Jalex: Wazzup peeps!
Ashley: ANOTHER name change!
Jalex: Yes... Got a problem w/ it?
Yuuhi: I bet you Alex & Justin Russo aren't happy about this...
Jalex: Well, it's THEIR problem!
Amanda: -Topic Change- So, Jalex, what's today's story about?
Jalex: Shadley, of course!
Yuuhi: Explain to the readers' who "Shadley" is?
Jalex: It's my made-up couples name for Shadow & Ashley Rose.
Ashley: But, of course, I'll be w/ someone else. RIGHT?
Jalex: Of course...
Amanda: Can we get on w/ it because we have a limited space here people!
Ashley: Jalex-Justin and Alex-fangirl1 doesn't own Shadow the Hedgehog or the song "Far Away" by Nickelback!
Yuuhi: She only owns Ashley Rose & Acwellen the Hedgehog!
Jalex: Also, thank you for reviewing GreatGrape! But, seriously, READ it before asking a question!
A young 17 year-old hedgehog was holding the hands of a blue-&-red hedgehog's hand. The couple is in Station Square Park, laughing & smiling brightly in the moonlight. The girl's name is Ashley Rose. Her identical twin sister is Amy Rose. The boy's name was Acwellen the Hedgehog.
Ashley was on a date w/ Acwellen. But, her mind was thinking back to a song when she first heard of a certain black-&-red hedgehog's death. He died when she was only 11 years-old... She never got over his death 'til last year when she met Acwellen.
Ashley just loved the song Far Away by Nickelback! She would always think of this song when she thinks of Shadow. She misses him terribly, but she knew she had to move on.
Somewhere near where Ashley & Acwellen were walking, Shadow is. He is sitting on a park bench, deep in thought. The person that kept crossing his mind was a certain pink hedgehog he hasn't seen in over 6 years. That girl is the SAME girl out on a date w/ Acwellen. Ashley!
When he smells her lovely strawberry & rose shampoo. Feels her familiar presence near him. Hears her musical laughter. His head snaps. He spots that familiar pink hair. He's about to get up from where he's sitting, but stops.
Because, Shadow see's some other guy holding her hand & smiling w/ her. His heart breaks, metaphorically. He wants to run away from there, when a familiar song pops in his head.
This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
Shadow took to long for Ashley. She already moved on. He hasn't seen her face smile like THAT... Only around him... He's never heard her laugh like that, not even w/ HIM around! He looks down at his hands & thinks, 'Who am I kidding... Ashley hasn't seen me in a long time, so I DOUBT she remembers me.'
Ashley waves good-bye to Acwellen. He gives her a kiss on her cheek, waves, & walks off. Having a goofy smile on his face. She notices & giggles, feeling content & happy. She, then, sings the song that was playing in her head. (A/N: Sorry if I repeat the first verse... I think it's better this way.)
"This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore"
Shadow hears her musical voice & sings w/ her. In his lovely & hypnotizing baritone voice.
"On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore"
Ashley looks over to him, hearing the familiar voice, but couldn't pin-point where it's coming from. Shadow stands up & takes a step out of the dark. Revealing himself. After a while, Ashley finally sees him. Her face lighting up brighter than the sun. She runs over to him.
Shadow opens his arms, smiling happily to Ashley. She is feeling special. Since he never smiles around anyone.
Ashley sings, "So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and
Never let me go"
Shadow is looking at her, nearly crying, but trying to remain the man. Ashley giggles & whispers to him, "It's okay to show a little emotion every now & then."
"I have a better way of expressing my love for you." Shadow replies, smirking.
Ashley frowns & looks frustrated. "Care to explain where you've BEEN for the last 6 YEARS!"
Shadow rolls his eyes, while he puts his arm around her shoulder. "We can catch up." He leans down & whispers in her ear, "My place or yours?"
Ashley groans, while hiding a blush. "Whatever..."
Shadow laughs & kisses her forehead. "Your adorable, Ash." She blushes brighter.
"I missed you, Shadikku." Ashley says, using her cute pet-name for him.
"Me, too." Shadow says, looking away. He didn't want her to see the bright red blush forming on his cheeks.
Ashley looks up at him. "Will you stay w/ me?" She asks. "For the rest of our lives together?"
Shadow meets her eyes & nods. "I promise, Ashley. Nothing will ever come between us." He says, believing his own words. Because, he knows he'll never let anyone, especially him, hurt Ashley. He couldn't stand seeing hurt, discomfort, & unhappiness in her beautiful, ruby red eyes.
Ashley knows her eyes are shining w/ love, happiness, & affection. "I love you, Shadikku!" She responds, hugging his waist.
Sitting on a park bench was Shadow. He grabs Ashley's hand & pulls her in his lap.
"I love you, too, my beautiful Rose." Shadow says, enjoying her warmth in his arms. Snuggling his head in the crook of her neck, kissing it.
They didn't say anything for the rest of the night. They stayed up 'til sunrise, watching it together.
Ashley: I liked it. It was sweet & romantic.
Yuuhi: I did, too!
Amanda: Is that how you met Shadow, Ashley?
Ashley: Hell no! I don't even REMEMBER how I met him.
Jalex: SHUT UP! Let's do the ending credits!
Ashley: Jalex-Justin and Alex-fangirl1 would like to thank you to the readers' who didn't give up on her.
Yuuhi: She'd be REALLY grateful if you spread the news on Shadley!
Jalex: R&R people!
Amanda & Yuuhi: BYE PEOPLE!
Ashley: Good-bye, peeps!
Jalex: PEACE OUT, HOMIE-G'S!