Author Note: Finished phew! This one is a bit shorter than the other two. Reviews always appreciated!:D I also really wanna know what you guys would rather see: LancelotXSonic ShadowXSonic! or both!
"W..wake up..wake..up." The voice kept on going and was getting clearer every second. Half sleeping hedgehog curled in refusal. He did not want to get up! Nope his sleep was delayed by a certain King and was dead set recovering.
He felt weight on the mattress beside him as the intruder tried to find a new method.
"Lancelot.." The voice muttered getting rather impatient. The ebony ears flatten as if that would cancel the noise while the hands tugged the sheet in frustration.
This made the other chuckle amused and shifted on the bed to get comfortable.
"If you don't get up...I will tickle you." No response, he didn't expect anyone to dare.
Empty threats hah! Or so he thought until hands snaked their way to a rather sensitive spot on his sides. He unwillingly spasm unprepared even though warned.
By reflex he swiftly uncurled sending a sucker punch that made direct contact to the soft underbelly of the person beneath the rib cage at a high velocity. Causing the ensuing force to press upward on the victim, leading to a sudden expulsion of air from the victim's mouth and lungs.
It sent the person off the mattress to crash down without mercy.
Lancelot scowled not entirely caring whom it was. Nobody disturbs him without consequences. His reputation was a well-known fact. So why the person ignored it was beyond him. Conclusion, the intruder had it coming.
That however changed as the victim owned a rather familiar blue hue. Rage immediately replaced by concern and fear. The intruder was none other than the king himself. Sonic was down on his fours eyes wide in panic. His lungs not provided with the oxygen it demanded. He cared little of the bruise that was forming on his chest. The pain was the least of his concern!
Hollow gasps wished to inhale but couldn't. This condition reminded him of the tedious water zones without bubbles nearby!
Lancelot wide awake got by his side rubbing his back in guilt.
"I am sorry! I am so so sorry!" The knight repeated as he tried to comfort the king. Unfortunately, wasn't exactly helping in fact made it all worse. Sonic didn't shove him away though, it was undeniable sweet coming from the Shadow look alike. Scratch the detail of whom made the sucker punch. Sonic would have chuckled if he wasn't so occupied trying to breathe.
Small coughs finally escaped him between the inhales. The back rubbing stopped to his disappointment.
"My lord..I..I didn't know it was you..I am deeply sorry."
" ..y..y...you said that.." Sonic grin while his right hand turned to rub his paining abdomen. Lancelot sure knew how to punch! The strength equaled his rival when fights turned serious.
Lancelot panicked, did he just break the promise? It was an accident! Acted on reflexes! It didn't count! Sonic wouldn't sentence him to death right? No…which meant he could make up for it.
"Don't..worry..I am not mad at you." He whispered trying to ease the knight that expressed emotion of fear. The blow could easily kill someone at best permanently injure the organs. That is if it wasn't him he hit. Lancelot have quite some reflexes huh...
"You..were still sleeping...because of me.." Lancelot froze, it all came back to him. He tried his hardest to prevent the blush to appear. Did he remember!? Reason he was tired was because he remained awake in the shared bed. Not entirely sure how long but at least an hour before he sneaked out.
"You remember?" Lancelot asked trying to hide the terror. Sonic sighed as he rubbed his head with an insecure smile.
"Not really...but you are still in bed, which means I was handful." He snickered but gritted his teeth regretful when it spasm pain in the abdomen.
Ebony ears lowered in shame upon seeing it. He was glad Sonic forgot though, it was for the best...
"You...were…but nothing I couldn't handle." Lancelot lied, sure he managed to escape. But he certainly wasn't in control through the entire event. He was about to give a helping hand as Sonic tried to stand but got rejected.
"I am fine, it's fine. You don't have to worry. It's not like the first time you punched me." Sonic reminded as he finally got up on his legs.
"I was following the wrong King back then. I deserve punishment." Lancelot flinched as Sonic grabbed his wrist to pull him up. He stumbled on his feet as the action wasn't expected.
