There's no way he's going to go through with this.
So thought Amy Rose, sitting in her room, running a brush slowly through her soft, sakura-colored hair. She was in front of a mirror, with a distant look in her somber emerald eyes, but, nonetheless, a weak smile was etched on her face.
He doesn't love her.
She knew she was right. Sonic's heart belonged to her…she knew it did. All those gestures of shyness, the way she'd catch him staring at her…he always saved her. It was without a doubt. Sonic loved Amy. Not another living being on Mobius.
He's probably being forced to do this.
She continued to brush her hair, in slow, gentle movements.
It's a joke. I bet he lost another bet with Knuckles.
Finally, her brushing ceased, and she slipped her red satin dress over her petite body.
She looked in the mirror, adjusted the rose in her hair, and walked out of the house.
With her head held high, she gracefully glided on her porch.
He said so himself, to me, that he isn't the marrying kind.
So how could he possibly be serious about this?
She found a smile had a crept up on her face again. She giggled quietly as she saw Tails approaching in the distance.
Sonic's so funny. He and Sally come up with the silliest jokes. I can't wait until he stops the entire thing and yells: "Heh! Just kiddin'! Okay, you can all go home now." And we'll all get a good laugh. This is going to be the best.
Tails' image had grown closer as she thought about Sonic and his mind games. The teenage fox landed gently in front of her, sporting a happy grin. "Hiya, Amy. How are you today?"
Amy smiled. "Oh, I'm just perfect! I can't wait for today to get started!"
Tails took a step back, shocked. "Really? I expected your morale to be the exact opposite."
The pink hedgehog cocked her head to the side. "Whatever for? Today's going to be such a fun day."
The young fox's eyes dilated a bit. "W-well, I just assumed, that what, with the wedding being today and all…that-"
Amy laughed. "Oh, Tails! I get it." she winked. "Sonic told you to play along. That's so sweet that you're keeping your word." She ruffled his hair. "He really wants this to be believable, doesn't he?"
Tails fixed his hair. "Um, keep what believable?"
Amy giggled. "The prank, silly!" Her nasal voice went higher than usual on the word prank. "This whole get-up about him marrying Sally? It's the most hilarious thing I've ever heard!"
Tails stared at her in amazement.
She's in denial…
He cleared his throat. "Um…Amy? I-I hate to be the bringer of bad news, especially to you, but…this isn't a joke."
She glared at him with a shocked expression, but quickly fell into a roaring laughter. "Tails, you are a RIOT. Enough jokes already, let's get down there! I bet Knuckles believes it! He is such a gullible guy." She grabbed Tails' hand and yanked him down the street towards the chapel.
The kitsune's eyes burned into the back of her head as he was being pulled.
I knew she wouldn't take this well…but…this is horrible.
As soon as she gets out of this stage of denial…Lord knows what with happen.
What if she destroys the wedding?
Or hurts Sally?
Or hurts Sonic?
He shook his head quickly. No, Tails, you're going way out of proportion with this. Amy's much more understanding than that. She'll get over it soon, and find someone new.
He blushed a bit.
Maybe even someone like me…
Amy hummed merrily as she approached the chapel with Tails. There at the door, stood Silver, Blaze, and Shadow.
The girl skidded to a halt in her heels, and gripped Tails' hand. "Hi guys!" she practically sang. "Are you ready for this?"
The cat and two hedgehogs exchanged glances of confusion.
"Um, yes. We are, Amy. Glad to see you are too." said Blaze, wearing a yellow dress that matched her eyes, while Shadow and Silver wore tuxedos.
Silver wrapped his arm around Blaze's waist. "We're all so happy for them, aren't you?"
Tails spoke up finally, after gaining his bearings. "Yeah! Sonic seems to be really pleased with it all."
Shadow smirked. "I never dreamed he'd settle down like this."
Blaze nodded. "He never seemed like that type of hedgehog."
They all shook their heads in agreement.
Amy, who had been listening all this time, held a slightly frightening grin. She giggled softly between her teeth.
Shadow was the first to notice. "Amy…what's so funny?"
She burst out laughing. "He's got you all fooled? Ha! I knew this day was going to be fun!"
Silver scratched his head, Blaze tilted hers to the side, Tails cowered slightly behind Amy, and Shadow raised an eyebrow.
"Pardon?" The ebony hedgehog replied.
The girl wiped a tear from her eye. "Oh nothing…It's just…I expected nothing less from Tails, but you, Shadow? Blaze?"
Shadow looked down, and Blaze frowned, and seemed to be annoyed. "I'm afraid I don't follow."
Amy held back a guffaw. "That's for sure. C'mon, Tails!" She pulled him through the door. Before it closed, however, she poked her head back out at the three one more time.
"Don't act so confused. I promise, it'll all be clear soon."
And with that, the door shut swiftly with a slam.
Silver's golden eyes held confusion, and he looked at Blaze for an answer. The lilac cat crossed her arms. "Shadow."
"I know."
"You don't think she's…"
"She is."
"This isn't going to turn out well, is it?"
"If this keeps up? Not a chance."
"Should we intervene…?"
The dark hero shook his head. "No. Not now. She needs to learn that what's happening is real. You'll know when to step in when the time comes to pass."
Blaze looked at him, then at Silver, and then at the door.
"I suppose…"