Okay guys this is a one shot deal, a new story! Here goes, hope ya like it!

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Prolouge: Meet Rouge

Shortly after Perfect Chaos was defeated, Knuckles moved into the city. He had an apartment, and got a job. It was mid-summer, and was still pretty warm in Station Square. Tails still lived in his workshop, occasionally staying at Sonic's. Amy lived in a house nearby the grocery store, along with Cream, Cheese,and Vanilla. Knuckles was solitary, and had only few friends. He had to admit that Sonic was his best, along with Amy.He always acted tough and cool around Sonic and the gang, but he had always dreamed of meeting the perfect woman. He wanted someone to spend his life with, instead of being lonely all the time. One day, he met her.

Knuckles was walking to work, and he kept noicing something from the corner of his eye. What's that? Knuckles thought. He shrugged and kept walking. The store was just around he corner. Good morning, Knuckles. I see you're late again." His boss, Mr. Facking-Tardsaid. "Sorry, I woke up late..." Knuckles muttered. "Yes, yes...for the...oh...FOURTY-SEVENTH TIME?" Mr. Facking-Tard yelled. "I'll set my alarm next time..." Knuckles yawned, he was still tired. "There won't be a next time. You're fired. Good bye now!" His boss waved him away.

Great...now I lost my job... Knuckles thought. He slowly walked back to his apartment. He went on his computer looking for jobs. He really needed the money. Knuckles had no luck, and went out to eat lunch. I could really go for a burger... Knuckles thought, and headed to the burger shop. The couple working at the burger shop had known Knuckles for some time, and gave him a free burger. "Here you go Knuckles! Hope you feel better." The guy said. "Yea, if you need help just come to us! Maybe you could get a job here?" The lady offered. "That's nice guys. Thanks, I'll talk to you later..." Knuckles said, and left. It was nearing 1 PM as Knuckles went back to his apartment. Maybe I'll call Sonic... Knuckles thought. The phone rang just then. "Hello? Knuckles speaking." "Knuckles? Hi, this is Amy. Do you know where Sonic is? I've been calling his house, but he won't pick up!" Amy's voice went through the phone. "Well, he has Caller ID. That's why. Here, I'll do you a favor and put him on 3-way so he thinks it's me..." Knuckles hit flash and dialed Sonic's number. "Thanks, Knuckles! You know, you're a really good friend." Amy said. "Hey Knuckles! What's up?" Sonic said. "Sonic! I've been calling and calling but nobody's picked up!" Amy said. Knuckles didn't say anything and just let them talk. "Uh..Amy...are you at Knuckles' house? Cause his Caller ID came up..." Sonic said, Amy could tell he was cringing. "No, silly! I'm at my house! I don't know where Knuckles is..." Amy lied. "Well...the new movie Harry Hedgehog 4 came out today. Do you want to go see it?" "Oh so sad I already saw it with Tails and that would ruin the fun, okay? Buh-bye now I gotta go...er...watch dust particles!" With that, Sonic hung up.That Amy...Sonic must have a lot on his plate... "Sorry, Amy. I'll see it if you want. I just got fired today, so it's cool." Knuckles tried to calm her down. He could hear her wailing in the phone. "It-it's okay, Knuckles...I have to go shopping anyway. I'll talk to you later, kay? If I see any good jobs out I'll let you know!" Amy said, and hung up. "Fine, I'll see it myself..." Knuckles muttered. He locked his door and drove to the movie theater. Should've known Amy lied to Sonic about movies... Knuckles thought, seeing the theater was closed. I'll just go to the Casino! Knuckles arrived at the hotel. "Ten rings for the Casino, please." He said to the clerk. "Sorry, sir. The Casino's closed today for repairs. The pool is open, and so is the beach. Knuckles muttered off, and went to the pool. The women at the pool were all staring at him. Knuckles looked down at himself. He didn't have a bathing suit on. "Nothing there anyway, quit staring!" Knuckles yelled at them. He nose dived in, and swam for an hour or two.

It was five in the afternoon when Knuckles headed back. He went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner. "FIFTY DOLLARS?" He yelled. "Please pay your bill, sir." The waiter said. "I ONLY GOT CHICKEN AND RICE!" He retorted. "Ah, but it costs fifty dollars." "What, twenty-five each? Come on, man! I just lost my job!" Knuckles stormed out, without paying.

It was nearing dark as Knuckles walked back. Darn, I left my car in the hotel parking garage...I'll just get it tomorrow... He thought. Knuckles had a long walk. The Chinese restaurant was in Central Square, and his apartment was near Twinkle Park. He saw Sonic running towards him from the corner of his eye, and turned around. "What's up, Sonic?" He asked. Sonic was panting. "Pink...ness...AMY!...Evil..." Knuckles rolled his eyes, and a few minutes later, when Sonic caught his breath, Amy came up. "Sonic! No fair! You're faster than me!" "Gotta go, bud! Bye!" Sonic ran off, with Amy behind him. Knuckles sighed. What's there? He thought, hearing a strange noise behind him, and a bush slightly shook. He shrugged, and kept walking. Probably the same thing from this morning... There it was again, it shot right past him. I'll follow it's path! Knuckles thought, and headed in the same direction as it.He kept going, until he was on 15th Street. It went into a dark opening. Next thing Knuckles knew he was in a dark alley. "Who's there?" Knuckles asked, with a sense of fear in his tone. Everything was dark, and he heard the thing moving around him. Knuckles went further into the dark alley, with curiosity. "Psst." Knuckles heard a voice behind him. He did a quick Megaton Hook(From Sonic Battle, if you don't have it, he spins round with his fists out.) "I hit something..." Knuckles said. He sweatdropped. Just the wall... "Over here!" The voice said again. This time, it was on his left. Knuckles punched left as hard as he could. He slammed his fist into the wall, as the thing that was there flew over him. "Eggman's right you are gullible! Not too bright, either..." The voice sounded like a female, atleast sixteen. "Come out!" Knuckles said. He saw movement and went for it, again hitting the wall. "Who are you? What do you want?" Knuckles called out. He was deeply confused.

"Follow me and find out!" Knuckles saw a shimmer floating through the alley and listened, close behind. A clearing to 16th Street came up. Before him was a sleek black body, and a white head with big ears. It turned around, and Knuckles jaw dropped. A beautiful bat with white fur and gleaming blue eyes appeared. She appeared very mature, and was holding an emerald. "W-who are you?" Knuckles studdered."Rouge the bat." She winked."Just call me Rouge."

A/N: End of the first Chappie! Hope you liked it, maybe it will turn into a big story! Please R&R, I really want your opinions! I'll keep going when I get 3 good reviews! See, usually people do Sonamy, which is really boring and common. So I'm trying KnuxRouge for once!