Chapter 6: What's The Fate of Our Tall Tails?

Things had gone deafly quiet since Tails was kidnapped. I wondered if Eggman had found out that the machine for the enslavement of all Mobians was a farce. If so, then there should be a loud raucous echoing down these halls.

"This is really weird," I thought aloud, "has Eggman given up?"

"I doubt it. There's a good chance he's just pulling back and making something a thousand times worse. He's not the kind of madman to cop out at the sign of weakness."

He was right. From all the times I'd faced him and dealt with the problems he caused, the birdbrain always landed on his feet and brought out something brand new to kill us. Regardless, I couldn't think of a reason he'd want to harm someone as cute and intelligent as…wait a minute…

"Shadow, was abducting Tails apart of your plan or Eggman's?" I asked.

"Come to think of it, he did mention Tails being a vital part of the mission though he never explained why."

It figured. Eggman may have been brain-smart but he lacked common sense. Tails was much more resourceful and could easily fix the machine for Eggman if he was being forced to do it. Which meant that he won't be where the robots took him.

"Shadow! We have to go to the center; Tails is going to be there I just know it!"

"But…" he said, "what could we do even if he's in there? You no that Son-"

"I don't care! If I see him it won't be any different from when I see a stranger. Right now Tails is more important."

"Okay, but we might get in the way a bit…"

I gave a smile. "All the more reason I want to go in."

Making our way to the center, Rouge gave word about the other Freedom Fighters; Espio, Big, Cream n' Cheese where just a few of them who were still fighting unknown warriors-and getting massacred. I thought things would be better once the truth got out but it hasn't been spread yet. And why hasn't Rouge or Mina told the others about it? Maybe it was to throw Eggman off of his back…I'm not so sure.

"We're almost there. You-know-who beat us to him." Huffed Shadow.

Good, I thought, and then all we'll have to do is find Tails and get out.

Once we got to the door, he started to put in some codes and while I waited patiently I could hear a thud against the inside. Something slid down onto the floor.

"Either Eggman's getting tossed around like a yo-yo or…" I whispered.

"We'll know soon enough." Said Shadow while the door opened. "Go on."

Newness was everywhere for every time Eggman was defeated his central domain was larger and more developed than the last, which was never a good sign for us. As I stepped in I saw a blue blur pass by me at an amazing speed and immediately recognized it. The blue wonder was the one getting rammed against each part of Egghead's equipment. This did not bother me at all for Sonic was such a big boy and could handle himself.

The vast mechanism Eggman was toting around in this time was more human in appearance, though it acted somewhat…what was it called…oh, yeah! Like a dumb gorilla on a rampage. With each hit he cackled manically and sent Sonic airborne with a slam. He fell down towards me and saw me for the first time in a while.

"A-Amy…your okay…" he said with a rasp.

"…Yeah I'm alright." I spat out without care. I still wasn't in the mood to speak to him.

Shadow approached me and stared over to the left side of the Gorilla Mecha. Sonic painfully got up and gave him a piercing stare.

"Huff, what are you doing here? Amy did you know he was trailing you this whole time!"

No Sonic, I thought with annoyance, I would have never noticed someone 3 inches ahead of me! Idiot!

"Stay away from Amy…I mean it…" the blue blunder threatened.

"Hey Sonic! Aren't you forgetting someone?" called out Eggman.

"What!"

"I have to say your not fighting as well as you normally do. What's the matter, you have personal problems at home or with mommy and daddy? Oh, silly me. That's right. You don't have a home or parents! Ha ha ha!"

Sonic scoffed. "You think I care about things like that? After all these years you still don't understand how I work. I don't dwell on the past or trivial matters like a home and parents. The only thing that keeps me going…is my friends."

I gasped at what he'd said then. Could this have meant that even Sonic has his weak points…well…other than water…

"Oh, that's really something." Said Eggman sarcastically, "But enough of this delay in your demise! Let us fight or Tails will suffer!"

I noticed the poor young fox, squirming to get free…tears coming out of his face. Yet I knew the humanoid wouldn't lay a hand on his head unless his ideas for domination over this world had changed, and they obviously hadn't.

"Hey Eggman," I shouted, "you won't hurt Tails even if you do lose!"

He ignored me. Apparently what I had to say didn't matter.

