CHAPTER 2:
First Day
The next morning, I was studying intensely for light leaks in my eyelids when the alarm went off. Still, it didn't wake me, then, a small meteor came out of the sky and crushed the clock into smithereens. The meteor was Knuckles' hand and he smashed the clock beyond memory.
"Ok! Rise and shine, sleeping beauty! C'mon, up and at 'im!"
At least Sonic doesn't wake someone like this.
"What!? What time is it?" said I.
"I dunno; I guess the clock's broken. First day, kid! Time for breakfast!
"All right, gimme some time." And he left, "At least Sonic doesn't wake me like this."
"Hey, kid! Did you fall into a time warp or something! Breakfast!!"
"All right, all right, already! Keep your shoes on!" Sheesh, bossy.
It wasn't a real breakfast: What Knux usually ate was granola, and I hate granola, but with his loving and caring attitude, he said:
"Too bad. That's all I have. Get used to it, kid. Besides, it's good for you."
I was tempted to say "Isn't that true for broccoli too?" but knowing Knuckles for so long, saying something like that and off to the Pearly Gates you go.
"Now hurry up. We have a tight schedule to keep. We'll go to the Hidden Palace, so the Master can get used to you."
After breakfast, which I struggled to eat, Knux and I went to the Hidden Palace. I've been there before about the time I first met Knux, but it's still so cool. All the precious gems that Knux has to keep from anyone. Man, those must be worth big in the black market...what am I thinking. Stop right here, Tails. You're cracking up. I can't believe I have to help guard these. Man, it's gonna be tough.
"You have seen this before, but it is still impressive, no?"
He took the words right of my mouth. What is he, psychic?
"Master Emerald, here will be your temporary partial guardian for about a week."
The freakiest thing that happened next was that the Emerald glowed in response. You guard an Emerald that understand everyday English and see how you feel. After the "formal introduction," he showed me the different parts in the area, some I have seen already: Marble Gardens, Sandopolis, Angel Zone, but there was a few that I didn't see before: Like the other place the Chaotix like to hang out, the Pool and a few other places I can't recall the names of.
"Remember, this is not fun and games. There is a tremendous responsibility behind guarding this Island. So, do try your best in guarding it."
"I'll try, Knux." Boy, was that kinda weird. I've seen Sonic and he barely has any responsibility, while Knux here was as responsible as they come. What a contrast. You'd wonder why Sonic and Knuckles became good friends.
The rest of the day was pretty much hanging out with some of the Chaotix. Mighty couldn't be there, 'cause Knux put him on special patrol or something. Then we went out to eat at...what was it again?
"Ooh, it's you again, you little cute fox! Haha!"
Oh, yeah, now I remember. We had a nice dinner of shrimp and filet-o'-fish and...I better move to another topic; I'm starting to get hungry. If only every day that I helped here was like today.
After the meal, when the Chaotix and Knuckles started a belated Pitch tournament, I just went outside and was looking over the landscape. The sun had already set and the stars came out. It was on a night like this when the stars were fully twinkling that my memory drifted to our last episode with 'Botnik in Sapphire City and Chaos, when I was seperated from Sonic for a while near Mystic Ruins. And that drifted to my long time pal, who practically raised me: Sonic. Even though I was among good company, I still miss Sonic. He tried to do anything for me and when we were together, things around just looked better. Boy, do I miss him. I've been gone only two days and missed him like heck.
At that particular moment, I saw someone walking down the street towards me. It looked like a bat of some sort. She walked near and stopped and looked at me. Not just stared, but "looked" at me. Normally, I would hate this mushy stuff, but for some reason, this felt different. She was beautiful.
"Hello, cutie." she said and for some reason, the whole world went black.
"Hmm, the poor kid fainted."
I'm not sure what really happened between then and the next morning; I guess you have to fill in those holes yourself.
"Hello? What just happened here, miss?" asked an innocent bystander.
"Just the poor kid was overwhelmed by something, I guess." said the stranger.
"Hmm, okay. Wait, where are my manners? I haven't introduced myself. Beg you pardon."
"It's all right. I'll tell you my name first, if you don't mind."
"Of course, ladies first."
"I am an "employee" of the government. My name is Rouge."
