Hey everyone! This is it! The very last chappie! It's been rough, but I'm finally getting it! ...sorta...so I won't bore you all to tears with my stuff, but I might start the next story soon, but I have my other ones I need to finish...really need to finish...but thank you all for reviewing and loving the story so much. I lost some cause of my laziness and crap, so hopefully I'll get more soon in the next. Again, thank you to AAAALL the ones who reviewed and loved! Thank you!

Chapter 29.

Footsteps were slow on the way to the throne room. Amy stared at the floor wishing that it was all a terrible nightmare and would wake up any second. Sad to say for the poor bride that it was no nightmare. Aqua, beside her, was noticing her sad features, but didn't say a thing. One word would set her off into a broken dam of tears. It felt like they were best friends before, but ex best friends after the wedding.

Both girls were sad to see, but the maid held her look strong to show no tears, but some were begging to be released. As they got to the doors with the guards in front of them, Aqua stopped her to make sure she didn't ruin what she did to the dress, or the make up. A nod was made and slowly stepped aside.

"My lady." she said quietly curtsying gracefully.

Amy looked at her slightly shocked, but smiled a small thin line she ever made. She walked over to her and placed her hand on to her cheek gently helping her stand up straight. "Oh, Aqua...I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you..." she spoke.

The maid cleared her throat trying her best to not shed a single tear, but was losing fast, "It was no issue that I couldn't bare, my lady...".

"This may be goodbye...but I'll always remember you...forever...".

Finally, salty liquid started to stream down her peach fuzzy cheeks as Aqua sniffed them up a bit. Amy smiled once more, then walked back to the middle of the doors waiting for her cue. Slowly and quiet creaking, they finally opened outwards with a visual look of the throne room still as it is and two people are there to greet her. Sonic was standing there with his front side turned to her showing himself in a white dress shirt and dark blue pants with black shoes and a red sash around his chest and shoulders. Richard was also in the same clothes, but his pants were red and he wore a long flowing velvet red cape with his crown placed neatly upon his head. He held a long sword in hand to use for the ceremony decked in gold, jeweled encrusted, and shined perfectly.

Taking a slow deep breath, Amy walked on in as the doors closed behind her with no going back. As she took each step to the two, she imagined the past with her happy family. Her father was there in the gardens picking flowers for fun as her mother sang beautifully to her. The time her mother was very sick and was taken just like that away from her happy life. The time she ran away and met the one person she did love, Shadow and so many of their meetings and perfect moments.

The bride made her way up the steps closer to her long awaited fate. Green eyes looked up to see the same pair that will ruin her life forever. A white gloved hand held out to her to take. Another satin glove lifted up and took his helping her to his side.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered to join prince Sonic and princess Amelia in holy matrimony." Richard started holding his hands up reaching to the gods above, "The heavens shine bright for this couple as they are here to wed and be one.".

Amy lowered her head down slightly not wanting to hear any of this. Sonic noticed her and squeezed her hand fairly tight. She squeaked a bit in pain and quickly looked up knowing how she must obey him at all cost. Richard looked down at his daughter and future son-in-law, "If their are no rejections of why these two may wed, then speak now, or forever hold your peace.".

Not knowing why he said that, even though it was in the words to say, she prayed that there would be at least someone to stop the wedding. Anyone who can try to save her. "...good." she heard him say then started the oaths. Looking down secretly and seeing the necklaces around her neck made her smile only a little. She knew her mother was there to support her in spirit, but also knew that she would stop this no matter what for the sake of her daughter. The other was the pendant Shadow had given her. Never in her life will she ever part with these treasures.

"Sonic, do you take Amelia to be your lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold, for rich, or poor, in sickness and in health do death do you part?".

"I do." Sonic replied emotionally.

Hands shook in desperation as she heard her father ask the same question to her. Feeling tears come out only slightly, she began to answer, "...I...I...".

Both eyes stared at her seriously to force her to answer. Amy felt sick and hurt to see them trying to get the answer out only to have it stuck in her breath.

"...I...do-!"

'BOOM!'

A loud noise was heard behind the two. Sonic, Amy, and the king looked up to see the doors opened wide and to show a dark shadowy figure come in. Amy's eyes almost bulged out in pure shock and horror to see the one person she wanted to see since this happened.

"I object to this marriage!" Shadow yelled walking to them with fists of rage to his side and ruby eyes glared daggers at the one who was holding hands with his rose.

"Sh-Shadow...?" Amy whispered.

Sonic stood in front of her with an angry look as well, but couldn't kill like the ebony one's, "So your Shadow the damn Hedgehog!" he cursed, "What are you doing here?!".

"And how did you get in here?!" Richard stepped in.

Shadow smirked stopping only in the middle of the room, "You'd be surprised at what kind of power that I have and never spoken to, neither to Rose here." he said crossing his arms.

