Here I am! Turns out even WITHOUT school, I'm still busy.. so ignore the
author's note from the last chappie. ^^;
Mew: Smeghead.
Yes yes, I know already.. moving on! Today, I'm dedicating this chappie to someone! Mr. Garoad Ran! ^_^ I really like your stories! It's because of Three Days I got off my lazy keester and finished this chap!
Enough talk, let's GO!
*~*~*
RETURN TO LITTLE PLANET
by Ryuko DragonHalf
*~*~*
Sonic literally jumped about four feet in surprise. He whirled around just in time to see what appeared to be a clawed foot aimed directly at his face!
Still pumped from the previous battle, he dodged the kick and raced behind the stranger, grabbing him/her in a tight chokehold before he/she could react. "Who are you?" he immediately demanded. "Tell me! Right now!"
"H-hey! Let me *cough* let me go, you creep! I'm supposed to be capturing you!"
That's when Sonic noticed the size of the intruder. She was a young girl, no older and no bigger than Tails! He slackened his hold, but didn't release her. "And how do you expect to accomplish that, kiddo?" he chuckled.
In reply, she began flailing about, lashing out with her arms and legs. The girl took advantage of her smooth skin, now slick from the rain, and slipped out of Sonic's grasp. She bravely faced him. "You don't know what you're messing with, thief! You may have defeated me back on Little Planet, but I know all of your tricks!" She prepared herself in a fighter's stance. "If you just return the Jikan, I'll go easy on you!"
Sonic was able to get a good look at the feisty young one. By all accounts, she could have been some sort of lizard, but her head wasn't narrow, nor was she covered in scales. Whatever she was, she was a very pale azure in color. Lavender eyes glared at him from beneath a single lock of navy hair. Pointed ears, or something similar, were bent backwards in anger. She wore only a loose tank top and a pair of shorts, both sopping wet in the never-ending rain. Claws gleamed dangerously at her fingertips and toes. Quite the odd sight in the middle of a seaside storm, wouldn't you say?
He blinked once, realizing what she meant by her accusations. "You've got the wrong hedgehog! I haven't been to Little Planet in over seven years. I didn't steal any Jikan!"
"... Do you honestly think I'm stupid?" asked the girl, her eyes narrowing. "Then what've you got in your hand, you thief? I doubt that's any ordinary trinket, judging by the supernatural GLOW!"
Sure enough, the blue Jikan in Sonic's grasp was radiating a faint aura. This did NOT look good. "Wait, you don't understand! I didn't take it! A robotic copy of me did!"
"A likely story! You can't expect me to believe that so easily!" she replied, the rain nearly drowning out her small voice. Sonic was quickly losing his patience.
"No one's asking you to, kiddo! Look, I don't have time for this," he grumbled as he tucked the jewel into the cuff of his glove. Sonic darted to the edge of the roof. He dove off the side, using his speed to grip the slippery concrete walls, careful to avoid obstructions (like balconies, windcatchers, and surprised human-folk watching in awe. Get back inside, you fan-people! Let the hero do his work!!). With a practiced flip, he landed on his own balcony and jogged inside.
In the meantime, the girl from Little Planet was struck dumbfounded. He didn't have a jetpack or anything strapped to his back.. and the way he ran... was he really--
*chireep chireep*
The communicator on her wrist shrieked loudly, pulling the girl out of her reverie. She tapped a button to open the channel. "Riyu here. What's up, Niisan?"
"Riyu! I just spoke with Furou-san! It's about the Jikan..."
*~*~*
Amy shivered uncontrollably. Soaring over the ocean in the middle of a storm did NOT spell "warm and cozy". Wind buffeting, rain splattering, and Metal's metallic frame all added to Amy's discomfort. His cold arm wrapped around both her waist and arms, so reaching for Piko Piko was out of the question.
Not that she really wanted to. You see, she had absolutely no idea what really happened back in Sonic's apartment. A bright blue flash and a mysterious force stirred her into action, without any second thoughts or hesitation! But, once Metal grabbed the Jikan from her, she could feel the force slowly ebb away, taking her courage with it. Metal wasn't much for conversation, so she had time to ponder.
'What came over me?! That strange feeling, what was it? How did I get so brave all of a sudden? Brave enough to smack Metal around even!' She dared a glance up at Metal, her eyes flicking briefly to the sizeable dent in his head. Inwardly, she grinned in triumph. It was undeniable; despite how scared she was, the fact that Amy did some damage brought pride and satisfaction to her. 'Maybe I really am maturing... cool! And if Sonikku sees that I can fight by his side--'
Metal shifted his gaze from straight ahead to Amy. She shrunk back with a squeak. Those eyes, those blood-red eyes! They would never blink, but stare endlessly.. it was like he could see right through her, right into her soul. She couldn't look away. She was vulnerable, weak, helpless.
Metal was her greatest fear. She could remember that day on Little Planet, when she was snatched up and away from everything she held dear. Back then, Metal was much bigger than Amy, and more intimidating. What about now..?
Amy forced her eyes to shut tight, turning her face away. 'Nothing's changed.. nothing's changed at all! I'm still a stupid damsel in distress! I'll never get over this fear! Never ever EVER!!'
... Amy-chan.......
The roar of the thrashing sea below became quiet. The hedgehog blinked in surprise. 'There's that feeling again.. it's so small... but it's growing! And who's voice is that? Who....?'
Amy-chan... tadaima... Jikan...
It was a woman's voice, deep and mystical, but very faint. Amy looked at the Jikan, still tight in Metal's grasp, still glowing faintly in the storm.
Tadaima... osoruru... nakare....
Metal knew Amy had lost her bravado, and he was glad for it. That ridiculous hammer nearly crushed a good portion of his central processing unit! She wasn't so courageous now. However, when he looked at his captive again, her eyes were blazing with an unseen flame.
"You'll lose, Metaru," Amy hissed at him. "I'll make sure of it."
Where'd THAT come from? The creature was silent and shuddering in fear not a minute ago. And how could he possibly lose? Metal stared ahead once again. His counterpart may cause problems... that's all. Sonic would ultimately fail.
The rest of the trip was silent, save for the thundering clouds above.
*~*~*
"So you'll meet me there? Awesome! I knew I could count on ya, bud. See ya!" Sonic clicked off the cell phone with a triumphant grin. He shoved more boxes away from the shattered window, where buckets of water had already seeped into the carpet. He could care less about the rug, but what about his stuff?!
He moved to the window with a little gadget in his hand: a pocket security system. The repairmen Sonic had called wouldn't be in service until the storm let up, but he wasn't about to wait for them to come. He had more important things to deal with. Just as he reached up to attach it to one corner, a figure suddenly leaped onto his balcony!
"GAH!" he cried, stumbling backwards. "Who're you?!"
"The question is, who're you!" The figure made her way inside. It was the same girl he'd met on the roof. She wasn't glaring at him now, but was very determined to keep eye contact. Sonic stood up, partly annoyed. He wasn't about to waste more time on her!
"Kiddo, I seriously don't have time to deal with you right--"
"Just answer this one question, hedgehog! That's all I ask!"
"Alright, fine, but make it quick!"
She crossed her arms over her chest. "Tell me, on Little Planet... what's been used to help individuals pass through time?"
Sonic searched his memory. "When I was there, I had to run through spinning signposts, then go at a certain speed long enough for the time travel to take effect."
There was a dramatic pause. Then, the girl grinned sheepishly and cried, "There's only one person off-world who'd know that! So you ARE Sonikku-san!" She giggled as Sonic promptly fell over.
"You couldn't tell just by looking at me?!"
"I'm sorry, but you've kinda changed since you've been there!" she gestured to his eyes and quills. "Seven years really has an effect on you hedgehogs!"
