Hedgehog Party

Chapter 1

Sonic, Tails and Knuckles had a big plan formulating in their minds. Soon after they returned from Earth, they wanted to build a mansion that was much like the Thorndike Mansion. With Tail's brain and building abilities and Sonic and Knuckle's resource collecting skills, they went quickly to work. After five months of their hard work and other support, the Sonic Heroes mansion was complete. Everyone was intrigued by the mansion and they all wanted to see it. All of Sonic's friends came from around the universe to come and visit and party whenever they could. Sonic then began to notice all of the hedgehog friends that he had attending his parties and thus, the hedgehog party was about to commence.

Sonic sent a letter to almost every hedgehog he has ever known. Knowing Sonic's popularity as on then, they all promptly responded with a yes. Even unsuspecting characters like Scourge and Shadow responded. Sonic's brother and sister, Manic and Sonia, were going to make an appearance as well. Sonic set the date for a couple days from then and decided to do some decorating around the house. Tails and Team Chaotix decided to give Sonic a hand. Vector asked for a price, though, but Sonic sad no. Espio convinced them that they should help anyways.

For the next couple of days, the five of them were occupied with hanging up banners and posters, blowing up balloons, and setting up food tables and games. Sonic was a big fan of his games and he had several of them. The afternoon before the party, they all looked at the finished product as it shined brightly in the sunlight.

Sonic smiled brightly at their wonderful progress. "Good job, guys. This looks great."

Espio nodded. "Yes, it looks lovely." Vector and Charmy smiled and agreed as well.

"Yeah, Sonic. This is going to be a fantastic party. It's a shame that none of us can go." Tails was saddened by this fact.

"It is a hedgehog party after all." Sonic patted Tails on the back. "But I couldn't have done it without any of your guys' help. I appreciate it."

Everyone smiled at Sonic and then looked back up at the very festive mansion.

Vector then turned around and looked at the door. "I think it is time for us to go home guys. It's been a long couple of days." The three of them said their goodbyes to Tails and Sonic and left through the front door.

Tails turned to Sonic. "I think I'll go to Cream's house tomorrow. I'd much rather be there than listen to the loud party you'll be having."

"Sure thing, buddy."

Tails went off on his business and Sonic then took one more look around the house. He wanted to make sure that this party in particular was special.

The next day, Sonic was making last-minute touches to the party before people began coming over. Tails also went off to Cream's house and they had a little picnic in their front yard. As day turned to night, Sonic waited at the door for the arrival of all of the hedgehogs.

A few minutes later, the first arrival was Shadow with Silver trailing behind him. The three of them stood in the foyer awkwardly because neither knew what to say to each other. Sonic expected this because at all parties, the first ones to arrive are also left with the early dull portions of the party. It didn't last long, though, as Manic and Sonia arrived together shortly after. Behind them was a cart with a drumset and a keyboard on it.

Manic gave Sonic a big grin. "I thought the three of us could spice this party up a bit with some amazing music."

Sonic gave his brother a hug. "Just like old times." Sonic pointed to an empty spot in the center of the adjacent room. "You can just place it over there." Manic did as instructed and went back to the rest of the group. Silver started with a bit of small talk and got to know Manic and Sonia a little better. Shadow, though, continued to cross his arms and admire the decorations of the mansion.

The last two to come over were Scourge and Amy. Scourge instantly went over to his counter-part and started to boast on about how Moebius is in such a great shape and is so much better than Mobius. Amy was upset at this because she didn't get any recognition as she arrived. Afterwards, they went into the other rooms and they each played the games and ate the food that Sonic set out for them.

Sonic just watched everyone have fun. He yawned and ended up sitting at one of the chairs while everyone else enjoyed the party. He clearly didn't account for the fact that if he had a lack of sleep, he would be too tired to be pumped at the party. Even Shadow was having a lot more fun than he was, and the party just started. Silver was the first to notice Sonic being separated from the group and was curious why he wasn't having fun. He grabbed a chair and sat down right next to Sonic.

"You don't seem to be having fun, Sonic. This is your party after all."

"Yeah, I'm tired. I guess I spent too much time preparing for this party and not doing enough sleeping."

"I think you should have fun, though."

"I should, it's not exactly like me to not be having fun. Especially since everyone else is having such a good time. But I'm just so tired."

"Well we can do something that doesn't use a whole lot of energy."

"I guess."

Silver called everyone and they all gathered around Sonic and Silver. Silver called for a game of "Truth or Dare" and although most of them weren't very fond of the game, they still ended up sitting in a circle. Silver went first, because the game was his idea. He chose Shadow as his first victim.

"Shadow, truth or dare."

