Notes from the Author:

Hope you guys enjoyed the holidays. This took longer than usual. There were so many directions I wanted to take Metal and Amy
but I felt like this was the best choice. Especially since this story is going to be longer than I thought, I realized my other choices would have been 'too soon' in my opinion.
I've been enjoying the reviews you've given me so far and it's the reason I'm still going with this story.
I didn't think people would actually like it lol.

Well enough with my chit chat and on with the chapter. Enjoy!

-HeartofaHero

Destiny Awaits

Chapter 11:
Memories

Amy looked towards Metal Sonic as he demanded her
to tell him everything she knew. Even though he could
not express emotions, he had the feel of anger burning around him.

But what could she do?
If she didn't say anything, there was the chance that he would hurt her.
And to be honest, Amy didn't want to wake up from being knocked out.
Or feel pain after she woke up.

"I'll tell you but..." The pink hedgehog looked away for a second
before looking back at him.

"Would you promise me something?"

Metal Sonic tilted his head before holding out a hand.

"—W-h-a-t—i-s—y-o-u-r—r-e-q-u-e-s-t—?"

Amy soon looked back at him. "Would you promise not to...kill Sonic?"

The copy hedgehog couldn't help but let out a huff.
"—R-e-q-u-e-s-t—d-e-n-i-e-d—"

She immediately glared at him. "Why not?"

"—B-e-c-a-u-s-e—i-t—i-s—m-y—m-i-s-s-i-o-n—t-o—d-e-s-t-r-o-y—
t-h-a-t—p-a-t-h-e-t-i-c—h-e-d-g-e-h-o-g—"

"He's not pathetic!" Amy yelled out once more before
seeing the other take a step forward.

"—I—a-m—n-o-t—g-o-i-n-g—t-o—r-e-p-e-a-t—m-y-s-e-l-f—"

"Then I'm not telling you!"

Immediately he flew forward and grabbed her shoulders, slamming her against the wall.
He was too quick for her to react, a short shriek escaping her lips.
The pain shot through her body as she closed her eyes.

"—T-e-l-l—m-e—n-o-w—!—I—p-e-r-s-o-n-a-l-l-y—w-o-u-l-d—n-o-t—
l-i-k-e—t-o—e-x-p-l-a-i-n—t-o —m-y—m-a-s-t-e-r—o-f—y-o-u-r—w-e-l-l—b-e-i-n-g—"

"Then you must keep the promise!" Eyes shot open, emerald orbs
staring straight into red ones.

"—D-o—y-o-u—n-o-t—u-n-d-e-r-s-t-a-n-d—t-h-e—p-o-s-i-t-i-o-n—y-o-u—a-r-e—i-n—?"

He just didn't understand. It didn't make sense to him.
Why was she so determined to make certain of this promise?
What could she possibly gain through this? Nothing!

Why are you evening contemplating about this?

As green eyes remained locked onto his, Metals' grip onto her
became tighter. Amy winced, but that didn't stop her from
staring at the other.

"Do you want to know about the past?" The pink hedgehog
pressed on as she tried to ignore the pain that was growing.

"—I—c-a-n—d-e-s-t-r-o-y—y-o-u—!"

"I don't care!"

Her loud words echoed as Metal was surprised the response she gave him.
That's when he noticed something appearing in her eyes.
Red irises flickered as they scanned the liquid, data flowing
through his sight.

V-e-r-i-f-i-c-a-t-i-o-n
...
...
—T-e-a-r-s—

A drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lachrymal gland
and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten
the parts and facilitate their motion.

Clenching her fists, her body was shaking uncontrollably. In all reality, she was terrified of
what the other could do to him. But at the same time...

"He is 'not' a pathetic hedgehog! He is a brave hero who will do
everything he can to protect this world...Can't you see that!"
Lips trembled as she tried to fight those words out, wishing her tears to go away.

"If you want to destroy me, do it. I would rather die than
live in a world without Sonic!"

Even Metal Sonic knew that there was something
more to what she had just said. It was like she didn't have to think twice about her words.
What was this emotion she was expressing? Fear? Anger? Sadness?

For some reason, he knew there was something else.
What it was, he didn't know. Whatever it was, this emotion was strong and
was for 'him'. That blue hedgehog.

