Ayo!
Another slightly busy week lol but nothing too bad and last weekend there was a bit of a storm that hit us in which luckily I was able to make it to the family thing. Other than that it's all good so far and just prepping up for the upcoming fall season and whatnot!
Not much from there at the moment so here's another high school AU sort of thing involving Knuckles. This one will be a little different and will reflect upon his struggles while in high school; won't say anymore than that to prevent spoiling so hope you enjoy! ^u^
Lonely Solitude
Knuckles' POV
Beep beep.
SMASH!
"That annoying clock… damnit…"
I didn't want to wake up, but I had to. School starts in a bit and the alarm would always ring at 6:30am. Should've never have put an alarm on that stupid thing.
Whatever, I'm already up anyway and won't be going back to sleep. Clenching my eyes tightly a bit then blinking a few times my blurry vision woke up and I saw the white ceiling staring back at me. The first thing I see every morning since I'm a back sleeper.
I took off my bed covers and stretched myself hearing the pops and cracks from my muscles and joints. The cold air brushed against my red fur and I slowly got up after stretching and sitting on my bed, my gaze looking towards the alarm clock.
Figures, I smashed it too hard and now it's broken. Again.
"Damnit. Luckily these things are cheap at the 99." I asked myself. Looking back at my room I was greeted by the usual stuff: computer desk, dresser, mirror hanging on the wall, some dumbbells and weights I got at the corner with a punching bag right next to them, some posters of various rock bands I listen to and last but not least the two windows that showed a bit of sunlight from behind the curtains.
I hate the sun at times and prefer the night.
"Ugh…" I groaned and put up with it by getting up and walking over to the bathroom. Turning on the lights I stared at myself in the mirror and tsked. Purple eyes looking back at me with messed up red quills all over the place and unkempt fur. I didn't have any shirt on which showed my white crescent birth mark but I did have my regular black pajama pants on and no socks, but the mirror didn't show that. But yeah that's me, a regular sixteen year old echidna who just woke up annoyed by the sound of his alarm clock.
Sighing at my appearance I decided to just jump in the shower as I do every day in the morning. Normally I'd take two showers, one in the morning and one in the evening, because I try to be a normal person. While the cold water runs down my body and soaks my fur, I close my eyes and look at the day ahead of me.
'Just tough it out and get through school. Don't get angry and don't get frustrated. Try to open up, you made some progress with those two at least… but I doubt they count.'
You might be wondering why I'm thinking like this right? Well I'll tell you once I get to school.
I turn off the water and step out feeling it drip down my fur as I grab a towel nearby and dry myself. From there I go back to my room and got dressed in what I had folded on my desk: a simple white t-shirt with a dark blue short sleeved collared buttoned shirt over that I normally leave open and some black jeans with a chain hooked up to one of the back pockets. After putting on all that I finished it off by tying my red and yellow sneakers with a metal plate on the top. I didn't get why there's a plate on the top but I liked the color so don't question me.
Grabbing my black backpack I kept to the side I put it on and was about to leave the room, but I almost forgot one thing as I turned around.
And gave a small smile.
"Forgot to say bye to you." I whispered going back towards my desk and eyeing a small shadow box that had some things inside.
Well, basically those things are emeralds. I had eight of them with a huge green one in the center and seven smaller ones surrounding the larger one in different colors. If anything they were very precious to me and I take great care of them.
Since they were the last thing I was given to by my parents before they died in…
"Fuck…" I wiped my eyes quickly and growled, looking back at the emeralds. "Thanks for everything you've done mom and dad. I'll try to stay happy like you want me to and I'll make sure to keep our family heirlooms safe. The emeralds won't leave my sight for as long as I live." I placed a hand on the glass barrier above the large green emerald, my eyes seeing their shining brilliance reflected upon their surface. "They're beautiful mom and dad… I wished I could be priceless just like them…"
Once I had my personal moment I left the room and headed towards the kitchen. I forgot to mention that I live alone as well, my parents apparently being the only family I had but I won't go into further details on that. I don't want to remember or talk about anything regarding the past.
Grabbing some toast that popped out quickly and putting some grape jelly on it I looked at my watch.
6:50am.
"SHIT!" I yelled eating my breakfast in one bite and headed out the door quickly not forgetting to lock up. The fresh morning breeze hit my face along with the snippets of sunlight peaking out from behind the clouds above the brightening sky. I didn't wander too much on that and simply booked it towards the direction of the school as I blazed through the sidewalk. My gaze fell upon a school bus that stopped next to a bus stop with its doors opening and several people getting in.
