Wedding Bell Blues


(Sonic Underground: Theme)

(Ayla's Theme Song - KC Undercover Theme Song)


Queen Aleena:*off-screen* Becoming the legitimate King of Mobius is Dr. Robotnik's deepest, most dangerous dream. Which is soon to become Sonic Underground's nightmare.


(Ayla's POV)

*It's been a few weeks since we saved Trevor from Robotnik. Right now, me, Sonia, & Manic were in the heart of Robotropolis, trying to keep up with this world's version of my brother (who isn't all that different from the brother I grew up with) in our team van. We found him in front of a walking chili dog cart, getting a plate of chili dog (surprise, surprise). He had gone ahead because he thought Manic's driving was slow. Me, Sonia, & Manic jumped off the van*

Sonia: Chili dogs? Now? Sonic, we're on an important mission.

Manic: Important mission? You mean after your hair appointment?

Sonia: I mean my hair appointment. *Sonic, Manic, & I looked at each other & shrugged* Appearance is important. To most people.

*Sonic flipped a coin to the cart*

Sonic: I know what you mean. Heh. I'm so cool. *he stuffed a chili dog into his mouth* I always look good.

Ayla: Oh brother.

*Sonic stuffed another chili dog into his mouth*

Sonia: Oh gross! Oh well, I guess that's to be expected from the lower classes.

Sonic: I'd rather be low class than no class. *he pointed at Manic & then grabbed his wrist* Looks like we've got a bad case of sticky fingers.

Manic: Hey man. Hey, where I come from, you never know when you might need something.

Ayla: Put them back, Manic. Now.

*Manic took the money cards out of his fanny pack & then threw them on to the cart like he was dealing playing cards. Sonic ate his last chili dog*

Sonic: Cool move. Just see they stay there.

*Suddenly, the ground started shaking, causing us to wobble. Then a robot that looked like a pole with a screen on it came out of the ground. Robotnik's fat ugly mug was on the screen*

Dr. Robotnik: Hear ye, citizens of Robotropolis. Be informed that tomorrow I, the great Robotnik, will be married to Queen Aleena herself. *all four of us gasped in shock* And because I am a kind, generous, and caring tyrant, I will even allow . . . *he groaned in disgust* Music to be played at this joyous event.

*The robot went down the street, leaving cracks in the pavement*

Sonic: Did he say married?

Sonia: Did he say to the Queen?

Manic: Dude, did he say trap? Or was it just too obvious to mention?

Ayla: Yeah, I'm with Manic. This whole thing screams trap. What woman in her right mind would want to marry that guy? I mean, talk about cruel and unusual punishment.

Sonia: Ayla, Manic, you're right. There's no way Mother would marry someone she doesn't love with all her heart. And who could love -

Sonic: A domineering old Butt-Head like Doc Botnic?

Sonic, Sonia, & Manic: Unless she were forced?

Ayla: That does sound like some Robotnik would do.

Sonic: You know, on second thought, if there's a chance in a million that Mom's there . . .

Sonia: We have to be there too. And I think I know just who can get us in.

Ayla, Sonic, & Manic: You don't mean . . .

Sonia: Bartleby.

*I face-palmed*

Ayla: I was afraid you were going to say that.


*A few hours later, we were in front of Bartleby's mansion. Our van had been disguised to say "Carpet Cleaners" on the side & we were all wearing disguises. Sonic was wearing a blue cap, a fake white mustache, & blue overalls over a green t-shirt, Sonia was also wearing a fake white mustache & blue overalls over her usual outfit, Manic was wearing a blue cap, a fake white goatee, blue overalls over a red t-shirt, a brown belt, & I was also wearing a fake white mustache, blue overalls over a purple t-shirt (look up "Ayla - Carpet Cleaner Disguise" by "SwanGirl24" on "DeviantArt"). Sonia rang the doorbell*

Sonia: ACME Carpet Cleaners!

Sonic: Okay. Nobody's home. Let's go.

*He started to leave, but Sonia stopped him*

Sonia: Wait, wait, wait.

