At Canterlot you would think it would be just a peaceful day with no distractions just calm and collective with fancy ponies, stores, and home of the leaders of Equestria, but today it now has more than that. If we go to the castle grounds we spy a certain black hedgehog on his skates as he dodges a slash from a sword. That hedgehog be Shadow the Hedgehog. He for right now was wearing some training suit all black in color and with some red streaks on the arms. In his hands was his sword Arondight as he teleported for second and reappeared slashing his sword. However it was then blocked by a blade that was dark blue and black with the moon symbol on it. The warrior he was fighting was actually the great princess of the night… Luna. She was wearing a dark blue training suit with some black lines on her waist and chest areas. Both of them had a helmets that completely covering their heads and faces thus making a good defence for them. While they were training three friends were watching from a balcony. Rainbow, Trixie, and Espio were all watching with Rainbow in her usual outside outfit which consisted of Blue sweat pants with black lines going down the legs, a light blue jacket and a white t-shirt with her cutie mark on her the front. Trixie was wearing her usual outfit, but with the new cape and hat she got from Rarity and Fluttershy. As they were watching Espio spoke.
"Hmm Shadow's skills with his blade have grown quite well since the last time I have seen him." He commented as he watched on. Rainbow gave a confident smirk as she answered.
"Well yeah because he is awesome." She said with confidence. Trixie smirked at Rainbow being her usual bragging self.
"It's good to know you haven't changed. Trixie likes that." She remarked by speaking in her usual third person manner. Much to Rainbow's smirk grew wider as she glanced at Trixie and winked at her. After Rainbow's glance returned at the sparring match, Trixie smiles dreamingly and her eyes looked at Espio. She saw his confident and calm look fixed on the sparring match as if he was a referee or a coach. She remembered that day when they first met and how awkward it was. She invited him on her show and after that he came to almost every of her shows whenever or wherever it was. And she loved when someone gave so many attention to her person and her shows. She then sighed dreamingly as a soft blush appeared on her cheeks. She was ready to look at him for the rest of the day.
Espio grinned, continuing to watch the fight between the Shadow and the Moon, and then he turned his eyes to the girls as he wanted to make another comment. But he didn't managed to say his comment as he noticed Trixie's rosy eyes were looking at him and her lips arched to a soft and beautiful smile. He then lifted up his eyebrow in question before he decided to return her back to the ground to find out if she was okay.
"Trixie?" He called he out with his voice having his usual tone. Trixie's eyes became wide and her smile gone as she felt the embarrassment. She then lifted herself up and laughed awkwardly by placing her hands on the top of her knees. This laugh was enough to Rainbow stopped her observation and glanced at Trixie with her face having a questioning look.
"Oh, sorry Espio." Trixie said awkwardly, "Trixie felt a little carried away."
Espio smirked at her, "In the name of Chaos god, I swear that this girl have the cutest third person manner speaking I've even seen." He thought to himself, before he spoke out loud, "Trixie, calm down." He said, "It happens to all of us." He then returned his gaze back to the Shadow vs Luna sparring match with his face is still having that grin. Trixie sighed with relief as she smiled and resumed the observation as well. But then she grinned nervously as her mind struck with the question she need to ask. She then moved closer to Espio before she spoke.
"Um… Espio…" Trixie spoke, thus getting his attention. Espio returned his gaze at her.
"Yes?" He asked. Trixie blushed madly.
"Trixie would like to ask you a question, and it very outspoken." She managed to utter with her voice became quiet and bashful.
Rainbow thought it was strange, since Trixie are now talking almost like Fluttershy. The magician pony though continued her attempts to start the conservation.
"Trixie wanted to know… Well… Did you like Trixie's shows or… whatever?" She asked. Espio became confused. He then crossed his arms, and once again raised an eyebrow, while before he spoke.
"What?" He asked, "You wanted to know, if you lack of something in your shows?"
Trixie sighed as her eyes narrowed, "Well, yes…" She spoke, "Trixie somehow has the feeling that something is missing in her show. All these magic tricks and stuff, Trixie love it, and the audiences love it. But for some reason Trixie still have doubts." She then smiled, "What do you think?" She asked. Espio then thought for a bit and then turned to her.
"Well….I'm not sure-"
"WHOA LOOK AT THEM GO!" Rainbow shouted as she glanced back at Luna and Shadow, thus interrupting Espio. Espio then turned his attention to the fight while Trixie sighed not getting an answer. They then looked over and it looked like Shadow and Luna were giving each other a real fight as they launched chaos spears and lunar blasts at each other. Shadow at one point teleported and tried to slice at luna, but Luna ducked underneath and then used her wings to take to the air. She then dove right at him. Shadow then launched a chaos spear to which she is able to dodge but hits a bar knocking her off and she then crashes into Shadow as he was unable to get out of the way.
The two then tumble as they lost their grasps on their weapons. Their was a dust cloud from where they had landed that covered the area. Rainbow grew a little concerned. So did Espio and Trixie. She then flew down while Espio and Trixie ran down the stairs. As the dust settled Shadow looked and found Luna right below him. Luna also could see Shadow on top of her. They stared at each other with wide eyes and Luna starting to develop a blush on her face. They then heard Rainbow call out.
"SHADOW?!" She called out as she was trying to find them by flying from point to point. But the two didn't see to hear her, while their eyes was still fixed at each other. Shadow then decided to break the silence as he spoke.
"Are you alright, princess?" He asks as his voice sounded neutral.
"Yes." Luna said simply.
