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ROSEWOOD ACADEMY HIGH

CHAPTER 4… A Broken Angel Rises from the ashes...Part 3

Two days later…

How is she so far?

So far so good. I'm just glad you are here now. Maybe if you stayed with her for a couple of hours a day or however long you can it will help?

You know I won't leave her side, not like last time.

Please don't remind me, at times, like now, I remember all the pain and suffering I caused her, and regret it every day. Even when I accidentally broke both of you up due to a silly misunderstanding.

Knuckles places a hand on Reggie's shoulder smiling at him.

Listen, what happened, happened. It's all in the past now, and we're back together. That is all that matters now, and because of it, I think we have an even stronger bond than before. So don't worry, alright?

Reggie places a hand over his and smiles sadly at sighing, and looks away.

I can't help but feel all of this is my fault.

What makes you think that?

You know as well as I do I was having an affair with Layla.

Yeah, so?

If it wasn't for me, then maybe none of this would have happened?

Come on now, Reggie. You know that isn't true. Even if you never got with Layla, who's to say all of that would have not happened a different way?

But if it wasn't for me...What I mean…

Reggie, enough.

Reggie sighs out sadly and nods.

I best get going. I have something Mr. Monroe wishes for me to deal with. But please, stay with her for a bit. Ms. Rosewood already knows you are here and will be staying with her for at least one more day. But she expects you to be in class the day after.

Alright, thanks for the heads up.

With a nod, Reggie takes his leave as Knuckles goes over to Eris and takes hold of her hand and leans down and softly kisses her forehead, and sits down.

Hey, babe, I'm back again…

Three days later… Rosewood hallways...9:30 am…

Knuckles takes out his phone and looking at it he sighs out. He had promised Eris he would meet up with her for lunch, and it was about a thirty-minute drive via the bus or about fifteen minutes of Extreme Gear. Which today was out of the question due to the rain. It had only been a couple of days, but he was still on edge. He had given out his number to the doctor, and nurse, should he be needed for anything, or if something happens. Sighing out and seeing it was now nine-thirty five, and almost time for his next class, he gathers his bag up and closes his locker.

Swinging his bag over his shoulder, he heads down the hallway, as he looks over some pictures of him and Eris on his phone. Not paying mind to where he was going, he ends up running into someone as they cry out, and fall back. He stumbles, as his phone falls out of his hand and near the other person.

HEY! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING, YOU BIG LUG! GEEZ…

S-Sorry about that, I didn't see you.

Gee, I wonder why?

Sighing out, and looking at who he had run into he sees a blue Hedgehog who was holding his head. Knuckles sighs out, as he goes over to him, as he was shaking his head to clear it, just as his friends were coming over to help as well.

Listen, I'm truly sorry about that, it was my fault. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going.

Knuckles holds out his hand to him, and he looks up at him tilting his head.

Hey, you're that new kid aren't you?

Y-yeah that's me. But how did you know?

Well, that's easy. One, you look a bit lost, and two I would have remembered going to school with someone as big as you, buddy.

The hedgehog takes hold of his hand and he helps him up, as one of his friends picks up his phone and gaps out at seeing the picture on it.

H-Hey, it's the Monroe girl, Sonic.

Huh?

Sonic goes over and takes the phone and looks at it and sees that his friend was right.

You're right, Tails it is, Bella. But if that's Bella, then that must mean you're that new Echidna...shoot what was his name again?

Sonic scratched his head trying to remember when someone speaks.

His name is Knuckles, Sugar hog.

Sonic snaps his fingers smiling out, remembering.

That's right. Knuckles. Well, I'm Sonic. Sonic the hedgehog and this is my best friend and kid bro, Miles "Tails" Prower, but everyone calls him Tails, and this is Bunnie, Rosewood. Niece to the Headmistress.

Hello, there sugha. Pleasure meeting you.

Hello! Oh and here's your phone back.

Ah...thanks I guess?

Knuckles takes it from Tails when something dawns on him, and he becomes slightly annoyed. Growling out, he puts his phone in his pocket and grabbing a hold of Sonic he slams him into the lockers, making Bunny, and Tails gaps out.

YOU'RE HIM AREN'T YOU!?

WHOA WHOA WHOA...Take...it easy big guy.

H-Hey! LET GO OF HIM!

Tails gaps out, trying to pull Knuckles off Sonic, but only gets pushed back.

SHUT IT, YOU TWIN-TAILED FREAK!

Knuckles yells at him, making him back up.

Now Knuckles, that is no way to treat an upper class-men like that. Please let him go.

NOT TILL HE PAYS FOR HURTING ERIS! HIM AND HIS BROTHER! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SINCE THE DAY SHE TOLD ME HOW THEY TURNED HER INTO THE SCHOOL'S LAUGHING STOCK, AND SLUT!

Knuckles growls out, pulling back his fist as Sonic gulps out trying to break free of his grip.

H-H-Hey...come on now… we didn't mean to...do that to her….

Oh, Mah Stars...TAILS GO GET SHADOW NOW!

Tails was about to run off when the bell for the next class went off. Everyone looks around seeing people start to hurry about to get to class but stop when they see Knuckles holding Sonic against the lockers. They start to whisper among one another when Knuckle scoffs out and lets him go.

This isn't over, Sonic. Just you wait. I'll deal with you after school.

Scoffing out once more, he pushes Sonic against the lockers, making him grunt out, and picks his bag up and walks off, but not before calling over his shoulder.

And you best warn your brother too. Because I'm coming after the both of you for hurting Eris.

Tails hurries over to help Sonic as Bunnie watches him walk off with a heavy sad sigh.

Why do Ah get the feeling this is going to end badly?

I don't know, but I best warn Shadow either way.

Maybe we should just let it go for now, and leave it be, and just stay far away from him for now?

Sonic had brushed himself off, and straightened his uniform up, sighing out with a shake of his head.

I don't know, Buns. I mean if he meant what he said just now, then I think I should warn him. You know Shadow has been going to see Eris but stopped when he heard he was around.

I can't believe she is engaged to him. I mean he's HUGE! Not to say a total brute. Are you sure you're alright, Sonic?

Heh, no worries, Tails. I've taken worse before. For now, we'll let this be. If Shadow catches wind of it, then I'll tell him what happened.

Not unless the half of the school tells him first, sugha hog.

Or he overhears them first.

Tails states. Sighing out, they head off for their next class.

A week later…

How is she doing today?

Her vital signs look fairly good. So far we've yet to encounter any more problems. From here on out, it's a waiting game for her to finish healing so we can remove the tubes from her, and let her finish resting on her own.

Reggie smiles, glad to hear the news.

Knuckles will be happy to hear this when I call him later.

Indeed. I hope to meet him soon. I feel as if his coming in every day has helped in some small way.

Indeed, I feel it as well.

Well, I'll let you be for now. I have another patent here to see me, so I must be off.

But of course, I understand.

Doctor Robotnik smiles as he takes his leave. Reggie goes over to sit with Eris and smiles.

Well, it's so good to know you are doing well, my dear. Knuckles will be so happy as well. I must say though, he has been up to a lot in this last week and a half. He's met with Sonic, and I guess he remembers you telling him what happened before he got here. Turns out, he gave Sonic a good beating. Heh, he even met Shadow, and from my understanding, they ended up… well I am not fully sure. I would like to say rivals, but I think...FRENEMIES… is more like it. Yes, that feels right. Frenemies fit nicely.

Reggie chuckles out, remembering what Knuckles had told him.

I can't stay for long today, but I did want to come by and give you your favorite blanket, and plushie to keep you company, and to let you know that Jazz is doing quite well. I know you more than likely hate the idea, but she has grown fawn over Shadow and his family. Ever since she came home about three days after you ended up here, she has been pining for Shadow and his brother's Chao Beelzebub. I guess she and Beelzebub became fast friends in only six days.

As Reggie talks, he places her blanket over her, and sets her favorite plushie next to her smiling, as he gently brushes a strand of hair from her face. I wish I could stay longer, but as a butler, I do have my duties, but I do promise to come by to see you later tonight. So till then my dear.

Reggie smiles, and once again kisses her forehead, and heads on out.

At the school…

Knuckles was sitting at a table eating lunch alone, some of the kids had been searing clear of him since the day he beat the shit out of Sonic and tried to with Shadow only to have it become a draw. Some of them admired him from afar, even the girls around the school were falling in love with him and tried to ask him out many times. But he always turned them down saying he was taken, and when they asked by who, he told them it was Eris. When some of the girls heard that they started saying things about her and what she had done, some good, some not. Some even went as far as calling her names and more right in front of him, causing him to become pissed. Others said how sorry they were, and didn't know he was with her and said they hoped she would make it, that a lot of the kids in school think she was a sort of hero for taking on Rouge and her lot like she did. He would always tell them thank you, and they would leave him alone with a sad soft smile.

What amused him the most was the guys in the school who had tried to take him on, but when they found out just how strong he was when they went up against him, they ended up regretting it and said they would leave him alone. But there were a few who were too stupid to take a hint and just fuck off, and it just so happened one of the guys happened by his table smiling, and he stomped a foot on the other bench side getting his attention. Knuckles glances up from sipping from the straw of his milk, as he sees an alligator before him. He rested his right arm on his left knee, and brushed the side of his nose, smiling an overly toothy smile.

Hey there, mutt. Glad to see you today.

Knuckles sighs out, rolling eyes at him and sets down his milk, and folds his arms on the table. This would be the third time this week this gator tried to rile him up, and he was already fed up with it.

Hello, Corvus…

Hey, the blimey bloke remembered my name, boys.

Corvus' friends snickered behind him as Knuckles sighs out.

I'm not in the mood for your shit today, Corvus, so why don't you just…

Ah, Ah, Ah...I would pick what you say next wisely, mutt. Because I have a special friend who wishes to meet with you...Face to FIST. Well in truth he's my older stepbrother, but so what? He wishes to meet you today after school down at Ninth Avenue, and Bridgewell, at four, so don't be late, or you'll regret it later.

Knuckles only scoffs out rolling his eyes and shaking his head.

You're pathetic, you know that?

WHAT WAS THAT YOU STUPID RED, MUTT!?

You heard me. You're pathetic. Having to call on your big brother to come to fight your battles, HAHA!

Corvus reaches over the table and grabs a hold of his blazer collar, and pulls him over the table, knocking his lunch all over him, and the table forcing him to come face to face with him. Some of the other kids see this and wonder if a showdown was about to happen.

