WARNING: Rape, sexual scene
Chapter 29: Home
Manic woke up with a searing headache. He sat up in his bed, squinting his eyes at the bright lightning as he cupped his forehead in agony. The hangover would have been unbearable for any first timer, but the green hedgehog has had far too many to really feel the brunt of the pain. He looked over to his right, watching the black hedgehog hastily zip his black backpack shut before swinging it over his shoulder.
"Is it time to go already?" Manic mumbled, "I woulda thought Amy would let us sleep in before heading to her place."
"She canceled the sleep over." Shadow said flatly, a trace of coldness. "And it's two in the afternoon."
"What's with the attitude?" The green hedgehog questioned, "I take it the party didn't go well? You and Sonic get into another lovers quarrel?"
Shadow just looked over his shoulder and sent Manic a cold glare before turning back to his side of the room. The green hedgehog just rose a confused eyebrow before pulling his phone out from under his pillow.
4 NEW MESSAGES
Knuckles: You're a piece of shit. Sonia keeps telling everyone you were just fucked up on booze, but in reality, you're just fucked up. Stay away from me and my girlfriend.
Silver: I'm sorry I left the party early Manic. I just…something happened and I had to go. Hope we're still cool.
Cream: Tails has been crying all morning because of you. How could you be so cruel Manic? And Cosmo refuses to hangout or see him thanks to you making her feel so unwelcome.
Sonic: Get your shit packed. Mom should be here to pick us up around three. We'll be in the parking lot.
"Chaos, what the hell is everyone's problem?" Manic growled in annoyance before hopping out of bed. Shadow turned his head to face the other hedgehog with an emotionless expression.
"You really don't remember last night at all do you?" He asked.
"Bits and pieces. Still don't get why everyone's talking shit to me, or why the hell my face is bruised."
Shadow just shook his head before walking out of the room without so much as another word. Manic just stood in the middle of the room completely confused. Beer bottles were everywhere, and the room smelt horrid. He sighed in annoyance before grabbing the wastebasket and dropping bottles into it. He didn't want to leave the room completely trashed all vacation.
As he picked up bottles hastily off the floor, he came to one that made him tilt his head. He picked up the large bottle labeled 'Suppression' and soon all his cruelty of that night came back to him like a daydream. Every word, every secret outed, it all hit him like a ton of bricks. A wave of guilt and sorrow fell over him as he soon realized what he had done.
"Stop calling me." Sonic growled into his phone.
"Sonic please, I can explain everything if you'd just let me." Amy sobbed on the other line.
"There's nothing to explain! You slept with him."
"That was before we were dating."
"How long before?" He asked, potentially willing to forgive and forget, especially because he had a secret of his own. "Tell me the truth Amy."
"A day…" She mumbled in shame.
"Are you fucking serious? What the fuck!" He shouted, running his free hand through his quills. "Were you together? Do you love him?"
"NO." The pink hedgehog sobbed, "I've only ever been in love with you, my Sonikku. I was just so insecure. Some of the girls scared me into thinking I wasn't good enough because I was a virgin, so I asked him to help me learn how to do it so I could be good enough for you…"
"You really think I'm that fucking shallow?" He bellowed, "AND FOR THE LOVE OF CHAOS STOP CALLING ME THAT!"
"I'm so sorry."
"Want to know the funny part about all this Ames? I wouldn't have cared, I picked you to be my first girl because I thought you were someone who was always gonna have my back. I thought you were someone I could trust."
He quickly ended the call dramatically, tossing his phone deep into the depths of his blue backpack before zipping it shut. He didn't want to deal with or talk to anyone, especially her. He slung the bag over his shoulder before walking over to the silently sobbing kitsune, who'd been cooped up in his room all day. Sonic didn't say anything, he just offered the fox a sympathetic frown before packing his younger brother a bag.
"C'mon Tails. Mom's on her way…" He murmured.
Amy let out an eardrum-shattering shriek of anguish before throwing her phone on the ground, smashing it to pieces under the heavy weight of her red boot.
