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Surge had been taking deep breaths the whole car ride, not because she was angry, no, that ship has sailed.
She was freaking TERRIFIED!
"Oh my. Sonic. if you do not slow this freaking car down I will explode its circuit's" Surge hissed clutching the armrest tightly as Sonic drove over another bump in the road 'THUMP' Surge jerked forward.
"Chill out, Sparky, I'm only going over the speed limit by... 10 miles." Sonic finishes triumphantly.
"10 MILES!" Kit shrieked, "We will be dead by the time we make it to the docks!"
Sonic waved him off, then a jarring horn made Sonic swerve to the left violently.
He rolled down the window and glared at the car behind them, his blue quills whipping wildly in the wind. The car's windows were tinted, so he couldn't see who the driver was, but he yelled at the car angrily.
"Hey, you! What was that for? you could at least have some decency. I got a kid in here." Sonic's breath came in short, angry bursts, shaking his fist, he almost stopped the car right then and there.
"I'm not a ki-" Kit started.
"Shut it, Kit, I'm talking!"
"Excuse you! your the one swerving and almost hit poor Knuckie's car," the passenger replied, raising her voice, but her voice wasn't what made Sonic's blood run cold.
It was the name.
"Wha-how-what! Sonic swerved again, nearly crashing into the railway. Surge's head banged on the headrest, her hand shot up, and there was a crackle in the air and 'ssthhh, crackle, BANG!'.
The circuitry exploded, and Sonic's car slowed to a stop, smoke curling from the car hood. Sonic's jaw dropped, and he hopped out of the vehicle to check the damage, much to the disappointment of the cars behind them honking their horns like crazy. Sonic glared and turned to surge.
"What the hell, Surge! I've had this car for three years, three! Do you know how much this is going to cost me?".
Surge glowered at him, arms crossed, the residue of her outburst still clinging to her kit was mid-air. Using his water tentacles to float, the black SUV swerved in front of Sonic's car and parked. The license plate read: Property of G.U.N. Sonic groaned as a pair of ruby heels clicked-clacked their way onto the cement.
"Sonic?"
Rouge said, her hand flying to her mouth as she let out a soft gasp. "Hon, I didn't know that was you."
"Hi Rouge," Sonic greeted flatly, "nice to... see you?"
Rouge pouts.
"What? you thought I wouldn't come with my man? Knuckie, come on out here.
Rouge calls out to her echidna boyfriend, Knuckles grumbled. The car shook slightly, then the door opened, and out came Knuckles... in a yellow Hawaiian T-shirt and blue shorts with pineapples plastered on them. On the left side pocket, there was an orange juice stain.
Sonic could only take so much embarrassment in one go.
He turned, his eye twitching, then:
"snrrrk pfft snrrk" knuckles folded his arms
"Something funny, hedgehog?" Knuckles grunted, shooting the blue hedgehog a look of warning.
Did Sonic catch the hint?.
No.
"Pfffft BWAHAHAHAHA D-DUDE YOU LOOK HORRIBLE DID YOU SHOP AT THE THRIFT STORE OR WHAT!"
Sonic rolled on the ground hysterically. he pounded his fist on the cemented road and wiped his tears from his eyes, oblivious to the stares he was receiving from the other drivers.
"S-sorry, Knux, it is just that I've never seen you wear such a ridiculous costume." Sonic chuckled, picking himself up only to find that this was not a joke.
Everyone was staring.
"Sonic darling, you really need to watch that mouth of yours, it just might get you into trouble." Rouge winks. Sonic's ears are tingling, red hot.
"Sorry Rouge sorry Knuckles" Sonic mumbles sheepishly rubbing the back of his head before poking himself with his quill.
"OUCH! geez, stabbed by my quill."
“Too bad it sucked anyway” Surge mutters bitterly but Sonic was too busy trying to fix his car to care.
Rouge clicks her tongue and turns to look at Surge, and gasps.
"Sonic, hon, don't tell me you've already found a date! And she's very...interesting," Rouge says with a sly smirk.
Sonic groaned, "Rouge, not now," he said, turning the keys in his car repeatedly in an attempt to get it to start.
"Oh, don't mind me, honey, I'm just saying, did someone dress Surge blindfolded? because that dress is way out of season and that ring, my, my, my, even Knuckles can get me an even bigger ring."
Rouge boasted, Surge's eyes narrowed, Kit grabbed her arm in an attempt to control her, but Surge had already marched up to Rouge.
"Please like I'd even be caught in an outfit like yours plum is so damn disgusting and Sonic's already getting me an even better ring one that is way bigger and prettier than you can imagine." Surge spat, Rouge's ears flared, and pressed flat to her head.
