Me: This chapter and the next are for all the Sonally fans. Hope you enjoy.

Sally: I thank you very much for putting me into your story. There aren't many people out there who like me.

Me: Well they're all stupid. You're a very likable character even if you're Sonics love in the comics and in SatAm.

Sonic: I really wish all those people out there that hate Sally would stop bashing her.

Me: I wish that, too. Look at me. I'm a hardcore Sonamy fan, but I still like Sally. And even if I didn't like her, that's no reason to just go insulting her.

Sally: And the same goes to all those who hate Amy.

Sonic: Yeah! Be cool everybody, because insulting a character isn't.

Me: Sally, you have the honor of making the disclaimer.

Sally: Thank you very much. Sheelaflower does not own Sonic the hedgehog nor any of its characters except for Violett. All rights belong to Sega.

Royal Rules

It was evening, one day after the Master Emerald had been put back together. Sonic, Tails, Amy and Knuckles were back on Angel Island. Violett was on it as well, but she had wandered off some time ago, wanting to explore it. She had told Sonic to just go call for her as soon as they wanted to go. She was the only one capable of flying after all, except for Knuckles.

So the four sat at the ruins of the Master Emerald's temple. Knuckles had made a fire and now they all sat around it, talking, chatting and laughing. Well … all except for Tails. He was just sitting there, listening. He did talk again and had stopped avoiding everybody, but he was still very quiet.

"To Sally's castle? Really?" Knuckles asked astounded.

"Yup! It was quite a sight. I still don't really get what happened there." Sonic answered.

"Man, I wish I could've gone with you. I haven't seen the Princess in ages."

"I wish you would have gone instead of him. I don't like Sonic getting all friendly with Sally again." Amy pouted.

"Don't worry Ames. You've seen yourself how much she has changed ever since Julayla died." Sonic sweatdropped.

Amy just pouted. She had sworn to herself that she wouldn't interfere as long as Sonic was happy. After all, Sonic being happy and most important of all, healthy, were still Amy's top priorities. What good would it do her if Sonic started dating her but would be totally unhappy about it? Or even worse; if Sonic got hurt because she was around him? Amy shuddered at that thought.

Sally used to make Sonic really happy. It had been almost as if he was shining around her. But that had been waaayyyy back when they were all little and Amy had just gotten to know Sonic. After the very first time he had rescued her from Eggman, Sonic had run away, but the next time they met, he had gotten to know that she had no parents and had brought her to Rosie, Sally's caretaker. That's how Amy got in touch with the princess. She was alright back then. Even though she had a crush on Sonic and it was obvious Sonic had liked her back, Amy couldn't help but to like her as well. She had been such a strong, friendly and overall wonderful person.

But then, Sally's mentor, Julayla, had died and the King and the Queen had taken over taking care of her, seeing that she had been chosen to be Queen even though she had an older brother. Slowly, Sally had started changing. The wonderful young leader had become a bitchy princess, especially when she was in a bad mood. Amy had been close when Sonic and Sally had met for the very last time and she had heard her confess. Sonic had said that he used to like her, but not anymore. Sally had made a brave face and had promised to Sonic that they would be friends, but when Sonic left, she started crying. Amy only had little problems imagining how she must have felt.

"You still didn't tell us why exactly you went there", Knuckles said again.

"Or what you did there", Amy added.

"You want me to tell you the whole story?" Sonic asked teasingly.

"You bet! It's been ages since I've last heard of Sally", Knuckles sighed.

"How true. All right, I'll tell you then. I was just running around green hill a bit. I was bored, so I decided that I'd stop at the first house I saw and see if there was anything to do. I guess I should have known that it was gonna be your house, Ames. After all, I know green hill like the back of my head. But I was quite surprised to see Violett sitting there. She said she was waiting for me and that we had somewhere to go …"

„Why did you say you needed to go to the palace?" Sonic asked as he trotted after Violett.

"I have to get something that I can only get there." Violett answered.

"And what would that something be?" Sonic asked again.

"You'll see soon enough."

Sonic knew Violett good enough by now to know that she was never telling anyone anything. She always stayed mysterious. Sonic was kind of sick of this, and yet he couldn't help but chuckle.

"You're not gonna tell me tell me anything are you." He asked with a smirk on his face, although he already knew the answer.

