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Amy Rose was walking through the cold, lifeless streets in downtown Station Square. She was walking back from Tails' workshop, upset that she went to go search for Sonic and didn't find him there. He was never there, he always ran away from her. She was certain it was because he was shy, I mean, who wouldn't love her? Now she began to doubt his feelings for her, though. She sighed.

"Why can't he at least show some form of romantic interest towards me? This would be so much easier if he did.." She was so mentally exhausted from thinking about this whole predicament, and so dazed off, she didn't notice where she was going. She abruptly stopped, and took in her surroundings. She didn't recognize any of the street signs. Great, she was lost.

She quickened her pace, and continued to walk through the shadowed streets, being cautious of not stepping into any mud puddles along the way. She narrowed her eyes at the sight of the next street name, but she still didn't recognize it.

"Maybe I should ask for directions.." Amy pondered as she put her finger up to her chin, trying to decide what to do. There was no one in sight, so she had to continue wandering the streets. After about another hour of walking, her legs felt weak. She looked around, and still saw no one. She walked over to the curb of the sidewalk and slumped down on the edge. She buried her face in her hands, and signed out of exasperation.

"I can't believe I'm lost.." She brought her head out of her hands, and stared out straight ahead of her, resting her dreary head on the palm of her hands. She began to remember why she was out there in the first place. Anger grew inside of her, and she let a small growl escape from her lips.

"This is all Sonic's fault! If he would've been at Tails' house, I wouldn't be here right now!" She yelled out to no one in particular.

"So, blaming your problems on Faker?" Amy froze at the sound of the voice, but instantly loosened up when she recognized the use of the word 'faker'.

"Sh-Shadow?" She asked dumbfounded, turning her head slightly to come face-to-face with Shadow.

"Yes?" He responded in an unconcerned tone.

"Wh-What're you doing here?" Amy gave a puzzled look at Shadow, wondering why he would be out in the streets at a time like this.

"I was going to ask you the same thing." He narrowed his eyes at her, making her feel uneasy.

"Well.. I became lost after coming back from Tails' house looking for.." she stopped, and Shadow noticed her eyes sadden, if only for a moment. She regained her composure, and faked a smile.

"Anyways, what're you doing out here all by yourself?" she asked in her usual cheery voice. Shadow stared at her, not responding.

"What did Faker do this time?" He asked, shocking Amy.

"Wh-Wha?" She blinked, still not completely taking in what Shadow had asked of her.

"Well, you're obviously upset about something. Or else you wouldn't have been so preoccupied into getting lost." he stated matter-of-factly.

"Exactly what he's best at doing, running!" She raised her voice a little, and immediately covered her mouth with her hand, surprised at her own outburst. Shadow arched his eyebrow, not understanding completely where she was getting at.

"He always runs away from me. He never gives me the time of day! It's just so frustrating sometimes, I wish he'd lower his pace just once for me." at this point, she lowered her head as she felt tears welling up in her eyes.

"Why would he do a stupid thing like that? He obviously runs from you for a reason. Besides, if it was meant to be, he'd come around, right?" Amy looked up and sighed. Shadow was right.

"I guess.. But, I don't want to wait anymore. I've waited for 4 years! I can only wait for so long.." her eyes became saddened once again, and she bit her lip.

"Maybe you should give it a rest. Just give him his space. If he realizes his feelings for you, then great. If he doesn't, then too bad. There's other fish in the sea." Shadow folded his arms across his chest, waiting for Amy's reply.

Amy, on the other hand, didn't notice Shadow was waiting for a reply. She was lost in her thoughts, thinking of what to do. She could take Shadow's advice, and give Sonic his space, but what if It didn't work out? What would she do? She practically spent 4 years of her life chasing after the guy, worshiping him at every chance she got. What would become of her if she had to give that part of her life up?

Shadow was beginning to lost his patience, and grunted. Amy instantly came out of her thoughts and stared up at Shadow.

