Thank you for the reviews, and the alerts. I really thought I'd throw this in the recycling bin but thanks! This may be the last update for a while, i'm working everyday next week and the rest of this week so I may not be able to get another update on soon. But I will try!

A little plea: I'm in a conflict with myself at the moment with events that will happen. But I don't want to reveal it all by a poll. So if anyone wants to help me. Pleeeeease say! Thank you amoiix

I forgot a disclaimer last time so… if I owned Sonic and co. I would not be getting a student loan for uni this September!

The hearts got what it wants.

Chapter 2

Sonic's POV

"I wonder what happened to her." Tails looked into his hands, "She looks so… so… hurt." This had really taken its toll on Tails, Amy was like his older sister. They did so much together. He was the one who suggested the beach party. So naturally when she went missing, he blamed himself.

"I can't believe she's still alive. By the look of her I bet she came close to death, I mean did you see those bruises? Her hammer was smashed real bad" Knuckles looked around to see me and Rouge giving him warning glares. "Good girl, we taught her well." He quietly muttered.

I had'nt had a chance to think about tonights events, it was all a blur. But everything about this evening was weird. Shadow had suggested we all hang out at Tails' for a movie night; it was weird that Shadow had suggested that. I mean he kept himself to himself; no one really spoke to him, heck I don't think anyone actually spoke to him at all. It was weird that he wouldn't let anyone leave. His excuse was, "I want to get to know everyone better" but all he did was stare out the window the entire time, Weird.

I look over to the person in question. But he wasn't there. "Where's Shadow?" I asked.

Amy's POV

I hadn't realised how hard i'd been gripping the bracelet. Small dents from the links had been made in my hand. I also hadn't realised someone sitting on the side of Sonic's bed.

"You were late." I dropped the bracelet as my mind processed the voice. Shadow.

I turned around and to see him slowly rising from the bed. My legs followed my arms as I flung myself into him. He stumbled a little but held me as close as he could. "You're safe now." He was right, I was safe. So why was I still so frightened? I can handle myself; I've proved that over the events I've been through more than any fight we'd had.

"I'm sorry, I got caught up." I smiled a little. "It feels like a dream Shadow. When's it gonna feel real?"

"It could be a dream. This whole situation could be a dream; you could have a really really wild imagination." He smirked down at me and wiped away a stray tear. "Or this could be real. If it is, then why not make the most of it all why you have it? You of all people know how things can change."

"What's the time?" I asked as I wiped at my eyes.

He thought for a second, "Around 11pm I think? You haven't been out for long." He put me at arms length and set me down on the bed. "I can hear someone coming, and seeing as I've disappeared from downstairs; it won't look too good if they found me with you!"

I watched as he made for the window, and with a small thud from outside, I knew he was gone. Just as quick as he had left, the door opened. Quietly two sets of feet came padding in. Cream was first, she looked around the corner of the door, her eyes were red and puffy and she was dressed in a small fluffy robe. Just seeing her made me so happy, I got up from the bed and held my arms open for her. She ran for me and I gave her the strongest hug I could and kissed the top of her head.

"Oh Amy I've missed you so much." She sobbed into me. I stroked her head and looked towards the door. Although Cream was my best friend, she was more like my little sister. She was someone I could go to the park with or make flower crowns with. But Rouge was my best friend. Rouge was the one I could talk to about Sonic, go shopping with and go out to girly lunches with. She was like my big sister.

Rouge mouthed hi to me and made her way towards us. I gently put Cream on the bed and stood in front of Rouge. She looked at me for a few minutes before saying, "Did you die your hair?" I chuckled and pulled her into a tight hug.

"I missed you too", I whispered into her hair. We pulled each other at arms length and held hands. As I squeezed her hands I felt something on her left hand. My eyes looked down towards the object and saw a beautiful diamond engagement ring.

My eyes widened and I looked up to see Rouge studying her shoes. "He didn't?" I asked. I knew he did, of course he did. They both loved each other.

"He did." She smiled and looked at me, "I knew you were gonna come back, so I kept it on hold till you came back. A wedding can't happen without a maid of honour now can it?"

My eyes managed a small tear and I nodded at the hidden question. I sat down on the bed with Rouge in tow. Rouge looked at Cream for a few moments before turning to me with a nervous expression. "Amy, you don't have to tell us, but. What happened? You were gone ages and we looked everywhere for you. And, don't take this the wrong way but you look pretty bad" I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My quills were all pushed back so you could see every bruise and cut on my face.

I sighed and looked down, i'm gonna have to tell them sometime. I went to open my mouth when Cream spoke. "Would you prefer to tell us all together?" she looked at Rouge, "you know saves you repeating it over and over." Rouge nodded and looked at the door and then me. Signalling to me that they were all still here.

This was the part I was dreading. I could face everyone but one. The one person I didn't want to see right now was just a few steps away. Things had changed since the last time I saw him, and I really didn't want to tell him right now.

"Would you mind if we just chatted for a while. I haven't had much communication lately." I swallowed, this was hard. "What did I miss… Rouge?" I wickedly smiled. I needed to know the details.

Shadows POV

There's going to be questions, and I know exactly whose going to ask them. I walked through the back door to the kitchen and made sure that no one heard me come in. I pulled out a mug from the cupboard and filled it with a tea bag and sugar. Put the kettle on and waited for the cavalry to arrive.

Sonic poked through the door leading from the living room. Quickly glanced around and walked straight back out. I smirked a little, then counted to 3 and bingo, he was back.

"Shadow? What are you doing?"

"I'm making Amy a cup of tea. She looked like she needed one." The kettle finished boiling and I filled the cup.

"But, you were with us a minute ago. I know your quiet but you're not that quiet. Explain."

"Sonic, my name is like me. I move in the Shadows therefore I am quiet." He looked utterly confused. I smirked and pushed past him through to the living room.

Just as I was going towards the stairs, Amy, Rouge and Cream came down the stairs laughing. Rouge went to Knuckles and Cream went to cheese. Amy stood at the bottom and I gave her the mug of tea. I squeezed her hand and gave her a little wink.

I watched her as she hugged Tails and then Knuckles and gave cheese a little squeeze. But bypassed Sonic and sat straight on the sofa. I wasn't the only one who saw this. He looked even more confused and now a little hurt.

Boy, this is gonna be hard.

next chapter will reveal what happened to amy. but not saying who just yet :) amoiix