Amy awoke to find herself alone in her bed. The moment her eyes shot open, and saw that Sonic was not by her side, she began to panic. She didn't know where he was or what he was doing. Immediately, she sprung out of bed, put on her pink robe and hurried down stairs, hoping that Sonic was still there.

When she was halfway down the stairs, her heart began to ease down, for she had heard that the television in the other room was on. She scampered down the stairs and into the living room. There, she saw Sonic, sitting on the black, leather couch, watching the television with a stern look on his face. Immediately, she began to worry again.

"Sonic, what's wrong?" she asked, as she sat next to him. He didn't answer for his main focus was still on the broadcast. He was watching a news report that had just been aired that morning. As a result, his focus was primarily on what was happening.

Amy turned to the television and watched what was happening. On the screen was a helicopter view of a city in a desert. The people there were all fleeing away in fear, for hundreds of giant robotic creatures were roaming around, all of them red with giant blue eyes, a smile-like look on their faces and needle-shaped swords in their hands. As Amy watched, she listened to the news reporter.

"No one knows where these robots came from or why they're here," said the reporter, "But the Shamaran villagers are running scared and the robots don't seem to be letting up. There have been no reports of injuries or casualties yet, but one can only hope that these robotic monstrosities are stopped before any real harm can happen! We'll keep you posted on the hour for any new updates on this…"

Immediately, Sonic shut off the television. It was clear who had sent those robots, judging by the looks of them.

"So, Eggman's at it again," said Sonic, a smile appearing on his face, "Well, I guess that means it's time to put an end to his demented game."

"I agree," said Amy, as she began making her way upstairs.

Sonic watched, as she scampered back up the stairs and into her bedroom. He waited there for a moment, wondering what she was doing. After a few moments, he heard her coming out of her room and scurrying down the stairs again. When she returned, she was dressed in her red dress and boots. In her hands, she held her famous Piko-Piko Hammer, as oversized as it was.

"Ready to go, Sonic," said Amy, a smile on her face, "When are we leaving."

Sonic didn't say anything to her. He stood there, with a firm look on his face. He sighed and hung his head, shaking it as he did so. After a few moments, he finally turned to her and shook his head again.

"What?" she asked, not fully understanding what he was saying. Sonic crossed his arms this time and shook his head again, a stern look still on his face. It was only then that Amy seemed to get the message. As she did, her eyes grew wide in horror.

"If you think that I'm going to sit this one out, Sonic the Hedgehog, you've got another thing coming to you," she said, her eyes widened and her voice firm.

"Please, Amy," said Sonic in a pleading voice, "Please, sit this one out. I can do this on my own. It'll only be a few days, I promise."

"A FEW DAYS!" she shrieked, dropping her hammer, "Now you know I'm coming with you! I'm not going to sit here, waiting and wondering what's happening to you for 'a few days.'"

"You're acting like it's the end of the world, or something," said Sonic.

"It IS the end of the world," she said, her voice cracking into worry, "Give me one good reason why I should sit this one out. What makes this any different than the times before?"

"It's too dangerous," argued Sonic, "It's not like it's anywhere near here. This is all the way in Shamar, several continents away. It's way too dangerous for you to come along."

"Forget it, Sonic," she said, tears beginning to leak from her eyes, "I'm coming with you, whether you like it or not."

"Please," he began to beg again, "I don't ask for much in this relationship. The least you could do is sit this one out, for me. Please."

"No," said Amy, as she crossed her arms and turned her back on him, "I'm going, whether you like it or not."

Sonic sighed and held his head in his hand. "Is this still about yesterday? If it is, then I'm sorry. I'm not trying to get away from you or whatever. I just want you to be safe."

"I don't care," she said, sadness and worry in her voice, "I'm going with you, even if that means I have to handcuff myself to you."

"Well, that's a little extreme," Sonic mumbled to himself as he let out another sigh.

"When are we leaving?" Amy asked again, turning to face him.

"Please," he said again, "What do I have to do to convince you to stay here?"

"There's nothing you can say or do," she argued, "I'm going with you."

"No, you're not."

"Yes, I am!"

"Amy, please, don't do this."

"I'M GOING AND THAT'S FINAL!"

Unable to control herself, she burst out into tears and fell to her knees. Immediately, Sonic rushed over to her, wrapping his hands around her body. As she cried, she rested her head on his shoulder, the tears running from her eyes and down his back. All the while, Sonic rubbed her back and tried to comfort her, even though he knew it wasn't doing any good.

"Let me go," she whispered through tears, "Don't leave me here, alone. I can't live without you, Sonic. Please, let me go."

"You don't mean that," he said softly, "You can live without me for a few days."

"No, I can't," she said, "Don't do this to me."

He tightened his grip on her in an embrace. She tightened her grip too, intent on not letting him go. However, she knew he had a point; He never asked for anything in the entire time they were together. She owed him so much, but she didn't want to be left alone.

"Please," he whispered, "Just sit this one out and I'll never ask you to do it again, I promise."

She looked up to him again. "On one condition: You come back to me as soon as you can. Don't stay longer than you need to."

Sonic smiled, "You're silly, you know that, but still, I promise I won't. I'll come back to you as soon as I can."

Sonic tried to stand up, but found that Amy's grip on him was still firm and reluctant to let go. After several more minutes of struggling, she reluctantly, let go of him.

"I'll call you as soon as I get there and as soon as the job is done," he said, as he began making his way to the door.

"I'll be waiting," said Amy, her voice soft and her eyes still tearing, "I love you."

"I love you too," he said, as he opened the door, "Always and forever."

With that, Sonic closed the door behind him and took off. Amy stood there in the doorway of the living room, hearing the "sonic boom" in the distance. She made her way to the couch and sat there, listening to the dead silence of the room. As she did, her heart began to race again, as the loneliness she had felt before came back, only now, it was worse. She began hyperventilating, as her heart began to race faster than before.

"Be still, my heart," she whispered, as she put her hand on her chest. She tried to relax and calm herself down, but to no avail.

She was alone again, and she couldn't stand a moment of it.