No Brotherly Love

Meeting 'Dad'

Sonics POV:

I had arrived in the realm my Russian friend talked about, and I had to say, it wasn't too shabby. In fact, it was literally unbelievable. We were standing on one of eight floating islands, somewhere in the clouds, and each one seemed completely different. One was like a huge metropolis with skyscrapers reaching into the darkness of space. Another was lush and green, with roots, vines and branches growing over the edge, it looked like one huge jungle. There was one that looked like it was used for nothing but scientific experiments and discoveries. It had some sort of domes dotted all over the surface, with one of them huge telescopes peering into the sky.

As for me and my tour guide, we arrived on an island which seemed like it was the market place because there were stalls and stores everywhere. Another thing was this area seemed like it was in poverty. You could see children in torn clothes scattered everywhere. I could also see a man in rags being chased by some sort of enforcer, with the full kit on, armour, helmet, greaves, everything.

As we continued to walk, we eventually found something that said, 'To The Palace.' The man with the Russian pointed at this and then motioned me to follow, and I did.

We walked below the sign, onto some sort of circular pattern on the floor. As he and I stepped on, it seemed that the carvings began to glow. I looked to them in disbelief, and then my hand. It seemed to be deteriorating in some way. The particles which were once my hand danced in the air as they went towards an island with some sort of castle in the centre, and soon, my whole body had vanished along with my companion's.

In less than ten seconds, he and I became whole again, but we were no longer in the market place. As I looked around me I could see huge white walls and a wide, arched ceiling. The floor looked like it was new or just been cleaned, there was pattern entwining around each other as well. I looked towards a huge door which looked solid and hard.

I felt a tap on my shoulder, and continued to follow my guide. We left the huge door behind and crossed the huge corridor until we found another door, not as big as the other, but still huge. It didn't look as stern either, like the walls it was a cloud coloured white and had fancy handles to open it. My guide pointed to the door, instructing me to enter. "You're not coming with me?" I asked.

He shook his head. "I am not yet worthy to enter the throne room, but seeing as you are their son in law; the lord and lady have allowed it."

I nodded and continued into the door. As I stepped inside, I could see a small, dark figure sitting in the throne. I closed the door and a loud echoing sound erupted through the room. I looked back to the small figure, which had yet to notice my entrance. As I looked carefully, I saw that the figure was in fact Shadow, but he was…a child. He was playing with a wooden ship, making swooshing noises as he curved it through the air. I couldn't help but smile at the sight. I took a single step forward and that's when his head shot up, looking at me curiously. I could tell when realization hit him, because his innocent eyes became wide and his mouth curved into a smile.

'How can those eyes look so innocent? It was too long ago that those things seemed to glare into your soul.' I remember thinking. As I was thinking, Shadow had made a small leap to get off the huge throne and was now running towards me, arms wide open. "Papa!" He shouted.

"Pa-papa?" I questioned. I could see him sprinting towards me, dropping his toy in the process.

As he was about to latch around me, we both heard a loud, thunderous voice shout, "Shadow!" Shadow and I looked towards the voice. The being which had called for my son was wearing a white robe; he had a long silver beard and looked old, yet at the same time powerful. His fur was silver and he was indeed a hedgehog. "Shadow," He continued, "Get changed now, it will be time for dinner soon." He commanded.

Shadow pointed to me and tried to protest, saying, "But, grandpa…!"

"Now!" The old man instructed. Shadow's arms hung as he dragged his feet along the floor, exiting through the nearest door.

'So, this is Alicia's pop?' I pondered. The man sat in the centre throne, the largest, a put his hand against his head, slouching to the side. "Hey." I said casually.

"So, you're Sonic the Hedgehog. I've heard good things about you." He smiled. 'Yes, already at a good start with the soon-to-be-in-laws!' I shouted in my mind. "But," His expression and tone changed to a troubled, yet confident one. "What I have seen says otherwise."

I was taken aback, 'What does he mean?' I calmed myself and asked, "What have you seen?"

He sighed and answered, "I have seen what you really are, nothing but a dark entity hoping to breed with MY daughter."

Now I was angry. 'How dare he assume that I think that of Alicia! She means more to me than just breeding with her!' I clenched my fists, but managed to retain my cool. "Look, I know my family and yours have had differences, but I'm not like them." I reassured him. "I can't promise you that you and me will get along, but I can promise you that I love Alicia with all my heart, and my father and you can be damned if you think otherwise."

He sat up straight and smiled casually. "Well, soon that will have to be proved. Until then, my thoughts remain as they were."

I was furious at this, but if this was all we were going to get out of that conversation, I was better off ending it there. "Where's Alicia?" I questioned.

He waved towards the door at my right and said, "She is waiting for you in the study, along with my wife."

I bowed and left. 'I hope his wife's not as much of a pain in the ass as him, or there will be trouble. But then again, the mothers are always much nicer than the fathers, right?' I thought as I journeyed to the study.