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Amy was cheerfully strolling along the sweet summer basking coastline when she noticed sonic zooming past with lightning speed, which has immediately attracted her attention.
-Hi! "she yelled" It is always a gamble to say hi to Sonic as, hence his name, he sometimes goes a bit quicker that the speed of sound; therefore, there is a never really a way to say whenever the hedgehog was acting rude, or simply couldn't hear. This time, moch to her delightfulness, he did hear.
-Oh, hi Ames.
-Morning Sonic, isn't it an absolutely marvellous day today. The sun is ever so tender...,
-Yeah, I guess...
-Would you mind going to the beach today? I am fully available... "she grinned"
-Oh sorry I am way too busy, I need to be somewhere by ten o'clock.
-Oh well, that is perfectly reasonable then... "suddenly something snapped in her head as a quick realisation hit her in between the eyes" WHAIIIIT!?!?!? WUT!?!?! You HAVE to be somewhere by ten o'clock and it's..., it's nine fifty? Akhm! She said while grinding her heel into Sonic's sneaker.
-Well, it is better to arrive 5 or 10 minutes ear...
-Which is even more unusual! Why are you suddenly so punctual? Aren't you supposed to be the living definition of chill? Every time you would be on the rooftops and now what? You know, I thought we were done with this whole avoiding phase...
-Whoa, whoa..., it is nothing like that. I was thinking since Tails put the boots on I have done some thinking at home. And, "he said in a monotone voice" that I need a more reliable, proper way to make some dough and eventually decided to find myself a job.
-You have a JOB?! Why you never told me?
-Well no not really. I was thinking a lot but then I noticed I have a thing for sceneries and thought it would be cool to try at painting.
-You? Painting? "Amy oiled in disbelief"
-Yes I am, learning a bit, I have a convention to attend at ten. "he smiled" I knew nature can be inspiring, If you have ever been all over the world you would have noticed that. So many great sceneries I've seen but, I never thought I would go and try to learn arts, let alone making an income!
-It's alright, I believe you..."she said reassuringly" never thought you will settle thou...
-Well, don't make any wrong assumptions "he laughed" my life will always be movement! Whoa! "he jumped" look at the time! "the watch read 9:57" Gotta go fast.
-Oh, farewell then.
-Bye! "he then zoomed away leaving a trail of wind following him in the distance"
Ohh, bye then. She slowly left for home. It was an absolute pity that Sonic himself is a moving target, every time she craved him to the point where she thought it would eventually make her insane, all the crazy antics, the questionable acts of courage...; there was simply no room for any more nonsense. And yet, once things seemed to start moving themselves ever since peace was settled and more when Tails left for the south the walls went down, there was air to breathe, finally they could've been good friends, if not more. But perhaps later on.
Somewhat disappointed she went home where she sat on her armchair, in front of her was her old table with old books she got from and abandoned house. It was a good read and handy too when she was studying witchcraft in hope to persuade Sonic over on her side. Only now she realises how odd and dodgy it was; not only a love potion was a dumb idea in the first place, young Amy could never get the hang of it anyway.
And yet she couldn't stop thinking about Sonic, there is plenty of things to admire, yet she could understand now why he had a difficult time with her. She would have been dragging him down; which is a bit rude considering how much of a thorough adventurer he really is and there is nothing wrong to excel through something that he was gifted in, zooming through the air whenever the desire would take, defiantly poetic. And what he has mentioned about great inspiring sceneries that he saw..., before she was traveling with Tails Chris and Cream in pursuit of the emeralds she would never leave the county. She then remembered that one time when she was out with Chris's uncle. Oh how similar they were in their persona. Brave, cocky, obsessed blokes who would go to stupid extends chasing after one another. Ohh the silliness of it, although it makes sense for sonic and even more for those not as gifted to experience the thrill and freedom of being wherever you want.
And it was then when Amy got curious: "Hmmm..., it does seems awfully nice, going anywhere you want when you want. If only I could follow him around to some extent, he would probably appreciate it.
She was then interrupted by the arrival of the mail, nothing too spectacular..., a newspaper and a swarm of once a year "literature" hoping to appeal to whoever they can with no idea who is receiving them. This year there was a fashion catalogue (which actually is pretty decent), a gardening catalogue (Cosmo would've appreciated, not Amy), an electronics catalogue (typically full of tat), a food catalogue (probably gonna be out of date), an embarrassing catalogue (why? don't look kids), a films catalogue (quite overpriced), a motoring catalogue (whenever would THAT be for), a music cata-wait...
She then started looking through, she never really liked cars, they are big noisy metal things running on liquid fire with Eggman’s funhouse under the lid. But to some extent they have a purpose; to move one to where he or she would want to be at in a timely fashion, which is handy. As she was scrolling around she kept thinking of that obsessed racer who would often race with sonic, although. She though when she was slowly going through the listings "this is very cryptic..., leaf axle, coil axle, 4 cylinders, 6, 8...," the though chain continued as she looked in "also I have a feeling that all of it is probably behind and also all of it seems quite costly too.. and there are so many countries on the list too, why? There quite a few Freedom republic motors but there are also cars from Soleana, Kroneland, Mrussia"
Suddenly the phone rang...
-Hello, this is Amy Rose Speaking...
