New chapter!
Sorry for the long time with no update. Things came up that made life even more complicated and it stalled the story.
Okay, so, I hope you enjoy the chapter and please review!
Blaze stopped walking as she looked at the elegant dark lavender and pure white dress she was wearing before surveying her surroundings. She was in the beautiful courtyard of an extraordinary palace and the courtyard was full of beautiful and colorful flowers and she could hear birds singing cheerfully with the sun shining bright and not a cloud in the sky. Feeling something on her head, she pulled it off and saw it was a stunning silver crown with light purple amethysts that glimmered from the sunlight. Putting it back on her head, she straightened it as she strolled to a bush of light pink roses before plucking one and smelling it. "My, this place is absolutely beautiful." Blaze commented and she sat on a stone bench as she continued to gaze around the courtyard, completely in awe and wonder of the beauty of the palace.
Meanwhile, she was being watched from high up in the castle by a grayish-black hedgehog, wearing a silver crown with dark emeralds and his bright menacing lizard-like green eyes were full of hatred as he looked at her. Turning away from the window, Mephiles went up to a mirror on the wall and questioned, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most attractive one of all?"
"You, oh King, are the most attractive one of all." The mirror responded and even though he did not have a mouth to show it, he smiled at the answer he heard every day.
Looking back out the window, he saw that Blaze was now looking at an elegantly designed fountain, his cheerfulness from the mirror's answer now returned to hatred towards the lavender cat. He was beginning to become more spiteful because she was getting more attractive each day and there was the dreadful possibility that she would become more attractive than him.
A few days later, Mephiles went up to his magic mirror and asked, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most attractive one of all?"
"Blaze that Cat is the most attractive one of all." The mirror responded and it took Mephiles a few minutes to let the response finally sunk in.
Outraged by the answer he heard, Mephiles stormed up to the window to see Blaze calmly sitting in the courtyard, gazing at a beautiful light purple lilac tree and Mephiles had pure hatred in his hostile eyes. Hearing a door open, he turned in the direction of the noise to see Silver standing in the doorway, slightly confused as he surveyed the room. "Oh, sorry. This isn't the room I was looking for." The psychic hedgehog apologized and turned to leave.
"Stop! I have a task for you." Barked Mephiles and Silver stopped.
Turning around to face the dark hedgehog, Silver questioned, "What?"
"I need you to eliminate Blaze the Cat."
"What? I can't do that! I'll go to jail!"
"No, you won't."
"But Blaze is my friend and-"
"If you want to remain with SEGA…you will do exactly what I tell you to do."
"Okay. I'll do it. When would I do it?"
"She likes to go into the forest for walks. The next time she goes, you will go with her and complete your task there. And to make sure that you do not fail me…bring me her coat." Informed Mephiles.
"Okay." Silver reluctantly agreed and shuffled out of the room, full of depression about what he was asked to do.
Making sure the silver hedgehog was out of earshot, Mephiles began to laugh maniacally. Soon, he would be the most attractive one of all again.
Silver dragged his feet into the courtyard and saw Blaze was changed into the outfit she was normally in and standing near a great iron gate before he let out a sigh and went to her. "Blaze! Hang on!" called Silver and the lavender cat turned to face him.
"Oh, hi Silver. What is it?" questioned Blaze as she put a hand on her hip.
"Hey, uh, Blaze. I know that you like going for walks in the forest, so the next time you go…can I go with you?" Silver requested.
Blaze answered, "Sure. I'm actually going for one right now."
"Oh, okay." Silver replied and silently wished that they were not going for a walk where only one of them was going to come back to the castle.
Strolling down a path, Blaze looked at the sky before commenting, "Isn't it a wonderful day out? The sun's shining and there's not a cloud in the sky. These walks are great for getting away from all the noise and everything that happens around the castle."
"Oh, yeah, great." Silver replied half-heartedly and the pair stopped as they faced each other.
"Silver? Is something bothering you? You seem…troubled." Asked Blaze.
"Uh, no, I'm fine," Silver lied, "I could just go for a bite to eat."
