Knuckles the Echidna
(The Adventure Begins)
Disclaimers: All Sonic X and other characters are owned by SEGA and Archie Comics and are copied without permission. I do not own any of the characters I will mention; except for Miyah the Echidna. I have made this story for fun and not profit.
Writer's Note: This is one of my very first Sonic stories I've ever done so don't judge me badly on how it's written. I am also not that great with character roles so they may be out of character in a lot of parts of the story. This is also the first story that takes place around Knuckles. This story talks about my idea of Knuckles' life before and how he meets Sonic and Tails. I had thought of this idea while I was down at my cousin's house for New Years.
This story is a little epic and can be a bit dramatic. So if you're not into that kind of stuff or you get upset easily, do not continue reading this story. But those who aren't may continue. (Rated PG-13 for drama.)
Part One
The onyx black sky soon became a deep lavender as a golden sun began to peek over the horizon of a peaceful, quiet forest. A crimson blaze tinged the pink and orange clouds as the sun slowly ascended into sky; casting its radiant glow into the grass and trees below. Down below, the gentle sounds of birds filled the forest with a soft harmony. Large white and lilac butterflies flittered and danced through the moist warm air; one of which soon perched on a small pink and white flower; which like most of the forest, was covered with morning dew. All seemed peaceful. Just then, there was a rush of wind as a well-aged male echidna with Coquelicot(orangey red) fur ran through the grass and trees. He was dressed in a golden brown tribal attire; along with a pair of white spiky gloves. He had topaz blue eyes; which were looking straight ahead along his path. His name was Locke the Echidna. The rising sun's light seemed to drench Locke's fur with its brilliant glow as he continued running at a decent speed. Before long, the trees came to an end and he could see a large village before him. Near the village on the right was a tall Mayan stone alter. Atop was a large green jewel; which glistened in the now shimmering sunlight. Many other echidnas were busy around the village. Locke made his way toward the alter where a small bungalow rested left of the alter. He had left to patrol the area for safety of the village. Locke made his way inside. A somewhat younger female echidna rested in a bed. She had raspberry and crimson fur and was wearing a tribal attire much like Locke; only snow-white instead of golden brown. Her name was Lara-Le. Lara-Le glanced up at Locke with her warming silvery-green eyes as she held a small bundle of blankets in her arms.
"Locke." She smiled.
"I'm sorry I have been gone for a long time." Locke apologized; coming to the bedside. "There were very important matters that needed to be dealt with."
"It's quite alright." Lara-Le replied.
Locke embraced her affectionately.
"I have had company." She smiled; removing some of the blanket.
Locke smiled in shock and joy as he saw what was beneath them. The baby echidna had bright crimson fur, tan muzzle, and a moon mark was on his chest. The baby echidna soon opened his violet eyes sleepily and let out small yawn. The baby echidna smiled and let out a small, happy squeal as he saw Locke's face. Locke smiled as he gazed down at him. He soon turned to his wife.
"He's wonderful, Lara." Locke stated; filled with joy.
Lara-Le reflected his smile. Locke reached his hand out to his son, and the baby echidna soon gripped Locke's finger with his small hand. It was then that Locke noticed a small pair of spikes where his knuckles were.
"He has the spikes of the guardian." Lara-Le smiled.
"He will be the next to guard the Master Emerald." Locke agreed; smiling as well. He then took his son gently into his arms. "What should we name him?" Locke then asked.
"Well," Lara began. "I think his name should be..." She thought for a short moment. "Knuckles." She replied.
Locke thought for a second and soon smiled.
"Knuckles." He repeated; glancing down at the baby in his arms. "Knuckles the Echidna."
He then gently passed the newborn back to his wife. Lara-Le took him in her arms. She covered him with the blanket and smiled as she kissed his forehead. The baby echidna; now known as Knuckles soon closed his eyes as he drifted off to sleep.