Chapter 3: Face to Face

Sonic still had the note with him and placed it inside his pocket. He rushed down to the destination where the Raiju Clan leader had requested Sonic to meet her. Sonic traveled miles and miles away from Mobotropolis and minutes later, he reaches his destination: The Iron Fortress.

Sonic took a deep breath and got ready just in case if the Raiju Ninjas going to fight Sonic and ambushes him.

"This must be the place as I remembered it. Time to go and meet this Raiju Clan leader: the bride of the Conquering Storm" Sonic stated to himself

Sonic heads inside as the Raiju Clan let Sonic inside the Fortress which cause Sonic surprised.

"Ok, they're letting me in and no fight. Something is up alright" Sonic thought

Sonic continued his way until the Raiju Clan escorted Sonic to the throne room. Once he arrived there, he heads inside and the Raiju Ninja closed the door giving Sonic and their leader some privacy.

Sonic sees the Bride of the Conquering Storm sitting on her throne chair waited patiently for Sonic to arrive.

"So… You've come" Conquering Storm said

"Yeah and I take it that you wanted to see me. Question is why and why isn't your crew not attacking me or ambushing me?" Sonic asked

"One, I commanded them not to fight you and ambush you and second, I wanted to see you and just want to talk that's all. Face to face, no fight and no trick. Just only you and me having a conversation nothing more"

"Ok, I'm all ears so spill"

Conquering Storm stood up from her seat and walks over to Sonic and look at him straight in the eye.

"You know, you're mighty handsome with that outfit on. You decided to wear some gear?" Conquering Storm asked

"Yes I did Conquering Storm, I decided to make myself a change for the best" Sonic responded

"Please… Just call me Storm and also come, let's go somewhere more private"

Storm took Sonic's hand into her and they left the throne room. They head out to Storm's quarters. They head out to the balcony and see the view from the fortress.

"Wow… This view is sure is beautiful" Sonic complimented

"Thank you, I always like to watch the view from here and start to think of things" Storm responded

"Really… Like what"

"About life of course, I do not want to fight a war and cause chaos anymore. I want to enjoy life with friends and you know… Start a family, have kids and enjoy life"

"I can see where you're going onto this Storm. Everyone has that dream too but with a little more potential to it also"

"Is that so"

"Yes, I don't always want to fight and save the world like I always do. Well, It's my responsibility and I'm going to continued that also but I've been thinking too"

"Like what exactly"

"About my future ahead of me, I want someone to take over and continue on my legacy as a hero of course. Like my kids of course in the future, I want them to know about this responsibility and my legacy as a hero. Someday… When I'm older, I'm going to retired from being the hero of Mobius"

"I understand, Sonic would you like to stay for dinner tonight. I can use some company and a friend of course"

"Um… Sure of course, you seem like a nice person"

Storm smiled and starts to kiss Sonic on the cheek and Sonic touched his cheek where Stormed kiss it at.

"You… You kissed me on the cheek" Sonic said surprised

"Yeah… That's the way of showing thank you for making me happy" Storm responded

"Anytime"

Later…

Sonic and Storm sat at the table with food on the table and the two had then dig in and enjoying their dinner meal.

"Sonic, I forgot to ask. What is it do you do while on your spare time?" Storm asked

"Well… I play a guitar and play a song of course. I also like to hang out with my best friend: Tails every day, we're best friends and plus we're even like brothers too" Sonic responded

"Interesting, I did not know you can play a guitar"

"I've been playing it for years now since when I was just a kid. I practice and practice and finally got the hang of it and played a song to a friend of mine"

"Maybe… you'll play me a song one day"

"Sure I love too and anyway what about you. What do you do on your spare time?"

"I uh… I meditate and train when I'm not giving out orders to my clan"

"Oh, no fun stuff like hang out with friends"

"No… I do not have any friends"

"Oh… I'm so sorry"

"Yes, I feel like I'm a lonely person"

"Hey it's ok, you're not alone. You have me well um… I'm the only one and you invited me here to this fortress and everything but that's not the point. You have a clan to rule and you're like a major good leader to them. I know you can be mean and nasty to them but they all respect you and show you loyalty and honor towards you. You have a good heart inside you and I know you'll show it to your clans and they respect you as a leader and a friend"

After those words were said, Storm burst into tears and so she decided to give Sonic a hug which made Sonic surprised.

"Thank you so much Sonic" Storm said happily

Sonic looked around and then shrug his shoulders and returning the hug.

"Hey you're welcome, I'm just trying to help. Nothing more Storm" Sonic said stroking her back

Storm release the hug and had a smile on her face.

"You know, you have amazing eyes Storm" Sonic complimented

"Y-You really think so" Storm asked

"Yes I'm positive and to tell you the truth, I'm having a nice time hanging out with you. You're not so bad yourself"

"Thank you, that's so nice of you"

"Yeah well I'm just trying to make you happy and what's that, is that a smile on your face"

"*Blush* Yes it is, sorry"

"Oh no, don't be. I like your smile, it makes me feel happy"

Storm start blushing and looking into Sonic's eyes.

"Hey, tell you what. Why not I take you out tomorrow night just as friends. What do you say"

"Um… Sure, I like that. Thank you Sonic for everything"

"You're welcome, anyway I better get going and get back home. It was nice hanging out with you and talking to you"

"You too Sonic so… I'll see you tomorrow right?"

"Yes for sure"

Storm hugged Sonic and suddenly she start to give Sonic a kiss on the cheek which made Sonic smile and leaving the fortress to return home. Storm had a big smile on her face and rubbing her right arm.

"I couldn't been happier and I had a great time with Sonic" Storm said to herself happily

Well… Sonic is going to take Conquering Storm out like what Sonic said just as friends. Plus that was the third chapter of course. Let's see how this turns out between Sonic and Storm on the next chapter. So read and review everyone and stay tuned for the next chapter.