Chapter 4:

Me: Well Shadow, it looks like you have a fan! Isn't that great?

Shadow: …I am not a very social individual…

Scarlett: If you ask me, I don't think Shadow deserves any "special attention".

Shadow: Well no one asked you.

Rouge: To answer your question, werewolf lover99, fan characters can be submitted through the comments with background information.

Me: And if I like it, I will post it!

Shadow: No, No, No, NO! We do NOT need more people like that! *points at Scarlett*

Scarlett: *Gasps* that is so mean.

Me: On with the story!

Scarlett's P.O.V.

I put the last bit of clothing I was allowed to bring in my suit case and carefully zipped the zipper without fringing the clothes. Once that was done, I walked over to my makeup carry on and placed the essentials I would need.

"Let's see…concealer, powder, blush…mascara…" I continued naming off the items making sure I wouldn't leave anything behind.

"Miss Scarlett? It's almost time to leave…"

I looked to the doorway to see Juliet holding one of my smaller bags. I couldn't help but let out a sigh as I zipped the carryon bag. "I will get to see you, while I'm gone right? They said you might be able to visit." I whispered looking at her hopeful.

Setting the bag on the floor, she walked over and gave me a hug. I didn't hesitate to return it, and didn't dare to let go. "I can't guarantee that I will…but I promise if I am allowed to, I will come right away."

Basically, she is saying "No, I won't be able to see you until this security period are over" I thought to myself.

I quickly wiped the underling of my eyes to prevent mascara from leaking down my face and looked at the floor.

"Lettie, it's time to go."

X

Rouge's P.O.V.

I finished putting the last box away, and even managed to get Shadow's gun away and put in safe keeping.

Click-Click-Click-Click….Click-Click-Click-Click…

I let out a groan of annoyance as I glanced out the entry way to see Shadow pacing, again.

"Please, for the last time! Why don't you just go sit down or something? She won't be here for another hour or two and you are making me livid!"

Shadow stopped and stared at me like I was insane. "There is a female, a human female to say the least, which will come in my home and possibly destroy my home. I have a right to be anxious." He retorted glancing at the clock once again.

Rolling my eyes, I carried one of the spare pillows and bed sheets towards the stairs. "Common Mr. Sunshine, we need to go make up the spare bedroom."

He looked at me once before the door and then returning his gaze to me.

"That's another thing. Once she is here, she is going to want to have girl things! Like, pink fluffy unicorn stuffed animals, or posters of kittens or something like that! Then she is going to want to do something and need to be entertained! Then she will trash the bathroom and kitchen; she will be like a pet that has a high maintenance priority list!"

I couldn't help but stop walking and stare at Shadow as he began ranting. "Shadow, this is a person we are talking about. She isn't a dog, a princess nonetheless. She probably has better manners and knows more about keeping a house in sophisticated order more than you do."

I walked into the spare bedroom which consisted of white walls, red curtains, black furniture, and a simple flat screen TV. Shadow followed me and sat in one of the chairs.

"Are you implying my house is not orderly?" he growled.

I continued making the bed and raised an eyebrow at him. "I don't think "Death ray lasers" or your house based off of a military war zone counts as "sophisticated"…plus this color scheme in here is kind of depressing." I added looking at the colors.

Shadow looked around the room and then him and then back to me. "These are the colors I am though…"

I smiled up at him. "My point exactly."

He glared back at me and was about to retort when the familiar sound of a knock on the door could be heard downstairs.

Shadow's ears flicked over to the door and his face became still. I finished the bed and walked over to the doorway looking at him.

He sat there silently.

Again the door was knocked on.

"Well, aren't you going to answer it?" I asked surprised. Shadow looked up at me from the corner of his eye.

"Maybe if we ignore them they will go away."

"UGH!"

X

Scarlett's P.O.V.

"Are you sure this is the right home?" I whispered nervously. I looked around at the barren styled home and saw it was nothing but concrete, rock boarding, metal, and fencing.

