Sonic's POV

I've never been strong. Physically that is. Mentally I'm very strong and that gives me confidence. My whole life I've been see as the weaker person. It didn't bother me. I have a wonderful girlfriend who loves me for me. It showed that some people don't care about what their partners looks likes. Now, keep in mind I said some people. Sally wasn't one of those people. Sally Acorn. That's her name. Lately we've been fighting a lot. We were yelling at each other and not having fun anymore. It was fun, but like I always say... Good things must come to an end. It's a fact. Everyone knows I say that.

Anyways, when I was in high school I would always be that who didn't know how to fight. There was this guy who could always bully me. I can't remember his name, but I know who he looks likes. It should be the other way around, but oh well. It's been so long since I last thought about him and that was back in high school! I would lose fights. I would sometimes come home with a black eye. High school was a hard time for me. College came around and it was pretty much the same as high school. I didn't get bullied, but I would see all these guys getting laid. I still had Sally at the time. I didn't need anyone else in the world. We loved each other and that's all that matters.

"But you're so strong now. You became a new Sonic."

"Yea well... It started about a year ago." I said...

I just finished college. I was living on my own. Sally was still in college. She went for criminal justice. I have a part time job, but I was quitting that soon. After a long day of work I took Sally out for dinner. It was summer time and we walked everywhere. Every store was close to where we lived. That was a blessing because I hated driving everywhere. We lived in a small little town. People would get their 'big break' just by coming to this town which is a little weird. I didn't see anything special in this town, until I lost someone. That's when it hit me in the face. I needed to become a better hedgehog. People are always going to push you to your best. Those are the rare people who will always be willing to help you out.

"Ready Sally?" I asked fixing my tux

"Yep! This is going to be so much fun!"

Sally and I locked arms and we headed out of the apartment. We had a great time at dinner. It wasn't a real fancy place but we always liked to dress up real nice for each other... For the most part. We didn't fight either! I paid for dinner and we went out for a walk since it wasn't cold at all. We held hands and just talked. It was like our first date. I remember when we first met each other. Back in high school that is. We didn't go to the same high school though. I guess that's a good thing since she never saw me getting bullied. I never told her the truth when it came to my school. I was popular, but not strong enough to handle anything. That what got to me. I tried so hard to fix things, but then I realized that I'm perfect the way I am.

"This is so romantic, Sonic!" Sally said hugging my arm.

"It sure is."

We kissed each other and started to walk back home.. Well, Sally's house. We could run there if we wanted too. I have super speed. I never told anyone but Sally about it. The only time I used it was then I would run home in the rain. I hate water. I can't stand it. Usally I just run like a normal person. I don't want people looking at me different if they saw me running faster than the speed of sound. Or speed of light. The next thing I knew I was holding onto Sally. She was scared. There was a group of guys in front of us. I knew what they wanted. Sally. Who wouldn't want Sally!? She's the-

"Sonic!" Sally yelled.

My jaw went up and I fell backwards. This dude just punched me! I looked up at Sally and she was getting mad! I was laying on my back. She threw her purse on my stomach and ran after the guy who punched me. She beat them up right away. I heard the guys scream and groan in pain. I pressed myself up on my elbows. I popped my jaw back in place. There was some blood dripping from my bottom lip. Sally started to yell and the guys slowly went away.

"He couldn't even defend himself!" One man said.

I knew they were talking about me. If Sally wasn't there we could have died tonight. I was up on my feet now. I fixed my hair and dusted off my clothes. I spit on the ground from all the blood. I picked up Sally's purse and gave it to her. Her breathing was heavy and her hair was all over the place. I put my hadn on her shoulder but she moved away from me.

I can't do this anymore, Sonic!" Sally yelled looking at me.

"Do what?"

"Date a weak person! You can't defend yourself or the people you care about the most! I need a strong and confident guy!"

"Sally I can change! I want us to be together! I want us to-"

"No Sonic..." Sally turned her back to me. "I think it's best if we leave each other. It's for the best."

