Time for a Change
Part 10
"It's time for change
Shed away the old
Come with the new…
It's time for a change
I must face a new life…
And forever forget the old"
Author's Notes: Yes, I have been gone a long time, I'm really sorry. I've been real busy. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten this fic, of course I wouldn't. I'm trying my best to keep this updated. I'm very sorry for making you last so long. Anywho, since I didn't put up a profile yesterday, I'll put in two for your enjoyment. Thanx to does who still read my fics and hopefully I'll do a quicker job next time.
*Eggman's POV*
The city of Echidnaopolis was bustling and busy as usual. Everywhere I go, there were echidnas, hundreds of them. Children, grandparents, adults, teenagers, they were like people in Station Square. I pondered next of what could have triggered Knuckles to be more depressed then he already is. I knew it involves my daughter, but what could she have done to Knuckles. I must admit that I didn't wish to blame my daughter for Knuckles' pain. After all, she is one of my reasons to live. My head was down at that time and I felt guilty assisting Rouge to find her. What a great idea you spewed, Eggman.
"What are you thinking about?" Rouge turned her head to face me.
"Oh, nothing." I cleared my throat.
She gave me a face that said she doesn't believe me and turned her head back. I wonder what Rouge might be thinking of.
"Now, if I saw Amy, where would I be?" Rouge questioned herself, then turned to me," "Okay, fatso, you know your daughter, so where would she be in?"
"Rouge." I gasped, "I haven't seen her since she was just a baby, I'm still trying to get to know her!"
"Great." Rouge gritted through her teeth, then she perked up, "Wait, I know someone who can help us!"
"Who?" I shrugged.
"Follow me, old man." Rouge ran and I ran after her, wondering what.
After running for 10 minutes in which I grew exhausted (I'm getting old),Rouge took me to the EST HQ.
"Here!?" I gasped, "At a police station?!"
"Come on, ya old windbag." Rouge tugged my usual red shirt and dragged me inside. Inside was even busier then the city. Echidnas in green uniforms with blue caps gracefully showing their logo. Some with paper works, others in the communication department. Needless to say, despite them wearing uniforms, the echidnas all seem to have their own personality and traits. One person added a bandana over his head, another had on sneakers then the usual long blue boots the majority of the army wore, some had on lab coats, I can see whoever is the leader sure gave the people to have more freedom concerning their uniform.
"Hey, has anyone seen Remington?" Rouge asked.
"That's Constable Remington to you!" came an EST member. Why, he looked only 13, 14 tops.
"Who the hell are you?" Rouge asked. The young EST boy was shorter then Rouge.
"I am Brock." he answered, "Brock from New York City!"
"Okay, nobody cares where you came from, just tell me where Remington is." Rouge sighed.
"CONSTABLE!" Brock corrected, "He is leader of the entire EST after Sheriff Holmes, so I say you give him the respect he deserves."
"I'm not giving respect to some kid." Rouge scoffed.
"Hey, he doesn't look any older then you." Brock crossed his arms.
"I'm 20." I answered.
"…Okay, three years older then Mr. Remington, but still, he has a much higher rank then you!" Brock pointed, "Why, he's also Prince of the Dark Legion."
'Look, get me Remington or I'll make you teethless." Rouge raised a fist.
"Now that's not anyway to speak to one of my teammates that way."
We all turned around to face Remington, in his uniform, grinning back at us.
"Mr. Remington!" Brock smiled, "Glad you're here, this scary lady was threatening to hit me."
"Well, then hit her back if she does." Remington answered.
"Oh, please, you wouldn't hit a girl, now would you?" Rouge crossed her arms.
"Hey, we all need to defend ourselves." Remington smiled. He turned to face Brock who was smiling from ear to ear.
"Brock, do me and everyone a favor and go find Byron." He ordered, "And fast or he'll probably trash the entire bathroom with his bazooka again."
"Yes, sir!" Then the child left.
"Ba…zooka?" I grew a little nervous.
"Yea, Byron tends to carry his fave weapon around a lot." Remington shrugged, "He's mental and insane."
"You have an insane person on your team?!" Rouge gasped, "What kind of team is this!?"
"A very damn good one." Remington answered, "Incase you didn't know, Byron is also our Vehicle Administrator and he does a very damn good job, so stop wasting time worrying. "
"I got every right to worry!" Rouge gasped.
"Look, what do you two want?" Remington sighed.
"Well, we need help finding Amy Rose, my daughter." I came in.
"Ahh, I see." Remington nodded, "Well, I don't know where she is."
"Umm…you're a cop, aren't you suppose to look for her?" I asked.
"Only if she's reported missing in which case, she's not." Remington sighed.
"This is for Knuckles' that we need to information and I know you have the infos, Remmy." Rouge barged in.
"Don't call me that." Remington sighed, "And what info would I have?"
"Well, apparently Knuckles is more sad then he usually was and we wish to know what triggered it." I came in. Then I saw Remington pondering. Maybe he had the answer. His face was full of secrets.
"Well?" Rouge asked.
"Hey, I'm thinking." Remington sighed, " Don't rush me." Rouge growled and took Remington by the shirt and shook him.
"DAMN IT, TELL ME OR I'LL KILL YOU!!!" Rouge had veins ready to pop out. I was truly amazed that Remington remained calm throughout all this. Rouge's glare alone would have me in shudders.
"Rouge, don't touch me." Remington calmly said. Rouge let go, then he continued to talk, "You do know threatening a police officer is a federal offense and you could be arrested."
"Look, I saw you with Amy one time, so you must have dome something to trigger Knux's reaction." Rouge pointed out.
"Ahh, eavesdropper." Remington nodded his head, "Hoo boy, I got enough evidence to put you in jail."
