Yay, I am going on holiday tomorrow, and it's Easter holidays! So in theory I should be able to update more often. We will see how that works out...

Disclaimer: Own no one at all.

Shadow ran at amazing speeds that he had never reached before towards the white bat's mansion, Amy clinging on to his arm tight, eyes shut as the black, starry sky passing so fast over her head was making her dizzy. The young hedgehog wished she never told Shadow it was Rouge that created the rumours, she was terrified of what the ebony hedgehog could do to her. He said he was to kill her, but Shadow would never go that far…would he? Amy was unsure, her lover was extremely capable of killing the bat slut, and he was known to do incredible things when angry. Amy opened her eyes and stared up into Shadow's deep, crimson orbs, and all she could see was pure anger towards Rouge. The pink hedgehog looked away again, and prayed that at the end of the seemingly everlasting night the raven hedgehog that held her so tight would not have a murder on his conscious.

Finally the couple reached the mansion and Shadow marched through the hole in the wall, placing Amy down gently in the hallway.

" ROUGE!" He screamed, darting into every room quickly, checking if the bat was there, " ROUGE!" He yelled again, but there was no sign of her anywhere.

" Shad calm down, I don't think Rouge is in yet. Let's just go home, I'm tired," Amy begged, catching up with the furious male.

Shadow turned and stared at her, meeting her eyes. His ruby orbs burning like flames into Amy's, and his fur took on a strange red glow making him look like a being of pure evil. The pink hedgehog took a small, shaky step back from Shadow, afraid of how he was going to react to her telling him to calm down. The older hedgehog noticed this; the crimson glow faded making him look normal again, and his face turned gentler. He did not mean to scare the young female, it was not her he was angry with.

" Sorry Ames, I just got a bit worked up over this whole situation. Let's go then, we will return tomorrow," Shadow apologised, walking up to Amy, and taking her hand in his, squeezing it lovingly. The pink hedgehog shook her head violently.

" Not tomorrow. We have more important things to do like getting the Emeralds to bring back Maria. Just let this go Shad please, just forget it," Amy pleaded to the owner of the hand gripped tight on hers. Shadow thought for a second and sighed. If he was going to be with Amy he would need to make some compromises, and if that meant sparing Rouge's life he was prepared to do it…for now.

" Okay, we will get the Emeralds. But the next time I see Rouge…well l will say that I will NOT let this go," The raven hedgehog replied. Amy nodded. That would do for her. Hand in hand, they both walked from the mansion, and back to Amy's apartment.

When the couple reached the apartment Amy let them in, and closed the door shut behind them.

" What time are we leaving tomorrow to get Sonic's Emerald Shad?" The pink hedgehog asked letting out a huge yawn. Shadow thought for a second. Amy seemed to be very tired, so he did not want her getting up too early.

" Nine, no ten," the ebony hedgehog changed as his girlfriend allowed another yawn to pass her lips. It appeared as though she really needed the sleep. Shadow kissed Amy gently on the cheek and let himself out the apartment, no more words said. The tired female sighed as she made her way to her window just in time to see her boyfriend jet off down the road. Shadow never spoke that much, or was too affectionate for long, but Amy knew he loved her. Shadow was just…Shadow. Different from everyone else, special. Amy just hoped that when she moves into his home he took more notice of her. The pink hedgehog left her window and got herself ready for bed, she was exhausted and needed a lot of sleep for the busy day ahead of her tomorrow.

Ding-dong…

Ding-dong…

Amy groaned and rolled in her bedsheets. She could hear her doorbell and was not planning on getting up to answer it, especially as the annoying sound woke her up. It could not be later than seven, maybe half seven, and she needed the rest. She opened her eyes and a blast of sunlight hit her that crept through the curtains making her squint, too much sunshine for around seven. Amy turned to her clock to check on the time, and too her horror the clock read ten-o clock, and she then realised it must be Shadow at the door. It was time for her to be leaving! Amy forced herself out of her bed and made her way to the door. As soon as she opened it, she was met with Shadows face, which frowned when he noticed what she was wearing.

" Amy, why are you still in your pyjamas?" he asked looking the girl up and down, " we need to be going NOW," the older hedgehog added sternly. When Shadow received no answer from his girlfriend, he sighed, walking into her lounge and crashing onto the sofa. She was extremely tired last night so he was prepared to make some allowance. " Amy, you have fifteen minutes then we are going no matter what state of dress you are in… and I'm being generous," the ebony hedgehog demanded.

Amy nodded and ran to the bathroom immediately. She quickly splashed her face with lukewarm water before heading to her bedroom to decide what to wear. This was a hard decision usually anyway, and with her short time limit, she had no time to be fussy. Eventually, the pink hedgehog decided on a pair of faded jeans, and a pink strappy top with a flower motif, put a layer of red gloss on her lips, and quickly combed down her smooth quills, before grabbing her red boots and dashing into the lounge to put them on.

