After much deliberation, I've decided to rewrite this chapter. It was a touch out of sync for the rest of the story – after all, for some unknown reason, I wrote it in first-person, which was kinda weird.. XD;; SO! Here's the improved version! ENJOY!
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Upon hearing that her hero was moving in to Neo Station Square, Amy could hardly contain herself. And when she discovered he was moving into the apartment just below her, she thought she had died and gone to heaven! Her neighbors protested the constant squealing and cheering emanating from her abode, right up until the day she saw him arrive.
The pink one giggled to herself as she watched him from her balcony – darting up the street to the apartment building, carting a sizeable tower of boxes inside. Sonic had no idea she lived here! Wouldn't he be in for a surprise! Amy dashed away to pick out the perfect outfit to greet him with, and to ensure he didn't see her, not yet. To set the mood, she turned on her favorite music, dancing on the spot as she dug through her wardrobe.
"What to wear, what to wear..." Her favorite red dress stood out as usual, silently pleading Amy to pull it down and put it on. "Nuh uh! I have to wear something new! Sonikku's gonna be living here now, so I should wear something new, something refreshing!"
Defeated, the dress was shoved aside to make way for a red tank top, adorned with a similar white collar. Then a pair of crisp flare jeans followed. Essentially, Amy wore her usual outfit, but with jeans instead of a skirt.
She examined herself in the mirror from every angle. Ensuring her cuteness was an absolute must! Looking her best for Sonic was more important than anything else.
Amy thought about him as she searched for her headband. So heroic, so noble, so handsome! It was a wonder any girl could resist him! And to think, he had gone out of his way to rescue Amy so many times! She was the luckiest girl in creation! Of all the creatures on Mobius, he was the only one to ever capture her heart. She was quite certain it would stay that way as well, no matter what. Even if he was attracted to someone else, her devotion and love knew no bounds. Of course, if she shared this with anyone, they would only give her a sympathetic smile and shake their heads. "Such a sweet girl," they would lament, "but perhaps you're getting ahead of yourself. You're still too young to truly know what love is. Move on, before you get hurt."
With a sigh, she pondered this truth. 'I know I might get hurt. I've already been hurt, but it could get worse. Still, I've made my decision! Sonikku's the only one I'll ever love and that's final!' The headband was found and placed firmly on her head, as if to seal the deal. She nodded at her reflection in approval. "Amy Rose, you'll come out on top no matter what!" declared the hedgie. Then she strode to the door, a bright smile on her face, and prepared to meet her darling Sonikku once more.
*~*~*
Of course, not everyone was pleased at this prospect. The dreary weather served to drive this fact home.
"A-A-Amy??" stuttered Sonic. He froze in shock and prepared for the worst: a suffocating glomp. Instead, Amy laughed cheerily and eased her way inside.
"Glad to know you still remember me," she replied, squeezing past Sonic and through the narrow doorway. Looking into the rather bare living room, she saw a couple of boxes patiently waiting to be opened. It was slightly dark, due to the approaching storm. "So, you just got here! Need a hand unpacking?" she offered.
In reply, Sonic only sighed and closed the door quietly. There was no use arguing with her or making excuses. The only option left was to be to the point. "Listen, Amy..." He closed his eyes, warding off an impending headache. "I don't know how exactly you found my apartment already, but now's just a.. bad time. Could you come later?" Then he looked up, meeting Amy's gaze, waiting for a response.
All she could do was stare, nearly horrified. What had happened to him? Sonic was never like this! He's been upset before, but not like this -- the expression on his face was hopeless. Eyes glazed over, slouched posture, a tired, weary voice, and... well, slow. Usually he was moving constantly, even just tapping his foot if he wasn't running like a crazed maniac. To Amy, this Sonic standing before her was far from the one she adored. Nothing could faze him, she thought. What could have possibly happened to do this?
She only came up with a few theories on the spot, and not very plausible ones at that. So the girl in pink decided to deal with the present instead of the past. Gathering all of her bravado, Amy stepped over and did the only thing she could think of: she wrapped her arms gently around his neck, and pulled him into a hug.
This action caught Sonic off guard, needless to say. 'What the heck is she doing??' his mind screamed. More often than not, any physical contact with Amy Rose was unpleasant and painful. He expected nothing else this time, and at first, he believed that was exactly what was happening. However.. after a moment or two, a shocking truth was brought to his attention.
He hadn't budged an inch.