"It's not that big of a difference..."
"Anyways, to the point. I'm very sorry for accusing you of stealing the Jikan, Sonikku-san. I shouldn't have mistaken you for Metaru. Gomen nasai gozaimasu!" She bent at the waist in a humble bow.
"Uhh.. that's fine, really. But I hafta go!" He darted to the window once again, successfully attaching and activating the pocket system in the blink of an eye.
"Wait! There's something you should know!" the girl insisted. "My name's Riyu Doragon, from Little Planet's dragoon tribe. And according to our elder Furou-san, something's wrong with the Jikan!"
This grabbed Sonic's attention. "Is it because of Metal?"
"He doesn't know for sure," Riyu sighed, before launching into a quick explanation. "All he knows is that one of the Jikan has become much weaker. It's like its power has been cut in half! And that's never happened before, not even when Metaru and Egguman stole them last time!"
Sonic blinked, having a sudden flashback. Two of the same Jikan.. he pulled the jewel out of his glove. The glow was bright, yet not as bright as he knew it should be.
"We could be dealing with more than one enemy," Riyu continued, "so I'm coming along to lend a hand."
"Naw.. it's not another enemy." Sonic scanned the floor, and found an abandoned chain near the front door. He picked it up, fingering the empty clasp where a particular gem should have rested. There was no way... it couldn't have been her! Right? Maybe... "You can come along anyway. I've got a few questions for you and your elder."
"Sure, ask away!" Riyu yelped when Sonic grabbed her wrist and made for the balcony.
"Later! We've gotta get there first!" He quickly shot up the side of the building once again. Thankfully, the rain was starting to let up at last. Riyu was shouting every now and then in surprise, having never experienced Sonic's speed firsthand.
They came to the roof, where Sonic let Riyu get her bearings, as he fiddled with the Jikan and chain.
The girl panted beside him. "Wow.. wow! That was incredible! I mean, I knew you were fast, but wow!!" Sonic laughed.
"Haven't seen the half of it, kiddo," he remarked.
She brushed her hair to the side. "Ne, what'cha doing with that Jikan?" asked Riyu uncomfortably, noting Sonic's hurried fiddling. The thought of something happening to the Jikan made her stomach drop.
"Nothing serious." Sonic turned around, and clipped the necklace on. He had attached the gem to the empty clasp, effectively repairing Amy's gift. The Jikan cast a dramatic glow on Sonic. Riyu was struck by the unreadable expression on his face. "I made a promise to Amy. This'll remind me to keep it."
*chireep chireep*
"Riyu! Where on Mobius ARE you?!" cried a young man's voice.
The girl in question jumped. "I'm still in the city with Sonikku-san! We're on our way!" she called into her wristband. Sonic was hardly listening.
There was an exasperated groan on the other end. "Little Planet's going to warp soon! We need both halves of the Jikan's power HERE! Otherwise..."
It was Riyu's turn to groan. ".. the planet will be lost in time, I know."
"Good for you. Now, one half of the power is already here. And I'm assuming you have the other half. GET BACK HERE NOW!!"
*click*
Riyu sweatdropped. "Baka Niisan... always panicking. Sonikku-san, let's get a move on!" She perched on the edge of the roof, ready for takeoff. When Sonic never responded, she turned to face him. "Sonikku-san?"
He was perfectly still, his eyes closed and fists clenched stiffly at his sides. Riyu wondered if the situation was worse than she originally thought, and Sonic was simply venting before he made with the heroics. She grinned, remembering all of the stories about him told all over Little Planet. At the time, she was too young to really recall what happened. From those stories and personal experience, she managed to determine one thing: hedgehogs have a fierce nobility complex!
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open. And they were quickly losing their color! No.. wait, the green was being replaced by.. red?! "Sonikku-san! What's happening to you!" she cried.