Want to say that to my FACE mutt?

You're...PATHETIC…

why you no go…

HEY, WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!

Corvus growls out, as Knuckles smiles and leans his head to the side, getting a cocky smile.

Now you are in for it. Hey, Shadow it's about time you showed up, slowpoke.

Shadow scoffs out as Corvus looks over his shoulder at him. He gulps a little but keeps his cool.

Well, well, well. If it isn't the top dog prefect, Shadow.

Don't you cock an attitude with me, Corvus. Let him go right now.

Shadow stands there with his arms folded, as Corvus only scoffs out.

You and what army?

I don't need an army to put you in your place. Besides, your friends already left when they saw me coming. So you're on your own. Now, let him go.

Corvus only rolls his eyes and scoffs out, but shoves Knuckles away from him as he brushes off his uniform. Scoffing out, he starts to walk over but calls over his shoulder to Knuckles.

Remember, Mutt. Ninth Avenue, and Bridgewell at four. Don't be late.

Yeah, yeah, I heard you the first time. Just warn your brother to be ready to have his ass kicked.

Knuckles scoffs out, as he brushes his blazer off with some napkins trying to clean it. Shadow walks over to him, growling at Corvus as he passes him, and goes to stand next to Knuckles. Knuckles sees this and scoffs.

I had him, you know? It wouldn't be the first time he tried something with me.

That may be, but I don't tolerate fighting at school. I gave you a couple of passes for my brother and me both, but next time not so much.

Knuckles scoffs, rolling his eyes and shaking his head.

Why don't you just mind your own beeswax, bio-freak? DAMN IT! That stupid gator ruined my uniform!

Becoming annoyed, he pushes the bench out and grabs his bag, and heads to the restroom to try and save his uniform, when Shadow stops him.

Hold on a moment, Knuckles.

What is it, now?

You're not going to go, are you?

So what if I am? What I do outside of school hours has NOTHING to do with you. So fuck off and once again, mind your own beeswax.

I don't think you should go.

And why not?

Because that's Swamp Bone territory.

Swamp Bone?

A gang of sorts here in the city. Their leader isn't one to be messed with and is not all that friendly.

What's the leader's name?

Ximbulu Hyena.

A huge half-smile crosses his face at hearing the name.

You don't say?

Shadow looks at him as he rests his arms at his side.

Why do you seem so happy about that? Ximbulu is not one to be fucked with, Knuckles. He is hardcore, and I've seen some of the things he has done to people who just LOOK at him funny.

Knuckles only scoffs out with a nod of his head. He turns around and walks, chuckling softly.

Don't worry about it, bio-freak. I and Ximbulu go way back. It would be nice to see an old friendly face again.

Shadow watches him walk off with a tilt of his head curious about what he meant by that. With nothing else to do, he sighs out and walks off to find his brother.

Four hours later…

Knuckles was at a little Cafe on Ninth Avenue and Bridgewell having a coffee. He was only told to come to Ninth Avenue and Bridgewell but not WHERE to go. The waitress, a pretty little caramel, and cream-colored hyena, that had near pure snow-white hair and tail, light to dark brown hands, and deep piercing blue eyes, came by with a plate that had two fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate croissants. He looks up smiling, making her blush.

Thank you, miss. But I was wondering if I could ask you something?

But of course, sir, what can I help you with?

I'm looking for someone. I was told to come to Ninth Avenue and Bridgewell but wasn't told WHERE to go.

Well, who is it you are looking for?

He goes by Ximbulu Hyena. I guess he's the leader of some local gang around here.

Upon hearing his name, the waitress looks around worried. Even the few at the other tables looked worried, and right away got up, left some money on the table, and walked off not bothering to finish their meal. Knuckles sees this and tilts his head slightly.

I...well...sir...you see…

The girl turns around and starts to walk off, but Knuckles grabs her hand and she looks back at him, holding the tray close to her.

Miss?

I-I'm sorry, but I'll get you a to-go box sir, but you'll have to leave right after.

She pulls her hand free of his and hurries inside. Wondering what was going on, and not wanting to cause any problems, he leaves money on the table just as someone else comes out, and hands him his to-go box, thanks him for coming, and they hope to see him again soon. Still wondering what was going on, he takes his box and starts walking down the way when he hears someone softly call out to him.

Psst….Hey...Mr. Echidna...sir...over here.

Looking to his right he sees the hyena from before, waving him over. Wondering what is going on he goes over as she looks around making sure no one is around as she grabs a hold of his arm and pulls him down the alleyway. After they were far enough in, she sighs out.

Hey, what is going on? What happened back there?

Listen, Swamp Bone is not someone you want to mess with.

So I've been told. But I know the leader. He and I go back.

Wait? Are you saying you used to be part of the gang?

Eh...not really. But I get the feeling he has quite the story for me. The short of it is, I used to know him from back in the states. From Westopolis.

I see?

The hyena hums out as she folds her arm and holds her chin thinking for a moment.

Head down this alleyway till you come out the other side. Don't take any other turns just go straight down. Once out you should come to Park Avenue and eighth. From there you'll wanna head to the bridge. Look out for a white Cheetah with a black star on his forehead, tell him I sent you, and he will take you to Ximbulu. When you see him, could you give him a message for me?

Sure?

Tell him that I'm sorry for what happened the other day. Let him know I love him, I truly do, and I thought it over, and he's right about my parents. Let him know my answer is yes, and I'll meet him later tonight, at our spot. Let him know I'll be there in that dress he got me, he will know what I am talking about. There is no way I am going to be forced to marry some stuck-up pig of a leopard who only wants me for one thing and not give a damn about me. No...it's not going to happen. So tell him I'll marry him, and I don't care what my parents or family do or say. I love Ximmy, and he's done nothing but treat me with love and respect, unlike that leopard. So please, tell him for me, and...and give him this.

She goes to take off her locket and hands it to him.

When he sees this, he will know it's from me.

Knuckles takes it and looks at it and nods.

Sure, I'll make sure he gets it, but what is your name miss?

It's Roxy.

Knuckles softly chuckles out, smiling at her.

Dawn, huh? A very pretty name.

Roxy giggles blushing.

Yes, my family loves to stick to the old Chun-Nan names.

Well, I can say that he is lucky to have you. It's about time that fleabag found someone as loyal and true as you who is willing to give everything up for him.

Yes, well, even if my family ends up disowning me in the end, he can take care of me and our child I'll be having in nine months.

Does he know?

She smiles, shaking her head.

Not yet no, I only found out today, and it's why I wish to do this as soon as possible before my parents get wind of it.

Right, I'll let him know.

Thanks. I best get back to work now, and please don't say anything, I want to be the one to tell him.

Don't worry, I won't ruin it.

She nods and heads back inside and he heads off down the alleyway to go find Ximbulu.

Another week later...

I tell you, Bella seeing Ximbulu again was a blast. I wish you were there for it all. The look on Corvus's face when he found out he fucked with the wrong best friend of his. Not only did he get the tar beat out of him to a near inch of his life, but he got kicked from the gang as well. Not to say when I told him about you, he said he had heard you were in town, but with going to that other school he just hadn't had time to come find you. But he told me that he has a couple of his pack members going to Rosewood, and told them to keep an eye on things for us. Especially since I have my hands full with unpacking still, not to mention my classes, which by the way I'm in most of the same ones you are. So there's that as well.

Listen, I know you've gone through a rough time, baby, but know I'm here, and I'll be here every day and chance I get. I won't leave your side again. I promise. Like now, I got a lot of homework, and I would rather be here with you right now. But lucky for me I brought it with me, so I can do both at once, so I best start on it.

After a couple of hours, there comes a knock on the door, and a nurse walks in smiling at him.

I'm sorry, Mr. Echidna, sir. But someone is here to visit Miss Monroe. I told them you were with her, but he said you would be alright with him being here.

Knuckles tilts his head as he stands up and goes over to the door, as she opens it to show a coal-black hedgehog with powder blue markings, wearing a crisp clean cut business suit that was white and had a matching powder blue silk dress shirt on, and a red tie. He had on rectangular glasses, along with white gloves and black dress shoes. He had his left hand in his pocket, as he held a gift basket in his other. Flying next to him was Beelzebub and Jazz.

I'm sorry, but do I know you?

Please, forgive me, but my name is Mephiles Robotnik. I am Shadow's, and Sonic's older brother.

Wondering why he was here, he nods at the nurse letting her know it was fine that he was here, and she smiles taking her leave.

Please come in.

The moment he says that Jazz flies in, and right over to Eris, and snuggles her. Knuckles was about to protest when Mephiles told him it was fine, that Jazz was Eris Chao and had been staying with him and the family since the incident. He sets down the basket on a nearby table, as Knuckles offers him his seat.

Thank you, but I'll be alright for now.

Alright? But why are you here?

I came to deliver the gift basket Sonic made for her. He told me he tried to the other day but was told by the staff that you had him, and Shadow put on a list not to be allowed to see her. When I heard this, I knew it couldn't be good. Especially since Shadow had been coming here with Jazz every day to see her. So now that you have put a stop to that, it's up to me to make sure she can come to see her every day since I am not on the said list. This now makes it hard for me because I have to leave work early to make sure it happens when I have so much to do.

Listen, I'm sorry…

Mephiles holds up a hand to stop him and sighs out.

Mr. Echidna, you must understand something. What happened over two weeks ago was not my brother's doing. They tried to find her, and help her. I know of Miss Bat and her group. Sadly, I know her family personally, since I just finished a merger with her father and his company, and he has told me things about how...UNRULY she is. Saying she gets it from her mother's side of the family mostly. But that aside. Shadow was there when she passed out from the fight and held her in his arms when they had thought they lost her. Sonic and their friends can vouch for it.

Listen, can you just get to the point, please?

Knuckles asks, folding his arms becoming slightly annoyed at having heard all of this before.

Right, sorry. What I am saying...No...ASKING is if you could at least let Shadow come see her at most. Please. Ever since that day, he blames himself for what happened. My little brother is not a bad kid. It may seem like it, but he has a good heart. But when he overheard me talking with the nurse the night of her second operation to have the blood clot removed, he became sick with worry about her. It was like when he lost his parents during a fire when he was but a hoglet. So seeing my sixteen-year-old brother acting like a five-year-old hoglet again broke me. So please, I'm asking this as a favor, to please allow him to come to see her.

