Me: Guess who's back
Sonic: WHERE WERE YOU?!
Me: Busy and I'm sorry to those who looked forward to me updating the story.
Shadow: I should kick your teeth in
Me: Ignoring him, I'll try to keep on track from now on. I'm working on the next chapter as we speak
Knuckles: Well, this one better be good
Me: I think you'll enjoy it
Rouge: Might as well. It only took you a century
Me: Excuse me for losing my drive
Knuckles: Yeah yeah, just get on with it
Me: Fine. Amy, the disclaimer please
Amy: Call Me The Emissary does not own Sonic the Hedgehog and Co. Copyright goes to Sega
Early the next morning, Tikal and Shadow went shopping separately. They were going on their date, thanks to Cream and Tails, so they had to buy new outfits to wear. Tikal offered to take Emily with her while she shopped but Shadow declined. He claimed to wanting to spend more time with his daughter. With that said, Tikal went out with Amy, Rouge, and Cream to pick out her dress. Shadow, with Emily in a black stroller, went to the mall. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails tagged along since their girlfriends/fiancée were with his wife.
-With the girls
After about 30 minutes of walking, the girls stopped in front of a dress store.
"This place looks good" Amy commented
"It is. This is where I usually get my dresses" Rouge replied
"So let's go in. I want to see what pretty dress Miss Tikal is going to get." The young rabbit hopped up and down in joy.
As if almost on instinct, the moment the 4 girls entered the store, they each went to a different part of the store. Cream looked around, trying to find the right dress. She picked up a teal dress that covered the shoulders and cleavage with a flower where the cleavage would be exposed. Amy was going a whole collection of dresses on a rack. She finally stopped at a red dress that went down to the thighs and had straps. Rouge didn't even touch the dresses. She scanned each one and took out a lavender dress that was knee length, shows plenty of cleavage, and was strapless. Tikal casually looked around, looking through each dress. She curiously picked up an emerald green dress that had diamond designs on it.
"What do you think of this dress Miss Tikal?" Cream asked, presenting the teal dress she found.
"I don't know if it's really me Cream." Tikal commented, trying to picture herself in the dress.
"The dress doesn't even show off any of her boobs" Amy added
"She's right. Look at the dress I found. You should wear this" Rouge raised up the lavender dress.
"Don't you think that's revealing a little too much?"
"Tikal is right. Everyone is the restaurant will be ogling her. Try my dress" Amy showed her dress to the group
"I don't think the dress is really…there" Cream jumped in
"She's right. There's nothing that makes it noticeable" Tikal added. She then presented her dress to the girls. "What do you all think about this one?"
The girls shook their heads simultaneously. Each of them let out a long sigh.
"All of these dresses in this store and we can't find a good one" The tired rose hedgehog said.
"I'm getting tired" the little rabbit squeaked
"I know Cream. I'll treat you to ice cream when we're done" the motherly echidna replied.
"Hey, how about that one over there?" The ivory bat pointed to a black dress that caught her eye.
Rouge picked it up and brought it to the group. It was an ankle length DKNY dress. Diamonds went down from the waist to the bottom , stretching from the left to the right. Amy and Cream's eyes lit up
"That dress is perfect"
"Miss Tikal, you should definitely get this dress"
Tikal smiled, "Yes it is quite lovely"
"Shadow won't be able to get his hands off you" Rouge added, causing the echidna to blush. She took the dress to the cashier, where she paid for it and left with the others.
"C'mon Cream, I promised you ice cream didn't I?" Tikal took Cream's hand as she cheered while Amy and Rouge gossiped about their love lives.
-With the boys
Shadow, Tails, Knuckles, and Sonic ventured through the mall with Emily.
"Guys, I'm hungry. Can we stop at the food court?" The red echidna begged, fearing he may collapse.
"Chill out, we'll eat after I get my stuff" Shadow exclaimed
"Well hurry up!"
"Don't rush me!"
"Guys, you're gonna make Emily cry." Sonic jumped in. The bickering duo paused to look at said baby. She looked like she would go off any minute.
"Shh, its ok Emily. Daddy's here." Shadow comforted his infant daughter, rocking here back and forth. Emily instantly settled down and started giggling, feeling the warm embrace of her father. Shadow rustled her hair before placing her back in the stroller. He then walked towards the clothing store to find his outfit. Sonic and Knuckles offered to watch Emily. Tails had gone off to gather snacks and games for him and Cream.
"Hey Sonic, can I ask you something?" Knuckles said, breaking the silence
"Sure buddy, what's up?"
"Have you noticed anything different about Rouge?"
"Like what?"
"I mean like she has been eating a lot lately"
"Now that you mention it, I have seen her eat more than she usually does. Like that time me, you, Rouge, and Amy went on a double date at that restaurant last week."
"Exactly. She usually orders a chicken salad, but she ordered steak and lobster."
