Aqua The Hedgehog

Chapter 10: Fire Orb & Finding The Truth

Me: Srry this took so long! qwq I've been thinking of ideas etc. Also going through rl issues too doesn't help, but this chapter will be worth the wait, which I hope it would if not oh well I tried xD Anyways, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Sonic The Hedgehog! I just own my OC's! Garnet belongs to my GF, though.

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It was morning, and I never felt so nervous...I think? I can't be afraid to ask for help, but what if he refuses? So many 'what if's coming at me, until a certain robot decided to snap out of my frantic thoughts.

"Hedgehog-"

With a huff "I have a name, can you please call me by it? It's Aqua."

He was silent until he nodded.

"Very well...Aqua, you better get things ready if we need to get that fire Orb healed. Come, knowing the Doctor he will find us sooner or later."

I stared at him in shock, is he-

"A-are you saying, you want to help me...?"

"Of course, if it causes that man trouble...I'll enjoy getting my payback for trying to take my freedom away." He raises his right clawed hand closing it into a tight fist.

I felt happy, I have help! I quickly found the stuff I had on me, which wasn't much. And we started walking towards the Volcano where the Crystal Fire Orb was hidden. I tried having a conversation with Metal but it was very difficult, he mostly ignores me or just tells me to shut up saying he may be helping me but he's not being my 'friend'.

It hurt, but I didn't give up. When we were taking a break, we stopped at the start of the way up the volcano, I tried to talk to him hoping I can at least get him to speak to me.

"So...when Dr. Eggbutt created you for the first time, how did you fight against the code he programmed you to be his loyal slave?"

"...."

My ears deflated, I look down at my charm bracelet with all but one Crystal Orb. I sadly look at the crack fire Orb, remembering that it was the worst day ever in losing it to Eggman. I lay my other hand over the charm bracelet closing my eyes, hoping this healing will heal the Fire's wounds and I just hope...the Fire Orb will forgive me for losing him to such a monster like Dr. Eggman.

"LaDy...AqUa..." 

Eyes snap open with a gasp eyes widen feeling it, not noticing Metal was watching me closely.

"LaDy A...qUa... HeLp..."

"F-Flare...?" I mumbled softly.

I clench my fists, narrowed my eyes in determination I will save Flare. Ignoring Metal, for now, I took off running fast- not fast as Sonic but fast enough. I finally was standing at the same spot I lost Flare. I brought out the Fire Crystal Orb into its bigger form, laying it on its stand in its shrine. I step back.

"Undine! Come forth! Heal Flare! Gaia! Come forth and help Undine heal Flare!" I called out closing my eyes, letting the power flow through my body. 

I open my eyes seeing Undine and Gaia floating near the shrine sending their healing powers to Flare. I hope this works, please...whatever God above please hear my prayer. Undine and Gaia stopped, making me nervous they flew over to me.