Overview[]
Enid the Hedgehog: professional archaeologist, adventurer and really just wanting break from work, ends up meeting the hero of Mobius, Sonic the Hedgehog. It seems however plans for her break are put on hold as trouble starts to brew with Sonic's antithesis Scourge the Hedgehog supposedly planning to kidnap Enid. What does he want with Enid? It's sure to not be something good.
Included Characters[]
- In order of appearance:
- Enid the Hedgehog
- Scourge the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Charmy the Bee
- Espio the Chameleon
- Vector the Crocodile
- Tails the Fox
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Amy the Hedgehog
- Cream the Rabbit
- More to come...
Story[]
Chapter 1[]
==== It was on my first break in months when I first met Sonic the Hedgehog. I had been busy being an archaeologist, excavating day in and day out in a remote area of Mobius hoping to find more material information about life in early Mobian settlements. Finally home, I did what any person would do: I fell asleep. Later, I took a shower getting all muck and grime out of my fur and proceeded to sleep well into the next morning. My bed was soft and warm and begging me to stay, but I had other things to do that day, other than the needed time to take it easy. ====
I rent a quaint little cottage on the outskirts of an old estate which belonged to nobility back in the Pre-Dr. Robotnik days. Their old and somewhat dusty ancestors were its caretakers, and despite the Doctor, still managed to make bank. The day was pleasant and some nearby Chao were chaoing in my overgrown rose garden. Yes, this break was going to be wonderful; even more so when I restocked my larder.
Lost in my thoughts and enjoying my surroundings while carrying a couple canvas bags for groceries; I didn't even see him leaning against leaning a tree as I passed.
“Hey babe.”
I hate it, but I startle easy, so as I turned my head in the direction of the voice I produced the most undignified squeak.
“Jumpy huh?” As the owner of the voice stepped out of the shade of the tree, I was struck by the orange jagged scars on his chest and took an instant liking to his black leather jacket.
“Maybe.” I said mildly as I continued to walk.
“Well ya don’t need to be that way around me, I don’t bite too hard.”
My, my…was that a seductive smile. I wondered what he planned to do other than not bite too hard.
“Hmph, good to know, now if you excuse me, I’ll be on my way.” He blocked me.
“Just as we were getting all nice and acquainted?”
“I don’t recall ever wanting to get acquainted with you. Now move.” Within seconds he grabbed both my wrists and squeezed so tight that I grimaced in pain. He then moved in closer to my face.
“I don’t think you get what kind of guy I am sweetheart.”
Panicking, I glanced around for something anything to defend myself with. I saw him grin with sheer delight and I felt a sudden lump in my throat. Abruptly, I heard a whistle of wind and felt its gust as I fell onto my back. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a blue streak fighting off my green assailant. Sonic the Hedgehog. Almost all the girls that I associated with had a crush on him and here he was, saving me. Before Sonic could land another blow on the green hedgehog, the fiend disappeared in another gust of wind. Instead of chasing after him Sonic came over to me, picking up my bags and smiled as he offered a hand up.
“You alright?”
“I’m fine, so were you just running by and saw me? Or is big, green, and pervy a “friend” of yours?”
“Heh,you could say that, it’s a long story. But, yeah, I was out for a morning run and it looked like you needed some help.”
“An understatement to say the least, but thank you, the name’s Enid.”
“Enid, cool, and I don’t know if I need to tell you my name,” We both smiled. “but where were you headed?” He nodded at my bags.
“To the market to buy food.”
“I could take you there- “
“Oh, no I can handle it,” I just had a thought and focused my attention to a nearby tree. “Then again though,” I glanced back at him. “your friend is still out there…I guess I’ll take you up on your offer.”
“Great.” He gave me a big smile and a wink. I did not know what to make of it.
“So how-?”
