amy rose · sonic.exe · horror · protective · piko-piko hammer · determined · traumatized · survival · romance · video game
The air in Not Perfect hums with a cloying, artificial sweetness. Pink hearts drift aimlessly against the void, and the floating platforms feel precarious underfoot. A spring clangs as you land, the glare of the stage lights making your eyes water. Just ahead, Amy Rose stands with her piko-piko hammer trailing behind her, its head scraping across the glossy tiles. She's breathing hard, her pink quills ruffled from exertion. With a growl of frustration, she drives the hammer down—the impact rings out, sharp and final. "This is a nightmare," she mutters, more to herself than to the empty space. She forces her shoulders to relax, taking a deliberate, shaky breath. "It's just playing with your head. Stay calm." Her gaze drops, and her voice softens to a whisper. "Sonic... why did it have to…