Dreamwatcher

Scars of Change

Part 6

*Knuckles' POV*

"Memories flow inside me…

I though everything would work

Out right….

But because of my actions, everything…

Comes crashing down…

I am all alone, left to fend for

Myself….

I have lost everything…."

Author's Notes: I'm back, after a freakin' long halt! SORRY!!!!!! Anywho, part 6 is up. Lots of great info here! We get to see more of Knuckles' role as Guardian Prince and his fate of his role as prince! It's a shocker! Oh, I have to give thanks to Archie Sonic of a great piece of the story that I'm using for my fic. Well, I only took a small portion, the rest I made up myself. See if you can figure it out! Knuckles, Amy, Sonic, etc. are Sega's property. Remington, Locke, etc. are Archie's property, though Sega owns them, too.

Remington!? REMINGTON?! Out of all the people I expect Amy to be with, it's REMINGTON!? This is disastrous! It's a bit of an irony. Remington is the one who won't date, even if someone was pointing a gun at his head demanding him to. Wait, wait….Piper didn't say anything about the two dating, so calm down. It's still ironic. Remington was always the polar opposite of me. Sure, we were both prince of our respected people. I am the prince of Angel Island and all who dwell there…except the city of Necronopolis which is where Remington is acknowledged as the prince there, though he doesn't seem to want that job so eagerly. It's just that he's more of an anti-me. Amy once told me that I'm nice, trusting, and sweet. Sonic said I'm gullible all the time and shy towards girls. He also said I'm snobby! I am not snobby! Remington on the other hand…well, a lot of words can describe him: Insulting, rude, coldhearted, angry, and a bit selfish. Some wonders how he got his job. Some wonders how the hell people can stand him. Me, well, I always thought he was what I described him above, but I found out later why he acts that way and in his heart, he is truly pure hearted.

I sighed. It was morning when I was pondering all this. 6 AM to be exact. I wasn't very hungry and no one else was all up yet. Usually, I wake up at 5 in the morning to begin my daily life as a prince. Sonic always said how cool it was to be a prince and told me how much freedom I had. He's dead wrong. Being a prince as well as a Guardian is a hard thing to do. I have meditation usually around this time, but I wasn't up for it today. Too much in my mind. I probably should do something else. I have Kung Fu practice, trying to get to my 5th degree black belt. There's calligraphy, proper royal manner practice, studying on various literature (I'm currently reading Great Expectations, for the 25th time), History, Mathematics, Great deals of science (I especially adore Astronomy), not to mention memorizing certain poetries, learning about legends and myths that were written down on scrolls from my ancestors, learning a variety of different languages, including ancient echidna languages and Chinese, both Cantonese and Mandarin, seeing it as my nationality and all, and that's a just a few I have to do. Being a prince is not an easy job, but one I can very well handle. Hell, Sonic wouldn't last two seconds taking over as me for one day. Too immature for the job. I sighed as I stirred my green tea I had with me. I groaned. I couldn't stay here, too much memories popped up. I left the palace, not caring at all if I had duties or not.

The morning sky greeted me. It was quite chilly, so I had on my jacket to keep me warm. Leaving the palace was a so much better for me. I walked around the city, people constantly greeting me, had to sign a few autographs here and there, one guy got on his knees and just worshiped the ground I walked on. I sighed and stared at an extremely huge chapel: The Aurorium. It's a church for people who believe in the great Goddess Aurora the Balance. I was an extremely heavy believer, so I thought a good visit to the chapel was in order. There's a small Aurorium in my palace, but I don't wanna go there.

