Chili with Aroma of a Hedgehog
Chapter 2: The Will
For those of you wondering what the heck is going on with Keep It Crescendo don't worry, I will finish it, I'm just on a writer's block right now.
A warning...
Warning: I love Rouge the Bat more than the next person but for the sake of the story she like many in this story will be an antagonist, don't worry though, I gave her that role for a reason
Alright let's get going!
After confessing and his last few words, Maurice the Hedgehog took a few more breaths, before permanently falling into slumber.
This inflicted tears among everyone in the room.
Back in the Chili Farm things weren't any different, Amy like many others were praying for Maurice's well being, but fell silent when they were given the news.
But it seemed like Angela was struck the most, when she heard the news she walked away from the scene.
Amy didn't follow.
The Next Day
"Hello everyone my name is Charlotte Bendeck and I am here with Mobius News to report that Maurice the Hedgehog, the founder and creator of the all famous Hedgehog Chili Industries has unfortunately passed."
"My name is Lucas Polischeck with Chao News and we are here in front of The Hedgehog Home, where the funeral will take place."
Sonic rolled his eyes, of course the paparrazzi would be bombarding them.
He, Sonia, and Shadow were in a car on the verge of entering their home, having trouble due to the bombardment of news reporters standing outside.
"Rumors have stated... wait, is that? Yes it is! Mr. Sonic and Mr. Shadow! What are your opinions on the issue!?" a reporter explained as she ran towards the car.
"Drive faster," Sonic told the driver as the driver nodded and drove into the house quickly.
"I really hope he's still alive," Sonia sobbed as she put her head on Sonic's shoulder.
Sonic put his arm around her in an attempt to comfort her.
Shadow rolled his eyes, Sonia in his opinion was so dramatic, of course, he'd never tell Sonic that. Shadow wasn't quite in the mood to get a black eye from an over protective brother.
Meanwhile Amy and Angela walked towards the Hedgehog Home.
Amadeus had told them that one of Maurice's wishes was to have all the pickers present at his funeral, and Angela and Amy were the first to comply.
They had picked a nice bouquet of flowers, ready to enter the home.
Suddenly a car pulled up and both Amy and her mother hid behind a bush.
A black and red striped hedgehog stepped out of the car and Amy looked toward him.
"Who is that?"
"That must be Shadow the Hedgehog, Maurice's oldest grandchild and Charles the Hedgehog's son, man how he has grown," said Angela.
A pink hegehog stepped out of the car.
"That's Sonia the Hedgehog, she's Jules the Hedgehog's middle child."
"How do you know who they are?"
"Oh Rosy all these questions! I've been working for The Hedgehogs since I was a little girl, how am I not going to know who they are?"
A blue hedgehog stepped out of the car.
"Well it's cause I've never seen them befo..." Amy froze in her spot and widened her eyes.
"Look at him... he's... wow... he's so handsome!" Amy said as she gawked towards him.
"That must be Sonic the Hedgehog, Jules' oldest child, my my I remember when he was a little hedgie running through the chili plants," Angela smiled at the memory; oblivious to her daughter's utter admiration.
"Are you ladies coming in?" Amadeus asked as he walked by them.
Amy woke up from her trance and nodded, both her and her mom following Amadeus towards the backyard.
Sonia entered the backyard and teared up once she saw the coffin.
"No... NOOOO!" she screamed as she fell to her knees.
Manic was already there and kneeled to her side.
"I expected to find him alive..." Sonia whispered.
"So did I Sonia... so did I..." Manic said as a tear fell down his cheek.
Shadow walked in and immediately went towards Elena and kneeled in front of her.
"Grandma..."
"Shadow, I'm so happy to see you all here," Elena said with tears falling on his black suit.
"Granny..."
Elena turned and saw Sonic standing behind Shadow.
Shadow got up and excused himself as he headed towards his parents as Sonic hugged Elena.
"Sonic... your grandfather loved you very much"
Sonic closed his eyes as he finally let the tears fall.
"He loved all of you, he told me to tell all his grandchildren that."
Jules walked up to the two and put a hand on Sonic's shoulder.
"Dad..." Sonic turned as he got up and hugged his father.
Bernadette watched from the sidelines, consoling a sobbing Sonia and a solemn looking Manic.
Shadow sat down next to Cocoa as she scoffed at Sonic and his family.
