An Imperfect Royal Prince

Intro

It was a warm summer day....... It seemed as if nothing could spoil these moments as I lied under the sun in what seemed like eternal peace..... Here I could be alone.... Without anyone to annoy me..... I had an upcoming wedding... Which I did NOT agree to.... I never agreed to be wedded off to some random girl that I had never met....... I still had not found that one special person in my life....... The girl who would stay by me through every crazy event.... The girl who I, one day, would have children with and not regret.......... The one girl..... Who I would love. But whatever, I guess it's too late off that, huh? My mother and father had decided to marry me off to the princess of the not hole kingdom was it? Not... Hole.... They should an a in between to produce "Not a hole" that'll bring them more tourists....

I had two best friends..... One as bright and gleamed like the sun... And the other who glowed and resembled fire..... Their names were Miles and Carson.... Of course.... Miles hated his name so I never called him that...... And me? My name.... Is too embarrassing for words....... People call me Sonic..... Because I had my name changed...... So me? I'm Prince Sonic the hedgehog of Mobius, who else?

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I sat in the castle throne with my legs crossed..... Where was she? I just wanted to get this over with......... I stared at my friends from across the room and got up. Carson was a knight though. So he couldn't let me leave... Otherwise.... He'd HEAR IT from my mom...

"And exactly where do you plan to go?" He raised an eyebrow. I rolled my eyes and stared at him.

"Somewhere other than here!" I looked at him with pleading eyes.

"I'm sorry Sonic, but your mother's orders were that-" We were interrupted by the opened door and Carson immediately dropped on his knees and bowed looking at the floor. I just stood there with crossed arms, refusing to make any acts in which a gentleman should.

My mother entered with some people following behind. She glared at me in the corner of her eye. I refused to budge and simply acted like I didn't see her. She curtsied as she led them in.

"And this is the throne room, this is where the new king and queen shall be crowned.... Otherwise known as our children." A woman stopped forward.... She had a snobby expression on her face.

"Interesting.... But where is your son who is to wed our daughter?" She turned to me with embarrassment in her eyes.

"This........ Is my son......" She looked at me with anger and motioned for me to bow, I sighed and rolled my eyes. I lowered my body and motioned my arm toward the woman in the most kind way that I knew possible. I couldn't help but snort under my breath.

"Milady." She looked at me with a pleased expression, which I did not care about...... Snob.....

"Charmed, young man. Dear, come and meet your future spouse." Something about that word... Made my quills stand up.

"Very well mother." I looked past Carson who was now standing and saw as this.... Girl.... A chipmunk.... A squirrel...? I don't know, but her hair shined in the sunlight and she smiled at me. "Nice to meet you prince." Her face was filled with joy..... But her eyes were uncertain. She wasn't sure whether to trust me or not. And in that moment.... As I stared at her face and saw her beautiful flowing hair I realized.... Damn.... She is NOT my type. I shook my head.

"Something wrong Sonic?" My mother noticed I shook my head and my face turned hot with embarrassment.

"N-No mother! I was only thinking of something else. My mind was elsewhere I- Forgive me...." I ran out of that room as fast as I could, I could hear my mother calling my name and I could feel the princess' eyes watching me as I ran away. I ran out of the castle and into the nearby village.

I panted and after I caught my breath I looked around the town..... The town looked beautiful for the upcoming festival tonight... With only three hours remaining..... People were scattering around everywhere... Preparing meals... Putting up decorations of red to keep away spirits... After all... That is what this festival is for. It is to celebrate that the spirits have been kept away.... Witches.... Apparently... Here in this village if anyone was accused of being a witch.... They were burnt and beheaded.... It's cruel... There was no trial.....

When night fell, lanterns of all colors.... Bright yellow, green, pink, purple, red, blue, orange, even white and black! The colors blended above... It looked beautiful as it shined in the night.... The stars and moon gleamed brighter tonight it seemed... Children laughed and played.... Adults conversed among themselves..... And those who were single mingled with those of the opposite sex....

I too, felt happy in this festival.... I wasn't yet a part of it... But seeing all the laughter and joy.... I also wanted to be a part of it. Since my grandfather had died...... Nothing was the same in the kingdom.... Everything was so dull and lifeless..... As if everyone was AFRAID to be happy... But the village.... Every year on this very day..... Held this same festival... And this was the first year I was able to attend..... And that made me happy..... Seeing all this joy... It was a change....

My heart stopped for a minute as I turned in one direction.... I saw a girl..... Too familiar..... My personal maid..... I didn't even know her name.... I must admit I'm very rude and mean to her.... I always scold her..... And I see her scurry off.... She was whipped at the castle sometimes after being accused of stealing food or something like that by the cook..... Once while walking in the hallways late at night... I heard sobbing... I pokes my head around the corner and saw her sobbing... She had a cut across her back... It was bleeding..... I saw my father standing over her..... His lips moved and I saw him slap her..... It must've been hard.... Since I heard the slap from where I stood.... My father pointed in a direction and she ran off..... My father stood and shook his head... Then walked away.... I couldn't help but feel sorrow for the poor girl..... I ran away from the scene....

I had not seen her in a week.... But now I saw her here.... I may not have recognized her if it wasn't for her long hair..... And her.... Shining eyes..... They sparkled in the moonlight..... She turned my way laughing and her smile faded and her eyes grew wide. She looked back to the man she was talking to and ran off.

The man.... Probably 19-23, glanced to me as I walked toward him and stopped about a foot away from him.

"You scared her off.... What do you want?" He said looking at me angrily... I stared at him. "You're one of those royals aren't you?" He scowled. "I suggest you leave her alone. Or else.... You'll hear it from me royal pain!" He walked away angrily in the direction the girl ran in.... I felt my face growing hot with embarrassment. All I wanted was to say hi.... It's not like I would just slap her here and now for no good reason..... I shook my head and turned around to bump into someone.............. Unfortunately.... This was my ticket home...

"H-Hi Carson.... Well.. Gotta go now bye!" And the split second I turned around he grabbed me by the waist and threw me over his shoulder. "Hey! Put me down! This is not fair! You suck Carson!"

"Oh shut it sir..... I'm taking you home.... No buts ab-" There was a loud crash that came from the west side of the village... Then it was silent....... People started screaming as the lanterns suddenly started popping and sparks flew everywhere...