Hedgehog Empire

[KingKovu44]

Aleena nodded. "Leave her to me. All she needs is someone to listen to her, I'm sure of that," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

Upon returning to the Palace, Commander Prower led Queen Aleena to the room where Hope had been 'Kept' in. Upon entering Prower say the girl curled up on the bed. " I'll be outside." he said, leaving the queen alone with the human girl. " Are you here to kill me?" She asked, still afraid.

[KingKovu44]

Aleena smiled. "No, young one. I'm here to protect you," she said, sitting next to the human.

[Sixshot1988]

" You are?" Hope asked, crawling closer to this kind looking lady. " I'm Hope, Hope Kintobor." She said, introducing herself.

[KingKovu44]

Aleena smiled at her. "I am Queen Aleena Rose Hedgehog. My husband and sons are going out to destroy the threat of Dr. Robotnik, and I will be staying here to rule the kingdom while they are away. You will be safe with me," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

And Hope felt safe with Aleena too. When she was close to The queen, she laid her head down on the queen's lap. "So what's gonna happen to me?" She asked Innocently. " My Aunt Regina abandoned me, I thought She and My uncle and brother Loved me." She said, starting to tear up.

[KingKovu44]

Aleena smiled gently. "You're going to stay here in the palace with me and the others. You'll be completely safe here," she said.

[Sixshot1988]

"So does that make you my mom?" Hope asked. " I never had a Mom before," She said, snuggling up next to Aleena.

[KingKovu44]

Aleena nodded. "I guess it does, and it makes my sons your brothers and my soon-to-be daughters-in-law your sisters-in-law," she explained.

[Sixshot1988]

" Good, I never had a father, or sisters either." Hope smiled as she hugged Aleena. "Does this mean I can call you mom?" She asked, hugging Aleena.