A/N: Happy Holidays to all my readers! A very large chapter is presented for you, because the story of No Zone will end here and the primes will be back again from next. But, some No Zone characters may appear later as cameos.

Warning: This chapter contains a lengthy and fluffy lemon scene. Hope it is not too weird since I am not that good in writing fluffs or smuts.

No Zone Aftermath

(Continued from previous chapter)

At No Zone prison quarter:

The six zone cops Zlaze, Znuckles, Zails, Zilver, Zespio and Zector reached at the top floor to find any invader. But they saw nothing other than flames. The cells were burning. There were a few dead prisoners who could not manage to get out in time. Then, the feline cop's watch signaled.

"Officer Zonic...what's it? Are the warden and Zierra okay?"

"Zobotnik is okay, but Zierra is hurt so I'm taking her to the medical unit. I called you to warn that the hedgehog girl will be coming for Steel. Find and immobilize him before she gets there, and then seize her."

"Alright."

While Zlaze was on call, Zespio noticed something. "Everyone...take a look here." The cops stopped in front of an empty cell which had no sign of destruction.

"Cell no. 6690." Zilver remembered, "Zierra mentioned about Steel being in this cell, right?"

"Yes, he was here with Sanctum, a black hedgehog in Officer Zierra's custody. Scourge, Sanctum and Steel used to be known together as 'Triple Threats' and defeated Alicia Acorn's suppression squad. Zonic arrested Steel at first, and thanks to his stupidity, Scourge and Sanctum got caught too. After interrogating Sanctum, Zierra claimed him to be an unknown hedgehog, who previously was here in a different form before he escaped with team Destructix. That hedgehog did not remember his past nor his name. He had weird red green eyes...and no mouth. After getting caught, he admitted that he had allied with Scourge, named himself as Sanctum and changed his appearances." The chameleon explained in detail.

"Sanctum and Steel might be involved with that girl since Scourge was not there." Zlaze assumed, "They must've planned for escape secretly."

The purple feline cop was interrupted by a loud sound of explosion. The force went ahead and turned to another hallway, only to reach a dead end as the passages along with the walls were just blown out. Then,

"Help...me!"

Zails was the one who spotted whoever it was at a corner. "Hey, look over there!" Reaching there, they saw a white hedgehog in orange jail uniform, groaning in pain, trying to get up. He was identical as Silver the Hedgehog with same silver and white furs, golden eyes and distinctive quills, but his five quill spines were downturned in bangs style unlike Silver and his boots contained black, green and yellow colors.

"Steel the Hedgehog..." Zilver irritably said, "Finally we meet again. I knew you were an asshole, yet didn't expect you would pull this stunt to get away from prison!"

"Wha-what're you talking about...?!" Steel managed to reply.

"We don't have time for arguing, officer Zilver." Zlaze said. "Zails and Znuckles, take Steel to the medical unit. We'll be waiting for the girl as per Zonic said."

After the fox and the echidna left with the injured white hedgehog, the rest four cops waited. But surprisingly, there was no sign of anyone. About half an hour later of waiting, Zilver sighed,

"Looked like Steel's partner left without him. We better return and fix these damages."

"But wait..." Zector looked around, "Where's Sanctum?"

"He might get away with the prisoners. But we'll be able to know everything only from Steel. So, let him get well first." Zlaze said.

The others agreed and left for the zone headquarter. Just as the blazing prison quarters were finally vacant, the wanted blonde hedgehog girl reappeared. But she was not alone though. In front of her, there was an unconscious black hedgehog floating on the air by...telekinesis of an albino hedgehog. Bliss smiled at him,

"You're a quick learner, fluffy boy. I must compliment for your intelligence." She then stood closer to the telekinetic hedgehog, before burying her face into a tuft of fluffy chest fur. "No... I must reward you for being a good pet."

A week Later:

Zonic was sulking in his office chamber. The event few days ago created a lot work for him and all the other cops. Besides, it was the day for a very important trial, which was supposed to hold against the busted albino hedgehog Steel. But, that was not stressing the star zone cop. It was one certain elite zone cop...again. He had his works, meals and rest skipped because of staying with her at a stretch at the medical unit. He passed all the time there until she got fully recovered. And what she did in return...

"Officer Zonic..." Zierra crossed her arms annoyedly when she was released from the zone medical unit. "I understand why you would hold your grudge against me, but you didn't need to embarrass me like that."