-Greetings, "a voice with an odd accent replied" this is Imperial Commissariat Board of the Mruss Empire, I would like to know if you are available to talk with, one second please, Private Prower...
-Of course I am...,
-He will be on the line in about ten minutes, please hold.
Amy kept studying the magazine shoehorning herself with stuff she knows nothing about, until eventually...
-Hello Amy,
-Hi Tails, how's your health?
-Oh, quite decent there isn't so much in the way of casualties, more like a bad rugby match.
-Well this is marvellous, so you are coming back soon?
-We will see, I am so looking forward actually, as much as it is great honour to rid this corner of the map from filth, I would really love to fix my old house up. I even let my own made cooker to go bust so I ended up using coal. "he laughed" Mismanaging my own creation to breaking point and ending up in the soot is something I would never do. Though it is fun when I have to mend the little equipment we have in our trench.
-Don't the locals use a lot of coal?
-Oh yes, so much so that the town are very gassy in winters, that's why they keep house plants. And that's why when I am coming back home I will get rid of that old burner.
-Sorry for a random question, but have you had a go at seeing what a Mrausen car is like?
-It's Mruss, not Mrausen but..., I did had a quick look on one of them when there was the Colonel’s driver topping up the coolant. It is pretty unspectacular..., the engine really feels dated, but the guy driving it told me that it has good soft suspension and it was very reasonably priced.
-How much is that and what was it?
-A Budget Frigate Chapel, they are really just well-built barges. He told me the 1988 list price was about 300 ounces which is about fourteen hunderd rings? Back when it was new...
-I've seen you can get a new one for 1000 with a quite a few extras..., And why is it a barge.
-It's a Diesel straight six with 2.7 litters to play with, this really isn't much.
-And what would be a good configuration?
-Well..., if it is economy you want-get a Diesel Engine and if you need power Petrol.
-And what is the difference between a V6 and I6
-I6 is a good deal smoother, but you need a longer hood and that has implications..., but what's with the questions? Are you buying a car? "Tails asked in surprise"
-Well no..., do you think it would be good to buy one thou.
-So you are buying a car?
-I don't know..., I have some money saved over but I don't want to blow away everything I have for a rainy day.
-How much you have?
-I've got twelve hundred rings, but I don't want to spend all of it on an automobile.
-Why do you need a car in the first place?
-Well..., "she whispred in the mouthpeice"
-Ho-ho..., I think I can help. I have been given a paper recently that I was given an account of 50 ounces upon entry in service and I am due 2 silvers and 5 pence for every day of service upon end of service. You can have the fifty.
-But Tails? Those are your money! Don't you have any project to get allong with?
-Don't worry Amy..., the second sum will probably be good enough for me. I don't need much really, plus I think you should really go on. You will probably love driving...
-Thank you Tails...
-You're welcome Amy I will write a letter out immediately so you will still have about 240 rings around for your budget..., I have one minute left on the phone..., how is everyone?
-Everyone is fine..., I have already told you about Sonic, Cream made a picture of you with crayons.
-That's nice..., how's the detective crew?
-Still haven't returned from Soleana... and please "she pleaded" be careful!
-I will... "hangs up"
Right, gotta do some research...
-Mornig Amy...
Amy looked out of the window and noticed Rouge waving to her
-Hello,
-Are there any news of Tails?
-He's fine, just had chat with him on the phone, so far no casualties.
-That's great!
-And by the way, "she bent down to pick up one of the books from the floor" ...Rouge! Your catalog arrived!
THE NEXT DAY
It to a fair bit of research for amy to find something suitable, to narrow her search she decided to avoid cars from Soleana or Mrussia and stick with local makes to avoid the import fees. Seconly it was a choice of an engine, there wasn't much variety but she soon found a pretty decent way-take power and divide it by weight and then line it up to alleged top speed, thou there vere still issues with areoynamics and so on. In the end she finally had made a solid decisionof what she is looking for, she was just waiting for the boost to arrive. Untill one day she had recieved the mail from Bank of Mrussia. Inside there were twelve fivers each as big as an A5 sheet. Cofident now that she has plenty of headroom to go around she phoned up the distribution cenre feeling confidednt.
-Hello, this is Admiral Motors Distibute group. How can I help you?
-Afternoon, I would like to purchase an automobile,
-May I please have your full name, address and phone number?
-Amy Rose, 12 Ceder passage, Great East road, 01279 44444
-Briliant, any specific model you are interested in?
-Well, I have been looking through your vehicle selection and I am interested in that car you have, Magpie.
-Ok "there was some typing herad over the phone" so a 1990 model Magpie, would that be a 1.8 liter 16 valve I4, a 2.4 18 valve I6 or a 3.0 I6?
-I am thinking 3.0, that is the 175hp?
-Yes, "more typing" what level of trim?
-Nothing too expensive, I am thinking the middle spec.
-Ok, that would be the Merchant class..., now. I will list some optional extras which are available at the moment..., so pay close attention!
-Ok, "why is there so many options? What else? (she thought)"
-Do you need a CD deck, Cassette recorder, teffy player or none of the mentioned?
-None (wtf is a teffy?)
-"typing" do you need a TV, radio, or none?
-A radio will be enough
-"typing" Do you need a heater, AC or none?
-A heater will be good to have, don't think about the AC.
-"typing" Do you need a bigger fuel tank or a larger boot?
