Well, here she is. The evening that will test the limts of Shadow's abilites. I realize this chapter is almost double the normal length, but I think you all will understand why that is so. As always,your support and positive energy has been crucial for this. And now, may you enjoy!

Part Fourteen: A Night to Remember

Together, they casually walked down the main boulevards and past what seemed to be a never ending ocean of people. And every one that saw the couple pass hand in hand had to grant them a second look to admire. Strangely enough, Shadow didn't really mind the attention this time, even letting the atmosphere itself energize him and soothe the more chaotic perspectives swirling within. Ceil Violette was near the very core of the city itself, so it was a fair distance to walk. Still, neither of them seemed to mind it one bit. Son though, they had reached the high-rise building which the restaurant was based. Most of the lower floors had been dedicated to less sophisticated tastes in shopping and dining, with it's standards rising as they ascended to the very peak of the tower. There, crowing the establishment with it's splendor was Ceil Violette. As it's name implied, violet and crimson were the colors of choice for the walls and décor, save for the shining white of the tablecloths and the mahogany of the hardwood dance floor where a quiet quartet keep the mood.

At the entrance stood the podium and its attendant, a panther in an equally dark suit "Welcome madame and monsieur, to Ceil Violette. May I take you reservation?"

"Don't worry, Louise, they're with me." Rouge said as she approached from inside. The thief had abandoned her normal battle attire for a v-cut ruby dress, much like the one she had worn the night of the party, only with much more of a dignified look so she could actually be allowed inside. Also different was the small golden medallion suspended from her neck, shaped like an emerald contained within a heart. "Well my goodness gracious, Shads! I never imagined you could clean up so well! And look at you Amy! That dress on you is simply divine!"

"Thanks, Rouge! That necklace is amazing!" Amy could not help but blush while she admired, "did Knuckles give that to you?"

The bat nodded, the hints of a blush spreading into her cheeks "What can I say, even he can be charming sometimes. Speaking of the knucklehead, he's holding our table. This way." Linking her arm with Shadow's free one, she lead them to a corner booth, occupied only by a crimson echidna in a midnight and marble pinstripe suit trying desperately to situate his bow tie "…damm this stupid choker! I swear, next time she asks me to"

"Asks you to do what, gorgeous?" she interrupted his feud with a sly smile.

Knuckles nearly jumped out of his seat "Holy sh…, oh, hey Amy. Shadow. Looks like you two are doing better."

Shadow simply nodded as he helped Rose into her seat. Amy and Rouge continued to converse about shiny and expensive objects as their men shared much simpler dialogue.

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Unbeknownst to them, someone else had spotted the couple the moment they had arrived. And this company was much more unsavory.

"Wow, look at that hunk of a hedgehog over there!" the first female said, brushing a few scarlet locks back behind her squirrel ears.

Her canine company snuck a peak over her own tanned shoulder and chuckled "Figures. You always go for the taken ones, Sal."

"Taken?" Sally cast another glance toward her prey and finally noticed the blending of cherry and ivory sitting next to him, "Is that…it is! It's that little brat who was clinging to Sonic!"

"Wait, Sonic? Your ex-boyfriend?"

"Nevermind him, Coco. I cant believe this! That bitch has her hands on my man again!"

Coco took a long sip from her wine glass "But, you don't even know his name."

Sally's response began by draining her cocktail in one clear shot "That wont matter until tomorrow morning. I'll be right back with some company." With that, the squirrel had moved off and away from their table, leaving her companion in peace.

-

"Where are you going, Shadow?" Amy asked as her warrior stood and eyed the restroom.

"My apologies, Rose. I'm afraid this damm undershirt has become entangled and needs… adjustment" he replied, gesturing to a spot somewhere near his lower abdomen. The young flower's cheeks colored quite nicely and a hand darted to her lips when she realized where he was gesturing.

"Oh my," the jewel thief couldn't help but comment, her eyes somewhere between mischief and wonder, "looks like Shads is having trouble being so dressed up."

Knuckles, who had briefly taken to playing with his tie like a see-saw, also glanced up at the wrong moment "Whoa, man! Take that thing somewhere private! Sheesh!" Two groans greeted him as both Amy and Rouge shot the guardian dirty looks.

Shadow simply gave him an eyebrow raised in confusion "…yea, anyway. I'll be right back."

"Hurry!" Amy cheerfully pleaded, extending her hand. He gave her eyes a private smile and her palm a good squeeze in return "Of course."

