Hey! The third chapter is finally out YAY! Again sorry if there are spelling errors! And before I forget I am changing the name of this story, I know, but this story came out totally different then what I expected when I came up with the name. Besides I have another story in mind for the future that suits the name 'Dangerous Romance' very well. The name hasn't been decided but it will be different for the next chapter so look out! And the new name will be the official name. I just though I should warn ya! Okay!

Enjoy!!!

Chapter 3

Hole In My Heart

~Amy~

The world was a blur. I couldn't focus. Time was on fast forward. The only thing that kept me from drifting away into thought was Sonic holding my hand. It was the only thing I could comprehend, the physical touch. I looked into his focused eyes not sure what to see, every so often I could see the worry on his features. When he noticed my staring he squeezed my hand ever so slightly and a pained smile formed at his lips. It was so out of character for him. But all I felt was numb, not able to feel. Emotions were at chaos inside me but I stayed a dense shell of shock. At first I cried, as I cried I began to scream with such hate of who ever did this, then I hated myself for not being there to protect Cream. But the emotions dulled until I shut down. I looked out the window of the canary yellow cab. The plane ride, I could hardly remember it, much less getting on it. Somehow we arrived in Emerald Town and took a cab. Rain poured leaving little streams of water on the window. Depressing, how fitting. I stared at the grey sky for sometime, then the wet pavement. I didn't feel like me. Where had the normal buoyant, bubbly, optimistic Amy go? It felt like I left yet my consciousness stayed in a vacant host. Will I ever be the same? Will I get myself back? The cab slowed and edged to the sidewalk. Sonic opened the door and hopped out holding a newspaper over his head. I sat watching him pay the man money for the ride. I glanced at the modern building that was named 'Saint Peters Hospital'. My eyes averted to my hands.

"Amy." I heard Sonic's voice but I stayed focused on my hands. Normally I would have eagerly answered to his voice but right now for some reason I just didn't, I wasn't me.

"Amy, you have to get out of the cab," he said but my body didn't react. I looked out my window.

"Amy…" I heard slight annoyance but mostly concern in his voice. I turned to him. He held out his hand for me. I just stared at it not sure what to do with the gesture. He sighed grabbing my hand and pulled me out of the cab. I stood there in the rain not even bothering to shield myself. I was soaked instantly. Sonic apologized to the cab driver before he drove off. Sonic started walking towards the entrance of the hospital expecting that I'd follow. But I just stood in my spot staring at nothing. He walked back assessing me carefully. He knew something was wrong with me, it was written all over his face. He grabbed my hand guiding me to the hospital.

"Lets get you dried off first okay." We walked through the front doors into what seemed to be a big waiting room. The walls were white and so were the tiles. There was a big window on the high ceiling. A few art pieces and plants accented the place. There were a few small restaurants and a big sitting area. It was nice.

Sonic sat me in a seat at a table. He walked to the reception desk and talked to the woman. I decided to observe the tree that was located by the table with a fence around it. The leaves were a jade green colour, the texture was smooth, and they were a long oval shape. Sonic was back moments later with a towel and a drink from the coffee shop. He handed me the towel but I looked at the towel then at Sonic then the towel again. He sighed grabbing the towel from my hands and rubbed my quills, arms, face, and legs dry. After that he produced another towel and wrapped it around me and gave me the drink. The aroma told me it was hot chocolate. We sat there for a while as I sipped the hot chocolate. Sonic tried to read my movements but he got nowhere. He was frustrated and confused I could tell but he said nothing. Once I was done he grabbed my hand again and took us to the reception desk. We approached a lady with a booming smile.

"Hello. How can I help you?" She asked in a sing-songy voice.

"We're here to see Cream the Rabbit," Sonic replied.

"Yes, she's…" her fingers flew across the keyboard as she searched the computer for Cream's room, "She's in a sedated room. Those are located on the main floor. East wing. Room 15."

"Thank-you," Sonic said as we left to Creams' room. He pulled me along to the wing that held the room Cream was in. He opened the door to a white hallway with a strange smell and suddenly my heart thudded in my chest. Blood pounded in my ears. I let go of his hand and my legs started to pull myself forward through the dimly lit hall. I thought I heard Sonic call me but I kept running. I ran until I reached her room, room 15. I reached for the handle to open the door. My hand trembled as I open the door and as I been doing for the past day I stared. That instant a gaping hole opened in my chest. The edges throbbed with a burning unbearable pain. My hand felt my chest but there was nothing there, I was whole. I lost a part of myself, the hole might not be visible but it's still there. A hole in my heart. My arms went around myself to hold myself together before I fell apart. The exact moment I saw the little rabbit in a hospital bed with an IV in her arm, bandages on one of her shoulders and monitors reading her heartbeat and brain waves my shell shattered and my emotions hit me with full force. I ran over to the side of the hospital bed put my head down and wailed. I stayed like that for hours.

My wails turned to cries then to sobs. Sonic knelt beside me and rubbed my shoulder. It was very soothing. I lifted my head and wiped at my tears. I let out a shaky laugh.

"I'm such a mess." I said.

Sonic sighed, "Yeah. A little. But that's okay, you have a good reason to be." I glared at him with daggers but I think it came out more sad then I wanted. I was surprised by what he said next. "I was worried. Worried about you. This past day was weird. You weren't yourself at all. You wouldn't respond, you needed help with everything, you were emotionless, you would just stared at things. It was like you were gone and it scared me."

"You were scared, huh. That just goes to show how much you love me. You wouldn't be able to live without me." I said as smug as I could. He just rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, you're definitely back. But I'm glad. I prefer you like this." I think my cheeks heated a little when he said that. I turned and faced Cream. She looked so at peace but who knows what's going on inside there. I only wish I knew. I reached out and held her small delicate hand. Tears dared stinging my eyes but I blinked them away. Sonic put his arm around me. I almost jumped, that was very not like him, very unexpected. But I took in the comfort.

