"There Is No Greater Gift Than Love"

Buttons

Warning: there is blood and horror in this fanfiction! It is recommended to read the story from the age of +12!

I was inspired to write fan fiction by the cartoon "Coraline".

As soon as Tails woke up, he felt as if there was a fog in his head. She seemed so heavy that I wanted to put her back on the pillow, close my eyes and sleep for a couple more hours. My vision was slightly blurred.

But still, the golden two-tailed fox cub got up and got off the bed, because he must have slept for a very long time.

Yes, that's the way it is. Outside the window, the sun was already at its zenith. Tails had been asleep for quite some time. Although he usually got up much earlier. Why didn't the alarm clock wake him up? Is it broken?

The fox looked at the bedside table that always stood next to the bed.

Weird… There was no alarm clock… Maybe Sonic took it away to let him sleep it off?

Here the fox cub winced a little, as he remembered a recent quarrel with his best friend and older brother, Sonic the blue hedgehog.

— Tails, how much can I do?! When will you stop sitting and working at night? It's bad for your body! — the hedgehog shouted at him then.

— But, Sonic, with this new Tornado generator, it will be able to fly even faster! I just have to finish working on it!

— Tails, do you see what time it is? You should have been sleeping in your bed and watching the seventh dream by now!

— Don't tell me what I should and shouldn't do! I decide for myself what is better for me! Tails shouted back at him.

— Tails, I'm your friend and brother, I'm worried about you! You're still too young, and you need to think about your health!

— I'd rather take care of my own! And stop patronizing me so much! I'm not small anymore! — the fox cub shouted, but still went to his room. — And you're nobody to control me!

Now, Tails felt slightly guilty that he had behaved this way towards his best friend, because he really just cared about him and worried about him.

— Taaaaaaaiiils! — soon he heard a familiar voice. — Are you awake? I've made you something to eat.

—Yes, I'm on my way, — Tails replied, and left his room and headed for the stairs. "Hmm... it seems to me, or has the house... changed?.." he suddenly thought, looking at the walls. — "I don't remember me and Sonic painting the walls again… At least the other day..." — and when he went downstairs, he saw various awards and certificates dedicated to him, which involuntarily confused the boy. After all, he remembered for sure that on the wall in the corridor, as well as in the glass cabinet on the ground floor, there were no awards and thanks from him. "Where did all this come from? Or am I still asleep?" he mused as he walked towards the kitchen. A pleasant aroma soon wafted out, and Tails recognized the smell of fried eggs and bacon, which made him smile. But after a moment, he was slightly surprised. - "How strange… Sonic doesn't usually cook breakfast for me, that's what I do... and there were always chilidogs for my breakfast..." Then he noticed that flicky's bird had flown up to the window. It would seem that such a thing? Yes, but looking closer, Tails noticed that instead of the usual eyes, the bird had black buttons, which are usually made for plush toys. But how is this possible? And Flicki, it seems, got tired of sitting by the window and looking at the fox cub, and she fluttered away. Tails shook his head. "It seemed, probably… After all, there is no such thing..." — but his thoughts were interrupted by the voice of the hedgehog:

— Taaaaaaaiils! Your breakfast will get cold soon! Sonic hurried him on.

— I'm coming! — and the little fox went into the kitchen. There was a plate of fried eggs and bacon on the table. Meanwhile, Sonic was frying his portion.

— Hello, my friend! How did you sleep? How are you feeling? — The hedgehog asked cheerfully and cheerfully.

— Hi, Sonic. I... I seemed to sleep well ... the mood ... is also quite good ... — the little fox answered a little uncertainly. He still felt guilty about his brother. — And how are you?

— Just fine, bro! I am sure that today will bring us a lot of joy and fun! — said Sonic. Tails nodded in agreement. Although it was a little strange to hear the last phrase of the hedgehog. Sonic, of course, is optimistic, but to say so…

Looking at his breakfast, Tails swallowed his saliva, it smelled so delicious. But his heart felt so heavy, as if there was a stone inside him. He should have apologized for his harsh and rude words to his brother.

— Sonic?.. Are you... not mad at me?..

"What are you talking about, Tails?" Sonic asked.

— Well... I was rude to you last night... and... you just can't imagine how ashamed I am…

—Oh, come on, Tails! I'm not offended! Whatever it is, I've already forgiven you!

— Really? Just like that? Tails asked incredulously.

— I've... said so many nasty things to you! But you were right that I shouldn't sit and work late, and I…

— What are you talking about, Tails! If you want to work on your inventions, then work for your health! Who am I to limit a genius inventor like you!

— Well ... I wouldn't call myself such a genius ... — the boy was embarrassed. — I just love inventing and working with mechanisms and machines…

— And you're doing it great, bro! You have an incredible mind and a wonderful talent! I'm lucky to have such a wonderful little brother!

— But… Sonic, you said yourself that for my..." he did not have time to finish, as he saw the same strange flicky with buttons instead of eyes again.

"What did I say, Tails?" Sonic asked, still standing with his back to me. And a small smoke came from the fried in the pan. It seems that the hedgehog somehow overdid his breakfast... or lunch, since it was already noon?

— Sonic, do you know what's wrong with flicky?

— Flicky? What kind of flicky?

— Well, he seems to have instead of ... — the fox cub glanced at the window where the bird had been recently, but now it was not there. — It doesn't matter. Haven't you already made yourself something to eat? Because... your scrambled eggs are burnt, I think…

— Oh, because I'm wondering where the smoke came from. Hehe. How forgetful I am," Sonic finally turned to his friend and put his portion on the table, opposite the fox cub. "Why don't you have breakfast yourself?" Come on, your food is getting cold, right?

— I don't think so.… I just wanted to talk first, and then start eating..." Tails looked down.

"Anyway, there's plenty of time, kid. I'm ready to listen to you all day," Sonic smiled at him.

"All day?" The boy frowned. — What about your run? Saving the world from... you-know-who?.. — He looked at the hedgehog and opened his mouth in fright.

"What is it, Tails?" Have I grown horns or a nose? Heh-heh-heh," he chuckled.

—Who are you...?". That's all Tails said.

— Who am I? — the hedgehog was surprised. — I'm Sonic. Your best friend and also your older brother. Or have you already forgotten that? Hehe.

— No, it's not… You're not Sonic..." Tails frowned, getting up from the table.

— Sonic doesn't have... — here his voice trembled, while the boy looked directly at the "Sonic", — bu ... bu…

— Buttons? — the hedgehog finished and smiled sweetly, poking his index finger right in his eyes. The pupils were green buttons located in the white whites of the eyes, but they also moved as if they were completely ordinary pupils in the eyes. Tails nodded and swallowed in fright, looking at his friend's doppelganger.

— Where's Sonic?.. Where is my brother?..

—Tails, Tails, Tails... — said Sonic, shaking his head. — I am Sonic. Your best friend. Your older brother.

— No, you're not him! Tails cried out. — The real Sonic doesn't have buttons in his eyes like you do! Answer me immediately, where did you put it? What did you do to him?

