Chapter 37: Interview: Part 1
The next day, Spines headed out to the Castle of Acorn while Alice went shopping with Amy. He took a deep breath before approaching the door, where the guards were.
"Who goes there?" an elephant guard asked.
"It's me Spines Rose..ready to interview the king." Spines replied.
"Spines Rose? Never heard of ya." the elephant guard said.
"Now hold on, I think this is the boy that the king warned us about." the other guard interrupted. "You say you're Spines Rose?"
"Yes sir."
The other guard checked his list and saw the boy's name. "Ah, yep. He's on the list. You may enter." the guard said before opening the door. Spines headed in while holding his notebook at his side. He remembered the inside of the castle briefly from when first meeting Sonic, but it was all a blur. However, it was quite nice here: gold walls, plenty of royal portraits from previous rulers, and wonderful decor that all occupied the castle.
Spines was greeted by two echidna women, who were servants of the royal family. The two bowed down as they saw him.
"Welcome to Castle Acorn, the king is expecting you." they said in unison. Spines gave a friendly smile before the servants led him to a private room where Sonic was. As the doors opened, Sonic and Spines's eyes met each other..Sonic felt so happy to see him safe and sound. He was also glad that his own son would be interviewing him. Sonic rushed towards him and gave him a short hug and a high five.
"Good to see you again..." Spines said.
"You too,s-..." Sonic started.
"..What's wrong?" Spines asked. The midnight hedgehog turned around to see what his father was staring at. Unfortunately it was Queen Sally in her beautiful orange gown, who saw the two hug. She looked quite confused as to what the guys' connection was.
"H-Hey, dear." Sonic said.
"Sonic." Sally bluntly said, still angered about him missing a meeting. Her attention soon turned to the midnight hedgehog next to him. "Hello there.." she said with a smile.
"Y-Your majesty…" Spines replied, giving a bow. Sally was glad this boy was polite, as she gave him a curtsey. Spines was also shocked at how graceful the queen was, and how she had a daughter like Alice.
"Just call me Miss sally." Sally corrected. "And what is your name?"
"M-My name is Spines Rose." he said. Sally nodded, as the last name sounded familiar..however she had no time to think about it due the meeting starting in a few.
"Well nice to meet you. Unfortunately I have to attend a meeting….alone" the queen said with emphasis as she glared at Sonic. "But if you need anything, our servants are all around the castle." she added with a friendly tone.
"Thank you, your highness." Spines replied with a bow. Sally took a look at the two hedgehogs and giggled.
"What, Sal?" Sonic asked in confusion.
"You two kinda look a like..are you sure you aren't cousins?" she asked.
Sonic and Spines's eyes widened, hoping she didn't catch on to anything more.
"Nope, no relation." Sonic lied. Sally smiled briefly before leaving, giving the two some privacy.
"You haven't told her yet?" Spines asked.
"No, I haven't." Sonic replied with a sigh. "And who knows when I'll tell her honestly...but...we need to work on the interview."
Spines nodded in understandment, but was still disappointed. "You're right…"
"It's not gonna be long right?" Sonic asked, as they sat at the table.
"Not at all...it's just gonna be some questions. There's no wrong answer." Spines replied.
"Well then...fire away."
To be continued…