Dreamwatcher

Chapter 11:

Unlikely Couple

"So what I you different?

So what if you're alone?

I don't care.

I can see the real you deep inside.

I'll break your shield…

Get to know the real you…

You are not so different…"

Author's Notes: WOW! I never knew that so many people still loved this fic. I'm surprised. I was gonna start over, but since people wanted me to continue, I will. Guys, I have officially returned! Now, enjoy!!! And thank you al for supporting me and my fic. You guys all rule!

-Neo

*Eggman's POV*

Knuckles led a somewhat pleasant life right in my home. He helped around the house and he even got a job in a small local Chinese shop, complete with all your China needs. Knuckles got all his ofudas there and was more then happy with his work. It seemed like he had such a wonderful life. The pressures of being royalty finally left the air. Knuckles led a life of bliss. He never even thought about Amy as far as I'm concerned. For once, he was happy and I was happy for him. I saw him out on the backyard tending to the flowers. Heh, didn't know I had quite a green thumb, eh?

"I'm done!" Knuckles shouted.

"Good, good." I smiled, "Here, I made some lemonade."

It was the middle of June, so it was hot as hell. It's amazing how these animals survive with furs, like they were glued onto it.

"So, you ready?" I asked.

"Ready for what" Knuckles faced me with his beaming smile. I sighed.

"To go to Sonic's birthday." I answered, "It's almost here."

"Oh, that." Knuckles smiled, "Sure, I'm going. I already got him a gift."

"I'm sure he'll love that Game Boy Advance." I smiled.

"I wonder who'll be at the party…other then Tails." Knuckles pondered.

"Well, from what I heard, there's Big, Bark, Bean, Froggy, hmmm…I'm not so sure about Rouge, oh, and Amy, too!" At that point, Knuckles dropped his lemonade and spilled on my hard, metal floor.

"S-Sorry." Knuckles got a rag and started to wipe it off. He blushed until his cheek matched the color of his fur.

"Knuckles…"I started.

"Infact, I'll stay home." Knuckles interrupted, "You take Sonic's gift to him. Besides, someone needs to stay behind and watch the house…mmm…Egg Carrier."

"Oh, Knuckles, I think Sonic would like it if you came to his party." I urged, "You two used to be rivals, but you're both best friends now, don't let it go to waste."

"…I guess so." Knuckles shrugged.

"Atta boy." I smiled, "I'm not gonna fit in so well with the crowds there, what wit me being so old."

"You'll be fine." Knuckles smiled, or what seemed like it. He was more along the lines of forcing the smile.

"Yea, I'll be the most hippest person alive, uhh…word." I stood up and did some moves I saw teenagers do.

"Eggman, don't do that." Knuckles cleared his throat.

"Oh, sorry." I sat back down.

*Knuckles POV*

We sang the traditional "Happy Birthday" song to Sonic. He made a wish and blew out candles. I mostly stayed in a corner, faraway from Amy. I kept repeating to myself to move on and get over it, but I was still hurting. I didn't let Amy see that I was upset. I kept a smiling face. I tried to honestly be happy. I wanted to move on. Remington was also invited, but like me, stayed in a corner. Typical behavior from him. Cake was later passed down and we ate, of course. Remington passed, said he didn't like cake much. I listened in on Big's conversation about the time he caught the "largest fish ever". Bean was bored as ever, but Bark paided close attention. Omochao also was with them. He goes along with Bark and Bean a lot since those three have been together before they met Sonic and the rest. I gazed at Sonic playing the new GBA I got him. He really loved it and couldn't help but smile a bit. Tails was talking with Eggman about-of course-gadgets and anything involving science and technology. I was quite surprised Rouge was also invited. She kept an eye on me half the time with that sly face of hers. I grew quite uneasy. I sighed and got some punch from the giant punch bowl and eyed Amy, even though I didn't wish to. She had her eyes on Remington, who was sitting on a chair, alone, not doing anything, not interacting with the others, nothing. I swear, he gives me the chills. I don't know if it was the black wave of messy hair covering somewhat of his eyes, or maybe the frown he was giving along with the angry eyes. He looked ready to strike. I admit, I was a tad bit afraid of him. Of course, for one thing, he was a cop. I've been hearing legends of him. Only 17 years old, but from what I have heard, he has had 52 confirmed kills, a high black belt on various marital arts when he was only a child, the list goes on. Sometimes, I felt ashamed. Until met him, I felt no one could beat me in terms of marital arts. It seems like anything I can do, he can do better, including getting Amy's attention. Then I saw Amy heading towards his direction. My heart ached in pain, but I tried to hide that pain.

*Amy's POV*

I was nervous. My feet was paralyzed, but I kept on walking. I don't know what attracted me to Remington. His hair? I mean, I certainly liked how his black hair droops now to cover portions of his eyes. I liked how it shined blue when near the sunlight. I smiled a bit. Maybe it was his dark brown fur. It really gave him that dark tone he always went for. When he isn't on a uniform, he wore mostly black and blue. Maybe it was his personality in which it was the complete opposite of me. He was so cold….he never gave a darn to anyone. As far as I'm concerned, he fears nothing. I saw Remington turn to face me a bit. I blushed and he turned back. I froze there, unable to move. I think he was expecting me to leave or something, but I just stood there. He stared at me again.

