Chapter 11

Christmas is the Time for Peace on Earth…So Don't Punch Me for Dating Your Sister

CYMBALINE'S POV.

Winter always was my favorite season, it brought snow, the cold weather that requires hot coco, and Christmas of course. Since the dates, which were three weeks ago, we had each gotten closer to the guys. Cream had told us about the picnic Tails had taken her on in the park. Of course they dealt with fans just like Sonic, Amy, Scourge and Rosy had. The same went for Blaze and Silver on their date, which got changed last minute, they went to see a play at a theatre.

And of course, it got out that we were each dating a band member. Except for me and Shadow, we managed to keep it quiet still. But I digress. Christmas was in two days and we were doing last minute shopping. We had been doing a lot of Christmas shopping, for decorations and presents for other people.

Currently the girls and I were in the mall trying to find final presents for the guys, luckily we had been able to lose the reporters, and made it back to the mall. Not that many people asked us about the guys either, which was a total bonus.

We had each done separate shopping for each other, that part was easy. But trying to find a good gift for your boyfriend and he hasn't dropped any hints, can make it challenging, especially if your boyfriends is like mine, if your boyfriends was like Shadow the hedgehog.

It was unfair, the others could find presents for their boyfriends easily, but try telling them that, and I couldn't find a single thing, besides a new gun holster and kit, which had gun cleaning supplies, new bullets, a bullet holder for when he might to reload in the field, a new cartridge that could hold two times the bullets and had an attachable I mean, but I wanted to find something besides that. Sure he could use those things for his pistol, submachine gun and semi-auto rifle, yeah, that sounds like something he would like, but still.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention…he has a gun permit. He isn't afraid to use his gun. He takes it wherever he goes.

"Oh come on Cym, you'll find something." Amy assured me.

"Easy for you to say." I mumbled.

And it was true, Amy had gotten Sonic a new pair of running shoes, that could help him run faster without them wearing out, they were kinda expensive, so I helped pay for them. Rosy had gotten Scourge a new pair of shades, shoes like Sonic's but green and black, and I helped pay for those too, it wasn't a big deal, and a new watch. Blaze had gotten Silver a new pair of his favorite gloves and a new set of guitar picks and strings. Cream had even gotten Tails a new laptop! The one he wanted too. How she had enough money for that, besides just saving up, I will never know, but still, that was a pretty awesome gift, especially since Tails, although is a rock star, loves technology and building things.

And yet, I still hadn't found a thing besides maybe getting that kit.

We had kept looking around the mall, and although I had found presents for the other guys, I still couldn't find a thing for Shadow.

"Come on, you just have to look in the right store, now let's get looking.


5 HOURS LATER.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING YET!" I screamed.

It had been five hours now, and we still hadn't found a gift that I could give Shadow. Why was this so frustrating!?

"Okay, I'll admit it, we can't find anything here that Shadow would like." Amy said.

"Maybe we just need to try looking somewhere else." Rosy suggested.

"Yeah, I'm sure you'll find him a present if we look around more." Cream said.

"Yeah, sure, let's go. But I bet that Shadow has already found a present for me." I said.

"Yeah, he has-oh, sorry." Amy said apologizing, knowing she let that slip.

"No, it's fine. Come on let's keep looking." I said.

"I bet that Shadow has already found me a present already…" I thought to myself.


SHADOW'S POV.

Usually I would hate having to come to the mall or store or whatever to shop, actually, I think I just hate shopping when it takes a long time, like right now.

I was with the guys looking for presents for our girlfriends. Of course they still didn't know about me and Cym, and they had all found each of them a present already. Sonic had gotten Amy a necklace with a silver rose charm, Scourge had gotten Rosy a bracelet with hot pink roses on it with little crystals in between each rose charm, Silver had gotten Blaze a new coat and shoes, and Tails had gotten Cream a pair of earrings made from a rare mineral.

And what have I gotten Cymbaline?

Nothing.

