I still believe

Chapter 6

For the King's message in this chapter, the first line is from the Bible, in Hebrews 13:5 states that God spoke this to his people. The rest of the message is from a song sung by Tenth Avenue North called By Your Side.

Chapter 6—Mistakes

"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'"—Luke 15:20

"…For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him."—2 Chronicles 30:9

Daddy here I am again

Will you take me back tonight?

I went and made the world my friend

And it left me high and dry

I dragged Your name back through the mud

That You first found me in

Not worthy to be called Your son

Is this to be my end?

Daddy, here I am

Here I am again

Prodigal, Casting Crowns

The three travelers were quite happy to enter the gates of the city of Delphia; they were welcomed by an armadillo dressed in his own version of the King's armor.

"Welcome," he said. "I'm Mighty the Armadillo."

"I'm Amy Rose," greeted Amy, as she was in front of the group. "These are my companions, Sonic and Shadow."

Mighty's eyes widened at the second name and he looked at Shadow intently. "The Shadow of whom reports have come to us? The one who so fiercely opposed the King?"

Shadow looked to the ground, nodding shamefully.

Mighty grinned. "Praise the King!" he cheered, reaching up and taking Shadow's hand, shaking it enthusiastically. "Praise Him who can change the hearts of those most disinclined to believe in Him!"

Shadow was a little taken aback by the greeting, but it did help to soothe his fears of not being trusted by the King's citizens.

"Follow me," Mighty requested, motioning them to come with him. "This city has many narrow and crooked alleys, dead ends, and treacherous paths so that unless one has a map, it is quite easy to get lost. Therefore it is forbidden for citizens to leave the training grounds without a map, and NEVER after the dusk falls. It is much too dangerous then."

"Where are the training grounds?" Shadow asked curiously.

"Close to here," Mighty replied. "We'll be there soon. Wait until you see our Commander; he teaches us everything he knows about the King's ways, rules, and how to use the armor the King gives us. He's tough, but not cruel. He'll pull no punches with you; but he's a good man. He does what's in your best interest, even if it does hurt. And boy, sometimes it stings pretty good," he said the last part with a big grin, and a wink that did nothing to ease the nervousness Sonic was beginning to feel for the new commander.