Greetings, everyone! I'm finally done with my studies, and have now graduated from Nursing School! I'll now be able to update more, but it depends on when I feel motivated! But anyways, since you guys asked for a Part 2, it shall be commenced! Now, the setting of Part 2 is an AU royalty type, so it's kinda similar to Part 1. Once you read the 2nd part, you'll get a better understanding of it. I hope you all like it!
"A royal ball?" Sonic asked.
Sonia happily nodded her head. "Mother is hosting one this week here at our castle!"
Manic scratched his head. "Didn't we have one last week?"
"That was hosted by the duke and duchess of Windsor," Sonia responded. "But yes, I heard from the maids that we will have some special guests arriving from another kingdom."
"Another kingdom?" Sonic questioned. "Is it someone we know?"
Sonia shook her head. "Mother knows them, but we don't. She mentioned that they were called the Doom Empire."
Manic stifled a laugh. "Doom Empire? What kind of name is that?"
"Ruled by the tyrant king Black Doom, who plans to pass down his title to his eldest son," Sonia explained.
Sonic held his chin in a thinking pose. "I don't know why, but I think I heard that name before." He scratched the side of his cheek with his finger. "Except I can't remember where."
Manic shrugged. "You probably dreamt about it or something."
"You think so?"
"Remember the time I dreamt about us becoming pirates and finding treasure?"
"Along with how we found a treasure chest filled with chili dogs? I definitely remember that!"
Sonia clapped her hands loudly to gain their attention. "Focus, you two! The royal ball will be held this Saturday, and we must get everything ready at once!" She then realized something. "I need to contact my designer for our new outfits, shop for some accessories, and make sure you two remain on your best behavior."
She narrowed her eyes at them in a stern stare. "If there's a chance mother invited them for an alliance, then we cannot anger those royals."
Sonic rolled his eyes. "Chill out, sis. We'll do our best not to create chaos at the royal ball."
"Nor scar anyone for life," Manic grinned.
Sonia shook her head in disbelief. "Also, mother wants us to perform at the ball."
"Huh!?" her brothers replied in astonishment.
Sonic tugged on his collar, dressed in a fancy royal blue Victorian style outfit with gold patterns on them and black dress shoes. "Does this outfit make me look snooty?"
"Nah, it makes us look ridiculous," Manic gagged, dressed in a fancy green and white Victorian style outfit with matching golden patterns and black dress shoes.
"Oh don't be immature, you two! We must look our best for the royal ball!" Sonia scolded them, dressed in a rose-pink Victorian style dress with lace and ruffles to match the ribbon in her hair and pink high heels.
"I still wish we were dressed differently so we can easily perform," Sonic said. "But why do I need to switch my guitar with the violin?"
Sonia placed her hands on her hips. "We agreed to play a soothing melody for the audience so they can slow-dance to it. I already picked out the song we can play that can match with our instruments."
Manic folded his arms, grumbling. "So much for rock and roll."
"And for my guitar to play the solo," Sonic muttered, then peeked from behind the curtain. "I see a lot of familiar faces here, and some whom I've never seen before." He looked back at Sonia. "Did mom mentioned what the nobles of the Doom Empire would look like?"
"We will know once we see the family crest on them. It's supposed to be red and shaped like a swirl with spikes at the top and bottom," Sonia recalled. "The king and his sons are said to have a powerful aura, so we must do everything we can not to anger them."
"Then they better appreciate our music because it took us forever to get the right beat," Manic placed a hand on his cocked hip.
The bellowing sound of trumpets echoed in the ballroom, as their mother Queen Aleena started her speech. She thanked everyone for arriving, informed the guests that all the delicious food and drinks are served by the maids and butlers or at the buffet table, and music is provided if anyone wishes to dance.
She then mentioned to introduce her children by revealing their performance for everyone, gesturing the maids and butlers to draw the curtains as they pulled back, revealing the children of Queen Aleena: Prince Sonic, Prince Manic, and Princess Sonia. As the children bowed or curtsied, they got into position as they got their instruments out, and began to play the song Sonic suggested, remembering where he had heard it before.
Sonic:
L'âme en peine
Il vit mais parle à peine
Il attend devant cette photo d'antan
Il, il n'est pas fou
Il y croit, c'est tout
Il la voit partout
Il l'attend debout
Une rose à la main
À part elle il n'attend rien
As the guests stepped onto the dancefloor and waltzed with their chosen partners, the rest enjoyed the song as they watched the royal triplets play the lovely melody. Even some of the nobles who can understand French knew what the lyrics meant, surprised that Prince Sonic is able to sing the song well in their language.
Rien autour n'a de sens
Et l'air est lourd
Le regard absent
Il est seul et lui parle souvent
Il, il n'est pas fou
Il l'aime c'est tout
Il la voit partout
Il l'attend debout
Debout une rose à la main
Non, non plus rien ne le retient
Dans sa love story
Dans sa love story
Dans sa love story
Sa love story
Queen Aleena whispered to the king of the Doom Empire. "Do you enjoy this music, your majesty?"
The king of the Doom Empire, sitting on a royal chair next to the queen, glanced at her and then looked back at the royal triplets. "I'll give you my answer once the song ends."
Sitting at another table are the two princes of the Doom Empire: one a dark hedgehog and the other a grey and red creature resembling a hedgehog. They were paying attention to the performance, but the dark hedgehog's crimson orbs were gazing at Sonic.
Prends ma main
Promets-moi que tout ira bien
Serre-moi fort
Près de toi, je rêve encore
Oui, oui je veux rester
Mais je ne sais plus aimer
J'ai été trop bête
Je t'en prie, arrête
Arrête, comme je regrette
Non, je ne voulais pas tout ça
Sonic's eyes were partly opened as he played his violin, continuing to sing the lyrics while matching the beat and rhythm with his siblings, who were playing the drums and piano. He was focused on nothing but the lyrics that he did not notice the crimson orbs watching him from afar.