"Oh, the apples on these trees are perfect. They're crisp and delicious." Blaze told him and reached to pluck one of the shining bright red apples off the tree.
Raising his hands to deliver the fatal blow while Blaze's back was turned to him, Silver froze in mid-air and dropped his hands as he trailed off, "I can't do it…"
Turning around, Blaze gave a questioning look as she saw the psychic hedgehog's despair and asked, "Can't do what?"
"Kill you. Mephiles wants me to kill you or my place at SEGA is in jeopardy." Silver explained. He gave a determined look. "You gotta go and get out of here. Run. Run and don't look back!"
Nodding in appreciation that she was still alive, Blaze took off into the forest and Silver watched her until she was out of sight before turning in the opposite direction. Now he had to trick Mephiles into thinking he did what he was asked.
Going into the room where he was instructed of his dreaded mission, Silver saw Mephiles standing at the window, his back turned to the young hedgehog and Silver coughed to catch his attention. Turning around to face the young hedgehog, Mephiles interrogated, "Did you complete your task?"
"Yes. Here's her coat, just like you asked." Responded Silver as he held out the violet coat Blaze wore, silently praying that Mephiles would not notice it was an imitation and not the real thing.
Taking the coat, Mephiles looked it over and Silver could tell that, if he had a mouth, Mephiles would be smiling. "And it is still warm…" Mephiles remarked. He looked at Silver before tossing the coat away. "You have done well."
Quickly leaving the room, Silver made sure he was far away from Mephiles before letting out the breath he was holding in. He could not believe his plan actually worked.
Stopping her running after what seemed what like hours, Blaze slowed to a stop and panted for breath. Finally catching her breath, Blaze looked around the forest and bit her lip with a worried look. She had never been in this part of the forest before and she had to admit, she was completely and utterly lost. Seeing something racing in her direction, she prepared to fight back, but when she saw who it was, she cried, "Shadow!"
The black hedgehog skidded to a stop in front of her and raised his eye brow as he saw her. "What is it?" he coolly questioned as he crossed his arms. "And it better not be you asking me to take part in this story."
"Shadow. You have to help me. I'm lost and I-" began Blaze and Shadow shook his head.
"Sorry Sweetheart, but I can't waste my valuable time in this story bailing you out," Shadow cut off, "I've got somewhere else to be."
Before the lilac cat could say anything else, the onyx hedgehog skated out of sight and she sighed, "Well, at least he was polite about it."
Resuming now to a walk, Blazed sighed again as she continued her way through the forest. Hearing the roar of thunder and seeing a crack of lightning, she looked to the sky to see it was dark, stormy, and grey and covered her head as it began to rain heavily. Dashing under a large oak tree for some cover from the rain, Blaze surveyed her surroundings for her options of shelter. Seeing a petite cottage that looked like one she would find in a story book nearby, Blaze remarked, "Maybe the people that live there will take me in for the night."
Quickly, she made the short dash to the cottage and cautiously went inside.
Entering the cottage, Blaze uncovered her head and looked around the cottage. Everything was extremely small; the silverware, glasses, the chairs, everything. Hearing her stomach rumble, Blaze poured a small glass of water and eating a tiny slice of bread, Blaze gulped down the water, feeling better with the small snack. Putting her hands on her hip, Blaze looked at the messy state of the cottage and stated, "This cottage is cozy, but is completely filthy!" She grabbed a broom and a dustpan. "Maybe if I clean it up…they'll let me stay here."
A few hours later, Blaze was finished and looked at the spotless room with a smile and huge pride at her work. Giving a small yawn, she went into another room, pushed the seven tiny beds together, lay down, and dozed off to sleep.
Later that evening, seven Chao, three Hero, three Neutral, and one Dark, in order the little hats on their heads from 1-7, filed into the cottage, ready for a good rest and meal after the day was done. Seeing the cottage was extremely clean, they looked at each other, slightly worried looks before going into another room and seeing a lavender cat peacefully sleeping in their beds she pushed together. Looking at each other, one of the Chao with a hat that read "7" quickly flew outside, came back with a stick, and jabbed Blaze with it, nearly hitting her eye. Jumping awake, Blaze sat up and rubbed where the stick hit her as she cried, "Oww! That hurt!" The Chao all jumped and squealed in fright and hid behind a range of objects and she saw the terrified creatures. "Oh, a whole group of Chao live here. It's okay! I won't hurt you!"
