Chapter 3: My friends are Always Welcome- When I Need Them, They Welcome me.

Mephiles smacked himself and lead Shadow inside the motel. How could he be so stupid? Of course Shadow wouldn’t believe what he had to say! For he was the one who led them into the whole mess. Why even bother trying to talk to his leader… Mephiles slipped behind the check-out escritorio in the lobby without a word. “Now, this better not be another trap…” Shadow dicho deridingly, upturning his long black nose as he marched somewhat cautiously up the stairs. Turning to his right and abruptly knocking on the door of the room in which Silver, Sonic and Knuckles were dicho to be in. It opened a crack as Sonic peeked out, then he closed it to undo the chain lock and fully let Shadow in. He looked around and his disdained eyes fell on Knuckles, instantly softening, “what happened to Knuckles?” he asked. “Storm confronted us. It was a surprise attack, Knuckles was knocked out cold before we even knew of the fat bastard’s presence…”
“And what’s with the silver boy?” Shadow nodded towards Silver’s sleeping form, “oh, heh. He’s had a long day…” Sonic nervously blushed and touched the back of his neck, willing his leader to awaken. “Anyways, I hear from Mephiles that Knuckles had a delivery for me.” Shadow continued indifferently, though spitting out Mephiles’ name animatedly. “oh yes, an M-16 I believe…”
“I told him any type would do, but an M-16? That’s sweet! I’ll thank him when he comes around.” Shadow smiled warmly, looking at the red echidna’s body, “and you’re welcome to stay as long as tu wish, for we are in no hurry to have tu leave. Actually, if tu and Silver are up for it, I’m planning a guy’s night out at Luxies tomorrow. It’s gonna be me, and Espio and if tu want to invite the rest of the guys in your gang, feel free to.”
“What about Mephiles?”
“Not that traitor… he can’t be trusted…”
“Why not?”
“I prefer not to disclose that at the moment. Let’s just say that what he did could’ve killed me.” it was only then when Sonic became aware of Shadow’s injuries. His right arm was swathed in white gauze and his side was bandaged heavily. “Do those dressings have anything to do with it?” he pried. “Yes.” Shadow sighed, stood up and left the room with the precious box in hand, not saying another word. Sonic reached for his iPhone. He dialled Manic’s number and waited for his brother to answer, “Sup bro?”
“Ahh, Manic. Shadow’s calling it a guys’ night out tomorrow night at Luxies.”
“Sweet bro. I’ll be there… where are tu right now?”
“At the motel.”
“Shadow’s?”
“Yes.”
“Nice, I heard they redid the place, how does it look?”
“It’s kick ass!”
“Really? Mind if I come see?”
“Psh, sure, come on over!”
“Sweet! See ya bro.”
“Later.” Sonic ended the call and soon found himself getting groggy. He lay down once again beside Silver’s sleeping form and once again let the sleep steal him away from the world.

                     ***
Manic quickly hooked up with Blaze telling her where Silver was. She insisted on coming with him to see her boyfriend, so he gave her his helmet, which matched her shiny, black leather short-shorts, thigh-high boots and tube-top. He started up his motorcycle and drove with Blaze sitting snugly behind him to the motel. He parked in the parking-lot and stepped off, taking Blaze’s black gloved hand as she hopped off as well, “smooth ridin there hon.” she chimed as they walked into the hideous-looking hotel, “um, I thought that tu dicho that it was redone…”
“It was…” Manic scowled and walked inside only to be overtaken por the greatness of the interior, “wow, Shadow!” he breathed in awe as his eyes fell upon the mural of the knights, “where’d tu get that one?”
“I painted it myself.” Mephiles smiled proudly. “Cool!” then Shadow came out and shoed him away.
“So you’re up for guys’ night out?”
“Hell yea!”
“Great… so the plan is to go, down a few shots, then pick up some drunk hot chicks.” Manic turned around in shock, hearing Espio’s voice. “I believe that I have already explained to tu that women are to be respected Espio.” Shadow coughed politely and glared at the purple chameleon, “yea, yea, whatever…” Espio scoffed and turned around, “I’m warning tu Espio, if tu dare take advantage of any woman, you’re going to be dealing with me.” Shadow grunted and turned back to Manic, “Sorry about that, but I swear, that guy has no class. He regards all females as objects rather than the souls that they are.” he looked at Blaze who nodded respectfully, “thank tu Shadow, it’s good to know that some gangsters out there aren’t all pimps.”
“No need to thank me… it’s all in good time Blaze.” Blaze giggled and Shadow gently punched her arm, “Wanna go see silver boy?”
“You bet!”
“Upstairs, first door on your right.”
Thanks… I owe it to ya.” The lavender cat strode up and into the room, not bothering to knock, seeing them al sleeping, “Hey bo- Knuckles!”
“He’s gonna be fine.” Sonic slowly blinked open his heavy eyes.
“You sure?” Blaze turned her worried, yellow gaze on Sonic, “I’m sure.” he nodded. And her uneasy, eyes landed on Silver’s sleeping form, “Silver!” she hissed and tapped his shoulder, he didn’t move, “Silver!” a bit louder this time. Still nothing, “SIL-” Sonic slapped his hand over her mouth, “shh! He needs his rest! He’s had a rough day.” he blurted, pulling the defiant cat down on the cama beside him and Silver. She landed softly and sighed in a calmer manner, “this is comfy.”
“It’s all yours.” the blue hedgehog rose and walked towards the chair, sitting in it and fiddling with his thumbs as he watched Blaze get under the covers and cuddle up with Silver. The light-coloured hedgehog twitched but his eyes remained shut as he slowly reached for her hand, pulling it over himself.

