Here's a new story that I'm working on. This story will expand on the story that I've setup for the late one-shot I've made titled Shadaze: I Love You. It's in my Sonic Oneshots collection so check it out. Anyway, this will be a separate universe from the Ebony and Lavender.

Tell me what you think in the comments, thank you for reading, and as always I hope you enjoy.

A wind blew around the air as the cherry blossoms danced around like ballerinas. It was a pretty sight to behold. It was Spring in Gunma, Japan and the Sakura trees were flourishing in a heaven-like manner. One being was enjoying the view as he breathed in the Sakura aroma around the area. It was none other than Shadow the Hedgehog. He stood next to a cherry blossom tree while he stood in front of a river. He had his arms folded as he enjoyed the serenity.

"Shadow!" A feminine voice called out in the background.

Shadow's ear flickered at the voice. He turned around the see the lavender feline running to him with great haste. He smiled lightly as he watched Blaze slowing down.

Blaze huffed quietly, then glared at the ebony hedgehog, "What the heck, Shadow!"

Shadow raised an eyebrow, "What?"

"Don't 'what' me! I told you to wait for me while I went to the restroom! Why did you leave!?" Blaze clenched her fists. Fire was ignited as it surrounded her fists.

Shadow smirked, unfazed at potentially being burned, "I don't know what you're talking about. I don't recall you saying that."

Blaze growled deeply, "Why you-,"

Shadow quickly put one finger onto Blaze's chin. Blaze froze immediately in shock, then the flames around her hands died out. Shadow started scratching Blaze's chin gently. Blaze tried not to succumb to the nice sensation that Shadow was giving. The inner cat in her was making it very hard, but her stubborn will was pushing it back. Shadow smiled at this as he watched her struggle against his touch. Eventually, Blaze started to purr as she leaned further into his touch.

"No need to become angry. We came here to enjoy our time together, not start a fight. Besides," Shadow lowered his eyelids. "You can handle things by yourself, no?"

Blaze blushed, still leaning into his touch, "A gentleman would have stayed there in case something happens."

"Hmph, the independent, fiery princess wants me to be a gentleman for once, huh," Shadow smirked. "This coming from the same person who refused to let me cook for you, help you with your battles, or even set up your bath."

Blaze frowned more, averting her eyes, "Well...you've spoiled me so much since we've been together...I guess I've grown...used to it."

Shadow chuckled, "I'm happy to hear that."

Shadow removed his finger to Blaze's dismay. He folded his arms and looked back at the nature around him. Blaze grumbled to herself, upset that she lost to him in such an embarrassing way. They have been in this secret relationship for 5 years (minus the years of them taking interest in one another) and he managed to figure out much of her weaknesses. Her defenses are easily broken by that hedgehog and she hate and love it at the same time.

Shadow slightly gazed at the feline, seeing her pouting behind him, "Are you gonna continue pouting over there, or are you gonna look at the cherry blossoms trees that you love to see?"

Blaze slowly trudged next to Shadow and stood next to Shadow. She landed her eyes on the Sakura trees that stood above her and her demeanor immediately changed from aggravation to adoration. Shadow took her here before to show her this place and she loved it the first time. It was literally heaven to her eyes so Shadow decided to tag her along to this place whenever Spring hits here. Shadow looked at Blaze with admiration as the lavender feline looked in awe around the area. Shadow smiled warmly as he observed his girlfriend that stood next to him.

She was just...so beautiful. The way the sunlight hit her lavender features, the way the ponytail she wore flowed with the wind, the childish-like demeanor she gave off as she looked around, and those eyes...those dazzling amber orbs that Shadow tend to get lost in. Everything about her was precious to Shadow. He is willing to give up his own life to protect her.

A certain thought popped in to his mind which brought sadness. As much as he wanted to be with her, he couldn't do so. They live in two separate realms. Both of them having a responsibility in their own realms so they had to leave each other. Another huge factor is that Shadow was had eternal youth, so he couldn't grow old with her if he wanted to. She would leave him behind one day and he will be alone once more. Shadow's eye twitched slightly at the thought, then he turned away from Blaze quickly.

Blaze blinked as she noticed his actions, then turned to him, "Shadow? Are you alright?"

