QBH: Ok so I am slacking off my chapter production.
Shadow: You have been making that same excuse and it isn't going to work.
QBH: Writing is not my full time priority, I would love to continue although I am stumbling on a writers block.
Amy: A writer's block? I thought you mentioned a long time ago that already had the story figured out.
QBH: Yeah but I admit that was a synopsis version. I may need to work out the minor details.
Sonic: Well, no one is putting on the pressure on you. Best of luck whenever you add a new chapter.
QBH:I doubt I can announce ahead of time when the next chapter is available. Well anyways, I present you guys this chapter! Enjoy!
Chapter 34: Calm Evenings
Amy opened her front door and is relieved that Shadow did manage to reach her apartment
"Look I am sorry for being late." Shadow
"It's fine, Shadow. You are able to make it just in time for dinner." Amy smiling in relief
Shadow glanced at the table and just nodded
Amy let him in without much a word
The dinner table is set up with a rather simple meal spread. Shadow couldn't help feel hungry at the sight of the food and sat down in his seat. Amy quietly sat down as well and both started eating.
After sometime eating, Shadow actually broke silence
"This is really good. As expected of a supreme chef." Shadow
"I'm flattered. You are always welcome here to try any of my meals." Amy
"So, what did you do while I was gone?" Shadow
"Nothing special. I just wanted to catch up with another friend." Amy
"I see." Shadow
"You finished spending time by yourself?" Amy
"What is that suppose to mean?" Shadow
"Isn't it obvious that you don't hang out and rather stick somewhere by yourself. It seems normal you don't want anyone to annoy you." Amy
"Not going to argue about that." Shadow
Amy just smiled knowing some things can never change
Meanwhile at Sonic's home, Sonic is busy cooking up dinner while Blaze is still finishing her shower.
"I actually forgot to ask Blaze what would she like for dinner. Why did I always ditch Amy whenever she tried to teach me how to cook." Sonic
Sonic already has way too many bad episodes of his kitchen in a mess or his food feels horrible.
"If Amy can cook a chili hot dog then even a simple pasta shouldn't be that hard." Sonic
Cocky and confident as he can be, he admits he is way over in his head in this as he tries to look for a cookbook first.
Meanwhile at one of his many hidden bases, Dr. Eggman is busy checking his latest scheme.
"If Sonic and his friends think that I am just lying low and not planning my latest scheme, then they got another thing coming."
"and this time this wont backfire in your base, boss?" Orbot
"Oh no! I learned my lesson to never invent a self-destruct mechanism in my base." Dr. Eggman
"Then what about the time you placed rocket fuel near the electrical circuit breaker?" Cubot
"That one would have never happened if SOMEONE didn't send an army of my bots near there for Sonic to kick into."
"Well …. Excuse me, boss. I was following your orders to attack that hedgehog." Cubot
just slapped his face in response.
"Anyway … this time this plan will lead to the start of my Eggman Empire."
"Does your abandoned bases consider a part of the Eggman Empire?" Orbot
"Uh …. Never thought of that. Thought I am certain that none of the precious data I have on Sonic and his adversaries are salvageable from the databases."
"Anyway … when is the attack going to start, boss?" Orbot
"You tell me, Orbot? Have our forces all assembled at this point?"
"Uh … the production rate had slowed down boss and some of the machinery has broken down so we may get delayed by 1 week or 2." Cubot
"Two weeks?! How come you just told me that status report now?!" Dr. Eggman
"Didn't you tell us to never disrupt you unless it is absolutely necessary." Orbot
"Sigh … me and my big fat mouth. Then how come the machinery had broken down. Clearly the production has never been tampered with?" Dr. Eggman
"True, boss but you never inspected the machinery after building it. Us, robots aren't programmed to watch out if anything breaks." Orbot
"Fine. Will have to call of the attack while I inspect everything again."
"Wow. This is the first time the boss is not mad at us." Cubot
For once, he can be a swell guy to work at times." Orbot
Dr. Eggman quietly left his command post while the two robots are busy managing their respective tasks.
Meanwhile at Amy's apartment, Amy and Shadow are finished eating dinner and busy cleaning up the dining table.
"Amy, I keep forgetting to ask how you always been improving on your culinary skills." Shadow
"It's nothing special. I guess I always practice making delicious food for a certain someone." Amy
"If only you had the same dedication to your fighting ability, then it would be a different story." Shadow
"It would but I am not a built-in weapon. It may be cool to actually have your powers and abilities but I am a mere weakling mortal." Amy
"Again, with the comparison?" Shadow
"You often look down on us before, remember? Anyway, I hope you are still enjoying your stay." Amy
"I am actually. It is nice to actually spend some time with someone for once." Shadow
"Wait what about your teammates? Do you actually enjoy their company?" Amy
Shadow gave her an incredulous look
"You actually think I enjoy working with a sly and assertive spy?" Shadow
"So, you just tolerate her?" Amy
"She is dedicated whenever we do missions, it is just outside of work that I barely tolerate her." Shadow
"So, she likes to tease or mess with you then?" Amy
Shadow crossed his arms and nodded
Amy smugly replied: "Typical." Amy as she headed to sit in her couch
"Typical?" Shadow as he sat in a nearby living chair
"She is basically doing the tease maneuver again. She likes to play around if she can't help it." Amy
"Does she even like to tease you too?" Shadow lifted his eyebrow in curiosity
Amy reminisced the many times Rouge liked to mess with her.
