'Ugh… my head… what the hell…' Rudolph thought but then suddenly, his memories began to catch back up with him causing him to jerk himself awake. But then as his eyes began to focus, he could see Tikal, his mother, Sonic and all his friends staring at him with relief.
"What happened?" Rudolph asked as he looked around, but then he found himself caught in a hug by the crying princess.
"Rudy! I so glad you're ok. I thought we lost you."
Rudolph just returned the hug as he looked around and noticed that he was in a bed. "What happened to me? Did we win?"
Sonic grin died down, "No man, we're the only survivors. And you've been out for two whole weeks."
"WHAT!" Rudolph yelled.
"Psych!" Sonic laughed. "Man you should see the look on your face! Totally priceless!" But then suddenly a green blast whizzed past Sonic's head blowing a whole in the wall behind him, ending his fun.
"Damnit." Rudolph moaned as he fell back onto the bed, "You're luckily I'm still dizzy you dumbass."
"That was for tricking us when we were in that fog." Sonic grinned.
"Sonic." Blaze scowled as she glared at Sonic. "That was not funny."
"Speak for yourself, that was hilarious." Sonic laughed.
"Just tell me what happened." Rudolph said weakly. "I know I saw Robotnik's robot blow up and that's about it."
"Well," Knuckles began, "After the explosion, a large piece of metal derby fell and hit you in the head. I guess that's when you blacked out."
"So… how did I survive the fall… how did any of us survive the fall?"
Tails looked over to Tikal, "Tikal used her powers to catch all of us before we ever hit the ground. If it wasn't for her, we wouldn't be here right now."
Rudolph looked over to Tikal and smiled. "Thank you."
"Of course!" Tikal said as she hugged him tighter and brought him into a kiss causing everyone in the room to "ooo" and "aw" the two.
"'Bout time!" Sonic grinned. "I was wondering if you guys were going to make out or not."
"Can it Sonic." Rudolph said as he laid back down in his bed with Tikal giggling.
Diana smiled at her son as she said, "I think it's time we left you here to rest, Rudolph."
"Ok mom." Rudolph said as he closed his eyes.
Tikal turned to Diana, "Is it ok if I stay with him?"
Diana just smiled and nodded as everyone left him to rest.
Hours later, Rudolph finally began to stir and when he looked to his side, he could see Tikal still sleeping besides him. Rudolph smiled as he gave her a soft kiss, quietly slipped out of bed, and made his way to the hallway and up the stairwell. 'It's been a while since I looked at the clouds.' Rudolph thought as he opened the door to the roof. But as Rudolph entered the daylight, to his surprise, he saw Sonic laying down staring into the sky. "Sonic?"
Sonic perked up and turned around with a grin. "Well well, if it isn't Sleeping Beauty. Welcome to the world of the living."
"Shut up." Rudolph said with a grin as he sat on the edge of the building with Sonic following suit. "So is Robotnik coming back?"
"Doubt it."
"So he's dead?"
"Nah, I saw him fly off in his stupid little egg pod thing or whatever."
"So he will be back."
"Nope. When Robotnik fails twice at the same plan, he gives up and tries a new one."
"Great." Rudolph sighed.
"Hey, don't get so down." Sonic grinned as he gave Rudolph a slap on his back. 'Cuz as long as I'm around, he'll never succeed in his plans."
"Are you sure?"
"Totally dude! No need to worry."
"Cool." Rudolph said as his smile returned.
"Well now!" Sonic announced as he stood up and stretched. "I think its time for me to head on out of here."
"Where are you going?" Rudolph asked as he stood up.
"I figured that I should just head on out of here since everything is under control. I can't spend the rest of my summer vacation here. Don't forget to let me know when the wedding is, ok?"
"Well I have to, you have a very important role Sonic."
"Really? What role?"
"Mejor Hombre."
"What!" Sonic asked in confusion.
"My best man." Hearing this, Sonic froze staring at Rudolph.
"Really, why?"
"You said it yourself, you're my very first and best friend. I think it's only fair that you have that honor.
"Gee, thanks man." Sonic said with a smile. "Though I hate to ruin this little mushy moment, I'm going get out of here. If anyone asks, just tell them I'll see them when I see them."
"Sure, take care Sonic." Rudolph said as he extended his hand.
Sonic looked at his hand and with a grin as he slapped, and shook his hand. "Yeah, and you better take care of Tikal and your people. Got it?"
"Got it."
"Good. See ya later dude." Sonic grinned as he jumped off the building and dashed into the desert leaving Rudolph to watch his image fad in the sunset.