Reader: Heh, yeah XD

werewolf lover99: Agreed.

jason van. Well, sorry.. :( I am trying my best to write chapters. It's my 1dt fanfiction, and I can't get ALL the things right. I am writing the story, because I really like this pairing. It is kind of difficult to write Shadow's personality. And about shortness, it is hard to keep chapters coming every day. I have school and stuff to do.

The hedgehog sighed irritated, as he didn't know what to say.

"Listen, I am fine, really." He replied in his usual manner, avoiding eye-contact with the ivory bat.

Rouge nodded, still walking near Shadow.

The group was still walking and having their own thoughts.

"Hey guys, check this out!" The blue hero exclaimed, as he pointed to the left.

Everybody looked towards the direction Sonic had pointed to. Some of them gasped at the beauty around them: There was a great waterfall, with grass green as Master Emerald itself. They flowers were glorious yet fragile. The sun made this place look like it was in paradise.

"Wow..." Rouge and Amy's eyes glistened at the beauty of this place.

"Pretty cool, eh?" Sonic added, as he walked closer to the area, picking a pink flower from the field.

"Running at the speed of sound comes in handy, right?" The blue hedgehog winked.

Almost everybody nodded.

"So, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Amy jumped, squeeling in delight.

Sonic smiled as he walked closer to sakura hedgehog. He extended his hand to Amy.

"Let's go then." His smiled widened, as Amy blushed.

"Sonikuu..." She whispered, her eyes bigger.

Shadow The Hedgehog was still on his place, not even bothering to look around. He was in his little world right now.

"Hey Shadow," A voice was heard. "Why won't you join us?~"

The hedgehog looked up and saw Rouge The Bat.

"Everyone is having a good time. Just try to relax for one day, okay?~" The bat smiled at him.

Then Shadow looked around. The place was really nice. And he indeed needed to fresh his head.

He replied with a slight nod.

"Good then~ C'mon!~" Rouge took his hand, and sped to this 'heavenly field'.

Sonic and Amy were playing tag with each other, laughing. Tails tried to explain math to Knuckles, which wasn't that great of idea...For Tails.

And now, Rouge and Shadow were walking towards them. The bat slightly blushed, as she realized they were holding hands. Slowly, she led go of his hand. But Shadow noticed it as well. He looked at Rouge. She only smiled at him, blush not leaving her cheeks. The ebony hedgehog blushed himself, but however, he tried to shake it off. Unsuccessfully. She then led out a giggle at Shadow's reaction. Shadow himself just blinked, confused.

"Aw, how adorable!" Amy whispered to Sonic, as they watched the scene from distance.

"Heh, sure. Shadz just needs to act more confident." Sonic chuckled and Amy giggled along.

"Maybe we need to help them?" The sakura hedgehog asked, looking at Sonic.

"Nah. They must realize it themselves. Just give 'em sometime." The azure hedgehog looked back at Amy, who nodded.

"Agreed." She replied. "But I am worried about Knuckles though. He seems to like Rouge too..."

"Knucklehead? Hm..." Now Sonic out his hand ti the chin, thinking. "That may be a trouble..."

"It is a trouble, Sonic!" Amy corrected him.

Sonic gulped, as he sweat-dropped.

Shadow was laying under the tree, as he sighed loudly, exhausted. The fresh air was relaxing, as it was gently playing with his dark fur, especially with his white chest fur... Or was it a wind? The hedgehog's eyes shot wide open. He saw Rouge sitting next to him.

"You are invading my privacy again!" The hedgehog groaned, as he took her hand away.

The bat huffed, as she crossed her arms.

"You could say a lot nicer than that. Like, ask me to stop." She cocked an eyebrow at him.

"Hmph." The hedgehog replied, as he looked at the sky. The sun was setting.

Rouge sighed.

"Listen. You've been acting weird, Shadow. I know you may say: 'It's not your business, go away.'. But I only want to help you. That's what friends to, they help each other." She looked in his eyes.

Shadow returned her gaze, as he looked in her emerald eyes. And he got lost once more.

His head was screaming to just walk away and ignore her. But how could he be so mean? The other part of his head wanted to stay here, with Rouge, in this paradise.

"It's...It's something about my past..." He half-lied.

The bat shook her head. She knew about his past and girl Maria. Why can't he just let it go? It was something Rouge couldn't understand in her ally, which was too perfect.

The silence was now between them. Only wind's slight howling was heard.

"The sun is almost set." Rouge suddenly spoke.

The hedgehog just nodded.

"Do you feel better now, Shadow?" The bat asked.

"I am actually. I somehow find your company relaxing." He admitted, almost whispering, a blush creeping on his cheeks.

Rouge smiled, as her cheeks brightened up as well.