Author's Note:
Hello again!
I thank you all so much again for taking the time to read my story, I am thrilled to see the progress this story has done so far... :D
I won't ramble as much as the last chapter, but I would like to point out once more-This is in Amy's point of view, everything will be told from her perspective. Some people are not fond of First Person Views, so I'd just like to warn you guys. :)
Lastly, the disclaimer. I don't own the characters featured in this story, they all belong to SEGA. But I do own the story plot, and the mambo-jambo idea about magic on wishing on stars...
I'm currently a mess right now, like I've been hit by a truck several times. Plus, I have coffee and cookies. xD
And finally, onwards with the story!~ :3
xMisty
.:Counting Stars:.
Second Night.
Tonight.
I looked at the blue, midnight sky once more. Thousands of twinkling stars were out, shining alongside the moon. I smiled lightly, never in my life would I have known how mystical and calm the night sky would be. It displayed a perfect view of what true beauty that nature holds, and I would live this moment everyday.
I looked around me, turning my head in all directions. Nobody was around again, making me sigh heavily. I was tired, depressed, and alone.
"And now, I'm becoming a child, believing in magic and wishing on stars." I chuckled bitterly, I might be going insane.
I stared at the vast expanse of space that laid before me, the moon being my only source of light at this fateful hour. I gripped my jacket, as I shivered from the cold air. I clutched my hands together, and looked up.
One.
Two.
Three.
"Please..." I begged, and yet, no one was around.
Please make Sonic love me...
Four.
Five,
Six...
Seven.
I felt footsteps coming towards me, so I turned around. I raised my eyebrows and my eyes widened, surprised that no one was there... That was, indeed, strange. I thought that I was the only one here, who else could be around?
I ignored my instincts, and gazed up again.
Eight.
Nine...
"Ten." I finished, then I heard a rustle from the trees, so I looked up. No one was there either, and confusion took over me. I pulled out my hammer, ready to attack. I observed my surroundings, and nothing strange seemed to happen.
Everything was silent.
A cool breeze flew past the tree, as leaves started to fall.
Everything felt surreal.
I was only standing here in the moonlight.
.
.
.
"Rose."
"EEP!" I jumped, and looked at nowhere. I heard a voice grumble, making me look up and saw a familiar onyx hedgehog. He had a scowl on his muzzle, and I noticed his ruby eyes staring at me intently. I felt intimidated by the way he was looking at me, the way his eyes just gazed upon me...it felt like a drill that bore into my soul. But in a way, I felt...calm. And safe. For some reason, I don't really know. At least someone was here with me...up in a tree, that is.
"O-Oh! S-Shadow!" I gasped, and he only hummed-his expression never changing.
"What are you doing out here?"
"N-No reason," I replied, with a gentle smile. I quivered my lip, as he narrowed his eyes at me. "...I see." Was his only answer, before he crossed his arms and closed his eyes. I sighed deeply, hopefully, he might not make me anymore uncomfortable than I already am...
"You were gazing at the sky."
I looked at him curiously, and I felt my face get hot from embarrassment. He didn't saw that, did he? I thought, and I caught his eyes looking at me again. His eye twitched with impatience, and he waited for my reply. I fumbled with the hem of my dress, "I just...thought that the sky looks...nice, tonight." I muttered, not entirely sure with my answer.
It wasn't entirely a lie, I really found the night sky beautiful. I found myself awestruck, the moon playing hide and seek as it hid behind the shadowy, puffy clouds, and the way the sky was filled with glittering and diamond-like stars made me find nature so mysterious.
"Interesting."
"What?" I asked, I barely didn't hear him. He grumbled something I couldn't make out, before standing up on the branch of the tree, making it creak a bit. He turned his head to avoid my gaze, and I tilted my head a bit. "It's nothing."
"I..." I trailed off, and regained my composure, "I see." He nodded, his back still turned at me. He jumped off the branch, rocking the tree a bit. I rubbed my hands together, trying to produce some heat to keep myself warm.
"You should get inside."
...
"It's unusual for a mortal like you to be out here this late at night." He muttered quietly, and I almost wasn't able to make it out.
I stammered with my words, and I looked like a fish-my mouth opening before closing again. I realized there was no use of words, and there's no point in saying anything.
"I-I...okay." Was all I could say.
