Chapter Four: Day With the Ladies

Two days later, Amy was with Cream, Rouge and Tikal for a friendly day of shopping. They were all catching up on old times.

"So Cream, what's this I hear that you're dating Tails, now?" Amy asked. Cream giggled.

"Because it's true. He asked me to dance during Tikal's birthday, then it just happened. He told me he loved me, and I've always loved him. So yes, we are now dating." Cream answered. Amy smiled.

"That's great news. And you, Tikal? How's your pregnancy going?" Amy asked.

"Well, it still gives me mood swings, and weird appetites, and I get cramps here and there. But other than that, I feel fine. Me, and Knuckles don't need to worry about the Master Emerald now, due to our people watching it for us." Tikal answered.

"Very sweet. How're you Rouge, now that you're engaged?" Amy asked.

"In all honesty, I've never been any more happy, in my entire life. I never thought this would happen." Rouge replied. Everyone smiled warmly.

Then after they did their shopping, they went into a café for some refreshing drinks. They had many discussions about many things. But Cream was curious about Amy.

"Amy, just out of curiosity." Cream started.

"What is it?" Amy asked.

"What exactly happened in the hospital? When did you wake up, and how did you hear about Sonic, if you don't mind answering?" Cream asked. Everyone looked at Amy.

"Well, it's a long story. But it happened like this..." Amy started.

(Flashback)

Back in the hospital Vanilla was screaming for help.

"I NEED HELP HERE!" Cried Vanilla. A doctor with two nurses ran into the room, to see what the matter was.

"What is the matter, Madam?" Asked the doctor.

"What's going on with Amy? She's groaning, and her heart monitor is acting strange!" Vanilla asked. The doctor just smiled.

"Please, stay calm. There's nothing to worry about." The doctor told her.

"How do you mean?" Vanilla asked.

"See for yourself." The doctor replied. Then the doctor and two nurses left. Vanilla looked at Amy, and Amy slowly opened both eyes.

"S... Sonic?" Amy sighed. Vanilla's eyes welled in tears.

"Oh my goodness, Amy! You're awake!" Vanilla cried. Amy snapped into reality, and sat up and stared at Vanilla.

"Vanilla!" Amy leapt towards Vanilla, and warmly embraced her. Vanilla kissed her cheek.

"I knew you'd wake up soon! I just knew it!" Vanilla exclaimed. "I've missed you!"

"I've missed you too." Amy replied. But then it came to her.

"But Vanilla, where is Sonic?" She panicked. Vanilla stuttered.

"Oh no. About that, Amy. He's at Tikal's birthday party. But he's in danger!" Vanilla started. Amy gasped.

"What's happened?" Amy asked.

"Scourge was here earlier, looking for Sonic. Scourge was the one who shot you, and sent you into a coma for three months. And through the first couple of days, Sonic unleashed Super Dark Sonic." Vanilla explained. Amy gasped in shock.

"But, why?" Amy asked.

"He's lost control of himself. Ever since you were in a coma, he's been wanting to seek vengeance against Scourge. If Scourge gets to Sonic, Sonic may awaken his dark form again. Maybe even kill him." Vanilla stated. Amy sadly sighed.

"I have to stop Sonic. I never wanted him to get 'this' angry. I get why he is, but he's not a murderer." Amy said. Vanilla knew this would be a bad move, but she knows there's no other choice.

"OK Amy. I left your clothes in the drawer. Put those on, and I'll distract the staff, so you can escape." Vanilla told her. Amy hugged Vanilla.

"Thanks Vanilla. I owe you one." Amy thanked.

A few moments later, Amy was fully clothed, and Vanilla went outside to talk to the doctor. Amy then got out, and ran towards the emergency escape door. Amy ran as far away as she could.

She has been running for quite some time, until she encountered a cliff that looked wrecked. She then heard someone scream. Amy gasped.

"Oh, shit! Sonic, don't do this!" Amy called. She saw Dark Sonic floating above her, with his hand around Scourge's neck.

"No! Sonic, please! Let me go! Please, don't hurt me! I'll do anything you want me to do! Anything at all, Sonic! ANYTHING!" Scourge cried out, tears flowing from his eyes.

"Over my dead body!" Sonic said, angrily. His grip started to loosen up, getting ready to drop Scourge to his death, until Amy screamed from the top of her lungs.

"SONIC, PLEASE STOP!"

(End of Flashback)

"So, that's how it happened." Amy replied. Everyone gasped.

"Oh, wow!" Exclaimed Tikal.

"Sounds very scary! But very brave!" Cream stated.

"Well, we're glad to have you back, Amy." Rouge stated. Amy smiles.

"Thank you." Amy thanked.

"And who'd ever thought that you being in a coma turned everyone into friends? Us four, and even the guys are getting along great. Hell, even Knuckles and Shadow are getting along better with Sonic." Tikal explains.

"No kidding, Sugar!" Rouge added.

"It even gave Eggman a change of heart." Cream added. Amy just smiles.

"And I would not have it any other way." Amy finished. After that, everyone enjoys the rest of their day.