Egoistic

Winter left its bearings as it dropped snow. Eggbots stood, analyzing the area of an abandoned headquarters as analysis were made one after the other. Beepings and detects were being made, so as to scan if any intruders would come passing by. Deep in the snow, guarded by countless robots was the well-known Chaos Emerald. A silhouette hid in the dark as it waited for the right moment to pounce at the antagonist's creations. Ears perked up as a smirk played across its muzzle as it leapt out of the dark, ready to face consequences.

"Bring it on, eggheads."

Waves of red and orange gathered together to attack the helpless man-made creations. Flame punches and kicks crushed several attackers in one go. One after another, they fall. Her numberless training was put to good use as she stood in the battleground, fighting and demolishing every single eggbot in sight.

"That wasn't such a challenging fight. My skills are still superior." The figure thought.

Numerous eggbots got back to its feet as it entered once again the battlefield, risking their own life to protect the valuable item. A sigh was heaved as the process of attacking was repeated over and over. The figure fought fatigue as panting started escaping its mouth.

"Damn it, I'm outnumbered. Who knew these things were tough."

The figure's fists started to ache but it ignored the damage being caused. Pain started to spread as numbness entered its body, drowsing its mind. The figure knew one of the drug used was anesthesia but the other was unidentified. An eggbot had injected it with a hidden syringe. Drowsiness entered its mind as its eye lids slowly shut, only able to find a dark warrior grabbing through chests of eggbots as he broke wires.

Fingers fiddled as ears twitched. Heated metal and chemical substances reeked in the air, leaving a hint of carbon monoxide lingering in the air as oxygen gradually fought and demolished it. A lilac figure stood up, rubbing both temples to ease the side effects, until a figure was seen in the dark. Gold irises scanned its rival from top to bottom, carefully scrutinizing every single detail as teeth clenched together, flashing disgust and irrational comments towards the foe. Fists tightened as legs stiffened, Blaze the Cat, guardian of the seven Sol Emeralds;counterpart of the Chaos Emerald and princess of the Sol Dimension was tensed as she finally realized who hindered in the opposite of light.

"Why are you here and why did you aid me in battle? Show yourself!" The lilac feline growled, standing her ground.

"None of your business. What makes you have the right to demand orders, I shouldn't take such commands from a pathetic weakling so as yourself, especially the antithetical gender of mine." The foe replied stoically as it stared down its opponent.

Irritated, The lilac warrior clenched her fists tighter, disgusted by the words said by the tan muzzle of her opponent.

" Who are you calling pathetic?! Check the mirror pal, or mind your irony because it's starting to go out of control!"

"Hmpf."

The silhouette vanished in luminance of the color Celadon as Blaze took two steps back, alarmed to his sudden movement.

Flames formed, encircling her clenched fists as she scanned her environs, checking if the warrior has abandoned her. Blaze heaved a relieved sigh, dusting off any dirt remaining on her violet cloak until, a tap fell unto her shoulder, letting her head whip around to find someone she has just seen.

"And who said I was your pal?"

Ebony furred and crimson streaks slid unto his upturned quills. Puffy chest fur and sleek ebony body. Hover shoes and a rare design of equipment adorning his wrists. A straightened posture and crossed arms, Shadow the Hedgehog, manipulator of time and space was standing in front of her.

Blaze was taken aback with the sudden appearance of her rival as she striked the ebony warrior with a fire-filled punch, only to find her own fists blocked by his own. Nothing stirred in the cold crimson irises of his own as he stared into nothing, resulting into an emotionless pervading stare. Alarmed, the lilac warrior retrieved back her fists with brute force as a snarl formed on her powdered muzzle.

"It's just used as a sentence fragment, idiot."

The lavender guardian has never met this ebony warrior this close before. She has only been seeing him in parties like Sonic's anniversary for instant; the one with a time-eater and a mix-up with the time dimensions. Nevertheless, Blaze was still heedful as any minute provided by time itself may be the right time to strike. Shadow shifted his position from crossed arms to arms that fell next to his legs. Irritated, the ebony manipulator flexed his knuckles, removing his focus from the stubborn lilac feline as he spat back.

"Look who's talking. Funny how one says the other is ironic when it actually rebounds and reflexes towards the original owner of the words that has been said. "

" This is starting to get real vexatious with every single word you speak from that stupid tan muzzle of yours! Why do you have such egoism Blacky?! Too much praise perhaps? I never said how ironic this situation was, I was trying to mean that you are an idiot, got that? Or should I break it down to smaller bits just to make you comprehend what I was saying Loner!"

Blaze the Cat spat harshly, not realizing the sudden silence she has caused with the venom of her words. A hint of hollow emotion swept across the face of the ebony counterpart as he stood motionless. The ebony hedgehog was pondering with the words being said, especially four words had made its way towards the center of his mind, as the other thoughts hindered away unto the corners of his temples.

