Aishitene Motto Chapter 11

Open your Eyes

Sapphire walked beside Knuckles in the dim moonlight heading to the jungle. The two were silent the train ride over even though Knuckles said he wanted to talk to her. After a few steps she looked at him.

“So what is it Knuckles. What did you wish to speak to me about?” Knuckles looked down a bit. He felt so stupid acting so shy in front of her.He never acted like this in front of anyone. He then guessed that goes to show how much of an effect the vixen had on him..

“Let me ask you this. Why did you go on a date with Sonic when you knew for a fact you didn’t like him? Did you just do that because I was standing there and you needed something else to kick me in the balls for?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about but since when you cared about me going out with anyone.” Knuckles turned away and growled softly.

“You act as if I can’t be protective to you like Tails is.”

“Miles is my younger brother. I am not surprised that he is protective of me. Knuckles, why are you being so protective of me?”

“I am your best friend right?” Sapphire turned and looked at him as she slowed her pase allowing him to walk beside him. Was he her best friend? Besides from Tails he was the only person she really talked to.

“Yes Knuckles you are.”

“Then I have the right to be protective of you. I want what’s best for you and I know Sonic is not that. He is never around her is always running off and he could never keep up a relationship.” Sapphire turned and looked at him.

“Who said anything about that? I went out with him once that does not mean I am going to be with him.” She looked at Knuckles deep into his purple eyes. “This has nothing to do with Sonic does it? This is about me.” Knuckles turned his eyes away from Sapphire. Looking into her yes just made him want her more.

“Sapphire I well. We have been friends for a hell of a long time.” Sapphire started to walk a bit faster.

“Knuckles stop beating around the bush and just tell me. You have never been one to act like this. You have something to say just say i-“As Sapphire turned to look at him she found herself face to face with Knuckles. The two were so close she could feel his breath on her lips. Sapphire was surprised but managed to catch herself in time to feel the echidna wrap his arms around her his hands placed tightly on her waist. She blinked and was about to yell at him when the echidna pulled her in pressing his lips against hers.
Knuckles felt more then light- headed as he kissed the orange vixen. In his mind he knew it was only a matter of time before the vixen was going to punch him off her and go on to yell at him. Though that time never came, in fact the vixen he could feel was shaking softly as she gripped his shoulders softly kissing him back. Soon after a while Knuckles found that he was no longer kissing Sapphire. The two of them lips were dancing together. His movements were weak but hers were weaker as she mimicked him. That point in time felt like it had stopped and it was the longest few seconds he ever came across. Knuckles pulled out of the kiss to look at the vixen and was astonished to see a soft blush on her muzzle in the pale moonlight. Knuckles wanted to laugh because it was so cute to him. He had never seen her blush until this night. He liked the look on her very much.
“Sapphire, Sonic is not good for you and you know it I on the other hand.”

“You believe that you are better for me.” Sapphire looked at him. Her heart was racing and she was fighting with it to keep herself from panting in front of him. “Knuckles, I don’t know what to say.”

“Just say that I can be yours.” Sapphire looked down a bit. He had just go to say that Sonic was not good for her because he was always running around. If that is a good reason then would it not be the same case for the two of them? Sapphire barely came around to see her younger brother which was a bad thing she was planning on changing but Knuckles. She sighed as she looked up at him. Knuckles could see that this was not a good sign.

“Knuckles, I can’t. It’s just, I would never be here with you and the last thing I want you to do is pine over me and sit and try to wait for me. I could never do that to you because I do care about you.”  Knuckles could feel his heart sank as he heard those words. Part of him couldn’t believe it. He knew the vixen was closed in but he would have never guessed that she would not even open her heart to him. He could feel the depression setting in.

“Sapphire, I don’t care if you have to do your travels. I know you help many people around the world and I think that is a wonderful thing. But what happens when you are alone at night. You have Tails s a brother but no one can ever be that alone. I know that and its been getting more and more clear to me as you have been here day after say.”

“Are you just saying this because I am here? Would your idea change once I left?”

“No of course it wouldn’t. Sapphire you can’t tell me you don’t have feelings of love for me.”

“I do Knuckles. And because I have those feelings of love I can not let my heart be with yours in fear of breaking it.”
“You could never break my heart unless you walk away from me right now.”

“Don’t be so dramatic Knuckles its not like you at all.” Knuckles held onto the vixen tighter not wanting to let her go. He knew if he did sh would vanish into the darkness and who knows when he would see her again.

“Sapphire..” The vixen soon pulled out of the loving embrace of the echidna. It was cold she could feel. Being close to him made her warm and light hearted but she knew because she ran around just as much as Sonic that she would not be a fitting partner to Knuckles.

“I can’t Knuckles. I just can’t I’m sorry.” Knuckles looks at Sapphire speechless. He didn’t know if he was angry, upset or anything. He just sighed softly. The vixen looked at him and soon walked closer to him kissing him on the cheek.

“Maybe something might change in the future. Until then, it will be best if we stay friends Knuckles.” The echidna nodded as he turned and started walking back to the shrine. He felt foolish for doing such a thing, wearing his heart on his sleeve. H ewould never do that again. He walked and kicked at some dirt looking at the sky.

“Yeah I feel like such an ass. I should have never taken that leap. Well that is it for me never again will I do such a foolish thing.”

Sapphire walked back to the workshop her mind in peril. She was doing what was right for her duty as a priestess. She could not allow her heart to run her life no matter how badly she wanted it to. Also she was to stay pure and she knew if she spent one night with Knuckles she would no longer be pure not like she would mind.

Tails was working on a jigsaw puzzle when he heard the door open. He turned to see the vixen walk inside. She looked a bit more down then usual and this made Tails a bit alarmed. He had a strong feeling that she and Knuckles had clashed. Tails stood up and walked over to her worried.

“Sister are you alright?” Sapphire nodded softly at him.

“I am Miles, but I think it is time for me to leave. I have been here way too long and I need to get back to my work.”

“Sister, did you see Knuckles.”

“Yes Miles I did.” Tails sighed a bit annoyed as he  watched her gather her things.

“So what happen? Did the two of you talk?” She nodded to him again strapping her arrow bag on her back and picking up her bow.
“Yes Miles we talked and I need to go. It was nice seeing you and do not worry I will be back soon to visit you.” Sapphire was about to leave out when Tails grabbed her hand pulling her back.

“Sister don’t leave like this. I know why Knuckles was looking for you. He wants to be with you and I know you want to be with him. Please just go to him! Why are you fighting back these feelings you have for him!”

“Because I have a duty to uphold!” Sapphire turned and looked at Tails. It was the first time in ages that she had raised her voice to him. “I am a priestess and I need to be around for others so I can help them!”

“But what about you! Your going to get to a point in your life where you will not be able to help as much and you are going to find yourself alone! I don’t want to see that and I know Knuckles does not either! You need to get rid of this barrier you have around yourself. Everyone is not out to get you especially me and Knuckles! We love you sister.” Tails looked at her upset. Sapphire closed her eyes as she turned away she started to the door.

“Brother I know you love me and I know Knuckles love me. I love both of you I just I have a duty to tend to.” She walks out of the house as Tails follows him.

“Sister, you need to open your eyes and look at what you have in front of you. Knuckles of all people is not one to open his heart to everyone and I know you are the same way. That is what makes the both of you good for one another. Your best friends and you know one another very well. You can work with one another to work though this and help to open your hearts.”  Sapphire sighs softly as she turns and looks at her brother.

“I’m sorry little brother. I just don’t believe I’m ready for such a task and I don’t want to break Knuckles heart.” She turned and took off at full speed jumping from tree to tree. Running away from her problems and her love.