Missing Out

Sonic the Hedgehog and all related characters © SEGA and Sonic Team

Yasu the Timberwolf (c) QT Star the Hedgehog (Ashitaru SonikkuxEmmy)

Any characters you don't recognize belong to me.

Chapter 12: Night of Disillusions

Somebody tell me why.

Please.

Somebody tell me why I'm here. Here of all places. Seriously. I loathe these blasted social events.

Of course, I was invited to this party— but I damn sure wasn't going to show up. I'd rather sleep than be around these drunken fools all night. How disgusting.

I released yet another agitated groan, as I jammed my hands into my pants pockets.

Julie-Su, my presumed date, rolled her eyes. "Ya know, Espio, you can't act like this all night." She lightly nudged my arm. "This is a party, after all. You have to get in a more festive mood!"

I merely waved her off. "Shut up." Me get in a festive mood? Not hardly. Heh, she's one to talk. She's dressed in the same attire she wore about two days ago: That bright green tanktop with the matching hat, along with those light blue, saggy jeans... and those annoying rainbow-colored shoes. (Wore them just to piss me off, I bet.)

She sighed. "Aw, come on, Espio. Don't be such a party pooper!" She flashed me a teasing smile. "You're just mad because Vector made ya go! Haha!"

"You're damn right, I am!", I retorted hotly. "If it wasn't for his weak attempts to woo Vanilla, I wouldn't be caught dead around here."

My red-violet and lavender companion flashed me a blank stare as she revealed both of our black invitations to the guards.

"Well you're here now.", Julie-Su stated as she pulled me by my horn through the door. "So shut up, stop whining, and get happy."

I growled with immense pain. Just who the hell does this girl think she is?! Grabbing my horn like this?! Doesn't she know how sensitive and sharp it is?! Really! This is ridiculous! And it hurts!

"Hey, Julie-Su, you ignorant woman!", I yelled irritably, with a slight tremor in my voice. "Let me go! For crying out loud, I'm not some child who needs to be dragged around!"

A sly smirk played at her lips. "Oh, shut up and get happy."


God, you're childish. Pathetic, really. Just a stupid little girl disguised as this "mature" teenager. That is what you proclaim yourself to be, right?

You don't even love him anymore. Especially not after what emotional torture he put you through. Yet, you still use him as an excuse to get away from the one who made you flee in the first place.

I have to ask, just what in the hell were you thinking when you did that?

Was that fake smile really worth all of that? Were you that uncomfortable around him, that you had basically plant a lie in his head to get away? Are you actually willing to go that far to prove your independence?

His piercing orange eyes rivaled my emerald-jade ones in a glare. Though, mines was more relaxed oppose to his– dumbstruck one. The type of look someone gives you after you just told them that you crashed their brand new Mustang. That one.

His lips were distorted into a weird cringe, and his fists were clenched tightly at his sides. Anger was definitely clouding his mind. "I-I don't understand! Why did you–?!" He groaned flustered. "You mean you did all of that just get away from him?! What type of bull is that?!"

I sighed. I admit, what I did was very childish and a bit underhanded. (Even that might be an understatement, though.) But nobody seems to understand... just how wrong I feel around him now.

My body was like a magnet to his body; constantly wanting to close to him no matter what. Even if it was just say a simple, "Hi."

Obviously, now this isn't the case.

I can barely bring myself to talk to him for more than a minute. I can stand to be around him, but it's only so into the conversation that my body urges me to move. And fast. Sometimes, I really do wonder if I'm being a little too obsessive of be–

"Amy!" Kano forcibly turned me to face him. He eyed me sternly. "You never answered my question! I mean, why did you use me to get away from Son–

I shook my finger. "Why are we still having this conversation?", I inquired cooly. The look on his face hardened. He already knew what I was implying. I continued anyways.

"You still want me, don't you? That's why you came up to me while I was talking to Sonic." I let out a low chuckle. "It's actually kind of funny. I mean, you are the one who–

"Oh, shut up, would you?!", he exclaimed. "Obviously, you still want me too since you–

"The only reason I went away with you, is because I wanted to get away from Sonic!"

He flashed me a disturbed stare.

I began to quiver just a bit. "It's not that I hate him... it's just that I can't stand to be around him anymore. Even though, we're friends, or... at least we're supposed to be..." I clenched my fists to my sides. "Nevertheless, I had to get away from him fast. It didn't matter how at that moment, I just had to get away. So, I used your sleazy ass to do the job!"

