(AN: THIS PICKS UP FROM THE LAST CHAPTER…)

ROSEWOOD ACADEMY HIGH

CHAPTER 5...THE SEARCH FOR A MISSING FRIEND…PART 2...

With Espio and Honey…

NYA! Let me go, Espio! You're hurting me!

They had just made it back to the school as they made their way to the dorms of their rooms where Espio opens his door to his room and all but throws her in and locks the door. Honey groans out as she holds herself up placing a hand on her head shaking it, as he goes to the back of his room, and presses a button and the walls to the back of the room slide down and lock in place. As he turns around he walks over to Honey, as she looks up at him and gulps.

Not many knew of the relationship he and Honey had, due to their parent's connections they had with one another. Honey's family was of a lower class, why Espio's family was of a much higher class than theirs. Not to say, Honey's family had always served under him. Meaning that Honey was more than just a friend to him. But also his servant in many ways. But he allowed her to follow her dream and attend school with him, and become a fashion designer. It was why they were always hanging out together. They did grow up together, and both families thought it would benefit both families if they were to be married when they came of age. But Espio voiced his thoughts on the matter, and it was decided in the end that she would be his personal maid and servant. But they held onto the hope that one day he would rethink things and marry her. Even Honey held onto the hope of this as well in secret.

He stands before her, as he holds out a hand to her. She looks away as her ears fold back and start to shake. He calls to her in a stern voice and she looks up at him and backs away.

Growling out, Espio takes her upper arm and pulls her up and over to the bed, and throws her onto it making her cry out. As she lays there curled up on her side, she looks at him, as he takes off his shoes and shirt, tosses them to the floor, gets up on the bed, and crawls over her, trapping her. She blushes bright red at not having been so close to him like this before, and looks away and gulps as he gently brushes the side of her face as he looks at her, licking his lips. Honey looks back at him as their eyes meet. She was about to say something when he leaned down and kissed her. Her eyes widen in surprise, but they slowly close as she gives in to the kiss. He breaks the kiss and starts kissing at her neck as he starts to undo his pants and takes them and his boxers off and kicks them onto the floor.

Right now, not only was he angry, but he wanted to have his way with someone. And Honey was the only girl around to let his anger out. Honey blushes a brighter red when she looks back at him, at never seen Espio fully naked before, let alone ever seen how big he was, and how his cock had spines on them, and wonder if it was a him thing, or if all male chameleons cocks were like that or not? Espio gently rubs her cheek once more smiling, looking into her amber eyes as if asking for her OK. Honey knew it would be useless to try and defy him right now, but something deep inside of her wanted this, and so she nodded her head. He smiles, leaning down, and kisses her softly as he gets up off her to let her take off her shoes, socks, and the shirt over her tube-top…

For two hours, Espio mates with Honey in every way he could think of. It started rough and hard as he took his anger out on her, and with it being her first time, and first heat, but soon she started to enjoy it. He ends up cumming within her every time, and every time Honey arches her back as she throws her head back letting out a long deep moaning Nya out, as he hits her sweet spot. Honey cries out begging for more. Begging him to breed her. Espio looks into Honey's eyes, and he could see lust, the need and want in them, as she softly begs him once more to breed her.

Honey was in his lap as they finished up one last round. She slams down onto his cock once more as they both moan out, nearing their last climax. They thrust together in perfect sync till they both bring the other close and they latch onto one another neck and bite down hard. Honey bites down on the left side hard. Her fangs pierce the skin as blood trickles down it. At feeling her biting him, he bites and pierces the skin on the right side of her neck as blood trickles down as he grabs hold of her, thrusting hard into her as they keep a hold of one another neck till they couldn't anymore, crying out each other's names as they cum for the last time. Time seems to stand still as Honey lays her head down on his shoulder panting hard. Espio holds her, resting his chin on her shoulder, panting as well.

Honey was the first to move, as she held Espio's face and kissed him. She breaks it and gets up off him, wincing out in pain, and falls onto the bed as he goes to lay down and pulls Honey to him where they cuddle for a short bit. After having caught her breath, she sighs out. Espio catches this and looks at her.

What's wrong?

Nya...I'm worried about Eris. I know you're mad at her for hitting you, but it was an accident, Espio! She didn't mean to. It was just in the heat of a moment thing, Nya!

Espio lets out a deep sigh thinking things over in his head. He looks at the clock on his nightstand and it reads a quarter to four, meaning if they still wished to help her, they had two hours to do so now.

Perhaps, maybe you are right, Honey?

Nya?

You are right that it was a "heat-in-the-moment" thing, but even still, I don't know if I can forgive her or not?

Nya, Can't you? It was Knuckles fault, you know? Nya...He pushed her to the brink of becoming so upset. And with her Chao missing as well, can you blame her? I know in a way I don't. Nya, but can you?

Espio hums out thinking for a bit, going over every possibility till he finally caves in seeing nothing working for him in the end. He thinks back to what he saw earlier today and how Knuckles had her against the wall, and his hand up her skirt, as he tried to force himself onto her. Possibly a second time. The thought of him hurting her, or any girl, didn't seem like it was his thing to do. Then again he had only known him for a few months. After thinking some more he nods, agreeing with her.

You are right, Honey. I can't blame her in the least. I would have more than likely done the very same thing in her shoes.

Honey purrs out as she sits up and over him smiling brightly.

NYA! REALLY, ESPIO!?

He chuckles out as he reaches up to her stroking her cheek. She nuzzles into it purring even more.

Yes, really. And I think if we are going to help her or the others I suggest we leave now.

NYA! I can't wait to go...

As Honey pumps a fist into the air, she cries out and holds herself as Espio sits up and looks at her worried.

HONEY!?

NYA….ooow….That hurt….in fact….I kind of hurt all over...Nya….

Espio smiles softly at her chuckling out, as he gently brushes her cheek.

I guess I kind of went overboard, huh?

Nya! Maybe a little hehe.

Now that I think about it, I think we should get cleaned up first and foremost or everyone will know what we've been up to.

Honey giggles out, but winces right away, and instead nods.

Nya! I think all I wanna do is just soak in a nice hot bath for a week.

Sadly we don't have that much time. But if you like you can stay behind and do just that? I can handle things from here. I don't hurt as much as you probably do anyway. You can even stay in my room till I get back.

Nya, really Espy?

Espio nods as he leans into her and kisses her. She smiles at him as he takes a quick shower first letting her rest a bit. Once he was done, he drew her up a bath with some of his special muscle relaxing herbs mixes, and salts and let her know it was ready. She walks into the bathroom, and the whole room smelt wonderful as she carefully gets into the tub, and hisses out as she lets the hot water wash over. Once she is comfortable she lets out a content sigh. As she relaxes, Espio sets about getting dressed in clean clothing, and fixes his room and changes his bedsheets, and blankets with fresh clean ones, and sets the dirty ones by the door. As he was finishing this up his phone went off and he answered it.

Hello?

Hey, how would you like to attend a slumber party tonight?

Don't you think we're a little old for that kind of stuff, Valentino?

Maybe, but it kind of wasn't my idea. It was Rosebuds to fool her father.

What do you mean?

I'll explain things once we get to your room...

With Knuckles...

Knuckles looks at his watch seeing that it was now four-thirty, meaning they had an hour and a half till they had to meet up with Rouge and stop her. But he had other plans instead. Savage manages to find a spot to park with Sunlit Bridge in plain sight. They keep a close eye on it, as Savage hums out.

Yeah, I know. I don't like this either. Do you think we should try and move in to get a closer look?

Bad idea...hmm...I feel something is off….hmm…

Yeah, I can feel it as well. That's it I'm calling Snot back and seeing what he has to say. See if you can pull out and find another good vantage point for us. Nothing too close or too far.

Humming out, Savage nods as he starts up the car and looks to find a new spot for them as Knuckles calls Scourge. After a couple of moments, he answers.

Yeah, what's up, red?

Scourge I think something is wrong. We're near the Sunlit Bridge but both I and my bodyguard feel something isn't right. I want to head in and check things out, but Savage feels that is a bad idea. So any ideas?

Not sure to be honest. I'm still helping out with cleaning the trash out. Hey, what about Ximbulu?

Ximmy? What about him?

The short of it is this. Swamp Bone's turf is near there. Old bone breath has been wanting to take the Sunlit Bridge as part of his turf for some time now. Only wishing to extend out that way and to the meadow, beyond it, that is part of the city. This could be the chance he is seeking. But the thing is, a little white rat with wings has claimed it for herself. But with you and some of bone breaths boys, I think you could take her and her group on no problem. Not sure how many are with that bitch right now, but Swamp Bone should be able to handle her, and you can get the Chao back no problem, saving us some time.

Knuckles thinks out as he feels the car coming to a spot. He looks at Savage in the rearview mirror and nods at him. Knuckles nods back as Scourge brings him out of it.

Well, what do you think, red?

I think it could work. I know Ximbulu and he told me that if I ever needed help to call him.

Hey, how is it you know that Hyena anyway?

Ximmy? Oh, he and I go way back. He used to live overseas before moving here. I only recently found out shortly after I showed up myself.

Huh, you don't say? Well, anyway, give old bone breath my regards. And let him know what I said. Right now it looks like we got some of those bitches followers picked out, and now I get to have my fun...HEY HOLD ON, BAT BOY! I WANT DIBS ON THAT ONE!

AH, But of course, my friend, he is all yours, so long as my beloved is alright with it?

Go for it, Greenie! Just leave him alive enough for me to kill him later on.

AH COME ON SIS! REALLY!?

Sorry, but as they say, you do the crime you do the time. And I warned you too, that if you kept following her, you're done and I drop you like a baby giraffe.

Fuck…

Well, got to go, I got a pair of wings to clip.

Alright, have fun.

Oh, I plan too, heh heh heh.

The line goes dead after that as he hangs his phone up. He sighs out as he leans back in his seat to keep watch over the place. About thirty minutes in, someone comes knocking on his window, and both Savage and he look at one another wondering what it could be. Savage nods as Knuckles slowly rolls down the window a couple of inches.

Yes, can I help you?

Sure can, mate. I was wondering if you had any change for a twenty?

Knuckles eyes widen as he lets out a smile.

Don't know if I have that much on me. Last I checked I only had a couple hundred on me.

You don't say, friend?

I do say, yes.

Then could you lend me about...Oh say...three hundred, and I'll make sure you get it back.

Oh please, the last time I loaned you that much, I never saw it back, because you used it on a plane ticket and I never saw you again. In fact, you STILL owe me that three hundred BACK, you fleabag.

Huh, you don't say?

I do say...XIMBULU!

Ximbulu bends down and looks through the crack in the window as Knuckles looks back giving a very annoyed expression. They hold their gaze for a bit, as Savage gets ready to get out to deal with him, till they start laughing. Knuckles rolls the window down the rest of the way, and Ximbulu leans on the window.

So you know, you're right. I still do owe you that three hundred back, don't I?

Yeah, you do, and I know how you can pay me back.

Oh, do tell?

Ximbulu leans against the car with his legs crossed and arms folded as Knuckles explains to him what happened that day when he finishes telling him, he pushes off from the car, and nods.

Right, just leave it to me. It's the least I can do anyway. I'll call in every guy I have and will storm that bitches turf and get Eris' Chao back for you, and hopefully before Rouge sells it to that Breeder.

First off, we need to know who this breed is.

True that, Mate. Leave that part to me. I have a… "FRIEND" if you would, hiding within her ranks and she has no idea.

Ximbulu laughs out as he walks off taking out his phone and texts his spy. After he calls his second and lets them know what is going on. Soon he comes back letting Knuckles know everyone is at the ready.

With Rouge…

WHO'S IDEA WAS IT TO PUT THE MEETING TIME AT SIX TONIGHT!

Rouge yells out, as she kicks an old crate across the way and sends it flying into a wall where it broke into several pieces. Growling out she looks over to her right at a not-so-happy Jazz who was locked up in a cage and shaking it.

ENOUGH OUT OF YOU, YOU LITTLE RAT! OR I'LL KICK YOU NEXT!

Jazz stops and growls at her, as she glares daggers at her.

Temper, temper, Miss bat. That is so unbecoming of a young lady such as yourself.

