To: Amy Rose From: Knuckles the echidna Subject: Thanks
Rouge told me it was you who convinced her to reconsider our relationship. I just wanted to say thanks.
Knux
p.s. Sonic asked me to help with your wedding plans and since I owe you a personal favor I decided to pay off my debt and help you guys out.
Journal entry 18, Amy Rose
6/18/06, 6:45pm
I love this wedding planner! The funniest thing is that she sounded more excited than me, and that's a little scary considering how long I've been anticipating this day and everything. Anyway, so we've decided that our team is going to be Tails, Knuckles, Sophie, my dad, and Rouge (Cream was too young to be on the team, but she doesn't mind).
I can't believe they're starting tomorrow! In a curious sort of way, I almost feel a little empty inside. I mean, I've been dreaming and wishing for this to happen for years and years. Now that it's actually happening, I don't know what I want to do next. It seems like my whole entire life has molded itself around pursuing Sonic; it's like I've finished a chapter of my life and I have to start writing a new one, only I don't know where to start.
I guess I'll figure it out as I go along.
To: Amy Rose From: Jim the funky monkey Subject: No hard feelings
Hey girl,
Just wanted to let you know I'm not insulted that you didn't pick me as one of your wedding planners (although, you know I would've only picked best for you Amy).
This is like the most momentous occasion that hit the office since Isabel, that local actress down at Hometown Theatre, used our toilets. Anyway, keep me updated whenever you can.
Good luck to your team,
Jim
To: Jim the monkey From: Amy Rose Subject: Glad you're being so mature
Aw Jim, you know I would've put you on the team if I was allowed to choose more people. I'm sure you'd have a lot more know how in this field than Knuckles or Tails (though I didn't mention this to Sonic). I'm sure they'll do just fine as long as Sophie's on the team. What I'm worried about is my father…but it's not like I could've just not picked him (stupid family obligations).
Well, I'll try to keep you updated, but odds are I won't even have any idea what's going on since they're not really allowed to tell me.
My fingers are crossed,
Amy
For Better or For Worse
Day One
Goal: Determine perfect location for the ceremony and the reception
Sonic and Amy's wedding team (Tails, Knuckles, Rouge, Sophie, and Amy's father) were patiently waiting for Jenna in Tails' living room. There was a slight awkward tension in the room giving everyone an obligation to say something.
Sophie broke the silence, "So…this will be interesting, huh?"
Knuckles joined in, "Yeah. I still can't believe this is actually happening."
Rouge added, "Who knew those two would be the first out of all of us to settle down?"
Knuckles stated, "Just because he's getting married doesn't mean he'll settle down. You know how Sonic is."
Tails countered, "Well yeah, but Sonic loves Amy…he'll make the necessary adjustments to make her happy."
Supporting Tails, Sophie remarked, "Exactly, and it's not like she's marrying Tom Cruise. All Sonic has to change is his running schedule. Besides, Amy knows Sonic's still going to be running around and she respects that. Otherwise she wouldn't marry him."
Just then, the group could hear the crunching of gravel as a bright blue beetle pulled into the driveway. They all watched for a moment as a tall feline creature stepped out of the retro vehicle. Jenna's fur was identical in color to Rouge's. She wore a chocolate, A-lined skirt with a denim blazer which layered over a perfectly fitting turquoise top. Over her shoulder she carried a black leather bag which looked neatly organized. This is one feline who never fumbles for the house keys. The heels of her sandals (turquoise to match the top) made a loud clanking noise on the steps. Before she could ring the doorbell, Tails had unlocked and opened the door. Jenna's eyes beamed of an intoxicating charisma. She was not here to dilly dally and got straight to the point, "Okay team, I've found several nearby places online that looked promising. How's about we go check them out?" The team nodded and she gestured for them to follow her out the door. She paused in the middle of Tails' front walkway as if forgetting something. She turned, "Um…I don't think everyone will fit in my car, so someone else will have to follow me." Rouge raised her hand to volunteer since her car was conveniently parked facing the direction they would be going. Rouge headed over to her car while everyone else packed into Jenna's beetle, everyone except for Knuckles. He stood there looking back from Jenna's car to Rouge's. Finally, he went towards Rouge's direction, "Hey, uh…I could go with you. Keep you company?" Rouge started the ignition then looked up at him. She sat there for a minute before finally giving in, "Alright, get in. I hope you took a bath today Tasmanian." Knuckles grunted as he squeezed himself into the passenger seat.
