QBH: Whew! I was able to finished this intermission just in time.
Shadow: Can you explain yourself the tardiness?
QBH: I procrastinate a little and I am trying to enjoy what little vacation time I had. Devoting my time to work on this did turn me off a little.
Amy: Don't be so hard on yourself. I am sure you have your reasons.
QBH: I know but I still fulfill my promise that i get this done before we greet the new year.
Shadow: At least you did uphold your promise. Still we are still looking forward to you making more chapters.
QBH: Of course, so I present you guys this year end intermission chapter! Enjoy!
Intermission Chapter: Holiday 2014
This is whole story is basically a sub story. This story is basically holiday related and may or may not fit with the canon story.
It seemed odd for Amy to be out standing in the open field in the afternoon. Even though the majesty of the winter should captivate, she is out of the open for more than 1 hour. She is upset by now considering that she thought it was a simple meeting but she hoped he has a good excuse.
Amy shivered over her black jacket despite her increasing anger still felt that the cold winter would take her mind off even just a little. Her anger turned into bitterness until finally the black hedgehog comes into her view.
"I am really sorry for pulling you out like this." Shadow
"You better though how odd that you would be wearing that?" Amy
Shadow already knew that is what Amy pointed out the pink jacket she bought out for him as a joke.
"I didn't it expect it to be this cold at this time of year. It does feel odd that I don't have anything handy for this kind of weather." Shadow
"Still … Do you like the gift I gave you?" Amy
"It is rare for me to receive any gift. I do treasure every little thing from time to time." Shadow
Shadow hugged Amy out as a form of apology which made Amy feel a bit warmer.
"Now do you feel any colder?" Shadow
"Never anymore when I am with you right now." Amy
"What would I do to apologize for being late?" Shadow
Amy just answered with a quick kiss along with a nose to nose interaction.
"Just don't get lost in your own cold world." Amy
"With your effective words and liveliness, I will never be. I am just glad you have embraced my cold yet tough outlook on life." Shadow
"I don't see it as anything special. I always understand the potential in everyone if their minds aren't affected by greed." Amy
"You still took the time to wait for me, how come? You had every right to just simply leave me out by myself?" Shadow as he approached closer
"Doing that would be an insult and as someone as … 'easily agitated' as you." Amy as their eyes meets
"I still can't believe you would respect and admire your once crush' sworn rival. I am relieved that you don't show any bias towards me." Shadow
"Everyone has a right to become happy and that includes you." Amy
Shadow then hugged Amy tightly leading Amy to be surprised by the sudden move.
"I am happy now since you always have been accepting me. I couldn't deny that I indeed do love you." Shadow
"…" Amy
Shadow loosens his grip on her thinking this would scare her but instead Amy smiled sincerely and rested on his shoulder.
"Oh, Shadow. I never doubted you not once." Amy
"About what?" Shadow in a soft tone
"That you would be happy and gladly love you too in return." Amy
Shadow easily rubbed against Amy's cheek inviting her for a kiss. Amy blushed a little but she lifts her so she can meet face to face.
"You are my special angel." Shadow
"And you are my mischievous devil." Amy
Despite the snow still cascading, the two were locked into a deep kiss.
In the meantime, Sonic is busy shoveling snow out of his walkway.
"It is that time of the year now. Once this is done, I may think of hitting the slopes with Tails before we can have a get together at Cream's place for some hot cocoa." Sonic said after shoveling a meter of snow.
Sonic is busy that the silence of the surroundings was broken by a familiar noise.
"No. I wasn't expecting her." Sonic
Sonic immediately tried to locate the portal but didn't leave his post since he still has this responsibility to work out. Sadly, he couldn't see the portal nearby and just wait the inevitable arrival and quickly went back to shoveling snow. Sonic then as he reached the nearest road, he is greeted by Blaze.
"It's rare for you to be in any sort of responsibility." Blaze
"You may see me always seeking adventure or never doing anything in any snail's pace, but I do have a sense of responsibility and I do take care of my own belongings." Sonic
Sonic sees Blaze wearing her winter outfit normally seen in the Olympics but there were minor changes like that they have fur cuffs, and she is wearing her heeled boots.
