Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ Ozzy ❯ The new partnership ( Chapter 6 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Chapter Six

The last emerald was in New York City. Ozzy went ahead and figured out that Rouge had an emerald or two of her own so he was for sure that this one was the last. The only problem was that it was in the hands of one of Isis' connections. So all Oz had to do was wait for Rouge to show up then he could carry out the rest of his plan.

Tino was there with him. Another part of his “genius” plan as he called it. Tino had fun cracking on him for that one. “That's great Ozzy! You a genius?!” he busted out laughing again on the verge of tears.

Oz crossed his arms dignifiedly “ Its not that funny…” He said in a pouty voice. It didn't help…it only made Tino laugh harder.

Once Tino gained control of his self he asked Oz about his plan and how was he so sure that Rouge was going to show up. Oz described that this one was a two-man job. He and Rouge would go under cover and not only steel the jewel back but also dig up some stuff on Isis and the pin cushion with a mouth.

“For the last time…She's a hedgehog! But what about Rouge, what if she never shows?” Tino asked while they sat in the restaurant of the hotel they were staying in.

Oz smiled, “ It's all a matter of pride…” He sipped at his drink.

Tino quirked an eyebrow, “Pride?”

“Yeah you see Rouge has a big pride issue going on. I happened to bruise her a little in that area so she isn't about to let me off easy. So there fore she'll come to me.” He leaned back on the two hind legs of his chair and smiled haughtily.

“So you've got me all figured out do you?”

“ You bet I do.” The smile quickly turned into a worried frown. He lost his balance and fell backwards. When he looked up he saw one very mad Rouge looking down at him. He gave a little wave, “ H-Hi Ro-Rouge. Long time no see huh?”

Rouge glowered down on him. “You sick, sorry, excuse for a feline! I should have gotten rid of you when I had the chance!”

Tino decided it was time for him to jump in. “Hi, I'm Tino. Just ignore the sack of fur on the floor and have a drink.” He extended his hand to Rouge.

Rouge looked at him then she shook his hand. “Thanks, a good stiff drink sounds good right about now.” She took a seat beside Tino while Oz struggled back up into his chair.

“I've read up on you. Your record is quite impressive…” Tino said and flagged down a waitress and ordered Rouge her drink.

Rouge smiled and leaned forward on the table with her elbows. “ Well why wouldn't it be? I am the best after all…” She looked over at Oz who sat there mocking her. “And unlike others I can take a job seriously…” she ended.

Oz looked outraged. “Just what is that suppose to mean?! I take my work very seriously and professionally!” He crossed his arms and glared at her. “Plus… I don't spend my time seducing men and flaunting my stuff.”

Rouge looked unaffected by the insult. “ No, you spend most of your time getting slapped by girls…” She took a sip from her drink that the waitress handed her.

Tino suppressed a laugh. Oz and Rouge sat there glaring at each other. Tino cleared his throat, “Well, umm…why don't you fill Rouge in on your little plan.”

Rouge cocked an eyebrow, “You have a plan? My word I think the world is going to end.” She said mockingly.

Ozzy ignored her, his face cold and stern. “I've decided to take you up on that proposal.”

Rouge was surprised and impressed. Even though her proposition was a way to throw him off he spoke forceful and seriously. He was completely on top of the situation. She had to admire that, “Well…?”

Oz continued, “The last jewel is in the hands of one of Isis' connections, which I'm sure you already knew that. So I figure we take advantage of the situation.” He paused and looked at both Tino and Rouge. “We not only steel the jewel but we get information on Isis and the whereabouts of the host. We'll be killing two birds with one stone.”

Rouge sat quietly considering his plan. It was logical and it sure would save her some time too. Then she thought of something, “You knew I would be looking for you and that I'd get here didn't you?” The gray lynx nodded. Yet again she was impressed, from only a short time he figured out what made her tick, what made her keep going.

Tino interrupted her thoughts, “So what do you need me for?”

“You're working on a new type of genetic disguise aren't you?”

Tino looked at him, “Yes but it hasn't been properly tested.”

Ozzy nodded towards Rouge, “Well you have two test subjects right here.”

