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OOPS! Crazy time of year means delayed updates! Here we arethough, the final chapter! A huge thank you to Fantasy Amy Rose Co. for this fabulous request! The lyrics in this chapter are 'Poison' by Rita Ora! Keep your eyes peeled for my FINAL story and request for some time: Taking a Turn. This was sent in by SoraRose7. I hopeyou all enjoy this final chapter, be sure to read and review! Enjoy!
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Day after day, night after night, whether it be the sun's rays beaming down on their backs in a burning heat or a blistering cold wind running through their fur, they trained Amy until she could almost out run the hedgehog trio, pin down Knuckles or Manic and even hold her own against super forms. It was easily the most intense few weeks of her life, and probably for the others as well.
Having said that, it was probably the best few as well. Instead of Sonic standing back and watching with a judgemental feel, he would step in and help when he could, lifting her spirits and happily spending as much of their down time together as they could. To begin with, Shadow insisted the fuchsia hedgehog should be focusing less on his cobalt counterpart and more on her training, but eventually he accepted he couldn't win.
'Are you nervous about tomorrow?' Sonic asked as he switched on the TV and collapsed on the living room lounge.
'Don't start making me nervous, Sonic.' Amy warned from the kitchen, a smile still on her face.
'Oh, come on, Ames. You'll be fine!' The sapphire speedster called out as he got up again headed for the kitchen, walking up to her to lace his arms around her waist from behind.
'I hope so, because I'll be hearing it from Shadow and Rouge if the chief isn't happy.' Amy sighed as she began stirring ingredients for the chilli.
'Stop stressing, I was only playing with you.'
'I know, but what if I really do fail the tests tomorrow? Shadow in particular is going to be so pi-'
'Hey,' Sonic cut her off as he turned her around to face him, forcing her to look up at him, 'you're going to kill it, and I'm not just saying that. Even Shadow admitted he's confident you'll make him look good for his boss.'
'He did?' Amy asked in shock.
'Hand to Chaos!' Sonic gestured, 'Now, stop stressing and kiss me.'
Amy giggled as he winked at her and began kissing her cheek playfully before making his way to her lips, fastening his arms around her waist as he lift her feet of the ground, making her giggle into his mouth. He whirled her around a few times before setting her back to her feet, dipping her back enough for him to stick his finger in the pot of chilli and pull back to taste test, Amy faking shock.
'Not bad, Ames.' Sonic chuckled.
'Not bad? I'm insulted!' Amy exclaimed.
Sonic laughed at her false and over dramatic insult before pulling her back into his strong, masculine arms. He reached behind her and switched on her stereo, turning it up so it began blaring through the house. He lift her up onto his toes before he began twirling her around the kitchen floor, both of them laughing as they danced.
I could have beer for breakfast
My sanity for lunch
Trying to get over how bad I want you so much
Innocence for dinner
Pour something in my cup
Anything and everything just to fill me up
'I love you.' Sonic whispered in Amy's ear, her eyes widening in shock.
'I love you, too.' She whispered back, heat radiating off her cheeks.
But nothing ever gets me high like this
I pick my poison and it's you
Nothing could kill me like you do
You're going straight to my head
And I'm heading straight for the edge
I pick my poison and it's you
I pick my poison and it's you
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The bubble-gum heroine rose with the sun, her nerves acting as a masculine force towering over her that was shaking her awake. She fluttered her eyes open, the blankets draped loosely over both her and Sonic who was still sleeping face down, snoring gently. She watched him intently for a few seconds, a dreamy smile drifting across her face as she wrapped a blanket around her body, headed for her ensuite.
As she stood up, her movement jolted the blue hedgehog awake, his eyes slowly opening to a slender, female hedgehog's body walking away into the bathroom. He let a sleepy smile drift across his face as he watched her walk away, listened to the faucet run as she splashed cold water on her face before walking out to find him awake, looking up at her with the same sleepy, dreamy smile.
'I'm sorry, I woke you.' Amy whispered as she sat down on the bed.
'Don't be, I wanted to be up with you this morning anyway.' Sonic smiled in return as he sat up.
'How did you sleep? She asked, stroking his quills tenderly.
'Great, how about you?'
'Well, could have been better, it was a little on and off.'
'You're just nervous,' Sonic smiled as he held her hand, 'but I promise you there's no need to be. You'll kill it today.'
'I sure hope so.'
Sonic gave her a confident and flirtatious wink before pulling her in playfully and beginning to tickle her sides, her giggles and begs for mercy filling her entire house. Even if she was mind-numbingly nervous, she was able to forget about it for even a few minutes. One of the many, many things she loved about her hero hedgehog.
A few hours later, the entire gang were in the city at the G.U.N agency, awaiting Amy to take her final series of tests for Chief Grey. It was somewhere around 10ish, but Amy felt like she was about to collapse from sleep deprivation, suddenly realising how little she had slept the night before. However her stomach wrenching nerves were snapping her eyes open, her legs and arms twitching and shaking as she tried to take deep breaths.
Chief Preston Grey was waiting in the huge battle training room, along with two other adjudicators while Amy waited outside with Rouge, Shadow and Sonic to be called on. She was wearing an outfit much like what Rouge had forced her into wearing for training, and now she realised why. Her high waisted black underwear with white lines sporadic and randomly sewn onto them matched the bra like top she was to wear.
