Rated: Fiction T (Teen) (PG-13) - English - Romance/Drama - Sonic & Amy


Chapter Five – The Start of a New Life


Sophie walked slowly dragging her feet across the hallway floor. She couldn't get the sense of foreboding out of her heart and mind. She dreaded what she had to do this morning and tried stalling by distracting herself with other patients. This morning she had to break the unbearable news to Sonic about his mother and his new future. She just didn't have the heart to do this but she had no choice. She knew Sonic would not take the news well. He'll probably hate her after she tells him. She sighed anxiously as she headed up towards the little hedgehog's hospital room. Moments like these were some of the most difficult parts of her job, breaking bad news to families or patients that will completely cripple or change their lives forever. His room came into her view and she took in a deep breath. This past week she had grown so close to this child, she couldn't bear hurting him and crushing his hopes and dreams like she had to now. She spent the whole week protecting him and trying to keep him optimistic. She paused halfway to his door and leaned against the wall. She mentally scolded herself for acting like this. She had to get herself together. The young nurse took some deep breaths, rehearsing what she would say to him and tried composing herself.

"It'll be alright." Cathy said, making Sophie jump.

She looked up to see the older nurse standing across the hallway with a sympathetic expression.

"I don't know Cathy...I feel so awful right now..." She stated, looking down dejectedly at her shoes. Cathy walked over to her and put her hand on her shoulder.

"Sonic's a strong kid...he'll get through this." Cathy told her in a soft, comforting voice.

Sophie could only nod. She had to fight the tears that were brimming in her eyes, threatening to come out at any moment. "I got his hopes up...he's going to hate me after this..." She said in a low voice.

"I doubt that Sophie. Even if he is angry with you...he'll understand why you did what you did when he's older." Cathy stated firmly.

"You're right..." Sophie said looking back up at Cathy.

"When am I not?" Cathy said half-jokingly with a smirk. Sophie smiled a little.

"I guess I better go talk to him...Ms. Reeves said she would be arriving this afternoon." Sophie said taking in another deep breath.

"Be strong Sophie, he's gonna need your support right now." Cathy said, giving Sophie's back a small push forward. Sophie nodded and began walking towards the little hedgehog's door.


"Did you sleep well?" Sophie asked the little cobalt hedgehog sitting beside her.

"Yeah!" Sonic exclaimed, unable to contain the excitement he was feeling. He couldn't wait to see his mother again. The moment she walked through that door he was going to run into her arms and give her the biggest hug she's ever had. Sophie smiled sadly as she continued to remove the bandages from Sonic's head. She was trying to find the right moment to break the devastating news to him but couldn't find the heart to do it. He was just so happy and excited…

"So...when is mommy coming to get me?" Sonic suddenly asked while looking up at Sophie with excitement. Her forced smile evaporated from her face as she looked despondently at the little hedgehog sitting on the bed. He watched her curiously, his smile fading, feeling a little confused at her sudden change in demeanor. She closed her eyes for a moment and willed herself to continue. She took a deep breath and exhaled. "It's now or never Sophie." She told herself. She could not back out now.

"Sonic...there's...something you and I need to talk about..." Sophie said in a soft, quiet voice. She sat down on the side of his bed and motioned him to scoot closer to her. He looked up at her with perplexity, immediately sensing something was wrong. He could see the pain in her expression and the hurt in her eyes and he began to feel a little uneasy.

"What do you mean? What's wrong Nurse Sophie?" He asked her nervously.

Sophie felt tears beginning to form in her eyes and choked back a sob. She felt herself beginning to shake from her nerves. She's been down this avenue many times before in her career but nothing felt as difficult as this moment did. She sighed dismally and closed her eyes as she tried to keep her tears from falling out of her eyes. She suddenly felt a little hand rubbing her back gently and she opened up her eyes to look as Sonic tried to comfort her.

"It's okay...don't be sad..." He whispered while looking up at her. She felt the urge to break down right there. "I can't do this!" She wailed mentally to herself. How can she destroy this child's hopes and dreams? How is she supposed to tell him the only love he had in his life was gone forever? He was so happy and excited...She was beginning to lose the inner strength she had built up specifically for this moment. All the encouragement Cathy had given her would be going in vain.

She felt a tear rolling down her cheek as she took his one hand in hers. Sonic was beginning to get worried as he looked into her eyes. "Sonic..." She began trying to keep her voice even. "Your mother...she's not..." She trailed off having immense difficulty finishing this one sentence. She took in a breath and squeezed his small hand gently. "She's not coming..." She finished looking at him with a solemn expression.

