I don't own any Sonic/Sega characters , no matter where they came in along the Sonic timeline. If I did i'd be a rich person. The only character i own is Carla. This is my first fic, so please be gentle, all kind of reviews are welcomed.
How Far Would You Go?
Prologue -- The Promise.
Sonic the hedgehog knew he was dreaming again, and yet it didn't feel like a dream. It felt more like a nightmare...
He was hovering over a burning city, the screams of those below mingled with the roars of the flames. his heart broke, How could this be? The smoke was thick and clouded his vision, he gagged as it travelled down his throat. What happened here?
He was suddenly blinded by a white light and found himself in a clean and glimmering hallway. He took a step forward, and then another, Ok, I can at least walk no-- ahh! A hand shot through his middle ,then another, and then a whole body stepped through his, he shuddered. Oh, ugh! The owner of the other body turned to face him, he froze. He couldn't make out their face as it was covered by a shawl, but he guessed it was female by the long, flowing blue gown that they wore.
" I must protect her at all cost." She took off at a fast pace down the hall.
Sonic followed her , Huh? Hey, wait! He rounded a corner and lost sight of her. Man she's fast, he thought, grinning, she reminds me ,of me! He jogged along untill another white light appeared. Uugghh!
Again, he found himself hovering, he looked around. the sky seemed darker than before. What the--- Aahhh! A gust of wind nearly blew him away, he managed to steady himself and looked up, Oh, that's not good. He recognized the cruiser as it lumbered along, stopping above a very grand building at the heart of the city. Was I just there? He watched as the bottom of the ship opened and what looked like a satellite dish dropped out and expanded,a thin pole descended from the middle of the dish, he heard it hum and knew what was coming, Oh no! No,no, no! A beam of pure, green energy pierced through the roof, the walls seemed to glow from the inside and then they shattered apart. Sonic covered his ears to the deafening pitch as a new wave of screams filled the burning sky. And then out of the smoke he heard himself screaming! Sonic scanned the ground below, but saw no one, he was just about to fly over to the flaming building when, yet another flash of light engulfed him.
He found himself this time in a grand bedroom, decorated white and gold. he saw a crouched figure, huddled and protecting their middle. Finding that he could at least walk again, he edged closer and saw it was the lady that had ran through him, as he got nearer ,the lady looked up. Her eyes found his, tears were streaming down her face and blood was on her gown.Sonic moved closer, but she held out a hand.
" I don't need your help, Ashura. A Queen is strong, strong for her people and her family."
She struggled to her feet, and hunched because of the pain, placed a blanket wrapped bundle in a cot. She knelt and clasped her stomach, Sonic went to her side and knelt by her. He reached out to touch her, and found that he could! The Queen placed her bloodied hand over his and squeezed.
" I'm so sorry, my King." She murmered.
Her eyes slowly drifted shut, she slumped back and rested against him. Sonic held her and rested his forehead against hers, with a heavy heart he gently picked her up and laid her to rest on the bed. he ran a finger under her eyes, catching the last of her tears.
" Open this door ! Open up in the name of the King!"
Sonic stood and readied himself for a fight, he felt a funny tugging sensation around his middle, he was suddenly sucked out of the window and into the nightsky. He hovered once more over the burning city, a single tear ran down his cheek for the fallen Queen. There was an almighty explosion and a big piece of smoking debris shot up, it headed right for him, he screamed...
Sonic shook himself awake, he was resting in his fave armchair in the living room. He looked around and saw everyone else was still asleep, he sat forward and kneaded his forehead with his knuckles.Knuckles! He turned his head towards the echdina, who was snoring loudly.
He frowned, Knuckles was teaching him about the Choas Emeralds and how he was connected to them, showing him how to use their power to meditate and how to use the Master Emerald to see visions. How was he suppose to tell the echidna about his nightmare visions if he was alseep? He fumed untill an idea hit him, Knuckles wasn't the only one staying in the house that had the ability to read dreams. He grabbed his shoes and sneaked off upstairs. As he padded up the stairwell, Knuckles snapped one eye open and grinned at his retreating form.
As Sonic made his way across the landing, he stopped and looked out the small window there. The sky was dark, only lit by the street lamp nearby. He looked up and his eyes narrowed. Fireflies? Little glowing orbs drifted down and landed on the pavement, but as he looked more closely, he saw they weren't fireflies at all but glowing, white petals. What the--? He shook his head baffled, and continued on his way.