"Maurice's death couldn't have happened at a much worse time! I had to cancel so many appointments in Mobotropolis!"
"I can't believe they are having his funeral here," said Shadow.
"I know! He could have died in an elite hospital with highly qualified doctors but NO, he had to die in a city full of poor peasants. And to top it all off, he asked to be buried in these disgusting Grounds," Cocoa said looking at the place with disgust.
"If that was his wish then we must respect it," said Silver the Hedgehog, Shadow's cousin on his mom's side of the family.
"Shadow come here!" said Charles as Shadow walked up to him.
"I want to present you all to my son Shadow, he is currently getting his business administration license in international trade. Shadow this is Vector the Crocodile, the family lawyer. And this is Esquire Fink, the director all of chili orgnizations, he oversees that we are all doing our job properly"
"Pleasure to meet you," Shadow said as he shook their hands.
"Look at your Uncle Chuck," Jules told Sonic as they both looked over. "He has turned this funeral into a business negotiation... my father loved you very much"
"I know, grandma told me already, which is why now more than ever I'm keeping my promise, I promise my grandfather that when I finished my studies I would come here and take over the Grounds and carry his legacy"
"I have no doubt that you'll make it happen son," Jules said as he patted Sonic on the back.
Little did Sonic know that Amy was stealing a few glances towards him.
She was trying to concentrate, really, but that handsome hedgehog was such a distraction.
All serenity was interrupted when Rouge the Bat walked in.
Shadow walked toward her as she glared at him.
"What are you doing here?"
"What am I doing here!? You think I don't have the right to be here to console my possible fiancé? Why didn't you tell me Shadow!? I had to find out through the news!"
"Shhhh, this isn't the time," Shadow said as he tried to silence her.
"Then stop treating me like your pet Shadow the Hedgehog, a pet that's waiting for the possibility of it's owner to one day visit her! I swear I..."
Rouge was cut off with a kiss from Shadow.
"Baby, you think I'm not happy to see you? I'm sorry for not telling you but, this caught me by surprise too I promise, now go sit with my mom while I tend to these men okay?"
Rouge nodded, feeling content with his response as she sat down next to Cocoa.
The burying of Maurice went by quickly and it was time for everyone to add flowers onto his tomb.
Amy and Angela were standing behind everyone, Angela being too timid to put their humble flowers next to all the fancy ones The Hedgehogs were putting on his tomb.
"Give me that," Amy said as she snatched the bouquet and walked toward the tomb.
"Amy!" Angela exclaimed.
Sonic excused himself from his parents and put a bouquet of lilly's on his tomb a kneeled to pray with his eyes closed.
He felt someone kneel next to him and slowly opened his eyes and turned towards the individual who turned to look at him at the same time.
Amy widened her eyes as she realized that she was staring right into the eyes of the handsome hedgehog she saw earlier.
Sonic widened his eyes, how could a girl's eyes be so... intriguing.
Both smiled at each other as Amy stood up and set her flowers onto the tomb, and then walked back to her mom.
Sonic's eyes followed her, never before had he seen a creature so... beautiful.
The Hedgehog family piled around the dining table, eating their breakfast.
"Where is Shadow, Rouge?" asked Cocoa as she added bread on her plate.
"He's still sleeping, he must be jet lagged."
"Or just lazy," Manic whispered to Sonic as they both snickered, receiving a dirty look from Bernadette.
Both held in their snickers and picked with their food, having a hard time holding in a laugh.
"The lawyer will be coming today to read Maurice's will, I hope you will all be present?" asked Elena.
"We'll be here mother," said Jules followed by an agreeing nod by Charles.
"And will anyone be staying longer with me?" asked Elena again.
"You know Bernadette and I will be here," said Jules.
"I'd love to mother but I have a few pending appointments in Mobotropolis, the corporation is about to close a sweet deal!" Charles stated, receiving and eye role from Jules.
Shadow who finally came to the table stated, "I need to go back to Europe, I have exams I need to study for"
Elena's smile faded.
"I'll stay with you Grandma! You can count on me!" exclaimed Manic.
"Thank you Manic, and you Sonic?"
"I can stay a few weeks!"
"And you Sonia?"
