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// Chapter 14 - New Introductions 
// Story: Equestria In Chaos Control 
// by chaoswisp1000 
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	The first thing that Sonic heard was a steady beeping sound.

"Your highness; he's waking up!" A feminine voice called out.  

The hedgehog opened his eyes, and was nearly blinded by the lights which were shining in his face.  

"Ugh w-what happened, where am I?"

"Your at The Canterlot Hospital, Sonic The Hedgehog" A different voice answered.  

Sonic's eyes widened, "Oh no".  That was the voice of one of the two ponies that he and Shadow had faced, and now; she was probably going to kill him.  

"Look now that you got me; your gonna have to catch me if you want to kill me." Sonic said defiantly, leaping out from under the blinding lights, and straight into the face of the white unicorn-pegasus hybrid.  

"We don't wish to cause you harm Sonic; we have obviously had a misunderstanding.  I propose we negotiate and make up for that little conflict." She said.  

"And how do I know that I can trust you?" Sonic questioned.  Narrowing his eyes, ready to run at the first sign of hostile action.  

"Bringing you to this hospital and helping you recover isn't enough?" The princess asked flatly, "What more do you require for us to gain your trust?"

"Well you could start by explaining some things to me," The hedgehog snarled, "one: where's my friend; Knuckles?"

"He is just down the hallway, 3 rooms to the right." The princess responded.  Her tone more relaxed, and forgiving.  

"My second question is: Where did your armored pega-corn take Shadow?"  

"It's Alicorn actually, as for the question; I do not know who or what that thing is, but I can tell you it is certainly not mine to command!" The Alicorn retorted.  Her calm expression changing to a darker one.  

"I have some questions for you as well, Sonic," She said, "I would like to know what your orange and silver friend has done with Pinkie Pie."  Her voice was cold, and serious.

"Who?" The fastest thing alive asked.  His expression conveyed his confusion.

"last night a creature, looking much like your black and red friend; broke into Sugar Cube Corner, stole the jewel that the mare known as Pinkie Pie was protecting, and then threw her and another pink creature, a friend of yours I presume, into a void."

Sonic's eyes were wide as the alicorn finished her recollection. 

"Was the other pink creature, wearing a red dress with white trim, and was she carrying a hammer?" He asked slowly.  

The princess hesitated a moment before slowly answering, "yes." 

"Shadow has been taken, now Amy to," he said, "And my little buddy."

"'Little buddy?'" The alicorn asked.

"My friend; Tails, he's more like a little brother, than a friend, and i care deeply about him.  He was taken by the alicorn." Sonic said.  Sadness seeping into his voice, and small tears falling to the floor.  

Sonic felt something brush against his back, he opened his eyes to find a large white wing resting on his back.  

"I know what it feels like to have someone you care for taken away," The princess assured, "I don't believe I've told you my name," She continued, thankfully changing the subject, "I am Princess Celestia."



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Celestia led Sonic out of the room, introducing him to her sister; Luna, who had just arrived from assisting the guards who had been attacked by Metal Sonic.  

"It's an honor to meet you formally princess, and sorry about before."  

"Tis' fine, we also wish to extend an apology to you, and your companions for being to quick to judge." She said, but she had kept a somewhat suspicious expression for the duration of the conversation. 

The group proceeded to the room where Knuckles had been recovering in.  He wasn't as trusting as Sonic, and it took a while for them to convince him that disappearances of their friends was not the action of the princesses.  

"Well then who is this robot alicorn?" The echidna asked.  

"We have never imagined this kind of machine to be possible to build; much less seen or heard of such a complex machine existing." Luna said.  

"Is there anything in your history or mythology similar to this being?" Sonic asked the two sisters.  

Before either of the sisters could respond a guard rushed into the hallway.  

"Your majesties Twilight Sparkle and her friends have just arrived.  Along with two other creatures," The guard reported, "they are downstairs in the lobby."

"Thank you for informing us" Celestia replied.  Dismissing the guard with a wave of her hoof.  

"This day has been full of introductions, hasn't it?" Sonic chuckled.  

"Indeed, but let's not keep the others waiting." Celestia said, as the group started down the steps.