The only character I own in this story is Fangor/Green Lightning. Thoughts will be in italics. The words of the sages will be in bold print. Sorry if I get the accents for Bunny and Anthonie wrong. This story is about the bonds of friendship and how it can influence even the strongest warrior to act selflessly to save that person from death. The story starts in Knothole and is done from Fangor's POV (point of view) throughout most of the story. It is probably going to be the best work I have done so far, so please review. And I must warn you: This story contains HEAVY violence. I will be listing the main characters' respective ages and birthdays at the beginning of each chapter (if any of their ages have changed) and possibly a quote by the Kintushian sages. Well, time to begin the story of: The Guardian of the Forest
Chapter 1: The Guardian
Character ages:
Fangor Thunderbolt: 16-February 18 ( he stays this age throughout the entire story)
Miles 'Tails' Prower (his nickname comes from his two tails): 1 week-January 30
Sally Acorn: 6-may 3 (but she is quite mature for her age)
Sonic Hedgehog: 8-August 9 (again very mature for his age, although highly competitive when it comes to speed)
Amy Rose: 6-August 19 (again, quite mature but also a little stubborn sometimes. Also has a BIG hammer)
Rotor (good at working with and making machines): 7- November 9
Bunny Rabbot: 7-January 8 (again quite mature and has a southern accent)
Anthonie: 7-April 17 (again mature, but with a French accent)
Geremy 'Miracle' Prower (named that because of how much trouble he usually gets into and somehow always pulls out of it): 32-July 8
Martha 'Keg' Prower (named that because during swatbot attacks she was usually seen throwing kegs at them): 28-March 6
If there is any power stronger than justice, it is friendship and love. Combined with justice, they cannot be stopped. Such is the power of the Guardian. The counsel of the 8 Kintushian sages
FEBRUARY 7
It took just one thought to summarize my assignment: Why me? It was night and the king of Knothole had put me on night duty for once because I was the strongest warrior there and the king felt there would be an attack that night. The king knew I couldn't see at all in the dark, hated the dark, and hated snow, but the king had sent me anyways. I had just finished checking on the eastern quadrant and was walking to the western quadrant. Sure seems empty and quiet. Seems like the king's suspicions were wrong. I thought. Just as I was nearing the forest at the western edge of Knothole, I smelled it. Fire? It was too good to be true then. Seems like it's coming from the Prowers' residence⦠well I had better check it out.
I turned the corner of the street I was on and headed for the Prowers' residence at the western edge of town. What I saw and heard that night, I would never forget. As I rounded the corner I heard a scream. That's Miracle! They're in trouble! I picked up the pace, not daring to run for fear it would spread the flames. When the house finally came into sight, it was nothing but fire. I saw 2 figures being thrown through the window. One was Miracle, badly burned, but it was definitely him. He had a cape that I had given him the year after I came here. The other was Keg, clutching something and also badly burned. I knew what she was clutching. It was their week old son Miles. I ran over to them hoping they were still alive. Oh god! Please don't let them be dead! Miracle knew I would come. I had a habit of coming when I was desperately needed. I kneeled down to check their pulses. Faint. I thought. But still there. Just then Miracle reached up and grabbed my shoulder. I looked down to his burned body. "Fangor," he said, with much pain in his voice, " I'm afraid my luck has finally run out. I need you to promise us two things." "Yes sir?" I replied, knowing that his words were true. "First," he continued, " We want you to find a good home for Miles, and second," he coughed, spewing up blood, " We want you to promise him the 'Guardian's oath' before we die. Please fulfill our final requests." I had no choice. I took the child from Keg, looked down at him, and recited: " I am the shield that blocks the sword; the sword that smites your enemies; the light that pierces the darkness;" right then a light from the heavens started shining on the child that I held in my arms, " And the friend you will never lose, even if others abandon you. Such is the one who takes the 'Oath of the Guardian'." Keg looked at me and said, " Thank you, Fangor. Now, we can rest in peaceā¦" That was the last I heard from either of them. If it weren't for my great control over my emotions, I would have lost it right there. But the situation called for me to keep my head cool. Fear not, Miracle. I will guard your son with my life. Worry no more, Keg. I will find your son the best home I know of. I knew they were dead. I could not just leave them there, nor could I bury them. So I did what I could: I ran to Bunny Rabbot's house and woke her up, telling her to wake Anthonie and Rotor. "What's wrong Guardian?" she asked me sleepily. " The Prowers' residence is on fire. They didn't survive it. The blaze must be put out before it spreads." She understood and proceeded to wake the rest of the town. I then walked to the palace to awaken the king along with Sally Acorn and Sonic Hedgehog.
"What do you speak of? The Prowers' house set ablaze? This is hard on you I know, but it is not cause for panic. They probably made it out safely like they always do." Stated the king when he was notified. I replied, resisting the urge to let my anger have it's way: " I am sorry, but they were burned badly before they got out. Only Miles survived. I am surprised he was untouched by the blaze. He is why I am here. Before Miracle and Keg died, they made me promise two things. The first was to give him a good home. That is why I am here to see your daughter Sally Acorn and her friend Sonic Hedgehog." The king looked saddened by the news of Miracle and Keg's demise. They had been great heroes to Knothole. He now gave me the answer I was hoping for. " Well, seeing as how you have no idea of how to take care of children, I will allow him to be placed in the care of my daughter and her friend. What was the other request they have given you?" I looked down at the child, still asleep in my arms. " The Guardian Oath sir." He knew about this ancient magic from what I had told him two years ago, when I had arrived here and brought to the palace to be welcomed and offered a job in the royal army or the town security force. I chose the security force because, although I was a prince where I came from, I hated war and liked protecting people.
He got up from his throne, looked at the child in my arms, looked at me, sighed, then said: " If you have given him the Guardian's Oath, then I have no choice but to fulfill their request. I will take him to my daughter. You may return to your house now. Your night duty is done." With that I took one last look at Miles, still asleep, handed him to the king, and walked out of the palace, absolutely certain that the fox was safe from harm for quite a while, and not knowing that I would save him more than once.
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