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The Ultimate Lifeform Slows Down Chapter 25

Maria POV

I woke up with the worst headache I've ever had in my life. I could barely open my eyes because the light hurt them so much. I moved my arms around to see if Shadow was there but he wasn't.

"Shadow?" I croaked out weakly. The door opening really did not help me out any.

"Yes Maria?" It sounded like he was yelling at the top of his lungs.

"Ugh, don't yell please."

"I'm not yelling." He said with a smirk.

"What did I do?" I asked taking off the blankets on my body. "And why don't I have a top on?!"

"You got a little bit crazy at the party last night. What did you drink there?"

"I don't know exactly. All I know is that they tasted fruity and that I had like five of them."

"Well, that explains it. They probably had some alcohol in them and now you have a hangover."

"Will you just get over here and kiss me to make it feel better?"

"I thought you would never ask." He answered crawling into bed next to me. He made sure to make the kiss extra sloppy so it would work.

"Ah, that's the stuff. You want to keep going?" I asked. Shadow opened his mouth to answer but then the phone rang.

"Hold that thought." He said getting up to answer it. While I was waiting I had a thought. What would my parents think of Shadow if they were still alive? I mean he's a really nice person when you get to know him and he's very protective of me, but you never know. Soon enough he was back and the thought went away. "So that was Tails. Looks like Sonic and Amy are finally back and they wanted to invite us to lunch to catch up."

"Oh, that sounds good. Anybody else going to be there?"

"Well, since Tails called me, probably him and Cream, and he called from the hospital so probably Silver and Blaze as well. And if they want to catch up they probably called Knuckles and he'll bring Rouge."

"What restaurant is going to hold that many people at one table?"

"Well, since the pregnant lady chose, we're going to that Japanese restaurant that makes the food right in front of you."

"Is that safe for her and the baby?"

"As long as the food is fully cooked I would think so. It's her decision anyway."

"You're right. And I trust Blaze, she's pretty smart you know?"

"Yeah, I personally think only Tails is smarter then her."

"I would have to agree. Okay, I'm going to get dressed, then we can go."

"Okay. But just in case you're still not feeling the greatest..." He trailed off into another kiss.

"You're silly Shady." I said giggling.

"I know, but I do it for you. Besides, I've been grumpy for too long anyway."

"You know, sooner or later you're not going to be able to say that anymore." I said smiling.

"You know what? You're right, now's the time to stop I guess." Then he paused. "Do you realize that throughout this entire conversation you haven't had a shirt on?"

"Yeah, what of it? You know you like it." I answered smirking.

"Best girlfriend ever."

Shadow POV

I have to say, eating at that restaurant was fun. That chef had to have been a magician or know how to use Chaos Control. And then of course there was the conversation I had with Sonic.

"So, you're getting hitched Friday. How you feeling about that?" I asked him when we got a chance to be alone.

"I'm feeling great about that, it's the kids I'm worried about."

"Amy is pregnant?!" I asked worried. I mean Maria looks up to her, what if this makes her want kids before she's married?"

"Woah, woah, woah, calm down Shadow. Amy isn't pregnant. Yet. We just found out we are Silver's great-great-grandparents."

"Whew, okay. Sorry about that. It's just, Maria looks up to her and if Amy was pregnant Maria might think that's how society works here, and I'm not ready for a kid. Just look at me."

"Dude, I said calm down. Has she said anything about kids yet?"

"No."

"The she probably doesn't think she's ready yet either. Besides, I think you would be a good father. Maybe a bit overprotective but that's a good thing."

"Thanks, I think."

"You're welcome." Then there was a short pause.

"You know, I would have thought Silver would be related to me since he's not as fast as you." I said.

"Hm, never thought about that." Then something hit him. "Did you think that before Maria came back?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Because that means you had your eyes on someone." Oh crap.

"Okay, I'll tell you who, but you're not going to like it."

"Was it my sister?"

"No, it was Amy." I have to give him credit, he didn't get upset and he took it in stride.

"No kidding?" He asked.

"No kidding. I was going to ask her out the same day you did. You just saw her first. I went to her house later in the day, but she was all excited that you had asked her out so I didn't interfere."

"Wow, thanks man. You know, you're a good friend."

"Yeah." I said chuckling. "When did that happen?"

"I don't know, but I think Maria had something to do with it."

"Probably. She's something else man."

"You thinking she's the one? You know, like Amy is for me?"

"More and more everyday Sonic, more and more every day."