Tale of Two Brothers

Hey peeps, I don't own anything related to Sonic or his universe, that is SEGA and all subsidiary companies related to the creation of his various backstories that I draw inspiration from for this story. And although many of these companies have tanked or been swallowed up by bigger companies that is besides the point. Honestly, I own very little in this story it's still my story and I will be fleshing out many of the characters who were little more than two-dimensional characters in their original media, in many ways they will be very OC but please bear with me. Anyway, I hope you enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts, I respond to every review in the following chapters..

A/N: I am so sorry! I have no excuse, I completely forgot about this story. I can only apologise about that and hope that some of you forgive me. It's really only because I've recently become bedridden with Covid did I come across and remember this story. Honestly, if nobody notices that I updated I wouldn't be surprised and even if nobody reviews, enjoy anyway..

Reviews:

Guest 1: Yes, apologies for the long absence..

Yanin017: Well, I hope this update makes up for the long absence.

E-198 Lou: That will be answered in this chapter.

ShiningSky90: I did too, although I wish Cyrus and his father's story was explored deeper in Sonic Underground.

: I have been busy, not with family but with my own home and its renovations. I lost track of this story and am hoping to get back into it. And that is a clever move with Charles' middle name. Honestly I was struggling with him to find a name that started with "The".. It's a joke from Boom where Knuckles goes "I thought your middle name was The-". I just wanted to push the joke further by making Sonic's actual middle name actually start with "The".. And I've always found Charles to be one character that the comics never went into enough detail with.

Lunanightroad: Yes, all three will be in this story but I have explained that to make all three siblings fit and to correct the mistake of both Sonic's birthday's across the media. Sonic and Scourge/Manic will be born on Sonic's official birthday 21st of June while Sonia will keep her Sonic Underground birthday of 24th of March.. They will not be triplets in this story but the family dynamics will remain.

Guest: I honestly do not think that's feasible. Jules and Maurice's last conversation was basically and argument between them. This has been hinted about with Jules believing that his father was disappointed in him. Maurice's literal last words to Jules was questioning why he never thought about his future. Jules wasn't home when Maurice died only Charles was as Jules was working at the time. I've never viewed Maurice as a bad father, strict for sure but he comes from that generation where their future was mapped out for them so never understood why his youngest never thought about it. I do intend for Jules to make peace with his deceased father soon. Hope this helps!

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Heir and The Spare

"This is Rosemary Prower, live inside Knothole village on this beautiful sunny day in June outside Hedgehog cabin where last night Princess Aleena of Mobius gave birth to the future heirs to the Mobuis throne. I am to understand that Princess Aleena and her husband Sir Jules The Hedgehog will be stepping out shortly with their new babies giving Mobius their first look at the new royal twins. It is believed that King Ogilvie the Third arrived late last night to be the first to see his new grandchildren along with Jules' brother esteemed scientist Dr Charles Hedgehog. Hedgington Hall put out a proclamation this morning breaking the news that Her Royal Highness Princess Aleen went into labour late last night and has given birth to two healthy boys. The eldest had been named as Prince Maurice Theodore Hedgehog and his younger sibling has been named Prince Ogilvie Thomas Hedgehog." The redheaded fox-mobian turned her head towards the black terrier standing next to her and smiled warmly. "Dr Barkenstien, you have been an avid follower of the Royal Hedgehog line for some years and your discovery of Aman-Rapi's tomb has been the pinocle of your career to date. What does this news mean to you?"

"This is wonderful news, it is good to see that the future of our great monarchy has been secured and may I say, as a colleague of Dr Charles I know those boys will have a great future ahead of them." The archaeological doctor smiled warmly.

"Well thank you for those kind words doctor." Rosemary smiled warmly then turned her face back towards the camera. "And judging by the footage in Mobotroplis this morning one could almost forget that there is a war going on. It seems that the citizens of Mobius have been given a new hope for the future. We also have here with us Maximillion Acorn who was the Prime Minister until the King of Mobius disbanded the Mobian Council due to the severity of war. Do you have anything to say on this momentous day to the citizens?" She turned to her other side smiling at the fox-mobian next to her with slicked back red head fur who was smiling politely.

"Well Rosemary, I may not be active as Prime Minister until the King reinstates Parliament but I will continue to serve Mobius just as every member of House Acorn before me as it's in our family credo. I would like to send my congratulations to the royal couple on their blessings and if I may say something directly to the citizens of Mobius?" The sandy-furred fox-mobian asked the reporter beside him.

"Oh. Of course. Go ahead." Rosemary smiled actually passing Maximillion Acorn her microphone and the cameraman moved so that Maximillion Acorn was the only one in frame.

