Positives and Negatives {Sonourge}

THREE

__Sonic had stayed in his room for several minutes. He was about to take a nap when he remembered Scourge was in his house. He sat up and stretched before he got up and went back to his living room. He found Scourge still sitting in the same spot. He was hiding his face in his knees. Sonic sighed and went into the kitchen. Maybe some food will encourage him to talk.
__Sonic decided not to make a big meal, but something to satisfy Scourge enough hopefully. He thought about what kind of food he would eat while searching through his pantries and refrigerator. He found his leftovers in a container from this morning and took it out. He removed the lid and revealed two chili dogs inside. He set the lid down and put the container in the microwave for three minutes.
__While waiting, he decided to check on the rest of Scourge's stuff outside. When he went outside, he saw a buck smelling Scourge's shoes. "Hey! Shoo! Go on!"
__The buck let out a painful cry and when it turned to run, it fell down and cried out in agony. There were three long gashes from the top of its bottom down its back leg.
__Sonic hesitated before kneeling down by it. He carefully rubbed the buck's back slowly. "Easy there, bud. You're all right."
__The buck laid its head down and let out a loud sigh as its ears twitched. It let out a painful moan as it shut its eyes.
__Sonic examined the three gashes on the buck's leg. It looks like what Fiona had. Only, these aren't as deep. What happened? He continued to stroke the shaking buck.
__Sonic turned his head as Scourge slowly came outside. When he saw the buck he rolled his eyes and crossed his arms. "Of course," He muttered. "Don't even bother with that thing."
__Sonic shook his head and looked back at the buck. "He needs help."
__"What he needs is a bullet to the head."
__Sonic stifled a growl of annoyance. "How can you say that? It's not like he's dying. This can heal with medicine and time."
__"You're wasting your time and supplies then," Scourge snorted. "As far as you know, after you let that thing out from healing, it could just get eaten by a coyote instantly."
__Sonic groaned as he looked at Scourge. "Doesn't this deer's leg bother you at all?" He questioned.
__Scourge looked at its leg and his eyes grew wide. He shook his head and went back inside, slamming the door behind him.
__Sonic sighed and looked back at the buck. "Don't you worry about a thing. We don't even get coyotes in our part of the woods."
__The buck's left ear twitched and it let out another moan.
__"I should probably have Cream look at you, though. She's better with animals than me." Sonic then went back inside and texted Cream immediately. He then quickly went back into the kitchen and got the container out of the microwave. He set it on the table and saw Scourge sitting in his spot yet again. "Hey, come on over here."
__Scourge looked up and shook his head. "Don't even waste your stuff on me."
__Sonic stifled another growl. "Dude, come on. You need to get some strength back. As far as I know, you haven't been living in your own house with your own money to provide for yourself."
__Scourge sighed and went over to the table and sat down. He waited until Sonic backed up and started eating. His first bite was slow, but after he swallowed he began eating more quickly.
__Sonic then heard knocking from the front door and went to open it. Cream was standing there with her chao, Cheese, holding onto her shoulders. She was a teenager now, but she was still as bright as a young kid. She wore a big smile. "Hello, Mr. Sonic!"
__Sonic nodded. "Hey, Cream. The deer is in the backyard," He then leaned in closer to her. "Just a little warning," He whispered. "I have Scourge in my house. Don't ask about it." He leaned back and grinned awkwardly.
__Cream still smiled as she nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Sonic. We're just here for the deer," She reassured as she lifted up a bag.
__"Chow!" Cheese smiled as his little wings started flapping happily.
__Sonic let Cream inside and led her to the backyard while ignoring Scourge's shocked expression. He waited until Cream was outside before he shut the door.
__Cream gasped when she saw the buck's leg. "What happened?"
__"I don't exactly know," Sonic replied. "But it might tie to something."
__"What does that mean?"
__"Nothing right now," He assured her. "Can you help this deer?"
__"Of course!" Cream kneeled down and opened her bag beside her. She started pulling things out and began treating the buck.

__After Cream left, Sonic got the rest of Scourge's stuff and gave it to him. Scourge immediately put his socks and shoes on first before putting his gloves on. Sonic would keep looking out the window where the buck was every so often. He had a blanket over him and a bowl of water by him.
__Scourge was sitting on the couch, keeping his face hidden in the throw pillow he had on his knees.
__Sonic went to sit next to Scourge and looked down. "If you don't mind, I want to ask some questions."
__"Go ahead," Scourge's words were muffled.
__"When did you find Fiona?"
__Scourge set his feet down on the floor, but he didn't look up. "Found her seven minutes before you came," He muttered.
__"Does the rest of the Destructix know about this?"
__"...No..."
__Sonic perked his ears as he looked at him. "I'm guessing you and Fiona were trying to be alone?"
__"You could say that..." Scourge then stood up and started walking slowly to the front door. "Imma split now."
__Sonic stood up and quickly went after him. "Wait! You can't just leave! It'll take days for the lab to figure out how Fiona died."
__"When they find out, you can come look for me and spill it," Scourge growled as he grabbed the doorknob.
__Sonic managed to get in between Scourge and the door. "At least stay the night. You're upset and tired."
__Scourge just stared at Sonic, not moving. Sonic narrowed his eyes as he locked his gaze with Scourge's. Please! You need this!
__"Argh! Fine!" Scourge turned back around and sat back down on the couch. "Whatever!"
__Sonic sighed and went over to his bedroom. "Wait one moment," He went through his closet and grabbed an extra pillow and a blanket and went back into the living room to give them to Scourge. "Here. Get comfortable."
__Scourge reluctantly grabbed them and got himself situated on the couch and put his sunglasses on the coffee table. He rubbed his head against the pillow and shut his eyes.
__Sonic then went back into his bedroom and shut the door behind him. He laid himself down in bed. He pulled the covers over him and closed his eyes. It didn't take long for him to find sleep.