Kano growled. "So, you basically kept the idea in your 'friend's' mind, that you and I are still together? That's pretty lo–

"Shut up!" I cried out, cutting him off. "You have the audacity to call anything I do, low! This argument is pointless, I shouldn't have allowed myself to be in your presence!" I let out a groan of frustration. "I'll say it again, just one more time, Kano. You and I are over. Over, Kano!" I shoved him. "So just go away!"

Kano snarled angrily, his spiky quills quivering from frustration and anger.

"You know what, Amy?! Fine. Fine! I'm done with your crazy ass. You hear that?!" He thumped me on my forehead. "I'm done with your crazy, emotional ass! I'm sick of you talking about being independent! I'm sick of you accusing me of stupid shit! And I'm especially sick of you constantly complaining about that goddamn, annoying hedgehog! Sick of it!"

At that exclamation, I felt a swelling sense of victory growing inside of me. It was already obvious who had won this war– And him rambling on about it wasn't going to change anything. I didn't even bother to listen to whatever crude retorts he was throwing at me. I don't think he even knows I'm not listening. He might as well be talking to the wall.

His orange eyes pierced mines again. I could almost feel the intensity and heat coming from them; they were almost a bright red. The small flames at the core of his eyes centered directly at me, as if they were indicating just how angry he was. I paid them no mind. Those flames are nothing. My flames were ten times bigger that.

Kano finally sighed. "I'll say it again... you're crazy.", he bluntly stated. I cocked an eyebrow at him. He chuckled ominously. "You are crazy. I don't really know what's ticking up there that twisted, immature mind of yours, but just know that you are insane. Retarded. Ain't no man is going to want to get with your crazy ass."

With that, he disappeared into the crowd. I didn't even bother to reply. He said what he had to say, and now he's gone! I smiled triumphantly.

I had won the war.

Kano can go and be as big a player as he wants to be now. It's just me, myself, and I once again!

The only thing that actually bothers me real–

"Yo, Amy. What are you doing?" Before I could even respond, an arm pulled me out of the moving crowd.

"Ah...", I cooed as I lightly massaged my grasped arm. I cast "the grabber" one of those 'why did you do that' looks. I grunted. "You could've grabbed more gentler, you cat."

Nagi laughed, her silver attire moving in sync with her movement.

"Well hedgehog, don't stand in the middle of the dance floor, if you ain't gonna dance.", she stated dryly. She shook her finger."These people are the real wildcats, somebody had to save you."

I sighed. I wasn't even that deep in the crowd. "I guess."

She smirked. Her long, now curly sky blue hair draped over her eyes. "You also ought to check that bad habit of yours– you know, talking to yourself aloud." I cast her a shocked glanced. Nagi snickered. "Oh yeah, you looked crazy out there, Ames."

I frowned jokingly. "Just who do you think you're calling crazy?!"


"Oh come on, Knuckles! You've got to dance to at least one song!"

"Rouge, I'm not dancing!"

"C'mon, this is one the hottest songs out! Don't be such a wuss!"

"Damn it, Rouge! No means no! Let it go!"

I released a bored sigh as I walked back to my "lively" group, next to Kiyoshi. "Yo, Kiyo.", I nodded, nonchalantly. "Those two at it again?"

Kiyoshi nodded slowly. "Yeah. You're just in time for another episode of Knuckles vs. Rouge. The two have been at it since this song started playin'." He sighed, and cleared his throat loudly. "Too bad Shadow and Tikal are dancing alone in the corner."

If I wasn't in such a pissed off mood, I probably would have cracked up of how silent those two got so quickly.

"So Sonic, where'd you run off with Amy to?", he flashed me an ominous smirk. "You didn't grind did ya?

Kiyoshi cast me a coy stare. Why? I don't know. But it really starting to bug me... and creep me out a bit.

I eyed him a little suspicious. "Eh? What's with the look?"

"You ran off with Amy a little while ago."

I cocked an eyebrow. "So? What's it to you?"

He smirked ominously. I cringed, just a bit. It was written all of over his face, the lech! He had something really dirty being played up in that twisted mind of his. Why is he asking me anyways? He's a psychic, he could read my mind if he wanted answers...

"But that would take all the fun out of it.", Kiyo stated, flashing a teasing smile. "Just spill it, Sonic. You looked a little too excited with Amy. What exactly did you do with Amy?!"

I frowned. I don't know if I was a 'little too excited' with Amy, but I was happy to see her. But it wasn't like I was grinding with her or anything.

I waved him off. "Cut it out with that dirty shit, Kiyo. I didn't do anything with her, we just talked." A sudden pain shot through my chest. "She's with Kano, though..."

