A/N: Okay, I'd like to thank the following people for commenting/reviewing my story thus far! Deviantart: Toracatgirl, dantiscus, and Sirpreacher. Mediaminer: Electrode the Hedgehog, Shade-the-Hedgehog, and the rad red. And I know sonicgirl would've reviewed too at mediaminer. Fanfiction: Nexis, GameFreak38 (Reviewed all of my chapters), and The Black Inferno Alchemist. Thanks everyone! (Gives them a piece of cake) And the italics means the girl's having a dream OR someone's on the phone, remember that.
The above, I'm leaving. Since they do deserve the thanks for reviewing long ago.
Edited: January 5, 2010. No re-editing since I'm somewhat satisfied with the editing I already did. Maybe later I'll feel the need to re-edit it. Maybe.
Disclaimer: I only own the girl. Everyone else belongs to Sega.
Chapter 4: Friends or Foes
~Amy's POV~
The train ride was pretty uneventful. Sonic and Shadow wouldn't stop arguing, the idiots. At least they don't have chili dog eating contests. As for Tails, he was quiet as usual. Talking every once in a while. He needs a girlfriend. Maybe I should hook him up with one of the girls from my job?
No, that's a bad idea.
Every time I walk into Tails' workshop, I still feel so…small. I'm a friend to a boy younger than me who can easily come up with an answer to a problem while I freak out. Kind of embarrassing, but at least he didn't rub it in my face.
Unlike Rouge.
Well, I really do hope our visit with Knuckles will make him more social. He needs to get his bum off the steps and down here to where there are people, shops, people, clothes, people, food, and people.
Oh yeah, and so Rouge won't get so tired from visiting him. Men. They need to do their half of the work too!
"Hey guys, we're here."
The beautiful Angel Island. I hate to say it, but it is a paradise compared to the polluted cities. I would never admit that to him though. Not in a million years.
"Yo, Knucklehead! Wake up!" Sonic was already off the plane, stretching his arms as usual.
Shadow and Tails were also off, heading towards to the huge gem. Not wanting to be left behind, I jumped off and dashed after them.
How rude of them! Gentlemen are supposed to help a lady get down. As the old saying goes, "Ladies first." Seems the day of teaching them manners is drawing closer.
"Hey, no shouting! The Chao just fell asleep! You know how crazy they get if they don't get their sleep! Idiot!"
"You know…you're shouting too Knuckles."
Why is it that boys are so dumb? Wait…could it be possible that I'll become one of them? Will I start acting like them? Share their hobbies? After all, I do tend to hang out with them more than Cream and Rouge. But that's only because I'm closer to the boys' age than theirs.
Oh no! My femininity is at stake! I have to find more girl friends that are closer to my age! It's bad enough that Sonic's afraid of me beating him up. Losing my feminine side will just add onto the turn offs list!
"Uhm…Amy? Are you okay?" Tails was waving his hand in my face. A bit too close for comfort.
"Y-Yeah! I'm just fine!" I need to focus! We came here to help Knuckles' and Rouge's relationship! Can't worry about my dilemma. Now it's time for action! "Knuckles. Who do you think you are! You know about Rouge's job with the government! That she works late nights and ends up going off into other countries with the whole time difference taking effect on her. Yet here you are sitting on your butt sleeping doing absolutely nothing for her. What sort of boyfriend are you? You never get her flowers. You don't take her out to eat. No gifts, no compliments, nothing! Need I mention that you don't visit her instead so she can rest?"
I am so in the zone today.
~Change of POV~
This place…it's so…big. So many tall…houses? What were they called…I can't recall. I can't ask someone. That would make them stare at me even more.
I really need to get new clothes. The weather may be warmer here, but it's still a symbol. They say I'm still THEIR property. But I can't only worry about clothes.
There's getting food to eat, and shelter. I may not know much of the true world, but I do know everything comes at a price. So I shouldn't worry over clothes, it's finding a…home. At least there I can sleep and be safe.