Rouge growls out as she looks over her shoulder at the one speaking. He was shrouded in the shadows; the only thing showing was his red Sclera and sickly yellow-green snake-like eyes.

Why should you care how I act or not!?

The person steps out of the shadows, his boots tapping against the floor of the hideout as he shows himself with his arms behind his back. He looked to be some sort of crystalline being. It looked as if he had some sort of armor on him, with weird-looking crystal metal boots and gloves on, with matching armor. He had quills in an upturned style, with two on each side of his head, that spiked out into sharp points. His top quill and back head quill were downward, and his two back quills were slightly split into two, as was the same for his tail. His fur was in an umbra look, consisting of black and purple, a white mouth-less muzzle, with no nose, icy blue markings, and a dark gray patch of chest fur that poked out from an opening in his armor. As he walks over to her he sighs out, shaking his head at her.

I care because I can. Nothing more, nothing less.

He motions with one of his hands.

Chao cho chao cha chao!

Another Chao flies over to him and hovers next to him. He looked like a near-identical version of his owner as he hovered. Rouge only scoffs out, flipping her hair over her shoulder, and folds her arms closing her eyes.

Well, whatever. I don't care. I only care about getting my revenge on that slut, Monroe.

And you will in due time my love. Just wait a little longer.

Rouge opens an eye and looks over at the one talking to her. She narrows her eyes and growls out as she flips the person off, and turns around and goes over to another male bat, this one bigger than the one who spoke to her, as she leans into him and he wraps an arm around her as he pockets his phone after putting it to sleep.

Sorry, Ignus, I told you we're done. We're no longer together, so stop calling me your love. I'm with Titan now. Isn't that right?

Indeed my little star.

He brings his other arm around her, dips her slightly, and kisses her. He brings them back up and looks to Ignus who looks pissed. Ever since the fight, he and Rouge had a huge falling out. Physical contact was made, words said, break-up done and over with. She told him he could stay with her group if he liked, knowing full well that Zephyr wouldn't let him back into the gang, but he had to get over the fact that Titan was now the new head boss around here, which he didn't like one bit.

So who was it that you were texting?

Another buyer for the Chao. Saying they like the looks of her, and were interested in her, if our deal did not go through with him.

Titan nods at the person before them as they narrow his eyes.

Oh trust me, I want her, and need her. Unlike you stupid lot, I know what kind of Chao she is, and how to take care of her.

The person scoffs out as if he was sickened by all of this as he gestures with his hand.

In fact. Why don't I just pay TRIPLE the amount for her, and be on my way?

TRIPLE the amount!?

Rouge looks over at him wide-eyed and as does Titan who whistles out low.

Now that must be some special Chao to offer us triple the price.

Let's just say the sooner I get my Chao, the faster I can leave here. This place and you people sicken me.

Chao cho cho cha cho…

His Chao next to him growls out annoyed, as he flies over to Jazz who backs up as he looks at her.

Cha cho cho chao chao cho…

He laughs out as she shakes in the back of the cage, as he winks at her.

Indeed my little friend.

So now, about that deal? What do you say?

Back with Espio, and Honey…

I see so that is what happened?

Nya, what should we do, Espio?

Stick to Eris' plan, and hope for the best. Right now it's all we can do.

Valentino, was in Espio's room, with him, Honey, Zippy, and a still slightly sleepy Eris, who was laying her head in Valentino's lap. He had written a note to let her know he would be back, but she had woken up and asked what was going on. He told her he would be back, and that he and Zippy were going to see Espio and fill him in. She asked if she could go with, saying she didn't want to be left alone right now. He nods as Quill manages to find something for her to wear. She only put on a pair of shorts not wanting to get fully dressed. So with that, they headed to see Espio, and here they were now, as Valentino strokes her head.

I just want Jazzy back. Is that too much to ask for?

Eris looks up at everyone, a sad tired expression written all over her face.

Nya...No of course not, Eris. We said we'd get her back, and we will.

Eris sighs out as she looks at the clock on Espio's bedside table. It said that it was fifteen till five. She thinks for a bit as she goes over everything in her head she was told of. After a bit, she closes her eyes and lets out a deep sigh, as she stands up. Everyone looks at her as worried, till her eyes snap open and she looks at everyone.

Listen, I may not remember much of what happened four months ago, and something tells me it could be for the best. I don't know, nor do I care…

Eris places a hand on her chest to emphasize things.

HELL! I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I KNOW HOW TO FIGHT! BUT IF MY CHAO IS IN DANGER, THEN I'LL BE WILLING TO RISK IT FOR HER! BUT IF THIS ROUGE, PERSON WANTS TO FIGHT THEN SO BE IT! I'LL DO MY BEST, AND STOP ACTING LIKE A WEAK LITTLE DAMSEL IN DISTRESS AND HAVING EVERYONE CODDLE ME AND TREAT ME LIKE SOME WORTHLESS PRINCESS! JAZZ IS MY CHAO AND I WON'T LET HER BE TAKEN BY SOME BITCH, OR SOLD TO SOME BREEDER!

Everyone looks at one another, then back at her. At first, they didn't know what to say till Honey spoke up.

NYA! AND WE'LL BE THERE TO HELP YOU! NYA! THAT BITCH WON'T KNOW WHAT HIT HER!

Honey is right. You're our friend Eris, and we won't let you do this alone. Remember, you have me, my brother, Espio, Honey, and all the rest willing to help you out. Scourge told us that Knuckles is five steps ahead of us, and I for one refuse to let that red moron have all the fun!

Eris looks at Zippy surprised when she hears Knuckles was involved.

I thought I told him to stay away?

You did, but Scourge had other ideas. So blame him. From what we know, he, Yona, and Silver got their hands tied up helping out the new leader of Trinity Flame, and taking out the trash. It turns out he never wanted any harm to come to you at all, and only wished to watch you from afar. But his girlfriend's brother, the one who Chaonapped Jazz, was behind it all AND working for Rouge and her gang. So when Scourge found out, he called Knuckles in hopes to get him to help out once again.

What Zippy says is true, my little Rosebud. Scourge called us as you were resting and told us.

When Eris hears this, she becomes annoyed and turns away. Not so much at hearing about how Scourge was behind it all. But the fact that Knuckles was involved. Truth be told, she hated the idea that he was at all. Especially after she told him to stay the hell away from her and didn't want his help at all. Espio could see her distress and walked over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. Eris looks at him and smacks his hand away as she folds her arms, her ears fall back as she speaks in a hurt tone.

How can you all be so willing to trust him? Especially after what he nearly did to me? He nearly RAPED me and here you all are just being excepting of the fact he is HELPING us after I told him I didn't WANT his help. He can't be trusted. I CAN'T trust him at all. I know I can't. All of you know my past with him. So how can you just accept him after knowing him for such a short amount of time?

Everyone looks at one another, as Espio sighs out. Again, he tries to quail her thoughts and turmoil she had within her, as he goes over and places a hand on her shoulder. This time she doesn't shrug it off.

Listen, we know you don't trust him. Even right now as we speak I can safely, that after today and what I saw with my own eyes, I don't trust him myself.

Same here, Rosebud. I don't trust him either. Not fully.

If my brother says he doesn't trust him, then I don't either. None of us do I think, right?

NYA! You can add me to that list as well. I've always believed in Espio's words, and he has NEVER done me wrong by them.

And we can all agree that Scourge would see him dead if he could. Scourge may be many things, but he's not all that bad once you get to know him.

Espio is right, Eris. And no matter what, we're here for you.

Eris looks around at her friends, and she could tell they all meant it. Sighing out, she lets her arms drop to her side and nods with a smile.

Thanks, guys. And Espio...about…

Espio stops her with a hand held up, eyes closed, and shakes his head.

I have no clue what you're talking about.

Eris' eyes widen for a moment, till they close and she looks away and holds an arm. Espio opens an and chuckles out, making Eris look at him confused.

E-Espio?

I think if you're going to fight, you should at least put something better on, right?

It finally dawns on Eris and she smiles at him, seeing he forgave her for what happened earlier that day.

Yeah, but how will we make it to Sunlit Bridge on time? I don't even know where that is, other than it is someplace on the south side of the city.

Leave that to me, Rosebud. I can fly you there, myself.

And the rest of us will use our Extreme gear.

NYA! I'LL HELP WITH THE OUTFIT! JUST FOLLOW ME!

Before Eris could protest, Honey grabs a hold of her wrist and she cries out. On the way out, she grabs a hold of Zippy and brings her along as she tells the boys they would be back in a few moments. On their way out, Honey nearly runs into someone.

NYA! SORRY, SHADOW, BUT WE GOT TO GET ERIS READY FOR A BIG FIGHT! NYAA!

A befuddled Shadow stands there with his hand in a fist ready to knock when she comes out with Eris and Zippy. He stands there blinking a couple of times till he looks into Espio's room and sees him, and Valentino.

Do I even WANT to know?

Valentino chuckles out, as Espio sighs out, and folds his arms laughing as he shakes his head.

It's a bit of a long story. Why don't you come in and we'll try to give you the short version of it?

Uh-huh…

Shadow looks down the hallway and back sighing out as he rubs his temples, and walks into the room, closing the door behind him.

Back with Scourge, Zero, Silver, and Honey…Forty-five minutes beforehand

Scourge and the others had finished with helping Zephyr clean out the trash, so to say, and helped "DISBAND" the ones following Rouge by scratching out the Trinity Flame tattoos on their arms, backs, and wherever else they had them. Some tried to fight back, but were quickly detained, and held down as either Zephyr, Scourge, or one of Zephyr's men left deep painful marks on the followers of Rouge. Every one of them bleeds out. Silver had gone back upstairs unable to watch the carnage anymore, as Stellaluna helped try to ease his suffering.

Silver gonna be alright?

Yona asks him, as she comes back up with a fresh bowl of water and a washcloth. It wasn't so much the sight of blood that bothered him, but the sheer CRUELTY of methods they used to do it and the look of enjoyment they had from it. Or at most, Scourge did. He knew the green hedgehog could be mad, but not so much a near PSYCHOPATHY. The methods they used either consisted of using the kitchen sharpest knives, to nearly all but SLICE off the tattoos, or at most make it look less visible to people, or they took one of the many spatulas and heated them to a near burning red state and held it over the tattoo till the skin started to burn and blister and even then, Scourge or Zephyr, or his men didn't stop. Even Zero helped out as well, looking as if this was the kind of thing he did all the time. As if there laid a true crime boss deep within him.

As screams and cries were heard, Stellaluna places the fresh washcloth on Silver's head as he moans out. Yona sighs out as he walks back to the door and pokes her head out, as someone once again screams. Sighing out, she heard footsteps coming up and saw it was Brutus and Zephyr. Yona steps away to let them in, as Stellaluna and Silver look over to see the both of them, and right away, Silvers's eyes widen to near pinpricks as he runs over to a trash can and throws up behind the desk. Zephyr raises an eyebrow and tilts his head as Stellaluna sighs out rolling her eyes and folding her arms.

You couldn't have washed up a bit first before you both came up? Like seriously, Zephyr. You both look like something from a horror movie.

Zephyr and Brutus look at one another, and Brutus only shrugs as if it was nothing, and Zephyr rubs the back of his head sheepishly. Yona was with Silver rubbing his back as he brought up his lunch in the wastebasket of Zephyr's office.

I am so sorry, my pet, I did not think.

OOH! You never do at times.

I'm...HURK...fine...I...wait...now…

Once again Silver throws up as Yona winces out, but stays close to Silver's side. Sighing out annoyed, Stellaluna stands up and stands before Zephyr and Brutus.

So how is it going down there?

Nearly done, Scourge is taking his time with your brother out…

HEY ZEPHYR!

On hearing his name being called, he heads over to one of the windows and opens it up, and looks out it as Stellaluna comes over to look at it well.

WHAT IS IT, MY GREEN FRIEND?

WOULD MIND IF I CASTRATED THIS SHIT HEAD?

Zephyr looks at Stellaluna and she shrugs.

FIND BY ME HON, EVEN THOUGH I WANTED TO DO IT MYSELF, GO FOR IT! IN FACT, HOLD ON, I'M COMING DOWN I WANT ANSWERS!

