Holy shit, it's almost the weekend! Sorry I haven't updated in a while, stupid school, errands to run, I had an anatomy test this week (which I did pretty good on) and well, too much homework. (Sigh) But I'm free from bullcrap; I might as well continue the story!


King Isaac was pacing back and forth in the front hall. His mind was circling with questions and concerns for the whole wedding engagement. It has been a while since Sonic and Amy have spent time with each other, so he figured that he should get them together somehow. Growling quietly, he rubs his eye temples. His wife walked downstairs in her long green gown as she yawned.

"What are you pacing about now?" she asks tiredly as she makes her way to Isaac.

"Something tells me that we need to make sure that Sonic is the one that Amy will marry so that way everything will be perfect", the king replied.

"Are you sure that he is the one for her?" the queen questioned. "They have only met once."

"Still, you know what they say, 'there is love at first sight'. After all, those two did share a wonderful dance together, did they not?"

"True, they did."

"Not only that, but he also protected her from the bandits."

"She still got kidnapped."

"Well…That's not the point. What matters now is that we should devise a plan to bring them closer."

"Even so, would their love grow? Does she even miss him?"

"You may never know."

Before Melissa replied, she and Isaac suddenly began to hear humming. They turned their direction to Amy, who was sliding down the right stair banister. Her eyes were closed and she appeared to have a smile on her face. The royal parents gazed at her with surprise and nosiness. What could be on her mind? Why was she humming joyfully?

"Amy?" Isaac spoke.

"Hm?" Amy stopped humming and turned to him.

"Are you…feeling alright?" Melissa asked her daughter weirdly.

"Yes, I'm fine", the teenager nodded. "Nothing to worry about."

"If you say so", Isaac rubbed his chin. "Go on and eat breakfast. Your mother and I are going back to our room", he took his wife's hand and led her upstairs.

"Um, alright", Amy raised an eyebrow and then walked away.

Once she was out of sight, Isaac's pace built up as he dashed through the hall with Melissa right behind him. Soon enough, they end up in their bedroom whilst Isaac slammed and locked the door. He sighed silently as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"What is this all about?" Melissa had her hands on her hips.

"Honey, did you not see what I saw?" Isaac took her hands excitedly. "I think Amy is in love with Sonic!"

"Really?"

"Yes. When you are in love, you feel happy and no matter what happens, it won't stop you from smiling. As a matter of fact, it has been a while since we've seen Amy smile."

"True…Maybe she wants to see him again."

"Ah, of course. We shall arrange a little get-together for those two. She will thank me later", Isaac said with pride. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door behind him. He opened it and saw the same brown fox with a note in his hand. "What is it, Eric?"

"Message from Mobius Kingdom, your majesty", the messenger held up the letter to him.

Impatiently, the king took the letter and read it to himself. Melissa tried to get a peek, but he took a step back from her so she wouldn't distract him. The king murmured a few things and nodded with glee. After he finished reading the letter, he hands it to his wife.

"I think it's just a mere coincidence", the king smiled with his arms crossed.

"I see…So the kingdom has invited the whole family to attend a ball tomorrow night", Melissa read outloud.

"This is perfect!" Isaac stated. "Once Amy and Sonic see each other again, they will become closer, and just before we know it, he'll ask her hand in marriage."

"That would be wonderful", the queen smiled. "Should we tell Amy?"

"Yes, but a little later though. I think she is still eating breakfast", the king looked at his pocket watch.

Downstairs in the kitchen, Lily was eating her breakfast slowly as she gazed at her older sister. Amy was too busy daydreaming with a smile on her face. Of course, it was about Shadow. She has never felt so alive. Everything about him was just wonderful, she couldn't ask for a better man to be in her life. She sighed happily as she blushed. Just as she thought, she was in love.

"Amy? Are you…feeling well?" Lily asked strangely. "Hello?" she snapped her fingers loudly.

"Huh?" Amy woke up from her daydream. "What?"

"You barely ate your breakfast", Lily commented.

"Um…" Amy looked at her plate which had fresh fruit, eggs, and a piece of coffee cake. "Oh."

"What is on your mind? Is it about 'somebody'?" Lily asked pryingly.

"So what if it is?" Amy crossed her arms. "Do you promise not to tell?"

"Our secret is safe. What is his name?"

"…Shadow."

"Have you been seeing him?"

"At night."

"Can I meet him?"

"No."

"Ah, you're just scared that I might take your man away", the little one joked and started laughing.

"Why you…" Amy growled.

"Excuse me, Amy, but your father wishes to speak to you", a maid came up to Amy.

"Now what?" the teenage princess rolled her eyes. "I will talk to you later", she told Lily and then made her way out. As she walked to her parents' room, she wondered what they wanted with her. Hopefully it had nothing to do with any wedding arrangements. As soon as she reached to the bedroom door, she knocked on it.

"Come on in", her father opened the door for her. Amy walked in feeling tensed as she gulped. "Sit", her father pointed to the bed.

"We just want to have a conversation with you, dear child", Melissa said nicely as her daughter sat next to her.

"About what?" Amy finally spoke.

"Well…" Isaac closed the door. "We have noticed your behavior earlier and we're just curious."

"Curious?" the daughter scratched her head. "Well, I am not ill, and I just feel happy today, that's all."

"Amy, are you in love?" the king blurted out.

"Huh!?" Amy blushed red as she widened her eyes.

"Hmm…It is just as I thought", the king rubbed his chin. "I knew you would like him."

"Him?"

"Why, Sonic, of course", the mother patted Amy on the back.

"No, I-I think you have it all wrong", Amy shook her head.

"Oh, really? Then who is it? Have we met him? Where is he from? And how did you two meet? And what does he have that Sonic does not have?" Isaac quizzed his daughter.

