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Chapter 29: Escape

Dawn and out of the foggy jungle, they had arrived to a safe town where when the villagers saw them they rushed and helped them. Filthy and tired they were taken to a cabin and attended although Seth had disappeared again. In the cabin there was one room and that was all they had. Still trying to keep them apart like any other mobian, Sonic refused and insisted they be together. Unsure, but induce by Sonic's confident, that they were better off together than separated; they allowed them to be in that room. Hopefully without supervision, Sonic wondered.

He closed the door to their new room and Amy fell on the bed. The room was all closed in, no windows, or anything that was an open view to the outdoors. He focused himself on Amy. She wore a brand new dress that was much like the one she wore before she came to Gemnissent. The dress reached her knees and she wore black tights under them. Her dress was a bright red which reminded her of home.

Sonic blinked at her but smiled. She looked so tired, yet so peaceful. Sonic walked over to her and sat beside her. "I still can't stop thinking about that dream."

"What did you see?"

"Some weird things." She groan and got up from lying on the bed. "Something unfamiliar but not exactly something I haven't seen before."

He raised one eyebrow. "What do you mean exactly?"

"Argh, it's hard to explain." She stated frustrated.

Sonic blew air to the side and flopped onto the bed on his back. "Well, whatever it was there's some kind of meaning to it." Amy looked over to him interested as he added, "You just need to figure out what."

Amy nodded and laid down aside him her back on the bed. "We've made it this far, huh?"

Sonic sighed and turned his head to her. "Yea with your help."

"And yours." She replied back.

A moment of silence kicked it, but it wasn't an awkward one, but more of one that kept them calm and relaxed. Amy could feel his tired energy, and she was tired herself. They had been traveling for a while, been in Gemnissent for more than a month and still it was rough to even reach Yubala's castle. They had been so far.

"You know," Sonic began. "You're still my ex- enemy."

"Ex?" She halfhearted chuckled. Sonic smiled and turned to her getting up from his position and crawling on top of her. Amy's eyes widened, but she didn't move. He smirked at her and placed his hands on each side of her shoulder. "Meaning I see you differently now."

His husk voice angered her that even after their little argument about how he felt about her was cleared he was still acting as if he saw her more as a friend, but as a lover. Amy growled and pushed him off. She got up and got into a fighting position. "Get away from me you fake, son of a motherless goat!" she snapped. Sonic's eyes widened in a perplex state. Amy fixed herself when Sonic didn't move and huffed at him. "I don't want any problems now!"

A knock was heard at the door. "Is everything okay in there?"

As Sonic had predicted, the people were watching. They were watching their every move and sound. Sonic skeptically looked at the door and shouted, "We're fine!"

Amy didn't bother she walked to the other side of the room and sat on a chair that was placed in the corner. Sonic's features didn't change when he looked back at Amy. "Are you still mad at me?"

"Who wouldn't be!" she snarled sticking her tongue out.

"Why?"

"If you can't seem to figure it out then you're far more stupid than I thought you were." She shamelessly insulted him.

Sonic's anger was brought out. He glared at her. "Well then you wanna educate this stupid hedgehog?"

"Wouldn't dream of it."

Sonic stalked over to her and suddenly he was in front of her face eye to eye on a death glare stare. "I've become sick and tired of fighting with you Amy!" he roared. Amy didn't release her stare, but it maintained her silent. "I've had enough!"

"But whose fault is that!" She remarked.

Sonic exasperated a huffed and spun in his heel to face away from her. He crossed his arms and with an ugly frown on his face closed his eyes. "Your answer would be 'me'," He admitted.

Amy got up from the chair and her hands went on her hips. "That's right!"

Sonic's eyes opened and her glared across the room to her his teeth clenched. Amy was no longer afraid of him like she felt before. Now she could return the same amount of anger across each other's eyes without feeling afraid. Sonic uncrossed his arms. "Have you ever thought by any chance that some of these problems are yours too!?"

