TheGameNguyener, NeckBreak, IT'S NO USE I'M OUTTA USE, Byrd3-13, mickeyboy520, SonicStory, ItzDarkky, SonicPL2012, SpeedsMyGame, Hazel The Rabbit, Lynkia:

Hello readers! Thanks for your reviews and follows, it means a lot to me! Yes, this story is not dead! I have plans to finish it, just like I promised. And what crazy plans they are...

So I know it's been a while, and some of you have forgotten what's gone down so far. So, here's a quick summary so you don't have to re-read through 11 Chapters (unless you want to) :)

Sonic, Amy, Tails, and Eggman have all swapped places in the two dimensions of this world. Original Characters refer to the very first chapter, where Sonic and Amy aren't together and follow the games storyline more or less. Alternate Characters refer to those that are in the other world where Sonic and Amy are together. Both couples have gotten together by now - the Originals have just confessed their love for the first time, and the Alternates have been going through some struggles with compromise and communication. Also, OrAmy just discovered she has a Super Form through the power of the Pink Sapphires, which allows her to determine the deep desires of a being. AltAmy does not currently have this Super Form, despite having both Pink Sapphires. The Original World is losing energy at a rapid rate and Tails is trying to figure out why, and has teamed up with Eggman. Only the doctor seems to have disappeared….

Chapter 12: Heartkeeper Amy

"What, you don't want to tell just me? I'm sure I can handle it and stop you myself."

"Oh no. You see, I need your little girlfriend to complete this plan."

"That Amy is not my girlfriend. But you better not lay a hand on either of them." Sonic clenched his fists.

"Heh, so very touching that you care so much for both of them. Are you double dipping?"

"What? No! Of course not! Let's just go back. I can't wait to stop working with you."

Both Dimensions

"Wait, before we go back in there…"

AltSonic grabbed AltAmy's hand to prevent her from walking inside and meeting up with the others. But before Amy could even ask what he wanted, Sonic had already taken her in his arms and was kissing her. She gasped the air from his mouth, thrilled and taken aback by his sexy aggression. He had her back against the wall, his chest firmly pressed against hers, as his arms held the wall up behind her. She raised her own hands to intertwine with his fingers as they kissed each other deeply.

Feeling the pressure of her lungs, Sonic left her lips and instead traced his own down her face and the side of her neck. Her sensitive skin ached with pleasure at his passionate contact.

"Sonic…" she managed to breathe, "We're gonna get caught."

"I don't care," he whispered. "I'll get you out of here if they do…"

He was too much. Amy had to let out a moan as Sonic continued to pleasure her neck, her collarbone… his strong hands were tracing out her figure, and she wanted to touch him back, desperately even, but his caresses had her paralyzed. She wrapped her legs around his, and he took her cue by grabbing her behind and hoisting her up, still pushing her against the wall as she wrapped his waist with her legs. Her hands yanked at his quills, partially controlling how deep his kisses were, making him fight her to kiss her stronger.

They missed this. All of the pent up desire and longing they'd been feeling was now pouring out of their bodies, letting them get it out and express their deepest craving for each other.

"Okay…" Sonic said as he gently set Amy back on her feet. He took two long breaths to regulate his lungs. "Now we can go inside."

"That was… incredible… I missed you so much…" Amy panted, still holding onto Sonic in order to be able to stand.

"You alright?" he grinned, amused at her shortness of breath.

"More than alright," she beamed, starting to get her bearings again. She took Sonic's hand and walked inside with him.

"We're back," Sonic announced, noticing Tails along with the other Sonic and Amy on the Monitor. It was the only way they were able to communicate since they were in difference dimensions.

"Sonic, Amy, welcome back. Sonic and Amy are also here," OrTails greeted them with a backwards wave.

"Where's Tails?" AltSonic asked, looking around their own building. "The other one, I mean."

OrTails sighed. "He went to look for Eggman, who disappeared."

"Eggman didn't disappear, he attacked us," AltSonic said.

"He did?" AltAmy asked.

