Prologue: The Heroine Prophecy
In the city of Mobotropolis, there live King Sonic and Queen Sally. It has already been a year since the defeat of King Shadow, and the world of Mobius is at peace.
One day, Queen Sally has given birth to a baby girl. She is in her bed holding the baby girl in her arms, rocking her with a smile on her face.
King Sonic comes in, and says, "Hello Sally, how are you feeling? And how is our little girl?"
"We're doing fine. My baby is fast asleep," Sally answers.
Sonic and Sally look down at the baby. The baby girl is a black hedgehog with red stripes on back of her quills. The baby yawns and opens her eyes to reveal blue color eyes.
Sally miles, "It's funny, she really does resembles him."
"I know, but she has your eyes. There is no doubt, she's your daughter," Sonic says.
Then asks, "Have you thought of a name?"
"Hmm, I've been think about it for some times. Even though, she has her father's appearance and my eyes, I can tell she has another resemblance. I remember him telling me about his old friend he held so dearly. I've decided to give my daughter her name, Maria," Sally says.
"Marai, that's a very nice name," Sonic says.
Just then, the door knocks.
"Come in," Sonic says.
Coming into the room is a green lizard like creature wearing a purple cloak.
"Oracle, what are you doing here?" Sonic asks.
"I'm sorry to drop in at short notice, but it is necessary," Oracle says.
"What is it?" Sally asks.
"I have seen the future and the young Princess is the only one who can stop this threat," The oracle says.
Sonic and Sally gasp in shock.
"Can you tell us what will happen?" Sonic asks.
The oracle nods his head, and waves his hands around over the baby princess. Then his eyes begin to glow.
"Queen Sally King Sonic, when the sun sets of her thirteenth birthday, the Black Arms will return lead by Eclipse to bring destruction to our planet. On that night, Princess Maria will rise against him with the new generation of Freedom Fighters, and overthrow him saving all life on this planet, but there is a price," The oracle says.
King Sonic and Queen Sally look at the new born baby with concern. The oracle tells them what needs to be done for the future of the princess and everyone on this planet.
King Sonic and Queen Sally wait in the throne room. Sally holds her first born daughter with concern. She really hope that the prophecy doesn't have to come to this, but understand that it must be done.
Sonic reassures, "Don't worry Sally, Maria will be fine."
"I know. She's the only one who we can count on for her future. I only wish that we could be there for her when she does," Sally says.
"Yes. Let's just hope the prophecy will come true and will returned to us," King Sonic says.
One of the guards come over, and says, "You highnesses, she's here."
They book looks up to see a familiar white bat with black wings. She is also wearing a black jumpsuit with a heart on the chest, and white boots with hearts on it. This is Rouge the bat.
She bows and says, "Your majesties."
"Don't worry Rouge. We're old acquaintances, you don't need to be so formal," Sonic says.
"I know, but I am in the presence of royalty after all. So, what is it that you need to summon me fore," Rouge says.
Sally walks to Rouge, "Rouge, we have a crucial mission for you."
"What is it?" Rouge asks.
"In thirteen years, Eclipse and his Black Arms will return to destroy the planet, but she is the only one who can stop him," Sally says, showing the baby to the bat.
"A baby?" Rouge asks.
"Not just any baby. This baby is my first born daughters, Princess Maria. What's more, she is also the first born daughter of King Shadow," Sally says.
Rouge gasps in shock.
"You must protect Princess Maria. When the time comes she's our only hope. You must take Maria out of the kingdom and keep her safe," Sally says.
"As you wish. I will be her guardian, and nothing will befall her," Rouge says.
Sally nods her head. She holds the baby with a heavy heart.
"Marai, my beautiful baby. It breaks my heart that you will grow up and I won't see it, but it must be done for your safety and for you to fulfill your destiny," Sally says.
Sally then hands the baby to Rouge, and the bat holds her in her arms.
Sally worriedly says, "Be warned Rouge, no one in the kingdom knows of Princess Maria's birt, not even the Dark Presence. They will come looking for her if they knew her identity. Give her a home, and raise her to be a caring loving child. Be the mother I wished I could be, but never tell anyone she is King Shadow's daughter, not even Maria."
"You have my word," Rouge says.
"Thank you Rouge," Sally says.
Late in the night, Sonic and Sally watch with heavy hearts as their first born daughter, disappeared into the night. Rouge flies high in the air as she is holding the baby wrapped in a blanket. Once she is out of the kingdom, she lands on a top of the hill with a tree on it. She looks at the baby and holds her tight. Then she runs into the woods and take here somewhere until the time will come.
Sally sadly says in thought, "I long to wait for my daughter's return, but I have to wait. If I act too soon, it will seal her fate. I hope one day, my little princess will be returned to us."