Scourge nods at her and smiles a toothy smile that would make a blood-thirsty killer shark proud. He cracks his knuckles and looks over at Colten as Zero hands him a butcher's knife that looks like a machete, as he chuckles out darkly. Scourge brushes the sharp side of the knife with his thumb as he looks at Colten. As two of Scourge's men were holding him down, as Scourge comes over, just as the back door to the alleyway opens up and Stellaluna walks out and over to them as one of Scourge's men holds Colten's head up by pulling at his ears. Colten already was sporting a nice-looking black eye, along with a couple of missing teeth. He had a gash on his left cheek, and his shirt and jacket had been torn off, with only bits of it still on him. He had deep cuts and bruises on all of his chest, and some nasty-looking claw marks on him. But the worst of it all was his Tattoo of Trinity Flames brand. It could still be seen, but only just as a bloody oozing hole was now where it was on his shoulder.

Alright, now that your sister is here, let's try this one last time. Where is Rouge and the rest of the traitors at?

Colten moans out.

At Sunlit Bridge...you knew that...ooo...already…

OK, a good answer so far. So now here is the next question. WHAT does that bitch want with Eris?

TH-the girl...I...I don't know? She didn't tell me…only that...she wanted the Chao brought to her…ooo...n-nothing more…

NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

Scourge backhands him, making his head twist to the side. Colten winces out and spits out blood as he looks at him.

It's the truth...I swear!

Why did you wish to stick with Rouge and her group after we kicked them, Colten?

Stellaluna asked her brother as she stood there with a fold of her arms. He looks up at his sister and answers her with the world's stupidest answer in her book.

B-because...love...makes one do stupid...things…

He chuckles weakly out as her arms drop to her side and her eyes widen in surprise.

You...You honestly thought...COLTEN!? You MORON…

Stellaluna folds her arms and rubs her forehead and sighs out.

Did you honestly think she would return that love to you? You know her, Colten. I mean LOOK at the situation you are in right now. It's because of her, that you are in this state right now. Had you just LISTENED to me, from the start of this all, you wouldn't be here right now.

But I can't...help it, sis. I truly do love her...she means everything to me...you know that…you know I would do anything to be with her...even betray you for her…

"I would do anything for her sis...I love her so much to the point that if it came down to it, I'd betray you for her. I never felt like this about anyone before...Rogue and I are meant for one another...I just know it..."

Her eyes widen once again, as the realization hits her. Her arms drop to the side as she balls up her fists, and looks away. She shuts her eyes as her ears fold back and she starts shaking. Scourge stands there at the ready, chuckling out softly as he watches him, as he keeps gently brushing the blade with his thumb waiting for her word. For a long time, she doesn't say anything at all, till she speaks in a whisper.

You...fool...you stupid...stupid fool...

At first, no one was sure if they heard her or not. Even Scourge could tell something was up and lets his arms fall to the side and he steps over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder.

Ah...Stellaluna?

She slaps his hand away from her and storms over to her brother smacking him.

YOU STUPID FOOL!

Again, Colten's head was forced to the side, but this time it felt like it was nearly ripped off when she smacked him. He looks back at her, and his eyes widen to pinprick, as he sees the tears in his sister's eyes. She stands there shaking with anger, and hurt as she keeps yelling at him, getting the attention of Zephyr who looks out the window and hops onto the fire escape and jumps down the five stories, and starts walking over to them.

YOU STUPID FOOL! HOW MUCH PAIN AND SUFFERING MUST WE BOTH ENDURE TILL YOU REALIZE THAT IT WAS A LOST CAUSE!? HOW MUCH, COLTEN!? WHY MUST YOU KEEP DOING THIS TO ME!? ME, THE ONLY FAMILY YOU HAVE LEFT!? DON'T YOU GET IT, COLTEN!? WHY MUST YOU KEEP DOING THIS!?

Just as Zephyr was halfway to the group, Stella pulls back her leg and with a hard fast kick, she sends him flying out of Scourge's men's hold and he rolls over and over in the alleyway till he stops. Everyone looks on as Stellaluna walks slowly over to him, like a panther ready to maul it's latest victim. Her slow steady steps take her closer and closer to her target as tears of anger fall down her face. Zephyr moves out of the way of her path, fearing her wrath. From up top, Yona and Silver watched from the window as she neared her brother and kicked him again. Colten groans out, as he holds himself up, and looks at his sister wide-eyed with fear.

GO! GET OUT OF HERE COLTEN! GO TO HER AND SEE FOR YOURSELF! BUT WHEN YOU DO DON'T BOTHER COMING BACK WHEN YOU LEARN THE TRUTH, AGAIN! BECAUSE IF YOU COME BACK, I'LL FUCKING DO MORE THAN CLIP YOUR WINGS! I'LL FUCKING RIP THEM OFF AND LET YOU BLEED TO DEATH! YOU ARE NO LONGER MY BROTHER! I NEVER HAD A BROTHER TO START WITH!

Colten looks up at his sister, too scared to move. But as she runs at him, and pulls her leg back to kick him once again, he snaps out of it in time, and rolls out of the way and runs off and takes to the air, and flies off. Stellaluna stands there panting out as tears fall to the dirty alleyway. Everyone was quiet for a long time, till Zephyr snaps out of it and goes over to her, as he speaks softly to her.

My...beloved?

He holds out a hand to her and she turns around looking at him, and the look she gave him was not one of anger, no, it vanishes with the last of her ex-brother. No, the look on her face was one of sorrow, pain, and possibly…RELIEF…but if anything, of someone who had lost all life in them. Tears kept falling down her face, staining her beautiful ivory fur, as Zephyr looked at her and all he could see was a now empty shell of his beloved. He slowly walks over to her and pulls her into his embrace as she falls, taking him with her as she wraps her arms around him. Her wings droop to the ground of the alleyway as Zephyr holds her close.

Shh...it's alright my pet. It's alright…

Zephyr holds her as she cries, as he looks up and could see Colten floating there out of their reach. Zephyr's eyes narrow as he growls out, his fangs sparkling in the sunlight, as he yells up to him.

YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, COLTEN BAT! I SWEAR ON MY FAMILIA'S GRAVES, AND SOULS YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, YOU WORTHLESS WHELP! IF I OR MY MEN CATCH YOU IN THE CITY EVER AGAIN, I WILL SEE TO IT YOU ARE KILLED!

Colten looks down at them for a moment longer before he flies off and back to Rouge. Zephyr watches him go, as he hears footsteps behind him. Growling out, he picks up Stellaluna bridal style and holds her close as he walks off to the end of the alleyway, stopping for only a moment to look at Scourge.

Scourge…

Yeah?

I leave you in charge of my brethren. I...I need to take care of my beloved little Stardrop...Let Brutus know this, please.

Ah...yeah...Sure thing, Zephyr.

Scourge tells him scratching the back of his head, as two sets of footsteps sound behind him.

Let him know that we will be gone for the next few months if you would, and to only call me if it is necessary.

Sure thing, Zephyr.

Boss…

Zephyr looked behind him and he could see Brutus standing in the doorway to the back of the building holding onto the handle of the door looking at him worriedly.

I'm...Sorry, Brutus...my old friend...but Stellaluna...she…

Zephyr turns around as Brutus' eyes widen with realization. He closes them and nods.

I understand. She comes first and foremost. I'll deal with the clean-up and let the others know.

He tells him in a deep tone. With a final nod, he turns around, walks off, jumps into the air, and flies due east. Scourge sighs out, as he walks over to him and glances at him, and folds his arms.

Guess we're in charge now, big guy.

Hmm...Indeed.

So now what do we do, Scourge?

Yona asks him, as Brutus answers her.

We send the trash back to where it came from as a message to that bitch.

Scourge chuckles out as he places a folded hand on his hip and looks up at him.

I like the way you think, big guy.

Brutus scoffs out as everyone follows him in.

With Eris and the others…

Valentino and Eris were just now nearing Sunlit Bridge. Zippy, Espio, Honey, and even Shadow who decided it was best he came along, were on their Gears and following below them. As they near, Valentino flies lower and just above them, calling out.

Alright, we're nearing the Bridge now. Once there, everyone remembers the plan, right?

Yeah!

They all speak at once. Nodding, Valentino heads ahead of them as they speed up. But as they near something catches Valentino's eye and he slows down and sticks a leg out to land as he comes to a running stop.

Val?

Look.

Eris tilts her head and looks ahead of him as he sets her down. The others come along and stop, hopping off the gear. Standing before them was a black and purple Echidna with his arms folded. They all look at him ready for anything when he nods and turns around. They look at one another, and to Eris, who nods and follows him. As they follow them, he leads them down to the alleyway he had found near the Sunlit Bridge and grunts out. A hyena pushes off the car, and walks over to them, as another person, they all know follows behind him.

Eris?

Eris sighs out annoyed and folds her arms looking at the one who spoke.

Valentino and Zippy filled me in on everything. So you better have a good explanation...KNUCKLES…

Listen I know you're mad at me, but this was Scourge…

Idea...Blah, blah, blah…Yeah, yeah, yeah. I heard it all already. So you and your fucking BOYFRIEND…

She nods her head at the hyena as she goes on.

Here can fuck off and leave. I'm taking Rouge on. Or I'm going to try too.

Eris that is OUTRAGEOUS, AND STUPID! SHADOW TELL HER!

I did, but she refuses to back off. I told her what happened, and yet she still claims she remembers nothing. So there is nothing more I can do about it but help in any way I can.

Knuckles growls out as he storms over to Eris throwing his arms in the air and yelling at her.

YOU'RE GOING TO GET YOURSELF KILLED AGAIN, ERIS! AND I'LL BE DAMNED IF I LET THAT HAPPEN AGAIN! I WON'T ALLOW IT!

Eris growls out, as she leans in and places a finger on his chest as she yells back.

WELL, THAT IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, ASSHOLE! JAZZ IS MY CHAO AND I WON'T STAND BY WHY I LET YOU AND EVERYONE RISK THEIR LIVES FOR HER OR ME! I'M NOT SOME FUCKING DAMSEL IN DISTRESS! SOME FUCKING WEAK ABSENT-MINDED PRINCESS! I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! I'M SICK OF HAVING YOU AND EVERYONE TREAT ME LIKE SHIT!

Knuckles looks at her, shocked at who was standing before him right now. He lets his arms rest to his side as he looks her over. His amethyst eyes trying to find some hint of the old Eris in there. They never take their eyes off one another as everyone watches on. After a long moment, Knuckles chuckles out as Eris backs off a bit tilting her head confused, as he folds his arms.

Huh? W-W-What's so funny?

After a moment, Knuckles stops laughing as he smiles down at her.

You say you don't remember a thing of your old life. Who you were, what you were like, let alone what happened to you four months ago. But just now, I saw the old you. The Eris I know well. The Eris I love so much.

Eris steps back and gaps out as a blush crosses her face and her ears fold back as she takes hold of an arm and looks away.

I...I...I don't know what you're talking about, Knuckles. All I care about is getting Jazz back. Nothing more. I could care less about you or anyone right now. My top priority is Jazz, and Jazz alone.

Eris looks back at him becoming annoyed as she clenches a fist and yells at him.

SO JUST STAY THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY KNUCKLES! EVEN IF I DON'T KNOW HOW TO…

As Eris was yelling at him, a loud low whistle sounds off from someplace as Shadow and the others look around. A soft laugh came from the hyena.

What was that?

Shadow asked, taking a guarding stance ready for anything. The others do the same when the hyena holds up his hands to assure them everything is fine.

That was meant for me.

Ximbulu?

Shadow looks at him, relaxing a bit.

It's my scouts letting me know they're in place.

He stands in front of them all, with a folded hand on his hip as he takes on a relaxing pose.

You see, mates, why you took your time getting here, we took it upon ourselves to start the fun.

Eris steps up looking at him.

Valentino told me what Scourge said about you. You're the leader of Swamp Bone right? Ah...Xim...Ximbulu!

That I am, Shelia.

Hey boss?!

Everyone looks over behind Ximbulu as someone comes running up to them.

Boss, they're all there, and it looks like Scourge and Zephyr did a real number on them. It looks like half of them can barely stand, let alone breathe.

How bad are we talking here, Nego?

On a scale of one to ten, I say at least twenty or more.

Ximbulu whistles out smiling.

Perfect. That means we can move in.

Now hold on a moment.

