Smash and Alestar's Roleplay (Chapter 1/3: The Love Triangle)

Alright! We've been planning this for a little while, but now we're finally gonna put this in motion. Few people may remember Alestar's one and only fanfic (as far as I know) which went by the name "A Very Romantic Story with Lots of Action and of course Drama". As you can see, it's obvious why a new name was needed. I don't even believe that name could fit normally in the regular topic title. (EDIT: actually yes. yes it can.)

But yes, this was a fanfic on 4kids' Sonic X forums. One of the earliest episodes in my roleplay series, that's ready to be redone. A lot of things are going to change, but for the most part the main elements will stay; This is where Jenny is introduced to the gang, that is the most important part.


This is an Invite Only RP. You cannot join unless I invite you. (Because this happens so early in the series, I can't really let just ANYONE in.) Here are the people on the invite list.

1. Speedy The Hedgehog
   
2. Kapus
   

Yeah, not much, but if anyone should be invited they should. Speedy was in the original story, after all. So was Two Tails, but he doesn't really exist anymore.


Alright, I will be waiting on Alestar's introduction.

Alright! I'll begin now! Please pardon my rp skills. Kinda rusty 'XD

During a dark night on Station Square, the city lights were as bright as always and life seemed to be normal for everyone in it. The usual sounds of every day could be heard: The sound of cars in traffic, music from stores and other places and people everywhere, walking to their homes or other plans they had for that night. Life was normal...on certain places. On an abandoned Pier that belonged to a long gone boat company, the sound of a Gunshot was heard.

At the Pier, A female cat slowly fell down after being shot and standing before her, there was a young male hedgehog that was shocked at what just happened. he rushed over to catch her before she hit the ground and he held her close on his arms.

"Neo! Lets go!!" an echidna screamed from an escape boat at the end of the Pier.

From afar, a man holding his weapon towards the pier was smirking, pleased that he didn't miss his target. His smirk soon disappeared at the sound of sirens from the police and he quickly turned to run away along with his allies before they were caught.

"...Sasha!.." cried the male hedgehog, holding the injured girl. The girl in his arms smiled up at him before her eyes closed and she passed away. The sound of the sirens scared the echidna and his companions that were on the boat and they took off, leaving the couple on the docks. Many police cars stopped near the pier and rushed to the docks towards the male hedgehog who was mourning over the death of the girl. They surrounded him and it wasnt long till they took him away. Several hours later, the news was broadcasted on all the channels of the city.

The sun had risen high above the morning sky. Two blue echidnas met inside the train station, and began walking out together. One was dark blue, while the other was a lighter shade. "So did you hear, Dave?" One said to the other. "Someone was murdered last night, right by the pier!"
David, the darker colored echidna, nodded slowly. "So I heard." He said. "The police have that whole area blocked off now. They're right outside now."
The two walked outside of the station and stepped down the stairs. Not far ahead of them was the pier, and a clear view of the sea. Sure enough, the police were swarming all over the crime scene, blocking everything off with caution tape and investigating every corner. "They say the only person they found at the scene of the crime was the victim's boyfriend." The other echidna said, watching the police at work. "I don't know what they did with him."
"Probably took him in for questioning." David suggested. "That's what they usually do with witnesses and suspects." His eyes scanned over the scene in front of them. "Though I am rather curious about the crime as a whole." He looked over and rose an eyebrow at his companion. "Maybe we could take some time to learn about what's going on, brother?"

The news of the event that occurred was in everyone's conversation. Many were wondering what led to such a young hedgehog to do such a big crime. A crime that involved the stealing of 8 million dollars on worldwide known Casinos in the Casino Area of the City and the alleged stealing of diamonds from one of the tournament players. Many citizens began to question how safe they were in the city if big crimes like the one that was revealed was happening.

The news made it all the way to the area of the city known mainly for its dark alleyways and not so flashy buildings. For People who couldn't afford living large like most people in Station Square. One of the neighborhood's main spots was a bar known as "The SwingIn", which was also where everything was planned...