"Too much praise perhaps? Why does 4 simple words bother me so much?Too much praise perhaps? What does she even know? This Cat really is bothersome, but interesting in a way. No one manages to pull something off in a first greeting, but still, bothersome."

Shadow pondered as he gently rubbed the side of his left temple. Hollow, Shadow felt no expression stirring in him as all that is left is the dagger that craved for his blood which stabbed only his feelings away as well as his gentleness towards his surroundings, converting into a killing machine.

" Why aren't you leaving? If you are irritated, why not just leave?"

Blaze the Cat was now challenged, by the once tempered egoistic hedgehog.

"What do you mean?" Blaze questioned, curiosity sweeping away her anger.

" I would simply leave if I was bothered by someone, why don't you? Besides, I would like to be best left alone. " Shadow repeated his question, shifting focus as he now stood face to face with the stubborn lilac feline.

"Well, it's because I'm not you, and you aren't me." Replied the lilac warrior.

"Fine, I'll leave you with that answer."

"What do you mean? That this is not my answer? You have no evidence to support such inference."

"I don't need any evidence. I already know. I am the Ultimate Lifeform, the omnipotent."

"And here comes the ego."

Time passed as cold breeze still swept by, visiting the two isolated figures as it murmured its silent bearings. Shoe prints followed the two wandering souls as it kept the rhythm with every single second passing on to continue its journey back to the houses of their furry friends. Gravity still stood motionless as sighs were heaved. Puffs were the results of the deep exhaling of two figures as fingers started trembling. Blaze the Cat continued her trail, as she shifted glances over the dull egoistic man. Thoughts came into mind after the past few hours with just trailing in the snow without a conversation as the ebony hedgehog shared the same expression. Their nature was really the antagonistic form of what both have pondered this whole time; diversity.

"Hey egoistic, I have gotten one question I would like you to respond to." Blaze mumbled as she ran her focus towards her trembling hands, feeling the piercing cold.

Shoes trailing came into a halt as a head whipped around, curious of what awaits him in the path.

"What? We can't waste any more time." A frown still planted on his tan muzzle as nothing still stirred in his blood painted irises.

"Were you always this emotionless?" A curious emotion painted her face.

"It's none of your business."

"Well, do you ever smile?"

"When I think of me, I smile."

"Really?"

"Yes, I do a lot. See, I'm smiling now." The ebony warrior said sarcastically as a scowl was made in the face of the ash colored warrior.

"Wait, hold it, do you even show your emotions?"

Blaze kept her emotion, curiosity gaining the better of her as Shadow changed his glance towards the lavender warrior. Emotionless caught his eyes as two words were said, causing the feline to cock her eyebrow in disbelief.

"I. Don't."

Blaze had to crack the egoistic hedgehog's shell, to crack through the exterior surrounding him. Rumors spread that Shadow barely shows expression except a simple plain snarl or frown. Curiosity killed the cat, Blaze kept in mind. She knew he was a killer machine by information sent to her from guards and all, but that was a was. That was the past, this is now Blaze had thought as she tried to crack the mystery by herself, but she'd never knew she would meet him alone in battle.

"Why did you aid me in battle?" Blaze repeated her earlier question in the battlefield, placing her hands on her hips.

"That is none of your business. I'm just doing my job."

"Why didn't you leave me to be captured?"

"I'm omnipotent, remember kitty? I also have my ways. That's it." Shadow rolled his eyes in annoyance as he continued to trail away in the snow.

"If I let you show an expression besides anger, you won't need to answer the questions I have asked when you said 'it's none of your business', got that?" A serious look painted her face as she removed her hands from her hips and crossing her arms instead.

" I bet you won't be able to do such things."

" I doubt it, hedgehog."

Blaze went into a trance, thinking diversified possibilities that would aid her in a situation like this.

" Hm... wait, I got it."

Blaze continued to trail deeper into her possibilities as a memory popped up, aiding her in her mission.

A bubbly pink hedgehog by the name of Amy Rose was seated next to her, enjoying the music caused by the cheery environment produced due to the party. It was the memories of Sonic's anniversary.

Blaze's memory started to overcome her mind as she thought in curiosity how would such moving pictures help her in her situation.

"Hey Blaze! Have you seen my darling Sonic? After that amazing fight, it makes me want to scream and burst my head off and hug and kiss my darling hero! Have you seen him?"

Rose colored tail started wagging as hands started gripping the hands of a startled feline which was Blaze herself. Blaze stared up at the sky as she felt the picking breeze, sensing the arrival of the cobalt hero.

"He's coming Amy, just wait."

A grin formed when Amy whipped her head as she spotted the wrong person; the counterpart. Her tail started wagging furiously as she started flexing her knuckles, preparing for the biggest hug she could offer. Perhaps the main reason she mistakes people was that she was too delirious to do things right before she thinks. This was the first time Blaze saw him, Shadow the Hedgehog.