"I am still surprised you would be visiting me in the middle of winter, I would have gone back to your world since it is supposed to be summer there." Sonic
"I just wanted to visit and … (blushing) I am your girlfriend, am I not?" Blaze
"But aren't your people worried? I mean you have been visiting me so often that your people should be worried that you are leaving your own responsibilities just to visit me. I don't want you to copy my freewheeling attitude." Sonic
"Sonic, I have always been grateful that you care. My people have heard of my exploits to see you and they actually encourage it, since they know and appreciate your help when you wounded up there for a time and save my dimension." Blaze
"And did you tell them that we are dating?" Sonic
"They just knew. I admit they can read me so easily now unlike before when my emotions where serious and uptight." Blaze
"Now once I get this job done, we can head back inside and warm up. I was planning on doing some snow activities earlier but I can delay that." Sonic
"Do you want some help and what where you planning to do for this holiday?" Blaze
"After the simple chores, I was going to head to mountain top and snowboard or ski down like what we did in the Olympic events but for fun." Sonic
"You know, I do miss that kind of activity, if you want I would gladly join you." Blaze
"I am surprised you would like to since afterwards we could visit the others and join in for some hot chocolate with them." Sonic
"I would enjoy my time with you in almost any way possible besides I want to see my other friends too." Blaze
"But I still need to finish my chores, alright?" Sonic as he caresses Blaze's face
Blaze blushed but easily nodded but she decides to help by manually assisting Sonic in clearing the snow.
Meanwhile at Angel Island, Knuckles is busy counting all the presents he would give away to his friends when she hears a knock on his door. He already knew only one person would be visiting him and is prepared to let her in.
As he opens the door and greets his visitor, he is surprised to see no one there, dumbfounded he quickly turns around and as he did so he is suddenly hugged from behind.
"You expect me to greet you normally, honey?" Rouge
Knuckles didn't react angrily as he blushed harder as an indication of Rouge's breasts pressed against his back.
"You are still cunning even to this day though I wish your boobs would be rounder though?" Knuckles
"Are you saying my jewels are not good enough for you?" Rouge
"But why would you always use them against me? I wouldn't be mad at you since you would do something like this." Knuckles
"Since how many times did I do this to you?" Rouge still clinging tightly
"I lost count ever since we admitted that we love each other." Knuckles
"You are lying. Be honest to me just this once?" Rouge
"I wish I could but can we please get inside, the snow is not going to get even colder you know?" Knuckles
Rouge realized that they are standing outside the cold and after embarrassingly letting go, both head back inside.
"Oh, may I have your coat? It is rather rude of me to not be a gentleman." Knuckles
"Who knew that you still act courteous to me after all these years?" Rouge
"Because I would do so to all women, you are not getting any special treatment from me just because you are my girlfriend." Knuckles
"Oh! So you do admit it. Why now though?" Rouge
"Come on! The ever sexy Rouge would make her suitors mad if she already has a committed relationship." Knuckles
"Is that jealously? You are mistaken; I only have one suitor since I learned from my mistakes of flirting men too much." Rouge
"But isn't that supposed to be part of your job. I would be ashamed that you dropped the silliness just for me." Knuckles
"So you do like it that I mess with you? That doesn't sound reassuring and here I am trying to change for you." Rouge
"I mean I already admitted that I love you and you have to learn to accept your partner's flaws." Knuckles
"But what made you interested in me? I mean we met and squabbled for years. You should have gotten a girl that compliments you not for you to be tested." Rouge
"Despite the bickering, we did show respect on each other's skills. It was a rough start but we ended up to where we are now and that is not a bad thing." Knuckles
"So what would you like to do for the holiday? I bet you would sit around here again." Rouge
"For once you are wrong, since I still need to send out my gifts to my friends if possible. I mean it is supposed to be a gift giving holiday." Knuckles
"So how would you get all of these delivered? You are just going to put these in the mail?" Rouge as she checks the presents and starts to look for hers
"I am not choosing the lazy route and want to give these presents as quick as possible but yeah I may decide to give some by mail since I don't know where the others are right now." Knuckles
"Seeing that you took so much effort with all this, I will help you out." Rouge
Knuckles is surprised by her offer though he isn't gullible to this and now is doubting her word
"Even after all these years, I still don't believe you. I maybe gullible before but interactions with you and my friends prove otherwise." Knuckles now crossing his arms
"And I was trying to be honest for once. You really have grown up. I am slightly touched." Rouge
"Still be honest with me. There is a reason you would help me." Knuckles still looking at Rouge with doubt
"I am curious what did you buy for me this year. You know … you would buy something special for your girlfriend? Isn't that a bad thing?" Rouge
"No. I am sorry. I still goof up even the simplest of things. Though I wonder if you can even find out which of those gifts are yours." Knuckles
Rouge is surprised to see that Knuckles wrapped the presents in the same gift wrapper and tags.
