Love Amongst War
Starring
Shadow the Hedgehog
RougetheBat
Shade the Echidna
Sonic the Hedgehog
Amy Rose
Mauve the Bat
Kaynyx the Wolf
Knuckles the Echidna
Chapter One: Blossoming Emotions
It has been almost ten months since the defeat of Mephiles the Dark and his dynasty of united evils.
Almost ten months since Eggman suffered serious losses and hasn't been seen since, but is probably recovering...
Almost ten months since Shadow proved himself the Ultimate Life Form in battle against Shade the Echidna...
Almost ten months since true love first became admitted...
Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat had confessed their love to each other shortly after Mephiles' defeat, and they'd spent every day since then dating.
And Sonic had finally decided to give Amy a chance at a relationship with him, which was turning out alright.
Shadow and Rouge lay together on a blanket on a grassy hill under a starry night. Summer was just beginning, and all was peaceful. Not even Eggman had bothered them since his last defeat.
Shadow had an arm around Rouge, and she was snuggled close to him, caressing him gently.
"Hmm... this is so nice, Shadow" Rouge said softly.
Shadow nodded, and moved his hand to her hair, gently stroking it.
They saw a shooting star go past, and Rouge's eyes glittered in admiration.
She snuggled up even closer to Shadow.
He chuckled, and gently kissed Rouge on the cheek.
"I love you, Rouge" Shadow said softly.
Rouge giggled. "Same thing times a thousand, Shad" she replied, and pecked Shadow on the lips.
Shadow smiled at Rouge, and they kissed again, this time with some passion in it.
When they broke it, Rouge rested her head on Shadow's chest, listening to his heart beat a little faster than normal, as it always did right after they kissed.
The two of them lay like that... comfortable, safe, and in love.
Shadow felt that a piece of what his dear, close, almost like sister friend, Maria, had left behind, was finally being filled.
And Rouge had finally found someone who accepted her, protected her like no one else, who didn't criticize her, and someone who made her feel warm for the first time since she was a child.
"Shadow... I just love being with you like this..." Rouge whispered, hey eyelids getting heavy.
Shadow caressed Rouge's hair comfortingly, making it harder for Rouge to keep her eyes open...
Shadow nuzzled Rouge's small, cute little nose that he'd come to adore.
Rouge scooted her self up a little, closer to Shadow's face. She kissed him briefly, and found herself barely awake.
"I'll get you home, Rouge" Shadow chuckled. Rouge smiled faintly at this, and fell asleep.
Shadow gently lifted her up, one arm carrying her legs the other carrying Rouge's torso.
Shadow casually walked back towards Rouge's house, but saw another couple stargazing on the way back...
Amy sat on Sonic's lap in the grass. They were chatting lightly, and then laughed together at something Sonic said.
Shadow couldn't help but smirk; he felt Sonic and he had finally found something they had in common:
They were both in love with the woman they were closest to.
Amy lay her head on Sonic's shoulder, smiling.
"Sonic... do you love me?" Amy asked.
Sonic smiled back and they kissed briefly.
"Heck yes!" Sonic replied, and Amy squealed and hugged Sonic tightly.
"I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SAY THAT!!" Amy squealed, and Sonic chocked from the tight embrace.
"Easy... does it..." Sonic gasped, and Amy let go.
"Heh... sorry, sweetie..." Amy said, scratching her head.
"It's cool..." Sonic replied with a smirk.
Shadow rolled his eyes and continued carrying Rouge home. Sonic tried to say 'hi', but Shadow ignored him.
Shadow gently laid Rouge on their bed.
They were sharing Rouge's house together until Shadow could find a permanent place to crash, and they had absolutely no problem sharing a bed... heck, they had been since before they'd confessed their true love.
Shadow removed his shoes, and climbed into bed next to Rouge.
"Sleep well, my dark angel" Shadow whispered, and gently kissed Rouge's lips...
And it was returned passionately, much to his surprise...
Rouge rolled on top of Shadow, entwining him in a kiss.
"C'mon Shadow, we haven't had a real kiss session for almost a week now!" Rouge said quickly before locking lips again.
Shadow was only too happy to fulfill her desire.
Shadow rolled on top of Rouge, and licked her neck. Rouge cooed softly, and then moaned a little.
Rouge removed Shadow's gloves, and caressed his white fur passionately while they still kissed.
Shadow chuckled deviously, and slowly began to lower Rouge's body suit...
Rouge giggled. "Going for that area so soon?" she whispered seductively, and went back on top of Shadow...
Shadow smirked, and removed her boots and gloves.
"You're so sexy..." he whispered before kissing Rouge's neck again.
Rouge closed her eyes, and grinned broadly.
"Nah, YOU'RE sexy!" she teased.
Shadow snickered, and began to lower her suit more.
"Let's just leave it at that no one's as sexy as we are" he said, and kissed Rouge's newly exposed flesh.
Rouge giggled. "Deal."
After a passionate night of love-making, and exchanged, truthful 'I love you's', the two lovers slept in each other's arms in a loving embrace.
Their love was as hot as a thousand suns, strong as the mightiest blade, and as powerful as a god.
Nothing could mar it...
And it would strengthen them both for the hardships to come.
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