Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ Spring Break ❯ Where Are You ( Chapter 3 )

A/N: Hooray, another chapter! I'd like to apologize to those at fanfiction. For some strange reason, the site won't let me submit my documents, saying there's a problem and everything. Don't worry, I'll keep trying to update there and everything. Well, here ya go everyone! Enjoy!

 

Disclaimer: I only own Alisha, Christina, Streaker, and the little kids appearing in this chapter.

 

Chapter 3: Where Are You

 

~Tails' POV~

 

We had waited two hours for Christina, and she never arrived. So we searched all night, and found no trace of her. Well, except for her clothes that Alisha found in an alley. But that was it. I knew we should've waited for her, or I could've at least. And now, she's gone. I felt pain surge through me, my stomach up in knots. I just don't understand. I've never felt this much pain when my friends were hurt or missing. I decided to ask Sonic when I tell him what's goin' on.

 

I was outside a restaurant, waiting for him to arrive. A cloud of dust appeared, causing people nearby to cough. When it cleared, it showed Sonic, seriousness written on his face. I told him on the phone earlier something bad had happened and needed to talk to him.

 

“So, what's the problem?”

 

“It's Christina, she's gone missing.”

 

“Missing?” I nodded my head.

 

“She's not in the hotel, that's for sure. And we found her clothes all torn up in an alley last night.” His face darkened, not liking where this was going.

 

“This isn't good.” Not good? It's terrible! Who knows where she is and what happened to her! Hmm, might as well ask that question while I still have the chance.

 

“Sonic, before you run off, I gotta ask you something.”

 

“Shoot.” I took a few deep breathes.

 

“I feel…strange whenever I'm with Christina. My throat becomes dry, my palms get sweaty, and my stomach seems to be empty and all twisted up. And now that she's gone, I feel absolutely miserable, like I wanna commit suicide or something. Why do I feel like this?” He chuckled a bit, his mood lighting up a little.

 

“That's an easy one. You're in love with her. Makes sense since you two were childhood friends. And I bet she feels the same.” He sped off, leaving me to think of what he just said. Me? In love with Christina? I felt my face heat up, my heart pounding fast.

 

“I guess I am.” A small smile formed on my face. I couldn't help it. Now, to continue my search for her, and see if she feels the same way. I just hope she's still alive. I don't know what I would do if she wasn't.

 

~Christina's POV~

 

What is this warmth I feel? This has been running through my head. My body felt a little numb, yet relaxed. I couldn't exactly remember what happened earlier, my head a little blurry.

 

“Wake up.” Who was that? The voice, it's so dark and cold; it sent shivers down my spine. I slowly opened my eyes, wincing at the sunlight. After blinking a few times, my vision cleared up and took a better view around me. I was on a hill overlooking the city, a tree above me, and the shade behind me. In front of me looking out was the hedgehog with the burning eyes. I noticed I had new clothing on, a shirt and long skirt, both dark blue. I still had my sandals, which were left unharmed. I stood up, dusting myself off, and noticed something else, making my face turn red. I wore no lingerie whatsoever, how embarrassing. I hope that hedgehog didn't try anything funny. “You've noticed your clothing. The other ones were too torn up, and I usually don't waste my time on getting trivial items. Be content that I gave you what you have now.” How thoughtful of him…I guess. I walked over to his side, looking at the scenery.

 

“Uhm, thanks for helping me, even though I was a stranger.”

 

“Hmph.”

 

“Unh, is there a way to get back to the city? Safely I mean.” His response was utter silence. “I have to get back; everyone is probably worried about me.”

 

“You should be able to get there yourself. Now leave.”

 

“But…” I sighed, and looked around again. There were no roads or paths that I could see. So I decided to walk straight ahead, thinking I'll find a road eventually. I couldn't help but feel that the hedgehog was staring a hole through me, so I turned around. I was right; he was watching me with those burning eyes of his. It frightened me and made me wish I was still in the hotel, dreaming up this nightmare. I turned back around, about to enter the forest when he suddenly appeared in front me.

 

“It's not safe to go through here.”

