Chapter 11: Who Are We?

Marie stood in front of a mirror. She stared at her reflection looking for any flaw. She was dressed in a pair of nice blue jeans and a red tube top. Se also had on a necklace that was made from some black string material and was holding a purple jewel in the center it really brought out her neck along with some black tennis shoes.

Marie continued to look herself over unaware that she was being watched through her window. It was dark outside and Chase kept to the shadows of the tree branches as he watched Marie. 'Where could she be going?' Chase considered her to be slightly more dressed up than usual but why? Was she trying to impress someone and if so then who? He was starting to get worried and not about her but about what could be happening if his theory was correct he could lose his edge over her.

Her long dark pink hair flowed down her shoulders softly she looked up at her ears and twitched them once. "Hum I wonder if I should get them pierced?" Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard the doorbell ring. She ran out of her room and down the stairs. "I got it." Marie opened the door and saw Todd standing there with a grin.

"You look sexy." He winked as he took her hand. "Ready too got?"

"Yea." She started to walk out the door with him. "Mom Dad I'm gone!" She closed the door behind them.

The two walked down the street together oblivious to the fact that they were being studied. "Chase I want you to follow Amy." Sonics voice sounded in Chase's ear. Chase could tell Sonic had some jealousy in his voice which didn't surprise him.

"Naturally sir." Chase jumped from the edge of the second floor and then up onto the roof. He stayed to the shadows as he followed the two so as not to be noticed.

"So how have you been the last few day I haven't seen you a lot at school." Todd asked as he walked beside her.

"I'm sorry I've just been busy…" She wasn't making eye contact with him it hurt to know she wasn't telling him the whole truth.

"There must be more to it than that. I know you Marie and you've never worked so hard as to skip out on Saturday night."

"It's been a hard time for me you know since…" She closed her eyes feeling a pain in her heart it was strange she didn't think it would be so hard.

"I know." Todd wrapped his hand around hers once more. "I understand I'm sorry I'm not trying to push you…I'm just worried about you." He blushed a little at his own words.

Marie was also blushing as she looked at him and then smiled slightly.

The two had reached Galleons and were just going in. Inside it was somewhat dark with flashing colored lights and loud music. Todd and Marie smiled as they moved into the crowd and started dancing around with one another.

No one had noticed that someone was watching everything that was going on through the glass roof. Chase bent down so he was propped up on one knee. He viewed the inside for Marie.

The current song ended and the lights stopped their blinking and held still in a dim glow as a slow song began to play. Todd looked at Marie. He didn't even have to ask he put his hands around Marie's waist and she put her arms around his neck. Marie felt so peaceful. She never noticed that this was one of the few times they had done this. Usually they sat out the slow dances but she had just allowed him to dance with her and honestly she wanted too. This was all so different she had always thought of Todd as her best friend and the flirt stuff just for fun but now she wasn't so sure. Was her relationship with Todd becoming that of something more than friendship was she falling for him? But wait what about Chase hadn't she felt something between them as well? What was it she felt for Chase anyway she had not stopped seeing him and he had seemed so taken with her and she him but now she didn't know what was happening her feelings were all mixed up in her mind and heart. She had her head resting on Todd's shoulder she happened to look up and she saw Chase. She saw him motioning for her to come. She was so surprised had he followed her?

"Todd I'll be right back." Marie released him and he had no choice but to do the same as she walked off through the crowd. She ran out the door of the club and she jumped onto the roof. She immediately started looking around for Chase. She suddenly felt a presence behind her she turned around swiftly and saw Chase standing there. "Chase what are you doing here?" Marie questioned.

Chase heard the voice in his ear. "Do it." Sonic whispered.

"I had to follow you I wanted to make sure you weren't in any trouble." "And there's something else." He put his hands on her shoulders. "I need you...my master is in danger."

"What?" Marie looked at him confused.

"The ninja from before they have attacked him and now he is in danger I can't fight them alone." He took her hands in his own. "I must have you by my side to win…please Marie…" He pulled her close causing her to blush. "…won't you help me…?" He kissed her.