"Like what!?"

"Like how you won't agree to reason. You just go right on ahead with what you want, but never listen to others." He claimed.

"But how many times have I been right!?"

"Yea, because that's after you do that whole touchy thingy otherwise your intuition only gets us into danger!"

Amy shook her head. "Oh and you haven't done that either?"

"No, I haven't. I've only tried to save our backs and not once have we been in any sort of danger when I lead." He said his voice soft.

Amy narrowed her eyes without saying anything. She wasn't going to bring up the past for more arguments sake, but she didn't like the way he'd say that since he hadn't been truly protective of her. All she could really remember was arguments, fights and disagreements. Sonic walked up to her and his hands grabbed her hands. Still an angry Amy stared at him her lips pouting a bit. In his mind he thought she was cute doing that with her lips. Sonic chuckled and brought her in for a hug. Surprised Amy gasped. "I don't want to find a reason to be angry with you." He whispered on her shoulder.

His cool and soft voice was staring to make an effect on her. Amy slowly moved her hands around him, still somewhat angry. He smiled and moved his head away from her shoulder and to her face so their noses could be touching. Aware of how close they were Amy didn't mind having them being this close. "Why are you so confusing then?" she questioned him in her low level voice.

His eyes widened and he blinked confused. "What?"

The door suddenly open and a round man with a brown mustache came in and saw them pressed against each other their faces closed in. Immediately the man's eyes widened and he yelped. The guards behind him backed away and pointed arrows at them out of fear. Sonic acted quickly and went in front of Amy to protect her.

"What is this!?" He roared. His hands gestured towards them and some guards ran into the room. Sonic snarled at them unsure of what was going on, but once the guards grabbed them both away from each other his eyes narrowed darkly.

"What are you doing!?" he elbowed a guard on the face but another one held tightly his arms and the same went for Amy, but she was already pinned on the floor.

"Goodness?!" The man huffed entering the room and more people followed him in. Noblemen's and duke looking people were with this man. Sonic kicked off another guard but was kicked in his back knee and he fell to the ground.

"My, my, it didn't have to come to violence," His voice was croaky yet sounded professional, unlike they've heard of before. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he wasn't threating, but something about him wasn't right.

"Who are you!?" Sonic yelled.

"Why, I'm the major of this town. I will not give you the name for protective purposes, but we were awaiting your arrival legendary warriors." He bowed his head and added, "I am Major Eggman."

Amy popped her head to the side and narrowed her eyes. "Eggman? What kind of name have you gotten yourself called?"

His face flushed and he growled at her. "I beg your pardon!"

"You heard me!" She snapped and the guard held her down tighter still she continued. "If you don't want to show us some respect we won't give you any!"

Eggman striking glare suddenly made Amy nervous and therefore drop her confidence, but to her astonishing surprise he gave the order to allow them to stand. The guards freed them and Sonic got up instantly.

"I am only protecting my people." He said.

"Yea , but you're not doing a very good job at it if you don't trust us." Sonic suddenly responded.

Eggman flinched and he looked to his sides. His noblemen were whispering to each other and Eggman frowned. "Outsiders should not be trusted in my town, but be thankful that I have speared you're life from the wraths of this world." He turned around and smirked. "I will also be taking you to Polkka myself to retrieve that staff and save Gemnissent."

"But we're not supposed to go there. We need to go to Yubala's castle." Amy said and then the room entered into gasps. Sonic glared at the people and closed in to Amy's side. "Don't say anymore," He muttered to her. Amy looked up her mouth opened. "What? Why?"

"I have a bad feeling about it."

Amy understood him, but didn't move a muscle in her body. Eggman spoke, "What for?"

"We were planning to take her on first," Sonic replied right away his tone steady. Amy was surprised but didn't allow her face to show it. Sonic had become decisive and was quick if not on his feet, but mind.

