Tails awoke peacefully the next morning smelling the alluring, pungent scents of tea and coffee being made. Tails' nose begged to follow the strong brew of the irresistible scent in the air and so Tails allowed himself to be lured out of the guest bedroom to the cottage style kitchen where Fluttershy sat on the countertop beside of the coffee machine, her herself drinking a nice, warm cup of tea.

Her demure, cyan eyes cascaded smoothly from the floor to Tails as soon as he walked in. "Good morning Tails, how was your sleep?" Fluttershy asked kindly, she slightly kicked her feet superbly.

Tails smiled as she greeted him, her soft, kind voice massaged his ears, her soothing especially this early in the morning. "Fine, and thanks, how about you?"

"Wonderful, thanks," she reached to the left side of her and retrieved a steaming cup which emanated wonderfully scented fumes. "This coffee is for you… - it's not the regular that you're used to- I made this one special." Fluttershy timidly said, comb her hand through her hair to get her long locks from obscuring her view of the young kitsune.

"Really?" Tails asked slightly surprised. He lifted the mug up to his nose and gave it a big whiff and instantly his eyes dilated. Is that what I think it is…? Tails eagerly lifted the mug to his lips and took a throat-warming sip and once sipped he was instantly slack-jawed in awe.

"D-do you like it?" Fluttershy inquired, putting down her mug and looking at the vulpine nervously at the side, some of her hair hiding her face.

"It's mint!" Tails exclaimed acquiescently and then quickly taking another delicious sip of Fluttershy's special coffee. "I love mint!" he quickly took another sip of his coffee before joining Fluttershy on the seafoam-green countertop beside her.

"I'd take it you like it then." She giggled cheerily as he responded with only a nod and eager gulps as he took yet another sip. "I remembered how you told me you really enjoy mint candies and the smells of it when we first began to hang out, so I decided why not bring your favorite taste to start your day." At this Fluttershy kicked her small, bare feet some more. Her cheeks were rosy, either because Tails seem dearly infatuated in her drink she specially prepared for him, or because his fur was actually making contact with hers. She looked down at her effulgent, light gold fur and how it seemed to interweave amongst Tails' more vibrant gold fur, she viewed it lovely and fought the urge to fully lean on him.

"So um, what do you have planned for the day?" Fluttershy absentmindedly asked as Tails finally finished his cup of mint coffee.

"Well Twilight and I are supposed to work on my hot rod that totally died last night when I was racing Knuckles. After that I was planning to plan out a way to get us back home, that I still have that to work on." Tails scratched behind his ear as he pondered a bit.

At the mention of Twilight Fluttershy felt a small pang of jealousy that seemed to sink from her mind to her stomach. "You and Twilight?" Fluttershy repeated, she was now looking outside through the diaphanous, seafoam green curtains.

"Yeah, she should be over anytime now." Tails looked over to Fluttershy and instantly realizing how closely he was sitting next to her. He blushed a bit and scooted away from her, Fluttershy acted as though she didn't notice, but of course she was aware that he removed himself from being close to her, and she frowned slightly. Feeling a bit disconcerted she continued facing away from the fox towards the large bay window in the kitchen that allowed the morning sun to pour in.

"What about you, what are you doing today?" Tails asked.

Fluttershy looked down as she vapidly kicked her feet once more before answering. "Ohhhhh, I don't know." she sighed out as she thought about how uneventful her days usually are. "I didn't really plan anything today…" Tails nodded then slid off the counter, facing her.

"Thank you for the coffee Fluttershy, it was absolutely amazing." He stretched for a long second before continuing. "I'm going to go ahead and shower and get ready for the day." Tails smiled then exited the room going back to the bedroom to get ready.

Fluttershy nodded to his appreciation with a smile, but when he left she frowned as she thought about the handsome vulpine some more. It's so like Twilight to go headstrong after the smart guys, first male I had interest in ever and wahlah, poof, he's gone. She rolled her eyes. There is no way I can compete with Twilight's audaciousness and beauty… Fluttershy sighed then slowly slid off the counter and decided to get ready for the day's chores and assignments. With another sigh she left to go get dressed to feed her animals.

[An hour later]

Fluttershy wiped the sweat off her brow as the springtime sun's rays beamed down brilliantly upon her laboring body. All morning she weeded and planted, pricking out and potting up seedlings, hoisted heavy bags of manure and soil on her shoulders, tilled and watered, and even picked fruit and flowers for her own home all in three hours. She just finished tending to her chickens when she finally decided it was time for a well-deserved break from the dirt and sun. Her eyes cascaded from the chicken pens to the tall, mystical, stone obelisk that stood grandly in the center of her vast, bountiful garden. She uses the stone obelisk to measure time whenever she works in her garden. She read the shadow it casted and figured it was a little after 10:00 am.