Sonic's eyes widened in shock and he looked at her in confusion. Sophie was beginning to frighten him. Why was she crying? Why did she say his mother was not going to come? His frown deepened as he began to feel his hands getting clammy and his stomach churning in unease. His heart began to race, pounding in his chest as his worry and confusion grew.

"A-am I gonna meet mommy somewhere else?" He asked her anxiously, hoping she would say yes.

Sophie stared intently into his emerald green eyes while squeezing his little hand and shook her head slowly.

"No Sonic..." She choked in a low, unsteady voice.

Sonic slowly pulled his hand away from hers and placed it in his lap. He looked down dejectedly, twiddling his fingers nervously. After a few moments of silence he looked back up at the nurse, tears brimming in his eyes, ready to fall down his small muzzle at any moment.

"I-I don't u-understand..." He stammered softly, trying to fight back the oncoming tears.

"Mommy loves me...she wouldn't forget about me...or leave me behind..." His tears were now streaming down his soft cheeks and he didn't bother wiping them away. His lower lip quivered and his body began to shiver. Sophie had silent tears running down her cheeks and she fought back the sobs in her throat. She had to keep herself together as much as she possibly could.

Sonic shook his head in disbelief. "M-mommy p-promised me..." He said in a low crestfallen voice. "S-she p-promised me she w-would never leave me!" He cried out.

Sophie held her hand over her mouth as she tried to desperately hold back her sobs. This simply was not fair. Why did things have to turn out this way? This little boy was so sweet and caring. He didn't deserve to endure any of this.

"D-does m-mommy not l-love me a-anymore?" He asked her, his voice almost inaudible. "I-is s-she mad at m-me for what I d-did?" He wiped some of the wet tears from his cheeks and looked up at Sophie, his face filled with hurt.

Sophie slowly pulled him to her, pulling him into a nurturing embrace. He buried his face into her as he felt an aching pain in his heart. She could feel his body quivering as he tried to hold back the uncontrollable sobs that threatened to escape him and could hear his irregular breathing. She rocked him slowly back and forth as he began to whimper.

"Sonic...your mother...she loved you very much..." Sophie whispered in a soft voice. He continued to whimper in her arms, shaking uncontrollably. She swallowed, forcing herself to continue. "You did nothing wrong sweetheart...there's nothing for your mother to be angry about." He shook his head in disagreement.

He pulled away from her suddenly and looked up at her. "When can I see mommy again?" He asked her in despair. "I-I still have to t-tell her I-I'm sorry!" He said as new tears began to pour down his soft cheeks.

Sophie felt a sting in her heart. She looked at the little hedgehog still in her arms and wished he would understand. This was becoming too much for her.

"Sonic..." She whispered in a sad voice.

"I-I'll see her again soon...w-won't I?" He asked her desperately, doubt seeping in his heart.

Sophie began to break down into hysteric sobs. She wiped at her eyes furiously and tried to steady her uneven breaths. She blinked, trying to clear her blurry vision and looked at the sullen child next to her. She placed her hands gently on his shoulders and met his gaze.

"Sonic...I-I'm sorry...but your mother...s-she's not coming back..."

Sonic's eyes widened and more tears began to form within the pools of emerald green. He shook his head slowly in disbelief.

"Why!" He asked her, completely heartbroken. "She has to come back! She just has to!" His body shook fiercely and he cupped his face in his hands as he began to weep.

"S-she's gone Sonic...I'm so sorry..." Sophie managed in a whisper, wiping her eyes.

She tried to pull the sobbing child into her arms to comfort him but he pulled away from her.

"N-no..." He whispered shaking his head. "Y-you're w-wrong! She's g-gonna be here! She promised me!" He wailed in agony.

"Sonic...please..." Sophie cried, begging him. She held her arms out to embrace him.

Sonic shook his head furiously. "No! No! NO! NO! NO!" He shouted, sobbing hysterically as he leaned over. He began to cough from his constant cries. His head was now pounding, his body was shaking, and his breathing became irregular.

"I-I don't b-believe you! Y-you're lying! W-why! W-why are you being so m-mean!" He shouted at her in denial.

"Sonic!" She pleaded grabbing his wrists. He continued to struggle, trying to pull away from her.

"No! I hate you! I HATE YOU!" He shouted angrily.