I'm sorry, but my answer is no. I won't have him, Sonic, or anyone else around her no matter what happened between them. Not unless she says otherwise, and right now she can't do or say anything. And with being her fiance I have a right to do what I think is right for her. SAFEST for her. So my word is no.

I...I understand, Mr. Echidna sir. If that is the case, then what of me?

What about you? You've done nothing wrong to her. You only know her via your brother's. Nothing more. So why should I have a reason to keep you from her?

You do have a point. But even still, what about Jazz? I cannot keep coming every day to see her so that Jazz can have time with her owner.

Then I'll take Jazz home with me tonight, and care for her. If she truly does belong to Eris, then I'll look after her from here on out, and make sure she can see Eris.

Very well. I'll let Shadow know then since he has been taking care of her since all this has happened. Besides, it will do Jazz good to get to know you since you are to be marrying Miss Monroe one day. Jazz?

Jazz looks up and flies over to him tilting her head.

Cho?

Jazz, this Mr. Echidna…

Knuckles if you would.

Very well. This is Knuckles. He is Eris's boyfriend and fiancee.

Cho cha?

Since I cannot bring you to see Eris every day, and Shadow and Sonic have been forbidden to see her, therefore unable to bring you, you will be staying with him from here on out. He is going to come every day to see her, therefore giving you a chance to see her as well.

Chao cha cha chao cho cha cha.

Yes, I know, but I think it is for the best. I know you're worried about Shadow and you both are close, but this is for the best, and it is for the best you get to know him. I'm sure he will take good care of you.

I will. We used to own a Chao when I was a little puggle myself. But he passed away shortly after mom had Mace.

Chao cha cha cho cho chao?

Yes I will be coming every day and chance I get to see Eris and I'll bring you with me as Mr. Robotnik said.

After thinking for a bit she nods.

Cho cha. Chao cho cha cho chao chao.

Yes, I'll let him know, and I'll make sure your things are sent to Knuckles' place.

Cho cha cha chao chao?

Mephiles chuckles out shaking his head.

Sadly Beelzebub is going to be staying with me, but if you like I am sure we can arrange a Chao play date with the both of you, you seem to have mellowed him out thankfully. That is if it is alright with you?

I'll think about it.

Very well. If you could tell me where to send her things, I'll personally see to it they get there.

I'm saying at the Emerald Chao hotel, my family owns it. So I live in the penthouse suite.

Very well, I know of the hotel. I'll send her things there right away.

Thank you.

With that, they shake hands and he leaves with Beelzebub. As he closes the door and heads back over with Jazz, he sees the gift basket from Sonic, and sighs out, looking in it, and smiles a little.

Who would have thought that blue rat would know her so well even though they barely know one another to start with, other than the fact he and Shadow made her the school laughing stock.

Shaking his head with a heavy sigh he looks back at Jazz.

Come on, I still have some homework to do, and you can lay with Eris why I finish up. Then we'll head out to eat then home. How's that?

Cho CHA!

Chucking out, he goes back to his homework as Jazz snuggles back up with Eris.

Another week later…

So another week has gone by. This makes what? Three weeks and five days now, and still no word on how she is doing?

Yeah, something like that.

Maybe we can ask Knuckles?

Don't you think I've tried? I mean if you forgot, Tails, dude beat the shit out of me after school the other day when he found out who I was.

Oh…Right...Sorry about that Sonic.

Tisk...It's whatever Tails. If anything, I'm more worried about Shadow. He hasn't been himself much since Mephiles told him he tried to get Knuckles to allow him to see her again and was told no. I mean the red dude KNOWS we were all there when it happened. When we thought she was all but DEAD! She was so out of it...the way she looked…

Sonic sighs out, rubbing his temples, and closes his eyes shaking his head.

This is just stupid if you ask me. We were all there, Tails. We have the right to see her as well.

In truth, we don't have a right to see her, Sonic. It may have been one thing with Mr. Lockwood, but Knuckles is another story. He is engaged to her, so therefore he has a right to say who can and cannot see her.

Sonic and Tails look over to see Shadow coming over to their table and set down his tray and take a seat.

Come on, you know that isn't why, Shadow. It's because he is being nothing but an overprotective prick.

That may be, but we did kind of torment her, and turn her into the school laughing stock, and slut. Now because of Rouge and her gang, most everyone thinks she's some kind of monster, why the other half thinks she is some kind of savior for dealing with Rouge and her gang when all three of us know what will happen as soon as she comes back.

So you heard as well huh? Tisk… I guess my warning landed on deaf ears after all. Looks like I'm going to have to do things with a more hands-on approach.

And just what is it you are up to, Scourge?

What am I always up to, boss? Causing trouble and fun.

You did not do what I think you did?

Maybe, maybe not? Who's to say? But here's the thing, boss man.

What's that?

Shadow looks at him folding his arms with a heavy sigh.

Her boss is quite impressed with the girl and wants to MEET her.

You don't say?

I do say. He said he would make sure that bitch Rouge and the rest back off her, saying that if she or anyone lays a hand on her till he meets her, they're dead as a doornail. LITERALLY.

Wait? I thought Rouge was the leader of Trinity Flame.

Scourge scratches at the inside of his ear as if not giving a damn and shrugs flicking whatever was on his finger off.

Well from my understanding kid, this dude is the second to Trinity Flame.

I thought that was Ignus?

Nope, he's Rouge's, main man. Meaning he was the leader of the group as well. So like, you going to let me finish or what, blue?

Sorry.

Tisk...Whatever. So like I was saying. This dude kicked Rouge's and Ignus' asses once again, saying till further notice he was taking over the Trinity Flame group because he and a lot of the members were sick of their shit, saying till they spoke with the Monroe girl, he was taking over.

Did he say WHY he wishes to speak to her?

Yeah, he did.

Shadow raises an eyebrow at him.

Well, come on, out with it.

Sorry, no can do boss man.

Why not?

Because he wants to keep it on the down-low. I told him that he's to stay away from the Monroe girl, but I get the feeling he is going to find a way to talk with her if it's the last thing he does. Listen, I'll go back and deal with him. Just let me handle him.

No, just ignore him for now. Eris is still in the hospital and is still recovering. So for now ignore it and don't do anything else stupid.

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Hey, fluff ball you gonna finish that?

Scourge sees Tails' sandwich untouched and snags it, making Tails cry out.

HEY! GIVE THAT BACK, I WAS GOING TO EAT THAT YOU GREEN JERK!

Tails tried to grab it back, but Scourge holds him back with a hand on his face as he bits into it.

Sorry kid, but it's mine now. Haven't eaten all day and I'm starving.

Fcourge five dat back now!

Scourge let him go right now!

Sonic growls out, as he gets up and jumps on him knocking him over as they get into a small tussle.

Oh for the love of…

Shadow facepalms sighing out annoyed as he gets up slamming his hands on the table and yells out making the whole of the lunchroom look their way.

THAT IS ENOUGH! BOTH OF YOU STOP IT RIGHT NOW BEFORE I GIVE THE BOTH OF YOU DETENTION!

Sonic and Scourge look up at him, as Scourge holds Tails sandwich out of Sonic's reach and was holding him down with a hand on his face. Scoffing out, Scourge gets up off him taking another bite of the sandwich and walks off to sit down on the other side of the table. Tails pout's out as he sat down again with Sonic. Sighing out, Shadow shoves his lunch over to Tails having lost his appetite altogether.

I'll talk to you all later. I see the red mutt and need to speak with him.

Hey, are you gonna try to get him to let us see her?

No.

With that said, he walks off and over to Knuckles. Sonic and the others watch from where they were and they could see Knuckles getting agitated about something. Sonic and Tails gasp out when they see Knuckles pick Shadow up by his blazer collar, but put him back down right away. After a few more words were exchanged they see him coming their way and he didn't look too happy. Both Tails and Sonic look at one another and gulp, deciding it was best to move to a new table. Scourge, on the other hand, was leaning back in his chair with his feet on the table not giving a damn as he comes over and slams his hands down on the table and yells at him.

Alright, asshole where are they?!

Scourge only chuckles out and picks at his teeth flicking whatever away.

Where are WHO at, mutt? Gotta be a bit more clear on who it is you're looking for big guy.

DON'T GIVE ME THAT SNOT! TELL ME WHERE THEY ARE RIGHT NOW!

At hearing that nickname Scourge becomes annoyed and snaps his finger and a couple of his friends come over to him, as he sets his feet down and leans on the table with his arms crossed, and looks at Knuckles pissed.

I dare you to call me that again, mutt.

Growling out, Knuckles reaches for him and takes hold of him, and pulls him over the table. This only makes Scourge chuckle out as his friends try to intervene to help him, but he only holds up a hand stopping them.

You're looking for Trinity Flame huh?

Who else would I be looking for...Snot…

Scourge's eye twitches but he keeps his cool chuckling out again.

Alright, you want to know where they are, I'll tell you. For a price that is.

Excuse me?

You heard me. You want the info I got. But the only way you're going to get it is if you give me what I want.

And what would that be, you green freak?

Scourge chuckles out slyly as he wiggles a finger at him and he leans in. Scourge moves his head to the side and whispers something in his ear. His eyes widen in surprise and he looks at Scourge with a raised eyebrow.

Really?

Yeah. So what do you say?

Knuckles lets him go, as he turns around to think, as Scourge sits on the table chuckling out knowing he has him right where he wants him...Or so he thought…

How about this instead?

Huh?

Knuckles turns around and without warning he punches him right square in the face and sends him flying across the room, making everyone gasp out, scream in surprise, or look at Knuckles. Shadow, who was still near the doors to the lunchroom talking with someone, facepalm when he sees what was going on, knowing this wasn't good. And he was right...Soon as Knuckles sent him flying, his friends jump on him, and the moment one of them gets thrown off Knuckles and sent into a bunch of kids, who try to help him up but one of them ended up getting decked in the face, and before too long, the whole lunchroom was at it. Some of the kids ran for their lives trying not to get in the middle of it, and soon even Shadow was dragged into it trying to stop it. But it did little good. It wasn't till Ms. Rosewood and some of the school guards stepped in and managed to stop the fight before someone ended up seriously hurt.

As everything settles down, she walks down the line of kids till she stops in front of Knuckles, and Shadow sighing out shaking her head.

You two in my office this moment. Scourge?

Yeah, yeah. I already know. Tisk…

Good, then you know that this time will be three months.

Yeah yeah. I'll head there now.

