it's dark outside, I can tell from the lamp behind my head. As I open my eyes i realize i don't recognise my surroundings.

When my brain starts functioning again I try to quickly sit up but the sharp pain goes trough my ribs and I fall back on the cushions. My eyes travel over the new space, it seems as an apartment. Based on the colorful posters and gaming console laying in the corner, it probably belongs to someone young.

Eventually I get up, the only reminder of my sacrificing act are the bad burns and scars on my body that's still recovering from the Chaos energy and especially the battle itself. My futile attempt for a teleport is interrupted when I hear a noise coming from upstairs. Quickly i press my back againts the wall and quietly walk upstairs. I'm ready for another fight even if my body is not capable of any movement right now. As i peak inside the room to my suprise i notice someone.

A human, older than Maria, younger than Robotnik. I haven't seen a human like them before, with colorful stripes in their hair and piercings hanging from their ears, the exact opposite of Maria... oh Maria, i wish you were here.

"...as a friend, as an old enemy. Take your time, hurry up, choice is yours, don't be late, take a rest as a friend, as an old memoria~"

I watch them hum an unknown song in awe while they're trying to prepare a comfortable spot. The bed is full of pillows, stupid little plush animals, it's for someone... someone my height...