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this is my 3rd fanfic and this is something completley different. I actually had a dream about this and thought that it would make a cool story :)
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Hope you like The Guardian and hope you comment!

The Guardian

"Welcome back, guardians" said Master as he raised his arms to welcome all four of us.

Me, Sonic, Silver, and Knuckles bowed before the old wizard wearing a long, gold-colored cloak. He had tired blue eyes and wrinkles all over his face. Dark bags hung low under his eyes, but despite his appearance, he smiled kindly at us. His gray hair flowed down along with his white beard. The rest of us were wearing brown cloaks and had our hoods up, covering our eyes.

We were called the Elite Guardians. Our job was to protect mortals who were in grave danger, but our protection was not permanent. We were protecting them from an event that will cause them death later in the future. We were assigned a new mortal every year. Now, we were going to be assigned to our new mortals.

"This year is going to be slightly different for you" said Master as he paced in front of us.

We were in his underground lair and it was cold and damp in here. We were basically in a cave but he had a large candle holder behind him and the blue fire illuminated the entire cave. There were also some large books on his table and a large mirror along with a wooden staff behind him. He was a very powerful magician and he used his powers to protect others. He had summoned us about five years ago through our dreams and asked us to be guardians. He told all of us where he was going to be and he requested for all of us to meet him in person. Of course, we were all confused but we accepted his request and now, I enjoyed being a guardian.

He had given us all powers and we were now known as supreme beings. We all had different ones and out of all of us, Silver had the most. Speed was one of my strongest powers along with Sonic. Silver had telekinesis powers and Knuckles had incredible strength.

"Sonic and Knuckles" he said and stood in front of them. "You are not going to be anyone's guardian this year" he said.

Knuckles and Sonic lifted their heads up to look at him. "What do you mean?" asked Sonic.

"We have a new guardian. His name is Miles Prower. I want you two to train him" said Master.

This year was different I thought to myself. We hadn't had a new guardian in many years. Knuckles and Sonic nodded in understanding. "He is going to arrive in a few moments, so I would like you to welcome him. Now, off you go" he said and Sonic and Knuckles left for the entrance.

"Silver, this year you will not be guarding anyone as well. You shall be assisting me in search for another guardian" he said. Searching for a new guardian was not an easy task. You could not trust just anyone to give these powers to and this great responsibility to. After all, you were protecting someone's life.

"Yes, Master" said Silver.

And finally, Master stood in front of me. "Shadow, you will be assigned to someone this year" he said.

I looked up at him and he turned to his staff. He took it in his hands and swung it in a circular motion. As he did this, a spiral portal opened and it showed a picture of a pink hedgehog. Her eyes sparkled like emeralds and her smile illuminated her face. She had short pink hair and her bangs bounced out. She looked like complete fool yet, a kind soul.

"You are going to be assigned to Amelia Rose" said Master as he pointed to the girl.

I sneered at the picture of her. She looked too happy. Too bubbly to be aware of the danger around her.

"Now go" said Master as he motioned the portal.

I got up and walked to the portal. What I was going to do was observe her for the next couple of days. I had to get to know her, without really knowing her. I was going to discover her weaknesses and her strengths. I would also pick up her interests, her daily routines, and how she acted. I walked into the portal and everything was drowned out by a white light. I opened my eyes and I stood on top of a building. I looked down at all of the humans walking along the city streets, minding their own business.

I saw that I was still wearing my cloak, so I took it off and only wore my hover shoes, gloves, and my power rings. I folded my arms across my chest and looked down. I did not see the pink hedgehog anywhere, so I paced a little and looked down at the small apartment buildings. It was late autumn and leaves were scattered all along the roads. The wind blew and everyone was wearing jackets and scarfs. But I was not affected by the cold air at all.

My attention turned to one building below and I saw the pink hedgehog wearing a brown jacket and dark jeans leave the building. She stuffed her hands in her pockets and walked down the street. I jumped from building to building, watching her walk into a corner store.

I jumped down onto the side walk and stood outside, waiting for her to exit. As I stood there, people glanced at me oddly but I paid no attention to them. She eventually came out and she had a couple bags in hand. The wind blew and made her hair ruffle in the wind, and somehow, it captivated me in a strange way. I shook my head to snap out of the trance and followed her, but I stayed far behind.

As she walked back to her home, I saw her trip and fall onto the ground, her groceries falling out of the bags. I frowned at her and shook my head. She was reckless. I saw a man help her to her feet and I could see her face turning bright red with embarrassment.

"Thank you, sir" chuckled the girl as she retrieved her groceries.

The kind man nodded. "Just be more careful next time" he told her and walked away. I grunted under my breath. She was not valid of my protection at all. She was too clumsy, reckless, and too childish. Deciding that I had had enough of watching this worthless mortal, I teleported back to Master. I didn't want to be her guardian. I wanted someone who at least valued their life a little.

When I teleported back, Master was with Silver. They both turned to me. Master had a confused expression on his old face.

"What are you doing here again?" he asked, slightly annoyed.

"Master, I refuse to guard Amelia Rose" I told him.

He frowned at me. "And why is that?" he asked me.

"She is not worthy of protection. She is too immature and far too reckless" I told him.

"Which is why I assigned her to you. Shadow, you are one of the best guardians I have. I assigned her to you because you are not only to protect her, but to teach her valuable lessons in life. I trust that you can take this big responsibility, can't I?" he said as he raised his eyebrows.

"Master, please, assign me someone else!" I pleaded. "She is just a waste of time!" I exclaimed.

"Shadow, you will be her guardian and you will do as I ask. Now leave!" he said, all patience gone in his voice. And with that, he sent me away, back to the city.

I groaned in frustration. She was going to be one heck of a problem.