Yeah, you read that right, it was Christmas in two days and I still hadn't gotten her anything.

"Aww, come on Shadow, my sister would like anything you got her." Sonic stated.

"He's right man, just pick something out." Knuckles said.

"That's not the point, I want to find her a present that she'll love." I stated.

"Well, why not make it relate to something she loves?" Scourge suggested.

"You may have a point." I said.

I then thought about mine and Cymbaline's last secret date.


THREE WEEKS EARLIER

We were walking back when we past a music store. I noticed her slow down in pace. I stopped with her and saw that she was looking through the window at an electric guitar that was blue and white with black outlining. She stared at it longingly. Then snapped out of it and we continued on.


BACK TO PRESENT DAY

I smirked.

"I know what to get her." I said as I turned and headed out of the mall, with the others telling me to wait up as the caught up with me.

We walked to the music store and went inside.

"That's what I'll get her." I said pointing to the guitar she wanted.

"Great idea." Sonic said.

I walked over to the cashier and told him the one I wanted.

"For your girlfriend?" he asked, as he rang up the guitar. I pulled out my wallet and paid for it, and had him wrap it.

"No, for my friend." I said.

He took the guitar down, ran it through and after paying, he wrapped it and handed it too me.

We headed back home and I placed the guitar under the tree with the other presents. I went out and got her a few other things, her favorite candy and body wash, but it didn't compare to the guitar. She was going to love it.


CYMBALINE'S POV.

I had given up, I couldn't find any other thing that Shadow might like so I went back and got the gun cleaning kit with the new holster, bullets and everything else I had mentioned it had earlier. I sighed, but I kind had a feeling that I had made the right choice. I also got him a black and red scarf and a new pair of gloves, plus his favorite candy, although he would never admit it to anyone accept me, black licorice. Personally, I hated it, but he liked it, so that's all that mattered.

The girls and I headed back to Amy and Rosy's place after a bit more shopping and a bite to eat. Once we got there, we started wrapping the presents and put them under their tree, then headed back to my house and started to decorate everything for our Christmas party in two days, on Christmas naturally. We finished up within just three hours and had time to relax.


CHRISTMAS EVE

I was in the kitchen with the girls. Christmas was tomorrow and we were starting our baking the day before, we were going to have a party with family and friends there. So far we had baked 3 dozen sugar cookies, five dozen cupcakes, and five different cakes. And that was all only pre-baked goods, we were going to bake even more tomorrow.

"Well, I think that's enough." Rosy said.

"Yeah, so let's all get ready for the concert." I said.

The guys were going to have a Christmas Eve concert today, then another tomorrow on Christmas day. And we had front row seats, naturally.

Once we finished we looked over each other to make sure we were all good.

I was wearing a light blue dress that that went to my knees, with white capri leggings and light blue ankle boots and a black button up sweater. Amy was wearing a pink dress that went past her knees with off-white tights and silver flats, with pink gloves, a white half sweater and a red headband. Rosy wore the same thing, but her dress was dark emerald green with silver tights and green flats, silver gloves and a green bow headband and a silver-grey half sweater.

Blaze wore a light purple dress that had wide straps and went to her calves. Along with pink, two inch stilettos and a grey cardigan. And cream was wearing an orange, bubble skirt dress that went right to her knees with cream colored full length legging and brown one inch wedges with brown gloves and a brown light sweater.

After each of us applied only a bit of make up, we were ready, we grabbed our bags and headed to the limo that was wait, letting a few reporters get our pictures. And then, we were of. They were having the concert at the Mobius Center Ice Rink, where they would also have the honor of lighting the Mobius Christmas Tree.

We were there in fifteen minutes and walked out, not having too much trouble as we went to our seats in VIP. About ten minutes later, the boys walked on stage and we cheered for them, along with the fans. They each smiled at us, making us all blush.

"Okay, let's get this thing started. And we have some special songs for some special girls. But we'll get to those songs soon enough. Now we hope that whatever you all celebrate, you make it fun and fill it with joy cheer and love. From us, the Chaos Controls, to you guys."