"Did you even think you could have a variety of wrappers for your gifts? Never mind I will find mine." Rouge
As Rouge turn her back and started to read the tags, Knuckles easily grin a little and snicker that Rouge has gone a bit soft but she hasn't lost her touch and all the more now since he can trick even the best thief.
Meanwhile back to Amy and Shadow after their warm make out, now had to move since a little snow accumulated on them.
"We should be going somewhere warm now, Shadow." Amy
"Can it be your place? G.U.N. is closed for the holidays and even if I did sneak you in, I would be reprimanded for bringing in a civilian in a restricted area?" Shadow
"So you always are out in the cold? You poor thing! Why you never told me about this?" Amy
"It never bothers me since I have always been accustomed to the cold." Shadow
"Still I would be willing to allow you in if I did see you like that." Amy
"You always been very nice to most people, I really should have warmed up to you sooner. I am just also glad you now do love me." Shadow
"Of course, I do. Now let us head back to my place so we can get warm." Amy
"No. I got a better idea." Shadow as he pulls out a chaos emerald
"Wait! You really want to do this?" Amy
"I want you to a participate this time with me" Shadow as he placed it for Amy to hold with her hand
"You really think I can pull this with you?" Amy
"If Sonic and I can do it then you certainly can." Shadow
Amy is silent but encouraged gives a firm grip and concentrates. Shadow also doing the same.
It took a while before both yelled:
"Chaos Control!" Shadow & Amy
Soon both disappeared in a flash of light.
Meanwhile back to Sonic's place, both Sonic and Blaze finished clearing the snow and both are putting the tools back.
"There and that wasn't too bad." Sonic put the last tool away.
"I am still wondering why you wouldn't allow me to even use some of my pyro kinesis moves though." Blaze
"I know it would have been faster but I don't think you have full control yet and my pathway is small and narrow. I am not asking to melt all the snow, right?" Sonic
"You do have a point. Still now where did you put your skis?" Blaze starts looking around
"Whoa! Whoa! You want to hit the slopes now? And I thought you wouldn't be all fired up for some action." Sonic
"A little competition never hurts anybody. Besides it has been a long time since I raced you." Blaze finding the ski gear
"Okay, this is for pleasure not competition and we are just having a friendly activity." Sonic
"Of course. Maybe your active spirit has rubbed on me a little." Blaze shyly admits
"I didn't expect you would also enjoy this kind of thing." Sonic
"We'll let us not waste any more time here now, let's go!" Blaze
Sonic quickly grabbed his trademark snowboard and both now plan to head to the nearby mountain ski slopes.
Meanwhile Amy and Shadow appeared in a nearby open park near Amy's apartment.
"I still can't believe that I was able to perform it." Amy as she lets go of the emerald
"Did you ever try to do it by yourself?" Shadow as he puts the emerald away.
"If I can't harness the Chaos energy much like you or Sonic then I wouldn't even try to do it. I have attempted to use a chaos emerald before but I gave up because it didn't work out." Amy
"You gave up after a failed attempt? That's not the Amy I know." Shadow
"I maybe stubborn but I know my limits and it would be nice that I am capable of doing such a feat." Amy
"Then would you like me to help you learn to use a chaos emerald?" Shadow
"Really? The once 'prideful' and 'ultimate' lifeform would do something for someone who is not his level of prowess." Amy
"I would look past that now since you have accepted me all this time. I am still in your debt." Shadow
"Thanks for admitting that to me sweetie and I gladly accept you teaching me someday." Amy
"Anyway, let us now head inside. I hate to admit it but I am starting to feel cold." Shadow
Amy smiled and the two quickly head inside Amy's apartment to get warm.
