Chapter 4: The Final Scene

Willow stood by the rails of the balcony, staring off into the distance, waiting for her hero. Footsteps came from behind her. She wore a dark red dress that hugged her at the chest and waist, and loosened from her thigh to her feet. The sleeves on the dress dress showed her bare shoulders. There was also a band underneath her breast and wore a golden crown. the sound of the door opening made Willow turn around. "Dash?"

"Nope."

Willow pressed herself up against the balcony's rail. She looked over the ledge to see waves crashing below. Still looking over the ledge, "How long are you going to keep me locked up?! Huh?" She then turned to see a black hedgehog who resembled Silver the Hedgehog. "Dash will come for me, it's just a matter of time."

"Well you know, you can't hold onto that emerald for ever. So just hand it over now. And as for Dash, he's dead" Cole said said with a smirk.

She turned away and covered her mouth with her hand. Tears began to form, "That... can't be." She then instantly squeezed the emerald tighter in her hands and Cole began to approach her.

Cole went to Willow in an angry manner and grabbed her chin, "You listen to me, I WILL NOT have you be with that thing." Willow just stared with her light glistening eyes.

Cole looked at him angrily. "You!" He then lunged at Dash, which Dash had moved over slightly with his incredible reaction time. Both the boys through punches back and forth. Cole then used his red telekinesis powers and grabbed the nearest flowerpot and flung it at Dash. Dash was far enough to grab Willow and get out of this situation. Cole caught on fast, "If you even think about going near Willow, I will blow us up. Just like that."

"You wouldn't dare!" Dash said

"Oh, trust me I will. You've already experienced it, remember." He saw Dash cringe from the thought. "Oh, is the baby still hurt from the last time?" Cole chuckled. By only looking with his eyes, he looked over to Willow to see that she was about to escape. Cole barked, "Where do you think you're going

"Getting out of here." She said, and with that she jumped.

"Great." Cole said. He jumped down to go retrieve. Dash quickly followed.

Willow fell staring at both Cole and Dash racing for her. While Cole was free-falling, he held his hand out to Willow while Dash ran down the cliff, looking up occasionally to see Willow. Cole pulled out his remote and pressed the button. The balcony above crumble, making rain out of large pieces of debris. Dash then leaped from the side of the cliff to hit Cole directly. Dash then grabbed onto Cole. "Let-Go-Of-Me, you idiotic hedgehog." Screamed Cole as he fought to break free.

"Umm, guys! I'm falling!" Willow bolted as she looked down to see pointed rocks below.

Cole, while fighting Dash in mid-air, angrily replied. "Well maybe if SOMEBODY didn't decide to jump off the damn balcony." Dash pushed off of Cole, Cole hit the side of the cliff. At the same time, Dash caught Willow and rebound off a bumper, safely landing on top of one of pointy rocks. He then jumped off of the rocks and back onto the cliff. As he ran up the cliff vertically he couldn't spot Cole. Both Dash and Willow made it up to the top of the cliff to see the shattered balcony. He put Willow down carefully. As she stood, she gave him a big hug. "Don't celebrate just yet." Cole then roundhouse kicked Dash in the side. Dash tumbled down. As he held his side and looked up he saw Cole levitating in the air with Willow.

"Let go of me!" Willow said as she elbowed him in the chin, causing him to drop her. She fell to the ground and scattered to Dash, whom tried to stand up.

"You know," Cole stated, "I was only trying to help you Willow. You should have just listened to me. Now this is going to be an even bigger mess, thanks to you." And with that Cole left, leaving Dash and Willow by themselves.

"Are you okay?" Dash said to Willow.

"Why are you asking me? You're the one who is all beat up." Then it got really quiet, to the point where it is awkward.

The director motioned to her to say her line from behind the scenes.

"Willow…" Dash looked lovingly to Willow.

Willow looked offset to see her Father in a chair sitting next to Sonic. Shadow was tapping his foot, while Sonic was leaning forward in his chair. "I'm sorry…" Willow quietly said.

"What?" Dash looked at her confused. She wasn't saying her lines.

"I never wanted this…" she whispered as she turned around. She looked again offset to see the director interested and needing more. She sighed, "Goodbye, Dash the Hedgehog. I'm done putting you though pain. I can't see you go thought things like this for me."

Dash then improvised, "But Willow. I love you." He got up, and limped towards her.

Willow went over and placed her hands on Dash's cheeks, he looked surprised. In a low whisper, "I love you too." and kissed him.

"That's a rap people! Beautiful! Outstanding! Magnificent! Nice improve Willow. You did it better than planned. All I wanted was for you to just kiss him, but wow. So good. The public is going to love this." The director said to Willow. "All I wanted was just Willow's parts, but it looks like we completely finished the game with no problems." He said. Willow then removed her hands to reveal the duct tape over Dash's mouth.

"Oops," Willow giggled and she tore the duct tape off.

"Ouch! You know, we could have done the kiss without the duct tape." He stated. Willow ignored him and ran after her dad having him a huge hug.

He then patted her head. "You did great."

Sonic interrupted, "So, when were you planning to tell me you had a gorgeous daughter?" he held his hand out to Willow. "I'm Sonic, Dash's father."

"Nice to meet you. I can see where Dash gets his looks." Willow said. Dash then appeared behind Sonic with a huge smile, and stood right next to his father.

Shadow cleared his throat. "This game looks like it's going to be a big hit. It's very well made."

Sonic raised his eyebrow and said, "What's with the sudden enthusiasm." , Shadow ignored his response, Sonic continued, "How would Flint and Willow like to come over. My wife set up a party at the house for the whole cast."

Willow looked over to Shadow for response. "Fine," Willow became disappointed while Dash happily cheered. All that Willow wanted was to hang with her dad. "She needs to be home at eight. No later." He said to Flint. In response he nodded.

Willow had disappeared. Dash looked all around himself until he saw Willow leave her wardrobe in her original red outfit. He sped over to her. "How about we take the scenic route to my house, my honor."

"I'm just going to go with Flint..." She said. Dash frowned and went over to his dad.

"Wanna race Pops?"

"You're on." Sonic said. With that they were gone.