"How dare you!" she growls. Surge's hand crackled with electricity, and the bare animosity between the two women was palpable. Sonic, finally noticing the tense atmosphere, stepped out of his car, closing the door, and grabbed Surge by her wrist, dragging her away from the madness. Knuckles unfolds his arms and walks over to Rouge.
"Just leave it, Rouge, it's not worth it," he says, placing a calming hand on Rouge's shoulder. The bat sighs and shifts her feet.
Sonic turned to Surge and told her to apologize to Rouge. Surge snatches her hand back and snarls.
"No."
"Surge."
"Fine."
"Sorry for calling your dress disgusting, even though it looks tacky as hell."
Rouge places a hand over her heart in outrage, but lets it go, sighing, she turned to Sonic, gave him a soft smile, and outstretched her hand.
"Now, do you want a ride or not?"
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As soon as Surge stepped foot on the docks the fresh smell of saltwater and the cool light breeze hit her like a freight train, she sat on a nearby bench outlooking a majestic view of the ocean and the faint cry of seagulls echoed in the distance Kit sat next to her and rolled up the sleeves of his suit letting out a sigh of relief as the cool breeze ruffled his fur.
'Finally' Surge thought she took off her heels and began rubbing her sore feet in soothing motions just then footsteps approached and the familiar shadow of Amy rose stood over her accompanying her was her boyfriend Shadow The Hedgehog the two's hands were intertwined lovingly Shadow grunted as they walked past Surge and Kit Amy gave them a wave as she passed.
"Hello Surge, hello Kit, I never knew you were into these kind of things see you on the ship." she blows Kit a kiss and winks Kit gagged and turned, his back facing the couple.
Soon Tails Cream and Vanilla appear Vanilla was fussing over her daughter trying to make sure she had sunscreen on ever since Cream had told her she was going to a boarding school for high school next year Vanilla had been stressing herself out trying to make sure her daughter had everything she needed before it was time for her to turn into the beautiful young woman she was becoming.
"Mom stop I don't need another layer of sunscreen I'm staying inside to finish my essay anyway." Cream laughs brushing away her mothers attempts to smother her.
Soon enough Tails found Sonic and caught him up in a conversation Surge put her heels back on and waited for Sonic who welcomed them over with a friendly wave, surge sucked in a breath as she and Kit strolled over to Sonic and his yellow friend, Sonic offered his arm to her Surge begrudgingly took it.
"And this Tails, is my girlfriend Surge." Sonic says proudly Tails shoots him a confused look but smiles nevertheless.
"Oh! I didn't know Surge attended these kind of things, good luck to you both though." Tails picks up his worn duffel bag and slings it over his shoulder with a smile.
Sonic's grin grew wider.
"Thanks bud see you guys on the ship." he waves and he Surge and Kit make their way towards the ship.
As they boarded, the faint splashes of waves reached Surge's ears and for a moment she forgot about her plan to get rid of Sonic she just let herself be, but felt an insistent tug on her arm: Sonic he tugged on her arm hard leading her to the cabins Kits eyes swept the room cautiously before rolling his suitcase onto the bed and unpacking Surge cleared her throat.
"Well this is...acceptable but don't think for a second I will embarrass myself calling you something stupid." Surge says unpacking her suitcase, however something blue in the corner of Sonic's eye catches the hedgehogs curiosity, it was a swim suit.
Sonic's lips twitch upwards into a smirk, 'So she is enjoying this' he smiles and walks over to the other side of the bed slamming his suitcase down without ceremony, Surge stares as Sonic's suitcase practically combusts from the sheer amount of things he had packed they all landed in a heap on the bed some scattered haphazardly across the floor.
"Perfect, yo Sparky lets go up to the docks now." he grins and without warning he grabs both Surge's and Kits hands and drags them to the upper level right when the ship was pulling away from the docks everyone raised their arms in happy cheers the cruise had begun.
Kit crosses his arms and stalks over to the railings his voice barely a murmur "Too bad I cant just throw that insolent blue hedgehog overboard." the sound of crashing waves overlapped his voice entirely.
Surge's ears droop slightly now she was really stuck on this ship, she rubbed her temple trying to think of ways to get off the ship, 'Maybe I could fake my death?' she thinks 'No too much drama I'd rather go quietly' she lets out an annoyed grunt her quills bristle slightly her dress swaying in the wind.
Sonic seeing his fake-girlfriend in distress smiles faintly taking her hand he leads her to the bow of the ship the sun was beginning to set casting a prepossessing orange and pink hue Sonic's arms wrap around hers tenderly they both outstretch their arms effortlessly replicating the famous 'I'm flying!' scene from the titanic.
