Sorry I took so long, life finally caught up to me.

Next chapter will come up soon and thanks for everyone's support!

The House

On the side of a large hill overlooking a small town outside of Mobius stood a small white squared house with a fading red roof. The forest surround the sides and back of the house, and a large set of hedges act as a fenced wall in the front of the house, blocking anyone from spying in to the front yard. Over head two separate balconies could be seen facing the road; the cold metal bars looked rusted and weak. Above the balconies was a small round blue glass window were the attic would be.

The house seems ordinary enough Amy thought to herself as she stood outside in the middle of the quite dirt road. Still she couldn't help feel that there was something odd about the place, there was something about the blue window she really didn't like. Amy looked away from it and walked slowly up the stony steps that lead to the patio/front yard. She stopped for a moment to admire the huge pine tree that was growing in the small lawn across the front door. Right now she was deeply regretting that she agreed to come here where Sally was, she regretted even more that she told Shadows that he didn't need to stay. Even though he insisted several times, Amy insured him that Cream and the Chaotix team would be here. Now standing there Amy could feel that she made mistake. Walking over to the door quickly she grabbed the door handle and bravely enter the house. The heavy yellow glass door swung open freely, almost banging in to the wall. The house was dark, quite and cold. The fake spider webs decorating the stair case and halls didn't help ease Amy's mind as she walked inside. She stuck her head in all three of the decorated rooms, the bathroom, the separated shower room and the kitchen, but she found no one. It was a weird set up for a house she thought as she walked back to the stair case and stared at it deciding whether to go up or down. Amy flipped a switch turning on the light down in the basement. She really had no desire to down there so she called out in a low voice "Hello, guys? Is there anyone down there?" When no one answered she turned off the light and looked up the set stairs, she sighed and slowly climb up.

"I bet that this is some kind of prank Sally set up" Amy said out loud to herself.

As she passed a small window she heard a rustling noise, Amy stopped and looked back "Hello?" She walked back down and opened the door to look outside. The rustling continued Amy walked out of the house closing the door behind her. She followed the sound and stopped seeing that it was coming from behind the house. Amy leaned against the edge of the wall and closed her eyes; Please let it be any one but her! She took a big breath and turned to face to thing that was making the noise. A tall and slender squirrel/chipmunk was busily raking up leafs into small piles. She turned around and smiled at Amy, Amy cursed to herself as she smiled back. Amy could feel her insecurity level rising as she was reminded of how sexy Sally was. Sally was wearing a purple v-neck shirt and dark tight jeans that showed off her all her curves and exaggerated them too. Over her shirt she wore a black leather jacket that added a touch of mystery to her. Yes, there was no way Sonic couldn't resist someone like her. "Oh Amy, I was beginning to think that you weren't coming." Sally said with a smirk.

"So where are Cream and the Chaotix team?" Amy asked, trying not to act nerves.

"The guys will be back before the party starts to add some final touches and Cream went home to get ready for the party and help her mother. I'm almost finished here, but there's a black bag there if you still want to help." Amy nodded then picked up the bag and started to shove leafs into it. They worked quietly for some time, which Amy was grateful for, soon all the leafs were picked up. Amy carried the bag to the trash cans that stood at the end of the house as Sally put away her rake. Sally closed the door to the basement then looked at her watch. "Four hours till the party" She said then looked up at Amy "thanks for your help."

"You're welcome, I'm glad I able help get the house ready." Amy replied "Well, I guess I'll see you later." Amy forced herself not to break out into a run and walked to the road.

"Wait a sec Amy." Crap! Amy had a feeling Sally would do this, no way was it a coincidence that she called her when everyone else left. She turned around and acted like she had no idea what was going to help next. "Yes Sally."

"I wanted to talk about something with you." Sally said walking closer to Amy.

"Does it have to do with Sonic?" Amy asked sweetly, she was please to see Sally taken back for a moment.

"Yes it does. If you are smarter then you look, you probably have an idea what I was going to say." Sally smirked and waited for Amy to answer.

"Probably something about you and Sonic are together and that I shouldn't get in the way, right?" Amy replied quickly hoping to get this drama over with so she can go home and get ready.

"Very good except you missed something." Sally replied darkly.

"Oh, what did I miss?"

"That you and I should be good friends."

"Wow, I really had no idea that you would even want to be friends with poor little old me." Amy said sarcastically. Sally scoffed.

"As if, actuality it's Sonic who wants us to be closer."

"Sonic? Why would he want us to be friends?" Amy asked worriedly.