"There's a right time for everything," Violett simply said. "If I tell you the answer now, you would only ask more questions and it would lead to topics far beyond your comprehension. When the time is right time, you'll find out yourself. Just let fate do its job."

That was certainly not what Sonic had expected. But before he could ask any further questions, they were already at the castle doors. Violett knocked on it and a little window in the right castle door opened. An eye was on the other side of the window. At least that was all Sonic and Violett could see of the doorkeeper's body.

"Yes?" He only said.

"I wish to talk to the king", Violett answered as though this was absolutely normal.

"Do you have an appointment?" The doorkeeper asked again.

"I do not need an appointment. I am in company of Sonic the hedgehog, an old friend of the princess."

Wait, how did she know Sonic was a friend of Sally's?

"You won't get to talk the king without appointment if you are in company of Aurora herself!" The doorkeeper spat.

"Perhaps this will change your mind." Violett said and showed the doorkeeper her ring.

Lying in her hand, the ring started to glow and weird Symbols showed up on its surface. (Yay, LotR rip off!). Sonic wasn't too surprised by that anymore. He has learned that Violett always had a trick or two up her sleeves. The eye of the doorkeeper, however, widened at the sight. He looked at the ring as though it was knife pointed directly at him.

"As said," Violett spoke again, her voice now dangerously quiet, "I do not need an appointment!"

The eye of the doorkeeper was now directed at Violett. Fear danced in it. You could think he was afraid Violett would tear him apart right here and now. The thing is, after he heard Violett talk, Sonic had the feeling she might just do that.

"P-please, her mistress," the doorkeeper stuttered, "f-forgive. I w-will announce you at once."

Sonic was amazed. Whoever Violett was, she seemed to have a high position that even allowed her to talk to the king without appointment. Maybe she was a princess herself, seeing as she was wearing some sort of crown. Or maybe mages just had a high position in society. Whatever it was, the window closed and the doors opened. The doorkeeper turned out to be a skunk, which wasn't so surprising in Sonics opinion. He knew another skunk in the king's service.

"Follow me, please." The skunk said and walked towards the castle.

Violett and Sonic did as they were told and followed him. Sonic couldn't help but to look around. It had been so long since the last time he had been in this castle. He saw all the flags hanging on the wall, all the pictures of Sally's ancestors and all the goods that have been hung up for decoration. It was so familiar and yet so strange. But then they came to a door Sonic has only seen from the outside so far. He has often wondered what was on the other side of it, but had never been allowed to go inside.

"Wait here, please." The doorkeeper said a little nervously and he disappeared through the door.

Sonic found himself being rather exited to see what was in the room the doorkeeper just went into, seeing that this was what he wanted to know since he was little.

"Your majesty," the doorkeepers voice could be heard saying, "there is someone who wants to see you, sire"

"Is it Master Naugus? I do have a meeting with him today, but he is rather early." Sonic knew the voice that was talking right now.

"It is not Master Naugus, sire. The person who wishes to talk to you has no appointment."

"Oh really? Who thinks himself important enough to talk to me without appointment?"

Sonic shivered. He has always had respect of Sally's father. He is the only one Sonic would ever take straight commands from, even if he disapproved them. And the way his voice sounded right now he seemed rather angry. Sonic has often seen the King angry. Mostly it was because he had done some kind of nonsense.

"I really think you'd do better to find out yourself, sire, or you might just get into a really sticky situation."

"Very well then", the kings voice spoke again, "summon my wife and my children. Whoever the person is that dares to come busting in like this, he will have to face the whole royal family."

The whole royal family. That would mean Sonic would see Sally again. He just wasn't sure if that was such a good thing. He looked at Violett. Her face was perfectly calm. She didn't seem the slightest bit frightened of having to explain herself in front of the royal family. Sonic didn't think that very wise, especially since Sally had these terrible mood swings. If she was in a good mood, Sally was kind and understanding and generous and as close to perfect as can get. But often, she got such a sudden feel for responsibility. On days like these, she was almost cruelly firm. One step against the law and she would bust you into prison. Sonic had experienced that himself. On bad days, Sally was almost bitchy. She would get stubborn and hot-headed and unfair when her feelings or her pride are attacked. She could get selfish at times, too, when she's hurt or she feels like her family is in danger or treated inappropriately.

