Chapter 16:

"Decision time"

September 19th, 2014…10:14am

Vanessa and I were outside the hall. I texted her this morning saying that I needed to talk to her asap, so we meet outside our rooms.

"A-Are you sure about this?" Vanessa was uncertain on this as I told her about my dream last night.

"What other choice do I have? What else am I gonna do?" This was the hardest decision I ever had to make, it was a dumb one, but on the other hand, I was keeping a promise of my own…

Vanessa was at the same time lost and confused, but deep down she knew that this was the only way, and that her best friend, deep down herself was doing the right thing…

"Well…guess now would be a good time to tell the girls, but I don't know how were gonna do it"

"We already know…"

We turned to see both Adeline and Alice standing behind us. Our eyes widened

"H..How'd you even know?" Vanessa said. "We knew that hedgehog at the ball looked familiar…" Adeline said. "And also knew why you guys took so long at the house before we left, and at the washroom before the party even started, it was definitely about him" Alice said. "Yeah, we know why you've been acting weird this whole time now…"

I put my hand up to stop them. "I, get it already…" I was getting pissed already.

"She's not the only one guys, I knew about him way before she did, and I didn't even tell her, she figured it out on her own" Vanessa said.

"We kinda figured that you were some how involved, but we'll talk about that later" Adeline said. "But what about your folks, they're gonna freak on what Kris is doing"

"Well after seeing her and Blue boy together, I think it'll be fine. Once they hear what our plan is, then I'm sure they'll understand"

"And that would be…?" Alice said. Vanessa motioned them to come huddle. "So, here's how its gonna go…"

Sometime throughout the day, Vanessa texted all her folks about what's going to go down. They asked what for, but Vanessa told them that she would tell them upon their arrival later tonight after dinner. They were unsure of what's going to happen but they all agreed to it.

But if I am going to stay, then I'd already know what the outcome would be…

7:37pm…

Later on in the evening, we went to go meet with Pierre, Cassandra at their house along with Aurora and Theo. We were afraid of what their responses/reactions were going to be like, but if we properly explain to them about this, then they'll agree to it.

After about an hour of talking, and long hard thinking, they finally agreed to it. It was a hard decision to make, but everyone came through with it.

"I know I asked you this already but are you 100% sure that you want to do this?" Pierre asked, a little stern.

I looked at the test tube, and grasped it. I nodded. "Yes, I have to" 'For his sake'

He heavily sighed. Everyone felt skeptical of what was going to happen after this. "This, is a very interesting situation, for us especially, but if this is what you decide on, then were not stopping you" Pierre said.

I nodded. 'Knowing that I'm choosing to stay here, means that I will have to become like Sonic, but I'm doing this for him…'

"If you need anything at all, then were all here for you" Aurora addressing the adults and even the girls. (Which I probably won't see for awhile after they leave…)

"Of course"

The girls were there sitting beside me, giving me some courage and reassurance by huddling closer together.

"Well, you should go tell him the good news then, I'm sure he'll be thrilled" Pierre said.

I smiled. "He definitely will be"

9:05pm

Pierre decided to drive us to the castle, just to make it easier. My stomach got more and more twisted with knots/butterflies as we got more closer to the place.

I was more nervous about how Sonic was going to react when I tell him that I'm staying here.

We then came to a stop in front of the place. I was shaking a little bit. Everyone can tell that this wasn't going to be easy for me.

"Did you want the girls to go with you?" Pierre asked. I nodded. He then nodded, signalling the girls to get out first to give me a minute.

"Just relax, deep breathes. Remember, your doing this for him, show him the brave girl that you really are"

I inhaled and took a long breath before heading out of the door. "You ready for this?" Vanessa asked. "Oh, I was ready for a long time" I said, making my way towards the front entrance, the girls following behind.

I approached the big wooden doors. I took a deep breath before knocking. I've never been this nervous about anything in my entire life. Well, gotta get it off my chest somehow.

"Sonic! It's Kristina, do you mind if we talk for a few minutes? I have Vanessa and the girls with me. It's really important!"

The doors suddenly creaked open loudly. 'I'm upstairs in the library, take your time coming, I'll be here waiting' I heard him in my head.

With another sharp inhale, I exhaled and made my way inside the castle.

Pierre was watching from the car, smiling to himself. 'What a brave move that girl's doing'

It was dimly lit inside, but I was able to make out where we have to go. I started making my way up the stairs, the girls following behind.

"No offence, but this place is kinda sketchy at night" Adeline said, looking sketched herself.

"Your telling me" Alice said. "It definitely looks like a vampire house now"

"Well it'd definitely be more vampirish if the place had actually gothic architect, gargoyles and everything was mostly all black" Vanessa said.

"And red" I said.

"Oh, and that too"

"How're you not sketched out by this?" Adeline asked.

"Have you seen how my Dad's place looks at night? Trust me, its sketchy. As for this, let's just say I've been here before when it was like this…"

They raised eyebrows, confused. 'I'm sure they'll figure it out'

"Wait, you dreamt of it didn't you?" Alice said.