With that Sally left. I didn't know what to think anymore. Sally was out of my sight. I had anger inside my body now. Sally was right. I'm a weak person. I could never defend anyone or anything. I couldn't even help a fly out! The rest of the night I just went out with an old friend. We went to the bar and I talked to him about Sally. We've been friends forever.

Tails she meant everything to me. I lost her over something so stupid!" I yelled.

"There are other people out in the world."

"Your life is perfect though! You have a girlfriend, a great job, a house..Everything! I'm just watching your dreams come true."

"Sonic. This is your new start! You can change yourself to become a better hedgehog."

I took a shot of my drink. Tails was right. This could be a new start. I have two options. One, I could sit here and drink my life away. Second, I could sit here and think about making myself a better hedgehog. I'll go with the second one. After that my mood was a little bet. Sure, I couldn't stop thinking about Sally, but I have my friends now. That's all I needed now. This is perfect. All these ideas started to race around my head. I had so much planed now! Tomorrow is a new day. Make it count. I have nothing to lose! Tails and I finished our drinks and went our different ways. We lived about 15 minutens away from each other.

The next morning I was up bright and early. It was 6am. I usally woke up at 9am. My body was tired and I didn't want to get out of bed, but I knew if I wanted to change then I would have to get up. My feet touched the cold floor and my hair stood up from the coldness. I walked into the kitchen and puled out a bowl. Cereal was my breakfast everyday. I stopped myself. If I wanted to better than I have to start feeding my body different items. No more unheathly obsession. I put the bowl away and looked around the kitchen. I really need to clean this place up! It was so dirty! All my clothes were on the floor. I haven't doon laundry in weeks! Maybe Cream could help me out. She always helped Tails with the ladundry. I went back to my room and dialed her number. Please pick up! I need you Cream.

"Hello, Sonic!" Cream said over the phone.

"Cream! I need your help!"

"What do you need help with?"

"Changing my life."

"I'll be right over!"

Cream hung up the phone real fast. I can't believe I'm actually doing this. I need to start eating clean, get a gym membership and some new clothes. I could get some running pants. I have my lucky red running shoes. Those have to stay. I wear those everyday and everywhere. I waited for Cream to knock on my door. The early bird gets the worm. There was a knock on the door, and I rushed to my door. I unlocked the door and Cream had a suitcase with her. Is she living with me? She can't be! I stepped aside and let her in. She put her suitcase in front of my couch and put her hands on her hips.

"Sit down Sonic."

"Why did you bring a suitcase?"

Before we can change your life we need to work on yourself."

Cream motions me over to my couch. I sat down in front of her. She looked at my hair and then at my face. Everything about me was dead. It looked like I was lifeless right now. Cream turned her back and opened her suitcase. There was makeup and hair tools in there. Nail files, hair spray, toothpaste, money... mostly everything I needed in my life right now. She pulled out a hot tool for my hair along with a spray bottle. She covers my eyes with her hand and starts to spray water everywhere. At least she didn't tell me to get in the shower. She started to comb my quills and it hurt so bad! My head kept falling backwards and I would always slap her hand away because of the pain.

"Ow Cream! That hurts!"

"Pain is beauty."

"Isn't beauty is pain?"

"I just learned it from my old high school best friend."

Cream seemed to remember a lot about high school I remember she was best friends with this one girl. I think she had a crush on me, but I was dating Sally at the time. I never got to know that girl. All I know is that she followed me everywhere around school. I could always see her in the corner of my eyes. I never knew what she looked liked or anything. I thought I would have, but senior year came around and she left the school. I don't know what happened and Cream didn't know either. She was so depressed about her leaving without saying a word. IF Tails did that I would have never stopped looking. Tails is my second half. He's my brother.

"Anyways." Cream said cutting my hair. "Tails is my new best friend. But I'll never forget her."

"Maybe one day you'll see her again."

