Skye Prower

Melody once again took Dylan's arm while Skye ran upstairs. He arrived at Melody room and gave a quick knock before entering, breathing a sigh of relief that she was there, tinged with surprise that she was reading. "Skye? What's up?" she asked. "I've gotta be quick as I'm meeting Dylan at the infirmary, but, you know how there was an older version of you...?" Skye asked, before cursing himself at being so tactless. "Yes...," said Melody, not sure where Skye was going. "She wants to meet you." "Oh." "Is that okay?" asked Skye. Slowly, Melody nodded. "I... guess so." "Okay, I'll be back in a sec," said Skye as he ran out. "She wants to meet me? But she IS me... or rather... I'm her," said melody quietly to herself. ------------- "Can you do that?" asked Miles. "I mean, without using magic?"

"Take the girls up. I'll meet you there," said Skye. "And it will give me a chance to warn Melody beforehand," he whispered to Dylan as he walked past. ----------- "So you're going to have to learn to live with them? I hope they don't spoil your friendships. Or your relationship with your parents," said Miles sadly. ----------- "You get into more trouble than me," teased Ziona, giving Glen a playful push with her good arm. "I'm just an innocent bystander!"

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"Sure thing," said Skye, taking ahold of Tikal with his other hand. Melody also grabbed Dylan's arm. ---------- "I thought It might help you if they were confusing you, and I might be able to tell you for certain which one are and are not yours. But only if you want to Zamy," said Miles.

I never really tried! And I'm not sure if he's the best person to be a teacher! 24

"Yeah, we can check there," said Skye. "It's next to my one." -------- "I know Zamy, junk food isn't good for me," said Miles slightly resigned but with a smile. "But it was still a great treat." He finished the last one, then wiped his muzzle clean with a napkin. "Zamy, do you want to talk about what happened to you?" Miles offered gently.

"Can you walk?" Skye asked his sister, who nodded. "It's best we go to where she is then, at least, depending on where she is..."

I can't whistle! 20

One vibe I got from a lot from a lot of the character drawings was that they felt more like they were from AoStH than in keeping with the more standard Sonic characters look.

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"...and there we are," said Skye as he finished. Melody was just staring at him. "If it wasn't for the fact you're ear's weren't twitching, I'd never have believed a word of it," said Melody. "Can I... meet... myself?" -------------- "It's just embarrassing acting so childishly," said Miles, as he took his food. He made a quick 'yum!' then began tucking in, relishing every bite. "fank's famy!" he said through a mouthful of chilidog.

Ah well. Let's see what we can do in the meantime! 14

Can we go as fast today I wonder? 11

Melody gave a small smile that steadily grew bigger. "Thank you... I think I heard Skye say Dylan?" she said, then turned to Tikal. "Yes I am, but I should be 'only', not oldest." Melody looked at Skye. "What's going on. Why do you have another sister and... it sounded like another me? Why are you red? What happened to Father? Why are you back in time?" "Uh, well, I still don't know the answer to the last one, but as for the rest..." Skye sighed. "Sit down, it's a long story," he said. "Before we start, are you hungry? You might need something to keep you going through the tale." "I... don't know Skye. I can't tell anymore if I'm hungry or thirsty. I suppose I am, it's been a while since I ate," Melody replied. Skye looked upset at her explanation, but concentrated for a moment and a tray of food appeared in his hands. "Here you go." "Wow Skye! You cast that without gestures or incantations or anything!" said Melody impressed. "When you're stuck for years in a place with no food or water you tend to get good at certain skills," said Skye. Melody looked at him with pity, only to see the same looked mirrored in his eyes towards her. "As I said, it's a long story," Skye said as he began to explain to Melody everything that had happened. ----------- "Good. it's hard enough to keep you out of trouble!" joked Ziona.

Melody looked behind Skye to see Tikal. "Is that your girlfriend Skye?" she asked. Skye turned, a little surprised that Tikal had followed them down here. "Yes. Her name's Tikal. Melody, Tikal. Tikal, Melody. Wait, how did you know I had a girlfriend?" skye asked. "I overheard." She gave a little laugh. "My little brother's grown up! Nice to meet yo Tikal." ------------ In her room, the other Melody was looking around board. Then she remembered that she still had one of her book with her, so settled down to read. ------------ "There's one," said Miles, as he spotted a vendor after looking around. "C'mon." He grabbed Zamy's hand and began running towards it, then stopped. "I must apologise. I got a little carried away there," Miles said a little embarrassed, and sounding more like his previous self. ------------ "Better thanks," said Zonia. "I've been patched up and had my arm set. And the painkillers are kicking in. How are you holding up?"

"I was meaning being sneaky about us. Being sneaky around the base, that makes sense. Though, you weren't being very effectively sneaky. Want some tips?" Anna offered.

"You'll help me get a new body?" asked Melody, sounding a little surprised. ------------- "Okay, I understand that. But there was no need to be so sneaky and sinister about it," said Anna letting Spark go.

Yeah. Shame. 4

"I'm not dead, but I'm not living. This isn't life. Father... he promised me a new body," said Melody. Skye stiffened at that, guessing what his father had got in mind.

"I practically am Skye," replied Melody. "What? But..." "I'm trapped Skye. This body is half dead. I can't move it with these cybernetics. I can hardly feel anything. I'm practically a walking corpse," said Melody. "Don't say that. Never say that Melody," said Skye firmly. Melody grabbed his hand. "I can't feel it Skye," she said, holding up his hand. ------------- Miles looked around, hoping no one was looking at the suddenly appearing pair.

"That should be it," said Skye as he sealed the final connection. "Melody, can you move? Or at least talk." Melody tried moving her arm and, while it responded, it felt stiff and slow to her. "I... I can," she said slowly, he voice slightly slurred. She looked at her brother, her movements lethargic. "Skye..." Skye leaned forward and hugged his sister tightly. Slowly, she returned the hug. "It's good to see you Melody. I thought you were...."

Skye set to work, asking Dylan to hold the torch and the occasional tool as he worked away. It wasn't difficult work, but it was delicate. "Almost there... Don't try to move or talk yet Melody, it could cause problems with the repairs." ------------ "That'd be great!" exclaimed a delighted Miles. Despite what Zamy had said about not being stuck in the cell, Miles had assumed he wouldn't be allowed to leave Haven. So heading out for a meal sounded, at this moment in time, like bliss to him. It even drove away the embarrassment he'd been feeling. 'Just as long as we don't run into any of the Freedom Fighters' he thought to himself.

I think we should wait till they're gone! 2

"Grab a bright torch and a magnifying glass. Hold on Melody. We'll fix you," said Skye as he knelt down next to her. ---------- "I, well, uh....." Miles was blushing slightly. "I'd really like a chillidog with extra cheese. Or several. I haven't had any since we found out about the Prime Zone...."

"I'll... I'll try." said Skye. then he gave a happy shout. "Prefect, these are what I'm after." ----------- "Not really. Though there were some places before everything went really bad," said Miles. Part of him wanted to admit what he really wanted to eat, but another part of him, knowing it was also a favorite of his prime counterpart, was too embarrassed and ashamed to admit it.