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That day came sooner than they thought. Amy was nervous to see Shadow and Sonic. She wondered how thinks are going to process this time with Sonic, if it's going to process at all. But she was sure that with Shadow is going to happen something. She hoped that something good.

The carriage is almost in there.

Amy thought how much time she has now. Now, she is going to be two weeks in Kindom Aquila. These are going to be very long two weeks.

She looked down on her lap and saw her hands shaking a little. Then she looked around the carriage. She didn't have her parents with her this time. She only had few guardians and horseman.

Amy took deep breath and closed her eyes to got herself calm. She had read about this style, and it worked every time when she was nervous wreck.

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Sonic had left a day earlier before Amy would arrive. That gave Shadow some time to think through this.

So… Sonic was going to be away for eight days. Only if he won't have any complications on his way to Kindom Lorace. Then it'll be 10 days. But he was sure that Sonic will be fine. He has trained him very well to use sword and got him in good shape. No wonder many kindom has asked if Sonic would be the fiance of some kindom's daughters. But this agreement has been up since Sonic and Amelia were only 6 years old. And he already started to feel uneasy about it. But their agreement had it's good parts too. Kindom Aquila had the best defence, armors and wall. Kindom Unique had the best trade links for food, water, clothes and other things. If they unites, they become a one mighty kindom.

Their agreement is the best of all… but… he feels like he had done a huge mistake when he had done it. Well… too late to back up now.

Suddenly Shadow saw the carriage of Kindom Unique coming. He took deep breath and got ready to meet Amy once again. And as Amy got off the carriage, he noticed her wondering gaze. She walked up to him smiling and bowed. He smiled too and bowed too.

"Good day miss Amelia, was you ride pleasant?

"Yes it was, thank you for asking uhh…" Amy wasn't sure if she still could say just Shadow or add King.

"Shadow, just Shadow."

"Eh, well, thank you for asking Shadow." Amy mentally sighed in relief.

"And if you're wondering miss, my son is in business trip right now because of one contract. He'll come back in next week. Only if he won't have any difficulties on his way." Shadow said as they started to walk inside the castle.

"Oh? If you don't mind, what kind of difficulties?"

"Humm… such as ambush, encounters with an assassin, facing mysterious and dangerous creatures… those kind of things."

"Oh my… How you can be so sure that he'll be fine?"

"I've trained him since he was just a kid. He has perfect balance and he knows how to handle the sword and the shield. And he has few guardians with him, so no worries. Those guardians are highly trained and they knows what they'll face if they face anything on their way."

"You seem to trust Sonic very well."

"I have to. I would have gone by myself to handle this situation, but he have to learn his duties." Shadow said casually as they got to the main hall.

"Th-That's seems true. But what if- Oh I-I'm sorry, I ask too much." Amy giggled nervously.

Shadow loved hearing Amy's laugh. Such a shame that he had to go to finish his duties.

"It's fine miss Amelia. But I have to go to finish some works of mine. Shall we… uhh… go to somewhere tomorrow to… uhh… spend some time?" Shadow tried to ask calmly.

"Mhm… I'd love that." She smiled and bowed.

Shadow was about to rise his hand and stroke her cheek, but luckly he was able to control himself and instead just rised his hand. Amy glanced at his hand and thought for a moment that he was about to do something, but when he lowered his hand, she felt disappoint rise in her chest, but kept her smile up.

"Mhm… See you at… a-at dinner…" Shadow said as he looked at Amy.

"Yes, see you." Amy bit her lip a little. Shadow saw it and held himself from doing anything. Then he just nodded and walked towards his office.

Amy brought her hands up to her chest as she looked for a moment down and then headed towards the garden.

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At dinner they both ate silently, afraid that other would say something wrong, again. This happens too often! Amy started to feel uneasy as she ate. Shadow heard his heartbeat in his ears and he started to sweat a little.

"So, a-about tomorrow… What you have planned Shadow?"

Shadow almost split water out of his mouth. He hit his chest a little to get all water down before giving all his attention to Amy.

"Are you alright Shadow?" Amy asked in consern.

"Yes, I'm fine. Water just almost went in wrong throat." Shadow answered as he got the water down. "Ahem… I thought that we could go to that layrih- err… labyrinth." Shadow swallowed.

Amy watched at him curiously. Oh god. He loves that gaze.

"Where is it?"

"It's at the side of this castle. It's been there for centuries."

"Sounds interesting. I haven't been in labyrinth after one incident." Amy said as she giggled at that memory.

"Oh? What kind of incident if I may ask?" Shadow held his cup in his hand and rolled it a little making water go around the cup.

