Amy's POV
5 days later...

"It's time.... it's time...", a silhouette walks towards me.

"Huh? Time for what?", I take a step back.

"It's time for you to choose, Amy...", More silhouettes close in on me.

"No, please... I need more time...", I step back even more.

"It's already time... the time is now... choose...", they all said as they grabbed my arms.

"Stop it! Leave me alone!," I tried kicking them, but all that I felt was air.

"Its time... it's time.", they pulled me in different directions.

"Hey... wait... no... you can't make me... NOOOOOOOOO!"

"No!", I gasped quickly rising on my bed making myself dizzy in the process. Which led to the other part... jumping out of the bed and falling face down on the floor.

"Yeah... that hurt.", I groaned as I picked myself up from the floor.

"Why did I freak out?", I thought and then it comes back to me.

"Oh yeah... today's the day.", I looked around my room and found another outfit to wear on the dresser. I walk to it, put it on, and walk to the living room.

I still can't believe that the fangirls fixed up this place.

While I was drowning in ice cream, went outfit shopping, and probably singing the most emotional song of my songbook, they actually cleaned it and it showed.

They had paint, wall plaster, and other things on them, once we came back.

I think it was around 10 or 12. Idk... I was so sleepy that night...

I didn't say anything and just walked to my room falling asleep on the bed, having bad dreams like this one.

These days went by fast.... the humiliation, the constant teasing, feeling sorry for myself, pain, and hiding.

Rouge would the one who always tries to cheer me up by taking me to shop for more clothes.

Same thing with Blaze, except she'd take me to Cream. I didn't go shopping with Rouge, but I did go to Cream's house.

It was going great, until she mentioned Sonic. I froze immediately, breaking down as she tried to show the note to me. I refused it and raided her fridge for ice cream.

Then, I ran into her room and shut them both out. I slid on my back and cried some more. What's worse was that Cream was asking me if I'd forgive Sonic for what he done. I can still hear her voice in my head.

Please... Miss Amy, won't you forgive Mister Sonic? Maybe number 61 won't be a disaster. He's really sorry, he wants to see you. Won't you just read the note that he gave you?

Argh! What is it with everyone and the note?! I can't take it anymore! I'm not reading that for as long as I live! Well if I live for that long, before living in a cardboard box eating ice cream until I die!

But, what if it's really important? What if he really is sorry for all the damage he has caused? Maybe he finally changed his ways and break up with Sally.

No way.... that is a dream that won't come true ever....

Ugh! This is so frustrating! I wish someone could just tell me what to do!

Wait... only one person did... Blaze...

She told me this five days ago...

~Flashback~

"You have two choices, Amy. The first one is to stay here and hide away from angry mobians all your life. The second one is leave this all in the past with a new start. Whichever you choose, I will support you either way. You should also listen to your heart. It will tell you what you should choose."

"When will that happen?"

"One day, until then you need to have your choice made."

"You only have one choice to make... This will change your life forever..."

~End of Flashback~

My heart? What does that mean?

I look around for an answer and see Sonic's note staring at my face instead. It was on top of a drawer and had an angelic light over it.

"Hmmm... Is that supposed to be my answer?", I looked at it confused and started walking over it.

The light became brighter with every step that I took and I could hear angelic music become more louder in my mind.

When I stopped and turned the other way, they both stopped and disappeared.

"No way, this can't be my answer.", I go back and walk all the way to the note.

Once again the light and music come back...

"Oh great... now this has to be the answer, huh?", I rolled my eyes, grabbing the note from the top of the drawer and looked at it. It was pink, but not just any pink. It was my pink.

I carefully opened it and started to read it.

Ames, please meet me by the fountain 7 days from now... I... umm.... Yeah! Just meet me there! Please... I'm sorry.... please.... Ames.... I want to see you...
                                                                              ~Sonic~

I saw a small post script at the bottom. It was super tiny. I squinted at it, until my vision became clear.

Then, I read it and I started tearing up.

PS: I told Sal and she understands perfectly... She cares for you just like I do... She set up the arrangement... Anyway.... I hope I get to see you there...

"This is my answer?! No way!", I crumbled up the note, smashed our picture, and rocked myself in a corner in tears.

