Chapter 6 : voices

The noise sounded like it was coming from Metal sonic's direction but I wasn't sure. It sounded like a stutter of some sort. Maybe I'm starting to imagine things. I haven't been sleeping well after all.

I'm just tired, That's all.....

With The broom in hand, I walk back to Metal Sonic and start cleaning. As I sweep the floor I look over to Metal and see him just sitting there quietly. I'm not complaining or anything, It's just unusual. He's been acting nicher today and I don't know why that is. I was expecting him to put up another fight but he didn't. It's unsettling but also nice?

I guess I haven't thought about it but what if Metal opens up to me? What would I even do in that situation? He's still an enemy robot and I can't just act like he isn't dangerous. My thoughts began to wander but I never came to a conclusion. It'll be fine, I'll find a way to handle that when it happens.

Honestly I don't think Metal will ever say anything to me. He has no reason to. I'm just an enemy to him.... That thought shouldn't upset me but it does. I sometimes think about what if we were on the same side? What if we were working together? I sound foolish, I shouldn't even think about stuff like that.

I need to focus....

As I desperately try to focus, I look down at the floor and finally notice that I've been sweeping the same spot for a while. I quickly finish cleaning the floor and put away the broom. I should go to sleep but I'm almost done. I lightly tap my face "Suck it up Amy, You're going to finish this today."

After my small pep talk I once again walk towards Metal Sonic and sit down. I look at Metal Sonic and give him a tired smile.

"So are you ready to get your new leg?"

"......."

"I'll take your silence as a yes."

My dumb comment didn't make him react eithe but at least I'm trying my best.

I started attaching his leg. It was more complicated than his arm. The leg came in two parts that I had to manually put together and then attach it to the body. It was a frustrating process to say the least but after an hour I was almost done with it.

I'm starting to put the finishing touches on Metal Sonic's leg. I still know nothing about Metal Sonic and it's bothering me. This situation with Eggman is suspicious and I can't just let Metal leave. If Eggman really abandoned him that means he can't go back to him. So where is Metal gonna go? I need to know where he's going to go.

"Metal" my voice breaks through the silence.

"Where are you going to go after we're done?" my heart starts to race as I nervously wait for a response.

"I know it's none of my business but I really need to know otherwise I won't be able to stop worrying."

The room goes quiet. The only thing I was able to hear was the ticking of my clock. I sat and waited for what felt like an eternity. Finally having had enough I stand up.

"Forget about it" that was so stupid of me. Why would I even ask that?

I was ready to walk away but then I heard something that stopped me dead in my tracks.

"I don't know" did I hear that right? Am I imagining things?

I turn around and look at Metal. He's just sitting there and looking at me.

Quickly I come closer to Metal and grab him by the arms. I'm not sure if I'm furious or excited. I've spent hours in silence while working on him. It feels weird to hear another voice after this long.

"Did you just speak?" I ask still in disbelief. He nods and I let go of him.

We stayed there for a second. Neither of us said a word. I was in shock, He finally spoke after years of not doing so. I can't believe it.

After snapping out of my disbelief I asked him again.

"Where are you going after we're done Metal?" he answers me after a while.

"I don't know." So I wasn't dreaming after all? I'm not imagining this.

I don't know what to say. My thoughts are all over the place and I have no idea what to tell him. He isn't returning to Eggman and he has no other place to go. I can't keep him here. I promised Tails that I would only fix Metal Sonic and that was supposed to be the end.

What am I going to do? This is bad, Really bad. I should be happy that he said something. This is what I wanted right but I didn't expect for it to happen. My thoughts frantically jump around in my head as I search for an answer.

"I don't know how to help you Metal" I say honestly. I hesitate before continuing.

"But I'm willing to try" why would I say that? I'm being reckless but I can't just kick him out.

I cross my arms and I think about my team. I know they wouldn't be happy with me. I can hear knuckles scolding me in my head. I can picture Tails's disappointed face when I tell him about helping Metal out. Then there's Sonic...

I have more important things to worry about. We need to find a solution.

"Look I'm not trying to be nosy but you need to tell me everything."

"I'm willing to listen but you have to trust me, Metal Sonic." my voice quivers.

He motions for me to take a seat and I do. We look at each other and I give him an exhausted yet warm expression.