You're so beautifuuuuul! So dang beautifuuuu-!

Oh dang didn't know you were there... um this is pretty awkward so just ignore that lol. So basically my birthday happened and did lots of fun stuff even though I normally would ask for not much since I already got what I want and need haha. Regardless I got two birthday cakes (one for each day and was sang twice), three pinatas (one for younger ones, one for adults, and one for me :3) and some new kicks, clothes and several gift cards. It turned out pretty neat and couldn't ask for more (I told them not to lawl). Anyway that's what I did and the week leading up to it didn't give me enough time to work on fanfiction so this one had to be delayed until it's complete and proofread.

So anyway here's the next and last chapter! Hope you enjoy! ^u^

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or locations. They belong to Sega.


Worth?

A flash of light appeared and disappeared quickly outside Tails' workshop to reveal two familiar echidnas.

"We're here Tiki. Hopefully they haven't left yet." Knuckles spoke softly as they stood outside the door in front of the yellow fox's abode.

"We must be there for them Knuckie. To have such a terrible thing happen to Sonic and Amy must be very detrimental." Tikal replied with a saddened look gazing up at Knuckles. "Will they be okay my love?"

Knuckles grinned gently and nodded. "I've known the two for half my life and if anything, we have a strong bond with each other. I would say they're just being stubborn."

Turning back towards the door the emerald guardian raised his large hand and knocked upon its wooden frame. Silence met them as the two echidnas held each other's hands tightly hoping they weren't too late.

Click.

The lock to the door disengaged and opened to reveal a certain twin-tailed kitsune step out with a grim look on his face. "Looks like you two made it just in time."

"Yeah with what you told us over the communicator it sounded urgent." Knuckles replied looking over the younger fox. "So how bad is it?"

Tails scratched his head nervously and stepped aside. "Come in and see…"

Both echidnas nodded letting themselves into his household. The interior looked simple with several aircraft memorabilia that stuck out which wasn't surprising, but aside from that it had a minimalistic feel with the furniture being a solid color and whatnot. Tails isn't one for much decoration and tends to focus more on his technology aspect, but nonetheless his home was welcoming enough. Tikal on the other hand was in awe of the airplane things which wasn't surprising either considering she was born 3,000 years ago where the only technology available were rocks and sticks.

The trio passed through the living room and down the hallway to which their ears picked up the sounds of heavy crying.

"Better warn you two, she isn't in the right state of mind so be careful." Tails informed. Knuckles nodded silently while Tikal whimpered hugging the male echidna's arm. The group continued to walk forward until they got to a closed door with a light shining under it, the source of the crying coming from behind it… and it sounded horrifying.

Like someone grieving from a broken heart.

The yellow fox walked forward and placed his hand on the knob, turning back to stare at the two. "This is the most emotional I've ever seen her in my entire life. Hopefully with some company she might feel better-."

"WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

The three covered their ears tightly from the loud screech.

"O-Oh my goodness…" Tikal whispered about to cry herself. Knuckles wrapped his other arm around her for comfort as Tails gulped. "Ready?"

"Go for it Tails." Knuckles gave the approval. With a large exhale the yellow fox opened the door.

Knuckles and Tikal looked ahead and gasped at the sight.

"WAAAAAHHHHHH! SONIC I'M SO SORRY!" Amy cried hard, her arms wrapped around… you guessed it.

Knuckles' eye twitched. "What the hell happened to you Sonic?"

Tikal was astonished. "What has happened?!"

The blue hedgehog in question… was covered in cuts and bruises with the rose-colored girl hugging him for dear life continuing to let off the waterworks. The Blue Blur himself merely grinned sheepishly. "Hey guys, glad you could join us."

Tails made the same expression chuckling awkwardly. "Least you aren't too hurt Sonic."

The trio walked over to the bed he was in with Tikal immediately pulling out a pouch she kept. "I have brought remedies to ease your wounds quicker as you have requested. They were used for our injured warriors long ago." the orange echidna princess placed the pouch next to Amy. "When she is ready she can tend to you."

"WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" Amy continued to cry hard while Sonic rubbed her back with his good arm. "Amy it's alright I'm fine! Y-You're holding too tight!"

