Stitched We Heal (Fleetonic)

Ep 22

   
   
PoV: Fleetaway

It's time... Sonic had just woken up and was looking around. He was laying on top of me, just like he always did...

"Let's get you cleaned up," I picked him up and gently placed him into the bath.

  I had to do everything as best I could for this to work. I washed his fur and conditioned him until his fur was shining. His scars were still there, but at least he was healed. I put his braces for his knees, ankles, hands and elbows back on. I put I hoodie on him and some sweat pants. I didn't want anyone to recognize him until I safely got him to Tails.

  I hid my own face with a hood as well. Sonic was purring as I carried him all they way to Tail's workshop. I put him down when we reached the door. Sonic held my hand, he had no idea what was going to happen... Why...

  My chest felt unsteady. I couldn't ring the bell, yet I had to. They could protect him much better than I could. I knew what I had to do, yet it suddenly felt like I had no strength left to move.

"Fleetaway~" Sonic said my name with such a soft smile on his face, "Home?"

  I felt relief as my heart beat settled. I fixed his hood and squeezed his hand, "Yeah. You're home now."

  Ring~

  The sound of the door bell echoed through the workshop. I heard footsteps coming towards the door. The doorknob squeaked as it turned, the door was pulled open.

"Hello?" He was there, Tails. I could see the absolute shock on his face. To him, Sonic standing besides me seemed like a dream.

"Can we come in?" I touched his shoulder and he flinched.

"I... uh..." he fell forward into my arms. He had fainted!

"Sleepy?" Sonic didn't understand what was happening.

"Not exactly," I picked up Tails and took Sonic inside with me. I laid Tails on the sofa he had. We sat on the couch adjacent to the coffee table.

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"What... what happened?" He woke up some time later, "Sonic..." he noticed Sonic immediately, "You're alive... What... what happened to you?"

"Mm... Hello?" Sonic answered.

"Hello?" Tails looked almost heart broken as he noticed the braces on Sonic's wrists.

"He's still relearning how to talk," I explained, "When I found him, he looked horrible. He was covered in cuts and had been tormented over and over again. I don't know who was doing it to him. I've been taking care of him while his injuries healed. He can nearly walk and only says a few words but... but he's safest with you guys."

"Thank you," Tails was bursting into tears. He hugged me, "Thank you! Thank you! You saved his life. I can never repay you for that, but please... You can visit Sonic anytime," he smiled and hugged Sonic.

"Fleetaway," Sonic looked at me, "apple."

"Okay, I'll bring you one," I let go of his hand and grabbed my bag.

"I'm going to call everyone," Tails was messing around with the machine on his wrist.

  I started to leave when I felt a hand on my sleeve. Sonic grabbed me.

"Stay," he looked scared... Please, don't give me that look...

"I'll be right back. I promise," I left him there with Tails for now. I needed to handle something first.