She put away the chicken feed and her gloves into her shed before exiting to wave goodbye to her lovely birds that flew around her. As she rounded her house to enter through the front door she unexpectedly came across Tails lounging in an outdoor lounge chair, his head resting on his hands and his feet propped up on another chair. His eyes were closed as Fluttershy walked onto the porch to get a better look at him.

He was wearing a pair of black cargo shorts and a plaid short-sleeve shirt with the top three buttons unbutton to show part of his fluffy, strong chest. He also had on his usual work boots and work gloves on. Fluttershy slightly leaned in on him as her cheeks burned rosy as she found his soft snoring rather cute, but then something hit her. An epiphany colder than ice seemed to glaze over her body; if he is here, then that mean Twilight never came over! Contradictory, a warm wave of happiness washed over her skin and she smiled a small smile because that meant she will have more time with Tails. But then again, that must've meant that Twilight ditched their plans and probably have never told him to cancel their plans to work together this morning; why else would he be in his work clothes waiting on the front porch?

Fluttershy frowned at that realization and looked over the golden fox with sympathy before reaching out on of her delicate hands and lightly jogging him out of sleep. Tails moved his head over to the side, looking as though he was looking at her stomach. Fluttershy giggled before lightly shaking him again, this time he awoken and opened his eyes. He looked up towards Fluttershy just as a yawn escaped him.

"H-Hey Fluttershy," He yawned again, "What's up- OH snap! What time is it?" He answered his own question as he looked down at his watch.

"It's uh, oh- I guess Twilight never showed up." Fluttershy pointed out softly.

Tails scratched behind his ear and held his mouth to the side, "Yeah, I guess not," Tails got up and stretched lingeringly and let out smile grunts and groans as he did. "Looks like I'm working alone today, see you later Fluttershy." And with that he started to head down the street to Knuckles house where the massive garage was that held everyone's racing machines.

Before he could reach the end of the driveway Fluttershy quickly called out to him in desperation. "May- May I work with you?" Fluttershy blushed as she stood there silent. As if the her silence were contagious everything grew silent as if even the trees and the birds and the wind also awaited Tails' answer. Gently, a calm wind blew her winsome, rose colored hair to her face. As Tails seemed to ponder the question, she absentmindedly wipes the hair away from her lip as she nervously awaited Tails reply. Her heart beat quickened as he looked thoughtful for a moment; she feared that he would decline. She desperately wanted this, internally she repeatedly told herself that she wanted to get to know the smart fox more, but she knew that it was also for other dearly reasons.

Tails looked back at her questionably before donning a smile, "Sure thing Fluttershy, let's go!" He responded enthusiastically, he shifted his weight on one leg and folded his arms, standing, waiting for her.

Fluttershy, mind stagnant from her beseeching cries being answered, wondrously, stood there entranced for a moment of seconds before instantly jumping out of her trance state as she looked at him. "R-Right! Coming!"

She quickly rushed into the house to retrieve her keys and change her clothes. She was a whirlwind of untidiness; tossing her sun hat to the side on the couch, and then rushing into her bedroom, knocking over things along the way. She quickly discarded her sundress and tossed it behind her before kicking off her sandals and then changing into a pair of white, pleated shorts, and a pastel-green spaghetti strap shirt with a white flower on the center. She quickly slid on some socks and dived into her closet to retrieve her trainers. She easily slipped the right shoe on but while hopping towards the door trying to slip on the other shoe she tripped and knocked over a chair.

"Oh dear…" she commented as she fell to the floor.

Her animals in the house just watched her with deadpan expressions on their faces as Fluttershy clumsily maneuvered around the house trying to hurry.

Finally getting dressed she stumbled outside with keys in her mouth and putting lotion on her exposed shoulders. Tails watched with laughing eyes as he witnessed Fluttershy trying her best to not have him waiting. He lightly jogged over to her to help her out, and just in time too because as soon as he reached her she almost tripped again on a rock that was conveniently placed within her path.

Tails grabbed her gently before she tripped again and she looked up at him with a blush and nervously giggled. "T-thanths, whanta thake mah carh-" Fluttershy says incoherently before she mentally face palmed herself repeatedly when she realized that her keys were still in her mouth. She shook her head quickly with an embarrassed and took her keys out of her mouth, "I mean, do you want to take my car?" she chuckled and looked down to her feet.