Ximbulu looks over at Valentino as he steps up.

I don't know what your plan is, but we have one of our own.

Do you now, mate? Then let's hear it. Maybe we can work it into ours.

Valentino looks at Eris who sighs out, seeing that trying to fight with them any longer would be useless. She nods as he explains their plan, as Knuckles chuckles out.

What do you know? It seems like we were thinking the same thing.

Nearly, but with a little bit of difference to them, mate. But we can work with this.

Ximbulu tells them their plan and soon they come up with a whole new idea, despite Eris hating the whole idea of it altogether. But she caves in and agrees.

Then let's do this.

With Rouge…

YOU MORONS! YOU FOOLS! YOU BASTARDS! HOW COULD YOU LET HIM FIND OUT!? AND AS FOR YOU, YOU STUPID LOVE-STRUCK SICK PUPPY! YOU OUT OF THEM ALL, I HATE THE MOST YOU MAN WHORE! HOW COULD YOU THINK I WOULD EVER LOVE YOU! HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE! ALL THIS TIME YOU THOUGHT I WOULD FALL FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU!? HA! AS IF! I WOULDN'T GO OUT WITH YOU IF YOU WERE THE LAST BAT ON THE WHOLE OF MOBIUS! CHAOS, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU FELL FOR THAT! HA HA HA….HOW STUPID ARE YOU!? YOU SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO YOUR SISTER, AND LOOK WHERE YOU ARE! BEATEN TO A BLOODY PULP WITH NO ONE LEFT IN YOUR LIFE! HA HA HA HAAAA!

B-B-but… Rouge…

BUT NOTHING! DON'T YOU GET IT, COLTEN!? I WAS USING YOU THIS WHOLE TIME! I CARE NOTHING FOR YOU AT ALL!

Rouge goes over to him, and she kicks him hard in the face and sends him flying back into a wall where he gets his breath knocked out of him. He lands on the floor with a thud as he groans out. The others look at him and back at her, as she stands there panting.

There goes that temper again. I swear it's gonna be your downfall soon.

WHAT WAS THAT!?

Rouge looks over at the Breeder who sighs out with a fold of his arms.

You heard me…

He tells her as he lifts his arm and gets ready to snap his finger when footsteps from the front of the room. Everyone looks to the sound and the Breeder lowers his arm and steps back into the shadows when he sees who it was walking in. Rouge looks over and smiles a bright toothy smile.

Well, well, well. It looks like you finally came, hon. About time too, I was getting bored waiting around for you.

I'm not here to fight, Rouge, I only came to Get Jazz back, nothing more! So just hand her over and I'll go! I won't even report you to the authorities or anything.

Rouge chuckles out coley as she walks over to her.

Sorry, Monroe, but I want my revenge for what you've done to me.

Listen, I don't even remember what HAPPENED four months ago, Rouge. I only woke up a couple of WEEKS ago. I remember next to NOTHING of what happened before then.

Don't care, Eris. I only care about killing you and getting my Gang back. So we can do this the easy way, or the hard way, either way, works for me.

Forget it, Rouge, I won't fight you!

Well, too bad. Because we want to fight YOU.

Rouge yells out as several people come out from where they were. They start to form a circle around Eris as she looks around, narrowing her eyes at her.

HEY!? I THOUGHT THIS WAS TO HAVE BEEN BETWEEN US! JUST YOU AND ME!

Oh, no, no, no. You see, we all want to get back at you for what you've done to us, and since you came on your own, like a good little slut, which I may add, was stupid of you to do. That means we get to have all KINDS of fun now.

Rouge chuckles out darkly as she slowly walks over to Eris. Eris only scoffs out and starts laughing, taking Rouge off guard.

W-What's so funny?! WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING? YOU SHOULD BE SCARED RIGHT NOW! I'M ABOUT TO KILL YOU, YOU SKANK!

You said I came here alone, did you not?

Y-Yes I did.

Rouge was starting to become worried as she looked at Eris.

I had my messenger tell you to come here by yourself or you would never see your Chao again!

See, that's the thing, Rouge. My friends told me how you're sick twisted little mind works, they predicted that this would happen, and so we came up with our OWN little plan.

W-What are you talking about?!

Oh, you'll see soon enough…or NOT see I should say…

Huh?!

NOW!

Someone yells out as Rouge looks around surprised as people come rushing into the warehouse they were in and start attacking at once. All of her members act at once as they start fighting. Even the ones who could barely stand up after having dealt with Zephyr and Scourge. Rouge snaps out of it as she takes to the air but is caught off guard as someone jumps up and kicks her back down, where she grunts out as the air is knocked out of her. She holds herself up as she looks up into sickly yellow-green eyes as the Breeder folds his arms. All around them the fight goes on as a strange purple-black fog comes from someplace slowly takes over the warehouse and turns everything dark. All that could be heard was the fighting, and the grunts and screams as everyone fought. After forty minutes everything quiets down, as the only thing that could be heard was the moaning, and groaning of the ones that had fallen. The weird fog soon vanishes as everyone looks around them, seeing all of Rouge's gang down for the count. Even Rouge herself looked out of it.

HEY XIMMY!?

YEAH?!

THAT ALL OF THEM?!

IT LOOKS LIKE IT, MATE! I'M ON MY WAY BACK DOWN!

Then is it over with?

Shadow asks as he comes to stand next to Knuckles as Valentino and the rest walk over to them.

Indeed it is, little brother.

Everyone looks to the shadows where they see the Breeder walking out and standing before them. Shadow gaps out recognizing him right away, as Rouge groans out.

Damn…you…Breeder…you…TRAITOR!

Rouge yells out as she tries to get up, but falls back down.

MEPHILES!?

The one and only.

Wait? You're the breeder that wants to buy Jazz?!

Everyone looks over as they see Eris running over to stand next to them looking worried.

I am, yes.

How...How...HOW COULD YOU!?

Now, now. Quail your anger, my dear, and let me explain.

I WILL NOT QUAIL MY ANGER! JAZZ BELONGS TO ME, AND I WANT HER BACK! SO HELP ME IF YOU'VE DONE ANYTHING TO HURT HER, YOU WILL REGRET IT!

Eris, calm down, Mephiles is my older brother, he would…

YOU'RE BROTHER!? SO THE ROBOTNIK'S ARE BEHIND THIS WHOLE MESS?! JUST WAIT TILL MY FATHER HEARS ABOUT THIS!

If you would, just calm down and let me explain, my dear. I can tell you my side of the story.

FORGET IT YOU MONSTER! JUST GIVE ME MY CHAO BACK RIGHT NOW!

Sighing out, Mephiles nods seeing how there was no use till she got what she came for. He turns around and he tells his side of things anyway.

You see, I am one of the top-rated Chao breeders in the city. I breed rare and very special Chao. So when I got a call from someone I knew...

He nods at Titan, who nods back, as he walks past him, and the others follow him as they look at Titan. He stops near the small cage Jazz was in, and Eris cries out as another Chao finally manages to break the lock and let her out. The door swings open and Eris calls out to her running over to her.

JAZZY!

CHAO CHA!

Eris runs to her as she flies over and they hug. Mephiles chuckles out, as the same fog before surrounds him and he changes back to his original form, making everyone gasp out.

When Titan told me that Rouge had a strange-looking Chao she wanted to sell me, I naturally wanted pictures. So when I saw them, I knew right away it was little Jazz. So I told him to hold onto her, and I would be down to collect her. Naturally, once I had her in my possession, I was planning to bring her to you.

Mephiles walks over to her and Jazz, and he lifts her from Eris' hold and holds her close, petting her. She lets out a soft purr as a heart icon forms over her head.

You see, I was the one that bred Jazz long ago. She is what one would call a Soleanna Crystal Chao. She may not look it right now, since she is just a baby. But with the right care and love, she will evolve into her adult form.

Wait? YOU bred Jazzy? I don't get it? Ms. Rosewood said that Jazz had been asleep for over thirty years. Saying that it just showed up one day out of the blue, when she was a little girl. Saying that it would only hatch when someone needed a friend.

Oh for Chaos sake.

Mephiles rubs his temples shaking his head.

I swear that old rabbit was crazy to the end.

Sir?

Vanilla's grandmother. I told her to tell Vanilla the truth of things, but I guess she told her her version of the story then, twisting my words around. But it's probably for the best. Anyway, I had left that egg there. It was the last one of it's kind since it's parents passed away. The only one left of it's kind is Beelzebub, here.

Cho Cha!

Beelzebub says hello, and Eris smiles.

They come from two different lines of Soleanna Crystal Chao. Meaning that when she comes of age, she can breed. But the thing about this special breed of Chao, is they only hatch every thirty years. If you are not aware of this, a Chao can breed twice a month. Meaning that within a year, that's twenty-four Chao eggs, and if you add that up, and let them breed every month for thirty years, that is around seven hundred and twenty eggs, but each hatching at a different time of year. Now one would think that is a lot of Chao, but in truth, only about half of them make it. I do not know why this is, but it is how it is.

You said that you breed them yourself. Does that mean you created them?

Sadly no. I found them when I was working with G.U.N in my younger days. Not to say I'm not full Mobian myself and speaking of which, I would like it if you all kept what you saw to yourselves, please. I mean it. Do not tell anyone what you saw.

What my brother means, is that his other...FORM if you would… It's a family secret. Not many know about it. Only our family does, and a few members of G.U.N. So please keep it to yourselves.

Everyone looks at one another, and nods.

Good now as I was saying…

Mephiles walks off, handing Jazz back. Eris follows next to him as the rest follow behind.

Titan?

Yeah, boss?

Finish cleaning this mess up if you would, please?

Sure thing. What about, Rouge?

Right, I forgot about her. Send her home, and tell her FATHER I wish to speak with him ASAP. I am sure he will just LOVE to hear what she has been up to.

Right away.

So I guess Titan is also working for you as well, hey, Mate?

I guess, so… Mr…?

Ximbulu Hyena, mate.

Mephiles nods at him.

Mr. Hyena. But yes, Titan does indeed work for me as my bodyguard. So when I saw him here, I knew it was him that texted me about Jazz, and knew right away there was more to him, than good looks, and a good background.

Fair enough.

Ximbulu says as he follows everyone else out as Titan looks down at Rouge and grabs her by her upper arm and drags her off.

HEY!? LET ME GO RIGHT NOW! JUST WAIT TILL MY FATHER AND SISTER HEAR'S OF THIS!

Sorry, but the boss orders. So you're coming with me, and I'm taking you home.

Rouge screams out protesting as Mephiles goes on, telling the rest of the story of how he found the first eggs and so on. As they exited the warehouse, everyone could see that the sun was slowly setting.

Hey you know, I don't get something?

What is that my dear?

Mephiles asks her.

Everyone calls this the Sunlit Bridge. But I don't see any bridges around here. Just warehouses and old shipping crates.

Mephiles and some of the others chuckle out as Valentino steps in.

For one, look here.

He knocks on a metal shipping crate and Eris tilts her head as she looks up at it. On the side of it, it said in bold white letters. SUNLIT BRIDGE CO. Eris's eyes like up when she realizes this.

That...makes sense now.

Not only that but there is another reason as well. A very special reason, that is Ximbulu is alright with, I would love to show you, Rosebud.

Now hold on, you winged freak. If anyone is going to show her it's me.

Valentino looks over at Knuckles who didn't look too pleased when he heard him. He stood there with his arms folded as he narrowed his eyes. Valentino only chuckles out smiling a cocky smile, as he speaks in a slightly dramatic coy tone.

Oh but of COURSE! Where ARE my manners at, hmm? I forgot how you're her, "SELF PROCLAIMED BOYFRIEND" after all. I mean it is only befitting, and right after all that you take her up there, all by yourself, and do CHAOS knows WHAT to her the moment her GUARD is down. I mean after that little DISPLAY we saw at the park at the Dark Corner, I would think she would just LOVE to go up there with you...WHY YOU TRY AND FUCKING RAPE HER A SECOND TIME!

Espio, Honey, and Zippy look at Knuckle who in turn lets his arms drop to his side. Mephiles, Shadow, and Ximbulu all look at him surprised.

Knuckles?

Shadow looks at him as does Ximbulu and Mephiles.