"Well I..." Sonia stopped midway when she noticed Sonic and Manic glare at her. "I'd love to stay with you granny but only for a few days because I have exams as well"
Elena smiled, relieved that she'll have them staying with her.
Rosy the Rascal, do not cry, anymore
Rosy the Rascal, please dry off those tears
Please, Rosy the Rascal, keep your head up
Keep your head up, maybe tomorrow, your luck will change
"That girl again! Does she not understand that we are mourning!?" Elena exclaimed.
"Ugh and she sings ugly," Rouge commented.
"I'll go talk to that individual," Sonic said, standing up and heading out.
Amy gleefully sang her well known song, while picking the chili peppers until she heard a horse nearing her.
She stopped singing and realized that the same blue hedgehog from the day prior was looking around.
"Who is the one singing that song?"
All the pickers turned to look as Amy stepped up and announced, "It's me sir"
Somewhere within the chili plants, Angela gasped as she witnessed what was occurring.
Sonic looked and smiled.
"Oh, you again," Sonic said as he approached her.
"Am I in troub..."
"No no," Sonic said. "I just wanted to ask if it was okay for you to sing a little lower, my grandma was a bit bothered since we are all still in mourning"
"Oh my goodness I am so sorry! Mrs. The Hedgehog probably thought I was celebrating but... I swear it's not like that at all! I just tend to sing when I'm working and..." Amy stopped rambling as she noticed Sonic laugh.
His laugh sounds like the most loveliest melody...
"Miss?"
"Huh?" Amy said as she fell off her trance.
"I asked for your name if you don't mind telling me"
"Oh! Well sir they call me Rosy, Rosy the Rascal. But my real name is Amy Rose!"
"Rosy the Rascal..." Sonic repeated. "Well my name is Sonic the Hedge..."
"I know," Amy said, receiving a puzzled look from Sonic.
Amy then blushed, "I mean I think we all know who Maurice the Hedgehog's grandchildren are," she said as she laughed nervously.
"Right, right... oh, speaking of my grandfather. Thank you for the flowers, I really appreciate the gesture."
"Oh the flowers! That was a little detail from my mom, we both cared about him very much."
Sonic smiled, it warmed his heart to know that his grandfather was so admired. He wished to one day be almost as great as him.
"Well thank you! I'll have to depart now, they're probably wondering where I am," Sonic laughed, once again warming Amy's heart.
Amy nodded and smiled as Sonic rode his horse away.
Amy smiled to herself, handsome and kind... at first I assumed he was spoiled like any other rich guy, but if he talked to me the way that he did...
"Rosy! Get to work!" Angela scolded, interrupting Amy's thoughts.
"I'm going I'm going," Amy stated as she grabbed her basket and continued picking chilis.
Angela smiled and shook her head, knowing fully well why her daughter was distracted.
"Is everyone present to hear Maurice's will?" Vector asked as all The Hedgehog settled in the living room.
"Alright, here is his letter..."
To my family,
If this letter is being read to you, I assume that I have passed and it is my time to pass down my fortune.
But before I tell you who gets what, I want to remind you about our history and the importance to carry our morals.
Finding Hedgehog Chili Industries wasn't easy.
I shed my tears, blood, and dealt with losses to get where I am today.
Everything I have done and all the relationships I've gained have been obtained through the most healthiest of motives.
Stay humble.
That is the key component to administrating the healthiest industry.
It is a quality that I have raised my sons Jules and Charles with, and a quality that I hope they passed down to my grandchildren.
It is also a quality that will keep this family together, greed is the most dangerous of shadows, it is the component of self destruction.
Shadow yawned and turned to Sonic who was listening intently and nodding with every word, completely agreeing with what he was hearing.
With that said, it is time for me to deliver my will, starting with my wife Elena.
Elena will adhere the Hedgehog Home is Station Square, and all the money in which I have givem to her.
My son Charles will acquire the Corporation and anything connected to it: The offices in Mobotropolis, the foreign trade outlets, etc.
Shadow turned to Rouge and they both cockily smiled to one another, clearly they got the bigger slice of the cake.
My son Jules will acquire my precious Grounds, and the factory in which we make our paprika and our chili.
Sonic smiled, happy that his family were the ones to get the Grounds.
As for my grandchildren, listen carefully because this part is important.
My sons will not be around forever and I need someone to take over my entire fortune one day.
So this next message goes to Shadow and Sonic.
