The Life of a Dictator

Chapter 1 “Beginnings”

Blake the hedgehog sat down with a worried expression on his face; he was awaiting news from one of his newer commanders.
He stood in front of his house while Sarah was talking with Spike inside.
Something was stirring in Blake, he knew something was up and he needed to keep it a secret.
He hadn’t told Sarah he was planning a strike yet, he wanted to take Sonic’s planet by force but hesitated to tell his family.

Blake’s Quills were stuck up like a Mohawk, he was younger at this age and restless and impatient to get things out of the way, he hated delay.
There were red strikes along his quills and his spiked up quills, he was wearing a metal belt with golden decorated rings; he had a set of armor put away but of out sight of his wife and kid.

All his life he’d wanted a special meaning the power to change things whether good or bad was his purpose.
But as of now he had not made up his mind as he was never put into the situation he wanted so badly.

Sarah had completely different views, she hated the thought of Blake becoming something more then her husband; but their relationship was all but there they started drifting apart and each day each one of them tried changing the subject off each other’s business.
Blake had been secretly building an organization, they lived in a remote area of Sonic’s planet and because of this it made getting information and getting caught harder.

“I wonder why Alec has not shown up yet.” Blake wondered.

Blake’s voice was not very deep, later his voice would darken and he would be a little more different.
As of now he was just impatient and eager for every little thing concerning his plan to come to action.
He was peppy but more a laid back peppy.
Blake’s eyes dotted over at Spike who was playing with the grass pulling it apart and letting the wind take it into the sky.

“Spike? What are you doing up so early?” Blake asked.

The sun was still coming up and it was a very early day, Blake had woken up on purpose to get information for one of the people in his growing society.
Spike had quills like Blake but not pointed up so high as more rough and spiky which explained his name.
Spike ran to his father quickly and excitedly, Blake had no reason to neglect his son for he had no doubt in his mind his family would be beside him when he explained everything.

“Hello Spike.” Blake said rubbing the top of Spike’s head.

Little Spike smiled and ran back over to the rock to continue being by himself.
Blake crept to another side of the house so as to be sure not to be in sight.
Alec was Blake’s information, he gave him all the news and he was running late.
There was a chilling sound to the wind.
Blake walked forward to see if Alec had showed up in a different spot.
Sure enough Captain Alec stood behind a bush.

“Blake Sir we have great news, your group had twenty more recruits and are immediately being trained.” said Alec. “Also your strategies are a brilliant adaptation for the war effort but we will have difficulties on the side of the world nearest Green Hill Zone I’m afraid.”
“Why would that be a problem? I’ve heard it’s the lowest crime rate so less protectors so it should be easiest to capture.”
“The reason the crime is so low Sir is because there’s a self proclaimed hero among its inhabitance.” said Alec. “If you’re to take it you’ll need to keep your other attacks under the radar Sir, if you want to change the world it will be difficult to do such in secret.”
“I don’t want to hear this news right now, lets focus on the task at hand, congratulate the recruits and assure them I will make myself present to them eventually.” said Blake. “But I need to get things straight first…I’m hoping Sarah will be with me but I have not told her yet…”
“Sir is that wise? You know as well as I Sarah is against ANY dictatorship and knowing your views on a harsh and sadistic point of view…” Alec said stuttering.
“Sadistic? Well it is true I plan on making examples but it will let them learn their place, I’ve been in the dark to long.” said Blake with a sound of confusion to his voice. “Either way when I have my empire, I’m sure Sarah will go along with it, if not I’ll have to push forward without her approval.”
End chapter

Chapter 2 “Spike’s Father”

Seven years later; Blake had been more and more quiet around Sarah and Spike and Blake grew stronger each day working out and
Blake had a daughter but she was very young and Spike had just turned twelve; although none of the birthdays felt like much of a celebration.
Spike was lying in bed awaiting sleep, it was the middle of the night and his sister was already asleep.
He overheard his mother and father talking in the dining room and their voices were starting to build.

“What are they talking about?” Spike wondered.

Spike’s quills were sharp and unattended but he was very intelligent for his age.
Also he had a deepness inside him where he could read other’s feelings, it was an ability nobody else shared; He could feel and reach into other’s hearts and understand what they were feeling, but he didn’t understand it and assumed everybody could pick up on vibes so well.
And as of now his parents were clearly angry at each other, he scooted out of bed and slowly creaked open the door poking an eye to see what was amiss.
Blake slammed his fist on the table with his deep red eyes watering inside, he was angry.

“Sarah you have to understand it’s an opportunity, my opportunity.” said Blake.
“You mean your chance to take charge Blake, that’s how it always is with you, you’re so concerned on having things your own way.” said Sarah in a loud whisper.
“And what’s wrong with that! I could eliminate crime! I could have order!” Blake argued.
“At what cost!” Sarah said throwing her chair down. “I’ve been a fool to think you had changed!”

Blake grabbed his arm looking her straight in the eye.

