Chip: Yeah, he asked me for a special recording orb and told me he'd force Shadow to confess, then reveal it when the time was right.

Erza: That was brilliant!

Wendy: He's incredible!

Laxus: He used his full potential!

Shadow: You... you tricked me!!!

Sonic: It was pretty easy to get you to talk. At first, I thought it would happen after the fight, but oh well. You should be more worried about what's going to happen to you now that we've caught the real culprit.

The guards approached to seize Shadow, but he got up and jumped onto one of the statues.

Shadow: Listen to me! This isn't over yet! I'll get you next time!

He teleported away-he was gone. Sonic left the arena to the cheers of the crowd.

Announcer: What an epic fight! There are truly some incredible geniuses in Fairy Tail!

Sonic's POV

I walked into the infirmary and immediately collapsed onto the first bed I found. I took a deep breath in, and as I exhaled-BOOM-the door swung open wide.

Fairy Tail A B Members: SONIC!!!

Me (sighing): Ah, not even a minute of rest, even in the infirmary.

Wendy was the first to jump on me.

Wendy: You were amazing! I don't even know what else to say-it was spectacular!

Natsu (yelling): Dude, do you really know Sky Magic?!!

Gray: Were you a ghost or something?!

Erza: You solved your own mystery without any trouble!

Makarov (stepping forward): I'm proud of you, my boy. You uncovered the truth in record time. You fought with strength and honor.

Me (starting to blush): Stop it, this is too much... I didn't do anything special.

Laxus: Nothing special?! You reached Dragon Force and defeated your enemy in a single attack!

Mirajane: If Laxus is saying that, then it must be serious.

Me (returning to my human form): Alright, fine, if you want, I'll answer all your questions-but right now, I need to recover and sleep.

Makarov: Then we'll let you rest. Congratulations, Sonic!

They all left, except for Chip, Carla, and Wendy. Wendy gently stroked my head while healing my wounds.

Me: Wendy, can I be a little selfish?

Wendy: Hm?

Me: Can I use your stomach as a pillow?

Wendy: Sonic, you know you can do whatever you want with me, so go ahead. No need to ask.

I laid my head on her stomach and eventually fell asleep ten minutes later.

[Mini Story : An Unexpected Meeting]

Meanwhile...in a near future...

No one's POV

The city of Crocus was in ruins, the sky was red, and dragons filled the air. They were fighting against something-or rather, someone. A Fire Dragon Slayer was battling fiercely, protecting a blonde-haired girl: It was Natsu and Lucy.

Natsu launched fiery attacks while Lucy took shelter behind him.

Natsu (handing Lucy a portal ring): Lucy, get out of here!!

Lucy (frightened): What?!

Natsu: I'll take care of them. Run away like the others!

Lucy: No, Natsu! I'm not abandoning you too!

Natsu: Lucy, having you here will be more of a burden than a help! Run! I'm a Dragon Slayer-I can beat them!

Lucy: Natsu...

An explosion separated Lucy from Natsu. She dropped the ring, which expanded on the ground, opening a portal. Looking around, she saw Natsu struggling to get up.

Lucy (running toward him): Natsu!!!

Natsu: I'm sorry, Lucy...

He let out a roar that pushed Lucy back, making her fall into the portal, which closed the moment she entered. She landed in a forest, far from the capital.

Lucy (breaking into tears): Natsu, no...

???: Who are you?

She turned her gaze toward a white hedgehog who descended in front of her.

Lucy: Are you a friend of Sonic?

???: Not exactly. My name is Silver. I come from 200 years in the future.

Lucy: You're from the future?

Silver: Yes. My future is in danger because of the current incident, so I traveled through time to try and stop it. But it looks like I didn't jump far enough. I need to go.

As he prepared to take off, Lucy grabbed his hand.

Lucy (crying): Please, take me with you!

Silver: Huh?

Lucy: Maybe if I warn my friends, they can find a way to prevent this catastrophe!

Silver: I don't know if that would work...

Lucy: Please! You're my only hope!

Silver thought for a moment before answering. Then, he conjured a black hooded cloak and handed it to Lucy.

Silver: Alright, but put this on. I need to recognize you once we get there.

Lucy: Thank you! Thank you so much!

She quickly hugged him, catching him off guard before he regained his composure. Silver then placed both hands in front of Lucy, emitting a green light.

Silver: Are you ready?

Lucy: Yes!

He created a green protective field around them, and they vanished...

[Author's Note]

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I gave it my all to make it the longest and best chapter of my work. I'd love to hear your thoughts and receive some votes!

Also, we're about to hit 1K reads-thank you so much for taking the time to read my story! As I always say, I'm not a born writer, just a guy who loves Sonic and Wendy and wanted to see how they'd fit in a fanfic.

Anyway, see you soon for the next chapter!