"I think you know why." Sally replied. Amy did know why, it was so that Sonic wouldn't have to choose between the two of them. Her heart started to ache knowing that if it ever did come to that she would lose. Sally smiled widen when she saw Amy unconsciously put her hand over her heart.

"Good, I'm glad you got the idea." Sally walked over to Amy to put her hand on her should, Amy flinched at her touch making Sally laugh.

"Oh come on. I'm really not that bad. Who knows we might even get to be close friends. See you at the party." Sally climbed on to a bike and rode off, leaving Amy behind to walk by herself.

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Shadow flipped though the book amusingly, skipping the parts about star and card reading. The parts that interested him were the believe about ghost, poltergeist, and black magic. Just as he was reading about the art of summoning the dead, Bokkun flew in to the room. Shadow looked at him curiously as Bokkun pulled out his TV. "I have message from Dr. Eggman" The TV. Turned on and soon the Great Dr Eggman was seen on the screen. "Hello Shadow, nice to see your back."

"Yes I'm back but I'm not for hire." Shadow replied firmly.

"Well I not looking to hire anyways, I been too busy here updating and cleaning out my base. I just thought I would check in and see how you were doing." Eggman said causally.

"Well I'm fine, but I don't believe your good boy act. Your acting always did stink."

Eggman huffed trying not to give Shadow the satisfaction that he was annoyed. Eggman then saw the title of the book Shadow hand in his hand and snickered. "Getting a little into the season, ay Shadow."

Shadow grinned and put the book down. "Just educating myself with peoples silly believes that's all."

"Are you going out tonight?" Eggman asked when he saw the costume store bag sitting on the floor.

"Not that it's any of your business but yes I am."Shadow answered narrowing his gaze.

"To bad, I was going to invite you over for a little horror movie marathon, I get my best ideas from then you know."

"Yeah, well maybe next time. Right now I got to get going." Shadow stood up and grabbed his bag.

"So long Shadow, I'll talk to you again if I have anything I think you may take an interest in helping me with." When the TV turned off Shadow grab Bokkun and tossed him out the window before the TV could explode in his room.

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Amy stared at herself in her vanity mirror critically; she was dressed in her red dress with gold colored heels that had beading on them. She tried not let want Sally said get to her, though at first she thought it would be better if she didn't go to the party. If it wasn't because Shadow was going she would stay home. Sighing deeply she pined a small red hat on head and carefully fixed the shimmering golden vile under her chin and around her head. She looked beautiful as a Arabian princess, but all she could think of was what Sally told her. Sally must of said something for Sonic to want them to friends. To Amy it would be better not to see Sonic at all then to stoop so low and be friends with that girl. Her heart started to ache again at the thought of never talking to Sonic. She only stopped seeing him so she could get her feeling under control. Amy blinked her eyes furiously to keep back tears from ruining her make-up. "Come on Amy, you already cried today over him remember. Get grip on yourself, Shadow is going to be here soon." Amy carefully dabbed her eyes, and smiled weakly at herself.

Shadow appeared in Amy's living room and walked around to see where she was, he then walked over to the stir and called up. "Amy, are you up there?"

"Yes, Shadow. I'll be down in a minute." Amy voice answered.

Shadow paced around nervously, the costume was all right but he still felt foolish. As he paced he eyes fell on a picture frame that was laying face down. He looked to see if Amy was coming then picked it up to take a look. It was photo of Sonic and Amy together, Sonic was grinning as Amy threw her arms around his neck laughing. Shadow sighed and put the frame back the way it was, even though it was none of his business Shadow had a strong urged to punch Sonic in the gut the moment he had a chance to be alone with him. His ear perked up as he heard Amy coming down the steps, he grinned and turned around. Shadow's grinned disappeared as his jaw dropped open. "Amy, you look wonderful."

Amy blushed, "Thanks Shadow. You look great too." Shadow shrugged "It's all right, I still feel ridiculous." Shadow was wearing a navy blue uniform with a golden buttons on the jacket and a red strip down the sides of his pants. At his side was a sword in its sliver hilt.

"Let me guess, you're a princess from a far way land." Shadow said smoothly.

"And are you a..."

"Solider." Shadow said quickly.

"Oh." Amy giggled as Shadow blushed.

"Well we better get going." said Amy.

Shadow nodded and reached into his pocket to bring out the emerald. "By the way Amy, how did it go at the house?"

"Fine, I helped out with the leafs." Amy replied trying to sound normal.

"Were the others there?"

"No, but it was fine, really Shadow you don't have to worry." Amy explained when Shadow's face darken.

"If you say so." Shadow then held Amy's hand and disappeared.

So like I said next update will be soon. Thanks for reading!