Scoffing out, he puts his hands in his pockets and walks off, stopping behind Knuckles for a moment chuckling out softly making Knuckles glance slightly over his shoulder as he whispers to him...

Remember red, my offer still stands if you want to find them. Till then, I'll see you and that sexy tail of yours around.

With that, he walks off whistling.

Three hours later…

HEY, KNUCKLES! HOLD ON!

Scoffing out and rolling his eyes at the sound of the one calling out to him, he ignores it and keeps walking, heading to the Gear hold to pick up his Gear.

HEY! I SAID HOLD ON, KNUCKLES!

Screw you Bio-hog, I have things I need to do.

Growling out, Shadow grabs a hold of his wrist, and Knuckles lashes back, and all but throws him across the grounds. Shadow lands on his feet skidding to a halt, as he looks at him. They hold their stare down for a moment, till Knuckles scoffs and turns back around, and leaves. Sighing out, Shadow follows him and meets up with him.

Hey, come on, Knuckles. What the hell was that at lunch today?

Glancing at him as he gets his gear he only shakes his head at him, not answering.

Knuckles come on…

Listen Shadow, why don't you just mind your own business, before I make you mind it. I only have two hours to spend with Eris before I come back and help with dinner. Or did you forget that?

Hey, the hospital is only ten minutes away via Gear. So we have time.

Well, guess what?

What?

Knuckles takes hold of his Gear and walks off, and holding an arm up, he flips him off.

Fuck, you, Bio-Hog.

Shadow's eyes widen, but just as fast turns to anger as he growls out.

Why you piece of shit.

Knuckles chuckles out as he throws down his Gear, and it comes to life as he places a foot on it.

Sorry, but I don't consort with a freak of nature who nearly got my girlfriend killed. So talk to you later.

With that, he gives him a two-finger salute and hops on his gear just as Shadow runs after him only to be taken off guard by the slipstream from his gear. Growling out, he runs back over to the Gear station and grabs his Gear to go after him, only to be stopped by one of the students needing his help. Looking between them and where Knuckles left, he sighs out, and grabs his Gear, and goes to help them.

But close by someone else was watching and he looked between where Shadow was at now, and where Knuckles left. His ears fold back as his golden eyes take on a worried look. He thinks for a bit till someone calls out to him.

Silver! Hey, Silver, you coming?

Wha? Y-yeah...I'm coming.

Silver stays where he is as he walks around the gate and looks down the sidewalk and to where the hospital was at.

Silver?

Again the person calls out to him and his ear moves to their voice.

Silver come on, we're going to be late to meet the others. Remember, we need to figure out what to do about that girl when she comes back.

Wha? Oh, Blaze. Hey.

Sighing out, and placing a folded hand on her hip she looks at him.

Silver what is wrong? You've been kind of out of it of late.

Sighing out, and looking at her he shakes his head.

I-I don't know, Blaze? I guess I'm just missing Shadow and the others, and this new guy who joined the school, there is something around him that...that...I don't know. I just don't know right now?

Hey, you're not having second thoughts, are you?

Wha?! N-N-NO! No, I'm not. I'm glad I'm with you Blaze. But my friends needed me that day, and...and…

Silver takes hold of an arm and looks away in shame as his ears fold back, letting out a heavy sigh. Understanding, Blaze places a hand on his shoulder and gently smiles at him. He looks at her and gives a sad smile in return.

Silver listen, what you did that day wasn't your fault. Sonic didn't give you much of a choice. They all didn't. They FORCED you to pick sides. All you wanted to do was think about things, nothing more. But the moment he said that if you left to head to class with me, then that was it.

B-But only because of what you said about Eris!

Yes, I know, but you know in a way it's kind of true.

W-W-Well yeah… I guess so? But even still, Sonic and the others are right. She never wanted any of this, not at all. She only wanted to be left alone till her boyfriend showed up. But now that he is here, he's out for blood pretty much because of what they...WE did to her. I'm as much at fault as Sonic, Shadow, and Tails. I should have stopped them, but instead, I killed over from seeing Shadow holding her underwear, and Tails didn't even bother doing ANYTHING when he tends to be the more reasonable one of the group.

So what are you saying, Silver? Are you saying that it was a mistake following me? Because let me remind you that you picked ME over them. They all but THREW you away, remember?

Y-Yes I know, but...Well, I kind of did pick you over years of friendship and family. They have been there more for me than anyone else. We've only been together a year and a half now. I...I...I mean...what I mean is…

Silver sighs out trying to think of what to say next. Sighing out he shakes his head at her.

They think that ever since we got together you've changed me. Both you and your friends.

And?

Well, I guess in a way it's true, you all have, but I kind of like this new me. I mean there is still some of the old me as well. But I love what has happened between us over this last year and a half. But having to be forced to pick between my girlfriend and my best friends...I guess after three weeks, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Like the other day, when I had that fight with Zippy Zoom, you remember don't you?

Yeah, I do, she told me that two got into it over that Monroe girl and how you sided with me in the end.

Yeah. I told her that wasn't it, but she got it into her head that it was. Saying that if that wasn't the deal then why did I pick you over my family. Ever since then I guess I've been out of it.

Blaze looks over to see Zippy talking with Shadow. She sighs out nodding remembering how she had told Blaze that she no longer wanted to be part of their group because they were going to do even more possible harm to Eris. Saying it wasn't right. Saying that if Silver can pick a side, so could she, and she was going to let Shadow know what was going on. Sighing out, she shakes her head and looks back at Silver.

Hey, don't worry about Zippy, alright? She made her choice in the end. So it's on her not you. But don't worry alright? If she wishes to side with the Monster, then so be it. Now come on, we're running late to the meeting on what to do about the Monroe girl for when she comes back.

I...I don't know Blaze. Are you sure this is the right thing to do? I mean should we really try to run her out of the school just because of Rouge and her gang? I mean she was PROVOKED after all. She only did what she thought was right. So trying to run her out of the school for nothing...I don't know?

Silver, don't tell me you truly ARE having second thoughts?!

Blaze looks at him both worried, and a bit hurt.

N-No! NO that isn't it, Blaze. I promise!

Then what?

I...I...I don't know? I'm just confused right now. Sonic and the others are right. She never wanted any of what happened to her. She just wanted to be left alone. But after seeing what she did to Rouge and her group ALONE...it makes me wonder what she is truly capable of? What she could do if she is provoked again, and how much worse it could be. If we try to run her out of the school, who is to say she won't try something when we're away from it? If...If something were to happen to you, Blaze, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I love you too much to lose you.

Oh, Silver…

Blaze smiles, and pulls him to her, kissing him. He wraps his arms around her holding her, deepening the kiss between them. After a moment they break apart smiling.

Listen, maybe you're right? Maybe we should rethink things over on what to do with her. Just to be safe than sorry.

Really?

Yeah. Come on, I'm sure we can figure something out.

Hey...if it's alright with you, could I sit this one out? I just really need some time to myself and clear my head.

Blaze looks at him worried, but nods, kissing him on the cheek.

But of course, baby. I'll call you later and let you know what is going on, alright?

Yeah, sure. Thanks, babe.

No problem.

With that she leaves, leaving Silver alone. He looks over at Zippy, who spots him, and he gives her a slight nod. She looks at him and scoffs out, as Shadow turns around looking at him, and narrows his eyes at him. They hold their gaze for a moment, till a group of kids walk in front of them, and Silver takes his chance and leaves with them. When they clear out of the way, Shadow looks around wondering where he could have gone. Sighing out, he turns back to Zippy asking her if everything was alright. She said everything was fine and asked if they could leave. With a nod, they walk off, as Silver watches from high above the school floating in the air via his telekinetic powers. Sighing out, he flies out to go be by himself for a bit.

Two weeks later…

It had been a long five and a half weeks for everyone. Knuckles was still pissed off, and out to get Shadow and the rest. Silver was still with Blaze and her group, why at the same time Zippy Zoom, was now with Shadow and them. Blaze and her group were still coming up with ways to get rid of Eris, and had settled on something they felt would do the trick. Jazz was now going to Chao daycare and learning all kinds of new things. Shadow was still a bit down, over not being able to go see Eris at the Hospital and tell her about everything going on. Sonic was fully recovered from his beating from Knuckles and was now at School in math class with him. Tails was in his Advance class, studying per-Advance mathematics. Reggie was at home, cleaning her room every day and making sure it was ready for when she came back, why worrying about Mr. Monroe and what his motives could be for Eris if he had all but disowned her, or at most pretended she didn't exist right now. As for Mr. Monroe? Well, he had plans of his own for Eris, and not anything good.

Right now he was in his home office and was drinking a glass of hard whiskey. It was his fourth glass that night. He looks over at a picture on his desk that was of Eris before the accident, and of her mother, Layla, just before he found out everything. Taking another sip, he reaches down in between his legs and grabs ahold of someone by the hair and pulls them up by it. The girl cries out a little, as he growls out and finishes the rest of his drink, setting the glass back on his desk.

Over to the sofa right now, and bend over, bitch.

Nodding, the servant girl does as she is told, as he gets up and goes over to the main doors to his office and locks them. As he turns around he grabs a hold of his cock, which the servant girl had been sicking on a moment ago, and chuckles out, seeing the girl's ass in the air. He walks slowly over to her, as he undoes his belt and pants. As he nears her, he purrs out, as he rests a hand on her ass and gently strokes it through her maid outfit, making her gasp out.

Tell me, girl. How old are you? You seem pretty young to be working for me.

I-I'm seventeen sir. Rightful age.

I see. So I was right you are pretty young still?

Y-yes sir.

Tell me, why didn't you run when I told you to suck me off? Why didn't you go to Reggie and let him know what I wanted from you? Why didn't you fight back when I all but threw you down to the floor, took my cock out, and told you to suck? Tell me right now, you little tramp!

Mr. Monroe growls out, as he grabs a hold of her hair, and pulls her head back in a painful way.

M-M-Mr. Monroe...S-Sir...I…

SHUT UP, BITCH! I know very well why it is. I'm not stupid. You're just like that tramp I was married to. Just like her and that daughter of hers I'm now burdened with. But don't worry, I know how to deal with people like you.

S-Sir?

He lets go of her head and lifts her dress. Under it he chuckles out, smiling as he grabs a hold of her tail, and slaps her ass hard, making her cry out.

SPREAD THEM NOW!