“Listen Sarah, this could give our son a better life, he could grow up with importance.” said Blake. “Don’t let your personal opinions get in the way of that.”
“Don’t talk about Spike as if it’d be good for him.” said Sarah. “It’d poison his soul to grow up in anger and despair, do you think he’d truly be happy with your hurting innocent people! If they had done wrong it would be different but to attack normal people who have done no harm and without reason is evil and sick.”
“Don’t talk about my son! Spike is MY Son and he will grow up by MY rules.” said Blake.

Spike’s eyes opened, he understood the seriousness of the situation.

“He’s my son too.” said Sarah. “And you plan on making him into something he’s not, don’t think I haven’t heard rumors of your plan to make him the next dictator.”
“he’d be able to make this world whatever he’d want Sarah, he may have to fight and he may have to harm innocent people but it’d be worth it, he will be remembered sentries to come, he’ll be proclaimed by kings.” said Blake.
“Order without free will is like dying inside.” said Sarah. “And I don’t want Spike to be a king, being my son is enough for me.”

With that Sarah burst through her door as Blake laid his fist into the wall grunting with anger and frustration.
Spike slowly walked to his bed getting underneath the covers.
He was consumed in thought, his parents were splitting apart and because the conversation rolled around his future he felt responsible.
He wept a little but tried to contain himself, something was tugging at him like a restless part inside him that wanted to get out and he didn’t understand it.
So he just waited until sleep took him but sleep was nothing when daylight came, it felt like he had blinked and all of a sudden the sun was up.

Blake was standing in the yard, the grass was flowing beside him and Spike could remember the brilliance as he left his bed and watched him.
Blake looked back with a surprised expression then half smiled putting his hands to his hips.

“Hello my son.” said Blake.

Spike smiled feeling acceptance from Blake. “Hi Dad.”

Blake started running; he was surprisingly fast and was looking back at Spike expecting him to run after him.
Spike did so, laughing in a playful manner.
A few red streaks lit up behind them as they burned some of the grass with their speed.
Nothing compared to Sonic but enough to have you look twice.
Spike was playing Blake, like a game of tag.

But they were both being watched…it almost sickened the one watching; he was so close to his Son the person watching felt calmer after a few moments passed.
The hedgehog watching didn’t know what to do at this point; he saw Blake down the hill he stood upon and he stood peering at them with angry eyes.

Another moment ad Sarah came out to meet them, she was still upset about the other night but was happy to see Spike enjoying himself even if it was with Blake.

The hedgehog slipped out near by being careful not to be seen as Blake sat down in conversation.
He made a sound alerting Blake and Blake looked with concern.

“…I will be right back Sarah.” He said still sore with Sarah, turning the corner but he found when he had gotten out of his family’s sight he was pulled away.

“Relax I’m not going to hurt you.” The hedgehog said covering his face with his tattered cape; he sat him down. “Your son is going to be endangering your plans for a better empire.”
“But how would you know that? I kept that plan secret.” said Blake.
“I know a lot about you.” said the hedgehog chuckling.
“Who are you?” asked Blake.
“That doesn’t matter, the point is your son Spike he may be fine now but he will turn on you.” said the hedgehog.
“WHAT?! That’s my son you’re speaking of! He’ll support me tenfold if I want to take over the planet to make it better then he will agree with Me.” said Blake.
“I am from the future, hard to believe but I know for a fact that when your plan starts to unfold THEN he will turn on you; he likes your wife more then you and he blames you for all, your daughter will become a leader who rebels against the very thing you want to accomplish and your wife will one day use information as a way to try to destroy you, she will claim ‘she wants justice’ and THAT is the moment you will know I am right and you will need to act.” said the hedgehog still trying to avoid being found out.
“Daughter? I have one son.” said Blake stomping his foot on the ground. “And that’s outrageous! I will NEVER believe that!”
“Then how would I know that when you detest anyone that claims to be better then you, and you’re selfish secretly and you claim to be ‘taking the world over’ for a better world when you only want payback.” The hedgehog said smiling evilly behind his cape. “Which is a very good goal in my eyes, as in yours?”

Blake stood open-mouthed.

“You’re crazy…who are you and how do you claim to know these things about me?” said Blake.
“When I tell you I will guarantee to you if you stay distant from Spike and you one day do something about Sarah and you use Melody you’re soon to be named little girl you will have an empire fit for your uses, you must stick with the will to fight and soon you will feel satisfied in fighting your own son because truthfully he is just like me…” said the hedgehog in a dark voice.
“What do you mean like ‘Me’ who the heck are you?!” said Blake.

The hedgehog slowly removed his cape in front of his eyes, Him standing tall and magnificent with full armor on.
Blake was struck speechless his eyes growing fixated on the hedgehog.

“If you don’t want an empire lost you must do as I say, otherwise you will go into darkness and exile from your own family, I know this because I AM YOU.” said Future Blake.

The fact there were two Blake the hedgehogs, Future Blake caused a warp zone to collide and had appeared in his past.

“Don’t forget what I said, and if you’re lucky you’ll keep your empire!” he said as he left.
“But…my family…” said Blake.

Blake hung his head looking disappointed…then angry as Spike playfully ran over to him.

“Dad? Is something wrong?” Spike asked.
“Spike…I want you to leave me alone from now on…” said Blake.
End chapter