Normally he was struggling out of her grasp and making a break for it. This time though... something was different this time. Was it the gentle way she held him? Or simply that, given the current situation, it was nice to have someone sympathize for him? Whatever the reason, it didn't matter; Sonic regained his regular train of thought. He remembered who was holding him so intimately close, and he wasn't comfortable in her arms all of a sudden. "Amy, what're you--"
"Oh!" Instantly she released him, bright red, stepping back and staring at the carpet. The girl fidgeted under his curious, questioning gaze. "I-I just thought... you needed a hug. I wasn't trying to, y'know, hug you for the sake of hugging, it... you-you looked... uh, have you decided what's going where?" she asked, desperate to change the subject.
The next few minutes were spent quietly unloading the few boxes Sonic had brought with him. They barely noticed the beginning drizzles of rain spattering the balcony window, or the low, ominous rumbles of thunder rolling through the humid air. For a while, the hedgehog's minds lingered on the moment they shared, for their own reasons. Only thing was, Sonic couldn't figure his out.
*~*~*
"AIYAAA!!"
The quiet atmosphere was shattered by Amy's squeal. Sonic jumped a mile and whirled on her. "What on Mobius—oh... aw no..." he moaned. She stood over his memory box, and clutched in her overjoyed paws was the only gift she'd ever given him. The Time Stone necklace winked up at her innocently, reflecting the dim light in the bare room.
The pink one was close to tears. "Oh Sonikku, you kept it! All these years and you kept my necklace! You're such a sweetie! Do you know how happy this makes me?"
Sonic didn't bother answering. On reflex and instinct, he darted forward and tried to grab the necklace from her. The last thing he needed was Amy thinking he had strong feelings for her!
But it was too little too late! Amy, in a swift move that caught even Sonic off guard, dodged to one side. Before he could get his bearings, he felt a chilly metal chain slip around his neck. Now he wore the necklace itself. Great.
Amy stepped back and admired her work. She was in awe. "You look cool.." she breathed. Sonic only made a face, to her slight dismay.
"I dunno Ames... guys don't usually wear necklaces," he protested, moving to take it off.
"Oh come on!" the pink hedgehog replied, fists to her hips. "Everyone wears one on Little Planet, even the guys! You'd be a walking fashion statement!"
He gave her the skeptic eye. "In case you haven't noticed, we're not ON Little Planet right now."
"No, but that's where I'm from, and I think you look great! At least look in a mirror or-- or the reflection in the balcony window. Go on, what's the harm?"
He grumbled and sighed, but in the end, he stood before the balcony window. One had to squint to catch a clear reflection – the steadily falling rain dribbling down the pane made seeing things difficult. Sonic managed to spot a vague outline of himself, and the fake Time Stone caught the shine of a passing lightning bolt. And he noticed the color of the stone.. it matched his fur perfectly.
'Yeesh! I hate to admit it, but this thing isn't all that bad,' he thought as he gave himself the once-over. Mild approval adorned his face, and Amy took special notice of that. She inwardly leaped for joy, giggling to herself.
Eventually, Sonic removed the necklace and held it at arm's length. "Hey Amy, what's that name you used to call them?"
She bounded to his side, still laughing. "I've always called them Jikan, and I always will! Just like I call you Sonikku!"
"Aw! You mean there's no way I can get you to lose that nickname??"
"Nuh uh!"
"Oy... anyway.. this Jikan looks almost like the real thing, far as I can remember. I gotta admit, you did a good job!"
She nearly toppled over in awe, barely recovering. "Y-you mean it?? Well I-I worked on it for a l-long time, I had to make it perfect... hey... hang on."
Sonic glanced at her. She was staring hard at the gem, dangling idly before the storm. "What's up?" he asked.
"That's strange... Jikan never change color, but.. I can see some red in there."
Now it was his turn to cross-examine the Jikan replica. "Really? I can't see any," he confirmed.
Frowning, Amy kept staring. It almost looked like a light... and from the angle, maybe it was coming from outside. So that's where she looked, scanning the inky black outdoors for any hint of a red light.
She found the source. And it took all of her willpower to keep from screaming.
*~*~*
*comes back from backstage* Excuse me, ladies and gents and kids of all ages! *ahem ahem* I'm going to have to interrupt this fic and ask you to leave a quick review. See, Mew and Blaze are having an all out battle, and I really don't want any casualties for me and my lawyer to deal with. Please forgive us for these technical difficulties--
Blaze: *soars in, roaring and spewing fire in all directions*
Oh cr-- MEWSE!! Why'd you use Confusion on him????
Mewse: *peeks out, sheepish* Er.. seemed like a good idea at the time?
*groans* Okay, exits are to the left, y'all! Note to self: never pit strongest Pokemon in battle together, and get revenge on certain Psy-cat. What a day...
