Chapter 11. The Dead are rising

Master Sonic stayed frozen in his spot not believing what had happened. He was alone in the library still thinking of the maid's words replaying in his head over and over again. 'You will never understand!' He looked back at the painting of his parents, then to his hand that had gripped the girl's wrist. He then knew that their pains were felt differently. In his long life of a young vampire the loss of his parents was sudden but what hurt him the most was the death of an entirely different person.

In her short years in this world, she had lost so much. Something that he couldn't possibly endure. The aching inside her was eating her away and he didn't know how to stop it. Which actually frustrated him since he felt the need to stop it. The need to protect what was his.

To protect her.

Sonic realized he had been lost in thought for some time when he saw the rays of light go through his windows. He immediately went to search for Amy Rose. He walked straight to her room, not bothering to knock he opened the door to find her bed empty. He frowned, "Where the bloody hell are you, girl?"

He closed the door roughly now looking for someone else. Tails was speaking with some of the noble men about how it was time travel once again to other countries to represent their Master. Every other month a group of nobles would visit other clans to keep their allies updated with any changes of their kingdom and to also share useful information. They would bring with them gifts as well.

"Tails." Sonic sternly said.

The fox nodded for them to be gone. He turned to his Master, "Yes, Master?"

"I told you to just call me Sonic. Where is your sentimental partner?"

Tails furrowed his eyes as he felt a blush take over his cheeks, "What partner?"

"Cream."

"She is not my sentimental partner. And I believe she is in the event room with two other maids. Why-"

The blue hedgehog left quickly not hearing completely his question. Tails's ears flattened irritated from his behavior. Shrugging it off he went to his office preparing the nobles for their trip.

In the event room, Cream was cleaning the tables, another maid was scrubbing the walls while Amy Rose was sweeping. She was doing it sloppily since she didn't get one ounce of sleep from her being in the woods. Her head felt heavy on her shoulders as she continued her work.

Sonic entered, Cream bowed down as did the other maid but Amy simply kept on doing her activity. His eyes softened a bit as relief overcame him seeing that she was okay.

"Master Sonic, is there anything we can help you with?" Cream asked politely.

He saw how Amy's eyelid were drooping. Her body was slightly bent down with the broom in both her hands. Sonic cleared his throat loudly making her jump in fright. She widened her eyes seeing him with his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"K-King Sonic." Amy nervously whispered.

"I believe we have an unfinished conversation."

Cream scratched her head not understanding what was going on but kept her mouth closed. Her Master suddenly in a flash had Amy in his arms bridal style. He gave Cream orders to take the day off. Both Cream and the other maid were left stunned, their Master was acting so out of character and never did he make such orders before. Cream cupped her mouth hiding a small smile knowing that her friend had something to do it.

Sonic entered the library, he gently let Amy stand on her two feet. She blinked several times not comprehending. She thought he would be furious, angry for running out like that. He closed the doors to have privacy, then he quietly waited for her to say something. Amy pursed her lips not knowing what to say or do. He quirked an eyebrow still waiting patiently.

Finally, she said, "I'm terribly sorry for what happened yesterday."

Sonic sighed, "Although it was very disrespectful to your King I will allow you to explain your words yesterday."

Coldness spread through her chest knowing exactly what he wanted to know, she shook her head, "I-I cannot."

Sonic frowned unhappily, "That is not the answer I want."

Amy backed away a few steps behind, her mouth opening like a fish out of water, "There are things-things in my past… King Sonic please, I do not wish to remember."

Her King grabbed on to both her wrists, she felt no pain by his grip, but she did feel anxious. His eyes stared right into hers, "What ghosts keep haunting you, tell me."

She breathed hard, their mouths were only inches apart. Amy then shut her eyes fighting away those ugly memories, "N-No. Please no."

The library door opened with Tails popping his head inside, "Master, Shadow is here." He stopped seeing as Sonic had Amy pressed up against the wall. Tails swallowed hard knowing he had interrupted in at a wrong time. Sonic let Amy go, "Come in."

Tails hesitantly opened the door wider to reveal Shadow with a male hedgehog beside him. He was presented as the advisor Shadow chose some time ago. He was of light blue fur almost turquoise. His eyes were the same color as Amy's and his skin was peachy yet pale. Amy Rose turned to look at him. Their eyes locked for some seconds. She gasped in horror, "Rob."

The advisor looked in absolute shock, "Amelia?"

The rest were obviously confused, Shadow decided to ask, "Do you know this girl?"

Rob gulped, "I-I-yes. I thought she-But-"

That's when Amy fell to the floor with a loud thud. Sonic frowned once more not liking where everything was going. Tails went to fetch a nurse. As Sonic left to seek an empty room he halted to a stop next to Rob. Without giving him a mere glance, he spoke, "If I learn that you had harmed this girl in any way in the past it will be my duty to punish you." With that said he walked on.

Shadow rubbed his chin noticing a strong attachment his friend had with the girl. Rob sat down on the bench still shocked. His Master crossed his arms, "Did you?"

"No. Never."

The ebony mobian took a couple steps, "Come, there is some explaining to do."

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