Chapter 1: Sleepover of Love
At a cold clear night in Mobius, Maria is having a sleepover with some of her friends. Amy, Cream and Cheese, and Rouge are the only ones who have come while everyone else are busy. Little Jay the small Dark Arm is sitting on Maria's lap while Cheese does the same with Cream. Right now, they are playing a game of Truth or Dare. Amy is the next be asked by Rouge.
"Alright Amy, truth or dare?" Rouge asks.
"I think I'll have to go with a dare," Amy says.
"A dare you says. So what should I do…" Rouge says with a smirk.
"Try not to do a dare that might end up getting us into trouble," Maria says.
"Aww, but where's the fun in that," Rouge replies.
Cream says, "Maybe you can do something simple."
"That chance. I dare you Amy, to prank call Vector and the Chaotix," Rouge says.
Cream and Maria begin laughing while Amy blushes.
She picks up the phone, and says, "I'll do it."
Amy begins to dial on the phone and waits for Vector or any of the Chaotix to answer.
The phone answers, "Hello this is Charmmy from the Chaotix Detective Agency, may I help you?"
"Yeah. I'm calling to regard the fifty pizzas you order where you will like me to deliver it at," Amy says in a squeaky voice.
"Huh? I don't remember ordering fifty pizzas?" Charmmy says, looking confused.
"Really cause I seem to see that you have ordered fifty orders of combination pizzas," Amy says.
"What?! I don't even like combination," Charmmy says, sounding freaked.
"Then why did you order fifty combination pizzas?" Amy asks.
"We didn't even order that many pizzas! We didn't even order pizzas at all!" Charmmy panics.
Suddenly Vectors screams from the phone, "Charmmy, what in the world are you screaming about!"
"I got call from someone saying we order fifty combination pizzas," Charmmy says.
"What?! Who can eat that many pizzas?! We're not throwing a party or anything!" Vector shouts.
"Maybe it's a prank," Espio says, coming in the line.
Espio asks, "Who is this, and don't think on trying to avoid it."
Amy nervously laughs, "Um, sorry Espio. Rouge dared me to prank call you."
"That's all. I thought you really are going to give us fifty pizzas. I mean, not even I can eat that many pizzas," Vector says.
Charmmy sighs, "What a relief."
"Again, sorry about that. It was supposed to be a funny joke," Amy says, embarrassedly.
"Don't worry, no harm seems to be done now that we know that it's a prank," Espio says.
"Well uh, don't let it happen again. At least make it so I don't end up eating a lot of food," Vector says.
"Right. Goodnight," Amy says. Then hangs up the phone.
Just then, Rouge, Maria, Cream, and Cheese start laughing.
Amy face turns red, "That's not funny, I almost got in trouble with them."
"But they know that it's a prank so there's no harm done," Rouge says.
"Yeah. but promise never to prank call anyone, alright?" Amy says.
"Promise," Rouge answers.
Cream says, "I think it's Amy's turn to ask Maria."
"Alright Maria, truth or dare?" Amy asks.
"Hmm, I think I'll go with truth," Maria answers.
"Truth huh… Maria do you like Shadow?" Amy asks.
"Of course i do Amy, he's my best friend in the whole world," Maria happily says.
Amy shakes her head, "No. You you like like Shadow."
"Um like like Shadow?" Maria asks, feeling her cheeks turning red.
"Well, do you?" Rouge asks with a smirk.
The three girls, Chao, and Dark Arm continue to stare at her with curiosity.
Maria tries to answers, "Well… um… you see… the truth is…"
Maria closes her eyes as her cheeks are on fire and can't seem to pick up a single word.
She manages to calm down, "To be honest, I do love Shadow… more than anything."
"How so?" Cream asks.
"Well, he and I have been together in the ARK for a long time. When we came back together, I was so happy to be in the planet with him and make some new friends. Like you guys. Shadow always make everything in my life more memorable than i could ever dream of," Maria says.
"That's very sweet," Amy says.
"Yes," Maria says.
She sighs sadly, "But I don't know if he feels the same way about me."
"You're kidding right?" Rouge asks.
Maria looks at Rouge, "Huh? What do you mean?"
"I mean, you think Shadow doesn't feel the same way. It sound like it's the opposite of what really happen," Rouge says.
"You really think so?" Maria asks.
"I know so. I doubt the times that he has received his memory back multiple times, you're always the first thing to come to his mind. Shadow even tried to destroy the planet just to avenge you. He also been trying to live up to his promise to you about protecting the planet. I think that shows how much devotion he has for you," Rouge says.
"Oh… oh… my," Maria says, cheeks turning red.
"Yeah. It has to be so sweet like in a fairytale. Remember when Shadow came to your rescue when the Zet and Eclipse show up. He's been wanting to give them a strong hard punch at the time," Amy says.
"Yes, but I don't want him to hurt anyone," Maria says.
"Honey, there's nothing wrong with a little violence. Of course, Shadow can be rather stubborn sometimes," Rouge says.