"Why are you helping me?" she quickly asked, hoping he wasn't too mad at her for not answering before.

Shadow just shrugged. He didn't know the answer himself. He always felt some type of comfort coming from Amy, something that couldn't be explained. He also owed her a promise for helping him remember Maria's original request.

"Let's just say we're even now." Amy gave him another puzzled look, but remembered about their other encounters and nodded.

"Well, what do I do now? Sonic's practically my life." She signed again at realizing her new problem.

"Try being a normal girl for once?" Shadow asked, not quite sure of what to tell her.

".. Normal? What's that supposed to mean!" Shadow realized how his prior words sounded, and quickly apologized.

"No! I meant do what normal girls do!" He put his hands up in defense, and motioned to her that he didn't mean what he said.

"That still doesn't make it better!" She began to raise her voice, fuming at Shadow's answers.

"W-Wait! I meant…" Shadow sighed, giving up. He wouldn't win against this, he would only make it worse. He decided shutting up was the best solution.

Amy began to giggle at the sight before her; Had she really won an argument with Shadow? Her winning something against him seemed unlikely. But, then again, him giving her advice about her love interest seemed even more unlikely. Her thoughts then shifted to that; Shadow had given her love advice. Him, of all people. Shadow was probably the most unsocial person she knew. She just couldn't figure him out, or why he was helping her.

After a couple minutes of letting everything sink in, Amy slowly got up and turned towards Shadow.

"I guess I should be going now. Thanks, Shadow. I think I'm going to take your advice." Amy smiled before briefly hugging Shadow. Shadow tensed up a bit at her touch, but eased up a bit, and nodded towards Amy. Amy was about to turn and walk away, but her mind quickly thought up of something to ask Shadow.

"Shadow?" she asked in a curious voice.

"Mm?" Shadow looked up at met her gaze with his eyes, able to see the moon's reflection on her beautiful emerald eyes.

"What're you going to do? I mean, what do you usually do?" she questioned, unsure if Shadow was willing to open up to her curiousness.

".. I usually just go for runs." He shrugged. He didn't really do anything much but run around, stopping occasionally to rest and gaze at the scenery.

Amy gasped. Had Shadow really been doing this with all his free-time? Didn't he have anyone he considered friends, and hung out with them? Even if he didn't want to, Amy had to at least offer to spend some time with her.

"Well, since Sonic's off my to-do list, how about we hang out?" Amy asked sincerely, hoping Shadow's answer would resemble some form of a 'yes'.

The way Amy asked in her usual cheery, loving voice, Shadow couldn't say no. At least, not immediately. He thought for a while, laying out the pro's and con's in his mind of what could come from spending a little time with the rose hedgehog. After a couple seconds of debating, he closed his eyes and shrugged.

"Why not? I have nothing else better to do." he replied in his usual monotone voice, trying to conceal what little excitement he had. Amy, however, didn't try to hide it, she merely squealed out a 'Yay', and quickly hugged Shadow, as expected. Shadow knew she'd reveal some form of happiness, and didn't freeze when Amy latched onto him.

"Well, where to?" Amy asked abruptly after releasing Shadow.

"I don't care; Wherever you'd like to waste your time." Shadow turned his head to the side, not even bothering to come up with some suggestions. Amy tried to think up of where to go, somewhere where Sonic wouldn't be a problem and cross her mind. That's when it hit her, the beach!

"Yeah! I won't see Sonic there, he hates water! The ocean won't even remind me of him!" she smiled and mentally congratulated herself for thinking up of the perfect place.

"How about the beach?" Amy blurted out, making Shadow turn his head back to face her.

"Alright." Shadow stepped forward, and grabbed Amy's wrist, then yelled out the two words he was famous for.

"Chaos Control!" And in an instant, a bright green, luminous light took over there bodies, and they were gone.