He walked away, farther from me. His every step the only sound the was heard through the eerie silence around us, and I felt myself shaking a bit. And after that, all I saw was his silhouette in the distance.
"Night, Shadow."
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.
.
Strange, tonight was different than I expected.
But it's still the second night...
Eight more to go.
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"Miss Amy!"
"Miss Amy, wake up!"
"AMY!"
"W-Woah!" I jumped, falling off my bed. I rubbed my head in pain, groaning a bit. I stirred a bit, and saw a blur of peach. "Oops! Sorry Miss Amy, are you hurt?" I know that voice... I rubbed my eyes a bit, my vision slowly getting better. "Cream...?" I said groggily, making her giggle. "Morning, Amy!" She cheered, and I forced a little smile. I was still sleepy, and I got up with such little effort. I stumbled a bit, landing on my bed and muttering words into my pillow.
I remember what happened last night, and how Shadow...
I'm pathetic.
I'm weak.
I could never move on.
I shook my head in my pillow, avoiding the thoughts and memories on last night. I swear, I found myself stupid, for doing such a ridiculous thing. Wishing on stars...when I know my wish will never, ever, will come true... And I bet Shadow actually saw everything, and thought that I was childish. I hate myself so much.
I lifted my head to face Cream, "What time is it...?" I mumbled.
"Oh," I felt Cream look at my alarm clock, and replied. "It's 6:37!"
"Creaaaaaaammmm..." I groaned, slamming my face once more into my pillow. I rolled over on my bed, "It's earrrrlyyyyy..." I heard her emit a light laugh at my silly attitude, but anyone can relate. I mean-who wake up 6 AM in the morning? Certainly not me, that's for sure.
"Amy, go clean yourself up." She placed a hand over her mouth, hoping it would prevent her form giggling any louder. "You look like a monster."
"You don't think I know that?" I replied, flailing my arms around. I got up, standing. And headed out the door, Cream trailing behind me. I looked at her with no expression whatsoever, "How'd you get..." I yawned, "-...inside my house anyway?" She pointed a finger at my door,
"For starters, you should lock the door."
"I did?"
"How'd you think I would've got in then?"
"Uh...through the window?"
"Amy!"
"Alright, alright." I rubbed the back of my neck a little nervously, a smile on face. "I may...have forgot to lock it." She raised an eyebrow at me, followed with a teasing smirk. She shook her head knowingly, "You're so hopeless sometimes..."
You have no idea...
"Oh hey, I came here to ask you a favor." She said, and I looked at her. "Sure, anything for you. What is it?"
"Well..." She rubbed her arm, avoiding my gaze. I noticed her cheeks getting red a bit, and it made me even more curious. "I-I was wondering, if you can take over for me at the shop a bit?" This made my eyes widen a bit, but I didn't say anything. Although, my curiosity got the better of me when I noticed her entire face getting redder and redder by the minute. God, it would put Knuckles' fur to shame. I smirked at her and leaned down to her face,
"Oh? How come?"
"It's okay if you don't want to!" She told me, a bit too fast.
"Cream, seriously." I laughed, "Of course I'll help you!" She calmed down a little at that, but tensed when she saw the mischievous glint in my eyes. "But you gotta tell me why first..."
"A-Alright...I guess." She said, the pink tint on her face never leaving. "Y-You see...Uh...T-Tails..." She trailed off, fumbling with her fingers. I finally saw where this was going, and decided to tease her more. I poked her face, and started to giggle.
"Tails-what...?" I asked, tempting her to continue.
"He...well...asked, me."
"Asked you...what?"
"He asked me out okay?!" She replied in a panicky tone, shaking a bit. I laughed at her expression, it was priceless. I never knew Cream, my bestfriend, could ever be this tense in my entire life. "I-Is that so?" I chuckled, and smiled genuinely. "Congratulations then!"
"It's like your saying we're getting married!"
"I know! Didn't he propose to you yet?"
"MISS AMY!"
"Ouch!" I rubbed my sore shoulder, where she hit me. Have I gone too far? Her face is so red! I started to laugh again, I didn't even know if she was angry or embarrassed! "We're not even engaged!" She said, calming down a bit with a little smile.
"Yet..." I taunted her, she was not amused whatsoever.
"Ugh whatever." She rolled her eyes at me, and pulled out something for her bag. "Here," She handed a stack of folded clothes at me, "Your uniform. I can't thank you enough for helping me." I could've sworn I heard a tinge of sarcasm in that, but I ignored it and accepted the clothes. "No prob."
