Hey guys, sorry about the late update. I just want to say thanks for all the reviews. It means more than you know to open my email and see so many people commenting on my story. I've taken what you guys have said to heart. I have updated the first three chapters to make things more clear, fixed a few spelling and grammar errors and changed the sex scene in chapter one a bit to make it HOTTER! So enjoy!

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Tails' Workshop – Sonic's room.

Friday 11:39 A.M.

Sonic could tell he wasn't going to be sleeping at all tonight with his mind still wrapping around what had happened yesterday.

First off, he goes to battle with Dr. Egg-head for a chaos emerald, which wasn't anything new in his life. That was a weekly event for him. When Shadow showed up, however, the entire fight had taken a turn.

Sonic and the doctor usually shared a few clever words and a bit of witty banter between the two of them. Just to get the human razzed up and throw him off his game, in turn, adding to the enjoyment of bringing the doctor down.

Shadow though, as soon as he saw him, standing there in the field, Sonic's demeaner had changed. Sonic wanted Eggman out of the way so he could at least talk to Shadow, which was why he just sprang into an attack. It took Eggman off guard and was able to accomplish what he wanted quickly.

Second, the two of them didn't really talk at first. Actually, the entire idea just ended in a brawl, then a bride. Sonic had surrendered one of the three emeralds he had collected just to get a few words in, which still didn't give Sonic any closure on anything that had happened between the two hedgehogs. Sonic, still processing what had been said to him, now had to face and explain to Tails why he had returned without either one of the chaos emeralds.

Sonic didn't lie about it either, and knew it was best to just tell Tails everything.

After all that though, it was THAT call that he got from Shadow that SAME NIGHT. After all that happened in that jungle, the fight, the bride, and the civil talk, Sonic had just gotten the news that he would be a father.

Sonic turns to his side table and turns the lamp on. He flops back over on his back and just stares at the ceiling, the news was finally setting in. Sonic was going to be a father… to Shadow's baby.

And that said child was conceived three months ago… at a party… that night…and it meant nothing to Shadow.

Sonic could feel a sting starting in his eyes. The idea he was having a child with someone who didn't share the same feelings hurt more than anything.

Then a knock at his door. "Sonic?"

Sonic wipes his eyes before answering. "Come in, Tails."

Tails opens the doors and just stands in the doorway. "You ok? You went to bed early but, I saw your light on."

Sonic forces a smile and sits up from his bed. "I'm fine, Tails."

"You know, Sonic?" He takes a seat on the blue hedgehog's bed. "I might be a kid to you, but mentally, we are on the same level. I can tell your hurt…and I know why. It's Shadow, isn't it?"

"It's just… I'm scared." Sonic looks away from the kitsune sitting next to him, and to the floor. "I don't… do scared. I've stared death in the face, I've faced Eggman all my life, I've taken down robots, monsters. I've faced things bigger than me all my life… but… this!?"

Tails smiles. "I think a lot of this might be more settles out if Shadow and you sat down for a talk… again."

"Again!?" Sonic Shakes his head. "What is there to talk about? There isn't anything I can say to make this situation better."

"That doesn't mean there isn't anything to talk about." Tails holds his genuine smile. "There IS a child that is now involved between the two of you… and I know how you feel about, Shadow. I'm sure that doesn't help at all, but Shadow and the baby need you… regardless of your relationship with Shadow."

"Yeah." Sonic sighs and lays back down on his bed and smiles to Tails. "Your right… as always."

"Why don't you go see him tomorrow?" Tails suggests. "I would just go over and show up at his door. I mean, you only got six months to get things in order."

Sonic nods in agreement as he makes up his mind. He would go see Shadow tomorrow.

Sonic watches as Tails gets up from his bed and head to the door. Sonic turns his lamp off. "Don't be up too late, Tails. You need to sleep."

"No sleeping tonight, Sonic." Tails Smiles. "I have a lot to do to your car."