 

“Then how am I gonna get back than!” He growled and sneered a bit, then surprisingly picked me up bridal style, running at an unbelievable speed, the scenery looking like a blur. Just who is this hedgehog?

 

~Tails' POV~

 

Sonic had everyone help us look for her. It may be a small search party, but very helpful and resourceful. Even though they didn't know her, they agreed to help. My mother had shown a picture of her on the beach with Alisha. Sonic teased me for staring, causing the others to join in. The search party was made up of a female pink hedgehog, a male red echidna, and a female white bat. The hedgehog had peach skin, emerald green eyes, her quills ended at her breasts. She wore a red strapped tank-top with Capris along with red high heel sandals. The echidna had tanned skin and violet eyes; wearing a plain light brown vest, showing his white crescent moon shaped fur on his chest, along with brown Timberland boots and thick brown gloves, spurs ripping out at his knuckles. The bat had light brown skin and aquamarine eyes, her white hair at her waist. She wore a lavender blouse with a violet skort and long lavender boots that reached her knees. She may live in the wilderness, but she says she'll always will be fashionable, no matter what. The hedgehog was Amy, the echidna was Knuckles, and the bat was Rouge. After the introductions, everyone went in separate directions to continue the search. After many hours, things started to look hopeless. There wasn't a single clue to her whereabouts. We all agreed to have a break. I didn't bother to eat though; I was too busy thinking of what could've possibly happened to her. Attack of stray dogs, got lost, amnesia, kidnapped, the list is endless. Everyone watched me, a sad look in their eyes.

 

“Come on Tails, lighten up. We'll find her.”

 

“Yeah! We're just looking in the wrong places!”

 

“Hmm, is there anything about her that could help?”

 

“Like things and places she likes.”

 

“Hmm…well, she does like nature.”

 

“That's it! We've been too busy looking in the city; we didn't even bother to check on the beach or forest!”

 

“But why were her clothes in the alley.” Everything was silent after that.

 

“Heheh.” My ears perked up, I recognize that chuckle! Everyone looked up, it was him, Shadow. He looked almost the same like he did years ago, only stronger, colder, and a lot more distant. “What's this. It seems everyone has settled down. How pathetic.” My family looked at him with confusion, while Sonic shook his head and chuckled.

 

“Good to see you too Shadow. It's been what, 12 years?”

 

“I'm not here to catch up. I'm only here to deliver something you lost.” He stepped to the side, revealing none other than Christina. Everyone was speechless, along with me.

 

“Thanks again, uhm, they called you Shadow, right?”

 

“Hmph.” He was gone, just like that. Christina was looking at us with a smile on her face.

 

“Sorry `bout last night. There was a…problem to be dealt with.”

 

~Christina's POV~

 

I felt so nervous standing there. Everyone was staring at me like I was some sort of ghost. My smile became a bit shaky when I tried to laugh.

 

“I guess I…should get back to the hotel. See ya.” I started to walk away when I felt someone grab my hand. I looked to see who it was, it was him, Miles. He seemed different this time; his eyes were red and drooping, like he didn't get any sleep. “Miles?”

 

“You're not going anywhere. You're staying right here.” He gently pulled me, placing me on his lap. The others were watching with a strange look in their eyes, the girls giggling. What's so funny? Why are they looking at me like that? Moving my ears, I heard their whispers.

 

“No wonder Tails likes her so much! They're a perfect couple!”

 

“Mm-hmm. Look at the way he's holding her. Isn't it cute?” I was slightly puzzled from what they whispered. How can Tails like me if he didn't even remember all the times we had together? And besides…he doesn't even consider me as a friend.

 

“Miles, please let go. I need to go back to change my clothing. Please?” I heard him sigh and felt his hold on me lessen.

 

“All right, but I'm coming with you.” He stood up, making sure I didn't fall. I started to walk, but he wrapped his arm around my waist tightly, which was out of character. What's wrong with you Miles? Why are you acting this way?