-I would say more room in the boot?
-Would you like a roof rack then as well?
-Oh sure, that would be nice. Is that all the extras?
-Yes, but I do have to inform you of our new announcement. We will be making a new revision of the magpie next year, it will be 250 rings more expensive, but it will come with ABS and TC as standard. Are you interested?
-Ehh..., no...
-Ok..., then the current bill is at..., 1050 rings and 99 cents arrive at the dealership at Andrew Avenue, in Captial city.
THE NEXT DAY
The dealership itself was located deep in the capital city which was only a 30 minute bus trip. It was once a pathetic old place wich only ever saw two bomb raids, but since nearly 2 tirds of the buildings were built out of glass a good chunk of it was lost, at least no people were lost, with exception of the older town and factories with thick concrete walls. The void was quickly filled however with brick walk-ups and terraces built just 2-3 years ago with streets still smelling of paint and acetone. Eventually, she has reached a dealership consistent of a series of tents with a small wooden cabin. There was a desk, a cash register, a fax, and a chair with something fat in it which turned out to be the trader.
-Mhgthshkh..., Oh wait you have an order right? What is your name lass? "mumbled a somewhat smelly walrus with a Scottish accent"
-Rose, Amy Rose
-Well, that is quite a name you have...
-Indeed "she replied sarcastically"
-Right lass, we have your order. There’s just one last question thou, is this your first time?
-Yes...
-RUUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! TAKE THE KEY AND THE REGISTRATION PAPERS BUT DRIVE VERY SLOWLY!
-Whatever, why he needs to be such a fusspot, "she slammed the door, tucked the papers into the glove box, tuned the key..." Right, how does this work? "when there is no need to get a license to drive there is a lot of interesting things happening on the roads," So, that pedal does-nothing so it is either brake or gear, this one is...WHOA!!! Engine swiftly barked on her as if it wanted to tear the leg off.
-Don't hit the gas pedal so hard! Also, you're still in neutral, change to 1st.
-Ok, ok..., so THIS has to be the gas; therefore one of them is the clutch, press pedal, change the lever from N to 1 and..., nope that was the brake. So THIS is the clutch..., pedal, lever, gas...
-SLOWLY!!!
-OK, ok, gently press the pedal and..., OMG I AM MOOVING! "she cheered in excitement" HA-HA!!! Ops, sorry for hitting the fence, is that ok?
-Why can't we have licenses like they have on that other planet? WHY? "the walrus moaned as he went for a tea brake"
SOUND THE ROCKY THEME
About a week of intense trainig later (since Sonic was still bussy) Amy finally racked up enough skill to be confident on the road (and about 100 rings worth of fines) She was confident to give sonic a pleasant suprise, She mailed him a letter expecting him to come to her house before his morning jog. And, to her greatest pleasure, he did arrived indeed where she was expecting him. There he was, standing impatiently in wonder what could the old Amy's scheme. He was soon to find out.
-Hey Sonikku! Come over here, I got something that can finally bring us closer than you think and I am sure you will like the effort.
-Sure, he knew Amy quit her old tricks now but he was still praying that it would not be anything magical, or indecent, or both...
-Here..., no excuse for not keeping up now...
Sonic stood with an amused stare as he saw Amy leaning against a car..., a very boxy, old-fashioned orange car. Leaning on it Amy wore quite a smirk on her face and a leather dress and cardigan.
-Amy if I am thinking what you are thinking-this is NOT a good idea. "Sonic barely restrained himself from laughing"
-Why?” she asked curiously?"
-Well, I am just speechless..., it was purely because you wanted to impress me, wasn't it.
-Well, I just though I can keep up with you that way...
-"this amused Sonic greatly he nearly burst from sheer hilariousness" I really appreciate your efforts Ames, but I gotta say that your thing is bit lame. I mean, why?
-Really? "she said looking back" but everyone in the magazine said it's really good value for money and quie "fun". What do you know about cars?
-I know I'll never need one..., nor you needed one.
-Well, I can chose what to buy can I? Why do you have to judge me on what I purchased, it's my money isn't it?
-And it was the whole of your life savings?
-No!! Well..., look. I just wanted for us to hang out more.
-Ehh?
-Where are you going?
-To the shops to buy some more paint
-Briliant! "she cheered" that is about 10 miles away..., I will go with you and we can have a good time together.
-Amy dear, wait..., it would be nice and all but, I tend to go "rlly fest"
-I beg your pardon?
-I mean..., I like you now as a friend but this is a bit too much. When you are going out too much this becomes a mess.
-Hey, hey, hey..., I didn't mean anything like that. It was purely because I wanted something to move me about.
-Something to move you about?
-I mean on earth everyone drives, and it will make it easier for me getting to the city without taking the stinking buss, and I do enjoy a bit of a whiff now and then...
-A bit of a wiff "Sonic asked with some interst?"
-Yes, it's just a pity I can't keep this thing tight when I am turning, wells like a bar of soap. I really shouldn't be doing speed now, but it is quite a bit of fun trying to tame the speed on such puny tires. When there are no other cars of course.
-So you like speed? "soinic asked with more intrest.
-Maybe?
-Well in that case I cannot deny your offer "he said playfully as amy smiled widely" but, I have one condition...
-Which is?
