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Here's Part 5 of The Ebony and Lavender. One thing I knew I would not do is make this story all lovey dovey or anything lol. I love some good action, so I tried to implement some good fight scenes into this story. Hopefully you guys enjoy it because this is the first time I wrote a fight scene in anything.
Anyway, thank you for reading and keeping up with my story, and as always, I hope you enjoy! :D
The crew checked into G.U.N. HQ to get started for the day. Rouge went to Team Dark's office to finish reports regarding her assignments while Eclipse went to the Research and Development quarters. Shadow looks over to realize that Blaze never followed Rouge to their office.
"Why didn't you follow Rouge to our office?" Shadow asked.
"I'm still not to fond of Rouge," Blaze whines, then looks at the floor. Shadow sighs in response. "I'm sorry Shadow, but I can't trust her. She nearly jeopardized my home world. I can't forgive that so easily." Blaze said as she turns her gaze towards Shadow.
Shadow eyes Blaze for a moment, wondering what to say so that it wouldn't come off negatively.
"Ok, I understand your perspective, but once you get to know Rouge, you'll realize that she's not a bad person," Shadow began explaining. "She's honestly kind. She's been there for me ever since I had amnesia. Surely, if you two could work things out, then you two could be best friends."
Blaze opens her mouth to say something, but she couldn't find any words to say.
Shadow places his hand on Blaze's shoulder, "Look, if you don't want to befriend Rouge, then I understand," Shadow said as he closed his eyes. "But that doesn't mean you can't try and change your views on her."
Blaze sighs in response, then nods her head, "I'll try Shadow. But for now I'd rather wait to attempt a conversation with her by myself."
Shadow nods his head in agreement, "Well, you can stay with me for the time being."
Beep, beep. Beep, beep.
Shadow looks at his wrist communicator and answers the call.
"Agent Shadow," G.U.N. commander appears on the screen of the communicator.
"Commander Towers," Shadow salutes his commander.
"At ease, Agent Shadow. It seems we may have found a place that could potentially be connected to the Sol Emerald your friend was looking for," Commander Towers said. Blaze's eyes beams with excitement as she eavesdrop on the conversation. Shadow looks up and smiles at Blaze before looking back at his communicator.
Commander Towers continues, "Now, I haven't confirmed whether the Sol Emerald's whereabouts is there as of right now, but there's a possibility that it could be within the vicinity. I'd like you to go over there and search the area. I'll send you the coordinates. Bring your friend if you want."
Shadow nods his head, "Yes sir, Agent Shadow out." He turns his communicator off, then shifts his gaze towards Blaze. Blaze seeming very anxious, as she couldn't stop moving.
"I won't ask if you're ready," Shadow chuckles to himself. "I can't blame you though. Let's get moving." Blaze nods her head, then follows Shadow out of G.U.N. HQ.
Once the coordinates were sent to Shadow's communicator, Shadow and Blaze made their way towards the destination. Eventually, they've found themselves in the Mystic Ruins. Shadow was walking while following the communicator's directions with Blaze trailing behind him. Blaze looked around surveying the environment around her. Overgrown trees filled the area around her, making it hard to see the sun beaming from above. There was a lot of wildlife running around as well. Frogs hopped around, lizards were running past, bugs were everywhere, and Blaze was not fond of bugs so she moved closer to Shadow.
"We're almost there," Shadow said not changing his gaze from his communicator. Suddenly, he felt a surge of energy. The same energy he felt before Blaze landed on top of him. Blaze also sensed the energy and started leading towards it. Shadow trails behind her as they ran towards the origins of the energy source.
Once there, Shadow and Blaze stopped in their tracks. Blaze and Shadow stared wide eye at the scene in from of them. There was a huge crater, with charred trees and grass surrounding it. Shadow looks around, expecting some movement while Blaze was shocked at the scenery in front of her.
"Let's take a closer look," Shadow said as he shifts his gaze to Blaze.
Blaze nods in response. Both of them slid down the hill to the middle of the crater. There were heaps of metal everywhere.
"Well, one things for sure. The doctor found out about the Sol Emerald being here," Shadow continues as he was making his analysis, "But I'm not sure what could possibly cause this."
