Chapter 4: The Dream

I was standing in the middle of a forest again. There was nothing else I could see. No ponies, no orchard, no town, no nothing. Just forest. Then I heard a voice in the distance.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Shadow the Hedgehog."

"Who are you, and how do you know my name?" I yelled. Out of the shadows came an Alicorn with a blue shade that looked like the night. Her mane and tail were both flowing with what looked like stars.

"I am princess Luna, ruler of the night. My sister has told me that you are a friend of Sonic the Hedgehog." she said.

"More like a friendly rival." I said as I bent on one knee bowing my head. I crossed my arms across both my back and my chest. I was before royalty so this is customary.

"Rise, and walk with me." she said. I followed her.

"How does your sister know Sonic?" I questioned. We cam to a portal that lead us back to Ponyville. There we could see Sonic and six other ponies.

"This is how princess Celestia knows Sonic and therefor knowing you too. Watch and listen." she explained. We were in the past. A knock came from the door.

"I'll get it!" said a young purple dragon. When the door opened there stood a tan Earth pony with a tie, and a larger Alicorn with a more colorful flowing mane. I assumed that must be princess Celestia. The others bowed before her, including Sonic.

"Good evening Princess Celestia and mayor Mayor, how can we help you? asked Twilight.

"Good evening my prized pupil, we were told that the hero that saved Ponyville was here." Her eyes scanned the room. "And that would be him, I'd take it." It looked like she was pointing at me when really she was pointing at Sonic.

"Yes." everyone said.

"What is your name?" asked Celestia.

"I'm Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog!" He responded. That introduction just doesn't suit me. Then they went on about saving Ponyville. Then Sonic told them where he was from and what he must do. He told them about his friends, including me. He told them how he doesn't need a place to stay. After they said good bye. Luna and I followed the mayor and Celestia.

"Mayor, hand me a note and quill please." said Celestia and the mayor handed her what she asked for. Then she read as she wrote. "My Dearest Sister Princess Luna, I have a new assignment for you. You must help Sonic's friend, Shadow, on his journey. He may need guidance to what he is about to discover. I will explain everything once I reach you in person. Princess Celestia." And with that the letter vanished. What did she mean by what I will discover?

"It's time to return." Luna said. A moment later, we were back in the forest. I had many questions to ask her, but she started first. "On your journey, you shall see good and evil." Another portal appeared showing the future.

"You will find that evil will try to get the best of you. Your friends will be your weakness. Keep them close to you and keep them safe. You must have faith on your journey, for once your enemies rise up against you, have faith that good will come." The portal showed new enemies I've never seen before. It also showed Rouge and the Crusaders with me and I try to protect them. The last thing I saw was me being beaten but evil being destroyed. Then the portal closed. "You must do exactly this to complete your journey." Luna explained. The forest started to fade away. Luna started to fly away. "Have faith, Shadow." was the last thing I heard from Luna.

"WAIT!" I exclaimed. I was back in the orchard. I was sweating and breathing deeply. After a few seconds I realized it was a dream. I looked at the moon and I saw Luna's face, a very faint face. It was a dream but it was real. I knew what must be done.