Je serai riche
Et je t'offrirai tout mon or
Et si tu t'en fiches
Je t'attendrai sur le port
Et si tu m'ignores
Je t'offrirai mon dernier souffle de vie
Dans ma love story
Dans ma love story
Dans ma love story
Ma love story
Une bougie
Peut illuminer la nuit
Un sourire
Peut bâtir tout un empire
Et il y a toi
Et il y a moi
Et personne n'y croit
Mais l'amour fait d'un fou un roi
Et si tu m'ignores
J'me battrai encore et encore
C'est ta love story
C'est ta love story
C'est l'histoire d'une vie
Love story
Reaching the end, Sonic and his siblings played the final part with their voices, captivating the audience as they sang a soft note to match the ending of the song. Even the royals and nobles were impressed at what they can do. Not only that, the king of the Doom Empire is starting to become slightly impressed at their ability to sing and perform.
Love story
Love story
Love story
Love story
As they finished playing, everyone clapped for the wonderful performance. Sonic and his siblings bowed to their audience, then stepped off the stage as some musicians appeared to play some orchestra music for the royal ball. They went to a nearby table and sat down, relieved that everything went well as the royal guards stood near them for protection.
"I guess those French lessons weren't too bad," Manic replied.
"Great for interacting with the French nobles or with anyone who is multilingual," Sonia added, then noticed something. "Sonic, are you all right?"
"Hmm?" Sonic sipped some water he had gotten from the butler. "I am. Why?"
Manic also noticed. "Bro, you're crying."
Sonic touched his cheeks, realizing they felt wet. "I am?"
Using a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his eyes, Sonic placed it back in. "I'm not sure why I cried, but it's probably nothing."
Sonia wanted to say something, but a quick look from Manic made her close her mouth. Whatever the reason, they'll wait until Sonic is ready. Thankfully, they did not have to perform again and can have fun at the royal ball. Spotting her friend Mindy mingling with a few girls, Sonia excused herself as she went over to where they are.
"I don't know about you, but I am starving," Manic stood up from his seat. "I see some grub over there at the buffet. Wanna get some with me?"
Sonic shook his head. "Maybe later. I need to let myself relax first before getting up."
"Okay, but you better hurry before all the good food is taken."
Manic hurried over to where the food is, while Sonic rested his cheek against his hand resting on the table. Like every other royal ball, the nobles would host it to celebrate a special event, chat with everyone, form new alliances, and maintain a friendship among every faction. For Queen Aleena, its hosted to show the ruler of the Doom Empire that they are a peaceful nation, and offer a hand in friendship.
Sonic squinted his eyes, noticing his mother sitting next to a tall dark figure who resembled a strange creature. He wore the royal garbs fit for a king, and he can tell this person has an intimidating aura, especially with how some of the people nearby are sweating and trying not to faint from the powerful ruler.
"May I have this dance?"
His ears picked up on the voice said to him, causing Sonic to turn his head for his emerald eyes to meet a pair of ruby red eyes. He nearly gasped, shocked that the person in front of him resembled a prince from the Cinderella novel he was sucked into a while back. He not only wore the same royal outfit from the story, but his appearance is also the same.
But is his personality the same as the one he danced with?
Seeing the gloved hand offered to him, Sonic decided to take the chance as he placed his gloved hand over his. "C-Certainly."
Rising up from his seat, they went over to the dancefloor, getting into position as they both bowed before starting the waltz. Sonic felt a hint of déjà vu as his movements matched with the dark hedgehog in front of him, almost as if the person in front of him is truly the prince from Cinderella.
However, it couldn't be possible because he was only a storybook character. How could he be real?
As he continued to dance with the handsome hedgehog, he didn't realize that they attracted an audience. Everyone stopped what they did as they watched the two princes slow-dancing in a waltz at the center of the royal ball, as if they were the main characters. Even Sonia and Manic were surprised to see their brother dancing with someone.
Not only that, Queen Aleena hid her surprised expression with a fan as she glanced over to the king. "King Doom, I had no idea your son is an excellent dancer."
King Doom, who is also known as Black Doom, continued to stare at the couple. "The same goes to your son." He tapped his finger against the armrest. "It's the first time I have seen Shadow ask someone for a dance. Usually, it's the other way around for him."
"He must be very popular with everyone."
"Indeed. Every noble wanted to marry their daughters off to him, but he simply refused. My son wishes to choose someone who can stand by him as his equal."
"My son Sonic also feels the same way."
"If the offer for an alliance still stands, I am willing to listen."
"I'd be more than happy to discuss this with you soon."
Meanwhile, both Sonic and the dark hedgehog continued to glide around, letting themselves get lost in the music. Then, Sonic felt himself being dipped, as he gazed into crimson orbs.
"I have found you, Cinderella~" the dark hedgehog purred.
Sonic slightly gasped, as he rose from his position and continued the waltz. "P-Prince Shadow?"
"Hmm?"
"H-How are you-
"I'll explain in due time~ But for now, let us enjoy this moment together~"
Shadow leaned in, and Sonic knew what he meant by that moment, as their lips pressed against each other. They heard the gasps and shocked faces from everyone, but they didn't care as Sonic hugged Shadow, deepening the kiss.
Guess fate isn't that cruel to them.
There we go! Part 2 is done! I won't make a part 3, because I do not have an idea for that! Now, the updates will be slow depending on my motivation, so if you add in some reviews and comments, I'll then be motivated to update the chapters! I was thinking of making the next one-shot an AU that will feature Sonadow, Mephilver, Manourge, Infidget, and a few more couples. Let me know if you wanna see that!