Shadow closed his eyes, "I'm..fine."

Blaze faced him more, unconvinced, "Come on. We've been together for five years so I can tell when something is wrong."

Shadow remained silent. The thought of her leaving once again brought a searing tear onto his heart. The thought of her no longer being there in the future made it even worse. Shadow clenched his teeth tightly in frustration.

Blaze grabbed his hands and held them tightly, "Shadow, what's the matter? You promised you'd tell me when something is bothering you, so come on and tell me-,"

"You're leaving soon." Shadow spoke quietly.

Blaze widened her eyes in surprise. She had a good look of Shadow's ruby eyes. There was anguish and loneliness flowing within his eyes.

Blaze lowered her eyelids, "Yes...I am.."

Shadow felt the tear in his heart widen even more. It was like someone was stabbing him with a kitchen knife.

He tightened his grip on her slender hands, "I don't want you to leave..."

"I know," Blaze looked up to face him. "I don't want to leave either...but I have to."

Shadow remained silent. A certain thought loomed over him while she was absent. The thought that maybe it was better to let this end. To leave the feelings that they had for one another behind because the longer this continues, the harder it will be for the both of them to continue with their responsibilities. He never shared it because he knew the reaction he would get. Not only that, but it would severely hurt him to say that. Even so, would it be for the better? Would it be beneficial for both of them in the long run? He has to try and not for his sake, but for her sake as well.

"Blaze," Shadow called her name quietly.

Blaze stared into his saddened eyes intently. The wind blew and several cherry blossoms flew around behind her. Shadow stared in awe at the view. It was like a goddess was looking back at him.

He shook his head quickly and mentally scoffed at himself, 'Now is not the time to be infatuated. I have to tell her.'

Shadow sighed, "It's been very hard being separated from you."

"I understand," Blaze nodded her head. "I hate leaving you. Every time I leave, it's like I'm leaving a part of me behind."

"And it gets worse with each time you leave...I," Shadow looked down at the ground. "I feel alone more than anything when you're gone. The loneliness brings a lot of bad thoughts into my mind."

"I understand how you feel Shadow..but hey I'm here now so there's no need to think about that." Blaze moved her hand to Shadow's muzzle and caressed it gently.

Shadow leaned into her touch, "And I'm grateful..but how long can we do this?"

Blaze pulled her hand back, raised a questioning eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"Blaze, there will come a time where we'll have to decide when this relationship will...break off.." Shadow winced at his words.

Blaze widened her eyes in shock. Her mouth was opened but a word did not leave.

Blaze gulped, then stared at Shadow, "You...want to..break up?"

Shadow stood there quietly. He furrowed his eyebrow as he expressed more emotion than he intended.

He shook his head quickly, "No, no! I don't at all. All I ever wish for is to be by your side at all times."

"Then what are you talking about?" Blaze seemed confused.

Shadow sighed, "We both have our own responsibilities in our own homes...and it will get in the way of what we have. We could go years without seeing each other and those years will be...unbearable. And not only that...I have immortality...you don't..."

Blaze lowered her eyelids, sighed heavily, "I understand...what do you suggest we do?"

"We have to stop doing this," That sentence was the final blow to Shadow's agonizing pain.

Blaze looked down at the ground, still gripping Shadow's brawn hands, "I see..."

Shadow looked away slowly, "It may not look like it now...but it'll be for the better in the long run."

"Can we stay friends at least?" Blaze's eyes still glued to the ground.

Shadow nodded his head, "I would like that."

Blaze smiled, "Good."

Shadow smiled slightly, but he realized his hands were being held by Blaze still. A storm brewed from within because he wanted to feel the warmth of her but this can't continue anymore. He attempted to loosen the hold from the lavender feline, instead she held them tighter. Shadow raised and eyebrow in confusion, then turned towards Blaze who was looking at his with a pleading look.

"I know that we'll have to stay platonic so we can't get in the way of our responsibilities but...can we save that for when I leave?" Blaze pleaded.

Shadow was taken aback, "Blaze we can't-,"

"Please," Blaze moved closer to the ebony hedgehog. She could smell the hint of hazelnut and coffee bean lingering from his body. She was only inches away from his face, "Once I leave, I'll abide by your terms but right now i just can't do it. Please..."