"Any bruises and scratches…"
"No… I-I-I… *blushes and giggles*... I'm f-fine, Shadow…"
Shadow he sighed with relief, "Thanks Chaos god…" He said, "It would be bad if you had some injuries…"
"Shadow?" Luna asks still smiling nervously, "I would like to ask you a favor. Can you do that for me?"
Shadow came back to earth, "Oh ... of course ..." He said before to get off her, and stood up. He then grabbed her by the arm and returned her back to her feet. That's when Rainbow came in through the dust and saw the sight how Shadow and Luna dusting themselves off. Rainbow then went over to Shadow as she was flying around him and checking his body for any injuries and buries.
"Shadow are you okay?" She asked him, "Any buries? Wounds? Injuries?", Shadow just looked at her as he gave her an irritating look on his face.
"Rainbow you know I can handle myself." He said. Rainbow of course hated the way he acted, but was use to it since she and him were a thing. Luna looked on and tried to dismiss the blush in her face, but it was still there like a pink rose, but Rainbow hadn't noticed. Shadow, though, stared at the Night Princess with his eyes neutral and zero emotions on his face.
"Thanks for the training, princess." He thanked her. Luna smirked at him back and winked at him instead of words. Espio and Trixie later came down and found them. When they saw that Shadow and Luna were okay a feeling of relief was able to flow in. Espio then spoke.
"I must say Shadow your skills with a sword have improved since we last spoke." He said. Shadow then looked at him.
"Hmph what you think you're the only one that trains constantly?" He asked. Of course Espio knew that one was coming. He and Shadow had a somewhat of an ally bond due to their need for training. Shadow then smirked and pointed his left hand to the ground and then went to grab his sword that's when Rainbow spoke.
"Shadow I want a shot." She said. Shadow turned to his girl and gave a look of confusion by raising his eyebrow letting her know she needed to be specific. She then sighed and continued. "I mean I want to try some sword practice and I want to train with you and Luna." Shadow then sighed.
"I'm not sure that's a great idea. You're not exactly at our level with one." He said as he turned away. Rainbow then started to get annoyed.
"Oh come on Shadow. You and I both know I can handle whatever you two throw at me." She said. "After all I'm Rainbow Dash. Fastest Flyer in all of Equestria." Shadow then rolled his eyes. Though inside he thought otherwise.
"Heh that's Rainbow for you. Even when you give her hopeless odds she's still up for them, but even still." He went into a thinking stance; trying to see how he could make this work, but then Luna spoke.
"What if Rainbow and I worked together Shadow." She suggested. They then turned to the princess of the night as she continued. "Me and Rainbow will take you on and you can pick someone to help you. This way it's fair for both sides." She said. Shadow ran this idea through his mind and then turned to her.
"Alright then that will suffice." He said. He then turned to Espio. "Espio?" He asked in simple words. Espio knew exactly what Shadow was getting at and bowed.
"It would be my honor Shadow." He said. Rainbow then gripped Shadow's arm in excitement as her wings opened wide, "OH YEAH! This is going to be AWESOME!" She exclaimed excitingly. Shadow just looked at his girl with a disapproving smile and shook his head from side to side.
A few minutes later Espio was in what looked like a black and white ninja suit that covered every part of his body except his eyes and horn. He was also wielding only a single dagger, but for him that's all he needed. While Rainbow had on some training armors white in color and with rainbow line on her chest area. She also have a short and light sword attached to her belt. Her helmet had a grid that covered her eyes from any wrecks. Trixie had returned to her seat on the balcony a little concerned for Espio, but knew he could handle himself so she didn't worry too much. Espio, Shadow, Rainbow, and Luna got in a ready stance. It was silent has wind blew by. That's when Rainbow smirked and dashed at them. She tried to swing at Espio, but Espio ducked and back flipped as he was dodging her sword play. Meanwhile, Luna rushed at Shadow with full force by charging her horn, but Shadow teleported away from her attack and reappeared behind her. Luna turned to him and prepared for his attack. Shadow was thinking quickly and fired a couple of chaos spears at her, but the Moon Princess dodged all his attacks by jumping, ducking and flying over him, attacking him in response. Shadow was never loosing her dexterity as he dodged her attacks as well.
Espio was hopping from tree branch to tree branch as Rainbow kept on his tail. As she watched him run she couldn't help but feel impressed.
"Okay I'll admit he's got style, but he doesn't have the speed to keep up with me." She grinned as she took off. She then dove into the trees and came right at him with her sword held in front trying to jab him. However Espio saw this and then jumped at last second letting the blade fly. He then flung some stars at her to which Rainbow dodges all but one which she deflected back. "Okay so he's got speed and style. This just got real interesting." She then flies out of the trees and tries to get Espio to come out of his hiding spot. Espio however knew was she was up to and decided to use his stealth technique. He then placed his hands together with his two index fingers pointing upwards. He closed his eyes and in mere moments he and his ninja suit turned invisible. Rainbow was ready, but didn't see Espio at all as he left the trees. Espio tread lightly and would've been able to end this quickly, but he didn't see a little twig and when it snapped Rainbow turned and threw her sword where Espio dodged it and revealed himself.
"Ha nice try." Rainbow said. Espio smirked at her. "You did well in detecting me. Now lets see how well you handle in close combat." He said as he jumped at her. Rainbow dove at him as they engaged in close combat.
Meanwhile with Shadow and Luna the two kept going at each other slashing by left and right, they then at one point collided and sparks flew as their swords clashed. The two engaged in close sword combat as they slashed, blocked, and more. Trying to lay a hit. That's when Rainbow turned to the two and decided to pull a switcheroo to see her skills against Shadow, but before she got the chance.