Blaze continued looking around hoping the emerald would still be here. She started moving the metal pieces out the way, but she did not have any luck.
"My emerald was here, but there's so much Sol energy surrounding this area," Blaze said as she continued surveying the area. "Whoever has it could not have gotten far from this spot."
"Agreed," Shadow said.
BOOOOOOOOOM!
Shadow and Blaze, both alerted, look up and notice a puff of smoke in the far distance.
"There!" Blaze yelled, then full sprinted towards the smoke. Shadow trailing behind her as they made their way over to a fight that's going on. Blaze and Shadow got there and looked around. Shadow noticed something that flew into a tree.
Craaaaack!
The tree started falling as the thing that was hit into the tree catch its balance.
Shadow recognizes the figure, "Infinite?"
The snow white haired jackal stood into a fighting stance. He had his signature mask on, as he struggle standing. A sudden laser shot through the trees from Shadow's left as it aimed for Infinite. Infinite jumps out of the way onto a tree trunk. Multiple lasers shot towards Infinite's direction that couldn't be evaded. Shadow moved quickly.
"Chaos Control!" Shadow cries out.
Everything around Shadow started moving at a slower speed. Shadow made his way over to Infinite and grabs him out of the lasers' way. He pulls Infinite to the ground, then snaps his finger. The lasers hit the tree trunk causing it to catch on fire.
Infinite shook his head to catch his composure, then recognizes the ebony hedgehog, "Shadow?" It was hard to tell what face he was making, but his tone conveyed confusion.
Shadow walks in front of him and went into his fighting stance. Blaze lands next to him with fire encasing her clenched fists.
"And who is that?" Infinite said sounding even more confused.
"Long story," Shadow replies as he continues his gaze towards the trees where the lasers came from. Something moves passed the trees, then crash lands in a few feet in front of the trio. A blue metallic being rose, with shining red eyes.
"Metal Sonic," Shadow said in surprise. "What are you doing here?" Metal Sonic looks at Shadow for a few seconds. Appears to be scanning Shadow, as his eyes change color. Shadow, slightly annoyed, continues, "Metal, I'm not sure what you're doing here, but I suggest you leave now!"
Blaze shook her head in response, "He's not going anywhere! He has the Sol Emerald!" Blaze hissed as she glared at the robot.
"Are you sure?" Shadow questions, still watching Metal Sonic like a hawk.
"Positive," Blaze said.
Infinite stood up and walks next to Shadow, getting into his fighting stance. "So the gem he was carrying is called a Sol Emerald?" Infinite said putting two and two together.
"Yes, and it belongs to me," Blaze hissed as she continued glaring at Metal Sonic.
Metal Sonic's eye color change back to its signature red. "SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG, GIVE ME THE CHAOS EMERALD." Metal demands as he held out his metallic hand.
"Not until you hand over the gem you're holding!" Shadow challenged.
"VERY WELL," Metal Sonic clenched his fists and lunge towards Shadow, tackling him through a tree.
Shadow teleports to the back of Metal and kicked him into a tree. Shadow continues his assault as he threw a barrage of punches at his foe. Metal tanked the punches and shot a laser into Shadow's chest, sending him flying. Metal swung at Shadow, but Shadow dodges it, grabs Metal's arm , then throws him to the ground. Blaze charges at Metal and did a fire tornado. Metal flew up above Blaze before the attack could land, but Infinite smacks him with a kick back into the ground. The trio surrounds Metal as Metal stood up to face them.
"Chaos Spear," Shadow yelled as he threw his signature attack towards Metal.
Metal deflects the attack, then spindashes toward Shadow. Blaze made a wall of fire and repels Metal's attack away from Shadow. Infinite kicks Metal in its side hard causing it to roll to the ground. Metal retaliates immediately by shooting another laser in the trio's direction. Shadow charges up his Chaos energy into his hand.
"Chaos Spear!" Shadow yelled, then he threw a stronger Chaos Spear towards Metal's laser.
BAAAAAAANG.
The collision caused an explosion sending everyone flying. Shadow lands on his feet. He looks up and notices Metal was in front of him spindashing.
