*Re-Cap*
Sonic is kneeling on the sidewalk with his mouth on the floor when Tails finally catches up with him.
*Huff huff*"Sonic! Was that who I think it was?" Tails tries to get out while also trying to catch his breath.
"It was, and he's got Amy." Sonic still dumbstruck but now getting up looking in the direction Metal took Amy.
"Well, we've got to save Amy." Tails states the obvious.
"I know lil bro. But the only thing is, how?"
*End Re-Cap*
After three hours of flying through the woods, Metal Sonic slows down near what looks like a beach area and gently places Amy on her feet next to him, his arm securely wrapped around her waist.
Standing close to Metal, Amy scanned the area around her in awe.
"What is this place? I've never seen this area before in my life!" Amy said looking at the tropical fruit trees behind them, to the clear crystalline water in front of them.
"That's good to know I suppose, but we're not even close to our destination. Let's go." Metal tells Amy while releasing her walking towards the water.
"Destination? What are you talking about, and furthermore, why would continue on with you? Not to sound ungrateful for you saving my life, but you were at one point an enemy, whether you've now changed for the better or not." Amy stated with her hands on her hips slightly glaring at Metal.
"You have a point. But you just you've never seen this before in your life. Are you sure that we're even by near Station Square anymore? Also, I noticed that though you say I may not have changed, you didn't take out your hammer against me either, neither did you try to get away after I got you onto the sidewalk. If you really want to leave, and go back to Station Square to a person who wasn't considerate enough to tell you straightforward that he doesn't care for you the way you do him, then fine. But listen and listen well Amy Rose, I am not here for revenge, I am not here to destroy, I am here...in an organic form, with just as much flaws as the next person who is trying to live as a normal hedgehog, not a robotic one." Metal spoke to Amy as he turned to look at her fully since the night before.
"It's just too much to wrap my mind around. I mean, if your not here to destroy, what are you here for?" Amy walks toward Metal, a new feeling overwhelming her.
'Please, I need to know if what I'm feeling from you is right...' Amy thought turning towards the flowing water.
"Well, I'm here for you, Amy Rose."
"Metal...."
"I know, you still love hero-boy, but just know that I will not stop until I have you with me, though I do believe we have company watching us. I'll be seeing you soon Amy." With that Metal fazed out of view leaving Amy by herself, until the stranger made his appearance.
*Meanwhile*
As Sonic and Tails finally caught up with Metal and Amy(After alerting the rest of their friends...of course -__-'), they hear Metal and Amy talking, to their surprise quite civilly.
"Hey Sonic, why do you think Amy hasn't hammered Metal into the ground yet?"
"I have no clue Tails, but they're saying something, let's hear what they're talking about." Sonic says as he and Tails edge closer to where the pair are, making sure not to be seen.
"It's just too much to wrap my mind around. I mean, if your not here to destroy, what are you here for?"
"Well, I'm here for you, Amy Rose."
"Metal...."
"I know, you still love hero-boy, but just know that I will not stop until I have you with me, though I do believe we have company watching us. I'll be seeing you soon Amy." With that Metal fazed out of view leaving Amy by herself, until the stranger made his appearance.
*Main POV*
Sonic come out of the trees first, followed closely by Tails towards a shocked and slightly bothered Amy.
"Are you okay Ames? He didn't hurt you did he?"
"Huh? N-no! I'm fine, just a little surprised that's all. What're you guys doing here anyway?"
"What are we doing here? Amy we came to rescue you from that creep! That kinda reminds me, how was he able to become more flesh and blood?"
Amy looks at Sonic and Tails as if they've gone crazy.
"Does it really matter? At least he's gone, I'm safe now, so we can go?" Growing impatient from being completely ignored, Amy starts to walk back through the trees, trying to re-trace the path Metal took them through.
"I think I should look further into it. What do you think Sonic?" Tails turns to Sonic, who was also thinking along the same lines.
"I think you should too buddy...hey! Where's Amy?"
"She probably went ahead of us. Let's catch up to her Sonic."
"Alright buddy, let's go."
As they leave going back to catch up with Amy, Metal reappears back where he was before, looking at the disappearing figures, thinking about a certain female hedgehog.
"No matter what happens my dear Rose, I will never leave nor will I hurt you, that I promise."
*Back in Station Square*
Amy finally managed to get back to town and starts to head home when she feels someone yank her back slightly.
"Amy! Why'd you leave us back there?! After we went through all the trouble of coming after you." Sonic says as he releases his hold on Amy and starts tapping his foot, waiting for a response.
"I wouldn't have needed saving if you hadn't been so mean to me in the mall earlier Sonic! Look, it's late so why don't we just go home and sleep this day off okay?" Amy starts walking away, but she doesn't get far because Sonic grabs her arm once more and turns her to him.
"Amy wait! I just want to apologize about earlier today, both at the park and the mall. I should've told you more clearly about how I feel for you. You deserved that at least."
"Really Sonic, really?! You realize that after a whole day has basically gone by?! You know what, it doesn't matter anymore. You have feelings for someone else and it's time I realize that."
'What Metal said was right, why try for someones affections who won't love you back?' Amy thought looking at Sonic.
"Amy...."
"Really Sonic I'm gonna be okay, you have no reason to worry about me. Besides aren't you still looking for a gift for Sally?"
"Oh no! I can't believe I forgot, and the party is tomorrow night....Ames will ya help me?"
"No problem Sonic. Just meet me at the mall tomorrow at noon, okay?"
"Sure thing Ames! Now let's get home." Sonic picked up Amy and sped into town, with Tails trailing behind.