"SONIC! WHY!" the pink hedgehog bawled not hearing his words, so Sonic did the only thing that would shut her up.

Meeting her lips with his own.

"CUUUTE~!" Tikal squealed hugging Knuckles' arm again with the emerald guardian smirking. "Looks like Sonic's getting the hang of making the first move."

"Look who's talking Mr. I'm Still Shy With Girls hehe." Tails replied teasingly. The male echidna glanced him an eerily look; it was enough for the young fox to gulp. "Never mind…"

Amy's eyes widened considerably but instantly closed as she grabbed his face and began to make out with him. It was very ferocious… and awkward.

"Okay you can stop eating each other's mouths already. Amy's good now." Knuckles let out slightly annoyed. Tikal grinned on her part. "Let them go on Knuckie. It is very adorable!"

"It is Tikal but Knuckles is right. I called you so you can try to calm Amy down but looks like Sonic beat you to it." Tails walked closer to the two hedgehogs and separated them. "Alright that's enough."

Sonic and Amy panted heavily with the latter sniffing. "T-Thanks hehe, and sorry about that."

"It's fine Amy, but now then." Knuckles grabbed a nearby chair and sat on it. "I see you two got back together after that little breakup huh?"

"Yeah. I honestly thought it wouldn't happen but it did." Sonic said with ears flattened. "I wasn't sure if I was worth anything…"

A pair of hands grabbed his face and raised it next to the rose-colored girl's own, olive eyes looking at emerald ones lovingly. "You are Sonic. I shouldn't have said those awful things to you, but now that we are back together I'll make sure that never happens again."

"That is wonderful news Sonic and Amy! May your bond be stronger than ever!" Tikal cheered as she sat on Knuckles' leg. "We are curious however, what happened to you Sonic?"

"Hehe it's a funny story actually."

"We got plenty of time hedgehog." Knuckles plainly said, Tikal nodding in agreement. Tails smiled and sat on the floor cross-legged. "Tell them."

Sonic sighed while Amy dug through Tikal's pouch to heal the blue hedgehog. "So this is what happened…"

"Listen, we've known each other for a while and I regret the way I acted towards you when we first met. I was acting so much like a fangirl and only forced myself to become a part of your life which I shouldn't have. I neglected your part of whether or not you wanted me to be a part of your life and always assumed that you were only being shy. I'm sorry if I was a burden to you when it came to you saving the world or going off on adventures and I'm sorry if I ever got in the way of things. Upon growing up I realized that the stuff I did was not only driving you back, but it was also driving me back on what I wanted for myself. What I wanted for my future, what my dreams were supposed to be. I never put much thought on that since I was solely focused on capturing your heart, and if I continued on towards that path then I wouldn't see myself going anywhere on my own path. That's why I toned myself down on that and focused on other things becoming more independent and stronger so that I can be a help to others." Amy explained, a gentle breeze flowing in the wind which blew upon the flower garden and across their quills with the two continuing to look at each other and Amy going on. "Not only for my friends… but for you as well. As much as I tried to better myself in anyway I can, I knew that I wouldn't reach my full potential if I wasn't there for you. That's why I went ahead to become a better person so that you can see me as someone that can stand by your side and not just some fangirl. I want to be there for you through thick and then and when the world is against you, I will remain by your side no matter what. You will always be a hero to everyone Sonic… and you will always be a hero to me."

Sonic was at a loss for words not knowing what to say. She hit the nail right on and explained her words greatly that it made his own emotions rise. Looking at her better this time she saw the truth in her eyes, his mind flashing back to the innocent and young sweet pink little hedgehog that had the same quill style as he did back then transform herself into a great young woman. The thought of their breakup creeped back into the male hedgehog's head and instantly did he feel guilt for ever hurting this pure soul that only wanted to make sure he is okay. Someone that greatly cared for him above everyone else and that stood by his side no matter what.

'Maybe she does know the real me? Was I being an idiot?' Sonic focused back on reality and noticed her brilliant green hues glitter from the sun's rays, the breeze making her quills dance in the wind as if they were like silk threads. Her angelic appearance grappled at Sonic's heart and made his throat dry. Nonetheless he breathed in and out once and nodded.

