Infinite X Reader (A Sonic Forces Fanfiction)

Chapter 2

A few days had passed since (Y/N) had joined the Jackal Squad and Team Eggman. The others had grown accustom to her over-the-top personality, and Eggman did his best to tolerate her as well. But whenever the girl was around Infinite, she would go silent and lower her head. The others thought nothing of it at first, thinking it was just nerves now that she had worked with him, but it was starting to get to everyone else as well.

They were all currently on another surveillance mission, Eggman having forced the two to pair up again for training and to 'sort out whatever quarrel you're both having'. Infinite didn't want to, but he knew he had to suck it up and be mature, as the leader of the squad, it was his duty to make sure everyone was able to focus, including himself.

Both the jackals ran through the city, climbing buildings and checking the perimeter; when they were sure there were no signs of any spies, they went on to the next area. The leader had been trying to find the right time to talk about their issue, (Y/N)'s annoying bubbliness, but he had been too occupied with the mission. However he had noticed throughout their job that the girl seemed down, there was a depressing vibe around them, and her passive body language was starting to get to hm.

Finally, when they were checking the final area, he glanced back at the other. Noticing the girl's ears were pinned back, as if afraid, he let out a sigh;

"Why are you like this?" He asked, the question snappy and sudden.

The girl jumped when he spoke, slowly lifting her head she tilted it, "What do you mean?" Her tone had an edge to it, sounding defensive.

"You're always so... Happy." He said, leaning a hand on his hip, "So bubbly and full of energy, you're aware this sort of job is supposed to be taken seriously yes? You need to calm down. We're getting ready for a war."

The girl huffed, crossing her arms over her chest, "I am calm. I was calm today wasn't I?"

"Yes..."

"And yesterday on the mission, I was as silent as a ghost."

"Correct..."

"So tell me, why can't I be a little bouncy when I'm not on a mission?" The question was like a bullet, being shot right at the jackal with no warning. She dared talk to her leader this way?

Though he couldn't be mad. She had a point. She was very vigilant on their missions.

"I just want to know why you are so antsy." He stated, also crossing his arms in defence.

"Because..." The girl hesitated, holding her arms behind her back as she turned her gaze away, her eyes searched the horizon, as if looking for a target, a goal, the sun shining off her (e/c) irises gave a sort of charm to the girl.

"Because?"

"Because I've been wanting to do this for so long. I've wanted to fight against the good for so long, and now I can. I'm... Excited to finally be here..." Her voice quietened and she lowered her head, "I know villains are mean, but I thought being on a team would be different. I've been told to act like I'm not excited and that doesn't feel... Fair."

"Well, I guess you were expecting wrong." Infinite shrugged, "Being so giddy is a distraction, but so is moping around."

"Then what do you expect me to do? Behave like a robot? I thought being in the Jackal Squad would be like being in a family again, but their leader is an asshole and whenever I'm around him I feel even more isolated than I did before I joined." The girl sent a glare his way, and he raised his nose. Did she really just have the guts to call him such a thing? Did she really have the guts to talk back to her leader this way?