The Trouble with Amy…

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, the movie, or anything else that may be related. Sonic, Sega, and all related material, belong to Sega Corporation. The only one of my creation is the aquatic, water lovin' Aqua the Hedgehog.

Authors Note: Sorry it look me so long to get this one posted...of course ff.net crashing didn't help much either, so finally, here it is! I know this chapter is kind of short, but if you read it, you'll find out it speaks for itself. ^_^ Enjoy!

Eternal Conflicts

The throne. The most powerful seat in the world, in all of the land. People's lives, cities, countries, were made and broken by the one to sit in it. The strong seat to accommodate the strong ruler. Prince Elias. The son of King Max, the king who single handedly fought against Robotnik and his forces…and won! The king who, in a recent battle with Robotnik's newly reformed forces, became paralyzed, having to pass the mantle on to his son. Prince Elias. Reluctantly, the prince rose to the occasion…although he thought that his sister was more suitable for the job. In fact, he was in with his sister, discussing one of his royal decisions. The instating of Geoffrey St. Jean as his vizier. Having heard of his history, his tendencies, and his recent actions against her right hand armament, she took it into account to talk Elias into firing him, or getting him some treatment for his twisted ways. She could and would not tolerate him, and wanted something done immediately, for the sake of Hershey…and if it came to that, herself. There was no guarantee that, with her higher stature, she wouldn't be his next target. That's what bothered her most, possibly even more than Hershey's vulnerable state at the moment.

But all this was happening in another room. Currently, all occupying the throne room were Tails, Hershey who made a stop at the little ladies' room, Amy, who went after her, and Sonic, who wanted to see what it felt to be on the throne, looking down at the world. Tails expressed his concern about him being caught on the throne by one of the family, but Sonic being the confident hedgehog he was, didn't pay him any mind.

"C'mon, Sonic," Tails pressed. "Someone's going to catch you…"

"Pbbbt. yeah, right, Tails," he replied smugly. "Like anyone can catch me. What I'm more concerned about is why it's taking Amy so long to come out with Hershey."

* * *

Meanwhile…in the bathroom…maelstrom! Laser fire and hammer swings were pretty much tearing up what used to be a bathroom. Geoffrey pressed the attack on the two vixens, creating cover fire over their heads, as they were able to retreat into some stalls. It didn't give much cover for too long as the laser fire started break through. When he approached the stall belonging to Amy, she charged him with her hammer, allowing it to disarm him, as he got furious. He jumped her, pinning her to the ground, while grappling for the hammer. Having the advantage, he was able to press the handle towards her neck, soon to squeeze the air from her…until Hershey jumped him. The force of her pounced slid them into the wall under the countertop, where she instinctively reached for his throat. He struggled for a few moments before he was able to kick her into the underside of the countertop. She crumpled to the floor next to him and he kicked her away getting up from his spot.

* * *

"Elias…we have to talk."

Elias looked at Sally apprehensively. He had to wonder what could possibly have gotten her so worked up. She stormed in with Hershey, and they both looked steamed. He had no idea what was going on, but it looked as if Sally was about to answer his questions.

"What about?" he asked inquisitively.

"St. Jean."

Elias raised an eyebrow. "What is wrong with Geoffrey?"

"That's the thing…what's not wrong with Geoffrey? He's been nothing but trouble ever since he became Chief of Security, and he's been abusing his power. Soon enough, he will probably manipulate you to turn against me."

"What makes you think that he will turn me against you?"

"Haven't you seen the way he looks at me? Ever since we were kids, he's never liked me. Why would he like me now?"

"He doesn't have a choice. If I tell him otherwise, he must obey…"

"Brother…that's besides the point," she complained, placing her hand on his shoulder. The point is I have a feeling that he is plotting against me."

"Trust me. It will not happen while he's still under my influence. Now what is this about abusing his power?"

"He's pushing his subordinates way too much, and making them do unnecessary and unruly things."

"As in…?"

"Elias…he raped Hershey."

Elias stepped back, awestruck. "What?!"

"It's been happening regularly. Ever since we got the Sword of Acorns back and daddy became paralyzed. She told me not too long ago. She told me she tried approaching me before but she was too scared to do so. Geoffrey threatened her. She didn't know what to do, so she finally came to me."
"Why didn't she come to me with this?"

"You're better asking her that for yourself. But, for one, she doesn't know you like she knows me. She doesn't feel as comfortable around you. And I think that she thought that you wouldn't believe her."

"I have no reason to not believer her," he replied defensively.

"Well, you having Geoffrey as you vizier should make her think so. Here," she said extending a hand. "It would be better if you experience firsthand what she has been going through. Lets go meet Hershey."

* * *

Angered and saddened by Knuckles actions, Rouge the bat flew over Mobius, not knowing what she should do or where she should go. Never has she been denied anything she wanted. Never had she been treated so badly. Never had she been so insulted…okay…maybe she didn't feel insulted, but she did feel heartbroken. Knuckles…the jewel of her heart…the only jewel she ever wanted…and needed. Never had she let her heart roam. Not any other furry had ever caught her eye. It was Knuckles' mysterious personality that caught her attention. A lone shark…destined to guard the master emerald the rest of his days. He kept only a few friends, and from what she had heard, he never followed his heart when it came to love either. He had a strong heart…but unfortunately for him and her, he had it broken, all because of some false educations by a mysterious hedgehog that claimed that she stole a chaos emerald. Of course it wasn't true that she stole it, but the damage was done. She didn't know if the master emerald was stolen before, but Knuckles believed that she was guilty and doesn't wasn't anything to do with her. He believed that she stole some of the shattered pieces of the Master Emerald. Problem was, she didn't know it was shattered until he told her.

