Chapter 5: Firework Romance
After the day has gone by, everyone are sitting in the open field just outside the city to watch the firework show. Everyone are either sitting on chairs or blankets having some food, drinks, music, and chatting among each other
Sitting on a large picnic table, Sonic and the others are excited to see the show.
"Oh, I can't wait for the firework show to start, don't you Cheese?" Cream asks.
"Chao chao!" Cheese answers with glee.
"Yeah. I heard that this is going to be better than last year," Sally says.
Amy sighs and leans to Sonic, "Firework shows in the night, doesn't that sound romantic?"
"Amy," Sonic groans.
Sally and Cream start giggling.
"Still, it's nice to just kick back and enjoy the show," Knuckles says.
"I love to watch the firework shows, they're so much fun," Charmy says.
Espio look around,. "By the way, aren't we missing two hedgehogs?"
"Yeah. Where Shadow and Maria gone off to?" Vector asks.
"I think Shadow mention something about taking Maria to a special spot," Sally answers.
Everyone look a bit confused about it, and wonder where could Shadow and Maria be.
On the top of a hill a little close to where the firework is taking place, Shadow and Maria are sitting on a picnic blanket by themselves.
"This is a very nice spot to watch the fireworks," Maria happily says.
"Yeah. I think it will be nice to get a higher view," Shadow says.
"Shadow, how come you you didn't want us to tell the others where we're going?" Maria asks.
"I thought it will be nice if you and I can be alone for a while. Besides, I don't want Team Chaotix to bother us with their annoyances again," Shadow says.
Maria grows concern, "You're still mad at them huh?"
"Why else?" Shadow says.
"Shadow, I understand you were worried because I almost got hurt. It's not their fault that they ran into this Eclipse," Maria says.
"I know I shouldn't be too upset with them, but you were put endangered because they decided to interfere with our friendship," Shadow says.
Maria reassures Shadow, "It's okay. What matters is that we were able to defeat Eclipse and he won't be back as of now."
"Yes, but that doesn't change the fact that he is still out there. He'll stop at nothing to until he is able to use this planet to feed the Black Arms and destroy me for destroying them," Shadow says.
"Why would he do that?" Maria asks.
Shadow sighs, "It's a long story, and I don't want to talk about it."
"That's okay if you don't want to talk about it. But um, I do like to hear a little bit about it. Not right now though, but maybe another time," Maria says.
"I'll think about it," Shadow says.
"Don't worry Shadow, I know things will work out better next time," Maria says.
Shadow can't help but smile to see Maria smiling.
Just then, they hear whistling sound and turn their heads to see the firework are exploding into the sky. Everyone are amazed as they see the fireworks show is starting, and exploding multiple colors. Maria is amazed to see the firework show this close before. She has never seen it while living in ARK so she's enjoying every minute of it. Especially with Shadow by her side.
Shadow wraps his arm around Maria, and places his hand on her shoulder. Maria looks up to see Shadow and then smiles as she leans to him. Shadow does the same to Maria. The two continue to watch the rest of the show together.