"What?" he asked in a rather annoyed tone.

"Uhh…"I froze again, this time, in my mouth.

"What?" he repeated, again with the same tone.

"Uhhh…well…"I cleared my throat, "Nice party, eh?" He shrugged.

"You like to go to parties?" I asked, hopefully to start some sort of conversation.

"Not really." He replied.

"Oh." I fiddled with my fingers, "Well…I see. Ummm…"

"Look, if there's actually a purpose to this conversation, then talk, if not, leave me alone." he sighed, rather annoyed…of course.

"…I'm sorry I kissed you." I quickly said. Then I closed my eyes, expecting him to smack me for bringing that up. I waited, but nothing. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Remmy still sitting there, drinking a Pepsi twist. I cleared my throat.

"Okay, sure, whatever." he said. I was surprised. When I kissed him, he ranaway and kept away from me, but now he's all calm.

"Wait a second." I gasped, "You ranaway from me the last time we met because I kissed you and now, you're all calm!?"

"Yep." He nodded.

"Why?" I gasped.

"I don't know." he shrugged, "What do you want me to do?"

"You act like it doesn't affect you." I gasped, "I mean, it a while back, but…but…" I was frustrated. What was this guy's deal? I wish I knew what to do. I mean, I never had a crush on a guy after my incidents with Sonic. Felt like was 12 again, trying to score a guy. I was getting worried that I was turning that way, but the fact he was ignoring me was inexcusable. I was at the point where I was mad. I growled in frustration. Remington stood up and moved towards me.

"What do you want from me?" he asked.

"You act like that kiss doesn't matter!" I shouted. Everyone was watching now, "Do you have any lick of feelings other then anger and acting so dark all the time!?"

"Geez, what the hell do you want me to do, kid?!" He shouted also, "Geez, you're sure making a big deal outta this. It's not such a big deal."

I got pissed and slapped his face and stormed out. Everyone was watching, but I didn't care.

*Remington's POV*

She stormed out like there was no tomorrow. I sighed and touched the cheek where she slapped me. I felt kinda…different. I've never been slapped by a girl, let alone got kissed by one. Iin my heart, it was a big deal, but I couldn't let my shield break. I would be left vulnerable. But I couldn't let Amy wander off upset. I'm cold, not heartless. I sighed and left.

"Geez, so much for my birthday party." I heard Sonic say.

I had quite a bit of magic powers myself, much like Amy's, but mines is limited compare t hers since I never practiced it much as she did. I mean, I didn't know I had them for a while. But my magic was strong enough to sense where Amy was and she was definitely on Angel Island. I sighed and somehow made my way up there. I flew down from an private jet. Advantage of being royalty. Once there, I felt her presence grow stronger. She was near the Tikal fountain.

"I thought you'd be here." I grinned.

"What do you want?" she groaned in anger.

"You ran off." I grinned again, "geez, girls, always thinking stuff like kissing I such a big deal."

"You don't talk to a lot of girls, do you?" She asked.

"Nope." I shook my head, "Never dated, never had a girlfriend, etc."

"Not even a crush?" Amy shrugged.

"Nope." I shook my head.

"Oh." She sounded a bit guilty.

"Okay…look, if you must know, that kiss…well, it really came to me." I placed a hand behind my head, "I mean, I've never been kissed before, so actually feeling it feels…different, but it feels…relaxing."

"Really?" She seemed more calm now.

"Yea…I don't understand you." I sighed, "Why fall for some guy like me? You're calm, nice, gentle…purehearted, me…well, I'm the rude, angry one."

"Everyone has good inside, no matter how rude they are." Amy answered, "There's more to you then just insults and a feared exterior. I want to meet the real…you."

"That's gonna be hard." I faced the fountain, "My shield was always unbreakable…you somehow manage to squeeze through it." She lowered her face down, smiling. She was blushing, almost in a flattered way.

"Remington…"She said in a shy tone, "Can I…can I be your…girlfriend?"

THAT caught me off guard. I blushed like mad. How would I handle a relationship? Can I commit? Then again…hmmm…I wonder…I made my usual grin and stared at Amy. She was quite cute, I must admit. I sighed. Man, she was being extremely nice to me. I sighed, let our a deep breathe and answered.

"I'm sure…maybe…we can work it out." I gestured, "It's gonna be hard. I'm a real hard ass."

"You can be softer…I know you can." She smiled and hugged me. Wow…a hug from a girl…this is all too surprising…but…comforting.

"Thanks." She smiled.

"Umm…okay?" I shrugged. Then Amy ended up kissing me again, only this time, I didn't flinch. I accepted it.

To Be Continued…

How will Knuckles handle THIS when he hears of Amy and Remington!? Heh, find out!!! Oh, and no profiles today.