Chapter 29 Planning

Authors note, Hey guys hope you enjoy this chapter and leave a review if you have time. I own nothing except my OC. As for Guest893's question, no Jennifer's purse was not the one in the story. And about her powers, yes they have evolved in some ways. Her powers have gotten stonger, even more so then some of Shadows attacks.

Jennifer's pov

It was all a huge mess. Everyone was screaming whether from laughter, worry, or down right terror. And it was all because of me, well me and Amy. Sonic had got it inside his brilliant head that he was going to get both of us back for our prank with one blow. He waited almost two weeks for us to let our guard down. The result? Total madness. He had made jelly filled doughnuts for breakfast with the help of Cream.

Only he filled two of the doughnuts with a combination of Tabasco, mayo and garlic powder. Needless to say those two diabolical pastrys were to be mine and Amy's. To make sure we got these special treats he himself served the food. The only thing he forgot was that Shadow had picked up the habit of sampling from my plate when it suited him. I found it amusing and adorable, but in this case I was grateful for this habit.

So when Sonic gave me my doughnut first and went around the table passing them out, Shadow had to wait until Sonic got to him. Impatient he plucked mine from my plate, took a huge bite and smirked at my playful complaints. If I had been paying attention I would have noticed Sonics smile drop and horror replace it. But I was to busy watching Shadows face contort and then gag spitting the contents out.

I winced looking away from the chewed up piece, before thinking he choked on it. I began to pat his back worriedly, when another gag came from across the table. Amy was holding a hand over her mouth, rushing from the table looking sick. Everyone was now eyeing the food with apparent confusion and slight fear. Sonic was now sneaking away as Shadow demanded who made the doughnut.

I raised my brow putting together the pieces. I decided to keep my mouth shut though on account that it might save Sonics life. My silence was to no avail as Shadow had noticed Sonic was inching to the door. "You!" he accused pointing a finger at the blue hedgehog in rage. I placed my hand on Shadows arm, "Shad calm down, it was just a joke that's all." I soothed.

Sonic sealed his fate as in a fit of panic he pointed at me, "It was supposed to be for her!" Shadows eyes narrowed, "You were planning to feed that vomit educing garbage to my girlfriend?" he asked dangerously. My eyes widened as Sonic paled, I didn't know Shadow was so protective. But then again I think he just wanted a excuse to smash Sonic into a pulp for letting him eat the horrid thing.

Sonic bolted just as Shadow got up from his chair. As Shadow gave chase the rest of us at the table sat stunned for a few seconds. Screams of terror launched us outside to see Shadow had Sonic pinned under him. Getting closer my mouth dropped open as Knuckles started to laugh. Shadow was force feeding Sonic a jar of mayonnaise. It was as gross as it was hilariously funny.

After several spoonfuls Shadow seemed satisfied and released Sonic. Sonic instantly sat up looking more then green. "I think I'm gonna puke." he moaned. No one wanted to see the hero hurl so we quickly left him to his business returning to the plane. I tugged on Shadow arm as the others went inside. "Hey do you want a surprise?" I asked. Shadow raised a brow, "What kind of surprise?"

I pecked his lips, "If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise now would it?" I teased. "But it will take a few hours to get there." Shadow smirked pulling me closer, placing his lips on mine. We kissed for a few seconds before pulling away, taking hold of his hand we rushed off. When we arrived at our destination Shadow squeezed my hand tighter. "How did you find this place?" he asked.

"I didn't find it, I remembered it." I smiled. Before us lay a clearing, just as beautiful as my memory recalled. A large pond was decorated with pretty wild flowers in all colors and types. A small waterfall gushed down in a almost silent murmer while bees buzzed about. And there beside the edge of the water, a Weeping Willow stood with a rope dangling from a branch.

"I came here with Sarah and her family on a camping trip once." I explained. Shadow glanced at me from the corner of his eye, "You miss her." "Yes, but I have to protect her from Robotnik." I replied. Letting go of my hand Shadow wandered to the shore glancing down at the sparkling water. My gaze passed over the dangling rope. Smiling I jogged towards it.

Shadows pov

This place was nice, I was glad Jennifer was getting back more of her happy memories. Lately she had been having nightmares, and found herself having flashbacks of when that insufferable human beat her. Many times I had found her awake way into the early hours, clutching a blanket while crying. She had taken to staying up, trying to avoid the dreams that plagued her mind.

I had tried to be there for her, but I felt more helpless as bags appeared under her eyes from lack of sleep. Besides the dreams of her past horrors, Jennifer had been pushing herself in training without the help of her powers. Which I suppose was necessary as she needed more experience with hand to hand combat. She had also been straining herself trying to use her powers more efficiently.

Which I did not think was necessary. She had been pushing herself to conjure a large storm just last week. She had managed it for a few moments, even striking some trees she aimed at with lightning. But she pushed herself too fast and too much, she had collapsed after six minutes. She didn't wake till the next morning. She had immediately wanted to try again but I put my foot down demanding she never do that to me again.