 

We made our way though the streets, his grip starting to hurt my waist, but I didn't protest; not wanting to upset him even more. We were at the hotel and I was about to enter my room, when he suddenly shoved me into the door. “What were you doing with him?”

 

“W-What?”

 

“What were you doing with Shadow!”

 

“H-He saved me.”

 

“Liar. I bet he fucked you, didn't he?”

 

“No! NO! He didn't! Although I…was almost raped…but Shadow saved me. Please believe me Miles.” I felt him flinch and looked back into his eyes. They were filled with an emotion I couldn't recognize. Just what is going on with you?

 

~Tails' POV~

 

I was waiting outside the room leaning against the wall, staring up at the ceiling fan. The door finally opened, revealing my friend. Ha. Friend. More like crush now. She was dressed up in jeans and a blue blouse along with Vans dream blue shoes. What's with all the blue? Is it her favorite color or something?

 

“So uhm, we still going to Twinkle Park, since it's about lunch time?”

 

“Why of course we are dear!” I looked down the hallway and saw my mother along with everyone else. “Now that we found Christina, we can go enjoy ourselves!”

 

“Yeah, yeah Aunty. We got ya.” Sonic came over and started whispering in my ear.

 

“Ya know, your mother kinda reminds me of Vanilla when she talks like that.” I chuckled to myself, seeing the resemblance. I guess that was why I got along with Vanilla when I was younger. “Hey Knuckles, get your kids over at the park! You guys are comin' too!”

 

“But what about the-“

 

“Knuckles! We've been on that island for years and not once has anyone tried to steal it! And I'm getting cramped up there, so we're going and that's final! And if we don't I'm not cooking dinner when we get back home!” Poor Knuckles, at the wrath of his wife. I wonder how they get along on the island.

 

“Uhm, Miles. Who are these people?”

 

“Oh, they're friends. The two you see bickering is Knuckles and Rouge. Over there is Sonic's wife, Amy.”

 

“I see. Ello there, as you may already know, I'm Christina.”

 

“Yeah, yeah. Enough introductions, let's go already!” Alisha, you sure can be rude at times. Oh well, that's the way she is. I quickly took Christina's hand, to make sure she wouldn't run off or go missing again. She didn't say anything; she only gave me one of her beautiful smiles. Great, now I'm starting to think her smiles are beautiful. If only I had the strength and courage to tell her. I know for sure now that Sonic was right about me. But was he right about her feeling the same? I'll try to find out today. I won't bother her about what happened last night; it'll just make her upset again.

 

~Christina's POV~

 

Twinkle Park was humongous! I never expected anything like it! I could hear the kids yell with excitement behind me. Blossom was a cutie, 3 or 4 years old. She looked like Amy, only she was blue, had pink streaks, and had light green. The frilly pink dress just added onto her cuteness. Ruby and Diamond were fraternal twins, both of them 8 or 9 years old. They looked like echidnas, only they had bat ears and wings. Ruby was red and had Rouge's eyes, her dreadlocks at her shoulders, her skin light brown; she was wearing a white dress with a necklace that had a pendant which contained a ruby. Diamond was white and had Knuckles' eyes, and instead of dreadlocks she had hair that reached her waist, her skin tanned; she wore a red dress with a necklace which also had a pendant which contained a diamond. Quite complimentary.

 

“Wow! It's so big Mama!”

 

“Right you are Blossom!”

 

“Come on sis! I'll race ya!”

 

“No fair Streaker!” Kids, they're so cute. We splitted up into two groups. The kids were with Amadeus and Rosemary, along with Alisha. I was with the others, Miles still holding my hand. Onlookers thought we were on a date when we were simply friends. Us girls were forced to ride all of the roller coasters, the guys saying it'll be fun. It was scary at first, but I actually enjoyed myself. Amy though, was screaming for her life. And Rouge, well, now has a very bad hair day. We all took a break, the guys getting us some food. It was very delicious, delectable cheese fries and foot-longs! Yummy! Rouge and Amy were very surprised at me, the guys cheering me on.

 

“Yeah! A girl who knows how to eat! None of that crummy salad junk!”

 

“Watch it sonic! Or you can forget about me making chili dogs tomorrow!”

