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"GRAHHH WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT FAILED?" A man yelled, violently, angrily, and savagely towards his cowering, sniveling sidekick, Snively. The weasely looking man gulped as sweat dribbled off his long, pointy nose, "W-w-w-w-well sir we sent a troupe of digging robots out over an hour ago. Everything was proceeding on schedule until (gulp) something happened". The man Snively was speaking to was Dr. Ivo Robotnik.

Snively slowly continued "We managed to c-c-c-c-capture some f-f-footage from a Swat-bot's memory banks, its q-q-q-quite perplexing sir you see ACK". The man yelped as Robotnik crunched his metallic digits around Snively's neck, the mad doctor shouted "GET ON WITH IT". Almost immediately Snively played the surveillance footage of the battle between his robot minions, and the Freedom Fighters. Robotnik watched closely.

"What the? This doesn't make any sense, I detected no devices being used in the entire area" Robotnik snarled. "But then sir what could have caused such a thing to happen?" Snively asked, Robotnik simply growled hatefully "WHO CARES YOU MORON? I have no time to bother with some pitiful parlor trick; I have more pressing matters at hand. Or have you already forgotten about my current project Snively?", he replied weakly "No sir".

The mad doctor looked from the view of his titanic tower of steel and metal, surveying the polluted skies of his mechanical metropolis, Robotropolis. Robotnik grinned "Even as we speak my robot troops are fanning out across the Great Forest, the Mobian badlands, and every other area rich with natural resources. Once my drilling machines have acquired the proper materials for my new secret weapon, no one will be able to stop the great Dr. Robotnik.

Not even those insufferable little Freedom fighting fur balls". Cautiously Snively approached Robotnik, "But sir I really think this matter is more dire then you think and" Snively started. Robotnik's black and beady red eyes boiled hatefully down into his wavering lackey, Snively vanished without a single peep. Robotnik continued to watch his digging robots continue their mission, unaware that Knothole was about to get a very special new visitor.

Fellow Mobian's took notice to the King's Royal guard secretly circling around a cloaked figure, namely Miracle. The stranger had been granted access to the Kingdom of Knothole. Sonic, Sally, and the rest of the Freedom Fighters followed the guards as they took Miracle to his temporary home. A small hut secluded from all others, except the Freedom Fighters of course. Miracle curiously entered the room as the guards opened the door.

The hut was small, but well built, packed with nothing but a window and a small bed. Miracle smiled "My deepest and warmest thanks for this most humble of abodes dear friends". The guards nodded and left the room. Sonic and his friends stood outside the hut, allowing Miracle to settle himself in. "Well its official, Miracle is now apart of the Kingdom of Knothole" Sally said. The gang nodded as they curiously watched Miracle pace the room.

Tails blinked softly "Gee Sonic, do you really think Miracle has REAL magic powers?". The blue hedgehog shrugged "Either that or he's one hell of a con man little buddy. But after seeing the show he put on back at Castle Acorn, it could be either way with this guy". Princess Sally looked to her beloved Sonic, she too expressed her concern "I'm not so sure about this Sonic. Miracle is very polite but I just don't know, something seems off.

He wields such incredible power and yet he refers to himself as a simple traveler. I mean he couldn't even tell us his real name, do you think we can trust him?". Rotor groaned "Might as well give it a try, my scanners can't make heads or tails of Miracle. His heart beat, body temperature, power source, I don't even know what species he is". A warm smile painted Bunnie's furry cheeks, memories of Miracle's manners flurried back to her.

"Awe I think ya'll are worrying way too much about old sugar hood, he seems sweeter then a new born puppy" Bunnie said. The cyborg rabbit continued to smile as she watched Miracle, unexplainably drawn to the masked man. Sonic smiled before nodding in agreement, "I'm with Bunnie guys after all he saved our butts from Robotnik's bots. Anyone who has the guts to help out perfect strangers like that can't be all that bad now can he?".

