This is a Birthday gift fic for Rirureddo's girfriend 'Ridin Solo Angel' as she's a huge Shadouge fan!
I hope you enjoy it 'Bel Fiore' (Italian for 'Pretty Flower')
Love Bloodrayne666, Aka Devina, or Princess! (Love the name! :D)
I Should Have Known
Chapter One
It was a grey evening, the clouds hovered above the city of Mobotropolis and some drops of rain began to fall, the wind blew hard making the tress bend slightly and the leaves rustle, some falling from the harsh gusts.
Walking alone through the woods just outside of the city, a pretty female white bat pushed against the wind and wrapped her purple coat tighter around herself.
As she walked, tears fell from her eyes, only to be dried by the harsh wind.
It hadn't been long since she had left Mobotropolis, her heart shattered to pieces and her legs wobbly, she would have flown, but even her wings didn't provide assistance as they were shaking.
The words of the red echidna rang in her ears, still tearing at her soul, he didn't love her anymore, he had his eyes set on another, someone who would treat him better, at least that's what he said.
"I'm sorry Rouge..." he said "But my feelings have changed, don't hate me...but I found someone else..."
"Knuckles...please..." the white bat had begged, her aqua eyes filling with tears, knowing she was fighting a losing battle, she refused to give up "Whatever I've done to you...I'm sorry...But I can do better..."
"My mind is made up..." Knuckles had replied, sadness in his voice "It's been great...but we've reached the end of the line...you'll be fine...You're a strong woman...and beautiful too...you'll find someone special again in no time..."
Rouge had that face of the new woman in her mind, rose pink fur, long flowing dreadlocks, another echidna like him, made perfect sense, she was just like him, not just the same mobian breed, but she seemed to understand him better.
Even she admitted that maybe this new love would make him happier, but it hadn't made her give up hope that her relationship with Knuckles could still work, despite the disagreements they had, her endless want for the Master Emerald.
This new woman, Julie-Su she had been told, she was different to her, she would give Knuckles everything he needed and wanted, achieve what Rouge couldn't to make him happy, despite her heartbreak, she knew she couldn't win this fight for the heart of Knuckles and she agreed to let him go.
It was then she fled Mobotropolis, she had flown out of the city but as soon as she was on the borders, her shaky wings gave out and she collapsed to the muddy ground, not caring that her clothes were getting ruined, at least she could wash it when she returned home, but nothing could wash away the pain she felt right now.
She had then began to walk away from the city, despite her muddy clothes and shaky legs, she began her walk through the woods as if trying to get away from the the pain and heartbreak, but she knew she couldn't escape it, no matter how far she ran.
Before long, Rouge soon came to the edge of the woods where there was a cliff looking out over the sea.
The wind was stronger up there and she wrapped her coat tighter around herself trying to keep warm.
The sun was setting and casting a red and gold pattern on the sea, Rouge walked to the edge of the cliff and sat down to watch the sun, even though above her were darkened clouds, ahead was the most beautiful sight she had seen.
The sea was flowing back and forth, rather roughly in the harsh wind and the foamy waves lashed against the rocks, almost like the pain that lashed against her heart.
Looking at the skies and the tears still flowing Rouge clutched her hands as she thought of the times she and Knuckles had together, though it had only been a few months, she thought it was meant to be.
Underneath that gullible idiotic demure, Knuckles could be quite charming, they had been a few dates and they always had a laugh together, talking about things they enjoyed other than what they did for a living, him being the guardian of the Master Emerald and her former jewel thief now Top GUN agent and Owner of the very popular Nightclub 'Club Rouge' in Mobotropolis.
They had enjoyed seeing films, seeing to music, and many other activities, she thought that they would last for a while, but recently things had gone pear shaped.
She was working all the time, as well as working very closely with her live in close friend, and work colleague Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles had become distant and wasn't showing her any affection as much as he used to.
Staring at the setting sun, watching it sink like her heart, she thought of the disagreements and fights they had, and how there had been times they had ended each night out with an argument and returned to their respected homes.
Rouge had often poured her woes out to Shadow and he would sit there and listen, never speaking, but just sitting there as she wept.
Shadow had never given any advice, but he would lend an ear if she was upset and often held her close until she was calm or fell asleep in his arms to which he would carry her to bed.
Rouge always appreciated his friendship and protection, Shadow had always been there when she was feeling low and he always stood in front of her when they were confronted by danger always willing to protect her.
The more she thought about Shadow, Knuckles began to sip from her mind and she wanted to see the black and red hedgehog that resided in her apartment above her nightclub and would be waiting for her when she returned later.
More than likely he'd be asking what happened that evening, and Rouge would need to tell him what happened. As much as she felt embarrassed about what happened, she would have to tell him, at least he would be there to hold her and look after her whilst she cried.
She looked at the setting sun again, it was almost gone over the the horizon and it was starting to get darker and colder, the sight was so beautiful she didn't want to leave, but rather watch the fading light as her tears fell like rivers over her cheeks.
Sitting there for a while, she soon heard her watch bleeping drawing her out of her daydream. Rouge lifted her wrist and looked at the time showing it to be 8.30pm.
Realisation poured over as she saw the time and she stood up, taking one last look at the sea and the remaining sunset, she opened her wings and took off into the sky.
And that's the first part of my gift fic to you 'Bel Fiore'! :D Hope you enjoyed it! I plan to have the second half up by tomorrow! Happy Birthday sweetheart! *Hug*
Love Bloodrayne666 (Aka Devina, or Princess!)