Third Person's POV

About another week after the incident, you and Amy were back as friends again. Real ones, this time. She didn't say anything about you being around Sonic anymore. Except, after that night, Sonic seems to feel slightly awkward around you. Why? Because he, for some reason, was going to kiss you but you rejected it, not knowing what it was he was trying to do.

You all had decided to go to the beach again. Sonic tried to deny and not go, but everyone except you dragged him out anyway. He eventually agreed, but said that he wasn't going anywhere near the water, which they all respected that. Fortunately for him, you enjoyed playing in the sand more than the water. Not that the water was bad or anything, it's just not as interesting to you.

You've been a bit quiet since the incident, too. But it wasn't because of the same reason as Sonic's. You grew quiet because you've been in your own thoughts, trying to find the rest of your memory again. You were also still a bit pained that some certain people gave you the nickname of 'Shadow's doppelganger', which you hated. By certain people, meaning Knuckles, Amy still does it from time to time, and even Eggman. You've grown to believe that Eggman created you to look like Shadow on purpose.

If he even created you at all.

You began thinking about what Shadow said about you being a human. He mentioned it at the amusement park incident. You've been stuck in curiosity and wonder ever since.

Sonic has been noticing your absence of the world, and was starting to get a bit concerned, since every time he'd ask you about it, you'd respond with 'I'm fine, don't worry', and a smile. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

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Your POV

I sighed to myself, digging my feet in the warm sand while staring at the beautiful blue sky. I was sitting with my knees pulled up to my chest and my arms around my legs. I eventually got a new swimsuit, which was a plain, (F/C) (One-piece/Two-Piece) I had my red bangs covering one of my eyes a bit.

If anything, I'd say that I look more like Knucklehead than Shadow. I giggled to myself at the little comment I made in my head, digging my feet deeper in the sand and sighing to myself again, drowning back into my thoughts.

Okay.. So, I can't think of any other way to get my memory back, but through Eggman or Shadow. They're the only ones who had me held captive, and I need to know why. If I somehow get through to them, I can get them to talk, and tell me where I came from. Because it's obvious that I wasn't created. If that were the case, I wouldn't have refused Eggman's request on me working for him. There has to be something..

That's it. Tomorrow night, when everyone's asleep, I'll sneak over to Eggman's base, and get him to talk.

I'm sorry, Sonic. But I'm going to have to disobey your orders on not wandering off. Hopefully, someday, I'll find a way to make it up to you.

I nodded to myself with determination, my mind set on my plan. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw an azure body plop next to me. I gave him a small smile. "Hi, Sonic!" Then, I gave him a teasing giggle, "How are you enjoying the water?"

He chuckled softly, "Oh, ha-ha. Very funny."

I'm so sorry, Sonic..

Now I feel like Amy.. Being an actor..

I secretly clutched a handful of sand on the other side of me.

I asked him, "So, how are you holding up?"

His expression then went serious, "I could ask you the same question, you know."

It hurts..

Lying to you hurts..

"What do you mean?"

"You've been sulking for over a week now!"

"Sulking? Oh, Sonic, don't worry, I'm-"

"Don't give me that!"

I flinched slightly at his risen tone.

"...B-But I-"

"Don't tell me that you're okay, because I'm not stupid! I know you're not okay! But you won't talk to me! Heck, you won't talk to anyone!"

I'm sorry.

Tears began to swell in my eyes, "S-Sonic-"

I gasped slightly when he grabbed both of my hands in his, bringing me way too close to him for comfort.

"I want you to know that you can talk to me about anything, (Y/N)! And I promise I'll listen! Just... Please.."

I blushed a dark shade of red when he held my hands against his chest. It was actually quite soothing, being able to feel his heartbeat. Although that only brought me closer to breaking down in tears.

He looked me dead in the eyes, his nose almost touching mine.

"... Just talk to me."

That was it. That was my breaking point.

I began crying uncontrollably, clutching softly at the fur on his chest.

I can't this time, Sonic..

It took me so long to realize that we were on a different part of the beach. Where literally nobody else was.

When did he..

Heh. What did I expect? It's Sonic, for crying out loud.

I have to make up a lie. I have to.

I looked up at him with a reassuring smile, tears still streaming down my cheeks.

"...N-Nothing's wrong, Sonic.."

He gave me the 'Are You Serious Right Now' look.

"Then why are you crying?"

"Because nobody has ever said such nice things to me..!"

He then gave me a surprised look, "Really?"

I nodded and he smiled softly. I suddenly pulled him into a hug, which caught him off guard.

"Thank you so much..!"

He then hugged back tightly, whispering, "You're welcome."

It hurts..

He'll never forgive me after this..

But I need to find out where I came from..

I know that it's wrong to be so desperate for information, but I just need to know.

So, Sonic bought my lie. It was late at night, and everyone had fallen asleep. I wore nothing but black. I snuck down into Tails's little hideout and grabbed the case of Chaos Emeralds for bribing Eggman.

I'm so sorry, everyone. I doubt you'll forgive me, so I guess this is goodbye.

I blew a kiss to my room one last time through my black mask before jumping out of the window, and running into the night.

Except, there was one, small detail that I was missing.

Not everyone in that mansion was asleep.