Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Fanfic Series)

Chapter 10: Silver and Aleyah ~ Part 2

"Blaze!"  they both said joyfully.

Blaze's feet were slowly brought to the ground. At the same time, flames also died out and the Sol Emeralds were hidden in a secret hiding spot.

Both Silver and Aleyah suddenly engulfed Blaze in a hug. Aleyah knew they should take turns, but she just couldn't help it.

Blaze chuckled at their actions, "Okay, okay. One at a time."

"I know, but we're just so happy to see you again!" said Aleyah.

"I could say the same thing with Aleyah," said Silver.

Blaze chuckled again as they all broke away from the hug. Her lips stretched out a friendly smile. "I heard you need my help. What is this all about?"

"Honestly, we could use a way to your dimension," answered Aleyah.

"My dimension? What happened?" she asked her and Silver with her voice full of concern.

Silver started recapping in his mind about the whole conversation between himself and the black-hooded person. "Well, there was this black-hooded girl and we started talking about things including her parents—" As he said "her," he gestured to Aleyah.

"You're parents?" Blaze asked Aleyah.

"Yes. She said there was some kind of truth about them. I don't know why, but I just feel curious about what's really going on with them. I really, really wanna know, but she disappeared out of nowhere. Now, I have to figure out things myself," Silver answered for Aleyah.

"Which is why we agreed that we should go to your dimension to keep Silver's mind off things," said Aleyah.

"Alright. Let's all go to my dimension for a one-day hangout. I'll give you a tour in my palace," said Blaze.

"That would be amazingly cool! I can't wait to see what your palace looks like in person!" said Aleyah with an exciting enthusiasm, then she gestured the other two to come with her. "Come on guys! Let's go!"

Behind her, she heard Silver chuckling normally for the first time in her life. She guessed it's because of how much he loves her enthusiasm. There's also a hint of giggles escaping from Blaze's mouth.

The three gathered around to prepare for the way to Blaze's dimension. As she prepared their way there, Aleyah closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Here we go, she thought.

That's when flames started surrounding the trio along with the Sol Emeralds. Then, the next thing they knew, they were transported to Blaze's dimension. But as Blaze and Silver opened their eyes to see the palace gates in front of them, Aleyah was still closing her eyes.

Silver turned around and was the first to notice this, so to his reaction, he gently tapped her shoulder. "Hey, Leyah."

"Yeah?"

"We're here," he said.

Aleyah immediately fluttered her eyes open. They widened in awe and my jaw dropped in shock as she too saw the palace gates before them.

Later...

Blaze's dimension is the one thing Aleyah always wanted to explore, but she never had the time because... let's just say she might get distracted by fabulous clothes in clothing stores. Especially those in Central City.

And now, thanks to Aleyah's advice given to Silver and Blaze's encouragement, she'd finally end up in this place. She'd gotta admit it. Though Aleyah's a fan of Sonic and his friends, even she has a lot to learn about this dimension.

Blaze already gave them a tour in the Imperial Palace. Their rulers were called "the Sol Empire." For generations, the royal family's duty is to protect the powerful artifact called the Jeweled Scepter. One princess in the family holds the duty to protect the Sol Emeralds. It's pretty obvious Blaze is one of the members of the royal family protecting these miracle gems. Like the Chaos Emeralds, they're not that easy to use, for it will cause destruction to the whole world if you're not careful.

Aleyah, Silver and Blaze were greeted by various residents of this dimension. One including one of Aleyah's favorites. The one raccoon that keeps up her excitement, confidence and bravery apart from Tangle. Marine. A friend of Blaze's who loves to go on adventures especially on pirate ships.

Among her was a group of koalas called the "Coconut Crew." From the Southern Island. Aleyah once heard that they helped Sonic, Tails, Blaze and Marine through their great adventures, but that time, she forgot the members' names. Seems like the group name is the only thing she knew about those guys apart from their species being koalas.

Another being Gardon. Blaze's personal guard in the Imperial Palace. Aleyah managed to show a gentle and delicate attitude around him. Her gentle and delicate attitude was taught to her by Pearla. Especially when it comes to meeting Sonic and his friends. Even Shadow himself as he needs some personal space. But as soon as she tried to act in a gentle-delicate way, Gardon wanted her to act like herself. Blaze was right about one thing. He's a respectful kind of a guy.

Right now, they're in the dining room having a tea-party-like lunch. Aleyah's ability to make new friends was easily and quickly taught to her by Bruce. Not only Pearla taught her how to be gentle and delicate, she also taught her how to be well-mannered, warm, kind, respectful and polite.
Aleyah's seat was beside Silver. On her left. Between him and Blaze was an open seat.

Aleyah took her teacup with her index and thumb finger attached to the handle. Her pinky was also facing up as she did so. Then, she reached it to her lips and sipped it delicately with no noise being involved. The taste of tea spreaded across her tongue. This was actually Aleyah's first time drinking a different flavor of tea. The only tea she managed to drink is a homemade tea made by Pearla with the help of Runa. It helped calm her nerves, clear her vocal cords, keeps her brain working and it keeps her up and ready for anything.

After a small sip, she placed it down. Again, in a gentle-delicate way.

"You know. I've never seen you so... well-mannered before," said Blaze as Gardon pours a little more tea in her cup.

"Oh, that's because my mom taught me so," replied Aleyah as she took another sip of tea.

"Really? Because I like you the way you are," said Silver with a friendly-enthusiastic voice.

After Aleyah removed the teacup from her lips, she placed it down again as she replied again, "Of course. I really love makin' new friends. After one year of friendship lessons from my dad, he really doesn't need to teach because I already know how to make new friends."

Chuckles and giggles were heard from Blaze and Silver. Then, they all took a sip of tea at the same time. Gardon was seen struggling when it comes to keeping us company.

They all ate and drink in silence until I hear Gardon asking me, "Hey, Aleyah. Can I ask you a question?"

She turned to him with a friendly smile, "Of course. What is it?"

"Can you tell me something about yourself?" he asks me.

Aleyah never really thought about telling stories. Well, she's an extrovert who could inform her family about my greatest experiences, but her parents taught her something about being careful with her words. Let's just say she's not that good at it, even if it's about Shadow's secret Dark Chao, but she knew she'll manage to do that just a little bit.

To Aleyah's reaction, she turned to Blaze mentally asking for confirmation. She nods in response.
She then, turned to Gardon and nodded at his question. "Okay. Now, sit down while I tell you a story."

That's when Gardon sat on an open seat between Blaze and Silver. And so, Aleyah's life is about to be revealed.

Next Chapter: Aleyah's life story.