B-But...Mr….Mr. Monroe...sir...I…

Growling out pissed, he hits her again, this time taking hold of her nylons and panties and ripping them off of her.

Mr...Mr. Monroe...PLEASE!

I SAID SHUT IT!

Once again he slaps her across the ass, leaving scratches on it and making her cry out. He moves closer into her, till he is right up against her back end, and he leans over her placing his hands on either side of her on the back of the sofa, as he growls into her ear.

I said. Spread them. Now. And move that tail out of the way before I rip it off. And if you make a sound after I enter you, I'll kill you. Do you understand me, bitch?

Gulping, the girl nods, spreading her legs, and moves her tail out of the way. Chuckling out, he grabs a hold of her face and licks her cheek, before forcing her into a kiss. She nearly gags at the overpowering taste in his mouth having drunk so much. As he kisses her, he starts to dry hump her, letting his cock rub between her lips, forcing her to become wet. She moans out from feeling the spines on his cock, as tears prick her eyes. She tries to move out of the way, but when she tries to, she only pressed against him, making her break the kiss and gasp out, as he chuckles as he licks her once more.

Is this your first time being with a feline?

She nods at him, making him smile.

How about a Lynx such as myself?

Again she nods.

Good. Then you know what is about to happen, yes? After all the moment you started sucking my cock, you all but pretty much gave me the OK to fuck you.

S...Sir...I...I…

You what?

B-Breed me...please…I...I can't stand it any… anymore.

Mr. Monroe's eyes widen in surprise but he smiles, chucking out, and licks his lips. This girl reminded him so much of Layla when they started going out and had done it for the first time. In a way, this girl even looked like her as well. The only difference was her fur was beige-brown, with cherry blossom pink markings, instead of cherry blossom pink fur and dark beige brown markings. But just like Layla, she was a Vixen. A young vixen, who wanted to be bred. The more and more he looked at her, the more and more he was reminded of her. Purring out, he starts rubbing against her once again, panting softly.

So, it's like that, eh? Oh, trust me I'll, breed you alright, and when I am done, I'll fuck you harder, and harder still. Then when I am done…

He chuckles out darkly, making the girl before him become slightly worried.

S-Sir? Sir...I'm...I'm….

SHUT UP!

The girl cries out, as he slaps her ass hard with his claws out, leaving, even more, scratches on her ass.

P-Please, be gentle...This...this is my first time...and…

Oh, no no no...you said you wanted to be bred, did you not?

Y-yes.

Then you should know when you were sucking me off, I have spines on my cock...yes?

Y-yes sir.

Then you are about to find out what it is like to be bred by a feline, you little WHORE.

But...but…

Growling out, he slaps her ass once again, causing deep scratches to form, and bleed out as he grabs her tail and starts dry humping her, his cock rubbing against her lips making her cry out as the spines on his cock rub against her roughly as her juices make her wet. As he humps her, he nearly enters her a couple of times, till at last the tip of his cock finds its way into her, and he rams it into her, breaking her hymen and causing her to cry out from the pain of it. Mr. Monroe growls out as he slaps her ass once again, this time leaving deeper scratches on her ass that start to bleed.

I TOLD YOU NOT TO MAKE A SOUND WHEN I ENTERED YOU, YOU LITTLE SLUT!

I...I...I'm sorry...sir...but...it hurts!

THAT'S HOW BEING BRED BY A PUREBLOOD LYNX IS SUPPOSED TO FEEL LIKE! NOW SHUT UP SO I CAN FUCK YOU!

Without giving her time to adjust to his ten-inch long, five-inch round cock, he starts to thrust into her long and hard. The whole time, she tries to keep quiet as he breeds her, but the spines on his cock hurt like hell, and it felt like they were ripping her insides apart, as she could feel blood dripping down her leg from him roughly breaking her hymen.

Oh, sweet CHAOS your tight girl…Just like she was...before she betrayed me...oh...I am tempted to keep you as a fuck toy, you feel so good...but no...this is only a one-time thing...I have… have someone in mind...one who will be even better...one who won't know what hit her when I am done with her...she will be my breeding toy...not you...oh chaos yes...

He purrs out, as he holds her by her hips slamming into her. Before long, he comes deep into her, making her cry out in ecstasy. Growling out, he hits her, knocking her to the floor, where he jumps on her and takes hold of her, forcing her onto her hands and knees as he takes a hold of her tail, and forces his cock into her tail hole, his spines scratching at the rim on her tail hole and making them bleed. Every time he cums into her, she cries out. After a couple of hours of sex, he finally cums deep into her pussy once again, forcing his cock all the way into her, and past her cervix, and pants. He soon slides out of her, leaving her a mess, with his seed, and blood coming out of her womanhood. Deep bloody scratches all over her naked body, as her dress lay in shreds on the floor. Scoffing out as he gets up seeing her like that, he walks off, and puts his pants back on, and yells out.

STONEWALL! STONEWALL, GET IN HERE NOW! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!?

Mr. Monroe yells out, as he goes over to pour himself another glass of whiskey just as the sliding doors on the other side of the room open, and in walks in a black Cheetah.

You, bellowed, sir?

Yes, get rid of that girl and get her fucking cleaned up now! And make sure she takes some kind of birth control. The last thing I need is her getting pregnant and having to deal with it later.

But of course sir.

He claps his hands as a couple of other helpers come in and gather the girl up to deal with her, and the mess left behind.

Also, Stonewall, how is she? Is there any news yet about her condition?

Of, Eris? No sir. Nothing yet. But as soon as there is word I'll let you know. I have a couple of spies playing as nurses for both the day and night shifts for her, but if I could be so bold?

Yes, what is it?

Are you sure you wish to do this?

I do, yes. When she is well enough, I'll break her further down when the time is right. That tramp used to be my daughter, now she will be the mother to my child when it is time. Then all the world will see I mean business. I'll take Wynmacher's company and everything from him, and once I do, I'll be the most powerful, and richest man this side of Mobius. That moron doesn't know what he is getting into. Nore will that tramp ex daughter of mine. Soon she will become my new breeding toy. I'll make her pay for betraying me as she did. And since I can't do it to that whore mother of hers, I'll just do it to her.

He chuckles out darkly as he takes a drink from his glass.

Now hurry, get this mess cleaned up. And tell Reggie I wish to see him. I have something I wish for him to do. It's time I start putting my plan into motion. And by the time she is nothing more than a shell of her former self, that is when I'll strike, and she will end up dying just like her mother did. But not before she signs everything of Layla's over to me. I know that Reggie, Regina, and Layla had already started to take things that were once her grandfather's back into her name, and have made Eris, the sole inheritor of everything that once belonged to Layla. You'll see. In the end, I'll have everything I want.

But sir, why not just let Reggie take full custody of her? He and Regina are her godparents after all. If you do it that way, then you can claim they kidnapped her with my help, and we can take everything THEY have as our own as well. Regina's family is most revered and powerful after all.

That is a good idea, Stonewall, but no. I have something else in mind for now.

He chuckles out turning to him, as he sips from his glass.

For you see, he is part of the plan as well. Once I get her to understand that it was all his doing, that it was his fault, it will trigger her into thinking he had betrayed her. That he wanted to take her from her beloved father she still has hope that one day will take her back. Heh. So when that time comes and I manage to remove him from the picture, find some way for him to truly betray her love and trust, then that is when I step in and save the day. Then from there, I start planning her sweet sixteen and that is when things will start to change.

And what if Eris wakes up and remembers nothing? It's rare but has been known to happen.

Yes, I thought about that already. Thus is why I had you pick THAT up. You did manage to find a dealer did you not?

I did, yes. Turns out it was an old friend of mine from back in my war days. He has what you are seeking, and can supply it when ready. But he is asking a somewhat pretty penny for it.

How much? I need just enough to make sure she forgets most everything to make things work.

At least, fifteen grand for three kilos of it. Which will be more than enough for what you need.

Hmm. I see. Tell him I will pay no more than six grand for it. Tell him he either takes it, or I call the police on him and his workings.

Make it an even ten grand, and you got yourself a deal, Mr. Monroe. Mind you, this stuff is hard to grow around here, and it takes special care, needs, and wants to ensure the grow right.

You don't say?

Mr. Monroe turns around and looks at a purple weasel hybrid leaning against the door frame to his office, tossing a coin up in the air over and over again. He had one big snaggletooth as he smiled brightly.

That's right sir. Trust me, the Gypsy's tear is a hard-to-grow plant in captivity.

Very well, Mr. Fang, ten grand it is. So long as it works. But you backstab me or double-cross me, and Stonewall will be the least of your worries.

You did hear him right? I and Tony go way back. Ain't the right buddy.

Fang chuckles out, nudging him as he rolls his eyes.

Yes, we do. But that doesn't mean I won't kill you if given the order to. Remember, Nick, I was in G.U.N before being relieved of duty so I know many ways to kill a man without leaving a trace or body. You've been warned.

Alright, alright. Fair enough. So long as I get my money then so be it. I don't care. And hey, since we're all friends here, I'll throw in an extra kilo of the stuff for free. Just to show there are no hard feelings, and I'm a good sport. Yeah?

Tisk… Whatever. Just get me my stuff for Eris and be done with it.

Right-o sir. Give me a few more days and I'll have enough of it ready for you. But I need to know first.

What is it now, weasel wolf?

Would you like it in powder form or liquid form? Either way if given right, it still works.

Which would you recommend?

Either or? Though the liquid is a bit more pricey, it works twice as fast, then the powder does, and it won't leave a trail should it be spilled since you can just wipe it up. But it does require for it to be kept cool. So there is that.

How much for the liquid form?

It will be three grand extra. Coming to a total of thirteen G's, Mate.

I see. Hmm. I'll take my chances with powder form thank you.

Alright. The choice is yours but don't say I didn't warn you. Because if any residue is left behind then it can lead it right to you, and right to me, meaning should you need any more, then...Well…

Fang shrugs as if it was obvious.

Yes, I see your point. Then make my order all liquid, and I'll give you fifty grand for it all.

Fang whistles out impressively, as he tips his hat up a bit.

Now you're speaking my language, Bossman, and you're in luck. I was hoping something like this would go down tonight, so I came prepared. I just happen to have, what would be considered three kilos in powder form, of the Gypsy's Tear in liquid form with me, PLUS the little bit extra.

You don't say?

I do say. Ask Stonewall if you don't believe me.

Stonewall?

He's right. He does have it.

Very well then. We have a deal.

