Summer's P.O.V.
It was another beautiful morning…and all was at ease. I brushed my long golden fur like quills down as I admired myself in the mirror. Bright blue eyes stared back at me with great ardor and contemplation. I scanned my self over, but stopped when a bright glimpse of light reflected off the mirror. It was my mothers locket. Letting out a sigh, I took off my accessory that was wrapped with care around my neck.
I stood there next to my ill mother, who was laying in her bed, wrapped in soft cotton blankets. Her golden straight quills fell over her shoulder, as she leaned up to see me.
"Summer, I have something for you." She said weakly.
Standing up on my tip toes to see what she was holding, I saw it was her old locket she got from my dad.
"That's your locket." I said with a soft smile.
She nodded and handed it to me with her frail hands.
"I want you to keep it…and when you feel lonely, you can open it, and see mommy and daddy." She said stroking my head.
I looked up with a frown.
"Why would I be lonely? Are you going on a trip?"
She nodded adjusting her pillow.
"You will go stay with a friend for a little while…"
I smiled. "Will you come back soon?"
She smiled and nodded.
"I will see you again sweet heart…I love you."
I couldn't help but tear up as I saw what was encased in the locket. There inside was a picture of me, my mother and father, standing together happily. I was only six when they had died from an unknown disease. That friend was no friend, but the orphanage…and I still remember the confused little hedgehog…still looking for her home. I don't remember much after that…but only that I was soon on my own around the age of seven, working for an old book keeper in town.
I let out a groan as I looked at the clock.
"Memory lane kept me longer than I thought." I said shaking my head.
Walking down the stairs happily, with the smell of assorted food teasing my nose, brought me right to the kitchen excitedly.
"Good morning Summer!" Saline said as she walked in the kitchen with Cream behind her.
"Hello Summer!" Cream said happily carrying a bag of food.
"Good morning Cream, whatcha got there?"
She looked up as she set the bag down.
"I am helping Miss. Saline bring in her groceries. She is going to let me help cook lunch."
"Chao! Chao!" Cheese cried agreeing.
I smiled and leaned against the wall as she ran outside to grab another bag. I looked over to see Amy already in the kitchen preparing the dishes. Sonic and Knuckles were outside running, Tails was hanging out with Trent, and Sophie-wait where is she?
I stopped my little summary in my head and thought that over for a minute. I haven't seen her all morning, at least not since she went outside to play…and that was about an hour ago. Looking over to Saline, I walked over casually.
"Hey, have you seen Sophie?" she gave a slight look outside, but shook her head.
"No actually, I thought she was with you."
I stopped a bit confused.
"What do you mean? I have been up stairs all morning."
She stopped putting the groceries away and made a nervous expression.
"But she told me…where could she had gone?"
I thought for a second but gave a quick smile to her.
"Don't worry Saline, I will go find her." I said as I ran outside.
The wind was blowing greatly, possibly just from Sonic and Knuckles running back and forth. I made a frown and stuck my fingers in my mouth fiercely, letting out a high pitched whistle. Instantly the wind stopped, and in front of me was the hedgehog and echidna with tired expressions.
"H-hey Summer, what's up?" Knuckles panted.
I frowned a bit and looked around keeping my ears perked.
"We don't know where Sophie is. Have you seen her?" they both looked at each other for a minute before shaking their heads.
"Nope. We've been busy, didn't know she-"
"That's good enough for me." I said walking towards the field in a furious run.
"Sophie! Sophie where are you?" I called.
No answer. I stopped and frowned as the trees swayed gently. Wait, trees! Turning west, I ran out to the large oak tree that Sophie liked to play on. As I got closer, the only thing I saw was a lone swing, swaying back and forth. Walking up slowly, I wearily looked down. There on the ground, covered in dirt, was her little rag doll.
"Lucy…" I whispered remembering the introduction a few days ago.
Looking back up, I called Sophie's name again, this time more distressed. But still, she wasn't near. I clutched the doll tightly and looked back over to the house.
"Oh, where could she have gone?..."
Hey guys! I hope ya'll had a great break! Mine was busy but I managed to fill in some chapters for 'Hearts of two Kinds'. Hope you enjoy it! Read and Review! C.T.H.