"I felt the same way about you Amy." Now it was his turn. "I did see you as that and what you said was true… but that wasn't the actual reason. I'm sure you already but the reason is because I was afraid of commitment. I always thought that if I was with someone then I would be sacrificing many things that made me, well… me. I love to be out there and run, I love to chase adventure and I love to save and help others. I don't do it because I want fame, I do it because I want to make everyone happy. That makes me have a purpose and helps me become a better person and not just be the world's fastest hedgehog." Sonic leaned down and sat next to her keeping his gaze on the smaller hedgehog. "That title doesn't matter to me. To be honest I don't care if people like Shadow become faster than me… well that's kind of stretching it." This made Amy giggle; just hearing that made Sonic's heart leap as he kept going. "What matters is that everyone in the world has a chance to be happy. My friends deserve happiness and heck even Egghead does need it when he's not trying to rule the world. And to be honest…" Sonic suddenly looked down in shame with his ears lowering. "Man, just talking of this makes me sound like a hypocrite because even though I do what I do to make people happy… even my actions can be a double-edged sword."

Amy scooted slightly closer to him in concern. "Sonic…"

"To be honest…" he continued. "I never saw you as annoying when we were younger. I loved the way you were open to everyone and I liked how you were there for me even during your fangirl days. You were so… a-adorable and I wished I wasn't such a coward and ran away every time you made a move on me. I was only afraid of what will happen if we got together; a lot of people would know and that in turn will cause my enemies to know. I don't want anyone to hurt you Amy and if they did… I-I w-wouldn't know w-what to d-do." Sonic choked.

In less than a second the Blue Blur felt arms around his neck along with the sweet scent of strawberry. His eyes widened upon feeling the soft form of Amy making contact with his own and feeling her face nuzzle into his neck.

"I-It's alright Sonic, we a-all have our flaws." she mumbled. Sonic lowered his eyelids and smiled as he nuzzled her head with his own gently, soft purring sounds coming off the two as they comforted one another feeling the fresh day hitting onto their bodies.

After a nice comfortable silence Amy slightly loosened her hold to look at Sonic with the latter doing the same. Their noses almost made contact with each other with their small breaths being exchanged.

They didn't pull back. They both have come this far.

"Sonic…" Amy teared up.

"Amy…" Sonic did as well.

They began getting closer.

"I-I'm sorry… for the t-things I said to y-you…"

"I-It's okay Ames… l-like people say…"

A black nose touched another black nose, strong emerald eyes watched serene olive ones. Only an inch were their lips away.

"Sonic… I-I… I want… you… as you." Amy whispered closing her eyes and going in. Sonic started doing the same, his nose getting her scent a lot stronger.

Less than half an inch to go…

Very close…

Their hearts beating as one.

Emotions syncing with each other.

Apologies having been accepted.

A quarter of an inch now.

Sonic and Amy couldn't wait any longer to taste one another once again like before.

'…but when it comes to outings, especially when we're together, YOU ALWAYS ACT LIKE A BABY!'

'No, Amy's right. I have to be more mature and just let go so that I can not only make myself happy, but also her happy.'

'WELL IF YOU DIDN'T ACT SO UNCIVILIZED I WOULDN'T HAVE TO CALL YOU IDIOT!'

'I shouldn't have said that to Sonic. I should have been more aware of how he's really like and not put myself above him. I still got a ways to go before I can truly know him but for now…'

'He's/she's worth everything to me.'

Chu~.

And like that their loving bond has returned.

Still having the fangirl side within her body Amy tackled Sonic onto the grassy floor with the blue hedgehog welcoming it, feeling soft arms wrap around his neck to pull him in closer while he did the same thing with his own around her waist. The two focused on nothing else but each other and the sensation of their lips caressing each other with love and tenderness. Amy mewled at the actions while Sonic enjoyed her strawberry scent tickling his nose. The rose-colored girl completely laid her body on top his as she moved her hands towards his face and cupped them grazing her digits along his muzzle, Sonic letting out a gentle purr to show his appreciation. That's not to say that Amy let out his own purrs as they continued making out, arms exploring each other's bodies with legs tangled up among one another with the gentle breeze and sunny rays hitting their forms. Their bond has renewed and healed, their hearts beating as one again, and their issues resolved as they now know that they wouldn't be able to go on in life without each other.

