459I hope it's worth it, what's left behind me; I know you'll find your own way when I'm not with you.
EPILOGUE
Now I think I understand how this world can overcome a man. It's been eight years since the incident with Amy. But for me it feels like it's been yesterday…every day I hurt. My heart aches and a lonely feeling creeps over me at night when I'm sleeping by myself. Without her.
It's been hard for all of us throughout the years. Rouge and Knuckles got married and had a baby, and they were as happy as they could look. But inside, they wish that Amy was there to congratulate them, to share her happy feelings with them. Tails quit inventing things, for he feels he couldn't be complete without Amy's approval. He won't even ask for mine anymore… And Cream nearly committed suicide. She couldn't handle losing two best friends, one being Cheese and the other being Amy, of course. I haven't seen Shadow ever since he found out the news. People say he died. If he did, he's lucky. He's with Amy.
But as the years went by, everyone slowly went about their ways. We can't even call ourselves a "crew" anymore. The world spins around perfectly fine now, not needing our help. We can just go along with our lives, and so we drifted apart. I still run every day, but I can sense myself getting slower and slower. Pretty soon, I won't be titled the fastest hedgehog anymore. I just lost my ambition. I know that Amy wouldn't be happy with that, but whenever I don't see her face, it makes me lose hope more and more.
My emerald green eyes were no longer a brilliant color; they were distant. My fur is no longer a true blue color; it's faded out. Everyone can sense that I am so tired and unhappy. I just want a quiet life, and maybe a handshake of carbon monoxide.
But there is one thing.
The only thing that keeps my heart going. The only thing keeping me from sleeping forever in my unreal dreams.
"Dad!"
Her.
"Yes, Luna?"
She got the name Luna from Rouge. Luna's fur was silver like the moon. Her quills reached just beyond her shoulders. Her smile sparkled like the stars. She had a personality like Amy's, bright, and always ready with a smile. She looked nothing like Amy physically, except her jade eyes. The ones that always took my breath away.
"Can I go hang out with Scarlett? We want to go to the park!"
Scarlett was Rouge's and Knuckles' kid. The two girls were a few years apart, but they were the best of friends, closely resembling Cream and Amy's friendship.
I smiled. "Sure. Don't stay out too long, okay? And please be careful."
"Yay! Thanks so much, and no need to worry, I'm always careful!"
And yet I always worry.
Luna gave me a quick hug goodbye before she rushed out the door, resembling my impatience. I chuckled.
She knew how her mom died, and she knew how she came to this earth in her mom's belly. But that doesn't bother her. She pushes those thoughts to the back of her mind and tries to live life as normally as possible. She can sense my sadness, and she tries to make me happier. But it only makes me even sadder, because that's what Amy would do exactly.
I miss her. Luna understands that. And so does everyone else. I always wish she could come back. But this is reality. Shit happens.
But in my dreams, I'm happy. There are no alarms and no surprises. Because she's there with me forever.
Cio che hai perdutodiventera uno…
(All that you lost will do nothing anymore but one…)
First of all, I just want to thank ALL of my fans for giving this story so much love. I've reached over 300 reviews and I'm in shock. Honestly, I didn't think this story would be SO popular, but with the help of my beautiful fans, you helped achieve that! So I thank you so, so much. I couldn't be happier with this story, honestly. Even if it lasted a bit too long with the updates, and that's my fault. So thank you again for supporting me through all this.
Second of all, I'm sorry to say this, but this is pretty much my final Sonic story. Like I explained in my profile, I no longer have any interest in writing for Sonic anymore. I'm happy that I'm moving on, but sad because I know I'm going to sadden a lot of my fans that are a part of the Sonic fandom, and they have to let me go. My Sonic stories will ALWAYS stay up for everyone to read, but I will no longer continue any of the unfinished stories. More is explained in my profile, please check it out!
EDIT: For those of you reviewers CONSTANTLY complaining and complaining that I made Amy die in Bleeding Rose, I'm sorry, and please excuse me, but suck. it. up. Don't like it? Then leave it. I don't need all of you guys bickering in reviews about the oh-so horrible news. It's FICTION. I'm one step closer to deleting this goddamn story because I've gotten so many complaints. So please, stop. I don't care if I'm coming off as stubborn or rude, but it's the way I wanted it to end from the moment I started the story. If you think you're making me feel bad about making Amy die, then you're gonna be heartbroken, because I don't put up with that stupid shit. I'm okay with any kinds of reviews and opinions besides irrelevant ones, but THIS is just ridiculous. Sure, I expected maybe two or three complaints, but now every new review I get, it's CONSTANT complaining. You do not have the right call me stupid, or the devil, or whatever nickname you may give me because it's unfair and hurtful to the author. Once again, it's fiction. And it's MY STORY.
As for the other positive reviewers, thank you for all of your support.
And now, I end with a goodbye to all my Sonic fans. Please review your thoughts on this final chapter, and please don't hate me! I really didn't want to move on, but if you were in my shoes, you'd understand. I love you all so, so much, and once more, I thank you.