"Yes, this is the home. I will try ringing the bell this time." Juliet said while reaching for the bell. Right before she even touched it, the door creaked open slowly, causing her to bring her hand back to her side.

"Oh, good! I was worried you weren't going to answer." Juliet said with a smile.

The black and red hedgehog who I was told went by the name of Shadow, looked at us both silently. "That would have been a shame, now wouldn't it?" the hedgehog mumbled, opening the door fully so we could walk inside.

I kept a straight face, trying not to grimace at the hedgehog's attitude or his taste in design of a home. White, red, and grey walls were covered in what seemed to be empty hooks. Supposedly something was originally being displayed but now was removed.

I am going to have to stay here…?

"You must be Shadow; my name is Juliet, Scarlett's personal assistant."

I turned my attention back to Juliet and the hedgehog that was shaking her hand after an awkward moment of silence.

"Yes, I've heard she will be under my surveillance for the time being…which is how long again?" Shadow asked taking his hand back and crossing his arms.

I couldn't help but frown at his comment, making me sound like I was a last minute proposal that was just given to him.

"Well the time isn't really accurate at the moment; there are things that need to be figured out. I am sure you can understand." Juliet added with a sincere smile.

Shadow only responded with a "humph".

Juliet gently took my shoulder and pulled me over and gently nudged me to introduce myself. I frowned but looked at Shadow with as much interest as I could muster.

"Hello Shadow, my name is Scarlett, but you can just call me Lettie for short. It's a pleasure to meet you." I added holding out my hand. Shadow took it and gave it a firm grip and one shake before releasing it.

"I wish I could return your zeal for this occasion, but this is strictly business and will be handled as such." He stated dryly.

I didn't know exactly how to respond to that but instead looked back to Juliet who was too busily talking on the phone, she didn't even notice.

"Yes, yes, affirmative. Understood." She closed the phone and looked at me and Shadow once before letting out a sigh. "I am afraid must leave now, Lettie." She whispered hugging me close. I didn't dare cry in front of Shadow, but nodded positively.

"We will be back together soon, don't worry." I whispered smiling. She returned it and then dismissed herself.

Shadow stepped forward and shut the door. Then he turned his head to me. "Turn around."

"What?" I asked confused.

"Turn around. I have to set the security code." He stated seeming to get agitated.

"Oh." I quickly obeyed and looked down with my hands folded together nervously. I could hear thousands of beeps and what sounded to be scanning's, but within seconds he was done.

"You can look up now, I'm finished." Shadow stated stepping back in front of me.

I looked to him and instantly smiled just to be friendly, but just as quickly stopped, intimidated slightly from his persona. His red eyes scanned me and then he looked over to the side.

"Up those stairs, the first door to your left is your room. You may bring your stuff there and unpack if you wish. Then return down here and meet see me in the study, we have to discuss some things about your stay." He informed and then turned around and began walking.

I looked at him surprised and then the stairs which could at least be over 20 steps.

"Aren't you going to help me carry my stuff?" I asked gesturing to 3 large suitcases I had. He stopped and looked at me and the bags. He probably noticed that I was wearing three inch heels too with my snug lace dress.

"No. You should have thought about packing lighter." He stated and left the room.

I stared at him in complete shock but looked back at the stairs, and began dragging the suitcase along with me.

"Yeah, I can already tell this is going to be one hell of a trip…"

Scarlett: You could have at least helped me with the bags, Shadow.

Shadow: Sorry, being a personal maid was not in the entitled as a part of my job.

Rouge: Well neither was being a jerk…could have been just a little nicer.

Shadow: Being "nice" to over dramatic, needy, and self-absorbed people is too much effort.

Me: Common guys, we can at least show a little professionalism here, can't we?

Shadow: Sure, I can show you how I can use one round on you without missing a single shot.

Me: I'd rather not…

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