-I want you to show me how good you are in that thing. Just to see if you have as much fun as you tell me, what's the top speed?
-I don't know...
-Well we are about to find out he said as he crouced down. Ten miles to the shop it is?
-But are there other cars? What will thay say if we will ram someone?
-There are no cars in this region, have you ever seen one?
-Ok..., youre on then "she gave a vilonous smirk as she hoped in and quickly reved the engine" ready?
-Ready! "I like it when she can unwind in that way-he thought"
-Go
Right, "she was accelerating as quiclky as possible as she was trying to catch up sonic who was way away from her, but going relatively slowly. 10mph 15, 20, she was now castching up, 25 miles per hour vere coasting on a sweet country lane as she was now rolling next to the sonic at a steady 23 miles. Opening the window blessed her with sweet sweet wind as her thorny hair was delicately dancing in the breeze as she spoke: "looks like we can catch up now eh?" "oh trust me dear Amy, this is noting" He hopped onto the roof the the amy's great suprise wiith her barely not spinning upot into the ditch as he was now danging in front of her open side window. "TAG, YOU'LL NEVER GET ME" as he swiftly accesletaed away from her. "Are you playing with me?" she hissed as she frankticly changed gear to catch up with Sonic which was pacing at 60 miles per hour. "seriouisly Sonic? that is way above what is safe here" "I thought you liked speed" he grined as amy quitly mumbled:"so you are toying with me..., now you've asked for this as she found new confidence in her spirit as she adressed Sonic over the mad winds passing through her with mad speeds. "Sonic this is so unreasonable, I really have to say..., TAG!!!" as she violently steered into sonic to his great suprise, he has managed to dodge the speeding car, but not without touching the mirrior. "You might be smart but ain't too clever!" This set of a fuse in Sonic's head as he looked into Amy's eyes for solid 10 seconds while moonwalking in the fron of the speeding vehicle and then he has made his move.
The hedgehog transformed into a great ball of blue which has decended into the abys setting off a ball of dust in his place. This ball catched amy by suprise as she slammed hard on the brakes with little to no effect, she was then going to try using engine braking but then, as the dust has settled onto the road a new terror arose-a sharp turn on the cliff side, regretting every life decision she has ever made she jerked onto the steering wheel in fury but it was all in vain as the steering got locked up by braking, and just as she had released the brakes make her escape the grill had kicked the wooden fencing and the lump of steel leaped ito the air. As the car was flying amy gripped the steering wheel an pressed herself into the seat bracing for impact. The was not need for waiting too long as the bumper hit a stump which swiftly swung the car senting it into a roll after which it was swung again. Amy's heart was racing faster than her own descent the vehicle was going down the slope boot forward when it colided with a rock. The impact made the car swing again as it finally made to a flood plain below the hill.
It was at this moment when Amy had enough of this, with great difficulty she has forced the door open and laid down on the grass where she relaxed to scare off the thunder-like pain in her muscles and tornado like strife in her stomach. Next minute she opened the hood and to no surprise all the spark plugs were out-but the engine seemed fine. Once she squeezed them in she started the motor which seemed to work fine. And almost simultaneously someone cried behind her...
-Amy!!! Are you ok? Said Sonic with regretfull look on hs face.
-Yes, thankyou... "mumbled Amy"
-Anythinhg broken, hows your nose.
-I have probably chipped my toe or something but I am fine, thanks. "she said with a blind look as she climbed back onto the seat"
-Do you need help? I can get you home very quickly...
-Sonic "Amy looked in his face for 20 solid seconds untill she spat out..."go home...
-Ehh? "Sonic looked puzzled"
-For all those years I have vaited for those minutes of my life when we could have great fun together. I have yearned for something that can help us build up on to become something greater. And there it was, right there. But rather than savouring it you have ditched me and sent me down the ditch. And I see it all qite clearly now, you are nothing but an immature, fun-a-holic, unsavoury twerp with little regard for anything. Farewell..., dammit. She curse as the wheels won't shift despite the engine spinning up.
-Amy?
-I am not interested she said as she was climbing under the chassis where she cursed again.
-I did not intend this!
-I know you didn't, but you never intend anything good or bad "she moaned while trying to pull out the snapped transmission shaft from the coil“.
-Yes, I am a bit immature at times, but I still care about things, I looped this road three times looking for you until I saw you in this ditch and I freaked out, I thought you were seriously injured.
-I am hurt plenty, but that is not where I would have been.
-Amy...
-Why after all this time it now that you are pleading?
-I am not pleading I just don't want you to hate me!
-And just HOW much of a crap you give of tha..."she was sharply interrupted as Sonic has kissed her on the lips forcing himself into her mouth with tears from his eyes as he was now the desperate. He felt genuine fear crawling through guts almost knowing that he will soon thrown against the rock and hammered into unconsciousness. But he has managed to slowly release Amy form this hateful embrace and treat couple steps backwards where he was brace for impact.
The reply took more than 10 minutes of wait as amy had all her though spinning in a soup like supstance guiding her left and right. Her merories hammering in the varrios points clashing and carrying her emotions untis eventually she remembered: he did everything in power to save the world, faced death and blackmail and recently found courage to settle..., he did care..., as Amy approached him she produced one genuine smile with one soft phrase on her lips.
-Thanks for remembering about me, can you help me out with a tow...