Even though he had only known about Sonic the Hedgehog
for a little bit, he already loathed him. Just as he was about to make a move, a sudden buzz rang.

It was his built in communicator.

—Metal Sonic! This is Doctor Eggman.
It seems that we are in need of your assistance once more.
Bring that pesky girl with you. She will be needed—

Slowly metal claws lifted as Metal let go of Amy, causing her
to rub her shoulders. Metal Sonic stared at her before speaking.

"—Y-o-u—a-r-e—l-u-c-k-y—m-y—M-a-s-t-e-r—w-a-n-t-s—y-o-u—a-l-i-v-e—"

In one swift move, he slammed his fists into Amy's stomach, causing her to
gasp. She curled forward, allowing Metal to pick her up and hung her
over his shoulders.

"—I—w-i-l-l—f-i-n-d—o-u-t—a-b-o-u-t—m-y—m-e-m-o-r-i-e-s—"

He turned around and started his engine, slowly lifting from the ground.

"—W-i-t-h—o-r—w-i-t-h-o-u-t—y-o-u-r—h-e-l-p—"

ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ ŀ

"This place..."

Those two words that escaped the blue blur's lips
caused the other two to look at him curiously. They had reached their next destination. Eggman created what seemed to be
a nuclear plant near a huge lake. It was polluting the area and the once beautifulflowers were now withering and dying.

Azure orbs stared at Sonic as he finally responded. "What about this place Sonic?"

Scratching his head, he tilted his head. "Somehow...I've been here before..."

But from where? He had to think for a second.
It was when he looked up at the sky that it finally came to him.

"This is Never Lake!" Sonic shout out as the other two were a bit
alarmed from his sudden burst.

"Never Lake?" Knuckles asked.

Sonic soon nodded. "Yeah, I can't believe it. It's been so many
years since I've been here..."

He would have recognized it sooner if the Little Planet was still there.
But the planet seemed to only appear one month out of every year.
Sonic never understood where exactly the planet would go to,
but he never thought it was too important to know.

"This is the first time I encountered Metal Sonic.
This was also the first time I met..."

...Amy...

Memories started to flow through his mind of the
adventures he had at the Little Planet. Going through the past and future. Using the Time Stones.
Meeting a particular pink hedgehog for the first time.

Knuckles noticed the other had spaced out and soon
repeated the other's words. "First met who?"

Snapping out of it, Sonic soon shook his head. "Come on, we shouldn't be wasting any more time."
The blue hedgehog soon grabbed Tails and Knuckles'wrists before grinning. "We got a Lake to save."

Boosting forward, Sonic ran towards the plant, the others holding on
to the blue hedgehog. Sonic couldn't help but think about the past and present.

Why was Metal Sonic working for Doctor Eggman again?
Did he feel like he had no choice but to join him?
Or maybe he is only using the Doctor for his own needs?

And what about Amy?
Was she okay?
Sonic never realized that it would take this long to find her.
It actually made him worry about her safety.

I wonder...if you even remember how we first met...

The cobalt hero thought as he used his speed around the lake, noticing
that the lake itself was being polluted. He would make sure Eggman
would pay for the damages he had done to this lovely place.

What am I thinking? I'm sure she does.
I don't think she would forget something like that...

Emerald orbs spotted an entrance before skidding to a halt.

"Well I think this would be the place to start..." Sonic said as Knuckle soon stepped forward.

"...I'm sensing a chaos emerald is nearby..." The red echidna spoke.

The orange fox soon pulled out his device. "I'll see if I can pinpoint its location."

"Well don't take too long Tails. My feet are itching for some action" Sonic started to stretch his legs as Knuckles
sighed.

"Impatient as always Sonic." Knuckles said.

The cobalt hedgehog grinned before stretching his arms. "I like to think of it as 'living on the edge'."

Rolling his eyes, Knuckles soon held his hand out. "Like I said...impatient."

Sonic smirked at him. "Not all of us have the patience to sit near a rock all day and night like you."

"It's not a rock!" Knuckles glared at him as Sonic raised his hands up in defense.

"I'm only kidding Knuckles."

Tails soon smiled and held out his device. "I found out the location."

Deciding to ignore the lovely conversation he and Knuckles were having, Sonic turned his attention to tails.
"Great, let's get going then!"