Song Used: Don't Fear (The Reaper) originally by Blue Oyster Cult. Cover used from Ninja Sex Party
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It had been a while since Princess Sally had left the Overworld and returned to her world, back in the timeline when she died.
Sonic had nothing to say, other than the fact that he disappeared for 3 weeks with no sign of him anywhere. The only thing Cream could think of, was that went grieving at her Tombstone, but who knew what could happen now that Sonic was gone- not dead, but disappeared from the radar and society.
Cream was honestly getting worried about Sonic. He hadn't stopped for a Chili Dog nor for a Solo lesson that he promised her. Of course, Cream was not going to be angry at Sonic. If she knew something about love, she knew that it hurts when the partner leaves without your permission, that was, if you HAVE BEEN loyal to them. Take Tails and Cosmo for example, Cosmo was completely gone all because she had to stop the Metarex, and Tails agreed, when they shared a final kiss. The only thing remaining from her was her tree and the Gem, which Luigi found in outer space. BUT the burnt Metarex planet had enough nutrients from her dead father to grow Cosmo once more, and reincarnate her. At that time, Tails was worried since he couldn't hear Cosmo's spirit in her tree anymore. And he disappeared for quite a while, thinking to himself that Cosmo moved on, but no, Luigi came back and found Tails, as well as retrieved Cosmo, bringing those two back together.
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Though this would change nothing for Sonic. At least Tails HAS a girl, still. Cosmo can regenerate with enough nutrients, Sally can't. If anything, it'll take a miracle, or at least a timeline miracle for Sally to get back up. But who knows? Only time will tell. (Or at least when the comic book writers of Sonic will get their heads out of the gutters since they'll NEVER replace Archie Sonic, for he was a close match for DC's Flash, or Wally West, and was the only Sonic Character who can beat Mario, even WITH all the forms given to him in this universe.)
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And yet, there was nothing that Cream could do, but wait until Sonic came back. However, losing Sonic was like losing a father or uncle that Cream NEVER HAD, and there was nothing Cream could do about it. Of course, Cream NOW has Sally's record label, and of course, accessibility to the Wario Merch in terms of music playing since the remix. But how can she get Sonic back? He was far from home, and no other nation could pick him up. It's like looking for Entei, Raikou, Latias and/or Latios from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver without having to look at the map now and then when you do the Border Trap, a kind of stunt usually pulled in the border of Ecruteak City and the south exit.
But enough about Pokémon, this is Mario and Sonic, though of course in this universe, Nintendo slightly owns Sonic's lore.
"Oh, Mr Sonic…" Cream moped a bit. "Where did you go?"
"Hm, I see that Sonic has failed his people once again." Said a Familiar Voice.
"Mr Shadow?" Cream looked everywhere and found Shadow hiding in the Alleyway of her apartment, facing away, with Team Chaos in front of him, consisting of Rouge the Bat, himself, and Omega.
"Of course, the poor punk couldn't face loss like I had." Shadow huffed.
"You know about Mrs Sally?" Asked Cream.
"Her brother was my friend." Said Shadow. "And the rebellion proved something I can rely on back in those old times… Back when I have to suffer underneath the hands of the Doctor…"
"Oh?" Cream was puzzled.
"But that was the reality that Princess Sally was in… And died in…" Shadow replied as Omega looked everywhere.
"Oh!" Cream covered her mouth.
"Shadow, you know little kids can't hear about death." Rouge teased Shadow.
"It's okay. I don't mind." Cream replied.
"Good." Said Shadow. "Because I hope this doesn't get to your head. Of course, Princess Sally had to pay the price she made for Sonic. Even though that hedgehog's business is none of mine, I suppose I should remind him of a familiar tune I picked up. But you're too young to understand."
"Like I said before, Mr Shadow, I don't mind." Cream replied back. "I'd do anything to get Mr Sonic back…"
"Are you sure?" Asked Shadow.
