Sonic Christmas Story Part 3

Ugh...had a serious case of writer's block, so the chapter got done a lot later than I expected. Sorry about the delay, everyone...

Anyway, on to the picture! I'm really pleased with how the cafe scene turned out! I like the frosting on the window the best, I think. BTW, bonus points goes to the first person who recognizes that little mouse in the window.
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The streets of Station Square were lined with crowds of shoppers, each of them rushing around with their own bushel of presents. Little kids were plastered to the windows of the toy stores, watching the newest dolls and action figures with wide eyes and hoping they were on Santa’s “nice” list this year. Out in front of the station, several workers were putting the final touches on the giant Christmas tree that was set up every year. No matter where you looked, it was Christmastime in the city of Station Square.

But Sonia was completely unaware of all the bustle going on around her. She was wandering around the city, lost in her own thoughts. “…Maybe I shouldn’t have yelled at Sonic like that…even though he totally deserved it.” Sonia stopped in the middle of the sidewalk and looked up at the silver-clouded sky, watching as a few snowflakes started to fall around her. “Man, what’s wrong with me? I’ve never let a guy affect me so much before. I wonder why…”

“Look, Ms. Amy! Isn’t that Ms. Sonia?”

“Hey! You’re right! Sonia! Yoo-hoo!”

At the mention of her name, Sonia snapped back into reality and turned around to see Amy, Cream and Cheese running up to her, arms full of shopping bags. “Amy! Cream! Merry Christmas, guys!”

“Merry Christmas to you too, Ms. Sonia!” Cream grinned and politely bowed to Sonia, her friend Cheese following suit.

“We were just doing a little shopping.” Amy explained, poking her head out from behind the large pile of boxes and bags she was carrying. “What brings you out here, Sonia?”

“…ah, I guess I just needed to clear my head. I…kinda snapped at Sonic.”

“Oh no! Is everything OK, Ms. Sonia?”

Before Sonia could respond, Amy came in between them and grinned. “Hey! Why don’t you tell us all about it over some hot apple cider and cookies? I know a little place nearby that serves some of the best in town! Besides, Cream and I could use a break from shopping!”

“Wha? Uh...” Sonia tried to protest, until her stomach growled. Loudly. Sonia grinned sheepishly and rubbed her neck. “Well...I am a little hungry…”

A bit later…

“Oh? So that’s what happened?”

“Yeah, pretty much.”

The three girls were sitting around at a small café, enjoying their cider as Sonia told them about what happened on Angel Island, and how Knuckles turned her down flat.

“I guess I took it a little more personally than I thought …I really let it get to me…”

“I swear! That Knuckles is so anti-social!” Amy complained, munching on a cookie. “Sonia, don’t let him get you down! He’s like that with everyone! I mean, would it really kill him to come down off that island of his for just one night?”

“But Ms. Amy, Mr. Knuckles is the guardian of the Master Emerald.” Cream explained, politely taking a sip of her cider. “It’s a very important job. You’ve seen what can happen when the Emerald falls into the wrong hands.”

“…well, yeah…” Amy was quiet for a moment.

“You’re right, Cream.” Sonia stared down into her cider. “His determination to the Emerald is amazing. But still…don’t you think it’s sad? Having to spend Christmas all alone on that island? I mean, no one should have to spend Christmas alone…”

“You know, come to think of it, this isn’t the first time Knuckles has turned down a party.” Amy said. “Sonic throws a Christmas party nearly every year, and every time he’s invited Knuckles, he’s always turned it down. Despite that, Sonic keeps inviting him back every year.”

Sonia looked up at Amy. “He…he does?”

Amy smiled and put her hand on Sonia’s in reassurance. “I think Sonic feels the same way you do, that no one should have to spend Christmas alone.”

Sonia thought about it for a moment. She remembered what Sonic had said before she left: “Knuckles turned you down, didn’t he?”

“That’s right…Sonic knew exactly what had happened. I guess because it happened to him plenty of times before…” Sonia smiled. “Yeah…you’re right, Amy.”

“Mr. Sonic really is a nice guy, isn’t he?” Cream smiled. “Even though he seems dense sometimes!”

“What’d you say?! Sonic is NOT dense!” Amy snapped.

Cream gulped. “B, but…he doesn’t seem to realize how much you love him…Ms. Amy…so maybe he is a little…”

“He’s just shy!” Amy declared, whipping out her hammer while the others customers ran for cover. “Shy! You got it?!”

Sonia quickly jumped out of her chair and grabbed Amy’s arms. “Whoa! Amy! Calm down! Maybe you’ll catch Sonic under the mistletoe at the party, OK?”

“…oh! That’s a great idea!” Amy instantly calmed down and started to fantasize about sharing a kiss under the mistletoe with her beloved Sonic. “(sigh) I can just see it now…”

But during this whole time, Sonia had no idea that she were being watched by a small mechanical bird…

“So, it’s a party, is it?” Eggman had seen the whole scene unfold through his spy bird that had followed Sonia all the way to the café. “Ha ha! Perfect! With Sonic and all his miserable friends gathered together, I can take them by surprise and wipe them out all at once!” He grinned evilly as the camera zoomed in on Sonia. “Enjoy your little party while you can, my dear. I assure you this will be a very unhappy holiday!! GAHAHAHAHAHA!!!”
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