The End

Description
Amy was cheerfully strolling along the sweet summer basking coastline when she noticed sonic zooming past with lightning speed, which has immediately attracted her attention.
-Hi! "she yelled" It is always a gamble to say hi to Sonic as, hence his name, he sometimes goes a bit quicker that the speed of sound; therefore, there is a never really a way to say whenever the hedgehog was acting rude, or simply couldn't hear. This time, moch to her delightfulness, he did hear.
-Oh, hi Ames.
-Morning Sonic, isn't it an absolutely marvellous day today. The sun is ever so tender...,
-Yeah, I guess...
-Would you mind going to the beach today? I am fully available... "she grinned"
-Oh sorry I am way too busy, I need to be somewhere by ten o'clock.
-Oh well, that is perfectly reasonable then... "suddenly something snapped in her head as a quick realisation hit her in between the eyes" WHAIIIIT!?!?!? WUT!?!?! You HAVE to be somewhere by ten o'clock and it's..., it's nine fifty? Akhm! She said while grinding her heel into Sonic's sneaker.
-Well, it is better to arrive 5 or 10 minutes ear...
-Which is even more unusual! Why are you suddenly so punctual? Aren't you supposed to be the living definition of chill? Every time you would be on the rooftops and now what? You know, I thought we were done with this whole avoiding phase...
-Whoa, whoa..., it is nothing like that. I was thinking since Tails put the boots on I have done some thinking at home. And, "he said in a monotone voice" that I need a more reliable, proper way to make some dough and eventually decided to find myself a job.
-You have a JOB?! Why you never told me?
-Well no not really. I was thinking a lot but then I noticed I have a thing for sceneries and thought it would be cool to try at painting.
-You? Painting? "Amy oiled in disbelief"
-Yes I am, learning a bit, I have a convention to attend at ten. "he smiled" I knew nature can be inspiring, If you have ever been all over the world you would have noticed that. So many great sceneries I've seen but, I never thought I would go and try to learn arts, let alone making an income!
-It's alright, I believe you..."she said reassuringly" never thought you will settle thou...
-Well, don't make any wrong assumptions "he laughed" my life will always be movement! Whoa! "he jumped" look at the time! "the watch read 9:57" Gotta go fast.
-Oh, farewell then.
-Bye! "he then zoomed away leaving a trail of wind following him in the distance"
Ohh, bye then. She slowly left for home. It was an absolute pity that Sonic himself is a moving target, every time she craved him to the point where she thought it would eventually make her insane, all the crazy antics, the questionable acts of courage...; there was simply no room for any more nonsense. And yet, once things seemed to start moving themselves ever since peace was settled and more when Tails left for the south the walls went down, there was air to breathe, finally they could've been good friends, if not more. But perhaps later on.
Somewhat disappointed she went home where she sat on her armchair, in front of her was her old table with old books she got from and abandoned house. It was a good read and handy too when she was studying witchcraft in hope to persuade Sonic over on her side. Only now she realises how odd and dodgy it was; not only a love potion was a dumb idea in the first place, young Amy could never get the hang of it anyway.
And yet she couldn't stop thinking about Sonic, there is plenty of things to admire, yet she could understand now why he had a difficult time with her. She would have been dragging him down; which is a bit rude considering how much of a thorough adventurer he really is and there is nothing wrong to excel through something that he was gifted in, zooming through the air whenever the desire would take, defiantly poetic. And what he has mentioned about great inspiring sceneries that he saw..., before she was traveling with Tails Chris and Cream in pursuit of the emeralds she would never leave the county. She then remembered that one time when she was out with Chris's uncle. Oh how similar they were in their persona. Brave, cocky, obsessed blokes who would go to stupid extends chasing after one another. Ohh the silliness of it, although it makes sense for sonic and even more for those not as gifted to experience the thrill and freedom of being wherever you want.
And it was then when Amy got curious: "Hmmm..., it does seems awfully nice, going anywhere you want when you want. If only I could follow him around to some extent, he would probably appreciate it.
She was then interrupted by the arrival of the mail, nothing too spectacular..., a newspaper and a swarm of once a year "literature" hoping to appeal to whoever they can with no idea who is receiving them. This year there was a fashion catalogue (which actually is pretty decent), a gardening catalogue (Cosmo would've appreciated, not Amy), an electronics catalogue (typically full of tat), a food catalogue (probably gonna be out of date), an embarrassing catalogue (why? don't look kids), a films catalogue (quite overpriced), a motoring catalogue (whenever would THAT be for), a music cata-wait...
She then started looking through, she never really liked cars, they are big noisy metal things running on liquid fire with Eggman’s funhouse under the lid. But to some extent they have a purpose; to move one to where he or she would want to be at in a timely fashion, which is handy. As she was scrolling around she kept thinking of that obsessed racer who would often race with sonic, although. She though when she was slowly going through the listings "this is very cryptic..., leaf axle, coil axle, 4 cylinders, 6, 8...," the though chain continued as she looked in "also I have a feeling that all of it is probably behind and also all of it seems quite costly too.. and there are so many countries on the list too, why? There quite a few Freedom republic motors but there are also cars from Soleana, Kroneland, Mrussia"
Suddenly the phone rang...
-Hello, this is Amy Rose Speaking...
