Okay, time for a new chapter, but before it begins, I'd just like to thank the supporters, the friends and everyone who makes this all worth it. I'd also like to thank the guest who left their comment on the chapter before this, reading that made my day. Your dedication and enthusiasm is amazing and it's an honor to have you as a fan. With all that said, let's continue.
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"Cut." Ray said.
Everyone seemed to collectively breathe a sigh of relief as Sonic survived his encounter with the truck.
Amy rushed to Sonic, embracing him tightly.
"Amy, calm down, it's alright, it was just a stunt." Sonic told her.
Amy looked at him, a mix of emotions shown on her face as she did.
"Well, Sonic, you know, it's a funny story." Ray said.
Ray's nervous laughter made Sonic wonder what he meant.
"There may have been a little incident with the effects and the truck may have actually been chasing you." Ray said, through the awkward laughs.
Amy glared at Ray, willing to teach him a lesson.
"It's nothing to laugh about, right Sonic?" Amy said.
As Amy looked up at Sonic, she saw an expression on his face she had never seen before.
His jaw was hanging down, his eyes were basically bulging out with how open they were and his stare was just lifeless.
"Sonic?" Amy said.
Amy waved her hand in front of him and snapped her fingers.
No response, no blinking or flinching, nothing.
Amy sighed, picking up an unmoving Sonic and throwing him over her shoulder, carrying him away.
"Well, I think that's lunch everybody." Ray said.
Ray sighed and slumped down onto his chair.
"How did I get into this?" Ray asked himself.
"How did you get into this?" Shadow asked.
"It was a last minute decision, Rouge was supposed to direct but there was some back and forth dispute with the executives and we both agreed it would be better for her if she didn't have to deal with the responsibilities at the moment, what with the whole fiasco with Knuckles and all." Ray explained.
"So, you don't feel you're going to do well?" Shadow asked.
"Well, it's the first film I've ever directed, it's my first day on the job and already I've put the life of the studio's biggest star on the line, so yeah, not much confidence there." Ray said.
"You had faith in Sonic, you knew he would make it." Shadow said.
"Rouge seems to have the same faith in you, and aside from Knuckles, I don't believe she misplaces her trust." Shadow told him.
"This is your chance, it's your script, bring it to life." Shadow told him.
"Shadow!" Rouge called him over.
"Good luck." Shadow said.
Ray seemed to contemplate his words.
"He's right, I have to step up and take more responsibility, I can't take this lightly, the studio, Sonic, Rouge, everyone else, they're all counting on me." Ray thought.
Meanwhile.
Bunnie had been going over the monthly reports, an expression of disappointment on her face.
That's when the phone rang.
Bunnie hesitated, her hand hovering over the phone, almost not wanting to answer but knowing she would have to.
Eventually, she broke down and picked up the phone, anticipating who's voice would be on the other line.
"Well Ms. Rabbot, have you decided to accept our offer?" The man on the phone asked.
Bunnie waited a few seconds, not answering.
She tapped her fingers on the desk a couple of times and looked down at the report again.
Bunnie shook her head and gave him an answer.
"I'll consider it, we still have almost a year to gross enough to stay afloat." Bunnie told him.
"Very well then, suit yourself, the offer still stands whenever you're ready." The man said and hung up.
Bunnie put the phone back down and put her head in her hands, sighing again.
"One more shot." Bunnie said, repeating it over and over to herself, reminding herself of the possibilities to come, be them good or not quite so ideal.