Lightning-Dono: Things will start getting interesting from here on out...It kind of switches back and forth between Sonic and Amy, so don't expect JUST Amy. Oh, and if you were wondering why it says this fanfic is a Sonic x Amy, it's because that's the predominant pairing. Once again, a poem is at the beginning. It's just a small stanza. Tons 'o dialogue in this chapter!
Answers to the ReviewsRemedyTheThief – Yes...Poor Amy...I really feel bad for her since I have a feel for this subject -coughcough- HOPELESSROMANTIC -coughcough- and...it's sad. Thank you!
Shadow's Dark Angel – Wow! I didn't think this story conveyed such powerful emotion as to make you want to cry! I'm getting on with the updating! Hang on tight! –types faster-
Virtually Forgotten – Aw, but that would ruin the plot if I told you the triangles, right? ;) Actually, I haven't figured out the entire plot yet, but since romance plays a dominant position in this fanfic, you can expect more love and jealousy!
Whinnie cries for Amy- ;.; SANKYUUU!
Inferno-Hero – "Sometimes" read:o Just kidding. Thank you and I'm updating now!
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When I picked this path
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It wasn't supposed to be this painful
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The nights I spent crying
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Would never be worth it
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Because now I know
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That you aren't worth my tears
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"Did you see her?" Rouge interrogated, watching the pink and red menace take the street by storm, whipping herself around the corner so fast it was like watching a twister. She had been supposedly going out with Sonic for the past couple of weeks, although she was still puzzled about the range of their relationship. Rouge saw him only as a friend, after all, she had learned her lesson after Knuckles had chucked a diamond at her forehead and shoved her out the door when she had asked for more jewels.
"See who?" Sonic asked, his hands clutching Rouge's arms, like he was afraid to let go.
The bat's mouth pursed in concern, subconsciously giving Sonic an odd stare. She was right there. What's up with him? And why is he touching me! Ewww... "Well, Amy was just-," she was interrupted loudly by Sonic who had opened his mouth to contradict her statement the moment Amy's name made it's appearance into their conversation.
"Must've been someone else." His eyes shimmered with renewed energy as he watched her bat her eyelashes in disdain at him. Finally, someone who'll struggle! It makes winning them over all the more fun.
Rouge watched the eagerly awaiting man before her nervously before turning her head slowly in the other direction. "I have to go do something," she said, smacking Sonic in the face with a sturdy wing. When he took a step forward, as though following her, she intoned, "On my own."
"See ya later, then!" Sonic zoomed off, his feet carrying him over the winding trails and hulking hills that bulged from the ground like the humps from a camel's back. He felt so alive, so free as an anxious young girl that always tagged along with him no longer pursued him wherever he went. He didn't even want to deal with the groveling look she gave him every time they met. It was like watching a mere peasant follow around the king with his arms outstretched in hopes for a bag of grain to drop aimlessly into his embrace.
Everyone wondered why Sonic had to move on and push so many people out of his life just to get what he wanted. A few years ago, he hadn't been so self-absorbed as to force others into such embarrassment that they couldn't even step out of their homes. "But time changes everyone," he constantly argued to those who dared to step in his way and question his attitude. "I'll bet you weren't the same innocent child you were when you were three." This message sent many into a stricken state and soon after, Sonic had made more enemies than murdering lunatics had in a year.
A flurry of dark, goldenrod fur accompanied by an energetic swish of a white tail flew smack into Sonic's face.
"Hi there, Sonic!" Tails said cheerily, prancing along with Sonic (and failing miserably to keep up) as his former best friend raced up a path that was generously sprinkled with gravel. "Nice day, isn't it?"
The blue hedgehog laughed. "Since when has it not been a nice day?"
"Listen," Tails said, stopping his buddy by setting a hand on Sonic's hard-working shoulder. "I've heard something going around lately that you might be interested to hear. That is, if you plan to listen to me instead of cleaning out your ear."
"Gossip Boy now, are you?"
The fox sighed in annoyance. "Sometimes I wonder how I put up with you and all your silly vanities. But that would be straying off of the subject. I've heard-," Tails lowered his voice to a barely audible whisper, "-that Amy's been crying a lot lately."
"How would anyone know that?" Sonic said curtly, a pinky stuck down his left ear and twisting back and forth like a screwdriver unsuccessfully pushing in a nail.
Tails watched Sonic's hand idly, as though he were resisting the urge to leap up and shove that irritatingly long finger down through Sonic's skull. "For the love of Pete, Sonic, she's a singer! She misses one tour and the news is out there spreading like wildfire!"
"But that doesn't mean we need to care. Maybe she's just going through a midlife crisis."
"Sonic, she's seventeen."
"Tails, I'm older than you AND her. What she's trying to pull is ridiculously – she's probably spreading those rumors in hopes that I'll know about it and be more attracted to her."
This struck an ugly chord in Tails' mind, and it blew off a few soda bottle caps and like a brewing volcano, Tails erupted.
"YOU'RE HEARTLESS!" He shouted, his voice at a horrifically loud volume. "I-I can't believe you were my idol! I've always wanted to be like you, ever since I first met you!"
"If you're going to continue this, I'll just leave!" Sonic yelled. "I've suffered atleast ten of these this year ALONE."
"Don't leave! I want you to know the truth!" Tails pinned Sonic to the grassy hillside, pressing him into the hard dirt. Sonic's barbs bit sharply into the dry soil, sinking through lethargically. "You have no heart, do you? What happened to you?" Tails looked ready to start sobbing and whining all over the ground. "What made you BECOME this monster?" He thrust a rock at the ground in his rage, it narrowly missing Sonic's head. The hedgehog didn't seem to struggle, but instead seemed rather amused by this display of emotion.
"I have a heart, Tails. I'm just afraid to show it. For so long, I was known as world-renowned hero Sonic the Hedgehog, showing no fear and cowardice. If I don't act tough, people will think I've gone soft." His eyes wandered for a moment. "You're my best bud. Understand just that and you know me better than anyone."
Tails shook his head dispiritedly. "No. Amy understands you better than anyone. She knows you're a good person, Sonic. Not because you're the valiant hero that always strikes with speed and protects the people. The reason why she likes being with you is that you give her strength. But for a second...I thought she was wrong." The enmity returned to the teenage fox, and his eyes hardened. "Dammit..." He muttered, his arms shaking.
"What?"
The volcano spewed a river of lava. "You've been ignoring me! For what, a year! Whenever I come up with something that I hope to use and aid you in your quest to defeat Eggman, you turn deaf ears on me!" He drew in a shuddering breath and continued his spiel. "I lost my best friend to a stupid mask that he keeps wearing and JUST when I believe I've gotten him back! I don't think I can trust you anymore! When you have heart, you show it! Only those who have none dare to shield themselves against attack and disguise themselves with innocent lies such as the one that you just told me! I knew the Sonic that wasn't afraid to reveal his true feelings! I KNEW HIM!" Tears splashed across the ground. Angry tears filled with malice the young adult had felt for the past months. "I just wanted you to know," he gasped, slowly getting up and removing his tight grip on Sonic's arms that had produced a slight reddening. "That Amy wasn't the only one you hurt."
The shocked blue hedgehog, coated in short-cropped velvety fur, watched as the person whom he had called 'best friend' for years leave him behind.