The look that she made caused Shadow to be stagnant. She was too beautiful for him to let go. The adoration he held for her just can't stay locked away, not until she goes back to her home. The lavender aroma that surround Blaze entered Shadow's nose. Shadow shivered as the fragrance engrossed him. Shadow removed his hands from Blaze's grip. Blaze's ears lowered in sadness as she knew that what she said was selfish. She closed her eyes and started to turn away from the em dark hero. Suddenly, she felt a pair of arms wrapped around her. She opened her eyes to Shadow see pulling her closer to him. Blaze gave Shadow a questioning expression as he embraced her.

Shadow held her close, "I'll take you up on that offer. It'll be hard for me to do it now too."

Blaze stared blankly at the hedgehog before chuckling, "Good."

"When do you leave?" Shadow queried.

Blaze leaned further into him and wrapped her arms around him, "I'm leaving in two days."

"Then I'll make the most that I can with you until your departure," Shadow spoke quietly.

She could feel the vibration in his body as he spoke. She always loved the deep tone of his voice more than she realized over the years. It was soothing and hearing his voice made her feel safe.

"Shadow?" Blaze called out.

"Hm," Shadow replied.

"If we could find a way for us to be by each others' side or if I could visit more often," Blaze turned her head to face him. "Could we still be together?"

Shadow looked at her thoughtfully for a few seconds, "What about the immortality issue?"

"I don't know..." Blaze said with uncertainty.

Shadow lowered his eyelids, stared at the feline before answering, "I'll take my chances if it means seeing you more."

Blaze grinned at his words, "It's a deal."

The two continued to hug each other as the looked off into the cherry blossoms dancing around above. The serenity of it all was the highlight of the day. Even though both of them made the agreement to stay as friends, the love that they held for each other will not waver. They have a special bond that is hard to break and a bond that is hard to create especially for those two.

Through the years that they were together, Blaze had visited three times. She was gone for nearly a year on her first departure, on the second departure she was gone for a year and a half, and now there's no telling how long she will be away. To Shadow, those years felt like an eternity. Tails tried his hardest to update the machine that connects the Chaos Dimension to the Sol Dimension so that everyone could cross safely but Dimension traveling isn't something that can happen frequently. There was times where the machine overloaded leaving Blaze trapped with the others. That forced Tails to lessen the usage to keep the flow of Chaos and Sol balanced instead of a frenzy. He never stopped working on the machine to improve and perform better and he's made great progress, but there are still limitations to the machine's usage.

Once Blaze returns to her home, he estimated that the next time she could visit would possibly be between 2-7 years or more. It varied with the fact that dimensional travel shouldn't be possible in the first place and with the flow of Chaos and Sol being different could fluctuate the estimation. Even with all of the information, Tails continued to work hard and is currently trying to update the machine so that Blaze could visit more often. Shadow and Blaze couldn't thank the twin tailed fox enough for his help. He was one of the few that knew about their secret relationship after all. Shadow would come over to Tails' place to help any way he can to improve the machine just so he can see Blaze again.

One day Shadow and Blaze could finally be together for as long as they want. One day Blaze can travel between dimensions so easily that she could visit every day.

One day...

Beep beep!

Both Shadow and Blaze's ear twitched at the alarm. Shadow moved his left wrist to see that GUN Commander has sent him a message. He opened the message to see what it said:

"Agent Shadow,

We found the coordinates of Eclipse the Darkling. I've sent the Spider Troupe and Team Dark ahead to close in on his location. I'm now sending you the coordinates. Get there and capture him."

Shadow scrunched his eyebrows after reading the message.

Blaze looked up at him, "Something come up?"

Shadow nodded his head, "Yes and I have to get going quickly."

"Oh..I was hoping to enjoy this moment more..." Blaze frowned slightly.

Shadow looked at the dissatisfied feline. She was too cute for him to ignore. He landed his hand on the top of her head and caressed it. Blaze blushed as he did so. No one would dare touch her head nonetheless rub it. No one but Shadow.

"Don't worry. I'll find you as soon as I finish," Shadow said.

"Do you promise?" Blaze asked shyly.

Shadow leaned over and gave Blaze a quick peck, then smiled warmly at her, "I promise."