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Ok, people, this is my very first Sonic fic. But before I start the story, I have a few things to clear up. First, as some of you may know, my name is Tigerlily, and although this is my first Sonic fic, it's not my first fanfiction that I've written. You know what I'm talking about, but for those of you who don't, I'll explain. I write DBZ fics. And lots of them too! But that's a story for another time, I'm here to write a Sonic fic today.
Also, to clarify about this story, it's based on the Sonic Underground, with Sonic's brother Manic, and his sister, Sonia. I came up with this idea a LONG time ago but never did anything with it because I was so wrapped up with my DBZ fics. And over time, I forgot about doing this fic, because the show wasn't on TV anymore, which made me really mad, by the way! But I'm getting off the subject.
The idea of the story, is that Sonic, Sonia, and Manic have learned of a trap Ro-butt-nick plans on setting for Queen Aleena, and the triplets race to contact their mother in time to warn her. I hope you enjoy it.
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The Day of Prophecy Chapter One
"Manic, can't this tin can go any faster?" Sonic asked impatiently. Manic looked up into the rear view mirror briefly as he frowned at the blue hedgehog in the back.
"Look, man, I'm driving as fast as I can. If we go any faster, it might overheat the engine." The green hedgehog said.
The three had been searching Mobius almost all day now, when they had gotten a tip that Queen Aleena had a secret base deep within the West Mobius Desert. That was hours ago, and the three hadn't seen anything that even resembled civilization, much less, their mother's base.
"We have to find her guys, if Robotnick gets to her first.." Sonia said, trailing off. The pink hedgehog bit her lip as she looked out the side window.
"We know, Sonia. We'll find her, don't worry." Sonic said, trying to cheer his sister up.
The three drove on in silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts. Suddenly an hour and a half later the van starting to shake violently, as it struggled to continue running.
"Manic, bro? Wanna try keeping her steady? I'm gonna loose my lunch back here." Sonic said, rubbing his stomach.
"Dude, it's not me. Hold on a sec. I'm gonna see what's wrong with her." Manic said, turning off the van, and jumping out the driver side door. He went around to the front of the van and popped the hood, leaning in as he peered inside.
"Uh-oh." Manic said.
"Uh-oh? What 'uh-oh'? 'Uh-oh' bad, bro." Sonic said as he and Sonia climbed out of the van.
"She's in pretty bad shape guys. Sand in just about everything. We're gonna have to go on foot from here, and find a gas station, or something." Manic said.
"But, we don't have time Manic." Sonia said, her voice shaking with worry.
"We don't exactly have much of a choice, Sonia. The van isn't going anywhere with all that sand in there." Manic said.
"Manic's right, Sonia. We haven't got much of a choice. We'll have to walk from here." Sonic said, looking at their surroundings.
"Easier said than done, bro. We're not even sure exactly which direction Mom's base is supposed to be in, much less, if it even exists." Manic said.
"I know, but what do we have to lose? I say we continue in the direction we were headed. We've gotta come across..something." Sonic said.
"Ok, if we're gonna be traveling in the desert on foot, we'd better make sure we carry plenty of water." Sonia said, heading into the van.
"And Sonic, you're probably gonna wanna hold off on any super speed." Manic said.
"What? How come?" Sonic asked.
"Manic's right. We're in the middle of the desert, remember? You don't wanna overdue it and dehydrate, Sonic. You're gonna have to walk like a normal Mobian for a change." Sonia said, handing three canteens to each brother.
"Sonia? Is this gonna be enough?" Manic asked, looking at his three canteens skeptically.
"It's all we have. So make sure it lasts. We don't know exactly how far we have to walk." Sonia said, putting her own three canteens in her pink knapsack. With a sigh Manic put his in his fanny pack, and Sonic put his in with his sister's, and the three set off in search of their mother's base.
The sun had begun to set, as four armed men on Camels rode quickly across the desert. Three of the four men carried an unconscious hedgehog draped over the front of their Camels. They rode as fast as they could, their Camel's legs kicking up sand as they flew over the desert.