Rouge's eyes grew wide, “What?! You aren't using me as some type of lab rat!”

Oz closed his eyes trying to stay composed then he opened them, “We need proper disguises. We can't go as we are. Most of Isis' goons know me anyways, so going as we are would only put us in danger and any innocent civilians.”

“I still don't like this.” Rouge said pouting.

“We have no other choice.” Oz said.

Tino sighed, “All right. I'll see you both tomorrow morning. Meet me at the lab here in the university. It's the closest one I can think of that we can use.”

Ozzy nodded and stood up, “We'll be there.”

Rouge stood up too, “Whoa! Hold the phone! What we? I haven't agreed to anything.”

Oz looked at her, she was getting to be very irritating, “You'll show up” He turned and started to walk out with Tino.

Rouge caught him by his shoulder and spun him around making him look at her, “I'm getting tired of your arrogance.” She glared at him.

He rolled his eyes, “And I'm getting tired of your selfishness.” He turned back around and kept walking, “You can either come or you can do it on your own and get killed…”

Rouge watched him, her arms crossed over her chest. She spun on her heel and walked out of the hotel. She wasn't about to stay in the same place as him, if you could even call it a hotel. To her that place was as cheesy as all get out. But of course everyone should know it takes a lot for Rouge to be impressed.

Everyone was at the university the next morning. Tye even showed up, but unfortunately it wasn't a surprise visit. Rouge even came…reluctantly.

Tye introduced her self to Rouge, “Hiya! I'm Tye.” She extended her hand to Rouge.

Rouge shook her hand and smiled. “I'm Rouge.” Despite the fact that the girl was in a wheel chair, Rouge took no notice.

“Ozzy has told me a lot about you.” Tye said beaming up at the bat.

Rouge cocked an eyebrow. “Oh really?” She looked over her shoulder at Ozzy. He smiled sheepishly and waved at her.

Tye laughed, “Don't worry it wasn't anything bad…” Rouge snorted and walked towards Tino with Tye wheeling her way by her side.

Tino looked a little unsure as to if this was going to work. He opened up a brief case that was insulated with thick foam. Lying there on the foam were two test tubes with a green thick liquid in them. He gave one to Rouge and the other to Ozzy. “You take this orally.”

Rouge looked at the liquid, “It doesn't look to inviting…”

Ozzy shrugged. “Oh well bottoms up!”

“No wait!” Tino tried to stop them but it was too late both of them had chugged it down. Tino covered his face with his hands and spoke from behind them. “You might want to go into separate rooms and take that…”

Oz looked at him confused, “Why?” He caught a glimpse of his hand….A HAND! He was human! A very naked human!

Rouge screamed and jumped behind the lab table. Oz grabbed the brief case and covered his front and put his backside to the wall. “YOUR SICK TINO! SICK!”

Tino and Tye both busted out laughing. Rouge yelled from behind the table. “I hate you Tino! You pervert!”

“I tried to warn you.”

“YOU DID NOT!” Oz retorted.

Tye wheeled over to Rouge and tossed her a robe. Rouge took it and put it on. Tino tossed one to Ozzy as well. Both stood there glaring at Tino thinking of all the ways that they could kill him.

“I brought you some clothes. I hope they fit you.” Tye said and showed Rouge to a empty room.

“Yeah and there are some clothes in that room for you Oz.” Tino said pointing to a different one.

Rouge and Oz went into the separate rooms and got dressed. They both appeared at the same time. Ozzy looked over at Rouge and took a double take when he saw her. She had long slender legs, great curves, and her skin was light but not pale, her eyes were the same crystal blue, and her hair came down to her chin that flipped out naturally and was a white platinum blonde. His eyes drifted up and down her body then back up.

Rouge wasn't paying attention to him. She was to busy looking at her out fit. “You got good taste Tye…” She complimented. Tye had given her a hot pink tank top, and a black mini skirt and black knee high boots to match. “What do you think Oz?” She saw him gawking at her. She herself couldn't help gawking at him. The clothes that Tino gave Oz where were baggy pants that sagged a little showing his boxers, some air force ones, and a white t-shirt that hugged his perfectly toned, muscular torso. His skin was a gorgeous golden tan; his eyes were still that of a lynx, and his hair was short and untidy in a hot sexy manner and was a charcoal black with natural silvery gray highlights.

