Bite Me Not – An Adaption from Sonadow's Rose's "Come a Little Closer, I Won't Bite – Or Will I?"


Since I love this summary, I'm gonna keep it!

SUMMARY: When Jules, an assassin and single parent of Sonic, Manic, and Sonia, fails to eliminate a group of rebellious noblemen, the royal family's heir to the throne takes Sonic as his own personal slave. As if nothing can get any worse, Sonic discovers that the entire family, all the way back to their original ancestor, are all – you guessed it: VAMPIRES!

Warning: As you have probably noticed, I write mostly about Yaoi/Yuri FF's. Therefore, this is a Yaoi FF. If you don't like, don't read! To those who do, please enjoy! R&R

Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic the Hedgehog or his friends/acquaintances. What I would give to have such an ownership! However, there are a few of my own characters that will be in this Fic that are forbidden to be used by others.

Characters that will make their debut in this FF are the following:

Lacey the Fox (Given to me by the said author)

Aster the Fox (Also given)

Cassandra the Hedgehog

Kagome/Twilight the Hedgehog

Hazel the Cat

Dusty the Rabbit

Xenia the Wolf

Aeron the Falcon


Prologue

Lacey's POV

On the outskirts of a small town stands a dark, beautiful mansion. Inside, there's a noble family who secretly works for the Crown of Mobius. The master of the estate spends most of his time either running errands for the Crown or tending to the matters of the small town. Since his wife passed away when his youngest child was born, Master Jules' disposition began to darken as he became increasingly depressed and visibly displayed disinterest in his children's silly antics.

Now as we speak, my master is in his study and wishes to be left unbothered. Nothing has been the same since the lovely Lady Aleena breathed her last ten years ago. The young masters and miss have had to grow up quickly since then. Sonic, the poor boy, has no recollection of the last time Master Jules ever looked at him with a loving fondness. I must tell the young master to not worry about his father, but try as I may, I cannot move him to other things that should move a child his age.

"Lacey, may I have a word with you, my dear?" The master calls me from within his study. "I also know that you have something for me. A letter perhaps?"

After a moment of hesitation on my part, I enter the noble hedgehog's study with the letter concealed in my maid's apron pouch. The dark blue hedgehog looks very weary and I bite my tongue from scolding him as if he is like a child who refuses to go to bed. Although I should not worry for the master myself, I cannot help it. I approach the gloomy and sadly unkempt nobleman, wishing that there was something I could do for my dear master.

"Master Jules, a letter from the Crown." I present it to him fighting the tears burning in my eyes. It accompanied a rather oddly shaped parcel. "The messenger was hasty to deliver it.

I watch him as he takes and carefully examines the letter with suspicion. Soon after, the old, but strong dark azure hedgehog sighs, laying down the letter to pull out his hidden pocket-knife and plays with the blade. Even though it seemed very important, he is obviously ignoring the parcel. It seems that at least a whole minute and a half has passed before Master Jules clears his throat and lifts his hunter green gaze to look at me.

"Lacey, will you open the parcel for me?" My master watches me intensely as if he is apprehensive of what the royal family could have sent in that parcel. "You're the only one of the staff that I can trust."

"Are you sure, Master?" My eyes widen at the sudden confession. When he nods, I carefully untie the woven grass string that binds the parcel shut and remove the wrapping. "M-master? W-what is this?"

I am horrified at the disturbing carnage that rests on the master's desk in its wrappings. I feel my gorge rise as I raise the back of my hand up to my sensitive nose to ward off the smell of rotting flesh. Wordlessly, Master Jules disposes of it immediately at his own accord, using a burst of flame to disintegrate it.

"I am terribly sorry, Lacey." My master consoles me and I feel the nausea leave me. "Now I perfectly understand their intentions are not pretense. Go tell the children to meet me in the dining room."

Still trying to recover from the horrible surprise, I go gather the children into the dining room. A part of me knows that this is going to devastate the children greatly. The oldest, Manic, has shown to be strong and very grown-up. Sonia, the middle child, is growing up to be a fine young woman and a formable mistress of the estate. The youngest, Sonic, is a brave little master and possesses a heart of gold. Lady Aleena would be so proud of how noble her dear children have become. I just wish Master Jules would spend more of his time with them and see what I get to witness every day.

"Lacey, is our father coming down?" Sonia asks me eagerly.

