Title: "Couple Chronicles"

Author: Cari G. (aka: BlushBunnyC3)

Author's Note: As you may or not have read from my profile, I've since given up writing fanfiction (even so… I'm sure you noticed I used too many of my personal characters anyways XP So I'm writing my own original work now; will link on my page in near future).

Nonetheless, I've done sort of little snippets and whatnot in the past, of what would have been, and I think they came out alright, so I've decided to post them here. Just to sum up: my stuff was intended to be set in the Sonic Underground universe, with alternate universe characters used, as you will read.

Please do not flame on the couple pairings I use or ask if I'm going to finish… because 1) everyone's entitled to their own pairing preference; you don't see me complaining to you about yours, do you? And 2) No I will not finish; I'm sorry to disappoint you. Be happy I even decided to post in the first place XD

You may however ask me story details, about how my story was going to go or something. That I don't mind. Anywho, enjoy everyone, to what could have been!

Characters © DiC. & SEGA (you know… all that fun legal stuff. Whoever they are.)

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Story One: Manic Hedgehog & Amy Rose: "A Fateful Night"

(Scene Details: This was supposed to be the Manic-Amy breakthrough in my work. See, as is how things are; Amy is of course, in love with Sonic as ever, and Sonic is at the time now dating Mina (who is best friends with Amy in this, as you will see next snippet), and Manic is secretly smitten with Amy (ain't that always how it goes… poor guy!).

Mina, both knowing of Manic's hidden crush and wanting her friend to be happy, manages to sort of set the two up on a date (but they don't know that!), which is where this little scene comes in. They're out on some sort of hillside, under the stars... quite the setting!)

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Glancing upwards, Amy suddenly gasped, "-Oh my gosh!" Look Manic, a falling star!"
The pair both gazed in awe as they watched the spectacular stream of light go spiralling across the sky, in a shimmering beam. It truly was a rare and lucky sight, what with Robotnik's fortresses and factories pumping a neverending supply of fumes and pollution, which usually made the night skies so hard to see. It was as if this natural thing of beauty was a sign.
All Manic could get out, of the breathtaking event, was an enraptured, "-Wow..."
He soon noticed just how Amy's face was lit up with excitement and content of it all. She really hadn't seen such sights before.
Manic blushed at the fact that he couldn't seem to tear his gaze away from her... he couldn't get over how irresistibly cute she looked with that rapturous expression of joy.
If only he could make her smile like that.
Amy sighed, "-It's so beautiful..."
The green hedgehog also sighed, to himself, "-That's not the only beautiful thing I see..." And he immediately froze upon realizing that this intended thought had actually been spoken. Outloud.
His eyes darted to the pink hedgehog, who was now staring wide-eyed at him, with a mix of shock and confusion.
"-What did you say?" she blinked.
Manic gulped, "-Nothing!" I mean... I just... I meant-" He turned beet-red at his unintended boldness, unable to believe that he'd just blurted out such a silly sentence in front of her! What would she think of him now?
As for Amy, it finally hit her. She'd heard what he said, and it's secret meaning clicked in her brain right away. Who knew why that none of the other hints before had never sunk in... but this particular one had hit its mark. And the pink hedgehog could hardly believe it.
Manic? Sonic's brother... had feelings for... her? She'd never contemplated the idea of a pairing herself... on the contraire, before Sonic had officially started going with Mina, Amy had desperately hoped that perhaps the mongoose would consider the blue hedgehog's brother over him, which would get her out of the way and leave Sonic available, without competition, to Amy herself.
No such luck, obviously.
But... Manic... and her? A couple? It sounded absurd at first, but now that she thought about it...
All that time she'd been smitten and lovesick for Sonic... Manic had admired her from afar!
Sonic, himself, had never really acknowledged Amy's affection (or companionship for that matter).
Manic, on the other hand, had always been nothing but kind and respectful to her.
How could she have not seen it sooner?
Amy finally asked, "-Manic... are you trying to tell me something?" She had to hear it from him.
Manic swallowed hard, wondering how to reply. He couldn't openly admit it, but he didn't want to lie or hurt her feelings, all the same.
"-Amy... I just meant that... I like... 'this'... being with you."
This sounded alright; he didn't say something too bold and still managed to make it nice and complimentary to her.
A little smile formed upon her lips. Amy knew for sure now.
He truly did! Manic really and genuinely cared for her.
Though her crush on Sonic was still strong, Amy felt truly touched by Manic's affection. After all, he was the first guy who'd ever shown something for her like this. Not to mention, he was a decent guy.
So far, the only ones that seemed to steal Amy's heart were rough, tough and bad boys. And she knew, despite Manic's punk rocker look, underneath was a soft and caring heart. Like what some called... what was it?
A diamond in the rough.
A real sweetheart. Any girl would be lucky to have him!
In the tenderness of the moment, the pink hedgehog's heart went out to him. She had to.
Amy slowly reached out her hand and slid her fingers over his.
Manic felt goosebumps shooting up beneath his fur, at her unexpected touch.
Did she just...?
Their eyes met, as Amy softly spoke, "-I like this too."
Both smiled and meant it.
Manic slowly drew his arm up and took her offered hand into his own. They stayed like this, hand in hand, laying in the grassy field, for sometime. A slight breeze had picked up, but the pair were oblivious of the chill, as their insides were quite, no, very warm...

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