Amy smiled slightly, but quickly turned to shock seeing Sonic get in a battle stance. Oh no..., she thought feeling helpless. Sonic growled angrily, "Stay away from the princess! No more will you come between us!" he shouted.

"She never loved you in the first place! Why try to get rid of something that means the world to her?!" the ebony hedgehog spoke back, "She's the second person I cared for so much in this god forsaken world!".

"...second?" Amy whispered.

A scoff was heard by the blue furred prince as he mocked, "Excuse me? You think you can come waltzing in here to destroy my wedding and steal my bride?! Never!".

In a split second, Sonic was up right in front of him with a fist ready to hit. Shadow quickly bent down to block the attack then round kicked him in the head. Amy gasped in horror seeing the two fighting, but worse, over her. You think it is a girl's dream for two, or more guys to fight over her, but dead wrong when it turns bloody and that's what it was going to turn out to be.

Sonic spin dashed right into Shadow's chest making him fall back, but only to jump back up and onto his feet once more. The two continued to battle with Sonic a split lip, and Shadow a slightly sprained shoulder, but the two went on. Amy couldn't keep herself in the stands no longer. She hated to see the one she loved and her betrothed fight. No. She won't stand for this no more!

"Enough!" Amy shouted having the two stop quickly facing each other, but turned to stare at her, "Enough! How could you do this? I hate to see you two fight! Even if it's the one I love and the other I care for!".

The princess made her way down the steps to the two. Sonic continued to stare at her while she passed him to come to Shadow's side, "...Wha...?" he gawked.

"Sonic...I'm sorry for all I've done...I only wanted to find someone special who would love me, and not for my riches, or kingdom...I've found Shadow and he's the perfect one for me...".

Warm gloved hands held the pauper's with emerald eyes looking up at him with much love and passion between them. Shadow stared at her a little before smiling a little. He turned to the prince still angry of how he treated her and the fight. "Sonic...don't you understand...I want Shadow...I'm sorry you came so far from home...but...I love him...didn't you have someone special that was taken away?" Amy asked looking at him.

The prince's eyes slowly widened remembering his wonderful time of his past with someone very special to him.

(Sonic's past)

A blue hedgehog and a brown chipmunk was sitting down on a bench watching the sun go down. Sonic turned to greet the beautiful eyes of the young woman, "Sally...this was a great day..." he smiled reaching over to take her hand.

Sally smiled back returning the hold, "Oh, Sonic...I'm so glad to have met you..." she said happily as the two leaned in and connected for the first time they've met.

...

Sonic was walking through the gardens of his home as he looked up to see the princess he's been looking for since. He smiled to himself as he rushed over to her side with something special behind his back. Sally was waiting for him by the bench of their usual spot. She watched the birds sing as they flew off into the sky. She smiled to herself, but bigger when she felt warm lips upon her cheek.

"Hello, my dear." Sonic said playfully sitting beside her.

"Hello, Sonic my prince." she giggled till noticing his one arm behind him, "What's behind your back?".

The cobalt prince blushed greatly when he took out a single cut rose beautifully trimmed to her liking, "Something to show how special you truly are." he replied.

Sally took the rose carefully and sniffed the ruby red petals lifting a lovely scent in her nose, "Sonic, this is so wonderful...thank you." she smiled leaning to him and kissing his cheek having his peach muzzle grow red.

...

"Sonic, I'm sorry, but you are not allowed to see her no longer!" Queen Aleena said as she stood in front of Sonic with Sally behind him with guards holding her tightly by her arms.

Sonic felt tears sliding down his cheek as he felt his entire life being ripped away by the second, "Mother, you can't! I won't let you!" he shouted clenching his fists.

Growling, the purple queen slammed her staff onto the ground making a loud bang, "Do not go against me, Sonic the Hedgehog! She is not one of our kind, so you are forbidden to see her anymore!" she growled looking up at the terrified girl, "She is the princess of our great enemy! I will not let you be near this monster! Off with her to her kingdom and make sure she is there forever!".

The guards bowed their heads and walked off with Sally forcing to pull her. She turned back to see the sad green eyes she loved, "Sonic!" she called out.

"Wait! Please!" Sonic begged as he rushed to her, but was quickly pulled aside as another guard comes up to him holding him back, "Sally! Don't leave! SALLY!".

...

Few months before his departure and three years passed since the separation, Sonic was in his room sitting on his bed reading till the door opened to have Aleena come in with great news. He sat up and placed the book down, "What is it, mother?" he asked in an emotional tone.

"Well, Sonic, I've been told of a marriage to be with the princess of Cerilia. And I think it would be best to have you go to be her king." she told him.

Sonic's eyes widened instantly, "What? An arranged marriage?!" he said shockingly, "I won't do it! I don't even know her!".

