All that Vector could see around him was total darkness. Do not know where he was or how he got there. The last thing he remembered was that he was with Espio and Charmy at the base of Team Chaotix training with his arms when suddenly the bee gun began to soar alone. At that moment came the dark idea that maybe he had been fatally injured after being hit by bullets and was now in the afterlife.
I was sad, because he was not yet ready to die; and much less than that. He sat in the dark floor and put his head on his knees. It was not put to mourn, but he was silent trying to be resigned to the idea that he was dead and could not do anything to change that.
Suddenly, without warning, he felt a hand laid on his shoulder. It was a little frightened, for I had not heard that someone approached him. He looked up and was surprised to see that everything around was shining and even more when he saw the being who was standing beside him.
"Argyle! It's you!" said very surprised crocodile, to see his son.
...
Espio and Charmy were in the waiting room of the hospital very concerned. They hoped that Vector was not at risk of death and he managed to get out of this.
A few minutes later came Knuckles, Tikal and Kneecaps; (they had heard what happened, and his two friends had made them a video call to tell them what had happened). It showed on the faces of the three echidnas they were very concerned about what had happened to the crocodile.
"How nice that you could come, we thought they were not going to come by the time it is" Espio said newcomers.
"Vector is a good friend of us, we could not stay quiet at home without knowing how he was" Kneecaps said.
"What was what happened?" asked Tikal.
"It was my fault. If I had accepted the help to Espio, Vector had not been shot" Charmy said.
"You do not have to blame yourself. Accidents happen" Knuckles said reassuringly.
"I agree with you" came a voice from the entrance of the waiting room.
When everyone turned they saw King Sonic. But this was not alone, for with him came Tails, Amy and Cosmo. The blue hedgehog, fox and pink hedgehog to see among those present to orange echidna were surprised because they had not yet learned that she had returned and was no longer merged with Chaos. They did not say anything about it because it was not the time to talk about it.
On the other Knuckles, Espio and Charmy side were surprised to see Amy. They had not heard from her in a while. They were also looking curiously at Cosmo for a few minutes as they had never seen anyone like her before.
"How they found out what happened?" Knuckles asked.
"Tails's house is near the base of Team Chaotix. When we hear the gunshots went to investigate what happened and when we were coming to the place saw as an ambulance out there and decided to come to know what happened" said Amy.
"And, how is Vector? Is he all right?" Tails asked.
"I do not know. Since I took emergency have not given us news about him and we are very concerned" Espio said.
"Well, do not worry about it, I myself am going to figure out how to find" said Sonic.
"Do not think you are going to pass through that door" pointing Charmy said.
"If I'm going to leave. As I am the king, surely if I go there, I will inform how is our friend" said the blue hedgehog smiling as he turned and walked away from the group.
"I hope that Sonic can figure out how to find Vector" very worried Amy said.
"I also hope the same, although I do not know I'm very worried about him" Cosmo said.
After that they all sat in chairs to wait for the diagnosis of the way the crocodile.
...
Vector and Argyle were happy to be together again, so much so that at the time were embraced. Neither could explain in words how happy they were to be together.
"Son, I thought I'd never see you again after what happened that night".
"Do not worry father. I also thought the same thing at death".
"You do not know how much I have suffered with your absence. Sometimes I felt alone at home".
"I know. I'll tell you a secret. I never left your side after what happened".
"Really?".
"Yes. I decided to stay with you to keep you company".
"Why did not try to contact me to know where you were?".
"I tried. But it is very difficult for a spirit to communicate with a living being".
"Well, that does not matter. Now I'm dead too, can be together again".
"You're wrong. You're not dead".
"But if I can see you and hear you. That means I'm dead".
"You're not dead. This is only a dream".
Hearing this Vector relaxed a little to know that he had not died in an accident with a gun, yet was very disappointed. He had just reunited with Argyle and if it came to wake would not see again.
"I know what you think Dad. But do not worry, as I said before I will always be by your side and will appear in your dreams to talk to you".
"I promise you son".
"I promise. Also when you wake up you find a person that is sure very happy to see you and if I mistake not going to be able to move on with your life in her company".
"Are you absolutely sure?".
"Trust me. I'm 100 percent sure".
"I do not give a clue who that person".
"I can not, but I see you're about to wake up".
"Well, then I think it's time to say goodbye for now".
"That is, until the next dream".
They embraced again as farewell with tears in their eyes and a bright light enveloped the whole place being all white.
...
Vector opened his eyes slowly. A white light fell over his eyes and it bothered him a bit. He put both hands on her face to not feel this discomfort. At that moment he realized he was not wearing gloves, or his gold necklace, or your headphones or your shoes; instead wore a gown of blue. It felt a little dizzy at that time. I did not know how long he had been unconscious, but at least was happy to have finally woken up.