— Oh, Tails... — now the hedgehog got up from the table. — Don't you know that I am Sonic, only much better than the one you knew before? Didn't you want a perfect brother who would always understand and support you? That I would do anything for you?

— My Sonic may not be perfect, but he's still better than you, impostor! He also supports me in everything, tries to understand me and is also ready for anything! He just knows that sometimes boundaries and restrictions are needed somewhere! Even... if I don't like it, but it's the right thing to do! — He replied firmly. — So tell me where I am and bring me home?

— Tails, you're home so... — the hedgehog grinned. — But... still, you probably figured me out.… You are in Another world, but in a better and more perfect one than your real world. Here you will not need to worry about the forces of evil, because it does not exist in this world. Everyone lives in peace and harmony. Everyone is happy here. And all your various desires are being fulfilled. And isn't that wonderful, in your opinion?

— And if I want to go to my real world? Will this wish come true?

— And why fulfill this wish, kiddo? Your home world is too boring. Your "real" brother doesn't always listen to you, ignores you. There's always one villain or another trying to enslave the world… So stay here, little brother. I am sure that over time you will love this wonderful world.

— But what about Sonic? He's probably worried about me... And who, if not me, will help him? — Tails himself began to back away a little.

— Didn't he replace you with other people? Did you take someone else as a partner, even someone you don't know?

Tails involuntarily remembered that this really happened more than once, when others helped Sonic instead of a fox cub. Another Sonic, noticing the doubts in the boy's eyes, continued to press on this topic:

— And I will always need you. I will never leave you. All you have to do is agree to stay here, and this world will truly be your home.

— No, I don't agree! Tails snapped, glowering at the blue hedgehog with button eyes.

— What? — he was shocked.

— What did you hear! I remember that Sonic did this sometimes, but he didn't mean me any harm at all and didn't really want to offend me! He confessed to me that he was afraid for me when I almost died in one of the battles! But now I've become his partner again, and he'll never leave me in the shadows again, just know that!

The other Sonic, apparently, was beginning to lose patience, which already somehow restrained his anger:

— But you still deserve more, Tails! He doesn't appreciate you! Besides, here you will be a recognized and world-famous genius and scientist! Haven't you dreamed about this? Were you famous and popular in your world? — Tails remembered the certificates and awards he had seen. — Yes, and you like to invent! And your Sonic underestimated your potential and limited your capabilities! But that's not going to happen to me! Just agree, and you'll be the happiest child, I swear! — He insisted.

— My answer is the same! No! I want to go back to my real world! — The fox cub shouted. — Tell me where I can find a way out! Right now!

At first, the hedgehog just looked at him gloomily, keeping silent. And Tails felt a little uneasy.

— Oh... it looks like our little foxy wants to play, right? — Another Sonic hissed. His azure fur became darker, his needles longer and sharper, and his pupils turned from green to red. Tails trembled in fear. — Well... let's play my favorite game?.. — His mouth broke into a creepy, wide smile.

— In... what... is it?.. Two—tailed dared to ask.

— HIDE AND SEEK!!! — Another Sonic announced. — And the game starts right…

Tails took off on his tails and hurried out into the street.

— NOW!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!

Once outside, Tails saw how the once-blue sky turned scarlet, and the surroundings around him lost their bright colors. "Where is the exit? How do I get out of this nightmare?" he thought, not stopping working with his tails, and frantically looked around, trying to find something like a door or portal.

— Oh, yes ... I forgot to name some conditions ... — came the hissing voice of Another Sonic. But the fox cub could not understand where he was talking from, turning his head from side to side. — To make the game more interesting, you need to find a small cave in one forest. You will immediately understand what kind of cave it is, you will not confuse it with anything. But at the same time, you will have to try not to get caught by my assistants. If you go into that cave, you've won, and I'll let you go. And if not, and my assistants, or I will catch you myself, then you will stay with me... FOREVER AND EVER!!! AHAHAHAHA!!! — Another Sonic burst out laughing ominously. — Good luck, kid… You'll need it... AHAHAHAHA!!!

— The forest? What kind of forest? — Tails asked aloud, but they didn't give him time to think properly, when suddenly something attacked him with a loud cry. The fox cub somehow dodged the attacker, and then saw flicks, but only of a larger size and intimidating appearance, as a result of which the creature looked like a hybrid of a bird and a lizard. But what has remained unchanged is the buttons instead of the eyes. The creature screamed and launched another attack. The fox cub rushed forward, trying to get rid of its pursuer. But then, as luck would have it, other scary flicks appeared, gradually approaching him.

When the monsters were already very close, Tails dived down, thereby escaping from the feathered creatures, which collided with each other, forming one tangle, from where screams came and feathers began to fall out. Apparently, they decided to fight with each other. Well, this was in the boy's favor, and he hurried to fly away from them while they were busy. "These birds couldn't just attack me...", Tails reflected. "Most likely, they attacked so that I would not fly to where they came from... which means..." and it dawned on him. "So I was flying in the right direction! There's a way out!"

But then the cry came from behind him again.

"Oh, no! Those chickens again! We must hurry!" thought the little fox, speeding up. One by one, the winged monsters attacked the flying fox. Tails barely managed to dodge them and evade their attacks. But suddenly one of the birds scratched his hand with its claws. The boy cried out in pain. Taking advantage of his confusion, another bird grabbed him by the shoulders.

— Let me go! Let me go! Let me go, you brainless chicken! — Tails screamed, trying to escape from the claws, but they only tightened, blood ran from the wounds in drops. — THAT'S IT! YOU'VE MADE ME ANGRY! — Shouting, Tails twisted around and bit the monster on one of its paws, and it let out a heart—rending scream, after which it let go. The fox cub may have been free, but then another scary bird attacked him, he was knocked down, and Tails fell down. On the way, he bumped into something, he was scratched all over, until finally he fell to the soft ground.

— Find the boy...— Tails heard after a while, coming to his senses. His body ached and his wounds burned with fire. But he remembered that he couldn't give up if he wanted to go home. — Don't let him get away… And bring him to me... alive…

"Does he need me alive? But why?" — and it was spinning in the head of the young inventor. "Other than that, it's not that important.… I have to find a way out now..." he looked around. There were black, creepy, bare trees all around him. "And it seems that the exit is somewhere nearby..." he thought. The fox somehow got up, and then jumped up and took off. However, he could not fly at such a high altitude as he would like.

"Well, at least I'm flying, that's something," he decided and flew wherever he looked.

But suddenly he felt as if something had grabbed his ankle. It turned out to be tree branches. Tails tried to jerk and pull away from the grip, but his foot was firmly stuck in the branches. And then the tree began to pull on itself. Gritting his teeth, Tails darted forward, but it didn't help, and he continued to be pulled back. Then the fox cub grabbed the nearest branch of a nearby tree. It seemed that by picking up a twig, Tails gave a signal to the second tree, and it began to pull its twig arms towards him. And then the returning birds were right there and swooping down on him.