I entered the Aurorium, very few were there. They were on their knees praying to the Goddess Aurora. I went over to an empty section of the Aurorium. There, a stained glass window greeted me with it's beaming multiple colors. It shone through by the sunlight which was starting to go up as morning started to pass. I felt warm from it's presence, much like when I hugged and kissed Amy last night. I smiled a bit, eyes closed. I got on my knees and took of my hat. I sighed and started to pray:

" Oh, Great Goddess Aurora. It is I, Guardian Prince Knuckles. I ask for a favor. For over 3,000 years, my ancestors have been guarding the Master Emerald under your command. You lead my ancestor, Tikal to a righteous path, though she was killed, her brother, Shang Fu, has taken over and you lead him to what we are today, ruler of this island and the people who dwell there. We have been holding onto this traditions for 3, 000 years, pleasing you…but I ask for your help. I ask for only one thing…Love. I am heartbroken right now. After all these years of keeping this island safe, please…grant this wish to me. Please. I don't think I can handle this….this heartbreak. Please…"

By the time I was done, I was in tears. Would she grant my wish? Sonic always believed my religion was stupid and for that, I decked him. I stood up and place my hat back on. I sighed as I sat on a chair. I sat for a good three hours until it was noon. My tears dried up. I was about to leave, but I heard a familiar voice that got me to stay.

"Knuckles, I don't see you here very often."

I turned around and saw my mother.

"Mother." I stood up and bowed, "It's been a while since I saw you."

"Yea, last week." She crossed her arms.

"Yes." I placed a hand behind my head.

"Don't you have your own Aurorium back at the palace?" She asked.

"I…choose not to go there at the moment, mother." My eyes didn't meet with mother's.

"Knuckles, what's wrong?" she asked.

"It's nothing, mother." I shook my head. I have no intentional of getting my mother involved in this as she already has many things she's dealing with right now.

"It's love, isn't it?" Mother asked. I was quite shocked she knew, but not completely surprised as mothers seem to know everything concerning their child or children, "Heartbreak?"

I nodded.

"Did you loose Amy?" She sat next to me. I nodded again.

"I should not have lied to her, mother." I had my head down, "I should not have kept that secret from her."

"No, you shouldn't have." My mother spoke in a gentle manner, "but you did what you had to do. You did it to protect her."

"Why do I have a feeling that I won't marry her?"

"Knuckles, I had quite the worries myself back when I was a child." My mother started, " I was only 16 when I got news that I was to be engaged to your father."

"How?" I shrugged.

"Simple, my father used to work for your father." She smiled a bit, "So there was a couple of times that your grandfather met me and thought I would be a splendid wife to Locke."

"I see." I nodded slowly.

"It was tradition in that I was not to meet your father until the say we were married, so I was a bit concerned about how our love life would be like." She sighed.

"What does this have to do with me and Amy?" I asked.

"Honey, your father and I are divorced because we just couldn't decide upon how to raise you and your sister, Piper." She sighed, "What I'm saying is that you and Amy still have a chance. The two of you have met many times and know each other, I don't want you to repeat what your father and I did, it's a painful experience."

My mother held my arms while talking.

"Oh, mother, it's possible she might end up with…with…" I started to sob. My mother hugged me, hoping I would stop.

"…With Remington." I finished, then my mother stopped hugging me and stared at me in horror.

"REMINGTON?!" She yelled so loud, echoes were heard throughout the Aurorium walls. People stared angrily at her.

"Mother, not so loud, this is a church!" I gritted through my teeth.

"I…I'm so sorry, but Remington?" She gasped, "I never imagined!"

"Me, either." I nodded. I sighed. I didn't feel the need to stay here anymore,

"You come see me sometime." She said as I left.

"I'll promise to drop by at your house sometime." I waved and left the chapel.

The city was also giving my memories and the sadness in my heart was yearning to go out. Perhaps I should tell someone about my feelings. I didn't know, but I certainly didn't wanted to stay in Echidnaopolis. Hmmm…it's March 23, exactly one month after Amy's birthday where upon she turned 15. I got her a singing bird to sing for her (it took me a while to train it), a basket of goodies (mostly perfumes and stuff), roses (of course), and a jewel necklace that Rouge would clearly want. I probably got her more, but I tried to stop thinking about Amy, but she just wouldn't leave me! I was gliding down to Station Square. I heard the Chaotix are out there for some site seeing, maybe I'll run into them.