"Uh, obviously! How else would it have happened?" We reached the top of the steps by the time I answered.

"If I remember correctly, it was down here" Vanessa said, looking down the right corridor.

I thought for a moment. "I think I know exactly where it is" I went down the corridor towards the room.

I came to a stop where the doors to the room were open already. "Well, I guess this is it…"

I was already hesitant to go in…

Do I really want to do this? Yes, I have to…For him, for me, for both of us.

"Go on, don't be shy…" Vanessa said, giving me a little push.

"I am, I am, I just need a minute…" With another heavy breath, I went inside the room.

The library was pretty cozy. The left side had a fireplace with a painting above it which I can't make out, a little sofa and multiple shelves filled with a lot of books. The other side had more books but with a black cauldron sitting between the shelves. Mhm, now I know how he made the rose for me…And where he does other sorts of magic probably. Maybe this is also where he learned all those abilities he has. Lastly right at the front, was something glowing…

Right at the window, was sitting the enchanted blue rose, glowing brightly as ever, and standing in front of it was none other than Sonic himself. He was staring at the rose until he heard footsteps behind him, he turned around to see the four girls standing behind him.

"Hmph, I see you brought the whole gang with you"

"I needed support with me, especially now that these two know about you" I pointed my thumb back towards Adeline and Alice, who kindly but somewhat flirty waved at him. Sonic was flattered by this. "See, I knew he looked familiar, he's even more cuter without the mask" Adeline whispered to Alice. "I know right?!"

"Hey!" Vanessa snapped her finger at them. "You know were not here for you to flirt right?" Vanessa said, directing her hand to me. "Yeah yeah, were just making complements that's all" Adeline said.

"Look, they can make complements if they want too, I don't mind it. But what I'd like to know is why your even here? If you made your choice already, then I wasn't expecting you to decide that fast"

"Actually I did"

His ears perked up. "You did?" I nodded.

"It's clear now, that your madly in love with me. Everything you do, everything you say, it's all been for your sake, and maybe even mine too. All I want is for you to be happy and not suffer anymore. I guess now's the time for me to express my feelings. It's time that I told you how I really feel…"

With crossed arms, Sonic, now seeming more interested and eager on what she has to say. "I'm listening…"

I cleared my throat.

"When we first met, I didn't trust you for minute, I thought that you were going to hurt me at first but when you offered to help me, I took your hand, and I thanked you. When we were in the room together the first time, we started talking, laughing, having a good time, and when I saw that smile on your face, I knew that I made you happy for the first time in a very long time like you said. You said you needed someone to love you for who you are, what you are, and staying here with you, so that your not by yourself anymore."

Sonic immediately knew where she was going with this. "Are you saying what I think your saying?"

"I made my choice and well…" I turned to the girls and reassured me with nods from each of them, knowing they're ok with the decision. I turned back to him.

"I..I'm staying here with you."

!

"Y…you are?"

"I know that we've haven't known each other that long but ever since that first dream, where we first meet, I've instantly started to like you right away. When we danced at the party, spent the night together on my birthday, my feelings for you have grown even more, and I knew at the moment I realized something…If I go back home now, knowing that the person I've fallen in love with isn't going to be there with me and have a normal life, then I'm going to regret it. I don't want you to be lonely anymore…I want to see you happy again..I want to give you the happy ending that you never got."

Sonic just stood there looking at me, speechless, not saying a word, his eyes starting to get glossy.

"Sonic?"

He ran over and hugged me tightly. Smiling, I hugged him back. He let go of me after a few seconds, he looked at me with tears still flowing down his eyes.

"After all these years, desperately searching and searching, I'd never thought that I find someone again, I thought I lost all hope and that I'd never find love again, I was wrong, I did. I finally found someone who can make me complete..to get my heart beating again..the key to my happiness..that's you."

Hearing him say that made me start to tear up as well. I hugged him again but longer this time, but not too long as the girls were right there behind me.

This must be awkward for them.

I let go of him and turned to the girls. Adeline was there with a tissue in her hand.

"This is so sad and beautiful at the same time!" She said, blowing her nose. Alice went to go hug her for comfort.

"There, there" She said, patting and rubbing her back to calm her down.

Vanessa and I slightly laughed, so did him. She then looked at me and nodded. I nodded too, as the both of us turned to Adeline, who calmed down a little bit. Alice nudged her to get closer to us, we huddled in a circle, possibly for the last time.

"Well then, better we get going, we have a lot of planning to do girls. Let's make this last week one to remember!" Vanessa announced. We did a foursome fist bump in the middle of our circle.

Sonic smiled at this, but also somewhat sad too…happy that Kristina was going to stay, but sad realizing that she has to say goodbye to them soon.

With that we ran out the front door. I was the last one to go but before I did, I turned to him, giving him the small glass test tube containing a piece of my hair inside of it, and a small smile, knowing that I'll be back.

"Here, you'll need this" He grabbed it from me. "Thanks, I'll do my best" He said. "I know you will, I'll see you soon" I then ran out the door to catch up with the girls.

"See you soon my love…"

"See you soon."