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The Land of Falador, Chapter XX

 

"We're in the middle of a war with the Pearl Isles," Scourge, the young king of Falador, said. "And I have some important news." The knights sat at the grand dining hall, staring at the young king in disappointment.

 

"I'm leaving Falador." Said Scourge. "I know a way to end this war, ONCE AND FOR ALL!" Launa, Scourge's best friend, gasped. "You can't leave Falador behind!" Minty declared, slamming her fist onto the table. "But I have to," Scourge replied. "It's the only way I can save this place."

 

Lancelot grunted, "Alas, sire," he said, shaking his head. "You mustn't leave Falador territory. You may have the power of royalty, but you do not have the strength to leave alone."

 

The other knights nod in agreement. "We must stand by your side, my liege." Said Sir Galahad shyly. "We do not want you to end up like your father - "

 

Scourge didn't hear the rest of Galahad's sentence. The only thing he thought of was his father. The man who abused his son at an early age. The man who killed his wife. The man who tried to kill Scourge. The man. . . Scourge killed with his own hands.

 

"ENOUGH!" Yelled Scourge. He stood up and points at Galahad. "Don't you EVER talk about my father again! You understand?!" He roared. Galahad widened his eyes. "I apologize, s-sire. . ." He muttered.

 

Scourge turned around. "I must go get ready to leave. Launa, Lancelot, you're coming with me. I'm putting Galahad in charge of Falador during my absence." Launa gulped, "S-Scourge. . . Where are we heading to?" She asked. Scourge smirked, but it was unnoticed by the rest of the knights. "We are heading to the Pearl Isles."

 

"WHAT?!"

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'And so, the brave Prince and the beautiful maiden set sail for the Enchanted Island, the three faeries soared in the sky, following their ship out to sea. And they all lived happily ever af - '

 

SLAM!!

 

"Same old, same old!" Sonic the Hedgehog sighed and looked through hundreds of books. He was at the library, and he was looking for a fairy tale read. He read almost every fairy tale known to mankind, but he wanted to look for something new.

 

He was tired of princesses and talking animals and happily ever afters. He wanted more than that. He wanted more excitement. He scanned the old, dusty bookshelves of the local library carefully, reading each book title as his eyes moved. 'Cinderella,' one book said. 'Alice in Wonderland,' said another. 'Aladdin.' Sonic shook his head. He read all of those books! He sighed. "No, no, no." He continued browsing the shelf.

 

That's when he suddenly found an old, black book with a yellow eye symbol on the cover. "The Land of Falador?" Sonic whispered to himself. He picked the book up. It was a very dusty book, indeed. It looked ancient, like it was buried in the ground for decades, no, CENTURIES. Sonic shrugged. He picked the book up and walked to the librarian. "Excuse me, miss?" He whispered. The librarian was an old, grey cat. She was typing away on her computer.

 

"Ma'am?" Sonic spoke louder. The librarian turned around. "May I help you?" She asked, her voice sweet and gentle. "I'm ready to check out." Sonic said, placing the old book on the counter. The librarian examined the book and pushed it back to Sonic. "No." She said.

 

"Why not?" Sonic frowned, pushing the book back to the old cat. She sighed, "That book is no longer available." She answered quickly. "But I found it in the fairy tale section." Sonic pointed out. "It was right next to the book Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Aladdin!" The librarian shushed Sonic, her voice colder than ice. "Listen, young man," the wise old cat whispered. "Nobody has checked that book out for as long as I've been here."

 

Sonic raised a brow, "Why's that?" He asked. "The reason is because the last person who checked that book out was somehow transported into the book," the librarian explained, "So let me say this again, loud and clear : DO NOT check that book out!"

 

Sonic frowned and crossed his arms. "May I at least read it?" He asked. The librarian nods, "Just be careful. If you see the words pop out, make sure to call for help." Sonic tilts his head to the side. 'Is this lady on something?' He thought as he walked to an empty table. He looked at the book cover. 'A librarian who won't let me check a simple book out is defiantly NOT a good librarian.'

 

The yellow eye looked like it was staring obliquely at Sonic. Sonic shrugged and opened the book. He began reading. . .

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Once upon a time, there was a kingdom known as Falador. Falador was a somewhat normal kingdom. Men worked hard, women kept the house stocked with goods and children learned and played. Unfortunately, though, the kingdom was under the rule of a very mean king, known as Scourge.

 

Scourge, being only 21, was the new king of Falador. Everybody feared him, but they obeyed him. He enjoyed life as a king, although it was sometimes boring. He didn't care about his kingdom's needs, such as food and water. He only cared about himself.