"For kids making this far into the journey you aren't very smart." Eggman insulted them and Amy felt something inside her steam, but Sonic held her by her shoulder having felt her built up. Still it didn't stop her from talking.

"And how do you know that if you haven't seen our power!?" She growled.

Sonic pulled her back and he glared at her. "Amy,"
"That's not a bad idea!" he announced. The noblemen around him nodded and the guards laughed. "I want to see what you legendary heroes can do! I've heard so much without seen."

He turned around and waved his hand gesturing the guards to leave the room. "Tomorrow morning just before we leave, we'll have a small entertainment ring specifically for you." He announced and Sonic clenched his fist, but didn't say anything.

Amy backed away behind Sonic as the noblemen started to leave.

"That's all I can to inform you with." He said and left through the door with his noblemen and guards following after until the last guard closed the door. Sonic rushed to the door but it had already shut. He shook the door knob and it wouldn't bug open. It was locked. It was silent for that short moment until Sonic ran to the bed and jumped on top of it angling his hands at a random part of the wall.

"Sonic," Amy spun around and her eyes followed him. "What are you doing?"

"We are getting out of here," he muttered more concentrated on the wall.

Amy shook her head and looked around nervous. "But they'll track us down."

Sonic turned to her and gazed at her with a distant face. He needed a plan. He needed one fast because he wasn't getting the best feeling out of the situation they were in. Sonic bite his lip and sat on the bed. "We need to know when nightfall hits. That's when we have to sneak out."

Amy looked down and sighed. Why were they always running into some type of dangerous cycle? Amy although did remember something. "I mean, it's still morning. We came like about…thirty minutes ago…" she paused and began pacing. "Night fall is usually around twelve to thirteen hours from now." She said.

"Good, that gives us time to plan." Sonic said as he allowed his body to fall on the bed.

Hours had passed and still nothing could be heard from the room. The lights was off and in the room it was dark. The guards had gone in a few times and found them sitting on the floor not doing anything but blankly staring at the ground. They'd go in the feed them, but they wouldn't touch the food. Even though it was suspicious they did nothing. They closed the door and Amy narrowed her eyes.

"How much longer?" Amy whispered still looking at the floor.

"Not much. For now you should sleep and I'll call you when we take off." He said turning to gaze at her.

Amy got off the floor and walked over to the bed. Sonic eyed her in the dark and when she reached the bed she crawled on top and flopped down tired out of her mind. She needed a decent sleep and she needed one now. Closing her eyes she allowed her body to rest as Sonic took over watch. He could see she was tired even in the dark. He then got up from the floor and walked over to Amy's side. He sat on the bed next to where her body laid.

"I thought you said you were on watch duty." She murmured.

"I am…" He said softly. "But I love watching you sleep."

Amy turned and looked at him. "Do you,"

He leaned over to her and smirked. "I haven't told you yet have I?"

"Told me what?" she asked blinking at him. He chuckled and his nose reached her neck. Amy gasped as he nuzzled his nose on the crook of her neck. Amy pushed at his shoulder. "Sonic," She scowled.

He only laughed and then he was hovering above her. "That you're beautiful."

It felt like a huge lump was stuck on her throat. She couldn't find the right words to reply back at. He could be joking, he could be messing around with her feelings, but she somehow believed him. Amy rubbed her eyes with her hands thinking she was dreaming again but Sonic's laugh made her realize she wasn't. His laugh was soft, softer than any laugh of his. Compassion filled his voice which made her breathless.

Sonic sent a genuine smile at her and at the moment wanted to badly to kiss her. He wanted to feel her lips and be able to let her know that he held feelings for her, but how could he. He bit his lip and sighed. Amy turned to the side blushing. "Um, is this the best position to be in right now?"

Such a heartbreaker those words felt to him, but she was right. They had no chance to be together in this world, but when they go back to theirs, he was going to make sure she was his. He, although, didn't move. "Ok, it's time."

.:x~X~x:.

