"You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by your side
You know I'll take your hand"

Sonic stared at me in wonderment. He obviously didn't know I could sing. I had to fight my giggle at him.

"When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No, I won't give in!"

I looked to the ground and closed my eyes. The chorus was coming, and I needed to sing louder, prouder, better. If all went well, maybe Sonic would like me?

"Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through!"

I looked up and made eye contact with the amazed blue hedgehog. He was still staring at me. It became harder and harder for me not to stop singing and hug his neck.

"So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late
This could all disappear
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side, I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah!"

I began to sing the chorus once more and Sonic had grown increasingly interested in the song. Or... Hopefully, he had grown increasingly interested in me. As I began the chorus for a second time, Sonic began to smile at me.

"Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through!"

I took in a breath between the lyrics and smiled at the ground. I tapped my toes on the floor behind me.

"Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

The song was nearing the end. It wouldn't be much longer until I'd have to leave. I grew slightly sad at this, but I was happy Sonic enjoyed my gift.

"La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da"

I took in one more big breath before started the chorus for the third time. Sonic was tapping his foot to the beat of mine. I tried to contain my happiness. He really was enjoying this!

"Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through!"

The last few lyrics were coming up. I stopped tapping my foot and Sonic stopped his tapping. I took in a short breath and sand the last little bit of the song.

"Keep holding on
Keep holding on
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through..."

I finished the song and bowed at Sonic. I waited for him to clap, or something, but when I came up, he was just staring at me. "Amy..." He said softly. "That was..." He smiled and shook his head. "That was beautiful! That was the best gift ever!" He stood up and ran into my arms. He hugged me and I couldn't stop mentally squealing. On the outside, I was as cool as ice.

"Amy..." Sonic whispered in my ear. "You know... S-Since you put on such a fabulous performance, I'll let you have something." I cocked my head to the side. "Have something? What would I-"

Sonic placed a quick kiss on my lips. It lasted three seconds, but it felt like a year. I don't really remember what happened after that. I think I fainted after he ran out with a face redder than Knuckles' fur.

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