They both stood there looking at each other. Oz was the first one to speak after a few seconds had past, “Wow…” he breathed.

Rouge shook her head, “Whoa! Cool it boy.”

Ozzy turned his head and cleared his throat trying to act professional. “Ok…Thanks Tino…”

Tino smiled, “Don't mention it bro.”

Oz turned to Tye, “Did you bring the stuff?”

Tye nodded, “The latest in stealth communication…” She took the backpack that Tino handed her and pulled out a small compact sized case. “These will be your communicators.” She opened it up and handed Rouge and Oz what looked like a small hearing aid. They put them in, and the hearing aids looked completely invisible. “She handed Ozzy a gold Rolex, “That may look like an ordinary Rolex but its actually a tape recorder and it contains a very strong sleeping gas…the top button starts the recorder and the one on the left dispensed the gas.” She dug deeper into her bag and pulled out a platinum credit card.

Rouge rolled her eyes, “Let me guess a bomb detonator right?”

Tye looked at her, “No. This is an actual credit card.”

Oz snatched it from her, “Thank you Tye!” He bent down and gave her a peck on the cheek.

Tye smiled, “I figured you could spruce up your disguise a little…”

Rouge took the card from Oz. “Great! Lets get started!”

“Hold it. You don't even know what I have in mind…” Oz said following her out.

“You can tell me on the way to the mall.” Rouge said her eyes glittering with excitement.

Tye and Tino laughed as they watched the two walk out. “ Do you think they'll screw up?” Tye asked Tino.

“Naw, I don't think so…” Tino said placing his hand on Tye's shoulder.

Meanwhile Rouge made her way to her car. When she got there Oz stopped dead in his tracks. “That's your car?” He said pointing at the black Lamborghini Diablo.

Rouge shrugged, “Yeah…now get in.”

“I don't think we need that credit card…not if you have money like this…” he stated as they got in the car and Rouge started it up.

“Trust me we'll need it…” She slammed on the gas and sped out of the parking lot. Oz turned on the radio. He flipped back and forth between stations.

Rouge was getting irritated, “Just pick one already!”

“Geeze, all right all right all ready…” He flipped the station one more time. He started singing and rapping along with the radio. “To the window, to the wall!”

Rouge glared at him. “Must you sing!”

Oz started to bounce his shoulders and bob his head. “Aw come one Rouge have some fun.” He kept singing and dancing in his seat. “Aw man the song ended…”

“Thank God…” She spoke to soon; just then Beyonce's Crazy in love came on.

“Come on Rouge sing! Girl I know you can sing so don't get all shy on me.”

“What makes you think I can sing?”

“Just sing! Lighten up some.”

“If I sing will you leave me alone?”

“Yup!”

Rouge sighed irritably and started to sing along to the song.

“Uh-oh! Home girl can sing! Look out J. Lo!”

Rouge smiled and straightened up sitting arrogantly. She started to get into it and she began to dance along with the music. Ozzy joined her.

They were both having a good time in the car then they came to the mall. Rouge jumped out in a hurry so did Oz. Rouge looked at him. He was just as excited as she was about going shopping. She eyed him suspiciously, “You aren't a fag are you?”

“What?! The heck are you talking about?”

“Well you dress good…to good. And you like to shop.”

“Hey jus because a brothah likes to look good and knows how to dress doesn't mean he's a queer. Plus you see me hittin on girls not guys…”

Rouge shrugged, “Good point. Just thought I'd check. Now lets go!”

They both walked into the mall entrance and stood in awe at the floors and floors of stores. Rouge grabbed Ozzy by the wrist and took him into a store. Immediately she was grabbing clothes off the wracks and handing them to Ozzy to hold.

“Whoa Rouge wait a second! There's something I have to tell you…”

Rouge paused and turned to him. “Huh?”

Oz stepped closer to her and whispered in her ear. “Well you see the other part of my plan was well, um…We'll be going to this club, and well they'll be expecting a pimp and his girl to be showing up…”

Rouge looked at him like she could have killed him on the spot. “What?”