Their worth is priceless and beautiful.

Sonic and Amy released their blissful exchange with a pop as they gasped for breath, and immediately went back to it as the two hedgehogs continued to meld their mouths together. The Blue Blur's tongue boldly went into his lover's mouth causing the pink hedgehog to gasp, his large appendage making contact with her own as she squealed afterward and rubbed her tongue upon his. Small moans followed suit with Amy moving her hands down to his chest and Sonic's going up towards her midback.

Only for Amy's eyes to shoot wide open, Sonic opening his half-lidded with a hidden grin.

Well, he moved one hand up towards her midback while the other grabbed and massaged her cute tail hehe.

Amy broke the kiss softly looking at him. "S-Sonic?"

"Heh, wanted to see how you'll react Ames." Sonic's grin lowered. "Unless you're still mad…"

The rose-colored girl shook her head. "N-No it's fine, I'm not mad. That was… pretty forward."

"Well I'm learning more on how couple stuff works. I also saw it in a magazine once."

Amy smirked. "Ah so you look at the Mobius Monthly romance section too?"

Sonic averted his eyes nervously mumbling. "Maybe…"

Letting out a giggle Amy leaned down and pecked his lips for a moment, leaning back slightly with the two looking at each other happily. "I love you my handsome Sonic. Never forget that."

The Blue Blur smiled. "And I love you my beautiful Amy. I always will be there for you."

After several more minutes of kissing the two hedgehogs sat in the fields looking at the horizon while cuddling each other.

"During our kiss I had a thought." Sonic said. Amy looked at him curiously. "What kind of thought Sonic?" she asked.

"Basically I heard the hurtful words you said to me and after that a scene played in my head. I saw myself hesitating and pulling back before we kissed and more hurtful words were said which made me pull even further back. You tried to reach out to me but I didn't let you as I thought things would go back the same way if we got back together, so I ran away." Sonic explained with ears flattening. "I almost went through with it earlier…"

Amy's expression saddened as well taking his hands into hers. "I never meant any of that my love and what I said today, I mean every word of it. I love you so much and you mean everything to me… s-so please." The rose-colored girl choked out a sob.

Sonic looked up and panicked at her stricken face. "N-No Amy I wouldn't! Not again." he reassured. "I almost went through with it, but I know that you wouldn't mean it and that you were only letting out your frustration for the many times I avoided you back then and I'm still sorry for that. I wouldn't even want that scene to play out in real life… I don't want to hurt you a second time."

The pink hedgehog sniffed and nodded, her olive eyes never breaking away from his emerald ones. "And I don't want to hurt you anymore Sonic. I'll be more careful and learn more about you… the real you."

Sonic smiled. "The same way I want to know more about the real you Amy."

With that the two got closer ones again and readied another kiss.

Until their ears flickered from a bellowing sound.

"Huh?" they both asked each other. Their ears twitched once again with the sound getting closer.

And approaching them very quickly. Sonic was the first to react turning his head, eyes widening.

A missile was heading towards them at high speeds!

"LOOK OUT!"

"AH!" Amy cried out feeling herself pushed away from the Blue Blur, the last thing she saw was his worried face before a blinding white light engulfed him.

"And that's what happened." Sonic wrapped up his story while Amy put the finishing touches on the bandages around his body. "And you're all done my love!" the rose-colored girl added.

"Wow so Egghead launched a missile at you?" Knuckles questioned.

"Apparently Eggman had one last trick up his sleeve after we defeated him in Station Square. My sensors picked up a volley of missiles thrown at our location and luckily I activated the defense systems just in time." Tails explained rubbing his chin. "He must've figured out a way to bypass the defenses and attack Sonic and Amy while they were vulnerable. Fortunately I was able to hack into the missiles' targeting modules and redirect them back to its source."

"So Eggman got his shell cracked a second time." Sonic grinned with a thumbs up.

Knuckles sighed. "Man that Eggman with his cheap shots."

