That very night, at Eggman's base, Amy stood by Eggman who was sitting at his large desk in the centre of the base. He was watching all of the hologram TV screens that showed everything happening in the base at that very moment. He let out a chuckle here and there when he saw something he was pleased with happening to the new beast, which sickened Amy to her very core. She walked down the few grand stairs to the side of them to the lower level of the room where Decoe and Bocoe were working away. She began to pace, her cape dragging behind her and her tiara sparkling in the light of the room. How distressed and sad she looked.

'Amy, my dear. What troubles you?' Eggman questioned when he noticed her mood.

'What doesn't trouble me?' She snapped.

'Oh, come on. You're not still hung up on today? Especially that weak kiss that blue pest gave you.' Eggman said as he rolled his eyes and began typing. Amy's eyes widened when she heard this.

'Y-You saw that?' She stuttered.

'Of course I did. How stupid do you think I am? I wasn't worried though. As surprised as I was at the length Sonic was willing to go to get you home, I knew you wouldn't give in.' He smirked.

'Oh? Is that so?' She protested as she folded her arms, earning a look from the doctor.

'Yes, it is.'

They stared at each other a few seconds longer before Eggman looked away and back towards the TV screens. Amy could feel her anger and sadness bubbling and boiling in her blood, as if it was rising to the surface and about to explode. She paced more, trying to calm herself down, listening to Eggman and his two sidebots go on about defeating her hero. She kept it together for quite some time, until things went quiet and she was able to re-think the day. That kiss…

'NO! YOU CAN'T DO THIS! YOU WON'T AND NOR WILL I! RELEASE ME. NOW!' Amy screeched as she tore off the cape and threw it away.

'I beg your pardon, Miss Rose?' Eggman said normally in a fake surprise.

'You heard me! I can't do this anymore!' Amy repeated as she took the tiara off her head and threw it on the ground.

'Keep in mind, Amy, I can and will unleash my creation on the planet. Destroying everything and everyone you love if you leave, as promised.' Eggman reminded her.

'You won't. Sonic will stop you, he always does!' Amy exclaimed as her eyes began to well with tears. She honestly didn't know what she was doing, she was so scared.

'Alright then, Miss Rose. I'm saddened that I will no longer have an Empress, but if this is what you wish.' Eggman said as he gestured towards to double doors that made the entrance to the base, they began to open after Decoe keyed in a few commands.

Amy nodded to him and then turned to Decoe and Bocoe, merely acknowledging their existence. She began to walk cautiously towards the doors, checking over her shoulder a few times to be sure. Everything was fine, thank God. Only a few steps from freedom now, then she would run all the way home into his arms.
*CLANG*
A huge steel cage trapped Amy where she stood.

'Hey! What's the big idea?!' Amy screeched.

'Pfft, you were kidding yourself if you thought it would be that easy.' Eggman chuckled. 'You will stay here, you will be my Empress and Sonic will never get his grubby hands on you again.'

'No… Sonic.'

The next morning, after everyone had finally woken up and eaten, they gathered outside for some well-needed fresh air. The boys insisted on going back down to the garage to work but of course, Cream persuaded everyone to come outside. As devastated as they all were about Amy, just getting a little bit of sun did make them feel a little better, even Sonic. They sat around for a short while before that familiar, childish giggle returned.

'Ugh, it's back.' Shadow huffed as they all watched Bocoon head towards them.

'Well, hey there everyone!' Bocoon exclaimed as he landed in the middle of them all.

'What do you want this time?' Cosmo asked firmly.

'Yet another welcome greeting from the Sonic team.' He said sarcastically before pulling out a TV of his shoulder bag. 'Just another message.'

'Oh, hell no! I'm not taking this again!' Knuckles exclaimed as he ducked for cover.

'Hide all you like but I need to take this message back with me. Which means you only get to see it once, so you better pay real close attention!' Bocoon exclaimed as he pressed the power button on the TV.

That hideous, evil, obese face appeared on the screen again…
Greetings again, peasants! Doctor Eggman here, coming to you from the base of the Eggman Empire! Unfortunately my Empress, Miss Amy Rose, has decided she doesn't want to be my Empress anymore! Such a pity, so that means that you are all no longer protected. She was awful sure you could take my Chaos-creation on, especially with her help. She assumed that once she bowed down, I'd set her free.
The screen then switched to Amy, trapped in the huge, steel cage. She appeared a little battered and bruised, she must have put up a fight to get out.
Boy, was she wrong! If you make any attempt to save her, I can guarantee you'll pay dearly! If you do so, I hope you're all prepared to fight off my beast. OH HOHOHO! I'm just kidding, I hope you're all prepared to be obliterated! You can thank Miss Rose for that. Oh, and before I forget, Sonic. Would you really call that a kiss? No wonder the girl didn't go with you! OH HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!
B-Bye!

'Well, that's all for now. See ya!' Bocoon exclaimed as he put the message back in his bag and flew away in a hurry.

Usually someone would feed him some form of abuse to deliver back to Eggman, but this time they were all just too shocked. Amy was so scared there, that she actually gave it up. She believed in her true team so much, but was it too much?
Sonic thought about Eggman's last words, the snide comment about the kiss. It was making his blood boil. He couldn't have been gladder that Amy had finally stayed true to herself, but he was scared for her all the same. Everyone else felt it too, but what would they do? How would they free Amy and destroy the new machine?

'We have to leave, now.' Sonic said as he walked towards the garage.

'No shit, but have you got any bright ideas that won't get us killed?' Knuckles snickered.

'The Master Emerald.' Sonic said as he continued to walk, causing everyone to follow.

'But Sonic, I can't take the Master Emerald in the Tornado.' Tails pointed out.

'We can take the Blue Typhoon, can't we?' Cream suggested.

'Exactly right, Cream.' Sonic smiled as he walked straight towards the huge ship.

'You sure this will work, Faker?' Shadow questioned.

'Got a better idea?' Rouge jumped in and Shadow simply shrugged.

'Look I really don't know. Surely there is some other way we can-'

'Oh please, Knuckie? Do it for me if not Amy?' Rouge cut him off as she began to bat her eyes at him.

'Well… uh. I-I guess so. Oh, alright. Shadow, you'll have to help me get it here.' Knuckles caved as he blushed furiously.

'No problem, you softie.' Shadow mumbled as the two ran towards Angel Island.

'Well played.' Sonic commended Rouge.

'It's a gift.' She boasted, causing Cream and Cosmo to giggle a little.