The bathroom itself was perhaps even more posh than the rest of the establishment he decided almost immediately. Hand crafted marble basin were overlooked with golden faucets and various scent emitters were placed stealthily all around the walls and dividers. And to think, they accuse me of having an inferiority complex…

As he tried to undo the entanglement under his waist, Shadow never heard the entry of another person, or the sharp steps of the heeled shoes inching closer. And then…

"Hey there, handsome."

His ears darted up and gaze snapped around to find a light brown squirrel, dressed in a waist-hugging strapless violet dress with matching equipment leaning on the sink next to him. Her sudden appearance, combined with a kind of sultry beauty briefly clouded all his thoughts. Luckily for him, his slacks had been re-closed and his attire fixed. "Isn't this the men's room?"

"Yea, but the moment I saw you, I knew this was the best one to be in." Sally teased, and was rewarded by an inquisitive look in his ruby eyes. "Really now?"

She nodded, tracing a finger down his chest "And besides, a big strapping figure like you deserves someone with taste and beauty on their arm. Don't you agree?"

"Humph. Not interested."

"Oh yes you are," she persisted, "you don't have to deny it." Without warning, Shadow found himself in the arms of a deceitful princess, trying to fend off her easily translated wants.

"No. I'm really not. I don't even know who the hell you are."

She blushed a practiced blush, one that caused a crack in many a creature's defenses "Oh, where are my manners? My name is Sally."

Sally? Why does that name sound so familiar? Wait…that name bounced around in his memory for a moment, searching for where exactly it was supposed to fit. And as the pieces clicked into place, Shadow asked "You were at K.H.A.O.S. a few nights ago, weren't you?"

"Yeah! I love partying there. I mean, except for the occasional pink brat getting in the way, K.H.A.O.S. is my favorite club!"

That was the last puzzle piece right there. Upon the last revelation, Shadow felt his brain go haywire as his restraints collapsed within. So, this is the creature responsible…Kill her! KILL HER! His body seemed to echo what his insides howled, as the midnight warrior's eyes came alive with a deep crimson fire. The strips on his quills and limbs glowed the deep color of blood and an aura of pure darkness began to overtake him, even blanking out the brightness of his attire. The stunned squirrel let her grip drop and tried to back up in fear only to trip over her shoes, the contents of her small handbag scattering everywhere. Shadow continued to advance on the frightened creature until she was backed in a corner, and his voice emerged a deep, primitive growl "If you DARE refer to Amy that way again, the last things you see in this world will be your blood spraying across the room. Now, BE GONE!"

Picking herself back up, Sally bolted out the door and exited the establishment just as quickly. Coco caught only a glance of her panicked comrade fleeing, but did not budge Told her she didn't know what she was getting into…

Knuckles was also fortunate enough to witness the princess' scurrying retreat, which he found to be quite a surprise Hey…isn't that…it is! Wow. Does that mean Sonic's here?

Uh-oh "I wonder what's taking Shadow so long…" he mumbled to himself.

"What's that, hun?" the thief at his arm asked, her cerulean eyes now fixed upon his violet ones.

"I was just wondering what was taking ol Shads so long. Did he get lost in there or what?"

"Oh he'll be fine. He's not the kind to ask for help with these things."

"Yea, he'll be back in a sec though" Amy added, glancing up from the wine list. And as soon as her gaze left the pages, she saw her. The source of all her troubles these past few days, fleeing from the same direction Shadow had gone. Now her mind couldn't help but echo the echidna's question Impossible…Shadow would never do anything like that…right?

-

Back inside the restroom, Shadow had not subsided. His quills stood on end with a darkened blaze matched by his burning eyes. The room itself felt like it was shaking, lights flickering and metal groaning. And as much as his mind delighted in running this rampant to flex it's muscle, deep down in his core his instincts were trying to bring order back to chaos.

Yet there was no diplomacy to be had inside him until he turned to an outside source; What would Amy say if she saw you like this? The thought of her looking so scared, being backed into the corner by his rage, having to flee from him…unacceptable. I am the Ultimate Life-Form! I can control my own fate!

Finally, and with all his power focused on such a simple ideal, the aura of darkness faded into the background lights, and the fire in Shadow's eyes cooled into their normal stare. He took a quick moment to ensure everything was back to normal, then on the way back out, something caught his eye on the floor. A small roll of green paper. The midnight hedgehog could not help but smile Looks like dinners on the tramp. How fitting…

After taking the bills and ensuring he had not caused too much damage to the ceramics, Shadow rejoined his flower and their company, who were mulling over the main course choices.

