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cause there would be no fiction if there wasn't any fans, right? Every
authors' words would fall of deaf ears.
In response to Sol the Hedgehog's review, yeah, that was a pretty stupid mistake, and I was too lazy to bother to change the name. Island island. Oh well, I'm over it. And in response the Sol's question on whether Shadow will be in this or not, you're just gonna hafta read and find out, know aren't ya? ^_^
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Rouge, Cream, Amy and any other the other characters that have yet to show up. Sega/Sonic Team owns them.
Chapter 4
Bells chimed like heavenly voices and vivid, colorful flowers sprang up from the ground. Bright sunbeams collided with the intricate designs of the stained glass windows that decorated the chapel and cast a rainbow across the floor, setting the perfect scene.
Cream was driven to tears every time she examined herself in the mirror. She was wearing a wedding gown. A beautiful, white wedding gown. This was her and Miles big day. The love and friendship they had built up over the years was now going to truly reveal itself.
"Oh Cream, you look like a princess!" Amy said with awe. She herself was wearing a red dress adorned with roses. Lots of roses.
Rouge nodded in agreement. She was wearing a strapless pink dress and a wide variety of jewelry. If only Knuckles was there to see her now. She could only dream.
* * *
In another part of the church, Miles and Knuckles were taking care of their last minute preparations. Knuckles fiddled with his bow tie until it was positioned perfectly and smoothed out his suit pants. Dressing up wasn't his favorite thing.
"Thanks again for coming, Knuckles. I don't know who else I would have asked to be my best man." Miles said. Knuckles grumbled out a quick reply.
"You know, it might just be a rumor, but I heard Rouge is gonna be in the wedding as well." This got Knuckles attention.
The echidna stammered out a quiet, "R-really?"
Miles shrugged. "It might be just a rumor, but you never know."
"Yeah, you never know."
* * * "We should be arriving at the destination in approximately thirty minutes. Please return to your seats and prepare for landing." The pilot's voice screeched over the airplane. Sonic was resting in the baggage compartment. His traveling partner was still unconscious, but making improvements. Every so often his eyelids would flutter or twitch, and quiet murmers would slip out.
Sonic faced the small pile of rags and whispered, "I don't know if you can hear me, but we're almost there. Then we can get you some help." He barely knew anything about the creature that was on the plane with him, but Sonic knew he must have suffered something terrible. Whoever he was, the least Sonic could do is be kind.
Sonic reached into the darkness and lifted more of the rags off him so he could get some air. As the hedgehog pushed the wrappings aside, his fingers fell on an unmistakable feature. Quills.
"Could he." Sonic said to himself, glancing over at the other hedgehog who was in a deep sleep.
Sonic answered his question with a quick, "No way."
* * *
Organ music began to play. A flower girl happily skipped down the aisle, scattering flower petals left and right. Next came Amy, and then Rouge.
Rouge. Knuckles froze stiff at his first sight of her. She looked beautiful in her pink dress, and her gold and silver jewelry reflected the sunlight, forming a dazzling glow around her. Knuckles stared at her aqua eyes and was lost in them, just like he had always been before. Everything was like a perfect dream, they were the only two there.
Knuckles shook his head to shake the thoughts. But he continued asking himself, "Why did I give her up?"
Rouge noticed his odd behavior, for it was similar to her own. She understood just how he was feeling that moment, the regret that bore into his strong willed heart. Knuckles wasn't just a gullible, head-headed echidna. He was Rouge's gullible, hard-headed echidna.
As much as she wanted to submit herself to falling in love all over again, she couldn't. She had her pride to keep and memories that stuck by her like an unwelcome thorn. Rouge wouldn't let her heart be broken again. Especially not over a huge emerald. If Knuckles truly cared about her, he'd win her back.
The wedding continued as planned. Everything ran smoothly, save for when the ring bearer realized he had forgotten the rings. He had to run back to get them, but in the mean time, everyone chatted excitedly about the almost- married couple. After the ring bearer returned, the wedding went on.
Miles recited the vows, then answered with a broad smile of his face.
"I do."
Cream recited the text as well, then closed her eyes. A small tear of happiness slipped out, and she too smiled and answered.
"I do."
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Cream tossed back her veil and the two pulled together for a long, blissful kiss. Whistles and cheers erupted from the audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Prower!"
Handshakes and hugs were exchanged among friends and relatives, and Cheese cooed at Cream's side. This was certainly the most wonderful day of her life. She had a handsome, intelligent, and above all, loving husband. Cream was surrounded by her closest friends and her Chao. Plus, soon it would be time for cake!
Cream's mother ran up to her daughter and gave her a hug. "I'm so proud of you, Cream. I wish you and Miles the best of luck."
"Thank you, mom." Cream replied graciously. The congratulations continued until it was time for the reception, and Miles and Cream were ready to try out the car Miles built himself. It was complete with a "Just Married" sign and cans attached to the back.
The two were ready to go on their way when the entire chapel suddenly fell silent.
Miles stared in complete shock and disbelief at the door leading to the church. Knuckles jaw dropped. Rouge gasped. Amy squeaked out an "Oh my gosh." when she saw what everyone was looking at.
There, in the doorway, was Sonic the Hedgehog, and in his arms was the limp body of Shadow.
* * * Nice ending to this chapter, huh? I love cliffhangers ^_^ Anyway, the next chapter should clear up the details and piece together some stuff, so I can FINALLY begin to get to the problem. Until Chapter 5, ja ne!
