Chapter 5: Going Out
Sonic sped over to the Iron Fortress once again, again the Raiju Clan let Sonic in and showing him respect once again, Sonic head over to the throne room. By the time he arrived, he sees the bride of the conquering storm waiting patiently for Sonic.
"Oh there you are, you've arrive" Storm said
"Well I told you didn't I, I'm taking you out just as friends" Sonic responded
"I know, you told me. So um… Shall we get going?"
"Yes, let's go"
Storm smiled and she and Sonic left out the fortress. Storm start to ask Sonic a question.
"Sonic" Storm called
"Yeah" Sonic responded
"Where are we going?"
"It's a surprise, you'll find out once we get there"
Sonic and Storm headed over to their destination and Sonic smiled and looking right at it and the place was called: the Smoothness.
"What is this place?" Storm asked
"It's a jazz show Storm, this is where some people perform and a place to eat. I come here sometime and it's a great place. Let's go" Sonic responded
Sonic and Storm head inside the place and they see some empty tables and took their seats. Sonic pulled a chair for Storm to smile.
"You're such a gentleman" Storm complimented
"Thank you" Sonic responded before taking his seat
Moments after, the waiter arrive to the scene with a smile on her face.
"Hi my name is Felicia and I'll be your server and waiter. Can I get you too something like some drinks or something?" Felicia asked
"I'll take a soda and I want sprite please" Sonic responded
"And what about you"
"I'll have water with lemon" Storm responded happily
"Ok, I'll come back with your drinks and to take your order of course"
Felicia walked away to her duties and Storm smiled.
"So, do you like this place?" Sonic asked
"Yes I do, this is wonderful. I'm starting to enjoy myself here" Storm responded
"Surprised you didn't I?"
"Yes you did"
"So, what are you going to have?"
"Well… I'm going to order a steak with barbecue sauce to it and some fries to go along with it. What're you going to order?"
"Well… I do not know, I'm going to order fried fish with baked potato on the side"
"That's sounds like a good choice"
Seconds after, Felicia came back with their drinks and smiled.
"Here you guys go, here are your drinks. May I take your order?" Felicia asked
"Yes, I'll have a Steak with barbecue along to it and some fries on the side for the side dish. She'll have a fried fish with a baked potato on the side" Sonic responded ordering their food
"Ok and just to let you know, the fries go along with it to your fish and baked potato. Would you like that on your dish also?"
"Yes" Storm responded
"Ok, your food won't be ready for about 14 minutes so please be patient"
"Thank you" Sonic and Storm said together the same time
Felicia smiled and then left out to return her duties to serve the other customers.
"Wow… You order my order for me, that's so sweet of you" Storm said smiling
"Thanks, I'm just want you to have a good time Storm" Sonic responded
"I am already"
Moments later, the music had then start to play some smooth jazz and the band was performing. Sonic start to enjoy the music and Storm was intrique and smiling. Sonic turn his attention to Storm.
"Storm" Sonic called'
"Yes Sonic" Storm responded
"Would you like to dance?"
"Um…"
"What's wrong?"
"I don't know how to dance"
"It's ok, I can teach you"
Storm nodded and smiled and took Sonic's hand. Sonic took Storm to the dance floor where some citizens were dancing also. Sonic start to move and groove to the song. Storm was nervous and scarred at the same time and for the first time that she's dancing. She starts to move her body to the song and move along with Sonic.
"There you guy, start to bump and move to the rhythm. You got it" Sonic said smiling
Storm smiled and continued on dancing with Sonic. After minutes passed by, Sonic see their food had just arrived and let Storm know and so they head back to their table and dig in to their meal. The 2 enjoyed their meal together.
"Sonic, this is delicious" Storm complimented
"Told you this place is great, how are you liking the food so far?" Sonic asked
"It's great and delicious. I love it, thank you so much"
"You're welcome"
After they finish their meals, the band stop playing and the DJ start to play a soft, smooth and a slow song as it was playing Will Downing – One Step Closer. Sonic stares at Storm with a smile.
"hey you want to dance to this slow song?" Sonic asked
"I love too" Storm responded with a smile
Sonic took Storm to the dance floor and Storm wrap her arms around Sonic and Sonic wrap his hands onto her hips. The 2 then start to move and dance to the song as they move slowly to the song. As they were moving to the song, Storm had been having some strange feelings towards Sonic. It's like facing reality and a challenge.
As they danced to the song, Storm look into Sonic's emerald green eyes. Sonic stared back into Storm's eyes. As the 2 were dancing then suddenly, they had start to lean towards each other and closer and closer. When they got close to each other, they close their eyes and then suddenly, their lips touched. They then start to kiss each other on lips. Their kiss was soft, smooth, passionate and slow.
As the 2 were kissing and dancing, they suddenly broke the kiss out of nowhere and turned their heads away blushing.
"Um… Am I moving too fast on you, I'm sorry that I kissed you" Sonic apologized
"No no, I'm the one who should be sorry. I was the one who move too fast on you since we're going out just as friends" Storm exclaimed
"It's ok, I was moving too fast too and I was caught in the moment. How about we get out of here"
"Sure, let's go"
Sonic nodded and headed over to the table and pay the bill and giving Felicia and nice big tip along with it and then start to leave out the place with Storm along.
Sonic and Storm take a walk for a bit and stopped to look at the moon.
"You know, the moon is sure is beautiful to watch" Sonic said smiling
"Yes it is isn't it, I watch it on my balcony throughout the night when I could not sleep sometime" Storm responded
"Is that so?"
"Yes, I've been thinking about some personal things"
"I see… I've been thinking the personal things myself too"
"Really"
"Yeah, about my friends, family and my responsibilities and everything of course. When I start thinking about them, it showed me how mature I've become. I used to be very cocky, immature, arrogant and a teaser of course. I didn't mean to hurt people's feelings and it was so wrong of me. I feel like I'm the bad guy and now I'm changing and for the better"
"That's good, Sonic you're a true friend and gentleman of course. You're a changed man and you learned from your mistakes and set things straight for yourself. You have a wonderful heart and you care so much for the people too"
"Thank you Storm for everything, I had a great time with you"
"So did I Sonic, I had a great time with you too"
"How about I take you home now"
"Yeah, let's go"
Sonic and Storm headed back to the Iron Fortress. Once they arrived and headed to the throne room. They stopped and start to speak.
"Well… here we are, I enjoyed a nice night out with you" Sonic said smiling
"Yeah me too, I had a great time with you" Storm responded rubbing her right arm
"That kiss, I didn't had that coming. It was just caught up in the moment"
"I know, I'm sorry about that. I was moving too fast"
"Hey it's ok, we were just enjoying the time out together so yeah it's ok. I better get back home so I'll see you soon"
"Yeah and Sonic"
"Yeah"
"Could you come over tomorrow and play a song for me since you can play a guitar"
"Sure thing, I'll be here around 4:00pm tomorrow ok"
"Four sounds nice. Good night Sonic the Hedgehog"
"Good night to you too Bride of the Conquering Storm"
Storm smiled and kisses Sonic on the cheek and Sonic waved good bye and leaving the fortress and returning home. Storm smiled happily and headed to her quarters for the night.