-Greetings, "a voice with an odd accent replied" this is Imperial Commissariat Board of the Mruss Empire, I would like to know if you are available to talk with, one second please, Private Prower...
-Of course I am...,
-He will be on the line in about ten minutes, please hold.
Amy kept studying the magazine shoehorning herself with stuff she knows nothing about, until eventually...
-Hello Amy,
-Hi Tails, how's your health?
-Oh, quite decent there isn't so much in the way of casualties, more like a bad rugby match.
-Well this is marvellous, so you are coming back soon?
-We will see, I am so looking forward actually, as much as it is great honour to rid this corner of the map from filth, I would really love to fix my old house up. I even let my own made cooker to go bust so I ended up using coal. "he laughed" Mismanaging my own creation to breaking point and ending up in the soot is something I would never do. Though it is fun when I have to mend the little equipment we have in our trench.
-Don't the locals use a lot of coal?
-Oh yes, so much so that the town are very gassy in winters, that's why they keep house plants. And that's why when I am coming back home I will get rid of that old burner.
-Sorry for a random question, but have you had a go at seeing what a Mrausen car is like?
-It's Mruss, not Mrausen but..., I did had a quick look on one of them when there was the Colonel’s driver topping up the coolant. It is pretty unspectacular..., the engine really feels dated, but the guy driving it told me that it has good soft suspension and it was very reasonably priced.
-How much is that and what was it?
-A Budget Frigate Chapel, they are really just well-built barges. He told me the 1988 list price was about 300 ounces which is about fourteen hunderd rings? Back when it was new...
-I've seen you can get a new one for 1000 with a quite a few extras..., And why is it a barge.
-It's a Diesel straight six with 2.7 litters to play with, this really isn't much.
-And what would be a good configuration?
-Well..., if it is economy you want-get a Diesel Engine and if you need power Petrol.
-And what is the difference between a V6 and I6
-I6 is a good deal smoother, but you need a longer hood and that has implications..., but what's with the questions? Are you buying a car? "Tails asked in surprise"
-Well no..., do you think it would be good to buy one thou.
-So you are buying a car?
-I don't know..., I have some money saved over but I don't want to blow away everything I have for a rainy day.
-How much you have?
-I've got twelve hundred rings, but I don't want to spend all of it on an automobile.
-Why do you need a car in the first place?
-Well..., "she whispred in the mouthpeice"
-Ho-ho..., I think I can help. I have been given a paper recently that I was given an account of 50 ounces upon entry in service and I am due 2 silvers and 5 pence for every day of service upon end of service. You can have the fifty.
-But Tails? Those are your money! Don't you have any project to get allong with?
-Don't worry Amy..., the second sum will probably be good enough for me. I don't need much really, plus I think you should really go on. You will probably love driving...
-Thank you Tails...
-You're welcome Amy I will write a letter out immediately so you will still have about 240 rings around for your budget..., I have one minute left on the phone..., how is everyone?
-Everyone is fine..., I have already told you about Sonic, Cream made a picture of you with crayons.
-That's nice..., how's the detective crew?
-Still haven't returned from Soleana... and please "she pleaded" be careful!
-I will... "hangs up"
Right, gotta do some research...
-Mornig Amy...
Amy looked out of the window and noticed Rouge waving to her
-Hello,
-Are there any news of Tails?
-He's fine, just had chat with him on the phone, so far no casualties.
-That's great!
-And by the way, "she bent down to pick up one of the books from the floor" ...Rouge! Your catalog arrived!
THE NEXT DAY
It to a fair bit of research for amy to find something suitable, to narrow her search she decided to avoid cars from Soleana or Mrussia and stick with local makes to avoid the import fees. Seconly it was a choice of an engine, there wasn't much variety but she soon found a pretty decent way-take power and divide it by weight and then line it up to alleged top speed, thou there vere still issues with areoynamics and so on. In the end she finally had made a solid decisionof what she is looking for, she was just waiting for the boost to arrive. Untill one day she had recieved the mail from Bank of Mrussia. Inside there were twelve fivers each as big as an A5 sheet. Cofident now that she has plenty of headroom to go around she phoned up the distribution cenre feeling confidednt.
-Hello, this is Admiral Motors Distibute group. How can I help you?
-Afternoon, I would like to purchase an automobile,
-May I please have your full name, address and phone number?
-Amy Rose, 12 Ceder passage, Great East road, 01279 44444
-Briliant, any specific model you are interested in?
-Well, I have been looking through your vehicle selection and I am interested in that car you have, Magpie.
-Ok "there was some typing herad over the phone" so a 1990 model Magpie, would that be a 1.8 liter 16 valve I4, a 2.4 18 valve I6 or a 3.0 I6?
-I am thinking 3.0, that is the 175hp?
-Yes, "more typing" what level of trim?
-Nothing too expensive, I am thinking the middle spec.
-Ok, that would be the Merchant class..., now. I will list some optional extras which are available at the moment..., so pay close attention!
-Ok, "why is there so many options? What else? (she thought)"
-Do you need a CD deck, Cassette recorder, teffy player or none of the mentioned?
-None (wtf is a teffy?)
-"typing" do you need a TV, radio, or none?
-A radio will be enough
-"typing" Do you need a heater, AC or none?
-A heater will be good to have, don't think about the AC.
-"typing" Do you need a bigger fuel tank or a larger boot?