Inside the bar, a middle aged Weasel known as "Mack" was drying some of the cups of the bar. "I wonder..." he said, feeling worried that Neo and his friends never showed up. It wasnt long till a Large White Tiger stepped in, looking stressed. "have they arrived yet?!" yelled the Tiger.

"No Sir, none of them have shown up, called or anything" replied Mack which made the Tiger let out a deep sigh and slam his fist on the table bar. "You think...they got caught?"

"If they did! they are so dead" threatened the Tiger. "Bunch of incompetent fools, I knew this job was too much for little brained-"

"Zan! Zan!!" a voice cried from the entrance of the bar. An echidna bursted in along with three other members of the group.

"About time you showed up!" Zan, The Tiger, sighed in relief but sounded frustrated from how worried he was. Mack eyed the group but realized Neo wasnt among them. "Where's Neo..?"

The group froze in their spot and didnt reply. Their silence said it all.


------ At the Precint ------


Neo was handcuffed and seated in a room where two detectives were standing before him, waiting for a response.

"Well kid, you sure are a gutsy one." said one of the detectives. Neo's face was emotionless. all the pain he was feeling from losing Sasha was keeping him from reacting to anything that happened around him.

"i'll ask again....for the 8th time, Why did you do this?" asked the second detective. "what was the purpose of stealing that much money?"

Neo remained quiet and didnt reply. the two detectives exchanged looks and sighed.

"Look Kid....if you dont speak up, we cant help you make your punishment not so bad. you do realize your silence will cost you a whole lot. I suggest you speak up, tell us who sent you to do this and why?"

Neo slowly moved his head up and stared at the detectives in the eyes. "..i did it...for myself" he lied. Neo wasnt willing to turn in his companions. After losing the woman he loved, whatever happened to him didnt matter anymore.

The detectives stared at Neo, hoping he'd say more but after his statement, Neo lowered his head and closed his eyes. "That's all....im going to say.." Neo finished.

The news began to broadcast the new information given by Neo. The group at the bar tuned in and were shocked to hear that Neo took all the blame. What was going to happen to Neo was said to be announced in a matter of days in case they gathered any more information.

"He better not open his mouth!" growled Zan.

"Are you kidding me man?!" exclaimed Adonis, the echidna who was part of the group. "Neo is-"

"Neo is gone" interrupted Zan and glared at the group. "that's what he wanted then so be it. If any of you even try to go save him....you wont even make it to him before i kill you" he threatened before walking back to his office. The group and Mack looked at the TV and frowned, feeling helpless at what happening to him.

Some time later, David and his brother, Spikes, had arrived home in Green Flower Zone. It was a nice, small house in the country side, just outside the city.
As the two relaxed on the sofa, catching up on old times together, David's wife came in to serve them both tea.
"Thanks, Honey." David nodded at the woman, who simply smiled in response. Spikes opened his mouth to thank her, too, but was soon interrupted by the news report on the television in front of them. The three stopped to look at it, as they described the big crime and the culprit.

"So apparently this is related to the murder, somehow.." David stroked his chin. "I never would have imagined something this big would happen up there in Station Square."
"It almost makes me glad that we moved away so quickly." Said Sarah, his wife.

Watching from the edge of the room, a young blue echidna seemed somewhat disturbed by the report. He frowned, noticing how said Neo looked in his picture. It wasn't a guilty look, rather, he looked as if he'd lost all hope in even living. It made him wonder if he really did commit the crime...

Due to the lack of evidence and short time. Neo was sentenced to 10 to 15 years to Jail. Since Neo refused to involve anyone in the crime and his desire to live on was gone, he really didn't care what happened to him. Neo was escorted to his jail cell and pushed inside once they mad it there


"Make yourself at home, kid! You're gonna be here for quite a while!" Chuckled the guard and closed the door behind him. Neo remained standing until the guard was gone and he sat down againt the wall of his prinson cell, on the floor. He looked out the small window up at the sky, remembering all he's been through and what could possibly await him these 10-15 long years.

