Author's note-Hey, I just wanted to let you know that this is NOT a sonic underground fic, although the opening was kinda like it. And Robotnik isn't the villain. HOWEVER, if I get enough reviews, I might put Manic or Sonia in a later chapter. So, with all that said, please enjoy the story! I do not own sonic. Sega does.
Sonic sighed deeply as he returned to his hometown, near the castle. He looked around, taking in his surroundings. A lot had changed in the last sixteen years. Everyone thought he was dead, most likely, and wouldn't even recognize him now. He walked into the center of the marketplace to hear something, maybe someone talking about current events.
"Looks like the king is getting bored again. Apparently, he's burned three farms in the area for his own amusement." Sonic heard a man say. Sonic had only been a child when the king had overthrown the old king and taken over the country by force. Sonic had managed to survive, due to his uncle's sacrifice. As far as he knew, his entire family was dead. He had witnessed his father's demise when the soldiers had first begun their assault. He had fled in terror, and had run into his uncle, who had saved his life by hiding him. Sonic frowned at the gruesome memories, and began to walk through the market, weaving his way through the crowds. As he walked up to the back door of an inn, he heard noises from inside. He opened the door, and gasped at what he saw.