"You have no idea. She even likes to suggest a more seductive and adult appearance." Amy
"From your personality, I doubt you even can even pull it off." Shadow as he scanned Amy from top to bottom
"Give me a break, I am only 16 for now. And where are you staring at, Shadow?" Amy peeved
Shadow didn't react on her annoyance and just shrugged.
"Don't be mad at me. This is Rouge we are talking about here." Shadow
"Anyway … she already has experience dealing with attitudes like you." Amy
"And who that might be?" Shadow
"You should know him by now at least." Amy
"Oh!." Shadow
For a split moment, Knuckles actually sneezed out of the blue
"One of these days I won't be pushed around by her." Shadow
"Then learn not to be a pricky asshole. If you just learn not to always be so angry or grumpy then she won't use it against you." Amy
Shadow just gave the usual pout which Amy just sighed.
"Do you actually have to use the term 'asshole'? Shadow
"I will call it like I see it. I used to be gentle with you but why bother." Amy
Shadow could only shake his head in frustration
"Anyway, unless you have something on your mind? Is there anything you like to do?" Amy
"I actually have some questions I wanted to ask." Shadow
"What kind of questions?" Amy
"Its just some basic questions. You did just open up a bit so I want to know more about you." Shadow
"If you insist. But I doubt you would like my honest answers." Amy
"This isn't an interrogation. I just wanted to get to know you. You did say you never learned to harness the Chaos Emeralds?" Shadow
"Well that was once, but that was a long time ago for a competition." Amy
"What kind of competition?" Shadow
"It was like wrestling but all out moves. We were allowed to pummel anyone who entered whether friend or foe." Amy
"So after that, you couldn't use the Chaos Emeralds?" Shadow
"I never needed it. It was always Sonic who needed it to power up to Super Mode to stop whatever threat that was happening at the time." Amy
"Did you ever ask Sonic about how to train to become Super?" Shadow
Amy gave Shadow a look of disbelief before replying
"Its strange to hear you ask that question coming from you." Amy
"Why?" Shadow
Amy baffled by the response answered back
"Isn't it obvious that you don't want anyone else to be in the same level as you?" Amy
"That was then, and didn't he learn to do Super before I was waken up from my forced slumber?" Shadow
He somehow did. I did witness it when he fought Eggman and I was the unwilling victim." Amy
"Did you ask him at all?" Shadow
"Well, that was never my first question. I am embarrassed looking back on it." Amy
"So you had to fend off Dr. Eggman for that long and it never bothered you to learn to harness the Chaos Emeralds?" Shadow
"Why would I?" Amy
"You seem to be lucky whenever an emerald is handy during Dr. Eggman's attempts." Shadow
"I couldn't dispute that but if I ever got the chance, maybe I want to try Chaos Control just this once." Amy
"For once, I am looking forward to that." Shadow
Meanwhile back at Sonic's house, Sonic and Blaze are eating dinner
"It isn't much but I hope you like it." Sonic admit it wasn't the best he made
"I am surprised you didn't include any chili or spicy ingredients. It's fine … but I guess you don't have much experience in cooking either." Blaze
"I admit it isn't my strongest skill either." Sonic
"Maybe one day we can practice with Amy in cooking." Blaze
"Yeah someday." Sonic
Despite the bland food, both didn't complain as they finished eating.
After some time had passed, back at Amy's apartment, the idle chat between Amy and Shadow continued until
"Its kind of getting late, you ready to get some sleep?" Amy
"Yeah. Do you need to take a bath first?" Shadow
"I usually do but I take my time to relax a little. So I want you to take it first." Amy
"Fine. I'll just take a quick shower before bed." Shadow
Shadow stood up and quickly left the room. Amy could only smile
"He may not express himself but even he can be predictable." Amy as she turns on the TV to keep herself distracted for the time being
Meanwhile back at Sonic's place, both Sonic and Blaze finished their dinner and are now getting ready for bed.
"Are you sure you want to share the bed like before?" Sonic
"I don't mind. It feels nice to snuggle close to you." Blaze blushingly admits
"Really I thought it would have been awkward having to share a bed." Sonic
"Its fine, Sonic. It doesn't feel awkward." Blaze still blushing
"Then do you want to head first into the bathroom? It's been a busy day." Sonic
"Sure. I won't take long though, sweetie." Blaze as she stood up and left
Sonic couldn't help himself but blush just how quick she no pun intended warmed up to call him that.
Meanwhile at one of the hidden bases, Dr. Eggman is back quietly monitoring his various monitors without much a single commentary.
"It's rare for the boss to be this absolutely silent." Cubot
"Yes, indeed. Almost like he finally thinks he has gotten everything figured out." Orbot
Dr. Eggman continued to just monitor the progress results of his latest scheme. He maybe confident but he grins thinking that this time his plan will make his nemesis not underestimate him.
QBH: Another chapter done. I hope I dont take too long with the next one.
Amy: Thats what you keep excusing us. I really think your just being lazy.
QBH: That is true, I may have lost some motivation. Though I am not saying I have given up with the story.
Shadow: Then what are you waiting for? Are you ever going to continue writing more chapters?
QBH: This isnt exactly necessary right now. I know there are some of my readers who do want to see what is next.
Amy: So when are you going to make that new part of the story? Its starting to slow down the pacing.
QBH: I know its slow right now but I assure if there any of my readers out there, it is still ongoing. So that wraps up this chapter, see you guys soon for the next one!
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