Amy opened her eyes. Night-time, she could tell….but why was she outside? She tried to sit up only to meet with pain and the memory.
Flashback:
Amy Rose was enjoying a book of adventure.
'Now came the dangerous part. I needed the life jackets. Richard Parker's growling was now a deep-'
"Hey Ames!"
Amy groaned silently and muttered, "Just when it's getting to the good part," then said aloud, "yes?" Sonic the Hedgehog, the blue blur, savior of Mobius and the Earth, hero of all time, strolled through the opening. Amy inwardly sighed. She's been in love with him for years, and has known him longer. She couldn't help but smile at him and wait for his beautiful voice to emit from his mouth to her overly-impatient ears.
"Do you mind helping me with some boxes," Sonic asked with a smile on his face. He knew the pink hedgehog wouldn't say no but it never hurt to ask.
"Sure!"
"Alright! Follow me." then the blue blur rushed off. He then rushed back, realizing that he left someone behind. "Haha! Sorry Ames! I forgot!"He put the petit hedgehog on his back and ran to Mystic Ruins- to Tails's workshop.
Amy forgot how great it felt to feel the wind slapping on her face. It's been so long since she's been in his arms, cuddled to his chest and-wait why wasn't she in his arms? Why was she on his back of all places? What does this mean? So many questions rushed into the pink-haired hedgehog about the absentminded gesture. But why should she worry? She was with him, right? He could have asked anyone else but he asked her… that means something…right? She wasn't sure, but she was taken out of her thoughts by Sonic's worried voice.
"Hey Amy! You all right," Sonic asked, looking at her as best as he could since she was still on his back.
"I didn't realize we stopped. Sorry." Amy said and jumped off his back. She turned to see Tails standing at the door with a sad look on his face.
"Do you really have to go Sonic? It's been great since you been here…" Tails said looking as sad as ever.
Sonic had been living with Tails for about three years now. The reason, at the time, was that if Eggman (who right now is no where to be found) started trouble, Tails could get the coordinates and sonic could be on his way. It was also a place where the gang could meet to plan, solve problems (like Eggman), and just chill. Sonic finally found a house to put his stuff in considering that he wasn't going to be there, only to sleep. The azure hedgehog was insisting that he was junking up the workshop, but Tails disagreed saying that his workshop is always messy, even before the blue blur came. Sonic still went house-hunting (which he hated because it was boring and the process was excruciatingly slow). He found the perfect house, at the edge of the forest. It was a decent size: not too small, but not too big, which he enjoyed. Now all he had to do was move his stuff… and get past Tails.
"It's been fun, buddy, but it's time to let go. And don't worry! It's not like I'm out of your life forever! And I can still come over! Be optimistic, Tails! Don't be pes- pessi- pess-"
"Pessimistic," Tails corrected, still looking down, "okay…if you really have to go… go ahead!" Tails suddenly looked up, smiled at his "big brother", and hugged him.
Amy looked at the two sharing brotherly love filled with joy. She gave a longing look. When would she get a loving hug like that? After a few seconds (which felt like hours to Amy), the two broke apart. Sonic turned around to Amy, smiled and winked, and said, "Alright Amy! Let's get these boxes!" And they were off.
It only took Sonic about a minute to get most of his stuff over to his new place. He had Amy to bring the fragile items, since Sonic isn't that careful with those kinds of things. As soon as Amy came back to Sonic's place, she was exhausted, so she decided that it might be best to rest before she goes home.
Silence.
Sonic looked a little uncomfortable with Amy at his house. She might have her crazy fan-girl moment. But she just rested in his huge armchair.
"Amy?" Sonic asked.
"Mmhmm," she answered, while closing her eyes, "you have my ears."
"Well…umm." He really didn't know what to say, he just hated the silence.
Amy opened one eye lazily and did her best to focus on the hedgehog across from her. "Yes?" she answered, trying to press him forward. Amy then realized something. "How's Sally?"