The two-tailed fox cub pulled out a twig with all his might, which he grabbed, and then began to beat the branch holding his leg with it. And who would have thought, but with his weapon, like an axe, he cut the branch into pieces. Immediately, howls could be heard, and they seemed to come from the trees themselves.

But Tails had no time to think, he just continued on his way, occasionally dodging attacking birds and trees.

But these opponents were not enough for him, so even from the ground he was attacked by monsters that, apparently, used to look more like ricky, tiny cute chipmunks and squirrels, and now resembled scary versions of lizard animals. One of these monsters pushed him, and Tails once again made an unplanned landing. While he was lying down, the monster ricky tried to grab him. But the fox cub got up and dodged him, and then swung his tails and beat off the enemy, so that he ran into sharp branches of trees that pierced through his flesh. Looking at the corpse of the monster, from whose wounds muddy green blood was flowing, Tails hurriedly turned away, because he almost vomited from such a sight.

But he could not relax, because they did not give him a proper rest, and he was attacked from different sides by both birds and animals. And the boy had to fight them off in every possible way.

It's good that he's trained in battles with Eggman, and these skills came in handy for him.

Some creatures were pierced by tree branches, either through the whole body or through the head, others just lay in a pile, and others were wounded by a fox cub stick.

But there were still too many enemies. And no matter how hard Tails tried, he was wasting his time. And this was further confirmed by the fact that the moon began to cover the sun.

Wait, the moon? No! It looked like the shadow of a huge dark button!

So there was a game for a while after all.

Somehow repelling the attacks of his pursuers, Tails hurried to get out of the clearing while it was still possible.

Soon, he noticed some kind of glow, and he rushed there.

"It looks like this is the way out!" — Tails was delighted when he noticed a hill, under which a certain cave was located. - "There's just a little bit left!" - he exerted his last strength to get out of this whole nightmare as soon as possible.

— Are you going far, little foxy? — Someone, or rather, it was Another Sonic himself, hit him, and the boy flew off to the side, tumbling a couple of times already on the grass. — What a fool little foxy you are ... — the hedgehog addressed him in a hissing voice. — But I wanted the best for you.…

Tails got down on all fours and looked ahead. The entrance to the cave emitted a golden-white light. It was a portal leading home. A way out of this madness and horror.

Then he was kicked, and he rolled a little further away from the entrance to the cave. The boy, looking at the demon, which is exactly what Tails thought this creature was, wiped the blood under his nose and stood up again.

— Why do you need me? What do you want from me? — He dared to ask the demon, who laughed terribly.

— Didn't you understand? I need you.… Because I'm... so lonely.… And I just need company... — The other Sonic broke into a terrible smile, showing sharp triangular teeth. His fur became even darker, almost black, and the needles became terribly prickly and sharp. So there were also sharp claws on the monster's hands.

— I... don't believe you...— Tails replied. — After all... you have pets.… So why do you need me, from another world?

— Heh. Yes, I have toys in my world that I created myself, — the demon chuckled. — But you know... these little animals are my creations, nothing more… With them... I'm free to do whatever my heart desires.… And it's boring with them… Therefore, we need someone alive, even if he is from another world... — the monster grabbed the fox cub by the neck. The boy tried to escape, grabbed the demon's arm with his hands, kicked his legs, swept his tails, but this did not give him any result. — And, you know, I was ready to do a lot for you, little foxy. I could have given you so many miracles, I would have become the best brother in the world. And you just had to agree... is it that hard? Say yes now, and you will receive a great reward from me…

— No... way... — said Tails. — You're... just... playing... with me... And how... tired... will you... kill... me…

— Come on, kid... — the demon drawled sweetly. — I'm not playing with you at all, and I wasn't going to kill you. Honestly, I just wanted to give you the best and most perfect life.

— I don't... believe it… Will you... sooner... or... later... kill... me…

The demon frowned. He started getting angry again.

— Okay. If you really want to know the whole truth and you can't be fooled in anyway... — he hissed. — I'll really kill you later, because I need your life.… I need someone who has a beating heart, in whose veins flows warm sweet blood, and who has such a bright and innocent soul inside. I feed on the life of these little and lost souls... — but then he suddenly sighed a little sadly. — But to be honest, I would like it to be in a different way, at least once it happened... — there was a flash in his free hand at first, Tails squeezed his eyes shut, thinking that he was going to be killed with it. But after a moment, the boy hesitantly opened one eye. He was alive. For now. But then he saw in the demon's hand... blue shiny buttons!

— Everything could have been much better and simpler, my little Tails ... — hissed the hedgehog. — But, alas, you left me no other choice... Yes, I must admit, you amused me with your audacity and boldness, even if I was counting on a longer game ... Hee-hee-hee…

"Does he want to sew buttons on me instead of eyes?!" — Tails was horrified and feverishly began to look for something with which to escape from the monster. And then he saw a branch below, which he broke and used as a weapon against the army of monsters. He took that stick with one of his tails, and then swung it sharply at the demon.

— GET IT, DEMON!!! — shouted Tails, stabbing a branch into the monster's right eye. Greenish blood sprayed, and the demon screamed shrilly. He released the fox cub from his grip, clutching his face. Tails hurried to the cave without hesitation. He was so exhausted from all this chasing and fighting, but still he tried to hold on until the very end. He took off several times, and then fell, after which he soared into the air again, but still little by little he approached the cave and this alluring light. "A little more! Just a little more!" flashed through his mind. And when the boy was just a little bit, just a couple of centimeters away from the exit, he was grabbed by the ends of his tails.

— You're not going anywhere!!! You can't run away!!! You belong to me!!! — There was a hiss nearby.

Tails didn't turn around and just threw sand and dust in the enemy's face, and then made a dash forward towards the light.

— No, waaaaiiit!!! You're miiiiiiiine!!!

A clawed hand stretched out behind him, but there was light ahead of Tails, and he squeezed his eyes shut, waiting to finally return to his home world.

***

Tails let out a loud cry of horror. His golden fur was soaked in sticky sweat. He looked around. He was in his workshop. He managed to return home. Or was it all just a terrible nightmare? The fox cub would really like to hope for the second option…

— TAILS, WHAT HAPPENED?! — Sonic came running to him. The real Sonic. No button eyes.

— Sonic ... — the boy was incredibly happy to see his friend and brother, and therefore threw himself on his neck and burst into tears.

— Tails, what are you doing? — the hedgehog asked perplexedly. — Did you have a nightmare?

— Yes... it is… It was so scary.… I just can't describe it... — he cried, clinging to a friend with a trembling ball of golden fur.

— Easy, easy... everything is fine ... — Sonic patted him soothingly on the back, looking tenderly at his younger brother. — I'm with you, everything's fine…

Tails began to calm down a little.

— I'm sorry.… I'm sorry for the terrible things I said to you.… I'm sorry... — the little fox apologized.