Cream shrugged it off and she wanted to know why I was changing my life. I told her what happened between Sally and I. She never liked Sally. I still loved Sally. She's all I could think about. I wish she didn't leave me. I told Cream of how we got jumped by a group of boys and I couldn't protect her. Sally had to beat them up fro me. I felt so disappointed. I wish I was someone else. While Cream was still doing my hair and I managed to get on my phone and look at gym memberships. Cream had a couple of ideas, but she didn't like going to the gym. She would always do home workouts. Maybe that's what I should do.

"All done!" Cream said grabbing a mirror from her suitcase.

She handed me the mirror and I looked at my hair. She cut a lot off! I could finally see my forehead. My eyes stood out a lot more. My face had it's shape again! My jaw line was so sharp. I liked this new look.

"What's next on your list?" I asked.

"Clothes. Go upstairs and put on the nicest clothes you have."

I nodded and went to my room. I changed super fast. Cream waited outside my door. Before we could leave we would throw away all the clothes I didn't wear. There was a lot. We had a trash bag and we threw away almost half my clothes! There were some clothes that I had to keep. She understood that. We managed to do that and we were out the door. I drove around town and we stopped at tons of stores. I spent a lot of money on clothes. Cream gave me some money for my next apartment bill. I thanked her and we went to the farmers market to get food.

After that was done we went back to my apartment and put everything away. It felt like I have my life together. I thanked Cream and she left. I looked at my phone. My smile went away. I never got a text from Sally. It was the end of the too.

"I'll give her some time." I said.

Maybe I could go running tonight. I put on my shoes and left my apartment. Time for a run. This is going to be the death of me. I started to run. I ran a whole mile without stopping. I wasn't out of breath! I felt fine. I felt strong and better about myself.

"I actually like running. I said unlocking my door.

I wasn't sweating and I didn't smell bad at all! Running isn't so bad after all. It made me feel better about myself. I grabbed and apple and went to my bedroom I reached under my bed and grabbed my laptop. I started to look up some home workout videos. Maybe I could do some home workouts. I could also go to a gym. I still need another job. I need to keep busy now. Maybe I could work for Tails again...

"Sonic. I have to fire you. Tails said.

"What!? Why?"

"Building planes isn't for you."

"I can make the blue prints."

Tails shook his head and pointed at the door. I sighed and hung my head low. I walked to the door and opened it. I turned my head back and looked at Tails. He was black from the fire I had made. My fur was burnt as well and we smelled like smoke. It was like I was in a burning building my whole life. I started a fire in Tails' workshop. Tails pointed at the door and I left closing the door behind me...

"Nah! Building things is to hard!" I said thinking back.

What other jobs could I have!? Maybe I'll just stick with getting in shape now. I could work part time with my brother. We both were into music. He plays the drums and runs a music shop. I used to play the guitar, but I stopped once I got into high school. I don't remember anything about music. Maybe my sister, Sonia, can help! I could get a job at her place. She runs a yoga and spa place. I could teach some yoga to people.

"Will you stop talking this time?" Sonia asked with her arms crossed.

"Yes! I promise! Please, I really need this."

"Yoga does connect you with your body."

Sonia bent down and touched her toes. She slowly came back up and her breathing was so slow. She looked high, but relaxed. We were standing in a hallway. There was a glass door and there were people waiting for the lesson to start. Sonia opened the door and everyone went to their yoga mats. I knew some people. Cream was there. She waved at me, but once you walk through those doors the only person who could talk was Sonia.

"I have a helper today. Sonic." Sonia said in calm voice.

I waved and didn't say a word. Everyone stood up and stood on their amts. We started to breath slow. Our eyes closed as if we were sleeping. My body started to move back and forth. Sonia walked around the room and looked at everyone.

"Now on your hands and knees." Sonia said.

I didn't like this anymore. I hated doing this in front of a room full of girls. There were a couple of guys here. They liked it. Mostly because girls filled the room.

"Star fish the hands and push back in downward facing dog." Sonia said.

Ok, now I really hate this! I didn't do it. I just sat on my knees and looked around the room. Cream was in the middle. While everyone held that pose I grabbed my yoga mat and sat over by Cream. She turned her head and we made eye contact with each other.