Later at a high point on the smooth mountain slopes, Tails and Cream were waiting for their friends to show so they can enjoy some skiing and snowboarding.
"It's great that you got permission from Vanilla to let you do something like this." Tails as he checks his skis
"It did take a while to convince my mom for me to go. I wanted a little bit of independence from her though I did tell her I have good company with me in this outing." Cream checking her board
"I get it that you sometimes wander off exploring on your own but it isn't right for you to do so without supervision." Tails
"You are right. I should learn to fend myself when needed." Cream
"Chao? Chao?" Cheese worried
"I am not doubting you since have been my best ally but I know one day I should be ready to handle any situation by myself. Don't worry I am not saying I don't need you. You are still part of the family." Cream
Cheese smiled happily.
The two were busy continually chit-chatting when Sonic and Blaze finally showed up.
"Finally! It is nice for you to show up! Oh! I didn't know you brought your girlfriend over." Tails
Sonic felt embarrassed that he is the one late and Tails is impatient while Blaze and Cheese snickered a little on the exchange.
"Well I made it now since I had some chores to take care first. So let us not waste any more time and hit the slopes." Sonic
The three didn't argue and easily all 4 are now speeding down having fun.
(7:30pm)
After giving most of his gifts to their respective recipients, Knuckles finally gave Rouge his gift as a personal thanks for helping him out.
"I am surprised you helped out with me giving my gifts for this year though you actually don't expect anything in return." Knuckles
"It is the holidays. I am willing to let this one slide though I am finally curious as to what is your gift to me this year." Rouge as she examined and now opens her gift
"This is rather thoughtful of you but it looks expensive." Rouge as she examines a fine jeweled necklace
"I tried my best to earn it when I could. It took a lot of commitment but I knew it should please you." Knuckles admits
"You didn't have to go through with buying with this. Personal gain isn't my priority anymore." Rouge
"And what is?" Knuckles
"I care about you, my friends and allies of course." Rouge
Knuckles easily smiled in response.
"Still I want to repay you since I don't have a gift for you this time." Rouge
"So what would you give me this year?" Knuckles
"I will go to bed with you, no questions or requirements asked." Rouge
"I accept though can we have some dinner first." Knuckles
Rouge agreed and the two set head to the kitchen to make dinner.
Back at Amy's apartment, Amy and Shadow are quietly having dinner made by the latter and Amy couldn't be any more impressed that it tastes good leaving her speechless and Shadow easily gave a little smirk at Amy's reaction.
"I really feel bad that I am the only one who gets to enjoy this." Amy
"I know. Though the others wouldn't believe me if I told them I do some cooking." Shadow
"I am sure they can appreciate that you have a good side in you." Amy
"But I am not willing to open up to them like a drop of a hat." Shadow
"Of course, still I don't know how I can pay you for this excellent dinner." Amy
"Then all you need to do is get ready later since I know you would love some ice cream." Shadow
Amy blushed heavily
"You know … I am in the mood for that. So after we have this dinner, I will prepare myself for you." Amy
Shadow grinned very pleased and already looking forward to it.
After saying goodbye to Tails, Cream and Cheese as the former escort to other two's home seeing it is too late for them to grab some hot cocoa, Sonic and Blaze are heading back to his place to grab some dinner.
"I didn't know you had such finesse and passion when we were hitting the slopes just now." Sonic
"Thanks though I could say the same for you since you keep showing off new tricks that made me jealous." Blaze
"In the end, we did have a fun day. I know I shouldn't ask but will you have to go back to your own world?" Sonic
"No. It never occurred to me that I have to return back to my home dimension. Besides my people wanted to me enjoy my holiday the way I wanted it. (blushes) And it is with you." Blaze
"I am touched; still we need to head back home before nightfall and I will make you some delicious dinner." Sonic
Blaze nodded as the two quicken their pace just to head home and have dinner.
Later at Knuckles' home, after Knuckles and Rouge quietly had their dinner and cleaned their meal that the two were actually eager to have some dessert to end their holiday special.
Rouge easily leads Knuckles to his bedroom and he didn't mind since this is one of the traits he actually likes about her. The two were preoccupied as they easily strip down to their underwear. Knuckles did pulled Rouge on top of him and Rouge followed by giving a strong make out with him. Knuckles didn't hide that he is enjoying every moment of it.