"Well well, look who's back finally!" Knuckles commented.

"It was quite a tangle" he replied, retaking his seat by his flower. Together, they examined the menu, which was just as extorting as Shadow had predicted.

"It's all so expensive, isn't it Shadow?" Amy whispered right into his ear.

"It's covered, my dear" he smirked, pulling the roll of bills out of his pocket. Her emerald eyes went wide at the revelation, along with the rest of the table's. "I've had this stowed away for just such an occasion."

Her chuckle brought some small amount of energy back into his soul. After the near-demonic things he had just witnessed coming from the depth of his powers, seeing her smile was the first sign that Shadow was still on the right path. At least on the outside.

As promised, the cost of the appetizer, drinks, the main course and dessert was a bigger number than any of them had cared to estimate. But no matter, as the cash Shadow had 'acquired' covered that, tips and more. Once the food had been consumed, the echidna suddenly sprouted a bright idea. Excusing himself from the table, he made his way to the band, dropping a few dollars and a suggestion in their view. Nodding their approval, the quartet began to play a more lively, almost latin-esque melody. Apparently one the bat recognized very well, her ears perking all the way up and smile shining nearly immediately after the first note. On the hardened floor, the guardian stood posed, hand extended to be scooped up by the thief's loving grasp. The hedgehog couple watched the two hunters moving happily about in synchronous rhythm until the same thought entered Shadow's mind. He stood once more and offered his hand and grin to the beautiful flower "Seems a waste to let them enjoy this all alone."

She nodded in agreement and enveloped his grasp, and together, the two matched their counterparts move for move and twist for twist. It was a much more liberating dance than the previous night, with limbs flaring in a much more dramatic fashion and shared connections growing in heat and passion. As the emotion between them grew closer and more intimate, Amy buried her gaze back into it's normal resting place on Shadow's chest, finally ready to ask the one question that had been bugging her half the night "Shadow, do you really think I'm beautiful?"

It was a question he had never expected to hear from her lips. And though it was a most out of nowhere query, his response betrayed no emotion other than warm affection "For all the stars I've counted and all the dreams I've known, nothing compares in radiance to the way you are."

"Not even Sally?" she persisted, her emerald orbs full of anticipation, and not all of it welcome.

The midnight warrior closed his eyes, trying not to let those energies reemerge. "She apparently pursued me into the restroom, throwing herself at me like the piece of meat she is. I told her I would have no part of it, because I already had you."

Once his gaze reopened, it was clear Amy was still unsure. The way her brow was furrowed or the uneasy look behind her eyes caused his mind no small amount of frustration, but Shadow could not blame her. She had already been though so much in the past that complete unwavering trust in someone was not an easy order. Especially, trust for someone like the formerly frozen soul that now held her so close.

Still, there had to be a first move. Cradling her delicate expression in his hands, he landed on her with a passionate embrace. At first, Amy seemed quite shocked, the slightest gasp escaping her voice as he closed in. After that stun subsided however, she felt her knees begin to buckle from the sheer radiating heat. The young flower could not help but open for him to explore, and for her own taste to work its own storm in his thoughts.

And indeed, Shadow felt his restraint begin to slip once again, however this time was far different. This new feeling was sparking all different synapses in his brain than before, and to be honest, it felt good. Amazing even. Try as he might, he could not bury these back down inside himself. And it was starting to become clear that Amy would not let him, as her swift twirls and increasingly sensual movements and glancing caresses around him after the kiss finally broke spoke louder than the shining emerald in her eyes.

Soon after, it came time to part ways. Rouge and Knuckles said their goodbyes and headed back to K.H.A.O.S., leaving Shadow and Amy to venture home. The walk back was much lighter than before, even though awed glances and approving sounds still drifted their way. Much more conversation also arose between them, thanks mostly to the absence of pressure from anticipation. For Shadow, he had withstood more social awkwardness and unknown circumstances in one day than he ever had before. And he was alive, having maintained his bearing for the most part and not crushing that lying bitch of a princess under his heel. He would count that those as significant accomplishments.

Amy had a similar weight lifted from her chest tonight, but not from her overwhelming power. She knew Rouge would have understood if she did not wish to join the couple tonight. Rose was still recovering from a complete personality switch both inside and out. But she had not been alone during this most trying of times. He had been there with her, every step of the way, his strong hands never leaving her and the subtle gentleness of his voice now etched into her heart. In just a few days time, Shadow the Hedgehog had also finished his own 180 degree switch, a transformation complete to Amy and Amy alone. And with one sentence passed so sweetly from his lips earlier today, all traces of Sonic had finally been purged and her soul now bore stripes of ebony and crimson. Even when temptation had reared its ugly head, he had stood his ground, reaffirming that his rose was the only treasure he needed. There was no doubt now that she could indeed trust Shadow with all that she had, as it was clear the midnight loner had done the same.