Amy grabbed Sonic's arm and she nodded her head to reassure that she was ready. He muttered an 'alright' and lightly pushed Amy aside. He took a breath and jumped up spinning into and ball and Amy kicked him breaking the door. Into the light again after many hours of being in the dark Amy was blinded for a moment before she saw the guard was on the floor unconscious. The one that was still alright ran towards her with a spear but Sonic came to her rescue and spin dashed him down to unconsciousness. Sonic came back to his feet and looked around quickly. "Amy you okay?"

"Yes," Amy squeaked stuck in a stiff position seeing that two guards were knocked down just by Sonic.

He smiled and gestured for her to follow. She did. The hallway of the place was small, but where were they? Mysteries patterns were all over the walls and Sonic went down halls that lead to a temple-like paradise. He shook his head and turned back around to take another path, but it lead to more strange rooms.

"Sonic where is the exit?" Amy nervously asked.

"I don't know." He gasped. Amy anxiously looked around not knowing what to do. Guards or, even worst, the major could appear anywhere and they'd be stuck in their hands. Then she remembered her ability. She calmed herself down and while looking at Sonic she touched the wall. He stared back at her but then he swirled in her eyes and she went into darkness.

They were in the middle of a huge temple in heart of a small town. The whole town was invaded by shadows. Yubala's men were watching the whole town not a corner out of sight. The temple had three paths from where they were already, two leading to other rooms and a chamber. The three path lead to a temple like room…

That's where they were…that's where six guards stood in guard.

But the room had a secret part of the room that opened when kicked at it, just like she did back at Professor Pickle's house. That opening door leads down more hallways to the end where it was two arches. The arches were Doric made, accident yet in good shape. The one that lead to the exit of the temple was the one at the left.

Amy awoke and Sonic had her in his arms. Amy blinked and saw him staring from the corner of a wall to see if it was safe to move on. "Sonic," she said struggling to get off. He set her down and she immediately grabbed his arm. "The temple looking place we were in! We were near the exit! Where did you go?!"

"Guards were coming I had to get out of there!"

"Follow me!" She ignored his remark and rushed down a hall. She knew where it was, where they needed to go. Just down the hall was the place they were in before when she touched the wall. Just before she was entering the next room Sonic stopped her by pulling her arm to a stop. He sensed living creatures in the room. "There are six mobians on that side. We have to find a way around them."

Impressive, Amy thought mentally. Although a matter still stood.

"What?" She hissed. "That's unlike you." Sonic backed away clearly shocked by her words. "No, we're not getting out without a fight. Therefore are only option is fighting."

Sonic smirked and released her arm. "Alright," He cracked his knuckles and his neck walking in front of her with a malicious smirk. "Let's do this." He said.

Just like her vision showed there were mobians but they took them down easily. They were shadow possessed so they showed mercy to them only knocked them down and were able to destroy the shadows.
Finally out and alive they ran down the marble path to find that this town had no mobians around. It was a ghost town, but then it being so close to Yubala's home who would want to live here. From the skies a burgundy fluff-ball flying above them. Amy spotted it and a large grin formed. "Seth!"

Sonic's looked up and saw Seth waving. Sonic frowned and his eyes narrowed. Once Seth was close enough to his side Sonic exploded. "Where have you been?!" Still running and out of breath he could only sound so mad.

"I can explain, but follow me I can led you to safety!" He said and pointed directly to the open field near snowy mountains. "We'll be entering Yubala's territory. Her lair."

The snowy mountains were like the ones in her dreams and the same as it was a month ago. Dark clouds still surrounded the area. It was like it was a non-stop snow blaze. Sonic was feeling uneasy about the area and wanted to come to a stop, but Amy's hand reached his and tangled around it. Sonic saw thee smile she gave hi

m and he then wondered what was to become of them now if they didn't make it?

Oh snap...They have finally arrived huh?

Took forever but will all their hard work go in vain?

Keep reading to find out

Until Weeks pass. Goodbye for now!