I stayed in the room for about an hour. I just laid there in thought. My eyes closed, and my mind full of events that had happened. This didn't seem like a day. It felt like a week at most. I lean on my side to see the time. It was six o'clock, and yet the sun was still bright as day. Getting out of the bed, I walk over to the mirror. I fix my hair and smooth my dress down. Stepping outside of the room, I walk down the hall and see everyone sitting at a table talking and laughing. Smiling to myself, I walk past them and head for the back door. I wanted to get outside for a moment. My legs were feeling better, so I was more than happy to walk around a bit. The sun felt wonderful, and I soaked it in the second it hit me. I stretched my arms and then I did something crazy. I ran. I had no purpose of it, I just wanted to. I felt the earth beneath my feet. Grabbing me and then releasing me every time I stepped in speed. I then stopped and sighed. Looking at the sky, I notice it was turning a soft peach color. I smile. "Claire?" I turn slightly and see Sonic standing there. "Hi Sonic." He smiled and walked up. "You got a lot on your mind?" I nodded. "This day has been overwhelming…I cant even think straight with out having second thoughts on the recent event." I sit down and look at the clouds that were changing colors. Sonic did the same. "I don't want you to worry Claire. Everything will be alright, you'll see." I nodded. "I am sorry if I have been a problem since you found me." I say sadly. Sonic looks at me shocked. "Claire, your not a problem! I honestly feel like we didn't even have a good introduction, due to everything earlier." He chuckled. I turn and look at him with confused eyes.

He smiles. "Here's an idea. Lets start over. Hi! My name is Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog! And you are?" I began laughing. "My name is Claire Rossel. It's a pleasure to meet you Sonic!" Sonic took my hand and shook it as an introduction. "Have you heard I am the fastest thing alive?" he said jumping up. I giggle. "I have indeed." He holds out his hand. I take it with excitement and Sonic scoops me up and ran into the field. I smile as the wind tousled my hair. I rest my head on Sonic's shoulder, and I knew I heard him laugh. He then picked up speed as we ran down the plains. We finally stop and he sets me down. "That was amazing! I never went so fast!" Sonic smiled. Growl…I start to blush and look at my stomach. Sonic bends down with a grin. "Was that your stomach?" I smile still blushing. "Oh you know its"-Grrowwl. I instantly frown when it gurgles a second time. Sonic started laughing but says brightly, "I'm getting hungry too. Come on! Lets go find out what Amy made." I smile and he helps me up. "Thanks, usually I am"-Growl! I turn a dark pink again, causing Sonic to smile. Without hesitating, he picks me and runs to the ship.

I had closed my eyes enjoying the wind, leaning on Sonic's shoulder. He was running at a slower pace now, I am sure it was so I wouldn't be knocked around. "Hey Claire, would you and your friend Cassie like to go to the festival this weekend?" I look up. "You mean the skating festival?" he smiles. "That's the one. Its suppose to be a lot of fun, would you like to come?" I smile happily. "Sure! I would have to talk to my parents though." Sonic grinned. "Sounds good to me!" I giggle making Sonic do that cocky grin. His eyes were like emeralds, just dancing with the sun. When we got there, I was nervous about asking my mom and dad. "Would you want me to come with you?" I look at Sonic who was watching me going to the room to speak with my mom and dad. "Would you mind?" I would rather have Sonic add up with the offer.

"I think that's a wonderful idea!" my mother said smiling. "See? I told you they would let you go." Sonic whispers. "Its not my mom I was worried about…" My dad looks at me and then Sonic. He nods while he took a sip of his coffee. "Sure, I don't see why not." I smile. "Really? I can go?" They both nod. I smile excited. I grin at Sonic. "Cassie, will you come too?" I ask as she munched on her crumpets and tea with Amy. "Well I would, except Amy said she would help me on my cooking skills." "Knuckles? Tails?" Sonic said looking at them. "Sorry Sonic, I got to work on the wires tomorrow. The scanner is running a bit slower than usual." "I have to get back to the master emerald." Sonic looks at me and then says still smiling, "I guess if you want we can go together." I smile. "Are you sure?" Sonic nods excited. "It will be fun!" Everyone was talking to themselves when my dad said, "It's best we get you girls home now." "Awe." Cassie and I say together. ", If you feel alright with it, Cassie and Claire can stay with us for a while." Sonic said placing a hand on my shoulder. Me and Cassie look at my him like crazy. "Well…I don't know." My mom smiles warmly at him. "It is summer break." My mom was usually the mom who was understanding and thoughtful of things. Dad, not so much. He took a breath of air then said, "Alright." I couldn't help the grin that took on my face. "Oh my gosh!' "I cant believe it!" Sonic grinned at Amy, Cassie, and I who were jumping up and down excited.