Sophie forcibly pulled Sonic into a strong hug and refused to let go. He continued to struggle, pounding his little fists against her. His words hurt her like fire but she had to be strong. She had to be strong for him. He needed her right now even if he didn't realize it. She hugged him tightly, her arms wrapped strongly around him. Sonic's struggles began to weaken as he went limp in her arms beginning to break down and cry. His anger and denial died out and changed into heartbreak and realization.

"Mommy..." He sobbed softly into Sophie's shoulder.

"Shh...let it out...let all the hurt out..." She choked in a whisper, tears rolling down her cheeks. She began rocking him back and forth slowly again while rubbing the back of his head softly. He cried loudly, wailing in agony. He squeezed her tightly and clung to her as if for dear life.

"S-she broke her promise..." He cried. "She promised we would always be together..." He said in a weak, soft voice.

Sophie rubbed his back soothingly as he laid his head on her shoulder. His cries began to quiet down when he felt too tired to go on, his eyes completely dried out from crying, unable to produce anymore tears. His sobs subsided and turned into hiccups as he sniffled and wiped his face and eyes on her scrubs.

Sophie held Sonic tightly in her arms for a while trying her best to comfort him. Time felt frozen to her, as she held him. All she could hear was his cries and hiccups. After a while he began to calm down. She was not sure how much time had passed as she held him.

"I never..." He trailed off sniffling and wiping his teary, wet eyes hurriedly. "I-I never got t-to tell m-mommy I l-love her...I never g-got to say s-sorry to her..." He whispered shakily, fresh new tears forming in his eyes.

Sophie hugged him tighter and kissed the top of his head gently. She continued to rub the back of his head slowly trying to comfort him and calm him down. She could feel his little heart beating rapidly against her chest. He whimpered slightly and began squeezing her tightly as fresh silent tears continued to roll down his muzzle.

"I-I...I didn't even get t-to say g-goodbye..." He whispered hoarsely, burying his face into her.

Sophie slowly pulled away and looked at the heartbroken child in her arms. She gently took his chin and lifted it up so that his eyes met her own.

"Sonic...listen to me..." He whimpered as he tried to hold back fresh sobs threatening to escape him.

"Sometimes..." She trailed off trying to find her words. She wiped a loose tear that fell from Sonic's eye. "Sometimes bad things happen...Bad things...that nobody has any control over..." He sniffed as he listened to her words. His lower lip quivering as the urge to cry started to grow stronger.

"It's not fair!" The little hedgehog yelled in frustration and sadness.

Sophie simply nodded, agreeing with him. "You're right..." She whispered as she caressed his cheek affectionately. "Sometimes life just isn't fair...It can even be cruel..." She kissed his forehead gently.

"But life can also be happy and wonderful Sonic...Your mother wanted you to be safe and happy. She wanted you to grow up, make friends, and live life to its fullest."

Sonic looked down dejectedly. "H-how can I be h-happy without mommy..."

Sophie bit her lip. After a brief moment of silence she spoke again. "Your mother never left you Sonic." She said firmly.

He looked at her in confusion and a small hint of hope filled his eyes. "W-what do you mean Nurse Sophie?" He asked her.

"She's all around you. She's in the wind...the trees...the flowers...the sky...and most of all in you." He listened quietly, taking her words in.

"She's in here Sonic." Sophie said as she put her hand against his chest where his heart was. "She's in your heart...and she will never leave you."

Without warning, the little boy fell into Sophie's arms hugging her tightly. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back. He started to cry again, his moist tears and runny nose rubbing against her hospital scrubs. "It's going to be alright..." Sophie whispered into his ear.

"I-I miss mommy..." He cried weakly.

"I know you do sweetheart...But just remember...she's always with you Sonic..." Sophie kissed him lightly on the cheek. "Your mother loves you...and that will never change no matter what." He nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck. He was still just a baby. He needed so much comfort, guidance, and love. She gently stroked his quills as she rocked him back and forth in her arms.

"I-it's my fault..." He whispered softly, tears building in his eyes once again. Sophie could feel his hot, salty tears against her neck as the child began to shiver in her arms.

"Sonic..." She whispered while cradling him in her arms. "Nothing is your fault...please...don't blame yourself."

"Y-yes i-it is..." He mumbled in despair. "I-I told m-mommy my secret...and I-I made d-daddy angry..." He began wiping his eyes while sniffling.

"D-daddy...h-he hurt m-mommy didn't he...?" He asked in a low whisper. His tears rolled down his cheeks silently as he thought back to that horrible day he told his mother the truth.