When he finally made it, his heart pounded in his chest. The door was ajar, and the bedside lamp was still on. Once he was inside, he pushed the door shut and tip-toed to the bed in the shadows. Quietly, he put his shoes on the floor and got under the covers. The owner of the bed didn't stir and turned away from him. Not wanting to cause a disturbance, Sonic curved his body against theirs, wrapped his arms softly around their middle, breathed in the scent that made him feel safe and loved. He rested his head in the crook of their neck and slowly drifted back to sleep.
Elsewhere...in the Lost Relms...
To Sonic, the dream may have been a dream. But to another, darker hedgehog, the dream was reality.
The darker version of Sonic fought alongside his King, there were robots everywhere! Creatures that he had never seen before. The King ,weakened from battle, kicked the robot infront of him, it fell and smashed into bits. the King nodded at his friend, who nodded back. Together they headed deeper into the ruined city.
Upon finding the royal chamber in tatters, the King lost his dark companion in new swarm of robots, he pressed on and entered the royal bedroom, he froze at the sight infront of him. The Queen's ladies- in- waiting stood at the bed side, their faces sadden and eyes wet.He made his way over and seeing the sight of his beloved on the bed lifeless, he screamed and his heart was torn in two.
The door burst open and his companion stood there, bloodied and bruised, his eyes fell on the Queen and they glimmered, but he wouldn't cry, not yet. There was a small noise at the corner of the room, the King breathed a sigh of relief as he walked over and reached down to stroke the tiny bundle. A little head poked out covered with auburn hair, a little smile graced her lips as he patted her tummy.
" My little Aleena. My dear, Aleena." He looked over to the bed," Shadow ? " The black hedgehog groaned and withdrew his hand from the Queen's stomach, the King caught him under the arms before he fell. "What did you see?"
"A jungle. Flowers, so many flowers. I was drawn to a cluster a pink roses, yet they didn't seem like real flowers. I think they can bring back the Queen, they might be linked to the mystical being from the stories."
" The one they call Crystal Rose ?"
"Yes, that is a rough translation of the name."
"Then, I'll go at once! Anything to save my wife. I can't lose her now, not after everything we've been through. My daughter needs a mother, the city needs a ruler..." As something important hit him, he looked up at Shadow. " I need you to do something for me."
"Anything, sire."
"I need you to look after Aleena, and when she's old enough, help her rule this city. Treat her like she was your own flesh and blood."
" You sound like you don't think you're coming back. You are coming back, right?"
The King picked up Aleena and gave her to him. Shadow looked at the little face, the green eyes that widened before she cooed and made a clumsy grab at the white tuff of fur on his chest. He followed the King down the front steps into the guardens.
"Y-you are coming back,right?" He asked again.
"Untill I find a way to help my Queen, I won't be coming back. I need you to promise me that you will look after her, and protect her."
He turned to face his black, mirror image, Shadow sadly nodded and held out a hand. The King smiled and erected his pinky finger, he locked it around Shadow's and tugged.
"Don't cry Shadow, not for me. I just need your promise."
" I promise. I promise to help little Aleena in any way I can."
"That's the faker I know and don't love. Watch over her and my Queen, keep them both safe."
Shadow watched as the King boarded the royal jet and fly off into the sky.He stood there with the newly apointed ruler in his arms.The baby whimpered as the roar of the engines shattered the stillness. Shadow made comforting nosies untill she settled, and drifted back to sleep. Together, they headed back into the Palace.
The years rolled past and the little baby Shadow had once held in his arms grew into a beautiful,young hedgehog of the tender age of fourteen.She stood by the lakeside, her long hair and dress swaying in the breeze as she looked sadly up into the heavens. She clutched at the gold necklace around her neck, the pendent that hung from it glowed softly.
" Ashura... please hear my prayer..."
She held up a bag full of white petals and threw handful, after handful into the air, she smiled, watching them dance in wind, she made a wish ,with all her heart that someone would come and help her restore her Kingdom to the former glory it once was, and reunite her with her family, like her uncle Shadow had promised.
Luckily for her, her wish might be about to come true, by a certain blue hedgehog.
There you go,first part is done.How was it? I'm pretty pleased with it. I'll try and add more soon, watch this space!