It was a bright, sunny day in Grand Metropolis. The city streets were packed with many wandering people. Humans, animals, and even robots trekked throughout the vast city. The sun was at its highest point in the sky, signaling that it was around noon. In the western sector of the city, Amy Rose stepped out of the door to her apartment. She took a deep breath of fresh air. "Ahh…What a wonderful day. The sun is bright, the sky is clear, and flickies are chirping." She then walked down to the building lobby to get her mail. On her way down, she wondered what Sonic had been up to recently. The last time she saw him was a few days ago. He told her that he was preparing for a special event, but told her it was a secret, and said that he would let her know what it was, very soon…
When Amy got back to her apartment, and walked into her living room, she went through her mail. "Hmm…Junk, bill, junk, bill, bill, junk, bill, junk…" Then she paused as she looked at the last envelope. "Hey! This one's from Sonic!" Amy quickly ripped open the envelope, and read the letter as quickly as possible:
Dear Amy Rose,
You are invited to attend the grand opening of "Blue Moonlight", Grand Metropolis' first night club for family and friends. To celebrate, the Part-time Manager, Sonic the Hedgehog, has asked for your presence for an opening night live karaoke contest!
Just come to 1537 Stardust St. to the grand opening at 7:00 pm with your enclosed invitation, and come join the fun! Hope to see you there!
Sincerely, Sonic the Hedgehog: Part-time Manager
Amy didn't give it a second thought. "Of course I'll come!" she said loudly and cheerfully. She then grabbed her phone to call Cream. "Hey, Cream! Sonic invited me to the grand opening of a new night club, and-" "I know!" Cream answered cheerfully. "I got an invite too!" "Really?" "Yeah! I think all of our friends did!" "Wow! This is so cool! Then we can all do karaoke together!" "Yeah! It sounds like it'll be a lot of fun!" "Oh, that's guaranteed! So then I'll see you and the others tomorrow!" "OK! Bye Amy!"
Tomorrow had come, and it was just about 6:45 pm. Many people were standing outside the soon to be open doors to "Blue Moonlight". At the very front of the line, Amy Rose, and all her friends were waiting anxiously. Tails, Knuckles, Julie-Su, Rouge, Shadow, Cream, Mina, Sally, Vector, Espio, and many others I'm sure you can picture there. "I'm just so excited!" Amy said to herself. "I can now show off my beautiful voice to Sonic!" Knuckles overheard her. "Don't forget, Amy. The rest of us might want a chance to sing as well!" "I know" she replied. "I actually would like to see how well we all do against each other!" "After all, it's not too often we get to sing together anyway!" Tails said to everyone. "That's true. This is going to be a fun evening." Mina agreed. Vector looked at his gold plated watch. "6:59, everyone! Any second now!" Everyone stood still…… then, twenty seconds later…. 'WHAM!' The doors flew open, and Sonic stood before them wearing a sparkling cerulean shirt! "Welcome everyone, to the grand opening of 'Blue Moonlight!'"
Everyone cheered, and hurried inside. Within minutes, all the tables in the stage room were filled with people. Human, animal, and robot alike! Most of them ordered drinks, while some asked for dining menus. It was now 7:15 when the lights dimmed down, and a small spotlight appeared in the center of the room's wall to wall stage. Sonic stepped out from behind the glowing azure curtain, and everyone cheered once again. He then stepped toward a microphone. "Good evening everyone, and welcome to the 'Blue Moonlight' Karaoke Contest! To celebrate this family night club's opening night, you guests had the opportunity to participate in this contest by writing down your names, and handing them to me. I have drawn all the names at random, and you all shall then perform in the same order." He paused for a moment while everyone applauded.
"Our first participant for this evening is…Shadow the Hedgehog!" Shadow stepped out from behind the curtain, and the people applauded to welcome him. Sonic stepped off stage, and Shadow picked up the mike. "Hello, everyone. First off, I'd like to thank Sonic for inviting me, and all my friends I see in the audience." He waved to Amy and the others, and they waved back. "I dedicate my song this evening, to a very special friend of mine, who unfortunately I lost many years ago. Although I was devastated for a long time because of her passing, I know she still lives within me…" The player at the piano began a slow melody, as Shadow began:
"Wash away the thoughts inside,
That keep my mind away from you.
No more love and no more pride And thoughts are all I have to do"
"Oooooooooo…Remember when it rained,
I felt the ground and looked up high and called your name!
Oooooooooo…Remember when it rained,
In the darkness I remain."
"Tears of hope run down my skin.
Tears for you that will not dry.
They magnify the one within,
And let the outside slowly die."
"Oooooooooo…Remember when it rained,
I felt the ground and looked up high and called your name!
Oooooooooo…Remember when it rained,
In the water I remain,"
"Running down…"
"Running down…"
"RUNNING DOWN…"
"RUNNING DOWN…"
Shadow paused as the piano player did a short solo. Many people had small tears in their eyes. Some had even begun to cry silently. Amy, Mina and Sally dried their eyes. "Wow…who knew he could be so good. Such emotion…" Mina said quietly. "I know" said Amy. "He's amazing…" The piano solo ended, and Shadow finished:
"Ooooooh, OOOOOOOOOOH!"
"Ooooh, Oooh, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!"
"Oooooh, OOOOOOOOOOH!"
"RUNNING DOOOOOOOWWWWWWNNN!..."
The music faded, and everyone cheered loudly and applauded. For at least twenty seconds! "Well done, Shadow!" Sonic said stepping back on stage. Shadow took a bow, and stepped off. "Well. Now THAT, I must say, was a great start for this evening!" Sonic then took out his list of contestants. "Okay! The next singer for tonight is…"
(A/N: "Remember When It Rained" sung by Josh Groban "Closer" repriserecords)
Well, what do ya think, readers, shall I continue or not? R&R please, and tell me so!