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Sonic: YEAH!
Shadow: *Puts away his Arondight* I guess I'll find a stump to destroy.
Sonic: Don't be like that Shads.
Shadow: Or hedgehog... *smirks*
Sonic: Ehehehehe... She doesn't own us! START! Shadow, wait! *Runs*
Lancelot carried the newborn through the hallways of the castle. An audible click could be heard as he took a step. The stone walls would seem bare if it wasn't for the red carpeting on the floor. Shields, swords, paintings, and knight suits decorated the massive hallway. Sonic observed each decor and attempted to reach for the flags that hung from the ceiling.
Lancelot turned another corner and reached the room he was looking for, "This is our room."
The baby looked around taking in the new surrounding. Silk red sheets adorned the bedding's dark wood. The head board was carved with intricate detailing and leaned against the stony wall. Black velvet curtains covered the windows making the room darker, but allowing the candle lit chandelier glow along with the various other candles that surrounded the room. Dark oak furniture melted into the glow and an unused fire place with plenty of wood awaited to be lit. Various trinkets of Lancelot's travels were placed above the fire place and in the middle was a drawn portrait of him and his beloved.
He walked over to it and showed the baby the picture. The baby's delicate fingers touched the frame and Lancelot sighed, "I wish she was still here. Even though it's only been a mere few hours of her passing..." He held back a sob, 'Knights do not cry.' He looked at Sonic and noticed that he seemed worried, "I'm fine my little one. I just wish..." He hugged him tight, never showing him his face as he felt a tear escape his eye, "She could have seen you." Sonic remained silent, as if he knew he didn't want to interrupt his father's grieving. He felt slight shudders from the grieving hedgehog and a hand that caressed his quills. Sonic gave light purrs and after a few minutes, Lancelot managed to recompose himself. He walked over to a small red and black basket style crib,
"This will be your bed for now." He lied him down and the black silk of the blanket clashed with his fur. But when he removed his hands from the baby, Sonic raised his hands, begging to be picked up again. Lancelot was about to comply when a harsh knock came from the door, startling the baby.
Lancelot opened the door annoyed and met Gawain's angry expression, "Why did you withdraw from our battle!" He shoved past Lancelot, "You have any idea of how much mockery I was given by the other knights!?"
Lancelot stayed quiet with his arms crossed as Gawain continued his needless bantering, 'If only the wizard could cast a silence spell on his unruly tongue.' He noticed Gawain was backing up towards the crib, 'That blind oaf!' He chaos controlled behind him before he made contact with the crib, "A knight is always vigilant."
Gawain didn't understand until he realized what he almost walked into, "No wonder you disappeared." A wide smile crossed his face as Lancelot lifted the baby, "Congratulations! But where's-."
"I'm afraid she didn't make it through the delivery," Percival answered quietly as she entered the room, "My deepest condolences to you, my friend."
Knuckles snapped out of his shock, "As well as mine."
The air became suffocating as a long silence took over the room. After what seemed like hours, Gawain spoke, "What name have you given the youngling?"
Lancelot noticed the baby staring at the newcomers curiously. Particularly, their swords. He uttered one word, "Sonic."
"You have chosen a strange name." Gawain said confused.
"I think it fits him." Percival stepped forward, "May I?"
Lancelot nodded and allowed the purple cat hold his one and only.
"He's very light. Perhaps he will follow in your shoes and become a worthy knight." Percival smiled as she began to tickle the kits tummy. He giggled and squirmed.
"Not with a weak spot like that." Gawain retorted.
"Must you take everything so seriously? Sometime I think Lancelot has more of loose end than you and believe me when I say that is saying something."
Lancelot smirked at Gawain's expression. A knight marched into the room in a hurry and the knights tensed, ready for anything to come there way. Lancelot looked at Sonic and was thinking of all the escape routes within the castle.
"Knights of the Round Table," the knight stood upright, "Our king has summoned you."
The knights relaxed and Percival returned the baby, "Let us go then."
"I need a maiden to care for the kit." Lancelot told the knight.
"There is no need Sir Lancelot, he wishes to meet the young one."