"What're you talking about?" Of course the blue hedgehog was surprised.

"Everyone is talking about you neglecting duties because of taking care of me. Thus, I've become a part of this gossip only because of you."

Zonic got annoyed too, thinking that the liminal was back into her rude image. Yet he masked his anger by keeping calm. "You can't blame me like that, Zierra. Someone needed to stay at your side, because you were severely injured."

"That's no excuse! Our medical unit doesn't lack nurses, okay? Besides, it's your fault that we couldn't catch Bliss Blackhole!"

"Care to explain how exactly it is my fault?!"

"After taking me to the clinic, you should've joined Officer Zlaze and others. As the best cop of No Zone, don't you think it as a shame for not assisting your coworkers when they needed you?!" Zonic could not believe his ears...how she could say something like this now. He noticed that Zierra was behaving cold towards him while she was still at the medical bay. Back to his office, Zonic was about to convince his heart that no matter what, the redhead female would never be nice with him. His thoughts broke by a knock on his door,

"Zonic...May I come?" It was his chameleon subordinate. The hedgehog asked him to get in after straightening himself into his usual reserved self.

"You still here? The trial is about to start. Let's go before Chief Zamy notices and considers using her 'Justice' hammer." Zespio flatly said about their chief's temperament.

"Alright...and Zespio," Zonic got up before asking in a low tone, "Is Zierra there?"

"No, she's not. She has taken a half day off to rest. She'll soon leave for the staff quarter after some pending paperwork."

"The Zone staff quarter? She lives there?"

"Yeah...you see, she ain't got any family. So..."

Zonic bit his lip. Apparently, he was all by himself too. But, at least there was a time, when his parents existed before they were deceased by a road accident. He knew that Zierra came from an orphanage and the only information about her was, that she was a hedgehog-human hybrid or liminal being and her origin was from the earth. She was always a loner.

"Zonic...?"

"Oh sorry." He was startled. "Let's go."

"No... it's about you and her." The purple chameleon had observed the whole situation that happened. "Zector was right. You love her, don't you?"

"It's not a good time to talk on this, Zesp. And even if I do, it doesn't matter." Void of emotion in his voice.

"It matters...Zonic. The one Zierra truly hates, is Zhadow, but she acts nice even with him. As for rest of us, trust me, she's one of the nicest persons I've ever seen. It's just...she doesn't like attention and keeps herself isolated. But...you're the only one to who, she acts mean. Ever gave a thought why?"

Now that triggered Zonic's brain.

"Officer Zonic...you shouldn't have followed me here. You'll get hurt because of me."

"Tired of fighting with me...or...? Fighting your feelings for me?"

"Don't you dare to refer him as any pet!"

That was a completely different Zierra Ztar that Zonic knew. But what was that for? Then the blue hedgehog remembered something that her blonde counterpart mentioned.

"Don't tell me you're gonna have a relationship with this furry. Did you forget already that liminal creatures like us are only suitable for either humans or our own kinds? Or, are you into bestiality?"

So, that was the reason. Zonic clenched his fists inwardly, before coming up with a decision to do something. He was not going to care what might happen afterwards if he did that. It's now...or never.

"Zespio..." He looked up, "Thanks for talking to me."

"Uh...you're welcome." His friend was confused, "But...what're you up for?"

"You'll be the first to know that. Right now, let's go to the courtroom or we'll have 'Justice' on our heads."

Zierra Ztar staggered toward her apartment at the Zone staff quarter. She was feeling lightheaded after drinking the cold drink that she found on her office desk. She thought the dizziness might be caused because of working just after getting recovered without any rest, so she did not blame the drink. Some of her neighbor colleagues offered help but she tried to keep steady and politely denied. But when she reached her apartment door to unlock, she could not stand anymore. She was about to fall before getting caught by someone...whose touch and scent seemed to be very familiar.

When Zierra woke up, she found herself on a bed in an unknown room. The bedroom was larger than her own, and did not seem to be a part of the staff residence she lived, as it was much elegant. She still had her full uniform on.

"Did you have a good sleep?"

She sat up, and her blue eyes widened...as they found a familiar figure sitting on a couch, engrossing in a book.

"Officer Zonic! What the...! Where am I?!"

Green pair of eyes looked up before putting away the book, "Have the coffee on the bed table. You'll feel energetic again."