Mephiles sat back at the front escritorio soaked in pure boredom, “Shadow, what are we doing tonight?”
“We are doing nothing, but I am taking the boys out to Luxies.”
“Aw sweet!”
“And tu are staying here.”
“But-”
“I’m sorry, but I just cant trust you.”
“I-”
“No.” Mephiles looked distraught as he turned his head innocently, for he had done nothing wrong. He hadn’t even had contact with Scourge o his gang… He wished ever so that Shadow would come around and open his eyes, to see that he had nothing to do with the encounter. To see that the only reason that he had even called the damn meeting was to announce the new symbol that he had created for the gang. For Mephiles was a very artsy hedgehog and he was always designing different things. Unfortunately, he never got to mostrar off his talents that night. Shadow walked away in a cocky manner and sat on the sofá in the lobby. He sighed and rested his arm on the arm-rest and his chin on his hand. Mephiles gazed at him, not with hatred but with empathy. He felt bad for Shadow, he was having a rough time himself and now he had to go through this. Mephiles shook his head and muttered to himself “honestly, I wish that the person who did arrange for the encounter would just turn himself in, then everything would be normal…” with that, he walked up-stairs, forgetting his room-key at the desk. Manic calmly sat down beside Shadow after the tension in the room had eased a bit.
                     ***
“Everyone ready?” Shadow called, pulling his dark aviators down over his eyes. “You bet!” Manic wooted happily fist-pumping the air. Silver smiled as he adjusted his hoodie and Sonic grinned thinking intently about the booze that awaited his lips. “Come on! What are we waiting for?” Espio cried, leading the whole lot of them outside and to his red Camero. He jingled the keys playfully, “who wants to drive?”
“Oh! Me!” Manic obviously had a lot of energy in him that night as he took the keys and started the car, barely allowing everyone to get in before speeding off, “woo! This baby rides better than my bitch!” he yelled as they wheeled into the back, parking lot of the club. “Lets party!” Silver yelled as they all hopped out of the Camero and raced to the back doors. Shadow held the door open, “ladies first.” he joked and everyone laughed, walking in, swinging their hips exaggeratedly, batting their eyes and blowing feminine styled kisses, “why thank tu bitches.” he laughed and walked in after them. The first place Sonic and Manic headed was the bar, Shadow and Silver followed at a distance and Espio headed off to the dance floor. Sonic hoisted himself up onto a stool, “I’ll have a lima, cal margarita please.”
“And a shot of whisky for me.” Manic said. “Whisky… already?”
“I’m planning on getting hammered quick.” Manic smiled as the whisky was handed to him, he took a swig and it was gone, “more please.” he tapped his glass ad he swallowed the awful tasting drink. Sonic downed his margarita, “hey, can I have a shot of vodka?” he asked the bartender who was seemingly getting a little pissed off as she handed them their desired booze. Sonic looked at Manic, “hey, lets each get shots of liquor and down them… whoever gets drunk first looses!”
“Gotcha, hey, bartender, scratch the vodka and whisky, we’re playing shots.”
“With what?”
“Liquor.”
“Any specified type?”
“Hah, surprise us.” Manic winked and shook his head, causing his long, spiky, green bangs to flip around. The bartender handed them their first shot of liquor each, “okay boys, on your marks… get set… go!” she began pouring shots of liquor like mad and handing them to Manic and Sonic who were downing them like there was no tomorrow, about 20 shots later, Sonic began to feel buzzed so he took a break and Manic did too, they looked at each other and laughed loudly as the alcohol set in. “Hey… tu look funny…” Manic slurred, pointing a shaky, gloved finger at Sonic, “thanks… I want a chilli dog…” Sonic slurred and they both doubled over in laughter. Sonic and Manic were officially hammered. Shadow and Silver watched from a distance, coolly sipping on cerveza and smirking, amused. “I knew that those guys were gonna get drunk sooner o later.” Silver dicho as he emptied his can of Coors Light. Shadow looked at his friend’s empty beer, “Coors Light?” he asked, “isn’t that for women who are too self-conscious of their weight but still want to drink?”
“No, that’s Sleeman’s Light.”
“Oh. My bad.” Shadow took a swig of his Budweiser. He looked out onto the dance floor and saw everyone dancing in a massive heap to “Dreams of an Absolution”, “Hey my theme!” Silver cried and tugged on Shadow’s arm, “Let’s go dance!” Shadow smiled, “sure.” he placed his Budweiser down on a mesa, tabla and let Silver drag him through the crowd, he looked around, but he didn’t see Espio anywhere, nor Sonic o Manic, who were probably getting even más hammered. Shadow got into the mermelada and soon was confronted por a skimpily dressed zorro, fox who got down in front of him, swinging her hips and grinding, closer and closer towards his area. He backed away and she looked at him sulkily, “you’re no fun.” she sniffed and walked off, “hey! I’m just being nice and respecting you!” Shadow called after her, “was she fronitn’ on ya?” Silver asked, slightly raising his eyebrow. “Yes.” Shadow replied dryly and went back to get his beer. When he got to the table, it was gone, someone must’ve mistaken it for their own. He shrugged and walked towards the bar, where Sonic and Manic came into view, drunk as ever. Shadow smirked and let a silent laugh escape his mouth before asking the bartender for an Inniss and Gun.

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