Lancelot did a slight nod and they walked through the hallways towards the kings throne room.
The winds played with the flames of the torches and as they progressed further, the decor became more and more elegant. They reached a pair of large double doors that had the symbol of Camelot carved along with the kings initials. Baby Sonic looked at the diamonds within the gold handle of the door. Instinctively, he reached out to grab one, but was pulled back slightly.
He looked up at his fathers piercing red eyes with confusion, "We will be meeting a person of great importance, please, though young, try to behave."
The baby looked even more confused and both Percival and Gawain gave a slight snicker.
"What?" Lancelot asked innocently. Confused even.
"Already giving your kid orders?" Gawain asked with a hint of amusement. Even the knight that came to retrieve them giggled.
"He's only a baby, let him act like one." Percival let out a slight chuckle. Lancelot only grunted as the doors opened. They walked along the red carpet isle towards their king and knelt down on one knee when they were a few feet away from him.
"Rise, my knights." The kings voice was deep, but held kindness as he spoke. He turned to his good friend Lancelot and walked towards him, "I hear that you were blessed with a gift."
Lancelot looked down at Sonic who stared at the king.
"He has a beautiful pelt." The king inspected the child, "If I may?"
Lancelot nodded and let him take the baby into his arms.
"Yes," The baby gripped the kings finger, "He has a firm grip. No doubt he will be strong with a sword. Just like his father."
He smiled gently as he looked up at Lancelot who had a slight blush from the compliment. But looked up when he heard the baby start coughing and spit up on the kings royal robes.
Lancelot's went wide as he wished the ground would suck him in at that very moment. A dragon bursting in maybe? "I'm sorry
your majesty, I-"
The king began to chuckle causing the baby to laugh as well, "It's alright Lancelot, it's what babies do." He handed back the baby, "I can not wait to see how he will turn out in the future."
Lancelot smiled.
"But I also wish to give you my sincerest apologies for your loss."
And the smile disappeared.
"We will have a proper memorial in her memory." He placed a hand on Lancelot's shoulder, "And I wish you the best with your blessing."
Lancelot bowed his head, "Thank you, my liege."
The rest bowed and began to walk away as the king ordered to make preparations.
"You should have beheld the look on your face when Sonic spat up on the royal clothing of the king." Gawain laughed as he poked fun at Lancelot.
Percival smirked, "Twas the first time I've seen such an expression cross your face."
"Don't remind me..." Lancelot looked at the sleeping form in his arms.
"But good memories should never be forgotten." Gawain inquired.
"What will it take for you to remain silent for a few hours?"
Gawain began to think, "A rematch. You fled from our battle in the early hours-"
"With a matter of great importance." Lancelot interrupted.
"But you have no excuse now." Gawain grinned.
"Enough you two," Percival intervened, "The night's dark blanket has befallen the kingdom making it dangerous to go outside. You can settle your match come dawn." She looked at Lancelot, "Besides, knowing you, I will be the one holding the baby while you both spar." She walked into her room and an click was heard.
"Try not to run away." Gawain spoke as he to retired to his room.
Lancelot realized the kit had awoken, "You are a light sleeper." He noticed the kit was looking for something and when he couldn't find it, he began to cry. Lancelot panicked, 'What do I do?!' Lancelot raced to his room and closed the door. "How about a toy?" He found a teddy bear made of cloth and gave it to Sonic quickly. But after playing with it for a few minutes, he threw it and began to cry again.
"How about this toy?"
The baby held it and as soon as Lancelot turned around, he threw it straight to the back of his head.
"Hey!"
The baby started crying and biting his blanket. Finally, it clicked in his head, 'He's hungry! He hasn't eaten since he was born.' He scooped him up and searched for a maiden. Sadly, there were none, so he went to the castles kitchen to see if there was any milk that had not yet spoiled.
"Wonderful... There is none..." Lancelot groaned but saw the look on the kits eyes.
"Don't start with the eyes... I'll find milk, I promise." Lancelot walked towards a small cow corral that was inside the castle. He set the kit down on some hay and pulled up a bucket to begin milking the cow.