Zierra stared suspiciously, but Zonic was not fazed, "Don't worry. It's not poisoned. I could have killed you long ago if I wanted to."

The girl looked down in guilt, she knew that she had hurt him a lot. She tentatively picked the coffee cup before consuming. She was actually feeling much better having the delicious choco latte. As soon as she finished it, she mumbled a gratitude.

"You don't need to say thanks. I'm the one who left that drink on your desk." Zonic monotonously admitted.

That triggered Zierra's mind. So, it was the cold drink after all, and that was left by...Zonic?! She wanted to yell, but controlled herself quickly. Realizing...he was supposed to be angry with her after what she said to him. So, a slight fear came in her mind. And his serious face made her heart beat even more rapidly.

"I'm sorry for this approach. But there was no other way." Zonic softly said, looking away. "All I want is to talk to clear things between us."

Zierra tried to keep a stern face, "I think I know what's it about. Look officer, I know I don't have the nicest attitude here that's why I always keep away from everyone. It's not personal-..."

"It actually is." The blue hedgehog turned back to her, "It's about me. I remember every single bit of whatever happened last week."

The redhead girl turned away in horror, "Wha-what're you talking about? What does it have to do with that?"

"...Don't test my patience, Zierra." Even though his voice and expression were composed, it was a warning that she did not see coming.

"In that case, I think you should be present at the courtroom right now instead of wasting your time on me, Officer Zonic." She finally got up and attempted to leave.

Zonic sighed, Zierra was too stubborn, so he needed to approach the hard way. He clicked the unhooking button of his own helmet before taking it off. Then he quickly chased the hog girl before she could leave. Next thing Zierra knew, she was pinned against the closed door trapped between Zonic's arms.

"You told about fighting my feelings, right?" The blue hedgehog growled lowly, "I think you're the one who's been fighting her own feelings...! Just because, I'm an animal...?"

"No way!" Zierra instantly frowned, "I never thought you like that! Both you and I share hedgehog species, it's just our kind and appearances are different, that's all! That night Bliss messed up my mind, it's herself who treats the Mobians as beasts. If I had thought same as her, I would never have worked in No Zone! Despite of our hostilities, I've known you for a long time, and you know me too. So don't even think, I'm that gullible to change my feelings for you overnight!"

She looked up before gasping...not only to realize what she just said, but also facing Zonic this close. There was another time she saw her 'so-called' rival without his helmet, but not this closer. At the beginning of her days as a zone cop, Zierra saw the prime Sonic bringing Scourge to No Zone, and she was not impressed by his carefree attitude at all. So, she had a negative idea about his No Zone counterpart from the starting. But as the time passed, slowly the redhead girl developed respect for the blue star zone cop because of his reserved and sincere personality, which totally contrasted his cheeky Mobian prime. Besides, she always found Zonic much more attractive than Sonic with his taller and slimmer built. His rich body fur was of a darker shade of cobalt blue color, his quills were somewhat longish which actually looked good with or without his helmet. His emerald eyes were tad darker green and pointier comparing to his prime, which were mostly half-lidded because of his solemn expression, giving him the edgy look. While Zierra was mesmerized by his closer view without his helmet, Zonic then did something, which actually blew her mind even more.

"So...you do have feelings for me after all."

His lips formed a narrow smile, which she loved most about him. She often used to steal glances of him at work, only hoping to see the trademark gentle smile on his serious-looking fawn muzzle. Her dark visor always covered her bashful admiration on him. So now, when Zonic was giving that lovely smile right on her face, Zierra expected her helmet would cover her blush from him like always. Oh how pitiful she was...

The liminal hedgehog girl was so into the anthrope hedgehog's smile, that she did not feel a hand reaching her helmet, neither she heard the sound of click. Until, she felt his voice whispering in her ears,

"My my... Never thought that Zierra Ztar the elite zone cop would look so cute while blushing..."

That's when the redhead girl realized that her helmet had been taken off. She tried to take it back in embarrassment, but failed. As the taller blue hedgehog held it out of her grasp.

"What's wrong?"

"Because..." She hesitated, "It's kinda strange, that my face and body are like human but...I'm very short and have ears and tail like hedgehog. I must be something weird to look at..." Of course, it was definitely not for being flattered, since she was way too flustered after losing her helmet. In No Zone, there were both humans and Mobians, but Zierra Ztar was the only one who was something between a human and an animal. Zonic understood one of her reasons for staying away from others, as well as from himself. He also noticed how innocent she was under her rude image.