Silver and Gold sat on the roof of the school. They were seated across from each other, both in the same crossed-leg position on a turquoise-colored blanket she laid out during her stargazing last night. Her telescope was set up off to the side, not really useful since it wasn't dark out yet.
The white hedgehog had texted her in need of some consoling and company. She was happy to oblige, and invited him for a picnic on the roof. She hated seeing him so down, normally whenever she saw him at one of their SyFy conventions he was as happy as could be. She was not used to seeing his frown, or his beautiful eyes red and puffy from a night of crying.
The tenrec didn't want to overbear or pressure him, so she let him speak naturally. She carried on eating her sandwich as his laid out in front of him on a plate untouched. She was concerned, but wanted him to speak about whatever was bugging him when he was ready.
"Was the party fun?" She asked casually, biting into her bacon sandwich.
"Don't know." He shrugged, "I left early…"
"Your friends must have been really upset." She replied, "You've always been the life of the party."
"Those people aren't my friends." He mumbled.
"Did something happen last night Silver?" She questioned, no longer able to suppress her curiosity and worry. He looked up at her with glistening amber eyes, and it nearly broke her heart.
"I think me and Blaze broke up…" He whimpered before tears begun pouring from his eyes. She quickly put both their plates to the side and pulled him in for a hug. She stroked his quills as she shushed his sobbing.
"I'm sorry Silver."
"She was in love with someone else. I knew it, but I tried anyway. I'm so stupid."
"You're not stupid." She assured him, "Sometimes we can't help who we want…even when we know it's wrong…"
"I'm just so glad you're here Gold." He sniffled, pulling away to look at her. "At least I'll have one friend."
"Me too." She smiled, practically brightening up his whole world. "Are you going back home for vacation?"
"No." He sighed, "I'm trying to save up money for convention season. Are you going home?"
"Nah, my folks are off traveling the world." She shrugged, "Maybe we can hangout?"
"Stargazing tonight?" They both questioned in unison before bursting out into a fit of laughter and blushing.
Nicole wandered the boy's dorm as she searched for Shard's room. She hadn't heard from him in a while and begun to worry. The lynx didn't know if she was just overthinking like Mina had suggested, but still felt like she had done something wrong. She just wanted to speak with Shard in person, maybe ease her possibly unnecessary guilt.
"Nicole." A voice sounded before her wrist was grabbed. She looked back to see her very new boyfriend tugging her in his direction with a smile.
"Espio." She breathed, "You scared me."
"Sorry. What are you doing in here?"
"I came to check on Shard." She admitted, smile quickly falling. "I feel that he might be upset with me."
"I'm sure he isn't." The chameleon assured her, reaching for her hand. "I'm glad I found you though. I have something to ask you."
"What is it?" She asked curiously, mind drifting off task.
"I know this may sound a bit forward, but I was wondering if you'd come back home with me for vacation? You see, my mother is actually coming back from one of her oversea missions, and I'd really like her to meet you. You don't have to say yes, I just—"
"I'd love to meet your mother Espio." The lynx blushed, "But I don't know if my mother would allow me to—"
"I've already spoken with Principal Acorn about it." He spoke up eagerly, cutting her off mid-sentence. "She agreed, as long as we don't run off together."
"Just like her to embarrass me like that." Nicole giggled, "I wasn't expecting to leave campus, so I should head back over to my dorm and pack."
"You do that." Espio smiled, excited to take her to his hometown. "I'll walk you."
' "My boy told me he saw him pull you into that janitor's closet!" Thrash shouted in my face, his spittle making contact with my skin. "What the fuck were you two doing in there? Huh? Answer me!"
"He just wanted to talk." I cowered in the passenger seat. We were sitting in the car out in the parking lot. He told me we were going to visit Lara-Su, but he lied just to get me into a secluded spot so he could confront me. I should have known better.
"Talk? In a fucking janitor's closet? Do you think I'm stupid?" He scolded, whipping my face with the back of his hand. It stung like hell, coaxing tears to stream out of my eyes. He then leaned over and took hold of my neck, squeezing tightly. "Tell me what the hell happened."
