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‘Buddy Holly - Weezer’ riff started playing from the phone's speaker in the middle of the Walmart. Sonic picked up his phone, answering the call. “Hey!” He greeted her cheerfully. “Hello brother!” Miku said from the other end of the phone. “What's up?” Sonic asked, shuffling through some bags of hot dog buns for chili dogs. “Are you free for dinner tonight?” She asked. “Yeah, I think so. Why do you ask?” The hedgehog waited for her response. Just then, Tails placed a second box of an air fryer in the shopping cart.

“I want you to meet my fiance!” The singer finally answered. Sonic was shocked, why hadn't she told anyone about this? Or maybe she has, but he missed it somehow? Tails tilted his head at Sonic's expression, wanting to hear the news that caused him to have this reaction. The vocaloid seemed to understand his silence.

“I know I haven't told you about this, I am sorry.” She admitted. “But after you meet him tonight, you'll understand why we decided on things so quickly!” Sonic had faith in her, but he was a bit concerned. He'd never even heard of this mystery person his sister had apparently planned to get married to.

“Alright.” He simply said with a smile. “I guess… I'll trust you on this.”

She cheered. “We are eating at the local Wendy’s! Also I invited our other brother! Goodbye!” She hung up. Sonic shrugged. She was always up to something. They hadn’t really talked in months- not for any bad reason, just busy with life. Only the occasional “Hi”, “How are you”, and rambling about their red haired rivals who they were also friends with.

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Later, at the dinner, Sonic got to the restaurant, immediately spotting his sister, brother, and- a massive robot? “Beep!” Said boyfriend, greeting his brother. “Heya lil bro.” Sonic smiled, ruffling his hair. An annoyed beep in response. Miku just looked… happy. “Hey sis!” He waved as he sat down. “And you must be…?”

“Sonic! Meet Soundwave! Soundwave, meet Sonic!” She introduced them to each other. The robot- uh, Soundwave, reached out his hand(??) to shake Sonic's, and the hedgehog hesitantly shook it. Sonic took his seat, and pretended to look at the menu. Really, he was just trying to hide all his expressions. There were so many thoughts happening in his head. But- hey! He had to be supportive, right? The silence was.. Weird. Someone had to break it.

“So!” He began, a bit louder than he thought. He got their attention though, Miku turning her head as she was straightening her fiance's bowtie- and her fiance… Well, maybe he was also looking this way. It was hard to tell with the mask and visor.. Sonic coughed, clearing his throat before continuing.

“Um, how are you tonight?” He said, in a way that came out more awkward than it should've. Usually, he was good at talking, but for some reason it wasn't working out right now. “Status: Satisfactory.” Soundwave said, and stared(??) at him. Hearing his voice for the first time was… interesting. Monotone and robotic.

Miku and Boyfriend were busy looking at the menu. They gave Boyfriend a kids menu, and he cussed, walking back up to one of the waiters to get a different menu. He was 21, not 12. Sonic continued anyway.

“Soundwave, uh… what do you do for work?” The bot nodded. “Soundwave’s profession: Confidential.” Gee, that gave him a lot to work with.. All of his answers were so short, it felt like he was either hiding things or just really boring. What did his sister see in this guy? Okay, okay- Sonic told himself not to judge. But apparently his expression was not hidden very well.

Miku tilted her head at her partner, and he hesitated, but nodded. “Soundwave works as the lead communications officer for the Decepticons!” she answered for him. “Decepticons?” Sonic questioned. That was a weird name for an office job. “What is that, like, your company or something?” Soundwave moved his head, as if he was about to respond, but suddenly the waiter showed up.

“Ayy I'm uh Leonardo uh I’m your waiter! Can I start you off with some drinks?” Said the Ben-Schwartz sounding mutant turtle. Miku ordered leek juice, Soundwave asked for energon, Sonic had an icee, and Boyfriend had straight up vodka. The turtle nodded and went to get it.

But… Energon, huh. Pretty strong stuff… Sonic thought.

He turned his attention back to the bot and his sister and decided to ask a different question.

Sonic kinda forgot what they were talking about. So did Boyfriend. And Miku. They all have ADHD. not in a derogatory way, just genetics. Because they're blood related. Yeah.

“Um?” Miku chirped. “What's with the look?” Sonic embarrassingly snapped out of his blank stare at the giant mech, and turned his head towards his sister. “Ah- nothing.” It wasn't nothing. And Sonic knew that he wouldn't be able to keep his thoughts in his head because he talked faster than he thought. So he talked. “I just wasn't expecting someone so..” Boyfriend turned to Sonic with fear in his vertical black lines of eyes. “Beep..” he muttered. “So… what?” Miku tilted her head.