"How many days are you going to stay?" I look over at my mom who was helping me put some clothes in a bag. "Sonic said as long as we wanted." "That was nice of him…why don't you wear this anymore? It was adorable!" I look at a pink dress that I bought earlier that year. "Where did you find that? I forgot I even had it." "Found it under your basket. I will pack it for you." Cassie's parents were going on a business trip, so she was already planning on staying with me. No problem there. Amy wanted us to stay tonight so I changed into my pajama's before I left. "Bye guys!" I said giving my mom and dad a hug before stepping outside. I was so excited, Cassie was already there so I began walking by myself. The walk wasn't far anyway. It was getting dimmer and harder to see. I heard something or someone coming up so I stop. "Uh-oh-OPH!" Falling to the ground, I look around. "What was that?" "Awe jeez that hurt…" "Sonic?" "Claire?" I stand up and hold my arms out. I then feel Sonic's hands on mine, and I laugh. "Are you alright? I am sorry I didn't even see you there." He began as he picked up my bag for me. "I'm alright. I was just heading that way." He smiled happily and held his hand out again. I take it and we walk together. It was quiet, and I felt extremely hot. I was blushing so hard at the moment, and I just hoped he wouldn't notice.

Sonic's P.O.V. Taking Claire's hand, I decided to lead so we wouldn't run into anything. I was thinking about running, when I decided to just walk with her. I smiled when I felt her blushing again. She is such a nice girl. I wonder…never mind Sonic. Just drop it.

Claire's P.O.V. We kept walking when we finally reached there. "Thanks for carrying the bag for me. I appreciate it." He smiled warmly and walked me inside. "I am so glad your going to be staying for a while. I am sure Amy is thrilled if you haven't noticed." I smile. "I'm really excited!" I say enthusiastic. He looks at me laughing and then stops at a door. "This is your room. There is a code for each one, but Tails will have to explain that." Sonic said trying to figure out the passkey. "Got it. Here." He handed me a slip of paper with the code. "Thanks." He walked into the room and set the bag in the corner. The room had one bed, a stand, a closet and bathroom, and a shelf. "Thanks! I am going to get things un-packed." "Sure thing. See ya!" Sonic then ran out of the room. Smiling to myself, I look around the room. "This should do nicely." I switch on a corner lamp, that lights up the room. Once I get my stuff put away, I head out of the dorm. "Oh hey Claire! Are you already un-packed?" Cassie had just came around the corner with Amy. "That's right. I was just looking for you guys." Amy smiled happily. "I was thinking we should all watch a movie tonight! What do you think?"

"Can you please pass the chocolate?" I look over to Cassie who was eyeing them greedily. "I'm not sure that's a good idea. You already-" "Please oh please can I have them?" Sonic and I leaned back as Cassie bent over us. "Tails…" Sonic whispered. "Huh?" he looked at us with his face covered in coco. I sighed and looked at Cassie. "Ok, here." I handed it to her who began to munch on it eagerly. Sonic and I grinned and then went back to the movie. We all decided a horror would be fun, except, I wasn't enjoying it. Movie: "Jake? Jake where are you?" a girl runs in a haunted house looking for her friend. "Jake! JAKE!" I grimaced when she yelled it hoarsely. "GWAHAGOAG!" A huge monster came out and screamed. "Ahhh!" everyone in the room screamed, including me. I grabbed Sonic hiding my face in his shoulder. He began laughing but patted me gently. Amy grabbed Knuckles nearly choking him. "Oh goodness…that was awful!" Amy whined. I looked up and around. "That was freaky." I whisper looking at the credits on the screen. "Dude! That was awesome!" I look at Cassie who was reading the movie box. "I want to see the sequel sometime." Sonic watched her a bit surprised, but I whispered to him, "Big fan of horror movies." He looked at me and grinned.

