Knuckles was completely convinced to never leave Sonic alone so....The red echidna had no choice but to bring Sonic with him.... they put on their disguises.... Sonic was wearing a black top with a dark green jean-jacket, a pair of skinny jeans, sunglasses, a bright blue scarf, a sun-hat, and a pair of go-go boots..... Knuckles was wearing a black cloak, scarf, & black gloves...... Sonic was extremely nervous to go out but he felt safe around Knuckles.... when they went to town to search for answers Sonic stayed close to Knuckles as soon as possible..... that's when they stopped at the scene of the crime...... Sonic said as he closed his eyes, this is my fau..... Knuckles interrupted the crying hedgehog as he caressed his cheek, shh...shh...shh.....it isn't your fault....think about it you didn't have a weapon with you on that day Sonic.... if you really did kill Shadow and that bat then why would you do that?......*Sonic realized that Knuckles was telling him*....I know your denying it but....listen I know two things that are the proof of your innocence....1 you didn't have a weapon the last time you were here.....& 2 you were with at the time of Rouge's death......*Sonic hugged him*....I know you feel very guilty.....but I need to clear your name..... they kissed as Sonic hugged him..... Sonic whispered, Knuckles I know this is.....sudden but.....what should we do?...... Knuckles answered, I have a plan to catch him but it involves something personal..... Sonic whispered, wh...what's the plan?....*Knuckles whispered the plan to him as he blushed....Sonic blushed as well as Knuckles held him close*....are you sure?....*Knuckles nodded*.....okay by any chance this lasts longer than planned then....you know..... Knuckles said, I know....but Sonic your still broken & I wanna keep you safe.....I love you..... Sonic said as he wrapped his arms around his neck, to be honest......I feel safe around you.....I wanna.....you know..... then they kissed on the sidewalk.....