"Nope! And don't protest, I am not changing my mind." Sonic smiled ignoring the pain that both throbbed his head and belly. The hangover sure knew how to torment! Not that it bothered him, no! Nothing could ruin his mood! For a really good reason!
"I wanted to say good bye before leaving." The revealed news put Lancelot in pure shock. Sonic was leaving...to his home world. The knight knew it would happen. He thought he was prepared, but pained chest said otherwise.
"You..you told everyone?" Lancelot was hoping to spend a bit more time with the King before he departed.
"Yeah the people already know. You slept quite a bit and I really didn't want to wake you up. But I certainly wouldn't leave without a proper good bye." He finally let go of the Shadow look alike.
Sonic would miss him, not because he looked like Shadow...but it was really fun to spend time with the knight. Of course that appearance did help somewhat. Thinking of Shadow made him excited to return! Doubt his rival felt the same.
"I see that's is good news my lord. When are you leaving?" Lancelot didn't like this one bit but didn't show it.
"Now actually, Merlina is in the throne room with the spell set up." Sonic said eagerly and felt like running in circles to cool down the excitement. He was quite tired of this dimension. It was amazing at first but now it was wearing him off. At least he got the chance to taste that gal. It wasn't too bad as well.
"Alright let me put on my gear." Lancelot sighed as he quickly put on the gauntlets and sabatons. He decided to leave the armor along with arondight behind. He didn't forget the punishment plus would take a while to put it on. His ruby eyes scanned the King that this time tried to hide his excitement. Sonic certainly didn't have patience for that.
"Last there is a rotten egghead!" Sonic took off getting a head start. Lancelot chuckled before he followed the speedster. It wasn't much of a race nor did he catch up until he arrived. The room was crowded with mixed people. From nobles to advisors and commoners. Lancelot sent glares at people that tried to approach. It wasn't often he got out in public. Of course the guests would take an advantage to introduce themselves. The knight wanted nothing of it!
He felt like he was going to a funeral. Might as well be one! He would never see his King again. How could it not be upsetting?!
Sonic didn't take note of his "late" arrival. Lancelot was doomed to lose and didn't pay further attention. Something Lancelot wasn't too pleased about. The king was instead occupied speaking to the witch Merlina.
Lancelot still didn't fully trust the female after the whole fiasco she pulled. But if Sonic trusted her so could he? However, one wrong move and he will personally sentence her to death. Whenever Sonic like it or not.
With that in thought he approached his fellow knights that was closest to the speedster apart from Merlina. Either they given the privileges or not he didn't care. Lancelot gave a small nod to the two Knights. They at least wore armor and for the moment hid their features behind the visor. Allowing them to express whatever feeling they had at heart.
His ebony ears perked but still couldn't indicate what was said between the witch and hedgehog. It was too noisy and soundwaves bounced on the walls making it worse. Giving up hope hearing anything particular he scanned the room noticing the open space in front of the throne.
Merlina had spent time painting something that looked like a star on the floor. That owned several of different unfamiliar letters on the edges. The mark perplexed the knight. He knew quite a handful spells but this was foreign. The witch..or what some people called her wizard better know what she is doing. Lancelot felt unsettled but remained silent.
What took his interest was what Merlina was holding, a porcelain bowl with powder in it. The materials that required so much time to collect.
Lancelot raised an eye ridge, Merlina didn't use that when she summoned the hero. That made it all more suspicious. He sighed as he tried to calm his nerves. So he changed attention to the king that was having a small discussion with the levitating sword.
Caliburn needed to find a new wielder, something it wasn't really keen about…
"Alright everyone, it's time!" Merlina announced making everyone silent. They stood in a circle quite a bit distance from the spell mark. None wished to interfere and perhaps ruin the process. Sonic nodded and went to stand beside the witch. She already explained the procedure and knew what would come.
