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I was laying on a beach chair. Rocking my killer swimsuit and bathing in the sun (Or chilling in the shade of your allergic to the sun like me.) Drinking a nice cool beverage. We were all pretty worn out from searching for the Chaos Emeralds and battling Dr. Eggman. I've been pretty busy from going back and forth with fixing up some side projects I've been making- and my so called PARENTS trying to reach out to and tell me about how many more meetings and people they try to set me up with. Thankfully, Chris had a long vacation from school coming so. Mr. Thorndyke was so kind enough to let us go on a cruise in his yacht. And even said we can go look at the glaciers too...Oh, how I love being rich.

But that's exactly what we did. Right in the nice beautiful ocean blue. Drinking virgin piña coladas and enjoying the beautiful summer day. Will be able to get to the glaciers in about 4 days-

"FOUR DAYS!!??" 🦔 💙

"You mean we're only halfway there?" 🦊 💛

"These Yachts sure do go slow, don't they?" 🐰🧡

"GIVE ME A BREAK, WILL YA??" 🦔 💙

I get pulled out of the fourth wall when Sonic and his friends interrupted my inner dialogue. Sonic on his knees and gripping my shoulders. His eyes pleading...wow I have NEVER seen him like this. Then again, he's not one to stay still very long...nor does he like water. He was now on top of me, holding my face and shaking me. "Come on, KG! I don't take to water!! Can't you see I'm getting seasick here? You don't want your handsome boyfriend getting, do you???" I laugh and push his face away slightly. "Shh! Don't be so loud! We still haven't told them yet. And you'll be fine Sonic, just try some breathing techniques."

To which, he didn't listen. He was still panicking. "Please I beg you! I'm going crazy!" And in a matter of seconds he began to speed all around the yacht. And I mean everywhere. While yelling out "GET. ME. OFF. THIS. THING!!!" I know it's kinda bad for me to laugh...but screw it. Hahaha!!

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"Sonic! Will you--" He zooms past me. Making me deadpan. "-Slow down...." Everyone was on the couch chatting while I was in the hall. I would go over there to chat as well...If me and Amy didn't have a weird tension between us. We haven't spoken to each other in a while because of the....GHOST incident. I'm just worried on how she'll react once she finds out the truth between me and Sonic. I love Amy. She's an amazing fighter and is actually pretty smart. I don't want to be on bad terms with her over a boy! But, that conversation will have to wait later...Right now, I have to deal with a teenage hedgehog throwing a tantrum.

I tap my foot waiting for him to run past me again...Until I held my foot out. Tripping him in the process. But catching him so he doesn't hit his head. Basically holding him up by his underarms.

"Sonic!... Let's talk in my room, K?" I hold him with one arm, and I bring him over to my room in the ship. Sitting the poor energetic hedgehog. "What about?" He asks me, I sit down in front of him. "Look I understand you feel cope up and you want to leave. But think of this as something to make you even faster? If you get your rest up and sooth your muscles. Who knows- you could be ten times faster than you was before!" I tried my hardest to make it sound convincing. Not wanting him to stay miserable.

He blinks I will actually add me for a moment. Before closing his eyes and standing up. Walking over to me. Now standing in inch in front of my face. I felt my face heat up from how close he was. Wondering what exactly his intentions were. Feeling incredibly awkward- I move my gaze sideways from him. Just to feel his hands grab the side of my face.... feeling his lips about to crash into mine. Bracing for impact....Until-

Sonic collapse onto my arms. Out cold. He didn't move. His head resting on my chest as his breathing was semi steady. I kinda panicked- I should have realized how bad his sea sickness could be. He's not exactly a water animal. I quickly pick up the passed out Hedgehog in my arms. And ran out of my room. "Chris! Call your dad! Sonic's out cold and I'm starting to think the sickness is really getting to him!" I was worried. Of course I was worried! Bringing him on this cruise was a bad idea- even tho I was looking forward to it. I'd be a lot happier at home with him. If only I knew he'd act like this.