Aleena glared down at him with the same look she gave when Sally left, "Don't you dare talk back to me! I sent the news of you coming there, and you will behave!" she growled.

Nothing to do, but argue, even though it didn't work, Sonic sighed looking down at the ground. All he could do was nod unable to say anything. "Good." he heard his mother spoke, "Now, you will leave in a while. I want you to understand and to get to know her better over the months. Her name is princess Amelia Le Roselette. You might even enjoy her company.".

With that, the queen turned away from her son and walked off out of the room. Sonic stayed on his bed clenching his fists in anger, "First taking away someone I loved so much...now an arranged marriage...? Hmph...I won't handle this...but...I will do better. With this 'Amelia' I won't make the same mistake...but...she will never take my heart...not like Sally did..." his ears fallen flat against his head as he remembered her saddened face.

(end)

A tear slowly came out of his eye as it slipped down his cheek. Shadow and Amy both stared at him slightly shocked at how he was right now. Amy didn't believe it, but Sonic started to cry in front of her. She never seen him like this since he came. Sonic dropped his fists relaxing them by his side. He had a few more tears escape before he could speak.

"...Sonic...?" Amy spoke quietly.

"...I...I did..." he started staring at her, "I had someone...someone very special...but...she was taken away by my mother...she was the daughter of our enemy...Knothole...".

Shadow's face fell slightly by the name of the kingdom, "I've heard of that place..." he said, "Also heard that the two kingdoms, Knothole and Mobotropolis is dueling for the riches of the other kingdoms...".

The prince nodded and replied, "I fell in love with the princess...and she was the same for me...we thought we were destined till...till mother ruined our lives...after that...she told me about you and your arranged marriage...I hated the idea myself...but...I wanted to at least do the wrongs I've done...and start over...".

The princess stared at him with sadness seeing how he was in a place just like hers. No wonder he was like that...he had a rough past and couldn't get away from it..., she thought to herself. Sonic quickly wiped his eyes clean. He looked up at the two seeing them just like him and Sally before it all crashed down. He sighed knowing this had to end it the right way, "Amy...you can have him...I don't want you to be in my place than it already has..." he said quietly.

Smiling happily, Amy released Shadow's hand, then walked over to him. She raised her hand up to his face and cupped his cheek gently, "Thank you, Sonic...I'm sorry I was a burden to you..." she whispered, "And...I'm also sorry for your past...but I'm sure it will be alright...I know it will.".

Sonic stared at her seeing the smile he grew to love over the days. He couldn't help, but smile himself. He raised his hand up and placed it on top of hers that was still on his cheek, "...Thank you...you truly are special, princess..." he smiled.

Shadow crossed his arms and nodded at the scene seeing that everything will be alright. Well...at least to his though it would. Richard, still at the top of the steps, stared at the three, but glared angrily at both Amy and Shadow. Shadow the most. He growled clenching his fist also gripping the sword that was in his He hated the fact that Amy would betray him and go to another than her betrothed making his blood boil in anger.

"...Amelia!" He shouted getting the three's attention as he started walking down the steps, "How dare you...!".

"F-father! Wait! I know it is really bad about this, but please understand-!" she was quickly interrupted by another furious growl.

"Hold your tongue! I thought I had raised you properly, but now that you have soiled yourself by a weak pauper!" he then raised the decorated sheath sliding out the neatly polished sword then thew away the jeweled cover, "You two will not be together anymore!".

Sonic quickly jumped in standing in front of both her and Shadow seeing how this was turning ugly, "Your highness! Please! Don't do the mistake that my mother made!" he pleaded hoping it will knock some sense into him.

Richard glared angrily at the prince as he continued making his way towards them, "And here I thought you would be the one to rule over my kingdom, but I guess I was wrong! You and Amelia are dead to me!".

Amy gasped in horror hearing the dreaded words come out of his mouth. She backed away seeing him come closer, but only going to Shadow, "Father! Wait!" she shouted.

Shadow stepped back a bit seeing the king raise his sword up, "Don't do this! You may be doing the right thing, but it's going down hill fast! Think of what Rose would say after this!" Shadow fought holding up his hands in defense. Even if he was never scared of anything, this was starting to terrify him inside.

"You are to never see my daughter anymore! For the crime of kidnapping and using her, you are to be put to the sword!".

Before he could swing down, Sonic, again quickly rushed over to him and grabbed his arm that was holding the sword. He was making a very big mistake of fighting with the king when no one was in their right mind would do, but he would at least do the right thing and save both their lives and happiness. Richard struggled to get him off making having him hold tighter on his arm, "Release me at once!" he yelled in anger.

"You are making a mistake! Please control yourself!" Sonic grunted trying his best to hold him back.