(A/N): Here's where the content hits it's M rating. Do not read if you do not approve. I should also mention that this is my first try at this kind of scene. So please be kind to it...

The clock was striking midnight by the time they had returned home. Not that it really fazed either of the pair. Quite the contrary this time as both of them were still very much energized, though very ready to remove such formal attire and return to more native camouflage, as two pairs of shoes clattered to the floor. Yet, as soon as the door closed behind them, that little fact was lost in translation as Amy spun right back around to embrace her knight once again. The kiss caught Shadow completely by surprise, but not just with its graceful quickness. No, this one was different; it was more demanding, more powerful than before. Letting the fires work their magic inside his mind, he wrapped the young flower into a tight grasp to add his own spices to the moment. Even with her lips occupied, he could still feel the purr escape from them, and the way her heart skipping beats along with his own was only adding to the energies within.

Once the air supply needed to be recharged, Shadow was surprised again to find his position had moved quite a bit from where he had been standing. The pair had navigated perfectly around the furnishings and corners to stop directly inside the doorway leading to the bedroom, ivory sheets only a few mere steps forward. It was like his body had completely separated from the war-mongering of his mind and guided the crimson-striped warrior to the breach of quite possibly the greatest single commitment flesh could make. Maybe that was why now, at the prospect of the moment, Shadow hesitated to let his control fly to the four winds. He simply could not resist the way her emerald gaze was locked into his or shining with this exotic energy, and how her arms wrapped under his jacket to stroke his fur under the shirt. But what was leading towards was a point of no return. Was he ready? Is she?...

Luckily for him, the moment's apprehension had gone unnoticed as Amy too was stunned to realize where they now stood, her back to the bed. She hadn't fully understood what had washed over her until this moment. It was more than a need for companionship; her cheeks were absolutely on fire and the resonating thudding sound her heart was making inside simply made Amy swell. And the way the mystical light of the slivered orb among the heavens shone through the window to highlight his scarlet markings and eyes against his charcoaled fur only added to that flutter deep inside her.

"Even here, among the stars themselves, your beauty is limitless" Shadow quipped, almost with telepathic accuracy.

"Oh, Shadow" were the only words to escape her lips before his collided with them once more. This time, it was the darker hedgehog who poured his energy into her mouth like a nova. The feeling of his own heart trying to burst through its cage to reach her made an obvious point of the passion that had overtaken him. She felt her feet gently creep backwards as Shadow began to step forward. Almost without thought, her arms snaked their way to his shoulders and gave a gentle push, the jacket falling to the floor. Her legs collided softly against the edge of the bed, but their motions did not stop. With the grace of a feather in the breeze, Shadow's strong arms smoothly caught her falling form as they collapsed forward to perch on top of the sheets. He took his rightful place at her side as the kiss disconnected and gave way to two sets of heavy breathing and burning gazes before the young flower quickly went for a taste of the ultimate life-form's increasingly warm body. A small hiss of pleasure escaped him as she nipped and teased the fur around his cheek and collar, her hands now occupied on the buttons on his shirt and removing them. His own fingers had begun to dance upon every space they could occupy from quills down to her hips. As soon as the last restraint on his well-cut abdomen had been released, Amy's gloveless hands pulled and yanked the dress shirt off and away before letting her teeth and lips explore more of his snow-splashed midnight chest, the moonlight only adding to the contrast of his fur.

Not to be denied his own prize, Shadow removed his own white gauntlets and simply absorbed the loving fire his flower was producing. Pulling her lips back up to his for more, his ebony hands ventured down across her sides, catching a swift caress of her sensitive bosom. A quick gasp of surprised pleasure escaped her, subtlety hinting to his ears that he should return north to explore. Though, with the way her sweet simply filled the air inside and outside him, there was no room for thought. This was instinct, pure, passionate and primal. And that instinct was not about to stand for having such a beautiful rose so sheathed in synthetic coverings. Breaking away from her tongue for air and, slipping his hands under the straps that supported her dress, Shadow delicately pulled them down and away, exposing Amy's vibrantly bright cherry torso to his crimson eyes and charcoal touch. Even as she bit her lower lip in suspense, his gaze simply drank her beauty in. Her breasts were proportioned just right upon her frame, not overpowering like Rouge's. And the way they were rounded and the amazing softness of her newly exposed fur caused his eyes to widen slightly with wonder. She really is beautiful; maybe I was the fool not to notice earlier…

Then came an unexpected reaction. As the ivory dress fell into a puddle around her waist, Rose's bandaged arms suddenly jumped up in a vain effort to cover her chest. Shadow's brow dropped in confusion as he took her hands in on of his, caressing her cheek with the other as a simple sign of reassurance "If this is too fast…" he started.

