The Prince and the Pauper – A Sonic and Silver the Hedgehog Story
Switching Places
Sonic couldn't believe what he's seeing. The hedgehog about his same age is getting mugged and now his money is being stolen. The hedgehog dropped his money as he went down, he could barely breathe after that chameleon kicked him. The crocodile picked up the money.
"What?! Only $2.86?! You got to be kidding me! This is not enough to live off of!" He said.
"Well it's as much as we can get. At lease we're getting some money. Come on, let's go." Said the chameleon as he grab the money from him.
This made the prince mad. What they were doing was the lowest thing ever. He knew he had to stop them, luckily, they were turning to his direction.
"Halt, you're not going anywhere." Said Sonic. They looked at him.
"Oh yea? And who are you?" Said the bee. To Sonic, the bee only looked like six years old!
"I'm Prince Sonic, and I don't like what you've done to that boy, if you don't give his money back and don't steal from anyone again, I will have my father send all of you in prison for theft and assault." They look at each other and started laughing. This confused Sonic.
"Why aren't they taking me serious?" He thought.
"Oh, and I'm Shadow the Hedgehog, you really have us scared punk." Said the crocodile. This wasn't getting anywhere, they don't believe him.
"You listen to my son as he said, or I will have the three of you behind bars." Sonic heard his father behind him. The robbers were in shock.
"It's the king!" Said the chameleon. "And this kid is really the prince!" Sonic smirked, knowing they are scared of him now.
"So, what's it going to be?" Sonic questioned. They all looked at each other and the chameleon tossed the money on the ground next to the hedgehog in anger.
"Fine, you have your way your highness." The chameleon said in a anger tone. "Come on Vector and Chamry, let's get out here." They walked away while giving King Leon and Sonic mad looks. Sonic didn't let it bother him, they're just sore that their robbery failed big time. Suddenly, Sonic noticed that the boy was on his hands and knees trying to collect his money, he look like he was scared, hurt, and in shock of what happen.
"That's a sad sight to see. I wish there was something I can do." He thought. But he came up with an idea. He walked to the hedgehog, went on one knee, and helped him pick up his money.
"Here, I'm gonna help you." He said.
"No, no, I, I don't need help. I can, can do this on my -" He stopped speaking when he look up and saw that the prince was face to face to him.
"Wait, this can't be real! Prince Sonic those jerks from robbing me?!" Silver thought.
"No, you really shouldn't help me your highness, I'm not worthy of your kindness." Sonic put a hand on his shoulder.
"I insist." He said. While this was happening, his father watch his son help the boy get his money. At first he was mad that his son would take off like that, but he slowly was happy that his reason for running off was good, and this was showing him that his son has great kindness and care for his people. Sonic then helped the boy up.
"Okay, I got $1.34, and the rest that you have will equal to $2.86." Sonic said.
"Ok, thanks for helping me. My name's Silver." Said Silver.
"That name suits you well." Sonic said. It made Silver smiled. But Sonic started feeling that he wants to do more to help Silver because he noticed he needs new shoes and was a little dirty. Suddenly, he got an idea.
"Hang on a second." Sonic said. He walked to his father.
"Father, may I have your permission on my request?" Sonic asked.
"You may son. What is it?" His father said.
"Can we have Silver at our castle as a special guest? He certainly needs shoes and I would like to give him some of our food as a gift." Silver was just surprised as King Leon was. The king wasn't sure what to say, but he can tell his son really wanted to help Silver. And with a crowd of people behind them, he didn't want them to hear him say no to his son.
"Please, I want to help him and let our people know that we care for them." Sonic said. His father sighed and nodded.
"He may, but he can't stay long." He said.
"Wait, I can't let you go through all this trouble, I really don't mind my shoes at all." Silver said.
"Well too late, you're being our guest and you're gonna have the greatest day of your life. Now come with us." Sonic said as a guard escorted Sonic, his father, and Silver into their carriage. In no time they left the city and arrived at the castle.