"Well. When I was just a little, me and my parents went to the international garden. There was a contest which I wanted to see. My parents had accepted, but denied from me from going in there. Well. As the contest started, I sneaked off my spot and went to that area. I was just so curious to see what's in the middle of that labyrinth."

"Did you find it?" Shadow asked.

"Eh... not even close…" Amy laughed a little, "I wondered around without any idea where I was. Then I started to get tired and scared. I started to panic a little, but I decided to sit down. I put my head on my knees sobbing quietly. I didn't know how much time had passed before one of my parents knights had finally found me. I found out that my parents had panicked after they had realized that I wasn't with them. They had sended in that labyrinth the most of our knights and guardians to find me. And when I was back to my parents, my mother was laughing and sobbing at the same time. She held me tightly. I cried against my mother's chest as my father looked at me with disappointed gaze. And the most of our ride back to home, my father kept telling me how stupid that was. My mother held me the whole ride in her arms and let go at that point when we finally got back home." Amy smiled as she closed her eyes.

"Sonic was much worse you know." Shadow chuckled.

"Oh?" Amy opened her eyes.

"Yes, every single time when I watched somewhere else, he ran out of my sight to the forest. I tracked him down every single time with some knights. He just couldn't sit on one spot for a moment before he was already running away. He even skipped a lot from school. It was a real miracle that I got him stay there in the end." Shadow chuckled.

Then they both broke down on small laugh.

Soon they were done and got ready go to sleep.

Amy was already excited for tomorrow. And Shadow nervous. But they both fell asleep pretty quick.

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At morning, Amy was up very quickly. She looked what dress would fit on her "date" with Shadow. She knew she shouldn't be excited, but couldn't help the feeling. She even saw a dream that Shadow kisses her, again. How many times she have to see that only to realize it to be dream? Well, she wasn't going to expect too much of this day. At least she tried to not to.

She finally choose her dress and got it on. She looked the mirror herself and nodded approval before walking out of her room towards dining hall. Shadow was already there enjoying morning tea. He have done all of his duties just for this day. He wanted to spend the whole day with Amy now that Sonic isn't there bothering them. Sure, it was a real hell to get all that paperwork done etc., but it was worth it, for now at least.

"Morning Shadow."

"Morning miss Rose. How are you this morning?"

"Just fine, thank you for asking. What about you?" Amy asked as she sat down on chair and got some drink.

"Good. Done with my errands and stuffs. I also requested lunch in basket from kitchen. " He said casually.

"Ooh! Sounds exciting! You sure are prepared for this." Amy smiled as she took small sip of her drink. She couldn't help, but feel flattered for this. That someone would see so much trouble and do so much work to just spend some time with her.

"Well, miss Rose, I am those mens who plans things down to the last part." He smirk. Amy just giggles lightly.

"You sure are." Amy smiles as she drinks.

"Hey umm… is any guardians or someone coming too?" She realized.

Shadow just smiled.

"Don't worry, we are going alone. Just two of us. I thought it would be nice without guards around us." Shadow said.

Shadow only smirks to it and continues. He really hoped that this will be as good as that day village. But he also hoped that he won't get a boner. He could only hope that anything won't go wrong.

Sighing to himself, he glanced at Amy who was looking out from her seat near window. Outside still had some misty around there and here. But it was already enough warm to go outside. Sun was almost fully up and gave beautiful orange shade through sky. There was few clouds in sky and they got the same shade as sky itself.

"Beautiful morning, right Rose?"

"Hm? Oh yes it is."

Shadow chuckled lightly at her daze.

"Let's hope that the rest of say will be as beautiful as it is now." Shadow said as he drowned the last drop from his cup and settled it on table.

"Let's…" Amy whispered.

Soon kitchen doors opened and servant and maid came out. Maid was holding the basket while servant was just standing next to maid with basket. Basket was light brown and had their lunch in and it was covered with flowered cloth.

"You majesty, your lunch is ready and it's packed." Servant bowed.

"Exellent." Shadow rose from his seat and went to take the basket, "You may go now."

Both just bowed and then left the room. Shadow turned to see is Amy ready. She seemed to be ready.

"Ready for our "picnic" Rose?" He asked offering his hand.

Amy smiled and stood up from her seat walking up to him.

"Yes." She nodded as she took his hand.

He smiled and then they of out dining hall towards the entrance of the castle. They got out and Shadow led them to left right after the entrance. They walked along the path they had in front of them before arriving the bush of labyrinth. Bushes were very tall and look well cared. They stood right in front of the entrace of maze. Amy started to see flashbacks of her last experience of labyrinths. She started to shook, which Shadow noticed. Her hand was gripping tightly his and shaking. Not has he would mind, but he didn't want his company to be scared.

