Jules ran across the battlefields, passing by many of his men. Men from the other side charged at them, most trying to kill Jules, but failing as Jules was one of the strongest and fastest. But in seconds, he felt a sharp pain, darn! Someone just stabbed him! Suddenly, an arrow was shot at his arm. This wasn't looking good. Suddenly, he dropped from the injuries, only to be shocked for a brief second, then feel nothing, Jules' eyes began to droop, he fell to the ground. He was dying. Eggman stabbed him.

"Long..live the king." Eggman said, sneering, taking out the sword of Jules' chest.

The other soilders gasped in horror, the king had just been murdered.

Back in the castle, Celestia layed in her bedchamber, as her messenger, Minutette, came in, looking sad. "Your highness..I'm afraid to tell you...it's about the king...he's..."

Celestia looked horrified, she couldn't believe this, her own husband, the one she cared for so much had died, it was like a nightmare come true, there was also the fact of breaking the news down to Sonic and Blueblood.

Sonic was stressed enough, he threw himself onto his bed, landing with a thump, and he squeezed his eyes shut and had a look of utter frustration. Why did the world hate him so much? Sonic was almost caught everytime he tried to go see Tails, when Sonic got caught by Blueblood, Blueblood being himself, exploded and made a fuss about it. There was also Lightning Dust, Trixie and Shilling, Sonic had nearly been crushed by falling barrels when they found him trying to go to Tails, it was their fault that Sonic had been caught, Celestia would barely speak, Sonic had no escape, even his books, they just brought more pain, Celestia's book because Sonic would remember his mother's pain and worry, and Jules' book because it would bring the painful reminder that his father was off to war and might not come back. Sonic didn't take the news well. Celestia knew he wouldn't.

After so many hours, days even, Sonic didn't care about time that point, Sonic realized something. He'd had enough. He'd had enough of Blueblood's nagging. He'd had enough of Lightning Dust, Shilling and Trixie. He'd had enough of being treated better than others due to him being a prince. He'd even had enough of Canterlot, he'd explored all of it now and he was only 10 years old, he wanted something new. No, he needed something new. But how?

He'd run away. That's how. He looked out the window into the daylight, he'd run away tonight. When everyone was asleep, Sonic would sneak out, and run away.

It's not like Sonic hadn't tried to deal with it, he even tried to talk with Shining Armour, and although Sonic knew Shining Armour was trying as hard as he could, it just wouldn't work on Sonic.

It wasn't just Sonic who had finally had enough. Tails had enough of being bullied for his twin-tails. In fact, just this morning, he had almost been beaten to death by Lightning Dust, Shilling and Trixie. Oh, it hurt just to think about it. Just before Sonic could play with Tails, he was caught by Prince Blueblood. (Which Lightning Dust, Shilling and Trixie caused by making barrels fall, stopping Sonic for a moment and getting him caught) People thought Tails as a wimp, why? All because he didn't know how to do magic or chaos energy. Tails decided to prove himself. He'd run away to go on adventures, it's not like anyone would really miss him. He actually thought Lightning Dust, Shilling and Trixie would be jumping for joy if they found out. It was decided then and there. Tails was running away.

So that night, Sonic put on a blue t-shirt, a yellow scarf, tena shoes, blue shorts, and before he left, he stole a black messenger bag from Minuette, and put the books Celestia and Jules gave him inside. He'd never know when he might need them.

He dashed off past the library, only to bump into a figure. Twilight.

"Sonic?" she said, her left eyebrow raising.

"Don't. tell a soul." growled Sonic.

A look of slight hurt was in Twilight's eyes, but then they hardened.

"Fine." she growled back. "Prince Sonic." she added, sarcastically.

Sonic rolled his eyes, before glancing back at Twilight, her footsteps on the stone floor near to silent. Sonic then walked to the gardens.

Despite how dark it was, Sonic could tell he was outside now from two things, one, he could feel the cool breezes of wind hitting him, and he could feel the grass touching his feet, he kept going straight until he reached the wall. Rats. Guards were up watching. Sonic had an idea, go to the back of town, where Tails lived. And for once, he wouldn't have to deal with Lightning Dust, Shilling, or Trixie, or all of them. While he was in the dark town, he bumped into another figure.

"Tails?" said Sonic confused.

Tails came into view.

"Are you running away too?" Sonic and Tails asked each other in unison.

They nodded at the same time, then Sonic grinned. "Let's go,"

Tails smiled.

Then Tails and Sonic ran off to see what life threw at them, they were free.