"If you're weird...then there would be no such a word as beautiful..." He simply stated. She was about to protest but he added on, "This isn't to flirt or to sympathize you, I would never dare that. But the truth is...I was always jealous. I am the only Star ranked cop, yet I can't handle many things alone, where you took care of every single case of yours all by yourself. I always thought, I was the strongest here, since I overcame my past and established myself as the best zone cop. But after knowing about your background, I mostly used to feel shameful whenever I looked at you. I despised to see you but I didn't know why I always used to think about you. Now I know...the jealousy I had for you was actually my admiration. And...the feeling that I thought as hatred was...love."

The ice that was blocking the redhead hog girl's heart, now started to melt and flow as tears from her eyes. She knew the other cop was never a bad person, but she did not expect him to admit his own faults and true feelings. She was too stunned that she forgot about her pride to hide her tears.

"Yes...Zierra. I love you...I always have." Zonic cupped her face and wiped her tears, before lifting her face to meet her eyes, "And I know...you feel the same way. All your mean attitude was to hide your feelings and to keep me away from you."

The girl sobbed a sigh, "And this is exactly why...I can't have you involved with me!" She got his hands off from her cheeks, but held them in her own hands.

"But why not?!"

"Even though, I have always been alone, doesn't mean my life is free from problems." Zierra remorsefully said, "That night, I told you that my story was different than all of you in case of counterparts. That's why, I didn't want Bliss to chase our prime Sierra Star, apparently her role is the princess of our liminal race on the earth. Three of our lives are actually standing on a single line. If our prime's life gets risked, same will happen to all her counterparts in all dimensions. Scourge is another Sonic and I knew Bliss would be trying to get him on her side because of his same abilities as Sonic. So, before Bliss could reach here, I had Scourge to join with Sonic Prime and his friends to protect Sierra."

Zonic was shocked, as he now realized why Zierra appealed for releasing Scourge. "This is why... I wanted to be left alone."

He finally let out his annoyance, "You think no one cares about you?! You think I can't protect you? Don't you trust me?!"

"Would have I told you this all if I didn't trust you?" She replied. "It's just...I want you to be happy. I don't think you can get a peaceful life with me. Whatever happens to Sierra Prime or Bliss, or in any other Sierra in other dimensions, same will happen to me. Besides..." She finally caressed his muzzle bringing her face closer, "You're the best zone cop ever. Everyone needs you at their distress, you need your friends because you've been through a lot too... Please, don't complicate your life for me. Bliss would've killed you that night if her phone didn't ring up, I won't be able to live if something happens to you because of me again... Knowing that you love me is the best thing of my life. I don't need anything else."

Emerald eyes of the blue hedgehog filled with tears once again. But still he kept his face hard. His one hand grabbed the red ponytail from behind, bring the girl's face even closer,

"Zierra Ztar, I don't know if my life will be in danger because of you." Zonic's voice was totally emotionless, but strong, "But if I don't get to be with you...sure as hell that I won't live."

Zierra shivered from the hedgehog cop's strong determination, and from his breath on her lips. Zonic also felt her quickened breath, before he noticed her trembling lips. He was thankful that their helmet visors don't cover their mouths, because Zierra's human-like pink lips were always appealing since she was never out of her helmet at office. Now, after knowing about her feelings and being this close to her, he was not going to let her go.

"Zonic... You-...Mph-mmnh!"

Finally Zonic captured Zierra's pink lips by his fawn, sealing as his own. The redhead was unmoved in shock at first, before her hands left his muzzle to move on his shoulder. Her arms finally united as their lips moved deepening the kiss. Zierra moaned in kiss as Zonic grabbed her ponytail firmer to pull her even closer, but that only caused unfolding her ribbon which was keeping her hair into one place.

