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Self care is a key part of a healthy relationship.
Sonic was glad that Amy came to visit more often, even if it was mostly to talk to Miles in private. She was always better with this stuff. So many times Sonic had been stuck in his adventures, he could always rely on Amy to help. He was happy Miles was also receiving this help.
She also would talk to him as well. It was great to have someone else to talk to, but he could tell Amy didn’t want to. Most of the time Sonic would say something her eyes would become teary and her hands still. She was forcing herself to be here. She was being strong for him and Miles.
Amy had visited once again asking if Tails was around. However, he’d gone to deliver some tech to the Diamond Cutters, so it was just Sonic.
The silence was deafening.
“So… how are you doing Amy? With the Eggman stuff”…
The pink hedgehog jumped. Tails told her what Metal was made to believe, but it didn’t feel right. It was already bad enough making him believe he was Sonic but actively lying about him killing Robotnik… it didn’t sit right with her. But it’s for Tails, so she felt as if she needed to.
“You don’t have to be around me if you feel like I’ve done something wrong. You should be forced to put other’s feelings before your own. Your feelings are equally important”.
Amy broke into tears. She could be strong forever. She just didn’t want people to see her as a weak damsel in distress again.
She never agreed with what Tails had done to Metal. Forcing him to live someone else’s life. But that’s what he was made to do… replace Sonic. It still wasn’t right. All of this while dealing with the death of her friend… her hero… her soulmate, even if it was unrequited.
Sonic held her hand and reassured her. “ Amy, it’s okay to share how you’re feeling and you don’t need to be strong for us because, we already know how strong you are”.
For that moment, it felt like Sonic was really there. Until he embraced her and the cold shiver of steel engulfed her.
Sonic was still gone.
The pink hedgehog pulled away. Metal was only saying this because he was programmed to be like Sonic. He didn’t actually believe all of this on his own accord… he was forced too. But he was right. She was forcing herself to do this.
She wiped her tears away and stared at the faker. “You’re right Sonic. I need to take some time to myself. If you or Miles need help, I’ll still be there”.
“ THANKS AMES,” Metal mumbled.
She then left the hedgehog on his own.
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