Chapter 35

That Stinky Skunk

Sonic ran through new Mobotropolis and stopped near the gates into the Great Forest. Sonic sighed and started running again. He ran through the Great Forest and then stopped beside a tree to rest. He sat down and looked at his feet.

"Oh man, I forgot to put a spare set of sneakers on," Sonic groaned.

A rustle in the bushes around him made Sonic jump up and get into defensive mode.

"Who's there? Whoever you are, come out NOW!" Sonic shouted.

The rustling stopped and Sonic glared at the bush. Suddenly someone jumped out of the bush and stabbed Sonic in his knee. Sonic screamed and grabbed whoever had stabbed him by the neck. He turned and pinned them against the tree he was up against. Sonic glared at the person that stabbed him and his eyes widened.

"St. John! What the heck!" Sonic exclaimed.

"Ghak … hello, mate … how you been doin'?" Geoffrey asked in a choked manner.

Sonic growled and squeezed Geoffrey's neck even more.

"Why are you here?" Sonic asked through another growl.

"To do … ahk … Naugus a favour," Geoffrey said.

"What kind of favour?" Sonic asked.

"You know what," Geoffrey said.

Sonic glared at Geoffrey, then, let him go.

"I'll give you a fair warning, St. John. Do NOT pass me again," Sonic snarled.

"Look all Naugus wants to do is help you through it," Geoffrey said.

"NO, HE DOESN'T!" Sonic shouted. "HE WANTS TO USE ME FOR SOMETHING!"

Geoffrey shook his head and smiled.

"He wants to help you control it, not to use it against you," Geoffrey said. "How about you come with me and we can…" Sonic cut Geoffrey off as he grabbed his neck again.

"Listen up, St. John. Tell Naugus I will NOT do anything for him. Not even to find out information," Sonic growled and let go of Geoffrey.

Sonic stared at Geoffrey and then started to walk away.

"Be Naugus' little messenger boy for me, will ya?" Sonic asked.

Geoffrey growled and lunged at Sonic with the sword aimed at Sonic's shoulder. Sonic's ear flickered and he turned around quickly and caught the blade in his bare hands. Sonic smirked at Geoffrey and shook his head while tsking.

"Geoff, you should know better than to sneak up and stab a werewolf," Sonic smirked.

Geoffrey looked down at Sonic's knee and saw that it was starting to heal. The cut was healing and becoming but a mere scar. Geoffrey's eyes widened at this.

How can his rejuvenation be already active now? Unless, he's… Geoffrey thought as he gasped.

Sonic lowered an eyebrow and glared at Geoffrey. His smile faded and he saw the expression on Geoffrey's face that was one of shock.

"You're not usually the one to stand still for so long, Geoff, what's up?" Sonic asked, in an annoyed tone.

Geoffrey looked back at Sonic and smiled. Sonic cocked his head as Geoffrey took the sword out from between Sonic's hands. Sonic yelped as it sliced his hands, leaving a long cut going along his palms. Sonic growled and looked back at Geoffrey. He smiled once more and stabbed Sonic in the shoulder and quickly took the sword out. Sonic screamed and put a hand to his shoulder as he glared daggers at Geoffrey.

"What is it you want, St. John?" Sonic asked, teeth gritted in pain.

"To bring you along with me," Geoffrey said.

"FORGET IT … I … WON'T … DO IT!" Sonic shouted, his muscles tensing in both pain and anger.

Sonic looked at his shoulder and saw that it was healing, along with his hands.

"What the…" Sonic said, surprised.

"That comes with the curse. If you want to know more just…"Once again Sonic pinned Geoffrey against the tree.

"I am saying this for the last time. I … Am … Not … Going!" Sonic snarled in Geoffrey's face.

Geoffrey pushed Sonic away from him.

"Fine, but don't blame me when you attack those you love," Geoffrey said and ran back into the bushes.

Sonic continued his glare at Geoffrey as he ran away.

xxxxx

For the next few weeks Sonic has been wondering how werewolves could heal instantly once being wounded. This stumped him. He wanted to get rid of the curse so he didn't have to worry about hurting anyone or the painful transformations and then there was the healing ability, which made him almost indestructible.

Sonic sat on his bed in his room as usual for most of the month. He was too upset to leave and too angry to go anywhere. He looked around his room and sighed.

"I sure do wish I hadn't had gone out that night," Sonic said.

Sonic heard a knock at his door and turned to see Sally standing in the doorway.

"Hey, Sonic," Sally said.

"Hey, Sal," Sonic sighed, glumly.

Sally went over to him and sat beside him.

"We haven't seen much of you lately. Why are you hiding here?" she asked.

"Sal, you know why," Sonic answered, not really interested in answering her questions.

"Sonic, tomorrow night I want to be by your side," Sally told Sonic.

Sonic quickly turned to look at Sally.

"No, Sal, you can't!" Sonic exclaimed in fear.

"Why not?" Sally asked folding her arms.

"Because it's too dangerous! I'm too … dangerous," Sonic said.

"Sonic, I want to help you and so does everyone else, it's just harder for us to help if you continue to stay away from us,' she explained. "We can run more tests on you tomorrow night and see if any other information comes up."

Sonic nodded and Sally hugged him. He hugged back, but soon a light blinded them both. They closed their eyes and once the glowing light was gone they opened them.

"What the … Zonic?" Sonic asked, his eyes widening.

"Sonic, I have information for you," Zonic said.

I don't really know Geoffrey's attitude towards Sonic that well, but I tried. And what info does Zonic have for Sonic? Find out nex chap.

VFMH OUT!