Her voice, quiet and emotional as it could be, injected "No, it's not that. I…it's just…"

The way her emerald eyes were now focused on her dressings finished the sentence in his mind. Tracing his hands up and down her arms, his voice also dropped into a warm whisper "I made the promise that no one would ever harm you again. And even if it costs me every last ounce of my soul, I will be right here," folding her hands together, he guided them with his own onto her chest, "and right here. Never forget that."

Her smile resurfaced, its warmth and energy returned. Shadow returned her expression as his fingers slid down her left bandage until he found where it was completed. Carefully unlatching it, he slowly unraveled the source of her discomfort. Before Amy could sort out enough sense to react, her orbs went wide with amazement when they discovered what lay underneath. Instead of the matted fur and haunting scars normally accompanying this kind of injury, there was shining pink fur and smooth texture. Not even a trace the near-tragedy of a few days ago ever happened. The slate was clean once again.

Once both arms were unshackled and breathing the midnight air, the fires between them intensified as she pulled his taste back into her own as tightly as she could. Then it was her turn to be surprised, as suddenly she had company in Shadow's lap. Something new was making its presence known, something rigid and sturdy. When her thigh slid across this new discovery, a deep growl escaped Shadow's throat. Amy chuckled as she listened to her love get more worked up, but as he left a trail of kisses and small bites from her neck and down to her endowments, it was her turn to purr. Balancing his attention between each mound, he let his fingertips arc with energy and his mouth translate the passion through her body and mind, the mews of ecstasy increasing. What words she managed to compile were the simple aching of pleasure and the desire for more.

It didn't take long for lust and curiosity to take over, and soon enough, Amy's fingertips had snaked their way under the trim of his slacks, browsing around to find the latch that held them in place.

"Aren't we a sneaky one" Shadow couldn't help but comment in between his own murmurs of heat. She replied with a classically bright smile and a schoolgirl's giggle, but that would not suffice for him. Burying his muzzle into her torso, Amy's gasps of delight grew louder his tongue and teeth worked all around her breasts and stomach. This time, he added more power to his push and gently lowered his flower onto her back. The way his touch cradled her sent sparks up and down her spine. Already, the heat radiating from her body was driving her senses crazy. And judging from his own, equally obvious reaction, Amy could tell it was working wonders for him as well. Even confined to fingers length inside his last pieces of cover, she could still feel the tip of his spear, bringing about deep, sensual growls from his otherwise occupied mouth.

Of course, the ultimate life-form was never one to be upstaged. So naturally, and without any guidance than instinct alone, he worked his path further south while pulling the dress along for the ride, catching something else in his grasp on the way. Her panties, a matching pearly color had accompanied the rest of the dress. Sending the ivory mass flying backwards into the hallway, he teasingly worked his way her well toned legs with his fingertips. Shadow felt his rose shiver with excitement.

Hovering over her completely exposed frame, the midnight warrior took a brief moment to absorb the scene, illuminated only by the heavens. Her smile was quivering with innocent heat, emerald orbs wide and energized. Coupled with the way her light cherry body now laid at his fingertips, Shadow no longer felt anything else but unbridled love. A feeling he was becoming quite comfortable with.

It didn't even take the moment before Amy elevated herself back off the sheets to latch onto his lips. She could only hear one thing over her heart slamming into her chest, which was his own doing the same. The way his smile seemed to echo so many years of lost joy and how his fingertips sparked and excited every nerve in her body was something her young soul had never experienced. However that didn't seem to bother her anymore. Not just due to the blind heat, but a simple matter of trust. And to Amy, there was nothing in the world she desired more.

"I love you so much" she managed to gasp out as their tongues dueled for supremacy.

"And I love you, my sweet little flower" came the reply from an equally occupied voice.