*Just then, Bartleby's snobby face appeared on the screen*

Bartleby: Sorry my poor fellow, there must be some mis -

*Sonia took off her mustache*

Sonia: Bartleby, it's me.

Bartleby: Sonia. How delightful! Do come in.

*The gates opened & we went in*

Sonia: Look, stay in the background. All three of you. As far as Bartleby concerned, you're rug cleaners. Nothing more.

Ayla: I'd also like to clean his clock.

*Sonic & Manic snickered*


*We went inside the mansion, bringing rug cleaning machines with us. Sonia had her arm around Bartleby's (yuck!). Me, Sonic, & Manic walked behind them*

Bartleby: Sonia, darling. It's simply marvelous to see you. Although your ensemble leaves a bit to be desired. *none of us noticed Manic swiping some antiques* By the way, I hear your Mumsie's wedding will be très chic

Sonic:*whispering* This guy is très bozo.

Ayla:*whispering* No kidding.

Bartleby: I'm so glad your Mother has finally come to her senses.

*Sonic growled & his face turned red with anger*

Ayla:*whispering* Easy, Sonic.

Bartleby: After all, given your disreputable brothers and that little hedgehog girl, *we all glared at him* and the unfortunate fact that all four of you are wanted criminals, your tarnished family needs a major polish.

Ayla: That's it!

*Sonic & I ripped off our mustaches & zoomed in front of him & Sonia (well, I stomped up to him). Barfleby gasped in surprise*

Sonic: One more word out of you, I'm gonna polish this floor with your face!

Bartleby: Sonic? The hero? Sonia, how could you let your ruffian brothers and this commoner into my home?

*Before Sonic & I could say another word, Sonia got in front of us*

Sonia: Oh, Bartleby, sweetie. Don't mind them. *she shoo us away before she put her hands on Bartleby's shoulders* They're just a little overwhelmed with the beautiful surroundings and all.

*Manic pulled us away*

Bartleby: Yes. They are quite nice, aren't they?

Sonia: And what all of us want most of all is for Mother's wedding to be perfect. Which is where you, my sweet, can help.

Ayla:*in her mind* I'm gonna be sick.

*They started to walk ahead*

Bartleby: You know I'll do anything, my pet. Anything.

*Sonic & I then looked behind us & saw Manic putting an expensive looking clock in his fanny pack. I rolled my eyes & went over to him with Sonic next to me. Sonic cleared his throat*

Sonic: Excuse me, Manic. But you've just entered a "No Shopping Zone".

Manic: Hey, we could sell this stuff to a crooked antique dealer I know and make a bundle for the Resistance.

Ayla: Toss them! Now! *Manic groaned. he then took the stuff he swiped out of his fanny pack & threw them up in the air* Not like that, genius!

*Sonic zoomed to catch everything & put them back in their proper place*


*We were now in the living room, using the machines to clean the rugs. Sonia & Bartleby stood a few feet away from us, still arm in arm*

Sonia: In that case, dearest. All you have to do is volunteer to supply the music.

Bartleby: Music? I don't know. *Sonia put her arms around Bartleby's neck* Ok. So I do know.

*Me, Sonic, & Manic watched in skepticism. Bartleby was still loyal to Robotnik. Could we trust him*

Manic: Do you think this guy's really cool?

Ayla: I don't think so. We better keep an eye on him.

Sonic: How can you tell?

Ayla: When you've been fighting bad guys as long as I have, you learn how to spot snitches.

*Suddenly, we heard something outside. We looked out the window & one of Robotnik's ships landed outside the mansion*

Sonic: I think we're about to find out.

*Sonia quickly pulled out a rag cloth & spray bottle*

Sonia: This should get rid of that nasty spot, sir.

Bartleby: What spot? *suddenly, we all heard the front door opening & closing. he quickly started to play along* Oh! And be sure it does, miss. *Sleet & Dingo entered the room* Ah, Sleet and Dingo.

Sleet: Hello Bottleby. You wart on the nose of society. *I snorted at that* It's tribute time again.