"It can turn into a plane and a boat. You even added another front seat last week." He shakes his head in amusement. "How much more tinkering do you want to do to that thing?"

Tails looked at him confused. "Um… based on what's going on with you and Shadow… it's going to need a back seat."

Sonic groans as he rolls over, his face deep into his pillow.

On top of everything else going on, he had to trade in his favorite two-door sports car for a four-door sedan.

"Don't groan, Sonic! It's still your old car!"

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Shadow's Apartment – Main Lobby

Saturday 12:39 P.M.

Sonic made a call to his old friend to get an address on Shadow. He got what he needed. The name of the apartment building, the city, and where to go in the complex. (27th floor in apartment 2703). Sonic ran there for that was what he was built for. He felt taking his car would have been more formal… but the thing was torn apart in his housemate's workshop.

When he left, he saw his doors had been taken off and the engine was on the floor. Tails had managed to stretch the back of the car out and fit a back-seat in. it was a small change but everything else had to be rewired and rebuilt to accommodate the change. Sonic trusted Tails, he built the thing from scratch and added the modifications before, and Tails could do it again.

Sonic slowed his run into a walk as he noticed the buzz bells next to the door, and he wasn't about to page Shadow's room. He didn't want the back hedgehog to know he was there yet. Sonic got a lucky break though, when he saw a couple leaving the building, and broke into a jog, to make it to the door.

The couple held it for him because they knew who he was. Well, who didn't? The couple knew it wouldn't have been a good sign to let the door slam into the face of the blue hedgehog who saved millions of lives before.

Sonic's eyes go wide as he looks around at the lobby, the glass chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling, the expensive carpeting, (he could tell just by looking at it, it had to be steamed cleaned every week.) and the place has a hint of gold everywhere.

This was the ritz. Shadow had been living in the most expensive area in Westopolis and Sonic was way out of his comfort zone by just standing in the building. He lived out in the Mystic Ruins with Tails, away from the city.

Shadow was always one to want to stay in one place and set roots, and Sonic wasn't for that, hence why he never bothered to find a place of his own. He was always on the move so finding his own apartment wasn't an option for his lifestyle.

That was going to be changing now.

Sonic hits the elevator button for 'up' and he wasn't going to take the stairs. He needed to think about what he was going to stay to Shadow when he saw him. He looks to the side panel next to the elevator door and can see on the lineup for the floors labeled. The 'Roof-pool' label for 'R' shocked him

The guy has a roof access pool!? Shadow was doing far better for himself than Sonic had thought. He was living up life. Sonic had to admit; Shadow went from living on a Space station, to living at Rouge's club, and now he was…here.

The elevator arrives and he walks in, no one else with him and he hits 27. Once the doors close, he lets himself turn into a nervous wreck. He couldn't hold the show anymore and when he was alone he put his hands to his face, taking deep breaths. He had no clue what he was going to say. What do you say in this situation? The person he loves doesn't love him back, the one night stand meant nothing, there was no future for either one of them together, and… there was a baby involved.

"I got Shadow The Hedgehog pregnant."

Saying it out loud seemed to make it more of a reality, but that still getting rid of the drowning feeling in his chest.

He was starting to think maybe she should have hit 'R' instead of '27' Drowning seemed like a better deal right now.

The elevator rings and he steps out into the 27th floor hallway, and turn right in the direction of Shadow's apartment. He finds it without a problem and knocks with a bit of hesitation. He could hear his heart beating in his chest.

The door opens, but neither one says a word to one another. They just stare at one another in complete silence, like deer in headlights. The air still pretty awkward considering what happened a few days ago, neither one knew what to say considering the events of the past few days.

Now, Sonic had a pretty good idea of how this looked right now. He was now the definition form of desperation. After being rejected for a second time by the same male, he was back again for more. He wouldn't be shocked if Shadow sent him away. He wouldn't blame the ebony one if he did.

Shadow was the first to break the eye contact, giving into the blue hedgehog outside his door as he sighs and steps aside.