WHAM!
Metal collides with Shadow and pushes both of them into a giant boulder. CRASH! The collision caused a dent into the boulder. Metal held Shadow by his neck as Shadow squirmed in his grip,
"GIVE ME THE CHAOS EMERALD." Metal demands in a monotone voice.
Shadow opens one eyelid, "n-No," Shadow answered. Metal tightened his grip, causing Shadow to struggle for air.
"Get off of him!"
Metal looks over and was hit with a fire ball. Metal lost his grip as he was sent flying. Shadow gasps for air and seen Blaze stand in front of him. "Thanks," Shadow said as he got up.
Blaze looks at Shadow, "Why are you holding back Shadow?" Shadow stares at Blaze for a minute, shocked with that question.
"Because he feels that Metal Sonic could changed if he tries to do so," Infinite said as he walked up to them.
"You tried this before when both of you appeared in my world for the first time," Blaze said as she shifts her gaze back to her foe. Shadow remains silent as he picks himself up. "Shadow stop holding back. I need to get my emerald back!" Blaze hisses as she glares at Metal getting back up.
Shadow finally stops restraining himself and let more chaos flow through him, "Ok, ok."
Metal stood up, then face the trio. Metal pulls out the Sol Emerald and starts powering up. Shadow starts glowing red as he powers up from his own Chaos Emerald.
"Follow my lead," Shadow said sternly.
Both Infinite and Blaze nods and await for the ebony hedgehog to make a move. Both Metal and Shadow charge at each other at the speed of light. They collide with each other as energy sparks all around them. Metal swings at Shadow, but miss due to Shadow's quick reaction time. Shadow did a roundhouse kick that connects with Metal's head, pushing Metal back a little. Metal charges at Shadow, but Shadow teleports our the way. Then, Metal was met with a large fire ball that engulfs his entire body. Blaze did that as a distraction as Shadow throws Infinite at Metal. Blaze made the flames go away and Infinite lands a kick into Metal's chest. Before Metal could retaliate, Infinite kicks Metal up into the air.
Shadow came and spindash into Metal. Shadow spikes Metal down into the ground, then teleports a few feet in front of Metal. Blaze and Infinite follow up behind Shadow as they were preparing for their next strike. Metal was struggling to get up. It seems Shadow and Infinite have knocked some circuits lose.
Shadow realizing that there was not much Metal could do at this point decides to speak, "Surrender now, Metal," Shadow said as he glares at his metallic enemy. "Even you have realized that you're no match for all three of us." Metal looks at Shadow as he struggled to stand.
"Hmph, have it your way." Shadow looks over to Blaze. As if they had a mental connection, Blaze nods, then proceeds to charge up her Sol energy. Shadow did the same as he charged up his Chaos energy.
"Last chance Metal Sonic!" Shadow said as he looks over to Metal Sonic. Metal pulls out the Sol Emerald. It tried to harness its power, but it seemed to weak to do so. Blaze and Shadow together attack Metal,
"Chaos Spear!" Shadow yells.
"Sol Blast!" Blaze yells.
"HA!" Both their voices rang in unison.
The energies merge into a giant blast as it made its way towards Metal. Metal didn't give up and tried harnessing the Sol Emerald's power again, but this time it works. Metal teleports before the blast connect and disappears.
BOOOOOM!
The giant blast connects with a mountain in the distance, causing it to crumble. Birds flew around as the mountain's crumbling disturbed nature's peace.
Blaze looks at the spot Metal was, "Where did he go!?"
Infinite scoffed, "The bastard teleported."
Blaze shifts her gaze to Shadow for confirmation. Shadow nods his head in defeat and remains silent. Blaze's eyes began tearing up in frustration.
"Nooooooo!" Blaze screams loudly, then she kneels down and punches the ground out of anger.
Shadow walks over to Blaze to comfort her, "Blaze, everything will be alright."
"How do you know that!?" Blaze screams, anger seething off of her voice. "I was this close, this close! I was way too close to get a hold of it just for it to slip from my fingers!" Blaze's temper cause flames to appear as she lashes out.
