Jazzerman here, I do not own any of these characters, they are owned by their respected companies, blah, blah, blah. You've heard this sht before.

But I do own this story.

A Wily tale

Part 4

Later that day, Sonic was out for one of his daily runs around the forest, which he enjoyed thoroughly, that was until he quite literally stumbled over a young Fox.

"I'm so sorry!" the fox said, extending his hand to help sonic up.

Groaning, Sonic took it and stood up. "Forget it, who are you?"

The fox looked a little like Tails, he had gray fur, blue eyes, wore simple black Sneakers and belt. He looked a few years older than Sonic.

"My name is Jonny." Said the fox, trying to catch his breath.

"Never seen you around Knothole before."

"Yeah, I'm not from around here."

"What brings you to Knothole?" Sonic said, brushing the dust off his arms.

"Oh, nothing much. Just running from THEM!" Jonny yelled and pointed at the bushes behind them.

Three Swatbots emerged from the brush and began to fire their wrist mounted lasers at both Sonic and Jonny.

"DESTROY! DESTROY! DESTROY!" The Swatbots said in monotone voices, and began to advance.

"Excuse me." Sonic said calmly as he did a Sonic spin and trashed all three Swatbots in a matter of seconds. Afterwards, he turned to Jonny, who stood there wide eyed.

"That was cool." The fox chuckled.

"I'm always cool." Sonic Smirked, then looked directly at Jonny, "Robotnik must of been desperate to send Swatbots after you after coming in here."

"Uh... yeah... Um..." The Fox stuttered then quickly asked, "You got anything to eat? I haven't eaten all day..."

"Yeah, back at Knothole. Follow me." Sonic said, turning to head back to the village with the fox behind him.

They walked through the woods for quite a while in silence

"So where you from?" Sonic finally asked.

Jonny winced, "I've been on the road so long I can't remember where I'm from originally."

"How long is that?"

"Uh..." the grey fox said, counting his fingers, then sighed. "Sixteen years."

"Whoa. Sorry man..." Sonic said, feeling a little sorry for the guy. "How old are you?"

"Twenty. I haven't seen my family since I was six... The last time I saw them they where going to visit relations in Mobotropilis." Jonny looked like he was going to cry, but held back his tears with an inner rage that showed in his eyes. "It's been so long I wouldn't know them if I saw them."

Sonic stopped and turned, shocked that this guy's story. "Dude, I'm sorry, I didn't mean-"

"It's alright, you didn't know." It's all in the past. I've changed and grown, I don't think they would recognize me either." Jonny said, shaking his head once, and giving Sonic a smile. "Sorry, I haven't asked your name."

"It's Sonic." Sonic held out his hand.

"Nice to meet you." Jonny smiled and shook Sonic's hand.

After a short walk, they arrived at the village. Sonic introduced his new friend to the freedom fighters. Jonny was a bit shy but was friendly. He even repeated his story to Sally.

"That's horrible... You have no home?" She asked.

"None. Not any more anyway."

"We have a few empty huts, would you like to stay with us?" Sally's offer was rewarded at first with a grateful smile, which, quickly faded.

"I... Don't want to thrust my problems on you people..." Jonny said looking down.

"No... It's okay, there's a vacant hut on the edge of the village, you can have that one for now." Sally offered.

"Really?" The grey fox said ecstatically, "I can live here?"

Sally smiled, "of course."

"Thank you Miss..."

"She's Princess Sally Acorn." Sonic said, smiling, waiting for surprised look...

"P-p-princess!" Jonny gasped, "My apologies!"

Sonic snickered a little. Gets me everytime.

Sally chuckled, "It's okay, I'm just glad you didn't get down on one knee."

Jonny chuckled. "Good, I like a person with a sense of humor."

"Oh yeah!" sonic snapped his fingers, "I forgot, hold on a sec." Then raced off.

Not long afterwards, Sonic returned with a bag. Take one guess what was in it.

"Ooo... Chili dogs... I'll eat them in a bit. Thanks Sonic." Jonny said.

"It's okay. I have plenty." He said, walking off.

"Sometimes I wonder if he eats anything else." Sally whispered to Jonny.

Jonny chuckled lightly, not wanting Sonic to hear him, "Would you mind showing me where I'll be staying Sally?"

"Not at all." Sally led him to a small hut, which he when in.

"Thank you again Sally, for everything." Jonny said.

"No problem Jonny, welcome to Knothole." Sally smiled, and left Jonny to settle in.

Jonny set the bag down on the dresser and looked the hut. It was a tad small, all it had was a dresser and a bed. Jonny stood by the bed.

"I can't believe they Trust me..." Jonny said a tear in his eye, "Good."

To be continued...