"This has been one interesting year." Knuckles as Rouge paused
"I could say the same thing. You seemed to have mellowed out. I take it you are more having accepted a bit of me." Rouge
"If that is true then why would I be in love you beforehand?" Knuckles
"Oh! Since when were you happily admit that you love me?" Rouge
"Since your persistence has gotten through my thick skull for once, I admit you are never a bad person most of the time. Though any guy would really go after you since you gotten that reputation of being a seductive queen." Knuckles
"Then you must be mistaken. Ever since you told me that you love me, I did slow down my ways just so you wouldn't be mad at me all the time." Rouge
Rouge followed up by stripping off her underwear which Knuckles understood his part and did the same. It didn't take for the two bodies to get close and after a little rough urging, the two finally submitted to sex. After a good round, the two silently cuddled each other as they slowly drift off to sleep.
Back at Amy's apartment, Amy easily finished her dinner earlier than Shadow and with cunningness only cleaned up her own dishes and left the dining room towards her bedroom bathroom. Shadow didn't noticed this as he continued eating more about his made meal, contended that his skill is still good.
Meanwhile back to Sonic's home, Sonic and Blaze had a quiet meal together. It wasn't much but Blaze understood how much Sonic put his effort to impress her.
"I am sorry that it doesn't seem much." Sonic concerned
"What makes you say that? I am humble enough to say you did decent for the food." Blaze
"I thought that since you are a royal, you would normally have exquisite meals." Sonic
"That's not true. Still I am not distant from my people anymore but I feel bad myself since you have done this just for me." Blaze
"Well I have been trying my best and I did have some of my friends take a sample of my cooking and there were a few mistakes but I learn well enough." Sonic
"Then I will give you something in return for all this." Blaze
"You don't have to. Just spending the holidays with you is enough for me." Sonic
"I insist, my dear. Besides … I am in the mood for some 'milk' later." Blaze
Sonic is surprised to hear this
"Well … let us enjoy our dinner first before I feed you your 'milk'. Sonic
Blaze a bit embarrassed but the two still are enjoying their meal.
Back at Amy's apartment, Shadow felt slightly annoyed that he had to clean up the dining room but not the kitchen as Amy did that. Despite the mild irritation, he now wonders what Amy has planned though he did tease her that they will have some ice cream after dinner. Nevertheless he heads for the one place he expected to go, Amy's bedroom. Oddly a feeling of uneasiness gripped him as he approached the bedroom.
Shadow just stood there feeling nervous in a long time as to how it led to this relationship but nevertheless one thing he has learned is that he would continue moving forward. He slowly enters the bedroom, only to find an interesting scene.
"I am eagerly waiting for my 'ice cream', Shadow." Amy in a tempting voice
Shadow couldn't contain himself as he saw that despite the bedroom lights were dim, he could still see Amy dressed down in white and blue silk negligee and lying seductively over the bed.
"It would seem the once good girl has fallen." Shadow as he closes the door gently
"Yes but I have no regrets the path I chose since I have someone who is there for me. Now are you going to give me my 'ice cream'?" Amy still in a tempting voice.
"I am amazed you would get the hint at such an age. Did Rouge do something to you to act like this?" Shadow as he approached her bed
"No. This is on my own accord. I thought you would like it since we did things like this before." Amy
"I am not against this in fact but … I still feel bad that I somehow 'corrupted' you." Shadow
"You were never a bad person to me. You did nothing wrong. No one influenced me to act naughty. Still I don't want this mood to be sour now. I want you to do as you please on me." Amy
Shadow did slowly remove his clothing as he joined Amy but sat beside her. Amy didn't reply until Shadow cuddled her.
"How would you like your 'ice cream' delivered? Hard or soft?" Shadow
"I may love soft 'ice cream' but you can make it hard as you like. I should take it as a woman now. I am no longer a little girl." Amy
"Then … let us go for hard for you but I want you to be comfortable." Shadow as he tugs Amy's negligee.