"Yeah, he did when I was with him," OrAmy said. "Which reminds me, now that you're here… we have some news…" OrAmy said, clutching OrSonic's hand.

AltAmy squealed, her voice high-pitched with excitement. "You're getting married?"

Both Originals answered at once. "Yes!" "No!"

OrAmy glared at him. "What do you mean no?"

OrSonic gulped, fully aware of her hand squeezing his, cutting off his circulation and likely turning it purple. "Uh, I mean, not yet anyway…"

OrAmy rested her head on his shoulder and looked up at him with a dreamy gaze. "But one day, right?"

OrSonic leaned down to kiss her soft forehead. "You bet Ames."

"Oh Sonic!" She buried her lips into his.

"Aww, they're so cute," AltAmy murmured, looking up at AltSonic who smiled back.

He was happy too, after all, he was the one who helped OrAmy win him over; he gave the girl a thumbs up through the screen. He had to smile at his counterpart, too, because he knew what that rush of overwhelming butterfly feelings from early love was like. It wasn't too long ago that AltAmy made him feel the same… and now things were different in his heart towards her. More steady, more stable, but also deeper. Not so much a thrill, more a comfort. He loved her.

"What are you thinking about?" AltAmy asked him.

AltSonic leaned down to whisper in her ear. "How much I love you…"

Her heart melted, and AltAmy pulled him into an embrace. He was so wonderful, she wanted to do whatever it took to keep them together. No matter what she had to sacrifice.

"So. Ahem. Glad you two worked things out," Tails said. "You said you had some news?"

"Right!" OrAmy pulled out the sapphires. "So it turns out there's two of these."

"Oh, there are!" AltAmy pulled out hers. "Sonic said there were. And he also said you… were able to use them and go Super?"

"Wait, what? There are two of those things… and in each world? And you can somehow control them?" Tails whipped his head at OrAmy. "You have a Super Form too?"

OrAmy clicked the two gems together, igniting her body with pure energy. She floated a few inches off the ground, pink aura swirling around her. Tails and AltAmy each took a step back as their eyes flew open in disbelief.

"Wow… why can't I do that?" she looked down at the two sapphires in her own hands, and even tried to snap them together as OrAmy had done, but nope. Nothing. A bout of envy overtook her.

"You can't?" OrAmy asked.

"No… do you know why?"

OrAmy floated closer to the monitor connecting the two teams, staring deeply into AltAmy's eyes. Though they were only pixels, she could still see the girl's heart and deepest desires. She tilted her head back and forth as she learned the truth about this other version of herself, and what she truly wanted. And didn't want...

"Uh, Ames?" OrSonic asked with impatience.

"Can I… talk to her alone for a few minutes?" OrAmy said.

AltAmy's heart froze. "What is it?"

"Oh, it's nothing bad," OrAmy broke the stare, finally. "I just don't want the boys here while we talk about, stuff. Girl stuff." She smiled, and AltAmy mirrored her reaction, feeling a bit better.

"Girl stuff, huh? What exactly can you do in this form?" OrSonic asked.

AltSonic cleared his throat. "Uh... it's probably better you don't know."

AltAmy stared at him. "You know about this?"

"I was with her when… well, I guess there's no point in keeping it a secret. Why don't you tell them," AltSonic said to OrAmy. The girl quickly filled them in on Desiree and the origin of the gems.

"So why you? And why not me?" AltAmy asked. "What did I do wrong?"

"Amy," OrAmy said with awkwardness. "It feels weird to even say your name… I guess, we haven't really gotten the chance to talk, just us, but it might be a good idea."

"So, wait, lemme get this straight. You can read minds?" OrSonic interjected, a look of terror on his face.

OrAmy shook her head. "No, Sonic. Nothing so shallow, I can only really see what's truly in people's hearts. I can't read random thoughts, only what they truly only when I have both of these. And, perhaps most importantly, the gems can be used to make someone's deepest desires come true, even if it means taking them to another world."

