(Shadow's Pov)
Walking through the metal halls of the Eggship, I reached it's main control room. Scanning the area for any signs of the doctor or Rouge. It's clear, I walked towards the main computer systems. I sit in the large chair and turned on the computer. Typing in the security code to open its data files and security system. Skimming through each file carefully if any information is useful. For the next several hours, I've read every file down to its last contents. My search was in vain. I lost interest and shut off the machine. In doing so, I lie back on the chair and place my feet on the metal table. Making sure not to touch the keyboard. Crossing my arms over my upper torso. Closing my eyes and letting my train of thoughts wonder.
Lately I can't get that pink hedgehog off my mind. She's all I've been thinking about since I first laid my eyes on her on the fox's ship. I've also been thinking about the time that she hugged me from behind. I can remember it clear as day. After the doctor woken me from my fifty year slumber, he sent me out on a mission. Retrieve the chaos emeralds on Prison Island before it was obliterated. I stood facing the entrance of the island's base as Rouge was standing to my left. Before we went inside the base I was jumped on from behind. I was caught off guard from the body contact. I heard a female's voice that spoke full of happiness "Oh Sonic! I though I'd never see you again! I'm so glad you made it!" She nuzzled into my fur and quills while hugging me. I didn't speak and just took the jester as is. Staying like this for a few seconds till she released her grip. I turned my head to face this female that hugged me and mistook me as Faker. She stepped back and demanded "You're not Sonic! Who are you?"
I smirked towards the female's demands. I didn't reply though. As I faced her direction I got a good view of this female. She's a pink female hedgehog. Shoulder length quills with three bangs, emerald green eyes, peach color muzzle, arms, and inner ears, a red short dress, white gloves with inhibitor rings (just like my own), and red boots with a white stripe. I can tell she's younger than Rouge but not too young. I just stared into her emerald green eyes. They read innocence and pureness. I stood there and stared at her and still smirked. Before I could say anything she freaked out that Eggman was standing behind me. She screamed in horror. My eyes widen for a second because she screamed. Is the doctor that frightening? Then she ran off. I took a step towards her direction, before I could give chase the doctor spoke "Aaah Amy your timing is impeccable!" So her name's Amy. For some reason I wanted to follow her but the doctor cut me off and reminded me that our mission was more important. Both Rouge and I took off into the base while the doctor went after the pink hedgehog.
Back then I didn't look into the accidental hug. My mission and purpose of destroying the planet was more important. Collecting all seven chaos emeralds to operate the Eclipse Cannon. Now that I think about it, the body contact we had was a nice feeling. Even though I didn't show emotion from the jester, I could feel the warmth that was coming off from her. I haven't felt body contact in over fifty years. Secretly I enjoyed it though. Her fur felt so soft and smooth. I never knew a mobian can be that soft.
I smirked from remembering that feeling. It's like I'm protecting something precious again. The same feeling I was having when I was with Maria on the Ark, many years ago. But for some reason the feeling I got from Rose was different, than I shared with Maria. I can't put my finger on it. The relationship I shared with Maria was family and she was my sister. Helping me understand things that I didn't know. With Rose, its different.
I'm also glad that Rose convinced me to save the Earth than destroying it. From her kind and truthful words, I remember the promise I made with Maria before she died. I shed a tear knowing the mistakes I've made. I thanked her for helping me remember and kept that promise. For Maria and Rose. To this day I still respect Rose and her kindness she gives me. She's the only one to show me that there's good in people, even though they do selfish things. Rose showed me that I have good in myself and I understood what she said.
To this day I'm still keeping my promise. The more I study Rose, the similarities I've seen that Maria and her share. I'm content when she smiles, helps others in need, and uses her energy to protect her friends from danger. Lately my focus has been on Rose more than usual. I'm suppose to be thinking about Maria and Holly since they are diseased now but my mind always goes back to her. I do respect the friendship we both share but I'm starting to get this feeling I want to be more than mire friends with Rose. It pisses me off still thinking about it. I try making conclusions but they don't match up.
I open my eyes, finished my roaming thoughts for now. I sighed to myself. Knowing I'm going to get myself into some complications. For one thing, I need to figure out these different feelings I have when I'm near Rose or think of her. I rose from the chair and left the main control room. Walking down the metal halls towards my room for the day. Only one question remains in my mind. How am I going to confront Rose about this situation, without Faker and the others knowing?