"Dare, of course. I am the Ultimate Lifeform and I of course can take anything you throw at me."

"Alright hotshot, you'll have fun with this one. You have to survive my telekinetic powers for 30 seconds."

"Sounds easy enough."

Silver raised up his hand and Shadow slowly was lifted from the ground. He was a little startled from the lift, but kept a straight face to show his toughness. Silver then turned up the heat and started waving his hand around, causing Shadow to move from side-to-side rapidly. Luckily they were in a very large room, so Silver had a lot of room to have his fun with Shadow. For the next 20 seconds, Silver only sped up Shadow's velocity, which made him nauseous. Everyone began laughing as Shadow started to feel discomfort. But, the thirty seconds were up and Silver gently placed Shadow back onto the floor. He didn't want to hurt him. He staggered back to his sitting place, but he was fine in the end.

"Oh my god. I regret choosing dare. Amy, truth or dare."

"Truth."

"Oh, this should be fun. Tell me, how many items in your bedroom alone have something to do with Sonic."

"Oh, I am curious as to what the answer is to this," Sonic said.

Amy blushed. "Um… well I'm going to have to think on this."

"We can wait," Shadow said, followed by a dark smirk.

"Well… the blue blankets, the blue clock, the Sonic underwea-… I mean socks. I think it comes down to about 47."

"47," Sonic asked.

"Maybe 48, I'm not sure."

Sonic was a little freaked out by Amy's over obsession for him. Manic was amused. "Are you sure you don't have OCD or something." Everyone laughed at Manic's remark. Amy's face turned red in embarrassment.

"If you think you're so funny, then why don't you try it? Manic, truth or dare."

Manic, being the daredevil that he is, obviously chose dare. Amy couldn't think of anything for him, so she chose a lame dare. She asked him to make a prank call to Tails at Cream's house. He kindly accepted. Unfortunately, though, instead of pranking Tails, he ended up on a long conversation with Cream. The game proceeded without him.

Manic gave a quick dare to Sonia. Sonia asked Sonic a quick truth question, and Sonic ended the first round by giving Scourge a dare.

"I dare you to… give Amy a kiss." Scourge thought deeply on this, and decided to go through with it. Despite Amy's mad cries of rejection, Scourge gave her a short peck on the lips. She then proceeded to splash water in her face to get rid of the 'Scourge germs'. Everyone giggled in approval.

"Alright hedgehog, that was a pretty sick dare to throw on me, but now I shoot the question back at you. Sonic, truth or dare."

"Dare, of course."

"Alright, then. Looks like I'm not the only one who is going to be giving someone a smooch tonight."

"Oh, no… You're not going to make ME kiss Amy too, are you?" Amy pouted at Sonic's remark.

"Oh no, it's not going to be Amy."

"Uh… then who?"

"I want you to kiss… Silver."

Silver and Sonic went wide-eyed and turned to face each other. Sonic then faced Scourge. "Can I do truth instead?"

"Nope, you chose dare and now you must do it."

"I didn't sign up for this dare," Silver added.

"Oh shut it, Silver. You're going to get a nice, lovely smooch from the blue blur."

Silver turned to Sonic. "Fine, do it… It'll be over before you know it."

Sonic nodded. He closed his eyes and leaned his head closer towards Silver's. It felt like ages, but after ten seconds, their lips connected. Weirdly though, the kiss was not over before they knew it. It went on longer then both of them had expected. Neither of them knew why, but they finally separated after what seemed like another eternity. Everyone except cheered insultingly at the 'couple'. The two of them blushed heavily in embarrassment.

"You suck, Scourge," Sonic softly said, still embarrassed.

"Yeah… absolutely horrible," Silver said, just as hushed.

Weirdly, the game of truth or dare lasted a lot longer than anyone had thought. Each person had 5 truths or dares before they finally stopped when they noticed that it was 3:30 A.M. They thought that it was funny that they spent so much time doing something simple and practical like truth-or-dare rather than all of Sonic's games. Sonic hardly minded.

Everyone was beginning to get tired and was ready to go to bed.

"I actually have the sleeping arrangements organized. Silver and Manic are going to sleep in my room. You two can fight whoever gets the couch and whoever sleeps on the floor. Amy and Sonia are sleeping in Tail's room. He keeps it nice and comfortable in there, so you two should like it nicely in there. Shadow and Scourge will sleep in Knuckle's room. His room is nothing special, but you're just sleeping in it, so no big deal."

"Wow Sonic, you really DID keep this party organized," Silver said.

"Of course, I wanted this party to be absolutely perfect."

All of the hedgehogs went to their designated rooms, had some small talk with their roommates, and then they all headed off to bed.