Sonic didn't get the gesture right away as he stands there for a few seconds. He could have sworn he just heard the glass in his head just shatter.

"You… want to come in?" Shadow asked annoyed a little. "Or are you just going to stand there like someone never invited you into their home before?"

His trance ends when Shadow's voice breaks into his consciousness, breaking him from his own head and back into the real world. Sonic nodded and takes slow steps into the apartment. Shadow closes the door without a word.

"I just want to talk about a few things… and figure out what we are going to do." Sonic sighs as he takes a few steps, looking around and taking everything in. Yup, this was definitely high class. "WITHOUT getting into a physical altercation. Granted, I pushed a few of your buttons on that one. I deserved it."

"I'm sorry about that, Sonic. It won't happen again." Shadow smiles weakly as he does his best to form his words. "I'm… uh… happy you stopped by…. Actually. I wanted to talk about things too."

Sonic turns around pretty fast as he looks at the black hedgehog again with wide eyes. More glass could be heard shattering in his head.

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Shadow's Apartment – Livingroom

Saturday 1:27 P.M.

"I Called G.U.N. benefits about finding an OBG/YN and found one, about time off, how much maternity leave I'm allowed, and about my prenatal care. I got an appointment with a doctor on Monday for an ultrasound appointment. I will also be getting prenatal vitamins that day as well." Shadow lays his head on the headrest of the couch, smiling to the blue hedgehog reentering into the Livingroom. "I was wondering if you wanted to come?"

"Of course." Sonic smiles, holding two glasses of water and handing one to Shadow. "I would love to be there."

Shadow takes the glass and sips his water. "Sonic? I want to apologize to you as well. I… wasn't completely honest with you."

Sonic looks at Shadow confused, swallowing his water. "About what?"

"What I said the other day." Shadow doesn't look at the blue hedgehog as he stirs the water in his glass. Somewhat fascinated by the small whirlpool forming in his glass. "I was trying to deny all of this… and in doing so, I hurt you. That night we spent together wasn't nothing. It was something, I just didn't know… what that something was and how to accept it."

"It's fine, Shadow." Sonic takes another sip of his water. "My main focus is our baby now. I'm not worried about it."

"But I am." Shadow takes the cup from Sonic's hand to get his attention. It worked. "I want to know, out of every person from that party, why did you chose me."

"Shadow, really?" Sonic huffs. "I really don't think- "

"Tell me." Shadow glares at him. "Why me? why not a female or different male? Why was it me that held your attention?"

"I never really felt anything for woman. I've met many great women in my adventures, but none that I felt had a connection with me. They were all, more so, mother figures." Sonic sighs. "To be honest, I wanted someone who is an equal to me, yet my opposite. Someone I don't have to keep an eye out for and can hold their own, but still compliment me and my fill my needs. I never looked at Amy, Rouge, anybody more than a friend. You were the first person I could really see myself being intimate with. I had too much to drink, and one thing led to another. I promise, putting you in this situation wasn't my intention... at all! I was… however… looking for more with you down the road."

"So, even in your drunk state?" Shadow adds, with a hint of curiosity and worry. "Amy… you two were never… intimate?"

"Truth is, Shadow, I've had partners before you. A few women, but I never felt anything for them. I just… always felt something for men. I just didn't really indulge in that fantasy until you." Sonic shakes his head; he smiles to mask the nervousness in his voice. "As for Amy… I never really liked the color pink. She's a great friend but I could never take it any farther than that."

Shadow accepted the explanation of Sonic sexuality, and it made his cheeks turn a slight red. "I never meant to say that it… was a drunken mistake, because it wasn't… not all of it anyway. I consented, took you to the bedroom and I wanted you. I just thought that if I denied that it happened, pretend that we never… you know… that things wouldn't be this way. I finally acknowledged, after I saw you, that things did happen. I bought a few pregnancy tests after I saw you and the positive signs proved that there was more… a lot more."

"Shadow?" Sonic shift himself to focus more on the black hedgehog, lost in his ruby orbs. "What's are you trying to say?"