“I’ll carry you.” He quickly picked me up without ceremony and began running in the direction of the market. When they say he’s the fastest thing alive, they’re not kidding. Being carried by Sonic was so much better than a roller coaster and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Not wanting to be rude and make him wait (he insisted on carrying me home to be sure I was safe) I quickly gather all the items on my list to feed me for a couple of weeks. He then offered to hold my bags while I ride piggy back as he ran. I told him that it was too much weight; he just ignored me and took my bags, which irritated me. Deciding it was better not to argue, I slowly walked around to get on his back. “What’s with the face?” he teased. I just “hmmed” a response which made him laugh and we were off. Back at my house I began to put stuff away as Sonic leaned against my kitchen table lost in his thoughts.
“Thanks again Sonic, you've helped me a lot.”
Sonic took a minute to respond and then said, “Enid is there anything else I can do for you? Are you going to be alright?”
“Nothing I can think of, don’t worry, I’ll be fine, but I hope to see more of you in the future.” I thought, why not, wouldn't be cool to be friends with a celebrity. I mean he seems pretty down to earth and an all-around nice guy, which is a breath of fresh air compared to other celebrities I've read about.
“Yeah, definitely,” He smiled brightly. “Well…I've got to get going…see you later!” and with that he was gone; making a previously neatly stacked pile of field survey reports flutter and flit all around my kitchen in his wake. “Great.” I muttered.
Later that night while catching up on pleasure reading in bed, thoughts of the green hedgehog kept plaguing my mind. I had locked all my doors and put crushed newspaper around all window and door entrances. Then put my phone and my Taser, I had gotten previously when I was excavating near an area that had trouble with gang violence, on my bed stand. Paranoid? Maybe. However, working in the field, where many things could happen, caution and preparedness became my habits. Not to say that I was always on my guard, this morning episode is testament to that, which is why I supposed I quit thinking about it. As I continued reading, my thoughts came to Sonic. Yes, he was handsome and dare I say sexy, but I could ruin a wonderful friendship if I focused on that. There could eventually be a possibility…no. I tossed my book on my nightstand, turned out the light and let out a sigh.
***
Early the next morning, I was awoken by loud, insistent knocking at my front door. I cursed and intentionally stomped all the way down my hall to my front door.
“Yes?” I scowled at the rising sun.
“Man talk about bed head.” a male squeaky voice, unsuccessfully whispered, which was followed by a simultaneous “Shh!” I heard Sonic’s voice say,
“Enid, are you okay?”
“Do I really look that bad?” My eyes began to focus and I saw four forums: they were blue, green, purple, and the yellow one was hovering.
Sonic chuckled. “No of course not, but I don’t think you understand.”
“Miss, I am Espio and me and my two associates make up the Chaotix detective agency and we-“
I was grabbed from behind and recognized the voice of the green hedgehog. “Nobody move!” I felt something jabbing into my side. Acting on instinct I thrust my head back and kicked back my leg to get him in the knee or otherwise. Surprised, and cursing under his breath, he let me go and I rushed forward to where my visitors stood, not really seeing who I landed on. His chest was smooth and cool though. There was a sudden flurry of activity behind me, but before I could turn my head the visitor who held me whispered, “You’re bleeding. We need to get you treated immediately.” I looked up and met the eyes of the chameleon Espio. He then tore off a piece of my pajama pans with the aid of a knife and tied it around the wound. Then for the second time and probably not the last, I suspected, I was picked up and being run off with. As I tried to turn back and see what had happened to the others; I felt a sharp pain in my side and cringed.
“Don’t worry we’ll take care of you and don’t worry about them they can take care of themselves.”
I had thought that my break would be about taking it easy….Ha! Oh well!
Chapter 2[]
Espio continued to run as the sun rose that morning. I could tell that the adrenaline was dissipating from my body because of how much my side began to hut. I gasped with pain whenever Espio ran over a bump.
“Sorry about that, we’re almost there.”
“Good…Just…Get there.”
We finally arrived at a house with a huge garage attached. Espio gently knocked on the door with his foot.
“Open up Tails I need your help!”
