Rouge rushed to Sonic's house. Her car tires screeched as she slammed her foot on the brake. She hurried out of the car and ran over to Sonic. Shadow's body was lying on the grass next to Sonic—thank God Sonic hadn't left him lying in the street. She fell to her knees next to them. Tears rushed to her eyes as she looked over Shadow's limp body. There was blood all over his face and slathered around on his chest hair. He was sprawled out, and Rouge could see parts of his back sticking out—which, of course, could just be his normal spine, but Rouge was doubtful of that. His eyes were closed and his mouth was open. His feet were turned out and one of his skates was half off of his foot. His death looked so realistic and Rouge could imagine the whole scene in her mind: Shadow walking innocently down the sidewalk, getting hit by the car, Sonic cheerfully looking out the window and seeing his body there, rushing out and pulling out his cell phone, calling Rouge and telling her that Shadow was hurt…Then checking his pulse and telling her that he was dead.
"My god, he really is dead," she whispered. "And I acted so much like a bitch!"
She cried into her hands and mumbled, "Oh, Shadow. I'm sorry. I never meant for this to happen. I know I was mad at you and I wanted you to be out of my life forever, but I didn't mean it like this! Oh, God, why did you have to take him? I was in love with that hedgehog! Can't you understand that? I can't believe this. I'll never forget you, Shadow!"
Sonic patted her on the back and said, "It's ok, Rouge. There's nothing to worry about…Because Shad's not really dead!"
Rouge looked up at him, as if to say "Sonic, shut up, you're just making me feel worse."
"No, I'm serious," Sonic said happily, understanding the look on her face. "He's not dead! Shad, sit up."
Shadow sat up and wiped the fake blood off of his face. He smiled at Rouge. "I knew you'd never forget me. All I needed was to hear you say it."
Rouge felt a rush of anger and relief flow over her. She was angry that Shadow and Sonic tricked her—yet she was happy that they lied about it. She fell into him and hugged him tight; he did the same.
"Shadow, I'm sorry I was such a bitch. I'll never do it again; I promise," she said breathlessly. "And I'll forget all about Knuckles. I'll never mention his name ever again. I'll wipe my memory of all Knuckles info. I'll even forget that we were ever engaged. I promise."
"It's ok, Rouge," Shadow told her. "I forgive you. And, I was a fool. I shouldn't have been so jealous. I mean, you were happy with him; so I don't blame you for still remembering him. I should have realized that what I had was special—in fact, the most special thing in the world—a relationship with you. I promise I won't break up with you ever again. You have my word."
They hugged a while longer, then went to a pizza eatery and had a special dinner, just the two of them. After that, they went back to Rouge's house and talked for a while. And then, at 4:00 in the afternoon, Shadow proposed to her.