"Uh…" Amy barely spoke. "What should I do? Should I lie or tell the truth? If I lie, then they might try to bring me and Sonic together, even if I don't like him. But if I tell the truth, then Father might see Shadow as a threat. After all, I don't even know if he is a prince. Even so, I might put him in danger. I am so confused", she thought agitatedly.

"Well?" her father raised his voice a little, making the two females jump.

"I-It's nothing", Amy lied.

"Hmph, whatever. It doesn't matter anyway, because you are going to see him tomorrow night."

"I am?"

"Yes. The Mobius Kingdom is having a ball, and I will be damned if you refuse to go."

"But…What if I do not like him then?"

"There is no time for 'what ifs'. You will go, whether you like it or not."

The young pink hedgehog kept her head down with sadness, anger, and worry. Surely she disliked Sonic, but she had to tell a lie. She knew that she couldn't cause any trouble between her father and her secret sweetheart. Still, she loved Shadow and she could see herself with him forever. But that won't stop her father from making decisions for her. Why must he be selfish? Does he have a heart all? Amy began to think that this whole wedding business was just for him and not for her.

"You just don't care about my happiness", Amy muttered quietly yet coldly.

"Pardon?" Isaac raised an eyebrow. With that said, his daughter quickly rushed out of the room with tears in her eyes. He watches her run to her room as she covers her face. A large sigh escaped from his lips.

"Isaac…" Melissa stood up.

"Now, now, she is just being naive, that's all", her husband replied with serene. "Once she and Sonic reunite, then she will change her mind."

"Are you sure?"

"I am sure. After all, the king is always right."

"So they say", Melissa thought sarcastically.

Through the entire day, Amy refused to leave her room, except to have something to eat. Her mind was lost and yet sad. She was scared to stand up to her powerful father. Plus, she was scared for Shadow's sake. Now she had to deal with that snob Sonic. Who knows what could happen between them. What if he asks her hand in marriage? Even if she said no, her father would force her, since he thinks that Sonic is the best choice for her. How was she going to tell Shadow? Would they be able to see each other even when Amy's married? So many questions ran through her mind as she rested in her bed. All of this stress was killing her inside.

At the stroke of midnight, Amy was pacing back and forth on the balcony. She had to tell Shadow what went on throughout the day and how she felt. Hopefully, they could work something out. Before Amy could've lost her mind, Shadow landed near her from the rooftop.

"Shadow", Amy turned to him and gave him a hug. "I am so glad that you are here."

"Is everything alright?" Shadow asked with concern.

"No", Amy released him. "I have to go to a ball tomorrow night, at Mobius Kingdom. There may be a possibility that I may not make it back at midnight."

"I understand", her beloved caressed her left cheek.

"Well, there is more to that. I am forced to go because there is a prince named Sonic and…my father wants me to marry him", the princess lowered her head. "Although, I do not love him."

"So you have to go, even when you do not want to?"

"Well, I tried to explain to my father, but if I told him about you, then he might go mad. And I did not want you to be in danger because of me. So I had to lie in order to keep you safe."

Once Amy was done explaining her case, she wiped a couple of tears from her eyes. Shadow pulled her close and rubbed her back comfortably. He was able to learn more about her, mostly about her life. Sure he was not scared of the king, but he did not want to worry Amy. So he had to do all he could in order to be with her and yet keep his presence enigmatic. Just then, an idea came up in his mind.

"I have an idea", he spoke.

"What is it?" Amy looked up at him.

"Meet me at the ball."

"It could work, but what if you need an invitation? What if they see you as an enemy? What if-?" Amy stopped questioning once she felt Shadow's fingertip upon her lips.

"They will never know", Shadow whispered. "As long as we have our distance from the ball, then nothing could go wrong. Let us meet at a royal garden, that is, if the kingdom has one", he separated his finger from her lips.

The princess pondered for a moment. That did sound like a good plan, but there could be risks. If Sonic or anyone else saw them, then they would be in deep trouble. However, Amy did want to spend more time with Shadow, not Sonic. She only hoped for the best.

"I understand", she looked at Shadow truthfully. "What time shall I meet you?"

"At the same time, midnight", the dark hedgehog replied. "One more thing, keep everything between us as a secret, alright?"

"I promise", the female hedgehog nodded.

"Good", Shadow caressed her cheek again. He leaned in and gave her a tender kiss on the forehead. After that, he gave her another red rose.

"Oh, Shadow", Amy smiled. "I wish I was forced to marry you instead of Sonic."

"Then maybe we can get married, secretly", Shadow suggested.

"Really?" Amy gasped with shock.

"Yes, tomorrow night", Shadow took her left hand. "It does not matter what anyone else would say, as long as we have each other." He kissed her hand gently.

"Oh…I can't wait."

"It is getting late. Would you like me to tuck you in?"

"Yes."

Strongly, Shadow carried Amy in bridal style as she giggled. She rested her head on his chest as he walked to her bed. Before he reached her bed, she placed the rose in the vase right next to the other roses that she received. After all, she did enjoy them as much as she enjoyed Shadow. The black and red hedgehog placed his darling on the bed and pulled the covers over her so she wouldn't get cold.

"Good night, Amy", he whispered.

"Sweet dreams, Shadow", Amy yawned with a smile.

Pleasantly, the dark hedgehog gave her a kiss on the cheek and made his way out. After that, he jumped up to the roof, leaving his beloved to rest. Amy watched him as she sighed adoringly. She couldn't wait until the next night. Despite that she might have to deal with Sonic, she was only excited to be with Shadow in their concealed reunion. Smiling to herself, she falls asleep.


Yay, I'm finally done! I did start on this chappie on Monday and now it's Saturday morning at midnight. Stupid homework, damn you! Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! We'll see what happens next in the next chapter! Adios!