Bartleby: What's that? Tribute? But I just -

*Me, Sonic, & Manic got closer to them with the machines. Dingo covered his ears at the noise*

Sleet: Shut those machines off! *we turned them off* You know as well as I do that marrying a Queen is very expensive.

Bartleby: But I'm not marrying a Queen.

Sleet: But your Lord and Master is. Double tribute and I want it now!

Bartleby: But . . . But . . .

Sonia:*whispering* Music.

Bartleby: Oh! What is I pay half the tribute and supply some very expensive musicians as well?

Sleet: Hmm . . . Done. Goodbye, Burpleby. Come, Dingo.

*The two of them left. Once they were gone, Sonia hugged Bartleby*

Sonia: Thanks, Bartleby.

Sonic: You're not half bad you wart on the nose of society, you.

*I giggled at that*


*The next day, we pulled up to the castle in our newly disguised van. We all stepped out. Sonic was wearing a white powdered wig, a cream jacket over a purple shirt with an orange collar, an orange belt, purple pants, & black shoes, Sonia was wearing a white powdered wig, a white cravat, a light blue jacket over white button up shirt, orange pants, & yellow shoes, Manic was wearing a white powdered wig, an orange jacket over a white button up shirt, a light orange belt, brown pants, & light orange shoes, & I was wearing a really tall white wig, a pink, yellow, & white gown with a big skirt, & pink shoes with gold buckles (look up "Ayla - Marie Antoinette costume" by "SwanGirl24" on "DeviantArt"), which was really uncomfortable*

Manic: Wow . . .

Ayla: Amazing . . .

Sonic: Wow. So, this is the Royal home sweet home.

Sonia: If Robotnik stolen it from Mother, that is.


*We entered the castle & a robot led us to a room with a cello, a violin, & triangles waiting for us*

Manic: Yuck!

Ayla: Double yuck!

Sonic: What are we supposed to do with -

Sonia: That will be all, thank you. *the robot bowed and left. we then picked up the instruments & threw them down the garbage shoot. we touched our medallions & our instruments appeared. we tested them* Ooh. Excellent sounds.

*We played a song*

*Ayla, Sonic, Sonia, & Manic singing*

When tomorrow comes

We'll be walkin' in the sun

Na na na na na na na na

Oh, when tomorrow comes

We've got nothin' but fun

Na na na na na na na na

Yeah, when tomorrow comes

Oh, when tomorrow comes

When tomorrow comes

We'll be walkin' in the sun

Na na na na na na na na

When tomorrow comes

When tomorrow comes

Manic: Cool timing, dude.

Sonic: But of course. Let's hear that drumroll solo one more time. *Manic played his drums* I only had to cover the North Wing. No sign of Mom yet.

Sonia: Nobody saw you, did they?

Sonic: Someone see moi? The Speed Man, the Speedster, the Speed-Meister? I don't think so.

Ayla:*in her mind* Why do I suddenly have a bad feeling?

*We played another song until a robot came up to Sonia with a note*

Sonia: According to this, guys, no more rock n'roll.

Sonic: Well, excuse us. Hey, is it hot in here or what? Man, this jacket's hot. *he took off his coat & threw it away. it landed on a hook on the wall. he then pulled out a recorder* Okay, one, two, one, two three. *he pressed a button on the recorder & we did a group huddle* We gotta find Mom and find out what Robuttnik's really up to. Any ideas?

Manic: Dig this. *he leaned against the wall to think & it suddenly opened. he & I looked to see a hallway* All right. Secret passageway anyone?

Sonic: Way to go, bro.

Ayla: Nice job, Manic.

Manic: So, let's do it.

Sonia: Not so fast, Manic. It's a good idea, but it lacks style.

Sonic: Style?

*Sonic took off her jacket & turned it inside-out. She then ripped her pants & spin around. She was now wearing a light green, light purple, & light blue gown*

Sonia: Style.

Manic: Not bad, dudette. Now that you're all dress up, where you gonna go?

Sonia: While you explore the secret passageway, Sonic can check outside, *she took out a hand mirror & placed a fake mole on her cheek* while Ayla and I bluff our way into the bridal champer.

