Sonic Aftermath

"Sorry we have to keep the windows closed like this...but like I said, I don't want you to know how to reach this base. Otherwise I probably wouldn't be able to release you safely."

They would feel the helicopter touching down on something, as the rotors stopped spinning. Then there was the sound of giant doors slamming shut overhead. Once that was done, Sly finally opened up the door of the helicopter. "Home sweet home."

Tech would find herself inside a giant garage-like room, with the helicopter landing pad making up the floor. Overhead were the big doors that had apparently just closed.

"We have to keep the helicopter hidden, you see. This is an old, abandoned oil rig, and we don't want people thinking this place is inhabited. So we had to hollow out a segment of this place for the helicopter to be parked in. A lot of work, but much easier than building a base from scratch."

Tech tried to not seem too excited, but she couldn't help it. Her eyes opened wide. "Wow. Sly, you sure know how to please a lady."

She grabbed Sly's hand hesitantly and asked while jumping. "Can I get a tour of your base? Can I? Can I?"

"Not now..." Sly said, yawning. "I didn't realize how tired I am till we got back here. It's been a long night...doing all that piracy work. I may just go to bed." He closed his eyes and chuckled. "Well...not before that one thing I've been looking forward to since finding you."

Tech didn't like what Sly said at all. "You can't sleep with me."

She slapped him hard and poked his chest. "Don't even think of it. Get it out of your head right now I'm not an object."

Sly just laughed at her actions. "Little Miss Tech, you still don't understand your situation, do you? You don't really have a choice. Surely, you want to be let go safely, don't you?"

She cried. I'm going to hate this. "Fine... let's get it over with."

She knew what was going to happen to her and it hurt to know where it may lead. However, she also knew that if she wanted to live, she'd have to let Sly do whatever he desired to her. Even if it meant she would be emotionally hurt and scarred for life.

"If you aren't in the mood, do you want to wait until later?" Sly opened a door and started walking down a corridor laced with rusted steel girders and pipes. "I think this would be better if we were both having fun doing it."

Tech shrugged. "Do whatever you want. You already know I'm not going to be in the mood anyway, no matter how long I have to wait for you to take advantage of me. You can do it while I'm asleep, you can do it while I'm in a box talking to a fox. I don't care. Just do it already."

Tech sighed. "You already know I can't stop you."

Sly sighed as he continued walking down the corridor. "Sad...I was enjoying the conversation up until I mentioned that... I just thought it would be a bit fairer if I didn't suddenly surprise you with it."

Tech continued walking by his side and explained. "No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have slapped you, but yes you're right. You shouldn't have mentioned it in the first place."

She kissed his cheek. "I forgive you. I'm all yours for tonight. You can sleep with me, but let's hold off on your thoughts until we get some sleep."