Former Title/s:
A Rich Kid's pick of Lovely Ladies - yugiohfan163
A Thorndyke's Life Saviors
Prologue
It had been a year since Sonic and the others went back to Mobius. And ever since then, Chris' life had returned to its empty status.
His parents tried to spend more time with him. However, something happened in both of their jobs which forced them to remain at their working places.
Danny, Francis and Helen also did their best to make him feel a little less lonely at least. Yet, just like with Chris's parents, they reluctantly had to leave him due to some personal stuff of their own.
His grandfather Chuck, the housekeeper Ella and the butler Mr. Tanaka... they all tried to cheer the boy up in the best of their capabilities. But all of their efforts ended in the same manner, fruitless.
The little Thorndyke was currently standing on the balcony of his bedroom, watching the terrain around him... although, his eyes were more focused on the swimming pool in front of him.
No doubt, he was remembering the mobians that he met and befriended respectively - Sonic, Cream, Tails, Amy, and many others.
"Hello there, kid." a male monstrous voice spoke from behind him all of a sudden.
Startled, the boy turned around to face the one talking to him.
He saw a tall black hooded figure standing right in front of him.
"Who are you?" Chris asked, quivering a little.
"Who I am is not important." the hooded figure replied. "It is what you want; And, above all else, what kind of person will you become."
"What do you mean?"
The mysterious individual explained: "I mean, I know what you desire - companionship. Just as you had with the mobians. And I'm certain that, eventualy, you will have even more than that."
The little Thorndyke had just calmed down and didn't knew what to say. It was like somewhere between the lines, it was true.
The figure also added: "And then there comes the part to determine who you will be... which also depends on what kind of companion you get."
Chris stayed silent for a moment, wondering what he meant.
"So, what's gonna happen to me now? I mean, it's not like you can just teleport me to their world." he stated with a hint of sadness in his voice.
"As a matter of fact, I can." the cloaked stranger answered, surprising the boy.
He continued: "I can create a warp path that will lead you straight to Mobius. Still, if you wish to say goodbye to your family or leave a note, then now is the time."
The boy started to think for a minute, until he decided what he was going to do.
He started to walk up to a desk to take a piece of paper and a pen.
But before he could grab anything, the door of his bedroom opened. Thus revealing his grandfather, the butler and the housekeeper standing there.
"There's no need for a goodbye message, Chris." Chuck told him.
"We heard everything that you and our... uninvited guest said." Tanaka added, glaring a little at the individual.
The hooded figure immediately apologized: "Sorry for appearing in your residence out of nowhere. But the boy's torment was so big that I could feel it myself, even when I was in another world."
The old scientist nodded to him, apparently accepting it.
He then turned back to his grandson, saying with a solemn expression: "Chris, if you want to go, we won't stop you. We'll let your parents know about your disappearance. There's nothing for you to worry about."
"We still have some time." the figure assured him. "When you're ready, meet me outside and let me know if you still wish to go."
And with those words, the cloaked stranger walked away by the bedroom's door, leaving them alone.
A few minutes later, Chris walked out of the mansion and saw the mysterious individual standing out there, waiting for him.
The boy moved to him and said: "I've already talked with them and made my decision... I accept your offer."
The figure nodded: "Very well then."
He then noticed Chris' grandfather and the other two heading to their direction.
"But before we do this, I would like to ask something to your grandfather." he told to the boy.
"Okay."
The cloaked stranger took just a couple of steps to the old man.
And when he stopped, he inquired: "You just met me, and you're already letting your grandson take my proposition. Why?"
"Because I can see with no doubt that you want Chris to find happiness, and that you don't want to hurt him." Chuck replied, seriously. "That's why we're trusting him with you."
"Please watch over him, will you?" Ella asked, kindly.
"Do not fear." the individual told them. "If I find out Chris is really feeling unhappy and miserable, I'll get him out of there right away."
"Good." Chuck answered with a nod.
The hooded figure returned to Chris soon afterwards.
And once he stood about five to six steps from the boy, he opened a portal.
"All set to go?" the cloaked stranger inquired him.
The Thorndyke kid was about to go forward, until he looked back to the trio.
And without thinking twice, he sprinted to them and brought them all into a big group hug... a final goodbye.
"I'll miss you." admitted Chris, tears starting to form in his eyes.
"We'll miss you too, Chris." said Chuck with his eyes closed, trying to fight back his own.
After a long moment, he departed from their embrace and moved back to the mysterious individual.
"Ready." the boy responded, sniffing a little.
The figure nodded and made a gesture for Chris to step forward, which he slowly did.
And without looking back again, he entered into the warp path.
As the little Thorndyke vanished from existence, the portal soon faded as well.
"As promised - I'll be watching him." the figure stated, with his back still turned to the trio.
"Thank you." said Chuck, his voice sounding heavy as Ella started crying and Tanaka was trying to console her.
As the three of them were moving back inside the house, the cloaked stranger disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
Unknown to everyone, the figure shed a tear of his own while that happened.
(SOMEWHERE ELSE)
The figure appeared in a dark room that had only one light on top of him.
"So, I see the little Thorndyke accepted." a crazy and demon-like voice spoke up all of a sudden.
He replied with a sigh: "Yeah."
"Hey, don't feel so down, Kranon." said the voice, calmly. "It's gonna be a good thing for us, and for him. Plus, you have me to help out just in case."
"I am aware of that, Mad Toon." the-now-revealed Kranon replied, before he began to speak in a stern tone. "But seriously now - don't go doing anything too crazy, and no crossovers whatsoever."
Mad Toon even asked: "Not even references?"
"Not. Even. That."
"Oh pooey." Mad Toon pouted. "Oh, and what about breaking the 4th wall?"
"As long as it doesn't have any crossover references, that's fine." Kranon permitted.
"Great!"
Author's notes: And here's the intro for this fanfiction.
If anyone has any ideas for characters to be paired up with Chris, such as - who; how is the girl (her personality); if it should be one or more; how they should meet; and so on... Or for the story itself, then please, feel free.
By the way, you can also choose if Chris should be younger or older in each chapter.
Also, although this fanfic. is rated: M (for mature), it doesn't mean every chapter will contain violence, profanity, and/or sex.
I went with yugiohfan163's advice and made the cover with some images of the characters found in sonic wikia, and the cover there is the result. (Too bad it was too big to show the entire image)
The fanfiction's cover was made in... I think it's called... vector style, I guess.
Anyway, the first chapter will be published in a bit.
And before I forget, Chris will always appear as male. However, you can choose if the girl in the pairing will be a canon or a male that was genderbent. I'm sorry if I sound offensive, but I don't intend to write male/male or female/female.
Hope you liked the introduction.
Until next time!