Chapter Fifty

Searching

Back in Mobotropolis it was a sad day, after Angel had escaped with Alyssa the public were both devastated and terrified. The whole city was quiet, no-one was walking the streets, the shops were closed, the markets were deserted and the windows and doors of houses were shut.

The only sounds to be heard in the whole city was behind the walls of the palace, the soldiers were chattering and talking at once, waiting to be given orders from the King to search for the princess. Most of them were arming themselves and talking about finding the rebel who kidnapped Alyssa, but some looked grim as they talked about what would happen to Alyssa.

In the throne room Sally was crying her eyes out and was being comforted by Amy and Mina. The whole court was there, Tails, Espio, Rotor, Antonie and Knuckles stood with Sonic who was looking devastated.

"I never knew it would come to this!" said Tails, "Shadow sent his son to get Alyssa….and he struck during the wedding" Rotor shook his head, "Alyssa…." He whispered sadly, "She never stood a chance….we were weak…." He turned to Sally who was still sobbing hard in Amy's arms whilst Mina was stroking her back trying to comfort her.

Tails leaned across to Antonie "how's Gabriel?" he asked, "The doctors at the honeymoon hotel are attending to his jaw, that rebel did hit him hard, Bunnie is with him, both are devastated about Alyssa being snatched" Tails nodded, "I'm sorry Antonie" he said, he bit his lip "I just wish we knew if Alyssa is ok or not…I'm so worried…" he looked across to Knuckles who was trying to comfort Sonic.

Sonic had his hand over his face, Knuckles could see the tears falling and rubbed Sonic's shoulders. "My friend…" he said "I'm sorry….We tried to stop him…." Sonic looked up "My only child…" he whispered softly "I know now how you feel Knuckles….and for that I'm sorry….my assassin, not only did he kill your child, but took mine…" his voice broke as he began crying again.

Knuckles gritted his teeth as he thought of how Angel had revealed he was Lara's murderer, "We're both in the same plight Sonic" he said, "I just wish I could have stopped him, then you wouldn't be feeling the same pain….yes…I know I was devastated and furious, but I never wanted you to feel the same agony…"

Sonic didn't say anything, Knuckles took his hand away and looked at the others, "We will do everything we can to search for your daughter" he said "the whole army is preparing to search for her…" Sonic then looked up and turned to Knuckles, "No…" he said softly, "I wish to lead the team myself!"

"What?" cried Knuckles and Tails, "I wish to find my daughter!" said Sonic "we'll search the whole city and the outskirts!" the whole court were shocked, Sonic then turned from the room "have the army ready Knuckles!" he ordered, he then walked from the room towards his and Sally's chamber. As he walked the hallway to his chamber and he began to throw off his royal robes and jewels, he threw off his cloak, his monarch chain and his crown, he then got to his chamber walked in and slammed the door.

Outside in the courtyard, the armies and gathered and were all standing in lines awaiting orders, Knuckles, Tails and Rotor walked out to the courtyard and stood before the soldiers.

One of the soldiers, a black and grey raccoon stepped forward, "Captain Knuckles" he said saluting, "What orders?" Knuckles looked worried, "are we to head for the rebel's lands?" asked the raccoon, "no…" said Knuckles "we…" but before he could finish, Sonic appeared in the courtyard.

The army, Knuckles, Tails and Rotor turned to him and gasped, Sonic stood before them, not in his royal robes and crown, but he stood wearing plain clothes, like the ones he wore when he was a Freedom Fighter, he had his white gloves on and his red and white sneakers.

He looked across to his friends, "I'll give the orders…" he said, his voice was almost a snarl, "I'll be leading the search parties myself…" Tails looked a little afraid, he had never seen Sonic look more furious, he remembered the years they were fighting Robotnik before his defeat and he stood like that, ready to take on anything that stood in his way.

Sonic then walked to the army who all stood to attention, he patted his sides where he held daggers, and a couple of swords, "We search every inch of the Kingdom for Alyssa, we meet back here at sunset" the army saluted. "Knuckles…" said Sonic "you lead one group and go East, Rotor take another group and search South, Tails go search West and I'll head north" the three Mobians nodded then lead their groups of the army out of the courtyard to search for Alyssa.

Back in the Great Forest, Alyssa stood at one of the windows in the tree house looking out at the greenery; the sun was shining through the leaves of the trees, almost creating a stained glass effect.

As she stood there looking out, she combed her hair delicately and stroked it, as she did so she felt a pair of arms snake around her waist, she then moaned softly as she felt Angel's soft muzzle start to stroke the back of her neck. "You're so beautiful" she heard her lover purr in her ear.

Alyssa smiled softly, "Angel…" she whispered arching her head back so she was resting it on his shoulder. Angel stroked her stomach then moved his hand up to cup one of her breasts and massage it softly. "I'm so happy Alyssa" whispered Angel, "I've never been happier" Alyssa then nuzzled him, "Angel…" she whispered "I…I got something to tell you…"

Angel looked at her, "What is it?" he asked his voice turned to worry, Alyssa took his hand from her breast and lowered it to her stomach, "I…" she whispered "I'm carrying your child…." Angel's eyes widened for a moment, but then his solemn face turned to joy, "Alyssa…" he whispered he then held her tightly, "Oh God…this is so wonderful!"

Alyssa then turned to face him and Angel held her tighter to him, "Oh Alyssa" he whispered "I'm so happy!" Alyssa felt tears of joy welling in her eyes, "We're gonna be a family" she smiled as tears began to fall, Angel began to wipe her tears away "One happy family" he whispered with joy.

As he spoke he stroked Alyssa's stomach and continued to kiss her neck, Alyssa moaned softly and nuzzled him again. Angel then whispered in her ear, "I think we should celebrate..." he whispered, Alyssa turned to him, "How?" she asked, Angel smiled "I'll go hunt for some rabbit, then we'll have a meal by the waterfall tonight, under the light of the moon"

Alyssa smiled and hugged him, "That sounds wonderful" she whispered softly, Angel kissed her then walked to a small cabinet where he took out some knives and a crossbow. Alyssa watched him strap the weapons to himself then turned to her, "I'll be back soon my love" he smiled "get some rest…" he then said lovingly "both of you" Alyssa went a little pink with pride and walked over to the large four poser bed and lay down stroking her stomach, Angel then walked out the door to hunt.

So...Sonic's leading the search parties and Alyssa's revealed to Angel she's pregnant! Hope you like!

Credit to Shadowmjl for ideas and help in writing this chapter! Love you hun! :)