Soundwave coughed, in the way a giant mech could cough. Miku just smiled at him. “beep.” Boyfriend nodded, observing the two. “Really?” Sonic asked. “Bop!” He responded. Huh. Maybe he had a point. Sonic had been so caught up in the shock that maybe he forgot to see if they actually made each other happy.

“So um… how'd you two meet?” Sonic asked, trying to seem as non-threatening and chill as possible, despite his previous (almost)said statements. Miku laughed, as if the thought of the story was the funniest thing ever. “Do you want to tell them or should I?” She asked her partner.

“Soundwave thinks Hatsune Miku has superior storytelling skills.” She “awwed”, and then turned to face her brothers.

“So, I broke into his base!” Normal Miku behavior. “And then possessed him!” She said cheerfully. “beep…” Boyfriend muttered, and received somewhat of a glare from Soundwave. Miku went on to talk about how Soundwave’s co-worker was then freaking out and also incredibly hungover, but it all got sorted out because Miku got to know him and his children- “HE HAS KIDS?!” Sonic exclaimed, a bit too loudly, as he gained looks from other tables. “Correct.” Soundwave hummed. Miku nodded. “Yes! And he is a very loving father.” She replied, a bit irritated that Sonic was making a whole big deal about this. “Beep.” Boyfriend said.

Sonic struggled to even comprehend how that… how he had children. “What else do we not know!?” He asked, practically pulling his quills.

Just then, the waiter came back with their drinks and set them down. They all stared at each other like a generic western film where the cowboys have guns. “Alright what can’a turtle get you to eat?” He asked, flipping out his notepad.

Sonic would've asked for a chili dog, but Boyfriend explained in great detail that they weren't ready to order yet, and Leonardo nodded and left.

“Boop!” Said Boyfriend. Miku honestly looked angry now, her face like >:(, still glaring at Sonic.

Sonic took a breath, realizing the impression he was making was probably not a good one. “Sorry! I just… I wasn't really expecting any of this, y'know!? It's not like we even knew about this meeting- or HIM, before today! I-!...” he trailed off, unsure what to say. Soundwave looked at Miku, clearly uncomfortable with the conflict going on.

Miku huffed, and pushed her chair back, as if she were to get up. “If this is too much, then we can go!” She frowned. Clearly, she had had enough with her brother's judgemental statements, and was ready to leave. Just then, Soundwave turned his helm towards his soon to be wife, and held her hand.

She sat back down, and smiled at him. He pulled out his wallet and showed it to Sonic, as a few photos unfolded. “Ravange, Lazerbeak, Rumble, Frenzy, Buzzsaw, and Ratbat.” He said as he pointed to the pictures. Even through his monotone voice, Sonic could tell he was proud or happy to show them. “Relation: Soundwave's cassete- ‘children’.”

The hedgehog nodded, and he suddenly felt regret for doubting the mech. “Beep” said the smallest blue boy. Soundwave acknowledged him. He spoke again.

“Soundwave: apologizes for possible first impressions.” Sonic shook his head. It wasn't his fault. Soundwave nodded, and continued. “Observation: throughout the time of knowing her, it is only correct to state: Hatsune Miku: Superior.” He paused. “Soundwave’s spark is yours.” He said to her. And apparently, that meant a lot. Sonic seeing a bright look on his sister's face made him realize his worries were irrelevant.

They really did make each other happy. He smiled. “Beep.” Said Boyfriend.

Sonic spoke up, feeling guilty of his own first impression. “I- I'm sorry, Soundwave. I've been told I do things faster than I can think them through. I got so caught up worrying about all the change and stuff going on I felt like I was losing my rings!-” he stopped. “It's no excuse. But it's nice to finally meet you.” He nodded. After that, they eventually did order their food and chatted while eating.

Through icebreakers and a surprisingly flowing conversation, it was revealed that Soundwave and Miku really bonded over their love of music, something that Sonic knew had always been important to Miku. Boyfriend got the musical talent gene too, he liked rapping after all. Sonic played guitar and sang a while ago, but hasn't picked that up in ages.

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After dinner was done, they said their goodbyes and walked into the parking lot. Sonic felt foolish for worrying so much, and was glad his sister was happy. And then Soundwave reduced his size by a lot of cubed centimeters and turned into a cassette player, which Miku held in her hand “SEGAAAA!”. What the fuck? “Beep!” Boyfriend smiled. Sonic agreed.

The end.