Well I couldn't help it and wanted to do my favorite couple. The little cream colored rabbit we all know as Cream and the black and red hedgehog who is known as the ultimate life-form "Project Shadow" or just Shadow. This is Chapter 2 for my untitled story.

The cream colored rabbit waited for her mother to return from work. There was a bad snowstorm outside. She stayed inside and watched cartoons. After an hour of her mom's return time, she still hasn't returned. Suddenly, the news channel interrupted the cartoons.

"Oh…" the 6 year old whined. Suddenly the TV had shown a tan car that spun into a tree. That caught The rabbit's attention. "Is that my Mommy's car?" The TV showed men carrying an unconscious rabbit out on as stretcher. "THAT IS MY MOMMY!" she yelled.
The rabbit, named Cream, grabbed her jacket and shoes and put them on. She opened the door and saw everything covered in snow. She shut the door behind her and quickly ran towards the hospital.

When she arrived, she was half frozen. She ran to the lady at the front desk. "Is huff is my mommy here?" asked the tired bunny.

"Is she the adult rabbit who just arrived?" Cream nodded. "She's in room 214 third floor." Cream started to leave but the lady asked her.

"Are you gonna be able to find the room"

"Yes." and Cream was off running to the third floor.

Cream arrived at the door. She knocked then entered. "Mommy, are you ok?"

Vanilla faced her. She spoke very weakly. "Baby why are you here? You should be at home." Cream ran up to her. "Please Cream, go home. I won't make it. Stay with someone, please"

"Mommy what happened?" she asked as she cried. She lifted her mother's hand.

"I didn't see him. He came out from nowhere…" she paused. "Ask him if he's okay… Please, Cream…" she went limp. Cream looked at her.

"Mommy, MOMMY, wake up! Please wake up!" Cream screamed. "AAH, NO MOMMY!" A hedgehog walked in the room, all ticked because of the noise.

He screamed. "WOULD YOU SHUT UP YOU B-- Cream?" Cream looked at the black hedgehog with red stripes. Turns out that Shadow was on his way home then ran into a car. He was taken to the hospital to see if anything was broken, but he knew nothing was.
Still he went along incase he was wrong.

"Mr. Shadow my mommy's gone!" She yelled as she ran over to him and grabbed him tightly. Shadow looked at her sadly. Cream just kept crying.

Shadow gently pulled her off him. He bent down to her height and wiped away her tears. "Cream, it'll be ok." he put his hands on her shoulders. She looked at him.

"I miss my mommy already." she whispered. Cream looked down.

-Come stop your crying

It will be all right

Just take my hand

Hold it tight-

"You ok, Cream?" Shadow asked.

"Mommy's gone! What will I do?" Cream started crying again.

"You can stay with me, Cream." Shadow smiled.

Cream's eyes widened with happiness. She smiled softly. "Thank you, Mr. Shadow."

-I will protect you

From all around you

I will be here

Don't you cry-

She walked over to the bed where her mother lay. "Mommy, I'll do what you said. I'll stay with Mr. Shadow." She kissed her mother's cheek. "Bye mommy."

-For one so small,

you seem so strong

My arms will hold you,

keep you safe and warm

This bond between us

Can't be broken

I will be here

Don't you cry-

Shadow picked her up and held her close. As they exited the room, Cream looked back and cried. "Don't worry, Cream, shell never forget you." Shadow said. Cream fell asleep as they exited the hospital. After a short run, Shadow appeared at the Station Square Train Station. He got two tickets and waited until the train came, with Cream still in his arms. He didn't wanna run in the cold again, or he might run into another car but this time with Cream in his hands. And he didn't want her to get hurt. Twenty minutes later, the train arrived. Shadow stepped in the train, gave the man his tickets and sat down. He then lifted Cream off him and sat her on the chair beside him and shook her a little.

"Huh? Mr. Shadow, where are we?" she asked looking around.

"We're almost to my place. Try to stay awake." However, Cream fell right back asleep.

-'Cause you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

from this day on

Now and forever more-

Half an hour later, the train stopped at the Mystic Ruins.Shadow picked her back up and carried her to his small place he built himself. He laid her on his couch. Shadow looked around the kitchen to see if there was any food for her.

-You'll be in my heart

No matter what they say

you'll be here in my heart, always-

Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Shadow turned around and walked to it. He opened it and saw Sonic standing there. 'Perfect timing.' Shadow thought.

"Did you hear what happened to Vanilla?" Sonic asked. Shadow nodded slowly. "Have you seen Cream also? They say she ran away"

"She's safe with me." Shadow pointed to her.

Sonic laughed. "You think you can take care of her?" Shadow just looked at him.

"I'm very responsible." Shadow said folding his arms.

"Hmm, what about that fish that Amy got you?"

"So, it died; but that was just a fish." Shadow said.

"They're one of the easiest pets to take care of." Sonic spoke out. Shadow was about to shut the door, "And Shadow," Shadow looked at him, "Cream will oneday hate you for what you do. I know you will displease her somehow." and Sonic left. Shadow closed the door behind him.