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

(Sonic)

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(Scourge)
Good tidings to you (to you)
Through all of the years
Good tidings for Christmas
And a happy new year

(Silver)
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(Shadow)
Good tidings to you
And all of your friends
Good tidings for Christmas
And a happy new year

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(Tails)
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(Sonic and Scourge)
When we take the time to give
Something special happens every single year
So, spread the Christmas cheer

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(Tails and Silver)
Spread love on Christmas day
Spread love, spread love on Christmas day
Spread cheer, spread love on Christmas day
Have a happy new year

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

(All)
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

We all started applauding and cheering for them. After three more songs, it was time for the last one.

"Okay, now it's time for that special song. I'll be the one to say, that girls… this one's for you, from the bottom of our hearts." Sonic said, smiling at Amy, who was bouncing in her seat with excitement. Soon the music started playing again.

All I Want For Christmas Is You

(Sonic)

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you, yeah.

(Scourge and Silver)

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree

I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day

(Tails and Sonic)

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click

(Shadow)

'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby

Oh, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air

(All)

And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need?
Won't you please bring my baby to me?

Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door

Oh, I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

We all had tears in our eyes as they finished singing, it was so sweet of them. We headed back stage and the second we saw them, they each were attacked with kisses, except for Shadow, of course.

I pulled Shadow to the side, going to his dressing room. After I closed the door, I bombarded him with kisses. It was sweet and I was so deep in the moment. I though I saw a flash come from the window, (since his dressing room was the last room on the side of the building) but I figured I was just imagining it.

"You did great, Shad." I said.

"Thanks, I'm glad."

I looked into his eyes and spoke.

"I love you Shadow."

"I love you Cymbaline." he said, pecking my head.

We met back up with the others and soon headed to the limo. While on the way back we told them how good they were and complimented them. They really had done an awesome job.


We were lucky enough to lose the reporters again on the way home. Once we got inside, we got some hot chocolate and sat down.

"You guys really were great!" Amy stated.

"Thanks Ames." Sonic said, pecking her cheek, and making her blush.

Just then Scourge turned on the tv and Extra! was on.

"Hey guys look." Scourge said, getting us all quiet.

"We'll get back to that later, but for now we have exciting news. As most of you may know, the Chaos Controls had a Christmas Eve concert today, and made a special song out to their girls. And as it would seem that band mate, and lead vocal, Shadow the Hedgehog didn't have a girl, we were able to find the truth, here it is."

Just then they played video footage of when I was in Shadow's dressing room with him and there was audio!

' "I love you Shad." '

' "I love you too, Cymbaline" '

"It look like Shadow the Hedgehog and Cymbaline the Hedgehog, sister of Sonic and Scourge the Hedgehogs and life long friend of Shadow and the other band mates of the Chaos Controls, have gotten together. This is Cassandra Bellick, saying, have a Merry Christmas!"

We were all speechless, until Sonic blurted out,

"WHAT THE HELL!?"

Sonic is usually a very chill person, and he never blurted out like that, he hardly ever cursed, so it left us all speechless. It only got worse, because then, he and Scourge attacked Shadow and we all had to pull them away from each other.

"What the Hell man!?" Shadow shouted.

"What do you think? How long has this been going on?" Scourge asked, with ragged breath.

I hesitated then spoke.

"We've been together for almost a month now." I said, taking Shadow's hand.

They both looked at us, then Sonic sighed.

"I'm taking a walk. Ames, you wanna come with?"

"Sure Sonic, let me grab my coat."

"I need a walk too…Rosy?" he asked looking at her. She had already picked up both his and her coats.

"We'll be back…whenever. See ya." Sonic said, as the four of them walked outside, the each pair went a separate way.

It was completely silent. I ran out the room and went to the backyard. I didn't know why, but I began to cry. After a minute, I heard the door open, and looked to see Shadow standing there with his guitar. He came over and sat next to me.

"Are you okay?"