"It takes two and I participated just as much as you did." Shadow blushes even darker as he says the next sentence. "I… liked it and I wanted it with you."

Sonic smile at the handsome hedgehog next to him. "So, what now? What do you want to do?"

"Take things slow." Shadow responds. "I care about you Sonic, I really do. I just-"

"But you don't feel like a relationship is the best for us right now?" Sonic smirks, as he puts a hand on Shadow's hip, his eyes become half lids. "What if I could get you to change your mind?"

"What do you-?

In that moment, Shadow could feel his body being pulled forward, Sonic's had snaked his arm from Shadow's hip to his back and his free hand gripping Shadow's hand. Shadow can feel the blue hedgehogs face inching forward. In that moment, something finally clicked like it did that same night. He wanted to just give into the blue hedgehog above him, but this time there was no alcohol clouding his judgement. It was just his sober mind this time and his mind was screaming for the blue hedgehog holding him.

Shadow was done denying, done lying and done arguing with himself. He wanted Sonic all for himself and he wasn't going to give anyone else that opportunity again.

Shadow pushed his body forward, and right into Sonic, their lips meet in a passionate kiss. This one was different than their first though. This was of sober thoughts based on the soul feeling of a mutual feeling of one another. The kiss breaks and Shadow hadn't even noticed he had closed his eyes.

"I love you." Sonic smiles. "I never felt this way about anyone, until I met you. I wasn't counting on coming over here and telling you that."

Shadow cuddles into Sonic's chest. "I know now, I always felt this way… I was just… scared to get close after all this. I really didn't want to depend on you for this. I was going to try and do this alone but… I know you had a right to know."

Sonic takes in the scent of the hedgehog on his chest, smiling. "I wouldn't let you do that. It's not about what we want anymore… it's about our child needs. I just really want to be able to call you mine."

"You can, Sonic." Shadow smiles. "I was wrong about everything. It took you and Rouge to show me that."

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Tails' Workshop – Tails' Garage.

Saturday 3:27 P.M.

"Tails?" Sonic calls as he descends the stairs into the workshop. "You here?"

"Under here!" Tails' voice came from under the car. The yellow fox's feet were only visible. He slides out from under the car, holding a wrench in one hand, both his gloves were covered in grease. Tails notices the light is Sonic's eyes. "I take it, that went well?"

Sonic does his best to contain himself. "I'm really excited about this, Tails. I'm going to the ultra sound on Monday. Get to see my baby and hear the heartbeat. Thing even get better. Shadow and I have decided to do this as a couple."

"Oh, Sonic! I'm so happy for you." Tails smiled. "I always knew how you felt about him. I'm glad he returned your feelings."

Sonic rubs the back of his neck. "This isn't going to be easy. It's going to be us and a baby. That's a lot to add on a new relationship but I think we can do this."

"I agree, but you guys can do it. You've dealt with worse. Killer aliens, monsters, being sucked in books." Tails takes his greased covered gloves off and wash replace them with clean ones. "I think what Shadow did was out of fear. We have three different ways of dealing with fear; fight, flight and freeze. He did all three of those."

Sonic nodded in agreement. "I can see why though, see what happened the last time he got close to someone?"

"Yeah, I can see that." Tails smiles as he turns off the light in his shop and both head up the stairs. "At least now, you both get a chance to start again."

"Yeah, Tails. And I'm thankful for that." Sonic smiles. "Shadow deserves this, as much as I do. Thanks for talking me into going to talk to him."

"Your welcome, Sonic"

"Oh! And Tails?"

"Yeah?"

"I just want to say, the seed star looks great." Sonic winks. "I can't wait to fit a car seat into it."

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And here he have sometime with Sonic and Tails. I think it's great what tails is doing for the Speed Star. You don't know what that is, is the care used in the Sonic Racing games. Shadow finally admits why he was such a dick and both decide to try and make the relationship work. Let me know how you think this is going and again thank you everyone!