a chance. A chance to have a family, and this one.. she wasn't going to lose...

To Be Continued..