Amy had been knocked out and woke up in a silky bed much like her own. Next to her was empty, though, and she couldn't move. She was tied to the bed and under a gravitational force keeping her from moving whatsoever.
"Don't worry, honey, your boyfriend will be back soon." Shadow laughed as he flicked some buttons on a computer.
"Why am I being looked after?" Amy was confused as to why there was a glass of orange juice and a plate of waffles with multiple condiments on there.
"Well you know, I thought Sonic was evil. And he is. But he just keeps saying, Every evil villain needs a partner. I said he had me, but well, you know. Different kind of partner I guess."
"That still hardly answers my question."
"He cares about you. I guess the one thing that mind control power couldn't do is diminish his love for you. Maybe even his friends too. But I have to warn you," Shadow stood up and ran over to Amy, resting his hand on the bed. "That doesn't mean he's going to be the same guy you love. He's just selfish enough to want you exactly how you are, and doesn't care about what you want. So get ready, you know, for more, uh, not-so-real encounters and whatnot."
"You know about that?"
"Oh, yeah. I can see everything Evil Sonic has done right here on this computer. It's great, isn't it? But don't worry, I'm not one to watch."
Breaking the awkward conversation came in Sonic with more juice for him and Shadow. Shadow gladly accepted and then pointed to the bed. Amy tried to fake asleep so that she wouldn't draw attention, but it was too late - Sonic had already seen her eyes open.
He lay next to her and stroked her quills; he knew she loved that. Then he ran his fingers softly over her neck, and brushed his nose over hers, teasing a kiss, which was surprising for him considering he wasn't sure of how much self control he had.
Amy smiled and then stopped to ask, "Why did you tie me up Sonic?! I'm not going to run away from you!"
"It's not because of that. It's because I don't want anyone else touching you... Only me. Only I can remove the gravitational forcefield and only I can untie the ropes. "I couldn't let anyone hurt you."
"Oh," Amy smiled.
"Drink and eat, sweetness." Sonic kissed her forehead. "I need to go and talk with Shadow."
Sonic walked up to Shadow and whispered some things. He noticed that Amy was asleep, for real this time - and started speaking at a normal volume.
"You know, I feel stupid asking, Shadow - but what is our plan here? I have the urge to create and follow out an evil scheme, but... I don't know what a good one is."
"Yes, well that would be because you have been exposed to only Eggman's evil schemes, my evil friend. It's now time to invest in a new scheme. One that may take time, and effort, but it will work - for sure."
"Awesome." Sonic exclaimed and put his fist on the desk. "What's our first move?"
"Let me break it down for you, Sonic. It's not going to be easy."
Sonic frowned.