Getting out off the bed, she separated it again and straightened it to perfection before looking at the frightened Chao. Blaze noticed that the little hats that each of the Chao wore had numbers and quickly thought of something. "Please don't be frightened of me. My name's Blaze the Cat. You just startled me." Blaze began and slowly each of the Chao came out from their hiding spots. "It's been an interesting day for me. I was out for a walk with my friend when he was going to kill me because he was ordered to, but he didn't and so now I came across your cottage and I was hoping I could stay here with you. I'll cook and clean and everything you need me to."
A Hero Chao with the number "1" came up to her and smiled, "Chao! Chao chao chao chao chao chao chao chao chao!
"Chao!" A Hero Chao with the number "3", a Hero Chao with the number "5", a Neutral Chao with the number "4", a Neutral Chao with the number '6", and the Neutral Chao with the number "7" chorused in agreement cheerfully.
"Chao…" A Dark Chao with the number "2" grumbled and Blaze smiled at the hospitality the Seven Chao had as she prepared a supper for the eight of them.
The next morning, Blaze was up early making breakfast for the Seven Chao who let her move in. Finishing filling the last plate, the Chao all rushed to the table and devoured everything on their plates and she could not help but smile that someone did appreciate her cooking. The Chao slowly proceeded out the cottage and Blaze joined them to wave them good-bye. Chao Number 4 instructed, "Chao chao chao chao. Chao chao chao chao chao chao chao."
"If I understand what you said in context, you told me to be careful of strangers and don't talk to anyone I don't know." Blaze guessed and Chao Number 4 nodded.
"Chao…" Chao Number 2 growled before flying away with the others and she shook her head with a smile before going back into the cottage.
Meanwhile, in the castle, Mephiles went up to the magic mirror and would be showing a smile at the answer he was going to predict. After all, Blaze the Cat was out of the way. Standing in front of the mirror, Mephiles questioned, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most attractive one of all?"
"Blaze that Cat is the most attractive one of all." The mirror answered and Mephiles's eyes became full of fury and spite.
"What? She is still alive!" he exploded and the mirror showed an image of Blaze waving good-bye to seven Chao before going back into the cottage. "Silver failed me! I will have to do the job myself!"
Taking a pure black cape from a hook on the wall, he placed the hood over his eyes before taking out the Green Chaos Emerald. The precious gem glowed and a black bag filled with random objects before floating into Mephiles's hand. Putting the Green Chaos Emerald away the instant it stopped glowing, he created a large ball of violent purple energy and disappeared inside it to where Blaze was hiding from him.
Blaze finished the last stitch of the dress she was making and looked over her work. She was impressed at how well it turned out considering she never sewn a dress before. Then again, she became pretty domestic since she has been living with the Seven Chao. Slipping into it, she looked over herself in a mirror and gave a small sigh. "It looks nice, but it's still missing something." She decided to herself.
Hearing a knock at the door, she gave a puzzled look as she went to it and opened it to see a hooded stranger with a black bag waiting for her. Remembering the Seven Chao's words of wisdom, she was about to slam the door back shut when the stranger requested, "Stop! Do not close the door yet!"
"Listen, I'm really not supposed to talk to strangers and I'm not interested in buying whatever you're trying to sell, so-" started Blaze.
"No, no. I insist that you try on this belt. It would be exactly what the dress you wearing needs." The stranger insisted as they shoved their way past her into the cottage and they took out a thick dark violet belt from the bag.
Before another word could come out of Blaze's mouth, the stranger slipped the belt on the female cat's waist and tightened the laces to extremely tight. "Oh, that's way too tight!" cried Blaze and the stranger pulled the laces tighter. "Stop! I can't breath!"