"Wait Amy! That's the wrong person!"

Blaze placed her palm on her face as she heaved a sigh, grinning at the foolishness of her best friend. A screech was heard as well as a yell was heard as her furry best friend held the unknown hedgehog tightly, causing the hedgehog to choke on his drink provided by an ivory bat walking towards Knuckles.

"Amy Rose, get off me, NOW."

"Not this time Sonic. I got you now! You owe me a wedding ring!"

Blaze's memory ends as she was left with an expression in defeat hidden by the naked eye.

"Well, hugging won't do any good." Blaze thought as she took a glimpse at Shadow at the corner of her eye.

Shadow stood, waiting patiently as he absorbed his environs, providing Blaze an idea of him admiring nature. Ebony furred, a rich color thought Blaze as she shook away any more distractions. As she snapped back into her trance, another memory popped up.

Memories started engulfing her mind as she stood as a soul, watching as her memories flood, as one memory stood in front of her; the answer to her question.

Blaze's memory started to flood as she looked back in the past, awaiting for pieces of her memory unfolding.

'The name is Rouge darling as you can see I'm a bat hun." The ivory bat said, giving a flirty pose.

"Blaze, Blaze the Cat." The lilac warrior said, taking out her hand for a formal first greeting.

Rouge gladly took it as she shook it, providing a smirk afterwards. Blaze cocked an eyebrow as the sight of the ebony hedgehog and the squealing Amy disturbed her from her attention towards Rouge. Curiosity triggered in her actions as she giggled silently at her best friend.

"Amy, that isn't Sonic." Blaze said, as she caught her friend's attention.

"Are you sure Blaze? I'm not blind. Wait, oh, I get what you mean. Hehe, hey Shadow." A smile formed on her peach muzzle as she frowned in embarrassment.

Rouge laughed as a wink was given to the lilac feline.

"Hun, you wanna know that hedgehog?" Rouge raised an eyebrow as a smirk overcame her smile.

Blaze cocked an eyebrow as she shook her head, leaving curiosity inside her.

"Does he smile? Or at least show expression?" Blaze asked, curious as what may be bothering the unknown warrior.

"Darling, I tell ya, he doesn't. I've tried playing with him, but the results were always something I wasn't happy with. Perhaps kissing would do, but no, I like Knuckles, keep that as a secret will ya hun? He's been always like that darling, it would be extremely tough to actually make him smile."

Her memory ended as Blaze went back to her thinking for a solution.

"Flirting isn't extremely what I'm not going to do, but kissing? It's a big difference! Why would I kiss a person I just finally learnt more from?! It isn't nice!" Blaze thought as she panicked while Shadow captured her expression.

"What's wrong cat? Defeated?" Shadow stated as relief flooded his mind.

"Of course not Blacky, I wouldn't be defeated by a mere hedgehog who thinks he is almighty." Blaze said with panic in her voice as she gulped.

She didn't want to look weak in front of a stoic and egoistic man. She was determined, she was sure, she didn't want to lose. Not this time, she didn't want to look innocent. As she gulped again, she heaved a sigh.

"What is it?" Shadow questioned, eager to see what she would do.

"In Sol's name, help me out."

Blaze's mind was cleared as she did the impossible.

Blaze planted a kiss directly on his mouth, feeling the tender lips that met hers. A mixture collided as she gave her best to amuse this hedgehog that he actually has feelings that wouldn't actually show. Her muzzle started glowing with red as she withdrew, only to find an astonished look left on the ebony warrior. Blaze was too embarrassed to even look at the hedgehog as she took out her hand, revealing a Chaos Emerald of the color crimson.

"Take it, I don't need it. I got it in the snow when I intruded the abandoned base of Eggman. Don't answer my questions."

Blaze dropped the emerald as she ran away, rubbing away the heat as well as her muzzle that glowed with a pinkish blush. Shadow stood motionless, finding out only now that he was proven wrong. He thought he could hide feelings, he thought he could keep an exterior around his figure, he thought he could forget about feelings. Everything was proven wrong with just a gentle kiss that still lingered in his mouth. From the very start, he was actually playing with her, but he'd never thought he'd be proven wrong, but still, he got something back. Touching his lips, he gave a smirk as he picked up the emerald.

"Well, I guessed the plan went well. I finally got a kiss from Blaze. Who knew she would actually break through the exterior."

Shadow thought as he glanced up at the sea of clouds, taking a last glimpse of nature. His usual frown overcame his smirk as he skated away, willing to keep this thing only between him and her. He was egoistic, yes, but he does have his limits.

So yeah, hope you guys enjoyed it. Do you think I should write a summary for you readers for each one shot I will store in here? You may reply through the reviews. I really apologize if this isn't to your satisfaction, but I did my best. These characters all belong to Sega. Hoping you' d review so I would be able to improve the way I write.