"ENOUGH!" with a quick and hard punch, Sonic was on the floor with a large welt on his face. Richard turned back to Shadow who was now getting a bit more worried than the second, "It is time for you to...DIE!".

He raised his sword back and thrust forward to stab him. Shadow held up his hands ready to block if he could, but what he heard was a scream from his Rose. Richard's eyes widened instantly in pure horror. Sonic was the same as he got up from the ground. Shadow didn't felt the intense pain from the stab. He lowered his arms down to see what happened, but wished he hadn't.

Standing before him was Amy herself with the sword through her stomach and out her back. Drips of blood fell on the floor making a small puddle around her feet. She gasped heavily clenching the sharp edges of the blade with both hands. Feeling it slide right out of her by her pull, she then fell to her knees holding the wound in her abdomen. Richard stepped back after dropping the sword next to him still in utter horror of what he had done.

"Rose!" Shadow quickly rushed to her side seeing the princess fall back. He caught her holding her close to him, "Rose! Stay with me!".

"Sh...Shadow..." she whispered feeling mouth fill up with blood as it dripped out of the side.

Sonic rushed over to the two getting to his knees, "Amy! ...Why?!" he shouted feeling more tears come back much harder.

Amy looked up at him with a gentle smile, "Sonic...I...I did this...for us...for Shadow and I...I know my father will not...understand...but...I wanted to at least do...something..." she gasped as she coughed a little of blood from her throat.

The king stayed where he was unable to even move. Amy looked behind Sonic seeing his terrified face. She knew what he said about her being dead to him wasn't true at all. He loved her truthfully and so had she, "...F-father...I'm sorry...I know...I'm not the daughter you wanted...but...at least...I had...the most wonderful...father...of all..." she said smiling to him.

Richard didn't move, but started to cry quietly seeing how he lost his wife and now he is losing his only treasure. Shadow held her tightly feeling the princess grow colder, "Rose...please don't leave me!" he begged as a few drops began to fall.

"Shadow..." she turned her head to him staring at him the glistening emeralds he loved so much, "Please...don't cry...I did it for us...because...I love you so m-much...".

"...And...I love you, too...so very much..." Shadow wept reaching over and taking her hand in his holding it tightly.

"Also...I may be...the second you loved...but...at least...I was able to meet you..." Amy coughed once more as she felt her life slip away slowly, "...Shadow...?".

The ebony male, unable to speak anymore, nodded his reply, "P-promise me..." she spoke, "Promise me...you will live...find another...and be there for her...like you did with me...and your other...please...Sh...Shadow...?".

Feeling her body grow much colder, the three then saw her eyes close for the very last time...

...

It then grew quiet in the throne room, but only quiet weeping was heard. Sonic lowered his head down as the tears fell constantly. Richard knelt down placing his hand over his head. He hated himself for this. He prayed in his mind that Amy would come back. That he could at least change what he had done.

Shadow stared at her with much pain in his heart that he can bare. He felt his entire world come crashing down like a meteor hitting earth. Holding up the wilted rose he cherished so very much, he placed a one last ever lasting kiss upon her cold dead lips. He wished she could come back and return it as well. Finally, after placing her gently onto the ground, he looked over to his side seeing the sword that was there.

"Rose..." he whispered to her as he leaned forward taking the handle of it then brought it back to him, "You told me to promise you to live on...to live freely...but..." he said moving his fingers down the blade also feeling the now cold blood that was still stuck to it.

Sonic looked up after hearing him. He then knew what he was planning and began to worry much more, "Shadow! You can't do this!" he begged.

Refusing to argue, he looked up at him with an emotional look, but tears still fell, "I've lost my first...Maria was my first love till she died...now she came and made my life much more happier...but now she, too, is gone...I will not stand any longer of losing a loved one..." he told him as he remembered the wonderful times he had spent with both Maria and Amy alone.

Raising the sword up, he pointed the tip to his chest also pointing where his heart is. He gave a final look to his rose seeing her laying peacefully next to him, "...I can't keep that promise, Rose...I will be there with you soon...very soon, my love..." he whispered then with a quick strike, he stabbed himself the same way Amy did through his stomach and out the back.

"NO!" Sonic shouted getting up and rushing to his side also the king as he finally started to move. Shadow laid back into the cobalt's arms as he felt his life slip by. The pain was intense, but he didn't care. All he cared about was that he was going to see them. Maria and Amy both in heaven. He reached over to Amy and took her hand holding it tightly never letting go as he heard the constant shouting of Sonic's voice echo in his mind as they come to a stop.

His ruby eyes finally closed as his life slipped out of his body, but never to let go of his princess.

And that's it...yeah...I know what your saying...it's so very sad, but also, I did very bad on this last chapter. At least I'm done and through with this! I won't get a lot of people of course, but oh well...for the last time for this story, thank you for being there for me till the end. BYENEEE!