He lowered the basket to ground and went in front of Amy taking hold of both of her arms giving reassuring squeeze. Amy looked up to his eyes. He was so calm.

"It's completely okay Rose. I'm here with you. You don't have anything to worry about. This maze is designed for centuries ago so I got some time to explore it. I know this maze as the back of my hand. Don't worry…" Shadow's right hand rose to Amy face and stroke a little her left cheek to calm her.

Amy blushed at this gesture, but smiled his calm voice as he talked to her.

"And if this get's too much, then I'll just take us out of there. Just say a word and we'll be out." He stated.

Amy swallowed and nodded.

"Okay Shadow… if you say so…" Amy took deep breath.

Shadow smiled to her and took the basket from ground.

"Ready miss Rose?" Shadow asked as he looked at her.

"I-I'm ready Shadow."

Shadow nodded and started to lead them in maze. The entrance disappeared soon and they were surrounded by tall bushes. Amy tried to stay calm and squeezed Shadow's arm.

"Everything okay miss Rose?" Was Shadow's quiet whisper.

"Y-Yes Shadow…"

"Don't worry Rose. Just hold onto me tighlty, but as I said, if this gets too much, then just say it."

"No. I want to do this. I want this to be off my mind."

"You sure?" Shadow asked in consern.

"Yes."

"Well, okay then."

They continued walk for a while. Amy was still shaking, but felt Shadow give small squeeze on her arm. She glanced at Shadow who was looking around to make sure they won't get lost. Then their eyes made contact, but only small moment before Amy turned to watch around. Even though it was just small moment, she still started to feel more comfortable and safe while being with Shadow. His eyes were full of self-assurance and warmness. It warmed her and she started to smile some more. Amy wasn't shaking anymore as she was at beginning.

Suddenly the area became very large. They had got in the middle of the labyrinth!

Amy looked up to sky to see where sun was. 2 pm. Wow. Time has passed a lot. They started the maze two or three hours ago. She didn't even realize how much time had passed. Was this maze THIS big?

"Umm…Shadow? How big this labyrinth is?"

"Humm… now that I think of it… maybe from entrance to finish line about two hours? Only if people goes in hurry. Sometimes even four hours or so… why?" Shadow tapped his jaw before turning towards Amy.

"Oh, it's just how much time has already passed."

"Well, I didn't hurry." Shadow said as he let go and went in front of Amy, "Would you like to eat now or take small snack?"

"Small snack, thank you." Amy smiled, "I don't want to eat all that lunch in here." She giggled.

Shadow just smiled at her comment and moved a little bit the cloth on basket. He took apple out of there and gave it to Amy. Amy right away started eating her apple, but took notice that Shadow just looked around.

"What's wrong?" Amy asked swallowing the first bite.

"Oh, nothing. Just checking…"

"Okay?" Amy was almost ready with her apple, "Shall we continue?"

"Only if you want." Shadow said as he looked back at Amy.

Amy only nodded as she ate the last bite of her apple.

"Then let's get going." Shadow smiled and offered his arm.

"Umm… Shadow, but where next? Back to the castle?"

"Oh? I actually thought that we could go to some…ahem… secret place. It's behind this maze and no one is able to find it expect me," then he added in whisper, "and Maria."

"What?" Amy's ear twitched but she didn't quite catch it.

"No…Nothing da- I mean Rose." Shadow shook his head.

Amy stood there confused for a moment before shrugged her shoulders and took Shadow's arm. Shadow mentally let out a sigh and started to lead them out of maze.

It was 4 pm when they got out to other side of maze. It was huge forest in front of them. There was a lot of bushes and flowers. Butterfly flew by them and disappeared soon behind one tree. There was small creatures in distance eating grass and flowers.

Shadow looked over Amy who just watched the sight in front of her eyes sparkling.

"Shall we continue. It's not far from here my Rose." Shadow said.

Amy tensed a little as she heard him say "my Rose". That's what Shadow in her dream had said to her! Amy tried to hold her blush.

"Y…Yes."

Shadow nodded and walked with her. Amy watched and tried to remember a little details of this area. She wanted to visit this place again! Maybe she she should draw this too?

"We're almost there."

Amy snapped out of her thoughts and saw very thick bush line in front of her and Shadow. Shadow squat down as they were in front of those bushes and held her hand.

