Chapter Five

Author's Note

I know I usually put these at the end but I figured I would let you guys know this now. I've decided to do this chapter in first person between Amy and Sonic.

Sonic's POV

I couldn't sleep at all last night. I don't think I could even if I tried. I was too happy about meeting that girl that I could probably run to the end of the universe and back. But I was also a little upset about her leaving but I've never been one to dwell on sad memories.

Right now I laid on my back staring at the same ceiling I had been staring at for hours. Sighing I turned onto my side to check out the grandfather clock on the other side of the room, 6:30 a.m. Tails will be coming to wake me at 7 for breakfast. I definitely wouldn't be falling asleep anytime soon so I got up and threw on a simple loose, long sleeved shirt and some black boots over my black trousers.

Sitting at the edge of my bed I ran a hand threw my messy quills. I still had a while before breakfast and nothing to do. Now that I had nothing else to focus on my mind drifted back to the events of last night.

I had expected a night of misery and just being forced to hear Sally complain about everything and everyone. But instead I met a woman that I feel like I could tell anything to. It's hard to explain but there's just something about her that radiates comfort and kindness. Everything about her was sketched into my brain, her beautiful face, her understanding gaze, her sweet voice, her enchanting laugh. I don't even know her name yet and I can already say that I would call her my friend.

But questions kept running through my mind. Why did she have to leave, who was she, why were her friends so eager to get her out of the palace, and why did Knuckles stop me? I didn't understand what happened. After she left I just went about the night like a hollow shell. I was there but I might as well have been invisible because I didn't say another word to anyone. I just wanted to talk to that girl, learn more about her, and tell her everything. How can I be so comfortable with someone I barely know and, according to her, I might never see again?

Well, I'm an optimist, so I think with some simple research in the city records and a hop and skip to Knuckles and Tails I can find her in no time.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door that snapped me out of my trance. I looked at my clock and saw that it was already 7. Time seemed to have flown by when I thought about that girl. Finally I hopped out of bed awake and a new found happiness, something that never happens. Usually Tails has to fight with me to get me out of bed. "Sonic," I heard from the other side of the door. "Please get up, I'm not in the mood for fighting with you to da…"

Before he could say anything else I opened the door with a huge grin on my face. Tails on the other hand looked at me with tired eyes and dried drool on the side of his face. "Morning Tails," I said cheerfully before heading towards the dining hall whistling cheerfully. I could feel Tails' blank stare watching me as I practically skipped to breakfast.

When the doors to the dining hall were in sight I ran at supersonic speed through the door with a huge grin on my face. "Morning dad," I said as I picked up an apple from the bowl in front of him. He looked at me in complete shock. Usually I came to breakfast tired and sluggish and usually 10 minutes late. As I moved down to sit in front of my mother, as always, I kissed her cheek getting a pleasantly shocked look.

Sitting down my parents' eyes never left me. For a moment we sat in silence when my mother finally broke it when she cleared her throat. "You seem happy." She said smirking at me.

I looked at her still smiling when I realized they didn't know about the new friend I had made. I became a little nervous, what would they make of it? It's not like I'm in love with her but knowing my parents they would jump to conclusions. "Why wouldn't I be happy?" I simply asked trying to just focus on the half eaten apple in my hand.

"Well you didn't seem too happy about the ball last night; did you finally warm up to Sally?" I heard my dad say.

I tried to think fast so they wouldn't suspect anything. But what could I tell them? If I said yes there would be no way of getting out of marrying Sally and they might even speed up their plans. If I said no they would keep asking me why I was so happy and become suspicious. Taking a breath I was about to answer when the dining room doors opened. All of us turned to see Knuckles dressed in his usual black trousers, tight light blue shirt, and black vest. "Sorry to interrupt but Sonic has combat training this morning." I could tell my mother was about to protest and I quickly ran beside Knuckles in the door way silently thanking GOD for the interuption. "I'll see you later." I said as I pushed Knuckles out the door.

"Sonic," My father said as I was closing the door. I cringed as I froze in place and just barely opened the door a little wider. "Yes," I said in a barely audible whisper.