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We were all now outside on the boat. Watching as a helicopter comes down. And a no longer sick Sonic was stretching. "Well, I'm off! It's been a real blast, but I gotta split! Cya!" Sonic said out. Winking at us. I felt my blood boil. Did he REALLY just lied to us. Did he REALLY lied to me?...I wonder if it's animal abuse if I hit him upside the head. "Sonic! You dirty liar!" I yelled out at him. In which he sticks out his tongue playfully....Until I throw my sandle at his head. Making him yell out in pain. Now I felt better

"He isn't sick! He's a fake!" Amy also called him out. Tails just smiling nervously from his best buddy's trick. This must happen frequently which doesn't really surprise me. Chris telling us that it's okay and he didn't have to stay on the boat if he didn't want too. Which for once, I agreed with him. After all, it'll be like locking a bird in a cage.

"Enjoy your vacay, kids. Catch you on the flip side!" He waves at his friend's. Winking at me and about to make his way on the helicopter...that is ....until Sonic was taken back when a bunch of old geezers exit out of the helicopter. This also shocking me as well. Sonic quickly running over next to me. Holding on to my side as all the old people come over to us. And what old people like to do most, complement how adorable you are, and absolutely destroy your personal bubble. As me and Sonic get touched all over our faces and our heads. At this point I was used to it, but Sonic's face was hilarious.

Tails had question what was going on. Most likely because no one expected a bunch of old people to just drop down unexpectedly. Like grandparents during holidays. That is until Mr Tanaka shows up out of nowhere. No one even saw him come out. "Good morning. Nice day." She bows at the group. The mall completely baffled at the fact of the man's appearance.

"Seriously, are you sure you didn't work with Batman at one point?... And what's with all the old people? Is there a retirement charity fund I forgot we were doing?" I asked, trying to push the hands that I kept touching my face disrespectfully. "These people are joining us from the Silver Star retirement home. It is Mr thorndike's hole that you and your friends will learn from them. They will be your coaches, you see." Implies Mr Tanaka. I listened in as my face keeps getting stretched by an old lady and my goggles being tampered with by an old man. Saying how he used to have the same pair back in the 30s.

Sonic just looked so in shock he didn't even care. I eventually got out of the touchy session. Feeling my body jitter. No way in CHOAS am I doing that crap again. I over heard more about how the old people are also here to coach us on how to relax properly. About how they've all worked hard for many years, and now it time has come for them to relax. And they will teach us how to relax as well...

"Why!! I'm relaxed! What exactly are they gonna teach us??? How to sleep for 12 hours, bingo, how back then everything cost a nickel??" He crosses my arms. Not really happy when the fact a bunch of old people are teaching ME something. No offense, I bet they are very sweet people...but in case he has forgotten...I am the SMARTEST thing in this planet. What could they possibly teach me that no don't already know?

"That's really not necessary, Mr. Tanaka! I just want the helicopter to take, Sonic home." Chris tried to explain the situation. Until the sun reflected off of Mr Tanaka's glasses seriously. As he held a Stern face, making me jump back a little bit. "Uh oh, you made the butler mad- run for your lives.-" I mutter out. "He will remain here. Even a great warrior needs his rest. Constant battles not only exhaust the body, but also the mind. The warrior must relax and rejuvenate. So that when next he goes to battle, he is mightier than before! Hi-ya!" He punches the air.

"....Okay- I already knew that. Welp, this is a Sonic thing so, I'ma head into my room and add those upgrades to my boot-" I get yanked back by him as well. Him now staring down at me making my spine shiver. I swear it felt like he was staring into my soul. "Not so mad, Ms. Kid Genius. When I talk about warrior, I also mean you too. You and Sonic BOTH need your rest. And I mean that. Or so help me." I didn't even want him to finish his sentence. Already having ideas of what he'll do. Sweat drickle down my face. Making me nod quickly..