"Yes." Cream replied back with her guitar she got from Sonic, now with Princess Sally's record label stamp on her guitar.
"Good, because this is gonna get dark." Shadow replied as he transported some equipment with his Luna Emerald. An Acoustic Guitar, a Keyboard, a Microphone and Camera.
After setting up a tune, no one said a word, but started the show with Rouge on the Keyboard, which was set on violins, Shadow on the Microphone, and Cream on the Acoustic Guitar.
The show was broadcasted on Live TV.
"Mr Sonic?" Asked Cream on live TV. "I hope you can see or hear this… Everyone misses you… And-"
"Listen here, Hedgehog!" Shadow interrupted. "You should know by now life decays like a dead rose… And you should know where we all go… And if you can cry, find it so you can remind yourself that warriors don't cry…"
(Song: Don't Fear the Reaper Cover by Ninja Sex Party, originally by Blue Oyster Cult, ft. Danny's Voice as Shadow)
Rouge provided some violin strings on her Keyboard at a slow symphony pace. After a small moment, Cream strummed her guitar to four chords of the A Note, playing along to Rouge. And so, Shadow began to sing, and was surprisingly good at it..*
(Verse 1)
Shadow:
All our times have come Here but now they're gone Seasons don't fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain We can be like they are
Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper) Baby, take my hand (don't fear the reaper) We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper) Baby, I'm your man
It seemed like Shadow had sung this song before, but it was a pleasing voice to sing along, though the melody kept going.*
(Chorus)
Shadow:
La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la
The song grew to a halt, but then the song replayed the first verse melody. And so began a new verse with the band.*
(Verse 2)
Shadow:
Valentine is done Here but now they're gone Romeo and Juliet Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet) 40, 000 men and women everyday (like Romeo and Juliet) 40, 000 men and women everyday (redefine happiness) Another 40, 000 coming everyday (we can be like they are)
Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper) Baby, take my hand (don't fear the reaper) We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper) Baby, I'm your man
Shadow then began to sing the same Chorus as before as the symphonic vibes lifted.*
(Chorus)
Shadow:
La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la
(Bridge)
Cream decided to play a creepy tune that may haunt some kids, but it understands the times of suffering when at its near end. And then Omega got on a drum set and played with Rouge's synths as Shadow played Sonic's Guitar and played the electric guitar notes. They played to express the suffering of the end.*
(Outro)
Cream started to play the main Melody of Verses 1 and 2, but faster, and happier, as Shadow played along with Cream with Sonic's Guitar, followed by Omega playing the drums with a
cowbell added to the rock and symphony. And then Rouge joined along with the Bass and Synth Notes.*
Shadow:
Love of two is one Here but now they're gone Came the last night of sadness And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared The candles blew and then disappeared The curtains flew and then he appeared Saying don't be afraid
Come on, baby (and she had no fear) And she ran to him (then they started to fly) They looked backward and said goodbye (she had become like they are) She had taken his hand (she had become like they are) Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
(Ending)
The band played the celebration outro as if it was meant to cheer on the afterlife. Until the end, where Cream played and strummed the last slow notes.*
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Everyone was happy they got to hear the live performance of Cream and Shadow. But even then, Sonic was still gone…
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(A week later…)
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Cream was in School, and she was sick, and unfortunately, her mom was unable to pick her up, and everyone was busy. And at that time, she still got picked up.
"Cream the Rabbit." Said the Principal, "Mr Hedgehog's here to pick you up."
"Mr Hedgehog?" Asked Cream. As she got her stuff and went into the Principal Office and ran to there.
And it was him!
"MR SONIC!!" Cream ran to Sonic to hug him.
"Sup!" Sonic replied with a thumbs up and hugged his student, who was giggling so happily.
"I missed you!" Cream nuzzled into his fur until she sneezed.
"It's okay, Cream. Now let's get you home before you get ME sick." Sonic carried Cream and ran to the apartment.
(End of chapter)