Station Square was so far behind from our city in technology. To me, the buildings looked ancient compare to my city. I sighed and saw people, humans to be exact, walking pass me. Unfortunately, most of the people down below think of Angel Island as a mere legend, so it was no surprise that they just up and ignored me like yesterday's trash. I sighed a big sigh and walked.

It was in the Station Square park where I sat on a lone bench. I thought about the time….nearly 10 years ago…during the incident….Just what is the incident?

Well, 10 years ago, when I was only about 9, there was this…war between my people and the Dark Legion who were out from their Twilight Zone where my ancestor, Steppenwolf, banished them 400 years ago. The Dark legions usually come back every generation of my family to try to conquer our land. They believe their way of life should be what we (my people) should be leaving and most of the time, they do this by force. I was 9 when the mother of all wars occurred. The EST (Echidna Security Team, they are a combination of the police and the army), my father and grandfathers, as well as special samurai warriors (they all wear ancient Chinese armors and are the Guardians to the royal family, as oppose to the EST who watch over everyone on the island. Ya know, sorta like those security Guards in black suits. They also do secret killings and such.) Being only 9, I did what any 9 year old would do: run. Well, my father told me to run even though I wanted to fight besides him, but I was the island's future. Both me and Piper….I remember it like it was yesterday.

*10 years ago…*

Young 9 year old Knuckles was excited again as his good friend, Amy Rose came to visit once more.

"I heard news that the Dark Legions are out from the Twilight Zone and are hiding somewhere in this island, ready to strike again." Amy started. Girl just love to gossip, even though she was only 5.

"Oh, Amy, don't worry." Knuckles smiled, "My father will take care of them. Every time the Dark Legions come, my family sends them back right in."

"Oh, I hope you're right." Amy sighed, "I don't wanna lose you, Knuckles."

"Don't worry, Amy, we'll all be find." Knuckles smiled.

In another part of the palace, King Locke was busying himself with the usual royal matters. He was reading letters from his subjects, most were either compliements on a job well done, others were complainers. The Master Guardians (Knuckles' grandfathers), were helping out.

"Damn." cried Grandfather Thunderhawk, "Can't people stop complaining for once!?"

"It's ironic how we all can't please people around here." Grandfather Sojourner sighed.

"We are only a few people while our subjects are many, Grandfather." Locke came in.

"Maybe so, but if people around here ain't happy with the way we rule, then they can just leave the damn island!" Grandfather Spectre crossed his arms.

"Grandfather, please, don't speak harsh of the island!" Grandfather Sabre barged in, "the Great Goddess is hearing!"

More arguments and complaining was going on between the Guardians until a door knock came. Locke went in and open up to see a Samurai standing there, exhausted and panicking.

"Why, whatever is the matter?" Locke asked.

"The Dark Legions…they plan to strike tonight!" The Samurai replied, "From what I heard, they have a secret weapon to rid of us forever!"

The entire Guardians gasped in shock.

"What shall we do, my Lord?" The Samurai gasped.

"Prepare for war, that is why!" Locke smacked his fist down on his palm, "I've had it with the Dark Legion!"

"Locke, are you sure that your decision was a wise one?" Sabre asked, "It could be one you will regret for life."

"I am sure, father." Locke nodded.

It was late at night when Locke called upon his son to his sanctuary.

"Father, it's late." Knuckles yawned, "We should be sleeping."

"Yet you are awake." Locke smiled.

"I was playing with Amy, she didn't wanted to sleep." Knuckles rubbed his left eye, "but I need to rest soon." Locke smiled.

"Son, you are almost 10 and soon, you will be 16, the day you come of age." Locke smiled, "I've always been proud of you, you know that."

"Yes, I do…I guess." Knuckles shrugged.

"Come, I must show you something." Locke stood up and lead Knuckles to wherever he was going. Young Knuckles was curious as to what his father would show him, but he followed anyways. Locke opened up a secret passageway in the palace that Knuckles was clearly not aware of. He gasped as he descended down the stairs, trying to keep up with his father. The place looked like a really clean dungeon, just no cages or corpses, rather banners that hung proudly on the wall barring Chinese and ancient Echidna languages as well as Chinese paintings, mostly of Knuckles' ancestors. Knuckles was even more amazed at what he saw next. A pool of green goo.