Fang chuckles out and walks over holding out his hand to Mr. Monroe. Mr. Monroe chuckles out, shaking it with a nod.

Stonewall will see to it that it is hidden well and kept cool.

Leave it to me, sir. I'll handle it right away.

Good. Good.

Stonewall takes his leave as Fang tells his men to hand over the Gypsy's Tear, why he finished dealing with Mr. Monroe.

If you wish to test it out, I say use it on that girl you just fucked. Can never be too safe than sorry Mate. In truth I wish I was part of it, listening to you got me right hard it did, and I had a hard time not yanking one-off as we wanted. Now I'm in the mood for young, fresh untouched tight little pussy myself, heh heh.

True, and I might. Also, I may know of such a young, fresh, untouched, tight little pussy, if you're interested that is?

Fang raises an eyebrow chuckling out as he tips his hat up.

How young are we talking here?

How young do you like them?

Fang chuckles out darkly licking his lips and rubbs his hands together.

I like the way you think, Mr. Monroe. Heh, hee, heh. And maybe just slightly young than seventeen. I say just a year or two under the legal age of fifteen.

You do like them young.

Mr. Monroe states surprised.

Indeed I do, Mate. Indeed I do.

Would you care for a drink?

Why thank you. I would love one.

Good.

As they share a drink and talk some more of their sex life, Stonewall comes back in informing them that the Gypsy's Tear was put away and hidden. Upon hearing this he told him he wishes for it to be tested out, and used on the girl.

But of course, Sir.

Just give her a cup of tea and add a few drops and, boom, she will remember nothing after passing out for a little bit.

What happens if I add a full vial to it?

Permanent memory loss for about a week.

I see. I see. And how is it you know all of this, if I may ask?

Oh, that's easy. It's all right here in this little book my father made.

Fang takes out the little purple book and shows him. Mr. Monroe smiles and glances over at Stonewall who was thinking the same thing.

You don't say?

Yep. He taught me everything I know today.

How wonderful. Well, Mr. Fang, it is getting late, and after my little romp, I'm getting tired. So I think I'll turn in for the night. I'll have Stonewall show you out.

Sure thing, no worries. And thanks for that little tip about the girls. Tonight going to be a very good night indeed. heh heh, heh.

Fang tips his hat to him and walks out of the room, but not before Stonewall stops next to him.

Sir?

Get me that book, I don't care how you do it, just do it. This could help in the bigger picture.

As you wish sir. And I know how to do it, AND save us fifty grand.

Good. Just make sure there are no bodies to be found.

But of course. Leave it to me.

With that Stonewall takes his leave as Mr. Monroe turns to the window and finishes his drink.

A week later…

Six and a half weeks and Eris was showing signs of making a full recovery. Her lungs had fully gone back to normal, so Doctor Robotnik felt it safe to remove the tubes from her. Reggie and Knuckles had stopped by, just as they were doing that, and he tells them they are welcome to stay for as long as they like, but it could take up to twenty-four hours before she would wake up.

It's been nearly a full twenty-four hours, why hasn't she woken up yet?

I am not sure, Knuckles. Doctor Robotnik did say it could take longer.

But she's been here for over six weeks now. How much longer till we know?

It is hard to tell. All we can do is wait it out.

Seven weeks…

Still no signs of her waking up.

Eight weeks…

Her casts have been removed, now that her arm, leg, and tail were fully healed, yet there is still no sign of her waking up. Doctor Robotnik starts to become worried. They keep her on IV fluids and other monitors to keep her alive, figuring that she only needed more time. But what he didn't know was that she was getting extra medication without his, or the hospital staff's know-how, and it was why she wasn't waking up just yet.

Ten weeks...

Two and a half months and still nothing. Every day Knuckles and Reggie come to visit her. It has even gotten to the point where Knuckles is now taking online classes, just so he can be with her every day. But by doing online classes he gets done with everything faster. Meaning he has next to little to do during his free time. Every day the nurses come in to check on her. And every day they give her a dose of Gypsy's Tear in her Iv fluids, and every day Reggie or Knuckles have no clue of what is truly going on. With nothing much to do, Knuckles decides to go for a walk around the hospital, kissing her gently on the forehead.

I'll be back soon, Bella. I need to stretch my legs some.

Sighing out, he leaves her room and walks down to the cafeteria to get some coffee. But on his way down, he sees someone he recognizes and becomes annoyed. Growling softly out, he walks down the hallway and all but yells out to them.

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE, SHADOW!?

At hearing his name, and the voice behind it, he sighs out, shaking his head as his ears fold back. Turning around, he sees Knuckles coming towards him. As Knuckles nears him, looks back into the room to his left and sighs out shaking his head sadly. Knuckles stops and sees something is wrong and looks into the room as well and sees Sonic sitting in a chair next to a woman and talking.

She's been sick for a very long time. I've known Sonic since we were five years old and started preschool together. We became fast friends. But sadly over the years, his mother became sick when he turned eight years old. She has been fighting it for a long time. It wasn't till he turned eleven that he came to live with us because she could no longer take care of him. It's been eight years today since she was diagnosed. But...

Shadow couldn't bring himself to say it. He turns his back to the room and grabs hold of an arm as his ears lay flat against his head, unable to even look at his brother and the pain and suffering he was enduring right now. Knuckles looks between him, and Sonic just as Sonic looks to the door and sees him. Knuckle's eyes widened in shock as he could see his tear-stained face as he cried.

No…

Knuckle's involuntariness takes a step forward, holding out a hand to him, when a nurse comes out, she closes the door behind her and walks off crying. This snaps Knuckles out of it and looks to where she had gone, then over to Shadow.

You don't mean...that…

All Shadow could do was nod silently as he sniffs out. Knuckles let his arm rest to his side, unable to say anything. Seeing Sonic, at his mother's bedside like that, reminded him of Eris, and the possibility of what could happen to her soon.

We...we just found out this afternoon...at lunch...when Ms. Rosewood came to find us. Right away we rushed down here only to be told that...that she wasn't going...to make it.

Shadow...I…

Shadow only shakes his head at him. Not wishing to hear it. Bernie had been like a mother to him when he lost his parents. Every day he came here to see her with Sonic. Standing there he looks back to the way he came, and he closes his eyes. Shaking his head he starts to hurry down the hallway when Sonic stops him.

Knuckles...Wait…

Sonic?

Please, come in, won't you? My mom wishes to meet you.

But why? I don't know her, and...And I need to go be with Eris…

I...I know...but she saw you standing at the door before the nurse closed it, and she thinks you're a friend of mine. I told her you were no one special… just...just some big jerk...but she scolded me...and...reminded me of why you were here… I kind of told her…a bit about Eris and what happened in the last couple of months.

Knuckles didn't know what to think or say about this. He looks at Sonic then over to Shadow who looks at him. He could see how much pain he was in right now. In both of them. It was then he remembers what Mephiles asked of him comes to mind.

"What I am saying...No...ASKING is if you could at least let Shadow come see her at most. Please. Ever since that day, he blames himself for what happened. My little brother is not a bad kid. It may seem like it, but he has a good heart. But when he overheard me talking with the nurse the night of her second operation to have the blood clot removed, he became sick with worry about her. It was like when he lost his parents during a fire when he was but a hoglet. So seeing my sixteen-year-old brother acting like a five-year-old hoglet again broke me. So please, I'm asking this as a favor, to please allow him to come to see her."

Sighing out, and caving in he nods, and looks over at Shadow.

I'll give you a one-day reprieve, Shadow. Starting now till the same time tomorrow. But not a moment more. I am only doing this because you're older, Mephiles asked me to. I still hate you for what you have done to Eris. And I don't know if I can forgive you or Sonic for it. But for now, go to her.

Knuckles...I?

As he shakes his head, Knuckles sees a nurse walking by, and he asks her to take Shadow to see Eris in room 307, letting the nurses there know that he gave him a twenty-four-hour reprieve to see her.

But of course, Mr. Echidna, I understand. I'll take him down and let the others know.

Shadow looks at Knuckles, and they share a look before Knuckles turns to Sonic.

Alright, let's go see your mother.

Thank you, Knuckles.

Yeah, yeah. Whatever Bio-Freak. Just get the hell out of here before I change my mind. Oh and have the nurses come find me if something happens.

I will. I promise.

Knuckles scoffs out scratching the back of his head and rolls his eyes as he goes in with Sonic.

Twelve weeks...fifteen weeks…

Three and a half months pass and nothing. The clock in the room ticks loudly, as Knuckles sleeps on the pull-out bed in the room. It was three in the morning when a nurse came in to check on things. She takes out the syringe in her pocket, and quietly walks over to Eris' bedside.

Right, this last one should do it, according to the boss's notes. After this, she should wake up.

The nurse looks over at Knuckles who moans out and rolls over. With a nod, she injects the Gypsy's Tear into Eris Iv bag and softly chuckles out as she leans in and whispers something into her ear.

Remember, when you wake up you'll want to call out for your father and no one else. He will be here the moment you do. He has always been there for you. He has always protected you from everyone who has or wants to hurt you. Even Tony Stonewall. You have always trusted your father's, and Tony's words over others. You always seek him, or Tony out when you are troubled about things. They have always been there for you even when you lost your mother. Do not let others tell you otherwise. For they are lies. Trust mostly in him, and Tony, and once you do, the truth will be revealed on how you truly lost your mother. Trust in your father, and Tony. Trust Their word. And remember you don't know Knuckles the Echidna, he cannot be trusted, he is the one who put you in here. You must stay away from him. He is dangerous and deadly. He has tried many times to harm you, and break you and Tony up, even getting in the way of your engagement. So watch out for him, and remember you can't fully trust Reggie. He is part of all of this as well. Only trust your father, and Tony Stonewall. They will protect you like they always have. Trust them both.

Hmm...huh...hey...no...give that back...Mace...you...thieving little brat...mom...gave it to me...you little runt…

The nurse looks over at Knuckles. Though he was only talking in his sleep, she didn't wish to risk him finding her here. She just hoped that her manipulating abilities reached Eris, and when it came time she would remember to do what she had been telling her to do for weeks now. She had only used her manipulating abilities only a few other times on sleeping, or comatose people before, and it sometimes had a different effect on each person she used it on.

Two days later…

Four months in full and Eris starts to come out of it. She moans and groans out, and starts to slightly panic, getting the attention of Knuckles who was there. He runs over to her and holds her down, as he yells out for help as she starts to panic more.