"Come, it's completely safe." Shadow said as he took a hold of a branch and rised it so the entrance was shown. Amy did as Shadow said and followed him through the entrance. Luckly it wast long and she could stood up soon. She dusted her dress as Shadow let go and took small leafs off of her dress. Then she rose her gaze and gasped loudly.

In front of her was small lake. Around the lake was few trees with long branches and leafs touched the water. Fireflies were dancing above and around the lake. Trees branches and leafs covered a most of the area so it was pretty dim there, but she still could see around. The sun shone with force through some weak leafs, creating a little lightning in the area.

Shadow was standing there watching her reaction his red eyes glowing a little as light showed in some areas.

"What do you think of this Rose?" He asked.

Oh god. His voice sounded like silk at the moment. The dim area around him gave more masculine look to him and strong. The picnic basket softened his features in his arms. And as Amy realized that Shadow's cape was completely against his back. Showing his dark clothes.

"Well?" Shadow's quiet whisper.

Amy snapped out of her thoughts as she realized that she was this whole time watching Shadow.

"Uhm… it's…it's…" She was almost speechless.

"You don't like it?"

"No! I-I love it! It's just… It's… amazing…" Amy walked up to him.

Shadow's smile flashed.

"I'm glad you do. Is this better place to start our picnic?" He suggested.

"Yes, but I'm not hungry at the moment." Amy laughed nervously.

Shadow let out chuckle.

"Don't worry, we don't have to eat right now." Shadow said as he walked further and closer the lake.

Amy followed curiously. Shadow lowered the basket to ground and took his cape off. He set his cape on the ground and settled on it. Then he patted the spot next to him. Amy smiled and took off her shoes then sat down next to him on his right side. They watched the sight in front of them for a long time before Shadow took glance at Amy. He noticed that she was still on it.

"Rose… it's okay. You don't have to act perfect."

Amy turned towards him questioning look.

"What do you mean by that?"

Shadow chuckled quietly.

"Rose… I can see clearly that you're acting. You're trying to show good example. Being "perfect princess". You don't have to do it here… or with me…" Shadow said as he took her loose quill and pinned it back.

"Oh?... You…You saw through it?" Amy blushed.

"Of course… I can also see that you're holding in something. Can you tell me?" Shadow took more comfortable position as he looked at Amy.

"N-No… I-I… uuhh…" Amy stuttered.

Shadow smiled and stroke her cheek.

"You can tell me…" Shadow whispered softly.

Amy looked at his eyes. They were so beautiful. Their eyes locked. Shadow's hand never left from her cheek. Though he thought that she would say something about it or withdraw. But she didn't. In fact, she was answering his movements. He started to wonder if she shared the same feelings towards him. Amy bit her lip nervously.

Without them noticing, they started to lean in. Amy's hand was shaking a little. Shadow's thumb rubbed her cheek as their face got closer. Their eyes closed slowly as distance of their lips got closer. Their eyes closed as their noses touched and they felt each others breath against their lips.

Then their lips connected into small kiss. It was sort of peck. But as they let go, they leaned back into another kiss, which was more passionate.

Amy's right hand rose and held is cheek tenderly as Shadow's hand went on her neck to get kiss deeper. Shadow's dominant side came as his tongue got involved. Amy quietly moaned as his tongue teased hers. Her arm wrapped around Shadow's shoulder and squeezed gently his clothed back. Shadow's turn to moan a little. Shadow let go of Amy's neck and took support as he was about to make Amy lie down. Amy wrapped both of her hands arounds Shadow's shoulders. He got on his knees and slowly made Amy lie down while he was on top. But then he stopped himself from doing so after realizing that it was too soon. Then he ended their kiss softly holding her cheek. Amy let go of his shoulders, but held his arms still eyes closed. He brought her back up and held her.

"I-I'm sorry, I got carried away." Shadow apologized.

Amy shook her head and opened her eyes.

"I-It's fine Shadow."

Both of them faces were in deep shade of blush. What the heck just happened?!

"Rose… I can't hide this anymore from you…" Shadow looked in her eyes with desperate gaze.

"What is it?"

"Rose… I… I'm in love with you… madly. I love you so much. I don't understand how it's even possible to fall for someone so fast in so short time. A-And I didn't know do you feel the same I-I-I… I just cannot be without thinking you. Ever since you came visit, I felt it. I just… I'm not supposed to feel this way I know that…" Shadow couldn't hold his mouth and let his thoughts out. They were flowing in his mind.

"Shadow…"

"Wh-What?!"

"I love you too…"

Shadow suddenly stopped and looked at Amy. His mind went for a moment blank before he finally was able to get his thoughts together.