Tails' heart could have exploded, that was SO cute. Tails started to laugh and lead the way to Fluttershy's slammed Prius C, opening the door for her then going over to the passenger side to get in.

Inside Fluttershy's mind she totally slapped her herself- she could've just die of embarrassment. What's wrong with me today- it couldn't be- I admit, I do like Tails… but as a friend- why am I acting so buttery! Buttery? Something is wrong with me.

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After Pinkie Pie finished her early morning shift at Sugar Cube Corner planning her signature super-duper birthday parties, hosting gatherings and breakfast meetings, and finished serving breakfast at their new outdoor café she quickly went to change into her casual wear and set out to find something fun to do.

Once outside she whipped out her phone from her back pocket and dramatically slid it up (slide phone, remember Equestria is a little behind modern day earth- let's say about 2006) only to find out, sadly, that she received no new texts or calls while she was working. She closed her phone with a solemn clack. I guess all my friends must be busy, or having their own fun. She frowned a bit, but before long she perked back up, she know one special friend who's most likely be free, and quite frankly hanging out with him would make her day a ton better.

Shadow!

She fervently slid her phone back up and went to her contacts. She strolled down until she got to 'Shaddy' and tried to call his cell- it went straight to voicemail. "Aww…Shaddy, you too?" whined Pinkie Pie as a disconcerted frown strung across her face. She kicked the ground sourly before hopping into her Jeep in a single bound; a feat quite astounding since it is pretty high into the air, and then drove off towards the library bumping Vinyl Scratch's new mix.

Once arriving at Twilight's place she spotted a smiling Spike leaving the house with a giggling Sweetie Belle in tow; their hands held, fingers intertwined. Aww that's so cute! I didn't know they've gotten together! "Hey, Spike!" Pinkie Pie called out as she stood in her driver seat. "Have you seen Twilight around? And hi there Sweetie Belle!" Sweetie Belle waved gleefully at Pinkie Pie with her free hand while Spike looked thoughtful for a second.

"No, Twilight left early this morning along with that Shadow-dude." Spike replied, "Do you want me to relay a message to her when she comes back?" Spike asked while whipping out a special pen and a small, sticky note size piece of magical parchment.

With what he said about Twilight and Shadow being out early this morning without any notification from Shadow to herself ticked her off a bit. A hot feeling crawled over her skin as she pondered what would make him just get up and leave her to be lonely since on most other days he would at least stop by. Wait, why am I getting mad over this- I have no say in what he does or who he does what with… Pinkie Pie shook her head quickly then put on a smile. "Oh, that's alright, thanks Spike!" The party girl covered the disappointment in her voice thickly with synthetic enthusiasm and happiness.

Spike nodded then resumed his conversation with Sweetie as they continued their tender walk along the street. Pinkie pie slumped back down in her seat and thought for a second. Twilight and Shadow hanging out alone? As far as I know they don't hang out like chummy pals. Knowing Shadow, he most likely wouldn't have pulled Twilight out to hang out and talk about… It must be Twilight's doing… Hmmmmm… Pinkie Pie tapped her lip for a second, "Okie Dokie Lokie!" she said cheerfully to herself, before she turned up her music and drove off to find Rainbow Dash.

As she drove down the street she spotted a creamy white, low riding hybrid speeding down the street towards her way. Oooh! A wild Fluttershy approaches! With a smile she picked up speed before hitting the clutch hard then flicking the wheel to the left, sending her SUV over the double yellow line, her thick tires kicking up rubber and dust the whole maneuver. She held the wheel left, stabilizing it into the opposite lane; she just drifted a U-turn.

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"Hey, isn't that Pinkie Pie?" Tails asked, mainly to himself, as he saw Pinkie's truck coming down the road on the opposite side of the street. Fluttershy noticed her truck and she almost waived if not for hearing the hot-pink Jeep accelerate then doing something she didn't expect to happen.

Tails watched on with surprise as the pink girl pulled off a U-turn flawlessly, her big tires making a loud 'skeert-ing' sound as she drifted up behind them. Pinkie's Jeep engine roared as she pulled up beside them, a big grin on her face. "Hey guys!" Pinkie Pie yelled out.