"N-N-Nothing." I stuttered, losing oxygen as I tried to pry his strong hand off my neck.
"You fucked didn't you? You're fucking cheating on me right? RIGHT?" With every accusation his grip grew tighter and tighter. My heart raced as my face turned blue. He wasn't going to give up. I had to tell him.
"He kissed me." I murmured with my near last breath. He then released his grip on me. I quickly gasped and breathed in air. I held my pained chest as I coughed.
"I fucking knew it." Thrash growled, slamming his hand on the steering wheel. "He's been trying to get with you this whole fucking time."
I didn't say anything, in fear that I might say the wrong thing and end up being choked out again. It wasn't always like this. When we first started dating he was thrilled to be with me, and never laid a hand on me. He doted on me and showered me with appraisal. Then after our daughter was born…he changed. He got more and more aggressive, and more violent.
It was a trivial slap here and there at first. Sometimes he'd suspect the neighbor boy of sleeping with me, or that I might be talking to another guy. He started giving me curfews, and checking my phone. He was always so jealous of Mighty, thinking that I might run off with him. Chaos knows I should have…
Thrash's possessive nature and jealousy work my nerves to no end. I hate being pushed around, and mistreated, but what can I do? He's my daughter's father. I don't want Lara-Su to grow up in a broken home like I did.
"Let him fuckin' try." Thrash growled, swiping my phone from the dash. He must have texted Knuckles something. "I wish that fucker would test me. Thinks he's so fuckin' hard. I will break that prick. He better mind his own. You're MY girl. Now, say it."
"I'm your girl…" I mumbled, looking at my feet.
"Now get in the back and prove it to me." He hissed.
"Babe please, I don't want to."
"What was that?" He growled, grabbing a fist full of my hair. I thrashed and kicked violently as he threatened to yank it off my head. "Do as I say and get your ass in the backseat."
Shaking and sobbing, I did as told. I knew better than to argue. In the end, he always got what he wanted. I remember jumping over to the backseat, laying on my back as he climbed on top of me. I tried to protest, but was silenced with another slap before he tore my black and white flannel shirt open.
I stared out the sunroof as he yanked down my pants, prying my already sore and bruised thighs apart. I let the tears roll down my face as he forced his way inside me once again.
I looked out to the sun, thinking of a better time.
My days with Knuckles and Team Chaotix.'
"Julie-Su?" A voice called out, shaking the echidna girl awake.
She quickly sat up in fright, turning to the person calling her out of her dream state. It was her little rabbit roommate. The echidna girl quickly relaxed, breathing a sigh of relief that it was only her and not her fiancé.
"Sorry to wake you." Cream apologized, "It seemed like you were having a nightmare."
"I was." Julie sighed, feeling a shudder go down her spine.
"Are you feeling okay? You look a bit pale." The rabbit questioned, resting an innocent hand to the echidna girl's cheek. Julie immediately tensed up at the touch, not used to such a gentle hand.
"I'm fine." She assured the rabbit, pulling the girl's hand quickly away.
"Oh, okay then." The rabbit nodded, "Well, you should get packing if you're leaving for vacation."
"Hey Wave!" Storm called out as he rushed over to the purple swallow setting her bags down in the parking lot.
"Hey Storm. "She turned around, offering him a warm smile.
"You haven't kicked it with us in a while." The albatross mumbled, "Everything good?"
"Just avoiding Jet again." She replied bitterly, shifting her gaze to the grass. "He's just too much for me sometimes."
"I get it. Don't even worry about it." He waved in dismissal. "So you goin' home?"
"No. I'm spending vacation with my friend."
"Oh, that's cool I guess." The albatross nodded, rubbing the back of his head.
"Everything okay with you Storm?"
"Yeah, everything's cool. I just wanted to you know, apologize for Jet. I know his gay bashing gets on your nerves, but honestly I think he only does that because he's upset he can't have you."