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In a few seconds, Amy found herself at the shores of Emerald Beach. She wasn't expecting Chaos Control, so Shadow's actions took her by surprise. She looked around and found Shadow a few feet behind her, eyes gazing at the ocean. By now, it was pretty late, and the moon was out. It glowed brightly, and fully. The moon's reflection on the Ocean's surface was absolutely breathtaking. Amy interrupted the silence.

"Wow.. It's so beautiful out here this late at night." Amy turned to see Shadow nod in agreement towards her statement. Amy walked to Shadow's side, and sat down next to him, folding her knee's up to her chest. Shadow sat down as well, and folded back one knee while stretching the other one out.

They just sat there in silence for a while, gazing out towards the ocean, or at the star-filled sky. After a while, the tides were getting closer, and soon Shadow retracted his leg back, due to the water inching closer with every wave. Amy just giggled, was Shadow afraid of water as well? Shadow turned to her, with a skeptical look.

"What's so funny?" Amy sensed a hint of curiosity in his voice, but most of it was covered up with the monotone-ness.

"I was just wondering if you were afraid of water as well." She smiled at him, which puzzled him even more.

"I am the Ultimate Life Form. I fear nothing." Shadow retorted, turning away from Amy and back to the ocean.

"Whatever you say.." Amy's smile didn't subdue, but merely grew. After a while, Amy grew dreary and yawned.

"Looks like it's past your bedtime." Shadow stated, still not turning to face her.

"Bedtime? What do you think, I'm a little kid?"

"I'm not sure if I want to answer that, you'll probably take it the wrong way." Shadow said out flatly.

"Hmph." Amy crossed her arms over her chest, but didn't argue that she was indeed tired. Shadow stood up, and offered his hand at Amy, who just stared at his hand, blinking. After Shadow narrowed his eyes, Amy quickly took his hand and he lifted her up with ease.

"Thanks." Amy said while brushing off her dress of sand.

"Heh.." Shadow took on more glance at the Ocean, before grabbing Amy's wrist once again and Chaos Controlling to her apartment building.

"How did you know I lived here?" Amy asked, afraid that Shadow was some kind of stalker.

"I made it so Chaos Control would take us to where you wanted to go." Shadow simply said, as if it was nothing important.

".. So Chaos Control read my mind?" Amy asked, shocked as well as intrigued at Shadow's control over his abilities.

"Guess so. I'd better be going, anyways." Shadow released Amy's hand, and turned around to leave, when Amy grabbed his wrist. He turned around and found Amy wrapped her arms around him, embracing him. He absentmindedly put his arm around her back, somewhat embracing back.

"Thanks for hanging out with me, Shadow. You're really a great friend." Amy said before pulling away from Shadow, and giving him a warm-hearted smile.

"Don't mention it.." Shadow replied, still thinking about what she said. Did Amy really consider him a 'friend', even though he tried to destroy the world? He even attempted to kill Sonic a couple times, the item of her affection.

Amy waved goodbye to Shadow, just before closing the door and returning to her home. Shadow decided he'd contemplate about it later, and Chaos Controlled away.

Inside her home, Amy walked directly towards her bathroom. She flicked on the lights, and stood in front of the mirror. She looked at herself before turning on the water and washing her face. She brushed her teeth, and turned off the lights, leaving towards her bedroom. She opened to door to her room, and turned on the light. Her room was pretty plain; white walls, dark-colored wood furniture, and mint green bed sheets with a mint green comforter to match the window curtains. Her bed was overstuffed with stuffed animals and pillows, but she loved it. She carefully placed them all on the side of her bed, slipped into her pajama's, and slipped into bed.

Sleep came quickly to her, and she didn't try to fight it. She had a long day, and deserved some rest. Nothing good comes from fatigue, but before she fell into her sleep, she found herself thinking of Shadow and picturing his face one last time.

Okay, well this is my new story. Hopefuly, I won't be too busy to update every other day or so. Tell me what you think, and constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.

Oh, and thanks to Shadow Shai for helping me come up with the name! x3