“You know, you didn’t have to come with. Its just a simple check in and check out sorta deal.” Knuckles spoke with barely contained concern in his voice. Amethyst colored eyes never leaving Sonic’s— or rather, his banged up body.

Earlier that week, while interrupting Eggman’s plan to steal a Chaos Emerald, unknown to Sonic, Metal was there. Hence him getting banged up pretty badly. Tails had said Metal had shoved him into the wall and in result; Sonic came out on top but had a few ribs broken and a bruises.

So today, instead of having Sonic do his assignments, Tails had called Knuckles over to check out an abandoned Eggman base, which Knuckles had agreed because one; Sonic was too hurt to go. And secondly, it would have been nice to get off Angel Island.

What he didn’t expect was for Sonic to join.

“Seriously, you need to go home. You’re injured, you shouldn’t be moving so soon.” Knuckles scolded lightly, holding up the massive Arecaceae leaf for Sonic to pass through without any problems. Immediately letting go and jogging up to Sonic. In which, he wrapped an arm around Sonic’s waist, his massive gloved hand holding onto his waist gently. Supporting his weight if needed. “You aren’t going to heal any faster then you already are now if you don’t let your body rest, Blue.”