"Well, he's right about that one." She snarled in disgust. "You don't need to apologize for him Storm."
"I just don't want you to think I think that way too." He admitted, "I don't care what you like or don't like. You're cool because you are who you are."
"Thanks Bud." She smiled, leaping onto him for a loving hug. "I really appreciate your support."
"You know I always got you girl." He smiled, returning the embrace.
They soon ended their conversation with kind farewells before he disappeared back off into the main building. Storm was not like Jet at all. Sure he was a bully, and pretty arrogant, but he was very much for equal rights. He was the one who helped her come out. He may be a jerk to everyone else, but to Jet and Wave he was always so supportive. Even when Jet was wrong he still stuck by the hawk, because that's just the kind of friend he is.
"Hey Wave. Sorry I'm late. Had to grab a few things." A purple walrus spoke as he set his things beside hers.
"That's okay Rotor." She smiled, wrapping him in a welcoming hug. "The taxi just got here. So, are you sure you're ready for this?"
"As ready as I'll ever be." He nodded nervously.
"Coming out isn't that easy Rotor, but whatever happens I'm gonna be here to support you."
"I'm sorry to drag you home with me. I'm just too scared to tell him on my own." The walrus apologized, feeling guilty for stealing her vacation time.
"Well, you won't be alone." She smiled, taking both his hands in hers. "After this, you'll be one more step closer to Cobar…"
Megan paced back and forth in her single dorm as she chewed her nails nervously. The other day at the meeting Mighty had spilled the beans on her pregnancy, and her father was furious. He demanded to know who the father was, and she had no choice but to reveal it was Elias Acorn. He was livid, cursing out her principal in the mongoose's office until security had to separate and kick out both of them.
The poor squirrel girl was an emotional wreck. She was in anguish, having her father so disappointed in her. She was so distraught that she even reconsidered the abortion solution, but she was already too far along.
"Megan?" A voice called out as the door to her room creaked open. She turned her head to see her baby's father walk in and shut the door behind him. Her worry quickly turned into rage as she begun scolding him.
"YOU IDIOT! HOW COULD YOU TELL MIGHTY?" She wailed, tears streaming down her face. He quickly set her down on the bed, pulled her head to his chest as he stroked her hair in an attempt to calm her.
"I'm so sorry." He apologized, "I just needed some advice."
"He told my father at the meeting."
"He…He did?" The prince stammered.
"Yes, and now Daddy hates me and thinks I'm some tramp!"
"Meg, I'm sorry, and you're not a tramp." He assured her. "My mother already knew, but she didn't know who you were…"
"Well she does now." The pregnant teen huffed, "How can I go home for vacation? He's so upset with me."
"Maybe if he knew what kind of guy I am he wouldn't be so upset." Elias inquired, making Megan sit up to face him. "He probably thinks I'm this scumbag loser. That's probably why he's so upset. Maybe if I show him I'm a pretty standup guy he'll ease up."
"You think so?" She sniffled, wiping her tears. "My dad isn't easy to please."
"I'm kinda known to be a charmer." He smirked.
"So you'll come home with me this vacation to meet him?"
"If that's what you want." He smiled as she threw her arms around him and kissed his cheek.
"I'm so glad to have you Elias." She murmured, "I love you."
His entire body tensed up at her last three words. He wasn't sure quite how to respond, but knew he had to. He wrapped his arms around her too, looking out the window of her room.
"I love you too…" He whispered, trying his hardest to suppress an image of Sonia from his mind.
Mina strutted down the hall of the boy's dorm before coming to a halt at a specific door. By now everyone was either already gone, or outside saying their goodbyes. She knew the person she'd been looking for wasn't out there, so she pushed open his room door without warning.
Just as she predicted, he wasn't outside. He was in his bed, laying on his stomach as he breathed into a pillow. He almost looked dead, and there was such a negative aura in the room. He didn't move, not even when she opened the door and walked inside.
She pulled her expensive purple purse off her shoulder, setting it in her lap as she took a seat next to him. He instantly shot up as he felt her weight on the bed. He turned to meet her beautiful smiling face with a disgruntled look.