"How's your new life going?" Cream whispered.

"Better than I thought... I thought it would be harder to make a change." I whispered back.

"No talking Sonic." Sonia said. "And child pose."

Everyone went into a child pose. Cream and I both grinned at each other This was going to be a fun class. Once yoga was over Cream stayed behind and we talked for a while. Cream said I could help out with her job, but I'm not good with kids. I thanked Sonia and I walked Cream out. We walked passed a room and it was dark.

"What's in there?" I asked poking my head into the dark room.

The door was opened and there was one light on. Cream and I both looked inside. It smelled like sweat! That's so gross! It was like a guys gym locker room!

"That's boxing." Sonia said. "A few people use this room."

"Who?"

"Some dude who is going to be the champion of boxing. He reminds me of you, Sonic." Sonia said walking away. "It's off limits for you two."

Cream and I both sighed and walked away. I didn't think people come here and box. I never really understood that. It seems way to hard. If I was in there I would die in a second. I wouldn't be able to protect myself. I can't even do that right now! Sally was right. I can't do anything with my life. I'm putting myself down this time...

"What if you went into the boxing world, Sonic?" Cream asked as we walked out the building.

"That would be a dream. I bet those people train for hours."

"That's true. You would just have to work real hard."

I looked at Cream and she looked back at me. We both starred at each other. We didn't say a word. Did Cream really want me to try boxing? I didn't think she would be that type of girl. Cream started to laugh and then I started to laugh.

"That's too funny! Boxing is so dumb!" I laughed.

"I don't even know why I said that!"

We hugged each other and laughed harder. We went out separate ways. I couldn't stop thinking about what Cream said. Me, in the boxing world! That would never happen! Beside, I'll stick with running. I got to my apartment and sat down. Maybe I could go for a quick run. Toga made me tired and I need to wake myself up. I grabbed a water bottle and headed out the door again. It was late at night now. I was out for a long time. It was around 10pm. I was in town now. All the shops were closing up. Everyone was walking home or getting into their cars. I started to walk so my heart rate could go down.

"Come on girl! Give us a little show!"

I heard a group of boys laughing. I saw them walking into an ally. What if Sally was over there? I have to protect her. I can't let her go. I ran across the street and stood at the ally way. The boys were on the ground holding themselves. My mouth dropped as I looked forward. There was a girl, but it wasn't Sally. I stood up straight and saw the girl fixing her hair. She saw me standing there.

I can take care of myself. Do you really think I need other people's help?" The girl asked.

"I thought you needed help. That was cool. I wish I could do that." I said as the girl walked closer to me.

"You seem pretty fair. Not strong yet, but you'll get there. I'm Amy!"

"Sonic the Hedgehog.

We shook hands. The group of boys were still laying on the cold ground. Amy walked off and I just stood in place. I had to walk the same way as she did, but I didn't want her to think I was following her.

"Aren't you coming?" Amy asked looking back.

"You want me to follow you?"

"We can walk and talk."

"I shrugged my shoulders and walked over to her. We walked together and didn't really say anything. Amy stopped in her track and held out her hand. I stopped where I was and looked around. Maybe we were going to get jumped by some people! I don't think they would do that. Amy seemed like she could beat anyone up! What if she was going to beat me up!? I don't want to get beat up again.

"Here's my card." Amy said pulling a card out.

"You work with sports people?" I asked looking at the card.

"Eh kinda. I work with my friend. He can changed anyone. I think you would like him."

"Why are you giving me this?"

"Because I want you to met me at this address tomorrow night." My personal number is on there too."

Amy began to walk away. She crossed the street and got in her car. I watched her drive away. I held onto the card. I put her number in my phone and texted her once I got home. She replied right away. She was excited about tomorrow night. I didn't know what was going on. I went to bed and time went really slow now. I really wanted to know what was going to happened. I'll just have to wait and see. I remember that's when my life really changed...

"I can't tell you how thankful I am for finding Amy. I said sitting in a leather chair.

"We're glad she found you. You have many fans. Including me."