Sally... it's always her... She planned this... As if she wasn't tired of making fun at me... She automatically decides to help him with me... Yeah... right. I still have the painful memory stuck in my head. His words and our fight piercing my heart.

~Flashback~

"Whatever, I know that you did it because I flaked out on all those pretend dates that I was supposed to have with you.", he said coldly.

Those words pierced my heart as it froze and started breaking down. "But, I didn't do it! Please you have to believe me!"

He pushes me into the flowers, not hard but softly making me stare into his eyes. "I really don't want hurt you Ames... If you don't fess up now, there will be consequences."

"What would they be?"

"Like telling you that I know that you're an obsessive fangirl and you force me to go on dates with you. You also hurt Sally by punching her and pulling her hair. I won't tolerate that at all."

"That's not true... Sonic! You know that I would never do anything for attention!"

"Oh really, then are you going to tell me that you love me? Or is that a lie too?", he moved closer into her personal space.

Tears fell out of my eyes as I blushed a deep pink and turned away.

"I'll take that as I lie, then."

From that the point on, everything went down hill...

~End of Flashback~

I can't believe that I did that.... but then again... I don't regret it.... not one bit...

Ugh... the force of confusion is hitting me straight in the face... Why...?

I walk away from the drawer and look at a counter on the other side to see a card on it, covered by the same angelic light and music like the note.

"Another answer?", I walk over to it and grab it. It was a small purple and white card that said, "If you dream to be a star, you already are one."

I pick it up and remembered what the white hedgehog said...

I've been all around Möbius looking for someone who could have potential in becoming famous...

Me? Famous? Is that even possible? I shook my head and looked at the clock.

"10:35? Hmm... I still have time." I go to the kitchen to make myself breakfast. I quickly whip up some strawberry pancakes with some syrup and eggs. Then, I top it off with orange juice, then start eating it.

As I took another bite, more flashbacks came to me, like a whirlwind of overwhelming thoughts.

At first, I was skeptical because everyone that went up so far sounded like dying cats. Then, you went on that stage and sounded like a angel. I was so amazed that I immediately wanted to meet you...

Do I really sound like an angel? Huh, maybe I do. I mean... Rouge actually snuck in my room and stole my songbook.

The one that shouldn't be stolen whatsoever by a single person, or else they will get pummeled by my hammer.

However, Rouge is an exception. She heard me singing my heart out every time Sonic left me. Also, to cheer me up, she actually took me to a karaoke bar as a VIP.

I thought that Sally was the only VIP in everywhere?

Apparently not... though if I could officially call her a VIP, it wouldn't be Very Important Person.

Nope. No way.

I would call her a Vicious Inconsiderate Person because she is one.

She's that type of VIP.

I mean these days have been the worst with her around. It even reminds me of the 60th failed date that I was supposed to have with Sonic and then the day after it...

~Flashback~

"Well, well, well... If it isn't Amy Rose. The most clingy freedom fighter in all of Möbius. No wait... the most pathetic clingy freedom fighter of all of Möbius."

I stayed quiet...

"So, how did your latest attempt at having a date with my boyfriend go. Wait... don't tell me. He left you. Wow... I feel so sorry for you. Look at the way that he left you. A mess just like always...", she snickered.

She walked to me and grabbed my food... and you can guess what happened from there...

~End Of Flashback~

I'm still shuddering at the thought of her. Popularity literally went to her head. She doesn't care about anything or anyone. Or humiliating me for that matter.

I look back at the clock. "Wow... 40 minutes already passed by. I've got to hurry in making my choice. Should I leave or stay...?"

I quickly wash my dishes and make my way to a hallway filled with more pictures.

Every single one is filled with memories that are always in my heart.

I go to one photo frame that has me and the others all together.

Everyone had happy smiles and happy laughs. I was the only girl in the group. So... yay me... I showed some girl power!

I giggled at the picture and walk to another one... I frown a bit... "Oh yeah... this one..."

It had a picture of Sally and I when we were still friends.

I still can't believe that she changed from a sweet caring princess to a vicious impolite princess... Oh well I can't dwell on this forever... Maybe one day she'll be back to her old self. I still remember the day that we met.

~Flashback~

"Come on guys, we need to get the castle.", a blue hedgehog said.

