3. Remorse

Miles "Tails" Prower - March 27, 2025

When Cream informed me of what happened to Amy the other day, I could hardly believe what she was saying.

Amy hanging herself? No way! Amy was the most cheerful and energetic person I know! I mean, there have been times when Sonic dejected her, but no matter how harsh he might have been, Amy would never turn depressed, much less suicidal. Why, being rejected would only encourage her flirty and ecstatic behavior.

Anyways, besides telling me about the suicide, Cream came over to invite me to Amy's funeral.

"It starts tomorrow at noon," She said sadly. "You can come around that time, right?"

"I'll come, definitely," I replied. "I would never miss out on an important event like a funeral."

"T-Thank you, M-Mr. Tails..." Cream began stuttering and shedding tears as she talked. She was really taking this situation really hard. Amy was her best friend after all.

"Look, Cream... I know how you feel, and I'm sorry that this happened."

"You don't have to apologize..." Cream looked up as she sobbed. "It's...it's...it's n-not..."

At this point, Cream was really about to cry. I knew Amy's death really hit her, but I have never seen her this sad. She was almost inconsolable.

I just couldn't stand and watch Cream cry. So I extended both my arms out and gave her a gentle hug.

"Cream...please don't cry. It's going to be alright." I assured her. "Everything's going to be alright, okay?"

Cream wrapped her arms around me and started weeping over my shoulder. She held me tightly, as if she didn't want to let me go.

"I just c-can't believe Amy would hang h-h-herself, Mr. Tails. I refuse to accept that it happened."

"I don't want to believe it either, Cream," I replied. "But if Amy's dead, then she's dead. I know she was really close to you, but denial won't revive her."

"I know, but it's just that I really do want Amy back. She didn't deserve death, even if she wanted it."

"Cream, it's tough, but you're going to have to move on without her. I know how you feel, but sometimes you can't let sad thoughts and memories be a burden to you."

Cream released me, wiped her tears away, and nodded.

"Anyways, thank you for the invitation." I told Cream. "I promise I'll come on time."

Cream sniffed. "I really appreciate it, Mr. Tails." She responded. "I'll see you then."

As Cream walked away, I continued pondering about Amy and her motives. It was really unlikely for her to kill herself, no matter how miserable she was.

But what really concerned me was Sonic's involvement in the situation. What kind of cruel act could he have possibly done to make Amy so depressed? I know he doesn't necessarily love Amy, but he's definitely not the kind of guy who would hurt her feelings.

Sonic - March 27, 2025

I don't want to face the world today. I don't even want to leave my home today. I just wanted to isolate myself.

Why wouldn't I? I did a horrible thing to Amy, and now she's dead. How can I, Sonic the Hedgehog, the hero of Mobius, possibly go outside and show my face to anyone when I did something wrong?

There isn't a single person I want to see right now. Not even Tails. The news about Amy's death is all over the city, so I'm pretty sure all my friends know of it by now. And since they (are the only ones who) know that I'm the reason for her death, everyone probably hates me for it.

This was what I meant when I said I didn't want things to become extreme. I should've fixed my relationship with Amy when I had the chance but i just let it break. I can't believe that-

"Sonic?" I turned to my left I saw my sister Sonia looking at me with a somewhat sorrowful look on her face. "Are you okay?"

"No, I'm not okay..." I told her. "I feel really guilty about what happened to Amy."

Sonia sat next to me on my bed. "Sonic...it isn't entirely your fault..."

"Yes it is, Sonia! Amy decided to hang herself all because I had to act like a complete jerk to her that day! I was the one who led her to depression, and now she's gone! She took her own life because of me!"

I covered my face in shame. "Sonia...please don't say things like that..."

Sonia softly wrapped her right arm around me. "Sonic, I...I only want you to not be upset, that's all," She told me. "It's just that you've been really down since Manic died, and Amy's suicide is making it worse for you."

My brother Manic. Now I remember why I was in such a bad mood that day.

About several hours before I saw Amy for the last time, Manic had also died. He had been diagnosed with tuberculosis a month ago, and his death really hit him deep. After Sonia told me he died, I became so upset that I wanted to be alone.

"I'm sorry that I made you feel worse, Sonic." Sonia continued. "Can you forgive me?"

"Sonia, it's alright. I'm not mad at you or anything. I know you care about me, but it's just that I don't feel right when you try to cheer me up like that."

Sonia nodded. "I understand what you're saying. Sometimes I feel that way, too."

Sonia - March 27, 2025

I really hope Sonic feels better soon. I don't want him to be like this all the time, but the situation is getting worse. First he has to deal with Manic's death, and now he has to deal with Amy's. It's so sad. I hope no one else dies like they did.