At that very moment, he leaped into the air, curling his arms and legs inward. A bolt of lightning crackled past for added effect. Sonic then threw his arms and legs backward, arched his back, and gave a shout as his cobalt fur began to shimmer. His quills stood on end. There was a brilliant flash, and Riyu was forced to shield her eyes...
Moments later, the light had vanished, taking the remaining raindrops with it. Riyu timidly blinked and looked around for Sonic. She found him no problem. It's hard to miss a floating, glimmering golden figure in the waning darkness of a storm. She gasped in wonder. The stories never even mentioned this! "Sonikku-san.. h-how did you..."
Super Sonic looked down at her. "I'll explain later," he said with a reassuring smile.
"O-okay.."
He flew down to her level and motioned for her to grab onto his back. "I can travel at the speed of light in this form. Think that'll be fast enough?"
She sighed in relief. "Really?! Sugoi, Sonikku-san! That's plenty fast!" Riyu quickly hopped on piggy-back style, careful to avoid what quills she could. "You're even more incredible than I imagined!"
"Hey, save the compliments for the end of the adventure, kiddo!" the hedgehog chuckled. He shot into the air, heading directly northwest to reach Never Lake, the dim Jikan thumping against his chest.
*~*~*
Aaaaaaaaand, CUT! That's all for now, folks! ^^; I'd write more, but then it wouldn't follow the story format I had planned, and that'd just mess everything up and make getting these chapters up even harder. And I'm sure that's not a good thing, right?
Mew: Yes it is!!
You're an awfully faulty muse, yanno that? OH! By the by, in case you've been wondering, yes, I'm going to give the Little Planetarians their own language. Which happens to be a language already in existence: Japanese! *sweatdrop* So it ain't original, I can only come up with so much after all!
Please leave a review! And thanks again! ^_^
NEXT TIME: Ah, Little Planet at last! Something doesn't want S-Sonic there though.. I mean, REALLY doesn't want him there! Is anyone else gonna help? Introductions are in order! Riyu, I'd like you to meet... STAY TUNED!
Mew: Smeghead.
Yes yes, I know already.. moving on! Today, I'm dedicating this chappie to someone! Mr. Garoad Ran! ^_^ I really like your stories! It's because of Three Days I got off my lazy keester and finished this chap!
Enough talk, let's GO!
*~*~*
RETURN TO LITTLE PLANET
by Ryuko DragonHalf
*~*~*
Sonic literally jumped about four feet in surprise. He whirled around just in time to see what appeared to be a clawed foot aimed directly at his face!
Still pumped from the previous battle, he dodged the kick and raced behind the stranger, grabbing him/her in a tight chokehold before he/she could react. "Who are you?" he immediately demanded. "Tell me! Right now!"
"H-hey! Let me *cough* let me go, you creep! I'm supposed to be capturing you!"
That's when Sonic noticed the size of the intruder. She was a young girl, no older and no bigger than Tails! He slackened his hold, but didn't release her. "And how do you expect to accomplish that, kiddo?" he chuckled.
In reply, she began flailing about, lashing out with her arms and legs. The girl took advantage of her smooth skin, now slick from the rain, and slipped out of Sonic's grasp. She bravely faced him. "You don't know what you're messing with, thief! You may have defeated me back on Little Planet, but I know all of your tricks!" She prepared herself in a fighter's stance. "If you just return the Jikan, I'll go easy on you!"
Sonic was able to get a good look at the feisty young one. By all accounts, she could have been some sort of lizard, but her head wasn't narrow, nor was she covered in scales. Whatever she was, she was a very pale azure in color. Lavender eyes glared at him from beneath a single lock of navy hair. Pointed ears, or something similar, were bent backwards in anger. She wore only a loose tank top and a pair of shorts, both sopping wet in the never-ending rain. Claws gleamed dangerously at her fingertips and toes. Quite the odd sight in the middle of a seaside storm, wouldn't you say?