"I know that the birth of these two royal hedgehoglets brings a new tentative hope for the future of Mobius but I would urge every one of you to remember that not only your bravery but also your safety is paramount to winning this war. Today is truly a blessing for the future of our great kingdom and its our combined job as a nation to secure it for the children so that they may be able to live their lives without fear or reprisals. By all means celebrate but please, remain cautious and be safe with your loved ones while doing so, thank you." The former Prime Minister looked solemn during his address as he spoke with passion and sincerity to those watching this live broadcast from Knothole. There was a moment of silence that followed this as Maximillion handed Rosemary back her microphone and the slightly stunned news reporter accepted it before turning to the camera and seemingly snapping back into action.

"Wow, truly inspiring words there from our inactive Prime Minister there, thank you Max. I'm sure the citizens of Mobius have indeed missed your bold leadership in this time of great crisis." Rosemary Prower said and this was met with clapping from the crowd in Knothole around them. Maxamillion waving politely to the crowd looking every bit the politician despite no longer being active.

A little way away Beaureguard Rabbot was seated in the old rocking chair in the porch of the Rabbot's cabin snorting in disapproval at the crowd gathered around the Hedgehog cabin.

"Dag nabbit! All this fussin' over two little ankle-biters." He chewed his tobacco and spit it into the spittoon next to him.

"Ah, quit ya belly achin', thems ya royals too whetha ya like it or not." Missy came out with a disapproving look as she was wearing her Sunday best, a lovely white dress that made her honey coloured fur and blue eyes stand out. She was fixing Bunnie's lavender bows gently as her daughter fidgeted looking curiously at the large crowd beyond their cabin home.

The older rabbit with white bristles gave her a sour look before taking in her outfit as little Bunnie dashed down the steps for a better look.

"And just where do ya think ya goin'?" He drawled as the honey-furred female followed her tiny daughter down the steps.

"We're gonna meet Alicia and Rosie who have Antone and Sally wit 'em." Missy said with a slight frown clearly not liking that she needed to explain this to her brother-in-law.

"C'mon Mama, I wanna see Uncle Juice's kits!" Bunnie called out already a little ahead and looking excited by all the fan-fare in the usually quiet hamlet of Knothole. "I can see Twan Mama.."

"Ya can see 'em any time. They live right across from ya." Beaureguard added still looking disapproving as it was no secret that he didn't like this invasion of privacy.

"Juice is family and family support each otha. I'm takin' Bunnie and that's that. Ya not mah husband so ya ain't got no right ta stop me or her fah goin'." Missy said firmly before going over to her daughter and taking the excitably bouncing tot by the hand. "Take it easy honey Bunnie, don't fahget ta say bye ta Uncle Beau." The rabbit-mobian said kindly to her daughter showing that despite the two arguing just then she didn't hold it against him.

"Bye Unca Beau.." Bunnie stopped bouncing long enough to wave her stern looking uncle with a big smile and a wave before quickly becoming distracted once more.

"See ya Bunnie, Missy." Beau smiled back at his niece then tipped his hat politely to his sister-in-law looking resigned knowing she was not going to cave like his own more doey wife Tallulah would.

"Ya too Beau, Lu-lu is out back." Missy said kindly back before heading off with her little daughter leading the way towards their friends.

"Wow, that's quite a crowd." Charles remarked walking over to the net-curtain covered window and gazing out towards the crowd and Rosemary Prower with her news crew. Even though they weren't here for him the mild-blue hedgehog felt his stomach doing flips as it was such an alien experience to him to see their modest hamlet home surrounded by a crowd this large. Behind him King Ogilvie looked out at the crowd with a small smile.

"Do not concern yourself Charles, this crowd is miniscule compared to the crowd the twins would have drawn had the war not be happening." The emerald green furred hedgehog replied with a smile. "Besides, they cannot deny the citizens of Mobius a look at their future royals. The eldest Maurice will one day rule over them all."

"I guess that's true but then I suppose this would have been happening on the steps outside Mobotroplis General's backdoor though, wouldn't it?" Charles asked vaguely having a memory of watching TV with his mother holding baby Jules as King Ogilvie stepped out alone with his tiny daughter.

"We'll never know for sure but it would be either that or from the balcony of Hedgeington Hall. That was where my parents introduced me as my mother had chosen a home birth." The King of Mobius had smiled warmly. "And do not worry, once the crowd sees the children I will make sure they disperse by heading home. I know this hamlet does not like attention on it for too long. I learned that from my great-grandfather's mistakes."

"Oh. I wasn't concerned about that." Charles replied in a somewhat nervous tone but King Ogilvie simply smiled in response then turned at the sound of the back door opening and closing and Armand D'Collette came into the room.

"Zat is zee good Doctor on es way back to ze city, mon majestie. Ees 'Edgehog and zee princess ready to be meeting zere public?" The coyote mobian asked curiously as he wasn't seeing either new parent or their twins downstairs.