"I will be…guess the secrets out, huh." I said, trying to laugh, but failed.

"Don't worry, it'll be okay." he reassured me.

"Thanks…Shadow, play something for me." I said.

He smiled, and placed his guitar in his hands.

"With pleasure." he said and began to play.

Everyday

You could've bowed down gracefully
But you didn't
You knew enough to know
To leave well enough alone

But you wouldn't
I drive myself crazy
Trying to stay out of my own way
The messes that I make

But my secrets are so safe
The only one who gets me
Yeah, you get me
It's amazing to me

How every day
Every day, every day
You save my life

I come around all broken down and
Crowded out
And you're comfort
Sometimes the place I go
Is so deep and dark and desperate
I don't know, I don't know

Sometimes I swear, I don't know if
I'm coming or going
But you always say something
Without even knowing

That I'm hanging on to your words
With all of my might and it's alright
Yeah, I'm alright for one more night-
Every day

Every day, every day, every day
Every day, every day
You save me, you save me, oh, oh, oh
Every day
Every, every, every day-

Every day you save my life

Once he finished, I realized that I was crying again, but these tears were happy. The song touched me so much. I loved Rascal Flatts as well and this was one of my favorite songs. It was so sweet of him to remember.

"You feel better?" he asked.

"Yeah, thanks Shadow…I love you." I said smiling warmly.

"Anything for you Cym, I love you too." he embraced and made me sit on his lap. We just sat there hugging and hold each other close.

After a few minutes I heard steps by the door that led to and from the house to the backyard. Shadow noticed my ears twitch and looked up as well. We saw my brothers, with Amy and Rosy behind them.

They walked down and over to us.

"Hey." Scourge said.

"Hi." I said with a bit of venom.

"Look, we're not here to tell you guys that you cant be together." Sonic said.

"Really." I asked, a bit excited.

"Yeah, you have our full support, but let's just get a ground rule set here." Scourge stated.

"Okay, go ahead." Shadow said.

"Well, Shadow, although you are one of our closest friends, and a band mate, that doesn't mean that we wont give you a beating if she gets her heart broken over you, got it?" Sonic explained.

"Crystal clear to me." Shadow said.

"Good, now lets go back into the house, it's freezing." Amy said.

We all went back into the house and saw mom there, with a smile on her face.

"So I take it that they know?" she asked.

"Yeah, they do." I stated.

"Then he knows not to hurt you as well." my mother said, narrowing her eyes a bit at Shadow.

"Yes ma'am." he said.

"Good man." she said smiling. "Now why don't we all get ready for tomorrow." she said.

My mom was right, it was already seven. I must not have noticed, because here in Mobius, it didn't get dark until eight.


After everything we were all tucked in bed. The girls had left and would be back over in the morning at ten. They wanted to have Christmas morning with their mom like usual, so we worked the time schedule out. Tails and Silver had also gone to their parents homes for Christmas morning. We would meet them back here before our Christmas party.

I had said my goodnight to Sonic and Scourge, thanking them for earlier. True, I wasn't a little girl, but I would always be their younger, baby sister, even if it was only by a year. So I could imagine that it might be hard for them to see me growing up so fast. And okay, maybe the fact that Shadow and I kept it a secret for almost a month, might have also been an annoyance for them. But I was glad that it was over. No more secrets about me and Shadow being together.

I got under the covers, and once again, I listened to Shadow singing one of their softer songs, as I drifted off into peaceful sleep.

'I can't wait for tomorrow, it's Christmas…' I thought as sleep finally took me over.


OKAY, SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE, I HOPE YOU ALL LIKED. AND YEAH, I SLACKED OFF WHICH PUT ME BEHIND ON CHAPTER S FOR CERTAIN HOLIDAYS, LIKE THIS ONE, THEN NEXT WILL BE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, BUT IT WILL BE KIND OF SAD, BUT I WILL NOT RUIN IT THOUGH. PLEASE REVIEW, BUT DON'T FLAME. PEACE OUT!