"What the hell do you want?" He hissed.
"Sorry I didn't knock." She shrugged, "I just figured you wouldn't open the door."
"Not if I saw you standing out there." The hedgehog huffed, "Now get out." He pointed toward the door, but she didn't budge.
"I just wanted to give this back to you." She stated calmly, handing him back the box he had sent to Nicole. "I'm really sorry things didn't work out for you Shard. Your note was beautiful, and the gesture was very sweet. Don't worry, she didn't see it."
He took the box and quickly discarded it to the side, angry that he had sent it in the first place.
"I don't need your sympathy. Now get the fuck out already." He growled once more, "You wreak like used tampons and bitch."
"It's okay to feel sad Shard." She assured him, ignoring his rude comments. Her pretty jade eyes caught sight of his trashcan, and all the letters she sent stacking up in it. "I've been meaning to apologize in person for a long time ya'know. Not sure if Nicole ever mentioned that."
"I don't care. Sorry doesn't change anything. It's just a word."
"Of course. You seem like a guy who prefers action over words."
"I don't want to sleep with your hoe-ass."
"That's not what I meant." She shook her head, stroking his cheek sympathetically. He quickly swatted her hand away. "I'm trying to console you."
"News flash, I fucking hate you! I got arrested because of you, remember? I'm a Nanite! A rapist, a thief, I'm scum."
"No you're not. I was wrong to say those things Shard, and I'm so sorry." The mongoose sighed, "I know you're upset right now. I just want to help."
"Do you really think consoling me will somehow absolve you of all your sin? Is this your way of trying to atone for what you did to me and Nicole? This isn't a fucking movie, I'm not gonna leap into your arms and forgive you. Nicole might take the high road like that, but I'm no saint."
"Shard please I—"
"No." He shook his head, "Just fuck off."
She felt tears threatening to escape her pretty jade eyes as she stood up from his side, hands balled in angry fists. The mongoose fumed with distaste. She really had only come to console him, and apologize, but he really was stubborn. Her patience was completely out the window, replaced by complete repulsion. She poked an angry finger at his nose as she scolded him.
"You know what? You can fuck off. This is exactly why Nicole chose Espio instead of you. You can't see the good in anything, not even when it's staring you right in the face. You're just a bitter brat upset about not getting his way."
"You're one to talk you cunt." He shot up from the bed to loom over her, "You feel so entitled to everything, like I have to forgive you."
Both teens were red in the face as they bickered back and forth until she could no longer take his harsh words and sent a stinging slap across his face. He stumbled back a bit, cupping his now throbbing red cheek as he regained his balance. He looked back up to her, quickly shoving her back. He wasn't one to hurt girls, but she had been pushing his limits ever since he met her.
With every action there is a reaction. She shoved him back, making him fall back onto his bed before he got up and restrained her by holding down her forearms. They glared hard, screaming as they got in each other's faces.
"Bastard!"
"Fucking whore."
It went on for so long that neither of them even knew what they were saying anymore or how to act. Their faces just got closer and closer until the gap between their lips faded, and their arguing persisted through aggressive kisses. In a storm cloud of confusion, rage, anguish, and heartache the two had crossed a line; finding the small glimmer of lust hidden in both their minds.
The kissing consisted of biting, aggressive tongue play, and angry curse words instead of pleasurable moans. She leapt onto him, linking her legs around his waist as he slammed her back hard against the wall behind them. He pinned both her arms above her head as he roughed her up, all the while both of them still carrying on their words of hatred.
"Bitch."
"Asshole."
"Slut."
Even after he threw her to his bed, and they both tore the clothes off each other, they continued their argument.
"Where's Shadow?" Eclipse questioned as he walked up to Rouge and Knuckles leaning on his car in the parking lot.
"He should have been here by now." Rouge huffed, "I swear, that boy is always taking his sweet ass time, but he complains when I take more than ten minutes in the bathroom freshening up."