 

One day, Scourge was laying on his throne, reading a book when suddenly one of his brave knights burst into the room. "Your grace!" Said the brave knight. Scourge groaned and threw his book on the table. "What is it now, Lancelot?!" The young king demanded.

 

"We're lacking food and water badly," said Lancelot. "And it's YOUR responsibility to supply our people with their necessities! Didn't your father teach you - "

 

"Don't you DARE bring my father into your stupid little problems!" Yelled Scourge in anger. "He's no longer alive, so what's the point of dragging HIM into YOUR little situation?!"

 

"My lord," Lancelot sighed. "You are indeed very irresponsible. Ruling a kingdom is a hard job, you know." He said. Scourge sighed, too, "I know that."

 

Lancelot sighed, "I apologize, my liege." He mumbled. "Apoogy not accepted. But whatever." Replied Scourge.

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"Some king this guy is," Sonic muttered. "Who wrote this book anyways?" He asked himself. He flipped the pages, scanning each one by one. "Wow, there's lots of blood." He murmured. "No wonder the librarian won't let me check this book out." He shrugged. When the librarian wasn't looking, Sonic stood up, picked the book up and made his way over tot he exit.

 

The librarian turned around quickly, "Have a great day!" She chirped. "You too!" Replied the cobalt blue hedgehog quickly. He ran out the door and all the way home, the book tucked in between his arms. When he got home, Sonic sighed and walked upstairs quickly. "You're home already?" His little brother, Manic, said. "Wow! You usually come home after supper!"

 

Sonia, Sonic's sister, smirked, "Maybe that old librarian Miss Jeanne kicked him out for staying after curfew!" Sonic rolled his eyes and continued up the stairs. "If you say so, sis!" He taunted. He walked to his room and closed the door. He looked around. Hundreds and hundreds of fantasy books lay either on the shelves, his desk or even under the bed.

 

Sonic walked to his study desk and placed the book down. He continued reading. "What a strange book so far," he muttered. He continued reading, until suddenly his eyes felt heavy. He yawned and laid his head on the desk, falling into a deep sleep.

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"Sir? Sir, wake up!" Sonic groaned. He opened his eyes and looked around. He noticed that three strange people were staring down at him. "W-Where am I? Where's Sonia and Manic?" He asked. A pink little hedgegirl holding a machete, wearing a white robe, a purple bow and a white beret stared at Sonic. She giggled, "What a strange outsider you are, Mister!"

 

A cream coloured bunny laughed as well. "And besides! What's a 'Manic?'" She asked. "My brother," replied Sonic, perplexed. The bunny girl tilts her head to the side. "I see." The purple cat crossed her arms. "We mustn't talk to an outsider."

 

"Come on, Blaze!" The first girl pouted. "He fell here, and we should at least make sure he's okay! Right, Cream?" The pink girl turned to her bunny friend. She nods, "Right!" The lavender cat frowned, "Amelia, we - "

"Just tell me where I am and how I get home!" Sonic demanded, causing the small group of girls to jump back in shock. "Yikes!" The bunny exclaimed. "W-Well," the girl spoke, "Welcome to Pixiana!" She chirped, grinning. "Wait, what?" Asked Sonic.

 

The girl giggled. "Welcome to Pixiana, neighbouring kingdom of Falador!" She repeated. "Kingdom. . . Pixiana. . . FALADOR?! So the librarian was right! I somehow transported into the book!!"

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"Sonic? Sonic, wake up!" Sonic groaned. "N-No. . . It can't. . ." He murmured in his sleep. "Noooo!!" His eyes shot wide open. He looked around. "Where are the girls at? Where's Falador?" He asked. Sonia laughed, "What are you talking about?!" She shrieked, bursting into laughter.

 

"Ugh. . . Sonia?" He rubbed his eyes. "What. . . Happened?" He asked. Manic walked in, chuckling. "You know, dude," he began. "Ya gotta stop reading those weird books and do something else for a while." Sonia nodded in agreement. "Manic's right, Sonic," she said. "Give your mind a break." Sonic shook his head, "No way, Josè!"

 

Manic and Sonia looked at each other and back at their twin brother. "If you say so," mumbled Manic. "I'm gonna get ready for school," he said as he walked out of the room. Sonia shrugged, "It was just a suggestion." She said. "You don't have to, but I highly suggest you do another hobby instead of reading books over and over again."

 

Sonic just sneered and turned away. Sonia frowned and walked out of the room. When she closed the door, Sonic sighed. He looked at his Pokemon bookbag. It was mostly filled with fantasy books and a little folder with the Mad Hatter on it.

 

He picked his book up and