"Easy men, we're here." The man in the front of the group said. He was the only one without a hedgehog on his Camel. The three others slowed their Camel's to a walk as they came up to a huge sand dune, two palm trees standing off to one side.
The leader dismounted his Camel and walked up to one of the trees, and pushed gently on the bottom. As he turned to look, a doorway appeared in the sand dune as part of the dune slid to the right. With a nod to the men behind him, he re-mounted his Camel and the four rode into the dune.
"Sir? Back from the patrols so soon? I was told you wouldn't be returning for another hour at least. Is there something wrong?" A finely dressed soldier asked the man in the front of the group. Suddenly he spotted the three hedgehog children draped over each Camel. He stared up at the leader in shock.
"They can't be.the royal triplets? Here? Now?!" The soldier asked incredulously. The leader nodded, before jumping off his own Camel. He smiled as he looked back at the three hedgehogs.
"Yes. Be sure take good care of them. I'll be back to see them myself after I have a word with her highness." The man said.
"Captain Niro? Sir? Is it wise to have them here? I have received reports that Robotnick's forces have been scouting around the perimeter of the base. Should the base be found, and the three of them here with her highness...Surely you know of the risk that prevents to our cause?" The soldier asked.
"That is exactly what I am going to speak with Aleena about, Corporal. Be sure to give them plenty of water when they awake. We found them passed out on the northern border. It's a wonder that Robotnick's forces didn't find them first. They're dehydrated and exhausted. I'm counting on you, to make their stay here as comfortable as possible. We shall see what her highness thinks would be the best course of action." Niro said, before turning and disappearing behind a door off to the right.
The Corporal smiled as he looked at the three hedgehogs. If only they knew, how close they were to the end of their quest. But was it time? Only the Queen herself would know.
"Alright, men. Let's get a move on before they awake. Best if they not know where they are right away. At least until her highness is certain of what action we will take." The Corporal said. The three men dismounted their Camels and each carrying a hedgehog, followed the Corporal into a hallway on the left.
They walked for a couple of minutes, turning right and turning left down several different hallways, before the Corporal opened a metal door at his right. He motioned for the three to carry the triplets inside, and each soldier set their hedgehog down on the three beds in the room, before exiting. The Corporal paused as he smiled at the trio asleep infront of him, then turned and walked out of the room, locking the door behind him.
"Your highness? May I come in? I have to speak with you." Captain Niro said, knocking lightly on the door infront of him.
"You may." A woman's voice said from the inside. The Captain opened the door and let himself inside the beautifully decorated bedroom.
The Queen-sized canopy bed stood in the corner of the room, the curtains draped in fine satin. A woman sat at an oak desk in another corner of the room, looking over the documents infront of her. She looked at Captain Niro as he came in and smiled at him.
"Captain. What brings you here this time of night? Finished with the patrols already?" Queen Aleena asked.
"My Lady, I have some urgent news for you. My men and I were patrolling the perimeter around the base, when we came across some intruders on the northern border. They were passed out from dehydration. My men and I brought them here, and they are being held in the eastern corridor." The Captain said, choosing his words carefully.
"Captain, we are not in the custom to keep prisoners as Robotnick's forces do. Give them food and drink, and send them on their way." Queen Aleena said.
"I understand your highness, but perhaps you should see them for yourself." The Captain said a smile on his lips. The Queen looked at him curiously.
"Captain? What is it?" Queen Aleena asked. The Captain smiled as he looked at the Queen.
"Your highness, they are here. The triplets." Captain Niro said. Queen Aleena gasped in surprise.
"My children? But how? I do not understand. Is it time? The Oracle did say that *they* would find me; perhaps it is time for the prophecy to be fulfilled. I shall go to the Oracle, and see what he has to say. I shall leave immediately; take good care of my children, Niro." Queen Aleena said, getting up and heading towards the door. She paused for a moment as she turned to look at Captain Niro again.
"Oh, and my dear Sonic loves chili dogs. Be sure to have the cook make up as many as he can for him." Queen Aleena said with a smile as she walked out the door.
"Of course, my lady." Captain Niro said with a smile.