(Amy's Pov)
Today is another slow day on the Blue Typhoon. Even though we keep each other company, it's just not the same. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy hanging out with my best friend Cream and Cheese also Cosmo. The company isn't the problem, it's the scenery. I do like the deep void of space with the multiple stars in the black sky. It doesn't feel like Earth that's all. Call me silly but I'm feeling a bit homesick. What I love about our world and Earth, is Mother Nature. The fresh air you smell every morning, the sun rising and setting over the horizon, the wind breezes through my quills, the different fragrances of flowers that bloom in the spring and summer seasons, the sound of rainfall during the day or night, and different seasons through the year. Being on the Typhoon has a solid flow of temperature, always warm. That's nice but it's not the same.
Besides my silly complaint, we have two out of seven chaos emeralds. Recently Rouge has been trying to steal them but Knuckles always manages to stop her every time. Whats funny is sometimes I see them just flirting with each other when Rouge isn't trying to be a thief. She makes Knuckles blush and freak out while she laughs and flirts some more. I can tell they are a nice couple. They match each other perfectly. Tails and Cosmo have a crush on each other. It's really cute. I sit on the side or just observe them from a distance sometimes. I do like talking with the others but my mind has been on something lately. More like someone to be exact.
I'm currently sitting in the main system on the Typhoon. At my usual spot with my own computer system to update and check on. Since I've already added the new information, I've been staring at the green transparent screen with a blank expression. There are two other computers in the room. They are piloted by Tails and Sonic. Mostly Tails since he created this ship by hand. There is another computer room on this ship but is located in another area. It holds the main system, camera screens, and the security for the ship. Its all on one large screen. Only Tails goes in there. Sometimes we enter but it's rare.
I turn off the computer and left the room. I was the only one there since the rest of the team are else where on the ship. I walk through the halls till I reached my room. The doors close behind me and I sat on my bed. What I've been doing these past few days was talk to Tails about the ships interior or the missions on the planets we go to, hanging with Cream, Cheese, and Cosmo, and keeping to myself. Sonic has noticed my change in behavior but I brush him off. He asks me if i'm okay and I always said yes or I'm fine, thank you for worrying about me Sonic. Since I'm not clinging on him much.
My thoughts have been focused on Shadow for a while now. Sonic's rival in speed and power. I don't know why but when I think about him, I started to feel different. My face starts to blush, limbs become numb, and a sensation in my stomach. It's a different feeling. My obsession with Sonic for years doesn't compare to this. It's more intense but calm at the same time.
As I space out, I walk toward my room. It's around mid day from the reading of the clocks. I wanted to rest my head for a while. A nap would do me some good. I enter the room as the doors slide open and close behind me. I remove my boots, placed them under the little table. Plopped on my bed and closed my eyes. Facing the wall as my back was towards the camera. Laying still till my body fell into slumber.
(Naration)
Elsewhere in the Typhoon, Sonic was sitting at a computer monitor. Staring at the screen with a serious expression. He's in the main system of the ship. All the cameras audio was monitored by the large screen. Each camera controlled from the control panel. Usually Tails would be in this room or at the main controls for the ship. But Sonic decided to enter the room and look at a specific camera. Sitting with his legs crossed, body slouching forward, and his right hand holding his head up. His left is resting on the control panel desk below the many buttons and switches. His right elbow firmly on the desk and his hand on his right cheek. Intensely staring at the screen with his entire attention on it. If anyone would have walked through the doors, he wouldn't know.
Since this trip to space started, Sonic noticed Amy's change in behavior. She's been distancing herself from everyone especially him. He expects a bone crushing hug and the cheerful cry of his pet name from her, when they are in the same room. She doesn't glop him, talk about marriage, telling everyone that she's his girlfriend, and chasing him. It's like a switch in her head turned off and pretended it never happened. He's concerned if there's anything wrong with Amy. She's like a sister to him. Sonic doesn't want to loose the connection they have as friends. One of these days, he'll confront Amy and figure out what's wrong with her.
(Shadow's Pov)
Faker decided to have a get together on his ship. He wanted to lift the heavy atmosphere and cheer them up. Personally I didn't care and wanted nothing to do with the occasion. He insisted on inviting both Rouge and I. Rouge dragged me into this meeting. I dealt with it and kept my distance. Leaning against the metal wall. In my usual stature of arms crossed over my chest, back against the cold surface, and one leg bent on the wall. All of Fakers friends are here. Even Team Chaotix was enjoying the get together.
Observing the scene from afar as usual again. Keeping the others at a distance while enjoying my space of silence. My eyes where closed as my ears where listening to the conversations. I have a enhanced senses since the Professor Gerald Robotnik created me. It's one of my many talents I'm equipped with (you could say). Anyway it was peaceful, until Faker decided to walk into my direction. It's not hard to distinguish who's footsteps they are.