He blinked once, realizing what she meant by her accusations. "You've got the wrong hedgehog! I haven't been to Little Planet in over seven years. I didn't steal any Jikan!"
"... Do you honestly think I'm stupid?" asked the girl, her eyes narrowing. "Then what've you got in your hand, you thief? I doubt that's any ordinary trinket, judging by the supernatural GLOW!"
Sure enough, the blue Jikan in Sonic's grasp was radiating a faint aura. This did NOT look good. "Wait, you don't understand! I didn't take it! A robotic copy of me did!"
"A likely story! You can't expect me to believe that so easily!" she replied, the rain nearly drowning out her small voice. Sonic was quickly losing his patience.
"No one's asking you to, kiddo! Look, I don't have time for this," he grumbled as he tucked the jewel into the cuff of his glove. Sonic darted to the edge of the roof. He dove off the side, using his speed to grip the slippery concrete walls, careful to avoid obstructions (like balconies, windcatchers, and surprised human-folk watching in awe. Get back inside, you fan-people! Let the hero do his work!!). With a practiced flip, he landed on his own balcony and jogged inside.
In the meantime, the girl from Little Planet was struck dumbfounded. He didn't have a jetpack or anything strapped to his back.. and the way he ran... was he really--
*chireep chireep*
The communicator on her wrist shrieked loudly, pulling the girl out of her reverie. She tapped a button to open the channel. "Riyu here. What's up, Niisan?"
"Riyu! I just spoke with Furou-san! It's about the Jikan..."
*~*~*
Amy shivered uncontrollably. Soaring over the ocean in the middle of a storm did NOT spell "warm and cozy". Wind buffeting, rain splattering, and Metal's metallic frame all added to Amy's discomfort. His cold arm wrapped around both her waist and arms, so reaching for Piko Piko was out of the question.
Not that she really wanted to. You see, she had absolutely no idea what really happened back in Sonic's apartment. A bright blue flash and a mysterious force stirred her into action, without any second thoughts or hesitation! But, once Metal grabbed the Jikan from her, she could feel the force slowly ebb away, taking her courage with it. Metal wasn't much for conversation, so she had time to ponder.
'What came over me?! That strange feeling, what was it? How did I get so brave all of a sudden? Brave enough to smack Metal around even!' She dared a glance up at Metal, her eyes flicking briefly to the sizeable dent in his head. Inwardly, she grinned in triumph. It was undeniable; despite how scared she was, the fact that Amy did some damage brought pride and satisfaction to her. 'Maybe I really am maturing... cool! And if Sonikku sees that I can fight by his side--'
Metal shifted his gaze from straight ahead to Amy. She shrunk back with a squeak. Those eyes, those blood-red eyes! They would never blink, but stare endlessly.. it was like he could see right through her, right into her soul. She couldn't look away. She was vulnerable, weak, helpless.
Metal was her greatest fear. She could remember that day on Little Planet, when she was snatched up and away from everything she held dear. Back then, Metal was much bigger than Amy, and more intimidating. What about now..?
Amy forced her eyes to shut tight, turning her face away. 'Nothing's changed.. nothing's changed at all! I'm still a stupid damsel in distress! I'll never get over this fear! Never ever EVER!!'
... Amy-chan.......
The roar of the thrashing sea below became quiet. The hedgehog blinked in surprise. 'There's that feeling again.. it's so small... but it's growing! And who's voice is that? Who....?'
Amy-chan... tadaima... Jikan...
It was a woman's voice, deep and mystical, but very faint. Amy looked at the Jikan, still tight in Metal's grasp, still glowing faintly in the storm.
Tadaima... osoruru... nakare....
Metal knew Amy had lost her bravado, and he was glad for it. That ridiculous hammer nearly crushed a good portion of his central processing unit! She wasn't so courageous now. However, when he looked at his captive again, her eyes were blazing with an unseen flame.
