"You're always so guarded," is the phrase Silver figures might very well characterise his whole life, what with a future so swept up in its peacefulness he was the only one realising they were in danger of Eggman Nega and his ploys. And that has brought the two of them here, to this island and era about to be destroyed by a fire demon. Except the past is just as uncaring about this danger as the future is... Except for one person, who believes Silver. And Silver, guarded as always, just doesn't get it. (Takes place during Rivals 2; written for the bonus prompt of Espilver Week, Guard.)
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