Sonics P.O.V. Everyone put in another movie. I was a bit bored actually. I didn't care for these sort of things. I look at Claire who was asleep on my shoulder. Not wanting to wake her, I lean back and put my arm around her. Amy had fallen asleep already, and was on the couch. Cassie was sitting with Tails excited for the movie. Tails was asking questions and Knuckles was asleep in the chair. I sighed. Before I knew it, I was asleep myself.

C.P.V. It was close to 5 in the morning. BOOM! Waking up startled, I look around. It must be raining right now. Sonic had also woken up. "You ok?" "Yeah, the storm woke me up." I lay back down when it thunders again. Sonic tightens his grip and starts snoring. Smiling, I close my eyes, but cant help notice to see that everyone had gotten together. Tails was curled up next to Sonic, Amy was leaning on Knuckles, and Cassie was against me. I look at the ceiling and close my eyes again. It was silent for about a minute. BOOOM! I could feel Sonic tense. "Sonic…that doesn't sound like thunder." I hear him shift and then he stands up. I get up as well and walk over to the window. "It doesn't even look like it was storming…Sonic?" I turn around to see he was gone. "Well that's strange…" I whisper looking back outside. It haven't even rained earlier. I hear a thump. Being cautious, I walk towards the back hall. "Sonic?..." Oh great, this is just like the movie. Again I hear the thump, only I get worried. That sounded like someone just fell. Picking up my speed, I trot over to the side corner of the wall. I bend over and look. No one was there. I was wrong about that. "Shoot!" I hear someone grumble in anger. I know that voice…but how could…oh no. I immediately turn back around and run into Sonic. "Claire, I-" "Sonic! I think someone is here!" he looks at me worried and then towards the back hall. "You sure?" I nod nervously.

Sonic pushes me back protectively and then walks carefully down the hall. He then gasps and jumps and tackles the person. "Let me go you idiot!" I run over to the side and turn the light on. Sonic gets shoved over, and now we can clearly see who it was. "Rouge?" I whisper. She looks at me and then Sonic. "What are you doing here?" Sonic snaps. She gets up. "Non of your business!" I look behind me to see Knuckles and Tails are up. "No way! But how did she get in?" Tails says confused. Knuckles had his fists up. "Grr! Rouge you sneaky bat! What are you doing here?" Rouge glares at Knuckles and mumbles, "Its nothing you should worry about. Now if you'll-" "Give that emerald back!" I snap. Rouge stares at me and then frowns. "I don't have a emerald you little brat!" Sonic looks at me and then Rouge suspiciously. Anger fills me and I growl, "You took my emerald! Hand it back!" Rouge glared at me and then tried getting away. "Hold up!" Knuckles grabs her ankle and throws her to the ground. "Are you sure she does?" Tails whispers to me. I nod. "I saw it when she came around." Rouge angrily pulls out a blue emerald and throws it at me. I grab it instantly and just glare at her. No one takes my stuff with bad ideas in mind. I take a deep breath and slip it into my pocket. "Who are you anyway? Sure are annoying." I look at Rouge a bit surprised. "What do you mean by that?" "Claire its alright-" Sonic said trying to talk. "Ahh, your names Claire. Well listen up sweetheart. If you end up getting head to head with me I promise I wont be so easy on you. Good-bye!" she then slaps down a gas pellet and disappears. We all choke for a moment, but then it eases up.