"You'll lose, Metaru," Amy hissed at him. "I'll make sure of it."
Where'd THAT come from? The creature was silent and shuddering in fear not a minute ago. And how could he possibly lose? Metal stared ahead once again. His counterpart may cause problems... that's all. Sonic would ultimately fail.
The rest of the trip was silent, save for the thundering clouds above.
*~*~*
"So you'll meet me there? Awesome! I knew I could count on ya, bud. See ya!" Sonic clicked off the cell phone with a triumphant grin. He shoved more boxes away from the shattered window, where buckets of water had already seeped into the carpet. He could care less about the rug, but what about his stuff?!
He moved to the window with a little gadget in his hand: a pocket security system. The repairmen Sonic had called wouldn't be in service until the storm let up, but he wasn't about to wait for them to come. He had more important things to deal with. Just as he reached up to attach it to one corner, a figure suddenly leaped onto his balcony!
"GAH!" he cried, stumbling backwards. "Who're you?!"
"The question is, who're you!" The figure made her way inside. It was the same girl he'd met on the roof. She wasn't glaring at him now, but was very determined to keep eye contact. Sonic stood up, partly annoyed. He wasn't about to waste more time on her!
"Kiddo, I seriously don't have time to deal with you right--"
"Just answer this one question, hedgehog! That's all I ask!"
"Alright, fine, but make it quick!"
She crossed her arms over her chest. "Tell me, on Little Planet... what's been used to help individuals pass through time?"
Sonic searched his memory. "When I was there, I had to run through spinning signposts, then go at a certain speed long enough for the time travel to take effect."
There was a dramatic pause. Then, the girl grinned sheepishly and cried, "There's only one person off-world who'd know that! So you ARE Sonikku-san!" She giggled as Sonic promptly fell over.
"You couldn't tell just by looking at me?!"
"I'm sorry, but you've kinda changed since you've been there!" she gestured to his eyes and quills. "Seven years really has an effect on you hedgehogs!"
"It's not that big of a difference..."
"Anyways, to the point. I'm very sorry for accusing you of stealing the Jikan, Sonikku-san. I shouldn't have mistaken you for Metaru. Gomen nasai gozaimasu!" She bent at the waist in a humble bow.
"Uhh.. that's fine, really. But I hafta go!" He darted to the window once again, successfully attaching and activating the pocket system in the blink of an eye.
"Wait! There's something you should know!" the girl insisted. "My name's Riyu Doragon, from Little Planet's dragoon tribe. And according to our elder Furou-san, something's wrong with the Jikan!"
This grabbed Sonic's attention. "Is it because of Metal?"
"He doesn't know for sure," Riyu sighed, before launching into a quick explanation. "All he knows is that one of the Jikan has become much weaker. It's like its power has been cut in half! And that's never happened before, not even when Metaru and Egguman stole them last time!"
Sonic blinked, having a sudden flashback. Two of the same Jikan.. he pulled the jewel out of his glove. The glow was bright, yet not as bright as he knew it should be.
"We could be dealing with more than one enemy," Riyu continued, "so I'm coming along to lend a hand."
"Naw.. it's not another enemy." Sonic scanned the floor, and found an abandoned chain near the front door. He picked it up, fingering the empty clasp where a particular gem should have rested. There was no way... it couldn't have been her! Right? Maybe... "You can come along anyway. I've got a few questions for you and your elder."
"Sure, ask away!" Riyu yelped when Sonic grabbed her wrist and made for the balcony.
"Later! We've gotta get there first!" He quickly shot up the side of the building once again. Thankfully, the rain was starting to let up at last. Riyu was shouting every now and then in surprise, having never experienced Sonic's speed firsthand.
They came to the roof, where Sonic let Riyu get her bearings, as he fiddled with the Jikan and chain.
The girl panted beside him. "Wow.. wow! That was incredible! I mean, I knew you were fast, but wow!!" Sonic laughed.
