Hey guys! Wow, it's been a long time since I've written anything, huh? Almost too long. As most of you know, I have been on a hiatus, and now I am ending it. Hopefully this story, I Need a Hero, will live up to your expectations, and hopefully by the end, you will get something worthwhile from it. This is a different story from Love Has No Boundaries, so please don't compare the two.

Here is the usual info about the story you are about to read.

I Need a Hero by Punk Rock Kitsune

Edited by Dronda Desuix

Rating: T

Pairings: SonAmy, one-sided Shadamy, Silvaze, Taismo

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic the Hedgehog or the song "Holding Out For a Hero". Credit goes to SEGA and Bonnie Tyler.

Summary: Amy Rose is seen as a cheerful girl who has no problems whatsoever. She clings to the people she cares about… so much so that she often comes off as annoying. However, no one has given any thought that Amy's effusive nature is a façade. When she meets a blue hedgehog who gives her genuine kindness, the two of them learn what it really means to care about someone.

Ages of Main Characters

Amy: 17

Sonic: 19

Blaze: 17

Silver: 17

Tails: 16

Cosmo: 16

Cream: 14

Shadow: 17

So without further ado, here is I Need a Hero!

Where have all the good men gone

And where are all the gods?

Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?

"Good morning, everyone!" Amy called cheerily.

Her friends Blaze, Cosmo, and Cream looked up and smiled.

The girls were meeting at a coffee shop one sunny Monday morning. This is a ritual they do every summer. They meet once a week to make plans and talk about their week.

"Cheerful in the morning as always." Blaze laughed. "Here, I already ordered your coffee."

"Thanks!" Amy grinned. "It's a beautiful morning, isn't it?"

"No. Besides, I'm not a morning person at all. How are you always so happy?" Cosmo pouted.

Amy pulled up a chair and sat next to Blaze. "It's simple. Every day is a new opportunity to live life to the fullest. Why waste it being grumpy?"

"That's true." Cream replied. "It's summer vacation, after all. We don't have school or homework to worry about."

Blaze smirked at Amy. "It's also the time of year to find love."

Amy flinched, but it went unnoticed.

"Yeah!" Cosmo agreed. "You can forget about Shadow and find someone who deserves you."

Amy laughed a bit too wholeheartedly. "Shadow? You're still going on about him? Guys, he rejected me six months ago. I'm over it."

Blaze knew Shadow is still a touchy subject. She never meant for Shadow to be brought up.

"Hey guys, let's move on." She said quickly. "How about we start-"

"Actually," Amy interrupted, checking her watch. "I have to get going. I have to go my part timer early today."

"Aww." Cream whined. "Ok then."

Amy started gathering her things as fast as she could. "Don't worry. I'll call and text you guys. I'll see you all here next Monday!"

Amy got up and fled the coffee shop.

"I'm jealous." Cream sighed. "Amy is so independent."

"Yeah." Cosmo agreed. "She has a job and lives by herself. I was surprised myself that her parents suddenly decided to leave their house to Amy and move out."

"It must be nice though having a place all to yourself." Cream pointed out. "You could do whatever you want."

"And you don't have your parents nagging at you every second." Cosmo added.

Blaze looks out the window at Amy driving off in her car.

"I'm not so sure," Blaze interjected. "It seems rather… lonely to me."

Amy knew she shouldn't have lied to her friends and leave like that. She didn't have to be at her job until noon. But… she just had to get out of there. Every time anyone brings up Shadow… she can't help but cry.

Amy's tears blurred her vision as she drove home. She could remember that day clearly…

"Amy, you should confess to him today!" Cosmo told her.

Amy, Cosmo, and Blaze were sitting in Pre-Calculus, discussing Amy's crush on Shadow.

"Yeah, I agree." Blaze chimed in. "It's been over a year. You have been the only one Shadow has opened up to. He must really like you. You like him as well, so there shouldn't be a problem."

Amy twiddled her thumbs nervously. "I realize that, but… I've never done this before. Usually the guy confesses. This feels... weird."

"We all know Shadow isn't going to come to you first." Cosmo pointed out. "He's too reserved."

"You're usually so confident. What's wrong?" Blaze asked.

Amy knew she had to hide her insecurity. Ever since her parents announced that they were moving out because of Amy's "infringing behavior", her self-confidence has disappeared, and was in desperate need of love.

"Nothing's wrong!" Amy said proudly. "In fact, I'll confess after school!"

"Good for you! Be sure to tell us the good news afterwards!" Blaze told her.

Amy did as she said she would. After the last class of the day, she pulled Shadow aside.

"Hi, Shadow." Amy said nervously.

"Um, hey." Shadow replied, confused on why she looked so scared.

Amy looked down at her shoes. "Well, I have something really important to tell you."

"Uh, okay." Shadow didn't know what else to say.

After staring at her shoes a little while longer she finally looked into Shadow's eyes.

"Shadow, I really like you. In fact… I'm in love with you. And I was wondering… how you felt."

Shadow didn't say a word. Amy's heart sank to her feet as his crimson eyes turned cold, and his neutral expression changed stonily. He simply turned on his heels and walked away, leaving Amy alone and heartbroken…

Amy parked her car in her driveway, rushing into her house. She ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. As expected, her tears washed away the makeup she had covering the dark bags under her eyes from lack of sleep.

Six months ago, my life ended. Amy thought as she dried her eyes and reapplied her makeup. Now I am a mere shell of what I used to be…

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