"We're right behind you, Sonic!", A two tailed fox hovered over to him with a red echidna trailing behind him.

He sped up a bit more and ran through the town square. Fruit, vegetables, and other things were being knocked down, making a certain pink hedgehog worried.

"Sonic!!! Be careful!! You don't know this place and you might get hurt!! Slow down!!", she shouted.

"No can do, Ames. The king of Möbius asked for my presence. He wants to see me and see if the princess can make us freedom fighters.", he skids to a stop.

"Still we have plenty of time. Come on, Sonic walk with me.", she begged, making a puppy face.

"Okay, okay... fine... In return I want 10 chilidogs."

"Only ten?"

"Yup."

"I think that ten isn't enough for you... especially when it comes to childogs. You gobble them up like a cookie monster."

"Hey! At least I don't leave crumbs behind like one when I eat one."

"Are you calling me one?"

"No, though now that you mention it, you kinda are one. When you see cookies, you dive into them and leave crumbs behind.", he chuckled.

"Hey! You take that back!"

"I would, because I don't want to upset your cute cookie monster face.", he teased.

"Grr..." A hammer poofs in her hand.

"Uh.. Amy..?"

She tilts her head a bit with an angry blushing face and starts walking closer to him with it.

"I... umm... hey would you look at the time... It's time to go.", He sweatdrops nervously, looking at his wrist before speeding away.

You get back here, Sonic! Sonic! Soniiiiic!!", she runs after the terrified hedgehog with her huge piko piko hammer.

At Möbius Castle...

"Where is the notorious hero? I want to see him." The king tapped his foot impatiently.

"I'm sure that he'll be here, your majesty.", a maid brings in his morning coffee.

He takes it. "Thank you. Now then, go grab my daughter, again."

"Of course, your majesty.", the maid bowed and went down the hall.

The king smiled a bit then frowned at Tails and Knuckles. "Hmm... is he always... this late..?"

The two of them share worried glances...

"Well?"

"No, your majesty... he's quite punctual...", Tails finally said.

"I wonder why he's late... If he is the legendary hero that saves hundreds of cities from destruction... he should be here..."

Again, the two of them stared at each other...

The king sighs and starts to retreat away.

"Father? Did the legendary hero show up, yet?", a auburn chipmunk in a blue gown shows up.

"No... I don't think he'll come...", the kings sighs once more.

"Don't worry... I'm sure that he'll arrive."

"But, Sally."

The princess puts her hands on his. "Trust me... maybe there's a reason why he's late... all the heroes have one."

"Okay, we'll wait...

Ten minutes later...

"AAAHHH!!!"

They all look up to see said hero fall flat in his face with a pink hedgehog on top of him.

"Ugh... You and the monster hammer..."

"My hammer is not a monster! You should know-"

"AHEM. I presume that you're the legendary hero?", the king interrupts Amy and walks towards them.

"Who are you?", Sonic questioned as he looked strangely at the king.

"Psst... Sonic... it's the king", the red echidna whispers.

His eyes widen and quickly looks nervously back at the king. "O-Oh... your highness!"

Then Amy widens her eyes, gets off him, and does a small curtsy with her dress.

"What are you doing?", he asked.

"What does it look like I'm doing? A curtsy. All citizens and guests must bow or curtsy in front of royalty. It shows humility and respect."

"She does have a point.", the princess appears in front of her and does the same thing. "Royalty also needs to bow and curtsy to them in return. Though since you are new to Möbius, we'll let it pass."

"Thank you, princess.", he said tiredly, picks himself up, and bows sloppily.

"Please, call me Sally." She walks away to the hallway. Everyone follows her. "We have lunch ready for all you in the banquet room."

"Lunch? Now we are talking! Lead me to the food!", Sonic runs to the banquet room with a watery mouth.

"Sonic, you idiot! Don't eat all of the food! Leave some for the rest of us!", Knuckles growled.

"No worries. I've heard about... Sonic... am I right?", the princess asked.

"Yes."

"Okay... well I know that he always has a huge appetite... I've heard from others, that he finishes food in a split second. So, I've ordered to make seconds, thirds, fourths, and etc of the meal. Which means... everyone will get a chance to have a bite."

