A/N: This takes place in the archie comic universe although some of the pairings are a little different. I have never written a mystery or a ghost story before, so be a little impatient. I don't own Sonic or Sally or any of the official characters. I own everyone else.
Enjoy.
Chapter Zero:
"Sonic! Sonic! Hang on Sonic!" Sally's cries came through the fog that seem to surround Sonic.
"Hand me that antibiotic." A needle pierced Sonic's arm. "Good. Now keep the pressure steady."
Hands pressed down on Sonic's chest, trying to stem the blood that flowed from a wound there. Beeps and whines from machines were heard nearby. There was a loud thump as the door was flung open followed by the sound of running footsteps.
"Mom! Mom! What's happening!"
"What's wrong with Daddy?"
The children's voices are laced with fear.
"It'll be alright sweetie. Just go with the nice nurse and I'll join you two soon."
"But I want to see Daddy!"
The children continued to protest as they are taken from the room.
"Will he make it doctor?" Sally's voice was low, trying to make sure the children didn't hear.
"I don't know yet your highness. The King seems to have some kind of infection spreading through his system. If we can't find away to stop it…"
The doctor didn't need to finish. Sally made a choking noise as she tried to hold back sobs. Suddenly one of the monitors let out a high pitch whine.
"His heart's stopped! Quick! Get the defibrillator!"
There was a mad rush of feet in the room as well as Sally's cries.
"Sonic! Don't leave me! You can't be gone! Come back! You're children need you! I need you! Please Sonic!"
"Stand back your Highness."
There was the sound of a machine charging.
"Clear!"
A jolt went through Sonic, causing his body to spasm. The heart monitor changed rapidly before flat-lining again.
"Again!"
"Sonic!"
"Clear!"
Another jolt, but the monitor barely showed any response.
"Again! Come on! I know you can make it."
"Please Sonic!"
"Clear!"
No response…
"I'm sorry your Highness, but we've lost the King."
"No! No! NO! He can't be gone!"
Sally sobbed as she gripped Sonic.
"Sonic! Come back! I love you! You can't leave me!"
Sally's words were fading as Sonic slipped away, but Sonic didn't want to go. He had to stay… he desperately tried to grasp onto something to keep from slipping farther.
"Sonic!"
One last cry. Sonic felt something hold him steady. He was no longer slipping away.
But he could no longer hear Sally's voice. He couldn't find the real world.
There was nothing.
Prologue:
After finally defeating Robotnik in the Last Battle, the years of peace that followed were shattered when an attack on the Royal Castle killed the beloved Kind and Legendary Hero, Sonic the Hedgehog.
The rest of the Royal family was immediately evacuated and the castle deserted after the funeral. An extensive investigation took place but the mastermind behind the attack was never found.
Queen Sally soon died of grief afterword and, with the kids to young to take the throne, the monarchy dissolved. The remaining Freedom Fighters disbanded and went their different ways.
As for the years passed, the castle became overgrown and run down. Many rumors surround the old building. Strange noises, objects moving by themselves, and laughter in the wind. The locals all say that the ghost of the former King still dwelled there, protecting his home from any and all intruders.