The Flame
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Why does this little flame give so much pain?
It doesn't hurt like fire does. It doesn't burn or leave marks on my chest. Even if it did I wouldn't be bothered as much as this. I'm always in the line of fire. I'm always diving in various flaming objects to save people. I have a fiery friend in Amy. She hasn't let up in her chasing yet. Tails's fire prevents him from giving up with his projects, even if they fail multiple times. I have even fallen in love with Blaze, my far away Princess of Flames. I'm used to fire.
But, somehow, this flame hurts me so much.
Sharha thinks that my pain and suffering could be fixed by herbs and salves. She went overboard in Dinosaur Jungle, bringing me plants every minute to rub on the flame. I follow her instructions to please her, knowing full well it wouldn't work.
I have taken up the habit of covering the tiny flame with my hand. It's a magical flame so it doesn't burn anything that it comes in contact with. When the people I come in contact with see me do that, they think that I'm trying to stop the pain.
They are wrong.
I cover it so I won't have to see it. I cover it so I won't have to think of what it represents. I don't want to be reminded of my impending doom.
This little flame tells me that I will not be able to protect my friends soon.
It pains me to think about that.