She reluctantly agreed to take it more slow, and rested for the rest of the day per my request. My thoughts were interrupted by a howl of laughter. Whirling from my spot by the pond I saw Jennifer swing from that rope, cannon-balling into the water. Shaking my head at her antics I watched as she popped back up, spitting water. Waving me over she asked me to join her. Smirking I bent down to take off my heavy shoes before running to the edge.

Seeing me rush to her and knowing what I planned to do, she yelped paddling away from my splash. Swimming to the surface after my dive, I looked around and saw Jennifer laughing behind me. Chuckling I swam to her tugging her into my arms. Playfully swirling her around we laughed and splashed together. After a hour or so of water play, we seated ourselves at the edge, our feet still submerged in the water.

The sun was drying us quickly as we watched the small fish swim in the pond. Jennifer pointed out and named the different flowers surrounding us. "The red tipped ones are called Indian paintbrushes. Then there's some sunflowers over there." I gestured to a hulking bush full of tiny white blossoms, "What are those?" Glancing at the plant she splashed some water with her feet before answering, "That's baby's breath."

I gawked at her thinking she was joking. She stared back in confusion at my look, "What?" she questioned. "Baby's...breath?" I said skeptical of the strange name. "Yeeees?" she replied. She had drew the answer out making it seem like she was asking a question. "So your telling me, instead of a proper name that made sense, like snow blossoms or winters bloom. Some human decided to name it Baby's breath?" I inquired.

Jennifer looked confused, then flabbergasted before laughing out loud. "Only you would hate a flowers name." she chuckled. I glared at her, "You hate it just as much as I do, you just won't admit it." I griped. "Ok now that I think about it, it doesn't make much sense." she relented. "But," she continued, "the person who named it might have done it because it reminded them of a baby. The white petals represent purity, such as a baby right?" she mused.

I glanced at the plant agian thinking of a child, and yes I guess the blooms did sort of represent a childs pure spirit. "Hmph, I guess your right." I agreed. Jennifer laid her hand on mine, "This is nice Shadow I like spending time with you." My heart swelled at those simple words, and I found I wanted to ask her something I had been putting off for far too long. Swallowing I opened my mouth, "Jenny would you consider coming back with us...with me?"

She stiffened against me, "You want me to go with you?" "Yes, I really do." I muttered. Turning to look at her I found she was staring right at me. "There's nothing left for me here. Y'all have become my family since mine passed away. And I can't see Sarah anymore. I would live in constant fear if I stayed here, and I would lose all of you." she whispered. Silence held for a few moments as I awaited her answer.

Finally she spoke the words I wanted to hear, "I want to go with you Shadow." I sighed in relief and joy, I would not lose Jennifer. Pressing a kiss to her forehead, I wrapped a arm around her shoulder. Our peace was broken by the communicator on my wrist. "Shadow you and Jen need to get back now." Sonics voice commanded. Raising a brow I saw Jennifer look worried.

"It will take at least three hours to get back." Jennifer stated. "No, it won't." I contradicted. Pulling the chaos emerald I kept in my quills for emergencies out I told her to grab on to me. Then we quickly warped back. When we arrived at the plane we found everyone surrounding the television. A news report show Mecha Sonic at the front line of a bot army destroying buildings.

The shot then turned to the evil man himself, he was screaming down to the people. "Sonic hero's show yourselves or this is just the beginning! More people will die if you don't come forward and surrender the emeralds!" Screams could be heard as the camera fizzled out. Everyone looked around different shades of anger, worry, and fear on their faces. "We have to fight him, its the only way to stop all of this and to get home." Sonic announced.

"This has gone on too long, we have all been training we can do this." Amy said. "We have to do this or Eggmans going to take more innocent lives and just get stronger." Rouge added. "We surprise him, he won't expect us to come forward so quick." Knuckles grunted. "No, that's just what he will expect." Jennifer remarked. "He won't expect one of us to come alone."

Sonic looked at her confused, "What do you mean?" "I'll go alone with a decoy while you guys position yourselves around us, effectively surrounding him. Tails can make fake chaos emeralds I'll bet." she said. My body flushed with rage, No way was she doing this. "Your not going by yourself!" I fumed. "No Shadow let her talk this could be a good plan." Sonic spoke.

"This is not happening faker, you wouldn't send Amy unprotected now would you?" I snarled. Sonic looked at his feet before Jennifer butted in. "Shadow this could really work and you know I can take care of myself. Besides you all will be very close." I shook my head, "I'll do it." "No, he will suspect something. You would never surrender so easily." Rouge remarked. "If its Jennifer maybe she can play on his emotions, act like she wants to join him again." Knuckles mused.

Jennifer vigorously nodded, "Shadow let me do this, we have to save those people. He's enslaving and killing not just men, but woman and children too. We have to save them." she begged. I grit my teeth as I felt torn between wanting to keep Jennifer safe and wanting to fulfil her wishes. "Fine." I hissed. "Thank you Shadow." Jennifer whispered. As we planned and strategized I felt Jennifer grasp my hand. I felt a pull in my gut that could only be dread and squeezed hers tightly. I would not lose her.