First Day
The next morning, I was studying intensely for light leaks in my eyelids when the alarm went off. Still, it didn't wake me, then, a small meteor came out of the sky and crushed the clock into smithereens. The meteor was Knuckles' hand and he smashed the clock beyond memory.
"Ok! Rise and shine, sleeping beauty! C'mon, up and at 'im!"
At least Sonic doesn't wake someone like this.
"What!? What time is it?" said I.
"I dunno; I guess the clock's broken. First day, kid! Time for breakfast!
"All right, gimme some time." And he left, "At least Sonic doesn't wake me like this."
"Hey, kid! Did you fall into a time warp or something! Breakfast!!"
"All right, all right, already! Keep your shoes on!" Sheesh, bossy.
It wasn't a real breakfast: What Knux usually ate was granola, and I hate granola, but with his loving and caring attitude, he said:
"Too bad. That's all I have. Get used to it, kid. Besides, it's good for you."
I was tempted to say "Isn't that true for broccoli too?" but knowing Knuckles for so long, saying something like that and off to the Pearly Gates you go.
"Now hurry up. We have a tight schedule to keep. We'll go to the Hidden Palace, so the Master can get used to you."
After breakfast, which I struggled to eat, Knux and I went to the Hidden Palace. I've been there before about the time I first met Knux, but it's still so cool. All the precious gems that Knux has to keep from anyone. Man, those must be worth big in the black market...what am I thinking. Stop right here, Tails. You're cracking up. I can't believe I have to help guard these. Man, it's gonna be tough.
"You have seen this before, but it is still impressive, no?"
He took the words right of my mouth. What is he, psychic?
"Master Emerald, here will be your temporary partial guardian for about a week."
The freakiest thing that happened next was that the Emerald glowed in response. You guard an Emerald that understand everyday English and see how you feel. After the "formal introduction," he showed me the different parts in the area, some I have seen already: Marble Gardens, Sandopolis, Angel Zone, but there was a few that I didn't see before: Like the other place the Chaotix like to hang out, the Pool and a few other places I can't recall the names of.
"Remember, this is not fun and games. There is a tremendous responsibility behind guarding this Island. So, do try your best in guarding it."
"I'll try, Knux." Boy, was that kinda weird. I've seen Sonic and he barely has any responsibility, while Knux here was as responsible as they come. What a contrast. You'd wonder why Sonic and Knuckles became good friends.
The rest of the day was pretty much hanging out with some of the Chaotix. Mighty couldn't be there, 'cause Knux put him on special patrol or something. Then we went out to eat at...what was it again?
"Ooh, it's you again, you little cute fox! Haha!"
Oh, yeah, now I remember. We had a nice dinner of shrimp and filet-o'-fish and...I better move to another topic; I'm starting to get hungry. If only every day that I helped here was like today.
After the meal, when the Chaotix and Knuckles started a belated Pitch tournament, I just went outside and was looking over the landscape. The sun had already set and the stars came out. It was on a night like this when the stars were fully twinkling that my memory drifted to our last episode with 'Botnik in Sapphire City and Chaos, when I was seperated from Sonic for a while near Mystic Ruins. And that drifted to my long time pal, who practically raised me: Sonic. Even though I was among good company, I still miss Sonic. He tried to do anything for me and when we were together, things around just looked better. Boy, do I miss him. I've been gone only two days and missed him like heck.
At that particular moment, I saw someone walking down the street towards me. It looked like a bat of some sort. She walked near and stopped and looked at me. Not just stared, but "looked" at me. Normally, I would hate this mushy stuff, but for some reason, this felt different. She was beautiful.
"Hello, cutie." she said and for some reason, the whole world went black.
"Hmm, the poor kid fainted."
I'm not sure what really happened between then and the next morning; I guess you have to fill in those holes yourself.
"Hello? What just happened here, miss?" asked an innocent bystander.
"Just the poor kid was overwhelmed by something, I guess." said the stranger.
"Hmm, okay. Wait, where are my manners? I haven't introduced myself. Beg you pardon."
"It's all right. I'll tell you my name first, if you don't mind."
"Of course, ladies first."
"I am an "employee" of the government. My name is Rouge."