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Shadow eased open his eyes and groaned. He felt a damp washcloth being placed on his forehead. Once his vision cleared, he met the loving gaze of his fiancé. He smiled softly, reaching up and stroking the side of Silver's face. His lover giggled.

"I see you're feeling better." Silver removed the washcloth and helped the injured hedgehog sit upright.

"Damn," He hissed in pain. "My back." The white hedgehog pouted.

"Poor thing." Shadow's ears perked up. "Daddy must've hurt you so much." He weaved his hand through his lover's quills, earning a soft purr. "Silver's going to take care of you until you're better." He smiled. "If you need anything just ask."

Silver picked up the nearby bowel of water and walked through a doorway with a cloth covering it. The room he was in was terribly small. There was only enough space for a bed, a nightstand, and a window. His peace was rudely interrupted by Scourge's big entrance.

"Good morning loser!" Shadow's ears flattened against his head. "How's it feel to lose the very thing you've held so close for the past four years?"

"Knock it off, Scourge."

"So. Now that you've lost your chance at marrying Silver," He paused, grinning to himself. "Are you going back home? Take Sonic with you! Please!"

"Scourge! Shut up!" Shadow narrowed his eyes, fists clenched.

"Aw, but poor Silver. He has no spouse now. I wonder what he'll do? Maybe…" His voice trailed off and he leaned toward his friend. "Maybe he'll go back to Mephiles?"

"Shut the fuck up!" Shadow's fur began to glow red. Scourge stumbled backward, laughing.

"Whoa! Calm down. Geez, I was just kidding." The ebony hedgehog sighed, trying to calm himself. "You really have some anger issues to work out."

"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Shadow shouted, still glowing red. Scourge held his hands up in defense and stepped out of the room. Silver's voice could be heard soon after. He was yelling at the green hedgehog for bothering his fiancé.

"Shadow! I'm so sorry! I told Scourge to stay out of here." He placed a cup of hot tea on the stand next to the bed. "I have to get back to my chores," He handed his lover some sort of red button. "If you need me for anything, just push it."

The obsidian hedgehog sighed happily and leaned his head against the pillow behind him. He peace was disturbed, yet again, by Scourge. "Stripes! You have to see this!" He dashed out of the room and returned with a computer. "It's unbelievable! See, I hacked Silver's e-mail account, like five seconds ago because I was bored."

Shadow pushed the button his fiancé had given him. "Scourge, go away." He pushed it again.

"No, dude! You really have to see this!" Scourge pointed to the screen.

"Scourge…" Shadow gritted his teeth, repeatedly pressing the button.

"Dude! C'mon. For once in your life, listen to me!" He pointed again, shoving the thing in Shadow's face.

Still pushing the red button, he skimmed over the words. His button pressing soon slowed to a stop as he continued to read. "This is Silver's account? Are you sure?"

"…No." He dropped the computer on Shadow's lap. He placed a finger on his chin. "You know what? I suddenly have an urge to build a fire-proof ship and take a long voyage across the ocean of lava." Scourge patted the black hedgehog on his head. "I'll be back in twenty minutes."

"Scourgey!" Silver kicked his shin.

"Ow! Silver, what the fuck!?" He was pushed out of the room.

"I told you to stay away from him! Outoutout!" Silver snatched the computer before Shadow could finish reading what was on the screen. "I should take him up to the Mountain to learn some manners." He took the computer out of the room and returned with a smile. "What did you need?"

Shadow paused for a moment, thinking. He wasn't as injured as his fiancé thought. And, since his every need was tended to, he decided to have a little fun before Scourge ruined it again. "I want a bubble bath."

"W-What?" Silver didn't seem too happy.

"I want you to give me a bubble bath." He grinned.

Silver sighed. "Alright, Shadie. Just this once." He helped his lover out of bed and into the kitchen. Ellsworth was there, reading some sort of manual.

"Scourge," He shouted over his shoulder out the window behind him. "You need a sail too."

"Is that what the book says?" His voice was faint, but Shadow knew it was Scourge's.

"Yup."

Shadow slammed his hands on the table and snatched the book Ellsworth was reading. "Why are you helping him!?"

"Scourge is doing me a favor." He said, taking the book back gently. "He's after something that might help us, and you."

"Look, Ellsworth. I've known Scourge for quite a long time. He's not really the type of person that helps others." Silver returned with a bathrobe.

"I beg to differ." Ellsworth cocked an eyebrow at his son. He shook his head. "Scourge has changed ever since he became Silver's brother."

"Daddy! Shadow doesn't know yet…" The white hedgehog bit his bottom lip as his fiancé gave him a weird look. "Um… Your bath is ready."