"Alright that's enough for today." Someone shouted. They all ceased and turned to where the voice first originated. They then spy Princess Celestia coming down with Trixie. The others then approached as Luna was a little confused.
"Sister what is the meaning of this?" Luna asked in her confused tone. Celestia then looked over at her sister.
"I need you to return with me to the throne room. You, me, and Aleena have something to discuss." Celestia said. Luna then nodded knowing if this involved all three of them it had to be important.
"Very well I shall go and change, then I will head straight for the castle." She said in her usual medieval tone. Celestia nodded and Luna walked off. Rainbow and the others were about to head out to when.
"Wait I have something for you four." She said. The four then turned to her as she pulled out four passes. The others were confused by this until Celestia enlightened them. "Someone sent you these for the Wonderbolt show coming to Canterlot. I had hoped that after all that training this would be something for you to do." She said with a smile. Rainbow was trying to contain her fan girl excitement; after all she is a huge fan of the wonderbolts. Trixie saw this as an opportunity to get to know Espio and even try to tell him how she feels. Rainbow then spoke.
"A wonderbolts show? Oh you can do count me in." She said as she took her pass and saluted to the Sun Princess.
"Trixie is very interested in this. Trixie will go as well." Trixie said as she took hers and then turned to Espio who closed a hand into a fist and did his usual bow in response to Celestia's offer.
"I am honored your majesty. Thank you." He said as rose from his bow and took his. Everyone's attention was then turned to the black hedgehog however when Celestia held it out for him. Shadow was staring at his pass by being in confusion as he didn't know what he needs to do with this. But the he just sighed and returned his pass to Celestia before he turned his back and started to walk away.
"Sorry, but I don't do stunt shows." He said as he walked away. The others looked at each other concerned and then Espio spoke.
"Do not worry my friends. I will talk with him." He said as he left to go after Shadow.
After the battle, Shadow and Espio were in the male dressing room now without their sportswear and only wear their trademark shoes and gloves. Espio wore a smirk on his face, while Shadow was neutral as always. Espio then hung his bag on right shoulder and was turned to his colleague still smirking.
"Shadow." He spoke, by drawing the hedgehog's attention. Shadow glanced at him with his left eyebrow lifted up.
"Hmm?"
"Why are you declined the walk on this show?" Espio asked again, prompting Shadow's eyes to become narrowed, "You can spend a good day with your girl in the end."
Shadow then shook his head in response before he spoke again, "I could spend a good day with her in any different way without some team of unknown fools helping me and who do some simple and silly tricks." He said, "Espio. You and I are professionals, and we went through a lot of crap. Are you really going to waste your precious time on some circus artists?"
Espio chuckled lightly when Shadow used his trademark sarcasm, and then they both went to the exit slowly, "Shadow." He said, "You could make an exception for your girlfriend. It's the same thing if we went to any blockbuster movie." However Shadow just grunted at Espio.
"And that's why I don't like the blockbusters." He groaned at him. Espio just shook his head as he somehow was glad that Shadow still stays the same.
Meanwhile in the girls locker room Trixie was on the other side of a patch of lockers getting on a new pair of clothes while waiting for Rainbow to get her normal clothes on. Rainbow then sighed.
"I don't get why Shadster doesn't want to go. The wonderbolts are so awesome. I mean they practically are our fighters in the sky and he knows how much they mean to me." She said as she removed the armor and started taking off her clothes underneath them. Trixie had already stripped herself down to her bra and panties and tried to think of a good answer to ease her friend's mind and then spoke.
"Trixie does not know this Shadow as much as you do, but from what Trixie can tell and from what Espio told Trixie. I'm guessing he finds it as a waste of time to him." That's when Rainbow went wide eyed flew around and tackled Trixie while only in her undergarments that she had worn under the armor. That's when Rainbow shouted.
"WASTE OF TIME. NO WAY! The wonderbolts are not a waste of time. How could you think something like that?" She yelled at Trixie. Trixie cringed at her yelling since it was so close to her ears. After Rainbow ceased it was an awkward silence and moment for them since Rainbow was on top of her, in a locker room, in there undergarments. Trixie though was able to find herself able to speak.
"Trixie is not saying that. Trixie just believes that's what Shadow thinks." She said trying to be specific. Rainbow then looked a lot more angry at first and Trixie was worried she was about to get it, but that's when Rainbow had a huge puff of air come out and she got off her friend. She then went back to grab the rest of her outfit, but Trixie grew concerned for her Rainbow haired friend. She then went around to see Rainbow holding her hands to her head as she looked very confused and upset. Trixie then approached her.
"Rainbow? Are you alright?" She asked. Rainbow though lowered her hands.
"I don't know Trixie. I mean I guess I'm just upset. I thought this was something me and Shadow can do together, but most of the time him and I are out we're usually either on some mission or just for training. I just thought I could open up some fun for him... *sigh*... but I guess I just can't win huh?" She said as she just looked at the lockers. But only to sigh in disappointment as she then removed her undergarments leaving herself exposed and spread her wings to stretch her muscles while Trixie felt bad for her friend. They then heard the two male voices and made their eyes wide as they recognized Shadow and Espio who were walking near the exit door of the girls locker room. Rainbow then went to the source of the voices and peeked out from behind the corner to see her BF and his friend had almost left the dressing room. She then smirked as she knew what could make him change his mind. Trixie then went over to her friend and looked over her shoulder to see the guys.