The soft cry of dolphins echoed in their ears, Surge closed her eyes briefly only to open them to catch sight of an actual dolphin it made a loud 'Chhiirrpp' sound as it dived back into the water Surge and Sonic stared in awe.
Sonic took the moment to bury his nose in Surge's hair she smelled slightly of burnt rubber, sea salt, and a hint of vanilla must've been Amy's perfume he took a deep breath savoring the moment feeling the soft fabric of Surge's dress brush lightly against his fur he opened his eyes to see more dolphins feasting and chirping.
The sight of it all was serene enough to make Surge lean into the hedgehogs touch for just a moment longer she could feel Sonic's warm breath on her neck making her fur stand up slightly they stayed like that until they were sore in the arms, Sonic sets Surge down gingerly and offers her his hand.
"Well then," he said "Shall we go in for dinner?" Surge's cheeks heat up ever so slightly she nods placing her smaller hand in Sonic's slightly larger one.
And for the first time after boarding the cruise Surge smiles "we shall."
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Soft piano music played softly in the dining room the warm ambient lighting complimented Sonic's deep crimson suit perfectly it was unusual for him to dress like this on such occasions, Surge still donning her black mini dress stayed on Sonic's arm the whole walk to the dining table sonic pulled out Surge's seat for her she gave a small nod of thanks before sitting down the table was a long mahogany table with elegant carving complete with a glossy sheen it was a beautiful sight, across from the tables stood the buffet and salad bar and to the left of that was the gambling section and to the right were the restrooms and stairs to the lower floor where the cabins were located.
The evening sun filtered in gently the soft clinking sounds of glasses utensils and the glass chandelier completed the atmosphere, suddenly a jarring crash echoed throughout the dining halls Sonic's ears immediately perk up.
"Wait here." he mutters to Surge as he tries to locate the sound then a familiar voice came through.
"Oh no what do I do now? will I get billed? I don't think I can afford that Blaze help me out here!" Silver panics shifting from foot to foot Blaze the princess of the sol dimension stood beside him and placed a calming hand on his shoulder.
"Silver dear calm down its just a vase if there's a bill I will cover it please clean up the mess now." Blaze meets Silver's panicked gaze with a soft smile her voice a calming balm she feels the slight pressure of Silver's hand gripping hers tightly he smiles back.
"...Okay Blaze thanks."
"My pleasure."
Sonic's heart calmed down, the once racing heartbeats replaced by calm steady beats.
'Calm down Sonic its just Silver nothing wrong with Silver' Sonic wipes away the cold sweat that had been building up in the suspense he strolls over to the couple giving them a friendly wave in advance.
"Yo! Blaze, Silver nice seeing you here I will cover the bill for you guys by the way totally didn't see you making out in your car" Sonic blurts quickly covering his mouth in shock. Silver turned beet red, Blaze choked on her spit.
"I, uh, well, we must get going shouldn't Silver we-we'll see you all at dinner." Blaze beckons Silver over and they walk away flustered.
"Nice move blue." comes a smooth husky voice Sonic whips around.
"Yeah? and who's to say your any better Shadow!" Sonic snaps poking Shadow hard in the chest.
Shadow doesn't even flinch, he merely wipes off his suit with a flick of hand.
"I never said I was better blue don't be bitter be better." Shadow smirks arrogantly Sonic's eyes blaze with righteous fury.
"Well excuse me if I'm not as polished as you at least I'm not brooding over an incident that happened over fifty years ago Project Shadow" Sonic snarls. something in that tone made Shadow lose his composure and snap.
"WHO DO THINK YOU ARE CALLING ME THAT!" Shadow roars launching himself at Sonic thankfully Amy who happened to be exiting the restroom at that very moment grabs her boyfriends hand.
"Shadow stop!" she yells by now the scene had already attracted some attention from the bystanders, too much attention.
Shadows chest was heaving his hand crackled with barely restrained chaos energy but he holds back. for Amy.
He drew in a sharp breath glowering at the blue hedgehog.
"You're lucky Amy's here hedgehog, otherwise you wouldn't be so lucky" he growls Sonic gave him a know-it-all smirk.
"Sure I would see ya Shadow." Sonic waves mockingly as soon as the couples back is turned Surge comes out from behind him.
"That was unnecessary." she mutters.
"Go back to your seat Surge I'll meet you there." Sonic says dismissing her with a flick of his hand he did not mean to be rude but after his and Shadows heated argument he wasn't in the mood for another encounter.
It wasn't until he had sat down on at the table he noticed a bottle of laxatives peeking out of Surge's purse.
'Where the heck did she get that?' the hedgehog wondered but right now it didn't matter, what really mattered was getting back at Shadow.
"Well, well, well, looks like your getting what you wished for Shadow." Sonic mutters sinisterly.