The music that played in the castle was usually gentle and serene. Music that calmed the flames and burned them bright. And Sonic didn't mind the music. When he wasn't running at the speed of sound, he would do meditation sessions with Blaze, and he relaxed by the sound of the singing bowls. But Blaze learned the song of the blue hedgehog's heart was a melody so unknown to her.

"It's called rock-n-roll," Sonic said.

"Huh?" Blaze asked, bewildered.

Sonic took a moment to tune his guitar while Tails practiced the keyboard and Knuckles practiced the drums.

Sonic smiled at her. "It's an upbeat type of rock, not the depressing rock Shadow listens to."

Blaze tried her hardest not to laugh about Shadow behind his back. Shadow was always a bit intimidating, even for her.

Sonic stood up and walked up to her. "And rock and roll usually involves an awesome electric guitar like this." He demonstrated to Blaze by playing a few chords that Blaze agreed were a bit loud for her tastes but very energetic.

Cream smiled from a distance and walked over while playing on the tambourine.

"Blaze, you should join us!" Cream cried.

Blaze giggled to herself and quickly shook her head. But Sonic got behind her and placed the electric guitar in her hands. He wrapped his arms around her and took her hand to teach her to play with the guitar strings.

The cat princess had to admit this was cool. She and Sonic smiled at each other before continuing to play the guitar together.

Their band practice was for the Fire Kingdom's first rock concert, and almost everyone in the kingdom was in the crowd for Team Sonic's debut concert.

Blaze sat on her throne and smiled at Sonic and her friends on stage while the audience cheered.

"Hey everyone!" Sonic cried through the mic as the audience cheered even louder. "We are the Sonic Team!"

Knuckles played the drums as Sonic played some chords.

"We are here to bring the world of rock and roll to the Fire Kingdom!" Sonic cried.

Knuckles clapped his drumsticks, and Cream played her tambourine.

"And, 3, 2, 1!" Sonic cried before placing his fingers over his lips and blowing a whistle.

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Cream played their instruments loudly in harmony as the audience screamed in excitement.

"Ohhhhh yeah!" Sonic sang.

Sonic and the others played an energetic rock and roll song that got the entire audience jumping. Blaze also couldn't help but dance around on her throne. Then suddenly, the music slowed down, and Sonic turned to look at Blaze.

"I will never give up the fight," Sonic sang smoothly.

Sonic winked at Blaze, and Blaze couldn't help but blush.

Blaze understood now. The type of music that inspired her boyfriend. Sure gentle songs resonated with Blaze, but she also felt that energetic rock and roll also spoke to the flames of her heart.

Blaze got off her throne as Team Sonic kept the audience engaged with their music. She walked up from behind the stage with a bass guitar Sonic gave her as a gift. She walked up next to Sonic and smiled at him. And Sonic stopped in the middle of his singing, overjoyed that his princess decided to play music with the band.

"Rock and roll is for me too," Blaze declared happily.

Sonic was so thrilled, and the audience was too. The audience chanted their princess' name multiple times. And Cream ran up to Sonic and Blaze.

"Blaze!" Cream cried. "Play your guitar!"

Blaze grinned as she played the chords Sonic taught her. She played her bass guitar so passionately that her fire powers activated, and the flames she summoned while playing music glowed beautifully.

Sonic gave Blaze a loving look but then turned to the audience.

"Would you guys like an encore?!" Sonic cried.

The audience screamed so loudly they nearly blew out the sound system.

"Just what I love to hear!" Sonic cried. He truly meant it. Nearly getting his ears blown out by the audience was one of the best parts of playing in a concert.

And Sonic and his friends played for the rest of the night.

Bringing the gift of rock music to the Fire Kingdom would be a night no one would forget.