Sonics POV
I searched around for an aqua head as I, Tails, Mum and Dad awaited Ann's arrival, I felt so bad for not telling her face to face but what could I do? Tell her then leave her helplessly star struck by what was going on. But I felt guilty for leaving Ann alone after what I experienced yesterday with those three girls, I looked at Tails, he wasn't giving up on Ann that easy.
Tails looked side to side his ears twitching with every voice he heard, I wanted to hug him but… he seemed, well kinda lost. Y'know in another world thinking what you could have done to prevent this, but nothing could, 'It was fate.' Was what mother had said, but she was wrong, I think they wanted to go not because it was fate but decision.
"Sonic! Tails!" Tails eyes lit up and so did mine we sang Ann's name in chorus both tracking the voice seeing her weave in and out through the crowd, leaping on top of us like trapped prey, but she was more gentle.
"You came." Tails seemed actually surprised which puzzled me, "Of course I did, and even though you might be going I would always be there." Ann said ears drooping messing with her hair tying it around her finger then untying.
This was it; we heard the engine of the old, dirty, rusty train pull up to the stations. People bustled out while others rushed in pushing aside the people like a matter of life and death, we took our time, saying goodbyes and wishing for the best.
Mum and Dad dragged us on to the train watching the doors seal, we waved one last goodbye before the train chugged off, and Ann chased after for a while until she got to the end of the platform. A tear crept down her cheek resting there before falling off; I could hear it over the engine. I broke into tears cuddling up to Tails cradling him to sleep, when I stooped my eyes were red and swollen, vision blurry and a huge headache.
But I remembered it's good to cry, and closed my eyes letting tiredness get the better of me. I didn't fight it, I just wanted to get away from this horrible nightmare, wake up in bed getting ready for another school day. But no one felt pity for me or Tails as the train carried on to the destination; I heard Mum and Dad whispering about something. I drifted to sleep, Tails in my arms, heartbeat slowing down and relaxing my muscles as the train continued its endless journey.
6 years later…
Ann hummed quietly as she stirred the boiling pot bubbling with delicious sauce, aromas wafted out of the window, going out to streets to the neighbors in her peaceful neighborhood, on a peaceful street, on a peaceful night, in a peaceful world.
A siren wailed causing the next door neighbors bulldog howling after it trying to be louder then the challenger, Ann carefully poured the contents onto a bowl filled with pasta, it oozed over the side she watched the liquid flow through the pasta like a river.
She licked her lips using a teaspoon to taste the sauce checking the temperature, "Good as always." Ann whispered, trying not to awaken the neighbors. The pot was placed in the sink with a cup and a couple of spoons, knives and forks.
Placing the plate onto the table, sitting down, placing cheese onto the pasta, picking up her spoon and stabbing her fork into the pasta then placing it in her mouth. Chewing the food in delight getting the sweet taste of the sauce and cold cheese mixed with pasta melting in her mouth.
A silent knock which sounded like a radio turned full blast stopped Ann from eating her dinner, walking over and opening the door. "Miss Ann, I believe you are having pasta tonight I see?" it was Joey Ann's psychiatrist, he was a kangaroo with a plump belly, always caught in a leather hat, green tie, black suitcase and green checkered suit.
"Oh Joey, I forgot totally about our appointment. Sorry about that, you know me forget me not." Ann tapped her head welcoming Joey in apologizing for her forgetfulness, "I just got a bit greedy with the pasta, but I do have some Lasagna if you would like?" Ann questioned the chubby Kangaroo.
"I'm fine trying to lose some weight." He explained thanking for the kind present, Ann grinned cheerfully placing herself at the table with him, continuing her succulent creation.
"So having any bad dreams, if so has it proceeded?" asked the Kangaroo whipping off his hat wiping his brow, "Yes, but they haven't proceeded anymore." Ann answered feeding her hungry stomach. Ann had tried to deal with the dream for a long time but since there was no support and nothing to calm her she couldn't help it, so in the end she made an appointment with Joey trying to find the core of this nightmare frenzy.
But it just wouldn't leave her head these theories were checked and were wrong.
The way she was sleeping was usually on her belly, she tried on the sides and her back but nothing worked instead her duvet ending up on the ground with her in it.
What she ate on a daily basis, 2 muffins, [4 on weekends] a cup of tea, [loads of sugar, that keeps me going halfway through the school day] for lunch it was usually noodles in a box with some orange juice, for dinner was like this: Monday she had schnitzel, Tuesday was pasta with broccoli, Wednesday was pizza day, Thursday was snack day, Friday was sausages with salad and fried chips then garlic bread and on Saturday and Sunday was spaghetti bolognaise. But she was just ending up with a little stomach afterwards. [which she lost on her daily runs]
So far that was it, she was put on pain killers to soothe her muscles, thoughts and mostly sweat which dripped off her like a leaking tap. Joey wrote this in his notebook which he calls his forget-me-not book. After a few sessions I understood why, always fumbling or fidgeting or patting his brow with his hanky muttering apologies for being unprepared and disorganized. But now the tables had turned spooking Ann just a twinge.
"Well I hope that maybe you could come in so we can take another scan on your head." Joey added after scribbling some words on a blank piece of paper now filled with tidy writing, "Of course, but it will have to be quick. I have an extra shift tomorrow." Ann assured grabbing the plates and starting to clean them one by one.
"Alright then, six am no sooner." Warned Joey as he hopped off his seat [you get it? Hop? Ha! Priceless man, priceless] he bounced out of the door slamming it shut behind him; "OK" Ann answered silently scrubbing the pot with extra soap. After washing the cutlery, putting everything away, [while nearly breaking a glass given from her aunt] having a never ending shower, putting on her PJ's, brushing her teeth then wrapping herself in the warmth of her bed clicked off the lamp and waited until the night illuminated bringing a soft gentle glow into the room before falling back into the realm of her nightmares.
Authors note: Hi guys now I know this might be a bit of a SPOILER but, I wanna know out of these categories you want me to do next either, Mario or Vampire Knight. You choose. I'm putting up a poll so you can tell me there or you can review and say so.
Disclaim: Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles 'Tails' Prower, Sega/Sonic Team.
Ann the Hedgehog, Joey the Kangaroo, AnntheHedgehog.