Sonic groaned as he rolled on his side, and promptly fell off the side of the bed. He got to his feet, rubbing his head, and looked around his surroundings in confusion. He spotted his brother and sister on separate beds next to the one he had just rolled off from, each still sleeping silently. He made his way over to his sister's bed, and tried shaking her awake.
"Sonia? Sonia? Come on sis, wake up!" Sonic said, getting impatient. With a yawn, Sonia slowly sat up, before turning to look at Sonic in confusion.
"Sonic? What happened? Where are we? Where's Manic?" Sonia asked all at once. Sonic pointed behind her.
"He's still unconscious over there. I'm gonna go wake him up now." Sonic said, heading over to Manic's bed. He tried waking the green hedgehog in the same fashion as his sister. But it wasn't working.
"Dude, just five more minutes." Manic mumbled, as he turned on his side. Sonia frowned as she walked up next to Sonic, and tried to help him wake up Manic.
"Come on, dude. You've had enough beauty rest. It isn't working anyhow." Sonic said, shaking Manic a little harder. Dazed, the green hedgehog sat up, and stared blankly at his brother and sister for a moment.
"Huh? What?" Manic asked.
"Welcome back to the land of the living, bro." Sonic said with a laugh.
"Shut up man, I was having the best dream. We were at the beach and I was surfing the coolest wave.." Manic began.
"Manic, you don't even know how to surf, bro." Sonic said with another laugh.
"Will you two knock it off? In case either of you hasn't noticed, we have no idea how we even got here, much less where 'here' is. Not to mention the fact that we're locked in." Sonia said. Sonic and Manic turned to look at her confused.
"We're locked in? What gives?" Sonic asked as he tried the doorknob, only to realize that Sonia was right. Manic smirked at his brother and sister confidently.
"Relax guys. They haven't made a lock that ol'Manic can't pick." Manic said, getting to work on the lock. Sonia shook her head as she and Sonic watched Manic try to pick the lock.
"Well, at least we know you're skills are good for some things Manic." Sonia said.
"Shhhh. Not while I'm working." Manic whispered, before turning back to his lock. After a few minutes, Manic sat back, a frown on his face.
"Ok, let me rephrase that. They haven't made a lock that ol'Manic can't pick, until now." Manic said.
"You mean we're *stuck* in here?!" Sonic asked. With a deep sigh, Manic nodded.
"Man, this sure is a big blow to my ego. Whoever crafted these locks did an awesome job, I have to say. Even *I* can't pick them, and that's something." Manic said.
"So that means we're locked in here 'til our *host* sees fit to fetch us? Great! Just great!" Sonia said, plopping down on one of the beds.
"Calm down Sonia-" Sonic began, but was interrupted as Sonia continued on.
"Calm down? How can you be asking me to calm down, Sonic? We have no idea where we are! And in case you haven't noticed, we're being held captive, and we don't even know by who! For all we know, Robotnick could be just down the hall, celebrating over his victory and poor Mother could be being held in a room just like this one. Who knows if Robotnick's already captured her too?" Sonia asked, angrily.
"Sonia, relax. We'll find a way out of this, I promise. We've come this far, haven't we? I don't know about you two, but I'm sure not ready to give up." Sonic said. Manic nodded his head as he grinned at his older brother.
"You said it bro. I'm not giving up without a fight!" Manic said. Sonia sighed as she looked at her brothers, and then smiled at them.
"You're right. We've come too far to give up now." Sonia said.
"Agreed. So, first thing's first. We have to find a way outta here, and find out where we are. Then we have to find out where Mom is and stop 'Buttnick from capturing her!" Sonic said.
"Ah, so you're all awake." A voice said, as the trio turned to see the metal door opening.
"Ah, so you're all awake." Captain Niro said, as he walked in, carrying a steel tray with three lids on it, in his hands. He moved the tray to one hand and he closed the door behind him, locking once again. Sonic, Sonia, and Manic stared at the Captain, each keeping their guards up. Captain Niro noticed this, and laughed as he set the tray down, before turning to smile at the trio.
"Please. You have nothing to fear from me, your highnesses. I am merely here to give you your dinner. I hope this is enough." Captain Niro said, lifting two of the three lids off the tray. Underneath was a huge plate of deliciously smelling food. The three looked at each other, but didn't move.