The helicopter had now finally set off into the sky. I watched as Sonic panicked and called out for the helicopter to come back and not to leave him. The old people letting him go finally. He falls to his knees and looks up at the sky. "No! Wait! Come back!!!!" He yelled out. I stand behind him. Pulling onto his ear. He yelled out in pain. "That's what you get for lying." I then get in front of him, and flicked his forehead. "That's for having me worried." He falls forward and holds his head in pain. As I just left him there to think about what he did...while also giggling. I wasn't really mad. I just wanted to mess with him.

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The whole time we were with different people. Each of us with a senior citizen, as we had a..rather good conversation. Sitting near a table, drink in front of me. I was with a old man name, Danny Da Vinci. He was a Italian man who use to be an engineer in his time. It was actually cool meeting someone with the same interest. It was like looking at the old male version of myself.

"Those boots you have on are AMAZING craftsmanship in them. I've seen you on the news plenty of time. You really showed those idiotic scientist. They only speak for the government and not the truth! I like your spunk kiddo!" Hearing those words were actually kind of nice to hear. I get compliments a lot, but something about how he spoke to me made me feel happy inside. "Heh, thanks old man... The only reason it's able to go the speed it does. It is mostly because of my bo-... My friend!" Calling him my boyfriend still felt a bit odd. Sure we both confessed our feelings and whatnot. But I guess I'm still not use of the whole thing. After all he is my first boyfriend.

The old man just laughed. "You remind me of when I was your age. So incredibly smart, gifted, and all I wanted to do was just live my life... It was a harder time though back then. I had lost my father at your age. He told me to never gave up on my dream... meanwhile my mother thought it was nonsense and wanted me to get in the family business instead." He proceeds to drop his childhood on me. I couldn't help but feel sympathy for him. As if I was looking in a mirror. I agreed with him.

"So, I had to give up everything. All of my dreams and hopes just to make my family happy... And after 60 years. It's still the biggest mistake I made. A real family would want you to pursue your goals, not away from them. And I can tell you have the same trouble, little miss." He said to me. Brushing his mustache. "It's that obvious, huh?" I laughed, him also.

"Family doesn't always have to be blood related you know. It could be someone or something you feel a very close connection with. Family is all about trust and honesty. Not to mention feeling at home. I don't want you to make the same mistake I did. You are a very smart intelligent young lady. And I know you'll do great things for our world. Or multiple worlds, considering that boyfriend of yours is from another planet I'm guessing." Once he had said the word boyfriend my face heated up six ways to Sunday.

Not really expecting him to say that so nonchalant. Fixing my goggle slightly as I look down at the ground beneath me. "... He wants me to go back to his world with him... And as much as I really do love him, there's also people here I've grown a connection with. People here who've treated me way better than my actual parents. So I'm in a huge debate whether picking love or family." I said to him. Feeling my attitude switch from it's fun loving version, to a sad and ashamed one.

I heard him hum quietly. Before looking over at the ocean. "...There was a time I had to do the same thing... Samantha was her name. Beautiful and energetic women...she was the apple to my eye...the power to my fuse. She wanted to travel the world and see new things...while my family wanted me to stay." Hearing this, I felt my heart crush. Feeling bad for the old man. Having to choose between two things you love isn't an easy task. "...Who did you choose?" I asked him. Twirling my straw around in my beverage.

His sad dark brown eyes looked down at his hands. "...I chose to stay with my family...and I never saw her again after that..." His eyes land back on me. "We tried to keep in touch...but after so many years we drifted apart. Never hearing anything else from her again. It was the worse years of my life. All because I made the dumb mistake of letting my family choose my life." I started to understand what the old man meant. My 'parents' have been doing the same thing to me for years. But I guess I haven't realized it.

I get taken out of my thoughts when I felt his hand place on top of mine. "Family isn't always the best choice. But if they were really your family. They'd want you to be happy with him. Don't make the same mistake I did...You'll never know when you'll find another true love. You understand?" My eyes didn't leave his. I took off my goggles to get a better look. My red eyes looking into his brown ones.

"I understand. I promise you. I'll make the right choice."

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