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Chapter Three: What Is Life?

"Heaven? This is some sick joke right?"

"I'm afraid not my dear."

Amy looked around her….clouds. That was all she saw.

"I'm confused."

"I figured you were."

"How did I get here?" Amy asked with a perplexed look on her face. The woman sighed with a sad smile on her face. "Amelia…"

"How do you know my name? And who are you?" She took a step towards Amy as she backed up.

"Please Amelia, you have to trust me."

"I don't even know you, and you don't know me!"

The woman's smile was quickly replaced with a serious expression.

"Your favorite color is pink."

"Huh?"

"Your worst fear is the dark. Your birthday was August 26th and your twin sister Rosalinda's birthday is the following day August 27th because you were born at 11:59 p.m and she was born at 12:01 a.m" the woman said triumphantly. Amy stared at her dumbfounded. The woman continued. "I've known you all of your life dear. My name is Arella and I am your guardian angel."

Amy started vigorously shaking her head. "No no no this can NOT be happening. This is some type of messed up-"

"It is real Amelia. And there is more…" There was a brief pause before Arella continued. "You're dead…"

Amy stared at her with wide eyes and shook her head again. "Now I KNOW this is a prank! Ok haha funny" she sarcastically said.

"It is true! No mere mortal can come to the gates of Heaven or Hell without being deceased." Arella told her calmly. Amy then realized this was no joke, tears started to form in her eyes as she closed them. "How…" Arella took a deep breath. "Your ex boyfriend, Blake, came over to your home and strangled you after giving you a major concussion…"

Amy started to cry more. She didn't say anything as more and more tears crept upon her face. Arella walked over to her and embraced her. "Amelia, you do not have to cry child."

"I'm never going to see my family or friends again! All because of him" She spit 'him' out with venom.

"This does not have to be it." Arella told her softly.

Amy looked up at her. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm saying you could go through reincarnation." Amy furrowed her eyebrows. "Reincarnation? Doesn't that mean I will be born into a new body?"

Arella nodded. "Yes. When this transformation happens, you will be a brand new person, but you will still be aware of your past life." Amy wiped her eyes and stood there.

Could I really do this?

"But my family….my friends….will they know who I am?" Arella laughed. "If you are born into a new body, how will they know you?" Amy blushed out of embarrassment.

Well I guess that WAS a redundant question….

Amy then frowned. "But then what would be the purpose of me being reincarnated?"

"You can still interact with them. You can become close with your loved ones again. You will still be the same Amelia, just in a different body."

"But what if they won't accept me?"

"Trust me, they will." Arella smiled. Amy sighed. "So…they won't know who I am but I can still become close to them?"

"Correct. But I must warn you, there is a catch," Arella began as Amy raised an eyebrow. "You have to keep it a secret. Also, you must convince Sonic it wasn't his fault that you died." Amy's eyes widened. "He….he thinks it's his fault?" Arella frowned and nodded sadly.

"But…why? He was just late for an emergency that's all right?"

"That's not for me to tell you Amelia."

"Why can't you tell me, I have a right to know!" Amy yelled in frustration, but her change in voice didn't phase Arella as she spoke calmly. "I agree, but it is not my place to tell you child." Amy looked at her, and then calmed down.

Maybe's she's right…

"What will be my new name then?" She asked curious. Arella started to tap her chin, her ocean eyes placed into thought. "What about Amanda? Amanda Ross? Sounds like Amelia Rose."

Amy gave the name some thought, then nodded. "I like it. Gives me a piece of my old life." She smiled. Arella smiled back at her. "Extravagent! Now, are you ready?" Amy took a deep breath. This was it, she was going to see her loved ones again. "Okay. Let's do this." Arella gently grabbed Amy's hands.

"Close your eyes." She did as she was told.

The air slightly got cooler, and she couldn't feel the warmth of Arella's hands anymore. "Now open them."

Amy slowly opened her eyes and noticed she was in a bedroom. The walls were pink and decorated with celebrity posters. She was lying down on a bed that was placed in the center of the room. The room was beautiful and very much designed for a teenage girl who loved the color pink. Amy slowly got up from her bed and realized she was in comfy pajamas. She looked around the room some more and saw a tall mirror placed on the wall. She walked towards the mirror, and gasped as she saw the girl standing before her. Her hair was now longer, reaching her mid back and a magenta color. Her once petite figure was gone, she was slightly curvier but not too much. Her eyes stayed the same jade green. Honestly, she didn't look too much different.

"I wanted you to still be the same person overall." Amy squealed as she turned around to meet face to face with her guardian angel. "Seriously Arella a warning next time maybe?" Arella chuckled. "I hope you feel more comfortable. I didn't change that much about you." Amy smiled at her. "I do." "I guess I should call you Amanda now."

Amy, now Amanda, shook her head. "Please still call me Amelia. You'll literally be the only one." Arella laughed again. "Alright Amelia, I will now serve as your guardian angel on Earth, if that is fine with you." Amanda smiled at her. "Of course."

Arella then lowered her gaze to her hands. "I have something for you." She opened her hands, a beautiful rose carved ring was placed in her palm. Amanda gasped. "It's beautiful…"

Arella placed it in her hand. "Look on the inside." Amanda looked and saw the engraved letter 'S+A' on the inside. She covered her mouth and stared at it in awe. "Is this from…"

"Yes, it is. He meant to give it to you on you anniversary night. But he didn't get a chance to…." Arella smiled sadly, as she took the ring and placed it on Amanda's ring finger. "He dropped it while running in the house trying to find you. I thought you would want it now since you couldn't have it then." Amanda continued to stare at it as tears escaped her eyes.

Sonic….I miss you

Arella embraced the magenta hedgehog as she wept. "You know, you start back Station Square High tomorrow, you'll be able to see the others." Amanda looked up at her and beamed. "Really?!"

"Yes, now get some sleep child. I will see you in the morning." Arella sat up from the bed and headed towards the door.

"Hey Arella?"

The tall angel turned to her. "Thank you….for everything." Arella grinned. "It's my job." The woman then exited the room, leaving Amanda with a heavy mind.

I hope everything will be alright…...

I do too Amy, I mean Amanda. Yep, I WILL NOW REFER AMY AS AMANDA. Don't get confused, same person just a different name. Amanda Ross is really an ugly name but HEY kinda sorta sounds like Amelia Rose so why not. Even though Amy is reincarnated, she still wants as much of her old life as possible. Also, Arella will now basically be a mother/mentor to Amanda. Next chapter she meets everyone again, let's see how that goes….