"Well, there he is." She then noticed the grin on Rainbows face. "What are you planning?" She asked her friend. Instead of an answer, Rainbow Dash flapped her wings and flew up to the ceiling. Much to Trixie becoming puzzled by her actions.
Meanwhile, Shadow and Espio were still talking about the show as Shadow was like made of steel and didn't even showed any emotions and still wasn't agreeing to come.
"No." He said with a confident tone in his voice. "For the last time my answer is still no Espio. When is it going through your thick head?"
"Shadow." Espio tried to speak with his eyes were tired, but Shadow stopped him by stretching out his right hand.
"Espio, stop it!" He demanded, "My answer will never change!" He said as he showed he was dead serious. Espio then sighed and raised his both hands up as if saying *I give up!*. Much to Shadow smirked proudly as he was glad that this conservation was over. However…..
"Oh, Shadster…" He heard his girl's voice sounded softly and tenderly, and somewhere above him. Lifting his eyebrows he glanced up but only to squint again as he saw Rainbow was lying on a cloud and looking at him lovingly with her wings wide opened and swinging up and down. He then crossed his arms over the chest and frowned at her while Espio was confused by this as well.
"Rainbow come down!" He demanded, but Rainbow wasn't going to do that and simply flattered her eyes at him as she rested her head on the cloud.
"Oh, why don't you just come up here instead?" She asked him lovingly. Shadow sighed in frustration as he knew how stubborn she could be. He then turned to Espio and spoke.
"Can you and Trixie wait for us outside?" He asked, "I need to talk with her."
Espio winked at him, "Well, of course…" He said before he glanced toward Trixie's side, "Trixie?"
That's when Trixie's head peeked out from behind the corner as she was smiling nervously to the guys, "Trixie is still not ready." She said, "You go, Trixie will catch up."
Espio decided to shrugged it off before he went out of the locker room and Trixie disappeared behind the corner again leaving Shadow and Rainbow alone. Shadow sighed again before he turned his gaze at Rainbow and then he teleported up to the roof of the cabinet over which Rainbow's cloud and Rainbow herself was hoovering. But only to see his girl was as exposed as a bright star in the sky. She then glanced at him and her gaze became seductive while Shadow at first looked at her wide eyed and then smacked his face with a loud slap.
"Rainbow…..please don't tell me you…" He said before his eyes opened as well and he glanced back at her, as he frowned and let out a very deep sigh, "Rainbow…..does the word conceal not mean anything to you? You wear clothes for a reason you know." He said as he sounded a little flustered by her actions, but Rainbow just giggled at him.
"Oh I know shadster." She said as she patted on the cloud for him to come over to her. Shadow then sighed as he hovered over to the cloud and sat down beside her on the cloud. She then sat up as she leaned into him letting him know she just wants to be with him now. Her head was now resting on his shoulder as she smiled at him lovingly and covered herself with her wings and bent her legs to conceal below.
"Shadow…" She whispered, "Please… Let's spend our time together with some fun at least once…"
Shadow turned his eyes at her, "You don't like to spend time with me as we usually do?" He asked as his voice sounded wise, much to Rainbow blushing at what he said. She then brought her head up to his ear.
"I love to spend time with you in any single way." She whispered, "I just want you to be relaxed for once instead of being so stressed or angry." She then just wrapped her hands around his neck.
Shadow smirked, "Rainbow, now is not the time and place for this." He pointed out, but Rainbow just brought her head closer to his.
"So what? When has that ever stopped me or you for that matter?" She asked. Shadow's smirk just then grew as he spoke.
"Never." He said in an agreement. That's when the two shared a loving kiss. Rainbow removed her wings allowing Shadows chest to come into contact with her breasts. Through them Shadow could feel her heart racing and he couldn't help but let that smirk of his grow into a smile. His arms wrapped tightly around her body as he deepened his kiss. After they kissed enough, Shadow glanced inside her magenta eyes as he smirked at his girl.
"You really want me to go to this with you. Don't you?" He asked her. Rainbow looked into his crimson eyes before she fluttered her wings softly and then she rested her head on his shoulder again, by trying to look as cute as she could only do. Shadow then decided to give up as it was way too much even for him.
"Alright, we'll go." He said, "But only…"
"Oh, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou…" Rainbow exclaimed happily as she cuddled to him tightly thus interrupting his sentence. Shadow though continued to speak.
"Ah let me finish." He said. Rainbow then raised her head so she and him were at eye contact. Shadow then resumed. "We'll go but only if you tell me one thing." He said smirking.
Rainbow giggled and blushed at him a little, before she cuddled to him again as she closed her eyes, "Anything for you, Shadster." She said lovingly.
"Tell me. Did you really fly naked into the sky just to take the cloud?" Shadow asked mockingly. Rainbow's eyes went wide sharply and her pupils narrowed as she realized what he meant. She then sweat dropped and grinned nervously as her eyes started to run over the locker room as she clinged to her boyfriend even tighter than before. Rightly believing that he was her only cover at this very moment. Since there was nothing else to hide behind and in fact for all she knew she could've been spotted while getting the cloud. That's when she grew worried.
"Oh… n-no…" She muttered in embarrassment, "I completely forgot about it ... I am doomed..."
"Oh, you totally are, my little pony." Shadow commented by continuing to smirk.