"Still… that's kinda… wow… no wonder you didn't wanna tell me…. So, uh, heh…" he gave Amy a good long look, head to toe, grinning sheepishly, "There's no way you can read my mind, right?"

Amy caught his gaze, and then her face burned bright red and her hammer was out in an instant.

"Sonic the Hedgehog!"

He was gone, nothing more than a gust of wind in his place. Amy fumed, breathing heavily, her chest heaving, but all of her friends were holding back laughter.

"What was he thinking?" AltAmy asked, but she was sure she knew the answer.

OrAmy dropped her hammer with a thud and crossed her arms. "What do you think? He was picturing me naked."

AltAmy looked at her boyfriend, who was trying so hard not to laugh.

"What's so funny, Sonic?"

"Nothin', nothin', nothin' at all…"

Tails suddenly snorted, and then Sonic couldn't help but crack up along with him. Within a few seconds they were both rolling on the floor.

"Ugh, boys," OrAmy rolled her eyes.

"Why are you mad…? Aren't you flattered he thinks about you like that?" AltSonic asked while wiping the laughter from his eyes.

"I mean, yeah… it was just kinda… unexpected was all. I... " she trailed off, a smile on her face.

"So…" Tails said, interrupting again. "You two girls want to talk, fine. Would you mind handing me the sapphires for just a moment so I can scan them? I bet this is the missing piece we've been looking for, and why our calculations have been off…actually that makes perfect sense now..."

"Yeah, just give them back," OrAmy agreed and gave Tails the sapphires. He quickly flew off with them to scan the energy readings, and then brought them back.

"Thanks Amy. I'll see if I can figure out what we've been missing."

"What about me? Want me to just take off for a bit?" AltSonic asked.

"Maybe you can find Tails," AltAmy said. "Or Eggman, either or."

"You got it. And Ames?"

"Yeah?" she looked at Sonic with big eyes.

"Love ya." He gave her a gentle peck on the cheek before rushing off.

The girl placed her glove hand on the spot his lips had just been. It was still warm, as if she could still feel his presence linger. He was so dreamy… Amy could tell she was falling for him again. First he kissed and pleasured her intensely, then he was soft and loving - Sonic was really too perfect. She couldn't handle him… any doubts she'd had about their relationship were disintegrating. In fact, it felt silly she even doubted either of their feelings in the first place. Of course she was meant to be with Sonic! She'd known that since she was a little girl.

"So, Amy…"

AltAmy snapped back to the present. "Sorry, I was daydreaming I guess."

"It still feels weird to know… that you're another me." OrAmy activated the gems again and stared into AltAmy's eyes.

"This is so strange… I'm still getting used to these abilities. I've only been able to do this for a little while, and the only hearts I've looked into so far have been Sonic just now, and your Sonic, and now, you."

"What did you see in my Sonic?"

"That…" OrAmy paused, trying not to get overly excited at what she was about to say. "He wants nothing more than to be with you. Truly."

AltAmy felt her eyes tearing up. "Really?"

"Yes. He loves you, Amy. But he's also confused about a lot of things. I didn't get the chance to read into him for too long because he got impatient, but on the outer layer of his heart - you were definitely there." OrAmy smiled sweetly at AltAmy, happy to see the girl happy.

AltAmy wrung her hands together as she looked off into the distance, a tear slowly falling down her chin. "You know, a few hours ago, before I got to talk to him again, I would have wondered what I wanted to do with my life, but it hasn't taken me long to realize what I truly want, too… to be with him. That's all I've ever wanted. There's nothing else..."

OrAmy's smile disappeared and she took a deep breath. How could she argue with the girl about what she saw in her own heart? "Amy… that's not what I saw in you at all. You're still confused and unsure of what you actually want. You doubt that it's Sonic, deep down, after all the pain he's put you through. But you know that if you leave him there will be more pain, so you're desperately clutching to the hope that he loves you and that you love him."

"What?" AltAmy was stunned at the words coming out of the girl's mouth - wise words that seemed out of place coming from Amy.