"Have you asked her if something is wrong?"
"I have, but she says she's fine, minus the puking in the morning."
"Why don't you take her to the doctor?"
"She refuses." Knuckles sighed "She says if shr sees that deer nurse again, she was gonna tear her face off"
"Hmm, and she'll do it too" Sonic commented, picturing the event. Knuckles was about to say something, but Tails had come back and Shadow walked out of the store.
"Ready to eat guys?" Shadow asked
"Yeah finally!" The cobalt hedgehog and crimson echidna shouted. They made a dash for the food court with incredible speed. Shadow and Tails followed their trail laughing. By the time they got there, Sonic and Knuckles were already on line to get their food. Tails and Shadow decided to go find a table.
"So Tails…" Shadow started as they sat at the table. "Are you sure you and Cream can handle the responsibility of watching a child?"
"Sure, Cream and I have it covered" Tails replied with confidence
"Ok then. I hope you know however, that if you mess up, I'm going to strangle you." Tails started laughing . Shadow did the same before stopping abruptly. "No, I'm serious. I will strangle you if something happens to Emily." Tails sweatdropped while slowly sliding away from the dark hedgehog.
"D-don't worry Shadow." The young fox stammered. "I won't let you down"
"I know you won't" Shadow replied with grin. He patted the fox's head. "I have faith in you"
Tails smiled as Sonic and Knuckles came back with food. The group chatted together and ate until it was time to leave.
-Later that night
"C'mon Tikal, we're going to be late for our reservation." Shadow called to his wife. He sported a black blazer with a black shirt with red streaks on it and black jeans. He kept his usual hover skates on.
"I'm almost ready. Just give me five more minutes." Tikal shouted back. Cream giggled as she played with Emily on the couch.
"Don't worry Mister Shadow. When you see the dress she got, you'll be amazed"
"I heard it's a jaw dropper." Tails added, coming out of the kitchen with food for Emily.
"I just want to get to the restaurant on time"
"And we will because I'm ready"
Shadow, Tails, and Cream turned to see Tikal descending down the stairs. She wore the black DKNY dress she picked out earlier along with cobalt eyeshadow, a sapphire necklace, an onyx bracelet, and black heels instead of sandals. Shadow's mouth could only drop in awe as his wife managed to successfully become even more beautiful than she already was. Tails' eyes widened before smiling from seeing Shadow's face. Cream continued to giggle as Tikal reached the bottom of the steps and stood in front of her husband.
"Well Shadow, how do I look?" The peach echidna asked
"Please be my wife and have my baby" Shadow replied, snapping out of his daze.
"Too late, she already did." Tails commented nonchalantly, walking past them both towards the kitchen.
"Didn't know I was that good" Was Shadow's response, causing everyone to burst out laughing. "Seriously Tikal, you look stunning."
"Why thank you Shadow. You look dashing yourself. Tikal walked over to Cream and Emily. She leaned over and kissed her daughter on the forehead. "Cream, thank you again for watching Emily."
"It's no problem at all. Tails and I are happy to help"
"Yeah" Tails came back with more snacks and stood next to Tikal. "You two just have a good time and leave everything to us. We got it covered"
"Well, call us if there are any problems." The dark hedgehog replied, kissing Emily goodbye. He grabbed Tikal's hand and they walked towards the door. As he put his hand on the door knob, Shadow turned to Tails. "Remember our talk Tails"
"I won't let you down" Tails gulped nervously
Shadow nodded and smiled. He then opened the door for Tikal and then departed. The married couple walked towards the train station so the could ride to Station Square. Shadow, however, felt a chill down his spine and turned around suddenly. His fiery stare was fixed on the house.
"What's wrong Shadow?" Tikal asked worried.
"Nothing" Shadow replied "I just felt like I was being watched"
As Tikal and Shadow continued to walk, they missed a pair of red eyes watching them. Once they were out of sight, a menacing laugh broke the night's silence.
"Time to initiate my plans."
Me: Well, what did you think?
Shadow: Not bad
Knuckles: Could use more action though
Me: I have that covered in the next chapter
Tails: I have a bad feeling about that
Me: You should...by the way I apologize in advance
Tails: Wait why?!
Me: You'll see
Sonic: Well I can't wait to see some action instead of Shadow acting like a little girl
Shadow: You're a glutton for punishment aren't you hedgehog *pulls out katanas*
Sonic: AWWWW DAMMIT *runs being chased by Shadow*
Me: Bastard took my katanas
Tikal: That's not gonna get old too soon is it?
Me: I'm afraid not. Anyway, I'll try to update more often from now on.
Knuckles: Yeah, don't disappear on us
Me: Shut your face. Please Read and Review. No flames. Positive criticism. Thank you for reading.
Tails: You should probably stop Shadow now.
Me: *sigh* You're right. See ya next time people. *chases Shadow*