"Remember Sally is going home tonight, Please be in the throne room ready to send her off."

I quickly nodded as I inched out the door. "Don't worry I will, I gotta go, bye." I said as fast as I could, jumbling up some of the words before slamming the doors shut. Leaning my back against the door I sighed in relief. Knuckles shot me an amused smile. "What?" I asked.

"I just saved your butt, you owe me." He said before turning the other way and strut down the hall. I shot up and ran next to him. He stared straight ahead with his usual confidence and not caring attitude. He seemed to have noticed me because he turned to me with a mischievous smirk. "I was ease dropping." He simply said.

I let out a soft chuckle before facing forward with a small grin on my face. "Normally I would call you a sneaky pig but in this case I'll let it slide." He rolled his eyes before we just walked in silence as we came towards the stairs that led to the court yard. As I kept walking forward Knuckles turned onto the stairs into the court yard. I abruptly stopped staring at his retreating form. When he noticed I wasn't following he turned towards me with a questioning look. "Well," he said as if what he was doing was obvious. "What?" I asked genuinely confused.

"I wasn't just covering for you when I said you had combat training." He said before heading down the stairs. Scoffing I ran down the stairs and waited on Knuckles. "C'mon slow pock." I said with a smirk. All Knuckles did was shake his head with an amused smile before running down the stairs. Once he reached the bottom I ran alongside him till we reached the pond in the middle of the court yard. Tails sat on a bench next to a rack of fake wooden swords. "Hey Tails," I said cheerfully. He gave me a small wave before resting his head in his hand and closing his eyes. I let out a small laugh and walked over to the rack and grabbed a fake sword and stood opposite of me.

"Ready?" he asked with a smirk. With a nod we charged at each other. As he swung at me I ducked down and ran behind him swinging the fake sword at him. Turning around he blocked it and kicked me down. Raising the wooden sword he swung it down but missed when I rolled out of the way and hopped back up onto my feet. "So," he said as he swung the sword at my head but I did a back flip out of the way and onto the rock behind me. "You seem pretty happy today." Smiling I flipped over Knuckles and landed behind him. "Good night's sleep I'm guessing."

"Actually I didn't sleep at all." I said as he tried to hit me. When I blocked him he gave me a confused look. "I was too happy to sleep." Knuckles laughed as he pushed me away.

"Why were you so happy?" he asked as he tried to kick my head before I ducked and kicked his legs causing him to fall to the ground. "Remember that pink hedgehog I was with last night?" he nodded as he jumped up and charged at me. "Well," I said as I blocked him. "I'm thinking about sending someone out to search for her." Knuckles eyes went wide for some reason and behind me I heard a nervous Tails say. "Why would you want to do that?" I turned around to answer when Knuckles tried to hit my sword out of my hand sending it into the air. Jumping over Knuckles I landed behind him, catching the sword as it came down. "I really want to see her again." I said as I charged at Knuckles but was stopped by his block. "Why?" Knuckles asked.

Pushing me away Knuckles swung his sword at my head. I ducked and came back up with a grin. "Why?" I repeated as if it was obvious, was he insane? I ran towards him and flipped over his head and kicked him from behind sending him flying onto the ground on his stomach. "Did you not see her, she's beautiful, not to mention smart and kind." Knuckles gave me a small smirk as he stood back up.

"Don't tell me you're falling for this girl." I froze as a huge blush burned my cheeks. Knuckles took that chance to lung at me and threw me to the ground. Noticing I had zoned out I threw him off and got back up to my feet. "No," I said defensively. "She was just really easy to talk to.

Tails looked at me as if he was offended. "Me and Knuckles aren't easy to talk to?" Tails said as I blocked another attack from Knuckles.

"You guys are but… it's hard to explain." Pushing Knuckles away I tried to kick him but missed. "She's just so sweet and understanding and I feel like I could tell her anything." Knuckles stared at me wide eyed and I took the chance to attack. I hit his sword out of his hand, catching it in my free hand before pushing him down and pointing my sword at his throat. "I win," I said with a grin. I pulled the sword away from him and put them back on the rack next to Tails.