It was a long twenty minutes for Knuckles as fidgeted in his seat uncomfortably. Several times he had attempted to change the radio station, but Rouge wouldn't allow it and kept changing it back. Knuckles objected, "How is rap even music? Any moron could write lyrics like that." Rouge again pushed his hand off the dial, "Well that's the twenty first century hon. Get used to it." Knuckles opinion of the poorly constructed poetry did not change. "I'll bet I could write a better song than that." Rouge then smirked and eyed him using her peripheral vision (she could see him from the corner of her eye is all that means). "I'd like to see you try that." Knuckles condescendingly replied, "Oh yeah? I'll have one song written by the time we get to Sonic and Amy's wedding reception." Rouge's eyes widened skeptically, "Oh, and if you don't?" Knuckles refused to back down, "If I don't, then I'll take you out to The Italian Gardner's place (Knuckles had never been to such an expensive restaurant)." Rouge pulled into a parking spot,"You're on."
The team's first stop was a place called Dream's Advocate, a country club. It was not huge, but quaint in its sophistication. A breathtaking garden decorated the pathway to the entrance. The entering glass doors were so polished and inviting. The inside did not shortchange the beauty of the building whatsoever. The grandeur walls were breathing of vibrancy and the ceilings were an architectural masterpiece with all kinds of abstract painting designs. Rouge didn't know where to bring her eyes, there was such a dizzying amount of meticulous details. Her voice echoed off of the walls, "Someday I'll live in a place like this." Knuckles huffed, "How many days away is that?" Rouge only rolled her eyes, placing her hands on her hips. Jenna finally spoke, "Okay, you guys can give yourselves a little tour if you like, just don't touch anything. I'm going to go speak to the manager."
So the team started walking down the same hallway keeping their minds and eyes occupied with the fabulous scenery. Frank was a very opinionated person, but was trying to keep an open mind for the sake of his daughter's happiness, "It may not be quite my taste, but it's certainly an impressive facility." Sophie commented, "Facility? You make it sound like a boarding school." After a pause she added, "I don't know. It's almost a little too much for Sonic and Amy. Not that they don't deserve the best, but I don't know…I just can't seem them getting married here, you know?" Tails nodded, "I think I know what you mean. Sonic is more into a simple kind of style." Knuckles was falling a little behind of everyone else after pausing several times to further examine the pictures on the walls which were photographs of previous weddings, "Amy would probably like it." Sophie debated, "Amy would like any place as long as she's marrying Sonic. I think we should definitely keep this place in mind, but we should check out a few more before we make a final decision."
The team stopped expectantly when they heard the familiar clanking of Jenna's four inch heels on the smooth, glistening tile. She waved when she saw them notice her. Using a primarily pantomime dialect (many hand gestures), Jenna explained briefly about the location policy. "Well, this place is a little pricy, but it sure is beautiful. Do you guys have any feedback?"
Sophie quickly offered her opinion, "We like it, only we're a little bit concerned that the place itself will get more attention than Sonic and Amy." Jenna nodded an understanding, "Yes, I see your point. Not to worry, there's still more to see. Well then, let's be on our way, there's no time to lose."
Stop number two looked like a Disney World attraction. Its name complemented its appearance: Happy Days. It was quaint, but in a different way than their first potential location. The roof was a Japanese style, and hanging from the fringe of the roof were, quite oddly, Christmas lights. The lights looked somewhat awkward there, being that it was almost summer…still, they brought a welcoming aura which seemed to levitate in the air like steam off of boiling water. There were few flowers to embellish the entrance, but the many palm trees seemed to compromise for this. Uniquely shaped lanterns would supplement the holiday lights and provide adequate brightness outdoors during the evening hours. Along the west side of the building was a lovely fountain shaped like a dolphin of which a comforting tranquility spewed out. Everyone seemed to recognize as soon as they arrived there that this would be their decision. None of them knew particularly why they like this place; it was so peculiar in its location, practically on the edge of a cliff. Perhaps it was this strangeness that attracted them.
After a tedious discussion with the main manager, they managed to make a deal. For 1500 dollars, the space would be theirs for six hours, including both the ceremony and the reception. It was a bargain they could not turn down. The team left with excited faces, especially Jenna. The pale furred feline was bubbly with joy, "This is just fabulous! Today could not have gone better. You guys are so great, and you really have your minds in sync with our young couple. I think this is just wonderful!"
As day one came to a conclusion, Jenna gave the team a camera to self record their thoughts.
Sophie went first of course, "Oh man, I am like so excited for Amy to see this place. I hope if me and Steve ever get this serious, that our wedding is just as special."
Next went Rouge, " Well I certainly had fun. I think me and Knuckie bonded today. We should sign up for these reality shows more often."
After Rouge, Knuckles took the camera, "Well I just hope those two appreciate all that we're doing, I'm exhausted. Okay, I'll admit, I'm happy for'em."
After Knuckles was finished he handed the camera to Tails, "Talking about all this wedding stuff makes me miss Cream. I wonder what Sonic and Amy are doing right now, they must be pretty anxious. And when I say that, I really mean Sonic."
Last but not least, Frank was handed the camera, "Amy…when you get married, promise me one thing. I know it's a little late to be saying this now, but…try not to get too attached. You never know what could happen."
