Author's Note: This chapter is short. The next chapter is longer will all sort of action-y and backstory-y goodness. Here's chapter two of SiaSL.
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It'd been over three days since Blaze had arrived. The two had been unconscious for exactly four days, eight hours, and twenty-two minutes. Shadow had gone beck to Rouge's place after two days, but had gone back to check and see if Blaze was awake yet. The others didn't mind his presence; he guessed Amy had told them about the whole treasure team tango. Other than a few well-meaning jibes from Sonic, he had been left to his own devices. Dr. Quack stopped by a few times to check up on Blaze and Marine, he had said to give them three more day to wake up, and if they didn't; they would have to go to the hospital. So here Shadow was, just chilling out in Freedom HQ. The others buzzed around him like flies; flies that he truly wanted to swat. His face was devoid of any emotion whatsoever. Sonic has currently having a one-sided staring contest with Shadow. A crash in the spare bedroom prompted them to look at the door. A soft "Ow." followed after. The door opened and a rather shocked, much rather surprised-looking Blaze stepped out. She had a few bruises, and a few cuts. The most noticeable wound was a gash on her side which was wrapped up delicately. She was wearing a black tank top and light gray sweatpants courtesy of Amy Rose. Blaze regained her composure and glanced around the room. Recognition lit her eyes as she looked over Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Cream.
"..." It was a rather awkward silence. Blaze didn't know what to say, so she froze. The others didn't know how to start off. Cream was the first to crack. She jumped off the couch, running, and tackled Blaze.
"Oh, Miss Blaze! I'm so glad you're alright! Everyone was so worried!" Cream had tears in her eyes and was digging her head into Blaze's stomach. Blaze oofed and then smiled and put a reassuring hand on Cream's head. "Oh, c'mon. It's alright. I'm fine." Cream looked up with a looked that would make anyone's heart melt. Blaze closed her eyes in a relaxed gesture and smiled at Cream. Cream sniffed before speaking again, "Are you sure you're fine?". Blaze reopened her eyes and gave Cream a reassuring look. "Yep, I'm fine.". Cream released her and took a few steps back and beamed at her rubbing the tears out of her eyes. Sonic got out of his seat and walked up to Blaze. He held his hand out and she shook it.
"It's been awhile. How are ya, Blaze?" Sonic smiled. Blaze let go of his hand and smiled faintly at him. "I'm good. " Sonic motioned to his side, and Blaze looked at hers. "Oh." she spoke sheepishly. She looked over the room. Amy was smiling. Sally and the other Freedom Fighters smiled politely. Blaze's gaze fell on Shadow. They were both tense for a moment, then Shadow noticed something in Blaze's eyes. Relief, maybe? She flashed him an exasperated smile, and he returned it with a knowing smirk.
"So, what brings you to this dimension?" Sonic asked. Blaze sighed, rubbing her temples. "It's a long story. So Marine and I were on our way back home for return the third Sol Emerald..."