Cream asks, "Maria, have you ever went out with Shadow?"
"Um no. I uh, never been on a date before. So no, Shadow never asked me," Maria answers.
"He never asked you?" Amy asks.
"No," Maria answers.
"I'm surprised to hear it. I figure Shadow would have asked you on a date a long time ago," Amy says.
"I think it will be nice that you and Shadow have some quality time together. Like going to see a show, going out to dinner, or dancing. It would be so romantic," Cream happily says.
"Well um, I never really thought about going out on a date. Especially since I've been on ARK most of my life. I wouldn't even know what to do with Shadow," Maria says.
"Maria, Shadow is the one who makes the plans for a date, not you. Sonic took my out on a date before," Amy says.
Rouge whispers to Amy, "More like Amy forced him to take her out."
Maria and Rouge giggle covering their mouths.
Amy sternly says, "I heard that!"
"We're sorry Amy," Maria says.
Amy sighs, "As for Shadow, Maria. We'll help you snag him. After all, what are friends for."
In the living room of Tails Workshop, Tails, Sonic, Knuckles, are having a night together to. More like a guys night. They are sitting at the television watching a fun game, and are having popcorn and other snacks.
"Alright, this was the great idea to have guys night while the girls are having their own night," Sonic says.
"I just thought we can rest and relax after having to deal with Eggman and his badniks," Tails says.
"You can say that again," Knuckles says.
"To be honest, Tails and I were worried that you wouldn't come," Sonic says.
"Why you say that?" Knuckles asks.
"Because you always watch over the Master Emerald day in and day out. You even sleep by it," Sonic says.
"It's my job as guardian to protect it. Besides, Rouge is with Maria at her house and Eggman actually has a broken arm so he can't do much. And also… Julie-Su thinks I should get a break and said she will take over," Knuckles says.
"That's nice of her," Tails says.
"Yeah. Too bad the others can't come," Sonic says.
"Well Antoine is one vacation with Bunnie, Sally is visiting her brother, and Rotor is working on new inventions," Tails says.
"True. But you know, there is someone who isn't having much fun with us," Sonic says.
The three boys turn their heads to see Shadow sitting on one of the chairs with his eyes closed and his arms and legs crossed.
Sonic calls out, "Hey Faker, quit sitting there and watch the game with us."
Shadow ignores him, and lets out a sigh.
"Sonic, you think something wrong with him?" Tails asks.
"Obviously, he's been sitting on the chair while we're having fun," Sonic says.
"What do you think is up with him? We invited him to come… thanks to Maria, and he isn't going to hang out with us or even talk to us," Knuckles says.
Sonic gets up from the chair, "I know what will cheer him up."
He then walks to Shadow. Sonic sits on the couch next to him.
"What's up Shaz?" Sonic asks.
"I thought I told you about that stupid nickname," Shadow groans.
"You know that isn't going to stop me from calling you that," Sonic smiles.
Shadow sighs, "Whatever."
Confused Sonic asks, "Alright, what's wrong?"
"It doesn't concern you blue," Shadow says.
"Come on Shadow, it's not going to make you better if you don't say something," Sonic says.
"And why should I tell you, Faker?" Shadow asks.
"Because you know that I'm one stubborn Hedgehog," Sonic says.
Shadow sighs, "Fine I'll tell you, but this has to be between us, got it."
"My lips are sealed. Mind if the others listen?" Sonic says.
"Fine," Shadow says.
Tails and Knuckles sit by Shadow. The three are now looking at Shadow.
Much he doesn't want to Shadow says, "As you all know that Maria has been on the planet for almost a year now, and, I want to do something for her."
"You mean like, take her out?" Sonic asks.
"Yes," Shadow answers.
"Wow! It's about time you start talking about taking Maria out on a date," Sonic says.
"It's just hanging out together. Not a date," Shadow says.
"Whatever you say. But still, why haven't you asked her out? I'm sure Maria would like to go with you," Knuckles asks.
"Well I don't really know where to take her, and what if she says no?" Shadow answers.
"I think Maria would like to go somewhere with you. She's mostly happy when you're around," Tails says.
"Still, you should ask her out to dinner or a show," Sonic says.
Shadow sighs, "I don't know."
"You wouldn't know unless you try," Sonic says.
"You should go for it," Knuckles says.
"Yeah. Maria would love it if you take her out somewhere. She'll be happy as long as you're with her," Tails says.
Shadow stops to think about it. He really wants to take Maria out on a date, but doesn't want to admit it. As much as he admits, he is worried that Maria won't accept his proposal, but won't know unless he actually try.
"Fine. I'll ask her tomorrow," Shadow says.
Sonic hits him on the back, "That's the spirit. Now let's finish watching the game."
Sonic Tails and Knuckles sit back to where they are and continue watching the game. Shadow sighs as he shakes his head with an annoyed look. However, he is planning on asking Maria to go out with him, and hopes that nothing will go wrong.