The hut door opened slowly, Miracle stepped out proudly smiling to his new found furry friends. "Once again thank you all so very much for allowing me to stay" Miracle said. A light chuckle escaped Sally and Sonic, "It's the least we could do after what you did for us. You bravely defended people you hadn't even met before, and for that we are forever in your debt" Sally said. Miracle laughed and shook his hooded head, refusing to accept that debt.

"Were heading down to the city to get some lunch, wanna come and get the dime tour of the kingdom?" Sonic asked. The masked stranger eagerly nodded "I would be most honored, I'll be there shortly but don't wait on my account. I shall accompany you soon". The speedy hedgehog nodded as he and his friends headed down into Knothole, unaware one of them had the strange urge to stay. Miracle blinked and saw Bunnie standing before him.

"Fair lady, are you not joining us for lunch?" Miracle asked. Laughter giggled from Bunnie's sweet Southern voice, "Course I am sugar I was just wondering what you had to stay behind for". The man closed the hut door, rubbing his white gloved fingers across the hay exterior of the small hut. "Nothing much just……" Miracle started, Bunnie blinked as she asked him again. Miracle softly replied "Enjoying the comfort of a nice warm home.

Something I haven't been able to enjoy for a long while now, just wanted to make sure I wasn't dreaming or something". A strange awkward silence slowly crept in before the 2 beings. Neither Bunnie nor Miracle spoke a word, they simply stood there in their serene silences. "So then……why did you stay behind Bunnie?" Miracle asked, Bunnie immediately squeaked nervously. Rosy red colored blushes painted the rabbot's furry white cheeks.

Bunnie nervously coughed "I just uh……well you see, I forgot……forgot to tell you the rules while your in Knothole, yeah that's it, the rules". "All right then, what are they?" Miracle asked. The young rabbot shook off her nervousness and quickly regained her composure, Bunnie answered "The king said your free to go wherever you like in Knothole. But you can't be waltzing off anywhere outside of the kingdom without an official escort.

Same goes for inside of Castle Acorn. Y'all are welcome in any market, bar, or club, just so long as you don't cause a ruckus with anyone. You see not everyone's gonna fall in love with the whole masked magic man routine". Those words struck a chord with Miracle's curious eyes and ears, a small grin painted his hidden lips. "Is it that unattractive?" Miracle asked with a small sly smile, Bunnie smiled and replied "Well not all the gals think so".

Another moment of silence filled the warm filled around the 2 beings. Their warm hearted smiles, brimming with unbridled happiness, a feeling neither one had felt in a long time. "YO Bunnie, Miracle, shake a leg I'm growing a beard here" Sonic shouted. The two broke into soft hearted laughter and followed Sonic's advice. "He's quite the impetuous hedgehog isn't he?" Miracle asked, Bunnie giggled "Yup, sugar hog is the hottest hero around".

The gang entered the bristling streets of Knothole Kingdom. Miracle's hidden eyes marveled at the magnificent, simplistic beauty of this fair town, furry Mobians walked around where ever he looked. The hooded stranger did stand out. The tall, dark, blue hood attracted some curious eyes, but most didn't pay much attention to it. After all, he was traveling with the princess. Sonic and his friends were taking Miracle to the most popular bar in town.

Flashing dance lights beamed across the brightly colored bar floor, dozens of Mobian's happily surrounded the lively bar. No sooner did they enter a bar, a furry brown arm stretched across Miracle's face, it was a bear bouncer. "Take the costume off or get lost pal" the bear grunted. Sally approached the bouncer "He's with us sir, by order of the Royal house of Acorn". The bear frowned and nodded to her, watching Miracle closely as he entered the bar.

"I'm dreadfully sorry Princess, I did not mean to inconvenience you" Miracle said solemnly. The red headed princess shook her head and smiled softly. Sally's hand gently cupped over Miracle's blue cloaked shoulder, she replied "Don't even go there buster. You're our guest and our friend; it's no trouble at all really. Oh and one more thing, call me Sally". The stranger smiled pleasantly and nodded, the gang headed down to a table in the center.