"Kano?", Rouge questioned as she and Knuckles walked up to us. "Why in the hell would she be with him?"

I rolled my eyes dumbly. "Why the hell do you think? She is his girlfriend." God, that was hard to say without puking.

Rouge let a low chuckle. "Oh! That's right, my bad. You don't know, do you?" I cocked an eyebrow. "A week ago, they split up."

What?!

Kano and Amy broke up? What? That can't be true. She was all over him just a while ago. Plus, I just talked to her. I think she would've told me if she had dumped the guy.

I glanced over at Rouge. Heh. She still had that smug smirk on her face. And she did chuckle before saying it. That stupid bat. Doesn't even know how to lie properly.

I chuckled lowly. The three of them case me a bewildered glance.

Knuckles glared. "What the hell are you laughing about? Did I miss the joke or something? Nothing she just said was funny." He got in my face. "For crying out loud Sonic, can't you take anything seriously?"

I lightly pushed him away, while chuckling some more.

"Give me a break, you knucklehead. What Rouge just said was funny, because she's lying.," I stated in bittersweet tone. Rouge eyed me warily. "Amy was just all over that dude–

"Don't test my patience, hedgehog.," Rouge murmured darkly. She flashed me a death glare. "Believe me when I say, those two are through." She flicked my nose hard. "You have no fucking idea of what she's been through with that guy."

I scoffed. "What she's been through? What she's been through?! Love, joy, and freakin' happiness is what she's been enjoying!" Hot air was practically seething through my teeth at this point. This time my bottled up words found their way to my mouth. I continued. "Me, however? I've been–

"To hell with you and your feelings, you selfish brat!", Rouge cried out, cutting me off. "She's the one who needs consoling, not you!"

"You wanna go console her? Go over there, and find her with that bastard!"

"Maybe that's what you should be doing! I mean, you are her friend!"

"What the hell do you think I've been doing this whole time, you idiot?! You are her friend too! Why didn't you tell her he was two-timing?!"

"Don't you think I've tried that?! She didn't even believe me!"

"Of course, she wasn't going to believe the first time you said it. You should've told her again, you know how hardheaded she can be! Instead of waiting until it was too late..."

I gave her a hard look. "What do you mean, 'too late'? Don't make this any more dramatic than it needs to be."

Rouge frowned solemnly. "She looked so lost that day... I never thought pink could go so pale. It was disgusting really. She was constantly demeaning herself, repeating 'It's true, it's true' over and over again." She cracked a sad smile. "She even had Shadow worried..."

I shook my head. Amy demean herself? Not likely. Unless she was that depressed. No. She could've been that hurt over Kano... could she?

Ugh! I don't understand this. I don't understand!

I just talked to her ago. Not a year ago. Not two months ago. But no more than eight freakin' minutes ago! And all of this comes up in that short time frame?!

Amy looked pretty normal– same ol' Amy. She didn't look troubled, she looked content. She wasn't pale or frail, she was as vibrant as ever. Her smile—

...Her smile.

Her smile... fooled me.

"Oh come on, you make it sound as though two years have passed! We just saw each other at the Chaos Festival, remember?"

My frown distorted even more. Anger is way beyond what I feel right now. Heh, in fact, mix that about two gallons of frustration, a couple of dabs of confusion, and a big cup full of hurt. Yeah, mix all that together, and you'll get how I feel right now. I clenched my fists tighter.

That idiot. That stupid, idiotic girl. That damn smile...

Why would she put herself through that just to–

I winced. Jeez, I can't even bring myself to admit it to myself. She's to the point that she's that desperate to get away. A voice inside of me chuckled darkly. I chuckled a bit too. I guess it is ironic.

She's trying to avoid me at all costs...

"Hey, Sonic." Kiyoshi turned me to face him. "Listen... I know hearing all of this crap about Amy is hard, but–

I shook my head. "Save it, Kiyo. It's not like I can do anything about it now." I began to walk past him.

Knuckles put his arm in my way. "Where are you going?"

"Where the hell do you think I'm going?," I scoffed, pointing out into the crowd. "I'm going to dance! This is a party isn't it, you knucklehead!"

I cast him a cocky smirk, before he decided to start ranting again. Fortunately, Rouge had already clamped her hand over his mouth, and dragged him out to the crowd herself.

I dashed into the crowd, as I allowed my body to get acquainted with the beat. A handful of ladies already had found their way over to me, and began to dance alongside me. With the way I was feeling right now, I could honestly say that I don't care.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Kano eyeing my warily as he stalked out of the crowd and towards the door, with that same echidna girl in his arms. If looks could kill, that look would have been nothing but a tiny cut.