Pulling even tighter, Blaze was on the brink of fainting as the Seven Chao returned to the cottage and saw the scene. The stranger saw the Seven Chao and Blaze fell to the floor as the stranger let go of the laces and fled, angrily pursued by the three Neutral and one Dark Chao while the three Hero Chao rushed to Blaze. Chao Number 1 and Chao Number 3 pulled at the belt to loosen it while Chao Number 5 rushed for a glass of water and when the two Hero Chao pulled the belt off, Blaze gasped for air and Chao Number 5 handed the glass of water to her. "Chao! Chao chao chao?" Chao Number 3 frantically asked and Blaze sat up.
"I'll be okay," answered Blaze as the other four Chao returned to the cottage, "I'm just lucky you guys got here just in time!"
Mephiles reappeared in his room in the castle, throwing the hood off dramatically and stalked to his magic mirror, certain that he was going to get the answer he wanted. "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most attractive one of all?" he demanded.
"Blaze that Cat is the most attractive one of all." The mirror replied and Mephiles slammed his fist into an elegant glass vase, shattering it to pieces.
Looking at the broken pieces, Mephiles's anger and malevolence towards Blaze only grew stronger. "I will make sure that cat is destroyed yet!" he angrily vowed and he took out the Green Chaos Emerald.
Mephiles looked deeply into the Green Chaos Emerald and the precious gem hovered above his hand as it glimmered brightly before there was a flash of light. Going to the mirror, Mephiles saw he was now in a crystalline form with no mouth, nose, or feet and laughed as he saw the transformation was a success. The Green Chaos Emerald glimmered again and a pool of water nearby turned bright green as it bubbled violently. After a few menacing hisses, a shining green apple floated out of it to Mephiles's hand and the water returned to normal. Some liquid dripped off the poisoned apple as it dried and Mephiles gazed at it, beginning to laugh maniacally at the success he had with his plan. The Green Chaos Emerald glimmered again and a basketful of apples appeared and he carefully placed the poisoned apple on top before stashing away the Green Chaos Emerald. "Now…it is time for me to finish what I have started!" laughed Mephiles as he created another large ball of vicious purple energy and disappeared inside it to where the lilac cat was so he could finish what he intended to do.
It was late at night and Blaze, while still shaken from her near death encounter and alone again, was sweeping the dust out of the cottage when she heard a voice calmly greet, "Good evening. It is beautiful out now, is it not?"
Looking in the direction of the voice that sounded peculiarly familiar, Blaze saw a stranger holding a basket of apples. "Can I help you?" she cautiously questioned and set the broom off to the side.
"I was wondering if you would like an apple."
"Um, no thank you."
"Here." The stranger offered as they opened Blaze's hands and they dropped a bright acid green apple in her hands. "Take a bite from this."
Looking over the apple slightly worried after her near death encounter this morning, Blaze responded, "I don't know. I'm not supposed to take anything from strangers."
"Just take a bite…" the stranger insisted, "it is an apple to DIE for."
Watching Blaze as she took a bite from the apple and slowly fell to the ground completely motionless, the rest of apple rolling away from her limp hand, Mephiles threw the basket of apples away from him and laughed maniacally at his triumph. Finally, his task was completed; Blaze the Cat was dead! Just as he turned to return back to the castle, the Seven Chao returned home for the night. Seeing Blaze lying on the ground with no sign of life, Chao Number 4 angrily demanded, "Chao chao chao chao chao?"
"Your precious Blaze the Cat is dead!" Mephiles cackled and just as all the Chao moved in to attack, he melted into the ground and out of sight.
Reappearing in the castle, clearly content that Blaze was out of his way, Mephiles went to the magic mirror and went to transform back to his preferred form. When he saw he remained the same, he tried multiple times to change back, but his eyes were full of horror when he could not. Mephiles gave a cry of anger as he slammed his fist into the mirror, shattering it into pieces. Knowing it was only a matter of time before someone discovered what he had done, he melted into the ground, never to be seen again.