"Girl, you lost?"
Turning around, I froze. There was a man…the look in his eyes…I recognize them.
"N-No sir. Not at all." Got to get away. Now. Not safe, not safe, not safe.
"Are you sure? I can help you out if you wish."
"Yes! I was just waiting for a friend, and she's right over there!" I quickly ran over to a rabbit, forcing a smile on my face. "You made it! I was getting worried, but looks like it was over nothing!" Before she could say anything I grabbed her arm and made her walk with me, glancing back at the man. "Thank you for offering help sir!" When she looked back, she seemed to understand and smiled back at the man and started making up an excuse.
Walking past a few blocks I finally released her, letting my fear out.
"Th-Thank you for assisting me. I apologize if I troubled you."
I was ready to ramble on, but a sneeze interrupted me. Taking another look at her, it appeared that she was sick. I wanted to apologize, but she had lifted up her hand.
"It's all right. My mother warned me about that man, so I couldn't just leave you with him." She paused for a moment to cover her coughs, than stared at me. "Although at first, I was a bit disturbed and surprised when you latched onto me with the way you're dressed. I won't ask or prod, since it's your business and not mine." She had started walking away, looking back for a moment. "But if you ever need to get away from a guy, I'll be happy to help if I'm near by. See you around."
I stood there, shocked over her words. She would help someone like me again? So I can…count on her?
Wait…I don't even know her name and still sick!
"Excuse me! Miss! You didn't tell me your name and you're…still sick…"
She's gone.
~Amy's POV~
That had felt wonderful. Letting all my frustration out on Knuckles was a perfect idea. I should do it again sometime.
"Ames, you were pretty harsh with the poor guy back there."
Then again, having my boyfriend against me isn't so good a factor.
"I was just stating the facts Sonic. You've seen how exhausted Rouge has been recently. It's a good thing she got the week off for all those all-nighters. She deserves it."
"Even though her jobs involve stealing and-"
"Sonic. Never try to argue against a girl. Especially if that girl's your girlfriend."
"R-Right."
It's moments like these I'm proud of being able to put him in his place with my beloved hammer. All it takes is a little warning and he behaves. Although it does give me the disadvantage of being unable to force him to marry me.
That's right! I need to find more friends! Girls to be exact. I should plan a girls' night out when I get home. Hmm…I should call them up first.
"Hey Sonic, why don't you have one of those…guy talks with Tails? I'm going to check up on Cream real quick than see if Rouge is awake."
Hmm...seems he's a little TOO eager to talk with Tails. I'll question him about it later.
Come on Cream, pick up. I know you're there.
"Hello?"
"Hey, you still alive?"
She laughed a bit, only to cough right away.
"I'm hanging in there. How was the visit?"
"I think I got through that dense head of his. If not, I could always take him on a guilt trip. Since I know every single detail of their relationship."
"Are you sure you should be so mean to Knuckles? He is your…your…"
There were a couple sneezes. Maybe I shouldn't have called.
"You know, I could always call back when you're feeling better."
"No no! I'm all right; I just took some medicine that I bought from the pharmacy."
"Wait, you left the house? Your mother will get upset when she finds out."
"I know. But the fresh air was easier to breathe and it felt so nice outside. Besides, if I didn't go out today a girl would've got hurt by Mr. Fletcher."
"You what!"
"I was going back home when this girl ran up to me and clutched onto my arm. She was really scared and it seemed he kept bothering her before she saw me."
Mr. Fletcher. That man creeps me out. According to Vanilla, he's on the sex offenders list. That's easy to believe, with the way he's always looking at girls.
"You did a good job Cream. Sure, it was bad for you to go out in your condition. But your mother will forgive you for helping out."
"Hehehe. Thank you Amy. Although I'm sure there's a reason to why you called."
She always seems to read my mind.
"Well Cream, I was thinking that the three of us should head out for some fun."
A/N: Hmm, this one will remain untouched from re-editing. At least I fixed a few tiny mistakes.