Sonic was doing his usual early morning runs that the next day. For some reason, living on earth for a while had kicked him into the habit of waking up early in the morning. It didn't matter today, however; He had someone to hunt.

That person's name was Shaun.

Sonic was boiling with revenge. He didn't even have anything to worry about, either. Mrs. Anderson was at work, Cody was with Tails, Tails was with Knuckles, and Carl was at the daycare. Plus, it was a Saturday, so there wasn't any school to worry about. Currently, Knuckles, Tails and Cody were all at the local scrap yard, picking up pieces to build a new 'Earth Style' Tornado. Sonic just couldn't wait to be able to fly again.

It would definitely be easier to find his enemy, anyway.

Even so, he was slightly confused. His enemy had plenty of chances the day before to snuff him out, and yet he didn't! The question was why. Why didn't he take his chances? Why didn't he do anything about it at all?

Sonic just continued to race along the sidewalk. He didn't want to think anymore. He just wanted to find Sally, get rid of that black-haired copycat, and go home! That's it! Was that too much to ask?

Apparently Fate thought so.

Sonic was eventually bored of looking around, and finally came to a stop at a Stop and Shop near a gas station. He could at least buy a Coke while he was waiting. And maybe a doughnut too. He hadn't had breakfast yet.

The door dinged as he walked in. The only ones there were the shopkeeper, right behind the counter and cash registrar, and two other people, who happened to be talking.

"You told me you knew where he is!" It was some female yelling at someone. By the sound of her voice, she was young, like a teenager, and spunky, like a chipmunk he knew...

"I know where he was! But I have connections! I can find out where he is!" A male voice, also familiar and of the teenage range.

"This is hopeless! I'm stuck on a different world with no friends and no hope of getting back!"

"Sally?"

It was desperate, but he could swear that was her voice! It had to be! It has got to be!

"Who are you?" a red-head demanded. She was obviously tense and was currently hanging out with a black-dressed teen, but Sonic was too preoccupied to find out who he was.

"It's me! Sonic! The 'True Blue', as you used to call me?" Sonic answered, walking down the isle toward her.

She loosened. "Sonic?" she asked, almost as if it was too good to be true.

"Yeah! It's me!" he replied.

She was just too happy for words. Sally ran straight into his arms and kissed him affectionately. Unlike Shadow, Sonic wasn't too scared to kiss back; he was just glad to have Sally back, beautiful as ever.

However, before Sonic could pull away and ask who the black teen was, Shadow was already gone.