//------------------------------// // The Prophecy // Story: Prince Sonic the Hedgehog // by castroedgar316 //------------------------------// 10 years later It was just another beautiful day in canterlot castle where we find Prince Sonic was on his way to the library to check on this two best friends, Twilight Sparkle and Spike. The three of them had grown quite close to each other that they sometimes they acted like siblings. Spike would view Sonic as an older brother figure considering how Sonic was always able to find a way to have fun with him. As for Twilight she and Sonic were able to bond very well although because of Twilight's overworking attitude, most of the time they spent with each other was when Twilight was studying, but Sonic would make the experiences more enjoyable by always finding a way to put the studies into a song. Not only did it sound good, but it also helped Twilight memorize her studies more easily. Speaking of singing, it turns out that Sonic grew up to be an excellent singer, and if he's not running, he would pass the time by singing. He memorized just about every song in the library and would occasionally make his own songs, all of which just about everyone enjoyed. Sonic (as generous as he is) will sometimes go to canterlot hospital to sing to the patients. His singing would even make even the most glum of ponies smile (with Blueblood being an exception because he finds the singing annoying). Sonic soon made it to the library where he saw Twilight putting all her focus into one of the many books she had stacked next to her. Smirking, Sonic snuck up to Twilight until he was right behind her. Sonic silently took a deep breath then before yelling, "HEY TWILIGHT!!!" The yell causing Twilight to scream as she jumped into the air before landing on her stack of books, which toppled when she did. Sonic laughed at the sight with caused Twilight to frown at him. "Sonic!" Twilight yelled angrily, "How many times do I have to tell you!? Stop sneaking up on me like that!" It was true, this was one of many times Sonic had startled Twilight while she was in the middle of studying. Sonic was quite the prankster at times, and one his favorite pranks he would do is sneak up and scare Twilight whenever he had the chance. "Sorry Twilight, but sometimes that's the only way I can break you out of your 'must study like there's no tomorrow ' trances." Sonic said with a smirk. Twilight only replied with a loud sigh. 'He needs to grow up sometimes.' Twilight thought to herself. "Did I miss it?" Spike asked as he came into view. "Sorry Spike, if you were here ten seconds ago you would of seen it." Sonic chuckled, "To bad too, it was the best one yet." "Oh man!" Spike whined, "Oh well, there's always next time." "As if there will be a next time." Twilight grumbled. "You always say that, yet it always happens." Sonic said, "Anyway, what are looking at Twilight?" "Well before I was rudly interrupted, I was reading about a legend that I felt I should bring to Princess Celestia's attention." Twilight explained. "And what would that be?" Sonic asked curiously. "Wait and see." Twilight said before turning her attention to Spike "Spike take a letter." "On it Twilight." Spike said as he got a piece of parchment and a quill. Dear Princess Celestia I know you're busy with the summer sun celebration, but I have learned about the prophecy of the return of Nightmare moon and how she will bring an eternal upon equestria! Something must be done to prevent this terrible prophecy from happening! I await your response, your faithful student Twilight Sparkle. "Annd, done." Spike said before sending the letter via dragon fire. Once the letter was sent, Sonic spoke up, "Twilight, I know how worried you are. Heck I'm concerned about the prophecy too, for real I am, but I don't think my mom will take it seriously." "Oh come on Sonic, don't be so negative." Twilight said. At that moment Spike belched a letter. "That was fast. What does it say Spike?" Twilight asked. "Ahem" Spike cleared his throat before reading the letter. My dearest and faithful student Twilight, you know that I value your diligence and that I trust you completely, "What did I tell ya." Twilight said, puffing out her chest. But You really need to get out more. "Wait what!?" Twilight said, taken completely off guard. My dear Twilight, there is more to a mare's life than studying, so I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this year's location: Ponyville. Twilight couldn't believe her ears. And, I have an even more essential task for you to complete: make some friends! So that it can be easier, I'll have Sonic come with you as well, have a good time! Your teacher, Princess Celestia. "You sure told me me so." Sonic said smugly with a smirk on his face. Twilight let out huff before saying, "I have friends." "Oh yeah. What are their names?" Spike asked. "Well there's Sonic, Moon Dancer... um..." Twilight listed, but couldn't think of anyone else. "Hate to say it Twilight, but my mom is right, you need to make some friends." Sonic said. Before Twilight could respond, Spike let out a yawn before saying, "We should get ready for tomorrow." "Good idea Spike." Sonic said before letting out a yawn himself, "We'll need to rest up because I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a busy day for us." "Fine." Twilight said, upset that Princess Celestia didn't believe her. "See you in the morning, guys!" Sonic said as he left the library. "Goodnight Sonic!" Spike said. "Yeah, goodnight." Twilight said. Sonic