— It's okay, Tails.… I've already forgiven you, don't worry... — said Sonic calmly. — Do you see? I told you that you shouldn't have stayed up late in the workshop, — the older brother reminded at the same time.

— Yes, I see it now. You were right, — Tails sobbed. — I'm sorry.

— Nothing. Come on, I'll just carry you to your soft and comfortable bed, okay?

— Uh—huh, — the fox cub mumbled in agreement, after which Sonic, holding his younger brother in his arms, headed to the bedroom of the young inventor. On the way, Tails looked around. Yes, everything looks exactly like a real house. The paint was worn off on the walls, and there were no awards or certificates, or anything else unusual. So, he really managed to return home or completely wake up from a terrible dream.

— And now, — said Sonic, putting the fox cub to bed, — go to bed. You can sleep well, you won't have any more nightmares. If anything, I'll be there to protect you.

— Thank you, Sonic. I love you, big brother, — Tails said, then yawned.

— I love you too, my little brother,— said the hedgehog. — Good dreams and good night.

— Good night, — and then the fox cub, closing his eyes, plunged into the land of dreams.

***

— Go to sleep, my little foxy… Sleep sweetly and soundly... — the hedgehog whispered to himself. Buttons appeared in his ordinary eyes instead of emerald-green pupils, and prickly himself grinned insidiously. — I told you that you would be mine ... Heh-heh-heh ... — here Another Sonic picked up a plush toy that looked like a blue green-eyed hedgehog. — And now... no ONE can save you… Even your older brother Sonic, who is now also in my hands... Ha ha ha ha... — the demon laughed ominously, and then pressed on the toy with his claws, from which scarlet blood flowed in rivulets. And there was a full white moon outside the window, which was soon covered by the shadow of a giant dark button.

THE END?..

The Сonfrontation

This fanfiction was written before the release of the third Sonic movie, so this story can be considered his alternate universe...

— Great job, guys! We did it! Sonic the blue hedgehog solemnly announced to his friends and brothers, the yellow two—tailed fox cub and the red warrior echidna Knuckles, standing next to a pile of scrap metal that just a few minutes ago was a formidable military machine of the GUN organization.

— I wonder what else we can expect from these soldiers...— sighed Tails.

— I hope that there won't be any more battles or battles for today... — Sonic looked at the fox cub. He couldn't blame the kid for his words, because all three of them were pretty tired from fighting today.

And the hedgehog still couldn't understand why the GUN was so angry at him and his friends, because they hadn't done anything wrong. Yes, the Hanoverians still did not like the motley trio, but they still did not touch him or his friends and family until today. But then the question arises: why did they suddenly decide to hunt them, especially him, Sonic?

Sonic, on the other hand, lived quite peacefully in the town of Green Hills, and did not commit anything so criminal. Of course, he couldn't always sit around, so he could mess around. But all his pranks were harmless enough to be hunted down like that. Did someone really consider his fun to be a real crime?

In any case, Sonic and the others wanted to get to the Wachowski house as soon as possible, where they would definitely be safe.

— On the contrary, I would not mind another battle! Knuckles suddenly responded, flexing his fists. "If that's all these pathetic warriors are capable of, then they're no match for us.

"Knuckles, you'd better keep quiet, otherwise you'll get into trouble," the blue leader chided the red warrior. "What did I say?" — Echidna did not understand. — Battles are the meaning of my life! And... how am I going to get into trouble?

— It's not that important, — said the hedgehog. — Right now, your main purpose should be to save our family from evil people and save our skins.

"Sonic's right, Knuckles,— Tails interjected. — Now we'd better hurry, before new cars arrive here, which may turn out to be much stronger than the previous ones.

— Ha! I'm not afraid of any hardware! The warrior boasted.

"Knuckles, we need to be smarter here, not braver, okay? Sonic sounded tired and annoyed.

—Um... yes, I suppose...— Echidna replied.

— It's wonderful! Now let's go… Tom and Maddie are worried about us.…

— Sonic, Knuckles, look! Suddenly, the fox cub screamed, pointing to his older friends at a bright flash of light that appeared right on the wreckage of a combat vehicle.

—Oh, no! If it's the soldiers from the helicopter again, then there's no way I'm going back to them! — Sonic shouted angrily. — They don't even have a TV with interesting programs and chilidogs!

At the last sentence, Tails and Knuckles cast puzzled glances at the blue hedgehog. He caught their glances and asked in surprise:

- what? That's how it is.

But then the flash disappeared, and a silhouette appeared in place.

— Hello. Glad to finally meet you, blue hedgehog," the stranger spoke in a low but very pleasant voice.

— Who? What? — That's all the hedgehog said in response. He himself did not trust the stranger.

— And to be more precise... — meanwhile the unknown continued. — Sonic the Hedgehog… I'm right, aren't I?

He came out into the light, and the three friends gasped when they saw a representative of their race, the Mobians. But Sonic himself was the most shocked. A black hedgehog with red stripes towered over him, standing in a proud pose.

— Wow! Another hedgehog? Tails was amazed. — And moreover... he looks a bit like you, Sonic…

Yes, even though the black and scarlet hedgehog had the side needles on its head turned up, while the blue one had all the needles turned down, and the alien also had red eyes, like the stripes on its skin, and there was a white fluffy tuft of fur on its chest, and its feet were not wearing sneakers. and the jet boots, nevertheless, Sonic noticed some similarities with him. And it's quite attractive for a teenager, which is also a blue hedgehog. And if you don't pay attention to some of the eye-catching details of the exterior, then the striped hedgehog could quite look like a reflection of the blue hero, only maybe dark, or like his ... shadow.

— It's been a while since we've seen each other, Sonic, right? — the stranger was still talking to his fellow.

—Sonic, do you... know him? — Tails asked Sonic uncertainly.

- N-no… It's... the first time I've seen him... — was all he said, and then suddenly he screamed. Putting his hand on his forehead, he clenched his teeth, and some fuzzy images appeared before his eyes: as if at first he was playing and laughing with someone, then horror and fear came, and then complete darkness.

"Sonic, are you okay?" — The fox cub was worried about his friend.

—Yes... I'm fine... — Sonic whispered, having overcome a sudden headache.

— Are you sure about this, hedgehog? — Knuckles also expressed concern.

— Yes, yes. It's okay, guys. Everything's fine, — and then blue turned to his kinsman. "Who do you even think you know me?"

"Have you really forgotten me, Sonic?" Striped asked, feigning surprise. — Maybe those nasty people who hunted you can help you refresh your memory?

Then suddenly it dawned on Sonic…

"So you set me up, huh?" Is GUN following us because of you?

- Hm. Well... you could probably say that..." the black and red hedgehog grinned slyly.

"So you're the criminal the GUN soldiers are looking for!" — Sonic got angry. "You should be put in jail!" — he glowed blue all over.

—If you think so... then try and catch me,— Tabby said mockingly.

Sonic angrily rushed towards the stranger.