Sophie looked down at Sonic temporarily lost for words. His ears were drooped and he looked to be in deep thought. Did he know something like this would have happened?

"I-it's a-all b-because of me...Everything..." He trailed off as he buried his face into her neck, desperate for warmth. "E-everything...i-is all m-my fault..." He whimpered, his cries growing louder as his shoulders shook violently.

"Sonic...you need to stop thinking like that..." Sophie said in a stern, but gentle voice. "It isn't true...Nothing is your fault. Do you understand?" Sonic nodded slowly, feeling too tired to argue. No matter how much Nurse Sophie told him it wasn't his fault, it didn't stop him from thinking it was.

Sophie continued to rock Sonic back and forth slowly in her arms, cradling him. She hugged him tightly and continued to rub the back of his head. His crying began to quiet down and his body stopped shaking as he began to relax. "Shh..." She whispered soothingly as she began to rub his back. They stayed like this for a while and Sophie was not quite sure how much time had passed on by.

She noticed his grip on her had significantly loosened and he felt limp in her arms. She looked down at the melancholy boy to find he had fallen asleep. This whole traumatic experience had really worn him out. The poor thing...she could not blame him in the least. She watched him for a moment as he lay on her shoulder breathing softly. She sighed sadly as she recounted the events that only just took place a couple of minutes ago.

She knew that no matter what, breaking the news to him was going to be a difficult and heartbreaking experience. She had grown so attached and fond of this little boy she had the utmost confidence in herself that she could do this and that she should be the one to tell him. But as the day finally came, she found herself disheartened greatly. She never realized just how heartbroken she would actually feel herself after telling him the news...She still needed to tell him about his uncertain future, where he will be living, and who will be looking after him.

Sophie used her one hand to slowly pull down the sheets on the hospital bed, trying hard not to wake the dozing child in her arms. She gently laid Sonic down and pulled the covers over him and kissed his forehead softly. "I promise...everything will be okay..." She whispered to him quietly as she caressed his moistened cheek. She sat on the side of the bed and watched him for a small while before deciding she should start getting him ready to be discharged. The police had gathered several of his belongings and sent them to the hospital in two suit cases. They will be the only belongings he has left from his past life.


Sonic opened his eyes slowly as he began to wake from his light slumber. He felt slightly disoriented and for a few moments just laid there trying to collect himself. He hugged the bed sheets tightly and remained still having no desire to get up. His eyes felt extremely dry and heavy, his nose felt stuffy, and he still had a slight headache. He turned over to his side clutching the thin sheets with a deep frown on his face. Sonic stared out the hospital window distantly feeling completely numb inside.

The weather was dark and gloomy as if it would rain at any moment. It was a good reflection on how he felt right then. It was still hard for him to accept everything that had happened just that morning. He didn't want to believe it. He didn't want to believe what Sophie had told him...He felt fresh tears brim his emerald green eyes as his thoughts trailed back to his mother. He missed her so much. All he wanted to do was give her a big hug and tell her how much he loved and needed her...

"M-mommy...please come back..." He whispered dejectedly.

He whimpered, making soft sobs as tears rolled down his little cheeks. He was suffering in internal agony, feeling completely broken from the inside. He never knew his heart could possibly ache as much as it was at that moment.

"Mommy...I-I need you with me..." He pleaded, hoping his words would reach her somehow.

"I-I don't wanna be all alone..." He felt scared. The thought of living his life without her...being all alone...it terrified him. He couldn't even imagine living his life without his mother...this past week without her was painful enough.

He remained in this position for minutes, crying silently as he stared out the window wishing the rain to come and help wash away his pain. He used his pillow to wipe his soaked eyes and sighed dismally, taking in deep breaths and exhaling in an attempt to calm down. He hoped nobody would come into his room. He just wanted to be alone for a while.

After a while he forced himself to sit up and began rubbing his eyes groggily. As he looked around his surroundings he noticed two suit cases sitting on the floor next to the door. Feeling curious, he slowly pulled the sheets off of himself and slid his legs over the edge of the bed. He took in another deep breath before his feet touched the cold, hard floor.

He walked over towards the two suit cases and tried to lift them up. They were a little heavy but he managed to carry them towards his bed. He picked one of them up and placed it on the bed and opened it. He saw some of his old clothes neatly folded on top of one another along with some of his old toys from his bedroom. A surprised gasp escaped his lips and his eyes widened to see his beloved stuffed chao Charlie packed besides his clothing.

