Knuckles rushed back in the house being followed by none other than Rouge. She wore her usual outfit and stopped dead in her tracks as she caught Natalie's eye. Unlike the others, it took her almost no time at all to figure out that the girl next to Shadow was Natalie. The bad shook off the uneasy feeling and instead decided that it'd be best to just talk to her. After all, it couldn't be that bad...
"Natalie?" She still asked in disbelief. "Hey, Rouge." The girl said, as if they'd been friends for years. "I can't believe-" Rouge was cut off by a sudden embrace from Natalie. She reluctantly hugged her back, then they finally let the other go. "I didn't expect to see you here." The bat spoke after a long silence. While everyone else just watched the two as if this were a soap opera. Sonic actually brought popcorn from the kitchen. "Yeah. Well, if it were up to Shadow I wouldn't be. But as you know, I have my ways." A smirk was on Natalie's face as she flipped her hair back over her shoulder. "Trust me. I remember. But, how did you two... meet?" Rouge asked. "I think we should get started on this mission before we take a walk down memory lane. Don't you, Rouge?" Shadow said. "Yeah. I guess so. But Natalie and I just have to catch up! Oh, and what was that cute little nickname you used to have?" Rouge asked opening the door, about to follow Shadow outside. "Kat." Natalie answered.
"Speaking of Kat, what is she gonna do while we're gone?" Sonic cut in. "Oh yeah! We all totally forgot about that." Tails exclaimed. However Natalie just laughed. "I'll be fine you guys. I'll probably cook, or clean, or read a book. I won't be too bored." She said. "Okay. But just call if you need anything!" Amy shouted, handing the girl her number. "I promise, I will, Amy. Now go. You all don't want to be late for... whatever t is you're going to." Natalie rushed them out of the house and shut the door.
Everyone (except Tails, Cream, and Cheese, who were asleep in their rooms) came back to a spotless house and Natalie making dinner in the kitchen. "Woah. What's all this?" Knuckles questioned. "It's dinner, Silly." Natalie answered. "How was your mission thingy?" She asked. Her question was obviously directed at Shadow, however Rouge jumped in and answered for him. "everything went over fine with Shadow there. Although it was hard for him to keep his hands off me. I had to keep reminding him that we had something to do at the moment." Rouge crossed the room to the kitchen table and took a seat, crossing her legs. Poor Shadow's face was red from embarrassment and anger. He was also wondering how this would go down. He and Natalie had never been in a situation like this before. But the cat-eared girl supposed everyone when she laughed as if she'd just heard the funniest joke in the world. But even though she laughed like she was happy, her tail twitched in irritation.
"Oh Rouge. You're so funny! So, what really happened?" She asked, giving the jewel thief one last chance to call off the charade. "Really. That's what happened." Rouge answered. "Hmmm. That's interesting. It's not like Shadow to downgrade like that." Natalie continued fixing dinner. She was setting plates and serving food like she and Rouge weren't having an argument. "What do you mean by downgrade?" Now Rouge was insulted.
Natalie giggled again. "I mean that... Well, Shadow is very intelligent. And I'm, 100% sure that he knows the difference between trash and treasure." "If there's something you're trying to say then say it!" Rouge spat, now standing from her seat. "Wow. I didn't think I'd have to spell it out for you but, alright." As Natalie was about to speak again Rouge pounced across the table. Natalie dogged her and Rouge was hit in the head with a pan Natalie was using. She screamed in pain and sunk to the floor. She looked up at Natalie. Her green eyes filled with anger. Shadow grabbed his girlfriend and Knuckles held Rouge before anymore violence could take place. Amy started to cry and Sonic held her, comforting her. Though he didn't really know what to say because he didn't fully understand what was going on. They looked like such good friends earlier that day...
"It's okay, Amy. Don't cry. They'll work things out." Sonic said.
"It's not that. Shadow stepped on my foot!" Amy whined.
A/N: Good news everybody! I got a new computer! Whooo! Anyway, I hope this is okay. I'm not sure how well the story will hold up since school as officially started. But I'll still try my best! Please review! ^^