"Well, my dad's expecting me around six. So, if I'm gonna drop you guys off and get home on time he better hurry up." Knuckles sighed in frustration as he opened his door and hopped in the driver's seat.
Unbeknownst to the three, Shadow was a lot closer than they realized. He was standing off by the parking lot, masked by bushes and trees as she stowed away with Sonia. They were both seated on the dirt as he cradled her in his lap and kissed her shoulder. She hummed sweetly to the touch.
"Are you sure you'll be okay?" He questioned once again.
"It'll only be two weeks Shadow." She chuckled.
"I wish I could go with you, but I just can't be around Manic right now." He sighed, remembering last night.
"I understand." The magenta girl nodded, kissing his cheek. "I'll be fine. Don't worry about me."
"But I do." He breathed in sorrow, "All the time."
"I promise I'll stay on track." She assured him, squeezing his hand tightly. "I want to get better now…"
"You'll call me every day?"
"I promise I'll call you." She giggled, "I think they're looking for you. I'd better get back to my brothers."
They both shared one long and loving farewell kiss before they both snuck their way out of the bushes and back to their respective parties. She went towards her brothers, while he went toward his. Eclipse was the first to notice him, and the energetic darkling quickly rushed over and embraced the hedgehog, making him grimace.
"Shadow!" He cooed with a smile as the hedgehog shoved him off. "Why can't you just come home with me? Dad misses you."
"That man wouldn't miss me if his life depended on it. He's a workaholic bastard married to a slutty gold digger."
"Um, my mom?" The darkling questioned unamused.
"I'd rather ring my own neck with a watering hose than go back there." Shadow shuddered, "Even if it means I have to spend the rest of my days with that bat and her cougar mother."
"Hey!" Rouge hollered, overhearing his statement. "She's not into guys that young!"
"Her last boyfriend was nineteen. Your mom's thirty-three."
"Whatever, just get in the car." Rouge pouted, jumping back into the passenger seat as she slammed the door shut.
"Your mom dated someone my age?" Knuckles grinned, "How she look though?"
"Shut up." The bat rolled her eyes.
"So, you and Fiona fell out again." Mephiles mused, flicking a piece of lint from his sleeve as he sat beside Scourge on the steps of the main building.
"Yup." He nodded, staring off into the distance. "Honestly, don't even care anymore. I only asked her back out because I felt bad, and missed the pussy."
"Ya'know, Rosy seems pretty open." The dark hedgehog inquired as he looked over at the green hedgehog.
"I'd rather fuck a meat grinder." He cringed, "But if that's your thing, go for it."
"She said something to me while we were getting drunk last night." He kept his eyes locked on Scourge who didn't even look his way. "She said you did something very bad to her. What did she mean?"
"I did something bad to her?" He snarled with a sarcastic chuckle. "That bitch ruined my life. I didn't do shit to her. That was all her choice…" Scourge's voice trailed off as he caught sight of her. The auburn-haired girl he so desperately adored…talking to some guy.
Mephiles followed his eyes and caught sight of the same scene. He watched as Scourge balled his fists and gritted his teeth at the sight. The auburn-haired girl was smiling, a deep blush to her cheeks as the suave monkey took her hand in his. The dark hedgehog had never seen Scourge look so emotional. He scanned quickly, picking up on several emotions that just didn't add up. Anger, jealousy, fear, sorrow, and above all hate.
The green hedgehog nearly lost it when he saw the monkey tuck a stray strand of red hair behind her ear, making her giggle and blush even more.
"She'll be staying here for vacation you know…" Mephiles cooed, making Scourge half-smile a bit.
"About your offer last night…" Blaze mumbled, rubbing her arm nervously as she stood in front of Sonic in the parking lot. "I've realized that I don't feel the same way I did last summer anymore. I only carried unresolved feelings, and I think I just needed some closure."
After a long sleepless night of thinking—and hearing Amy curse her name and sob in the bed across the room—the cat had realized her feelings for Sonic really were no more. All she was looking for was closure, because he was her first, and they left things so unresolved. But now everything was as clear as day, and her mind no longer conflicted with her heart. Both of them finally called out the same name, Silver.