Shadow backs away to prevent himself from getting burned, "Blaze, I understand your predicament. But I need you to calm down."
Blaze glares at Shadow, "How can I after I lost sight of the Sol Emerald again!?"
Shadow thought to himself. Trying to form words so that he doesn't say anything that ticks her off.
"Ok... so, I get the frustration you're feeling. You know that I understand," Shadow close his eyes and folds his arms. "But, we're doing our best to assist you on your journey. Now I understand why you're very angry, but you need to cooperative with me Blaze. We'll waste more time if we argue like this."
Blaze looks down at the ground. She had a very sour taste in her mouth, but she knows that Shadow's statement was right. She breaths in and out to calm herself. The flames around her slowly disperse as she stood back up.
Blaze sighs heavily, "I'm sorry Shadow. I just need to think for awhile." Blaze said in embarrassment.
"It's fine," Shadow says reassuringly. He pulls out his Chaos Emerald to depart. "Gather up so we can go back to G.U.N."
Both Infinite and Blaze got close to Shadow, "Chaos Control!" They disappeared into the light.
A flash of light appeared in front of G.U.N. headquarters. Shadow, Blaze, and Infinite appeared out of the light. Infinite winced a little as his left foot felt a little pain. Shadow noticed and offered to help him walk.
"I'll be fine. I don't need your help," Infinite denies Shadow's help.
"Hmph," Shadow said in response and turns over to Blaze. "Blaze, I'm taking you to Team Dark's office. I will report what happened to Commander Towers."
Blaze nods her head in response and follows Shadow, while Infinite made his way towards the infirmary.
Blaze stole a quick glance from Infinite before he left, "So that's Infinite huh?"
Shadow nods his head as he continues walking, "Yes, that's Infinite."
"Nice guy," Blaze said sarcastically.
Shadow chuckles a little, "Yeah I suppose," Shadow opens the door held it open for Blaze to walk through.
"Welcome back!" Rouge said from behind her computer. She rolls away from her computer and gave them a welcoming expression. "How did it go?"
Blaze took a seat at the table in the room, then slumps onto the chair, awhile breathing heavily in the process.
Rouge watches Blaze from her seat with a blank expression, "I assume it did not go well?"
Shadow shook his head in response, "Commander Towers was correct that the emerald was there, but we came across some difficulties and now we don't know where it is now."
Shadow turns back to the door, "I'm going to the commander's office to give my report so I'll be back," Shadow said. Before he left, he shifts his gaze back at Rouge and Blaze very sternly. "Please play nice while I'm gone." With that, Shadow closed the doors.
Blaze sat quietly as she was deep in her thoughts. Rouge shifts her chair back to her computer to continue what she was doing. It was significantly silent in the room aside from the tapping sound from Rouge typing on her keyboard. Blaze's ears twitches every time Rouge pressed a button on her keyboard.
Eventually, Blaze has had enough and turns to Rouge, "Can you type a little bit more quieter?" Blaze asks with obvious irritation in her voice.
"Sorry hun, but I'm rushing to get this report done," Rouge said, eyes glued to the computer screen. Blaze scoffs a little, then close her eyes to think about her situation.
'I'm glad I have a lot of time before my world starts to crumble. I just wish I could have got my hands on the emerald though,' Blaze thought.
"You should relax sweetie," Rouge broke Blaze's thought process.
Blaze opens her eyes, then faces Rouge with aggravation painted all over her face, "I can't relax. My world is still at stake right now."
Rouge groans loudly, then she pushes her chair over to give her full attention to the lavender feline, "Blaze, I get your frustration, but you need to relax," Rouge said.
Rouge shifts her left leg over her right one to get more comfortable, "Shadow is doing everything he can to help you get the Sol Emerald back."
"I can't help it. It's hard to feel at ease knowing that I let my emerald slip through my fingers like it did today." Blaze states in response.
Rouge laughs inside a little. 'She reminds me of Knuckles somewhat,'
Rouge thought as she stares at Blaze. "Blaze, you have Shadow the Hedgehog doing his best to help you." Blaze looks at her thoughtfully.