"And…I know why you won't do it too! You need him to fix the parts of that machine that was damaged when it came through here onto this planet! Without Tails you can't enslave the world!"

That caught his attention. He bared his teeth at me and then back at Sonic who was still ready to take him on.

"Foolish pink hedgehog!"

One of the gorilla hands was flung at me so suddenly I didn't have time to react or even get my mallet out. Again I was proved to only be a burden to all who were around me and as I scrunched up in defense I heard the clank of metal. I cracked one eye open, expecting to see Sonic in front of me. He didn't save me.

Shadow had beat him to the punch-literally. Underneath the dark hedgehog's stylish shoes was the jerk himself, sprawled on the floor like a doormat. I witnessed his great skill first hand as he performed a Spin Tornado.

"Oh, Shadow…" I said secretively.

He turned around to see me. "Amy, Sonic and I will take care of Eggman and get Tails out safely. You go find and help the others!"

I couldn't help but bask in his wondrous glory. He didn't tell me to just escape…he gave me something to do so that I'd be helpful to my friends. No way could I help myself then-I was head-over-heals in love. Like a giddy school girl I blushed and left the two conflicting hedgehogs to Eggman, not forgetting that Tails was in good hands.

(Detached from Amy)

"What the hell is up with you two?" Sonic demanded.

"I hardly think now's the time for such a question! Focus your mind for once!"

Shadow evaded another attack then countered. Sonic did the same almost simultaneously.

"What's the matter you can't talk and fight at the same time? Why was she with you creep! I swear if you brainwashed her I'll…"

"You'll do nothing. It's, ah, your entire fault anyway. She felt inadequate around you and the others so she turned to me for support and guidance. Also, we see eye to eye whereas you don't get a thing about her."

Sonic gave a sour look but knew he was right. He couldn't figure Amy out even if there was a big sign on her head that read 'I'M YOURS PLEASE TAKE ME!'

Again, they continued to upstage the self-proclaimed genius with dodges and counters while still being able to have a conversation. There was one more thing that still bothered Sonic.

"Why was she blushing when she left?"

Shadow gave a prickly thrust to the mecha's chest, sending blots flying. He kept unspoken.

"Answer me you dumb-"

"She couldn't wait for you," he interrupted, "said that you didn't feel anything for her because she was useless. Those weren't her exact words but I think the point has still come across. Heh…besides…don't you think pink and black make a nice ensemble?"

"THAT TEARS IT! As soon as Eggman's up the river your sorry hide is mine! Screw Mobius and all who inhabit it! It's just gonna be about her!"

"Hmmm…I accept."

(Aside thought of Tails) Wasn't this chapter supposed to be about me?

(Back to Amy)

Oh how great did I feel! In my youthful years I had already found one to call my own forevermore and now I would only be a rescue away from seeing him again!

But for only a moment did I forget that there was still one more obstacle in my way-Mina Mongoose.

It didn't take long for her to find me for she had followed Sonic up the path alone and in angst. Was it because of me?

"There you are you disgusting harlot! Where's my beloved Sonic?" asked the purple pain.

"He's fighting alongside Shadow against Eggman as we speak. It shouldn't take much longer but in the meantime I have to go help the other Freedom Fighters."

She put her lengthy, tapering tail in my way. "Sonic is awaiting you Amy, a girl who's yet to blossom into her true self…but not me. After Sally he found me and I thought we were destined to be one…but no. He only cares about you…only loves you. Why?"

I stepped over her appendage. "It doesn't matter to me anymore. Sonic is a thing of the past to me now. My new interest and gain is Shadow, we're in love."

Out of nowhere her fist connected with my face. I fell forward and yelped.

"I would expect nothing less from a girl like you! You've stolen the heart of my beloved Sonic yet you already have a man! Greedy bitch! You'll die here and now; Sonic will have no choice but to be mine and Shadow will bear sorrow for betraying his comrades!"

Just like that even though I saw it coming from the start I had a fight on my hands, and it was the most pointless fight I'd ever have.

Note: Whew! I'm wiped! Things are starting to get intense as it seems that I've now created a love square…if such a thing exists…for now we'll take a break from Amy and have Shadow and Sonic battle it out for Amy! Sorry for grossin' you out Dark Silver Night Mare! I warned ya…