NEXT UP: He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! *cackle cackle* And he's ready to rumble! What's he after? Amy or Sonic? Or something else altogether?? STAY TUNED!
*~*~*
Upon hearing that her hero was moving in to Neo Station Square, Amy could hardly contain herself. And when she discovered he was moving into the apartment just below her, she thought she had died and gone to heaven! Her neighbors protested the constant squealing and cheering emanating from her abode, right up until the day she saw him arrive.
The pink one giggled to herself as she watched him from her balcony – darting up the street to the apartment building, carting a sizeable tower of boxes inside. Sonic had no idea she lived here! Wouldn't he be in for a surprise! Amy dashed away to pick out the perfect outfit to greet him with, and to ensure he didn't see her, not yet. To set the mood, she turned on her favorite music, dancing on the spot as she dug through her wardrobe.
"What to wear, what to wear..." Her favorite red dress stood out as usual, silently pleading Amy to pull it down and put it on. "Nuh uh! I have to wear something new! Sonikku's gonna be living here now, so I should wear something new, something refreshing!"
Defeated, the dress was shoved aside to make way for a red tank top, adorned with a similar white collar. Then a pair of crisp flare jeans followed. Essentially, Amy wore her usual outfit, but with jeans instead of a skirt.
She examined herself in the mirror from every angle. Ensuring her cuteness was an absolute must! Looking her best for Sonic was more important than anything else.
Amy thought about him as she searched for her headband. So heroic, so noble, so handsome! It was a wonder any girl could resist him! And to think, he had gone out of his way to rescue Amy so many times! She was the luckiest girl in creation! Of all the creatures on Mobius, he was the only one to ever capture her heart. She was quite certain it would stay that way as well, no matter what. Even if he was attracted to someone else, her devotion and love knew no bounds. Of course, if she shared this with anyone, they would only give her a sympathetic smile and shake their heads. "Such a sweet girl," they would lament, "but perhaps you're getting ahead of yourself. You're still too young to truly know what love is. Move on, before you get hurt."
With a sigh, she pondered this truth. 'I know I might get hurt. I've already been hurt, but it could get worse. Still, I've made my decision! Sonikku's the only one I'll ever love and that's final!' The headband was found and placed firmly on her head, as if to seal the deal. She nodded at her reflection in approval. "Amy Rose, you'll come out on top no matter what!" declared the hedgie. Then she strode to the door, a bright smile on her face, and prepared to meet her darling Sonikku once more.
*~*~*
Of course, not everyone was pleased at this prospect. The dreary weather served to drive this fact home.
"A-A-Amy??" stuttered Sonic. He froze in shock and prepared for the worst: a suffocating glomp. Instead, Amy laughed cheerily and eased her way inside.
"Glad to know you still remember me," she replied, squeezing past Sonic and through the narrow doorway. Looking into the rather bare living room, she saw a couple of boxes patiently waiting to be opened. It was slightly dark, due to the approaching storm. "So, you just got here! Need a hand unpacking?" she offered.
In reply, Sonic only sighed and closed the door quietly. There was no use arguing with her or making excuses. The only option left was to be to the point. "Listen, Amy..." He closed his eyes, warding off an impending headache. "I don't know how exactly you found my apartment already, but now's just a.. bad time. Could you come later?" Then he looked up, meeting Amy's gaze, waiting for a response.
All she could do was stare, nearly horrified. What had happened to him? Sonic was never like this! He's been upset before, but not like this -- the expression on his face was hopeless. Eyes glazed over, slouched posture, a tired, weary voice, and... well, slow. Usually he was moving constantly, even just tapping his foot if he wasn't running like a crazed maniac. To Amy, this Sonic standing before her was far from the one she adored. Nothing could faze him, she thought. What could have possibly happened to do this?
She only came up with a few theories on the spot, and not very plausible ones at that. So the girl in pink decided to deal with the present instead of the past. Gathering all of her bravado, Amy stepped over and did the only thing she could think of: she wrapped her arms gently around his neck, and pulled him into a hug.
This action caught Sonic off guard, needless to say. 'What the heck is she doing??' his mind screamed. More often than not, any physical contact with Amy Rose was unpleasant and painful. He expected nothing else this time, and at first, he believed that was exactly what was happening. However.. after a moment or two, a shocking truth was brought to his attention.
He hadn't budged an inch.