"Um Sonic," Tails said nervously scratching the back of his head. "You're not gonna find her." I looked at him curiously. It couldn't be that hard. She must have been a noble man's daughter from the expensive dress she was wearing, and how many rich, beautiful, pink hedgehogs could there be in Mobotropolis? "How do you know? It can't be that hard." Tails looked at Knuckles as he got up off the ground, as if looking for conformation for something. Knuckles sighed as he stood next to Tails. For a moment he wouldn't look at me till he lifted his eyes to me with a very serious look. "We know who that girl is." When he said that I felt my spirits rise and I felt happier than I ever thought possible. "Well who is she, what's her name?" I said excitedly.

Knuckles turned to Tails, I guess wanting him to answer my question. Tails turned to me with a small frown on his face which I didn't understand. "Her name is Amy Rose." When I heard her name I thought it matched her looks and her personality perfectly. But then something hit me. 'Rose', as in the royal family of the Rose kingdom? No it had to be a coincidence. But Tails felt like he had to confirm my fear, and I kind of wish he hadn't. "From the Rose Kingdom…" He paused, I guess waiting for my reaction which all I really did was look at him waiting for him to continue. "She's the princess."

I looked at the two of them in complete and udder shock. My happiness started to dissipate with each second. If she was the princess that means that the chances of talking to her again were one in a million. Hell, if she knew who I was how do I know she would even want to talk to me? Knuckles looked at me a little worried as he laid a hand on my shoulder. "Sonic are you okay?"

Taking in a shaky breath I pushed Knuckles hand away. "Um, I'm going to my room… I want to be alone." They both gave me an understanding nod before I ran back up the stairs as fast as I could and into my room, slamming the doors behind me. I rested my back against the door as I stared blankly at my room. My good mood was smashed in less than a second.

She was the princess of the Rose kingdom, my enemy, the kingdom we have been feuding with for generations. How could I have such a strong connection with someone I'm supposed to hate? Getting her to come to me wasn't fair; it probably wasn't very easy the first time. Me going to her wouldn't work, the only time I leave the palace is when I go hunting with Knuckles and Tails every Saturday and our route is in the opposite direction of the Rose Kingdom. I finally found someone who is perfect in every way, and I can never see her again. Why am I being punished, I didn't do anything wrong. So why am I cursed to never see this amazing woman again and forced to marry one I don't love? Why is any of this happening to me?

I sighed and fell face down on my bed. All I had now was that brief moment that I will never forget and forever regret. Why didn't I ask more questions, why didn't I introduce myself, why did I bring her inside instead of staying outside with her. As much as it hurts me to say, I'll never be able to speak to Amy again.

My eyes drifted to my desk where a stack of papers and a pen lay. Slowly and idea came rushing into my mind and I felt my joy come rushing back to me. I probably wouldn't be able to see her again or hear her voice, but there are other ways to talk to someone. I jumped off my bed and ran to my desk, quickly getting a piece of paper and got to writing.

Dear Amy Rose…

Amy's POV

I sat in a daze, day dreaming of last night. I couldn't stop thinking about that boy. He was so sweet and funny. All night I dreamed about him and talking to him again. I sighed as I looked up at Vanilla who stood in front of me with a text book in her hand. She was talking but I wasn't really listening. Cream and Rouge sat behind me reading their own books. Turning towards the window I rested my head in my hand. The blue hedgehog's face again invaded my mind. His emerald green eyes hypnotized me as I found myself staring deeply into them.

"Amy," Vanilla said softly bringing me back to reality. "Are you listening to the lesson?"

"Um, sorry Vanilla I guess I'm just… tired." I said trying to make up an excuse. Vanilla sighed as she closed her text book. "Why don't we pick it up tomorrow when your better rested." She said before walking out of the library. From the corner of my eye I saw Rouge and Cream staring at me before getting up and standing next to me.