Again, but more forcibly this time kicked at the door. I heard some shuffling come from behind the door, which opened to reveal a yawning fox kit.
“Son- oh Espio! What are you doing here so early?
“She’s hurt and I believe she may need stiches or…can I just bring her to your lab? She’s been bleeding profusely.”
“Oh no! I mean, yes! Get her inside! I’ll get some supplies and see what we can do.” The kit was off like a shot.
Espio walked in and went down a flight of stairs to reveal a humongous lab filled with laboratory equipment and many machines which I couldn’t even hope to identify. As Espio set me down on a nearby examining table, “Tails” came in with a vast assortment of medical supplies.
“You know, Vanilla’s more experienced at this.”
“Yes, but your house was closer and she has lost enough blood as it is.”
“Sorry for being pushy, but can you please just get to work?” I demanded.
Tails rummaged the supplies and opened a package that contained a syringe. He took off the plastic cover off the needle and squirted a little liquid out and placed it on a nearby tray.
“Espio get that blue box there open it and pour her the recommend dose from the bottle, that should slow the bleeding.”
The little fox then went and washed his hands and put on some rubber gloves then grabbed an electric razor and some other things I couldn't see. I felt him lift up my pajama shirt to where my wound was and felt him dab the wound.
“I’m just cleaning around the wound and disinfecting it.” said Tails
“Here.” Espio held a plastic cup close to my lips.
“I suppose I should say ‘Ah’.” I said as I gritted my teeth due to Tails’ ministrations.
Espio’s lips twitched. “Only if you want to.”
He tipped the cup to my lips and I drank the vile liquid. I grimaced at the taste and at the pain.
“Is there a reason Tails, that you have yet to give me any anesthetic? I’m really beginning to hurt.”
“I don’t know how much I have and I didn’t want to waste time looking. I figured you’d want it for when I sew you up because from the looks of things you will need stiches. But hey, you’re lucky that the wound is not so deep as to hurt any vital organs.”
“Fair enough just-“
“Hurry, yes I know,” he smiled softly and looked at my face. “I’m going to have to shave around the wound area to avoid contamination and to make it easier for me to sew. I’m going to inject a little anesthetic for that.”
I nodded and sullenly glanced up at the ceiling. I hated watching needles being injected into me it grossed me out. Espio came into my line of vision.
“You should probably breathe deep. It helps me when I’m in pain or otherwise distressed. It also helps to close your eyes and visualize a calming place that you like.” He paused. His eyes suddenly glazed over. “…or if that doesn't help you could just hold my hand and squeeze it when you’re in pain.” He abruptly cleared his throat.
“I’ll let you know.” I closed my eyes and tried to focus on breathing despite the ache in my side.
“All right I’m going to start sewing now. You’re doing great, er…sorry, what was your name?”
“Enid.”
“Right, Enid here we go.”
I felt the needle enter, but as it got deeper, I gasped in pain. Reflexively my arms sprang up. “MORE ANESTHETIC!” I screamed.
Espio grabbed both my hands and put them down, but kept holding the one closest to him and tried to sooth me. I felt more anesthetic go into me. Tails left yelling that he was going to go find more. I sighed, whishing this would just end.
After the final touches of my stiches were complete, Tails told Espio to carry me to a bedroom upstairs so I could rest. Climbing the stairs Espio said to me quietly:
“You know…Enid…I was very impressed with how you defended yourself. Did you learn that or was it just instinct?”
“Thanks, my father taught me some basic self-defense when I was younger…I’m very tired can you hurry and just get me to a room… please.” I sighed tiredly and closed my eyes.”
“Very well”
I didn’t protest as Espio helped me into bed and put the blankets on me. I was just about asleep when I could have sworn I heard Espio whisper “Sleep well Enid.”
***
Yet again I was awoken by loud sounds. This time they were voices; I sat up in bed and cringed a bit. My stupid side began to throb.
