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NoOne pov

Shadow woke up in a daze and feeling heavy. He sat up slightly and saw stacks of couch pillows on top of him. Realizing he wasn't in his own home he remembered they all came back to Sonics place. Correction he was forced to come cause everyone felt the need to celebrate more for his birthday and Amy returning.

"Rose!" That's right Amy came to the club last night with some cat bitch. Who was she? Who does she think she is trying me like that? She wanted us to meet her today at noon. "What time is it?" Shadow looked at his cell phone and saw it was 10:30. He cursed under his breath and got up. His back was sore from sleeping on the floor. Looking around he saw Rouge and Knuckles curled up together in a corner, Sonic and Sally on the couch, Cream hugging a pillow on the loveseat, Tails and Blaze asleep at the kitchen table, and Silver… Silver was hanging out of the oven. Shadow wasn't gonna ask why and started to wake everyone up. His way. He turned on the stereo to screamo music and cranked the volume to the max. The sound of the rock metal and screaming scared everyone awake into either an fighting stances or an bloody panic.

Turning off the stereo he looked at everyone. "Oh good your all awake."

Everyone looked at Shadow with death glares.

"What the fuck Shadow?!" Yelled Rouge with an red eyed Knuckles growling beside her.

"Trust me you'll think me later. Now everyone get up and go home and take showers or baths or whatever you people do. You look and smell like shit."

Just as everyone was about to curse and yell at Shadow for waking them up early he spoke again.

"Amy is waiting for us at the park and I for one isn't missing out on seeing her again. I believe she said noon and already 11."

Everyone's face softened and then turned to shocked. Scrambling to their feet and collecting their things they rushed out of Sonic house to their own. Shadow turned to Sonic and Sally.

"Faker."

"What?"

"Don't be late. Or better yet, don't cancel at the last minute."

Sonic growled. "Why would I do a stupid thing like that?! Amy is my friend too and I've missed her just as much as the rest of the gang! Why would I miss this opportunity to see her?!"

Shadow huffed and turned away walking towards the door. "Because you missed out on the other opportunities."

Shadow closed the door before Sonic could say anything else. Was that harsh to say since Amy just returned? Not to Shadow it wasn't. He was right in his own way. Shadow speeded off in his hover shoes to his home to get freshen up to meet Amy.

At the park.

The large picnic table was set up with a red plaid table cloth. Amy set the plates as Riko was on the grill cooking burgers and hot dogs. Amy made cheese dip fried chicken and chicken salad last night.

Riko looked at around the park. "So this is where you grew up. Bright."

Amy laughed. "Yeah it's always sunny and beautiful here. We played and had a lot of parties here."

Riko smiled. "You really think they'll come?"

Amy looked at her friend confused. "Of course they will! They're gonna want answers and an explanation for why I left.

"That doesn't mean you have to give them one. You don't owe them anything."

"Riko how can you say that? Of course I do… I left them without saying goodbye. Just a note saying I didn't feel comfortable here anymore."

"If you ask me that's enough of an explanation."

"Well no one asked you!"

The girls got quiet.

"Riko…"

"No your right. You didn't ask me I had no right to say that. You do need to talked to them. I'm sorry for being an ass since we got here."

"And I'm sorry for snapping at you. You have your own rights for being on edge."

Riko smiled at her and gave Amy a hug.

"Wanna fuck later as a 'I'm sorry' mixed with anger?" Riko smirked in Amy's ear.

"RIKO!" Amy pushed the black cat away and they laughed.

Amy looked at her watch. It was 10 minutes to noon and no signs of her friends yet. She looked at her outfit. She was wear a black halter top and white shorts with black sandals. Her hair was in a high wavy ponytail and she wore black eyeliner.

"You look fine I'm sure the black knight will drool over you. I am.~" Riko said with her back turned.

"You pervert! And I'm not trying to impress anyone especially Shadow. I told you we're just friends."