'He did promise me that we'd get my emerald back,' a small smile forms on her lips as she began reminiscing that moment between her and Shadow.
Just thinking about it made Blaze feel like there was butterflies in her stomach. Blaze didn't realize that blushes were forming on her muzzle. Rouge stares at Blaze, confused about about her facial expression.
'Is she blushing because I mentioned Shadow?' Rouge thought as she eyes Blaze.
Then, an idea pops in her head. Blaze turns her attention back to Rouge, after realizing she was spacing out. Rouge had a devious smirk on her face. Rouge got up from her seat and sashays in front of Blaze. Blaze eyes Rouge in confusion as Rouge walks to a seat in front of her. Rouge sat down and continues looking at Blaze.
"So, lets have some girl talk." Rouge said as she got comfortable in her seat.
Blaze raises her her eyebrow, "Girl talk?"
"Yeah, girl talk," Rouge said. "You know, when lovely girls like us talk about girl stuff like makeup, food, movies...," Rouge trails off and looks at Blaze teasingly. "Boys..."
Blaze became tense at the last remark. "I'm... I don't really have time for makeup, or movies. And the food I eat are nice..." Blaze looks away from Rouge nervously.
Rouge tilts her head a little, "And what about boys," Rouge said.
Blaze shifts her body in discomfort. "I have no interest in any man right now," Blaze said.
"No one Blaze? No one in specific comes to mind?" Rouge said attempting to probe. "Not even Shadow?" Blaze's eyes widen in shock. Rouge continues, "I mean he's a fine looking hedgehog. Very dashing and an eye catcher."
Blaze starts to blush in embarrassment, "I would be lying if I said he wasn't attractive."
Rouge nods her head in agreement, "True, but what takes the cake is his caring personality. He's honestly such a sweetheart." Rouge said.
Blaze was blushing heavily, not looking Rouge in the eye. Rouge decides to strike, "Is it a possibility... that you might like Shadow?"
Blaze's muzzle was redder than Knuckles himself. She opens her mouth to say something, but nothing comes out.
"It's ok if you do. I'm not judging." Rouge said casually.
Blaze finally found he voice, "No, I don't like Shadow... I don't think..." Blaze said nervously, then looked down at the table.
"Well, if you must know, Shadow has taken quite a liking to you." Rouge said. Blaze looks at Rouge with her eyes wide.
'Oh my, how quickly your demeanor changed kitty,' Rouge thought.
Blaze seems somewhat impatient for confirmation that what the ivory bat said was true. "Do you mean that?" Blaze asked.
"I think so. See, Shadow tends to be... what's the word?" Rouge said trying to form the right words. "Difficult. Yes, he is very difficult when it comes to his feelings. He probably has not realized it himself, but it's obvious that he is somewhat attached to you."
Blaze didn't know what to say. Losing the Sol Emerald was very crushing for her, but this news. This news was probably the greatest news she has heard in awhile. It completely overshadowed what happened at the Mystic Ruins awhile ago. She was overwhelmed with joy. Rouge noticed how overjoyed Blaze seemed in her eyes from hearing this.
'I must say, seeing her like this is adorable,' Rouge thought chuckling to herself a little. 'Who knows, she could be the one who could make Shadow feel whole again. He deserves it anyway.'
"How can I approach Shadow about this?" Blaze queries, nervousness overtaking her voice. She was very unsure on how to even start a conversation with him about this topic.
Rouge shrugs her shoulders, "I'm not entirely sure. All I can say is just let your relationship with him develop naturally. Don't force anything. I'm sure he'll come around sooner than you think."
Hope was starting fill up Blaze's, as she smile/ at Rouge, which shocked her somewhat. Blaze took Rouge's hand and shook it, "Thank you so much Rouge!"
Rouge smiles back as she shook her hand, "No problem hun."
The doors flew open, then Shadow, Infinite, and Eclipse came into the office.
"What's going on here?" Eclipse asked teasingly.
Rouge chuckles, "We're just having our girl talk. Right Blaze?" Blaze glances over to Rouge, so Rouge gave the feline a wink.
It made her blush a little, "Yeah, just some girl talk."