Sonic and Shadow made eye contact, confused over what they were about to hear.
Sonic and Shadow are my oldest grandchildren and they are male so here is my statement.
Whomever between the two has a male child first, will become the official heir to my entire fortune.
Both sides of the family widened their eyes, it was as if a bomb had been dropped.
"Wait so Manic and I don't get anything!?" Sonia exclaimed.
"Sonia! Let Vector finish please!" Elena scolded, silencing Sonia.
I know my grandchildren Sonia and Manic will feel bothered by this revelation but I have my reasons.
Sonia is female, and with all due respect there is nothing wrong with that, but I need someone who can pass down The Hedgehog name to acquire my fortune.
Manic on the other hand is male, but he told me himself that he wanted to pursue a more artistic career. I respect and support that decision, so the pressure lays upon Sonic.
But I don't want Manic and Sonia to be left empty handed, I command you all to give them all the resources and money they need to maintain a balanced life.
I give permission to Manic and Sonia to sue the family if this is not taking place, as this is a legal contract.
Manic smiled, content with his grandfather's words.
Sonia wasn't so happy.
This is my will, please do not forget to carry my legacy with honor.
Yours Truly,
Maurice the Hedgehog
The family sighed as Vector finished reading.
"Wow that was quite the load to take in no?" Manic said enthusiastically.
"There is another letter here, but Maurice asked to read it in four years," Vector said.
"FOUR YEARS!?" Cocoa exclaimed.
"I wonder what surprise Grandpa has in store for us!" Manic exclaimed.
Charles nodded as he stood up, "Well I guess it's time for us to get going, we have to arrive to Mobotropolis before noon"
"Take care son," Elena said as Charles nodded and he and Cocoa headed out.
As the family started piling out on the room, Shadow approached Rouge and smiled.
"Well what did you think?" asked Rouge.
"I think that I'm ready..."
"Ready for what?"
"To get married, I want to be married to you as soon as possible!" Shadow exclaimed as Rouge hugged him.
"Oh Shadow that makes me so happy!" she said as Sonia watched them and shook her head.
As she left the room she approached Sonic and Manic.
"I have gossip guys!" Sonia announced as both boys turned to her.
"Shadow just asked Rouge to marry him," she said as she noticed Manic and Sonic turn to each other and start laughing.
"Well isn't that a coincidence! Shadow asked Rouge to marry him RIGHT AFTER discovering what Grandpa wrote in his will!" Manic said in between laughs.
"Definitely not suspicious!" Sonic responded.
"DEFINITELY NOT!" Manic said.
"It's not funny Sonic! Do you realize what this means? You need to find yourself a girl asap and win the race or else we're all going to end up in ruins!" Sonia exclaimed.
Sonic's smile faded.
"Sonia. Remember what Grandpa said in his will about greed, I don't know when this whole thing became a race between Shadow and I, but I don't want to take part in it. I'll fall in love when I want to fall in love," Sonic explained.
"You can't rush romance Sonia," Manic agreed.
"You two are hopeless!" Sonia explained as she walked away dramatically.
Sonic and Manic then looked at each other and busted out laughing.
"Hashtag drama queen!" Manic said which caused Sonic to laugh harder.
Meanwhile back in the living room, Rouge was telling Shadow her plans for the wedding.
"Yes and you know the best part about all this?" Shadow asked.
"What?"
"That fortune is going to be all ours when Little Shadow is born," Shadow said as he kissed Rouge.
"But what about Sonic?"
"That loser can't even look at a girl without chickening out, we got this in the bag," Shadow said as he kissed Rouge again.
Yes this was the beginning of an interesting competition...
Oh my god this was a drag xD
I had this chapter all done when my phone shut off and I lost like 700 words Dx
The struggle... but here it is!
So I'm going to do something new, after every chapter I'm going to write a preview of the next chapter.
Next time on Chili with Aroma of a Hedgehog...
Amy slapped the man cold.
"Yeah you show him what your momma taught you Rosy!" Angela chanted.
Amy was stopped from her actions when she felt two hands wrap around her waist and lift her up.
"Let me go!" she said as she tried to escape from the hand's clutches, but she stopped, when she was turned and realized she was staring into a pair of emerald eyes.
There you go! Stay tuned for Chapter 3 and REVIEW!