Merlina muttered a few words as she threw the powder to the mark. As soon as it hit a flare appeared causing people to gasp. it soon started to grow in size as Merlina continue. The color went from red to purple but settle on blue. It soon began to slowly spin in a vertical circle. Everyone could agree that it was fascinating to look at. Soon it was in an oval shape and stopped spinning. The witch turned her attention to the King.
"Okay the portal will be up for five minutes. Time to say farewell." She gave a sad smile that Sonic reflected. He hated to say good bye, especially if it meant he would never meet again. Eyes was on the King as he got in front of the portal before turning to the spectators.
"It's been amazing here in Camelot! I really enjoyed meeting every single one of you.." He noticed how the crowded audience began to reveal their true emotions of the ordeal. It hurt his heart to see everyone so...sad. But he couldn't stay.
"I decided that Caliburn along with Percival will be in charge for the time being until a new king arise as true withholder of Caliburn. I can assure you that Camelot is in safe hands." Sonic said and he believed every second of it. The smith that looked like Tails was in tears. Ever since Sonic showed up his skills had been recognized. Now he felt at loss but had to stay strong however found no power to hide the tears.
"So...who wants a good bye hug?" Sonic asked unsure how this was done but went with his version. Hands was instantly up in the air making him laugh. This was probably the first time Sonic ever felt like a teddy bear. Not the suffocating hugs he got from Amy no it was gentle and respectful. In short sent their regards and blessings. Hoping his future fare well and share how much they would miss him.
Sonic comforted the twin tailed fox whom sobbed in his chest. This was a sad good bye but probably not as bad as it was for Lancelot.
His fellow Knights already finished of what they wished to say. But him...he didn't want to say good bye. No he refused to acknowledge it. He remained frozen and didn't approach to give any sort of farewell. The expression was cold and unreadable while his inside was in turmoil.
The knight was positive that yesterday wasn't the reason for this. No he was a loyal knight and knew his place to this new king. To say good bye was to accept his death. Gone, no longer part of this world.
Sonic finally finished the rest but knew something was off. It soon clicked as his most loyal knight Lancelot came to mind. This bothered him, even Shadow would say good bye in his position. Maybe the two wasn't as similar as he thought. His eyes soon located the hedgehog glad he hadn't left. Guess he had to make that proper farewell whenever Lancelot liked it or not.
"Hey where did that polite attitude go?" Sonic asked when he was in front of the knight. Lancelot replied with a shrug not wanting to speak up and lose the facade. Sonic rolled his eyes and brought him into a warm hug.
"I will miss you too." That almost made his emotions slip in tears. No he couldn't allow it, a knight do not cry! But his arms soon found themselves embracing the King nevertheless. The hero soon pulled away with a sad smile.
"Oh I almost forgot! You can wear your stuff again. Punishment served." Sonic chuckled as his mind confused him as Shadow again.
The knight nodded but didn't really care about his missing attire.
"I hope you don't forget us my lord." He forced out glad his voice didn't break half way. Or better yet show any kind of emotion.
"I could hardly forget any of you. Besides that lovely bruise left here" he pointed at his belly with a grin.
"Will be quite a reminder." Lancelot allowed a small smile to show. Sure he harmed the King but knowing he wouldn't forget him anytime soon made him happy. The expression made Sonics heart flutter. Being with Lancelot for a short time made him realize his feelings a lot better. Perhaps it was time to make a move on his rival..
"Sonic..it's time." Merlina interrupted as it was reaching the limit. Minutes sure pass fast! Sonic nodded before he returned to the portal.
"Good bye everyone!" He made a last wave before he entered the blue void. This made Lancelot flinch as a memory flashed his mind.
"I promise you Sonic the hedgehog..to always be there when you need me. I will protect you from any harm I guarantee your safety. You deserve to be the ruler...my ruler."
He swore to be there! Lancelot would never break a promise! Sonic may not remember it but he certainly does! Lancelot activated his skates and before anyone could stop him entered the portal.