Okay, another short chapter this time, but also another introduction. Don't worry, the chapters will get longer again when we get to the next big game, which is pretty soon.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic The Hedgehog or any of the characters, they are owned by Sega and Sonic Team.

January, 2002.

Sonic and Amy had arrived at the lake house that morning, staring in awe at the view.

The winter snow coating the forest, the lake frozen over and the house just waiting for their presence.

As they exited the car, Sonic breathed in the fresh air, having a reminder of the snowy days back home.

"It's amazing." Amy said, in admiration.

"Yeah." Sonic said.

As Sonic and Amy entered the house, Sonic quickly got a fire started for Amy.

The day went by, Sonic and Amy in each other's embrace, falling asleep in each other's arms, bathed by the glow of the flames.

By the afternoon, Amy had awoken.

Amy kissed Sonic on the cheek and went outside to put on her skates.

"I knew these would come in handy one day." Amy thought.

As Amy built up speed, she gracefully skated across the frozen lake, performing different techniques.

Unknown to her, Sonic had woken up, lovingly watching her.

"I'm surprised, I didn't think you could be this light on your feet." Sonic teased her.

Amy stopped and just smirked, skating back up to him.

"Who knows, maybe you'll be a professional skater for the games one day, maybe win yourself a medal." Sonic said.

"Yeah, like that's ever gonna happen." Amy said.

Sonic chuckled and then put his plan into action.

"Hey, I've got to head out for a minute, I'll be back." Sonic told her.

"Where are you going?" Amy asked.

"Just heading out to get you something." Sonic said.

"What?" Amy asked.

"It's a surprise." Sonic said.

Amy nodded, Sonic kissing her and then taking the car.

As he drove away, Amy continued her skating, making the shape of a heart in the ice.

Meanwhile.

"Yes, the rerelease of Adventure 2 is going to be great, I guarantee you it will do much better than before." Bunnie said, over the phone.

She conversed back and forth on the projects ahead.

"Just add whatever subtitle, it won't make much difference." Bunnie said.

"Fine, battle it is, now, how goes the search for finding a new character for Sonic Advance 2?" She asked.

"What do you mean you haven't found anyone yet?!" Bunnie shouted.

"Sorry, sorry, but we need to start filming this fall, we need to find someone perfect for the role." Bunnie said.

Back with Amy.

Amy looked out the window as the headlights of the car appeared.

The car drove up, Sonic parking the car and exiting it, to her surprise, not alone.

Sonic opened the passenger door, letting someone out and helping them through the snow.

Amy couldn't see who it was in the dark, only their outline from the faint amount of light.

However, she had recognized those rabbit ears.

"Is that?" Amy thought.

Sonic opened the door, seeing Amy's expression, he knew that she knew.

"Come on in." Sonic said.

As the girl walked through the door, Amy's expression became brighter.

"Cream." Amy said.

Cream smiled, lowering her jacket hood, showing Amy how much she had changed.

"It's been awhile." Cream said.