Gently Cream laid her hand on my shoulder. "Amy, what's wrong, you seem very distracted." I looked to her nervously before looking around to make sure we were completely alone. When I saw there was no one there I gestured for them to come closer. "Remember the hedgehog you saw me with last night?" They suddenly froze in place and looked at me with sweat running down their forehead as if they were nervous about something. I looked between the two as they stared at one another. "What?"

Cream looked at me then back at Rouge. Rouge sighed before saying, "Why are you worrying about him?" I looked away with a huge blush on my cheeks as I tried to find the words to explain. "Well um… I really want to speak to him again, maybe I could send him a letter. But I don't know where he lives." When I said the last part I rested my head on my hand with a evident frown on my face.

Rouge groaned before stepping away. "Amy are you crazy? He lives in Mobotropolis and you're the princess of the Rose kingdom. Those people hate you!" Looking away I felt tears threaten to fall from my eyes. Suddenly I felt Cream put a comforting hand on my back as she gently rubbed my back. I took in a shaky breath before turning back to Rouge. "I can at least dream Rouge. I can't stop thinking about him."

Cream gave me a sad gaze. Sighing she looked at Rouge desperately, causing me to be very confused. "Guys what's going on?" When I turned to Rouge I heard rustling behind me as if someone was moving around, or having a panic attack. I turned to Cream who was frozen stiff with a guilty smile on her face. But then I heard the same commotion coming from Rouge's side. I looked between Cream and Rouge, who now had the same guilty smile. "That's it, what are you two hiding from me?" Rouge turned away from me while Cream noticeably shaked nervously as she bit her lip. I turned around so I was looking at her in the eye. And if looks could kill, Cream would be 6 feet under. "Cream," I said firmly.

She groaned throwing her arms in the air as she blurted out her answer so fast it was hard to figure out what she was saying. "ROUGE AND I KNOW WHO HE IS!" My eyes went wide and I turned to Rouge to confirm. Since she was hitting her forehead in frustration I assumed it was the truth. A huge smile graced my face as I turned back to Cream, my mood getting better and better every second. "Well who is he!" I yelled unable to control my happiness. I know I wouldn't be able to see him again but I at least wanted to know his name. Besides maybe Cream and Rouge would run into him one day in the market place and can say 'hi' for me. Cream sighed and looked to the ground as if she was sad or ashamed.

Rouge suddenly grabbed a seat next to me. She gently took my hands in hers like people do when they're going to give bad news. With a sigh she looked at me with pity; why would she be doing that? My smile disappeared. The more I saw how sad they both were the more my happiness dissipated. "Amy," she said softly. "That hedgehog is Prince Sonic." My eyes widened when I heard that name. I had learned a little about him in my lessons but the only thing I knew was that he was the prince of Mobotropolis, King Jewels' only son

I pulled my hands away from Rouge and shook my head. I didn't want to believe it, he was so nice. I was always told that his family was evil and cruel. Rouge tried to reach for me but I was out of my chair and running before she could get close. I ran as fast as I could out of the library, trying to keep my tears in till I got to my room. As I ran through the halls all the servants stared at me with confusion and curiosity, but I didn't pay too much attention to them. All I thought about was Sonic, Prince Sonic, and how I would never be able to even talk to him again.

When I got to my room I opened the doors and slammed them behind me. I leaned against the cold wood and let out a small pathetic squeak. Then the dam broke and tears ran down my face. I ran to my bed and buried my face into my pillow to muffle my sobs. That's it then, even if I was able to see him again, I'm sure by now Knuckles and Tails have told him who I am and he wouldn't want anything to do with me now. Using as much strength as I could I turned onto my back as I started to calm down a little to where my sobs were now small whimpers. "God, why are you doing this to me?" I asked as I stared blankly at the ceiling.

Sonic's POV

I ran as fast as I could through the palace when I finally reached the front lawn. From the doors I spotted the messenger for both Rose and Mobotropolis, an elder badger in a brown cloak. He was packing up the last of his mail in a brown sack before he would head out. If I hurried I could give him the letter and no one would be the wiser. I was about to run when I noticed Knuckles and Tails talking only a few feet away from the messengers' wagon.