"I assure you, the food is perfectly safe, if that's what you're thinking. See?" The Captain said, taking a bite.
"Mmm. Delicious. I'll have to make sure the cook makes me some of this myself. Oh, and I almost forgot. Sonic? I've been given explicit instructions as to what you'd like for dinner." The Captain said, removing the last lid. Underneath was stacked with chili dogs.
"How do you know who we are? You work for 'Buttnick?" Sonic asked. The Captain frowned.
"Never! I serve her highness, Queen Aleena. Always have." The Captain said.
"Queen Aleena? You know our mother? Do you know where we can find her?!" Sonia asked. The Captain hesitated.
"Please. It's urgent that we locate her. 'Buttnick is setting a trap for her. We must warn her before it's too late." Sonic said.
"When I informed her of your arrival here, her highness left immediately to consult the Oracle." The Captain said.
"No! She's in terrible danger!" Sonia cried.
"We overheard 'Buttnick talking of a trap he was setting for Queen Aleena. He knew she would eventually try and contact the Oracle again, so he was setting a trap at the temple. We must hurry before it's too late!" Sonic said.
"Oh dear. Of course. I shall take my best men with me and I shall personally go and find her. It would be for the best if you three stay here. You'll be safe here, and I-" Captain Niro began.
"No. We'll go with you. She's our mother. We've come too far to just stand by now." Sonic said. Sonia and Manic nodded in agreement.
"But Prince Sonic, if you three should be captured as well as your mother, then all hope for the birth of the Council of Four will be lost. It is too dangerous." Captain Niro said.
"That's never stopped us before, dude." Manic said.
"Look, we're wasting time. We're going with you, and that's that." Sonia said, heading towards the door.
"Alright. But then I must insist that you obey my every command. Your mother would never forgive me if I let something happen to the three of you." Captain Niro said.
"Fine. Let's get going already!" Sonic said impatiently. Without any further discussion, the four exited the room, each one intent on saving the Queen.
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Ok, people, this is my very first Sonic fic. But before I start the story, I have a few things to clear up. First, as some of you may know, my name is Tigerlily, and although this is my first Sonic fic, it's not my first fanfiction that I've written. You know what I'm talking about, but for those of you who don't, I'll explain. I write DBZ fics. And lots of them too! But that's a story for another time, I'm here to write a Sonic fic today.
Also, to clarify about this story, it's based on the Sonic Underground, with Sonic's brother Manic, and his sister, Sonia. I came up with this idea a LONG time ago but never did anything with it because I was so wrapped up with my DBZ fics. And over time, I forgot about doing this fic, because the show wasn't on TV anymore, which made me really mad, by the way! But I'm getting off the subject.
The idea of the story, is that Sonic, Sonia, and Manic have learned of a trap Ro-butt-nick plans on setting for Queen Aleena, and the triplets race to contact their mother in time to warn her. I hope you enjoy it.
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The Day of Prophecy Chapter One
"Manic, can't this tin can go any faster?" Sonic asked impatiently. Manic looked up into the rear view mirror briefly as he frowned at the blue hedgehog in the back.
"Look, man, I'm driving as fast as I can. If we go any faster, it might overheat the engine." The green hedgehog said.
The three had been searching Mobius almost all day now, when they had gotten a tip that Queen Aleena had a secret base deep within the West Mobius Desert. That was hours ago, and the three hadn't seen anything that even resembled civilization, much less, their mother's base.
"We have to find her guys, if Robotnick gets to her first.." Sonia said, trailing off. The pink hedgehog bit her lip as she looked out the side window.
"We know, Sonia. We'll find her, don't worry." Sonic said, trying to cheer his sister up.
The three drove on in silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts. Suddenly an hour and a half later the van starting to shake violently, as it struggled to continue running.
"Manic, bro? Wanna try keeping her steady? I'm gonna loose my lunch back here." Sonic said, rubbing his stomach.
"Dude, it's not me. Hold on a sec. I'm gonna see what's wrong with her." Manic said, turning off the van, and jumping out the driver side door. He went around to the front of the van and popped the hood, leaning in as he peered inside.