"What the-" Knuckles was breathing pretty hard, "Father!"

"Look, my son and tell me what you see." Locke smiled. Knuckles was on his knees as he observed the goo.

"Looks like the Master Emerald in a liquid form, father." Knuckles answered.

"Sort of." Locke came in, "You see, my son, long ago, the Master Emerald hung from that very ceiling and so did the seven Chaos Emeralds."

"Oh." Knuckles stood up.

"The Master Emerald slowly dripped bits of it's power to this hole, thus creating the Chaos Pool." Locke smiled, "Ever since your first ancestor, this pool was a test of sorts to see if the next heir to the throne was truly the one to rule over Angel Island."

"How?" Knuckles asked.

"They go inside the pool and they must pass the test in order to see if they are one with the Emerald." Locke answered, "If they bond with the Emerald, they are the Chosen Ones to guard the Master Emerald and rule over the island."

"Amazing." Knuckles gasped, "Am I to go in there?"

"Not this year." Locke shook his head, "You must be 16, when you come of age, then you shall be judged."

"I see, father." Knuckles nodded, "Well, when I am 16, I shall be ready…but why are you showing me this now?"

"…Just to make sure, that's all." Locke forced a smile, "Oh, I also wish to give you this." And with that, Locke took off his hat and placed it on Knuckles' head. The hat…the very same one he would wear in the future, "I think you are more then ready to wear that hat that has been in our family for generations, my son."

Knuckles smiled as he fixed it. It was slightly too big for him, but he smiled, feeling bigger.

"Wear it proudly, son." Locke smiled, "Now, let's go back up."

When they reached the main hall, Constable Holmes, came to tell Locke of the arrival of the Dark Legion. Knuckles was a bit confused.

"Knuckles…do me and favor and promise me that you shall lead your sister and Amira to safety." Locke was almost panicking himself.

"Father, are you going to fight?" Knuckles asked.

"I.."

"If you are, I wish to join." Knuckles broke in.

"NO!" Locke gasped, "I cannot risk your life, my child! You are too valuable! Take your sister and Amira and run to safety!"

"But father-" Knuckles gasped, but before he could finish, the first wave of attack came, hitting a part of the palace.

"Go, run!" Locke ordered, then he left to change into his battle uniform.

"FATHER!" Knuckles cried, but his father ignored him. The little Guardian prince trembled and was left alone…until Amy came.

"Knuckles!" She rushed in, "We have to leave, the Dark Legion are coming!"

"Right." Knuckles nodded. He took Amy's hand and the two started to leave.

"Where is mother and Piper?!" Knuckles gasped.

"They already left for safety and your father and grandfathers are battling." Amy answered, "it's us that must move!"

Knuckles held onto Amy's hand tighter as they ran from the palace which was the Dark Legion's main target. They reached the front door. The night sky had a mix of crimson in the air. People were running to avoid danger, the Dark Legions swarmed in like flies. While they used technology, Knuckles' family and the Samurais used their vast knowledge of magic with the EST as their main armed force.

Knuckles knew the only safe way to get out was to get off the city. They had to run pass the Dark Legions.

"WHAT?!" Amy gasped when Knuckles revealed his plan, "THAT'S CRAZY, we'll be KILLED!"

"I swear of it, Amy, I will not let you die!" Knuckles made a fist, angry with the Dark Legion, "They will not lay a hand on your hair.

"Knuckles…" Amy was speechless, she never thought of how daring and brave Knuckles was.

"I shall protect you all the way." Knuckles promised, "Even if I die trying…that I promise you."

Knuckles and Amy held hands and ran. They passed by the EST, the samurais, the Dark Legions. Knuckles used whatever magic he knew, whatever fighting he has mastered to clear a path for them.