"Haven't seen the half of it, kiddo," he remarked.
She brushed her hair to the side. "Ne, what'cha doing with that Jikan?" asked Riyu uncomfortably, noting Sonic's hurried fiddling. The thought of something happening to the Jikan made her stomach drop.
"Nothing serious." Sonic turned around, and clipped the necklace on. He had attached the gem to the empty clasp, effectively repairing Amy's gift. The Jikan cast a dramatic glow on Sonic. Riyu was struck by the unreadable expression on his face. "I made a promise to Amy. This'll remind me to keep it."
*chireep chireep*
"Riyu! Where on Mobius ARE you?!" cried a young man's voice.
The girl in question jumped. "I'm still in the city with Sonikku-san! We're on our way!" she called into her wristband. Sonic was hardly listening.
There was an exasperated groan on the other end. "Little Planet's going to warp soon! We need both halves of the Jikan's power HERE! Otherwise..."
It was Riyu's turn to groan. ".. the planet will be lost in time, I know."
"Good for you. Now, one half of the power is already here. And I'm assuming you have the other half. GET BACK HERE NOW!!"
*click*
Riyu sweatdropped. "Baka Niisan... always panicking. Sonikku-san, let's get a move on!" She perched on the edge of the roof, ready for takeoff. When Sonic never responded, she turned to face him. "Sonikku-san?"
He was perfectly still, his eyes closed and fists clenched stiffly at his sides. Riyu wondered if the situation was worse than she originally thought, and Sonic was simply venting before he made with the heroics. She grinned, remembering all of the stories about him told all over Little Planet. At the time, she was too young to really recall what happened. From those stories and personal experience, she managed to determine one thing: hedgehogs have a fierce nobility complex!
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open. And they were quickly losing their color! No.. wait, the green was being replaced by.. red?! "Sonikku-san! What's happening to you!" she cried.
At that very moment, he leaped into the air, curling his arms and legs inward. A bolt of lightning crackled past for added effect. Sonic then threw his arms and legs backward, arched his back, and gave a shout as his cobalt fur began to shimmer. His quills stood on end. There was a brilliant flash, and Riyu was forced to shield her eyes...
Moments later, the light had vanished, taking the remaining raindrops with it. Riyu timidly blinked and looked around for Sonic. She found him no problem. It's hard to miss a floating, glimmering golden figure in the waning darkness of a storm. She gasped in wonder. The stories never even mentioned this! "Sonikku-san.. h-how did you..."
Super Sonic looked down at her. "I'll explain later," he said with a reassuring smile.
"O-okay.."
He flew down to her level and motioned for her to grab onto his back. "I can travel at the speed of light in this form. Think that'll be fast enough?"
She sighed in relief. "Really?! Sugoi, Sonikku-san! That's plenty fast!" Riyu quickly hopped on piggy-back style, careful to avoid what quills she could. "You're even more incredible than I imagined!"
"Hey, save the compliments for the end of the adventure, kiddo!" the hedgehog chuckled. He shot into the air, heading directly northwest to reach Never Lake, the dim Jikan thumping against his chest.
*~*~*
Aaaaaaaaand, CUT! That's all for now, folks! ^^; I'd write more, but then it wouldn't follow the story format I had planned, and that'd just mess everything up and make getting these chapters up even harder. And I'm sure that's not a good thing, right?
Mew: Yes it is!!
You're an awfully faulty muse, yanno that? OH! By the by, in case you've been wondering, yes, I'm going to give the Little Planetarians their own language. Which happens to be a language already in existence: Japanese! *sweatdrop* So it ain't original, I can only come up with so much after all!
Please leave a review! And thanks again! ^_^
NEXT TIME: Ah, Little Planet at last! Something doesn't want S-Sonic there though.. I mean, REALLY doesn't want him there! Is anyone else gonna help? Introductions are in order! Riyu, I'd like you to meet... STAY TUNED!