The blue hedgehog pulled back, but did not regret for it. The sight of the hog girl's needy face and her long spiky-layered carmine red hair flowing, was enough to boil up his pheromones. But then Zonic was surprised, as Zierra pulled him back to her to kiss. Of course, he did not complain, as he realized that she was finally letting out her supressed passion. So, he sensually licked her lips. She was tensed up by that and her mouth opened somehow. Zierra's moans went louder as Zonic did not waste any second to conquer her mouth. Her body was shuddering in spasm and her slender fingers grasped his quills as his rough hedgehog tongue touched and massaged her own human tongue inside her mouth. The blue male's hands were not stopped either as they traveled down to her lower back. Despite in kissing, Zonic started to acknowledge Zierra's feminine physical traits. The soft feeling of her chest on his, and the plump flesh below her lower back confirmed the existence of her well-endowed body curves. The hog girl gasped as she felt her rear-cheeks grabbed, followed by her red sensitive tail. Finally, they separated for breathing, but a string of saliva still connected them. The blue hedgehog slightly smirked to see the mess in front him, her cream cheeks were rosy and tongue stuck out of her mouth by the hot kiss. He was already hard for the next round, but he did not want to force on her. Then Zonic felt the heat on Zierra's skin, her body temperature was rising. Her body and skin was emitting a delicate scent that was easily caught by his black nose, arousing the perverted beast hidden in the reserved zone cop. Which was a sign...

$~Lemon scene ahead~$

"Let's get comfortable on the bed." He purred before picking her up in bridal style. After laying her down, when he was about kiss her again, she stopped him.

"Are we...going to do that?" She looked away blushing.

"I want to. But I won't, if you're uncomfortable." He sat up keeping a gap.

"No...It's not like that I don't want." Her hand found his. "It's just... I'm nervous."

"I'll be gentle." He leaned on her, "I won't hurt you...much."

Having her crush and now lover talk like that, simply aroused Zierra. But Zonic was careful enough not to freak her out. He decided to strip himself first. When he was done, his girl started to enjoy for real. She knew he was undeniably hot, but what she saw under his clothes was unexpected to her. His tall and slim hedgehog body was well-toned with lean muscles gained from the training. She blushed like mad when her eyes fell on his groin. Despite of being a hedgehog, he was pretty long and thick like a human. Zierra was tensed up for a moment to think how much pain she was supposed to get.

"Are you worried?" Zonic softly asked.

"Not much. I'm a cop so I'm capable to handle anything." Some confidence returned into the girl. "Besides..." she pulled his hand so that he was laying on top in her, "I hurt you a lot. So, now I want to make you happy. I trust you, so you deserve this."

Zonic did not have time to get flattered, as he was kissed again. This time, Zierra took control by shoving her tongue in his mouth. The male hedgehog enjoyed but he was not the one to be submissive. So, he shoved the invading tongue back to its place by using his own tongue. While kissing, Zonic's hand quickly found the buttons of Zierra's uniform. When the first layer of her upper body was gone, the blue-furred male took a look. She was wearing a black camisole and the lace of her undergarments was picking out underneath. Her breasts seemed much larger and perkier than he thought. Being unsatisfied, he pulled off the second layers of clothing. She was now in her dark purple brassier and black knickers. Her mismatching and plain undergarments were also proofs of her innocence and inexperience on sex. But still it was a delightful sight for Zonic. Zierra's smooth pale body had no fur but a few red wound marks and scratches which was earned from the incident at the prison and other field works.

"From now, you won't go on any chase without me." Zonic's usual stern voice was back suddenly. "I won't let you get hurt anymore."

"You can't say that, zone cop. That's unprofessional." Zierra also said coldly as she assumed the reason of his sudden annoyance, "If this marks turn you off-..."

Did she just say about...her turning him off?!

Zonic growled before shutting her off by kissing.

"Your body will carry marks...only given by me."

"Eh-..? Ahh...Zonic...agh!"

Before Zierra could even gasp, she moaned loudly as she felt his lips, tongue and teeth gnawing her sensitive neck. The blue hedgehog was giving hickeys allover on her neck...marking her with his lovebites just as he stated. While savoring the taste of Zierra's sweet skin, Zonic's hands found her large soft breasts before he massaged them, making the redhead hog girl hitch her breath. He lowered himself down to take a good view of her sexy cleavage. But suddenly the she brought her arms to cover her chest from him in embarrassment.

"You...can do me without taking this off."

He let out a light chuckle, "You're sexy, but also cute. And that's why... I won't agree with this." With that, Zonic shoved her hands away, before roughly pulling up her bra, revealing the large globes that he was lusting to see. The blue hedgehog found himself leaking from down just by the sight of her pink nipples of her plump melons.

"You're so beautiful, Zierra..." Zonic purred lustfully, "I can't hold back anymore...!"

And he did not.

"Aahh hahh! Don't...hah...do like that, Zonic...Ahh!"

