Little Pink Rose – Thanks once again. Sadly, this is the closing chapter of the story. I might add a TailsCream, but that's only if I think up an idea for them. Plus I need to work on "The Truth Behind Project: Shadow" a hell of a lot.
Specter 117 - I appreciate your review. I can understand what you're on about with the whole AmyTiara thing. As I said, this was one of the thousands of ideas I had and I assure you that when I get back to writing "The Truth Behind Project: Shadow", both the girls will be straight again. Just let me get this story out of the way first. Also I don't easily hate people, so feel lucky.
Here's the final chapter to Eternal Struggle. No Narration this time.
Eternal Struggle
Chapter 3: EspioRouge
"Two Years." Rouge thought to herself. "It's been two years since Sonic and Shadow died. And I've avoided Amy and Tiara because I'm too scared to face them in case they're still depressed."
She moved from the window and sat on the couch. One reason she was upset is because she didn't know what to do to help Amy and Tiara. The other reason was because she didn't know where or how Espio was.
The day when the two Hedgehogs died, he took her into his comfort. Only after the group started going home, he disappeared, leaving her upset, as she just realised her feelings for him.
She was devastated, as she wanted to tell him how she felt. But she couldn't do anything, as all traces of him had gone as well. Not even Vector or Charmy knew where he was. She was most upset when she thought he might be dead.
"Where are you Espio?" She asked out to no-one. Tears formed in her eyes. She couldn't bear the thought of not knowing where he was. But she got used to it, as she had to put up with it every day.
It was night-time now. She had to get some rest. She found it hard to sleep at night as worried about Espio so much.
Next Day:
Rouge made her way into town. She had some food to get from the groceries. It didn't take her long to get her round the shop. Only when she eventually reached the checkouts, she noticed a purple Chameleon with a yellow-golden horn enter. He had a blue t-shirt, with dark blue jeans. Rouge instantly recognised him as Espio, then hid her face scared, in case he saw her.
After paying for the things she needed, she ran out the store. Unbeknown to her, the purple Chameleon had watched her as she left. He asked the person who served her if he knew where she lived. Luckily for Espio, the clerk did. Espio ran out the store instantly in search of Rouge.
Rouge slammed the door shut. She placed the bags she was carrying on the kitchen worktop and threw herself onto her couch, beginning to cry. She hadn't seen Espio in two years, and was too afraid to even talk to him.
Elsewhere, near where Rouge lived, Espio was deep in thought.
"It's been two years." He thought. "Two years. Just when you was about to admit how you felt about her, you chickened out and fled. Vector and Charmy have been scared out their minds. Rouge must be very upset."
He eventually found his destination. He knocked on the door, and waited patiently. He was in love with her himself, but as he thought about it, he became afraid that he might mess things up completely.
Rouge eventually opened the door, and nearly had a heart attack when she saw Espio. After a few minutes of recovering, she let him in and showed him to the lounge.
She was confused. It couldn't be the same Espio who left her outside the city two years before. She ignored the thought as best she could and made her way to the couch. He was sat in the chair opposite her.
"How are you?" She asked, not quite knowing where to begin, as both had been quiet for minutes.
"I'm good." Espio replied. "How about yourself?" he asked back.
Rouge broke into tears again. "I d-don't know." She replied. "It's been hard. I haven't been able to think properly."
Espio took notice immediately. Knowing that he shouldn't leave her alone, he moved over and sat beside her, starting to try and comfort her.
"Rouge?" He asked. "What's wrong?"
She managed to look up into his eyes. "Why did you leave me back then?"
Espio knew what she was talking about. "I left because I was afraid." He replied. "I was afraid to tell you how I felt."
Rouge stared at him. "How you felt? You mean, like love me?" She asked again.
Espio looked away from the Bat. "Yes." He said, just loud enough for Rouge to hear. "I loved you then, and I do so now." He said, refusing to look back up at her. He expected her to attack him.
Instead, Rouge cried a little more, before looking at the Chameleon. "At least you're here now." She said, trying to sound happier. "Now I can tell you what I wanted to say before you left."
Espio looked back up at her. She was smiling at him, before she lent over and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"I love you too." She said.
Eternal Struggle End.
