"And after this is another oversee of the current laws of Mobius. Then you must attend a dress-fitting session with your siblings in preparation of the opening of the Freedom Day Ball, followed by a toast from her Majesty. Then you-"
"Alright, alright, I'll get to it, man! Now can we please hold up on this so I can go see my sibs alone? Please?" a snort from a green drummer echoed through the hallowed halls, receiving an obedient bow from his unwanted company with the deep, boring voice. He couldn't remember WHAT his name was, but he sure was annoying. "Of course, sir" with a twitch of his whiskers, the intrusive tiger turned tail with a flick of his tail and marched back down the hall, leaving his superior to travel through the building unescorted.
"Phew". Prince Manic Hedgehog gave a relieved smile and continued down the corridor. He still couldn't grasp the reality of all of this. A poor city boy who once had to pick pockets for a single meal now walking through the halls of the most regal building ever constructed in the history of Mobius. And what's more; he lived there. He had to hold his head up just for a moment, the important feeling running through him again. He finally mattered in someone's eyes.
It was a good thing he had his head up, otherwise he'd have missed that clock. He widened his eyes. "Oh.. Oh, man! I'm late!" with a whispered curse, he rushed off down the corridor, round a tight corner and finally out the main door. It was late in the afternoon and Mobius was painted orange with the vibrant sunset, no sign of metal buildings or misty sewers anywhere. Just beauty and fresh-air. Manic took only a moment to bask in the hard-earned beauty of it all before running as fast as he could out into the royal gardens where a labyrinth of topiary bushes awaited his welcome. "Hold on, guys, I'm comin'!"

Sonic stood atop a little mound – not quite a hill – tapping his foot in his signature way. He let out an anxious grunt. "Come on, guuuyyssss, please hurry" with a glance up at the skies, he could see the night rolling in on dark clouds. Almost time.
To his relief, a pink and a green blob appeared out of the gardens of the palace, urgently trotting up to their brother. Manic's shoulders were battling with his own gold necklace and Sonic gripped the hem of her dress so not to trod on it.
"I'm waaaiiitttiiiinnnggg" the speedster grinned, Manic cracking an amused grin at that oh so familiar line. He skidded to a halt and watched Sonia pull up beside them, still smiling. "You gonna wait for mother?" he tilted his head.
Sonic shrugged, genuinely unsure. "Well, I leave when the sun sets, so-"
"Sonic Hedgehog, you are not going anywhere without saying goodbye to mother!" snarled Sonia, waving a scolding finger. He could see the steam hissing out her ears. Manic waved his arms with a nervous smile. "C-C'mon Sonia, chill out. She'll be here" he nodded, certainly.
There was a period of silence as the trio stood out in the open, the cooling breeze of the evening disturbing the capes and ruffled trim of the gown, not a sigh nor sound of movement rising from either hedgehog. Sonic looked between the heads of his siblings to gaze upon his mother's castle once more. The lights were on in every room, all except their bedroom. He felt a pang of guilt and shame. No one was making him go, and now he was feeling rather selfish...but...two happy royals was better than three unhappy royals, Sonic knowing very well that if he wasn't happy, they would strive to be unhappy with him if they couldn't cheer him up, as good siblings do.