"Oh that's so cool!" Tails breathed out as he witness the smooth stunt Pinkie Pie pulled off, Fluttershy glanced at him for a long second as he eyed Pinkie's truck. So he likes that type of stuff huh? I'm cool too, I'll show you Tails! With eyes still glued to Tails she slowly applied pressure onto the accelerator pedal. Her car engine started to hum louder as it launched more power to her wheels and thus she accelerated forward. She snapped her eyes off him to the mostly empty road ahead of them. She gripped the steering wheel and pulled ahead of Pinkie Pie so they weren't side by side anymore.

Pinkie Pie held a confused look at first as Fluttershy sped away from her without even saying hello back, but before any negative thoughts could emerge she put on a smirk. "Oh, it's a race she wants? Then it's a race she'll get!" Pinkie Pie gripped her clutch and flung it into the next gear and pressed down on the gas pedal and pulled back up with Fluttershy. Pinkie's truck roared as she picked up speed as Fluttershy's car whined as the Prius four cylinders tried to push her car up to speed.

They quickly approached an intersection with a red light for both of their lanes. Tails eyes widened as they approached the intersection ever so quickly, yet Fluttershy haven't took her foot off the pedal yet. He had a shocked face, "F-Fluttershy! Watch out!" He apprehensively gripped the seat as he feared they would crash but Fluttershy didn't slow down. Sure she wasn't a racer like Rainbow Dash and Sonic & Company were, hell, she isn't even a Modder or DIY type of gal, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know a thing or two about racing.

Fluttershy let her right hand off the wheel then gripped the handbrake tightly. They came up to the intersection just as a car entered it; Tails had wide, scared eyes, contrasting greatly against Fluttershy's calculating and calm eyes. Dust and flung rubber was everywhere, spitting out clouds even Rainbow Dash would be eager to gather. She pulled the handbrake hard and flicked the wheel to the right, sending her car drifting mere inches behind the car in the intersection- behind her Pinkie flawlessly mimicked her. Fluttershy's heart was beating fast, she couldn't believe she was doing this; why was she doing this? To impress Tails… You're doing this to impress Tails… you're so in love!

Am not!

Are too!

Fluttershy shook her head, clearing away her contradicting thoughts. She looked to the right at Tails for a split second to see him staring dead ahead with his hand grasping the seat like his life depended on it. She smiled to herself and sped off towards the garage.

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"Whoa! Fluttershy, I didn't know you knew how to drift!" Tails exclaimed "That was so cool! The way you handled that drift was pretty slick especially since drifting with an automatic front wheel drive car isn't as easy as it is with a manual." Tails continued to praise her as they both exited the car; Fluttershy was slightly flustered but kept a cool composer. Tails turned to her and smiled, "Honestly you didn't strike me as someone who would do that."

Fluttershy felt high from his praises and comments and while floating over the moon she smirked and winked at him borderline flirtatiously. "There's a lot you don't know about me Tails." Tails was still excited from the speed run to the garage that he didn't even notice her flirty gesture; Fluttershy thanked the heavens above for that ancillary favor as he walked over to a concealed object in the corner of the garage with an orange car cover with a vinyl black twin tail logo.

Fluttershy face palmed hard at what she just did. Why Fluttershy, why! I am I derping out today? Did I just seriously wink at him?

A rumbling engine echoing in the garage announced Pinkie's arrival. She pulled up into the massive garage just as Tails was rolling his machine over to the many carports in the garage, more specifically a lift.

Pinkie Pie hopped out beside Fluttershy with a grin on her face. "Sooo, what you and Tails doing all alone in this big ole garage, huh?" She rocked from her heels to her toes and back as she looked at Fluttershy with a smirk. Fluttershy blushed a bit as she knew what she was implying, but before she could reply Tails spoke up.

Tails glanced at her for a second as he started to raise his hot rod. "Fluttershy volunteered to help me out on my hot rod since Twilight didn't show up this morning."

"Yeah-" Fluttershy agreed, appreciative that he had spoken up instead of herself.

"Twilight…" Pinkie pie murmured, she faced Fluttershy and in a softer tone she whispered to Fluttershy, "You know Twilight went out with Shadow earlier this morning for something- didn't even say a word to anyone about it, not even Spike, how unlike her!"

"No way- Shadow? Really?" Fluttershy eyebrows raised, she started to wonder why Twilight would ditch her and Tails plans for a morning out with Shadow.

"Yea, according to Spike they left early this morning." Pinkamena paused for a short moment before thinking about another shocking event today. Suddenly her eyes lit up like the Canterlot skyline "OH! Did you know that Spike and Sweetie Bell are dating!?" Pinkie Pie had a large endearing smile on. "Younnng Loooove…" She finished in a sing-song voice, fluttering her eyelashes as she did.