Faker leaned on the wall next to me. I just ignore his presents, hoping that he'll leave. Sonic is very stubborn and won't take no for an answer. Whether it's spoken or not.
"Hey Shades! How's it going?" Sonic spoke in a cherry manor.
"Don't call me Shades." I responded back.
"Aww come on buddy, it's a get together. At least cheer up and smile a little." He persuaded with his signature smirk.
"I rather you socialize else where Faker. Keep your friendly advise to yourself." I said in a bitter tone.
"Stop calling me Faker. What's crawled up your quills and died?" Sonic irritatedly spat out. Crossing his arms and tilted his head. Giving me a look of annoyed all over his face.
"Hmph." My response towards Faker.
Shadow was getting irritated by Sonic's constant pestering. He was ready to walk away before another fight started. Both staring down each other, the atmosphere getting thicker by the second. Until a pair of footsteps was heard. Walking towards the two male hedgehogs.
"Am I interrupting something?" A female voice spoke. Breaking the tension and caught both hedgehogs attention.
Sonic loops his left arm around my neck and pulls me towards him. "Ah no...We're just having a friendly chat Amy." His voice stuttered mid sentance. Trying to act cool and cheery while Shadow was pissed. Ready to punch him at any second. I shoved him off of me.
Amy sweat drops as her ears go down a bit, looking straight at Sonic. Knowing he's not fooling her.
"Okay...Anyway Tails is requesting you Sonic." Amy said.
"What for?" Sonic asked.
"Planning the next assault towards the Metarex and finding the next chaos emerald." Amy spoke.
Faker was a bit uneasy. You can tell by the way he's acting towards Rose. I'm amazed that she's not attacking him with her bone crushing hugs. Standing her ground and didn't do anything towards him. Her eyes don't express her crush and obsession. Even her body language doesn't show any sign of affection.
"Okay, got it." Sonic smiled and walked away.
I studied Rose carefully, as she watches him leave. I leaned back against the metal wall again. Crossing my arms as before. I'm curious to know why she wasn't chasing him.
"Rose?" I spoke gently towards the female.
Turns her head at me. "Yes Shadow?"
"If I may ask, why aren't you chasing after Faker?" I asked.
Instead of answering my question, she giggled. I just stare at her all confused. Why is she laughing?
"I don't know." She smiled as her eyes closed.
She doesn't know? Has she realized her obsession on Sonic was foolish? My thoughts where cut short as she spoke again.
"I finally realized that my obsession of being Sonic's girlfriend was a stupid idea. Acting all childish for his affection, in which I'll never receive." Rose said with a bored expression. Lowering her ears and eyes.
"Is this the only reason why?" I asked. As I'm hearing these words spoken from her, my body started to feel a tingly sensation.
"No, he has feelings for Sally and his freedom of to run." She sighed. "Besides my romantic feelings don't reached his heart." Shrugged her shoulders after her reply.
She giggles again and turns to face me. "Funny thing is that I don't mind that Sonic sees me as a friend, than a girlfriend." Pauses for a quick breath and whispers. " Maybe it's for the best anyway."
I just stand there, staring deep into her emerald eyes. That reads no regret or sadness within them. More content with the situation. My body started to feel lighter and calmer. She placed her right hand on my left shoulder. Gently brushed her gloved hand on my black fur. The light touch made my body feel electrified. My expression softened towards Rose.
A hue of pink cover her peach muzzle and noticed that I welcome the touch. I don't dislike it. The warmth coming from the contact was making my body feel warm. I thought it was cute. Wait...cute? Where did that come from?
Not long before another female voice spoke out. Calling us out of the trance, I tensed up. Our heads turn towards the voices owner. It was the little female rabbit Cream. Calling out Amy's name and waving. Amy removes her hand from my shoulder. Her face becomes another shade darker and looks away, also her ears fold back.
I stare at her back while she's walking away from me. I relaxed again. Recapping what happened from Faker talking to me to Rose leaving my side. She has matured for her age. She finally realized and it doesn't seem to bother her. I find Rose very attractive as a woman. She's loyal, caring, and sees good in everyone. My heart skipped a beat from my thoughts.
I skim the room again and noticed something. There's two cameras in this room. Also placed through out the halls as well. I'm assuming there are cameras in very room on this ship.
I can feel eyes on me. Looking at the direction, I made eye contact with Rose. She's been looking at me from the corner of her eyes. She's realized I saw her staring and got startled. Her face becomes red again, her ears go down a bit, and her tail was moving in excitement. I chuckled at her reaction. I find it amusing, how she acts towards me. Her affection has strayed from Faker and made its way towards me. I don't mind it, well I welcome her affections.
"This is going to be interesting." Saying with a smirk on my muzzle.