Shadow smirks, "Glad to see you two are getting along. Anyway, it seems that we'll have to wait until the commander finds a signature for the Sol Emerald again," Shadow explains, then folds his arms. "We'll have to wait until then, if that's fine with you, your highness?"
Blaze blushes a little, "Yes, that's fine."
Shadow nods, "Well it's about time to clock out."
Infinite concurs with the ebony hedgehog, "I need to rest. I've been through enough today."
Blaze glances at Infinite's bandaged foot inside his shoe, "How is your foot?"
"It's fine. I just need to rest for tonight, then it'll be healed. Your care is not needed," Infinite says coldly.
Blaze narrows her eyes at the jackal, "Oh really?"
Rouge walks to Shadow and pulls him to the side, then whispers in his ear, "So, have you changed your mind?"
Shadow raises an eyebrow, "About?"
"Sonic's party tomorrow, remember?" Rouge answers quietly. Shadow shook his head in response.
"You're so 'stubborn.'" Rouge hisses. "Just go. It will be fun."
Shadow sighs, "I don't want to go Rouge."
Rouge gave Shadow a stern look, "Do it for me and Blaze." Shadow glances over at Blaze before turning back to Rouge.
"Fine, I'll go." Shadow replies dryly, then points to Infinite. "He has to tag along as well though."
Infinite saw Shadow pointing at him, then stares at Shadow blankly, "What's going on?"
"You're gonna be taking a trip with us tomorrow." Rouge says condescendingly.
Infinite has a scowl in his face, "To where exactly?"
"To Sonic's party," Shadow answers quickly.
"Hmph, like I'd go to such a childish event." Infinite replies in disgust. Shadow looks at Rouge and shrugs his shoulders.
"Eclipse, do your thing please." Rouge said. Eclipse nods, then walks up to Infinite. Infinite glances over to Eclipse with a cautious expression, as Eclipse approaches him.
"Hey, if you don't go. I will-," Eclipse whispers everything else in Infinite's ear.
Infinite shivers out of his fur and he backs away from Eclipse, "Fine I'll go! Just keep him away from me!"
Rouge laughs loudly, "That could be arranged."
Shadow facepalms himself in disappointment.
"Let's go home now. I'm becoming hungry." The others agreed, checked out for the day, and left.
"I'll see you guys at Sonic's place tomorrow, oh and Eclipse. I'll take care of the winged thing for ya." Rouge said waving goodbye to the others. They waved her goodbye and stood around Shadow.
"Chaos Control!" Shadow calls out the emerald's power once more.
Once they got home, Infinite walks to his room. Blaze sat down on the couch in the living room while Eclipse went into the kitchen to look for something to eat.
"I honestly do not feel like cooking," Eclipse said.
Shadow glances over at his brother, "It's fine. I'll order some pizza."
"Great," Eclipse sat at the kitchen table petting his Black Arms. Shadow reaches for his cell phone to dial the number, but his phone starts ringing. Shadow looks at the contact name and grimaced. Sonic was calling him for whatever reason and he did not want to answer.
"Are you going to answer that?" Blaze asked not moving her gaze from the TV.
Shadow sighs, then swipes on the screen to answer, "Hello?"
"Sup Shadz, how ya been buddy?" An enthusiastic voice asked on the other line.
Shadow frowns even more, "What do you want Sonic?"
Sonic chuckles in response, "Always cutting to the chase as usual. Anyway, I called to let you know that I'm having a party to watch the fireworks tomorrow night. I wondered if you, your brother, and Infinite would like to come?"
"We'll be there," Shadow replies dryly.
"Really!? Awesome, I can't wait to see you there. I'll send you the time and place through text message." Sonic said happily.
"Ok, is that all?" Shadow questions, not wanting to be on the phone with him any longer.
"That's all for now. Make sure you be there ok?" Sonic said.
"Yeah, Yeah. Good night." Shadow hung up before Sonic could say anything, then dials the number to order a pizza.
The pizza came in and Shadow said the pizza at the dining table. Shadow walks up to Infinite's room and knocks on his door, "We have some pizza out here."
"I will join you guys in a sec," Infinite's muffled voice could be heard through the door.
