"--ey!" Charlie snapped to attention as she heard half of a yell, stopping in her tracks and turning to where she heard the voice. It was familiar, and not one she wanted to hear; not just yet. She groaned lightly to herself, only Jolt, who was next to her could hear. She turned to the voice as well.

"Don't act like you can't hear me, i know you can." She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, looking at the newcomer funny. "Just what the hell are you doing here? You're not welcome here!"

Jolt looked at Charlie inquisitively, but she didn't notice. She was looking at the two following the one who had caught her attention. The two of them looked away, as if they wanted nothing to do with it. Her eyes trained back forward to the character in front of her. "Nice to see you too, Wave," came her belated reply, focusing her eyes on the purple swallow in front of her.

"I thought i told you i never wanted to see you again!" she boomed.

"It's a free country," Charlie replied calmly, rolling her eyes. "If you don't want to see me, just close your eyes."

"Why you arrogant little..."

"This coming from the one who is monopolizing attention," Charlie cut her off. She could tell that she was angering the sparrow, because she could have sworn she saw her turning a shade of magenta. She looked over at her companions as she seethed with anger. "Jet. Storm." The two of them nodded in her direction. "You look good. I hope she doesn't give you guys /too/ much trouble." She smirked to herself as Jet found everything but the conversation interesting at the moment, while Storm was clearing his throat. She was then made to arch an eyebrow as Wave stomped over towards her, fists clenched, before raising a hand and pointing in her face.

"Don't think that because you've come out of 'retirement', that you're just going to go and take the title from us!"

"Oh, i would't dream of it," Charlie told her calml, resting her hands behind her head now. "I'll just have to win it from you, won't i?"

"Oh yeah? You and what army?"

"You'll see soon enough." It was Jolt's turn to smirk; she had been silent the entire time, and found no need to say anything anytime soon. "In fact, lets make it interesting shall we? If you beat me in the race, i'll do whatever you want, and leave. Sound good?" She took her silence, and glaring as a yes. "And if i win, you and me have a date. Deal?"

A very loud, "WHAT?!" came from Wave, attracting the attention of commonfolk around, enjoing their festivities. After the outburst, tey all returned to what they were doing. She growled once again as she debated the bargain in her head, while Charlie outstretched a hand to confirm it with a shake. "Fine Deal."

Waves eyes narrowed as Charlie moved in closer to you, and said in a real low voice. "Why don't you put on something real nice for me tonight, won't ya?" She chuckles as she weaved out of the way of a strike, as Wave swung at her, only to be held back by Storm, who had stepped into matters. She turned to Jolt, who was attempting to stifle a giggle, before she turned her head back to Jet, who had trailed his eyes to her own. "It'll be a pleasure racing with you guys again, Jet. Perhaps this year i'll get lucky and finally beat you."

Jet smirked, and finally spoke up."Heh... wouldn't that be the day?"

"See you at the starting line," she told him, finally walking off with her companion, before bursting out laughing with her as she heard Wave yell, "I won't lose to you!" at them.

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Jet, Wave, Storm � Sonic Team
Jolt, Charlie � Furball