“Are you in pain?” came a voice from across the room. From what I could see in the dim light, Espio was sitting cross-legged in a chair across from my bed.
“No. Did you watch me sleep?” I said as I reached to turn on the lamp next to my bed.
“Wha…No! Of course not, Tails simply asked me to keep an eye on you and get you anything, should you require it.”
“Very well.” I said. After a few moments I nonchalantly asked, “Espio you are naturally purple, correct?
“Yes, correct.”
“Oh, well, it was interesting how your face, especially your cheeks, seemed to go a more reddish purple a few seconds ago. Hmph, I suppose it must be the light.” I gingerly rose from the bed and took a few steps towards the chameleon.
“Yes, interesting. It most likely was the light.” More voices carried from downstairs.
“I wonder what’s going on.” I said walking toward the door.
“You should have help, if you want to go down there.” Espio was suddenly in front of me. I stepped back and stared at him. He simply smirked and said, “C’mon, I’ll carry you.”
“What’s with Sonic and his friends carrying people.” I muttered. Espio picked me up and walked slowly downstairs the voices getting louder and clearer.
“No! I have no idea okay? And you wouldn't either if you were in my position.”
“I wouldn't be in your position faker because I make sure my enemies stay defeated.”
“Oh don’t listen to him Sonic! I bet you did your best and made Scourge think twice.”
“Amy,no offence, but would you stop hugging me?”
A very pink hedgehog was almost smothering Sonic in a hug, which seemed to give him great distress, while a crocodile and bee were on a couch to their side snickering into their hands. Tails was on their other side pacing intensely. In a corner, sitting in a comfy looking chair, was a black and red hedgehog watching the whole scene before him with no emotion. He glanced up at me and Espio coming down the stairs.
“Maybe Enid would have an idea of what Scourge wanted. Anything she could provide would be better than nothing.” Tails reasoned while pacing.
“Why don’t you just ask her,” the black and red hedgehog commented. “Since she was just carried in here.”
“Enid, you’re all right!” Tails exclaimed.
“Just make sure you have a lot of anesthetic for your next patient.” I teased him smiling. Espio sat me down on a love seat next to the chair of the red and black hedgehog. His red eyes seemed to bore into me. He could paralyze someone with that gaze. It’s probably best to reserve my judgment on him for now, but if he doesn't stop staring at me…
“What happened?” Sonic asked concernedly. Espio had walked over and sat in between the bee and the crocodile.
“Don’t worry about it, who is this Sco-“ The pink hedgehog sprang in front of me.
“Hi! My name is Amy Rose and you must be Enid. Scourge was so nasty to you he’s such a creep isn’t he? It was so lucky that my sweet Sonic was there to help you.” I’m sure she meant well but, at that moment, the combination of the volume and the pitch of her voice made me not want to pursue even so much as an acquaintance with her.
“Hey Amy, maybe you should give Enid some space. She just came out of surgery a few hours ago, you know.” Sonic said carefully.
“Oh I’m sorry ,”She quieted down. “I didn’t mean to be rude, I saw that eye roll Shadow the Hedgehog.”
She glared at the red and black hedgehog. I couldn’t help but smirk a little, and then it struck me that I knew exactly who Shadow was. I felt so stupid for not realizing it earlier.
“The ultimate life form, correct? Genetically engineered by Dr. Robotnick’s grandfather?” There was that gaze again.
“Yes, I am. How did you know that?”
“I just heard about it from a couple of my friends.” That was part of the truth, in fact, it had been my friend’s copy of Mobian that rated him as one of the sexiest mobians alive where I found out a little about him.
“Hmph.” His gaze did not leave me.
“Anyway,” I reverted my eyes to Sonic and Tails. “Scourge, I take it, is the name of my attacker?”
“Yeah,” Sonic sat down next to me. I saw behind him that Amy’s jaw seemed to tighten. “I thought I had defeated and gotten rid of him by having him placed in prison. He escaped a couple of weeks ago.”
