Here's Part 7 of the Ebony and Lavender. Yep, Shadow and Blaze are official as of now. Sorry for this part being short. I might release Part 8 in possibly 3 days or early, than waiting 5 days to post the next part; considering how short this chapter of the story is a lot more shorter than I anticipated. Actually, I could release it today, but I'm not sure. Let me know if you guys want the next part today in the reviews. Thank you for reading my story and keeping up with it, and as always, I hope ye enjoy!
The sun shines brightly from outside as sunlight was flowing through the window of Shadow's room. Shadow woke up and yawns a little. He tried to move, but once again there was something heavy on the right side of his body. He looks over to see a sleeping Blaze snuggling on his neck peacefully. A small smile formed on Shadow's lips as he gawks at his newly girlfriend. He carefully moves away from her without waking her up. Once he was free, he walked out of his room towards the kitchen to get some orange juice.
"Good morning, hun," Rouge was in the kitchen brewing some coffee to get some energy. "How did you sleep?"
"I slept pretty well," Shadow replied while taking the orange juice out of the fridge. "How was your beauty sleep?"
Rouge looked at Shadow teasingly, "Would have been better with a bed, but I'm not complaining."
Shadow chuckled a little as he poured his oj into a glass. Eclipse walked in yawning loudly and stretching, "Good morning everyone."
"Good morning Clipsy," Rouge said while smiling.
Eclipse looked at Rouge in confusion, "Clipsy?"
Rouge chuckled, "My nickname for you, silly." Shadow chuckled at Eclipse's dumbfounded look on his face.
Then, there was a loud yawn coming from the living room. Silver rose from his slumber and looked over to the trio in the kitchen, "Morning." Shadow took another sip of his oj while Eclipse walked over to the Black Arms. Rouge decided to sit at the dining room table. Shadow thought for a moment as he continued taking sips from his oj. An idea popped into his head.
Shadow cleared his throat, "Hey everyone, I feel like a huge thanks is in order." Rouge, Silver, and Eclipse looked over to Shadow.
"Thanks for what?" Silver asked.
"All of you helped me a lot last night with Blaze. It means so much to me that you guys done that for me."
"Aww Shadow, you don't have to thank us," Rouge replied. "We did it because we care for you and Blaze. There's no need to thank us."
"But-," Shadow began.
"It's fine brother," Eclipse cut Shadow off. "You've helped us more than we all could count. Well, I guess I'm in that as well considering you've looked out for me, so don't thank us."
Silver chimed in, "We are just happy to help two good friends of ours."
They all looked at Shadow with a warming smile as Shadow was taken aback from their words. Shadow closed his eyelids and smiled, 'I really do not deserve you guys.' Shadow thought.
"So Shadow, anything planned for today?" Rouge asked.
Shadow shrugged, "Not really, I mean what can we do on a Sunday?"
"Good question." Silver said. The room was filled with silence for a few minutes. "How about watching a movie at a movie theater?" Silver suggested.
"That's a great idea Silver," Rouge agreed. "We could go see a movie together."
Shadow sighed, "I'm not rich just to make that clear."
Rouge gave Shadow the puppy eyes, "Please Shadow. You only need to bring twenty dollars."
Shadow looked at Rouge in annoyance, "I have to pay for Eclipse and Blaze. That's eighty dollars right there for a damn movie. Wait, I didn't mention Infinite either, did I? Make that one hundred dollars."
Silver chimed in, "I could pay for Eclipse or Blaze if you want."
"And I could pay for Infinite," Rouge said.
"Who said I was going?" Everyone looked over to the hallway to see Infinite standing there. "I don't know what makes all of you think I'm going." Infinite stated.
"You have to go wherever I go during our leisure time. It's required by your agreement, or have you forgotten." Shadow replied.
Infinite sighed, "Why did I agree to this?"
"It's not like I want to do this anyway," Shadow continued. He made his way to the kitchen to cook some breakfast. "Besides, what movie is out right now that is even worth seeing?"
Rouge shrugged, "I'm not exactly sure."
Shadow gave her a dumbfounded look, "Why go to the movie theater if we do not know what we could watch?"
Rouge responded, "So that we could hang out together Shadz. I should call Sonic and the others to see if they will come too."
"They might have some ideas on what movie to see." Silver said.
"Sounds like a plan," Eclipse said.
While they were figuring out some activities for today, Shadow washed some dishes to clear the sink, then pulled out the waffle maker, bacon, and eggs. He had all the ingredients ready to make waffles, so he got started. When he started stir the mix for the waffles, his eyes were suddenly covered by someone's hands.
Shadow already knew who it was and chuckled a little, "Good morning, princess."
"Good morning, Shadow," Blaze said as she gave Shadow a quick peck on the cheek.
"Aww, Prince Charming and his princess finally reunited." Rouge said teasingly in the background. Blaze turned around laughed a little.
Rouge continued, "So Blaze, would you want to go to the movie theater today?"
Blaze nodded, "Sure I wouldn't mind. What movie are we seeing."
