Chapter 4: Interrupted Date
In the line for the food stand, Shadow and Maria are going to get something to eat before skating. When it's there turn, they are treated by a… hedgehog wearing a mustache and a wig wearing an apron and a hat?
"Hello newcomers, what would you like to eat for today? We got, hot dogs, chilli dogs, fries, all kinds of food and beverages," The hedgehog says.
Shadow and Maria looks at each other with confused looks.
"I'm I'll have a cheese pizza with a soda," Maria says.
"Make that two," Shadow says.
"Coming right up," The hedgehog says.
The cashier zooms in and comes out with the two pizzas and cups with soda inside.
"Here you go," The hedgehog says.
"Um thank you," Maria replies.
Shadow take a tray of food.
Just then the hedgehog puts a small basket of fries, "And here is the french fries, on the house."
"Uh thanks," Shadow says.
Then they both leave stand and are able to find a table.
Maria sits down, and says, "Hmm, for a minute there, I could have sworn that cashier looks almost like Sonic."
"It is Sonic," Shadow answers.
"How can you tell?" Maria asks.
"The blue quills are a dead give away. What is that Faker doing here of all places?" Shadow answers.
"Maybe he has a part time job here," Maria says.
"Somehow I doubt it," Shadow answers.
"If you say so," Maria says.
Then the two begin to have their lunch. Hiding in the hall by the restroom, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and Rouge, are spying on the couple.
"Looks like things are already getting to a good start. How about we mix it up a little," Rouge says.
She grabs Knuckles, "Come on, let's grab some skates. Amy, you and Tails will keep the two occupied till then."
Rouge then drag Knuckles away from the others. Maria and Shadow continue to have their lunch, when Maria notices Rouge taking Knuckles to the skating rink.
"Hmm, I didn't know Rouge and Knuckles are going out too," Maria replies.
"Huh?" Shadow asks.
He turns his head to see Rouge and Knuckles at the line to rent skates.
"What are they doing here?" Shadow asks, gritting his teeth.
"Maybe they're on a date," Maria says.
"Like those two would go out on a date with each other," Shadow says.
"Why you say that?" Maria asks.
"Because Rouge takes the Master Emerald and Knuckles is a complete hot head," Shadow says.
"I see," Maria says.
Shadow asks, "So Maria, how have you been doing in mobius?"
"I've been having a wonderful time. There are so many places to go and places to see. I get to meet many different mobians as well. I kind of wish we got here sooner," Maria says.
"Yeah. Me too. But…" Shadow says.
He then puts his hand on Maria's causing her to blush.
"I am glad that we're together on this planet now," Shadow says, showing a small smile.
Maria smiles, "Me too."
Shadow and Maria smile at each other. Amy and Tails are watching to see the two are having a good time.
Amy happily sighs, "Aww, that is so sweet."
"I think they don't need help with their date, so about about we get going before they notice us," Tails says.
"Why do you want to leave so bad?" Amy asks.
"Because I don't feel right getting involved in their relationship. Remember what happened when the Chaotix try to get them together," Tails says.
"Hey. Last time, they got an alien invader involve because they tried to stage a fake alien abduction. We're not going to any of that. We're just going to help the two with their date and see how all of this is going to turn out," Amy says.
She stands up and walks away, "Now if you excuse me, I'm going to get Sonic to skate with me."
Tails sighs at Amy's attempt to get herself and Sonic together. Tails look to see Maria and Shadow have finish their dinner and head to the line to get some skates. Tails really feel guilty about spying on them. He knows that Shadow is going to be furious when he find out and if they do anything stupid.
After getting the skates, Shadow uses his jet shows to skate on the rink while Maria is trying to skate on the roller skating rink.
"Whoa!" Maria yelps, trying to keep her balance.
Shadow and Maria take each other's arms so Maria can balance of the skates.
"How you feel?" Shadow asks.
"This is a lot harder than it looks," Maria says.
Maria then begins to lose her balance and moves her legs around screaming a little. Then she falls onto Shadow and feels the white fur on his chest. Shadow is able to catch her in his arms. The two look at each other as they blush a little.
On a different part of the rink, Rouge and Knuckles are on rollerskates. Knuckles has his arms crossed disapproved because Rouge has force him to be with her on the rink.
"Those two are really hitting it off," Rouge says.
"Yeah. No thanks to us," Knuckles says.
"Why are you so negative about checking on them?" Rouge asks.
"Because the last time the Chaotix interfered with their relationship, Maria was almost abducted by a real alien," Knuckles says.
"True, but Shadow and Maria were able to defeat Eclipse in the end," Rouge says.
"Yeah, but he's still out there and won't stop until he destroys Shadow and destroy this planet," Knuckles says.
"Please, there is plenty of us and only one of him… and four of those little Dark Arms too," Rouge says.
Knuckles sighs, "Guess you're right."
"Now come on, how about we go skate together," Rouge says, wrapping her arms around Knuckles neck.
Knuckles screams, "If you think I'm going to go skating with you…"
"Oh come on, don't be a wimp," Rouge says, dragging Knuckles to the rink on the skates.
Then kisses his on the cheek, "And maybe have a little fun while we're add it."
"You're batty!" Knuckles screams in anger.
Shadow and Maria turn to hear Knuckles scream and Rouge has her arms around him.
Shadow says, "Hmph, maybe I was wrong. Maybe those two are dating."
"Could be," Maria says with a smile.
Shadow helps Maria stand on her feet and on the skates.
"Alright Maria, I'm going to help you skate. You try to skate and I'll pull you along," Shadow says.
"Okay," Maria says.
Shadow begins to skate backward while pulling Maria forward. Maria moves her legs so she can skate. Maria looks down at her feet feeling a little nervous, but soon disappears when she look at Shadow. Maria shows a small smile on her face. Shadow then lets go of Maria and skates further away. Maria soon find herself skating. She is able to skate to catch up with Shadow. Maria starts laughing with a smile on her face. Shadow smiles back. The two begin to skate and are very happy.
Skating from a far distance, Rouge and Knuckles watching the two hedgehogs as they skate on the rink. They can see the two are having a good time. Just then, Tails, and Amy come into the rink with skates on too. Amy also manages to grab Sonic too.
"Well, it looks like their date turns out a to be a success," Rouge says.
"I think it's romantic, right Sonic?" Amy adds.
"Yeah. They're made for each other," Sonic says.
"I agree," Tails says.
"Yeah. Those two are really hitting off, but I think we should get going, seeing how successful their date is," Knuckles says.
"Come on knuckles, Everyone knows that there's always a special surprise on a date. Shadow might end up doing something extra special for Maria," Amy says.
"I really think we should get going before they see us and ask what we're doing here," Tails says.
"It's a little too late for that," A stern voice comes up.
The five quickly turn to see Shadow and Maria right behind them. Shadow his his arms crossed and look at them with a vicious glare.
Sonic, "Oh… busted."