Should You Choose To Accept...

"If you surrender and go…you have surrendered to enchantment, as in a voluptuous dream."

-The Boston Globe, in their review of Anne Rice's book Interview with the Vampire

Tails brushed away his long red cloak as he reached up to one of the highest shelves for a book held there while trying to balance the crown on his head at the same time. The old library was dusty, but full of books and Tails already felt like this was his true home. He sighed, though. There was only one thing that could possibly make this Eden better.

A sign from the Almighty. Tails' feverish prayers were answered, for right at that moment, a servant threw open the door. "Your Majesty," she panted with a quick bow. "You're wanted in the throne room."

Tails sighed deeply. He was always wanted in the throne room. "What is it this time?"

"Sire," gasped the servant, "you happen to have a rather violent guest."

Tails reluctantly followed. Though the word "violent" in his kingdom was rare, he doubted any excitement would come from this visitor. For two weeks, there hadn't been head or tail of anything worth poking with a finger and Tails had given up on that aspect. But, his heart beat faster when he recognized the voice coming from the throne room as they drew near.

"Ugh! Lemme go! What have I done?! Grr!" It was Sonic! Eagerly, Tails pushed past the servant and ran into the throne room.

Inferna was sitting in her place beside his chair, directing the guards through hand motions to hold him steady. Two large rhinos in as much armor as they could possibly wear, being animal-people, held the blue hedgie tightly by the arms and had lifted him off the ground so he struggled in mid-air.

"Lemme down!" Sonic demanded angrily, snarling. "I just want to see him!"

"No one sees him without his own consent!" Inferna cackled, twisting her hand. The rhinos, in turn, gave Sonic a "bee sting". Sapphire yelped in pain.

Tails was so heartbroken to see his lover treated this way in his court, by his own friend and soldiers. "Release him at once!" He cried, running to stand a few feet in front of the guards.

"Tails!" Sonic let forth a breath of air, relieved. "Thank God."

Inferna came forward, glaring at the guards so they did not do as commanded immediately. "With all due respect, my lord," she pleaded, hanging on Tails' arm. "He is vicious, able to knock out our guards by curling into a ball! You must imprison him!" Sonic snorted, but Tails turned to face her.

"Inferna." His eyes burned. "We will talk about this later. Now go."

Inferna looked like she was about to protest, but changed her mind. "Yes, my lord." And, with a bow, she departed.

Tails turned to the rhinos. "Drop him." He told them. The two rhino guards obeyed and Sonic fell to the ground on his knees, panting. "Now, return to your posts." Tails commanded. The guards went away, leaving Sonic and Tails alone.

The fox bent to Sonic's level. "They're gone, my love."

Sonic raised his head, tears in his eyes. "Oh, Tails!" He cried, throwing his arms around the surprised fox. "I'm so glad you're safe! I thought I'd never see you again!"

"What gave you that idea?" Tails quizzed, holding Sonic close as he sobbed. "I'm fine."

Sonic dug between the folds of the cloak for both Tails' dick and his neck. The dick he petted and the neck he licked. "Oh, God," he murmured between licks. "You're a good king, my lord."

Tails nuzzled him, arising to make Sonic let go of his firm hold over his cock. "You don't need to call me that, my angel."

"Now you are officially my prince," Sonic rose with him and stepped away to bow…but somehow lost his footing and fell at Tails' feet. He moaned and curled up into himself.

"Sonic!" Tails cried, rushing to help him up again. "What's wrong, my love? What ails you?"

Sonic cringed as Tails lifted him into his arms and he wrapped his own around gold's neck. "Nothing much. It's all right." He sighed, hiding his head under the folds. "So long as you're safe, I'll be all right."

Tails sat in his throne, placing Sonic on his lap. "Come, my angel. Please tell me what's wrong."

Sonic rested his head on Tails' shoulder and covered his stomach with one hand as it let out a roar of discomfort. Gold rolled his eyes and licked the tip of his nose in false frustration. "Don't you ever eat?" He chuckled.

Sonic nuzzled him. "Not when I'm forced to spend my days alone, worrying my freakin tail off about you."

Tails clapped his hands and a servant appeared. "Yes, sire?"

"Is dinner ready yet?"

"We didn't start preparing it, sir." The servant seemed worried.

"No problem, but please prepare a big feast." Tails waved a gloved hand and the slave bowed and went away.

"A feast?" Sonic looked up at Tails.

"To honor you." Tails smiled down at him. "Tonight, you officially become my knight in shining armor."

Sonic grinned. "I owe you big time, Tails." And he hugged him tightly.

"You don't owe me anything, Soniku," Tails answered, kissing his ear tenderly.

"…I'd always liked [him]; he was kindly and simple and made few demands…he was…a warm heart."

-Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire