//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: Sonic and Shadow in Equestria 3 The Search For The Crystal Heart // by Will Atkinson //------------------------------// Sonic and Shadow in Equestria 3 The Search For The Crystal Heart By: Will Atkinson Chapter 3 (With Tails in class) As Tails was working in his english class with his partner, he still couldn't believe who his teacher or his working partner was. (Flashback before the bell for first period starts) As Tails walked down the hallways after departing with Sonic, Shadow, and Nyx. Until he saw his first class of the day. "Well, this looks like the right classroom." With that, Tails walked into the room and to the teacher sitting at his desk. "Hello there, I'm Tails. I'm also a new student here in Canterlot High." "Oh, yes, Tails! I was told that you would be in my class! My name is Espio." When Tails hear that his teacher's name was Espio, he was shocked. ("I can't believe it. Espio, here in Canterlot High.") Tails said, to himself. "You ok Tails?" Asked Espio. "Oh yes, it's just that your name reminds me of a friend back at home," said Tails. "Oh I see well, Tails go and sit down over there somewhere, class is about to start." said Espio. With that Tails walked to a desk right beside a young girl with orange eyes and orange hair with pony tails. "Hi there, I'm Tails." The girl looked at Tails and Smiled. "Hi Tails, I'm Cream." When Tails heard that this girls name was Cream, he almost fell out of his seat for not only that Espio was here but Cream too. "Hey Tails? are you alright?" Asked Cream. But before Tails could say anything bell rang. "Alright class, it's time to settle down and get ready to work. Cause today you are going to pair up with a partner and write a 300 ward essay on about you and your partner," said Espio. (End of flashback) After that Tails and Cream was partnered up together and soon they were writing a 300 ward essay about each other. "Wow Tails, everything that I've heard about you and your family is just amazing," said Cream. Tails smiled at Cream and said. "Thanks Cream, and everything you told me about you is amazing as well." "You know what Tails? I think that this is a start of a beautiful friendship," said Cream. "Yeah, I think so too Cream," said Tails. (With Sonic and Shadow in gym) After Sonic was done with his bench presses students were amazed by his strength. For he had just lifted 500 pounds, 50 times, without even braking a sweat. "AH, I told ya I could do it!" Said Sonic, happily. "Yeah, that's my bro," said Shadow, as he did a fist bump with Sonic. After that Shadow then walked up to the bar and laid down before Coach Armor could take off the weight's. “Wait a minute Shadow, are you sure you want to lift that much?” He asked. Shadow confidently smiled and nodded. He then started lifting the bar as well and the students were amazed by Shadow’s strength as well. Soon, Shadow also reached 50 lifts as well and never broke a sweat. After that, Sonic and Shadow received pats on the back from all of the students. Well all except Trixie. "Hey Trixie, I guess we're Great and Powerful now huh?" Teased Sonic, with Shadow and then everyone else started laughing at the joke. After hearing that Trixie growled and then walked away. After she left the Rainbow colored hair girl and the blond colored hair girl walked up to Sonic and Shadow. "Man, you guys are sure strong," said the girl with the blond hair. "So, you must be Applejack right?" Asked Shadow. "Yep, that's me," she said. "And I'm Rainbow Dash," said the girl with the rainbow colored hair. Just then Flash came up to Sonic and Shadow. "Man, I can't believe you two bench pressed 500 pounds 50 time without even breaking a sweat!!" Sonic and Shadow chuckled at that remark. "Well, what can I say? We are just full of surprise's," said Sonic. "Oh we never gotten your name's yet surgarcube's," said Applejack. "Oh sorry about that. I'm Sonic and this is my brother Shadow." "Sonic and Shadow huh? Cool names, but why are you called Sonic?" Asked Rainbow Dash. "Oh that's easy, because where I come from they call me the fastest thing alive," said Sonic. When Rainbow Dash heard that she thought that this would be a good time to show this newbie her speed. "Oh really? Well here I'm the fastest." "Oh yeah? Well why don't you prove it then?" "So, is that a call for a race blue boy?" Asked Dash. "Bring it on Rainbow Crash." said Sonic After hearing that made Rainbow, all red in the face. "What....did....you....just....call....me?" Asked Dash, who was smashing her teeth angrily. "Uh-oh he seriously crossed the line their," said Applejack. "Yup, he sure did," agreed Flash. Sonic chuckled and then said. "That's right, I called you Rainbow Crash. What are you going to do about it?" "I'm going to make you eat those words," said Dash. "Big talk, but let's see if you can back it up," said Sonic. "Sounds cool to me! We'll race after school on the school track. Deal?" Asked Dash. "Deal," agreed Sonic. With that, they shook each others hand to confirm the race going a head. "I will be there to win," said Sonic. "We'll see about that," said Dash. Just then the bell rang and they all set off to their next classes. As time past Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx were starting to enjoy their time in Canterlot High. As Sonic and Shadow went to their classes they saw the rest of their friends Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy. As for Tails, and Nyx, they got to met up with the Cutie Mark Crusaders, then in no time at all it was time for lunch. As the four of them met up Tails told Sonic and Shadow, all about Cream and Espio being here at Canterlot High. "But, how could Cream and Espio, be here?" Asked Shadow. "Yeah, I mean. Twilight never told us that they were here," said Sonic. "Well maybe they came here after my mom left, I mean it has been awhile since she was here," said Nyx. Just then they reached the lunch room and went in, as they went in the lunch room they saw Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and the rest of their friends were motioning them to come over to their table. "Hey you two. Who are these two darlings?" Asked Rarity. "Girls, we would like you to meet our other brother Tails and our sister Nyx," said Shadow. "Well it is nice to meet you Tails and Nyx, I'm Rarity and these are my friends Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy." "It's very nice to meet all of you," said Tails. "Yes it is," said Nyx. "Hey where's Sunset?" Asked Shadow. As soon as he said that, a vice rang out behind him. "Behind you Shadow." "SUNSET, YOUR HERE!!!!" Said Pinkie, as she gave Sunset a bone crushing hug. "Pinkie....need....air," Sunset wheezed. “Oops, sorry Sunset.” Pinkie sheeply smiled while letting go of her friend. "Wait how do you know Sunset?" Asked Applejack. "Well we kind of bumped into her when we arrived," explained Sonic. With that Nyx deicide to tell Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Sunset and five of the mane six about what happened before her free period started. When she did everybody had expressions of both sock and anger on their faces. "They....did....WHAT?!" Asked Applejack, angrily. "Yes, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, did what I told you all," said Nyx. "Why those no good brats. I should go up to them and give them a piece of my mind." said Sunset. "Now, now Sunset, it's ok now because Vice Principal Luna, took care of it," said Fluttershy. "Yes she did, and I'm glad she came when she did," said Nyx. "Well I'm glad that they are getting what they disserved. Because no one dose that to my young sister and gets away with it," said Applejack. Just then Pinkie went up to Sonic and asked. "So Sonic are you going to race Dashie after school or what?" "Why yes I am. but how did you know that?" Sonic asked. "Oh she told all of us during class darling," said Rarity. When Tails heard this, he was shocked. "Is that true Sonic?" Tails Asked. "Yes, actually," said Sonic. "Um Sonic? I thought we agreed no powers," Tails whispered. "Don't worry Tails, I will just use just a little bit of my powers," whispered Sonic. Just then then the school bell rang. "Well brothers, I guess it is time that we head to our band class," said Nyx. But just as they were about to set off Rainbow Dash stopped them. "Wait you guys have band next?" She asked. "Yeah, do you?" Asked Tails. "We all do sugar," said Applejack. "Hey, what about we all go together?" Pinkie Pie suggested. "Sure, the more the merrier," said Sonic. With that Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx along with Sunset Shimmer and the five of the mane six setoff to band class. As the gang went to their final class of the day Fluttershy asked Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx. "So um, are any of you four good with instruments?" "Well, I'm good with an electric guitar," said Sonic. "Same here," said Shadow. "I used to play the drums back at home," said Tails. "And I play the piano," said Nyx, remembering back on Equestria when she was in the schools talent show and she won it with her spectacular piano playing which made Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon not happy. "But, I highly doubt that we're gonna play any of those instruments, because the last I remembered that bands in high school use trumpets, flutes and other classical instruments like that," said Sonic. "Well, that may apply to those kinds of schools, but here at Canterlot High, we're aloud to use any kind of instrument we wish to play," said Sunset. When Sunset said this Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx couldn't believe it. "Are, are you serious!?" Gasped Shadow. Sunset giggled and said. "You be surprised what this school also has, but I'm not gonna spoil anything for you guys." Finally, the gang made it to the class room. Inside the class room, guitars, flutes, drums and other amazing instruments were everywhere. The students in the class room were talking among themselves thinking about what they should add for their next music assignments, while others were in the sound booth rooms practicing their music. Sonic, Tails, Nyx, and even Shadow were amazed what they were seeing. "Wow, this is an amazing music room. Your teacher must love music with all his heart," said Tails. "Well, what can I say; music is in my soul," said a familiar male voice. The gang turned around and stood face to face with their music teacher. He wore a green jacket with a white t-shirt inside. He had on black shoes, along with a pair of jeans. he had green hair, cream-like skin and amber eyes. He also wore a gold chain around his neck, along with a pair of headsets. ("Could it be.") Sonic thought to himself. "Welcome to my class. My name is Mr. Vector, but just call me Vector," the man said. ("Aw man. First Espio, then Cream, and now Vector? This is really weird. Why is it that these people look and sound like our friends from Mobius?") Sonic thought. Vector looked at Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx, and asked. "I'm probably guessing that you four are the new students to this school, correct?" "Uhh, yes sir we are. My name is Shadow, and these are my brothers Tails, Sonic, and our sister Nyx." "Hi there Vector," said Sonic. "It's very nice too meet you Vector," said Nyx and Tails together. Vector smiled at the four and said. "Well, it's nice to meet you four. Now I want you four to choose an instrument of your choice and play a song for me." When Vector said this, Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx were shocked. "What? But sir, we just got here," said Tails. "Yes I know, but as part of the rules of this class, I need to see and hear what you four can do when it comes to music," Vector explained. "Did everybody do this when they first came to this class?" Asked Sonic. "Yep. Now go ahead and choose an instrument of your choices," Vector said, showing the wall of instruments on the side of the wall. The four nodded and went to choose their instruments. Sonic chose a shiny blue electric guitar with cyan streaks on them, Shadow chose a black electric guitar with red streaks, Tails chose a yellow drum set with metal sticks, and Nyx chose a classical piano. "Ah, interesting choses. Electric guitars, a drum set, and a classical piano. But the question is who will sing for your group?" Vector asked. "That would be me and Shadow sir," said Sonic. "Hmmm, you four are interesting to me. Alright then, get your instruments ready and I'll bring the students together," said Vector. With that Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx plugged in their instruments into the speakers and other wiring, and also set the tones of their instruments. Finally, all the students came together and looked at the four that were on stage ready to preform their song. "Okay newbies, what's the name of the song you four will be playing today?" Asked Vector. Sonic smiled and said. "This one is one of my most favorites I have ever played for a while; it's called 'It Doesn't Matter'." "Never heard of that song before, but show me what you got you four," said Vector. With that Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx nodded and Tails clancked his sticks together to start a beat. Then the four started to play. (It Doesn't Matter from Sonic Adventure 2 starts to play) Vector, the students, five of the mane six, and Sunset Shimmer were already blown away the start of their song. They became more impressed when Sonic started singing. (Sonic) OH YEAH, Alright Well, I don't show off, don't criticize I'm just livin' by my own feelings And I won't give in, won't compromise I just only have a steadfast heart of gold I don't know why I can't leave though it might be tough But I ain't out of control Just livin' by my word Don't ask me why I don't need a reason I got my way, my own way (Sonic and Shadow) It doesn't matter now what happens I will never give up the fight There is no way I will run away From all of my frights Long as the voice inside me says go I will always keep on running There is no way to stop me From going to the very top It doesn't matter Who is wrong and who is right Vector couldn't believe what he was hearing. In all of his years of teaching in this class, he had never met a couple of newbie's who were amazing with music, especially rock. (Sonic) Well, I won't look back I don't need to. Time won't wait and I got so much to do. Where do I stop now, it's all a blur and so unclear. Well, I don't know but I can't be wrong. (Sonic and Shadow) It doesn't matter now what happens I will never give up the fight. Long as the voice inside drives me to run and fight. It's all your best or the one you think is right. While they continue to play their song, Sunset and her friends then realized that many students were at the door listening to Sonic and his friends amazing performance. Vector saw the students and smiled. He motioned a hand, allowing the students to enter. Soon, piles of students entered the room and Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx had a huge crowd. (Sonic and Shadow) Ooh, it doesn't matter now what happens I will never give up the fight. Long as the voice inside drives me to run and fight. It doesn't matter who is wrong and who is right. (Sonic) No, no, no, no It doesn't matter. (Song ends) After the song ended, all the students in the crowd shouted and cheered for Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx performance. Sonic gave the crowd the peace sign, Shadow grinned and gave the crowd a thumps up, Tails smiled while twirling his sticks, and Nyx smiled and gave the crowd a bow. Vector came on stage and clapped. "That was outstanding. In all my years of performances from many students in Canterlot high, you four have surpassed them all. Well done," he said. When he said that Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx smiled at him. "Alright everyone, those that are not in my class, please leave and get back to your classes," Vector called out. The students took their leave and Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx got many pats on the back from their classmates. Rainbow Dash then walked up to them and smiled. "That was awesome!! You four told us that you were all good with instruments, but you didn't say you four were that good," she said. just then the rest of the gang came up to them. "You guys did very good!!" Said Rarity. "Yes, that was nice," said Fluttershy. "You all did such a great job," said Pinkie Pie. "I couldn't have done it better myself," said Sunset. "I second that," said Applejack, Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx all smiled at the remarks that they were getting from their human versions of their friends. "Well I said it before and I'll say it again, we're full of surprises," said Sonic, as he gave theme a thumps up. After that, Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx sat down and started planning out what new song they should play next week or so. After 4th period class ended, Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Nyx, Sunset, and five of the mane six left the band class and met up with Flash. Sonic's race against Rainbow Dash was upon him and he was extremely pumped. "So, you ready for your race with Rainbow Dash, Sonic?" Asked Nyx. "Heck yeah, I'm gonna put her in her place, and show her that I'm the fastest thing alive," said Sonic, as he was beaming with energy. After hearing that, Rainbow Dash chuckled and said. "I wouldn't count on that. I can be a challenge when it comes to racing." "Believe me, I've seen Sonic in action and no one was able to keep up with him, except me," stated Shadow. How fast can he go?” Asked Sunset. “That’s for us to know and for you to find out.” Sonic smirked. Sunset shrugged as the gang continued down the hallways of the school. As the gang made it to the door, they were then stopped by no other than Principle Celestia. “Oh, hello Principle Celestia, is there something we can do for you?” Asked Rarity. “I just want to speak with Nyx for a minute, if you don’t mind.” Celestia said. "Ok Principle Celestia," said Nyx. As Celestia took Nyx to her office, Tails called out. "Hey Nyx we'll wait for you outside ok?" "Ok Tails," said Nyx. As Nyx and Celestia made it to the office, Celestia asked Nyx to sit down. "Nyx? Do you know why you are here?" Asked Celestia. Nyx was nervous now. "If this is about what happen with Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon? I'm sorry, I was just trying to stop them from bullying Applebloom," explain Nyx. "It's ok Nyx, I understand I brought you here so I could thank you for what you did," said Celestia. "Wow, thanks Celestia, it's the lest I could do," said Nyx. "But from now on if you see anybody being bullied or if you are being bullied please come and get me or get Vice Principal Luna ok?" Asked Celestia. "Ok Celestia, I will," said Nyx Celestia smiled at here and said. "Thank you Nyx, now run along now." "Ok Celestia, and thank you," said Nyx With that she waved goodbye to Celestia and left to meet up with her friends at the track. When she made it outside to the track, she saw her friends waiting for her. "Hey Nyx, over here," said Pinkie Pie. "Hey guys, did I miss anything?" Asked Nyx. "No, Sonic and Rainbow Dash are just about to start," said Applejack. As Nyx looked at the direction her friends were looking she saw Sonic and Rainbow getting ready for their race. "Ok racers on your mark....get set....GO!!!!" Said Sunset. (Escape from the city from Sonic adventure 2 starts to play.) With that the racers took off at an explosive pace. Sunset Shimmer was blown back by how fast they were going, Sonic and Rainbow Dash took sharp turns around corners and were neck and neck. "Well, I gotta say blue boy, you're not half bad," said Rainbow Dash. "Your not bad yourself Skittles," Sonic said back. "Heh, you know that sounds better then Rainbow crash." "How so?" Asked Sonic. "Because you're about to TASTE THE RAINBOW!!!!" Rainbow Dash then started glowing and her rainbow hair started growing into a ponytail, pony ears and she grew wings on her back. She then started flying off the ground. “WHAT THE!?” Sonic gasped by her new form. “See ya blue boy.” She said before flying off at high speed, leaving a rainbow trail behind her. ("How could this be? Twilight never told us that her human version of her friends had powers too. Oh well, I guess I’m