Fluttershy giggled, "At least he finally gave up on trying hooking up with Rarity."

Pinkie Pie snorted, "Yeah I'd say he dodged a bullet there!" Fluttershy laughed and playfully shoved Pinkie Pie.

After the two finished giggling Pinkie Pie then turned to Tails but kept her conversation with Fluttershy, "Does he know that Twilight skipped their plans?" Pinkie looked sympathetic, "You know, to hang with another guy?"

"Mm Mm" she shook her head, "I don't suppose it matters anymore really." She admired Tails' look of focus as he used a socket ratchet to unbolt a couple of parts.

"Hey Fluttershy, can you come here for a second?" Tails called out as he held two replacement parts in his hands, his gloves already dirtied by grease and graphite.

"Coming!" Fluttershy called back to him, her face brightening up with a smile. "Hey, I'll catch you later, okay?" Fluttershy said to happily to Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie looked to Tails, to Fluttershy, then to Tails again, and back to Fluttershy, a wise, simper smile on her face. Fluttershy sweated slightly as her friend's eyes seemed to imply that she knew she had the hots for Tails, but instead of prying further, Pinkie demeanor changed in under a microsecond as she exclaimed "Okie Dokie Lokie!" and then hopped backwards into her truck and drove out and down the road in reverse.

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Throughout the dragging workday Rainbow Dash kept the thoughts regarding a certain blue hedgehog from emerging in her mind to interrupt her work and mood. During the morning she and her weather team planned the forecast for today and the rest of the week. They charted possible weather patterns to execute to keep the weather nice yet drop some precipitation to water the thirsty ground below. Towards 3:00 pm the Ponyville Weather Patrol started to put out some small Cumulus clouds strategically above the town for the clouds to later grow into full fledge cumulonimbus clouds (thunderstorm cloud formations) for some much needed rain.

"Hey Rainbow Dash!" a pale, lilac colored pegasus called out to her coworker as Flitter, Fleetfoot, and herself were relaxing on a cloud since they only had one more quadrant to fill for the day and they were all ahead of schedule.

"Yeah?" Rainbow Dash spoke up.

"Fleetfoot, Flitter, and I are going to head back- you mind taking care of the last cloud here?" Cloudchaser asked, she was the pale lilac pegasus as before mentioned.

"Yeah… sure, no problem." Rainbow Dash shrugged, agreeing hesitantly.

"Alright! Thanks Dash!" The trio then flew back to the weather patrol center to clock out while Rainbow Dash pumped her wings as she pushed the last cumulus cloud towards the edges of Ponyville towards Canterlot.

Rainbow Dash flew in silence as she allowed her mind, for the first time today, to revolve around the lithe image of Sonic the Hedgehog. She recalled his spirited voice and his fetching, hot image. She recalled his attitude and his boisterous demand for speed. She then recalled his racing techniques and the awesome sounding hyper car and… for some reason… she couldn't almost discern her daydreams between real life because in reality she heard a loud screech of tires then an unmistakable high pitch whinny of over a thousand horses revving.

Looking down she could see Sonic's car with police modifications that was currently in hot pursuit of a ratrod on the country roads heading south. Woah… I never seen Sonic on a job before. Sonic's supercar bounced over the harsh bumpy roads while the higher sitting ratrod rode over them unfazed. The ratrod had some serious power too, she could tell as its big tires spat out major dirt and dust and the air seemed to vibrate as it roared down the road.

Focusing more on the rat rod she recognized the insignia on the side of the car. She gasped as realization hit her like a sledgehammer against the skull, she knew Sonic is going to be in some serious trouble.

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Damn… I can't even get close to this guy, no matter how much powerful my car is these roads won't allow me to get too fast or I'll definitely find myself in a ditch. This is way past uncool. Sonic gritted his teeth as he flicked on the outboard speakers. "Attention Lightening Wing, pull over now! You and your gang are wanted for capital offenses of robbery, embezzlement, and countless counts of harassment and illegal gambling as stated in Canterlot's Decree of Civilians under criminal-" Sonic yelled into the microphone of his headset that exclaimed his cry over outboard speakers, but he was soon interrupted by gunshots being fired.

"Oh shut up with that legal crap!" The griffin in the fleeing car open fired an unknown firearm outside of the window at Sonic's pursuing police car. Lightning smirked ugly as Sonic gasped and swerved sharply, his green eyes wide with shock. After regaining his composure Sonic shook his head and donned a face more serious than cancer since he didn't know Equestria even had firearms, this is the first time he seen one here, this also meant that he would have to be a hundred times more careful.