Sonic: Oho, sis you got style by the mile. Meet you both back here when we're all a little older and wiser.

*He zoomed out of the room & the rest of us went out separate ways. Sonia & I walked down the hallway*

Ayla:*whispering* So, why did you want me to come with you?

Sonia:*whispering* Because it would look strange if a young noble girl was seen wandering around the castle alone.. Plus, it gives us some quality sister bonding time.

Ayla:*whispering* Of course.

*Soon, found the bridal champer. Inside we found Sleet fitting someone in a wedding dress*

Sonia: Mother?

Ayla: Queen Aleena?

*Just then, Manic came out of the wall behind us*

Manic: Cool. *he then came out of the wall & joined us as we stepped up to the Queen* Ma, you're not really gonna marry that ugly dude Robotnik, are you?

*Just then, Sonic came running in through the window*

?: Actually, my darling children and Hero from Another World, I can't!

*They then ripped off their veil, to reveal Dingo*

Dingo: Because I'm already married to my job!

*All four of us sighed in relief*

Sonia: Thank goodness it's only a trap.

All: A trap!

Sleet: Swat-Bots! Seize them!

*Suddenly, the door & all the windows were blocked & then Swat-Bots came into the room. Sonia ran up to Sleet & Dingo. I ran after her*

Sonia: Sleet! How dare you allow that Dingo thing to impersonate the Queen!

Ayla: Sonia! Don't!

Sleet: That's nothing. *he aimed an remote control at Dingo* Check out what he's impersonating now.

*Dingo turned into a snake & wrapped his tail around me & Sonia*

Ayla: Let go, you over-grown worm!

*Suddenly, we went down & the floor closed above us*


(Third-Person POV)

Sonic: Sonia! Ayla! *the Swat-Bots fired lasers at him, but he dodged them all* Is that all ya got!? *more lasers were fired* Me and my big mouth.

Manic: Sonic, over here!

*He was throwing expensive looking plates and bowls at the Swat-Bots. Sonic tripped on of them*

Sonic: Manic! I thought I told you -

Manic: Like I said, you never know when this kinda stuff's gonna come in handy.

*He threw a candelabra. Then Sonic grabbed him & the dodged the lasers*

Sonic: So, where's the secret passageway?

Manic: Behind those bots! The light activates it!

Sonic: No problem-o! *he put down Manic in front of the Swat-Bots* Special delivery for Swat-Butts.

*The bots grabbed him*

Manic: Hey! What's the happs!?

*The door opened. Sonic grabbed Manic & zoomed out just as the door closed. The Swat-Bots hit their heads on the wall.


(Ayla's POV)

*Right now, Sonia & I were being held in a containment unit. Bartleby & Robuttnik stood in front of us*

Sonia: No, no, no! I refuse to be named Crown Princess, successor to the throne!

Bartleby: But sweetiekins, don't you see? By her continued absence, your Mother has given up her right to rule. You have to take her place.

Sonia: My Mother's absence is because of his presence!

Ayla: Among a few other things!

Dr. Robotnik: Is it's my fault you're missing a Mother, I will remedy that lack. By adopting you, our new Crown Princess, as my daughter. In fact, you may call me "Dad". *Sonia screamed in disgust & he looked at me* As for you, Miss Hero from Another World, you will be sent to the Roboticizer as soon as the ceremony is over and you answer a few questions. I'm going to need a maid to tend to my new daughter's every need.

*I just glared at him*


*The next thing I knew, I was in a cage in the throne room while Sonia was seated on the throne. Sleet, wearing a fancy suit & a monocle over his right eye, opened a scroll*

Sleet: Ahem! Honored guests! We have slight change in schedule. Instead of a wedding, you shall witness the adoption of Crown Princess Sonia by our beloved leader, Dr., and soon to be King, Robotnik.

*All the noble guests gasped in shock. Many of them looked at me with pity, but I ignored them as I tried to think of a plan to escape*

Bartleby: Unless of course, Queen Aleena fulfills the ancient law and proves she has not abandoned the throne!

Sonia:*whispering* Sonic, Manic, where are you?