-I would say more room in the boot?
-Would you like a roof rack then as well?
-Oh sure, that would be nice. Is that all the extras?
-Yes, but I do have to inform you of our new announcement. We will be making a new revision of the magpie next year, it will be 250 rings more expensive, but it will come with ABS and TC as standard. Are you interested?
-Ehh..., no...
-Ok..., then the current bill is at..., 1050 rings and 99 cents arrive at the dealership at Andrew Avenue, in Captial city.
THE NEXT DAY
The dealership itself was located deep in the capital city which was only a 30 minute bus trip. It was once a pathetic old place wich only ever saw two bomb raids, but since nearly 2 tirds of the buildings were built out of glass a good chunk of it was lost, at least no people were lost, with exception of the older town and factories with thick concrete walls. The void was quickly filled however with brick walk-ups and terraces built just 2-3 years ago with streets still smelling of paint and acetone. Eventually, she has reached a dealership consistent of a series of tents with a small wooden cabin. There was a desk, a cash register, a fax, and a chair with something fat in it which turned out to be the trader.
-Mhgthshkh..., Oh wait you have an order right? What is your name lass? "mumbled a somewhat smelly walrus with a Scottish accent"
-Rose, Amy Rose
-Well, that is quite a name you have...
-Indeed "she replied sarcastically"
-Right lass, we have your order. There’s just one last question thou, is this your first time?
-Yes...
-RUUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! TAKE THE KEY AND THE REGISTRATION PAPERS BUT DRIVE VERY SLOWLY!
-Whatever, why he needs to be such a fusspot, "she slammed the door, tucked the papers into the glove box, tuned the key..." Right, how does this work? "when there is no need to get a license to drive there is a lot of interesting things happening on the roads," So, that pedal does-nothing so it is either brake or gear, this one is...WHOA!!! Engine swiftly barked on her as if it wanted to tear the leg off.
-Don't hit the gas pedal so hard! Also, you're still in neutral, change to 1st.
-Ok, ok..., so THIS has to be the gas; therefore one of them is the clutch, press pedal, change the lever from N to 1 and..., nope that was the brake. So THIS is the clutch..., pedal, lever, gas...
-SLOWLY!!!
-OK, ok, gently press the pedal and..., OMG I AM MOOVING! "she cheered in excitement" HA-HA!!! Ops, sorry for hitting the fence, is that ok?
-Why can't we have licenses like they have on that other planet? WHY? "the walrus moaned as he went for a tea brake"
SOUND THE ROCKY THEME
About a week of intense trainig later (since Sonic was still bussy) Amy finally racked up enough skill to be confident on the road (and about 100 rings worth of fines) She was confident to give sonic a pleasant suprise, She mailed him a letter expecting him to come to her house before his morning jog. And, to her greatest pleasure, he did arrived indeed where she was expecting him. There he was, standing impatiently in wonder what could the old Amy's scheme. He was soon to find out.
-Hey Sonikku! Come over here, I got something that can finally bring us closer than you think and I am sure you will like the effort.
-Sure, he knew Amy quit her old tricks now but he was still praying that it would not be anything magical, or indecent, or both...
-Here..., no excuse for not keeping up now...
Sonic stood with an amused stare as he saw Amy leaning against a car..., a very boxy, old-fashioned orange car. Leaning on it Amy wore quite a smirk on her face and a leather dress and cardigan.
-Amy if I am thinking what you are thinking-this is NOT a good idea. "Sonic barely restrained himself from laughing"
-Why?” she asked curiously?"
-Well, I am just speechless..., it was purely because you wanted to impress me, wasn't it.
-Well, I just though I can keep up with you that way...
-"this amused Sonic greatly he nearly burst from sheer hilariousness" I really appreciate your efforts Ames, but I gotta say that your thing is bit lame. I mean, why?
-Really? "she said looking back" but everyone in the magazine said it's really good value for money and quie "fun". What do you know about cars?
-I know I'll never need one..., nor you needed one.
-Well, I can chose what to buy can I? Why do you have to judge me on what I purchased, it's my money isn't it?
-And it was the whole of your life savings?
-No!! Well..., look. I just wanted for us to hang out more.
-Ehh?
-Where are you going?
-To the shops to buy some more paint
-Briliant! "she cheered" that is about 10 miles away..., I will go with you and we can have a good time together.
-Amy dear, wait..., it would be nice and all but, I tend to go "rlly fest"
-I beg your pardon?
-I mean..., I like you now as a friend but this is a bit too much. When you are going out too much this becomes a mess.
-Hey, hey, hey..., I didn't mean anything like that. It was purely because I wanted something to move me about.
-Something to move you about?
-I mean on earth everyone drives, and it will make it easier for me getting to the city without taking the stinking buss, and I do enjoy a bit of a whiff now and then...
-A bit of a wiff "Sonic asked with some interst?"
-Yes, it's just a pity I can't keep this thing tight when I am turning, wells like a bar of soap. I really shouldn't be doing speed now, but it is quite a bit of fun trying to tame the speed on such puny tires. When there are no other cars of course.
-So you like speed? "soinic asked with more intrest.
-Maybe?
-Well in that case I cannot deny your offer "he said playfully as amy smiled widely" but, I have one condition...
-Which is?