DOCTOR ROBOTNIK! DOCTOR ROBOTNIK! I THINK SHE IS WAKING UP, HURRY!

Knuckles holds Eris down so she wouldn't harm herself, as he talks to her softly to calm her down.

Eris? Eris easy now, you're fine, you're safe. It's me, Knuckles.

His voice was hard to hear. Like he was talking underwater.

It's me...Knuckles...you're safe…

No…get away from…me…now…? Want...my...father…Tony...

Come on now...Eris...it's me Knuckles…

Who…? Ugh...where is my...father at...I want my...father...want...Tony...

Eris don't joke around...it's me...You're knight in shining armor…

Don't...know...you...where...is my father…Where's Tony...

Becoming extremely worried he yells out again for Doctor Robotnik.

DOCTOR ROBOTNIK HURRY! SOMETHING IS WRONG!

I'm here, I'm here, no need to yell.

There is something wrong with her. She doesn't recognize me!

Alright, alright. Take it easy now. Take it easy. I'm sure it's only a small memory loss. It happens sometimes. Just let her go and let me look at her.

Nodding, he lets her go as the nurses and him do their job. They soon get, Eris calmed down so he could talk with her.

Alright now. Miss Monroe, can you tell me your name, please?

Eris...I believe?

How about your full name?

Eris thinks for a moment and nods out.

Belladonna "Eris" Monroe.

Good, good. And do you know where you are?

In the hospital, sir. I think?

Good. Good. Now, do you remember how you got here? What happened to you?

Eris thinks for a little bit when something dawns on her and she looks at Knuckles.

He did…something to me…I think? I'm not fully sure. But I think he did do something to me.

WHA?! I WOULD NEVER DO…

Easy Mr. Echidna. Remember what I said. Just stay quiet and let me handle this.

Sighing, out he nods.

How about who this young man next to you is? Do you recognize him?

Eris looks over at Knuckles for a moment, tilting her head to the side trying to remember. She closes her eyes when something comes to her.

Kn...Knuckles I think? It's what he said his name was when he was trying to calm me down. But something tells me I shouldn't trust him.

What?!

How much more do you want from me? Where is my father at? Where's, Tony? I want my father, and Tony right NOW!

Easy now my dear. He has been informed and they should be here soon.

It's been nearly two hours now, where is are they!?

Eris, are you sure you wish to see him? He hasn't been the best father of the year of late. And Who is this Tony your asking for?

Eris gasps out, as she becomes angry at Knuckles. Growling out, she yells at him.

HOW DARE YOU SAY SUCH A THING! MY FATHER IS A KIND AND CARING MAN, WHO LOVES ME DEEPLY! HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING TO HARM ME! I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, BUT WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT MY FATHER IS NOT TRUE! IT'S YOU WHO I SHOULDN'T TRUST! THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT IS TELLING ME NOT TO TRUST YOU! SO DON'T YOU DARE SAY SUCH THINGS ABOUT MY FATHER! JUST WAIT TILL MY FIANCE TONY HEARS ABOUT WHAT YOU SAID, ABOUT DADDY!

Wait...FIANCE?! H-Hold on a moment, Eris, I'm telling the truth. I…

WHERE IS MY FATHER!? WHERE IS MY FIANCE, TONY AT! WHY ARE THEY NOT HERE WITH ME!?

Knuckles looks at Eris, shocked at what he was hearing right now.

Miss Monroe, please try and calm yourself. I promise they will be here soon. As for you, Mr. Echidna, I think that is enough for now. She just woke up, so give her time to remember things.

Yes, but…

What is he doing here? Who let this heathen in here, and near my daughter!

Daddy!?

Mr. Monroe walks into the room and pushes past Knuckles to lean down to hug Eris. Eris hugs him back crying, happy to see him.

Oh, daddy, I've been waiting for you. What took you so long!? Who is this echidna? He's been saying awful things about you, and I don't feel safe around him! Where is, Tony, is he here as well?!

Easy now my little, Bon Bon. Easy now. I'm here. Daddy is here. And Tony will be in just a moment.

Knuckles stands there dumbfounded at what was going on when he hears a familiar voice, along with another he didn't know.

Oh thank Chaos, it's Reggie. He will tell you what I just did.

Reggie?

Eris looks over to the door and sees Reggie walking in, along with a handsome-looking black cheetah.

TONY!

Tony chuckles out happily as he goes over to her, hugging her, and kiss.

Oh, Tony, my love, I'm so happy you're here too.

It's good to see you awake my dear. You had us so worried, you truly did my beloved.

Reggie stops in his footsteps and looks at her surprised. He blinks a couple of times, confused as he looks over at Knuckles who was just as shocked and surprised.

Try not to be too alarmed, Mr. Lockwood. She is just suffering a bit of memory loss after being in a coma for four months. In due time she should remember everything.

If you...are sure?...

Reggie, I want you to take this HEATHEN and escort him out of my daughter's room at once.

Reggie snaps out of it looking over at Mr. Monroe.

But I want to stay with…

I SAID GET OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW! I WON'T HAVE YOU HARMING MY DAUGHTER ANYMORE!

BUT I WOULD NEVER…

Reggie takes hold of Knuckles' arm, and he looks at him, worried. Reggie shakes his head no.

Knuckles… I think that is a good idea, I need to speak with you anyway.

Reggie tells him not taking his eyes off Mr. Monroe, Stonewall, or Eris.

Please.

Sensing something was up, Knuckles follows him out of the room.

Reggie closes the door behind them as they leave and walk down aways with Knuckles following close behind. Once they are far enough away Knuckles asks what is going on.

Reggie, what is going on? Why is it she is asking for her father, and why does she think that Tony guy is her fiancee?

I am not sure. But from my understanding, it could be she reverted back to before everything happened. At least for a short time. As for, Tony, that is a big mystery right there. But I can't help but feel there is something more at work here. Why just the other day I was walking past Mr. Monroe's home office, and the door was slightly opened, and I heard him talking with Tony, asking if everything was ready for her return home.

Alright?

What I mean is, the night she ended up with that blood clot he said something to me that worried me.

What was it?

He told me he had his reasons for keeping me and Eris around, and that he would continue to do as he pleased with her as he saw fit too, whether I liked it or not, and said she was nothing more than a pawn to him now.

A PAWN to him? A pawn to WHAT though?

I do not know, but I fear he could be after everything Layla has in her name that was once her grandfather's. As you know, Eris is now the sole inheritor to everything of her mother's fortune. Meaning that…

That even though he has yet to announce it publicly of disowning her fully, he still has a chance to take everything away from her if the conditions are right. Meaning that…

That if she is in this state right now and continues to say as such, he could use that to take everything from her and leave us with nothing. Now mind you, Gigi and I are also co-owners of Layla's fortune, meaning he could try something unless we do something ahead of time.

What makes you think this is even possible?

Because of something I overheard with one of the nurses that is one of her caregivers here.

What did you hear?

I overheard her talking with Mr. Monroe on a phone a bit ago, saying that Eris was awake and that it looked like the stuff worked, along with her manipulation techniques, and was asking for him, and Tony both.

Stuff? What stuff?

I am afraid I do not know, but I do know that I was on my way to come see you and her both when I saw her down a hallway. And when I overheard her telling him this, she smashes the phone, when she was done and tosses it.

Hmm… Do you think it was one of those non-traceable phones?

I am not sure? But I think so. When I saw her coming I hid and went to go get the phone. It's broken, but I think I can still use it. But I need to head home and to Regina and have her brother look into it.

Do you think it is still possible to trace it?

I am hoping so. But for now, and I know this will kill you to do so, please play along if you can, watch over her, and protect her. I'll be back in a few days' time. I don't know what is going on but it can't be good.

Alright. I'll do what I can hear, just go find out what is going on. But please. Be safe.

I will.

Reggie? Reggie, I need to speak with you for a moment.

Reggie, and Knuckles both look over to see Tony heading their way. Knuckles lets' out a low growl, as Reggie looks at him, and shakes his head no, and right away he scoffs out as Tony adjusts his glasses.

Oh, yes, Tony hello. Sorry about that. I thought it was fit to let Knuckles know to head on home for now and I would keep him posted on things.

Yes, well that is just it. Mr. Monroe wishes for him to stay away from her. I do as well. I do not wish you to be around my fiancee any more than you have.

What?!

Both Reggie and Knuckles say together shocked.

I am sorry, but she thinks you've done something to her Mr. Echidna, and she doesn't trust you at all. With the state she is in right now, you must think about what is best for her. If you stay around, you will only stress her out more, and more than likely do more harm than good. And if she says you have done something to her, then we are to believe this to be true. I trust in my fiancee's word. And in truth, I never trusted you at all.

Now hold on just a moment, Eris is MY Finance!

Not according to her, you are not. And according to her father, you are not. So therefore I am but to agree with both of them.

WHAT!?

Both Reggie and Knuckles exclaim as Tony goes on.

But till her memories return, do you truly wish to stress her out even more, and cause her MORE harm? From my understanding, of what Doctor Robotnik has told us just now, that is a big possibility, meaning that if you stay around her, we may never get her memories back, and she could end up suppressing them fully. And until further notice, this is for the best. You know this, I know this, and I am sure Reggie does as well.

Well...I...I suppose so...I guess?

But Eris is my girlfriend, I would never do anything to hurt her! She is my bonded partner. I...I LOVE her, and you and Maxwell can do and say anything you want, but at the end of the day, she is my girlfriend! And I won't have you keeping me from her!

Yes, well that may be true, Mr. Echidna, but we'll see in the end.

Excuse me? What did you mean by, "we'll see in the end"?

Knuckles growls out becoming more and more annoyed with Tony. Tony only holds his hand up showing he means no harm...At least not yet.

Now mind you, she is going through a lot. She is scared right now, confused even, and trying to force her to remember too much at once could end up doing more harm than good. For now, I feel it is best we keep it this way.

Why you good for nothing, bastard.

I agree, this isn't right. Eris should be with, Knuckles during this time. If anyone can help her remember everything, I would imagine it to be him. Why even me and Regina could help her.

I am sorry, but this is Mr. Monroes, wishes. So if you have a problem take it up with him. Now, if and WHEN she gets her memories back, I promise you we will inform you. Also, he asked if you could get a hold of your father for him, Mr. Echidna. He has been trying to, with little luck. I guess the old chap has been busy of late. He needs to talk to him about the merging with Gem Corp.