"I don't see in you what I saw in Sonic - you're much more complicated. While Sonic seemed sure of what he wanted, you're much less convinced that you actually want him. You feel like you have to want Sonic because he's all you wanted, all you've known, and you're scared to want anything else. He was able to picture you in his life, but you're not sure you can picture him in yours."

"How do you… know this? It's not true!" AltAmy summoned her hammer by instinct.

"These aren't my thought, they're yours."

"But that doesn't make sense! Sonic is all I've ever loved, all I've ever chased!"

"And once you got with him, were you happy? Were you satisfied?"

"Of course I was happy! He was all I ever dreamed he'd be!" AltAmy shouted, her voice echoing throughout the large room. Her heartbeat was out of control and her lungs were working at near peak capacity.

OrAmy just stared at her counterpart with sympathy. They both knew the truth.

"Then could it be he's not what you truly want?"

"Okay then, what do I truly want, then? You have the powers, so tell me."

OrAmy took another moment to study AltAmy's eyes, the window to her soul, so to speak. Amidst all of the heartbreak, angst, and uncertainty, she did see a common theme emerge from her desires.

"You want a lot of things… affection, attention, and most of all, love. Not just to receive it, but give it, too. You want love on your own terms, and you're not sure if Sonic can give it to you. You're afraid he's too wild and carefree to truly care for you, how you need him to… there's so much doubt about him…"

OrAmy took a deep breath, her head starting to pound with a headache.

"Okay, I'm done with this…" OrAmy unhooked the sapphires and let herself go back to normal. Reading and interpreting feelings had been exhausting for her. All of those thoughts and words had just come out of nowhere, as if Desiree had just created a direct link from AltAmy's heart to OrAmy's mouth. It felt so odd. She wasn't sure she liked these powers after all. Especially because Sonic himself didn't seem to be a fan of them either. He'd seemed to like how she looked, but would he truly support her as a new guardian?

"You know, the weird thing is, I feel like I was not only learning about you, but about myself," OrAmy mumbled as she sat down. "Now I'm not even sure if I want to be with Sonic."

"You do. Just like I do, Amy." AltAmy smiled through the screen.

"How are you so sure? I was the one reading your heart…"

AltAmy thought for a second. "Nothing that you said was wrong… it's true that I have doubts about Sonic. I always have, ever since I first met him and he made my heart soar with longing to just be near him, and he didn't want anything to do with me. But the difference is that… I choose to keep believing in him, in us, no matter what he did and how mean he was. I had faith it'd work out in the end."

"You believe, and you doubt?" OrAmy was confused now, after coming from the certainty of her Super Form.

"If I didn't have doubt, there would be no reason to have that leap of faith to believe in Sonic. Otherwise I'd be sure. But that seed of doubt, and the resulting seed of faith… that's what has kept me in love with him, and determined to be his girl, even as he treated me poorly. That's it, Amy. And you have that, too. I see how your Sonic has treated you, and yet you choose to stick with him."

"I've never abandoned Sonic before," OrAmy agreed.

"Can I give you some advice?" AltAmy asked.

"What?"

"Since I've been dating Sonic for a while, I've gotten to know him better, and... I want to make sure you don't do what I did. Make sure you take care of Sonic."

"Of course I will -"

"I mean it. As much as you want to do with him, things you like, make sure you let him be him, and don't stifle him. If he doesn't want to go out with you one day, don't freak out and drag him along anyway and make him miserable. It'll be better to miss him a little and let him miss you."

"I'm not sure anymore…" with some reluctance, OrAmy powered up the sapphires again, and took yet another long look into AltAmy's eyes. So much doubt, and so much faith, swirled in her heart, arguing back and forth, confusing her true desires. It was almost too much, and she had to rely on Desiree's abilities to guide her through the maze of emotion. Deep down though, she still saw nothing but uncertainty. As much as AltAmy talked about her want to be with Sonic, there were too many bad memories that clouded her judgement. A very strong part of her just wanted to leave him behind forever.