The battle did not stop, even as her hands had finally defeated the lock on Shadow's slacks. Her crimson-striped companion made no resistance as she cast off his last remaining defenses in the same fashion he had removed hers. Her body pressed against his now exposed fur as easily as two pieces of the same puzzle. Both were now panting and gasping in the passion. But quickly enough, his hand had walked it's way south again and was now rubbing her quad and hip, directly next to her steaming wet entrance. As soon as his touch even graced her honey, she reared back in blissful passion causing her hips to buck against his grasp. Shadow let his fingers do the talking now, their graceful caresses against around her clit and innocence pitched her voice into a near-screaming beacon of ecstasy, her own grasp tugging at his back with all their might.

Shadow had never seen anyone so wild with this energy. It was like one simple tickle could send her over the top at any second. Not to mention the effect it was having on his own arousal. He could feel the fire branching out from his core into his extremities, adding chaos into animal passion. Slowly, he retracted all but one finger. With this final extension, he entered her just enough to send her howling into near-climax. As soon as their eyes locked, Shadow could see that there was no more logical process in Amy's mind.

The time had come, as her legs branched out to wrap around his. One of the hands that had locked onto his quills now traveled further down to latch onto a different extension. Delicately, she began to stroke his arousal, which was a bit larger than she expected. Shadow's arms buckled at this new experience, and now the midnight warrior was directly above his scarlet flower, only inches from the final barrier. Her lip was shaking with anticipation and she was biting down to try and restrain it. Shadow himself was also holding back his action, an attempt to prepare for this ultimate expression of love.

"I promise I will be gentle" he assured her. She nodded in acknowledgement and began to steer him forward. And true to his word, Shadow's member did not plow through her. Instead, it crept inside her gently, filling her innocence completely. Once the barrier was reached, Amy winced in pain as he destroyed it. He stopped in surprise, but she shook her head and pulled herself onto him after a moment to adjust. Taking her own thrust as cue, he began to do the same. She was an incredibly tight fit around him, and it took a few moments to build a rhythm. Still, Amy was howling with pleasure with every stroke of her master's brush, her hands clawing up and down his spine. He cautiously built his speed into one that had his voice echoing the satisfaction of each push into her. Her screams and mews escalated with the increase until finally, she came in what felt like an explosion. Amy's entire body was racked with shocking energy as she screamed his name at the top of her lungs.

Still, Shadow did not stop. His sensual motions continued, filling her completely. Part of her felt simply exhausted after the burst, but the more primal side of her energy demanded she keep up. Wrapping him up with her arms and legs, Amy twisted her body around so that she was perched onto of him. Now she controlled his power, bucking and slamming her hips against his with a power that he had not expected her capable of. Shadow's hands explored every inch of her body they could find, massaging her breasts and firm derrière. His eyes were wide pools of deep crimson matching her shining jaded orbs that reflected the moonlight perfectly. Pulling her down to feel her body against his again, his lips nearly leapt off his mouth to connect with hers.

She could feel it building again, the way her inner walls contorted around him. But then, something new, a different kind of swell. Shadow's voice had also pitched louder, his grip had locked onto her sides and was aiding in his own thrusts into her. Even the ruby in his quills seemed to shine their own energy. As she came closer and closer to orgasm, her tongue nearly jumped down his throat, for try as she might Amy could not brace her energies. And Shadow responded with his own growl, for he could feel the edge approaching. Rose started bouncing in his lap as hard as she could, his spear actually connecting with her cervix making her wince with each thrust and adjusting herself to prevent that.

With one last powerful slam, both companions finally crossed the edge in a howling supernova. They each screamed out their partners name at the top of their voices, her sweet nectar dripped out onto him as his seed fired deep within her boundaries. After a few minutes to breathe and the last through embraces, his flower was laying at his side with legs and fingers intertwined. Even if Shadow's reserves had been spent in one supreme detonation, he still could not describe the amazing feeling that stirred within him as he stroked her cheek. His purpose was complete now, and no one would ever rob him of it.

Amy herself was barely awake, only the smooth caress of an ebony hand along her features holding her attention. Still, she didn't have to see her lover's face to know he was smiling at her, for her. That simple extension of his soul alone made her feel complete. Still, before their bodies finally gave into slumber, one last addition had to be made to the evening.

"I love you, Amy Rose" he said, voice betraying all of his exhaustion, but none of his caring.

"I love you too, Shadow the Hedgehog. And I always will."

I retract my statement from earlier. THIS was the hardest piece Ive ever written. And for the record, if Sally is actully a chipmunk and not a squirrel, I apologize for mussing that little detail. Oh well, she's still a bitch .

Reviews always welcome!