Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to Heterochromia! Just so you know, I'm not going to update Wind of Time until I start getting some reviews for it. So, if you want to read the climactic ending of that thing, I had better receive some feedback. Now, without further ado, let us move on to the next part of the story.

Chapter 7

Lost in Thought

Sebastian's POV

How can Aaron have become a freaking fox?

Why?

By who?

By what?

For what purpose?

I felt someone shake me, but I gave it no heed. I was too deep in thought to give anything much heed. Suddenly, I heard someone scream.

"COME ON, SEBASTIAN!"

"YARRRGGHHHH!"

I turn to see Sam, staring at me with an angry look in his eyes. "What is the problem, Sam?" I asked him.

"Glad you finally showed some signs of live." he responded. "The concert ended 20 minutes ago. You're blocking the cleaning crew."

I look around to see a number of janitors giving me irritated looks. I hastily got out of my seat, and left the stadium with Sam. I once again lost myself in thoughts of Aaron. How is it possible? What happened to him? I felt Sam nudge me slightly, seeing that I had something on my mind.

"What is the problem?" he asked me.

"I want to tell you… but you probably wouldn't believe me." I responded.

"Come on, of course I'll believe you."

"No you won't. I can hardly believe it myself."

"Sebastian, I promise I'll believe whatever it is you have to say."

I took a deep breath, and prepared to say what had been on my mind since I saw those too familiar eyes. "Okay. You know that fox?"

"The one from the concert?"

"It was Aaron!"

Sam stared at me for what felt like eternity before finally saying what I knew he would;

"Okay, I don't believe you."

"I'm telling the truth, I swear!" I knew he would not believe me, so I tried to explain how I recognized him. "The moment those shades came off, I saw those mismatched eyes, I immediately recognized those familiar colors."

"So, the fox has the exact same condition, with the exact same colors. Whatever his eyes look like, I am sure it is purely coincidental."

"Sam, I am positive that the fox was my roommate! Remember that one line of the letter Aaron sent?" I had shown each of the search party members that letter I found on my desk, so he knew what I was talking about.

"And I quote; Even if you succeeded, you would not know it's me." He stared at me, a skeptical look written on his face. "If you honestly think this random vulpine is my brother, I'm going to have to see some hard-core evidence."

"Okay, then. Get the girls. We are going to find that fox, and prove to you that he is Aaron." I said this while pointing Sam straight in the chest. He rolled his eyes at me, and dragged me to the hotel the girls had scouted out.

Amy's POV

I never thought I would have so much fun with Aaron. He is a nice guy, and there was something about him that just enhanced him. However, he had put the shades back on as soon as the concert started. Did he learn nothing from my speech? It felt ridiculous that he can be so insecure about that magnificent treasure. What do I have to do to make him understand? His eyes are beautiful. I love them. Sonic loves them. Tails loves them. Shadow definitely loves them, I overheard him discussing Aaron with the rest of Team Dark on my way to the concert. Why is it that he can't learn to recognize beauty?

Exactly how traumatizing was that stupid farmer?

If I knew where that cruel man lived, I would march over to his residence, pull out the largest hammer I own, and pound so deep into the ground, he'll fall right through the Earth's core and come out in China. If he survives the core, of course.

I wondered how much turmoil Aaron has been through in his life. If only I could help him be more accepting of his eye colors. I wondered if anyone could pull him through this phase of his life. If I could just show him that his life would be better if he did not hide his eyes, maybe he would be happier.

But I'm only kidding myself. I can't possibly do this for him.

But I think I know someone who can. Even if he isn't aware of it. All I need to do is wait for his next attack, and make sure Aaron takes part in the inevitable battle.

I would not need to wait long.

So, what did you think. I know this is a really short chapter, especially when looking back at the previous one, but try to bear with me. Please R & R.