Meanwhile, the Seven Chao surrounded Blaze, all full of depression of the tragic fate that Blaze had, all of them weeping from their sorrow. Using the small skills they had, they managed to fashion a beautiful glass and gold coffin and sadly placed Blaze in it before closing the lid. Struggling slightly, they carried the coffin with the light purple cat to the top of a hill and carefully set it down and for many days and nights, they kept vigil beside the casket containing Blaze, mourning the whole time they were there.
A few days later, early in the morning, Sonic happily raced through the forest, extremely joyful to be free of his gold crown and castle. Being a prince hardly gave him any time to himself and DEFINITELY not enough space to go for a decent run, so he snuck out to get away from it all. Looking around, he saw the glass coffin on top of the hill with Seven Chao surrounding it and he stopped. Sonic gave a puzzled look before he turned in the direction of, jogged to the scene, and slowed to a stop in from of the Chao. Seeing Blaze in the coffin, Sonic looked at the Seven Chao and crossed his arms as he questioned, "So, care to tell me what happened?"
"Chao chao chao chao chao! Chao, chao chao chao chao!" Chao Number 1 sadly told him and Sonic gave a puzzled look.
"Okay, no idea what happened or what you said, but if I remember something about this fairy tale…she ate a poisoned apple," responded Sonic, "I don't remember the next part, but I'll see if I can do anything to help."
"Chao chao!" the Seven Chao thanked in unison and Sonic opened the lid to the coffin.
"I don't know if she'd dead or not. She doesn't look dead," Sonic remarked to no one in particular, "maybe that CPR training will pay off."
Leaning over Blaze, his mouth just brushed hers and Sonic swore as he jumped back in shock as Blaze woke up with a gasp. Sitting up, Blaze looked around and saw Sonic wearing a look of shock and surprise and she opened her mouth to say something. Sonic exclaimed, "Holy crackerjacks Blaze! What are you trying to do? Give me a heart attack?"
"Now you know how I felt last time when I was going to give you CPR and you came to life." Replied Blaze and she got out of the coffin.
"Fair enough." Sonic agreed and the pair smiled at each other as they looked at the Seven Chao celebrating Blaze woke up.
Hearing a dinging noise, the duo saw a set of elevator doors open and Blaze and Sonic made a dash through them before they slid shut.
Skidding to a stop, Blaze and Sonic looked at Amy, Knuckles, Rouge, Silver, and Tails as the doors slid shut and the elevator began to move. "So, how'd it go?" interrogated Rouge as she crossed her arms.
"Well, I nearly got killed three times. Actually, it was twice because the third time technically in a way did kill me." Answered Blaze and Rouge rolled her turquoise eyes.
"Sounds like it was a joy for you," Rouge remarked, "but sounds better than having to listen to Knuckie ranting and raving about getting revenge on Eggman for this the whole time you were gone."
"You-" fumed Knuckles and Rouge scowled as she flipped her middle finger at the red echidna to prove she did not care what he thought, resulting in him to clench his teeth from her attitude.
Crossing his arms as he tapped his foot against the floor of the elevator impatiently, Sonic commented, "Man, I wish we had the doors back. I nearly forgot how slow elevators are."
"Personally, I wish we weren't in this mess." Silver told him as the elevator stopped, the doors slid open, and Amy, Blaze, Knuckles, Rouge, Silver, Sonic, and Tails proceeded through the doors into the next fairy tale.
My comments:
Blaze as Snow White: She's more on the quiet and shy side and since she was going to perform CPR on Sonic, I decided Sonic should perform CPR on her.
Mephiles as the Evil King: Cause I just like Mephiles as a character.
Silver as the Huntsman: He could never actually kill someone and Mephiles can make him do whatever he wants. It's Sonic '06 all over again
Mephiles thinking Blaze looks attractive: THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEPHILES/BLAZE PAIRING! IT IS PURELY FOR THE STORY!
Silver and SEGA: I'm a fan of Silver, so I'm just picking on him for the heck of picking on someone. He's the prime candidate.
Blaze's coat instead of her heart: Getting the heart is too gruesome for the story.
Shadow not swearing at Blaze: Aww, Shadow's being such a gentleman to her despite being royally mad.
Okay, enough from me. Hope you enjoyed it and please review!