Shadow walks away from Infinite's door, got himself a plate of pizza, then sat at the table. Blaze and Eclipse joined him as they ate together. Eventually, Infinite came out and sat at the table with them. Blaze stares at Infinite for awhile, as she realized he doesn't have his mask on.
Infinite notices Blaze staring at him, "Yes, this is what I look like without the mask on."
Blaze looks at Infinite thoughtfully, "Why do you wear it?"
"Personal reasons that will not be addressed," Infinite said as he stole a glance from Shadow.
Eclipse leans to Blaze's ear, "Don't try to probe it, because Infinite is very sensitive when it comes to his reasons for the mask." Blaze looks at Eclipse in confusion. Eclipse smiles in response, then continues eating.
Once they were done eating, Shadow, Eclipse, and Blaze went to the living and sat on the couch to watch a movie. Infinite decided to sleep in early due to his sore foot. Blaze watched Infinite as he went into his room.
"Seems like we'll have to find another place for you to sleep now that Infinite is back," Shadow said as he went to Netflix on his PS4.
"Why don't Blaze sleep with you in your room Shadow?" Eclipse said as he slumps into his seat for comfort. Eclipse was oblivious to the shocked looks he was getting from Shadow and Blaze. Both of their muzzle were deep red as they stare at Eclipse in embarrassment.
Shadow shook his head, "Don't joke like that Eclipse!" Shadow exclaimed trying to regain his composure. Blaze still shocked from Eclipse's remark.
Eclipse shrugs, "I wasn't joking. I was actually serious." Eclipse said casually. "I mean, you used to sleep in the same bed as Rouge at the time, so this should not be any different."
Shadow still looks flustered as he sunk back into his seat. "That may be true, but-"
Eclipse interrupts, "Then, this should not be a problem. And I refuse to share a bed with you." Shadow turns back to the TV with a conflicted expression, while Blaze remained silent.
Eclipse got up and walks toward the hallway, "Well, it's been a long day so I'm going to bed. Good night." Eclipse walks into his room, then close his door shut.
Silence fills the air as Shadow and Blaze looks at the TV nervously, not sure on how to start a conversation. Shadow finally decides to say something, "Maybe... I could sleep on the couch and you could sleep in my room."
Blaze shook her head in disagreement, "Shadow, I wouldn't want to kick you out of your room just so I could have a bed to myself."
"Well, I would hate to let you sleep on this uncomfortable couch princess," Shadow replied.
"Shadow, I appreciate your politeness, but you don't have to do this," Blaze was not backing down.
Shadow shook his head in disagreement, "On the contrary princess. You're in my home, so it's required for me to treat you with kindness or any guest for that matter."
"Shadow, please you don't have to do this," Blaze was becoming more bashful by the second.
"I won't allow my guest to sleep on this uncomfortable bed, when I have a spare bed in my room," Shadow says sheepishly.
Silence fills the air once again. Both of them not looking at each other, while the show on the tv continues.
Shadow looks over to Blaze and spoke, "It's seems like we'll have to agree to disagree princess."
"I g-guess... sharing a bed isn't b-bad," Blaze stammered trying to keep her composure.
Shadow tried his hardest not to lose his composure, "I suppose it's not."
"Well, it is getting late," Blaze points out.
Shadow glances at the clock. It's 11:00 PM. Shadow scoffs at how fast time moved. Both of them got up and walked slowly to Shadow's room. Shadow opened the door and invited Blaze in.
"I-I assume you have some clothing?" Shadow asked, not trying to imagine himself sleeping next to a naked Blaze.
"Y-Yes, I bought some PJs yesterday if you remember me wearing them last night when we had the talk."
Shadow nods, so Blaze walks out to get her PJs. Shadow was frozen with fear for the first time in awhile. He's sleeping with someone of the opposite sex in his bedroom. He may have done so with Rouge many times, but it's different with Blaze. Even his heart started to race as he thought more about it.
'Why am I so nervous about this. Blaze is just a friend... right?' Shadow wondered as he sat down on his bed. 'I never felt this way with Rouge so why do I feel this way now? Is it... is it because I'm attracted to Blaze?'