"Charlie!" He exclaimed tearfully as he grabbed the stuff animal and hugged it tightly. He rocked back and forth slowly as he hugged his stuffed companion for dear life. "I thought I was never gonna see you again." He cried, some of his tears soaking the stuffed animal. He felt safe with his stuffed animal by his side. It was his support blanket and at this moment he desperately needed it. With one arm still clutching Charlie tightly, he began to continue rummaging through his old suit case.

After pushing some clothes aside a small gasp escaped his lips as his emerald eyes fell on a single photograph. It was a group photo of him and his parents. He shakily picked up the photo and stared at it as fresh tears began to brim his eyes. "Mommy…" He whimpered weakly, feeling a loose tear slip down his left cheek. His eyes then fell on the image of his father. His eyes narrowed and he suddenly felt a fit of anger fuel through him. Without warning, the little hedgehog began ripping his father's image out of the photo. He tore his father's image into tiny little pieces until he was no longer recognizable and let the little pieces slip out of his hands and litter the hospital room floor. He hated his father. He took his mother away from him and cast him into a realm of misery and despair. After a minute of staring blankly at the floor where the pieces had fallen, his gaze then returned to what remained of the family photo. His mother was hugging him lovingly and looking straight into the camera with a bright smile. He kissed her image and hugged the image to himself, wishing he could be in his mother's arms. This photo was all he had left of her now. He gently placed his mother's picture back into his suit case, tucked underneath his clothes.

Sonic's ears perked up as he suddenly heard the door creak open and turned around to see Nurse Cathy staring at him with a sad, sympathetic smile. "…Sonic, it's time to go…" She said in a soft voice. He looked at her nervously, fresh tears threatening his emerald orbs. "Where are we going…?" He asked her, beginning to feel scared. Cathy frowned and slowly entered the room. She approached the sullen hedgehog and took his hands in her own before kneeling down so that she was at his face level. "There's a really nice woman here to see you…She's going to be the one who will be taking care of you now." When Sonic didn't say anything she sighed and continued. "I know you're scared Sonic, but everything is going to be alright…" She tried to reassure him, knowing her words of encouragement were most likely fruitless. She didn't blame him for feeling frightened in the least.

Sonic shook his head fiercely as loose tears leaked from his wide, frightened eyes. "I don't wanna go!" He cried.

Cathy gently wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into an embrace. He whimpered in her arms and hugged her back, desperate for warmth and comfort. "I know you don't wanna go…and I don't blame ya…I wish things could be different Sonic…I really do…but it can't." She told him honestly.

She felt her heart sink when she felt him trembling in her arms. This poor kid, he didn't deserve to go through any of this. For a few minutes Cathy just continued to hold the little cobalt hedgehog in her arms, rubbing his back soothingly. "You got your whole life ahead of you kid…Things are going to get better and you're going to accomplish many great things when you get older…" She told him. Sonic sniffed and pulled away slowly to look up at her.

"I know it seems hard now…but it will get better. I promise you." She told him sincerely.

She slowly rose from her kneeling position and turned her attention to Sonic's two suit cases. She quickly picked out an outfit for him to wear and closed his one suitcase before placing it along with the second suitcase onto the floor. Her gaze then fell back onto the little boy beside her who was staring blankly at his bare feet. Cathy felt her eyes moisten and a frown tugged at her lips. It truly broke her heart to see this kid who was so full of life now looking completely lost and broken.

"Ms. Reeves is waiting for you Sonic… you gotta get ready now…" She said sadly, gently taking his hand and redirecting him to his set of clothes lying folded on the hospital bed. Sonic just merely nodded in silence. He felt too tired, lost, and confused to argue and resist anymore. He really didn't understand what was happening to him or where he was even going and he was starting to lose the desire to care. All he felt was emptiness and heartache now. He wanted his mother back. He couldn't handle living without her. He had all to do to get through this one horrible day without her. A few loose tears escaped his eyes and his lower lip quivered. "Momma…" He cried, rubbing his eyes. Upon seeing Sonic's sudden state of despair, Cathy lifted him up into her arms and held him close, rocking him back and forth. "Oh, Sonic…" She whispered sadly. He was only five years old. He was still just a baby. He couldn't handle or understand any of this. It just wasn't fair. Why did life have to be so cruel?