Oz laughed nervously, “Its only for this one night…”

“You mean to tell me I have to be your-”

“Shhhh…geeze tell the whole world. But like I said that's what they'll be expecting.”

Rouge glared at him, “…”

“Please Rouge! I'll make it up to you. I swear I will!”

Rouge thought about it then smiled, “Ok…but you owe me…”

Oz smiled, then he put his arm around her waist. “How bout we start practicing for tonight?”

Rouge stood on his foot, “How about not?”

Oz winced and bit done on his lip, “Ok…ok…” Rouge smiled and continued pulling out clothes and tossing them to Ozzy. She went into the dressing room and tried on each outfit and gave Oz a little fashion show. The first outfit she tried on was a white tank top with cut off sleeves and rhinestone trimming around the collar and white cloth low rise bell bottoms. Oz shook his head then she went back and tried on the rest. They both decided on the rhinestone spaghetti strap baby blue dress with the diving neckline. It was extremely short and was covered in glitter. She managed to fine white stiletto heels to go with it. One strap went over her toes and another going around her ankle.

“Girl you better be glad I'm your pimp tonight or else you'd be in some serious trouble…” Ozzy said as the made for another store.

“Aww…is the wittle kitty worried about po' wittle ol' me?” She said mockingly.

Oz's face was stern. “I'm serious Rouge…those guys are ruthless. They'll do anything to get a girl.”

Rouge was shocked at his tone. “Ozzy I was just joking…besides I'd like to see one of those jerks get within three feet of me…”

“Believe me…they'll be a lot closer then that…”

Rouge put her hand on his shoulder and stopped him making him look at her. “I'll be all right Oz… I promise.”

Oz relaxed and smiled, “I know you will be.” He put his arm around her waist. “You got me to protect you.” His hand moved a little to far and she slapped him across the face.

“Dream on hair ball…” She muttered and continued walking.

Oz followed her rubbing his cheek, “Did you have to slap me so hard?”

She smiled, “Come on…” She took him by the arm and drug him into another store. “It your turn now. And don't pick out anything stupid…”

“Me? Pick out stupid stuff. HA! I think not…” He walked over and glanced at couple of suits.

“A suit?”

“Hey if your gonna play the part of a pimp then you play it right…” He grabbed a couple and went into the changing room.

He stepped out and turned around slowly so she could see. “What do you think?”

She looked at the gray suit, she cocked her head to the side, “Mmm…Naw…Its not you…”

Oz shrugged and went and put on another one. This time Rouge whistled. The suit was black with light gray pin stripes and he wore a white collared shirt underneath. The suit complemented his hair perfectly and showed off his broad shoulders and chest perfectly. “It's a keeper!” She said smiling.

Oz smiled and nodded then changed and went to pay for the suit. Rouge started to complain about getting hungry so the went to the food court and got something to eat. They sat down at a table and discussed their plans while they ate.

“So do you know what the host looks like?” Rouge asked him and took another bite of her salad.

“You never saw it? I would think that of all people, you would always be one step ahead…” said Oz taking a sip of his coke.

Rouge just shrugged. “I'd eventually find out…like right now…”

“Yeah I've seen the host…” Oz took a big bite out of his hamburger.

“And…?”

He swallowed, “She a hedgehog…” Rouge started to choke on her water. “What's up with you?”

Rouge shook her head, “Nothing…just went down the wrong pipe…”

Oz eyed her, “Uh-huh…but anyways she's a hedgehog and Isis has gotten her so juiced up she's like living Fort Knox…”

Rouge cocked an eyebrow, “Really? I see Isis is all for the world domination thing…”

Oz shook his head disagreeing, “No, I don't think so. Just really pissed off at the world.”

Rouge nodded and they both finished up their meals. They couldn't leave until they made a pit stop at the jewelry store. Rouge as well as Ozzy were checking out all the merchandise.

Rouge smiled, “Remember when you said that you'd make it up to me Oz?”

Oz's eyes got wide catching on to what she was hitting at. “No.”

Rouge got closer to him, her body touching his and she ran a finger down his chest. “You said you would make it up to me if I went through with tonight…” She spoke softly and ran her fingers through his hair.

