Past Secrets
Chapter 42 - I Never Fade
Shadow's POV 12:30
We finally made it to North End and right on time. As me and Shade drove past the town limits sign we came across something.
"Hey Shadow what's that?" Asked Shade as we almost drove by it.
I stopped the bike and got off as Shade sat and waited.
I walked up to the town limits sign and it was an advertisement. I read it out loud.
"North End High School's yearly Christmas Dance. Dance starts at 5:00 sharp. Always full of surprises and it's free. Just get your ticket at the front entrance from one of the school's teachers. Merry Christmas North End."
I walked over to Shade and handed it for her to see. She smiled then looked at me.
"Do you think Amy and Dark will be there?" Asked Shade.
"Amy's would go, no matter what mood she's in, and I bet Dark would go to hang out with Silver and Tails, and to make sure Amy had no problems with anyone like Sonic." I replied.
"Do you want to go?" Asked Shade.
"Of course, and it looks like the perfect opportunity to reunite with Amy." I replied.
Shade nodded and I got back on the bike. Once I was stable I looked for the time, because for whatever reason I lost my phone, and my rings would have the time, but I lost them too. Shade noticed and handed me her cell phone. It was 12:45.
"Thanks." I said.
"No problem Shadow." Replied Shade.
I then started to drive into town. I had to get ready for the occasion so I was going to take Shade to the North End mall.
"Where we going Shadow?" Asked Shade.
"We need the proper attire, don't we?" I stated.
"You don't have to buy me a dress Shadow." Replied Shade.
"Well since you said that I was buying already then I have to. It's no problem. When we get there just find the one you like and try it on. If it's the one then I buy it for you." I replied.
Shade smiled.
5 Minutes later
I parked as close to the mall as I could get. Once we were set, I escorted Shade to the best dress store in North End. Don't ask how I know that.
We entered the store and god was it a nightmare. Shade spent at least two hours trying to find the one she liked. I was waiting by the dressing rooms when she finally did. She gave me her cell so I could watch the time and it was 3:00.
I was about to fall asleep waiting for her, then when the dressing room door finally opened, my eyes widened and I was instantly brought to a standing ovation.
"What do you think Shadow?" Asked Shade while posing for me.
I approached her and replied.
"I think Dark's going to shit himself."
Shade blushed and began to giggle.
Her dress was pure black with gray streaks and I hint of gold linen going around the gown.
"Your such a smooth talker aren't you Shadow?" Replied Shade.
"No, I just usually know what to say in most conversations." I stated.
Shade smiled and looked at herself in the mirror.
"Are you sure this is nice?" Asked Shade in worry.
I approached her and wrapped my arm around hers and faced the mirror.
"Look." I started.
Shade smiled and looked back in the mirror.
"Picture me as Dark. I'll act like him for a moment if you don't mind." I continued.
Shade looked in the mirror with laughter.
"Shade, I…ahhh…wow. You look amazing. I can't believe you're here and your holding my hand. It would be an honor to have this dance with you." I stopped and looked at Shade who was smiling with a red face.
I smiled and Shade jumped me with a small kiss on the cheek.
I looked at her in confusion.
"See you are a smooth talker." Stated Shade.
I smiled and replied.
"Maybe."
Shade smiled and we approached the register. While the girl behind the counter rang up the price I got out my debit card.
"Alright the dress will cost one thousand dollars." Stated the girl.
Shade looked at me in shock.
"Shadow please, I didn't know it would cost that much. You don't have to buy it. I'll find another one…!" I stopped her by smacking her lips with my debit card.
"Shhh…. I said I was paying for it. Don't worry that's not much." I replied.
Shade looked at me with surprise.
"Just take it off the card." I told the girl while handing her my card.
She looked at my card and swept it in the machine. I guess when she saw how much money I had she couldn't believe her eyes. Because she immediately looked at me with interest.
She slowly handed me back my card and began to chat with Shade about something
important with the dress.
I slowly began to walk away and put back my card. Then Shade came to my side in her dress.