My word, you would treat an innocent girl like that?! Why, I can only imagine what your father, and mother would say about this. I mean if this is true, it makes me wonder if I should even BOTHER working with your father at ALL.

Now hold on there… What I did to Eris has NOTHING to do with my father and his company. So you shouldn't punish him for my actions.

It does not matter. If young Miss Monroe ends up pressing charges against you, how do you think that will make your family look? And if I sign a deal with your father, then how would that make ME look, and my company? All it takes is one call, and it could ruin a lot. Not only will people talk about Emerald Hotel Ind. But my company as well. You of all people should, how people are? One miss word. One wrong rumor. It could destroy us all. And I for one will not have that!

Not to say this could ruin my grandfather's life as well, Knuckles. But that is only if it's true.

Shadow looks at Eris who sighs out and nods.

He nearly did rape me or tried to. I mean Scourge and the others found me before he could go that far.

But nonetheless, he did try, did he not?

Well...y-yes...but…

That is good enough for me… I know even I can be a jerk sometimes, but still, I wouldn't go that far.

What about when you stole her panties, Shadow?

Mephiles folds his arms looking at his brother with a raised eyebrow.

THAT was a different story. I didn't try and rape her! Especially in a public place! Not like what we're all assuming right now.

ENOUGH!

Eris yells out as she stomps her foot. Everyone looks at her as she sighs out.

THAT IS ENOUGH OUT OF YOU ALL! IF YOU ARE ALL GOING TO ACT LIKE A BUNCH OF LITTLE PUSSIES, THEN I WON'T GO WITH ANYONE AT ALL!

Eris storms over to Mephiles and points a finger at him and growls at him. He looks at her surprised and takes a step back.

AND AS FOR YOU, MR, ROBOTNIK! AS MUCH AS I HATE AGREEING WITH KNUCKLES RIGHT NOW, HE IS RIGHT! WHAT HE DID TO ME IS OF HIS OWN ACCORD! NOT HIS FATHER! HIS FAMILY, NOR HIS COMPANY HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT HAPPENED! WHAT HAPPENED, IS OF HIS DOING AND HIS DOING ALONE! AND YOU SAYING YOU WISH TO RETHINK THINGS AND CUT ALL TIES WITH HIS FATHER AND COMPANY, THAT IS FUCKING LOWER THAN LOW! IT IS DOWNRIGHT, PETTY!

Mephiles stood there looking at her as she yelled at him. With a heavy sigh, he fixes himself and nods.

Y-yes, you're right, Miss Monroe. I'm sorry. It would be low of me to do that too...

Before he could finish what he was saying, his head snaps to the side as everyone either gasps out or hisses out, as he slowly brings his hand to his cheek and rubs it, blinking a couple of times as he slowly looks at her.

DON'T YOU DARE PATRONIZE ME RIGHT NOW! IF YOU THINK THAT BUTTERING ME UP AND AGREEING WITH ME WILL GET YOU OFF THE HOOK FOR YOUR STUPIDITY, THINK AGAIN! BECAUSE IT WON'T WORK! AND AS FOR YOU!

Eris turns around as she looks at Valentino, who right now looked scared shitless. Gulping out he backs up as his ears fold back.

N-N-Now Rosebud...I...I was only…

SHUT UP!

Valentino shuts up right away as she glares at him.

AS FOR YOU, YOU DON'T GET THE RIGHT TO TELL ME WHO I CAN AND CAN'T GO WITH! THAT IS MY CHOICE AND NO ONE ELSE!

Y-yes I know...but I was only…

ONLY NOTHING, VALENTINO! YOU MAY BE RIGHT ABOUT HIM, ESPECIALLY AFTER WHAT HAPPENED TODAY! BUT YOU NOR ANYONE ELSE HERE, GETS TO TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN NOT DO! ONLY I CAN! NOW AS FOR YOU SHADOW!

Eris looks over at him, narrowing her eyes at him. He looks back at her not once backing down.

Yes?

She walks over to him, and she slaps him across the face, growling out. His head swings to the side as he rubs his cheek and looks back at her, in a calm, cool manner.

THAT'S for taking my panties!

Fair enough.

He tells her in a calm, cool manner. Eris only raises an eyebrow at him, as if she was expecting a different reaction from him. Scoffing out, and rolling her eyes, she looks at Knuckles. Knuckles gulps out as he holds up his hands, knowing her wrath well. She walks over to him as he talks.

N-N-Now, Bella...I know what you're going to say.

Eris stops and folds her arms and raises an eyebrow.

So you know what I am going to say, do you? Alright, go on. What is it you think I am going to say?

Sighing out, he scratches the back of his head and tells her.

You're going to tell me I'm a stupid moron. That what I did today was wrong, and I should have the shit beat out of me for it.

Go on?

But for as long as I have known you, you're going to say that in a way you could understand where I am coming from as well. That if you were in my shoes and something happened to me to make me forget everything that happened between us, you would probably do the same. That even though it was wrong, it still doesn't count for my actions of what I have done to you. And you're right. It doesn't. And if I could go back to those few hours and stop myself from doing that stupid shit all over again, I would. But I can't. It happened, and it's something I'll have to live with for a long time. Maybe for the rest of my life. I shouldn't have forced myself on you like that and kept going. I should have thought things through better, and I didn't. And I am truly sorry. I truly am, Bella. I know you may not forgive me for it, and I understand. But know I didn't mean to hurt you like that.

Eris looks at him as she holds a finger up about to say something, but stops, and thinks. She lets her hand rest slowly to her side as she realizes that was exactly what she was going to say.

You're...Right...that was what I was going to say. Like...Word for word. But how did you know?

She asks him curiously?

It's like I said, I've known you for a long time.

Eris looks at him for a long time with a tilt of her head. Closing her eyes and giving in she walks over to him, pulls the front of his shirt, to bring him down lower, and kisses his cheek softly. He looks at her confused as she smiles at him.

I'll forgive you this one time, Knuckles. But that's it. Next time I may not be so nice. Deal?

Deal.

Good.

She lets go of him as Jazz flies over to her. She smiles as she walks off with Knuckles following her.

So about this Sunlit Bridge, thing? What is it about?

Sadly, it's too late to see it now. But there is this lookout tower not too far from here, and when you head to the top you can see the sunset over the waters. It lines right in the path of the old bridge that used to lead here. You can only see parts of it sticking out of the water now, but it's a pretty amazing sight, and I would truly like to show you one day.

Yeah, maybe one day. Can we still go look?

You only want to get back at Valentino, and make him jealous, don't you?

Eris glances at him and holds a straight face pretending she didn't know what he was talking about, as they walked by the rest of the group.

I don't know WHAT it is you're talking about.

Uh-huh? Suuuuure you don't?

Knuckles teases her.

It's true. I don't.

Then why does he look annoyed right now?

Knuckles points with a thumb over his shoulder and Eris looks behind them and she could see he was not too happy with the way his arms were folded, and his twin tails lashing behind him. Giggling out, she rolls her eyes and turns back around looking at him.

Oh, come on now Val, don't be like that. I was only joking.

She smiles brightly at him as he walks over to her. As he neared her, he took hold of her hand and roughly pulled her to him, making her cry out surprised. He holds her close to him as she blushes a bright red, as she was forced to place her hands on his chest. She blinks a couple of times and looks up at him. But he was looking at Knuckles, glaring daggers at him.

Val...Valentino?

Valentino growls out low as he keeps his eyes locked on Knuckles. Knuckles looks back at him, as Eris could nearly feel the testosterone coming off the both of them. Everyone could sense something was up and looked their way.

V-Valentino...you're holding me too tightly.

He ignores her as he addresses Knuckles.

You stay the hell away from her, echidna. I don't care if she forgave you or not. Nor do I care if she trusts you now or not. I won't have you near my Rosebud at all.

Valentino...I...I never said that I…

Listen here, buddy, she never said that she trusts me, only that she forgave me, and her name is Eris. Not Rosebud.

But...I don't…

It's a nickname, you moron. And I happen to know she likes it.

Don't care. You can't tell her what to do. She just got through telling us this. She is her own woman and she can do as she pleases.

Kn-Knuckles…

That may be, but I'm doing what I feel is best for her. And that is to make sure you don't hurt her.

But…

I would never hurt her!

Oh, like how you didn't try and RAPE her today?

But…

You're not going to let that go, are you?

Hardly. I would NEVER trust someone who would try and rape an innocent woman like you nearly did.

Val...Valentino...PLEASE!?

Listen, I don't care if you trust me or not, Valentino. But Eris can make her own choices. Why it wouldn't surprise me if she trusted me, even a little.

But...but I…

Eris would be out of her mind, to even trust you, even a little bit.

Valentino...

They both ignore her, as everyone else watches on. Eris didn't know what to do. She was stuck between both males. The testosterone between them heated up fast. As they keep at it, Eris tries one last time.

KNUCKLES! VALENTINO!

WHAT!?

Eris eeps out as she shrinks down a little bit, blushing.

You're...You're...You're both right about me.

Huh?

They both look at her as she goes on.

Val...Valentino is right, Knuckles. You do need to stay away from me, remember? And Valentino, Knuckles is right. I never said I trusted him. In fact, I don't trust him even a little bit as he thinks. I only forgave him this one time.

Rosebud…

And Knuckles, I don't mind at all if he calls me Rosebud or even his little Rosebud. It's only a cute little nickname. Nothing more. There is no harm in it, and there is no reason to get jealous over it. Valentino, I know you are scared and worried for me, but Knuckles is right also. You are as well. I am a woman, and I can make my own choices. I don't need anyone making them for me.

And Valentino, you have every right not to trust Knuckles at all. Not after what he did to me today. I don't blame anyone here who knows or saw what happened. In truth, I don't think anyone in the right state of mind would trust him after what he nearly did today. And like I said, I still don't trust him at all.

Knuckles, after what you just told me. I believe you some. Not fully, but enough that I forgave you this one time. I don't think you meant to hurt me, and I understand and believe you. I can also see where Valentino is coming from as well. I don't know what he meant when he said he couldn't trust someone who would go that far and rape someone. But I get the funny feeling that it has something to do with his, and Zippy's past, to make him act like this. So in truth, he has every right to act like this, and I am not going to hold it against him at all.

Eris…

No, Knuckles. Enough is enough. It's been a very long day and I for one am done with all the fighting and more. I am extremely stressed out, and all I wanna do is go home, take a long hot bath, and go to bed.

Nya...what about the slumber party.

Sorry, Honey...but there isn't going to be one. I just want this day to end. I'm tired, sore, and just sick of it. So please, Val. Take me home?

Eris looks up at him, as she balls her fist upon his chest. He sighs out deeply and caves in nodding at her.

Very well, my little Rosebud. If that is what you wish?

It is. So, please?

Nodding once more, he leans down, and softly kisses her forehead, against Knuckles' better judgment.

Just give me a moment to talk with Zippy, and I'll take you home.

Alright.

With one last glare at Knuckles, he walks off to speak with his sister.

Eris, about what just happened between him and me. I'm sorry.

JUST STOP...Enough...It's fine, Knuckles. It's been a long stressful day for us all, and we're all tired. I'm just glad it is over now and I have Jazz back. Speaking of which, where is she?

Over there with Shadow and his brother.

Eris looks over and smiles.

Hey, Eris?

Yeah?

Listen…

Eris looks back at him tilting her head. He was a bit reluctant as he scratched the back of his head, as he shyly looked away.

I...I just need to know something, if possible?

Sure? What is it?

I know you may not want to hear this again, but back at the park, in the Dark corner...you know when we kissed…

Eris stops him as she holds up her hand, knowing where this was going to go. He stops fidgeting and looks at her.

If you're going to ask me again if I felt something, or remember something, or even ask about some kind of pull that happened between us, and something about being bonded. Then know this?

Yeah?

Knuckles tilts his head at her waiting for her to answer.

I don't know what I felt today when that happened. I mean I know I felt SOMETHING between us. I just don't know what it was. But now I need to know something as well. Just to ease my mind. Even if it's just a little bit.

Sure, what is it?

You said something about a Guardian promise? That you would never hurt me unless you had to. Saying you'd always be there for me no matter what. It's what came to me today when my head started hurting all of a sudden. But then when Valentino accidentally woke me up, I could only remember fragments of it...of someone saying them to me...I somehow remember the voice being yours. But I wasn't sure. It felt like you had said them to me before. Long ago. But I don't remember. It was like another voice inside of my head was telling me not to trust you. I think it was my mother's voice.