I simply ran past it and kept a fast pace.
Why would I not take the bus you would ask? I'll tell you once I get to school and I can catch my breath because my lungs are almost at their breaking point, apparently having covered almost a half mile by now.
I sprinted through an alley while dodging and weaving several trash cans that stood up or have fallen down while making sure I don't bother the usual cat walking by. Looking ahead a brick wall blocked my path, but I merely grinned as I jumped on top of a trash can and launched myself more than halfway onto the wall and quickly dug in my twin spiked knuckles.
Oh yeah I also have these strange growths coming off my hands where my knuckles were. I can see why I was named that but if anything they were really useful for climbing.
Making my way up really fast I got to the top and kicked my feet off the wall doing several front flips and expertly landing on my feet. Recovering quickly I bolted ahead and exited out the alley where I made a right turn and before I knew it, Mobius High appeared before me.
Slowing my pace to a stop I panted with my hands on my knees as I tried catching my breath.
"Yo Knucklehead looks like you made it!"
Great he's here already.
"Yeah… now shut up… let me catch my… breath." I heaved looking up at a blue hedgehog who stared back at me with green eyes and a grin. Man I really wanted to punch him so bad, but I can't.
He's one of the two that kept me slightly sane ironically.
"Morning guys!" another voice rang through my ears. Me and the hedgehog turned to see a small yellow fox approaching us with several books in his hands. "My mom dropped me off today so sorry I wasn't able to go on the bus with you Sonic." There's the other of the two that kept me slightly sane.
"That's cool Tails I didn't mind it. Heck I was busy watching some cool track and field vids that I can use to get faster and make finals this year!" Sonic said with a thumbs up.
"Neat! On my part I'm doing my best so I can join the academic decathlon team and hopefully share my knowledge with my peers!" Tails cheerfully said.
"Right on lil bro! So now that we're all here." Sonic and Tails then looked at me. "You haven't got any clue on what you'll be doing right Knucklehead?"
Fully recovered I glared slightly at him. "Don't pester me on it. I'm still working on it."
"Knuckles with what we know about you you'd be great in a sports team like Sonic. Maybe you can join the boxing clu-."
"NO!" I yelled out.
Damnit I got too angry again.
It got too quiet as well and my side vision saw other people looking at us in shock. I kept my gaze at Tails angrily, not aware of the mistake I made.
"Hey Knucklehead… chill out." Sonic muttered in an ominous voice. "You've gotten way too hot-headed lately."
I matched his stare if anything but turned back to Tails and let out a sigh. "Sorry Tails." then looked back at the hedgehog. "Don't tell me to chill out hedgehog. You don't understand what I'm going through."
Sonic didn't say anything and simply walked over to Tails placing a hand on his shoulder, his green eyes still staring at me. "Yeah, I don't, but that doesn't mean you can yell at my best friend like that. We'll be heading off now and give you space, but next time you do something like that… I won't be so nice." he threatened. I watched the two begin to walk away but not without seeing Tails look back at me with a worried look.
I could tell what he said just by that look and all I could do was nod.
Well at least he understood, but I didn't want it to become a big deal. Damn my temper.
I sighed once again and began walking to the entrance.
"Dang that guy gets mad too easily."
"Did you see that, he almost made that cute little guy cry."
"Talk about tantrum much. Does baby need his bottle?"
"Isn't he one of the loner kids? When did he get friends?"
"I bet they're only being nice to him so that they can stab him in the back later."
"I heard he gets bullied, but with arms and a bod like that I highly doubt it."
"Yeah he does get bullied and the wimp doesn't fight back. Don't judge a book by its cover."
"That dude needs to die. He's always by himself and just annoys us with his existence. With him gone the world will be a better place."
…
And now you understand what I'm talking about so let me introduce myself.
My name is Knuckles the Echidna.
Orphan at a young age.
Guy with a temper problem.
But most importantly…
Going to school as the lowest of the low, getting by day by day in solitude.
End of Chapter 1
That's the end of the first chapter! :D
So now you're getting a bit of an idea and I know it's pretty cliche haha, but if anything it's kind of based on how Knuckles was portrayed and treated during the 2010's era of the franchise. I won't say much more from that lol, but will Knuckles have a great time in school?
Make sure to check out my other stories if you haven't gotten the chance as well! Stay tuned for the next chapter! ouo/