Shadow replied in the background, "They don't know."
Blaze stared at them in confusion, "What's the point if we don't know what movie to watch?"
"Exactly, finally someone who understands." Shadow said in the background.
"Shadow, don't give us a hard time please sweetie?" Rouge asked.
"I will continue to until you guys decide on a movie we all can enjoy." Shadow replied dryly.
Rouge sighed and turned on the TV for the weather, "We'll figure something out."
"And it better not be 3-D!" Shadow exclaimed.
"Yes my king," Rouge sneered. "Anyway, let's see what movies we can watch."
"I still have yet to see Avengers Infinity War." Silver said.
"Neither have I." Eclipse said.
"That movie was actually pretty good. I wouldn't mind seeing that again." Shadow said. Blaze looked at Shadow with a clueless expression, "The Avengers?"
Shadow thought for a moment, then continued, "Actually, let's watch something else. Blaze needs to catch up with the movie's storyline before she can watch Infinity War." Silver and Eclipse nodded in agreement.
"Ok Infinity War is off the table. What are the other options?"
Eclipse walked over to the dining table and took a seat, "Incredibles 2?"
Shadow and Infinite laughed in the background. Blaze elbowed Shadow and shot Infinite a glare while fire engulfed her hand as a warning. Infinite stopped immediately and looked away while Shadow gave Blaze a mean mug. "Sorry Shady. I still love you." Blaze whispered.
"Yeah, expect payback later on." Shadow hissed as he continue cooking.
Blaze chuckled a little, "Ooooh I'm so scared."
Shadow smirked in response, "I'll teach you to be."
Blaze gave Shadow a challengingly expression, "Oh really."
'Shadow, stop flirting and finish cooking.' Shadow snapped his head over to Eclipse's direction and shot him a glare. Eclipse was struggling to hold his laugh in as he waved at his brother.
"Let me guess," Shadow looked back over to Blaze. "Eclipse said something in your mind." Shadow nodded in response and Blaze chuckled a little.
"So, any more options?" Rouge said.
"How about Deadpool 2?" Shadow suggested.
"Yeah, the first one was awesome, so let's watch the second one." Silver said.
Both Infinite and Eclipse nodded in agreement.
Rouge sighed, "I don't know what you guys see in that movie."
"Actually, I want to see it too," Rouge looked over to see that the voice belonged to Blaze. "I seen the first one with Sonic and the others before when I came to visit. It was pretty funny."
Rouge facepalmed and looked at the schedule for a theater close to them.
"I'll let Sonic and the others know what we're watching." Silver said.
"No need," Shadow replied. "He's almost here."
Blaze looked at Shadow, "How do you know?"
"We can feel his inner chaos nearing our house." Eclipse stated.
Shadow's ear twitched in annoyance, "Why is he here?"
Rouge looked at Shadow nervously, "Well, I did let him know we're watching a movie."
Shadow sighed and finished cooking breakfast, "Doesn't mean he should come here."
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock.
"Silver, please get the door." Shadow said. Silver nodded and walked up to the front door.
"What's up everyone!" Sonic yelled.
"Hey Big Blue," Rouge said.
"Good morning Sonic." Blaze said with a smile.
"Hey everyone," Sonic said with a lot of enthusiasm. Sonic sniffed the air a little and licked his lips hungrily. "Man, that smells really good." He looked over and noticed the ebony hedgehog in the kitchen. Sonic walked over to greet the one he could call his brother.
"Sup Shadster." Sonic teased.
"Good morning, faker."
Sonic smirked, "You know you're the fake hedgehog here."
Shadow chuckled and glared at Sonic, "You're lucky I'm cooking or I would prove who the fake one is."
"Guys, please simmer down a little," Blaze said. "We're not here to bicker ok?"
"Hmph," Shadow continued cooking and Sonic chuckled.
Blaze pulled Shadow's ear, "Ow, ow, ow, let go!" Shadow yelped.
Blaze gave Shadow a stern look, "Stop messing around and finish cooking. I'm hungry."
Shadow sighed, "Fine, your highness." Blaze pulled his ear a little harder. "Haha, ow, ow, ok I'm sorry," Shadow said, slightly laughing at her reaction. Blaze finally let go of his ear and glared at Shadow.
"Awe, look at you two flirting with each other." Sonic said teasingly.
"You call that flirting?" Silver questioned.
"Seems like abuse to me." Infinite added.
"To think my brother would be in such an abusive relationship," Eclipse started. "Eh, he'll be fine."
Shadow rolled his eyes, "Thanks for caring, brother. Anyway, breakfast will now be served."
Blaze helped Shadow make plates for everyone, so that they could get their fill for the start of the day. "Man, these waffles, bacon, eggs, and biscuits look deeeeeelicious!" Sonic exclaimed.
"Thank you for the food," everyone said to Shadow, then all of them started eating.
Sonic took a bite from his eggs, then looked at Shadow, "So, what movie do you have in mind for your date with Blaze?"