Meanwhile, Trixie was standing in the other side of the locker room with her eyes staring at the ceiling and her back leaning against the wall. She was still dressed in undergarments and had her arms crossed over the chest and her face wore a soft smile on her face. She heard their conservation from the beginning to end, but looks like her friends totally forgot about her and was mostly enjoying themselves. She then sighed deeply before lowering her eyes to the floor and stroked her shoulders as her mind was now filled with thoughts of Espio. She became sad when she remembered how Rainbow decided to act openly and she herself didn't even showed up to Espio's eyes. She felt jealous because she didn't have that courage that her friend has.
Sighing again she just went up to her things to get herself dressed. As she was reaching for her stuff, she felt even more ashamed as she was now thinking about their first meeting, when he saw her naked. But back then she wasn't thinking about it as she was tired too much after her adventures and as well as the hot spring making her feel so relaxed, but now she was behaving like a complexed schoolgirl. She then frowned at herself after she got herself dressed, and she decided to shrugged it off and leave this thoughts for more appropriate moment. Finished changing, Trixie walked to the exit door.
A couple of hours later.
Rainbow and Shadow came out with Rainbow fully dressed. Reason it took so long was basically two reasons. Trying to make sure no one saw Rainbow get back into the locker room and also a lot of convincing to actually get her to leave her cloud. Shadow didn't blame her seeing how she had no clothes on and only was able to use her hands and wings to cloak herself. After they came out. They found Espio leaning against a wall with his arms crossed and eyes closed. While Trixie was sitting on a bench waiting for them. As they came out Espio turned to them.
"What took you so long?" Espio asked curiously. Rainbow blushed and turned to Shadow. Shadow then spoke.
"Lets just say a certain someone decided to both pull one of her stunts and being stubborn." He said. Rainbow turned to him and gave him a smile letting him know she's grateful for him not saying a word about what occurred back there. Trixie then stood up.
"Shall we get going?" Trixie asked. The others turned to her and nodded in agreement. They then left and headed for the Canterlot stadium. Upon arrival Rainbow took one good look and felt like she was in heaven. She was about to go all fangirl and fly up into the air screaming, but Shadow prevented that by holding her tail down as she tried to dash into the air, but felt her tail being pulled and fell back down right onto his arms. She then turned to him looking very confused and giving him a very sour look. But Shadow was only gave him his trademark 'Don't make me say it look' and went over to the stands, but just as they were looking around.
"HHHHHHHEEEEEEEEYYYYYYY! GUYS!" Someone screamed. That's when they all turned to see a certain Pink hedgehog running to them only she wasn't in her usual red dress. She was wearing what looked like an athlete's outfit. A red top and light pink sweat pants. She was running to them and waving her hands. Rainbow and Trixie waved back while Shadow and Espio looked on crossing their arms by trying to look like professionals. Espio smirked in seeing his friend, but Shadow had an unpleasant thought.
"Oh great. Now I remember as well why I didn't want to come. *Sigh* now I have to put up with her. Oh great lords of Chaos take me now" He thought. Amy then stopped right in front.
"Hey Rainbow." She said with a smile as she held her hand out in a handshake position. Rainbow smirked and gladly took the her hand and shook it.
"Good to see you Amy." She said as she winked at her. Amy winked back and smiled. That's when she turned to Trixie. She then spoke.
"Hmm who might you be?" She asked in confusion. Trixie then smiled proudly as she introduced herself in her trademark third person.
"The Great and Powerful Trixie Lulamoon at your service." She said with a proud tone in her voice by spreading her hands to the sides and bowed. Espio then smirked as she finally named her full name.
"Trixie Lulamoon. Hmm… That's a very beautiful name." He thought to himself. That's when he approached Amy and bowed to her.
"Greetings Amy Rose. It's nice to see you are very well." He said. Amy bowed to him as well showing her respect to him. She then turned to Shadow who just gave her a stern look to her. Amy expected it and just rolled her eyes at him. She then turned to Rainbow.
"So I'm guessing you're here to see the wonderbolts?" She asked. Rainbow shook her head yes fiercely. Amy smiled at her fan girl freak out. That's when they decided to go around before heading to their seats. They had gone around the area playing games, seeing the sights, and then decided to stop to grab some lunch. Shadow and Espio were fetching the girls lunch while the girls were talking and approaching the stands.
"So Amy? What's it like traveling with the Wonderbolts?" Rainbow asked Amy. Amy then stretched her arms in the air and then spoke. "It's been great Rainbow. I knew Soarin was a great flyer, but he's much more than that to be honest. In a way he kinda reminds me of you and Sonic combined." She said. Rainbow looked at her with wide eyes.
"Really?" She asked starting to get very interested. "Yes they are." Trixie however was paying no attention. She was somewhere in her deep thoughts. Thoughts about a certain mobian chameleon, who was sitting next to her as her eyes was now fully fixed on him. She again saw the same concentrated and meaningful expression on his face and knew that it was the same as she saw back on Canterlot castle ground. She was so caught up in her thoughts she hadn't noticed that Rainbow and Amy was trying to talk to her.
"Trixie…" The voice sounded in her mind. But Trixie didn't hear their voice as she was off to the dreamland with a soft smile and a deep red blush on her face. That's when she felt someone was about to shake her. She snapped out of her trance and turned to Rainbow with wide eyes. Rainbow and Amy was staring at her in confusion.
"Hey, girl… Are you feeling ok?" Amy asked Trixie, "I thought for a moment that you have some breathing problems…"
Trixie then shook her head furiously as she slapped herself to finally return to the ground and smiled at her friends, "Sure, Amy." She said nervously, "Trixie feels completely fine." She then went to her seat, "Lets go." She called them out. Amy and Dash was staring after her as they tried to find out what's wrong with her. But then they just looked at each other.
