the original was such trash i'm so sorry 😭 ----- Knuckles gets badly injured after an encounter with Rouge. With Rouge forced to watch over the Master Emerald with him, what chaos and relationships will develop? Knuckles x Rouge. Rated T for swearing. Knuckles and Rouge belong to SEGA.

This is a story about Knuckles the Echidna, and Rouge the Bat. Throughout the games and show, they have shown a relationship with each other. Most people ship Shadow and Rouge, but I find it overrated, and Knuckles x Rouge deserves more attention. Anyway, I hope you enjoy, and this is one of my first stories, so please be gentle!

During a battle with one of Eggman's robots, Rouge gets badly hurt. Knuckles realizes just how much she means to him as he goes to extreme lengths to help her recover.

Age Rating: 14+ For years, Knuckles has dedicated his life to protecting the Master Emerald, while Rouge has always chased the world's most valuable treasures. They couldn't be more different-one lives by duty, the other by adventure. But when a mysterious threat targets Angel Island and secrets buried deep within the Chaos Emeralds begin to surface, the unlikely pair are forced to work together once again. As danger grows and old rivalries begin to fade, they discover that the greatest treasure isn't made of jewels or gold. It's the bond they never expected to find. Filled with adventure, action, humor, heartfelt moments, and a slow-burn romance, Beyond the Emerald explores what happens when two stubborn hearts learn to trust each other-both on and off the battlefield. ⚠️ Age Recommendation: 14+ This fanfiction contains action violence, mild peril, emotional themes, romantic tension, occasional mild language, and suspense. Reader discretion is advised.