You're mothers?

Y-yeah. I...I don't know. Maybe it was just some silly dream or something. Forget it. Forget I said anything at all.

Eris rubs her temples as if a new headache was coming on, and she waves it off as nothing. Knuckles sighs out but nods, understanding.

If it helps any. I did once say that to you.

But how can I be sure? How do I know they were not more lies told by you, to ensure I'd follow you and believe you?

She looks up tilting her head with confusion.

I'm going to be honest with you, Eris. And I know you may not want to hear this, but I think you need to.

Knuckles?

She looks at him as he goes on.

With what happened today, and with you out of a coma, and still a few weeks in after recovering some, I don't know what is going on, but please hear me out for once and don't freak out, it's all I am asking, and nothing more.

A-alright. I'll hear you out. Since you helped me out today.

Nodding he goes on.

I and Reggie think something much deeper is going on. That something is FORCING you to see the truth, from the lies and betrayal of your father, and Tony.

But daddy and…

Hold on, you said you would hear me out.

He tells her, holding up a hand to stop her. She sighs out and nods.

Y-You're right. I did say that. I'm sorry. Please, go on.

It's alright. But anyway, as I was saying, we think they could have somehow done something to you why you were in a coma.

What!? HOW!?

We're not sure. But Reggie thinks it was one of the nurses. It's too soon to tell right now. But we're looking into it. Not only that, but Shadow said he knew Tony from someplace. It turns out he used to work with his brother back in his G.U.N days.

Mephiles?!

Yeah. That…

That was till he betrayed him for drug money and more.

Eris turns around as she sees Shadow walking over to them with a hand in his pocket.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I thought it best I add my two cents here.

No, it's fine. I'll hear you out as well.

Nodding he goes on.

Anyway, Tony was part of my brother's stealth squad back in the day. He told us that they were going on a raid when they were ambushed. Only he and five others survived the incident, only to find out later that Tony betrayed them to side with some drug lord named, Nack...AKA Fang. It turns out he was growing what is called the Gypsy's Tear. A plant when turned into power or a form of a liquid, can be used to make someone forget things. From what Mephiles has told us, if used for long periods, can make people forget things.

I see? If this...and this is a big if here...if this is true how come it hasn't, or doesn't show up on any of my health records?

That's the thing. After fifteen minutes it can't be traced at all. Not in the blood, saliva, urine, you name it.

A-And you think they did this to me? Daddy and Tony?

We do, yes.

Knuckles tells her.

But as we said we are not one hundred percent sure about it.

But we all feel it could be true. We all barely had time to look into it, dealing with Sonic's...Sonic's mother's funeral…

I...I heard about that, Shadow. I heard she was like a mother to you as well?

She was, yes.

I am so sorry, Shadow. How is Sonic? I haven't seen him around much?

It's been extremely hard on him. She was all the blood family he had left.

I see? Will you let him know I said I was sorry, and if he needs anything, to let me know?

I will let him know, yes. But it will be kind of hard since your family wishes for us to stay away from you.

You're right… I forgot about that…

Eris sighs out, as she looks over at everyone else, and to the darkening skies.

So what now? If what you say is true what do I do? They say I can't trust you, Knuckles, everything tells me I shouldn't. But you're telling me I can. Shadow is pretty much saying the same thing. Not to say you told me we used to be close...and that kiss today…I mean…I did feel something, just don't know WHAT I felt when that happened. GAH!

Eris stomps her foot in frustration as she uses both her hands to rub her temples. She squeezes her eyes shut as a headache comes on. Shadow sighs out, as he rests a hand on her shoulder, she opens an eye and looks at him.

Listen, I know this is a lot to take in, and it's confusing, and your head is probably killing you right now.

She raises an eyebrow as she gives him a...really? You don't say… look. Shadow chuckles out smiling at her.

I do say. But think things over, and do be careful. Alright? Don't let them know what happened today, and don't let them know you've been around us. The last thing we need is you on a tight leash or us in jail.

Sighing out, she rests her arms at her side and nods.

You're right. Like I told Knuckles. I'll let everything slide for today, but next time I can't be so friendly. Whether what you're saying is true or not.

I understand. Also, one last thing?

Yeah?

Think you can try to calm Valentino down?

What do you mean, Knuckles?

Knuckles points over to him and Zippy, and it looked as if they were having a very heated sibling argument.

I'll admit this now. Dudes got balls trying to take me on moments ago. But I also get where he is coming from as well, and I don't blame him. I don't know what happened to him and Zippy in the past, but whatever did happen, I don't blame him at all.

For as long as I have known him, it's not like him to care for someone within a few short days like this. You must have done, or said something for him to take a shine to you, Eris.

Shadow?

When he cares for someone deeply, he can get a little bit overprotective of them. Sometimes taking it too far without meaning too. Nothing dangerous, like going as far as to seriously hurt someone physically. But enough to make them back down or at most show he is not someone to be messed with. I've never seen him hurt someone physically before, but I wouldn't put it past him if someone tried something stupid just to find out if he will or not. Not many understand him, and his...QUIRKS… he has about him. He's not like a psychopath or something. Nore crazy enough to be put into a nuthouse. But he, like all of us, has something in us that makes us different from the rest. That makes us. Misfits…

misfits…

Eris says with him, as they look at one another.

Then you know don't you?

About Hideaway Cove? Yes, I do. I think I'm the only one of the Prefects that does. Which is a good thing, because if any of the others found out, they would tell Ms. Rosewood and that would be it. It would be shut down, and all of them would have no place to hide from the jackasses like myself, and Knuckles here…

HEY!? I'm not that bad.

Shadow only chuckles out as he goes on.

Meaning they would be tormented every day till something bad happens. and it's my job to make sure everyone is happy and safe.

What about, Scourge? Isn't he a Prefect?

No, he's not. Don't tell him this, but despite him being a total creep and asshole, I kind of like having him around. He has his usages that come in real handy. Sure he can be annoying, but I've learned to deal with it.

Don't worry, I won't tell him.

ALRIGHT FINE! YOU WIN, YOU JACKASS!

Shadow, Knuckles, and Eris look back over when they hear Zippy yell out at Valentino. Eris sighs, shaking her head.

So any tips on how to tame him?

Not really, no.

Didn't think so.

ROSEBUD!

Yeah, coming, Valentino!

I better get going. If he is still in a bad mood, something tells me I shouldn't keep him waiting.

Alright, bye, Eris.

See you both later.

Remember what we talked about.

I will, Shadow. Thank you.

Eris runs off over to Valentino when Mephiles stops her.

Miss, Monroe, a moment of your time, please?

Yes?

I probably shouldn't be asking this with everything going on right now, and with what happened today. But before I ask, I take it Shadow told you about your Fiance, Tony?

He and Knuckles did, yes. And I'll be thinking about it all.

Very good.

And what was it you wish to ask me?

I was wondering if you'd be alright with Jazz coming home with me for the rest of the weekend. I know you may not wish for her after what happened, but, Beelzebub has been missing her a great deal.

I guess that is alright? I mean I see no harm in it at all. If truth be told, she has been asking about him as well. So I don't see why she can't stay over at your place for the rest of the weekend.

Wonderful, Beelzebub will be happy to hear this. But what will you tell your father when you go home?

I am not sure. I know that daddy wishes for Shadow, and Sonic to stay away from me, but I am not sure about you? But if nothing has been said about you, then I am sure there will be no problem. But if there is, how can I reach you?

Mephiles pulls out his wallet and takes out a business card and hands it to her.

It has my office, and personal number on there should something come up. So if you need anything, don't hesitate in calling me.

Eris nods as she puts it away.

But of course. JAZZY!

Eris calls Jazz over and says bye to Honey.

Cha?

I've spoken with Mr. Robotnik….

Please, Mephiles.

Eris nods and goes on.

I have spoken to Mephiles and asked if I could let you stay the weekend with him, and Beelzebub. And I told him it would be more than alright, so long as you behave when there, and be a good little Chao.

CHAO CHO!

Rosebud?!

Right, coming Valentino. Anyway you be a good girl and I'll see you after Chao Kindergarten on Monday alright? You'll make sure she gets there on time right? It starts at…

Eight am, I know. And I will.

Thank you.

Eris hugs and bids Jazz goodbye as she hurries over to Valentino.

Sorry about that, Mephiles wanted to talk with me about Jazz.

It's fine. So are you ready to go?

Yeah. But, are you alright, Valentino? I mean it looked like you and Zippy got into a heated argument?

Everything is fine. Let's just get you home.

He tells her in a slight tart tone. Feeling something was up, she lets it go, allowing him to pick her up bridal style and take to the air. As they head out from the Sunlit Bridge Warehouses, Valentino looks down and smiles.

How about a fast bite to eat before I take you home?

Eris tilts her head and thinks for a moment, but nods.

I guess I could go for something, yeah. What did you have in mind?

There is a place close by where I eat a lot of the time I think you'll like. So how about it?

Sure, let's go.

It takes about twenty minutes to get to where the place was, and she soon finds out it was a sort of grill and game spot. Upon landing, he sets her down and she fixes herself up. The place read Jed's Grill, and Games. In neon lights that had a neon burger flashing with a neon dartboard.

Come on.

He takes her hand and starts to show her in when she stops him.

Wait? Valentino, I can't go in there, I'm underage.

You'll be fine. I come here all the time, and I and the owner know one another well. Trust me.

Eris looks at him but the scent of food drifts out of the place, and her stomach starts to protest, making Valentino laugh out, and a couple looks at her funny. She blushes bright red as she scratches her cheek looking away.

If I didn't know any better, I say your stomach has other plans, huh? So how about it? They have all-you-can-eat shrimp, crab, and lobster tonight. Given you are not allergic to shellfish that is.

Eris groans out.

Noooo...Damn it! I was trying to pretend I wasn't smelling that…

Eris hides her face in his chest, gently banging her head on it, as Valentino laughs out.

I take it, you are a shellfish lover.

Yeees...uuuuuagh…. Val, you big jerk…

VAL YOU BIG JERK! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU STANDING OUT THERE FOR!?

Someone else calls at the same time, making Eris look up to see an orange Dingo walking over to them, in a black T-shirt with the grills logo on the front. A black apron tied around his waist, blue jeans, and boots.

DAGO! It's good to see you.

It's been some time since you've been by, I've missed seeing you around, son.

Dago pulls Valentino into a hug as the laugh. Eris stands there shyly allowing them to have their moment when Dago sees Eris.

And who is this, Beauty of a vixen?

This is Belladonna "Eris" Monroe. Or Eris as her friends call her.

Eris giggles out shyly as she pulls a strand of hair behind her ear.

Or Bella, which I prefer most to call me till I think them a friend.

Fair enough, Sheila! Fair enough. So what are you two standing around here for? Come on in and have something to eat.

We were about to when Rosebud here told me she can't because she is underage. I don't suppose you can do anything about that, can you?

Valentino nudges him, giving him a wink.

Val, stop being a dumb ass. This is my place, and what I say goes. You don't like it, then get the hell out of here, you winged reject.

OH! SUCH VILE WORDS!

Valentino places his hands over his heart, and his forehead becomes overdramatic.

YOU WOUND ME SO, DAGO! Why, what would my parents think of you calling me that after they gave you the place in their will.

Valentino opens an eye looking at him with a smile. Dago only gets an annoyed expression as he looks at Eris and leans in whispering behind a hand as he points with his thumb.

You wouldn't mind if I killed him would you, Sheila?

Eris looked over at him and he was giving the sweetest puppy-dog eyes one could die for. Eris laughs out as Dago mutters...Dammit... under his breath.

He's giving you the puppy eyes, ain't he?

Eris giggles, nodding.

Yes, he is. Besides, he's kind of my ride home, so I need him alive. Or at most with working wings.

Working wings you say?

Dago gets a sly grin on his face as he looks over his shoulder at Valentino, as Eris giggles out.

Dago don't you give me that look. Besides, we had enough fighting for one day anyway. Haven't we, Rosebud?

Valentino folds his arms as Dago looks back at her.

Yeah, he is right. He was bringing me home from one when we stopped for dinner.