"Yeah and I'm a saint. Whatever. And besides you love my perviness. You love my tongue too~"

Amy crossed her arms at Riko. "That was one time."

"Ah nah that was more than once and we both know that."

"It was just-"

"Just a phase I know I know and also a time of need and blah blah bleh. Just remember once you get a taste of me you come back for more.~" She smiled at the blushing pink hedgehog.

"That's just wrong for someone who with a bad past as me."

Riko shrugged. "Not to bad. I've learned to accept it and live with it. It doesn't even hurt anymore."

Riko got quiet again and Amy knew she was lying. Amy was about to say more til she saw multiple cars and a motorcycle pull up.

"Look the circus is in town Amy!"

Amy shook her head.

Her friends hussled out their vehicles and ran towards Amy. Cream made into her arms first squealing with delight. Rouge and Blaze squeezed in their hugs too. The guys took their turns hugging Amy til it got to Shadow and Sonic and Sally. Sally hugged Amy tightly as Sonic smiled and slowly gave his hug.

Shadow rolled his eyes as the hug lasted longer than it should. Shadow's eyes wondered over to the black cat who was wear a lime green one strapped shirt, blue jeans with holes going down the legs with green tennis shoes. She had multiple ear piercings in both ears. Her hair was in two buns that look like twin meatballs.

Shadow was spooked slightly when he felt warmth around him. Looking down he saw Amy hugging him now.

"I'm glad all of you came! I have so much to tell you!" She smiled brightly at him and that made him feel tinglingly inside. Everyone took a seat at the table and Riko sat a full plate of hot dogs and burger patties on the table before take her place beside Amy.

"Ok before we dig in I know an introduction is way overdue."

Everyone was staring at Riko with curiosity and caution since the girl almost off their friend at the club last night.

"Everyone this is Riko Hitachi; She helped me a lot the past few years by letting me stay with her and got me help. She a really good friend and I hope you get along with her. Riko this is Cream, Tails, Rouge, Knuckles, Silver, Blaze, Sally, Sonic and Shadow. As you remember you've already met."

Riko stood up and bowed her head.

"Hi I'm Riko and it's nice to meet you all. I'm sorry how I acted last night. Didn't mean to scare you."

Shadow snorted. "You didn't scare me."

Riko looked at him and walked over to him. Shadow got ready to fight til Riko bowed to him. "I'm sorry for attacking you and causing a scene last night. Please forgive me and hopefully we can start over."

Shadow was speechless but quickly recovered. "Hmph its fine."

Riko straighten up and sighed. "Whew thank goodness I thought I was gonna have to give you a blowjob."

Shadow face turned red. "W-what the fuck?!"

"Kidding!~" Riko skipped back to her seat and Amy face palmed.

"Yeah...Riko is kind a pervert but it's only fun and games."

Amy smiled softly

"Mostly.~"

Riko smiled big bright and proudly at everyone and that got everyone to loosen up.

"Well now Rouge has a friend.~" Blaze joked and everyone else exploded with laughter. Rouge payed it no mind and smirked.

"I'm liking her already. What are you in to?~" Rouge asked out of curiosity.

"Abit of everything. Wanna have threesome?~" Riko counter.

"Ooh I'm liking her more and more.~"

Shadow gagged while Knuckles turned redder than his fur along with the others at the table.

"But before I have my fun with getting to know you all better, Amy has something to say. Go ahead dude."

Amy nodded and looked out to her friends. Taking a deep breathe and had a serious look on her face which didn't go unnoticed by everyone.

"I know you all are pissed off about my disappearance and wanna know where I went. And I want to explain. Please don't think I didn't think about you guys when I made my decision but...I couldn't be here anymore. Have you ever felt like your being watched around every corner? Do you know what's it's like when something very precious is taken away from you and you know you can never get it back? You guys don't understand. I felt so dirty and trapped. When I saw how you guys acted around me when you found out I'll freak out from being touched; you all looked so sick. I didn't want you guys to try to take care of me when you didn't know how. Since I was afraid. So I traveled across the world. Seeking help from different sources. I went to temples and therapy sessions with monks. They helped a lot but not much. I gotten over being touched by men. I've improved my fighting skills as well. But I still couldn't get over that night. I couldn't get over the feeling of him. So I kept traveling. Why? Because I didn't want to return home yet I still wasn't ready. So I've traveled to Japan."