"I hope she will wake up soon." I said.

"Me too. But what I really want to know is who did this." He said but it sounded similar to a growl.

"She didn't deserve this. I just want to know why her." I said. I looked through the window. Her room had a beautiful view of a large pond. No skyscrapers. The sun was setting over the horizon of houses.

"Yeah," he replied right as some more tears slipped from my eyes. He saw and brought me into a hug and I cried softly on his shoulder. I cried there for probably for a few minutes then I pulled away.

"I'm sorry. You shouldn't have to do this for me." I said but I was really glad he was. I was happy I wasn't alone.

"That's alright beside I can't bear to see you cry." He brushed away the tears.

"Thanks." That was all I could say. He pulled me into a hug. I leaned my head against his chest. I began to feel sleepy when all the sudden the door opened and a rabbit came in. Sonic and I jumped and stared at the rabbit. It was Vanilla, Cream's mother. She looked like she gained some years. She look tired and strained but as soon as she saw us her face lit up.

"Amy!" She said with such happiness. She bounced over and gave me a hug. "I'm so glad you could make it! I hope I wasn't interrupting anything." She pulled away and winked at me. She was cool like that and extremely sweet.

"No you weren't," I replied. She let me go and went to Sonic and hugged him.

"Well it's so good to have you here." She let go of Sonic and placed a flower in a glass vase by Cream's bed. It was a yellow lily. "Visiting hours are almost over but I've been staying here at the hospital here for the past couple days. You could stay here if you like, I'm sure its fine."

Sonic and I looked at each other. "Only for tonight." Sonic said.

"Good. I'll ask them to prepare some beds for you. You're the first people to visit did you know?" She almost sang.

"What about Tails? He lives here in the city. He hasn't seen Cream yet?" Sonic asked.

"No, I haven't been able to contact him. I think he's busy working on a project. You know what I'll try calling him again right now. I'll be back in a few." And just as soon as she was in she was gone.

While she was calling tails, Sonic and I decided to get a snack.

~Tails~

I sat in the kitchen drinking some apple juice. I'd ran into some problems with my new project, I'd rather not get into details, so I decided to take a break. It was already past seven, time flies when you're busy. I guzzled down the juice just as the phone rang. I got up and answered the phone.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Oh, Tails! Good, you're not busy. It's Vanilla, Creams mother. I wish I got a hold of you sooner. Cream was in an accident a couple day's ago."

My brain reeled for a second. But it was probably a sprain from going to the park or something. I told her to be careful. "What kind of accident?"

Her voice became coated with heaviness, "She went to the park the other day and was shot in her stomach and arm. The wounds were very bad and they caused some internal bleeding. She lost a lot of blood. But the worst of it is she entered a coma. It is unknown when she will wake up but we pray it's soon."

I froze. I was off, way off. I needed to see Cream. Right now! "Where is she? What hospital?"

"Saint Peter's Hospital but you should wait-"

"Thanks." I hung up on her. I had to see Cream right now! I ran to the closet and grabbed a coat. I burst through the door and booked it down the sidewalk. The bus comes at seven fifteen so I had a few minutes to get there before it did. It was a long run but I made it just as the bus stopped and opened it doors. I hopped inside dropped a few coins and sat down. The sun was setting and it gave off an orange glow. I twiddled my thumbs, tapped my foot, and counted the amount of people on the bus. Time just seemed to pass so slowly. If I took my Tornado I would be there- I slapped myself on the forehead. I could have taken the Tornado but too late now. After a bit the bus stopped at Saint Peters Avenue. I jumped off and ran down the street. I didn't even bother to look at my surroundings I just ran. I ran until I ended up at the foot of the hospital. I opened the doors and ran to the reception desk.

"Hello. How may I help you?" Said the lady.

"I need to find---Cream the Rabbit's---room." I panted.

"She's on the main floor, east wing, room 15."

"Thanks," I ran off to the east wing and opened a door to an eerie hallway but just up ahead I saw someone. Two people. Both hedgehogs. One was blue the other was pink. Sonic and Amy? I jogged to them.

"Sonic! Amy!" I near shouted. Both turned around at the same time.

"Hey Tails. Long time no see." He smiled.

"Hiya Tails!" Amy beamed.

"Have both of you seen Cream?" Both of their faces fell.

"Yeah. It's not too bad though. I'm sure she'll wake up any minute." She brought up the optimism. But the smile was forced.

"You should have seen her. She cried for three hours!" Amy's face turned red and she slapped him on the arm. "Ouch!"

"Cream's like my baby sister so you be quiet!" Amy snapped but collected herself, "We should go, I bet Tails is dying to see her." I nodded and we proceeded to her room. They opened the door to an all white room. There was a window facing a large pond. But I stood there just looking at her. Looking at the cream colored girl rabbit in bed all hooked up. I walked over stunned. I stood at the side of her bed and stroked my hand across her forehead. Something dark grew in me.

"Whoever did this is going to die!" I swore I could feel both Sonic and Amy flinch behind me.

"Hey come on Tails." Sonic tried to calm me down but it wasn't going to work.

"I'm gonna find whoever did this." I growled. Sonic immediately piped in.

"You bet we are!" Sonic hooted. I looked behind me and saw the two of them sitting side-by-side. Amy looked like she was going to cry. I noticed a flower, a yellow lily on the night stand beside creams hospital bed.

"Who brought this flower?" I asked.

Amy piped in, "Vanilla did. She's not back yet but probably will be soon."

"I see." I replied

"So Tail's, what we going to do first?" Sonic asked.

"Find the jerk who did this."

End of Chapter 3