"Why yes, child. Didn't I already tell you that?" I force a smile to keep the children in high spirits.

"Children." The master causes the younger two to squeal with delight, but not Manic.

"You're leaving again." The young master looks crestfallen. "Aren't you, father?"

"Yes, Manic. I'm sorry my dear children, but I may be gone for at least six months." My master makes eye-contact with me and I attempt to excuse myself. "Lacey, you will watch over them for me, won't you?"

"Of course, my Lord." I stop to look back at him. "It would be my pleasure."

"But, daddy." Master Sonic latches himself onto the master with tears of agitation. "Do you really have to go? I love you!"

"My darling boy. Don't you ever doubt that I love you, little man." Master Jules gathers Sonic into his arms and holds him close. "I'll be back before you know it. You won't even know I'm gone."

Despite his attempts to cheer the little azure hedgehog up, his words have the opposite effect. Immediately, I take Master Sonic from the master just before the child lets the floodgates open. Hushing him, I hum his favorite lullaby that his mother sang right before she died of bearing him into the world. The hedgehog is out like a light and he snuggle into my white chest-fur.

-XxxxxxX-

Jules' POV

"I know that your children just asked you the same question, but must you go?" Lacey enters, unbidden, into my study.

"Yes, I must." I sigh, running a hand through my dark azure quills and looking up at the cream and white maid that I have entrusted my children to until I return. "Do you want to know why?"

"Um." It seems that I have the vixen caught off guard. "If you wish to tell me, then I will listen, Master."

"There is a group of troublesome noblemen who are conspiring against the Crown to get rid of it." I tell her. "If I put an end to them and their ambitious ideals, I'll be rewarded handsomely. But if I fail, the one I care for the most will be taken from me and enslaved as payment for my failure to complete the mission. Oh, how I fear for the boy…"

"W-what?!" Lacey gasps. "Not S – mmph!"

"Hush!" I say quietly, my hand clamped over her mouth. "The walls, unfortunately, have ears. Yes, I'm afraid that's who they will take from me. Promise me that no harm will come to my children, especially that one."

"You have my word, Master Jules." Lacey murmurs after I remove my hand. "Do you think the Crown knows this yet?"

"Nothing escapes the mind of the Crown, Lacey." I shake my head in sorrow. "Even if they haven't figured it out by now, they will sooner than you think."

If at any time this is a setup, I must be ready. As if the parcel's putrid contents were any indication. Either way, my darling boy will be subject to the Crown. In truth, if the Crown wants something, nothing and no one could ever stand in its way of getting it. Now the vile creatures want my beloved Sonic. I will protect him, if it's the last thing I do.

"Lacey."

"Yes, Master?"

"Tell your brother, Aster, to ready my equipment. And also, tell Dusty to saddle Capricorn."

"As you wish, Master."

I watch the loyal maid scurry off toward the stables and let out a sigh of loathing. My time is fast approaching and nothing could deter my fate. With all the time I could have spent with my dearly beloved children, I chose to waste it and will continue doing so. It's sad, really. Forget it, you are at the mercy of the Crown now. There's nothing you can do about it. If I should die completing this mission, then so be it. I just wish that my children weren't involved.


Author's Note: I know this is kinda short…, but it's a prologue after all! I wanna thank my friend Sonadow's Rose for allowing me to make this into something that's gonna be freakin' amazing! Those who recognize parts from the original story will appreciate this work once I'm finished with it! If there are any Q's, I may give you some A's!

Sonic: So… When do I come in?

Me: You'll be in there for the first chapter and you'll be at least 18 for this FF! *giggles and rainbow background with flowers and butterflies mysteriously appears*

Sonic: *shakes his head* I'm not sure that I'm gonna like this…

Me: Relax, Soniku! Shadow's gonna be there too, so you won't be lonely! :3

Sonic: That's what I was afraid of…

Shadow: What? You've been a slave before, so what are you complaining about? *smirks*

Sonic: Don't you get any ideas, pal! *attempts to punch Shadow in the face*

Shadow: *sidesteps and catches Sonic's wrist* Hey, watch it! I'm just getting into character… *both blush*

Me: Well… That was quick. Perhaps you guys need to wait to get into character tomorrow. *clap my hands* Alright break it up, hedgehogs! (To reader) See you guys! Please R&R and have a lovely day!