Alrighty now, after seeing the results of my poll on weather or not I should make a better version of this story, I'm making a better version. Besides, the old, it practically sickens me it's so embarrassing lol. So anywho, here's the revised addition. I'm still basing this off of the stories I was There made by Dr. Cat and Leaf in an Icy World by FallenRose19. It may have also been inspired by the story Don't Trip by Daos3. This version will probably have fewer chapters, yet more details and longer chapters. Enjoy, and please review!

Chapter one

A Sleepless Night

He didn't know why he couldn't sleep. Usually, after a good long run, he could fall asleep just like that, but he had taken his run hours ago. It was now two a.m., the run had finished three hours before, and he wasn't enjoying just lying in bed, wondering if he'd ever fall into a deep sleep. Whenever this happened, he would go through his day for a while, in his head, thinking about what he had done. Today, had been a particular boring day for the blue hedgehog. Eggman hadn't attacked for three months, why, no one knew. These last three months had been spent in agonizing boredom for him, watching Tails fix some aircraft or fighting Knuckles until he completely blew up in his face. No one seemed available to hang with; even Amy seemed preoccupied half the time with Cream and Rouge, shopping.

Amy…That name seemed to be popping into Sonic's mind more frequently then not, and it was bugging him. Yes, he was friends with Amy, but he usually thought of her rarely. Why he was thinking more of her now, he didn't know. Maybe it was connected with what almost happened two and a half years ago.

"Na," Sonic thought out loud, turning onto his other side and sighing. "That was too long ago."

Maybe it was the simple fact that she was growing up, and not chasing him as much. She hadn't completely stopped, and Sonic didn't know if she ever would, but she had stopped doing it as often as she had. And now, he was starting to notice her for it.

The clock in Sonic's room suddenly chimed three a.m. With a groan, Sonic decided it wasn't worth staying in bed when he felt like he wasn't going to be able to fall asleep anyway. Sitting up, he let out a short yawn, stretched, jumped out of bed, and ran out the door with a quick "whoosh".

It had been about two and a half years since Sonic and the gang had defeated the Metorex. They all frequently thought of their friend Cosmo, and also what had happened to Shadow. In fact, those two were the reasons Sonic had almost kissed Amy.

He didn't know what had come over him to do such a sudden thing. He always told himself it was because she was depressed, and he knew a kiss would defiantly lighten her spirit, but, there seemed to be more to it then that. Whenever he saw her now, he instantly thought about what almost happened, and unknown to him, so did Amy. The two of them never let on anything had happened, however, and acted the same towards one another. Except now Amy was growing up and wasn't chasing Sonic as much, like we already know.

It was a warm night, with no clouds or wind, the moon shining dully down on the ground along with the stars. Like usual, Sonic let his feet guide him to his destination, thinking. It seemed to Sonic, that thinking hard was almost a waste of time, but, with nothing else to do why not? The blue hedgehog ran around and around for about thirty minutes effortlessly, taking in the fresh air. He was enjoying himself thoroughly, (even though he was getting even more tired) when he suddenly stopped at the strong smell of smoke.

It wasn't that he hadn't smelt smoke before on his runs, or basically anywhere. In fact, it was common, sadly, for him to see someone smoking on the side of the road. But this smoke was different, it seemed stronger. Scanning the horizon, the night suddenly seemed darker, more frightening, and Sonic shivered. Could it be Eggman, at this time of night?

A scream in the distance brought him back from his thoughts. He recognized this scream, but from where? Again he looked around, and his eyes stopped in horror when he saw a house only feet from him being engulfed by bright orange flames. Somehow he had managed to miss it before. He gasped as he realized where he was. Why had his legs brought him here? The scream sounded again, but Sonic paid little attention as he dove into the house at full speed, hoping he wasn't too late. Besides, he already knew who screamed: Amy Rose.

In seconds he found Amy, and seeing no time to talk, he scooped her up from off the ground where she was lying, trying to stay conscience. Seeming to know who it was without words, Amy put her arms around Sonic's neck, and hid her face in his chest, making Sonic's heart leap. But, he didn't have time to sort out his feelings; he had to get Amy out. He tried searching through the fire and smoke for an exit, and finally after a few seconds, saw a break in the fire and ran towards it at full speed. The instant he was outside and a safe distance away, the house exploded, and Amy let out a sigh of relief, fright and disappointment.

Then he woke up, sweating terribly.