When Shadow saw Amy speed into the room he smiled. She always looked so pretty, even when she had only spent ten minutes getting ready. He was surprised that she did not take the full fifteen he had given her, but he was not complaining. As soon as her boots were on, the ebony hedgehog kissed Amy gently on the lips making her giggle softly, grabbed her by the hand and pulled her out the door letting her jog by his side.

Finally the couple reached Sonic's house and rang the doorbell. When the door opened, the cerulean hedgehog grinned at the two visitors and winked at Shadow, making him blush and let go of Amy's hand immediately.

" Hey Shadow, long time no see, and Amy! I see it went well with you last night. Well anyway, come on in!" Sonic cried in his laid-back voice and stepped to the side, welcoming the contrasting hedgehogs inside.

When they settled in the lounge, Shadow whispered to Amy,

" How does faker know what happened last night?"

Amy looked uncomfortable and smoothed down her hair.

" I…don't know?" she replied, but the ebony hedgehog was unconvinced. He eyed her suspiciously, but decided not to press the matter as Sonic entered the room.

" So, what do you two love birds want? A room?" The azure hedgehog smirked, collapsing into the sofa next to them. Shadow glared at Sonic.

" We are NOT love birds!" he exclaimed angrily making Sonic laugh, " and I want your Chaos Emerald!" the ebony hedgehog added.

The seventeen-year-old hedgehog raised an eyebrow.

" Why should I give it to you faker?" he asked cockily.

Shadow leapt off the sofa angrily.

" You are the faker around here, now give me that damn Emerald!" he exclaimed.

Amy looked at both hedgehogs worriedly. She could tell a fight was about to break out, and that was not what she and Shadow was there for. The young female did not want to see any of them get hurt.

" Shad, sit down," Amy asked her boyfriend gently pushing down on his shoulder, making him reluctantly sit back down on the sofa. " Sonic, please let us have the Emerald, we really, really need it!" Amy begged softly, batting her eyelids and pouting.

Sonic stared at Amy's rosy lips, and smiled to himself as he remembered those same lips on his last night. That quick kiss gave him a good feeling, one he should not have towards his friend, but he could not help it. Amy was a cute girl, he had always thought so, but never admitted it. He had always claimed to his Tails before he met her that a girlfriend was not his style, and did not want to change his opinion and see the smug look on his friend's face. But still, he had a soft spot for the pink hedgehog, and when she was begging like this, he could not refuse.

" Okay Ames, you can borrow it for a month, but after that I want it back!" The cerulean hedgehog answered smiling at the rosy hedgehog that smiled sweetly back.

" Thank you Sonic!" Amy replied brightly giving him a hug.

As Shadow witnessed this action, pangs of jealously erupted from within his mind. Why was his girlfriend hugging the faker, and why was she being so flirty with him? The ebony hedgehog felt that something was not quite right, but he tried to ignore his feelings. He had been listening to them too much lately, and he was not the type of person to let himself be ruled by them. Amy was hugging Sonic because they were friends, nothing more, and she was being flirty to get the Emerald, and it worked. He should be grateful for that. Still, Shadow would be much happier once they leave the azure hedgehog's home, and he can have Amy all to himself again.

Sonic left the room to get the Chaos Emerald, and Shadow got off the sofa.

" Well done Ames," Shadow congratulated the pink hedgehog softly, and slipped his arms around her waist pulling her into a passionate kiss, which made the over protective, ebony hedgehog feel much better knowing his girl was in his arms.

At this moment Sonic walked into the room, Chaos Emerald in hand, and spotted the couple lip locked in the centre of his lounge. The sapphire hedgehog tried not to feel jealous of Shadow, but failed. He did not know why he was feeling this way towards one of his best friends, but certainly was not going to let it show. Sonic had a reputation to keep up.

" Hey you guys, I have already asked if you wanted a room!" Sonic teased, startling the couple, making them come apart blushing. The cerulean teen smiled, and handed Amy the Emerald, who accepted it with another one of her sweet smiles. Shadow glared at Sonic before grabbing his lovers hand and leading her towards the front door. They had what they wanted; now he did not have to be in the presence of the faker anymore.

Sonic ran to the door to see the couple off when he remembered something.

" Amy, Tails was looking for you. He wants to see you immediately!" he yelled to the pink hedgehog from the doorway. Amy stuck her thumb up to show she heard and continued to let her boyfriend pull her back towards his house. She would have lunch there before going off to the Mystic Ruins to visit Tails. Amy only wondered what the two tailed fox wanted her for.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter, and please review! I rushed it at the end because I got tired, but wanted to update before I go on holiday!