The blue anthrope started his assault by taking her left nipple. Instantly, he felt it harden in his mouth. Which only made him twirl his tongue even more. He did the same on her other nipple, but started to play the abused nipple with his fingers. Her pleading to stop just provoked him to become more aggressive. He also felt wetness on his lower belly. To drive the redhead girl even more insane, his free hand slipped inside her underwear.

"Oh my... Aghh! What're you doing?!" She screamed in pleasure as she felt her sacred organ being rubbed and massaged. She had already been leaking from the intrusion on her super sensitive nipples. Now being touched there directly was too much to handle for her as she never even played with herself. Taking the favor, the dominant hedgehog swiftly took off her damp panties before slipping two fingers inside her, earning a loud yell. Still torturing her breasts, Zonic looked up to see if she was okay, instead he was welcomed by the sight of a stubborn cop girl's drooling aroused face. Zierra was trying hard to keep herself steady but failed to hide her lewd response. Soon she mewled,

"I feel...ahh! Something...inside...hahh agh!"

Zonic left her nipple to whisper, "Let it out..."

And with a loud moan, while cringing, wriggling and almost tearing the bedsheet, Zierra experienced her first climax ever. While she was catching her breath, Zonic reached his bedside table drawer to get lube. He was close himself just by watching her smooth curvy body and having orgasm. So, he did not want to lose any time. Zierra opened her eyes when she felt her legs being grabbed and spread. She squeaked as she felt his thick tip touching her flower.

"I love you..." Zonic whispered before pushing, "I always will."

She wanted to say the same but could not. As she groaned in a sudden intense pain. Her body arched back when he slowly inserted himself fully. Zonic then stopped, giving her time to adjust. But he was on verge because of tightness of her virgin pussy. Zierra noticed his struggle when her pain subsided. She wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him closer. Taking it as a cue to move, the blue furred hedgehog finally started to thrust inside the redhead half-hedgehog girl. Zierra started to moan in pleasure.

"Ahh...aaghh...Zonic...hanhhh... It feels so good!"

That only encouraged Zonic to thrust harder. He was also grunting and panting, enjoyed by his lover moaning his name and her warmth around his member.

"Zo-zonic...agh...I think, I'll do it again...!"

"I'm close too!" The anthrope male leaned down to French kiss her once again. Then finally the girl cried out while having her second but more intense orgasm than the first one.

"I'm...Ahhh...ahhh... It's happening...! Ahh...hahh I love you, Zonic! I love you..."

She kept chanting the three words until her completion, much to her hedgehog lover's pleasure, who also reciprocated.

"Ngh...hah...I love you too, Zierra!" He grunted as he shot his animal seed deep inside her, "I'm cumming!"

Zonic panted and dropped beside Zierra, who was too tired to move or talk. The blue hedgehog cop briefly thought about the events that happened. Until today, the girl he loved, always was mean to him. Then an hour ago, he brought her home, confessed to her and fucked her. Not that he complained but his real purpose was something else. Zonic reached his discarded uniform to pull something out. Zierra was confused when he grabbed her hand.

"I know it might be sudden, but this was my plan. I can't stay away from you anymore. So..." He inserted the gold ring on Zierra's finger. "Will you marry me, Zierra Ztar?"

The redhead was flabbergasted but also happy. She hugged him before kissing, "What makes you think I won't?"

"Then we're getting married next week."

Zierra thought he was kidding, but his face said how serious he was. "Are you still worried about me? Look zone cop, I think you're overreacting."

"I'm not. If you think it's too early for you, then we can wait. But, you're engaged with me now, so you're only mine."

"Someone is being over-possessive..." Zierra muttered, "Or...jealous?" Zonic gulped looking away. "Seriously, officer? Zonic the zone cop gets jealous, too?"

"If it's about you... Then I do." He stated honestly.

"You're the only one who I love, so don't be." She assured.

"I know that, but still I won't let anyone to hurt you or to chase you. Because..." Zonic pulled her into his chest, "You belong to me."

Meanwhile:

The courtroom was fulfilled. Attorney Zally Zacorn was about to present her statement in defense of Steel the Hedgehog. Her opponent was Zream the attorney rabbit. The judge was Sir Zharles the Hedgehog or Zhuck the Judge. Steel was brought inside an automated high-tech box which resisted his telekinetic ability. Chief Zamy was observing everything with a pissed look on her face because of the absence of the best two zone cops. First, Zierra Ztar taking the day off, then no sight of Zonic the zone cop.