"You may enter now", the doorkeeper returned for a sec and disappeared to return to his job.

Violett walked into the room and Sonic followed her. He has seen bigger rooms then this in the castle. There was a lot of decoration on the walls and a lot of doors. Also, there was a red carpet stretched out to the other end, where four thrones were positioned on a few steps. On the first throne from the right (or left from Sonics point of view) sat Sally, next to her was her mother, Queen Alicia. King Max sat on the throne next to her, which was also the biggest. On the last throne, was Sally's elder brother, prince Elias.

"Who dares to ask for a meeting with me without making up an appointment first?" King Max asked.

His voice filled the whole room and Sonic felt rather uncomfortable. He has never liked seeing the King angry and right now, he certainly made an angry face. Violett however, seemed perfectly calm. Her expression hasn't changed at all and her presence showed pure confidence. The King however, didn't seem to like these vibes.

"Look closer." Violett answered, still being the calmness in person. "Perhaps you'll recognize me if you do."

Sonic couldn't believe Violett dared to be so cheeky towards the king. Unfortunately, Sally didn't seem to be in a good mood today. While her mother really did look at Violett as if she was trying to figure out what she meant, it was clear Sally was fighting to keep her cool.

"My father asked you a question and you are to answer it, understand?" She said.

"And so I did. It is not my fault that it's not the answer you wished for." And still Violett was perfectly calm, but Sally stood up.

"You dare talk to me like that? Who do you think you are?" Her voice was shaking as she said this.

That was exactly were Sally has changed. She used to be lighter, more like a normal kid. And now she was the way a princess was supposed to be. Sonic was there when it happened. He has seen how Sally slowly behaved more and more like one. Well, you can't blame her; she is a princess after all. Violett, however, didn't seem bothered by it at all.

"I see you haven't taught her yet", she said, turning back to Max. "How old might she be; fifteen? Sixteen? There are girls out there who are already ruling their own kingdom at this age. What do you think would happen to them if they would have acted as stupid as she just did?"

"Hey!" Elias now spoke up. "Don't you dare insult my sister! We are still the royal family and we can make your life hell if you don't show a little respect."

"You haven't taught him either?" Violett was totally ignoring Elias, but there was a hint of outrage in her voice now. "What good do you think you will reach with that? Do you think that they will not have to follow the royal rules only because they don't know about them? Do you think they will make an exception of your kingdom? Certainly not! Had it been any other then me to appear today, your children would have been dead by now and who knows what would have happened with you."

Sonic could see that King Max was listening to her words and they seem to even make him nervous.

"You're a daughter of Tinuvièl!" Though it was mere a whisper, everybody could hear the words Queen Alicia spoke.

"Almost," said Violett, "I'm a daughter of Nightshade and you had better teach your children the royal rules as soon as possible. I won't be the last visitor you have."

Sonic didn't understand a word, but he wasn't really surprised anyways. He gazed at Sally. She has become a beautiful young lady. If only she wouldn't have changed so drastically.

"Why have you come here, daughter of Nightshade?" Max spoke.

"I have come to receive your most sacred possession. I need the sword of Acorns."

Me: Pfew finally, that chapter is finished. And as a special guest we have Knuckles! Now Knuckles, what questions do you have?

Knuckles: How I haven't been in any fights so far? This is already the sixth Chapter and I haven't kicked one butt yet!

Me: Don't worry about that, the action will come soon enough.

Knuckles: When?

Me: If I told you that, I would be spoiling the surprise, wouldn't I?

Knuckles: Oh … yeah … will I get to kick a lot of butt?

Me: (Sweatdrops) Yes Knuckles, you will. Any questions that don't have to do with fighting?

Knuckles: Yeah! How come you're OC is the only one that has so far appeared in every chapter?

Me: Oh, you mean Violett? She will appear in every chapter in which she needs to appear. And since she is very important for the first chapters, she appears in a lot of them.

Knuckles: But why is she so important?

Me: Because she has a lot of information that are important for the story, but if she doesn't do all the appearances she does now, the readers won't understand them.

Knuckles: Will I be that important, too?

Me: I haven't decided that yet and if I had I wouldn't tell you. Thanks again to all those who have faved this story and me. Now, if you'd review, I would be perfectly happy.