"Shadow!" Shouted Shade.
I turned and looked at her.
"Where did you get the money to pay for that?" Asked Shade.
I wasn't going to tell her the truth, I didn't want her getting scared. So I just ignored it.
"Don't worry about the money, I'm just glad your happy." I replied.
Shade smiled and then hugged me tightly.
"The dress came with a free hair and makeup kit, so I'll be here for about an hour. You can go find your suit if you want in the meantime." Stated Shade.
"Alright, I'll be just across from this store. Come and see me when your ready to leave." I replied.
Shade nodded in approval and went back into the store.
I made my way to the suit store and I already knew what I wanted. I found it in no time. A black suit with a black vest and a white undershirt. The tie was red and it came with black dress shoes. I got the suit on really quick because by then we were running short on time. It was 4:30.
I approached the register and handed the man my debit card. Again with the strange look by the money on it, he finally managed to ring it up and hand me my card back.
Once I was set I ran on over back to Shade and found her ready to go and completely overwhelmed by my appearance.
"Wow Shadow. You look really handsome in all those fancy cloths, but I'll still tell you that you look better in the pool." Stated Shade as she began to smile.
I blushed and replied.
"Thanks Shade, and I'm afraid to say the same to you, but how about you save that kind of talk for my brother."
Shade smiled and agreed. I looked back at her cell and was 5:00.
"Come on Shade we're going to be late.' I said while offering her my hand.
Shade took my hand gently and we quickly made our way to the bike. I helped her on first then I got on and started the engine. Once we were both set and sure that no clothing would get ruined by the ride, I pulled out of the lot and quickly drove to the school.
5 Minutes later
I pulled into the parking lot and parked all the way in the back; mostly because that was the only place left. I noticed Silver's car here and Sonic's car was right next to where I parked and I found this extremely big dent in his driver side door. I wonder what happened to him. Anyway, I helped Shade off the back and before we would make our way inside, I handed her something.
I held her hand gently and slipped it into her fingers.
"What's this for?" Asked Shade.
"Trust me; Dark will know when he sees you." I replied.
Shade quickly attached it to the front of her dress and then she gently took me by the arm.
"You ok?" Asked Shade as we began to walk to the entrance.
"I'm just worried is all." I replied.
"You'll be fine, Amy's in there and she's waiting for you." Stated Shade.
I smiled and we were confronted at the entrance.
"Well holy shit! If it isn't Mr. Shadow the hedgehog! Where the hell have you been? And who is this fine women you have at your side?" Asked Mr. Simons.
I smiled and replied.
"Her name is Shade, and I was away for the past three months."
"Well nice to me you Shade, I don't think I have ever seen you at our school before. Where are you from?" Asked Mr. Simons.
"Originally I'm from the Eastern Front but, I live in South End." Replied Shade.
"Must have been hard on you." Stated Simons.
Shade nodded in approval. Then Simons looked at me.
"Your brother said you were on vacation. Where'd you go?" Asked Simons.
"South End." I replied.
Simons nodded and handed me our tickets.
"You have fun now you hear? Oh and Shadow?" Shouted Simons.
I turned and looked at him.
"Amy's been dieing to see you again." Stated Simons.
I smiled.
"I can't wait to see her." I replied.
Simons smiled and I started to escort Shade into the school's hallways. As we made our way down the crowed halls some of the couples were eyeing me and Shade. I overheard a lot of the boys talking about her as if she was a cheap whore. I swear I was going to beat the shit out of them, but I didn't want to ruin the night.
"I know Shadow." Said Shade.
"Know what?" I asked.
"I don't care about those boys, their assholes that are jealous because they can't have what you have." Replied Shade.
"What?" I asked again.
"Me." Replied Shade.
I smiled and said.
"Your not mine for long, soon you'll be my brother's."
"And I can't wait to have him back." Replied Shade.
I smiled and we continued to walk down the halls. We made it to the cafeteria in time to find the door's closed. I took Shade by the arm and knocked until someone finally answered.