To Feel

By Unit 03

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Chapter 5: Can't Change the Past

Amy let go of Metal Sonic, a shimmer in her eyes.

"Come on. Follow me." Amy went and picked up the brown paper bag she had drop before. "Here, you can carry this for me." She shoved the bag onto the unsuspecting Metal Sonic. Amy picked up her hammer and put it away, checking back at Metal with a small smile. "Let's go." Amy began walking to a large hill. Metal Sonic followed her. He watched her quills sway in the light breeze. So unlike the steel and iron he knew so well. Amy led him to a tall stairway of rock, dirt, and grass. "Not far now." She said looking back at Metal Sonic, still holding the bag. When the steps ended, Amy motioned over to a large house, covered in moving gears and pumping pistons. "Tails did some renovations a while back. Come on in." Amy walked up the two steps in front of the door. She pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the door. "You can help me get this stuff in the fridge, the guys won't be back for a until dinner time." Metal Sonic followed Amy inside, walking through a hallway before reaching the kitchen. On the way, he noticed framed photos on the walls. One picture stood out for him: Sonic was in it, Amy behind him holding on to him from over his shoulders, both of them smiling. Before Metal Sonic could get a clear reaction, Amy spoke. "Okay, you can set the bag down here. I got it from here." He set down the bag next to the fridge. As Amy was putting everything in its place, Metal Sonic went back to the hallway. He kept looking at that same photo, unsure what to make of it. Amy finished up and went over to him. She saw which picture he was looking at and blushed for second. "We did a lot of growing up since we all first met." Metal Sonic simply walked back outside. "Hey. Are you alright?" Amy followed close behind. She could something was the matter. Metal Sonic sat down on the front steps. As Amy came over to him, he held up his hand, signaling her to back off.

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"I guess you just need some more time. I'll be inside." Metal Sonic looked up; the clouds were coming in. He stayed there, watching the clouds. About ten minutes later, a small plane was visible in the distance. Metal Sonic zoomed in on it; it was Sonic and Tails. He stood up and moved five steps away from the house.

The plane came in, all of them in each other's sight. Sonic jumped off the plane before it landed and quickly dashed for Metal Sonic. Metal Sonic fired up his booster and charged for Sonic. The two bounced off each other; both sent flying in opposite directions. The two began battling at full force all over the coast. Tails pulled out his energy blaster and flew after the other two. Amy heard the blasts. She left her cooking and went outside. Sonic and Metal Sonic were now at the top of the plateau, hands locked.

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"Yeah, we still have each other. But one of us has to go sometime."

"01001001 00100000 01100001 01100111 01110010 01100101 01100101" Sonic and Metal Sonic both went in for a head bash, bumping each other back. Amy was horrified at the scene.

"Tails! What's going on?" Tails was up in the air, steadily aiming his energy blaster at Metal Sonic.

"Stand back Amy. We'll take care of him. I'm just glad we came here in time." Amy went running to stop Tails.

"Wait! You don't understand." Sonic went in spinning, Metal Sonic boosted in with his hands in slashing position. They went right past each other, both with a deep cut on their left arms. They stood still for a moment, looking at each other. They were both holding onto their injured arms.

"Just as fast as ever I see."

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"Ha! Now that's funny." Metal Sonic continued the battle, despite his arm.

"Tails, tell Sonic to stop right now." Tails just ignored Amy as he began firing, missing every shot though. Amy went after Sonic. Metal Sonic continued dodging everything Tails threw at him. Sonic and Metal Sonic raced and impacted continuously. They found themselves on opposite sides of the range. As they dashed in towards collision, they spotted Amy standing right in the way, holding her arms out.

"Stop!" Sonic and Metal Sonic came to a screeching halt, mere inches away from Amy. "Stop this now. Metal, what happened to you just now?" Metal Sonic still kept his fighting stance as did Sonic.

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"I couldn't have said it better myself Metal." Sonic interjected. Amy turned back to Sonic in surprise.

"You can understand him?"

"Sure. We almost read each other's minds, which makes it hard for either of us to win." Amy was starting to loose her patience on this one.

"Just tell me what he said."

"That? He just said he can't stand there being more than one Sonic around. I couldn't agree more." Amy was shocked at hearing this. She went over to Metal Sonic and held his right hand.

"Metal, you don't have live like this anymore." Metal jerked his hand away from Amy. He looked away from her, not wanting to look her in the eye.

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"Sonic, what did he say?" Sonic let out a sigh before speaking.

"He asked...If you really care for me." Amy didn't know why he asked such a question.

"I do. I care for Sonic a lot. What does this have to do with you?" Metal started walking away, holding onto his left arm.

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"What was that last thing he said?" Sonic had a slightly sad face on.

"He said...he wouldn't be coming back here again." Tails was waiting at the front door as Amy help Sonic inside to tend to his wounds.

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