Amy looked at Riko then and a smile slowly grew.

"And I there I met Riko. She took me in when I couldn't find a place to stay with the little money I had. And I didn't have a job so-"

"No need give details. I saw Amy in need of help and I have a big house so I let her stay with me. No big deal." Riko smirked as she grabbed a burger.

Shadow ears flatten as he didn't by the story Riko gave. There had to be more to it than helping out a stranger out of nowhere. But he didn't say anything. For now.

"Yeah. Riko helped me out a lot. She even helped me discover a new power I never knew I had!"

Everyone looked surprised.

"You have powers Amy? What is it?" Cream asked for everyone.

"Well Riko thinks it's a power but I've had this for years."

"What; super death bone crushing hugs?" Silver joked and everyone giggled.

"Close! It's my rage."

…

"Ok I know this kinda doesn't come as a shock to you cause we all know how my anger can be."

Everyone sweat dropped because they knew very well. Seeing Shadow, Sonic and/or Knuckles in rage was nothing compared to Amy's. Her anger made theirs look like child tantrums.

Amy continued. "But you guys know when I get mad it's feels and looks like I'm radianting heat? Well apparently I'm sorta like Blaze! I can make my hammer catch on fire! I can't throw fire or anything like blaze but my hammer can! Isn't that cool!?" Amy beamed brightly that made everybody hearts melt.

"But long story short, I decided to come home and find the guy and face my fear of him to show I've changed."

Blaze looked at Silver who caught the hint.

"Amy about that guy. I've found him months ago and tried to take him to court for what he did to you. But with no eye witness to testify he was sent free. But now that your back you can put him away for good."

"Is that really a good idea? I mean don't get me wrong I want the bastard in jail as much as you do. Maybe even more….but how do we know he doesn't have friends that could come after Amy for testifying? They could come after all of us. Besides be a rapist what else do you know? Is he in a gang, the drug mafia?" Riko stated.

"Don't worry about that. If anyone tries to hurt Rose we'll be there to stop it." Shadow retorted.

Riko stayed quiet and looked at Amy and Silver continued.

"Amy it's your choice. What do you wanna do?"

Amy looked at her friends. "I came back here for justice. And that's what I'm going to get. Silver make the call or whatever. Let's get him."

Silver nodded and got on the phone as the rest started to eat. Shadow and Sonic watched Amy very closely. For different reasons.

"So Ames do you need any help unpacking back to your house? None of us mine giving you a hand."

"Oh Sonic that would be great! I'll give you the address so we can make plans."

Everyone stopped eating.

"Amy are you not staying at your old house?" Tails asked.

"No I got a new place; I can't wait for you guys to see it!" Amy was so happy and no one wanted to end. So no said anything.

Later on everyone was mingling and getting to know Riko more. Amy was sitting by the tree watching the sun set. Shadow walked up and tapped Amy on the shoulder whiched startled her so bad she started shivering.

"Rose, Rose! It's only me!"

Amy shook out of it and looked at Shadow with a blank stare. Shadow's heart cringed when he looked into her eyes. He saw the same frightened girl he saw that night ago.

"Rose...I'm so sorry…"

He quickly let her go but she clung to him and quietly shook slightly.

"No please...don't go...I'm sorry it's not your fault Shadow. You just spooked me. It's ok just...don't go."

Shadow didn't say anything; he just let Amy hug him like he was gonna disappear. But Shadow knew one thing. Amy wasn't completely over her trauma.

Riko: Sooooo sorry for the long update we have been really busy and of course we want this story to be perfect so we been working really hard on this. Please leave reviews and follow the story or us! Bye-nii!~