"Oh yeah! Hey, Sonic! You can eat all of the food! Get full, fat, or whatever you do when it comes to food! Just make sure that you don't roll down a hill with us chasing after fat you!", Knuckles joked and he ran after him.

"I don't get fat!"

"Yeah, you keep telling yourself that!"

"I'm not fat! I'm thin as a twig! I run around all of the time to get rid of the fat!"

"Try to say that to your unhealthy obsession with your true love... The chilidog!"

"Your true love is the Master Emerald! You stand on it like a scared caveman or something like that!"

"At least I don't dream about marrying it!"

"Who wouldn't dream about marrying the most amazing food created?! I would!"

"Yeah, you would marry it and eat the bride afterwards!"

"Guys! Stop! The princess can hear everything!", Tails yelled.

They didn't listen and kept on bickering.

"Oh boy...", he grumbled and quickly runs after them.

The two girls look at each other and giggled.

"Are they always like this?", Sally tilts her head a bit.

"Yup. I got used to it because they have been doing it ever since they were younger."

"At least you survived... otherwise you wouldn't be here."

"Mmhm... It's nice to meet you, Sally. I'm Amy Rose."

"You mean you're the one with the legendary piko piko hammer?"

"That's right."

"Wow...", her eyes sparkled and then frowned. "Argh."

"Something wrong?"

"Yeah. This dress feels uncomfortable.", she rips it off and reveals another pair of clothes underneath.

"Y-Your dress!", she quickly drops to the ground to pick up the pieces of fabric.

"There's no need to worry. I have more. In fact, father always gets me more. I prefer being like this and not feel restricted in a long, puffy dress."

"Agreed."

"Well, shall we be going?", Sally asked.

"Of course."

They both walked beside each other and entered the banquet room.

"WOW! I'M IN HEAVEN!!!"

They both giggled again.

"I think he found the main course."

"I think so, too."

~End Of Flashback~

I smile a bit and go to one that has a picture of a picture of a hungry Sonic, dancing with a chilidog.

It was on the same day that we met Sally. He looked so happy and Knuckles just rolled his eyes as I took the picture.

"I remember this...", I trailed off and look on my clock. "Ten minutes left? That doesn't really give me a time to choose."

The card and note are both covered in the angelic light and music again.

I look at them in my hands.  "Ooh... what should I choose? What should my heart choose?"

Crunch!

I move my foot carefully away and look down to see the shattered picture of Sonic and I.

I pick up the shattered picture.

"Ooh... Sonic... Why did you change? Why do you hate me?", I clutch it close to my chest and started tearing up.

Okay... play the video... I changed the lyrics a bit... it still rhymes...

Why do I play this game of pretend?
Remembering through a firsthand sorrow?
Such a great pal and wonderful friend
Oh, look the tears just pour

I could curl up and hide in my room
There in my bed, still sobbing tomorrow
I could give in to all the gloom
But tell me, tell me how long for?

Why do I have a heavy heart?
Why do I start to break in pieces?
Why do I go and fall apart for you?

Why should I be the grieving girl and cry
Saying that I miss you
And that my world has gone dark without your light
I will sing some requiem tonight

You are the flood that swallowed me whole
Refusing a love I endlessly gave you
You are fire out of control
The blaze that can't be tamed

Why do I have a heavy heart?
Why do I say I'll keep you with me?
Why should I go and fall apart for you?

Why should i be the grieving girl and cry
Saying that I miss you
And that my world has gone dark without your light
I will sing some requiem
Tonight

'Cause when the heroes fall, the kingdoms always weep
Someone lights a candle to remember
Oh, someone mourns them all
When they lay them down to sleep

So, don't tell me that I don't have it right
Don't tell me that it isn't black and white
After all you put me through!
Just say that it isn't true!
That you are not the monster...!!!

Amy rips the picture and looked at the pieces.

That I.. knew...

'Cause I...
can not play the grieving girl and cry..
Saying that I miss you..
And that my world has gone dark

I will sing no requiem..
I will sing no requiem..

Tonight...

Oh...
Oh...

I take the note and card as I walk out towards the front door, leaving my home behind me.

The picture of us in my hands fell at the entrance.

"It's time."

I held the note and card close. "I've made my choice."
~~~
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