How was I going to get around them? I couldn't tell them what I was doing they would just stop me. My eyes moved from them to the badger who was now putting the last sack of mail he had into his cart. I sighed trying to gain my composure and concentration. Okay maybe if I'm really quick and casual they won't notice and I'll be home free.

I ran as fast as I could to the mail cart, but tried to pass it off like I was on a run. I was only a foot away when I heard a familiar voice call my name. "Sonic!?" I came to a screeching halt and turned to a confused Knuckles and Tails. I hid the letter behind my back. "What are you doing out here?" Tails asked as they both came closer.

I began to feel beads of sweat run down my forehead as I tried to think of an excuse. "Um," I mumbled as I took a peek behind me and saw the messenger getting ready to hop on his horse. Panicking I quickly turned around clutching the letter in my hand for comfort. "Wait!" I yelled desperately. He paused as he reached to lift himself onto his horse. He looked down for a moment and noticed the letter in my hand. I took a small step forward, hoping I could give him the letter first and get questions later, when the letter suddenly slipped out of my grip.

"What is this?" I turned around to see Knuckles holding the letter, looking at it curiously. I lunged at him but he moved the letter out of my reach. "I-it's nothing." I stuttered.

He looked at me with an expression that seemed to say 'yeah right'. He turned the letter over to the side with the address and I felt my heart jump up into my throat. Suddenly his eyes widened and he turned to me as if I suddenly grew another head. Tails looked between us curiously trying to figure out what's going on.

Knuckles turned to the messenger for a quick second and mumbled, "Can you give us a second?" He quickly turned back to me and Tails and grabbed my arm, dragging me a few feet away from the messenger with Tails close behind.

When he thought we were a safe distance away from him he turned to me with a glare and shoved the letter in my face. "What is wrong with you?" He whispered harshly. Tails looked at me confused before turning to Knuckles.

"What?" Tails asked.

Knuckles held up the letter to Tails but kept his gaze on me. "Insanoe here decided to write a letter to Amy." He said softly trying not to draw attention to us but he still sounded just as threatening as he would in his normal tone.

Tails' eyes shot open as he turned to me. "YOU WRO-" Knuckles quickly covered his mouth and I shushed him.

"Do you want the entire palace to know?" Knuckles whispered before taking his hand away from Tails mouth. "Do you realize how much trouble we could be in if anyone knew about this?" He turned to me now glaring. "If you sent this and Amy wasn't the first one to see it her father would go ballistic and blame your father and might even attack us. Even if Amy was the first one to see it, how do you know she wouldn't tell her father?

My nervous demeanor suddenly vanished and I became defensive. "Amy wouldn't do that." I said glaring back at Knuckles.

"How do you know? You've known this girl for only an hour." I already knew that, and I know this is crazy and dangerous but I just have to try to talk to her again. I can't explain it she just has something that draws me to her. Besides, I can't go my whole life asking 'what if I did this?' I sighed as I looked at Knuckles with a pleading look. "Knuckles please, I just really want to talk to her. If I don't get a response then I won't ever mention her again."

Knuckles seemed to think it over before letting out a sigh of defeat. I expected him to give the letter back or to just tear up the letter but instead he turned around and walked to the messenger and gave him the letter. I smiled as Knuckles walked back over with an annoyed look. He walked right pass me and Tails as he said, "You owe me big time." I smiled after him and jumped up on his back giving him a noogie.

"You can be a big softy sometimes Knuckles." I said happily as Tails came up and smiled at the scene. "Don't push your luck." Knuckles said with a glare as he kept walking to the doors as if I was on him.

Author's Note

So obviously, if you actually read the chapters again, if you have read this story once before, you know I changed a few things. If you didn't, turn your lazy ass around and read it. And, finally after sooooo long, I am now writing chapter six and will be typing it up and editing it in the next few days. hope you enjoy and I will do "Saving You" once this one is finished. I just got a good bit of people who wanted me to keep this one going and since I already got a good bit I figured I would finish it.