Sonic slowly approached Sally and brushed her hair. ''Sal...'' he said. ''Once upon a time, you and I were lovers. Great lovers even. Sure, we may had some ups and downs, but I've been loyal to you since the day Robotnik declared war on us. But since the Genesis Wave, our world changed. You were able to retain your old memories from the previous timeline, but our love is forever lost. I'm not going to fight it, but I have a chapter to end before adjusting myself to the new rules.''