Serendipity

Chapter 21: Ultimatum

Weeks had passed since Silver woke up from the coma he was in. Since then he'd gone into physical therapy for mobilization. Scourge and Sally disappeared after that day and it was assumed they dropped out of high school. Eggman and his gang weren't seen around as much in town anymore. The place had cooled down. Winter came early that year and it snowed from time to time. It was peaceful and it felt nice to be outside.

Sonic stopped in front of a hospital with Amy in his arms. Amy shivered after that fast run through the cold wind. She hid her face under her black scarf and when she was placed down on the ground she cuddled herself. She wore a red coat and black tights with black boots and it was still cold. She smiled and felt the light snow falling down on her face. "Where are you taking me this time?"

Sonic looked at the tall building and sighed lowering his head pondering. He didn't know how to explain the situation to her without her freaking out. He reached for her hand and took it under his. She blushed and covered her face with her free hand. She didn't want Sonic to see her so embarrassed.

"Before I answer that, can you do me a favor?"

"Yes, I may do you a favor."

"Ok, may, whatever's," He chuckled, "Um...What's to happen today is a surprise, so leave all questions till the end, okay?"

"Alright, then I shall set that question aside for now." She agreed with a nod.

He smiled at her and began walking with her inside the building. At first they walked silently but when she heard doors open automatically she bit her lip. She felt anxious. Something in the air smelled different. She'd never smelled it before.

"Sonic,"

"Yea,"

"Your hand is cold,"

Sonic turned to look at her with wide eyes. "Ah. Here then,"

He trusted their hands inside the pocket of his coat leaving Amy flustered. She meant it as a little joke at first, but he didn't seem to take it that way. Their hands were clenched together in that small warm space. She wished she understood why these kinds of little actions didn't bother Sonic, but it did her. She mumbled something about wishing he hadn't done that.

Sonic found where he was supposed to go and lead her down a narrow hall where a tall Doctor falcon and a nurse waited for them. He stopped and turned to her releasing their hands. He placed both his hands on her shoulder and smiled. "Wait here for a bit."

"Okay,"

Sonic left her side to go talk to the doctor up ahead. Amy was placed near the wall so that she could balance. She placed her hand flat on the wall and wondered where they were. She couldn't hear too many voices, because it was really quiet almost like a library. Were they at a library?

No, she thought to herself. Libraries don't smell like this. There were still some noises around and it didn't echo. She sighed and placed the side of her head on the wall to rest it. She couldn't shake the anxious feeling she had on her stomach. She felt so...scared.

"Amy,"

Sonic came back and she lifted her head. "Are you okay? Do you feel sick or...?"

"No, I am fine."

He was so worried about her now a days and she found it strange at first because of his flirtatious and cocky characteristics, but then it flattered her. He'd change, but not in a bay way. This change was soft and calm.

Sonic softly smiled at her and grabbed her hand. "Okay, let's go,"

"Whe—" She stopped herself from asking a question and nervously smiled. "Forgive me."