While she was powered up, OrAmy spoke to the gemstones. "Desiree, why did you make me a guardian and not this other Amy?" She closed her eyes, hoping to get an answer, but heard nothing. She shook her head. It didn't make sense. It seemed the only difference between them was that OrAmy was positive she wanted to be with Sonic, or AltAmy wasn't. But now, she wasn't so sure either, and yet was still powered up...

...XOXOXO...

Original Dimension - Alternate Sonic

"So, Eggman. You gonna tell me what you did with Tails?"

Sonic stood underneath the Egg Mobile, taking his normal cocky pose with crossed arms and a smirk. It hadn't taken him long to find Eggman, as he'd just retraced his steps of where he and OrAmy had just been before she'd swapped herself.

Eggman seemed unphased by his sudden presence. "It's about time you found me, Sonic. I had to leave my factory to get Foxboy to go look for me. Now I can finally access the files I want to, remotely…"

"Puh, lame excuse! You just found the other pink sapphire and tried to take it from Amy. I bet you knew about there being two gems all along, didn't you? Nice of you to finally tell us. So much for working together."

"You're not as dumb as you seem, Sonic. The other Dr. Eggman and I have been communicating as we switch places. And now, we're finally ready to reveal our plan to you." He cackled evily for a few seconds, his face up to the sky.

"You done?" Sonic tapped his foot with impatience.

"Yes, sorry. Ahem. So, take me back to your pathetic little team and I'll tell you what we've decided."

"What, you don't want to tell just me? I'm sure I can handle it and stop you myself."

"Oh no. You see, I need your little girlfriend to complete this plan."

"That Amy is not my girlfriend. But you better not lay a hand on either of them." Sonic clenched his fists.

"Heh, so very touching that you care so much for both of them. Are you double dipping?"

"What? No! Of course not! Let's just go back. I can't wait to stop working with you."

Sonic and Eggman headed back to base, Sonic scowling at Eggman's constant bragging that he'd finally won, just wait and they'd see how brilliant he was. He'd finally had enough and sped up to leave the doctor in his dust. When he'd finally made it back, AltSonic eagerly stepped into the room alone. He could hear the other Sonic and Amy arguing from a bit a way.

"Ames, uh, I'm sorry… it was meant to be a joke, I didn't think it'd actually work, sorry to embarrass you…"

"Sonic, it's not a big deal, I'm not mad at you or anything."

"I know but I kinda feel bad. Let's just stop talking about it, okay?"

"No, this is important! Just because I can do different things now doesn't mean anything… "

"Sonic! You're back!" AltAmy finally noticed he'd arrived and ran to hug him, breaking up the Originals' argument.

He embraced her back. "Well guys, sorry to be a disappointment… but I didn't find Tails. I found someone much worse."

"Eggman!" AltAmy said, holding onto Sonic more closely.

"Hello my furry friends!" his voice boomed as he arrived.

"Just spit it out, Eggface," AltSonic spat with an eye roll. "Tell us what your grand plan is."

"I have a proposal for you, Sonic."

"No way, I"m the one who's going to marry him!" OrAmy interrupted.

Dr. Eggman narrowed his eyes at her. "Shut your trap brat. This is more of a command than anything. And you're the one who's going to do it."

OrSonic put his arm in front of OrAmy. "Don't you dare talk to her like that!"

"Thanks Sonic, but," OrAmy gently lowered his arm, but went to hold his hand. "I can handle myself."

Eggman ignored them. "I know what those gemstones can do. You're going to use them on me, and let me travel to another world, a world where I've already won."

"What? No way!" OrAmy shook her head violently.

"You've gotta be kidding," Tails said.

"That's not gonna happen," AltAmy agreed.

"Think of it like this… it's a win win for both of us, see? I get to go and be the rightful ruler of this planet, in world where you don't exist, and you get to live here without me. I'm tired of fighting you, Sonic. So why not just skip to the part where I finally win, and have gotten rid of you? You see how brilliant this is? And I was even nice enough to consider what you might want as well!"

