Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Fanfic Series)

Chapter 2: The Two Sisters' Birthday Party

Almost at dusk...

Sonic and Tails were standing somewhere in the middle of Forest Hill waiting for the others to arrive. The two had met each other when they arrived in Forest Hill at the same time. Right now, Sonic was tapping his foot on the ground, which gives away the sign of his impatience.

Tails was the first one to notice — or rather, hear it — because obviously, he's the only one with him.

"Don't worry, Sonic. I'm sure the others will arrive soon," he reassured him.

A sigh escaped Sonic's mouth. "I hope you're right. Tails."

Then all of a sudden, a familiar optimistic voice popped up out of nowhere. "Well, of course, you're right!"

The two boys whipped their bodies behind them to see Tangle, Amy, Whisper and Belle. Their eyes widened in surprise because they heaed Tangle's voice so suddenly.

"Hey, girls! Right on time!" said Sonic giving then a thumbs up. Then, he asked them in concern, "What happened to Jewel anyway?"

"Well, Jewel decided to stay and watch over the Restoration HQ, but she can watch the whole party online when we're done celebrating!" said Amy.

"Well, that's good! Do you have a camera?" Tails asked Amy.

"Actually, we got our own camera with us!" answered Tangle gesturing to Whisper at the last part.

Whisper let out a light chuckle and her lips stretched out a small smile on her face.

"That's great!" commented Sonic optimistically.

"So, when will the others arrive?" asked Belle.

"Probably right in a few minutes," answered Amy.
Sonic let out a thrilling expression after he heard Belle and Amy's brief conversation, "Wait, our friends are invited too?!"

"Obviously! Even Shadow's invited to join the fun!" answered Tangle.

"I didn't agree to join the party for fun," a familiar deep and serious voice said.

Everyone turned around to see Shadow himself along with Rouge and Omega. His arms were crossed as his serious expression still appeared on his face.

"I only agree because some girl named 'Aleyah' insisted that I should come to the party," he said. Then, he made a thought to himself. And because some part tells me I should come just to meet... her. The "her" Shadow was referring to was none other than Runa.

"This may be the sign of adoration," stated Tails.

"I agree with Tails on this one," said Belle.

Just then, Cream's sweet voice grabbed everyone's else's attention.

"Hi guys! I'm so glad we're not the only ones invited to Runa and Aleyah's birthday party!"

When everyone started hearing the second sentence, everyone turned to see Cream and the rest of her family approaching them.

"Of course! I mean, one of them wants to meet us in person after all", said Tangle.

"It's nice for the sisters to invite us to their birthday party," said Vanilla.

"Chao-chao" Cheese and Chocola beamed in agreement.

"Affirmative," Gemerl agreed.

Just then, someone cleared his throat grabbing everyone's attention. They turned to see the Chaotix, who arrived at the cottage in the middle of the conversation.

"Are we interrupting anything?" asked Espio.

Everyone stood there in confusion. Some of their jaws dropped a bit somewhere around one centimeter.