They were on a good roll…until Knuckles and Amy bumped into someone who was about Knuckles' size. Amy was knocked unconscious as a result. Knuckles turned around and he saw a young Dark Legion boy. What was a Dark Legion boy doing here?! Sporting dark black hair and blue eyes, the little Dark Legion boy stared into Knuckles' eyes as if the little child knew what was going to happen. Knuckles didn't dawdle for long. He carried Amy into his arms and left, leaving the little Legion boy who only stared at the two.

Knuckles made his way out of the city. He had a few bruises and burn scraps, but he and Amy were both okay. Knuckles wasn't ready to face what would happen next as he saw the city disappear before his very own eyes. He didn't know how, but he was left all alone with Amy. It would be a decade until the city returned back to it's rightful place on the island. The dark legion's secret weapon was one in which Echidnaopolis was sent to another zone. Unfortunately for them, it backfired and also sent the Dark Legions back to their zone, although rumors spread that some actually landed on Angel Island like Knuckles did.

It was morning when Knuckles woke up. He fell asleep on top of a tree, Amy safety with him. He wondered if it was all a dream, but upon seeing that he wasn't on his nice, royal bed, he knew it was all true. The city of Echidnaopolis was no more. Knuckles thought he was the only one alive…the only echidna left. Knuckles gasped when he heard a noise.

"Where…where am I?" Amy woke up, rubbing her eyes.

"AMY!" Knuckles shouted, smiling, " You're awake!"

"Huh" Amy brought in a confused look.

"Are you okay, you're not hurt, are you?" Knuckles asked.

"….Who are you?" Amy asked, still confused.

It's as if a dagger went straight through his heart. He was hurt! Amy didn't knew who he was.

"I…It's me,. Knuckles!" Knuckles tried to calm down. Still, Amy gave that confused look.

"KNUCKLES, KNUCKLES!" He shouted, "You're friend!"

"I'm sorry….I don't know." Amy shook her head.

As if things couldn't be worse, Amy now had amnesia! Poor Knuckles just wanted to shout to her to remember, but he couldn't.

"Are you…okay?" Amy asked, "You look…sad."

Knuckles turned to face the innocent hedgehog and gave a big sigh.

"Where are we?" Amy asked, "Who am I?" Knuckles came closer and hugged her. She was a bit confused.

"I…I'm a friend." Knuckles came in, "You're Amy Rose…my fianc…my friend."

*End flashback*

"So, what's up, loverboy."

I turned around and face the one person I didn't wanted to face….Sonic.

"What have you been up to?" Sonic asked, "I thought you wouldn't leave the palace because you were too ashamed after what you did."

"Shut up, Sonic." I was annoyed, so I didn't wanted Sonic raining on my parade.

"Hey, don't give me that, it's your fault that Amy is all depressed!" Sonic came in, "Yeesh! You echidnas!"

I groaned and closed my eyes, hoping this was all a dream or something.

"You echidnas and you're secrets." Sonic scoffed, "She's all depressed because of you and now she's somewhere in Angel Island looking for her soul mate or something." I groaned again.

"I know for a fact that you most definitely ain't it!" Sonic scowled, "I mean, after all you did to her, I'll be surprised if she ever talked with you! You don't love her!"

At that point, I was on top of Sonic, beating the crap outta him and shouting profanities I never say since was raised not to talk in that kind of manner.

"YOU STUPID SHIT BAG!" I shouted, al the while punching him multiple times on the face, "DON'T EVER SAY THAT!? I DO LOVE HER!"

"Get off me, you retard!" Sonic struggled, but I wouldn't get off.

" I LOVE HER MORE THEN ANYONE WILL!" I continued, "SHE'S PRECIOUS TO ME!"

Sonic manage to get off me by punching me.

"What's your problem!?" He gasped.

"YOU ARE!" I pointed, "You dare speak to me in that manner!?"

"Knuckles, you're getting all high class on me." Sonic started, "You know that annoys me!"