-Why can't they understand

the way we feel

They just don't trust

what they can't explain

I know we're different but,

deep inside us

We're not that different at all-

Shadow walked over to Cream, and he was crying a little. He didn't want her to leave him, because he thought this was what Maria meant when she told him, "It's not your time. Someone needs you down there." They were the only words that ran through his mind. He looked atthe sleeping rabbit and smiled. Somehow, Shadow knew that she wouldn't leave him.

About three hours later, Cream woke up. She saw the TV was on. And her head was resting on Shadow's lap. She looked up and saw him smile shyly. Cream sat up, stretched, and then hugged him. He hugged back, slightly.

-And you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

from this day on

Now and forever more-

"Mr. Shadow, I'm hungry." she said.

"Uh." Shadow looked at her. When he was interrupted by Sonic, he forgot to get something for her to eat. "Wanna go grocery shopping?" Cream nodded. Shadow looked outside. There was no blizzard no more, so Shadow picked her up and ran her to the mini market in Station Square.

When they arrived, Cream dragged him by his hand to the store. Cream was so eager to shop as Shadow checked his wallet. "Ok I have a reasonable amount." He looked at Cream who just looked at him with a big smile. "I don't know what you like, so get a couple things." and she was off.

In another isle, Tails heard Shadow talking. He walked to the isle Shadow was in.

"Finally you decided to come here." Shadow turned around and saw Tails.

"Actually I'm not shopping. I'm waiting for-"

"Mr. Shadow! I got some things!" yelled Cream as she almost ran into him, but tripped over Tails.

"That's gotta hurt." Shadow laughed lightly. Cream stood up and blushed. Tails rose up also.

"Sorry, Tails." Cream said.

"Why is Cream with you?"

Shadow stopped laughing and his face turned serious. "Her mother died."

"Vanilla died?" Tails looked at Cream.

"Yes." Cream looked down.

"So I guess she's staying with you?" Tails asked.

"Yes, Tails," Shadow said stating the obvious.

"But Shadow, you're not very responsible." Tails looked at him. "So how will you be able to take care if her?" Cream looked at Shadow.

"Fish can't talk but she can! I'll know what she wants!" Shadow yelled everyone stared at him.

"Your fish died too? I thought it was just that lizard Sonic got you." Tails asked.

"Cream you shouldn't stay with him. He doesn't know how to even take care of himself." Tails took Cream's hand.

"Cream, please. I will take care of you." Shadow said tears welling in his eyes. "I promise."

-Don't listen to them

'Cause what do they know

we need each other,

to have, to hold

they'll see in time

I know-

"Tails… I wanna stay with Mr. Shadow. Someone is telling me I must." Cream said. "Besides, I promised mother I would." Tails looked at her and Shadow smiled. Cream picked up her stuff she dropped on the floor and walked back to Shadow.

-When destiny calls you

you must be strong

I may not be with you

but you've got to hold on

They'll see in time

I know

we'll show them together-

Shadow took the stuff from Cream's hands and carried it to the register. He paid for it and carried the rabbit and her groceries home.
When Shadow arrived, he placed everything down and sat her on the couch. He went to the kitchen and placed something in the microwave. Minutes later, he came back and placed the food in front of Cream, then sat down on his chair. The rabbit finished rather quickly and took her bowl to the kitchen and put it in the sink. She came back in and was gonna sit back on the couch but Shadow was laying there. She just looked at him. Therefore, she walked up to him and jumped on him. She hugged him tightly.

"Thanks, Mr. Shadow." she whispered.

-'Cause you'll be in my heart

Believe me, you'll be in my heart

I'll be there from this day on,

Now and forever more-

Two days later, while Cream was asleep, Shadow went out to buy her something. After Shadow got home, Cream woke up. "Hey, I got you something." Shadow said.

The curious bunny looked at him. Shadow pulled out a box from behind him and held it out to her. On the top of the box, it said 'Cheese'.
Cream opened it and gasped.

"Oh my god Mr. Shadow! You didn't have to!" Cream hugged Shadow. Inside the box was a baby chao. She looked back at it and picked it up. She hugged it tightly.

"Chao?" it said.

-Oh, you'll be in my heart

No matter what they say

you'll be here in my heart, always

always-

One month later, in January, Cream was still staying with Shadow. There was a knock on the door. Shadow opened it and saw Amy there. She pulled out a letter and handed it to Shadow. "Give this to Cream." She said and walked away. Shadow shrugged and walked to Cream and handed her the letter.

"What's this for?" she looked at Shadow.

"I don't know. It's from Amy"

Cream opened it and read the letter out loud "'Congrats, Cream! We believe that Shadow can take care of you. Come to my place for a celebration. Also, bring Shadow. Your buddy, Amy" Cream looked at Shadow who, he, looked back at her. She smiled.

"Okay, I'll go with you." and they walked out the door.

-Always

I'll be with you,

I'll there for you always,

Always and always-

Cream looked behind her and saw Shadow smiling. "Mr. Shadow, I'm glad you're coming." Cream said happily.

"And I'm glad you made your decision to stay with me"

"Thanks!" She started running. "Come on lets go!" Shadow ran beside her and picked her up then carried her to Amy's place.

-Just look over your shoulder

Just look over your shoulder

Just look over your shoulder

I'll be there, always-

The end of Ch. 2

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