I rub my shoulder a bit agitated. "This is only my first night and yet I am in a turn for the worst." Knuckles looks at me. "Don't let her get to you Claire. Besides, if she tries to sneak back in here, I promise you I will take her down! No one gets something of ours and gets away with it!" Tails looks at him and then Sonic and I. "I probably should update the system. I hate to think she got in and the alarm didn't go off." I nod but look away in thought. "Claire, you alright?" I nod. "Please excuse me." I then walk towards my room. "Claire!" Sonic calls. I heard him run and then he was next to me. "I don't even want to imagine what she did." I whisper as I stop in front of my room. Sonic looks at the door. I think he understood now. Typing in the code, the door opens. I look in and switch the light on. "Oh my gosh…" I whisper. "Whoa…" Everything was tossed everywhere. Clothes, my dresser, the lamp was cracked, and the closet wide open. I just stare in shock. "I cant believe her!" I say frustrated. Sonic looks around and then notices something. He walks up to the shelf and just barley shifts a book. The whole thing falls down. I just stare at it and then look at Sonic. He looks at me with his ears slanted. "I can help." I smile. "Thanks, but no thanks. I don't want you to worry about it. I'll just-" "No really, I don't mind." Sonic said putting the shelf back in place. I smile. "Thanks." It took about 30 minutes to get them all taken care of. "Well, that wasn't bad." I smile. "Thanks! That would of taken forever." He smirks. "No problem!" Looking over at the clock, it was 6:30. I was pretty awake. Sonic notices and looks over. He grins and looks back at me. "What?" he chuckles. "You want to go watch the sun rise?" … "Ok, I change my mind! This is really high!" I whisper as I hang onto Sonic. We were on top of a cliff, and right across it was a large field. "Just hang on!" "Oh wait-Waaaaa!" Sonic takes a step back and then launches. I keep my eyes shut as were in the air for a few seconds. "Oomph!" we then land on the ground a little harder than expected. Sonic stumbles in his run but finally stops. I open my eyes and look around. "Wow." Sonic laughs a bit but sets me down. "Oh wow! That's so beautiful!" I whisper looking at the sun rising in different colors. Sonic sits down and smiles. "Its amazing…I never seen a sunset so close before." I add looking around. The birds fly over the horizon and land on a nearby tree.

Sonic's P.O.V. Claire's smiled warmly at me. Her sapphire eyes glittered with the light, and her blonde hair swished with the wind coming by. "Well, if it isn't the pest himself." Claire's face becomes terrified, and worry jumps in. I spin my head around to see Eggman. Claire stands up nervously, and I take my stand in front of her. "Well, if it isn't Egghead!" Eggman frowned at us. "Claire, long time hasn't it!" She took at step back. "What do you want?" I growl. Eggman stepped up crossing his arms. "I am just here to take what rightly belongs to me. So, if you don't want any trouble, I would hand over that emerald." "I don't think so doc. Besides, I have better things to do then waste my time playing with you." Eggman got really mad once I said that…"Well! Since your not in the mood to play with me, I think my robot could use a companion!" clicking a button, a large robot appears from the ground. It was made like a ground hog. It had large claws and a big metal mouth. "E-94, go get me my emerald!" The robot let out a roar before digging itself into the ground.

Claire's P.O.V. I look around nervously, when I feel the ground shake. "Uh-oh!" I run away towards Sonic. The robot was looking around for us again. "Sonic! What are we going to do?" He looks at me and then smiles. "Remember when I told you that I use emeralds in battle?" I smile understanding. I pull out my chaos emerald and give it to him curiously. "Alright!" Sonic grinned and then started turning in a quick spin dash. "Oh wow." I whisper. Sonic crashes into the robot sending it into the ground. "NOOO!" Eggman yells in anger. I look over at him and then see that the robot was already defeated. "That was too easy!" Sonic said laughing proudly. "What the!" I cry out when something pulls me up and the next thing I see is in front of me! "What? There's two of them!" Sonic yells. "Well hello there!" Eggman said laughing…I glare. "PUT ME DOWN!" Eggman grinned. "I don't think so. Not unless Sonic gives me that emerald!" Sonic had jumped up and sliced through the robot that was holding me. "Ahh!" I yelp and grab onto the air craft rail. "Grr! Get off!" Eggman started thrashing about with me hanging on. "I hate heights. I hate heights…" I whispered keeping my eyes closed. "Claire! Let go! I will catch you!" I heard Sonic yell. "Oh…Ok!" trusting him, I let go. "Gotcha!" Sonic said smiling. "This isn't the end Sonic!" We both watch as Eggman flew away into the distance. I look over at the robot that was destroyed. "You good?" Sonic says looking at me. I smiled. "Never better!" he grins and begins running. "Lets get back to the ship. You have to get ready for the festival. If you still want to go that is." I smile brightly. "I want to go, It's going to be great!" Sonic smiled and we dashed, making all the scenery to look like a splash of colors everywhere.