"Hey, I work for the government as a spy, so I'm very skilled in that job!" Rouge sighed.
"I'm sorry, you look more ready to pose for playboy. " Remington smirked.
"I outta beat you up for that." Rouge raised her fist.
"Ooh, another threat, don't I just love my job." Remington grinned.
"Look, ya gonna tell me or what?" Rouge asked.
" Maybe if you asked nicely." Remington grinned again.
"I'm gonna wipe that handsome face of ya if you don't tell." Rouge growled.
"Come on, say "please." Remington suggested, "Or you get zip from me."
"Please." Rouge mumbled.
"Fine." Remington got serious now, "Mr. Eggman, Rouge…a couple of months ago, your daughter, Amy did something I never expected."
"What is that?" I asked, ears eagerly listening. Remington paused for a moment and closed his eyes, then sighed. Rouge's patience was wearing thin.
"…She kissed me." Remington said, he sounded rather disappointed, "On the lips."
Both Rouge and I looked at each other in shock.
"My daughter…did that?" I gasped.
"Yep." Remington nodded, "I ran away from her after that and…well, whenever I see her, I avoid her. As for where she is now, I have no clue."
"Well, thank you." I sighed, "But if you do see her, please let me know, I worry."
"Will do." Remington grinned again, "See, Rouge, he said "Please", so why can't you?
"You're about to get an ass whooping." Rouge raised her fist again.
"Geez, I can just see you in jail now." Remington smirked.
"well, we'll be on our way." I grabbed Rouge and left, not wanting to referee a fight.
Well, now we knew what got Knuckles to trigger it. When Rouge got Knuckles to see Amy with Remington a couple of months ago, well, Knuckles saw everything and his heart was broken.
Back home, I once again knocked on Knuckles door with Rouge behind me.
"Knuckles, can we talk?" I asked.
No answer.
"Knuckles?" I knocked again.
Still nothing.
"Damn it, answer!" Rouge started banging on the door.
"Rouge, stop it!" I restrained her again.
Rouge sighed and took out a card, a credit card, in fact. She used it to open the door.
"What a waste of a credit card." I sighed.
"Oh, it's not my card, it's yours." Rouge smiled as she toss the card back to me.
"Hey!" I shouted, "This was a Platinum card!" Rouge gasped.
"What!?" I came in. Then I saw why she gasped…Knuckles was gone! He went out the window.
"Where did he go!?" I gasped.
" I don't know!" Rouge gasped, "When did he go?!"
The two of us starred in shock.
*Knuckles' POV*
I left a couple of hours after Rouge did. I didn't know where to go, so I just flew around Station Square until I landed in the SS park. I loved that place. It's peaceful and I love to see the children play. I sat on the bench and did that. Kids only 7 or so were climbing monkey bars, going down slides, swinging on swings, and so forth. I felt contented. Why did I come here? I don't know. Maybe it helped me relax. I didn't wanted to stay inside anymore. I wanted to be free. After I saw Amy and Remington kiss, I had a lot on my mind. I thought about it. Opposites have been known to attract and Amy and Remington seemed like no exceptions. I have no clue if they are together, but right now, I don't seem to care. I sighed.
"Hi."
I turned around to face Sonic.
"Sonic?" I was surprised, "What are you doing here?"
"I go here often." Sonic sighed, " Duh."
"Oh, yes." I nodded, "Of course."
"Well, I'm glad you're out now." Sonic sighed as he set next to me.
"Sonic, can I ask you a question?" I asked.
"Sure." Sonic said while he was looking at the kids.
"Do…you…do you like Amy?" I asked.
"As a friend." Sonic answered.
"I see, so if she was with someone, you wouldn't be mad." I asked again.
"Hey, whether I liked her not, as long as she's happy, I'm cool with that." Sonic smiled.
"I see." I sighed.
"You okay, man?" Sonic asked.
"I'm fine." I smiled, "Perhaps it's time I move on."
"Huh?" Sonic got up as I did.
"I'm gonna move on." I smiled, "It's time…I did."
"Wow, you sound serious." Sonic smiled.
"I am." I nodded, "I'm gonna move on…thank you, Sonic."
"Uh…okay." Sonic scratched his head, "So, you gonna go back to the palace and be prince again?"
"No, I'm gonna start over from the beginning here in Station Square."
"Oh." Sonic sighed.
"Needless to say, I guess you'll see me more often."
Sonic looked at me in a puzzled manner, but I just smiled. I shall start over…move on.
To Be Continued…
Bark
Full Name: Bartholomew "Bark" Vargos Santo III
Age: 21
Height: 5'10
Rank: None
B-Day: Jun.30, 2517
B-Place: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican (25% Alaskan)
Fight: Boxing
Eyes: Brown
Fur: White with a bit of yellow
Weakness: When boxing, he can be quite brash and not use his brains
Vehicle: He rides with Bean's old jeep
Bark is the friend and partner to Bean the duck and also friends of Omochao. Bark is a overally nice guy with a lot of brains and brawn, but whenever he's fighting, he's mostly all brawn. He keeps Bean from going overboard and thinks of his family a lot. He is overall, a kind polar bear who wishes to be a boxer like his father.
Bean
Full Name: Burt "Bean" Mallow
Age: 16
Height: 4'6
Rank: None
B-Day: Sept.14, 2522
B-Place: Australia
Nationality: Australian
Fight: None
Eyes: Yellow
Feathers: Green
Weakness: He's crazy, nuff' said
Vehicle" Old jeep called Fireworks
Obsessed with fireworks and bombs and any other explosive devices, Bean is a friend and partner to Bark and Omochao. The three are always seen together. Bean is a crazy duck who tends to solve problem by "blowing things up". He's loud, aggressive, overreacting, and so forth. It is his friend, Bark, keeping him in line. He is still a good guy though.