Gem corp? That is the one my brother just landed. Why would Mr. Monroe wish to merge with them?

Hello there, who might you be and what reason would you care to know?

Everyone looks to the voice and they see Shadow walking down the hallway after hearing about Gem Corp.

I'm sorry, but my name is Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog. My older brother just finished finalizations with Gem Corp not too long ago. I didn't know they were looking to be merging with Knuckles' father's company as well.

And just who is your older brother, if I may ask, young man?

Mephiles sir. Mephiles Dark Robotnik.

Yes, I see. I see. Hmm… I'll have to inform Mr. Monroe of this matter.

If I may?

Yes, what is it, son?

Do I know you from someplace? It's just you look familiar to me for some reason, and I can't place a finger on it.

I highly doubt it. It could be that I have one of those faces?

No that isn't it. It's something else. I just can't put my finger on it.

Then I am not sure, son. But I must go, Mr. Monroe is expecting me back now so I must not keep him waiting.

Before you go, Tony. Would you mind letting Mr. Monroe know I got called away by Regina, please? She urgently needs me. I think it's nearly time for her to have our son, and I wish to be there for her when it happens. The only thing I regret is not being able to take Eris with me. She wanted to be there as well. But I guess it can't be helped.

Do not worry, I will watch over Eris in your stead. And congratulations, Reggie.

Like hell, you will. I'll be telling my father what is going on, and when he finds out...

Knuckles, enough now. For now, just let it go. There is nothing we can do right now. And you know it. So for now just let it go.

Fine, whatever.

Right, thank you. Till then I best head home and get ready. Knuckles call me should you need anything.

Yeah, sure Reggie. Say hi to Gigi for me and give her my love.

Will do.

Well if you'll excuse me, it is time I head on out.

Bye Reggie.

I'll show you out, Mr. Lockwood.

It's fine, Shadow. I got it.

Please...I INSIST I show you out.

Reggie looked at Shadow and he could see something was up. So nodding out, he and Shadow take their leave.

Can I at least get my things and say goodbye to Eris?

I suppose that is alright. Come along then. But make it quick.

Tony leads the way as they enter Eris' room, they could see Mr. Monroe speaking with her about something. She nods her head at him and sighs out.

Sir? Knuckles wishes to say goodbye to Eris. I told him he could, given the circumstances.

I thought I made it clear that I didn't want him near my daughter!

Yes, I know, but he wishes to say goodbye.

Daddy?

Mr. Monroe looks over at Eris and she sighs out nodding.

Very well, if that is what it is you wish, my little bonbon.

Not really, but maybe it will give him some peace of mind?

Alright, if he tries anything funny, we'll be right here.

Could I have a moment alone?

Mr. Monroe growls out, but Tony places a hand on his shoulder and nods.

Very well, if you must. Come we'll wait outside, Stonewall.

Very well sir.

They take their leave as Knuckles heads over to Eris' bed and sits next to her. She looks at him warily scared of him.

Hey, hey, easy now. I'm not going to hurt you.

I don't trust you.

I know you don't, but I promise I would NEVER hurt you.

Listen, just get out of here, I don't want you near me.

Please at least let me give you my side of the story?

No, I said get out of here, this was a bad idea, and I don't like you this close to me. So get out of here now, before I call daddy and Tony back in here.

Alright, if you wish me to do, then I will. But know I'm a friend of yours.

You're no friend of mine. So just get out of here now.

At hearing this it hurts him but he tries once more.

Eris, please. Try to understand, I wish you no harm.

She shakes her head at him as she holds herself as if she was trying to get away from him.

I said no. So just go. get out of here! Daddy told me I'm not to trust you! Saying you're the reason I am here! And to be honest, you frighten me! So, please! Just go! get out of here!

What?! But that isn't true! It wasn't me who put you in here!

It is true! You put me in here! Why would my father lie to me?!

Eris, your father isn't the man you think he is.

Stop!

Eris he did something to you, you're not thinking clearly right now!

I SAID STOP!

NO ERIS, NOT TILL YOU HEAR WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!

NO! MY FATHER LOVES ME, IF HE DIDN'T THEN WHY IS HE HERE RIGHT NOW?! JUST GO! GET AWAY FROM ME NOW BEFORE I CALL HIM BACK IN HERE!

Eris, PLEASE don't.

Knuckles reaches out to her, but she screams out scared, calling for her father.

DADDY! DADDY HELP ME! SOMEONE?! ANYONE! HELP! GET HIM AWAY FROM ME!

Knuckles growls out and grabs a hold of Eris as he forces her to look at him.

ERIS ENOUGH! IT'S ME, YOUR RED ROSE KNIGHT! I'VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR YOU! PROTECTED YOU! COME ON YOU HAVE...

STOP IT! YOU'RE HURTING ME! DADDY HELP ME! SOMEONE PLEASE!

Mr. Monroe and Tony come running into the room along with the hospital guard. Tony jumps on Knuckles trying to pull him away from Eris, who was now crying, frightened of him, as she tries to get away from him. Mr. Monroe becomes angered as he takes a swing at Knuckles yelling out at him.

GET AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER RIGHT NOW! I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO HARM HER AGAIN!

He ends up hitting him dead-on in the side of the face causing him to let go of Eris who falls from the bed and onto the floor hard. She cries out as she looks up at Tony who was trying to hold Knuckles back when he takes a rick hook to the side of the face and falls to the floor out cold.

TONY, NO! TONY! TONY ARE YOU ALRIGHT!? TONY! YOU MONSTER!

Eris runs over to Tony ripping out her IVs and the other wires attached to her as kneels and rolls him over crying, trying to wake him up.

Tony! Tony, wake up, please! Please wake up Tony!

Eris cries, tears streaming down her face as she holds his head in her lap, her tears falling onto his face. Eris looks up at Knuckles and growls out as she places Tony's head down and goes after Knuckles. He was still fighting off the guards when she comes running over yelling at him.

YOU MONSTER! HOW DARE YOU ATTACK MY FIANCE! YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS!

As Eris gets ready to hit him, he doesn't see her, and he ends up hitting her sending her flying back into a wall. She cries out, and this causes Knuckles to finally snap out of it and look her way in shock.

ERIS!? ERIS I'M I'M SORRY! I'M SO SORRY, I DIDN'T SEE YOU THERE!

Knuckles hurries over to her, to help her, but with his back turned, he didn't see Tony get up and hit him, taking him off guard sending to the floor.

TONY!?

Eris cries out as she reaches for him. He grabs ahold of her as she starts crying, and shaking like a leaf during a fall storm.

Shhh...it's alright my little star...it's alright. I'm alright.

Oh, Tony, I thought he hurt you.

It's fine, and I am fine. No real hard down. But you, my beloved...

Tony lifts her face with both his hands as he could see a bruise starting to form. The guard managed to get ahold of Knuckles as Tony leans in and softly kisses Eris making Knuckles' eyes go wide with shock.

E-Eris...?

GET HIM OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW! DO NOT ALLOW HIM BACK INTO THIS HOSPITAL TILL MY DAUGHTER IS WELL ENOUGH TO LEAVE!

Right away Mr. Monroe sir.

They get Knuckles on his feet get his things and drag him off as he yells out to him.

YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS, MONROE! I KNOW YOU ARE UP TO SOMETHING! I'LL FIND OUT WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO HER! MARK MY WORD I WILL! AND WHEN I DO YOU'LL BE SORRY! ERIS! I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME, BABY! DON'T TRUST YOUR FATHER! HE IS NOT WHO YOU THINK HE IS!

ENOUGH OUT OF YOU! THIS IS A HOSPITAL! COME ON NOW LET'S GO! YOU'VE CAUSED ENOUGH TROUBLE FOR ONE DAY!

They take Knuckles and drag him down the hallway and to the entrance of the hospital, where they throw him out onto the sidewalk. He hits it hard and grunts out, as Shadow sees him and goes running over to him to help him up.

KNUCKLES?! Knuckles what is going on?!

Growling out, he looks at the guards and stands up yelling at them.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!?

Sorry, Shadow. But he attacked the Monroe girl and her fiance. Her father doesn't want him near her.

WHAT!? Knuckles?

Growling out, he looks at the guard as he helps him up. Knuckles rips his arm away from Shadow and picks his things up looking at the guards.

If you want to throw someone out...THROW HIM OUT! HE IS ONLY GOING TO HURT HER, AND USE HER! I WON'T ALLOW IT!

Sir, we're going to have to ask you to leave now, before we call in the proper authorities.

Knuckles growls at them, and takes a step towards them, ready to make his way back in. As one of the guards reaches for their walkies, Shadow steps in front of him and places his hands on his chest to make him stop. Knuckles looks down at him growling out, but Shadow holds his own and shakes his head. After a moment, Knuckle scoffs out, and turning around he walks off. Looking between him, and the guards, Shadow runs off after Knuckles calling out to the guards.

Tell my father I'll be back later! Knuckles! KNUCKLES HOLD ON!

WHAT IS IT BIO-FREAK!? I'M IN NO FUCKING MOOD TO DEAL WITH YOUR SHIT!

Knuckles turns around snapping at him. Shadow takes a step back from his wrath but sighs out holding his own.

What happened back there?

Something is wrong with Eris.

What do you mean?

From my understanding, Reggie thinks her father had done something to her why she was in a coma. He's not one hundred percent sure but it's why he left, to go find out. He found out one of the nurses may be working for him, and had given her something, or done something to her why she was out cold. I know Eris, Shadow. The last time this happened, she knew me. But now? Now I don't know what is going on. Something is wrong, I can FEEL it.

Shadow takes hold of his arm and pulls him away down the sidewalk and they walk and talk.

I get the feeling you're right.

What do you mean?

What I mean is that black cheetah. Tony. There is something about him that was familiar to me.

Yeah, I remember you saying something back in the hospital. So what about it?

I think my brother may know him.

How so?

Mephiles used to be Black Ops back in his G.U.N days before he came back to take over his father's company.

Wait? I thought Gerald was his father?

Just like with me and Sonic, he was kind of adopted into the family till he was of age.

Sounds like the Robotnik's have a pretty big family tree.

We do. Or we're friends with said families. But anyway. I think Mephiles knows something. I'm going to his office building now to speak with him about this matter. Why don't you come with me?

Sure. Better than nothing. But know this changes nothing between us.

I know, now come on.

With that, they head to go see Mephiles.