— Sonic, wait! — Tails tried to stop him, but the hedgehog did not listen to him. Sonic was too angry at the hedgehog, who had, in fact, put him and Blue's family in danger! He could not allow the attacker to escape deserved justice so easily.

At the same time, he remembered how he left his first family on his home planet, the owl Longclaw, who took him under her wing. He just couldn't make another mistake and lose the second family he had found on Earth.…

Here the hero jumped up, curled into a ball and rushed to attack the dark hedgehog. Knuckles and Tails couldn't believe what was happening in front of their eyes: Sonic had never been as furious as he was now, so they didn't understand what could have angered their prickly friend and brother so much.

—Take it, You Faker! Sonic exclaimed, continuing to charge at his kinsman. As for the black hedgehog himself, he stood calmly, keeping his composure. And then he said faintly:

—Chaos Control, — and then he disappeared.

And Sonic just shot forward until he hit the asphalt, leaving a decent dent in place.

— Oh... what happened? Where did that hedgehog go? — shaking his head and coming to himself, he said.

— Sonic! — soon his sworn brothers ran up to him.

"Aren't you looking for me, blue hedgehog?" — three guys turned their gaze to one of the high-rise buildings, where the unknown man was now standing.

"Is he really that fast?" — Sonic was amazed. "Is he even faster than me?"

—I... I don't think it was speed, Sonic..." the fox cub hesitated. And the stranger continued a moment later:

— Ha! Nothing compares to the power of Chaos itself... and only the Ultimate Life Form, which I am, can master it.…

— Oh, yeah? If you're not a coward, but come down and fight me! — challenged the Ultimate Life Form of the blue hedgehog.

"You shouldn't underestimate me, little hedgehog..." he giggled. — I really shouldn't have... — but still went down to the ground, although he did not approach the heroes.

— Come on! Fight me one on one if you are not afraid of me and my power! — Sonic got ready to run. — Just watch it without tricks!

— Sonic, maybe it's better not to? — Tails was afraid for his best friend, after all, they know so little about the striped hedgehog. After all, it is not known what he is capable of.

—And we're a team, hedgehog,— Knuckles also reminded.

— Guys, I can handle it, don't worry. I can handle it," Sonic informed them confidently, turning to them briefly.

—Well, since you're bragging about your strength like that, Impostor, then show it to me,— the black-and-scarlet man said arrogantly.

— Well then... turn on the maximum! — and Sonic raced down the street, soon his brother chased after him.

"Let's go after them, Knuckles,— the fox cub then suggested to echidna. — Something tells me that nothing good will come of this.…

"I agree with you, fox. Let's hurry after the blue hedgehog then," Tails nodded, and the friends set off after their leader.

Meanwhile, Sonic kept trying to figure out what kind of super-fast hedgehog was next to him. And... why did it look kind of familiar to him, albeit vaguely? — Heh. Now we're alone, hedgehog. Show me what you can do without your... "friends," the black and red hedgehog sneered.

— With pleasure, Faker! — and Sonic tried to kick his kinsman, but he deftly dodged, and then struck back at the blue with his fists until he collapsed to the ground. But quickly recovering, Sonic rushed back into battle. However, the enemy easily repelled his attacks, it was clear that the hedgehogs were equal to each other in strength and were not inferior to each other.

— Ha! Is that all? Tabby scoffed. "I thought you could do better."

"Then how do you like it?"

Sonic went on the attack again, but, alas, he missed, as the other hedgehog managed to jump back in time. Nevertheless, the blue one did not give up and continued to strike, until one of them hit the same boastful striped tribesman.

— Hmph. Not bad, — he involuntarily praised the hero, which made our blue even a little embarrassed. "For a beginner,— and the black one hit Sonic right in the face, knocking him aside so that he bent a lamppost. "And yet... I'm a little disappointed with you… Sonic".

Sonic, admittedly, has already managed to run out of steam. He already had a difficult day because of the soldiers, so the addition is still now an unfamiliar hedgehog, running as fast as he does, and also possessing the energy of Chaos itself.

Therefore, he continued to lie on the ground, catching his breath.

— Sonic!!! — soon screams were heard, and after a couple of minutes, his loyal friends were already next to the prickly hero.

"Sonic, are you okay? Sonic?" The little fox's voice was trembling with undisguised excitement and fear for his older brother.

—It's okay... guys... now... I'll get up..." he muttered, trying to get up, but after an unsuccessful attempt to get to his feet, he fell.

— No, hedgehog. Then we will fight to protect your honor! — Knuckles said, and stepped in front of his younger companions. "Listen up, hedgehog! More precisely, the dark hedgehog! Leave our brother alone and fight with me!"

— And with me too! — Tails volunteered, standing next to Echidna.

The striped hedgehog didn't even look towards his rival's loyal companions, as if they were nothing to him. He rolled his eyes in boredom.

"I don't care about you two. You are not worthy of my attention.

—Oh, right! — Knuckles said angrily. —Then I'll make you pay attention to us, dark hedgehog! — and the red warrior attacked the insolent man. The man only stole a glance at him, and then suddenly disappeared, so Knuckles couldn't get to the stranger either. — Argh! You're dishonest, dark hedgehog! You're only bringing shame on yourself by hiding from me and my righteous wrath!

— You are not my rival, Red, so give up. We can fight in another one, but now I've come for the blue hedgehog," the friends were surprised to see the black and scarlet one on top of the lantern.

— You won't get Sonic, no matter who you are! Tails stood up for his best friend. He was all fluffed up in anger.

- Yes! And are you really afraid of my fists? — Knuckles quipped, striking his fists apart, and small red lightning bolts ran across them from the impact.

—You two are just a waste of my precious time,— the hedgehog calmly replied to them. — And I came here only for the sake of the well-known "Blue Justice". However, I thought that our glorious blue hero was much stronger and more capable than the way I see him now.…

—I... Haven't... Finished... Yet... You Faker! — Sonic shouted, all lit up with lightning. "And I'll show you what heroes can do when they're underestimated and belittled!" — the blue hedgehog rushed at the enemy again. He grinned contentedly.

"That's what I expected to see from you, Faker," his striped kinsman broke into a smile, after which he also sparkled with lightning, except perhaps in red, and then, curling up into a ball, rushed towards the hero.

Sonic also curled up into a sparkling blue ball on the fly, and then both hedgehogs hit each other. They were thrown in different directions, but that did not stop them from returning to the fight.

With each attack, there were bright blue-red flashes of light.

It felt like someone had staged a light show.

Tails and Knuckles even had to turn away, squinting so as not to be blinded by such a sight.

Well, the two prickly tangles continued to spin and spin for some time, colliding with each other along the way, until with one powerful blow they bumped into each other, unwilling to yield to their opponent in strength.

And after such a powerful blow, a huge wave swept through the area, which caused windows to be blown out in houses and other buildings and even cut off electricity.

Tails and Knuckles were also affected, and the two of them were thrown aside.

And two hedgehogs bounced off each other after their big collision with each other. Each of them, breathing heavily, managed to exhale decently.

