A/N: Because I love KagamiPINKAgreste and her fics, I decided that just one Shadamy fic wouldn't cut it this week, so here's another! Enjoy!

Also, RIP Robbie Coltrane, March 30, 1950-October 14, 2022

Today was a clear day with a pleasant temperature, and Shadow the Hedgehog was spending it atop the observation deck of Emerald Tower, not only the tallest building in Emerald City, but also the world. While his usual favorite place for spending time alone was in his bedroom in Rouge the Bat's mansion, sometimes he just needed to get outside and get some fresh air. Besides, the view of Emerald City, combined with the cool breeze brushing against his quills, was exquisitely relaxing, and considering how much stress he'd been through in his life, he needed to relax. Thus far, nobody was bothering him, which was good because he didn't really feel like talking to anyone…not that he was angry or hated everyone; he just didn't have the desire for it at the moment. Then, at one point, his Hedgehog Sense tingled, not because of danger, but because someone of interest was coming for him. Nevertheless, he kept calm and kept his gaze fixed on the vast expanse of city.

"Hey Shadow!"

Shadow turned around, and standing behind him was none other than Amy Rose. He put a hand on his hip.

"Hi there, Amy. How are you doing today?"

"I'm doing well, thank you! And you?"

"Oh, not too bad considering the nice breeze."

"Glad to hear it!" Amy stepped closer to Shadow. "Say, while I'm here, I wanted to tell you something…"

"Oh?" Shadow tilted his head slightly.

"Shadow, I just wanted to let you know how proud I am of you! I think you're just a really awesome guy!"

Shadow dropped his jaw as his eyes widened. "Wha…?"

"I realize it may seem hard for you to believe, but really, the fact that you saved the world more than once, not to mention the fact that you treat women so well and that you're always willing to do the right thing no matter what…well, that just means so much!"

Shadow gave Amy a vulnerable stare and loosened his stance.

"Amy…"

Without hesitance, Shadow hugged Amy. Despite not expecting this, she happily returned the gesture. Unexpectedly for her, he shed a few tears.

"Shadow…is everything OK?"

Shadow nodded. "Y-yes…"

Shadow had shed tears not because of pure sadness, but because of how much it meant to him that somebody like Amy could recognize just what a good person he was deep down inside. Even after his initial awakening at the hands of Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, he'd never considered himself a bad person, but it wasn't until more recent times that he'd had a healthier outlet for his anger and sadness. Plus, holding on to her, he couldn't feel any rage, hopelessness or any other negative emotions. All he could think about was how lucky and grateful he was to have her in his arms and for her to return the gesture. He had never wanted anyone more than her. Sure, his best friend Rouge the Bat was always loyal to him, but for sheer love and affection, no one could beat this Rose.

While Amy really was proud of Shadow, she didn't think she could be any more proud of him until he wrapped his strong, manly arms around her. She enjoyed giving hugs regardless, but there was something special about embracing the Ultimate Life Form. Maybe she could feel the sensitivity and caring in his touch. Maybe it was the way his bright light of love shone upon her. Or maybe, just maybe, she thought that his soft, fluffy chest fur combined with those crimson-streaked black quills made him so drop-dead handsome. Regardless, she knew that he was the kind of guy who deserved to be held. After all, she had a knack for seeing the good in the most unlikely people. Eventually, she let go.

"Amy, thanks for doing this. I feel so much better now."

"You're welcome, Shadow! Here…"

Amy handed Shadow a couple of tissues, which he wasted no time in blowing nis nose and drying his eyes with.

"Anything else I can do?" asked Amy.

Shadow smiled. "First of all, you can call me Shaddy."

Amy clasped her hands together and held them against the side of her head. "Awww, such a cute nickname!"

Still smiling, Shadow rubbed the back of his head. "Rouge came up with it. I never really liked it at first, but the more she used it, the more I just wanted to be her little Shaddy baby."

Amy giggled. "Shaddy, you're too cute!"

"You should only know, my dear Rose."

Shadow gave Amy a kiss. Despite not expecting this, she not only allowed it, but she wrapped her hands around his face and let the redness and heat rush to her face. Besides, how could she resist the opportunity to show what a good boy he was? Soon enough, they broke away.

"So, what else do you wanna do, loverboy?" asked Amy.

"Well, if you had the time, I just wanted to look down at the cityscape while wrapping my arm around you."

Amy laughed. "Shaddy, you're so romantic!"

And so, Shadow and Amy went to admire the view of Emerald City while embracing each other. It would be a day that Shadow would always remember.

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