-I want you to show me how good you are in that thing. Just to see if you have as much fun as you tell me, what's the top speed?
-I don't know...
-Well we are about to find out he said as he crouced down. Ten miles to the shop it is?
-But are there other cars? What will thay say if we will ram someone?
-There are no cars in this region, have you ever seen one?
-Ok..., youre on then "she gave a vilonous smirk as she hoped in and quickly reved the engine" ready?
-Ready! "I like it when she can unwind in that way-he thought"
-Go
Right, "she was accelerating as quiclky as possible as she was trying to catch up sonic who was way away from her, but going relatively slowly. 10mph 15, 20, she was now castching up, 25 miles per hour vere coasting on a sweet country lane as she was now rolling next to the sonic at a steady 23 miles. Opening the window blessed her with sweet sweet wind as her thorny hair was delicately dancing in the breeze as she spoke: "looks like we can catch up now eh?" "oh trust me dear Amy, this is noting" He hopped onto the roof the the amy's great suprise wiith her barely not spinning upot into the ditch as he was now danging in front of her open side window. "TAG, YOU'LL NEVER GET ME" as he swiftly accesletaed away from her. "Are you playing with me?" she hissed as she frankticly changed gear to catch up with Sonic which was pacing at 60 miles per hour. "seriouisly Sonic? that is way above what is safe here" "I thought you liked speed" he grined as amy quitly mumbled:"so you are toying with me..., now you've asked for this as she found new confidence in her spirit as she adressed Sonic over the mad winds passing through her with mad speeds. "Sonic this is so unreasonable, I really have to say..., TAG!!!" as she violently steered into sonic to his great suprise, he has managed to dodge the speeding car, but not without touching the mirrior. "You might be smart but ain't too clever!" This set of a fuse in Sonic's head as he looked into Amy's eyes for solid 10 seconds while moonwalking in the fron of the speeding vehicle and then he has made his move.
The hedgehog transformed into a great ball of blue which has decended into the abys setting off a ball of dust in his place. This ball catched amy by suprise as she slammed hard on the brakes with little to no effect, she was then going to try using engine braking but then, as the dust has settled onto the road a new terror arose-a sharp turn on the cliff side, regretting every life decision she has ever made she jerked onto the steering wheel in fury but it was all in vain as the steering got locked up by braking, and just as she had released the brakes make her escape the grill had kicked the wooden fencing and the lump of steel leaped ito the air. As the car was flying amy gripped the steering wheel an pressed herself into the seat bracing for impact. The was not need for waiting too long as the bumper hit a stump which swiftly swung the car senting it into a roll after which it was swung again. Amy's heart was racing faster than her own descent the vehicle was going down the slope boot forward when it colided with a rock. The impact made the car swing again as it finally made to a flood plain below the hill.
It was at this moment when Amy had enough of this, with great difficulty she has forced the door open and laid down on the grass where she relaxed to scare off the thunder-like pain in her muscles and tornado like strife in her stomach. Next minute she opened the hood and to no surprise all the spark plugs were out-but the engine seemed fine. Once she squeezed them in she started the motor which seemed to work fine. And almost simultaneously someone cried behind her...
-Amy!!! Are you ok? Said Sonic with regretfull look on hs face.
-Yes, thankyou... "mumbled Amy"
-Anythinhg broken, hows your nose.
-I have probably chipped my toe or something but I am fine, thanks. "she said with a blind look as she climbed back onto the seat"
-Do you need help? I can get you home very quickly...
-Sonic "Amy looked in his face for 20 solid seconds untill she spat out..."go home...
-Ehh? "Sonic looked puzzled"
-For all those years I have vaited for those minutes of my life when we could have great fun together. I have yearned for something that can help us build up on to become something greater. And there it was, right there. But rather than savouring it you have ditched me and sent me down the ditch. And I see it all qite clearly now, you are nothing but an immature, fun-a-holic, unsavoury twerp with little regard for anything. Farewell..., dammit. She curse as the wheels won't shift despite the engine spinning up.
-Amy?
-I am not interested she said as she was climbing under the chassis where she cursed again.
-I did not intend this!
-I know you didn't, but you never intend anything good or bad "she moaned while trying to pull out the snapped transmission shaft from the coil“.
-Yes, I am a bit immature at times, but I still care about things, I looped this road three times looking for you until I saw you in this ditch and I freaked out, I thought you were seriously injured.
-I am hurt plenty, but that is not where I would have been.
-Amy...
-Why after all this time it now that you are pleading?
-I am not pleading I just don't want you to hate me!
-And just HOW much of a crap you give of tha..."she was sharply interrupted as Sonic has kissed her on the lips forcing himself into her mouth with tears from his eyes as he was now the desperate. He felt genuine fear crawling through guts almost knowing that he will soon thrown against the rock and hammered into unconsciousness. But he has managed to slowly release Amy form this hateful embrace and treat couple steps backwards where he was brace for impact.
The reply took more than 10 minutes of wait as amy had all her though spinning in a soup like supstance guiding her left and right. Her merories hammering in the varrios points clashing and carrying her emotions untis eventually she remembered: he did everything in power to save the world, faced death and blackmail and recently found courage to settle..., he did care..., as Amy approached him she produced one genuine smile with one soft phrase on her lips.
-Thanks for remembering about me, can you help me out with a tow...
The End