"Very impressive, blue hedgehog,— the black and red hedgehog said, catching his breath. — You really managed to show me your strength.

Sonic didn't even know how to respond to the praise. Besides, he expected a trick after the opponent's words, just like last time.

"However, you..." the striped one soon continued, "still have a lot to learn...— he straightened up. — Join me, Sonic… And you... will know the true essence of the power contained in you.…

Sonic was shocked by what he heard. He turned to his friends. They were recovering from a powerful explosion caused by hedgehogs. And then, having regained control of himself, the blue hedgehog replied to his fellow:

— No way! There's no way I'm going to help a criminal like you!

—Humph,— he snorted. — That's a little sad to hear.… But I'm sure you'll change your mind eventually, especially after running away from those soldiers..." and as if to confirm his words, loud sirens of police and special military vehicles, the noisy chirping of helicopters, and light circles from searchlights appeared nearby. — And now goodbye, Sonic. We'll meet again. You'll see," the striped hedgehog smiled mysteriously and, before leaving with the help of "Chaos Control", added goodbye. — And yes… I'm Shadow... Shadow the Hedgehog..." and then he was gone.

— The blue hedgehog! Don't move! You're under arrest! Put your hands behind your head, stay where you are and don't resist! — it was heard later from the loudspeakers.

— Sonic, what are we going to do? — the fox cub shouted to his friend. Sonic didn't immediately figure out what to do, because he still hadn't recovered from what had just happened to him.

—You and Knuckles get out of here, as fast as you can!" Go back to Tom and Maddy! And I'm going to stay here and distract the GUN's attention on myself! — the blue hedgehog commanded and was already preparing to run when his friends called out to him:

"But, Sonic, we can't leave you!"

— The fox is right, the hedgehog! We are clansmen, one family, and therefore we must cope with difficulties together!

— Guys, I appreciate your help, honestly! Sonic asked them. "But I know what to do!" Besides, if something goes wrong, then you, Tom and Maddie can come up with a new plan! Now go away! Right now!

"But… Sonic..." Tails said, because he didn't want to leave his best friend alone with the GUN people.

"You heard him, fox. Let's go quickly,— Knuckles urged him, and the little fox, casting a sad glance at the hedgehog, flew up on his tails and headed away from the city with echidna.

"At least they'll be safe..." flashed through Sonic's mind. He looked after the guys with a smile on his face, and then ran forward to meet the soldiers.

Also, while running, the striped hedgehog, who introduced himself as Shadow, appeared before his eyes again.

Ha! Shadow... is that really his name? The guy who looked kind of blue? Surely it's not possible that Shadow... turned out to be Sonic's doppelganger?.. Or at least a kind of doppelganger?..

But here's what's weird… For some reason, Sonic found that strange hedgehog... really familiar.… But only... how could he know that?..

"Now is not the time to chase after visions, Sonic! Concentrate! We need to get the soldiers as far away from Tails and Knuckles as possible so that they don't get hurt! Concentrate! Run faster!" the young hedgehog thought, growling to himself, not stopping to run. Soon, the chase began again.

Sonic could have laughed or made some jokes, but he didn't, because the situation was too tense and serious, which required the hedgehog's attention if he wasn't going to be captured by the military.

***

Well, at the top of the cliff, at the edge of the forest, Shadow was looking at the chase from the side. — Ha! Stupid hedgehog… You still don't know what awaits you next.… Still, I have no doubt that when you find out the truth, you will change your mind and return to your family... your real family... after which, we can take our revenge... in the meantime... run, Sonic… Run while you can..." he grinned. — And be ready for our new meeting ... brother... — he laughed ominously, and then with the words "Chaos Control!" he disappeared in a bright flash.

RUS: Божечки! Они такие очаровашки!😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕

ENG: Oh my God! They're so adorable!😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕

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something small for wholesome sonic and tails wednesday before I go to bed...

don't tag as ship

Побег от Злого БанБана/Escape from the Evil BanBan

RUS:

Один из моих стареньких артов, посвящённый любимой сцене погони в третьей главе игры про БанБана, где нам (Игроку-родителю) предстоит убежать от Злого БанБана.

Дизайн персонажей принадлежит мне.

ENG:

One of my old art is dedicated to my favorite chase scene in the third chapter of the Banban game, where we (the parent Player) have to escape from the Evil Banban.

The character design belongs to me.

✨

Will you merry me?

Небольшой фанфик про знаменитого синего ежа Соника и не менее известную розовую ежиху Эми Роуз. Основано на русской народной сказке "Журавль и Цапля".

Соник — самый известный на всём белом свете синий сверхскоростной ёж, который готов защитить слабых и бороться с различными злодеями, дабы спасти весь мир. И на протяжении нескольких лет он воевал со своим злейшим врагом, доктором Эггманом, а также многими другими злодеями и плохишами. И вот когда наконец наступили мир и покой, а Эггман ушёл на пенсию, то ёж задумался о своей личной жизни. Его лучшие друзья, Тейлз и Наклз, уже женились и завели своих детей, а он был всё один да один… И потому Соник надумал тоже завести семью!

— Думаю, Эми была бы чудесной женой. Она вполне неплохая девушка и подруга. Правда, несколькими годами ранее она приставала ко мне со своей навязчивой любовью… Но тогда она была девочкой, а я — подростком, а теперь мы оба повзрослели, поэтому можно будет и пожениться. Надеюсь, что она ещё любит меня, если я собираюсь сделать ей предложение… — поразмыслил так ёж и, прежде чем пойти к подруге, расчесал свои иголки, натёр до блеска свои кеды, на свою бандану прикрепил цветочек, приготовил красивый букет с розовыми розами, а после побежал к домику розовой ежихи. Он постучал в дверь.

— Кто там? — вскоре послышался её голосок.

— Это я, Эми, Соник, — отозвался он. — Я пришёл сказать тебе кое-что важное.

Эми открыла дверь и вышла на порог. Она была слегка удивлена увидеть Соника с букетом цветов. А сам ёж встал на колено и протянул букет.

— Эми, я понял, что моя жизнь сейчас скучна без тебя, и потому я хотел бы спросить… — начал он и затем улыбнулся девушке. — Ты выйдешь за меня?

— Нет.

Соник впал в ступор от такого ответа.

— П-почему?.. — дрожащим голосом спросил он её.

— Да потому, что ты дурак, Соник! Я столько лет бегала за тобой, а ты… Ты столько раз отказывал мне в любви! И я просто устала терпеть подобное отношение, поэтому я не хочу иметь с тобой ничего общего! Прощай! — с этими словами ежиха хлопнула дверью перед носом ежа.

Соник так и стоял на колене несколько минут, пребывая в шоке. Розы в букете аж пожухли после резкого отказа девушки. А потом, спустя несколько минут, ёж пришёл в себя и неторопливо побрёл домой.