"Uh-oh." Manic said.
"Uh-oh? What 'uh-oh'? 'Uh-oh' bad, bro." Sonic said as he and Sonia climbed out of the van.
"She's in pretty bad shape guys. Sand in just about everything. We're gonna have to go on foot from here, and find a gas station, or something." Manic said.
"But, we don't have time Manic." Sonia said, her voice shaking with worry.
"We don't exactly have much of a choice, Sonia. The van isn't going anywhere with all that sand in there." Manic said.
"Manic's right, Sonia. We haven't got much of a choice. We'll have to walk from here." Sonic said, looking at their surroundings.
"Easier said than done, bro. We're not even sure exactly which direction Mom's base is supposed to be in, much less, if it even exists." Manic said.
"I know, but what do we have to lose? I say we continue in the direction we were headed. We've gotta come across..something." Sonic said.
"Ok, if we're gonna be traveling in the desert on foot, we'd better make sure we carry plenty of water." Sonia said, heading into the van.
"And Sonic, you're probably gonna wanna hold off on any super speed." Manic said.
"What? How come?" Sonic asked.
"Manic's right. We're in the middle of the desert, remember? You don't wanna overdue it and dehydrate, Sonic. You're gonna have to walk like a normal Mobian for a change." Sonia said, handing three canteens to each brother.
"Sonia? Is this gonna be enough?" Manic asked, looking at his three canteens skeptically.
"It's all we have. So make sure it lasts. We don't know exactly how far we have to walk." Sonia said, putting her own three canteens in her pink knapsack. With a sigh Manic put his in his fanny pack, and Sonic put his in with his sister's, and the three set off in search of their mother's base.
The sun had begun to set, as four armed men on Camels rode quickly across the desert. Three of the four men carried an unconscious hedgehog draped over the front of their Camels. They rode as fast as they could, their Camel's legs kicking up sand as they flew over the desert.
"Easy men, we're here." The man in the front of the group said. He was the only one without a hedgehog on his Camel. The three others slowed their Camel's to a walk as they came up to a huge sand dune, two palm trees standing off to one side.
The leader dismounted his Camel and walked up to one of the trees, and pushed gently on the bottom. As he turned to look, a doorway appeared in the sand dune as part of the dune slid to the right. With a nod to the men behind him, he re-mounted his Camel and the four rode into the dune.
"Sir? Back from the patrols so soon? I was told you wouldn't be returning for another hour at least. Is there something wrong?" A finely dressed soldier asked the man in the front of the group. Suddenly he spotted the three hedgehog children draped over each Camel. He stared up at the leader in shock.
"They can't be.the royal triplets? Here? Now?!" The soldier asked incredulously. The leader nodded, before jumping off his own Camel. He smiled as he looked back at the three hedgehogs.
"Yes. Be sure take good care of them. I'll be back to see them myself after I have a word with her highness." The man said.
"Captain Niro? Sir? Is it wise to have them here? I have received reports that Robotnick's forces have been scouting around the perimeter of the base. Should the base be found, and the three of them here with her highness...Surely you know of the risk that prevents to our cause?" The soldier asked.
"That is exactly what I am going to speak with Aleena about, Corporal. Be sure to give them plenty of water when they awake. We found them passed out on the northern border. It's a wonder that Robotnick's forces didn't find them first. They're dehydrated and exhausted. I'm counting on you, to make their stay here as comfortable as possible. We shall see what her highness thinks would be the best course of action." Niro said, before turning and disappearing behind a door off to the right.
The Corporal smiled as he looked at the three hedgehogs. If only they knew, how close they were to the end of their quest. But was it time? Only the Queen herself would know.
"Alright, men. Let's get a move on before they awake. Best if they not know where they are right away. At least until her highness is certain of what action we will take." The Corporal said. The three men dismounted their Camels and each carrying a hedgehog, followed the Corporal into a hallway on the left.
