Chapter 1

Amy and Sonic walked to a less crowded part of the park. Sonic just wanted to explain that he loved Sally, not Amy. Amy waited for Sonic saying that he loved her, not Sally. Neither of them spoke. Finally Sonic opened his mouth and said: " Please don't hate me, Amy. I really like you as a friend, but that's it. I'm sorry."
"You like that bitch Sally more than me? Are you blind?" Amy said angrily while glaring at Sonic.
"There's no need to be mean, Amy! Sally is a nice gal!"
"No she's not!"
"Yes she is! You're just jealous."
" Of course I am! Everyday, all these years I've been buying chili dogs for you, and chasing you. I was loyal and followed you and helping you out of trouble, no matter which hour or weather it was. I thought that one day, you may realize that I'm the one for you! I really like you too, Sonic. I really love you."
"You are not the one for me, Amy. And I'm not the one for you. One day, you may find your true love."

Abruptly they saw a flashlight and Sonic's dark counterpart appeared. Amy quickly swiped away her tears. She didn't want Shadow to see her crying. But she soon realized that she had worse problems to worry about.
She thought that Shadow looked different. His fur was still jet black with crimson red streaks, his eyes was still blood red. But he kind of radiated something strange, and Sonic sensed it too. " "What's up, Shadow?" He said. Shadow only looked at Amy, and she was scared by his eyes.
Sonic saw it and took a step in front of Amy.
"You're getting in my way, Sonic!" Shadow growled with his dark voice. "This is between me and Rose.
"What do you want?" Amy asked, feeling uneasy.
"Yeah, what's happening?" Sonic said demanding. Shadow ignored him and began to form a yellow Chaos Spear in his right hand. He watched it twirl and sparkle while he said:
"I will now kill you, Amy. I'm sorry."
"Not if I have any say about!" Sonic grinned. He was convinced that he could win a fight against Shadow.
"I warned you, faker." Shadow said calmly before he launched the Chaos Spear at Sonic, who barely managed to duck it. The fight was now unavoidable.

Sonic tried to kick Shadow, but missed. He tried to punch him in the face, but Shadow easily dodged it. Sonic was surprised by Shadow's swiftness, and while he hesitated, Shadow hit him with a Chaos Spear. He aimed another Chaos Spear at him, but was hit by a Sonic Wind. They fought for awhile, while Amy anxiously watched. She saw how Shadow gripped Sonic's neck and threw him in a tree, and tears blurred her eyes. "Sonic!" She cried and ran to his side. He was unconscious but Amy could feel that his heart was still beating. He was safe for the moment. Amy knew that Shadow wouldn't kill him. He was here to kill her.
Suddenly she realized how dark the sky was. There usually was many people in South Emerald Park even after sunset, but the park was empty.
Shadow slowly walked closer to her. His scary eyes were emotionless and showed no mercy. Amy watched him defiantly. Another Chaos Spear appeared in his hand, it was bigger this time. "Can you at least tell me why you are doing this?" Amy whispered.
"It's better if you die without knowing anything." Shadow said.
" I've always considered you a friend, Shadow." Amy mumbled. Shadow got even closer.
" You are my friend, Amy. That's why I will make this quick." Amy closed her eyes and waited for her life to end.

But it didn't. She opened her eyes and saw that Shadow was looking at something. She didn't see exactly what. There wasn't anything there to look at. The pink hedgehog felt confused. Things got stranger when Shadow slightly bowed his head and whispered: "I'm Sorry." Then he shot a glance at Amy and Chaos Controlled away.

Amy glanced at Sonic. He was still knocked out. She called Tails, told him what happened, and left.

Shadow's POV:

I couldn't believe my eyes!

[Flashback]

"You're my friend , Amy. That's why I'll make this quick." Amy closed her eyes and waited for her life to end.

But it didn't. Standing there, just as beautiful as I remembered her, stood Maria. Her eyes were closed. She talked to me.

"Shadow." She said softly. " You don't want to do this. Search inside yourself, Shadow. Is the power you desire really worth more than her life? Remember your promise." Then she left.

Still stunned, I slightly bowed my head and whispered: "I'm sorry." I shot a glance at Amy and Chaos Controlled away.

[End Flashback]

Now I'm lying on a cliff near Emerald Beach, trying to solve my problems, and watching the stars. Thinking about Maria.

A month later...

Sonic and Sally was now officially a couple. Tails, Knuckles and Amy felt like Sally has taken Sonic away from them. Nothing was like before. Even when Eggman attacked they had to fight him off without Sonics help. He was...busy.

Every day after work Amy hurried home and locked her doors and windows. She still dreamt nightmares about Shadow chasing her. The only ones that knew that Shadow was after her was Cream and Sonic. Cream was very worried, but Sonic obviously couldn't care less.

In the deepest part of the forest, a certain black hedgehog was running. He was really annoyed and quite mad by the fact that one of the things he desired the most was almost within his reach, but still so far away. If he killed Amy Rose, the power would be his. It was such an easy thing to do, but still he knew that if he did it he would regret it until the day he died. She reminded him too much of Maria. But he really wanted the power M would give him... Hard decision.

Amy had made a decision. She couldn't just hide in her home everyday, waiting for Shadow to find her. When Cream and Rouge asked her if she wanted to join them and go shopping, she answered yes.
They went to The Mall. Amy bought a grey and black dress, and a purple skirt. She hoped that seeing her in her new dress would make Sonic understand what he had lost. Rouge fell in love with a beautiful neckless with red gems, and Cream bought candy and a toy for Cheese.
The trio ate dinner together and had a lot of fun. Rouge told them a secret:

"Girls, I and Knuckles are dating!"
"WHAT?! I knew it!" Amy screamed.
"Shhh, Amy!" Cream said.

When Amy went to bed that night she felt happy and satisfied with her day, and for once she didn't have any nightmares. Little did she know, that she was being watched. Shadow knew exactly what he would do now.

Cliffhanger! What will happen next? Stay tuned! And don't forget to R&R!!!!!!!XD