Silver got a bath and for once in his life, he felt one hundred percent clean. He was invited to their luncheon and had food he never ate before like coleslaw, chicken, whole wheat bread and lots more. He was given a pair of bluish green shoes with a gold looking anklet on top. After all of this, he was in Sonic's bedroom with Amy, Sonic's sister. They talked, made up jokes, laughed, and shared stories with a small snack, chocolate cupcakes. Silver loved them so much.
"I really appreciate everything that you've all done for me, but you really shouldn't gone through so much trouble." Said Silver.
"Don't worry about it. You should really let loose a little and have fun today!" Sonic said.
"My brother is right." Said Amy. She got up from sitting on a chair. "I must use the restroom. I will be back."
"Okay Ames." Sonic said. When she left, Sonic flopped on his bed.
"Boy, what a day. I loved seeing everything down in Emerald City." Sonic said.
"Well, you got a good eye full of what happen to me." Silver said. Sonic nodded as he looked up the roof of his room and sighed.
"What's it like down there besides getting mugged?" Sonic asked Silver.
"Well, it's usually active almost twenty four hour seven. Everyone down there are just trying to make ends meet and make the best in life. Some days we have our good, some days we don't." He replied.
"I wish I was down there to experience it all day, everyday." Sonic said, and it made Silver chuckle.
"Yea, but it's not a piece of cake. But what is living as a royal like?"
"Well, me and my sis is educated a lot, but our education is how to become a king and queen. We do live an easy life, but sometimes it gets boring and complicated. My father doesn't understand why I love to travel and see new things, I can't stand being in this castle at times anymore." Sonic replied.
They were silent for a while when suddenly, Silver gasped as he risen from his chair.
"I forgot the groceries I left behind when I was being chased by those jerks! And I completely forgot to go home, and it's getting late. My ma and pa might be so worried about me." He turned to Sonic. "I'm sorry, but I really have to get home."
Ok then, I guess we'll see you around." They both shake hands when Sonic grinned because he had an idea coming to him. He look at Silver.
"I got an idea." He started. "Before you leave, why don't we switch places?" Silver looked surprised.
"Wait, why would you us to do that?" He asked?
"Because. You want to know what's it like living here and I want to you know what's it like living in the city. You don't have worry about anything because I will take full responsibility of everything. We can switch places for just three days. So, do you want to do it?"
Silver wasn't sure what to say. He knew they would be in so much trouble if something happen to Sonic, Silver even thought he would be put to death. Sonic put out his hand again for Silver to shake and it made Silver think even more.
"Well, do I want to, switching sides and hopefully, not get in trouble?" Silver though and sighed.
"I guess so. But only for three days remember?" Silver said as he shake hands with Sonic.
"Yup, and we'll meet at the castle gates. Don't worry, there's no guards around the gates at twelve, so that's the time and place we'll meet." They knew Amy would be back soon, so Silver gave his new shoes to Sonic while Sonic gave him his royal cape, his prince crown and his shoes. They looked like each other, so no one will noticed any difference.
"Okay, I have quick questions for you before she comes in. You call your parents ma and pa? What's your address? And what are your parent's names?" Sonic asked.
"Yes, that's what I call them. I live on 416 West Emerald Lane, and my ma's and pa's names are Clara and Cirrus."
Suddenly, they heard Amy coming.
"Quick, you sit on my bed and I'll sit on the chair. Sonic said. They sat to their places in time before Amy came in.
"I'm back." She said.
"That's great Amy, but Silver said that he has to go home because his parents might be worried about him." Said Silver.
"Yes, I must be going, I want to thank you both and I'll thank the king for letting me be here as a guest and letting me have the greatest day of my life." Sonic said.
"Very well, I'll let my father know about you leaving." She said as she left the room. Sonic and Silver laughed. Their plan was working so far. A half hour later Sonic was escorted to the carriage with five boxes filled with food.
"Bye Silver! It was nice meeting with you." Silver said.
"I hope we can meet up again!" Amy said.
"Same here!" Sonic said.
Okay, now where do you live young lad?" The coachman said.
"At 416 West Emerald Lane." Sonic said.
And so, the carriage left with the prince, and the pauper was standing with the royal family waving bye as the prince left the castle.
This chapter might be longer then the other three, but this is where things start to get interesting. I might make the future chapters around this length.