А меж тем в доме Эми задумалась: «Ох, кажется, я была слишком грубой по отношению к Сонику… Ведь он вроде как влюбился в меня наконец, пришёл ко мне с цветами, а я его…» — ежиха взгрустнула, а после решительно сказала про себя:

— Я должна пойти и извиниться перед Соником! Всё таки я любила его ещё с детства! И сейчас его люблю! И я мечтала стать его женой! Нельзя упускать такой шанс! — теперь настал черед девушки наряжаться: она надела красные бусы, красивенькую с цветочками ленточку, новое красно-белое платьице — а дальше она вышла из дома и пошла к Сонику.

Ёж в свою очередь смотрел телевизор, пытаясь хоть как-то себя развлечь и поднять себе настроение после отказа Эми. Вдруг он услышал стук в дверь. Соник встал с дивана и вышел на порог, перед ним стояла с чуть виноватым видом не безызвестная мисс Роуз.

— Соник, прости меня, пожалуйста, за моё поведение… В общем, я подумала и решила согласиться стать твоей женой… — промолвила она и с надеждой взглянула на Соника, ожидая услышать: «Конечно, Эми, я тебя прощаю! Я так рад, что ты согласилась стать моей женой!». Но она услышала обратное:

— Знаешь, Эми, что-то мне расхотелось жениться. Да и может оно и к лучшему, что мы не вместе? Ведь ты меня так доставала раньше своей любовью ко мне, когда я сражался с врагами. Поэтому уходи, Эми, — и Соник закрыл дверь. Эми заплакала и пошла домой, причём под внезапно нахлынувшим дождём, который был как раз под грустное настроение ежихи.

А Соник неожиданно ужаснулся про себя: «Вот же я дурак! Зачем отказал я ей, когда решил завести семью и покончить со своим одиночеством? Надо пойти и извиниться, и снова сделать ей предложение!»

Соник через несколько минут прибежал к Эми, несмотря на дождь, и постучался в её дверь, девушка с заплаканными глазами вышла ему навстречу.

— Эми, прости, что я тебя прогнал. Я был таким придурком по отношению к тебе. Пожалуйста, прости меня и…выходи за меня замуж… — он бросил умоляющий взгляд на неё, но та, нахмурившись, ответила ему:

— Нет, Соник, я не могу простить тебя за такую грубость! К тому же, если зовёшь меня замуж, то где обручальное кольцо? И знаешь ещё что, Соник? Ты козёл, а не ёж! А теперь убирайся отсюда! — и она закрылась, а ёж, приуныв, побрёл к себе. Позже Эми снова пришла к Сонику просить прощения, а тот вновь её прогнал. Но спустя лишь несколько минут он в очередной раз вспомнил, как же плохо жить одному, а потому, взяв кольцо (Это одно из золотых колец, что собирает Соник в играх.), побежал к девушке. Но та опять отказала и вышвырнула парня вон.

И ещё так десяток с лишним раз ежи бегали к друг другу, прося прощения и предлагая совместную жизнь. Но Сонику однажды это надоело, а потому он бросил попытки жениться на Эми. Зато через какое-то время он встретил другую девушку, с которой он начал романтические отношения, а после, поняв, что они любят друг друга, ёж таки сделал предложение руки и сердца новой избраннице, и та согласилась. И у Соника наконец-то появилась семья, с которой он был очень счастлив…

А что касается Эми, то она, поговаривают, так и осталась одна проливать слёзы «над разбитым корытом»…

English version

Will you marry me?

A small fanfiction about the famous blue hedgehog Sonic and the equally famous pink hedgehog Amy Rose. It is based on the Russian folk tale "The Crane and the Heron".

Sonic is the most famous blue super—fast hedgehog in the whole wide world, who is ready to protect the weak and fight various villains in order to save the whole world. And for several years, he fought with his worst enemy, Dr. Eggman, as well as many other villains and bad guys. And when peace and quiet finally came, and Eggman retired, the hedgehog thought about his personal life. His best friends, Tails and Knuckles, had already married and had their own children, and he was all alone… And that's why Sonic decided to start a family too!

"I think Amy would be a wonderful wife." She's a pretty good girl and friend. However, a few years earlier, she pestered me with her obsessive love… But then she was a girl and I was a teenager, and now we've both grown up, so we can get married. I hope that she still loves me if I'm going to propose to her … — the hedgehog thought about it and, before going to a friend, combed his needles, polished his sneakers to shine, attached a flower to his bandana, prepared a beautiful bouquet with pink roses, and then ran to the pink hedgehog's house. He knocked on the door.

— Who's there? Her voice was soon heard.

—It's me, Amy, Sonic,— he replied. — I came to tell you something important.

Amy opened the door and stepped out onto the threshold. She was slightly surprised to see Sonic with a bouquet of flowers. And the hedgehog himself got down on one knee and held out a bouquet.

"Amy, I realized that my life is boring without you right now, and therefore I would like to ask…" he began and then smiled at the girl. "Will you marry me?"

— No.

Sonic fell into a stupor from this answer.

— W-why? .. He asked her in a trembling voice.

— Yes, because you're a fool, Sonic! I've been chasing you for so many years, and you… You've denied me love so many times! And I'm just tired of being treated like this, so I don't want to have anything to do with you! Goodbye! With these words, the hedgehog slammed the door in the hedgehog's face.

Sonic remained on his knee for several minutes, in shock. The roses in the bouquet had already withered after the girl's abrupt refusal. And then, a few minutes later, the hedgehog came to his senses and sauntered home.

Meanwhile, in the house, Amy thought: "Oh, it seems that I was too rude to Sonic… After all, he kind of fell in love with me at last, came to me with flowers, and I…" — the hedgehog was sad, and then said resolutely to herself:

— I have to go and apologize to Sonic! After all, I have loved him since childhood! And now I love him! And I dreamed of becoming his wife! We must not miss such a chance! — now it's the girl's turn to dress up: she put on red beads, a pretty ribbon with flowers, a new red and white dress - and then she left the house and went to Sonic.

The hedgehog, in turn, was watching TV, trying to somehow entertain himself and cheer himself up after Amy's refusal. Suddenly he heard a knock on the door. Sonic got up from the sofa and went out on the threshold, the not unknown Miss Rose stood in front of him with a slightly guilty look.

— Sonic, please forgive me for my behavior… In general, I thought about it and decided to agree to become your wife…" she said and looked hopefully at Sonic, expecting to hear: "Of course, Amy, I forgive you! I am so glad that you have agreed to become my wife!" But she heard the opposite:

"You know, Amy, I don't feel like getting married anymore. And maybe it's for the best that we're not together? After all, you used to annoy me so much with your love for me when I was fighting enemies. So go away, Amy," and Sonic closed the door. Amy started crying and went home, and under a sudden rush of rain, which was just right for the sad mood of the hedgehog.

And Sonic was suddenly horrified to himself: "What a fool I am! Why did I refuse her when I decided to start a family and end my loneliness? I have to go and apologize and propose to her again!"

Sonic ran to Amy a few minutes later, despite the rain, and knocked on her door, a girl with tear-stained eyes came out to meet him.

