Light and Dark Chapter 6: Princess' Return, a sonic the hedgehog fanfic

Sorry about not giving the full date and only the time, but it's only been one day so far in the story, which is May 13th

Spirit Realm (Crystal's POV) May 13th 12:23 PM

I fiddled with my fingers "What do you mean someone is tampering with the emerald?"

Mephiles looked back at me with a stare so serious it could stun the worthy. "Someone or something is using the emerald that Amelia wields, that's why it glowed."

"I seem to get the concept but why is that bad?" I wondered as I but my lip.

Mephiles raised his head "This emerald is different from the others, it's highly unstable, shouldn't you know this Crystal?"

I gulped and my muzzle turned a faint red in embarrassment "Oh, I'm sorry, my dear."

Mephiles' muzzle shared the same fate as mine. I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm adorable, Good ol' Mephiles.

The ebony hedgehog then shook his head. "I need to find the source to whoever used Amelia's locket." He then stared into a mirror showing the mortal realm.

I couldn't argue, but I wanted to help, she's my daughter too. "I'm going to assist you." Mephiles looked back at me. He knew that he was going to need help. "Of course."

That said, I started to search for a source along with my fierce husband. I just hope we find it, but a thought came to mind. What would happen if we couldn't find this source?

I'll surely just have to ask later, we already have begun this search.

Dark Kingdom (Amy's POV) May 13th 1:32 PM

The lovely citizens and dwellers had shown me around the kingdom. Wait did I just say the kingdom, I meant my kingdom. Princess Amelia is back! I should've came here before!

Everyone had seemed happy, and their joy seemed to skyrocket whenever I stepped foot into their eyes. I loved to see people happy, it made me feel warm on the inside.

We were heading into the castle for the meal. The feast was meant to be humongous and the biggest they've had. Thank chaos, my belly hurts from all the walking, I haven't eaten all day!

As soon as we walked into the castle, everything looked nice and elegant. "I see you guys have fixed the kingdom up pretty well." A dweller looked at me and kindly smiled "Well we needed to fix it up for your return!"

I felt sad after hearing those words, they've waited a year for their princess to return. "I'm deeply sorry for not coming around, I guess I just wasn't use to this." I looked down at the nice Rosedaree pattern floor in grief.

The dweller put his hand on my shoulder. "Hey, don't worry, I think we can all understand that." I looked up at him and smiled. "I'm just happy that my people are so nice!"

We finally reached the dining hall. It was a large corridor with nice windows that had my parents holding me at a very young age. There were nice red velvet curtains, and the table was a smooth oak wood. On the chairs were imprints of the Rosedaree mark and a long rose across the table. The chandelier looked like a rose as well. "Wow, this place looks beautiful." I was awestruck by the elegance.

"Indeed it is." A soothing voice spoke across the dining hall. I squinted just to see the figure, it was an orange tiger and it seemed female.

She was approaching me, now I could get a better look. Indeed it was a female, it was pretty obvious, she wore a nice white gown and she had,

A crown.

The crown had the imprint of the Rosedaree symbol, much like everything else in the kingdom. This caught my attention, was this my kingdom or hers?

She finally made her way to me and shown a fearsome grin. "Hello, my name is Zara." She put her hand out to me, showing a handshake was tempted.

I didn't know what to say, but my greed overcame me. "Are you the princess?" She looked at me as she tilted her head after my saying.

"Well you could say that, but." There was a slight pause and she smiled at me. She gently lifted her hands up to the crown and took ahold of it. "I believe, this crown, belongs to the true princess." She then offered the crown to me.

I felt bad for asking that, but she seemed very friendly and generous. Of course I didn't know what to say. "I-I-I" The words were slipping from my mouth from a confused manner.

Zara giggled gently "It's ok, take it." As said she softly put the crown atop my sakura quills. She then snapped her fingers and a servant brought an antique mirror.

I thanked the servant and then looked into the mirror. "You look very pretty, Amelia." I heard Zara say. She was right, what I saw was a cute sakura quilled beauty.

I looked at her and I knew what to say. "Zara, I can say the same, you are a nice and charming woman." She giggled at my compliment and curtsied. "Thank you, Princess Amelia."

I then understood, Zara was only taking my place as the princess. That was really nice of her.

I looked behind me and saw everyone in their seats. It wasn't the whole kingdom, but it was probably the most important residents. "Hey, you can sit next to me!" Zara cheered. "Alright, thanks!" I joyfully replied.

Zara and I sat down in our seats. A dweller smirked and spoke up. "Shall we give grace?" We all nodded. Zara then looked at me "Amelia, would you please." I looked at everyone who clearly was looking at me telling me to give grace.

I gulped and stood up.

"Well, I don't really know what to say, but I'm just really glad to be seated with all of you today. I am greatly sorry for not coming around sooner, and I thank Zara for taking my place for when I was gone. This goes for me, for us." I then bowed and sat down.

I heard everyone cheer at my speech. "Good job Amelia." Zara whispered into my ear, this made me giggle.

I looked at all the food, I licked my lips. I was really hungry, Everyone could even hear my belly groan. This caused me to blush.

"Uhh, can you please pass the mashed potatoes?" I plead.

As to my surprise the mashed potatoes were passed to me in a matter of seconds. It was like these people were highly trained to pass food.

"Thank you." I said on the outside, but on the inside I was clearly dumbfounded.

After about two hours of eating, the feast was coming to an end. I couldn't help but belch.

"Man, I can't stop embarrassing myself today." I giggled in thought.

A dweller who looked like he wore a mage robe came from downstairs. He whispered something into Zara's ears and she nodded. "Please excuse me, Princess." Zara then followed after the dweller downstairs.

I didn't know what was going on, but curiosity got the best of me and I followed, only until I excused myself.

The farther I went down the stairs, the more it looked like a dungeon. It sent shivers down my spine, I soon heard talking. It sounded like Zara.

"What is she up to?" I questioned within my head.

I crouched down and scurried over quietly until I could hear clearly.

"How is he doing?" Zara questioned to the dungeon dweller.

"He's still unconscious, but he's been whispering a little in his sleep." He replied as he pointed to the door where the person was staying.

"That poor thing, what was he doing out in the forest so far?" Zara mumbled

"I don't know, but he was clearly upset about something, he was crying and screaming." The dungeon dweller answered. "It seemed he had chest pains."

Zara thought and nodded. "I'll be upstairs, you're missing out on a feast you know."

The dungeon dweller smirked. "Bah! I'll go!"

That said, both of the two went upstairs to finish the feast.

This left me in my thoughts. Who were they talking about? It sounded bad, I clearly wanted to help this person out. I made my way to the door, and then knocked.

I got no answer, although the door was unlocked, thankfully. I gulped, "Should I do this, I mean what could be on the other side?"

I swallowed my fear, as my heart was much stronger.

I opened the door. What I saw caused me to tear up.

It was Sonic.

Thoughts of what the dungeon dweller stated were "He was clearly upset about something, he was crying and screaming." That thought made myself to tear up.

Without even thinking, I ran by Sonic's side. He was on a cot with a blanket. Thank chaos, that these people care a lot.

I know Sonic wasn't awake but I still talked to him. "Sonniku, what caused you this pain." Tears fell out of my eyes and onto the concrete ground.

I held Sonic close to me, I wanted to make sure nothing happened to him. Thoughts were racing through my head.

Why did he scream at Cream when she wanted to help?

Why was he crying and screaming?

Chest Pains?

I sighed and kissed Sonic on the forehead. I layed there with him for at least a few minutes until,

? (Sonic's POV) May 13th 3:23 PM

There was nothing, but one thought in my head.