At that time he was alone in a room of the hospital. But it would not be for long, because just then a nurse came in. This was the hidden face behind a table on which there were several papers that had diagnoses of each patient.
When this down to the table for the patient in bed she was surprised to see him. It was the same person who had saved his life, his daughter and her friend the day before. The crocodile was also surprised to see the face of the nurse and blushed a little and then cover his face with the sheets.
"Mr. Vector. I did not expect it again with you in these circumstances" said the rabbit as he approached the bed for the patient feel good.
"Neither Ms. Vanilla. Not even imagined that you were a nurse" said the crocodile trying to relax a little.
"I have been for several years. Just yesterday I started working in this hospital" said the rabbit while reviewing some papers on his table hiding her flushed face.
"And how do I find as diagnostics?" he asked quietly.
"You is completely fine. Just had to have a blood transfusion because of all the lost. We also had to extract the bullets he had in his arm" she said reading the paper with the diagnosis.
"So that means that I can leave?".
"If only there to do some paperwork and give high tomorrow morning".
"That's good. That I am very happy".
"There's something else I need right now".
"No. Right now I'm fine, thanks".
"Okay. If you need something tighten the button located next to the bed and any of my friends come to see" the rabbit said.
"You can not come. I'm saying is that you are the only person working here I know".
"No, sorry. Now my shift is about to end in a few minutes".
"I see. Well maybe we can meet again some other time".
"If you want one of these days we might have a small meeting".
"Sounds good. You still have the phone number I gave you yesterday?".
"If I have, but it is in my house".
"Tomorrow when I get high, you can call me and we could agree on when and where to find us".
The rabbit smiled, nodded, waved and after that left the room; and approaching your departure time. His heart was accelerated whole time he was talking to the patient; she had just realized that his feelings for him was what she suspected were.
The crocodile was left alone again. For some reason he was happy to have seen the rabbit again, it was as if her presence glad his life. But there was something more than just happiness in it, a feeling I had not felt in a long time.
Then he remembered what he told his son in his sleep and said quietly "You were right Argyle. I was delighted to see the person of which you spoke and if what you said is true then I think I can continue my life thanks to it".
After that he closed his eyes and went back to sleep again, for he was very tired.
...
Sonia, Cream and Cheese headed to the hospital to look for Vanilla to take her home. At that hour of the night was very dangerous for a woman to walk the streets alone. This time the magenta hedgehog, the rabbit and chao walked with more caution them not to pass an identical situation to which they lived yesterday.
As they walked, medallion Sonia suddenly started blinking softly, but neither she nor Cream noted that (even Cheese flying with them) as both the hedgehog and the rabbit were distracted continuing the conversation they had that morning while sweeping the house.
The flashing medallion became more intense and suddenly he left a hologram. Sonia, Cream and Cheese were surprised to see the way it was.
It was an unknown being who was wearing a purple robe that covered her completely. Stepping off the hood revealed that it was Queen Aleena.
"Mom!" very excited about being able to communicate with someone in your universe Sonia said.
"My dear child, if you have received this message, the Oracle of Delphius managed to locate the universe in which you find to send you this. I want you to know that your brothers and I are trying to find a way to bring you back to our universe . I know it has been six months since you left, but know that all miss you very much. I must also tell you discover that there is a parallel version of Sonic and Knuckles in that universe, so you must find them. we have localized and we know who you are at all times, so I just find them we realize and we will contact you to make you aware that they also may help to bring you back. Needless to say take care and remember that although we are in universes you can always count on me separate my support, with Sonic and Manic. See you soon".
The hologram disappeared and all was silent. Sonia will be started dating tears of joy in her eyes when he had learned that his mother and two brothers were looking for ways to take back to their universe. Cream and Cheese gave him a hug hinting that both also help you to go home. After a few seconds they stopped hugging, they continued walking and arrived at the hospital without knowing who would be found there.
...
While waiting, Dr. Quack was giving Vector diagnosing how he was friends of this. Everyone was relieved that could leave the next morning. After that Dr. Quack left the area.
When she no longer had to worry about, some were ready to go home; but before they got to do they heard a voice say "Sonic! Knuckles! Good thing I found!".
When everyone heard the voice they saw a magenta hedgehog and pink spikes. Of those who were there Charmy and Espio were the only ones who recognized the latter of the two blushed at her and hid her face so no one would notice.
The blue hedgehog was the first to approach the magenta hedgehog and said "Hi, I see you know me, but who are you?".
"My name is Sonia. I am your sister and I need your help and Knuckles for something very important".