"But why did he have to push me away like that…?" she whimpered, wiping her eyes. "Why couldn't he believe me?"

She knew what she was going to do. She was going to find Knuckles and talk to him, explain to him that he was wrong, whether he liked to or not. Of course she didn't know where to start, so it was going to take awhile. She didn't care. She needed him. She wanted him. She had to have him.

Unknown to her was an assailant following close behind. He spotted her a while back and was determined to take her in for what she was accused for. His eyes kept skyward, not to lose sight of her as he ran at supersonic speeds. He could have easily gained on her, but he didn't want to reveal himself prematurely. He would wait and see where she took him. It was then she decided to take a flight course over the lake. Aqua just grinned. He wasn't going to go around, no. Not that it wasn't he could get around before she flew off…he wanted to go through the middle. That's where his name Aqua came in. He turned the direction where she started flying and continued over the surface of the water with ease. But this is not what he had planned either. Without warning, he submerged…and swam, taking off like a rocket.

"Keep going Rouge…I'll get you and your stolen gems soon enough!"

* * *

Much to Geoffrey's surprise and demise, Amy came at him, hammer brandished overhead, ready to smash him. She jumped through the air; hammer stretched back behind her head, and was unfortunate to meet up with his foot, which he extended in front of himself. Amy lay on the floor holding her stomach as Geoffrey headed for his laser gun. The gun was at his feet and was about to pick it up, when a flurry of laser fire rained down from behind. Hershey, finally remembering who she was, took out her own gun and started firing on him. Trouble was, she forgot who she was, and the requirements for what she did. As a guard at Castle Acorn, ones armament had to be set on the lowest setting (stun) while walking around the castle. It didn't say much for the attack she was pressing on Geoffrey. He picked up his own cannon and shot her own out of her hand, who fell back on her rump from shock. He advanced.

"How convenient that you should forget to set the level on your laser cannon," he spoke sinisterly. "How unfortunate. I see you were capable of sending word to Elias of my actions. All the better, because you won't stop me from doing what I'm about to do now!" He rises up his gun, pointing it to a wide-eyed Hershey. "If I can't have you…no one will!"

Hershey squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the inevitable zing and sharp pain from a fully charged laser blast. Shockingly, it didn't come. Instead there was the sound of the shot being fired, the crying out of a person in pain and the clanging of a hammer, followed by the sound of the bathroom door being quickly thumped open. Hershey quickly opened her eyes. Amy stood in front of her, hammer by her side, breathing heavy and staring where she sent Geoffrey through the door with her hammer. And by the sounds of it, she also took the bullet meant for her.

"Amy…?" she asked shakily.

Amy collapsed to her knees and looked over at Hershey through partially closed eyes. "Hershey…are you okay…* "

Amy collapsed completely. Hershey gasped and covered her mouth, and then rushed to her side.

"AMY!"

* * *

"As long as you're up there, Sonic," Tails started, "what does it feel like…?"

Sonic shrugged. "I dunno. Feels like any other chair ya sit on. I don't know what's so big about it…"

The two's attention was directed elsewhere as they heard the door to the ladies' room being busted open. Sonic, not knowing or caring who it was at the moment was immediately standing below the throne.

"See…?" he whispered confidently. "Told ya I couldn't be caught!"

Tails smirked, then observed it to be Geoffrey making his way from the bathroom like a bat out of hell. Not just that, he also looked like he was ravaged. His uniform was torn and tattered, while his gun was drawn and moving like he ad just been discovered by enemy lines. Sonic and Tails looked at each other then back at him as he continued on his way, not even noticing the two of them.

"Yo, Geoffrey! What's up?" Sonic called.

Geoffrey jumped about half a kilometre into the air at the sound of his name. Then, without thinking, turned and fired a shot in their direction. Thanks to his gift of super speed, Sonic was able to dodge the laser shot, which put a hole in the throne. Geoffrey then broke into a run. Tails observed the damage to the royal chair as Sonic stared Geoffrey down.

"This…does not look good…" Tails informed.

"Forget about that…what has gotten into that guy?!"

It was then that they became aware of the cries for help coming from the ladies' room. Wasting no time, Sonic blazed over towards the door and cautiously knocked on it. Tails landed next to him.

"Everyone decent in there?" he asked.

"Yes, Sonic," Hershey screamed panicky. "Quick! I need your help!"

"With what?" he asked walking in.

When he did so, he was instantly mortified. Tails followed him in and when he saw what he did, all the colour drained from his face. The bathroom resembled a battlefield, with she and Amy in the middle of it. She was holding Amy's head in her lap…and Amy was lying in a pool of blood.

"AMY!" the two screamed out simultaneously.

DarkGatomon2k1: See? I told ya it was short... --; But i will try to make up for it next chapter, okay? Ja ne! ^_^