In the town, a group of male hedgehogs in their early 20s were playing some kind of unknown card game, much like black jack in the local inn. They were laughing, drinking and eating a lot. Hearing from the chattering behind them the bet of the game was, if the guy with the blue fur wins, every other member of the gang must pay the food and drink for him. However if his opponent the one with the black fur and red stripes wins, he must spend one night in the abandoned castle.
The time came, and the players needed to reveal their cards.
"Hm…..looks like my cards are higher than yours, sonic. I'm sorry, but you lost." said the winner, who was called by the name Shadow.
"Man. That will be a pretty boring night. I mean there's nothing to do in a castle like that in the mountains. Don't you wanna stay there with me?" asked Sonic while chuckling silently.
"You won't be alone, if the legend is true." said the hedgehog with white fur.
"What do you mean, Silver?" asked Sonic.
"It says, a sorceress lives there who got cursed with the snow and ice. Two hundred years ago, the witch hunters were hunting down sorceresses and others who were involved with black magic as they said. Even the church supported them. Anyway, she needed to flee to the old castle in order to escape from them. A place that is isolated from every living being. I don't know if it's true or not, but sometimes, you can hear strange voices coming from the direction of the castle." said Silver.
"And you believe every shit that you hear from the crazy old people around the town. Wow, you sound more like a kid than an actual adult." said Shadow in a sarcastic voice.
"I never told I believe it, jerk." murmured Silver like he was trying to deny the fact, that he believe that the legend might be true.
They then payed the price of the stuff they have ordered to the owner of the inn, then put on their warm coat, scarf and gloves. After it they walked out and scattered around the town, buying wood and some food for Sonic, so he will not freeze in the abandoned castle during the night. Two hours before sunset, the three friends met up with each other in the middle of town then started their journey to the place where Sonic needed to stay.