"SHUT UP!" I shouted as I lunged at him, "You are nothing but a pathetic bastard! I never knew whatAM saw in you a while back! All I see is a idiot blue bastard with no lick of common sense at ALL! ALL see is a stupid asshole with no respect AT ALL!"

"HEY!" Sonic popped in, "I have plenty of respect! I don't go around saving the world for no reason!" He delivered a kick. I was off balance and I fell on my bottom.

"It's your fault you got in this mess!" Sonic shouted, "You held that secret from her! You're just blaming others because you're so damn stupid!"

I cried. I sat on my bottom and cried. What am I becoming?! I was making an ass out of myself. Sonic was right. I was blaming others for my own problems. I just flat out cried and crawled up. My head was buried between my knees. I didn't really care if anyone was watching (and a lot were), I was too depressed.

"Uhh…Knuckles…stop that…there's people there…Knuckles?!" Sonic shouted. By that time, Tails has arrived.

"Sonic, there you are! I've been looking all over for you." Tails cried out, " I wanna show you my latest invention…Uhh…what's wrong with Knuckles?"

"I…honestly don't know." Sonic popped in, "What do we do?"

"Call his family?" Tails shrugged, "Wait, we don't have their phone mumber."

"Hmmm…." Sonic pondered, Something he doesn't do often. I peeked to see what he was doing, then quickly ducked my head back in.

"Okay, I'll get the Tornado and we'll fly him back home." Tails suggested.

"NO!" I sniffed. I got up, wiping the tears out of my face, "Amy's….there….I don't want to go…home."

"Okay, then what?" Sonic shrugged.

"I…I don't know." I hugged myself, feeling embarrassed and ashamed, "I just…don't wanna go back yet."

"Oh, okay." Sonic nodded, "Well, how about you just hang out with us?"

I nodded and the three of us went to Tail's workshop where I stayed for a long time.

In there, I cried myself to sleep. Most of the time, I fell asleep. Although, I woke up a couple of times but didn't get up, so the two thought I was still asleep. Sonic complained a lot for me sleeping on his bed. It was so lumpy! Sonic's spine must've twisted this up so much that I was struggling a lot. I later slept on the hammock where Tails rested (for some odd reason, Tails loves to sleep in hammocks). T was sunset when I decided to leave.

"Hey, you take it easy, Red." Sonic smiled. I saw the concern on his face and I put on a faint, but certainly fake smile.

"Sonic…I…I'm sorry." My cheeks blushed.

"Eh, it was nothing." Sonic grinned, "Go home, your family is probably worried about you."

I nodded and flew off. My eyes were red from the tears. My cheeks all red, redder then my fur. It was long fly to Angel Island. Night set in when I reached there. I went to the palace and opened its large doors. There, I saw my entire family, all worried. My mother came up to me, looking worried. It seems that she cried as well.

"M…mother." I gasped. She came to me, all teary eyed. I thought she was gonna hug me…instead, she slapped me and started to yell at me.

"HOW DARE YOU?!" She shouted, " We were all worried sick over you! I thought we would loose you forever! We called the EST squad and everything! They searched the entire house for clues!"

I turned around and saw Remington and Holmes as well as Remington's team, complete with evidence bags and magnifying glass. I sighed. My father looked mighty angry as well.

"You have got some nerve worrying us like that!?" My father came in, "The least you could do was call us every so often! We have no intention of losing our future king!" I got pissed again.

"Future King!" I shouted, "That's all I ever was to you, wasn't it!?"

Everyone was quite shocked. I was shocked ay myself as well, I never was one to talk back to my elders.

"I'm not your son!" I pointed to my father, "Rather, I was some kid that was raised to be Guardian Prince and soon, King! I was never anything else! He only time you ever spent time with me, you just raised me to be King. No father/son picnic, no bonding, no nothing! I hate this!"

"Don't you dare talk back to me, young man!" My father pointed to me now, "That is NOT the way for a prince to speak in!"

"I hate being prince!" I shouted, "Nothing is going my way!"

"Why, Knuckles, surely you don't mean that?!" Grandfather Sabre gasped.