"She's weird." Amy said.
"Yup, that's Trixie for you." Rainbow commented, "Sometimes she acts weird." She said as they approached their seats. As they sat down they looked to see the whole crowd as the stadium lit up. That's when they looked to see Shadow and Espio coming over with some food.
"YO YOU GUYS DOWN HERE!" Rainbow shouted to them. That's when Trixie went wide eyed and turned to see Espio coming. She then blushed and turned away a little. However it didn't go unnoticed as both Amy and Rainbow saw it. Amy then spoke.
"Trixie. You sure you alright?" She asked a little concerned. Trixie didn't say a word as the blush grew a little. Amy recognized the way it looked and smirked at her, "Oh Trixie….. You little sly pony." She said. Rainbow was confused.
"What are you talking about Amy?" Rainbow asked. Amy then turned to her friend with that smirk. "Isn't it obvious Rainbow?" She asked. Rainbow looked dumbfounded until Amy explained. "Trixie here is in love." She whispered. Trixie heard it and her face turned as red as a fireball. Rainbow then went wide eyed and covered her mouth, but giggles came out of her mouth. The girls then turned to Trixie to see her nervous grin, and her face deep red as she tried to hide her face behind her mane. They then smirked and decided to give her a hard time to try and figure out who it is. They then sat down on both of her sides and hey placed their hands on Trixie's shoulders. Much to Trixie's embarrassment grew stronger as she hunched, as if trying to hide.
"Trixie appreciate your concern, but Trixie don't feel comfortable when her friends look at her like that." She said with a cute high pitch tone in her voice. Rainbow and Amy then gave her a devilish grin as they spoke with her.
"Trixie, can you tell us who this Mr. X?" Amy asked.
"Oh, is he a purple in color?" Rainbow asked as well, prompting poor Trixie to hunching harder as she closed her eyes shut. Amy, in turn, looked at Rainbow in puzzlement, as she did not understand the rules of the game. But Dash just winked back, and then she looked at Trixie again.
"He has a horn on its forehead ... But he is not equestrian." She spoke. Trixie sweat dropped. Seeing her body language Amy's eyes went wide as she decided to ask a third question.
"His eyes are yellow in color?" She asked again. Trixie then groaned and opened her eyes sharply. She frowned as she looked at Rainbow, "Alright!" She snarled in offense, "Alright! You got Trixie!" She then glanced at Amy, "It's Espio! Trixie have a crush on him!" She then groaned again as the covered herself behind her cape and hat as she curled up so no one could see her. Rainbow and Amy was staring at her with a shock look on their faces, by being in awe not only of her reaction, but also by the astounding revelation. They then decided enough was enough and let go of Trixie's shoulders.
"Why didn't you say anything to us?" Rainbow asked curious about her friends actions. Trixie spoke through her cape as she was still showing signs of shame.
"Trixie admits she was embarrassed to say anything. I told you Rainbow about how we first met." Trixie said. Rainbow thought for a moment but remembered what Trixie told her when they ran into each other. Amy however was confused as Rainbow spoke.
"Yeah I recall Trixie." She said. Trixie then blew a big puff of air out as she continued.
"Well Trixie admits she is ashamed of her actions that day and felt Trixie made a total fool of herself in front of him and we'll seeing you two with your BF's… it makes Trixie question if she can even tell Espio." She said looking down in embarrassment with her face all red.
Amy looked at her as she sorta felt pity for the pony magician and how she said about her actions, she then first turned to Rainbow who just shrugged her shoulders and motioned to Amy. Amy made a smile on her face as she then came to Trixie. "Hey,Trixie." She got her attention.
"It's alright if you're a little embarrassed, if it makes you feel better I used to try and get Sonic's attention all the time before we came to this world and every time I kept doing that I failed. The one time I found out that he had a thing for Twilight….." She then started to blush. "I may have lost it a little." She said to herself until Rainbow Dash interjected.
"A little?" She asked sarcastically. Amy's blush then grew as she smiled nervously. "Alright I may have totally lost it, and probably almost destroyed her house until Sonic stopped me and told me something I had my doubts in, but realized it when he told me that day." Trixie was curious, but didn't come out still.
"What did he tell you ?" She asked.
"That I was in denial and I needed to get over him, but I tried to deny that he was lying, but Sonic then just looked at me and when I looked back I saw something I never saw before. He looked so serious it was like he paralyzed me and that's when I realized he was telling me the truth. I then felt embarrassed and ashamed of my actions. I did apologize to Twilight afterwards, but I didn't feel like Sonic was going to forgive me so easily and then Rainbow took me to a wondercolts show in cloudsdale to try and cheer me up and I then met Soarin." She said as she recalled that day. She then smiled at the memory and then turned back to Trixie. "So I know what it's like to be embarrassed Trixie." She said. Then Rainbow spoke.
"Yeah and I told you what happened between me and Shadow when I first told him. So don't worry Trixie we know what you mean." She said with a smirk. Trixie then looked up from her cape
"So can you help Trixie maybe ask Espio if he feels the same way?" She asked Amy as she grinned again.
"Yeah that would be so great!" She then had an idea and turned her attention to Rainbow Dash. "Dashie we can be matchmakers!" She squealed as Dash looked at Trixie and then looked back at Amy.
"Yeah I think this can work, what do you think Trix?" She asked Trixie. Trixie then came out of her hiding and smiled.