 

“Hey! Calm down Ames, no need to get mad!” I silently laughed, not wanting to choke on my food. Hmm, foot-long needs ketchup.

 

“Hey Christina, want some ice-cream?”

 

“What do they have?”

 

“Mint chocolate chip-“

 

“Ooh! Mint chocolate chip please!” I just love mint chocolate chip! It's so delicious!

 

~Tails' POV~

 

Everything seemed perfect. No complaints, no pushing, nothing. We were happy as we were. However, when the girls left to freshen up, the guys started pressuring me.

 

“Better hurry up Tails. The guys around here have started to notice her.”

 

“So you better claim her before some other guy does.” They talk like it's the easiest thing in the world, which it isn't!

 

“But how do I tell her? I can't just say `Christina, I decided to make you my girlfriend.' That's just stupid and corny! Man this is so frustrating!” I was about to pull my fur out.

 

“Calm down now Tails. You'll know what to say when the time is right. Try to tell her tonight, after your family goes inside, take her over to the water and tell her.” Wow, Knuckles thought of that?

 

“Or you can tell her…in the tunnel of love!” What!?

 

“You're kidding me!” The two smirked at me.

 

“Yeah! We'll go there with our wives; making you two come along for the ride!”

 

“No! No way Sonic! There is no way I'm riding-“

 

“There's no way you're riding what?” I turned around, the girls were back. “What are you yelling about Miles?” Oh no, they've heard some of it!

 

“We're suggesting before we go to go on the tunnel of love.”

 

“How sweet and thoughtful of you guys! Wait, what about Tails and Christina?”

 

“They'll go with each other.” Sonic you traitor.

 

“Uhm, thanks, but no thanks.” Inwardly I sighed of relief, thanking the angels above. My friends, left, leaving me alone…with her. Ack, they still got me. “Uhm…maybe we should…find your family and the kids.”

 

“Y-Yeah.” Argh, why does this have to be so frustrating!

 

“Well…let's go then.”

 

“Sure.” I took her hand in mine, avoiding her gaze. Why can't I think of anything to say! Damn it all!

 

~Christina's POV~

 

The rest of the day was pretty nervous. It took us a while to find everyone, and while we were searching, we really couldn't keep up a conversation. Curse you butterflies in my stomach and dry throat! The hotel was on the other side of the street, the Prowers going in. Sonic suggested I hang out with them some more, so I did. We went to the park, the kids playing tag. Ahh, the feel of the grass, it's so relaxing. I could just fall asleep here. From behind whispers floated in the air, but I was unable to make them out.

 

“Streaker! Blossom! It's time to hit the sack!”

 

“You too girls! We'll meet you at your place Tails.” Footsteps faded away, except for one. Miles had sat down behind me, as I could plainly see his two tails wrap around me, along with his arms.

 

“W-What are you doing?”

 

“Holding you.” Huh?

 

“Why?”

 

“Cuz I want to.” You…want to?

 

“What do you mean by that?” I heard him sigh, his body tense.

 

“There's…something I wanna tell you.”

 

“What is it?” I felt hope rising up inside of me, my heart beating fast.

 

“I…I…” You?

 

“You are a pathetic creature.” What the? I stood up, looking for the source. Stepping from behind a tree was him, Shadow.

 

“It's you!” Miles had stood up, glaring intensely at Shadow.”

 

“What are you doing here?”

 

“That is none of your concern.”

 

“Yes it is!” Miles, when did you become so…scary.

 

“Heheh. Scaring the one you care about? You can then forget anything you had planned for her.” Planned for me?

 

“Shut up!” I stepped away a bit, Miles eyes becoming darker.

 

“Heheh. See young fox? Look what you're doing. Imagine how she'll react once she sees your true nature.” True nature? I didn't question anything; I was knocked out before I could. All I dreamt of was confusion.

 

A/N: Phew! Took me forever to type! So you know, on Microsoft Word, this is 17 pages long, so be happy! My poor hands, so numb from all the typing…and my legs…review please…must…rest…hands…