Chapter Four: A Visit to Thorndyke Estate
Eight years later, I'm now fifteen years old. I now study in Station Square University while Will studies at Junior High. I went to Junior High School for only one school year because of my high studies then I'm advanced to S.S.U. I did my normal life there. I never attend in any P.E activities because of my condition, but my coach isn't happy about me, but he had to listen because my mom's the principal. He'll find ways for me to participate in his activities.
At the afternoon, eleven-year old Sonic and Shadow always wait for me then escorted me home. I know it's weird, but they always visit me every weekend then when I was at S.S.U, they always come and pick me up in the afternoon. They don't go to school ever. All they do is playing games. I always had those questions inside my head on why Sonic and Shadow aren't studying in school like me and Will. Do they have a secret? Maybe I shouldn't tell that to you.
On Saturday morning, it was seven in the morning, my cell phone started to ring. I picked it up then answered it. "Hello?" I said in a sleepy tone. "Shandic, it's me, Sonic." Said the voice, "I was wondering if you could come to Thorndyke Estate to play video games with us. Would you please accept Shandic? You can bring Will if you like." "Okay Sonic." I answered. "Great, Shadow and I will pick you up at exactly eight o' clock. Bye." He said then hung up. I placed my cell phone on the desk then went to the bathroom to wash my body. After that, I wear my formal clothes, grabbed my cell phone then I put it in my pocket then went downstairs to eat breakfast.
At the kitchen, dad is making pancakes. Will is eating his pancakes while mom is reading the newspaper. I went downstairs then greeted everyone. I went to the table then start eating my pancakes. Mom saw me eating a bit quickly. "Shandic? Why are you eating a bit fast? You should eat slowly." She said. I stopped then looked at mom. "Sorry mom. Sonic asked me to go to Thorndyke Estate to play video games with him and Shadow." I answered. Will also wants to know how Thorndyke Estate looks like. "Can I come to bro?" He asked. "Of course." I answered. He's really excited.
Few minutes 'til eight, Will and I are preparing. Mom and dad used a checklist to see if we had everything. "Do you have your cell phone Shandic?" Dad asked. "Yes dad." I answered. "What about you Will?" He asked. "Yup. My cell phone is in my pocket." Will answered. "Do you have your favorite video games?" Mom asked. "Yes mom." Will and I answered. "Do you have an anchor?" Asked dad. "An anchor?" Will asked, "Dad, how could we bring an anchor? It's really heavy." "Will, it's only a joke. You know dad loves to play jokes on us." I said. "Oh, I knew that." He said.
At exactly eight o' clock, a knock was heard. Will opened the door then Sonic and Shadow are at the doorstep. "Are you ready guys?" Eleven-year old Sonic asked. "Yup." We answered. Mom and dad went to the front door then waved good-bye to us. We've waved good-bye to our parents. As we're walking, I was wondering about the two hedgehogs. "Sonic, Shadow, I have a question about you two." I said. "What is it?" Sonic asked. "Since when did you two become friends? I know that you met when you're just babies since you answered that to me few years ago. I want know the true story." I said. "We'll tell you once we're at Thorndyke Estate." He answered.
Once we reached their home, I and Will are amazed. "Whoa!" We said in awe. "You like it? I know it's huge, but when you're inside, it's much bigger." Shadow said. The gate opened then we went through. The door opened then we went inside. "Welcome back Sonic and Shadow." Said the butler. "Thanks for that Mr. Tenaka." Sonic said. The butler closed the door then does his usual thing. Everything was huge. Sonic and Shadow went up stairs then went to their bedroom. "C'mon you two!!" Shadow announced. We followed them.
Inside their bedroom, we were entirely shocked. Their room is full of books and video games. There's a small desk to read books; they had a bunk bed to sleep; a huge television and; had every game console. "No way!" said my brother with amaze, "You had every video game and game console. I am so extremely jealous." "Not to mention, they had every book here. No wonder why Chris and Maria didn't enroll you two in any school." I added. The hedgehogs started to blush. "This is out secret. That's why we didn't tell you." Sonic said with embarrassment. Then Shadow suddenly remembered what I said as we walked. "Shandic, about the question you told to me and Sonic," He said, "it's a secret. We really don't like to talk about it." "Oh, I see." I said. "Alright guys, less talk, more playing." Sonic said. "Yeah!" Will say with agreement.
We played a lot of video games that afternoon. We had a good time.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, our visit is done. Sonic and Shadow escorted us back home. "Thanks for the visit Sonic and Shadow." Will said. "No problem Will." Sonic said. We went inside the house then Sonic and Shadow left.