She skipped out the door and waved goodbye at me, and I gave her a teasing wink. "Good luck."
"Shut up."
I entered the cafe, boy, there sure were a few customers today. At least it won't be that tiring for me, I guess...
The smell of coffee filled the room, and it was heavenly. I walked over to the counter, and opened the cash register. I checked the amount of money, and geez, it was a slow business today. I felt someone tap my shoulder, I turned around to meet a dog. He was taller than me by a few inches, and gave me a warm smile. "You must be Amy! Cream told me a lot about you, you will be filling in for her job, correct?" I nodded lightly, replying with a small smile on my lips.
"Yes, sir. Is it alright with you?"
"Of course!" He replied heartily, laughing a bit. "I don't know what I'd do without that little bunny, she's very hardworking, you know. And she needs a well deserved break, although she keeps insisting that it's alright." He turned to me and grinned, "I'm proud of her, having such great friends like you to help her out." I smiled at that, I'm happy for my best friend too...
"Well, I'll leave you to it, if you have any questions, feel free to ask anyone of the staff or come straight to me! I'll be happy to oblige."
"I appreciate it, kind sir. Thank you so much."
He nodded in approval and left the counter, and I sighed in relief. I heard the same bell jingle, and I looked up at the new arrival. "Hello sir! Welcome to-"
"Amy?"
I looked at the customer, making my self frozen and paralyzed. It was Sonic.
"Wow, you work here now? Where's Cream?" He asked, looking around for the rabbit. I shook my head, and forced a smile. I was lucky he bought it though, but sometimes...I wish he really knew what I was really feeling.
I wish he would love me.
That he would return my feelings, after making me wait for him...for so long.
I shook away the negative thoughts, I couldn't let him get to me. But I've been stuck with this yearning in my heart far too long. All I need is something to let me let go the pain...
"Oh, she's out with Tails...you know." I said, with a teasing voice. He smirked, "So that's why Tails have been all jumpy and panicky this morning. Who knew, huh?" I giggled, "Yep. I'm happy for them..."
"Me too."
Behind my sincere, and happy smile. I was crying, hurt and broken. I was proud of Cream, and Tails too...they're perfect for each other. But I'm jealous of them, and I always wonder...when will I ever get to feel that same love and affection? I'm left here, stuck with my emotions. Before I knew it, Sonic was shouting my name, making me snap back to reality. He was looking at me with such concern, as he waved his hand over my face. "Ames? Ames, you there?" He asked, his emerald eyes showing worry.
But he doesn't care at all.
"O-Oh!" I shook my head, and smiled at him. "S-Sorry Sonic."
He raised his eyebrows, and took a step back. "You dozed off a bit. Is something on your mind?"
My smile twitched a bit, but luckily, he didn't notice. "Yeah, just something. Nothing at all!" I wanted to run away.
"O-Okay then..." He said, nodding a bit. Unknown to me, he wasn't pleased with my answer-But ignored it, as he leaned on the counter, and gave me a cocky grin. "Just regular coffee then, Ames!" I nodded at him, "Alright then!"
I ran inside the kitchen, and gave them his order. But after that, I just stood there. It was as if my feet was stuck to the ground, and I was unable to move. I heard people shouting at me from outside, demanding service. The line was furious, and I could feel Sonic's eyes behind my back, looking at me with confusion and worry.
I'm sorry...
I couldn't let you go.
Memories of that day came flashing back to me, and I felt tear slid down my cheek. I ignored the harsh stares they were giving me, and I began to work once more. I didn't care. Not at all. And no one seemed to notice my eyes all red and puffy, the frown on my face. Nobody seemed to care, after all, I was just Amy Rose to them...A girl who owned the title as "The Blue Hedgehog's crazy, insane fangirl!". I'm known as that immature, silly, stupid pink hedgehog. I never changed, I never did...
Because I still love him.
But reality struck me in the face.
He doesn't love me.
I pray to God, I might be an idiot, immature- Ever since I saw reality, I wanted to run away, and it slapped me in the face, real hard. And it hurt me, I caught a glimpse of what life really was...
Is believing in this stupid myth really worth it? Will my wish ever come true?
.
.
. I wish he would love me.
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.
.
Tonight, the third night.
Seven more to go.