Being the impatient one, Sonic began to cry, startling the cow and kicking the bucket.
"That's a good look for you Lancelot." Gawain laughed, "How about you use the bucket as a helmet from now on."
Lancelot was not in the mood, so he took the bucket off his head and continued milking. Gawain kept the baby entertained while Lancelot finished up a perfect bottle of baby milk.
"About time," Gawain chuckled, "Who knew that the toughest mission you would have was fetching a baby bottle."
Lancelot began feeding the baby, "That coming from the one who was fooled by fairies on his way to pick up the royal gift."
Gawain stopped laughing, "Anyways, I'm turning in. The only reason I could not rest was because of the thundering sound that kit was making." He waved off and left.
'Finally some peace.'
Sonic drank from the bottle ferociously and began to slow down as his eyes drooped.
'He must be tired.'
As soon as he made it to the room, Sonic was fast asleep. He placed him in his small bed and got ready to get in his own when he heard whimpering. He quickly walked over an saw Sonic looking at the picture of him and his wife. He lightly touched the photo of his mother and looked up.
"I miss her too Sonic." He picked him up and held him tight, "But everyone has there time." He rubbed the infants back, "We still have each other and I swear upon my honor, no, my life, I will protect you."
He placed the baby on the side of the bed his wife would sleep on and watched as he slowly fell back to sleep. He heard soft breathing coming from the kit, 'I hope I can be a good father, just like I am a Knight.' That worry kept him up until he felt something make contact on his chest.
On the side of his white scruff was the blue kit, huddling in for warmth. A smile crossed his face and gently put an arm over him. He gently whispered, "Sleep well, my little blue wind."
Next Day
Skies were grey and not a speck of sunlight could pierce the clouds. It was after the memorial and all the Knights had gone back to the training grounds after giving their condolences. The king walked over to Lancelot who remained still in front of the grave along side Sonic and his fellow Knights.
As soon as the Knights realized royalty was among them, they quickly bowed.
"There is no need for such acts in times of pain." The knights rised, "If I may have a word with Lancelot alone."
Gawain and Percival nodded and left to spectate the other knights. But before Percival left, she took baby Sonic along to really give the two alone time.
The King was the one to finally break the silence, he looked up towards the sky, "It seems the skies have also felt your pain and grieve along side you."
Lancelot only looked at the marble with the name of his beloved carved within it.
"But the sky will eventually clear up and grace us with its warm light." The king turned to look at Shadow, "Do you understand what I mean?"
"Not particularly my king." Lancelot spoke, 'I need not hear about future weather.'
The king smiled sadly, "Then allow me to rephrase it. Though you have sadness and pain in your heart, you have a son that will fill in the dark void you have."
Lancelot glanced at Sonic who smiled cheerfully as Percival raised him to the sky.
"And let me give you some advice as a friend. You have a good kid in your hands with a great future. If you let this sadness devour you, it will only effect him in a negative way."
Lancelot looked up after hearing those words.
"Grieve all you wish, let it all out, but there's a time when we must move on. No matter what circumstance."
"I understand," The king began to walk away when he heard a barely audible voice, "Thank you, for everything, my friend."
The king smiled and continued walking towards the castle.
Lancelot made his way to the Knights, "Now Gawain, I believe it's time for me to humiliate you infront of my son." He smirked.
Gawain scoffed and looked at Sonic, "Watch me beat your father at his own game." The two went to the circle and clashed.
The baby watched attentively and clapped whenever his father landed a blow.
"This rivalry will probably go on even after you come of age." Percival spoke, "I wonder if you'll be as hard headed as your
father."
Baby Sonic only smiled and continued watching as Gawain looked around in all directions yelling, "Stop using Chaos Punishment you cheater!"
SuperSonicSpeed: Sorta depressing but had a few moments. Don't you agree? Please review and let me know what you think! :)
Shadow: That was fun.
SuperSonicSpeed: You have fun?
Shadow: *Glare*
SuperSonicSpeed: Where is Sonic anyways?
Sonic: *Comes in soaked* Don't... say... a word. Or I'll go get Caliburn.
SuperSonicSpeed: Till next time!