Shadow nearly choked on his bite of his waffle. He grabbed his water and took huge gulps. Once he was done, he looked at Sonic, "It's not a date Sonic." Shadow hissed quietly.
Sonic studied Shadow for a second, "Why not man? This could be a moment you and Blaze can make together or something."
Shadow took another bite of his waffle, "I'm not exactly sure how I can do that."
Sonic took a bite out of his biscuit, "Well, I'm sure you can figure something out. You always do."
The two hedgehogs turned their attention back to the conversation about the movie thing for today. "So Deadpool 2 starts at 3:30. We could go up there around three, then after the movie we could hang out in the mall." Rouge said.
"Sounds good to me." Silver said.
"Is the mall part necessary?" Infinite asked. "The movie theater isn't bad, but why do we have to go to the mall afterwards?"
"It's fine Infinite. I'm going back home as soon as the movie is over." Shadow said after finishing his eggs.
"Sounds good to me." Infinite said.
"Actually, this would give us time to train," Shadow said while eating his bacon.
Infinite looked at him and smirked, "I'd love to bash your brains out."
Shadow shot Infinite a challenging look, "Hmph, if you can land a hit on me."
"Care to wager on that?" Infinite asked.
"Hmph," a smirk formed on Shadow's lips. "No, because you have nothing of value to me. But we'll see what happens then."
Sonic turn to them, "Hey, let me join in on this action!"
Infinite glared at Sonic, "Sure you can. We also have a score to settle, Sonic."
Sonic looked over to Eclipse and Silver, "Why don't you two join us?"
Eclipse stared blankly at Sonic, "I have nothing to prove. Besides, if I do join, I might go for Shadow mostly." Both brothers locked eyes. The air was getting intense as they glared at each other. "Actually, I'll join. We still haven't decided our last bout, brother." Eclipse said.
Shadow's smirk grew larger as he glared at his brother. So much excitement was burning in Sonic as he felt the tension.
He turn to Silver, "What about you Silver?"
Silver shrugged, "I don't think you'd let me go, even if I decline." Silver said then look up at the others with confidence. "I don't mind taking on the challenge though."
"Alright!" Sonic exclaimed. "I know Knuckles would want to join as well. Oh man, I can't wait!"
"How are you guys planning to fight without us having a say!"
All the guys turned to a flustered ivory bat. "Ugh, I swear all of you men are the same." Rouge spat.
Blaze chuckled a little, "It's fine guys. I would like to join in on this, but I can't leave Rouge alone."
"You can if you want to hun." Rouge said to Blaze. Blaze shook her head,
"No it's fine. I feel that if one of them even graze me, then Shadow would possibly commit murder."
Shadow shrugged, "She's not wrong."
Everyone laughed in unison. Shadow looked around to see everyone enjoying their time together and smiled.
'Days like these makes the world worth saving.' Shadow thought.
Sonic noticed the change in Shadow's demeanor, "That's weird. I've rarely seen you smile like that before." Sonic teased.
"That's because moments like these gives me happiness. Seeing people happy was all Maria ever wanted, and it feels like I'm keeping our promise." Shadow explained while finishing the food on his plate.
Sonic smiled at Shadow and finished the last of his food, "She would be proud if she was here."
"Thank you Sonic," Shadow said before putting his plate in the sink.
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep.
Everyone froze when they heard the sound. Shadow recognized that sound; his GUN wrist communicator. "I'll be right back." Shadow said and left to get his communicator. Everyone looked at each other as the ebony hedgehog disappeared to his room.
"Strange, what could the commander want during the weekend?" Eclipse asked. Rouge seemed a bit nervous.
"Rouge, are you ok?" Blaze asked.
"Yeah," Rouge answered. "It's just whenever the commander calls during the weekend, it means that something happened..." Rouge trailed off. "And it doesn't usually end well."
Sonic stared at Rouge with confusion, "What do you mean?"
Rouge sighed, "The last time the commander called us during a weekend was when the time Omega was out of commission and Shadow was in bad shape. We thought he could have died."
Everyone was shocked at hearing this. "Wait, you mean the time when the one guys with weapons to fight chaos powered creatures came and nearly killed Shadow!?" Sonic asked. Rouge nodded.
"But we ended them over a year ago." Eclipse stated.
"That may be true, but some escaped." Rouge continued. "I don't know what to expect."
"Blaze, Rouge, Eclipse, and Infinite."
Everyone looked to see Shadow in his signature outfit. "We need to get going."
"Wait, me as well?" Blaze questioned.
"Yes," Shadow answered. "Sol Energy sightings have appeared near Green Hill Zone."
Blaze's ears perked up as she stood up. "My emerald," Blaze whispered.
"Possibly, so we have to get there quickly before we lose track of it." Shadow stated. Team Dark nodded and went to get themselves ready.
Shadow looked over to Sonic and Silver, "You two can come as well. I'm sure you two would join in anyway if I decline your assistance."
Sonic chuckled, "You know us so well."
Once Shadow has seen that everyone is ready, he opened the door and went outside with the others following. Once he locked the door, he turned to the others, "Let's get moving!"
