Before we start, I'd like to thank boredom, the reason this fic is existent. If I wasn't bored, I'd probably be doing my job, but instead, I work this fic for all to enjoy. I plan on making a series of random songs performed by various Sonic characters, but there's only so much I can do! If you have songs and characters that want to sing it, tell me in the review and I'll try my best to make it happen. If there are certain scenes you want me to make with the song and character, email me at and we'll discuss it and make it happen!

Now then… the first song will be the 1st ending theme from the anime Rurouni Kenshin. The song is called Tactics and a soft rock romance song that I really enjoy. And it's the English version, so be warned…k? And guess what else… Knux is going to serenade it to Rouge! Kickass, huh!

Words typed like this means singing!

Song: Tactics

Performed by: Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles the Echidna was sitting on the stairs that lead to the Master Emerald. He was in deep thought as he rested his chin on his palm. He was thinking of someone very dear to him, someone who he thought he'd never have… Rouge the Bat…

"Darn it…" Knuckle thought to himself. "Why can't I stop thinking about her? She's not supposed to be on my mind like this…" He fell back and laid down on the stone steps. "I'm no good for her, anyway…"

"Hey Knux!" Sonic shouted to him. He was walking towards the alter and saw him laying down. "Thinking 'bout Rouge?"

"Ahh!" Knux shot up and looked shocked. "Are you a mind reader?"

"Uh…" Sonic sweat dropped and scratched his head. "No… I was kidding…"

"Huh!" Knux grinned sheepishly. "Oh… uh… Good one, Sonic."

"Man… You must really want her, huh?"

"Well…"

"But she would never like you back cuz you're no good for her!"

"Right… HEY!"

Sonic laughed. "I'm kiddin'! Rouge would like you back, just tell her!"

"Yeah right… how? I can't just say it out in simple words. She's too special for that…"

Sonic was feeling kinda sick from all the love talk. "Well…" He was in deep thought. "Serenade her!"

"Sere-what?" Knuckles had never heard that word.

"Sing to her your feelings. She'd love you forever!"

"Hey that's a great idea!" Knuckles smiled. "But…" Knuckles frowned again. "What can I sing to her?"

"Just think about her and write the words as they come. And you ought to get a mike too! And a table with wine!"

"…Why?"

"Atmosphere…" Sonic looked around. "Make it at night… nice full moon… and you're set."

Knux scratched his head… love was hard. "Ok… I'll try my best."

"Good luck!" Sonic ran at full speed and left the island. How he got up here in the first place is a mystery. How he gets off? Well… this story's about Knux so forget bout him.

"Sing… full moon… wine…" Knux pulled out a paper and pen and started thinking about Rouge. And just as Sonic said, the words came to him easy.

Later that night…

It was perfect. Knuckles really outdid himself. Everything was set for Rouge's arrival. He knew she was coming… she wanted the Master Emerald pretty bad.

Just as Knux predicted, Rouge was flying overhead and landed a few feet away from the altar. "Finally…" Rouge thought to herself as she walked towards it. "It's mine…" Suddenly some light switched on and shined on her.

"Ahh! I'm busted!" She expected the worst, but saw a small dinner table for two and a glass of cool wine in the middle. There was a glass on one side of the table already full with the red wine. "What's this?"

There was a note on the chair near the table. It had her name on it. She went to it and read it out loud. "Rouge… please have a seat and relax. Hope you enjoy…" She was a little confused, but had a seat anyway.

Knuckles, meanwhile, was in his spot getting ready. He had butterflies in his stomach and was nervous as heck. But he mustered up the courage to press the button on CD player.

From out of nowhere, a light rock tune started playing, leaving Rouge with more questions. She waited for a little bit and heard someone singing… quite nicely at that.

When I first saw you looking at me,

The gleam in your eyes made my heart skiply beat.

Rouge looked around and saw someone walking towards her and the table. It was Knuckles, holding a microphone and singing into it.

My body felt nervous and my heart began to pound

As this test of love that brought me to my knees.

Knuckles fell to his knees and closed his eyes, getting into the song. Rouge was a little stunned… and quite interested…

Feeling the pulse of the space from you to me

The love that I felt made me shake made me weak.

I'm under your spell and there's nothing I can do

As the day turns into night I am for you.

Knuckles got back on his feet and approach the table. He was now across from Rouge and leaned closer to her, making her lightly blush. She keep staring into his eyes, seemingly lost in those violet eyes he had. He started tracing her lips with his hand, making her blush brighter red.

Soon, I am hoping I will taste your luscious lips

Fine like the wine, just beyond my fingertips.

A man and a woman will find true eternity underneath the magic of the full moon!

He backed away from her, letting the moon shine behind him. Rouge touched her lips after he had touched them. Her heart beat faster and her head began to feel light. She thought to herself how much she wanted Knuckles close to her again.

Passionate Lady! Ah! Gimme your love!

Mysterious Lady! I need your love!

The spell you got me under, your eyes they make me wonder

Is this a fantasy, or is this love for real!

Rouge couldn't believe what was happening to her. This crazy feeling, the way her heart and head felt, how much she was charmed by Knuckles' singing. She was in love with him! He came back to the table and put his hand on top of hers. She smiled lovingly to him when he tightened his grip around it softly.

Do you want me Lady? Ah! Gimme your love! I feel you coming Lady! I need your love!

'Cause all the things you do to me they lock me up and set me free.

Fever up, this crazy love dances with a passion in my heart.

Knuckles put the mike down and looked deep into Rouge's beautiful eyes. He smiled to her as she smiled back to him. As the song was still playing, he spoke to her.

"Rouge… I wanted to say this to you for sometime now. But I could never just say it to you. So I figured this would be the perfect way. Rouge… I'm trying to say to you… I love you."

Rouge's heart jumped for joy. She threw her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, bringing his lips to hers. They shared a deep, passionate kiss that they both wanted to last forever. After a while, they slowly broke apart, lost in each other's eyes.

"Knuckles…" Rouge whispered quietly, but he could still hear her. "I love you too…" After saying that, she pulled him in for another kiss…

And that's it! I hope you enjoyed it! I wanna make another songfic as soon as possible, just review and tell me whatcha think of this one! Well… the current time is 12:47 AM… time for bed! Good night! PLZ R&R!