"I get it. I'm actually not looking to be in a relationship right now anyway…I'm just glad you're back in my life right now Blaze. Honestly, everything is just so crazy." The blue hedgehog sighed, pulling the cat into a much needed hug.
"I'm sorry about Amy, and even more sorry that I didn't tell you myself."
"You knew?" He pulled away to raise an eyebrow at her.
"Yes. Fiona told me. I was going to tell you, but I didn't think you'd want to hear it from me."
"I don't blame you Blaze, and I'm not mad. I woulda found out sooner or later." He sighed, "Just promise me we won't keep secrets from each other anymore?"
"Of course." She smiled as they held hands.
"Good…because I have to tell you I kissed—" Before he could finish he noticed her gaze fly somewhere else. He turned his head in the direction she was staring to see her ex-boyfriend walk by, giggling with a golden-quilled girl as they walked into the main building. He turned back to the cat who nearly bursted into jealous tears.
"Who's that girl?" Sonic questioned, not recognizing the tenrec.
"A vulture…" That cat mumbled before staggering off toward the main building after them.
Sonic tried to halt her desperate chasing but was quickly called back to the parking lot. He turned around to see his mother waving hello from inside her white SUV. He quickly turned heel and dashed over to her car. He tossed his bags in the back before leaping into the backseat and plopping down next to Tails.
The fox held his head down in shame as Sonia looked out the window from the passenger seat. Sonic darted his eyes over to the carefree Manic with a grimace before he placed a comforting hand on Tails' back.
Aleena could sense the tension in the car, and quickly noticed Sonia's new figure, but didn't think much of it. She sighed, continuing to drive out of the parking lot as she tried to lighten the mood.
"I've got a wonderful surprise for you all back home." Their mother sang sweetly.
After a long taxi ride, Amy finally arrived home. She stomped up the stone steps to her cousin's main house, quickly unlocking the door before walking inside. Mari-An and Rob were seated on the couch while their baby sat in his bouncer seat. Rob quickly perked up at the sight of Amy, getting up to give her a hug.
"Amy, I'm so glad your home." He cheered happily, scooping her into a hug and kissing her forehead. "I thought you were bringing friends home?"
"Canceled." She muttered angrily.
He didn't like that upset tone, or that sorrowful look on her face. His smile soon fell as concern rose up in him.
"Is everything okay?" He questioned.
"Just leave me alone okay?" The pink girl snapped before dragging her suitcase up the wooden steps to her room.
Rob felt a pang of guilt and nervousness spike in his heart, but his distraught mood was quickly calmed when Mari-An put a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"It might be girl troubles." She assured him, "I'll go have a talk with her. You watch over Jon."
Upstairs, Amy was in her room. She was tearing through her closet, pulling out trunks, and useless junk. She sifted through her things until finally finding the red suitcase she had been looking for in the far back. She pulled it out, immediately undoing the four locks holding it shut. Inside were her most cherished momentous
"He's wrong, he's wrong, he's wrong." She repeated over and over again as she sifted through her favorite things.
Her heart shattered to pieces as she finally pulled out her most valued possession. The green umbrella Sonic had given her that very first day…
Only it wasn't green.
It was blue…just like Manic had told her.
Turns out, Sonic the Hedgehog was never her true hero.
Aleena parked her car in the driveway before pulling out the keys and turning back to her children with a big smile. She'd been boasting about the best present ever, and really hyping them up. Now they were all curious, but the tension in the car was still there.
"Go on." She cheered, "You'll all love it."
"Chaos I hope it's one of your dinners. I'm starving!" Sonic whined, hopping out of the car before helping Tails out. He then walked off, leaving Manic to leap out of the car on his own with a grimace.
"Please let it be that room makeover you promised me!" Sonia squealed as she reached for the nob to the front door.
They pushed the door open, all of their eyes widening in shock at the sight of their gift.