"You… You do?"

"Yes… Ever since I visited here… I wanted to see you… And I saw you everywhere. You're in my mind. In my heart. I've seen dreams of you. I can't help it." Amy said as tears started to fall.

"Please, don't cry..." Shadow whispered as he wiped them off.

"I can't help it. I held this so long in me…" She continued to sobbing.

"Please my love… don't cry." Shadow took Amy in his arms and held her.

Amy continued sobbing for a while until it finally calmed down. She felt Shadow's hand run up and down against her back soothingly. She rose her gaze to meet his.

"You done now?" He whispered.

"Yes… But…"

"But?"

"What are we going to do?! We're not supposed to be like this. Not even have feelings towards each other." Amy said almost in panic.

"Hey, hey calm down my Rose. Everything will be okay."

"How you can be so sure?"

"Because I love you. I won't let this bother us."

"But I'm supposed to marry your son in future. And I'm in love with you, his father."

"Rose, calm down. We'll figure this out. And until then, let's keep this in secret. I love you and I want to be with you. I don't care what my son or your parents thinks."

"I-I love you too Shadow…"

"Let's keep this in secret." Shadow said as he gave small but full of passion, kiss.

"A…Alright…"

Shadow smiled and took Amy again in kiss which she answered. He poured all of his love to this kiss and let his hands wonder around Amy's body making her moan in kiss quietly.

After while, they finally decided to return to castle with empty basket.

It was already late when they arrived to the castle. Guards were walking around making sure the safety. Kitchen was totally quiet and dark.

Shadow's and Amy's steps echoed through the halls as they walked. They were totally exhausted. Shadow got them accidentally lost in that maze once or twice being so tired. But he finally was able to get them out of there. Shadow walked with Amy through the hall towards her room. And then they arrived. They stopped in front of her room door. Amy turned to face Shadow. He took her hands and held them after checking the hall. Then he came and gave a kiss on her forehead before pressing his forehead against hers.

"Goodnigh my Rose…" He whispered quietly making Amy's heart skip a beat.

"Goodnigh Shadow…" She answered and gave a kiss on his cheek.

Shadow smirked a little and took Amy in his arms. Now that he didn't have to hide his feelings from her, he was able to do this. He wrapped his arms around Amy's waist and bringing her body against his, pressing softly. Amy's hand found immediately to Shadow's chest and answered his lovingly gaze. He leaned in and gave deep kiss moving to her neck giving in there light pecks. Amy tried to hold her voice, but let out few mews. Then Shadow's lips returned to her lips before separating and letting go of her. Amy's face was so red that he couldn't help but chuckle at that sight. Amy smiled a little to him before going in her room.

Shadow let out sigh and walked in his room.

He couldn't belive that this happened. He and Amy… confessed to each other. They shared the same feeling. His heartbeat became faster and he couldn't stop smiling. They also shared their first kiss. Romantically. He felt like he wanted to jump up to sky and yell out all of his might. But, he was tired. He took his clothes off and wear more loose and comfortable clothes then went to his bed. It was all too good to be true. He felt lucky to have Amy love him and not Sonic… wait… Sonic. Oh shit! Sonic! He completely forgot! What Sonic would think if he found out?!

Well… He and Amy made a deal to keep this in secret so, as long as Sonic won't hear anything, uncluding Amy's parents, then everything will be fine.

Shadow yawned and lied on his bed falling asleep very soon.

As Amy got in her room, she closed the door and pressed her back against it listening those light steps in hall. She let out sigh and slowly slithered on the floor sitting. Smile never left from her face. She felt her cheeks to heat up because of blush and closed her eyes for brief moment. Then she rose again from her sitting position and went further in her room. She started to take off her dress and wore her nightgown. She watched out of window and saw the garden. She smiled at the sight. In garden the grass had dark shade on green. Around it was some misty. Trees were shaking and moving lightly with wind. Leafs dropped and flew with wind around the garden. And because of misty, the grass had drops of water around the whole place. It was beautiful sight, but Amy couldn't forget that place where Shadow took her with him earlier that day.

Shadow. That name was like silk with strong and gentle aroma. Amy couldn't help but feel more happier than she had ever felt. Then the kiss flashed in her mind. It was so perfect. So gentle and loving, but also powerful and… and… what would be the right word? Rare? Unique? No matter, it only matters that she and Shadow shared the same feeling and she was happy about it.

She still could feel his lips softly against hers. God did she miss it already?!

She shook her head roughly before she went to her bed and shut off the lights. Then she too fell asleep.

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