Shadow forgot how relaxing baths were. What made it more enjoyable was the fact that Silver was there, and the door was locked. This made him very happy. "So," He paused, leaning against his lover's arm. "You're related to Scourge?"

"No. Daddy adopted him." Whew. That was a relief. "After Scourgey completed his training, Daddy really started to like him. He's become a little nicer since then." Silver smiled. "I'm glad he has a family now."

"What's wrong with not having a family? I don't have one and I turned out fine."

"Shadow," Silver ran his fingers through his fiancé's quills. "You're not a sick, sadistic freak."

"You should see me when I'm mad."

Silver giggled. "Everyone is scary when they're mad. Especially Daddy." He rubbed the water into Shadow's fur.

"Silver…about yesterday," He paused, the memories suddenly rushing back to him. "I'm sorry."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm sorry for losing." Silver nuzzled Shadow, purring.

"You didn't lose, silly."

"Eh?"

"Daddy noticed something yesterday. Maybe you should talk to him." Silver winked. The ebony hedgehog assumed he already knew what Ellsworth had in mind. "Anyway, I'll leave you alone now." He attempted to stand, but Shadow pulled him into a quick kiss.

"You know, this water does feel wonderful…but, it's missing one thing." He pulled Silver closer to him. "You."


Ellsworth looked up when the two walked into the kitchen. "I thought Shadow was taking a bath. Why are you wet?"

Silver was drying his quills. "Um..."

"Did he splash you?"

"…Sure?" He looked at Shadow and nodded toward his father. "Just talk to him. Don't get mad – Daddy doesn't gloat like Scourgey." He smiled at Ellsworth and made his way up the steps.

Shadow sat down at the table, across from his fiancé's father. "Ellsworth?" The large hedgehog looked up. "About yesterday…"

"I wondered when you would ask me about that." He chuckled. "I want to apologize. I didn't mean to whack you around that much."

He was becoming annoyed with Ellsworth's I'm-Stronger-Than-You-LOL attitude. "Right. I was just having an off day. I could've easily beaten you."

Ellsworth snickered. "Of course, Shadow."

He growled. "Just because you can Chaos Control doesn't mean you're all-powerful."

"It's not just the powers I have. It's the training. You're from the past, so anyone can beat you because you haven't had the proper training." Shadow stood, fur glowing red. "Calm down! I'm not done yet." He paused until the black hedgehog sat back down. "I am willing to train you if you are willing to listen to me."

"I don't see how this is going to help my situation with Silver." He looked down at his hands on the table. This training wouldn't mean anything to him if he couldn't marry that adoring white hedgehog.

"If I teach you, that makes you my apprentice." Shadow was still upset. Ellsworth tried to make eye contact with him. "If you're my apprentice, then, by tradition, my offspring has to marry you to continue the bloodline."

Shadow immediately became interested. "You mean…if I am willing to learn from you…I can marry Silver?"

Ellsworth grinned, nodding. "I want to give you something to congratulate you." He stood, mentioning for Shadow to follow him outside. They walked over to a Japanese styled altar in the backyard.

"What's this for?" The obsidian hedgehog watched as Ellsworth pulled a fancy-looking spear from behind the altar.

"Ta-Da." He handed it to Shadow. "This is yours now." It glowed red as soon as he touched it. "It works similar to my Chaos Blade, except it's weaker, so be careful."

"How do I use it?" He tried to twirl it around, but the spear slipped out of his hand and plunged itself into the ground.

"You'll find out eventually." Ellsworth nodded and returned to the house. Yeah, some teacher.

"Shadow! We have a problem." Silver, wearing a towel on his head, grabbed his fiancé's arm and dragged him to another part of the yard. A large pirate ship was there. Scourge was on it, dancing around and singing 'adventure'. "He wants us to go with him."

Well, why not? It wasn't like staying here with Ellsworth would be more fun.


Holy hell. I had a LOT of reviews. Thanks everyone!

shadilverluvr - Who doesn't want to beat the crap out of Amy? Thanks for reviewing!

Pokelad - Indeed. Amy never learns her lesson. Thanks for the review.

Midnight Storm the Hedgedna - YOU MADE ME...thank you for reviewing? DX

MysticMelodyz - Shadow will always be okay. I mean, it's SHADOW. I just hope Amy isn't okay. Thanks for the review! XD

My.life.as.a.caricature - DAW! You make the Lotus feel special! So much so that she has to talk int third person. She would also die without a computer near her at all times. Thank you for the lovely review!

Lise-chan - Shadow shall never be beat! Thanks for reviewing! XD

XxSkyFoxGirlxX - Oh noes! Maybe Elly can redeem himself and make you not hate him as much? Thanks for the review, even though it was short!

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Laughter in the Dark - I want a pink dress for my Shadow plushie! I bet he would look cute. Anyway, thanks for reviewing! XD