3 years later, New evidence was provided by an unknown source to the police which allowed Neo's case to be opened once again and the lawyer paid by Neo's mother began to negotiate the time he had to serve. After long months, the veridict was changed. Neo would be set free but on parol. Neo was escorted out of jail and as he stepped out for the first time in 3 years he looked at the sky. "......" a small smile appeared on his face at the feeling of being given one more opportunity to live free once again. Neo hit the train station and began to head down to his neighborhood.

At the 'SwingIn', the group was sitting around, wondering how Neo's case went. In the bar there was Adonis, Jack the monkey, Vanessa the Echidna, Jolie the Cat, Mack the Weasel, Mike the Bear and Yohan the Tiger

Geez! Today is supposed to be the day we'll get to see if Neo will be released!" Adonis the echidna sighed, walking back and forth feeling nervous.

"Take it easy man! With the evidence provided and the lawyer his mother got him. No way he won't be set free!" Said a monkey who's name was Jack.


"Personally I hope they give him an extra 50 years in that hell hole!" Said Yohan, a young tiger, son of Zan the Tiger"

"Why must you say that Yohan? Neo didn't deserve what happened to him" Vanessa scolded at him.

"Pay him no mind Vanessa, he's just jealous because at least Neo got some attention from his "dream"girl and he can't even get the time from her" Mike teased, trying not to laugh.

"Keep it up and I'll rip that disgusting smirk off your face!" Yohan yelled. Mike jumped up from his chair ready to fight. "Are you sure about that little Yohan? Or do you need daddy's help for that too?" Mika taunted. As the two were about to fight, Adonis came in between them to stop them. "Quit it you two!"

"I don't need any help from anyone to beat your ass and Neo's if he ever gets out of that place. Which I doubt!" Yohan yelled at the group


"Well you're gonna have to eat your words, little kitty cat" Neo spoke from behind as he entered the bar, everyone cheered seeing him and rushed over to welcome him. Yohan stayed behind, glaring at Neo

"We have a winner! Smash the Echidna!!" The crowd cheered as Smash had claimed victory in one of his many bouts in the Blitz Pit. He was panting heavily, feeling achy all over. It was a tough battle this time, but he managed to outlast his opponent.

A few minutes later, after getting treated in the infirmary, Smash decided it was time to head out. He walked through the lobby, received his pay, and made his way to the exit. His sister, Pearl, stood waiting for him. "Nice going out there, Smash." She praised. "I knew you could do it."
Smash smiled a bit. "Thanks. Ready to go home?"
"Yeah. But do you think we could go out to the park for a bit, first?" She asked.
"Sure thing. Maybe we'll even meet up with Speedy and...-" His eyes slowly drifted off to the TV hanging on the wall behind her. The news report showing the release of Neo the Hedgehog was currently being broadcast. Pearl noticed his distraction, and followed his gaze. When they showed a portrait of the hedgehog's face, Smash scrunched his eyebrows. "I've seen that guy somewhere before..."
"Really?" Pearl asked, scratching her head. "I haven't."
"Hmm...Well, nevermind." He shook his head. "Let's get going." He then lead his sister out the door, and they began to trek off to Hedgehog Park.

"Its great to have you back!" Mack said from behind the bar. Adonis rubbed Neo's head, Mike and Jack were happy as well and shook hands with Neo.

"Yeah.. im glad to be out of there as well" Neo chuckled then turned to look at Yohan in the corner but before he could say anything, Zan stepped out from his office.

"Well Well, look who made it out alive and in one piece" Zan said, eyeing Neo from head to toe.

Neo simply stared at him and waited for him to say what he wanted to say.

"So what do you say you leave your bad experience on the side and-"

"Count me out of it. I'm not planning on staying in this neighborhood any longer Zan" Neo interrupted. "Im taking my mom and going to start a new life someplace else. Whatever plans your had for me you might as well forget it"

The group looked shocked and didnt know what to say. Zan raised his eyebrow, slightly surprised at Neo's bravado.

"what makes you think you're off the hook that easily? Oh so because you survived prison, you think you can come and talk to my dad like that?!" Yohan growled at Neo.

