Fleetway's Torment

The Jackal's Surrender

(Nobody Pov:) Scourge and Zero head towards the hospital.

Zero himself, thinking of what to do if this was really a trap. Sure he can trust Scourge...but what if Scourge's friends had went behind his back to get a hit on him. Would they do that? Mephiles certainly would. Manic? Possibly, though he was unaware of the state Manic was in. Silver is in no possible place to fight unless he uses his psychokinesis. X. The real concern. Even with the ruby, he did not know whether or not he could fight X as the simple power to travel dimensions began to cause Zero to feel at the thought of his other powers.

It is unlikely they would do this infront of the child even if it is possible. Shadow wouldn't attack though his possesion of another ruby still put the jackal far from at ease. 

Scourge's thoughts were mostly focused on Sunky, Manic and his brother. When he had found Zero and Shadow, Fleet was nowhere to be seen nor the body of Infinite's closest ally.

The pair were quickly getting to the hospital, the morning lights shining down on the building. Soon, they slowed down and entered. Making sure to be slow as to not pick up mich attention to Zero but also quick enough pace to reach the others at a faster pace.

(Scourge Pov:) We need to get there now. Right now. I don't want them worrying anymore. Zero can be trusted and they need to see that too.

But Sunky...

Infinite and I reach the others and the first to see us is Mephiles who immedieatly prepares to shoot a blast at Infinite who I stand infront of.  Infinite behind me, Mephiles infront, and the others all looking at me... I take  deep breath. Taking a moment to look, I see X and Shadow aren't here thoughI quickly turn my attention back to Mephiles.

'Infinite is-'
'Your prisoner?' Mephiles says while seeming a tad bit smug.
'No...he's an ally-'
'An ally!? Are you under mind control-' Mephiles is tempting me to punch him.

I look over at Manic who seems to be hugging Sunky who is asleep in his arms, I need his support. He notices my gaze and he gives a slight nod of his head.

'Mephiles, is this any different from when Silver tried to introduce you?' Manic says in a tone that indicates he is up to argue.
'What? That is not like this-'
'I'll remind you it was, we only had previous history.' Mephiles lets out a sigh as Manic continues. 'Silver tried his best to introduce you, he was so worried of how things would go as he didn't know that we all knew you.'

I look at Silver who has a put a hand on Mephiles shoulder.
'They're-'
'I know...I know Silver... but I didn't-'
'You killed Sonic. If he hurt Silver, its just a mistake like you did.' Manic continues while Mephiles sighs in defeat.
'I wasn't..who I am today...Silver has helped me to improve.. to be better than I was. What I did in the past...was simply a mistake that I payed for..'

Slightly shifting my view, I look at Infinite who looks at Mephiles. He isn't looking with anger, he's looking with curiosity as if he is... reflecting.

'Mephiles.' I hear Infinite say in a different tone then I am used to.

'Perhaps you do not trust me...and you do not have to. Just know that...both of our end goals are the same.. and if I did want to attack then the ruby would make it obvious.'

He says as he points down at the ruby in his chest which is still a bleak, unreactive crimson.

Infinite turns away and attempts to walk back the way we came but I grab his wrist.

'Infinite, please stay-' He doesn't attempt to break my grip but instead looks at me with a stoic look on his face. 'My presence here isn't needed. All I seem to be is a pesterance. Don't try to say otherwise, Scourge.'

Infinite.. after all I tried to say to him has crashed down. He just needed something..someone to talk to. To be there for him. A friend...

Infinite shoves me off of him and I don't try to get him back. Behind that face, I know he is hurting but I can't get to him. His act won't break here, not while the antagonizer is here. Why couldn't Mephiles just shut up?

I watch Infinite walk off untill I can longer see him.

What can I do? Running after him will just agitate him. I..should give him some space. 

Turning my position back towards Manic, I walk over and sit next to him and hold Sunky lightly in my arms as Manic passes him to me. I'm glad Sunky has been asleep during this or I hate to think what would've happened.

I try to imagine that Mephiles isn't here as right now, I don't want my anger running out and making me make a mistake like he did.

(Infinite Pov:) What was the point? Everything I ever do that seems to be "good" ends up destroying itself. My squad had been caring to me and they were destroyed. Rook was there for me and he was killed. Scourge had convinced me that everything would be "ok" but this has happened.

What can I do? My life serves no meaning. I am nothing. I have nothing and no one. I...am Zero...I was never Infinite...

Walking out of the building, I immedieatly feel a drop of rain hit my fur. Looking up from irritation, seeing dark clouds already forming high above.

'Just my luck.'

Walking down the streets, I eventually make it to my home. Reaching the door, I use the ruby's power to open the door and once inside, lock it.

Around me are many things I had stolen. My past sins always being there.

Slowly, I inch my way into the kitchen and open the fridge. Inside, there is plenty of alcohol. Not caring anymore, I drink one whole.

I'm glad I'm no lightweight, so I can actually experience this to the fullest. As quick as my body lets me, I place the remaining bottles on the table and remove the lid of one before beginning to drink.

All I have on my mind are my previous mistakes. My squad, my hope, Rook... If only he were still alive...

Soon enough after all my drinking, I  pass out..yet not long later I feel something or someone trying to wake me up by shaking me up.

I open my eyes and see a red wolf infront of me. He's visibly crying but I don't know why. Couldn't be me could it? Yet soon enough, I pass out again...

End

(I think I need to say sorry to Zero.)