A plain black scarf was tied around her neck and her plain black training boots came not quite up to her knees. 'Rose' was written on the back of her top, the staff of the agency referring to most people by their last name, bar people such as Shadow and Rouge. She was quick to question her head trainers on why she had to wear this, and even Shadow agreed that it made it easier for the Chief and other two judges to watch how her body moved in everything she did.
'How are you feeling, Rose?' Shadow asked, her last name being a nickname to him.
'Just fine.' Amy said trying to sound tough, her violently shaking hands depicting otherwise.
'We have faith you're going to kill it, babe. Just get in and do what you've got to do.' Rouge smiled genuinely.
'No problem.'
'Blow them out of the water, Ames.' Sonic whispered in her ear before pecking her cheek.
She smiled nervously at him before hearing her name be called, her stomach twisting and turning at the realisation it was time to go in and do everything she had been training for the past few weeks. She took in a breath and put on a brave face, walking in confidently and greeting them the way she was told, introducing herself the way she had to before beginning her test.
The test itself was only due to go for no more than five to ten minutes, but an intense matter of minutes it was. Simulations of every test, bar everything Sally and Tails had taught her, that the gang had put her through over the past few weeks was all tied into that set of few minutes. Amy was determined to impress them, not stopping to catch a breath even once, despite the fact her legs were about to cave and her lungs were on fire.
One minute it was as though Knuckles and Manic were taking her on simultaneously, the next it was as though Silver, Sonic and Rouge were racing circles around her. The rest of the gang were watching from the viewing room, smiling with excitement and pride. Much to her own surprise though, she really kept up with it all, even catching a glimpse of her assessors every now and then to see impressed expressions plastered across their muzzles.
By the time she had finished, she was exhausted, so physically drained she thought she might pass out. She chose not to go out and see the others until she had finished her theory test, though. It wasn't supposed to go for long either, and she was more confident about the theory than the practical. She opted to go straight in, sitting down and flying through it at an impressive rate, Sally and Tails watching from the viewing room with pride.
When she finally let out, she collapsed on a seat outside the testing room, Shadow, Rouge and Sonic waiting for her with water and proud smiles. Even Shadow was thoroughly impressed, knowing Amy had just made both him and Rouge look good in front of their boss. Rouge took her to a change room to freshen up and get changed into her next outfit for her results.
'So, how did I go?' Amy asked as her and Rouge headed back towards the rest of the gang.
'I think you're about to find out.' Rouge smiled as she gestured towards them, the Chief walking past the gang and headed her way.
'You know, Miss Rose, normally I would sit down and asses the entire test with the candidate,' Preston smiled as Shadow walked up to Rouge's side, 'but to be honest I really don't think there is any need.'
'Oh?' Amy tilted her head a little nervously.
'I want to offer you a place here immediately.' Preston smiled, quickly glancing at Rouge and Shadow before turning back to Amy, 'You've got what it takes, and with a little more training from the two by your side, you can be the best.'
'Thank you, Sir.' Amy smiled, biting back her excited scream.
'As for you two,' Preston announced firmly in Shadow and Rouge's direction, causing them to stand to attention, 'promotion.'
'Sir?' Rouge and Shadow stammered with wide eyes.
'Think you two can work together as Deputy Chiefs without killing each other?' Preston smirked a little before walking away.
'Holy shit.' Shadow whispered as the gang rushed over to congratulate the three.
'Yeah, if I'd known that was what would come from all this I would've put my hand up a lot sooner.' Rouge smiled, causing everyone to laugh.
It was sunset before the gang finally made it out of the city and back to Knothole, gathering at Sonic and Tails' home. The whole gang gathered around for good food and good company, all celebrating Shadow and Rouge's promotion along with Amy's acceptance into the agency. Despite how tired the three were, they were all happy to spend the night with everyone, even Shadow.
'So, how are you feeling?' Sonic asked as he and the fuchsia hedgehog made their way out to the living room balcony.
'If I fall asleep half way through a sentence, you'll know why.' Amy giggled as she rest her head on his shoulder, the two standing at the railing.
'Worth it though, right?' Sonic cocked a brow as he looked down at her.
'Unquestionably.' Amy smiled up at him.
'I'm so proud of you.' Sonic admitted timidly.
She tried to hide it, but her blatantly shocked expression came over her before she could stop it. After everything he tried to talk her out of it, he could now admit he was proud of her. Judging from the sapphire hero's unfaltering smile, he understood why she was shocked, and was clearly willing to accept it.
'Really?' Amy questioned to be sure.
'Really. I'll be there for you, just try not to get yourself killed.' He winked.
'Got it.' She giggled in return.
They started to laugh, finally able to joke about everything that had happened and fully accept what the future could hold for them. The cobalt ball of quills pulled his fuchsia heroine into his arms and kissed her tenderly, easing the both of them in before deepening the kiss, lacing their arms all around each other.
As they broke away staring into each other's eyes, it was hard for either of them to stop smiling. Having each other there in the moment, success thanks to the collective work of their friends, the talking and laughter of them radiating out onto the balcony. They really did have the best of the best. Did it get any better than this?