Alright, I'll let it go this once. But for now, as the boss of this place. It's my call. And as of right now, you are allowed in here any time you wish, no age restriction is required. And if you're ever around and need a drink or bite to eat, stop in, and I'll set you up. On the house.

A-are you sure? I mean I don't wish to oppose or anything, and I can pay when I come in!

Naw! Don't worry about it, Sheila. I make enough money around here so I can afford to do it. But only to special people. And I happened to know your something special too, Val, here, or he wouldn't have brought you here to start with. Especially considering with what happened here a while back.

What happened...here?

Yeah, some time…

DAGO, ENOUGH!

Dago looks at Valentino and he could see he was not happy. Sighing he gives an apologetic smile as he rubs the back of his head.

S-sorry, Val. My bad. I forgot.

It's fine. But for now, how about all you can eat shellfish special. Turns out, Rosebud here is a fan of them.

Alrighty, come in and I'll get you set up at our best seats in the house.

As he leads the way, Eris walks over to Valentino and places a hand on his arm. He looked at her and he could see she was worried.

Do not worry about it, Rosebud. I'll tell you what happened when I am ready too. Right now it is about us and no one else.

Alright.

Nodding they head in where Dago gives them the best seat in the house, a booth table, and asks for their drink orders. But before Eris could order something, Valentino does it for her.

Val, I'm only fifteen, I can't drink anything like that yet? And if my dad and Tony find out they're gonna be mad.

Just let me worry about it, alright?

No, but I would like Chaos berry zero thank you.

And you can have that if you have at least one of the house specialty drinks.

Sighing out, she caves in and nods. After about twenty minutes Dago comes by with their order and drinks and heads off. As Eris grabs her Chaos berry zero she pulls something out of her pocket and pours it into the soda. Valentino sees this and raises an eyebrow as he sets his beer down.

What's that?

It's my medicine. It helps with my stress and such. I've been on it since I was in the hospital and daddy said that Dr. Robotnik said I should stay on it for a while longer. So it's what I've been doing.

Won't it mess up if you drink?

I was trying to tell a winged twin-tailed FOX that, but he wouldn't LISTEN to me and kept being a pest about it.

Eris folds her hands together and rests her chin on them, as she looks over at Valentino. He sighs and chuckles out nodding.

I am sorry about that. But now what of your drink?

Don't worry I'll still try it for you. Besides, you're the one driving tonight anyway. HA HA HA….

You mean, Flying, my little Rosebud.

Valentino laughs with her nodding.

Right, flying my bad. But so long as I drink my Soda all up I should be fine.

Alright.

For the next few hours, they eat and play some of the games the grill had to offer. As the night goes on, they soon decide to call it in around ten and they head on out, as Eris giggles hugging her new Nova Blast plushie pack that Valentino won her.

OH, MY CHAOS! I can't believe you won the top prize of the whole night! Do you have ANY IDEA how RARE these are, Val?! Like only Fifty was MADE! EEEE!

Eris Squeals with delight, happy with her prize.

Hehe… Anything for you, my little Rosebud.

As Valentino holds the door for her, and they walk outside, Eris didn't see where she was going due to still being a little high on the fun, and a bit from the few drinks she had, and ends up running into someone. She cries out surprised, as Valentino catches her before she falls over. Her Prize bag falls out of her hand and to the ground when someone grunts out.

My word!? Someone had a little...ERIS!?

At hearing her name and the voice, Eris looks over her shoulder, and her eyes widen in surprise at seeing, none other than, Tony standing before them.

Uh-oh…

Eris smiles sheepishly blushing bright red.

Uh-oh indeed, young lady.

He stands there with a fold of his arms with an eyebrow raised.

Ah...Hi...Tony...he he…

Do you mind telling me what you are doing here, when you should be at the school at your SLUMBER party you said you were having?

Oh, boy...ah…

Valentino helps her stand up as she rubs the back of her head.

Yeeeah… About that...ah...you see...well...ah…

It was my idea, sir!

And you are? Oh, I remember you, you're the boy who brought Bella home the other day when she fell asleep during study hall.

Yes, sir, that's right.

Well, I hope you have a good reason why you are not at the slumber party and here at a Public grill that is meant for adults only?

I do sir, yes. You see, my sister wasn't feeling well when she came back from the Park Market, having eaten something there not agreeing with her. Honey and Yona were with her and I guess they had the same thing, and it didn't agree with them.

Ah..yeah, that's right. I had something different myself, so it didn't bother me. But at the time everything was alright when we found one another there. As we hung out today, we headed back and started planning the slumber party and what we wanted to do.

That's when I walked in and noticed my sister didn't look too well at the time. I believe this was around four-thirty. They all said they were just fine, but around six, Zippy was the first to start feeling the first signs of food poisoning.

Not soon after, Yona and Honey started to feel off.

Oh, my. I do hope they're alright?

Tony asks in a concerned voice as he lets his arms rest.

Oh, they should be by Monday.

Yeah...so Valentino was bringing me home when he suggested we come here. His family used to own the I guess?

There's a bit more behind it, but it's a bit of a hard subject to talk about, I'm sure you understand?

Of course.

But short of it is, a family friend now owns it.

Valentino didn't want to let my fun end so he brought me here. I told him I couldn't due to the age restrictions...but...shellfish…

Eris looks at him in a cute sheepish way.

Uh-huh…

I couldn't say no after that. I mean it would have been rude of me, and I was raised to be polite, and that...So what was I to do?

Tony raises an eyebrow shaking his head at her with a fold of his arms again.

I'm going to let you have that one, Missy.

Hehe...Anyway, we stayed for a bite to eat, and play some of the games and he...OH CRAP! My stuff?!

Valentino looks around and finds her prize pack and picks it up, brushing the dust off.

It looks to be alright, only a little bit of dust on it.

I hope so, I've been wanting one of these for a long time. And the way you KILLED that dude on that dancing game was beyond ridiculous INSANE!

Eris takes it from him and hugs it tightly, giggling.

What can I say, I have skills.

AHEM?!

Oh, right...hehe...sorry, Tony...but ah...yeah...that's what happened today.

And what of Jazz? Where is she at?

Oh, Jazzy girl? She's with Shadow's older brother, Mephiles. We ran into him this afternoon, and we talked for a bit, and he asked if Jazz could stay the weekend with him, and his Chao, Beelzebub. I guess Beelzebub was missing Jazz a lot, so I saw no harm in it? He promised she would make it to her class on Monday.

I see. Well so long as she is alright. But I do have one last question…

Tony leans down and looks at her right into the eyes with such an intense stare it was making Eris nervous.

T-T-Tony?

He hums out as he narrows his eyes at her and rubs his chin thinking. Till at last, he speaks.

How much have you had to drink, young lady?

Eris eeps out and tries to deny having anything at all. But Tony could read her like a book.

Not a drop huh?

Y-Yeah, not one drop.

Then why are you red in the face, and not looking me in the eye? Not to say your left ear is twitching ever so slightly which on its own is an indication you are fibbing to me my pet.

I swear...not a drop!

Hmm….

Um, excuse us? Sorry to bother you all, but you're blocking the door.

Eris' ears shoot up as she looks over Valentino's shoulder and sees a couple waiting to get out. Eris lets out a squeak and freaks out as she pushes Valentino out of the way and forces him to walk fast as one of the two ladies recognizes Tony, and thank him for his help the other day.

Go, go, go, go, go...why he is distracted!

Bye TONY! I'll see you Monday after school!

Huh?! What?! Bella! Bella: Wait?! Where do you think you're going?! BELLADONNA "ERIS" MONROE, GET BACK HERE RIGHT NOW! WE'RE NOT DONE...BELLA!

Valentino and Eris run off giggling as he picks her up and jumps into the air flying off into the night, leaving Tony behind chasing after them a bit. He sighs out annoyed as he rubs his temples.

Oh, my. We're sorry, Mr. Stonewall. We didn't mean to chase her daughter away.

Actually, that was my Fiance and a friend of hers. And you ladies did nothing but give her a chance to get away from me from finding out she was drinking when she knows better.

The ladies giggle and apologize for their aid in Eris' escape. He says it was fine as one of them speaks up.

Well, what can you do, really? Even if she is your Fiance as you say, she is still just a kid.

True, true. Even though she is at an Adult age, she is still just a teenager as well. Not much I can do about it. Though I do wonder where she is going? She told me her friends ended up sick after eating at the Park market today.

Maybe she is going home to her boyfriend's place? Assuming she is that kind of girl who likes more than one guy, hehe.

Tony sighs out folding his arms as he watches them fly off.

Part of me hopes not, especially since she should be coming into her first season in a few months or so, and then our wedding day will happen shortly after. So therefore her first true heat will still be mine if things go that way for her tonight. But again, it would be ideal so as not to deal with me. Not to say I have NO clue where he lives, so she is safe...For now. But if I do find out they did it, she will be in big trouble.

The two ladies giggle as he sighs out, shaking his head, and speaks with them a bit longer.

With Eris and Valentino…

HA HA HA HAAAA! Those ladies showed up at a PERFECT time. Tony would have KILLED me right there in the parking lot. That was TOO close for comfort.

Indeed.

I told you he would be mad when he found out.

You did, and I am sorry. But now we have another problem on our hands?

What's that?

Me taking you home for the weekend.

Eris giggles out shaking her head.

Would that be so bad?

Not really, since I was already planning to take you home tonight anyway.

Eris' eyes light up as she looks at him surprised.

Val?

Hmm?

He looks at her with a tilt of his head.

A-Are you sure that is alright? What about Zippy? Is she OK with it?

Yes, she is fine about it. She is going to be staying with Honey for the weekend.

Is that why you two were fighting before we left?

Yes, one of the reasons. But also for other reasons as well. Something I would rather not talk about.

Alright.

Besides, I've been wanting to get you alone for a bit now and keep you all to myself and now that I can, I'm keeping you all weekend, especially since you said you would see Tony after School Monday.

Sorry! I didn't know what to do!

Valentino laughs out as he banks and makes a right turn into the city.

Don't worry, at least you are safe from him for now.

Yeah, but come Monday I won't be, hahaha. I'm just glad we got out of there in time, he he he… I mean if he got a hold of my bag he would have seen more than JUST my prize you got me HA! I still can't believe Dago let us take some home with us. Not to say I'm surprised the bottles didn't break.

Indeed, that would have been bad. It would have ruined your new Plushie and everything.

Yeah.

Though I am surprised about one other thing.

Oh, what?

How you managed to hold three of the house special drinks down, without getting sick.

If it helps any right now, I am kind of feeling a nice little buzz, not to say I really want some more. That stuff was good.

Valentino chuckles out as he continues flying into the city. After about forty minutes of flying, he banks left and starts descending as he lands on a balcony of a pretty two-story Victorian home. He opens the double doors up and walks in still carrying Eris. He sets her down and turns on a bedside table that softly lit up an extra-large bedroom that was decked out in grays, silvers, blacks, and reds. Near the double doors was a queen-size canopy bed that was, and was made up with black and silver bedding, with hints of red. The drapes on it were black with silver stars and moons all of them.

The floor was dark rosewood and had an extra-large carpet spread out that was silver, red, black, and gray, that had a swirling pattern. On the other side of the doors was a computer desk with a twenty-inch flat-screen computer, and not far from that was a fifty-inch flat-screen TV on a black entertainment stand. There was a bay window close to his computer that had a soft plush cushion and pillows on it. There was a large closet on the left of her that was open and a dresser near it. There were some bookshelves in his room with a few odds and ends, and lastly, it looked as if there was a private bathroom as well. From Eris' guess, she thought maybe this was the master bedroom.

As she walks inside she takes off her shoes and leaves them near the double door. She sets her bag down on the bed and walks over to the shelves and picks up a photo of him and Zippy, and what she guessed were their parents. As she sets it back down smiling, she sees a small crystal collection. She picks one out to hold it in the room's soft light looking at it, unaware that Valentino was walking up behind her. He softly chuckles out as he sets some things down on his bed, comes behind her, and wraps his arms around her resting his chin on her shoulder surprising her.

Val?!

He chuckles out softly as he looks up at the crystal.

Soleanna Rose Diamond Quartz. A personal favorite of mine. But it is nothing compared to the crystal diamond I am holding right now. Though pretty in its own way, you outshine it.