They walked for a couple of minutes, turning right and turning left down several different hallways, before the Corporal opened a metal door at his right. He motioned for the three to carry the triplets inside, and each soldier set their hedgehog down on the three beds in the room, before exiting. The Corporal paused as he smiled at the trio asleep infront of him, then turned and walked out of the room, locking the door behind him.
"Your highness? May I come in? I have to speak with you." Captain Niro said, knocking lightly on the door infront of him.
"You may." A woman's voice said from the inside. The Captain opened the door and let himself inside the beautifully decorated bedroom.
The Queen-sized canopy bed stood in the corner of the room, the curtains draped in fine satin. A woman sat at an oak desk in another corner of the room, looking over the documents infront of her. She looked at Captain Niro as he came in and smiled at him.
"Captain. What brings you here this time of night? Finished with the patrols already?" Queen Aleena asked.
"My Lady, I have some urgent news for you. My men and I were patrolling the perimeter around the base, when we came across some intruders on the northern border. They were passed out from dehydration. My men and I brought them here, and they are being held in the eastern corridor." The Captain said, choosing his words carefully.
"Captain, we are not in the custom to keep prisoners as Robotnick's forces do. Give them food and drink, and send them on their way." Queen Aleena said.
"I understand your highness, but perhaps you should see them for yourself." The Captain said a smile on his lips. The Queen looked at him curiously.
"Captain? What is it?" Queen Aleena asked. The Captain smiled as he looked at the Queen.
"Your highness, they are here. The triplets." Captain Niro said. Queen Aleena gasped in surprise.
"My children? But how? I do not understand. Is it time? The Oracle did say that *they* would find me; perhaps it is time for the prophecy to be fulfilled. I shall go to the Oracle, and see what he has to say. I shall leave immediately; take good care of my children, Niro." Queen Aleena said, getting up and heading towards the door. She paused for a moment as she turned to look at Captain Niro again.
"Oh, and my dear Sonic loves chili dogs. Be sure to have the cook make up as many as he can for him." Queen Aleena said with a smile as she walked out the door.
"Of course, my lady." Captain Niro said with a smile.
Sonic groaned as he rolled on his side, and promptly fell off the side of the bed. He got to his feet, rubbing his head, and looked around his surroundings in confusion. He spotted his brother and sister on separate beds next to the one he had just rolled off from, each still sleeping silently. He made his way over to his sister's bed, and tried shaking her awake.
"Sonia? Sonia? Come on sis, wake up!" Sonic said, getting impatient. With a yawn, Sonia slowly sat up, before turning to look at Sonic in confusion.
"Sonic? What happened? Where are we? Where's Manic?" Sonia asked all at once. Sonic pointed behind her.
"He's still unconscious over there. I'm gonna go wake him up now." Sonic said, heading over to Manic's bed. He tried waking the green hedgehog in the same fashion as his sister. But it wasn't working.
"Dude, just five more minutes." Manic mumbled, as he turned on his side. Sonia frowned as she walked up next to Sonic, and tried to help him wake up Manic.
"Come on, dude. You've had enough beauty rest. It isn't working anyhow." Sonic said, shaking Manic a little harder. Dazed, the green hedgehog sat up, and stared blankly at his brother and sister for a moment.
"Huh? What?" Manic asked.
"Welcome back to the land of the living, bro." Sonic said with a laugh.
"Shut up man, I was having the best dream. We were at the beach and I was surfing the coolest wave.." Manic began.
"Manic, you don't even know how to surf, bro." Sonic said with another laugh.
"Will you two knock it off? In case either of you hasn't noticed, we have no idea how we even got here, much less where 'here' is. Not to mention the fact that we're locked in." Sonia said. Sonic and Manic turned to look at her confused.
"We're locked in? What gives?" Sonic asked as he tried the doorknob, only to realize that Sonia was right. Manic smirked at his brother and sister confidently.
"Relax guys. They haven't made a lock that ol'Manic can't pick." Manic said, getting to work on the lock. Sonia shook her head as she and Sonic watched Manic try to pick the lock.
"Well, at least we know you're skills are good for some things Manic." Sonia said.
"Shhhh. Not while I'm working." Manic whispered, before turning back to his lock. After a few minutes, Manic sat back, a frown on his face.