I merely smirked, while waving goodbye to him.

He flicked me off.

I shrugged. It doesn't really matter anyways.

At least he's gone.


I can't believe this. About an hour and a half passed, and I'm still dancing? I whistled. Damn, I must be really feeling it!

Clap!

All of the sudden, the room went pitch black. The pale, neon lights were the only source of light, along with the bar lights. I could barely see anybody around me... they all looked like black shadows running around. (I looked like a black shadow myself...)

I felt somebody run into me kind of forcibly; somebody must've pushed him... or her. I squinted to try to make out who 'it' really was. A girl.

Just as I was about ask if she was okay, a random series of clapping out of nowhere rang out.

Following the clapping, was a more urban, dance beat– a beat that the crowd instantly responded to.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Ciara!

I smiled. I knew this song; I heard one time when Tails was working on the X-Tornado.

I looked down at the girl. "Hey, do you wanna dance?"

I couldn't hear what she had said, due to the music being so loud, but I can tell she nodded.

He said

'Hi, my name is so and so

Baby can you tell me yours?

You look like you came to do

One thing (Set it off)'

I was only getting pumped up, but this girl–! This girl was dancing just like the dancers on the music video!

A competitive smirk curved my lips. This girl thinks she can dance, but trust me... I can do better.

I started on the left

And I had to take him to the right

He was out of breath

But he kept on dancing all night

I decided to do a quick 'kickspin' (as I call it) on the floor. I could hear a small applause over the heat of the music. My partner merely ignored me as she only continued to sway and move her body to the beat. Though I couldn't see her, I couldn't help but take my eyes off of her.

You tryin', admit it

But you just can't fight the feelin' inside

You know it

And I can see it in your eyes

You want me

You smooth as ya mother

You're so undercover

By the way that you was watchin' me

Just then, a black shadow walked up to me and the girl. Though the purple neon light above him was really dull, he appeared to be a white timberwolf.

He had on a sleek red jacket, white beater, and black jeans that were embroidered with red and grey colors. His shoes looked like high-top sneakers, with black and white gloves, and a black bracelet on his right arm. His right ear was also pierced three times.

A smug was written across his face. "Yo, hedgehog. You really think you can dance, huh?"

I rolled my eyes. Just what I needed– another cocky bastard to piss me off.

I cast him a sly smirk anyways.

"Yeah, I think I can dance." I pointed to the girl next to me. "And it's obvious she can dance too. So what's it to you?"

"What's it to me?", he inquired cooly. He shook his finger in my face. "I just wanna see just how good you are. And to see that, you and me are gonna have a little dance off."

Ooh! uh

The way you look at me

I'm feelin' you, uh

I just can't help it

Tryin' to keep it cool, uh

I can feel it in the beat, uh

Don't let nothin' stop you

I smirked. "A dance-off, eh? Sure, why not?" I glanced over at my partner. "You don't mind if I grab a partner, do ya?"

The timberwolf shook his head as he grabbed a random girl from the crowd. The girl looked angry at first, being grabbed so suddenly, but oddly smitten with him in a matter of seconds... The guy must be a looker.

"Let's go. Name's Yasu, by the way."

I nodded, as I gently grabbed my partner's hand. "Yasu, eh? Well, my name is–

"Don't even bother stating your name. I'll forget it moments after this anyways."

"Whatever." What a jerk.

M-ooo-ve, ring the alarm

The club is jumpin' now

So get up!

My partner immediately got right into, and began right in sync with mines. I was beginning to feel a little uncomfortable. Her body was so close to mines...

I said

'Ciara's on your radio

Everybody turn it up'

Spicy just like hot sauce

Careful, you might burn it up

Yasu and his girl were dancing a little more friskier than we were. His hands were moving continuously up and down his sides. I scoffed. It didn't take much to see he was a womanizer... the pervert.

You can do the pop lock

Ragtime, don't stop

That's the way you gotta get

Get it, make ya body rock

Everybody around turned to face us dance and groove briskly to the beat, while doing to their own groove at the same time. Some people who knew the song well enough sang along with it, as they hustled to it.

I glanced down at the girl once again. She was dancing so raw and freely, right in the rhythm with the lyrics. I almost wanted to stop just to watch of how seductively she was moving.

You tryin', admit it

But you just can't fight the feeling inside

You know it

'Cause I can see it in your eyes

You want me

You smooth as ya mother

You're so undercover

By the way that you was watchin' me

Yasu flashed me a cocky smirk, a smirk that said, 'You're going down.' His partner looked kinda tired, though...