Shadow shook his head in dismay as he thought to himself. 'That couldn't be. And even if that were the case it wouldn't make any difference. Blaze is not interested in me so I should discard these feelings.' Shadow frowned a little as he continued thinking.
What if she didn't feel any type of way towards him. It brings a little pang of sadness into Shadow as he thought more about it. He's been growing more and more fond of her to the point that he might actually like her. He's been feeling this way a lot lately.
'It probably started when I promised her we would get the last Sol Emerald,' Shadow thought to himself.
Blaze walks in with her pajamas on and placed her normal clothes on top of Shadow's dresser. Shadow notice that Blaze's face was kind of red as well.
Shadow decides to try and comfort her, "There's nothing to worry about. I promise I won't do anything," Shadow vowed to her.
Blaze chuckles a little, "Shadow don't worry. I know I could trust you. I just..." Blaze's voice trails off. "I just need to get used to this, considering I've never slept with a guy before."
Shadow remains silent, so both of them laid onto the bed and pulled the covers around them as they turned their backs towards each other. It was quiet in the room. So quiet, that their own heart beats could be heard. Both of them were beating fast because both of them were still nervous.
Shadow decides to break the ice, "Today was pretty eventful."
"Yeah, it was." Blaze agreed.
Shadow rolls over on his back to face the ceiling. "Are you still worried about the Sol Emerald?"
Blaze rolls over to face Shadow, "Indeed, I'm very worried still."
Shadow continues staring at the ceiling, "I'm sorry Blaze."
Blaze stole a glance from Shadow, "For what?"
"I held back at the beginning of the fight with Metal," Shadow said solemnly. "If I had decided to take matters more seriously, then maybe the emerald would be in your hands right now." Blaze stared at Shadow for a second.
'He always blames himself for every shortcoming. As if it's his responsibility to do every right,' Blaze thought as she studied Shadow. 'Rouge wasn't wrong when she said that Shadow was a sweetheart,' Blaze smiled to herself.
"Shadow, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault," Blaze said. "You always gave your enemies a chance to walk away all the time. Even when you're not supposed to show mercy, you do it anyway. That's something I've always admired about you."
Shadow glances at Blaze, "You give me too much credit," Shadow said.
"And you don't give yourself enough credit." Blaze said in response.
Shadow smiles as he close his eyelids. "You know, I've always admired how much determination you have, even when things seem to be hopeless."
Blaze looks at Shadow with a shocked expression.
Shadow continues, "Although you say that you're not a social person, you still manage to blend in with Sonic and the others whenever we hung out together." Shadow said. "That's something I honestly envy."
Blaze seemed bewildered as she stared at Shadow. Shadow opened his eyes and glanced at Blaze, who blushed in response. Shadow studied Blaze for awhile and realized her hair was down.
'Wow, she's a lot more beautiful with her hair down,' Shadow thought as he studied Blaze. 'The moonlight is hitting a lot of beautiful features on her face... especially those golden arises.' Shadow stared deeply into Blaze's amber eyes as if he was hypnotized. 'Her eyes are so... alluring,' Shadow thought as he stared deeper. 'What the hell are you thinking Shadow the Hedgehog. You're not companion material remember?'
Shadow blinks his eyes back into reality. Blaze didn't notice that Shadow zoned out for a split second.
"Thank you for the compliments, but I'm not as amazing as you think I am." Blaze said, continuing the conversation.
"I beg to differ," Shadow replied. Blaze chuckles as she look up to the ceiling.
"So you're going to Sonic's thing, right?" Blaze asked.
"Yeah, I'm going," Shadow said while frowning.
"You're frowning aren't you?" Blaze giggles as she continues staring at the ceiling.
"You know me so well," Shadow replies as a smirk forms on his lips.
"I'm just glad you've changed your mind." Blaze said as she smiles to herself.
Shadow yawns, then close his eyes, "Yeah well, I don't want to doze off while trying to see the fireworks, so let's get some sleep."
"Good idea," Blaze said as she closed her eyes and got comfortable. Eventually, they dozed off as they let their imaginations run wild in their dreams.