"What?" Sonic asked. To be honest, he wasn't expecting that question. "Well umm…she's doing…fine…" Sonic gulped. He was a little fearful of what the pink hedgehog would do now that they had opened that can of worms. He knew that Sally and Amy have hated each other since they met, and would do anything to embarrass the other. Sonic really didn't know why they hated each other but did his best to cease their quarreling and try to help them get along. But it wasn't working. He really didn't like that his girlfriend didn't get along with his…umm…friend? So he decided that there was only one decision (that came to mind) that could bring the two together.
"Amy?" Sonic asked. He received a drowsy "yes" from his pink companion.
"You know how I love Sally?"
"Mmmmmm…hmm"
"And would do ANYTHING for her?"
"Sure"
"Well, I've decided to marry her."
Silence.
More Silence.
Sonic was getting scared now. If she's not saying anything, is that a bad thing? He didn't know! He doesn't understand women! He was about to repeat what he said until…
Amy burst into laughter, "Marry? You? Sally? Haha! Stop making me laugh! You are NOT marriage material! You couldn't settle down for the world. Hahaha! It will never work." Amy knew that it probably hurt his feelings to say that, but it was the truth! Sonic couldn't marry! Especially her. What was he trying to pull? But he looked deadly serious, hurt, and a bit angry.\
"I know what I'm doing, Amy! I thought you would be supportive of me! You always have!"
"NO! You DON'T know what you're doing! And I will support you but…Marry? Ha! No!
Sonic stood up. How could she do this to him? Her little outburst was far too much. "Amy, it's time for you to leave"
"Good, because I was just about to leave anyway!" Amy said as she stoop up and left his house, Sonic following her. "I'm just saying don't come to me crying how she's ruining your life or what-"
SLAP!
Shock covered her face as shock filled his mind, but he couldn't stop. Slap after slap. Punch after punch, Amy falls and lays there defenseless, waiting for her punishment to end.
Until, darkness.
End Flashback.
Amy slowly, but painfully, got up and was on her way home. She was thankful for the cover of night, for she did not want to explain her injuries or see if the sunlight would elevate the headache that was slowly turning into a migraine. "Maybe" she thought, "I went too far, I mean. If he loves her, as much as I hate it, he loves her. But that still doesn't mean he can beat me up! He knows I hate her." Amy was so deep in thought she didn't notice the figure up ahead. She probably would have hidden herself if she knew who it was. But, unfortunately, today not being her day, she did know when she ran into him. "Watch where you're going, you- Rose?" Amy looked up at the recognition of her name. "Oh," she said hoping he didn't see her injuries, "hi Shadow."
Shadow the Hedgehog, a very dark hedgehog in general of his appearance and demeanor, stood in front of the pink hedgehog. She sped-walked around the black and red hedgehog and headed home-
"Where are you headed so quickly?" Shadow asked. It was more like a statement since Shadow doesn't ask questions.
"Just home." Amy answered, still looking down, "look, Shadow, it's been a long day and-"
"What's that on your face?"
"Nothing. I have to-"
"Amy, where have you been?"
"Shopping. Now really-"
"Let me see your face." Before Amy could protest, Shadow's warm hands were already holding her chin lifting it up. Shadow observed her many bruises. One black eye. A broken nose. One chipped tooth. Blood still running from the edge of her mouth. Hair: a complete disaster. Overall, Amy looked horrible. Shadow had to restrain himself from grimacing, to not hurt the girl's feelings, but it was horrible. "Amy, where have you been?"
"You know, for a guy who doesn't talk to a lot of people, you sure do ask a lot of quest-""
"Just. Answer. The. Question"
"Nowhere."
"Amy, you and I both know that's a lie. Let's try again. Where have you been?"
"Well, I-""
Suddenly, Amy fell to the ground, eyeballs rolling back in her head as eyelids slid close. She fainted. All of the color that was still left in her body, drained, completely vanished to a pasty pale color. Shadow quickly reacted by scooping her delicate body in his arms, before she could hit the ground, and ran to his apartment.
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