(I do NOT own Sonic and his friends. Sonic and co. are property of SEGA and Sonic Team.)

"I didn't mean anything was wrong with you. It's just my first kiss and it's a bit astonishing."

Shadow slowly became visible once more and he sat down beside me.

"Maria."

His expression was intense.

"I promise that whatever happened in your nightmare won't ever happen here on earth. I'll never do anything to hurt you."

"Ditto."

I whispered.

The rain fell harder as we sat.

We gazed up at the stars, twinkling as though polished by the crying of the clouds.

"I'm hungry."

I said just as my stomach growled.

"Knux is making sushi!"

(Just in case you don't know, I'm a sushiholic.)

Shadow suggested.

"Well what are we waiting for!"

I jumped up.

We were just about to leave.

"Shadow, could we keep this between you and me? Except mom, you can tell mom. Ya know what, I'll tell mom. I wanna see her face."

I smiled.

"Sure."

Shadow rolled his eyes and shook his head.

Little did I know a star had been watching us from behind a pillar.

THE END!

Now a few notes from the author…

Thank you all those that reviewed.

"Hey! Where am I in this!"

Sorry Johnny, Maria just sorta, forgot about you.

"But I wanted a love triangle!"

Too bad. Maria loves Shadow.

"NO! Ah whatever I'm gonna go get some sushi."

Get some for me will ya!

I love sushi.

Anyhoo. Do you think this is the end?

You'd better not cuz despite that last sentence up there it is soooo not over.

No WAY!

Jwan, you already know what's coming next so don't spoil the surprise.

Look it's mainly Shadow. Ya know never mind in this next one it's ALL Shadow.

Shadow, Shadow, Shadow!

The world revolves around Shadow!

In the next one that is.

Oops, I've said too much.

You'll need to read it yourself.

Any questions?

There's a purple button down there.

Review and I'll answer your questions.

Shanequa, I'm glad you got over the nightmares cuz my dad and I both agree that that's really disturbing.

FMAFreak129, FULL METAL ALCHEMIST RULES! Even if there is a ton of violence and cursing.

Jwan, um, yeah. Hi. It's me! Hi. I'm uh, here just sitting. I sorta guess I should work on the movie… or something…I guess. I'm hungry.

Breeze, your fic rox. You should read hers cuz I don't understand Breeze that well so that'll explain Breeze for ya. Keep up the good work. Of course I can tell you that right now cuz I live with you… on Mars. But hey! Make it a surprise, eh.

I will have other fanfics in other categories later but right now I'm sticking to Sonic.