"It's been a long time…" The hedgehog sitting on the couch smirked, rising to his feet as he walked over to them. "I've missed you all."
"D-D-Daddy?" Sonia stammered in disbelief.
"Hello Pumpkin." He smiled as she dashed into his open arms for a hug.
"Oh Daddy I've missed you!" The magenta girl cried out happily. Aleena just stood by the door smiling at the sight. Jules quickly set her down off to the side before approaching Sonic, ruffling his quills with a smile.
"Hey there Hero." He smiled.
"Dad, I can't believe you're here for real!" The blue hedgehog exclaimed, looking up to the older blue hedgehog with excitement. "I thought you'd be overseas for a few more months."
"I took some time off." Jules explained before scooping up the now cheerful Tails. "There's my boy genius. How's it been at GHA?"
"It's been a blast Dad." Tails smiled sheepishly, "I scored really high on the nationwide test."
"Of course you did, you're a champ!" Their father cheered, setting Tails back down to the ground.
His gaze had the misfortune of falling on his last child, the problem child. He sighed heavily before walking over to his green son.
Manic felt his throat tighten, as he balled his fists and stared daggers at his 'so-called father'. Just before Jules' hand could come down on Manic's shoulder he quickly swatted him away.
"Don't touch me." The green hedgehog hissed.
"Manic please." Aleena whined, "He's your father…"
"Barely…" Manic growled before storming off upstairs to his room.
"He isn't still hanging around that Scourge boy is he?" Jules questioned the rest of his children, who shook their heads, "Good. "
"He's just been having an off week." Sonia mumbled bitterly.
"I see." Their father nodded, "Well, we've got a few things to discuss. It would be better if Manic were here when we tell you this…"
"I'm sure he won't care." Sonic shrugged, "So what's up guys? Are we going on a vacation to DigItaly together or something?"
"That would be SO awesome!" Sonia cheered.
"A family vacation!" Tails added with hopeful eyes, only breaking Aleena's heart. She clung to her husband as tears brimmed her eyes, making all of her children frown.
"Mom?" Tails questioned, "What happened?"
"Son…." Jules breathed in, holding back his own tears. "Your biological mother is seeking you out. She wants you back…"
"But…you are my mom?" Tails looked up to Aleena in confusion before she got to her knees and embraced him tightly as she sobbed into his shoulder.
"That's right." She said between her frantic wails, clinging to him tightly. "And no one is taking my baby away from me…"
Shorter than usual, but it's just an establishing chapter for the upcoming bullshit and their tiny vacation.
Mu last chapter was received so freaking well I was crying! I'm so happy to see more reviewers coming out of that shadows! I urge you to keep reviewing like that, it just makes me so happy! Unfortunately right now there's some stupid error with FF that won't let me see reviews, but hopefully that will be fixed.
These next two chapters focus heavily on some characters and their families, and as you can tell so far...not everyone is happy to return home, or even have a home to return to.
Shard and Mina...but what about Manic? Oh how cruel high school romance can be sometimes.
I know Blaze's indecisiveness have some of you up the wall in annoyance, but she's finally made her choice and it's Silver...but the real question is...is it too late?
Scourge's closet-obsession with Sally, the 'bad' thing he did to Rosy to make her hate him so much, and his mystery history with Manic...man he's just chop full of secrets isn't he?
Poor Julie-Su, still stuck with that abusive fiance. A lot of you are thinking how stupid she is, but being trapped in an abusive relationship is not something as simple as just walking out of. She's been living like this for four years, and they have a daughter together. It's awful, but it's a harsh reality for some.
Next Time On Green Hill Academy
Rotor finally comes out to his father
Cream and Cosmo have a heart-to-heart
Amy looks for comfort in all the wrong places
Sally takes Ken up on his lunch date invitation and finds herself quite smitten
Two hetero students find themselves in a questionable situation
Scourge confronts Sally alone again, showing off an impressive skill he learned just for her
Blaze confronts Silver and begs for another shot
In the midst of all this craziness, another girl finds out she's pregnant...but who?
And so much more!