"Very unforgiving for this Eggman to harm you but the main story is very cute! Oh I wished I had something like that back in my original time!" Tikal squealed. "If only Knuckie was born the same era as I did."

"Hehe then we wouldn't be able to ever meet you or Knuckles at all Tikal." Amy added.

"Well Tiki you're lucky you came back into this one, it's more peaceful and stuff when Eggman or some other threat aren't in the way. Aside from that our part is done right?" the emerald guardian asked.

"Pretty much Knux. We brought you two here for moral support so thanks for being here!" Sonic said.

"I wouldn't call it much help Sonic, but nonetheless we still appreciate you two coming over." Tails said.

Amy bowed lightly. "Thank you for the first aid Tikal."

"It was a pleasure Amy and no worries." Tikal did the same thing. "No one should go on in life with wounds and injuries."

"Alright so now what?" Knuckles said. Silence roamed afterward, the group not really sure where to go next now that the two hedgehogs are together again.

GROWL!

Luckily their stomachs spoke for them.

"That answer your question?" Tails grinned.

Amy's expression lit up. "How about some cookies!"

"That is a wonderful idea Amy! Let us bake these wonderful treats to fill our tummies!" Tikal got up and grabbed Knuckles' hands. "Come my love." the echidna princess giggled. The male guardian smiled getting up as well. "Alright alright Tiki calm down." he chuckled. As the two echidnas made their way out Tails also got up. "I'm gonna go call Cream and also ask her mom if she can let her come over to help out."

"Go for it buddy." Sonic gave a thumbs up with the yellow fox nodding and walking out as well.

"Maybe we should invite Shadow and Rouge too, Sonic. Rouge did give me great advice on how to be more careful in our relationship." Amy suggested. Sonic was surprised. "Really now? Well I went over to Shadow and strangely enough he spoke as if he knew what to do even though he could care less and doesn't look like he has experience in any of this."

"Okay that's pretty funny haha. Shadow is the LAST person to go to when it comes to romance." the pink hedgehog laughed. Sonic grinned. "Guess Rouge taught him well if anything."

Sharing a laugh the two hedgehogs then looked at each other warmly.

"I love you Sonic."

"And I love you two Amy."

GROWL!

Sonic and Amy blushed from their stomachs talking afterwards.

"Will you be able to stand my love?" Amy said with worry. Sonic smiled at her and nodded. "I gotten through worse." The blue hedgehog then moved his legs towards the edge of the bed and slowly stood up only to wobble.

Luckily Amy grabbed him before he fell to which Sonic sweatdropped. "Guess I'll need help hehe."

The pink hedgehog rolled her eyes. "Oh Sonic." she said and the two walked out as well.

Beginning a new yet familiar journey ahead of them.

'Keep being you Sonic. Even though time changes us that won't mean that it'll keep us apart. Whatever life throws at us just remember… you'll always be the hero of my heart... and your worth to me is more important than anything else. I made a big mistake hurting you many times my love… but now I will move away from my past frustrations, and towards a better future… together.'

"ACHOO!"

A certain black hedgehog and ivory batgirl sneezed at the same time.

"Someone's talked about us Shady."

"Hn. Just means those two are back like super glue."

"Wait so you gave Big Blue advice?"

"Yeah and what of it?"

"…"

"Good. Best to not say anything to embarrass me."

"Awww Shady~! Come here~!"

Chu~!

"Hn."

Fin.


And there you have it! You has reached the end of the story!

Haha I got you again on that part lol! Basically in the last chapter Sonic hesitated and ran away but in here... it was all in his head! Pretty much something to throw the readers off since I'm also experimenting on how to impose dramatic sequences which are believable and from there completely change the outcome to something else lol. It's still a work in progress but nonetheless I'm aiming to improve so the narrative can be both interesting yet at the same time straightforward, so hopefully I got that part down in this.

Nonetheless Sonic and Amy have come back together and Knuckles and Tikal have done their part (whatever it was xD) so now they're gonna eat some dessert. Will Shadow and Rouge come in the end? Stay tuned next time- oh wait this is the last chapter haha!

Hope you enjoyed the read and make sure to check out my other works as well! Til next time and spoiler alert: yes the dark couple did go for cookies as Shadow secretly loves them. :D