::Chapter 1:: Accidents happen

The day was peaceful, the brilliant blue sky showing it's colors. A few clouds were drifting, the white fluff like cotton. Down on the Earth below many were buzzing about, either window shopping or making purchases. A specific azure hedgehog had for one, been shopping. It was his least favorite activity, but it was necessary for what he wanted to buy. He looked over the gold locket. It shined and sparkled to his great satisfaction. He turned it over in his palm, on the back was the engraved name he ordered. He grinned. This day was going so well for him, he felt as if nothing could ruin it. He slid it into his pocket, the chain just barely sticking out and visible.

Meanwhile, right down the street was a familiar Amy Rose. Instead of shopping like her crush had been, she was window shopping, not having a penny to pay. She sighed and wondered if the teenage male would ever ask her out. He was just so dreamy! His emerald eyes, The softness of his fur. His build. She could almost get lost in his looks alone.

She continued to daydream about things until her friend called her over. "Amy! Let's go, It's clear!" Utau called, pointing to the crosswalk. Amy nodded and ran over quickly, not seeing a single car anywhere. Nearby Sonic rounded the corner and watched them until a screeching noise came to his attention.

Shit.

A silver car had come screeching down the road from nowhere, skidding and swerving. The wheels spun against the black tar, Unconscious of the two girls crossing the street. Without any warning or thought, he dashed. His feet moved quick as a blur against concrete.

Slam.

Slam.

Slam.

It was a race against time to get to them. Of course, he got to them with no doubt. He shoved the two aside, almost elbowing Amy in the ribs to get her out of the way. She fell and landed on her side. Pain seared through her body, but she was fine. As for Utau, she had managed to stumble and re-gain her balance. When both looked over to see who had rescued them, It was too late. Breaks skidded with a crash, and what was once blue was now covered in red sticky blood in a heap on the ground.