"Hey Hey! butt out you prissy little-" Mike snapped but then Neo held his hand up to stop him from finishing. Mike's eyes the turned to look at Neo.

"Im not going to waste my time explaining something that isnt your business. Just suck it up and count me out" He turned to walk out of the bar.

"Dont think I forgot the money YOU owe me, little boy" Zan said which made Neo stop walking. Zan smirked seeing he got Neo's attention. "You know...what happens when someone dosent pay me back, dont you?"

Neo slowly turned his head to look back at Zan over his shoulder with angry eyes. "....."

"That's right little punk, unless you want your mommy dearest to wake up one morning and-" Before Yohan could finish a little candle holder flew at his face, making him fall back. Yohan cried out as he touched his bruised face and glared at Neo. "Son of a-"

Neo stepped out of the bar, not wanting to hear Yohan's rant.

Adonis, Mike and Jack laughed seeing Yohan on the ground. Vanessa watched Neo walk out and frowned sadly, fearing what Neo would have to do now to keep his mother safe.

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"N-Neo!!" A middle aged female porcupine cried as she hugged her son who arrived shortly after at her home. "Im so happy to see you again!"

Neo embraced her gently and nuzzled her, feeling relieved to be in his mother's arms once again, the only family he had. "I am too....man i missed your hugs so much" he chuckled a bit.

After a small talk, Neo's mother mentioned a peaceful city near Station Square where she found a new home where the two could move in and start a new life. Neo seemed excited to hear her news and nodded as she suggested to go visit the city. Neo picked up his backpack and walked out with his mother.

Some time later, Smash and Pearl arrived at the park. It was a beautiful day; Kids were out playing around, adults were watching over them and having picnics, the weather was just perfect for a day out.
"Whelp, we're here." Smash announced. He walked over and sat down on a bench. "That was a pretty long walk. Lemme rest my legs a bit."

"Okay. I'm gonna go over by the swings." Pearl said, before walking off. Smash waved as she left, and then looked up into the sky.

"Ahh...Nice day." He muttered under his breath. He glanced around the park, looking at all the people. He wondered if there were any people he recognized around.

"Green Flower City..?" Neo repeated after hearing it from his mom as they walked down the pavement in the park.

"Yes Honey. This City is known for being very peaceful. Nothing compared to where we live right now" His mother said, feeling happy to be in a calm environment where Neo wouldnt get hurt or ambushed by anyone.

Neo glanced around the park, smiling at all the people that were enjoying their lives with no worries. "Sounds like Heaven to be honest..." Neo said to her.

"Doesnt it?" she smiled brightly but then her smile vanished when she thought about her not having much money. "Im gonna have to work extra hours though. I'll bet a house out here might cost a fortune-" she stopped walking and felt a slight pain in her legs. Neo stopped walking and frowned seeing his mother in pain. Her illness seemed to have gotten worse since she wasnt able to walk much like she used to 3 years ago. Neo led her to a bench nearby and helped her sit down.

"Mom...you overwork yourself too much. dont worry about the money, if you wanna move out here-leave it to me" Neo assured but then his mother looked scared.

"N-no Neo, Im fine. I dont...want you to go back to the same life you used to have to pay the bills.." she frowned sadly and lowered her head. "I dont want to lose you again..."

"Hey Hey...you wont" Neo assured, lifting her chin up gently. "Not when i have you who needs me so much and i need you" he smiled. "So dont worry about it mom, I'll find a way to move out here"

"Just....promise me...you wont go back to work for Zan again" The mother held his hands, looking up at Neo with sad eyes. Neo hesitated and slowly got up. "Im gonna buy us some water....be right back.." He said before walking down the pavement. His mother watched him go and frowned sadly. "..Neo.."

Neo thought about what his mother made him promise and felt really bad. it wasnt long till he realized he didnt exactly know where to find a market to buy them water and decided to look around for someone to guide him. Neo spotted Pearl and hesitated a bit before walking over to her, hoping she didnt recognize him from the news. "..h-hey!" he called out to her.