"Let's give them another moment Armand. They said they were just changing the boys then themselves." King Ogilvie the Third smiled warmly. "You know how fussy babies can be sometimes." His words made Armamd sigh and nod with a small smile, as a father himself he understood perfectly. After a moment Princess Aleena and Jules came down the stairs in clean, clothes holding one baby each. Aleena was wearing a pretty mint-green sundress with pearl earrings and watching necklace and she was holding their eldest Maurice who was swaddled in a yellow knitted blanket. Jules was wearing a red and black plaid shirt and a clean set of red combat boots and was carrying the youngest Ogilvie swaddled in a matching yellow blanket.

"Apologies for taking so long, the boys seem to only like it when they get attention at the same time." The lilac-furred Princess of Mobius sighed pushing back a loose blond quill looking a little frazzled. "The one not getting attention seems to get really fussy."

"It's clear they're gonna have that old-fashioned Hedgehog sibling rivalry Charlie." Jules grinned at his brother holding the younger twin Ogilvie looking unbothered by the twins behaviour.

"Oh great, that should make life fun for you." Charlie smirked shaking his head amused then mov ed closer to see his nephews. After a moment Armand D'Colette cleared his throat and smiled at the Hedgehog couple.

"Are tu ready?" The golden furred coyote-mobian with light blonde headfluff smiled at the couple heading to the main door outside the cabin. Both Jules and Princess Aleena shared a look and smiled before Jules grinned back.

"Let's do it."

The moment the Hedgehog couple stepped outside they found themselves amid the flashing of cameras and the cheering of the crowd around them. Armad D'Collette had created a barrier so the couple didn't feel like they were being suffocated by the crowds. Both Jules and Aleena supported the baby they were holding and waved with smiles to the crowd. After a moment Aleena turned to her husband and leaned in.

"Should we take the boys to meet them? They seem to be holding up well." The blonde lilac-furred hedgehog smiled stroking Maurice's cheek causing the tiny blue-furred hedgehoglet to squirm a little in his yellow blanket.

"I don't see why not." Jules replied lightly as the green-furred Ogilvie seemed happy in his father's arms, making a contented noise and seeming completely unphased by the crowd in front of them. The two of them then carefully stepped down the front steps of the Hedgehog cabin and approached the section of the crowd where their friends stood. They ignored the floating news cameras above them and Rosemary Prower who was giving running commentary for her live broadcast for MNN. They were sure she would come with her husband for a proper peek at the twins later, most likely once Amadeus had finished his shift.

"Congratulations your highness." Alicia bowed along with Rosie as the Hedgehog couple approached the pair with Antone, Bunnie and Sally in tow. The baby chipmunk made a happy squeak at the sight of the babies and reached out clearly wanting to see.

"I wanna see! I wanna see!" Bunnie bounced on the spot keenly.

"Shoot Bunnie, be patent. Ya gonna see 'em." Missy scolded her daughter gently and the little rabbit immediately stopped bouncing. Antone had just been waiting politely for his chance to see the royal twins.

"Your really that keen, huh Sally?" Jules just looked amused as the little chipmunk leaned on his arm to look down at little Ogilvie curiously. The little green hedgehog blinking back just as curious.

"She has been getting so curious lately, I'm sorry Juice." Alicia couldn't help but laugh in amusement.

"It's ok. Did Ant behave himself at yours last night?" Jules asked as he had had to send the young coyote pup over to the Acorn cabin when Aleena went into labour.

"Oh. He was an angel." Alicia smiled warmly. "And he was so good with Sally, I think she really likes him." The coyote pup was gazing at Maurice with Bunnie as Aleena had knelt down with the eldest to show the young kits.

"He is looking like Monsieur Jules." Antone said with a smile seeing that little Maurice shared the same cobalt fur colour as his father. " Will E be just as fast?"

"We won't know that until they are a little older I'm afraid but we are hoping at least one of them is." Aleena replied kindly as she sat down on the grass. " I hope I can count on you two to be good friends for them."

"Oui, you can be counting on me Princess." Antone said with a little of that fire in his eyes as being friends with Bunnie had started to bring out his confidence.

"Me too. We'll be their best friends." Bunnie said brightly settling beside Aleena so she could extend a small hand to little Maurice. "They won't have nothin' ta worry about wit us around.." The small blue hedgehog looked back at the two older kids looking at him and gave a tired yawn and nuzzled himself into his mother. Aleena just smiled warmly at the two curious children looking happy that her sons were going to have such a great friend group.

Little Notes:

Hey guys, it's the chapter you wanted. Sonic is here. Don't come at me too hard for not calling Sonic by his name yet. I have a plan for how Sonic ends up with that name and how Manic/Scourge ends up with both his names. Just bear with me and the whole thing will make sense by the end of the story, promise..

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it and hopefully it will not take me over 6 years to get the next chapter out..

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