Sonic and Tails quickly ordered a round of chili dogs and root beer for all. Bunnie, Miracle, Sally and the gang sat down at there table and smiled delightfully at sight of their meal. "Interesting, this food is certainly……unique looking isn't it?" Miracle asked, both Sonic and Bunnie giggled. The hedgehog smirked "Don't sweat it bro, it's even tastier then you think. Try a bit, come on Bunnie tell him". Bunnie smiled and nodded.

"All right then, if the fair damsel is in agreement then so be it" Miracle said warmly. The stranger's white gloved fingers wrapped around the dog and slowly lifted it off the plate, Miracle's mysterious lips chomped into it. The man's eyes bulged a bit. Almost immediately Miracle tasted the "chili" of the chili dog. Bunnie handed him a glass of water to which he easily gulped down, Miracle sighed loudly "AHHHHHHHH now THAT was marvelous".

Everyone burst open with laughter. Bunnie smiled softly as she watched the cloaked stranger eat, her green eyes reflecting a shimmering sparkle that could easily be mistaken for love. As the gang ate, Sally noticed Bunnie's soft "dreamy" little stare at their hooded friend, the princess smirked. "Oh Bunnie, I have to use the ladies room, would you mind if you joined me……ahem" Sally coughed loudly. Bunnie blinked oddly "Uh all right".

Despite Sally's obviously sweet and cheerful demeanor, Bunnie was completely unaware of the nature of this request. Sonic smiled as he and Tails got to sit and get to know Miracle better. Unknown to the trio of friends that a pair of enraged eyes boiled upon their backs. A grouchy, bitter, angry goat with dark orange pants, a green vest, and a bad attitude approached Miracle. Meanwhile, Sally spoke with Bunnie in the bathroom.

Sally smirked "I think someone's been having a bit too much pepper today".

Bunnie blinked "Say what? Sally girl, are you feeling all right?".

Sally grinned as she said "I'm fine, I'm not the one with hearts in her eyes every time I look at our new hooded friend".

The young female rabbit blushed and looked away bashfully.

"Why I just, now you see I uh, I" Bunnie pouted.

Sally giggled "Oh come on Bunnie, don't be so shy. I saw the way you were looking at him a few minutes ago. Your sweet on him, I know it".

The rabbit angrily declared "I am NOT".

"So then you're saying you wouldn't want to be sweet on him?" Sally asked.

Bunnie replied "Now wait heah one minute, I neveah said that either".

Sally nodded "Good, then that means he's up grabs".

Bunnie screamed OVER MY DAISY PUSHING BEHIND HE IS".

The cyborg rabbit soon realized how loud she had become; further shades of rosy colored blushes dazzled her furry cheeks. Sally simply laughed softly.

Bunnie weeped "I feel dumber then a chicken in a fox hole".

Sally shook her head "Don't be. I think it's wonderful you have such a great connection with him Bunnie, and he clearly seems to be taken with you".

Bunnie blinked "You really think so? I mean……it's not wrong is it? To like someone like that?".

Sally sighed "Bunnie I……honestly can't say it's not. To be perfectly honest, we still know very little about Miracle. We don't know where he comes from, where he got his powers, or even what species he is".

Bunnie pleaded "But I don't care bout any of that junk. He's sweet Sally, he's sweet to me. Y'all can whisper and doubt what he may be like underneath that handsome hood of his, but I won't, I just won't. He wouldn't hurt a fly".

"But that's just the thing Bunnie, he has the power to hurt a lot more then a fly. He has the power to wipe out half of Mobius" sally said firmly.

Bunnie frowned "But did he, did he Sally girl? No he didn't. He came to us with a smile and a hug; he's been polite eveah since he strolled in heah. Those powers don't change what's inside his heart, and I know for surah it's made of gold. If it was any other color he would have blown us all up a while ago. But he didn't, he showed us kindness, and honesty and we……".

CRASH!

An unknown voice shouted "HEY freak, I'm talking to you".

Miracle replied "Please sir I do not wish to make trouble".

The girls turned and gasped at those sounds, Bunnie and Sally looked at each other in fear.

Sally and Bunnie both gasped "Miracle".

To be continued……