gonna have to step up my game as well.”) Sonic thought grinning. Sonic then started speeding up. His legs started moving faster than before. He wasn’t close to his Sonic Boom just yet, but he’ll use it if Rainbow pushes him to his limit in the race. Up ahead, Rainbow laughed at the reaction Sonic had when she left him in the dust. “Ha Ha! That was priceless. He so didn’t see that coming. He put up a good fight in the race, but I got this in the –“ “Not bad Skittles, Not bad at all.” Said a familiar voice. She then looked to her side and her mouth hung open. She saw Sonic beside her running…backwards? He chuckled. “What…how are you…how did you…when did…” She was at a loss of words. “Ha ha. You should see the look on your face, priceless.” He said chuckling. “How’s he doing this? He caught up to me and is matching my speed with no problem. Who is he?” Rainbow thought. Rainbow increased her speed leaving Sonic again, but Sonic caught up to her again running normally. On the bleachers, Sunset and the others saw the tension of this Race. Shadow, Tails, and Nyx looked at Rainbow with shock. “When did Rainbow have wings?” Tails asked Rarity. “How is it that your brother can run that fast?” Rarity asked as well. Everyone was at the loss of words over what was happening in the race. Pinkie was at the finish line holding her camera, ready to take a picture to get evidence who won the race. Rainbow and Sonic passed through the finish line and Pinkie took three pictures. The two racers skit to a halt. All their friends came down the bleachers and met up with the two speed demons. (Song ends) “How were you able to keep up with me? No one is faster than me.” Rainbow said. “Didn’t you hear me from gym class, back where I’m from I’m known as The fastest Thing Alive.” Sonic said. (“How is this even possible? How can he move that fast?”) Rainbow thought. “How is it that you have wings?” Shadow asked. “We’ll worry about that later, but first, Pinkie who won the Race?” Rainbow called out. Pinkie went up to the group and showed them the picture, and what they saw made everybody except for Shadow, Tails, and Nyx mouths drop to the floor. For Sonic beat Rainbow by just a nose. "Alright Sonic, tell us just who your brothers, sister and you are?" Asked Applejack. Tails, Shadow, and Nyx looked at Sonic who gave them a dopy smile. "Well?" Asked Rarity. Sonic and his friends looked at them, sighed and then Sonic said. "Alright you guys we'll tell you everything." "We're listening," said Sunset. (Power hungry fool from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance starts to play) As Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx explained their story to the human versions of their friends they were unaware that Chaos Phantom, was watching them from behind the wall of the school. "So, those fools came here too? Well once I find those sirens and the Crystal Heart then they will be nothing." Just then he heard someone behind him. When he turned around he saw three girls walking and arguing about something. So he deicide to hear what they were arguing about, once he got into earshot he could hear the three talking. "Man Adagio, I wish that we still had our amulets," said the girl with purple and light blue striped hair. "I know Aria, but unfortunately we don't have them so we have to make do without them," said the girl with orange and yellow hair. "Hey Adagio?" Asked the girl with light blue and purple striped hair. "Ugh, what is it Sonata?" Asked Adagio. "Well, I'm getting hungry," she said. Aria hit the top of her head and said. "Geez Sonata, you just ate," "Well, I'm sorry. Without my amulet I'm always hungry," said Sonata. "Oh why did I ever get banished here with you two clowns anyway?" Asked Adagio. As the girls continued to argue, they heard a dark voice. "Maybe I could be some assistance?" The girls spun around and they were face to face with a teenage boy with dark blue hair, and claws. "Hey, who are you?" Asked Adagio. "My name is Mad God Ember Hewdraw, but call me Chaos Phantom for short." "Alright Chaos Phantom, tell us what you want?" Asked Aria. "What if I told ya I could help you get your powers back?" Asked Chaos. After hearing this the girls were entrusted now. "And how can you help us to get our powers back?" Asked Adagio. "Oh how about these?" Asked Chaos, as he presented the girls with three amulets. "Hey, it's our amulets," said Sonata. "How did you get them?" Asked Adagio. "My queen from Equestria gave them to me to give to you," said Chaos. "Wait did you say Equestria?" Asked Aria. Chaos Phantom chuckled evilly and said. "Yes, for you see I'm from Equestria thanks to my queen who gave me life." With that he told the girls the whole story of why he was here, after he finished the girls laughed evilly. "Don't worry Chaos Phantom, will take care of these pest for ya," said Adagio. "Thank you, and here are your amulets," said Chaos, as he gave them their amulets. As they put theme on they felt their powers returning. "Oh yes, the sirens are back," said Adagio. With that the sirens and Chaos Phantom started to laugh evilly. (Music ends)