"Amy, I'm sorry I sent you away. I've been such a jerk to you. Please forgive me and… marry me…" he cast a pleading glance at her, but she frowned and answered him:

— No, Sonic, I can't forgive you for being so rude! Besides, if you're asking me to get married, where's the engagement ring? And you know what else, Sonic? You're a goat, not a hedgehog! Now get out of here! — and she closed up, and the hedgehog, dejected, wandered to his room. Later, Amy came to Sonic again to ask for forgiveness, and he drove her away again. But after only a few minutes, he once again remembered how bad it was to live alone, and therefore, taking the ring (This is one of the golden rings that Sonic collects in games.), he ran to the girl. But she refused again and threw the guy out.

And more than a dozen times the hedgehogs ran to each other, asking for forgiveness and offering a life together. But Sonic got tired of it one day, so he gave up trying to marry Amy. But after some time, he met another girl with whom he began a romantic relationship, and after realizing that they loved each other, the hedgehog still made a marriage proposal to the new chosen one, and she agreed. And Sonic finally had a family with whom he was very happy.…

And as for Amy, they say she was left alone to shed tears "over a broken trough"…

Russian version

RUS: Ав! До чего же это мило выглядит!🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕

ENG: Aww! How cute it looks!🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕

January 29 2024

Sonic being Tails' Big Brother is amazing- but him being his Mom, Dad, and Picket Fence is my personal favorite.

Fan art for thatbirdguy_'s Tails Ratify AU on Twitter! It's so cute I can't handle it! ;o;

Боль предательства/The pain of betrayal

RUS: Если бы только Соник и Найн поняли друг друга и не поссорились, думая о том, что другой его предал, возможно не было бы той битвы и почти полного разрушения мультивселенной…

ENG: If only Sonic and Nine had understood each other and not quarreled, thinking that the other had betrayed him, perhaps there would not have been that battle and the almost complete destruction of the multiverse…

Faith in goodness

I really like Smurfs, so I decided to write fanfics about them. And one of them is dedicated to one of my favorite characters of this fandom - the smurfling girl Sassette. I was inspired to write fan fiction by the season 6 episode "Smurf on the Run", whose events will be touched upon in the plot. I hope you enjoy this little fanfic about her.

"I… I thought that you had changed, Pappy Gargamel… I thought that you had become good… after our adventure behind the Topaz of Truth…— the little smurf girl cried, and then ran away so that the evil sorcerer Gargamel could not catch her.

Little Sassette really wanted Gargamel to become sweet and kind, she was so sure that he could be reformed so that he would stop hunting smurfs. And it turns out that she hoped in vain? Did you believe in it for nothing? But Gargamel created her, and it still doesn't count as his good deed, doesn't show kindness in his heart?

It had been a few days after her smurf birth, but she still couldn't forget the events of that day that happened on the eve of her holiday, which made her very sad.…

And so one day the girl decided to retire from the rest of the smurfs, including her friends, the smurflings, and sat down on the bank of a small lake. She sighed and looked at her reflection.

— How stupid and naive I was… — she said to herself. — And why didn't I listen to others? Will Pappy Gargamel never change and always hunt us down to eat us or turn us into gold? — looking at the water surface, Sassette seemed to see in the reflection that little smurf girl who naively believed in the kindness of the sorcerer, although she herself was already disappointed in this, having made sure that she was always wrong. The little girl took a pebble and threw it into the water, not wanting to see even her trusting self. The water rippled, causing the reflection to disappear. Then the girl began to cry bitterly.

— Sassette, what are you doing here alone? — Sassette started and turned around.

— Papa Smurf? — a little further away from her stood Papa Smurf, the leader of all the Smurfs in a red robe. He walked over to the baby and sat down next to her.

— What's wrong, my little smurf? Has someone offended you? — Papa Smurf asked with slight concern. Sassette looked away.

— No one offended me, Papa… I'm just… I'm just really ashamed.…

"Why not, Sassetta?"

— That I believed in stupidity! She threw the stone into the water again.

— And what kind of nonsense are you ashamed of, little one? As for me, everysmurf can believe in anything, even in some nonsense… But there is nothing shameful about it.…

"I…I just can't believe Gargamel doesn't want to be as kind as we are, Papa."…

"That's not surprising, Sassette," Papa Smurf replied. — Alas, but this is his choice, his path… there is nothing we can do about it…

"It's just… I wanted him to stop following us so much… and… it seemed to me that if you wanted, you could change… for the better… I… was so sure that you could awaken the good in him… I thought it was in him.…

—Ah, Sassette,— the wise smurf smiled slightly at the girl. "There's nothing wrong with seeing goodness in Gargamel. Yes, he is evil and does not want to change, and he can deceive and plot against us, but still seeing and believing in someone good is good, just the main thing is to be able to recognize his lies and deceit in time. Believe me, little one, sometimes we can really help someone, put them on the right path, seeing in this person that piece of kindness hidden in the very depths of his soul. It's just… unfortunately, we can't always reach someone.… And… usually it does not depend on us, but on the people themselves who choose their life path, who may also ignore advice or our help… But to believe in human change is normal, and even… right… It shows your determination to make someone better, your determination, your own kindness. And… even if someone can't be changed, it's okay.… We can all make mistakes… and we learn from mistakes, Sassette.… And learning from mistakes, we gain experience, and with experience comes wisdom.…

— And what does it turn out to be, Papa?.. I… wasn't a stupid and naive smurfling?..

— No, honey. Rather, just a little inexperienced… But at the same time, you were brave in your own way, you continued to believe and see the good in Gargamel, although he himself is unlikely to ever notice it.… But… I still won't rule out that maybe… It's possible! He'll be able to change one day… and then maybe he'll realize how much he was wrong when he was chasing us.…

— Really, Papa? — Sassette looked at him incredulously.

—Of course. So don't worry if you can't make Gargamel a good person.… Maybe someone else can do it? Plus, we still have to wait for a certain time when he will be able to realize everything …" the elder Smurf chuckled. — And as for you, don't stop believing in miracles and kindness, because the world needs more people like you and… smurfs like you… With people like you, Sassette, the world can become a better and kinder place.… And it's a great feeling to see goodness in someone.…

— Thanks, Papa Smurf! Thank you for these kind and wise words! — the girl, delighted, hugged Papa Smurf, who grinned.

— You're welcome, my little smurfling. And now… I think you need to go to the smurflings. They couldn't find you, although they really wanted to invite you to their game.

— Oh! Running chipmunks! Well, then I'll run! Thanks again, Papa! Thanks! And she ran off, waving to the leader in the red hat.

Hope for the best has reappeared in the baby's heart. Of course, she will be careful when meeting old Gargamel and will no longer fall for his deception, at least she will definitely try to do this, but still she will at least hope a little that one day, after some time, the sorcerer will understand and change, and become their friend.

In the meantime… you can play with your friends, and leave your thoughts for later… And so Sassette, laughing and smiling happily, will do…

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