Normally he was struggling out of her grasp and making a break for it. This time though... something was different this time. Was it the gentle way she held him? Or simply that, given the current situation, it was nice to have someone sympathize for him? Whatever the reason, it didn't matter; Sonic regained his regular train of thought. He remembered who was holding him so intimately close, and he wasn't comfortable in her arms all of a sudden. "Amy, what're you--"
"Oh!" Instantly she released him, bright red, stepping back and staring at the carpet. The girl fidgeted under his curious, questioning gaze. "I-I just thought... you needed a hug. I wasn't trying to, y'know, hug you for the sake of hugging, it... you-you looked... uh, have you decided what's going where?" she asked, desperate to change the subject.
The next few minutes were spent quietly unloading the few boxes Sonic had brought with him. They barely noticed the beginning drizzles of rain spattering the balcony window, or the low, ominous rumbles of thunder rolling through the humid air. For a while, the hedgehog's minds lingered on the moment they shared, for their own reasons. Only thing was, Sonic couldn't figure his out.
*~*~*
"AIYAAA!!"
The quiet atmosphere was shattered by Amy's squeal. Sonic jumped a mile and whirled on her. "What on Mobius—oh... aw no..." he moaned. She stood over his memory box, and clutched in her overjoyed paws was the only gift she'd ever given him. The Time Stone necklace winked up at her innocently, reflecting the dim light in the bare room.
The pink one was close to tears. "Oh Sonikku, you kept it! All these years and you kept my necklace! You're such a sweetie! Do you know how happy this makes me?"
Sonic didn't bother answering. On reflex and instinct, he darted forward and tried to grab the necklace from her. The last thing he needed was Amy thinking he had strong feelings for her!
But it was too little too late! Amy, in a swift move that caught even Sonic off guard, dodged to one side. Before he could get his bearings, he felt a chilly metal chain slip around his neck. Now he wore the necklace itself. Great.
Amy stepped back and admired her work. She was in awe. "You look cool.." she breathed. Sonic only made a face, to her slight dismay.
"I dunno Ames... guys don't usually wear necklaces," he protested, moving to take it off.
"Oh come on!" the pink hedgehog replied, fists to her hips. "Everyone wears one on Little Planet, even the guys! You'd be a walking fashion statement!"
He gave her the skeptic eye. "In case you haven't noticed, we're not ON Little Planet right now."
"No, but that's where I'm from, and I think you look great! At least look in a mirror or-- or the reflection in the balcony window. Go on, what's the harm?"
He grumbled and sighed, but in the end, he stood before the balcony window. One had to squint to catch a clear reflection – the steadily falling rain dribbling down the pane made seeing things difficult. Sonic managed to spot a vague outline of himself, and the fake Time Stone caught the shine of a passing lightning bolt. And he noticed the color of the stone.. it matched his fur perfectly.
'Yeesh! I hate to admit it, but this thing isn't all that bad,' he thought as he gave himself the once-over. Mild approval adorned his face, and Amy took special notice of that. She inwardly leaped for joy, giggling to herself.
Eventually, Sonic removed the necklace and held it at arm's length. "Hey Amy, what's that name you used to call them?"
She bounded to his side, still laughing. "I've always called them Jikan, and I always will! Just like I call you Sonikku!"
"Aw! You mean there's no way I can get you to lose that nickname??"
"Nuh uh!"
"Oy... anyway.. this Jikan looks almost like the real thing, far as I can remember. I gotta admit, you did a good job!"
She nearly toppled over in awe, barely recovering. "Y-you mean it?? Well I-I worked on it for a l-long time, I had to make it perfect... hey... hang on."
Sonic glanced at her. She was staring hard at the gem, dangling idly before the storm. "What's up?" he asked.
"That's strange... Jikan never change color, but.. I can see some red in there."
Now it was his turn to cross-examine the Jikan replica. "Really? I can't see any," he confirmed.
Frowning, Amy kept staring. It almost looked like a light... and from the angle, maybe it was coming from outside. So that's where she looked, scanning the inky black outdoors for any hint of a red light.
She found the source. And it took all of her willpower to keep from screaming.
*~*~*
*comes back from backstage* Excuse me, ladies and gents and kids of all ages! *ahem ahem* I'm going to have to interrupt this fic and ask you to leave a quick review. See, Mew and Blaze are having an all out battle, and I really don't want any casualties for me and my lawyer to deal with. Please forgive us for these technical difficulties--
Blaze: *soars in, roaring and spewing fire in all directions*
Oh cr-- MEWSE!! Why'd you use Confusion on him????
Mewse: *peeks out, sheepish* Er.. seemed like a good idea at the time?
*groans* Okay, exits are to the left, y'all! Note to self: never pit strongest Pokemon in battle together, and get revenge on certain Psy-cat. What a day...
NEXT UP: He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! *cackle cackle* And he's ready to rumble! What's he after? Amy or Sonic? Or something else altogether?? STAY TUNED!