Chapter Eleven

Both Metal and Amy soon arrived at Station Square due to Metal's speed. The city was as lively as ever; the night sky meant the millions of lights were lit up. While the streets were booming and busy, it was a nice scene for both Humans and Mobians to live together as one, not to mention the many job opportunities.

"We're finally here.." said Amy as Metal placed her down from carrying her. The pink hedgehog marveled at the scenery while Metal Sonic appeared slightly bored. All he wanted to do was to find shelter at this point and rest.

"We need to find shelter." Metal spoke up.

"Well...the problem is..I only have a few rings with us so we may not be able to afford a lot of places here." Amy replied sadly. However suddenly she had an idea. "We can always ask someone if they know any cheap hotels! Let's go into that bar!" Said Amy, pointing at a small bar with a bright neon sign.

Metal nodded and the hedgehogs headed towards the bar. "Amy...why were you leaking earlier?" Metal asked, recalling the aftermath from her argument with Sonic.

"Leaking?"

"You know..from your eyes."

Amy giggled slightly. "Oh that...well those are called tears, Metal." She explained sadly. "It's what happens when you feel really sad...or even really happy sometimes."

"So organic beings have...tears? Even Sonic?" Metal asked.

The two entered the bar. "I doubt it." Amy replied sarcastically. Although it was true that Amy had never seen the blue hedgehog cry before, not even once. Sometimes she doubted if he was able to cry.

As soon as they entered the crowded bar, both Amy and Metal found it to reek of cigarettes, booze, etc. Metal coughed a bit as he accidentally inhaled a bit of the smoke.

"Are you okay?" Amy asked, coming to his aid. "Try not to inhale it."

"I miss the days where I didn't have to smell such disgusting filth…" Metal thought bitterly.

Metal also took note at how the bar patrons and staff stared at the two hedgehogs as they entered. The crowd consisted of a bunch of rough looking Mobians, many covered in scars, tattoos, etc. one even lost an eye and wore an eyepatch.

"I can tell we are not welcomed.." Metal whispered.

"They're probably just staring because we're new." Amy replied, sitting at a table along with Metal. "Sometimes people stare like that...I know it's weird."

"I do not like it.." Metal snarled.

"Let's just get some soda..I'm sure you're thirsty from all of that running." Amy suggested. "Excuse me, could we get some drink menus over here please? Anything non-alcoholic will do!" She called out.

Suddenly a waitress approached the hedgehogs' table with two small, rusty menus. She was a Mobian red fox of average height, shoulder length auburn hair and baby blue eyes. She also wore a white form fitting tank top and bright orange daisy dukes to compliment her slender figure.

"Here you go, Amy. The virgin drink items will be on the bottom." Said the waitress.

"Thank you-...wait..how did you know my name?" Asked Amy, nearly dropping her menu.

The waitress smirked and placed her hands on her hips. "Don't tell me you don't recognize me, sweetie." She teased. "I know it's been a while, but no one could forget this face."

"Amy, who is this woman?" Metal asked, wondering why she was acting strange.

Amy took a good look at the waitress, "That voice..that face….no it can't be…"

"It's you...Fiona!"

To be continued…