soon made it to his room and got into bed. As he lied he gazed at the moon outside his balcony. Looking at it made him think of his Aunt Luna, and the talk he had with him mom about her. 7 years ago An 8 year old could be see Sonic constantly shifting in his bed, having some trouble falling asleep. Having had enough, he decided to go to his mother's room with hopes that she could fix his sleeping problems. When Sonic reached Princess Celestia's room, he saw his mother outside on her balcony gazing at the moon. Curious of what she was doing, Sonic to approached her. "Can't sleep Sonic?" Princess Celestia said, making Sonic stop in his tracks. "Sorry mom, I have too much energy to go to sleep." Sonic apologized. "It's alright Sonic." Celestia said turning to him with a smile. Princess Celestia understood how hyperactive Sonic could be at times, and despite how much ran, he sometimes had too much energy to allow him to sleep. Knowing how he needed to use that energy Celestia got an idea. "Sonic." Princess said, "Want to fly around the city?" Sonic beamed upon hearing this. "You mean it!?" Sonic excitedly. "Yes sonic, I do." Princess Celestia confirmed. "YAY" Sonic exclaimed happily. After calming down Sonic closed his eyes and concentrated. The chaos emeralds then appeared around him and began to circle him, going faster as they did so. Round and round they went until there was a bright flash. Once the flash died down, Sonic was seen in his super form, with a big smile on his face. "Ready, Sonic?" Princess Celestia asked. "You bet I am mom!" Super Sonic said in a excited tone. With that, the duo took off from the balcony and into the city. During the flight, Sonic would do all sorts of tricks from a downward spiral, to doing midair loops. After flying for a while, Sonic and Princess Celestia landed on a large cloud near the castle. Sonic decided to power down from his super form so he can use the rest of his energy on the flight back to the castle. Once he powered down he landed on the cloud as if it were a bed. Even though he can't fly without going super, Sonic could somehow walk on clouds without the need of a walking-on-clouds spell. Once they were settled they began to gaze at the moon after a few moments when Princess Celestia suddenly let out a depressed sigh. "What's wrong mom?" Sonic asked, full concern. "Oh, its nothing Sonic." Princess Celestia responded. "Come on mom, I can tell when something is making you upset." Sonic said as he began to move closer to his mother. Letting out a sigh, Princess Celestia hesitated for a moment before saying, "I was just thinking about you aunt, Luna." "Are you still sad about banishing her to the moon?" Sonic asked, already knowing the story of what happened less than a thousand years ago. "Yes I am." Princess Celestia said in a upset tone, "I miss her everyday and I just feel so guilty for banishing her. If I could prevent what happened to her I would sacrifice everything to do it!" Princess Celestia then begins to tear up when she feels Sonic hug her foreleg. "Mom, I know your sad about what you did, but sometimes you have to move on." Sonic said, "I know it's hard to do so, but I'll be there to help you feel better." After hearing Sonic's words, Princess Celestia smiled before returning the embrace with tears of joy in her eyes. "I love you Sonic." Princess Celestia said, nuzzling her son. "I love you too mom." Sonic said, nuzzling his mother back. After ending the embrace Sonic let out a yawn. "Looks like someone is finally tired." Princess Celestia giggled. "Yeah." Sonic said tirely. He didn't think he had enough energy to go super again so he asked, "Mom, can I ride on your back on our way back to the castle?" Princess Celestia chuckled before saying, "Ok Sonic, hop on." After Sonic got on her back, Princess Celestia began the flight back to the castle. Sonic was too tired to stay awake, not even a minute after they took off he fell asleep. Celestia noticed this and gave her son a quick nuzzle. "Goodnight, my little hedgehog." Princess Celestia said before putting her attention back to where she was flying. Sighing, Sonic remembered how from that night on, he would try his best to keep is mother happy. He could only imagine what his aunt Luna was like before she was banished. He may not of known his aunt Luna, but he was more than willing to find out one day. As of now however, he decided to get some shut eye since he, Twilight, and Spike were heading to ponyville tomorrow. "One day," Sonic said to himself before falling asleep. The next day, Sonic, Twilight, and Spike were on their way to ponyville via carriage. "I still can't believe Princess Celestia is making me do this." Twilight said, still upset about yesterday. "Look on the bright side Twilight, the Princess arranged us to stay in a library." Spike said, trying to cheer her up. "Let's not forget we have to go over the preparations for the festival." Sonic reminded them. "Alright I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then I'll get to library to find proof of Nightmare Moon's return." Twilight said. "Then will you find some friends?" Spike asked. "I'll check on the preparations, I am her student, and I'll do my royal duty, but the fate of equestria doesn't rest on me making friends." Twilight said. "Calm down Twilight." Sonic said, "We have a whole day ahead of us. "Yeah," Spike agreed, "What could go wrong?" Sonic looked out the window and smiled before smiling at what he saw. "Look!" Sonic said as he pointed out the window, "We're here!"