Sonic looked at the light brown Manx cat standing in front of the exit doors of the hospital apprehensively. His grip on Nurse Sophie and Nurse Cathy's hands tightened and he looked up at them pleadingly. He didn't want to leave the last form of comfort and safety he had left. He didn't want to leave with this strange woman he didn't know. This whole concept was really terrifying and confusing to him. Why did he have to go with this woman? Why couldn't he just stay here at the hospital instead? Amy said she lived here sometimes…so why can't he? A deeper frown tugged at his lips as he remembered about Amy. He never got to say goodbye…and had no idea where she went. He made a promise to her that they would always be friends, that even when he left the hospital they would still see each other. Now he was doubtful he would even see her again and he never felt lonelier than he did right at that moment.

"It's okay Sonic…" Sophie said reassuringly, a sad smile on her face.

Ms. Reeves smiled lightly and somewhat shyly as she approached them. She stopped in front of a nervous Sonic and knelt down to his face level. Her crystal blue eyes met his unsure emerald ones. "Hello, Sonic. It's nice to finally meet you." She said softly, holding out her hand for him to shake.

He looked down at her outstretched hand anxiously before slowly shaking it. He felt greatly confused and wasn't sure exactly what he should say to this woman or if he should even speak to her at all. Ms. Reeves accepted his handshake as a good sign from him and smiled before standing up and glancing over at the two nurses beside him.

"Is he ready to go?" She asked them.

"Yes, all of his belongings are here." Cathy said, gesturing to the two suit cases she and Sophie had been carrying.

Ms. Reeves took hold of both suit cases gratefully and returned her gaze to the little cobalt hedgehog in front of her. "Are you ready to go, Sonic?" She asked him.

Sonic averted his eyes to the floor and slowly shook his head. A sad sigh escaped Ms. Reeves' lips as she knelt down in front of Sonic once more.

She gently placed her hands on his shoulders. "I know this seems a little scary and confusing to you but please don't feel afraid. I just want to help and take care of you."

When Sonic remained silent she continued, trying to find things to say to set his mind more at ease. "There are other children where we are going and I'm sure you will quickly make friends and feel right at home."

"Sonic, I know you're a tough kid, you can handle this!" Cathy chimed in, trying to further reassure the little boy.

"Everything's going to be alright…" Sophie said in a soft voice.

She too knelt down and gently pulled Sonic into a loving embrace. She loved this child. If she could, she would adopt him herself, but with her job, she wouldn't be home enough and he needed a more stable lifestyle given what he has gone through. She couldn't be selfish. She hugged him tightly and he returned the hug as tears began to brim his emerald eyes. "You know I wouldn't let you go if I didn't think it was okay." She told him. He nodded dismally, wiping his fresh tears on her hospital scrubs. Sophie kissed his cheek as she felt tears sliding down her cheeks. "…Go on Sonic, it's alright." She encouraged him.

She gently pulled away and though he still looked unsure he ever so gently took hold of Ms. Reeves' hand. He looked up at Cathy who also pulled him into a loving farewell embrace and kissed his forehead. "You're gonna be just fine kid." She told him with an assuring smile. She was trying so hard to fight back her own set of tears but Sonic didn't miss the loose tears that quickly rolled down her cheeks.

Ms. Reeves glanced up at the two nurses, silently thanking them for giving Sonic the courage to trust and leave with her. He quietly took hold of his smaller suit case that was light enough for him to carry while still holding onto Ms. Reeves' hand and she quickly picked up his other suit case with her other hand. "Ready, Sonic?" Ms. Reeves asked the little hedgehog. He nodded slowly. She held his hand tighter and began to escort him out of the hospital. As they walked further away, Sonic couldn't help but look back at the two nurses who had cared for him this past week, that made him feel safe, secure, and most importantly, loved. The only other person who made him feel loved and wanted was his mother and she was gone. Now, he had to leave the only two people who have shown him similar affection and made him feel warmth and comfort in his heart. He could see them both waving goodbye to him with tears in their eyes. Sonic and Ms. Reeves exited the hospital and entered the parking lot where the two of them noticed the weather looked darker and drearier. Ms. Reeves wanted to get Sonic to his new home before the rain started to pour. She escorted Sonic to her car and placed his two suit cases in the trunk before seat belting him in the back seat. As she began to drive away, Sonic couldn't help but feel a little nervous and uneasy. Everything he knew was gone and his entire life was about to change and start anew. He looked out the window as a light drizzle began to fall and watched as the hospital began to shrink further away into the distance.

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