“However,” Tails stepped in front of me. “We have no idea what he plans to do, most likely revenge, but there's the question of why he went to the trouble of coming after you. So basically any information you can give us would be helpful.”
“Did he escape then?”
“No,” the crocodile suddenly piped up. “Thanks to your awesome moves we were able to knock him out and secure him. Problem is since we don’t know what he was doing sneaking around your house we got nothing to go on.”
“Wait, he was outside my house? And what exactly were you doing outside my house, might I ask?”
I heard Shadow chuckle quietly.
“Saving your butt that’s what I was doing! Are you implying-”
“Vector, please, she just wanted an explanation.” Espio pacified the overexcited crocodile. “Your neighbor's saw Scourge sneaking around your house and immediately called us, the Chaotix Detective Agency, to check it out. They were worried about you.”
I made a note to myself to thank the McCullum’s for keeping an eye out for me. I looked up at the crocodile and then looked at the bee.
“Well, I know your colleague’s names, but what’s yours?”
“Charmy! Uh, at your service. “
“Now that everyone’s introduced,” Shadow cut in. “I think we need to either eliminate Scourge or interrogate him since,” He coughed. “The detectives have nothing to go on.”
“Hey!” growled Vector. Espio held him back.
“Shadow’s right we need to do something about Scourge although, eliminate is not exactly what I had in mind.” Sonic commented to which Shadow just shrugged and “hmphed” again.
“Well, I could tell you all about me and maybe something to do with me will have a connection to Scourge and while doing that someone could interrogate Scourge-”
“While someone else investigates where Scourge was last seen.” interrupted Tails. I nodded and smiled.
“What makes you think we’ll take advice from you girly? You don’t know anything about detectin’.” Vector asked with his eye brow raised.
“You’re correct. I don’t. I’m only doing my best to help you find a solution. I am sorry we got off on the wrong foot, but your behavior is beginning to annoy me, and frankly I don’t see that your investigation will come to any good if you persist in it.”
“MY BEHAVIOR! Well I-“
“Vector will you help me with dinner please? Your sense of taste would be invaluable to me.” Amy said as she forcibly pushed Vector out of the room. Maybe I should give her a second chance.
“FOOD!” cried Charmy as he followed them to the kitchen. Sonic and Espio shook their heads.
“Pushing aside what Vector said to you,” Espio began. “I think your idea is a good one, but as it is getting late and you’re still recovering from surgery, it will be best to start in the morning.”
“I’ll just need a lift to my house then. “ I said starting to get up.
“Oh no, you shouldn't move too much, I insist that you stay here.” Sonic exclaimed.
I love gallantry, really, but this is ridiculous. “I’ll be fine.”
“Sorry Enid,” Tails apologized. “But I gotta go with Sonic on this one. You see, when Scourge escaped out of prison he was helped by his gang and their current whereabouts are unknown. So if Scourge did plan on going after you-“
“He probably would have a contingency plan involving his gang, right?”
“We are only trying to protect you.”Espio said sympathetically
“Okay, but there’s just one thing…”
“Just the one?” asked Shadow, whose eyes were now closed with his hands behind his head.
“Heh, yes, just the one. I’m going to need more than pajamas to wear if I’m going to stay here so I would, really quickly and covertly of course, like to go back to my house and get some of my things.”
“I’ll go with you.” Espio and Sonic said simultaneously and then gave each other a funny look. I suddenly had an idea.
“I think I know a way that would be quicker actually. However, I’m going to need Shadow’s help…”
Shadow glared. It’s worth a try, I thought. “You have the ability to warp to places, do you not?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I was wondering if you could please warp me to my place, so that if my house was watched, it would be inconspicuous.”
“I could.”
“Yes, but will you?”
Shadow sighed, rose and stepped in front of me carrying a chaos emerald. “Just be quick about it.” I smiled and said a quiet "thank you" as I got up. He forcefully pulled me close to him and before I could say anything he muttered "Chaos Control."
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