Amy strode through the empty streets of Soleana that fed into the base of the Royal Palace. She had finally gotten used to living in this strange new world. She found beauty in the calm and tranquil canals that meandered gently under the winding city streets, the busy bustle of people as they went about their daily lives. It was only once she passed the very base of the Palace that she heard it. That cry.

A gentle sob that pierced the veil of silence that blanketed the rest of the city. Amy looked up towards the source of the noise, it appeared to be coming from the bridge over looking the flowing river. Through the dark veil of twilight she saw a figure standing on the bridge, their features bathed in the silver moonlight. Amy came to the foot of the bridge, it was Princess Elise.

Amy silently stepped up the bridge, placing a gloved hand on her shoulder in an attempt to comfort her and offer some form of support. As soon as Amy’s hand made contact with her shoulder Elise gasped sharply, spinning round and bringing her arms up to protect her chest. Amy staggered backwards in surprise, retracting her hand. The realization finally clicked inside Elise’s mind, her racing heart gently slowing as the sudden shock subsided.

“I’m sorry, you surprised me” Elise lowered her gaze, embarrassment and shame washing over her.

“Don’t worry about it” Amy leaned against the stone railing next to her, looking out across the sparkling water before them. “What’s wrong?” Elise simply stared out across the dancing ripples of the water. “Sonic” Amy cringed slightly at the mention of the guy she’d been chasing after for so long.

Elise stared out

Upset that Sonic is always running

Sonic is always running, free spirit, always there when they needed him

You really care for him

Lucky to have you Amy

Escort back to her chambers