They all remained silent as they pondered what Eggman was saying.

"You know, I gotta hand it to ya… that's not a bad idea." AltSonic finally said.

"I agree. Never thought I'd see the day… but let's get rid of Eggman," OrSonic said.

"Are you crazy? I'm not doing this." OrAmy shook her head.

"Sonic, let's think this through," OrTails said with caution. "Amy's right, this is crazy. Don't forget… Eggman's got to trade places with someone. And so we'll get a version of Eggman that… knows how to beat you."

"That's a fair point. Still. It's not a bad idea. Plus we'll have him right where we want him and can deal with him easily. Don't you guys wanna get rid of Eggman?" AltSonic said.

"You won't be… bored without him?" AltAmy asked.

"Nah. Especially not now that I have you around." AltSonic smiled at her.

"Wait a minute, which Eggman are you?" OrSonic asked. "The one from my world, or his?"

"Does it matter, Sonic?"

"Yes, it matters," OrTails interjected. "We still have this energy crisis thing, and we can't be dealing with you and it."

"Well, that's in your world," AltSonic said. "You can deal with the energy crisis, and we can deal with this other Eggman. I'd be happy to get rid of him."

"But Sonic," AltAmy said, "I can't… use the gems like that. Only she can."

OrAmy crossed her arms. "I'm not doing this. I don't know enough about the Sapphires to know what'll happen. They're my responsibility."

"Amy, c'mon…" OrSonic said. "It's a solid idea. I want us to live in a world where we don't have to worry about him anymore. We can be happy together without Eggman threatening everyone we care about… and I care about you."

"Aww, thanks Sonic, but it's like Tails said," OrAmy said. "We won't be getting rid of Eggman, just replacing him with another version that's already won against you, knows how, and can do it again! That's too big of a risk. I don't want anything to happen to you…"

Tails spoke, turning to Eggman. "What if… we locked you up first, and then after we swap you, we call G.U.N. to put the other you in prison where you belong? That way we could deal with the horrible version that knows the secret of beating Sonic."

"I'm not agreeing to be locked up." Eggman shook his head.

"Then we're not agreeing to swap you." OrAmy crossed her arms.

"This is not a negotiation. Ugh, you pathetic rodents. I hoped you would listen to reason, but looks like I have to result to my usual means. Don't call me the bad guy…"

Eggman pulled up a monitor to show them his collateral. Cream and Vanilla were being held captive at their house, at gunpoint thanks to some Eggman robots. Both of them looked at the screen with terrified expressions. Everyone in the room gasped and took defensive positions.

"Eggman! You're a terrible person, you know that?" AltSonic barked at him.

"This is your fault. I wasn't planning on even letting you know I had them captive, but you forced my hand. Now, girly. Use those gems on me or your little rabbit friends will die."

"Sonic, can you go save them in time?" AltAmy looked at AltSonic with huge eyes.

"I don't know if it's worth the risk…." He looked through the monitor at the other Amy. "You have to do this."

OrAmy was sweating, there was no way she was going to let her friends get hurt, even if they were another version of the Cream and Vanilla she knew. She gripped the sapphires in her hands, her stomach turning in knots. "How can I do this through the monitor?"

OrTails looked at her. "Swap us all. Me, Sonic, and you. Then we'll all be in our correct world, we'll have the other Tails back, and since I'll go to wherever he is, I'll find my way back here."

"Clock's ticking for your rabbit friends…" Eggman taunted.

"Do it, Ames," OrSonic said, visibily impatient.

"Everyone just be quiet!" OrAmy yelled. "I can send everyone where they need to go, at once, I just need everyone to think of where that is. Okay? Everyone ready?"

Eggman sneered. "You're making the right decision."

"Can you not just send him, I don't know, to a field full of rotten eggs?" AltSonic suggested.

"I can only send him where he wants to be…" OrAmy sighed as she clicked the sapphires together. She couldn't believe she was doing this. Her gut was telling her this was a huge mistake... "Well, here we go…"