In response to Sol the Hedgehog's review, yeah, that was a pretty stupid mistake, and I was too lazy to bother to change the name. Island island. Oh well, I'm over it. And in response the Sol's question on whether Shadow will be in this or not, you're just gonna hafta read and find out, know aren't ya? ^_^
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Rouge, Cream, Amy and any other the other characters that have yet to show up. Sega/Sonic Team owns them.
Chapter 4
Bells chimed like heavenly voices and vivid, colorful flowers sprang up from the ground. Bright sunbeams collided with the intricate designs of the stained glass windows that decorated the chapel and cast a rainbow across the floor, setting the perfect scene.
Cream was driven to tears every time she examined herself in the mirror. She was wearing a wedding gown. A beautiful, white wedding gown. This was her and Miles big day. The love and friendship they had built up over the years was now going to truly reveal itself.
"Oh Cream, you look like a princess!" Amy said with awe. She herself was wearing a red dress adorned with roses. Lots of roses.
Rouge nodded in agreement. She was wearing a strapless pink dress and a wide variety of jewelry. If only Knuckles was there to see her now. She could only dream.
* * *
In another part of the church, Miles and Knuckles were taking care of their last minute preparations. Knuckles fiddled with his bow tie until it was positioned perfectly and smoothed out his suit pants. Dressing up wasn't his favorite thing.
"Thanks again for coming, Knuckles. I don't know who else I would have asked to be my best man." Miles said. Knuckles grumbled out a quick reply.
"You know, it might just be a rumor, but I heard Rouge is gonna be in the wedding as well." This got Knuckles attention.
The echidna stammered out a quiet, "R-really?"
Miles shrugged. "It might be just a rumor, but you never know."
"Yeah, you never know."
* * * "We should be arriving at the destination in approximately thirty minutes. Please return to your seats and prepare for landing." The pilot's voice screeched over the airplane. Sonic was resting in the baggage compartment. His traveling partner was still unconscious, but making improvements. Every so often his eyelids would flutter or twitch, and quiet murmers would slip out.
Sonic faced the small pile of rags and whispered, "I don't know if you can hear me, but we're almost there. Then we can get you some help." He barely knew anything about the creature that was on the plane with him, but Sonic knew he must have suffered something terrible. Whoever he was, the least Sonic could do is be kind.
Sonic reached into the darkness and lifted more of the rags off him so he could get some air. As the hedgehog pushed the wrappings aside, his fingers fell on an unmistakable feature. Quills.
"Could he." Sonic said to himself, glancing over at the other hedgehog who was in a deep sleep.
Sonic answered his question with a quick, "No way."
* * *
Organ music began to play. A flower girl happily skipped down the aisle, scattering flower petals left and right. Next came Amy, and then Rouge.
Rouge. Knuckles froze stiff at his first sight of her. She looked beautiful in her pink dress, and her gold and silver jewelry reflected the sunlight, forming a dazzling glow around her. Knuckles stared at her aqua eyes and was lost in them, just like he had always been before. Everything was like a perfect dream, they were the only two there.
Knuckles shook his head to shake the thoughts. But he continued asking himself, "Why did I give her up?"
Rouge noticed his odd behavior, for it was similar to her own. She understood just how he was feeling that moment, the regret that bore into his strong willed heart. Knuckles wasn't just a gullible, head-headed echidna. He was Rouge's gullible, hard-headed echidna.
As much as she wanted to submit herself to falling in love all over again, she couldn't. She had her pride to keep and memories that stuck by her like an unwelcome thorn. Rouge wouldn't let her heart be broken again. Especially not over a huge emerald. If Knuckles truly cared about her, he'd win her back.
The wedding continued as planned. Everything ran smoothly, save for when the ring bearer realized he had forgotten the rings. He had to run back to get them, but in the mean time, everyone chatted excitedly about the almost- married couple. After the ring bearer returned, the wedding went on.
Miles recited the vows, then answered with a broad smile of his face.
"I do."
Cream recited the text as well, then closed her eyes. A small tear of happiness slipped out, and she too smiled and answered.
"I do."
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Cream tossed back her veil and the two pulled together for a long, blissful kiss. Whistles and cheers erupted from the audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Prower!"
Handshakes and hugs were exchanged among friends and relatives, and Cheese cooed at Cream's side. This was certainly the most wonderful day of her life. She had a handsome, intelligent, and above all, loving husband. Cream was surrounded by her closest friends and her Chao. Plus, soon it would be time for cake!
Cream's mother ran up to her daughter and gave her a hug. "I'm so proud of you, Cream. I wish you and Miles the best of luck."
"Thank you, mom." Cream replied graciously. The congratulations continued until it was time for the reception, and Miles and Cream were ready to try out the car Miles built himself. It was complete with a "Just Married" sign and cans attached to the back.
The two were ready to go on their way when the entire chapel suddenly fell silent.
Miles stared in complete shock and disbelief at the door leading to the church. Knuckles jaw dropped. Rouge gasped. Amy squeaked out an "Oh my gosh." when she saw what everyone was looking at.
There, in the doorway, was Sonic the Hedgehog, and in his arms was the limp body of Shadow.
* * * Nice ending to this chapter, huh? I love cliffhangers ^_^ Anyway, the next chapter should clear up the details and piece together some stuff, so I can FINALLY begin to get to the problem. Until Chapter 5, ja ne!