Chapter 4: A Strange Hedgehog

As Metal Sonic got closer to the town, it started taking in details. All the buildings were old fashioned wooden designs.

The grass that framed the ground pathways and led out towards the forest and lake was a sort of murky blue colour.

Metal Sonic glanced at a giant welcome sign, which was supposed to give visitors a feel for the town.

It was called Silverfield, and after Metal Sonic knew this it did start noticing an alarming amount of silver decorations around the place, any word that was written, any statue, and all the jewellery that Metal Sonic could see on the mobians that passed by, gleamed like freshly polished silver.

Metal Sonic walked through the streets, and just walked up to people asking for help. It was programmed for combat, not socializing.

Some of the people it talked to were unnerved by Metal Sonic's neutral tone.

Others were sympathetic, but simply couldn't help (Or so they said).

Finally, others who knew who Metal Sonic was ran away screaming, which caused all manner of strange looks.

Bokkun had woken up at some point, but hadn't spoken once. Metal Sonic was becoming increasingly…concerned? Metal Sonic was worried something might be wrong with its primary programming.

"By the holiest of angels! Thy companion appears to be close to death!" Metal Sonic was suddenly focused on a high pitch voice behind him.

It turned, and its optics focused on a green hedgehog. One thing Metal Sonic did notice were the hedgehog's bright red eyes. He was around seven, give or take.

His boots and gloves appeared to be made of a polished steel, each having one ruby embedded for fashions sake. Around his neck rested a red bandana.

More interesting than the outfit, which looked as if it had taken a while to set up, was the air of confidence around him. He grinned as he soaked up Metal Sonic's attention.

"Do you require mine assistance, Ser Knight?" Metal Sonic stared at the strange hedgehog for a moment.

"Are you offering food, confirm or deny?" The young hedgehog's red eyes filled with tears in a dramatic fashion. He rested his hands on Metal Sonic's shoulders. Bokkun hadn't said a word, but he was secretly giggling about this in his head. Metal Sonic remained unmoved.

"Ser Knight, I humbly offer thee mine services, follow me if thou will." The hedgehog ran off in an excited way, and Metal Sonic followed despite its better judgement.

After a short walk, during which the little ye old tyke wouldn't shut up, they arrived at a two-story building made out of wood. There were two giant windows on either side of the door to let sun light in, and the door had the word 'Welcome' written in big silver letters.

Metal Sonic glanced up and found a simple sign that read 'Silver Inn And Tavern'.

Metal Sonic glanced to the child, and back to the Inn.

"Observation, my battery has ran dry and I'm having some sort of power deprived hallucination."

The hedgehog laughed, and with a fair bit of mirth in his tone he responded, "Dear Knight, this be no mere dream. But enough with pleasantries, let's make haste before thy companion dies in thy arms!"

The hedgehog dragged Metal Sonic through the door, into a room that had tables scattered everywhere. People were sitting at these tables, but they were far too busy to care about a role-playing child and a homicidal robot.

The girl behind the counter, a rabbit that appeared to be below ten, and wearing a purple maid's outfit, waved them over.

"Fair maiden, this poor…" the hedgehog glanced at Bokkun, a look of bafflement passing his features, "Um, chao? Is in need of food immediately!"

"Sure, we've got some day old cupcakes that no one's gonna miss. Oh, and does the little warrior want a frozen treat?" He crossed his arms, rather annoyed.

"Maiden, that is no way to talk to a hero such as myself." The rabbit smirked at the hedgehog,

"So, no ice lolly?"

"I didn't say that." The rabbit giggled and disappeared behind counter. He turned to Metal Sonic.

"Her words play tricks, but she's rather nice when you look past that."

She returned, with an assortment of pastries and an ice lolly. Metal Sonic let Bokkun down, and he immediately started filling his face with cupcakes, bread, and there was even a cherry pie thrown in there. Within moments there was nothing but crumbs.

"Tis always nice to see one with a healthy appetitive." The hedgehog was currently biting off pieces of his treat.

Bokkun's face adopted a toothy grin as he turned to the hedgehog.

"Brave warrior, might I ask the name of my savour?" In that moment Metal Sonic found itself sitting down at the bar and shaking its head, likewise the rabbit was giggling.

The hedgehog bowed, "I am Ser Ichabod the Hedgehog, and what is thy name?"

Bokkun grinned evilly, "I am known by many names, The Bomber, The Annoyance, The Adorable, but you can call me Bokkun Kaboom!"

'When did someone call him adorable?' Metal Sonic thought to itself, 'And what's with this Kaboom nonsense?'

Ichabod stepped back, his face displaying disgust, "Those are the titles of a villain!"

"Quite true, Ser Knight, thou hast aided a scoundrel that hath committed multiple acts of sin!" Bokkun laughed maniacally.

Ichabod gritted his teeth, "Mine honour shall never recover from such a blow! The only course of action is to earn that honour back by way of combat, do thou except the challenge?" Ichabod got into a fighting stance, his expression was deadly serious with a bit of childish glee. Bokkun turned to Metal Sonic, a pleading look on his face.

"Metal, can I have a fight to the death with the guy that saved my life?" Metal Sonic turned to Bokkun, and simply stared for a moment,

"Sure. Enjoy yourself."

Bokkun's face exploded into crazed excitement, "Thanks Metal!" He turned to Ichabod, "I accept thy challenge, Knave!"

Ichabod glared, clearly offended, "Knave? You insult me, Bokkun the Adorable!"

Without any more smack talking the fight was on, Bokkun jumped Ichabod and within moments they were nothing more than a whirlwind of kicks and punches.

The fight drew the attention of other people in the bar.

"Looks like Ichabod found someone new to fight."

"Twenty rings says the new guy wins."

"I bet Ichabod'll smash him."

This line of conversation continued for several minutes, till there was a crowd rooting for either side. They didn't seem like they were going to stop any time soon.

Metal Sonic turned to the rabbit, who was smiling as she watched Ichabod and Bokkun's brawl.

"So, I heard this place is also an Inn, could I and my associate possibly stay the night?" Metal's voice was still basically monotone, but there was this undertone of amusement because of the events going on around it.

"Sure, on the house! Any enemy of Ichabod is always welcome at this Inn." Metal started at her a moment before responding with,

"That's a strange system you have." The rabbit nodded, and Metal turned back to the fight. Metal found peace in this moment, and it wished it could last.

So for that night, Metal just sat there rooting for Bokkun in a play fight between a dashing hero and a dastardly villain. Metal thought back to the beginning of the day, and wondered how he had gone too broken to watching a strange hedgehog hold Bokkun in a headlock.

Metal wondered what they'd do tomorrow.


Ah, OCs. Sort of like pizza in a way. How? When made properly a pizza should make you feel good. When they're not...you ask for your money back.

Hmm, I can't even make sense of that. Also does anyone else hear it? Say Bokkun Kaboom and tell me if it rhythms.

See ya later.