I've gotten so addicted to the drabble format recently... (also to the new Harvest moon game :D). SO! I've decided to do a few Shad/Amy drabbles...that are sort of interconnected. I just want to look into all the different parts of what could be their relationship, from the conception of the idea (be it from Shadow or Amy's POV or another's entirely) to the reaction to their relationship, to their first fight, engagement, marriage, etc. I'd like to use this as a way to practice not just my way of writing Shadow and Amy's relationship with eachother but their relationships with the other people in their lives. For example, how would Sonic react to Shadow being Amy's new main man? How would Rouge feel about her most level-headed partner pacing the rec room because of a fight he has with his girlfriend?
This is based in the comic-verse because...I'm just really obsessed with how well built all the characters and the world is in general. However, I'm going to mix some of the video game elements because...just because. XD I love the introduction and their interactions throughout Sonic Adventure 2. They stopped developing their relationship after that game but I feel like everything was perfect in that game. I'd like to build off of that foundation. Especially since as far as the comics are concerned the first time they see each other is when the Xorda came to destroy Mobius...and there was absolutely no interaction between them, with no further ado...this is the 100 themes challenge for Shadow and Amy Rose.
Introduction
Theirs was a strange beginning. A simple misunderstanding that started a dance neither of them had any intention of beginning.
He was on an island trying to steal 3 of the highest sources of power in the world...
She was there to save who she claimed to be her future husband...
Neither was looking for the other and yet...
"Oh Sonic! I thought I'd never see you again! I'm so glad you made it!"
For a moment time froze.
He had not been shown any signs of affection in so long. Longer than he'd care to remember. The back of his mind stirred with old feelings of warmth...even of...
He shook his head and instead urged his mind to file this as an assault...a poor one. While the back of his mind called the forefront a liar, he waited to assess the situation further; something the back of his mind refused to argue with.
She had not seen her beloved in so long. She felt an unbelievable amount of relief. The last she had heard was that he had been captured for a robbery he didn't commit. She just knew it wasn't her Sonic! Even if the hedgehog in the video looked so much like him.
"It was dark," she rationalized, "It can't be Sonic! And I'm just the girl to help him out!"
And there he was, in her arms, safe and sound. The front of her mind reprimanded the back for seeding any doubts in her mind that Sonic would not be ok. That he would be in any way responsible for the mysterious...
She paused as she nuzzled into the hedgehog's fur. The smell...it wasn't Sonic.
For her Sonic smelled something more like what a fresh breeze would smell like...if it had a smell. Wild, cool, and light were things that came to mind whenever she would take in his scent. This guy though...his was a warmer smell; more earthy with a slight metallic twinge to it. The back of her mind was intrigued by this but the front was deeply alarmed. Amy looked down at the fur and realized it was dark...
"Black," she thought suddenly.
Shadow felt the presence behind him tense for a moment before it stepped back. As she took a step back he turned to assess his assaulter.
She was of average height for a hedgehog, just 3 inches or so shorter than him standing tall. Her fur was of a light, rosy pink but her muzzle, arms and legs were a paler tan color, not unlike sand. It was her eyes that caught him the most. Green emeralds that sparkled with curiosity and courage. Her red dress and boots were of little consequence to him. He knew from the very beginning she was not a threat...
..Until...
"You're not Sonic! Just who are you anyway?" the pink hedgehog demanded.
Time seemed to speed up after Amy realized that she had just hugged a complete stranger. A black hedgehog with crimson streaks going through his hair, arms and legs. He wore no clothes, as most mobian men chose to do. She didn't particularly care at that moment, however. Fear and anger bloomed in her heart as she understood that she had hugged one of Eggman's goons and that she had just interrupted one of his grand schemes. She did not want to be captured again, so she ran as though her life depended on it; as it always had.
Shadow stepped forward slightly, as though to comfort her as the girl ran screaming. He caught himself just as Eggman began to talk again.
"Argh! Amy, your timing is impeccable!" Eggman growled, "Leave it to me! I'll take care of her. You two, Go!"
Shadow was suddenly overcome with a sense of purpose. And shame. He had forgotten his original objective and that was inexcusable. He rushed to complete his task: setting the bombs in the armory while Rouge collected the chaos emeralds. He rushed forward to complete his objective, setting the pink hedgehog to the back of his mind. Throughout the rest of the day and into the final stages of his plan, he couldn't help but think back on her. Those moments would come briefly but in moments of pensive thought, usually as he thought of Maria. Every time he would wonder if she was ok. And every time he would conclude that it wouldn't matter in the end anyway. If he ever saw her again, it would be to enact Maria's last wish: her revenge.
Amy would think on him too, if briefly and infrequently. Who was he? Why was he on Eggman's side? Why did he look so much like Sonic? In the end, she would always conclude, it didn't matter. If she saw him again, she would give him a good smack upside the head with her hammer to set him straight.
Yet in their next meeting both would do nothing against the other. One would shed light on the true path and the other would follow it without another thought.
Yes, theirs was a strange dance indeed. One that would take a very long time for either to realize what they had begun. Only time will tell how it will end.
So there's introductions! Next up is: Complicated! That'll be a fun one! Stay tuned!