"Yes Trixie agrees, Trixie will agree on your terms." She said just as Espio and Shadow came to the row. Trixie was able though to whisper something to them. "Please don't tell them okay? Promise Trixie you'll keep it between the three of us?" She asked. That's when Amy and Rainbow smiled and did the Pinkie promise.
"Cross my heart, Hope to fly, Stick a cupcake in my eye." They said as they did the motions. Trixie nodded and the three sat down. Espio and Shadow were able to get over and handed each of them some food for them to eat. As they were about to take a seat Amy spoke.
"Um Espio why don't you sit here." Amy said pointing to a seat next to Trixie to which it caused Trixie to blush a little. Espio just looked at her a little confused, but nodded in agreement.
"Alright Amy if you wish." He said. As he sat down next to Trixie. Amy smirked as she sat down on the right side of Trixie while Espio sat on the left of Trixie. He then saw her nervous glance and noticed a blush on her face as well as her pose when she was almost curled up into a ball, and lifted his left eyebrow and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Gah…" Trixie squeaked quietly by shuddering strongly as she felt his touch. Espio became even more puzzled as her antics seemed to him so silly.
"Trixie, are you okay?" He asked. Trixie looked at him with a silly grin on her face as she spoke, "Hehehe… Sure Espio…" She spoke with an awkward tone in her voice, "Trixie's just way too excited for the show. Why are you asking?"
Espio then frowned, "Because your face is all red as if you missing the air." He said with a concern rone in her voice, "Maybe I should call the doctor?" Trixie then uncurled herself and looked into his eyes by moving very very close. "Nnononononono Trixie is fine. There's no need to call a doctor." She said. Espio found this a little strange for Trixie and backed up a little.
"Very well, but you didn't need to get in front of my face to say it." He said. Trixie went wide eyed and felt very embarrassed by what she just did. She then closed her eyes and turned away from him. She then felt so much embarrassment and shame she couldn't even look at him. She then decided to get up out of her chair.
"Trixie will be back." She said to the others as she was heading out for a bit, but Amy knew better so she nodded to Rainbow as She got up and left to see Trixie while Rainbow stayed with the boys. She then found Trixie near a column having her face covered by her hands as she had her head down. As Amy approached her she could hear some whimpering sounds coming from her. They were faint but she could hear them. Amy's face became sad, and then she went over to the blue pony and placed a hand on her left shoulder. It was enough to Trixie opened her lovely rosy eyes and glanced at Amy after she removed her hands from her face. Tears flow down on her eyes like a waterfall.
"Please, don't look at Trixie." She muttered through her sobs. Ame then frowned and hugged her around her spine and waistline as she tried to comfort her. Trixie didn't resisted and cuddled to her by wrapping her own arms around Amy's neck. She then rested her head on her shoulder and cried quietly.
"Amy… What's wrong with Trixie…" She asked, "Trixie… d-didn't want to act so… *sobs*... silly... *sob-b-b-b-s* … Why?"
Amy smiled warmly at her as she patted her back, "Oh, Trixie." She spoke warmly, "Have you ever fall in love before?" Trixie then opened her eyes and broke the hug. She glanced into Amy's eyes, still sad.
"N-no…" She said simply. Amy smiles more softly, "Then let me tell you one thing. When we fall in love, we're always doing something silly. At such moments, we cannot control ourselves." She then wiped Trixie's tears, even though, she was lower than the blue mare, "Now, calm yourself down and don't worry. This is absolutely a normal reaction."
"Are you sure? Trixie behaved so silly…" Trixie said quietly.
"Yeah." Amy answered as she grinned nervously and scratched the back of her head, by remembering her own reactions, "Trust me it could be worse… *giggles*... Much worse." Amy thought as she looked away in shame. Trixie noticed this and started to calm down as she smiled at her.
"Thanks Amy Rose. You are a good friend." She said as she stood up and hugged Amy. Amy gave her a hug and then backed up to look at her. "Hey us girls have to stick together right?" She asked and winked. Trixie nodded in agreement. While this was happening Rainbow was sitting with Shadow who had his eyes closed and arms crossed and Espio who were waiting for those two to return. That's when Shadow opened his eyes and looked around for a bit. That's when something caught his attention. He turned to see what looked like a green hedgehog a lot like Manic, but with hair likes Sonic's, red glasses, and a black coat while he still wore the same type of shoes as Sonic. That's when he grew a large frown. He then nudged Espio.
"Espio we have a problem." He said. Espio turned to him confused until Shadow used his eyes to point in the direction of the hedgehog. That's when Espio grew a frown as well.
"What is he doing here?" He asked a little angry tone. Shadow then spoke to him.
"That's what I need to find out." He said before he stood up, "Be right back!" he whispers as after that he went toward the new mobian hedgehog by leaving Rainbow Dash slightly confused. She was staring at her BF with wide eyes before she spoke.
"Hey, Shadster. Where do you think you're going?" She called him out, but Shadow didn't even turned to her as he was too much in the sight he saw just recently. Espio decided to answer instead.
"He'll be back, Rainbow Dash. He just needs to find out one thing." He said as he held his hand over her stomach. She then turned to where Shadow was heading to and became a little worried for him.
Shadow had approached the hedgehog and spoke when he sat down beside him.
"Well you're a sight for sore eyes huh?" He asked. The hedgehog then spoke. "That a problem Shadow?" The hedgehog asked as he smirked. However Shadow gave him an angry look and spoke as he showed he was not pleased seeing him.
"Your appearance is always a problem, Scourge!" He said in his trademark dark tone. But Scourge just chuckled viciously as he then remover his sunglasses on his forehead and looked at Shadow with a grin by demonstrating his shark teeth.