Sonic frowned as he realized how much ground he lost by trying to avoid the gunfire and fought against the rough terrain to catch back up with him. "Besides you're too slow RAT! You can't possibly catch me with that over decorated toy!" Lightning Wing sneered at him. He sure is persistent, good thing I didn't lead him North towards Manehattan that would had ruined our plans for sure. Lightning Wing thought to himself.

SLOW?! Sonic gritted his teeth out of sheer irritation; nobody calls him slow- especially no one calls him a RAT!

Sonic then started to press the pedal to the floor, ignoring the harsh ground below. Sonic shifted and steered past dead trees and large rocks. His car bounced and hiccupped over the rough terrain before his car instantly closed the gap between the two cars. Sonic smirked and flicked the microphone on again, "What was that? You said I was too slow?" The gangster in the car in front of him scowled with annoyance and pulled out the firearm again and sprayed a flurry of bullets at Sonic behind him.

Sonic dunked instinctively in the car as the bullets whizzed by his car, a couple hitting the windshield and one hitting his side mirror, shredding it off. Sonic growled as he observed the damage done to his car and started to fume, he shifted his car and it launched forward slamming into the back of the rat rod. Sonic grinned in satisfaction as he sent the thug fishtailing for a couple of seconds before Lightning Wing corrected himself. Lightning Wing roared in anger and then mashing hard on the accelerator; long tongues of fire coming from its huge, turned up exhaust pipes when he did.

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Rainbow Dash saw that they were accelerating even faster now so she quickly ditched hiding inside of the heavy cumulus cloud and decided to follow without cover, but staying high enough so she wouldn't get caught, thanks to her cyan fur she blended well against the beautiful sky. Sonic… Please be careful… that guy is very dangerous. Rainbow Dash felt a huge surge of worry from deep within her belly as Sonic chased down the gangster. But this is Sonic I'm talking about, I'm sure he is fine-

Just as she was thinking she heard a flurry of high-pitched explosions coming from below, he eyes widened as she wondered what were those sounds. What in the unholy pits of Tartarus was that?! She then got out her phone quickly and decided to warn Tails of what was happening to Sonic but unfortunately she was out of cell tower range.

"Dammit!" Rainbow Dash growled in frustration. I don't know why, but I can feel it, Sonic's in dire trouble, and I'm the only one who can help him… She gulped as she looked forward to at least get a sense of where the gangster was leading Sonic. Her mouth gaped in horror as she realized where they were heading.

SONIC!

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"Is there something the matter, Shadow?"

Twilight asked since all of a sudden Shadow zoned out as though he was looking into his own mind. The two were relaxing in a crystal cool lake inside a massive, pool size flower deep within the Everfree Forest after their whole day of exploring and teaching each other of information. Twilight taught Shadow about the elements and about whatever questions he had about this world, and in return Shadow taught her about the chaos emeralds and chaotic powers.

"Shadow?" Twilight repeated since Shadow was staring off into space. The ultimate life form shook his head briskly for a second before looking back at her. He felt as though he was losing energy at an alarming rate like if he was being drained.

"What's wrong? Is something bothering you?" Twilight asked again more concerned as his attitude changed from relaxed to a sort of hidden haste. She turned her body towards him, and reached out to him but he moved his arm away and started wading to the other side of the large, velvety petals.

"It's…" Shadow paused again as though he lost his train of thought, but soon it returned and he shook his head again. "It's nothing. I- I think it may be time to go back." He said absentmindedly as he climbed out of the pool uncharacteristically clumsily and without warning started to head back where they came. Twilight slowly got out of the crystal clear lake with a sigh, and quickly got her stuff and followed him while trying to put her clothes back on. Her mind wondered what in the world was causing Shadow's mood to change all of a sudden… especially when she was so close to him now...

As Shadow trudged along through the Everfree forest, with shirt held loosely in hand, he thought about what was that bad vibe he was getting. Someone's in danger… no… it's more specific than that- an embodiment of chaos is in danger. Shadow could only think of another being on this planet that uses chaos like himself... Great, what have you gotten yourself into this time Sonic? Shadow growled to himself as he felt an absurd amount of ambiguity, terror, and a sense of apprehension although nothing was in sight that would convey such emotions.

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Hey reader! Thank you for reading yet another chappie! I would love to give a BIG thank you to Inkwell Lynx, XxCloudpuffxX, and piscesandsnow! Thank you so, so much for favoriting!

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