"Ok, let me rephrase that. They haven't made a lock that ol'Manic can't pick, until now." Manic said.
"You mean we're *stuck* in here?!" Sonic asked. With a deep sigh, Manic nodded.
"Man, this sure is a big blow to my ego. Whoever crafted these locks did an awesome job, I have to say. Even *I* can't pick them, and that's something." Manic said.
"So that means we're locked in here 'til our *host* sees fit to fetch us? Great! Just great!" Sonia said, plopping down on one of the beds.
"Calm down Sonia-" Sonic began, but was interrupted as Sonia continued on.
"Calm down? How can you be asking me to calm down, Sonic? We have no idea where we are! And in case you haven't noticed, we're being held captive, and we don't even know by who! For all we know, Robotnick could be just down the hall, celebrating over his victory and poor Mother could be being held in a room just like this one. Who knows if Robotnick's already captured her too?" Sonia asked, angrily.
"Sonia, relax. We'll find a way out of this, I promise. We've come this far, haven't we? I don't know about you two, but I'm sure not ready to give up." Sonic said. Manic nodded his head as he grinned at his older brother.
"You said it bro. I'm not giving up without a fight!" Manic said. Sonia sighed as she looked at her brothers, and then smiled at them.
"You're right. We've come too far to give up now." Sonia said.
"Agreed. So, first thing's first. We have to find a way outta here, and find out where we are. Then we have to find out where Mom is and stop 'Buttnick from capturing her!" Sonic said.
"Ah, so you're all awake." A voice said, as the trio turned to see the metal door opening.
"Ah, so you're all awake." Captain Niro said, as he walked in, carrying a steel tray with three lids on it, in his hands. He moved the tray to one hand and he closed the door behind him, locking once again. Sonic, Sonia, and Manic stared at the Captain, each keeping their guards up. Captain Niro noticed this, and laughed as he set the tray down, before turning to smile at the trio.
"Please. You have nothing to fear from me, your highnesses. I am merely here to give you your dinner. I hope this is enough." Captain Niro said, lifting two of the three lids off the tray. Underneath was a huge plate of deliciously smelling food. The three looked at each other, but didn't move.
"I assure you, the food is perfectly safe, if that's what you're thinking. See?" The Captain said, taking a bite.
"Mmm. Delicious. I'll have to make sure the cook makes me some of this myself. Oh, and I almost forgot. Sonic? I've been given explicit instructions as to what you'd like for dinner." The Captain said, removing the last lid. Underneath was stacked with chili dogs.
"How do you know who we are? You work for 'Buttnick?" Sonic asked. The Captain frowned.
"Never! I serve her highness, Queen Aleena. Always have." The Captain said.
"Queen Aleena? You know our mother? Do you know where we can find her?!" Sonia asked. The Captain hesitated.
"Please. It's urgent that we locate her. 'Buttnick is setting a trap for her. We must warn her before it's too late." Sonic said.
"When I informed her of your arrival here, her highness left immediately to consult the Oracle." The Captain said.
"No! She's in terrible danger!" Sonia cried.
"We overheard 'Buttnick talking of a trap he was setting for Queen Aleena. He knew she would eventually try and contact the Oracle again, so he was setting a trap at the temple. We must hurry before it's too late!" Sonic said.
"Oh dear. Of course. I shall take my best men with me and I shall personally go and find her. It would be for the best if you three stay here. You'll be safe here, and I-" Captain Niro began.
"No. We'll go with you. She's our mother. We've come too far to just stand by now." Sonic said. Sonia and Manic nodded in agreement.
"But Prince Sonic, if you three should be captured as well as your mother, then all hope for the birth of the Council of Four will be lost. It is too dangerous." Captain Niro said.
"That's never stopped us before, dude." Manic said.
"Look, we're wasting time. We're going with you, and that's that." Sonia said, heading towards the door.
"Alright. But then I must insist that you obey my every command. Your mother would never forgive me if I let something happen to the three of you." Captain Niro said.
"Fine. Let's get going already!" Sonic said impatiently. Without any further discussion, the four exited the room, each one intent on saving the Queen.
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