Alright, the premiere of Sonic's comeback film. Of course, for the group, it's time to celebrate. What surprises will the day bring? Let's find out.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic The Hedgehog or any of the characters, they are owned by Sega and Sonic Team.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Dreamcast, the Dreamcast is owned and trademarked by Sega.

September 9th 1999.

This was it, the day so many had waited for.

The hype was bigger than they could've ever imagined.

There were lines going around the block for multiple theaters, everyone so excited to see the blue hedgehog back in action.

It seemed like this Dreamcast thing would be a smash hit.

Of course, the critics had already seen it and they had a generally positive reaction, but the public was the key.

However, even if it didn't succeed, Sonic was just happy that he was able to come back again.

Rouge and Knuckles were throwing a party for the release day, inviting all of the cast and crew.

Knuckles blasted his records at full volume, the living room looking almost like a nightclub.

While everyone else was celebrating, Sonic and Amy had remained outside, having the balcony all to themselves.

"Well, they definitely know how to throw a party." Amy said, with a little laugh.

"That's for sure." Sonic said.

"So, it looks like you're going to be a big star again." Amy brought up.

"Yeah, honestly it's kind of weird now." Sonic told her.

"Well, everyone deserves a second chance." Amy said.

"Seems kind of like the third or fourth, with how many mistakes I made." Sonic said.

"Maybe, but you've been through a lot, but now you're in control of your life." Amy said.

"True, and as long as you're in it, it will always be worth the while." Sonic said.

Amy smiled as he held her close, resting her head against his chest.

As her eyes opened, she gasped in surprise.

Held in Sonic's other hand, was a ring.

Not just any ring, an engagement ring, diamond and all.

Sonic looked at her, returning the smile as he popped the question.

"Will you marry me?" Sonic asked.

Meanwhile.

Knuckles had been busy, basically spending the whole time in stage.

While Knuckles had been busy partying with his friends and performing in stage, Rouge had been left alone, wandering through the crowd while her husband was having the time of his life.

Rouge sighed as she made her way outside, taking a seat at the patio table.

As she sat down, she looked up to see Amy hugging Sonic, hearing a faint yes from the pink hedgehog.

She noticed Sonic slipping a ring onto Amy's finger and she put two and two together.

Rouge smirked at the scene.

"Nice work, blue boy." Rouge said.

Rouge then looked back at the party, through the patio screen door.

Knuckles had dived into the crowd and was being carried by them as they chanted his name.

Rouge sighed again.

"What happened?" She thought.

Rouge and Knuckles had been married for over two years.

At first, it seemed like nothing had changed, they were still in love and there for one another.

But, as time went on, she started to notice that Knuckles' attention has shifted elsewhere.

Knuckles had been paying less attention to her, no longer showing much affection towards her and even spending most of his nights out with the Chaotix.

Rouge understood that Knuckles enjoyed that lifestyle, she just wished he would be there for her more.

"I need you." Rouge thought.

Suddenly, the patio doors opened, alerting Rouge to company.

Rouge looked up, seeing a hedgehog standing there, looking at her.

"Sorry if I'm bothering you, I just had to get away for a moment." He apologized.

"No, it's alright, I understand." Rouge said, offering him a seat.

He obliged and took a seat across from her, in case she wanted to make conversation.

"I don't think I've seen you around before." Rouge said.

"I'm just a stunt double, they used me for that final battle scene with Chaos since they thought some of the sequences were too dangerous for Sonic." He told her.

"Oh, well then, you're either very brave or very stupid." Rouge said, with a laugh.

"No, just looking for a challenge, honestly I was hoping it would lead to a role." He said.

"Well, it's a good place to start." Rouge said.

"So, why are you out here?" He asked.

Rouge pointed towards Knuckles and the hedgehog nodded in understanding.

"You're a lucky woman." He joked.

Rouge laughed at his little jab.

"But, in all seriousness, he is a lucky man, being married to an amazing director, not to mention a kind woman." He complimented.

"What makes you think I'm kind?" Rouge asked.

"Everyone knows what you did for Sonic, how you helped him get back his career and his new contract with the studio, you were a good friend to him." He reminded her.

"He's a good guy, I've known him since he was just a kid, he has a good heart and he deserved to be looked at for who he is instead of what happened during his struggle." Rouge told him.

He nodded in agreement.

The two chatted away as the party went on, finding that they had some things in common as well as a few differences.

"I can't remember the last time I had a talk like this." Rouge thought.

She honestly was enjoying her time with this stranger.

But, all good things must come to an end.

As it began to grow dark, he had to leave.

"Sorry to run, but I have to work tomorrow, maybe I'll see you at the studio." He told her.

"Yeah, wait, can I get your name, maybe I can find you there?" Rouge asked.

He looked at her with a smirk, before saying a name that would stick with her, as well as others for a long time to come.

"It's Shadow, Shadow The Hedgehog."