I truly apologize once again for the four year gap that it took to update this. I really didn't think many people were reading. On top of that I had college and work and somewhere along the way lost my inspiration and motivation. If you are still an active reader in this story please leave a review. Thanks again.
"Sonic..." Amy said, as she stared at the blue hedgehog for a moment.
Even though she had stopped chasing Sonic long ago, she still felt a little excitement within her every time she saw him.
Snapping out of her trance, she quickly jumped to her feet, remembering she had on her usual red dress and didn't want to flash anyone passing by, especially the male in front of her. "Sorry about that." She said with a blush while brushing herself off.
"Hey, it happens." Sonic replied, with closed eyes and a smile while also dusting himself off. "But I gotta say... I'm not really a fan of having dirt sprinkled on my chili-dogs." He motioned his hand to two chili covered hotdogs laying on the ground slightly behind him, decorated with dirt.
"Oh!" Amy said, covering her mouth with a surprised look. "I'm so sorry about that."
"Eh, it's no problem. The chili tasted a bit stale anyway." Sonic replied as he stuck his tongue out playfully in disgust. "I was just on my way to Tails' to-"
"Tails! Oh no!" Amy blurted cutting him off, while covering her eyes as she finally remembered the predicament her rabbit and fox friend had been in.
"What's up? Did something happen to Tails?" Sonic asked, sounding a bit more serious.
"Stupid, stupid, STUPID!" Was all Amy could say as she mentally kicked herself. She then looked up as she felt Sonic place a hand on her shoulder.
"Tell me what happened." Sonic said, the concern clear in his eyes.
"Tails... Unconscious... Eggman... Cream... Robot..." Amy replied in a panic.
"Eggman?!" Sonic gritted his teeth. "Hang on." He said, as he scooped Amy into his arms and dashed off leaving behind nothing but a light-blue trail.
The two arrived at Tails' house to find it surrounded with police cars, firetrucks, ambulances and G.U.N. officers. Firefighters were putting out the fires caused by missiles and explosions. The medics were tending to civilians and neighbors who had been caught in the crossfire of the battle earlier.
Sonic's expression changed from shock to one of complete fury as he set Amy back on her feet and stared at Tails' half destroyed house. He gritted his teeth as he approached a nearby G.U.N. officer who was preparing a report. "What the heck happened here?! Where's Tails!?"
Amy stared at the hedgehog with worried eyes. It had been quite a while since she had seen him this upset. A furious Sonic was completely out of character in her eyes and seeing him like this always gave her a gut-wrenching feeling.
"There was some kind of android attack here." replied the officer, who was still writing out a report on his tablet. "We at G.U.N. believe the attack was 'Eggman' related. All those who sustained bodily injury from the attack have been rushed to a nearby medical center."
Sonic clenched his fists and began to shake from anger. "Tails..."
Amy reluctantly approached him from behind with her head held low in shame. "Sonic..." she began with sorrow filled eyes. "Cream was with Tails. She called me looking for you when Tails had been knocked unconscious... This... this was all my fault. I should have been around... I should have gotten to them faster..." A small tear trickled down her cheek. "I shouldn't have left them!"
"...No, it's not your fault." Sonic said, without turning to face her. "The blame belongs all to that bastard!
Amy raised her head to look at him.
"...I'll find him and-"
"And what?" asked a familiar approaching voice.
Amy's eyes grew as her and Sonic faced the direction of the voice to see an oncoming hedgehog with black fur, red stripes, and red irises.
"Shadow, sir!" the officer replied, as he stood up straight facing the black hedgehog and gave a salute.
"You should really keep that temper under control. The 'hot-headed' type really doesn't suit you." Shadow remarked with his trademark serious expression.
"Tch!" was the only sound Sonic made as he glanced at the black hedgehog with narrowed eyes.
Shadow spoke with closed eyes. "If you're looking for your fox friend, I just finished transporting him and the rabbit girl to the nearest E.R. Their injuries were minor. All they need is rest and time to recover."
Sonic's eyes widened as his rage began to die down.
Just then, a white and black figure overhead swooped to the ground and landed.
"Ugh, why did I even agree to come out here again? This scene is much too depressing." complained a female voice as she walked to Shadow's side.
"Stop complaining. You were needed here." replied Shadow with an unchanged expression.
"I'd much rather be out searching for jewels instead of... injured people." she pouted as she turned to face the two standing in front of them. She smiled. "Blue? Girlie? Long time, no see." she said as she winked.
"Hi Rouge." Amy waved halfheartedly. Still feeling down about the current situation.
Rouge was wearing a black leather vest over a black crop top along with black leather pants, boots, and gloves.
"What's your report?" Shadow inquired, glancing over to the female.
I've scouted the area. All the injured have been loaded into medic trucks and rushed to the E.R."
"And Omega?"
"Still scanning the area for robotic activity... Anything else, Shadow sir?" she said, with a mocking tone and expression.
Shadow narrowed his eyes at the bat.
Sonic, having recuperated himself a little, finally spoke up. "We need to see Tails and Cream... Where are they?"
"I warped them to the E.R. in Square Central."
Upon hearing this, Sonic turned to leave. "Let's go." he said as he scooped up Amy.
"Well blue, aren't you the gentleman." Rouge teased as she smiled at the two.
"Thanks Shadow..." Sonic uttered as his back was turned.
"If you really want to thank us, toss a couple of Chaos Emeralds our way hmm?" Rouge replied as she reached out her hand.
"One thing Sonic." Shadow spoke up before the blue hedgehog could dash off. "Don't let the hatred and anger consume you. It'll change who you are entirely. You'll become the same person I used to be. Then you'll really be the faker."
"..." Sonic hesitated for a few seconds before he replied. "Yeah..." and with that, he dashed off.
"C'mon Rouge, let's go check in with Omega."
