Next chappie is up! Hope this one explains a few things

Sonic chars do not belong to me. Jabberwocky does not belong to me.

btw. The next chappie i'll be posting is for 'Sonic's Rival' . Just a little heads up

Warning: May be short

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A dark handsome figure stood alone in the darkness. He gazed up at the mansion shrouded in the misty fog. A smirk spread across his lips.

'What a fool' He was referring to the fox he sent into the mansion.

The fox backed away still in doubt. "I don't really know. What about the other hedgehog in there? He'll tear me to pieces if I get near his brother." He looked up into emerald eyes.

The hedgehog was getting impatient. "His brother is out to get some supplies"

His eyes narrowed, signaling that he was about to snap if the fox didn't follow his orders.

The fox backed away obviously frightened by him. He knew what gruesome things the hedgehog could do to him "Fine, I'll go." He trotted toward the house never to return. The hedgehog's smirk grew wider showing pearly white teeth. "Idiot."

The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding–
Riding–riding–
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.

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Deep in the heart of the manor, a hedgehog was still awake. He sat in his candlelit room, reading from the book of poems he acquired earlier in the day. Shadow was mumbling as he read the poem 'Jabberwocky'

There was a knock on the door. His ears twitched as he looked up from his book. The knob rattled slightly before the door swung open. A small gust of air sent dust into the air and made him shiver slightly. "Raven?" He gazed at the shadow standing at the doorway. "Is that you?"

"No." A cobalt hedgehog stepped into the light. Shadow gasped slightly pulling his silk blanket up to his chin. "Y-you're not supposed to be here." The intruder chuckled lightly. "Don't worry. I'm not here to hurt you."

Shadow sat up, angry at the intruder for barging in. "Whoever you are, you need to get out!" He pointed to the door. "Right now!" The intruder looked into the others eyes. "Those eyes."

"Hmm?" Shadow lowered his hand. His ears perked wanting to hear what the hedgehog had to say.

The intruder continued. "Your eyes... they remind me of precious gems sparkling with a brilliant fire." He gazed almost longingly into the ruby gemstones he referred to. "I'm not gonna fall for that piece of crap." The ebony looked away with his arms crossed.

Emerald eyes narrowed. He was gonna have to work harder to lure the hedgehog into his grasp. "What I say is from the heart. You truly are a beautiful creature." He approached the ebony slowly. Shadow was still staring at his blanket. A slight blush crept onto his cheeks.

The cobalt hedgehog lifted his chin up and gently stroked his lips. "Your lips are so soft." Shadow stared at the other with slightly confused eyes. His blush had gotten redder. The intruder drew closer to Shadow. "How I would love to caress your lips with my own." His eyes narrowed seductively. "I've been watching you for a while"

By now Shadow's cheeks were beet red. " I.. um." He looked away biting his fingertips. "I've heard you can do.. things. Amazing things. Could you show them to me?" The hedgehog's eyes met rubies. There was a pleading look in those emeralds.

"Really! You want see?" Shadow bolted up immediately. He's always wanted to show others what he can do but his brother never allowed him leave the house. "C'mon!"

He grabbed the other's arm and led them through the maze like mansion. The cobalt hedgehog grinned devilishly as Shadow led him to an unknown location. Soon they reached a heavily guarded vault. The ebony hedgehog stepped up to the lock and stated to undo it. The hedgehog behind him watched him like a vulture, memorizing the combinations.

The cobalt hedgehog smirked, his eyes glinted mischievously. 'This is too easy.' Shadow pulled out a silver key from his quills. The other's smirk was wiped off his face. He scowled at the hedgehog's back as he inserted the key in the keyhole. 'Looks like i'm gonna have to work harder.'

As soon as the vault door opened a golden light blinded him causing him to shield his eyes. "C'mon! This way!"

The cobalt hedgehog shook his head and followed Shadow into the vault. He stood in awe as he stared at the site in front of him. Mounds of gold coins and treasures littered the interior. The coins glittered as light shined upon them. It was truly a site to behold. His mouth hung open as he stepped clumsily over jewels and coins amazed at the vast amount of riches.. He was jerked out of his daydream as Shadow yanked on his arms pulling him deeper into the vault.

"Okay, we're here!" They stopped in front of a golden door. The cobalt practicaly bounced with anticipation. 'This is it!' Shadow pulled out another key from his quills and unlocked the heavily guarded door. The hedgehog's emerald eyes widened as he gazed into the room. There sitting on a pile of golden coins were...

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OMG a cliffy! Sorta. You probably already know what's behind the door. Oh well!