"I DO!" I shouted so loud, my cheeks were hurting, " I DON'T WANT TO BE PRINCE, I DON'T WANT TO BE KING!" I ran upstairs to my room where I slammed the door and locked it. I cried on my bed, trembling at what I just said…but, as much as I did my job as Guardian prince my entire life, I meant what I said back there.

I fell asleep, but woke up at about 3 am. I sat on the edge of my bed all through morning. I went to my mirror and saw that I was a mess. I definitely didn't look prince-like. Great. 19 years old and I act like such an idiot. My life was turning upside down. I thought I never would live like this. When the city came back and I was reunited, I thought I was on top of things. You know, hold the reasonability as prince, instead I was toppling like Remington who already has dysfunctional problems with his family. I felt guilty, however, for last night and decided to go downstairs and apologize.

I was a bit scared, but it had to be done. I started going downstairs slowly, hoping that my family would be there. They were, all of them. Most looked pretty pissed…and sad.

"What's…going on?" I asked, confused.

"What's going on?" My father stood up, "You are."

"Huh?" I asked. I was definitely confused.

"Pack your stuff and leave." My father pointed to me.

"WHAT?!" What was he talking about!?, "Fu-father!?"

"The kingdom has no use for a prince like you." My father stood up from where he sat, "Piper will be the next ruler, you are to leave."

"You're disowning me!?" I gasped, "But we're family!"

"Wrong!" Father pointed, "You are not son! My son loved his role as prince! He was a strong echidna who gained respect from his people! Now, you are weak! Weak as a coward! You are no son of mines! You are not chosen to lead my people!"

"How do you know!?" I shouted, "I could be bonded with the Master Emerald, give me a chance!"

"NO!" He shouted, "Leave…you…you…commoner!!!! You are not my child! You are no longer welcome here! When people see you, you shall be treated not of royalty, but that of a commoner! Now, leave…now!"

I had tears once more. I wiped them off and frowned in anger.

"Fine!" I shouted, wiping the tears off. I too off my hat and threw it next to father's feet, "I guess I should give the hat back as well, after all, it's for family members only!" I left to go upstairs where I packed my things. Piper came in, she looked all ashamed. She usually doesn't look that way.

"Knuckles, I'm sorry." Piper came in.

"Don't talk to me." I said while packing, "I'm a commoner, someone who shouldn't even lay eyes on the royal family!"

"Knuckles, stop acting this way!" Piper cried out, " I can't be princess, I suck at that job!"

"Too bad!" I shouted. I packed up and left my room. Piper followed.

"What happen to my big brother!?" Piper shouted, "What happen to that strong echidna who could rule with great leadership skills?! He had courage, heart, intelligence, and wisdom! It seems right now, you have neither of those!"

I stopped for a while and faced my sister. I was surprised to hear her talking that way. I didn't let it get through me as I went to the main room where my family was. My father was still angry. I gave him a look of anger as well and left the palace. I was out on my own. My life was turning out into something I never wanted. Even after all this…I still thought of Amy.

To Be Continued….

Profile: Tails

Full Name: Miles "Tails "Prower

Age: 10

Height: 3'4

Rank: Hero

B-Day: Nov. 24, 2538

B-Place: Westside Island

Nationality: Western

Fight: None

Eyes: Blue

Fur: Orange

Weakness: Afraid of Thunder

Vehicle: Bi-Plane (The Tornado), Mech Walker (The Cyclone), Rae Car (S7 Whirlwind)

Tails is such a cutie, eh? He's also very sweet and nice. A smart child from day one, Tails loves to tinker with mechanics to better enhance it. Being intelligent, he often thinks a lot and thinks before acting. Tails admires Sonic greatly and hopes to be as great as him. Tails tries to make a name of himself instead of being in Sonic's shadow. His loyalty to his friends are endless. He's still a young child, so he acts like one as well in which he was an ever curious mind about how the world works and such. He is also optimistic and full of hope as he never looses it, forcing him to keep moving towards his goal.