I walk along the sidewalk. People are running and biking. Others are driving with the top down. Almost all of them had shorts and T-shirts on. Kids are playing soccer and throwing Frisbees. My stepbrother loved it.

I wrinkle my nose. I much prefer winter. He said it's good to get out and enjoy the day. I merely taste the day, but savor the night. He said I should get out and play more. I would research and just ponder questions.

As I walk past all the fraternities, there's a crowd enjoying spring. One was holding a sign that said, "You honk, we drink! Yay Spring!" It's a stupid idea, but it's their celebration.

I have a long-sleeved shirt and pants on. I'm not too hot, like everyone thought, but I'm actually cold.

Sitting in the shade of a tree, I notice a sun patch on my hand. It's warm. I think about how lucky it is. The sun is ninety million miles away, but this spot of light made it the whole way, never blocked by asteroids or Earth things, like trees and clouds. But it disappeared as a storm cloud passed over the sun.

It breaks open, showering us with rain. Everyone runs away, leaving me under the oak umbrella. Soon, though, the wind starts blowing. The leaves shift, dumping water over me. I don't mind, though. The water is just sad.

It fell to the land to rest. Then, when it felt better, it flowed to the ocean and, eventually, flew to the sky.

Even though I don't mind rain, I could feel my mood dampen. Water is known for putting out the flame.

I smile anyway for the first time since my old life. Even living out my new life, I can still remember the other. I've done my part there, but it was big. I just hope he liked it. And I hope he understands. It was about the fate of the world, not just our friendship. I remember the last thing I said to him. A simple "Good luck," but I tried to express my feelings for him. I don't know if it worked or not.

As the rain continues to fall on me, I feel the call on my new human life become stronger than ever. Soon, the pull on my old life disappears as the water extinguishes the fire. I close my eyes, tears leaking out. When I open them again, I can't see in the darkness as well as before. But when the moon breaks out from the clouds, I can see a shining silver maple leaf with two golden tears on it next to me. The light from the moon made it shine the way it did.

Looking into a puddle, I see blue eyes that aren't my own. My old life was finally over, but I don't want to give him up.

When the leaf starts glowing blue, though, and the tears start sparkling, I smile, knowing it's a message from him. He loves me the way I love him.

The gold droplets glimmer as they erupt into flames, burning themselves and the leaf. Their gold and silver ashes flew in the wind, dancing and swirling in front of the shining gem in the sky. I know he saw and understands it as I feel him smile next to me; right next to me but yet, on the other side of the fabric of the world. I smile with him, invisible to his part of the world. I know he's there, and that's all that matters. Sometimes, he can be so naïve, but… I always liked that about him.

"Silver…"

…I don't really have anything to say about this. I wrote this originally about myself in the car on the way to a slumber party, but then changed it to Blaze when I wrote the word 'flame'. I always get past and present tense mixed up, so sorry people if I messed a word or two up! And I know there is a time paradox at the end of '06, but it never said it affected dimensions. Then Silver wouldn't know Blaze, right, but Sonic and Elise remember each other, so HA SEGA! Anyway, thanks for reading and please review. Reviews always welcome! Thank you and I hope you enjoyed it!

~Silvershadow471