Ooh! uh

The way you look at me

I'm feelin' you, uh

I just can't help it

Tryin' to keep it cool, uh

I can feel it in the beat, uh

When you do those things to me, uh

Don't let nothin' stop you

M-ooo-ve, ring the alarm

The club is jumpin' now

So get up!

I did few more kicks and spins as the chorus repeated itself. My mind was bliss, my body actually blending in with the music. My partner's moves, however, only got more sexier and fluid, especially when the next verse hit.

Ooh, I love the way you vibe with me

Dance with me forever

We can have a good time, follow me

To the beat together

"Don't slow down too much, boy.", the girl stated in a husky tone. "This is my favorite part."

I smirked. "Don't worry, I don't intend to."

Why did her voice sound kind of... familiar?

You and me, one on one

Breakin' it down

You can't walk away now

We bout to turn this place out

I brushed the thought aside, and just kept on dancing. Absent-mindedly, I moved a bit closer to her, as the music got softer and more melodic. The girl didn't seem to mind too much though.

I looked up to catch Yasu flashing a frustrated glance; his partner was moving too slow to the tempo...rather his tempo. I smiled cheesily. Too bad for him!

The beat kicked right back up to speed when the rap broke in, people aimlessly chanting out the gangsta rap as they danced to it. I was too mesmerized by my partner's moves as she rocked her body to the beat, swaying her hips directly at me. I barely noticed Yasu walk away to flirt with some other girls.

I could feel her grinding with me, as the rap become almost as settle and upbeat as the bridge. Funny feelings began to arise from my body. This girl...

Ooh! Uh

The way you look at me

I'm feelin' you, uh

I just can't help it

Tryin' to keep it, uh

I can feel it in the beat, uh

When you do those things to me, uh

Don't let nothin' stop you

M-ooo-ve, ring the alarm

The club is jumpin' now

So get up!

The two of us continued to dance together as the chorus repeated itself, and as the song faded out. Our bodies were lightly touching each others, responded to each of our moves. I have to say that this girl, whoever she is, heh... can really dance. Better, er, just as good as me!

As the song finally ended, the neon lights slowly began to shine brightly once again.

I smirked as I glanced down at my partner. I was curious just who exactly I was dancing with this whole time. I hope she's not ugly...

If it could, my jaw would've slammed right into the ground. My eyes seemed to poking right of their sockets. Seriously! I couldn't even bring myself to speak!

I can't believe this whole time... ugh, how come I didn't even notice her!

This whole time...

Amy looked up at me with the same shocked glance.

"...Sonic?"


(Sigh...)

I know that I took forever to upload this chapter. I'm sorry. Seriously. I am sorry. This summer has been my busiest ever... I had originally thought that I would have all the time in the world to write. (I just came back from Band Camp, a week ago..) But obviously, this wasn't the case. I had more free time during my school year... XD.

But enough with that. Chapter 12 is finished! (Finally!) I like the beginning of this chapter, but towards the end... I don't know. I'm most likely going to edit that later. I was never very good with songfics --''. Oh! Yeah, this is the last chapter Kano will appear in. (Kano haters cheer!) I got an e-mail the other day from this one person telling me how much they hated Kano. Did you guys really loathe him that much? Hehehe.

Anyways, Sonic and Amy were dancing together-- and didn't even know it! XD (I'm so evil.) What will happen between the two? Are Knuckles and Rouge jealous about Shadow and Tikal dancing together? ...You'll find all of that out eventually.

And don't worry about Yasu... he was only time character. Thanks once again QT for letting me use him. The song used in this chapter was "Get Up" by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire. I didn't include the rap because it was too long...

Alright... I'm done ranting. Don't expect Chapter 13 anytime soon. I'll most likely be around reviewing here and there. Peace out!


Replies to Anonymous Reviews (from Chapter 11):

To Pretty Ricky: Sorry about the little bit of ShadTikal. At least they were dancing together, right? It only took you three days to beat it? Aw... it took me five days...

To Yuki-Kun!!!: Well hopefully you caught the "catch". Oh no, the only two girls that have a shot with Shadow in this story is either Rouge or Tikal. (Sorry ShadAmy fans!)

To That Random Gurl: I'm glad you like the story. No, I don't mind anonymous reviews. Yes, I am in high school and am still playing Pokemon. ...Sonic's too soft? Um... I guess. I'll look over my previous chapters. And yeah, Shadow is very threatening. XD