Oz sighed giving in, “Fine whatever…”

Rouge smiled, “Yay!” She started talking to the owner of the store and was trying on some rings.

Oz went over and was browsing through the earrings and found a big diamond stud earring that he just had to have. He got the lady to take it out do he could look at it then he ended up getting it. He turned around when he heard Rouge yelling at the manager.

“What's this? You call this a diamond?” She threw the ring back at him, “I've seen glass cut better than that!” She grabbed Oz and stormed out. “Come on! If we're gonna shop for jewelry we're going somewhere where they wont insult me with cheesy plastic!”

Oz had no choice but to follower her. They got into her car and Rouge went speeding out onto the highway. In just a few short minutes Oz was standing in Tiffany's. He whistled as he looked around. Rouge took him by the wrist and dragged him through the store. She was looking around and her eyes caught a diamond tennis bracelet.

She walked over to it, “That!” She pointed at the bracelet, “I want that Ozzy.”

Oz rolled his eyes and looked at the bracelet, “Pretty…”

Rouge go the lady to get it out for her, “Mh-hm…” Rouge put on the bracelet, “I'll be wearing this out.” She told the lady.

Oz took out the credit card and handed it to the lady. “Are you happy now?” He said to Rouge getting the card back.

Rouge nodded her head, “Yup! Thank you!” She gave him a peck on the cheek.

Oz turned a light shade of pink, “Whatever…Come on. We'll go to my place and get ready.”

They both walked out of the store and headed to Oz's hotel. It was a presidential suite so it had two rooms and never-ending room service. So Oz had some food and drinks brought up while he and Rouge got dressed and ready for tonight.

Oz was the first one done and ready. He emerged from his room and waited for Rouge. He took one last look in the mirror. His hair was still slightly untidy but he had put gel in it to give a wet look. With his suit he wore black shoes and he wore a black hat cocked to the side mimicking Michael Jackson's look. He put on the gold Rolex and walked over to Rouge's room and knocked on the door. “Rouge?”

“Yeah come in.” she called from inside.

Oz opened the door and walked in. Rouge and just started to put on her makeup. “What are you doing?”

“What's it look like I'm doing? I'm putting on makeup.” She said looking at him in the mirror.

Oz walked over and grabbed the lipstick from her. “You don't need that.” He grabbed a light baby pink gloss from the dresser. “Wear this…it looks good one you. And that's all YOU really need.”

Rouge cocked and eyebrow and took the gloss and put it on. “There? Better?”

Oz nodded, “Yup…”

She looked at him, “I wonder about you sometimes Oz…”

“Hey I like my women to look classy…besides you got that whole natural beauty thing going on anyways…you don't need all that mess.”

“I'm flattered Oz…but what about the dress?” She spun around slowly and Oz looked her over. The dress shimmered and sparkled in the light and it reflected in her eyes making them seem more radiant then ever.

“Looks good…”

She looked at his hat then she saw his earring and smiled. “You clean up pretty good yourself…”

Oz reached into his jacket poked and took out a slender velvet case. “I got you something…”

Rouge walked closer as he opened it up. Inside was a crystal blue jewel that had the same radiant sparkle as her eyes, and it hung on a white gold chain. Oz took it from the box and put it on her. “Ozzy…it's beautiful…” She said breathlessly.

“There's a tracking device on the clasp…it'll let me know where you're at if something goes wrong and we're separated…” He stood back and looked at her.

She should have known, but nonetheless, “Thanks…”

“The jewel is real though…so…” He said and started walking towards the door.

Rouge took one last look at herself in the mirror, she cocked her to the side, “Don't you think this is more classy then slutty…?”

Oz turned to look at her, “That's how I like my women.” He grinned, “Classy.” He laughed and grabbed the keys to Rouges car, “Oh and um…by the way I'm driving.”

Rouge looked at him like he was nuts, “No your not.”

“Look do you want this to be believable or not?”

She sighed, “Fine…”

“Great! Lets go!” He walked to the door and held it open for Rouge, “Ladies first.” Rouge smiled and they both headed out to what they hope would be an easy mission.