"Oh, come on…" He said, "I didn't do anything for you to arouse suspicion from you." He then returned his sunglasses back on his nose and glanced at the stadium field again, "I came here just to watch the show and nothing more." Shadow however knew better than to just let Scourge off like that as he turned back to the others and then looked at Scourge.
"Let me just put it this way pal. You pull anything that would endanger my girl or anyone here; I will be the last thing you ever see" He threatened. Of course Scourge just turned away and looked at the center
"Noted. Now do yourself a favor and leave me alone. Or you'll be the one being the fireworks." He said. Shadow just grunted as he returned to his chair. Amy and Trixie had returned a little bit ago. Rainbow noticed Shadow's anger as she grew worried.
"Hey Shads you alright?' She asked. Shadow just sat down, crossed his arms, and closed his eyes. "Yes Rainbow. I'm just perfect." He said to her. Rainbow though felt there was more to this.
"Did you know that guy down there?" She asked him. Shadow didn't want to answer, but just sighed and nodded. "How do you know him? Who is he even?" She asked, but Shadow just gave her a look telling her *You don't want to know.* Rainbow wanted to push it, but that's when the lights started to come on as the announcer spoke.
"Ponies and Gentlecolts, I like to please announce to you, they came to perform it's the Wonderbolts!" He announced as the Wonderbolts all come in flying through the stadium. They were all going in an angle and then rose up to make a loop.
The audience were now in awe at their moves alongside Dash with Shadow looking concerned at Scourge as to why was here and what are his motives. Half way through the show some strange mobians came throughout the stadium in different sections as if they are waiting for something to happen. Scourge however smirks as if he knew they were there. He then got out a walkie talkie and spoke quietly.
"Now!" He said into it. That's when an explosion happened at the top of the stadium as two mobians emerged. One then tossed what looked like a fox Mobian at the leader of the wonderbolts Spitfire.
"Hey what the?" Spitfire asked, but the mobian smirked. "Sorry but your fligĥts been canceled." She said as she gripped her wing and pulled on it to make her turn and hit the edge of the top. The fox then jumped off her as Spit crashed hard into the ground.
"SPIT!" Soarin yelled. That's when he turned with the others following, but that's when an eagle mobian with a lynx on top of him. The Lynx then jumped and tackles two of wonderbolts while the eagle drop kicked Soarin sending him plummeting to the ground. One more was left, but not for long as a frog came and wrapped her with his tongue and spun her where she was caught by a big ape. She struggled to get free, but it was futile. Scourge then smirked as he jumped down and landed in front of the group and then looked at Spit. Shadow then growled as he stood up along with Espio while Rainbow and Trixie were shocked. Scourge then placed his foot on Spit's back and turned to the audience. A devilish grin appeared on his face as he then placed his hands on his waist.
"Ladies and Gentlemen." He announced, "I must inform you with regret that the show is canceled for technical reasons."
Rainbow Dash then frowned deeply and spreaded her wings to attack this bastard, but Shadow stopped her as he grabbed is arms around her for she didn't do anything stupid. Rainbow, though, still resisted as she wanted to save her childhood idols… again.
"Shadow, let me go!" She spoke by trying to get rid of Shadow's stronghold.
"Rainbow, stop!" Shadow demanded, "You're making it worse! If you attack now, they'll kill them!" Rainbow then looked at him shocked and stopped resisting, and Shadow continued, "It is a seizure, Rainbow! They took them hostages!"
After his words, Rainbow Dash finally calmed down, and then put both hands on his shoulders. She then clung to him, and looked at the gang. In the meantime Scourge continued his speech still grinning and crossing his arms over his chest with his right leg on Spitfire.
"But you don't have to worry about. The show will continue after you will meet all of our requirements, and won't do anything stupid." He spoke again as his voice sounded ominously, "I warn you that the stadium is surrounded. Your guards neutralized. And if any of you try to do something against us, it will be the last thing you will do!"
Shadow frowned angrily, "Bloody maniac!" He growled, "I should have known!" He then looked to where Espio and Trixie were, but he then made his eyes wide when he saw that Espio and Trixie were not here. Much for him and Rainbow Dash became puzzled, and then turned to Amy. But Amy wasn't not there as well. They then began to look around to find their friends. But alas, they couldn't find them. They then looked at each other again and spoke with each other.
"I hope that they are safe." Rainbow said with a disturbing tone in her voice.
"Me too." Shadow said, and then he looked at the gang who held hostage the whole stadium, "Let's hope that they will manage to find some plan." Rainbow nodded at him and then she turned her eyes towards the criminal gang and frowned at them.
"Now, a couple of my assistants will walk around your seats and take some very valuable things. Now don't try anything funny or else you will pay for it." Scourge said. That's when Shadow teleported from his seat and came in and roundhouse kicked Scourge off of Spitfire.
"Sorry, but I'm afraid you're going to call that off" Shadow said
A/N
NSH: I'll let BHG be in this before I upload it and we are good. So while we wait for BHG why don't we start thinking up the next chapter. Oh okay. Go ahead then. Thanks though for coming by for A/N though.
NSH: Well there you go. That's another one down. This is probably going to be an out one. Considering the history. Hope there up for the challenge.
TOG: Yep it's gonna be a brawl next chapter.
BHG: Oh, its ain't gonna be easy…
NSH: Right so we hope u guys enjoyed the chapter and expect the next one to be a lot more exciting. So as always be sure to R.F.F for more. PM us if you have ideas or suggestions for more.
BHG: Stay awesome!
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