Sonic X Reader: Behind the Scenes (A Sonic Forces Fanfiction)

Chapter 9

You looked around, watching as everyone started running in one direction. You started to follow, the feeling of adrenaline started to flow through your veins, and your heart started to flutter. This was it, this should be the final battle.

But as you ran, you noticed two people missing. Glancing around, you found the blue hedgehog and yellow kitsune standing, talking quietly. You frowned slightly and ran over. The two looked up at you, and Sonic flashed you a grin.

"Ready to battle Rookie?" He asked, his hands on his hips.

You nodded, before tilting your head, "What... About you...?"

Tails blinked, his blue eyes shocked, "Did you just talk..? Rookie that's awesome!"

You gave a small smile at the fox's excitement, clearly you were growing use to them if you could talk. Sonic gave a chuckle, before wrapping his arm around your shoulders.

"Yep! And don't tell anyone, but I'm the only one that knows her name." He winked mischievously, and Tails shook his head.

"Trust you to pry into her life huh Sonic?"

"What's that supposed to mean?" The hedgehog looked hurt, "I would never!"

You giggled at the two, entertained by their brotherly bond. They both laughed and turned to you, now turning serious.

"You should go with the others Rookie, Sonic and I are going to look for Eggman." Tails stated, "We don't know how strong he'll be, so you'll have a better chance with the others."

You stopped smiling and stared at them. They were going on their own? But you wanted to help them. Aren't you good enough yet?

Sonic moved his arm, placing his hand on your shoulder, "We'll call if we need you okay? But Knuckles and the others will need all the help they can get. With you there, the bad guys won't stand a chance."

Your ears lowered slightly and you nodded. Tails nodded as well and gave you the thumbs up, "Good luck Rookie!"

And he flew off. Sonic stayed for a moment, before turning back to you, "Don't take this the wrong way (Y/N).. I just want you safe. Gods know what Eggman could do to us, but I'll know you're safe if you're with the others. They'll be able to watch your back."

You nodded slowly, before turning away. There was a strange ache in your chest, one that you couldn't seem to explain. Did they really need to worry about your safety? Sure, you didn't fare well against Metal or Shadow, but they were created to fight. What could Eggman possibly do?

And why was Sonic so concerned? Didn't he have faith in you? He'd rather send you to the easiest fight, just so you wouldn't get hurt; yet you felt like you'd been punched in the stomach. Why did he have to care so much?

"Hey Rookie." You stopped walking and turned, facing the blue hero again, "Good luck. We're gonna need it."

You nodded, before taking a breath and grabbing your burst. If this was what you had to do, then you'll do it. Helping in any way was better than no way, it was better than cowering in fear, hiding out until you were killed.

You gave Sonic the thumbs up, before running in the opposite direction. But as you ran, you couldn't help but feel nauseous. What was about to happen?

A growl appeared in your throat and you skidded to a halt. Sonic and Tails were walking into danger. You don't know how you knew, you could just feel it. Glancing over your shoulder, you saw the hedgehog turn, a blue blur disappearing into the base.

And deciding your next course of action, you followed him.

Eventually he lead you to the top of Eggman's base, the two-tailed fox having waited and joined him. They now stood in front of an oddly-shaped human, with a moustache bigger than his face. You hide behind a large piece of destroyed wall, listening as the enemies spoke.