The trial started soon. Zream first took Steel's statement, who claimed that both he and Sanctum had been gone senseless by some gas sprayed towards them. But Zream claimed it as a lie by describing about Steel's previous crimes, which she showed by Zilver, Zector and Zespio's statement. She also pointed out about Steel's cell room being unharmed by the fire. On the other hand, Zally at first took Zobotnik's statement, who mostly described about the blonde hedgehog-human girl killing his assistant Znively. And then Zlaze was called to state how she and her team found Steel. Most of the statements were going against Steel. Then Zally brought her final witness Zouge on the witness box.

"Miss Zouge, you saw both the invaders, right?"

"Yes. One little blonde human like hedgehog girl and a white Mobian hedgehog."

"See carefully." Zally pointed to Steel. "If he's the Mobian hedgehog that you saw."

Zouge took a good look on Steel, who was tensed in fear.

"Isn't that Steel the Hedgehog? Why would he be the invader? The albino hedgehog that attacked us, asked me about Scourge's cell no. where Sanctum and Steel were."

"See...our therapist recognized me!" Steel exclaimed, "I told you that it wasn't me!"

Now there was a buzz allover the court. Zhuck ordered everyone to keep quiet. Zally continued,

"Then...could you please give a description of him?"

"Okay..." Zouge took a long breath, "He was more like Officer Zilver or his Mobius prime Silver the hedgehog, because, his hair style was vertical like them, not bangs like Steel. His muzzle was fawn, body fur was silverish white so at first I thought he was Silver, but then I noticed his chest fur was yellowish gold, not white. And his eyes were not golden either, they were...aquamarine blue."

"Is there anything else that you noticed on him? Like attire or others?"

"Yes. His telekinesis had golden glow. Unlike Steel or any Silver, he was capable to create fire, thus he burnt the prison cells. His gloves were grey and fingerless, and had black-red cuffs with yellow rectangular patterns above them. His boots contained matching color and designs like his wrist cuffs and had red gems on the grey cuffs. But...the main difference was about his aura." The bat paused to think, "No offense, both officer Zilver and Steel seemed pretty naive, probably because their prime Silver has similar persona... But the albino hedgehog that I just referred... was someone else. He seemed cold and cruel. From my observation... I don't think he's any counterpart of Silver the Hedgehog."

Now there was pin-drop silence. But Zilver was utterly shocked. He never knew anyone like that from his time. But he put it away for now and paid attention to the trial, since the defense attorney Zally spoke,

"Your Honor, the only person who had seen both the invaders when they attacked the prison quarter, is Miss Zouge, and she made it clear that the convicted Steel the Hedgehog was not the one who set the prison on fire, nor he helped in Major Znively's murder. Besides, from Officer Zlaze's statement, we've known that the other culprit Bliss Blackhole did not return. Which means, the white hedgehog who is the actual criminal, is not Steel, but someone else, who made a very cunning move by framing Steel as culprit by using his similar resemblance and telekinetic ability. So, I request to release Steel the Hedgehog who's the victim of blame-shifting for the charge that had been taken against him."

The decision of Zhuck was no surprise. Zally was a clear winner, and Steel was free from the case of destruction in prison quarter and the murder of the assistant warden Znively. But he is not released yet because of the investigation for Dr. Eggman Nega's murder. And if Steel gets proved innocent once again...then the one, who will be accused for the murder is...none other than his Mobius prime Silver the Hedgehog.

A/N: I apologize that I am not good in court, case or legal aid terms. Hope you did not have trouble to read the long chapter. As for the lemons, there will be different types of smuts in the story depending on the characters. This lemon included Sierra's No Zone form Zierra, who is portrayed as innocent and submissive. Since Sierra's character is not like that, so her smut scenes will be totally different, same will go for her evil version.

If you want to see more scenes between Zonic the zone cop and Zierra Ztar, let me know through the reviews. I have plans to add lemon scenes of Sierra's SATBK version Guinevere with Lancelot and Galahad, but that will depend on the storyline and the reviews

P.S: Sanctum the Hedgehog is also a fan character and portrayed as anti-Shadow. But in this story, he is not characterized as Sanctum if you noticed Zespio's explanation at the beginning.
***'Justice' is the hammer of Zamy, instead of Amy's Piko-piko hammer as per the fan comic 'No Zone Archives'.