"Do you always want me to be naked when we have sex do you?" Amy teased
"No. I just don't want to make your clothes dirty." Shadow
"Just admit it. You would always get rough on me when we do this." Amy
"Yes though I won't hold back this time." Shadow
Amy didn't reply but gave a smile saying that she is still okay with this. Shadow, true to his word, gave two 'hard' servings of 'ice cream' to Amy. Amy couldn't contain herself as she smiled back at Shadow after Amy calm down. Shadow is worried until Amy softly reassures him.
"I am sorry that I acted that way I couldn't hold back how good that felt." Amy
"Though will you be alright?" Shadow
"Yes. I am glad that you loved me dearly. Why would I allow myself to have these sessions with you? … Because I love you." Amy as she now grabs their blanket and tries to cuddle beside him before wrapping the blanket because it is starting to get cold.
"I am relieved that you have been so close to me after all this time. I won't regret too that I dearly love you. Would you like to continue these servings of 'ice cream' again soon?" Shadow
"Of course, just as long as I can pick the type and flavor of the 'ice cream' we will have okay?" Amy
"Alright since you are now always by my side. I am greatly in your debt and I love you." Shadow
Amy smiled as she easily rested and snuggled tightly happy that they were contented with each other even until now.
Lastly at Sonic's home, after Sonic and Blaze clean the dining room and kitchen, the former sneaked behind the latter and hug her tightly. Before Blaze could even make a reply, Sonic immediately then picked her up and carried her bridal style leaving Blaze really embarrassed.
"You don't have to do this, Sonic." Blaze blushing red
"No. I insist. Clearly a beloved princess should be treated like one and besides I really want to give your 'milk'. Sonic
" … Then carry me away to your chamber, my prince." Blaze smiling despite the blush
Sonic did carry her slowly and gracefully though Blaze was fixated at Sonic as the latter was trying to maintain his balance and form carrying Blaze. As they reached Sonic's bedroom by the door he easily allow Blaze to get off from the carry. As Sonic open the door, Blaze pulled him in dragging the door which closes behind him.
"Now when will I have my 'milk', my prince?" Blaze teasing Sonic
"You would have to do better than that to get your 'milk'." Sonic playing hard to get
Blaze answered by first putting her hands in his chest and slowly pushed him onto his bed. Sonic didn't mind as Blaze first toyed his clothes, making Sonic do the same gesture to her. It didn't take long for the two as their clothes to sprawl across the floor and the two despite blushing still had their eyes fixated in each other.
As Blaze easily and softly pushed Sonic against his bed, the latter's attention shifted from her eyes to her body's shape.
"I see that being a princess has suited you well. I never noticed your figure until now." Sonic
"Well I am flattered you would notice though I thought it would turn you off that I am rather thin compared to even Amy." Blaze
"I never tried to compare you to anyone since everyone is unique." Sonic
"Thank you. (kiss) Now if you don't mind, I should be having my 'milk' now." Blaze
"For someone who is so formal, I never expected you to go for this." Sonic
"I may have a rubbed off from you though I never noticed it before." Blaze
"Well, I should give you your 'milk'. I hope you would like it." Sonic
Blaze smiled as Sonic finally gave the 'milk' he promised. He did give first a sample which made Blaze eager for more. After finally giving her 2 servings of 'milk', the two tired just cuddled each other since they are a bit cold.
"Thank you for the 'milk'. Now I feel like I can light up the night." Blaze
"Then warm me up a bit, I could use your warmth." Sonic
"But first say the magical words for me." Blaze
"You're too slow." Sonic
"What?" Blaze
"Sorry, wrong line." Sonic
"Stop playing around and say it." Blaze
"Alright, I love you." Sonic
"I love you, Sonic." Blaze
The two still locked in a deep embrace just didn't say anymore words as they did a lot together and ending their holiday in a good note as they slowly drift off to sleep locked in a good embrace.
QBH: So a year has passed and a lot has happened. I am also so busy trying to adjust my first year working.
Shadow: You have been buying games, do you have any time left to even play them?
QBH: Of course though as more games come in, I may never get the chance to play all of them until maybe retire. Still I am enjoying what little vacation I have.
Amy: So how are you doing? I hope you are not pushing yourself.
QBH: I still feel bad that I nearly missed my deadline.
Shadow: Though don't be so hard on yourself.
QBH: Yeah, let us cap off the year with a good note! Thank you guys for your support! I will see you the next year with more chapters!
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