*Suddenly, a door opened behind the throne & Robotnik & Bartleby stepped out. Bartleby was holding a pillow with a gold crown, decorated with jewels, on it*

Sleet: And with the continued absence of Queen Aleena, it is decreed that Princess Sonia shall rule in her stead.

*The crowd gasped*

Bartleby: With this crown, Princess Sonia -

?:*off-screen* Halt! I forbid this ceremony!

*Suddenly, a woman wearing a purple hood stepped in to one of the balconies, holding a glowing purple scepter*

Ayla:*whispering* About time, guys.

Bartleby: The Royal Scepter! It's the Queen!

*He suddenly fainted*

Sonia: My hero.

Dr. Robotnik: No! It can't be!

Queen Aleena: You are a blight upon our land, Robotnik! I, Queen Aleena, shall never abandon Mobius, or her children, as long as I may live!

Male Noble: Long live the Queen!

Nobles: Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen!

Ayla:*in her mind* Now that's music to my ears.

Dr. Robotnik: Swat-Bots! Seize her!

*Sleet, Dingo, & the Swat-Bots all ran after the Queen*

Sleet: Blast that door open!

*Suddenly, Sonic ran up to Robotnik*

Dr. Robotnik: Hedgehog! You're defeated! Admit it!

Sonic: Only if you catch me! *he went behind Robotnik & wrapped him up on his cape* One burrito El grosso, coming right up! *he kicked Robotnik down the stairs & then came up to me. he got me out of the cage, & then went up to Sonia* I just love these family get together's, don't you?

Sonia: They're the best.

Ayla: Where's Manic?

*We started dodging lasers*

Sonic: Milking his balcony scene to the max.

Sonia: That was Manic? Unbelievable!

Ayla: Uh . . . Guys. I'm as surprised as you are, but maybe we should go. Like, now!

*Sonic picked us both up & we zoomed out of the castle*


(Third-Person POV)

*Sleet, Dingo, & ran out of the castle with two Swat-Bots*

Dingo: There she is!

*Aleena hid behind a big rock. A decoy of her on top of a robot horse was pushed out from behind it. Sleet, Dingo, & the Swat-Bots surrounded it as it was walking away*

Sleet: Hunt is over, Your Majesty. You're coming with us.

*They brought the decoy back to Robotnik*

Dr. Robotnik: Well, well, well. Your children and the hero may have escaped, Queen Aleena. But at least I have you! *he took the hood off the decoy revealing a dummy* WA! *he grabbed Sleet by the throat* Sleet, you you idiot!

Sleet: No, sire! I'm the conniving one. Dingo is the idiot!


(Ayla's POV)

*We saw the whole thing from the bushes. Manic soon caught up with us*

Sonia: Brilliant work, guys.

Manic: Which part?

Ayla: Your impersonation of the Queen. What else?

Sonic: It sure was, Manic. Exceptional job.

Manic: So kind, but I never made it. *he pointed at Sonic* I thought it was you.

Sonia: Wait a minute. If it wasn't Manic or Sonic . . .

Sonic: Then it had to be . . .

Sonia:*tears in her eyes* Mother . . .

Manic: Wow.

*We all turned & saw a hooded figure walking away. I then summoned by microphone and they summoned their instruments. We began to play a song for Queen Aleena*

*Ayla singing*

Ooh

Ooh

Tell me I'm crazy, maybe, I know

But I believe in happy endings

I know it's crazy

Still even so

I believe in happy endings

Just as I believe in you, my friend

I believe things work out in the end

Sure as there's a moon and stars above

I believe in happy endings

I believe in love

Just as I believe in you, my friend

I believe things work out in the end

Sure as there's a moon and stars above

I believe in happy endings

I believe in love

*I then smiled at my other world siblings & we did a group hug*


(Third-Person POV)

*From a cliff above, Queen Aleena watched her children & Ayla with tears in her eyes, wishing she could join them*


Queen Aleena:*off-screen* The nightmare has been averted. But a long darkness still remains before our freedom's dawn.


When Tomorrow Comes - Sonic Underground

I Believe in Happy Endings - Jem and the Holograms