Eris blushes at his words, as he takes it from her and sets it back down with the others and picks her up, and walks over to his bed.

VAL!? Ha ha…

He lays her down on it, as he sits next to her, trapping her in place smiling down making her blush red.

V-Val?

Hmm?

W-What are you doing?

Looking at the perfection of beauty before me.

Val…

Eris blushes redder and smiles at him, as he reaches to gently brush the side of her face. She nuzzles into it, as he leans down lower to her. She could nearly feel his warm breath on her lips as he came lower still. He was only inches away from her face. Their eyes lock as her breathing starts to go a little faster. Her heart was racing as they looked into one another's eyes.

Bella...I…

Val...we…

Before they knew it, their lips locked together as they shared a kiss. They break apart and look at one another. Eris was breathing hard, surprised by it all. Valentino was just as surprised himself. Both don't speak for a moment, till they go back in for another kiss. This time, Valentino takes the chance and reaches between her legs and reaches up to her womanhood and cups it, making Eris gasp out as he applies a light bit of pressure on it. She places her hands on his chest and looks at him blushing a bright red.

V-Valentino?

Yes, my Rosebud.

W-We shouldn't?

And why not?

I-I-I'm seeing someone, and...and engaged to him as well…

But you feel it as well, don't you? I mean you're not even old enough to have your first true heat yet. So it will be alright.

E-E-Even...s-still...we shouldn't...It's just…

He won't know, I promise.

Val…

Eris was beside herself, and she would be lying to herself as well if she said she wasn't feeling a little something right now.

Please...Rosebud?

He looks deep into her eyes, pleading with her. They hold their gaze with one another for a long time, that is till he leans in and kisses her once more, and at the same time starts to rub at her womanhood once more a little harder. Eris breaks the kiss and tosses her head back on the pillow gasping out as she grabs a hold of his shirt and starts to pant softly, once again trying to make him stop. But he once again begs as he leans in and kisses the side of her neck making her wince out as she feels him slide his hand up, and into her shorts she had on and starts rubbing her lips through her panties.

Oh...Oh...oh CHAOS….Valentino…

He gently nips at her neck a few times and kisses it once more as he comes back up and locks lips with her. He breaks the kiss, and why still rubbing her lips, and looks at her once more, pleading with her to allow him to have her. She was unsure at first, but the way he was rubbing her, made her cave in. So sighing out, she nods at him softly. Smiling, he leans down and kisses her.

I promise I'll be gentle with you.

A-Alright. But...but no marking...alright?

Not even a little scent mark?

She nods blushing bright red, and he chuckles out.

Well, I am afraid that may be too late.

He kisses her gently, as he chuckles out.

V-V-VALENTINO!?

As he proceeds to take her shorts off of her and starts kissing at her neck again nuzzling the side of her neck, telling her that when he nipped her a moment ago, he left a sent mark on her. She was a bit mad at him for it, knowing that Tony would be mad at her, and would find out what they did come Monday. But when he rubs at her clitoris she winces out as she pulls herself to him gasping out. He chuckles out as he bites her ear gently, not enough to leave any kind of mark, but just to show some slight dominance over her.

V-V-Valentino!

Taking his chance, he moves her panties to the side and rubs in between her lips, which causes her eyes to snap wide open as she holds onto him. She closes them back up as he holds her close with his free arm. She starts to shake as he continues rubbing at her womanhood, as light pants escape her lips as he softly speaks to her.

Do you like that, my little Rosebud?

Y-yes...oh….chaos…

Would you like me to rub more?

Aah...y-yes…

He chuckles out as he rubs more and lays her back down and scoots down to where he leans down and brings his muzzle to her wet pussy and starts to lick at her. Taking special care to suck at her clitoris and causing her to cry out.

VALENTINO!

She grabs a hold of his hair and pants hard as she rolls her hips as he sucks, licks, and bites at her clitoris. He soon inserts two fingers into her and starts fingering her which nearly sends her over the edge as he hits her sweet spot. Her juices flow out as he eats her. His tongue flicked in and out of her, as pants and moans escaped her lips till she could feel something burning inside of her, wanting to be released.

V-V-Valentino...I...I...I feel weird...all of a sudden…like...OH, CHAOS!

Without warning, Eris wraps her legs around him and holds his head in place as she ends up cumming. Her juices flow out of her like a mini river, and he takes it all in, drinking every bit he could get a hold of. She holds him in place for a few moments as she rides cloud nine, till she slowly comes down from it and lets him go. Her legs fall to either side of him as she lets her arms rest at her side. She pants heavily as Valentino chuckles out and looks up at her licking his lips of her juices.

My, my, my. Quite a lot for your first time. Makes me wonder how much you'll let go come your first true season.

Eris lays there panting as she opens an eye and looks at him. She could tell that his face was damp and his shirt was a little wet. Upon seeing him like that, she begins to tear up and panic as she sits up.

OH, CHAOS!? VALENTINO, I'M SO SORRY! I...I...I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAME OVER ME! I NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE, NOT EVEN WITH TONY!… THOUGH LAST TIME WE NEARLY GOT CAUGHT...AND AND… NOTHING...OH, SWEET CHAOS...I'M SO, SO SORRY, VALENTINO!

Tears fall over as Eris hides her face as a soft and gentle sob escapes her. Valentino chuckles out gently as he brings her into an embrace trying to calm her.

Easy now, my little Rosebud. Easy. It's alright. There is nothing to feel embarrassed about. Or feel ashamed for what just happened. It is natural for that to happen when one has oral sex with someone.

Eris looks up at him, as he cups her face smiling brightly at her. She could see that he wasn't angry with her in the slightest. But in fact, he looked almost...PROUD...of her for what happened.

Valentino?

He chuckles out, as he brings her in for a soft gentle kiss. She sighs out, looking away, still feeling a bit ashamed of what happened. He giggles out as he lays her back down, and she looks at him confused as he sits on his knees and folds his wings in, and hides them, as he takes off his shirt.

Now that you are good and wet, it's time for the next part. One I think you'll love even more.

N-Next…part?

She asks him blushing bright red as he tosses his shirt to the floor. She gaps out from his physique, but also at the X-like scar on his left bicep, along with a few smaller ones.

Val…

Don't worry, they don't hurt at all. There are old wounds from my past.

He tells her as he starts to unbuckle his belt and starts to take off his pants and boxers tossing them to the side. When seeing him fully naked, she turns such a bright red, it reaches her ear tips. He chuckles out as he leans down and kisses her, why he starts to unbutton her top Honey loaned her. As he kisses her, he works his way down and starts kissing at her neck once more making her moan out as he finishes with the last button and grabs a hold of a breast feeling the lacy bra she had on.

Oh, such lovely breasts you have my love. Perfect D-sized cups.

Eris softly moans out as he kisses the top of the exposed skin, till he undoes the claps in front, releasing them from the soft prison, where he sets about latching onto one right away, making her gasp out surprised as he gently sucks at the tip of her right breasts. Eris kneads the bed feeling a new sensation come over her, as pants and moans escape her. He fondles, as once again that same strange feeling starts to come over her. She lets him know, and he looks up and pulls at her nipple making her wince out as he lets go.

That's a good sign you're enjoying what it is I am doing to you. But are you ready to try something else?

She thinks for a moment and looks at him, but nods.

Then come here.

He gathers the pillows on his bed telling her to toss her top, panties, and bra to the floor and lays back on them as he gently pulls her over to him. She does as she asks him, and he pulls her close and holds her. She blushes brightly as she lays fully naked with him. He chuckles out seeing her expression as he grabs a hold of his cock and rubs it.

Then since I've made you feel good, how about you do the same? I think you know what it is I want?

Blushing she nods as she takes a hold of it and starts to rub it. She does it slowly at first as he wraps an arm around her moaning softly out.

Y-yes...like that…

She looks at him as she leans down, and at first, was unsure when she looks up at him and he nods softly. Nodding back, she starts to rub it again as she leans down and gently licks the tip of it, getting a moan out from him, till at last she latches onto it and starts sucking on it giving him a blow job. He moans out as she sets about licking, and sucking on him, at times going deep, and licking and sucking his balls. He opens an eye up as he looks over and sees her tail in the air. Smiling, he reaches under her and starts to finger her once again. Her eyes shoot open as she removes his cock from her mouth and pants out. He tells her not to stop, and she goes back to sucking on him.

You're a natural at this.

She stops and looks at him tilting her head.

Do you think so?

Indeed I do. Now, lay back down, I think you are ready.

Val?

He nods at her as she sits up and lays back down. He rolls on top of her and holds himself over her as he takes his nice hard cock and rubs it as he leans down and kisses her, lining the tip of it up to her warm wet entrance. As he feels it in the right spot, he holds himself up and pushes himself inside. Eris breaks the kiss, gasping out as she holds onto him. He brings an arm around and holds her as she shuts her eyes tightly as he continues to push into her. After feeling his tip inside of her he gives one last hard push and pushes himself into her in one go. Eris' eyes snap open, as she arches her back and cries out. He holds her close as she brings her head down and clenches her teeth and wraps her arms around him, holding a sob back.

It...It hurts...

Shh...Easy now. It'll feel better in a moment. I promise.

As she nods, getting used to him, and as he breaks through her hymen, he starts to slowly thrust into her, making her cry out. But he gently shushes her as he thrusts into her. With each thrust, it starts to feel a little bit better, till she finally relaxes. After she relaxes, he lays her back down and starts going faster, and faster. Moans and pants could be heard from both of them, as Eris cries now and again in pleasure. With each thrust his cock becomes harder till it reaches its full length, of nine inches long, and six inches around. For the next two hours, he slowly takes her to new heights. Before long, he sends Eris to cloud nine once again where she ends up orgasm at the same time he cums deep within her. After about three minutes, Eris falls back on the bed, panting hard. She moans out, as Valentino lays on her as his cock slides out of her, causing her to cry out and have a mini orgasm. As she comes back down from that, Valentino looks at her and leans in for a kiss, till he lays next to her, and pulls her into his embrace. Both their furs were wet with sweat as they rested.

Ooo… I'm so sore now.

Heh, yes that will happen sometimes when it's your first time. But the question is, did you enjoy it?

Y-yeah. I did. I didn't know sex could be like that.

Well, how could you with it being your first time?

I guess you're right. But is it always like that?

Yes and no.

How so?

It depends on the person. I mean even you know what rape is?

Good point. Forget I asked, heh heh.

Then enough to be said.

Eris hums out, as she lets out a huge yawn. Her eyes slowly start to close as she snuggles into his side.

Tired, my little Rosebud?

Mm-hmm…

Then why don't we call it a night, and in the morning we'll shower and I'll take you out for breakfast?

I'd like that. Can...yawns... can we go someplace that does fruit-filled chocolate crepes?

But of course, and I know the perfect place as well.

Yay...hehe…

Rest now, Rosebud.

Kay...goodnight…

Goodnight, my dear.

Hey, Val?

Hmm?

Does this make us a couple, now?

Eris asks in a sleepy tone?

I suppose it does, I guess? That is if you would like us to be one? I mean how will Tony feel about it? Rosebud? Rosebud, are you…?

His eyes widen in surprise as he hears a soft snore coming from her. Chuckling out, Valentino reaches over and tosses a blanket on them as they fall asleep together.

As they do, the curtains from the double doors blow in the wind, as a storm flashes across the night skies over the sea. As a dark figure watches them from a rooftop without their knowing. The figure places a finger to their ear and speaks.

Yeah, it's me.

Well? Did you find her?

Yeah, I did. She's with the Valentino kid. They just got done with a hot little session.

I...wait? YOU WATCHED THEM?!

Well you said to keep an eye on them, didn't you?

Well...yes...I mean...Oh for the love of...YOU SICK PERVERTED MORON, THAT ISN'T WHAT I MEANT!

The person on the other end sighs out annoyed as they go on.

Hey, I didn't watch alright? I gave them their privacy, I promise. What kind of girl do you think I am anyway, MIGUEL!

Yeah, sure you did, Silvia. Well, anyway, come on back. We'll let the boss know we found her and she's fine.

Alright. See you in a bit.

With that, Silvia ends the call and looks back through the doors and jumps off the roof and flies over to them, and quietly closes them before leaving without a trace.