I really like this couple for some reason :3 I really want to write more of them BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT D:

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"You know, I didn't know you enjoyed the edge so much stripes~," a voice with a slight rasp said, obvious amusement in his voice.

"There's much you don't know about me," a deep voice responded.

Sitting on on the curb in front of a gas station in the middle of nowhere, was a green hedgehog. Most of his upper body hidden by the dark leather jacket with flames burning brightly on the arms. A carefree smirk was evident on his peach muzzle, his eyes half lidded beneath his shades. "That mean you'll tell me?~" The purring undertone seemingly grew in his raspy voice.

The taller, midnight hedgehog with red streaks stood proudly next to him. His gloved arms crossed as a look of uncaring interest supported his cool features. His golden inhibitor rings glinted in the bright afternoon sun. "Oh please. As if I'd tell you anything jail bird.," he said, the emerald male's smirk seemingly growing wider.

For some reason, while the dark hedgehog was out for hunting Chaos Emeralds, the forest colored male followed. Never turning away despite how much Shadow wanted him to leave, and when the situation called for it, he'd just stand there watching as Shadow fight various enemies.

The ebony male always seemed to shiver once the icy, neon blues settled on him. Watching every move with devious calculation. Seemingly planning something, or perhaps storing the powerful moves for later use should it be needed.

When he asked why the other was even following him, the jacketed teen merely shrugged with an "I'm bored so I'll just bug you" attitude. Shadow sighed at the similarities the other seemed to have with his rival. Cocky, smug, strong headed, stubborn, the works. Though he seemed to execute the traits in a different way entirely. No, to say they were the same would be an insult. To say they were created in the same manner but made conscious decisions about themselves would be more accurate.

The cold crimsons quietly scanned the teen for a brief moment. Noting the slight cut over his cheek he received from a fight. One of the few recent times the other began to fight with him. The dark hedgehog couldn't explain it, but when the other did decide to act, the way he fought made his heart flutter.

Each move seemed to be in the moment but calculated at the same time. When angry, the hits were erratic, powerful and full of twisted intent.

Shadow slightly admired and worried for the other in that time, which was strange on itself.

"So then~," the other leaned back," Where are we going next?," he asked, his white gloves slightly dirty from the dried land from weeks of harsh sun.

"We wait until the river level rises. Then we go up river," the dark hedgehog said, knowing it was better to answer rather than have the other pry for twenty minutes.

An exaggerated sigh left the teen, the dark hedgehog holding back his own. "Why can't you just teleport us there?"

"The emeralds can't be used or else they'll be tracked easier.," he responded, his calm reds flicking over to the emerald hedgehog as he flopped back with a pout.

"...Why don't we use your warp ring?," he shot back, the other made a face. "It needs to recharge. Besides. I don't really want to go through a zone and re-enter this one just to move a mile or two.," he said, crossing his arms behind his head.

"Impractical y'know?" He went silent for a moment," Can we run there?"

"We could try, but with how the environment is acting with the lack of rainfall, it would be a death sentence.," the midnight hedgehog ignored the sweat sliding down his back from the sun's hot waves.

The other seemed to notice but said nothing, knowing he didn't have to say much. Especially when his own stubbornness made him not take off the heavy leather.

With a small smirk, the other flipped backwards onto his feet. Standing with his hands in his pockets. "Come on then, let's get water or something then run for it.," he said, walking toward the station.

Shadow bit the inside of his lip, having already ran most of the day. But, perhaps they could find a place to rest in the cool shade if they did.

With a resigned sound, he reluctantly followed. The heat making him aware to every old scar and wound from his testing days.

It was then he remembered the last time they entered a store. The other having taken more than just a beverage.

The event always made his heart pound.

He didn't understand why though. As if anyone could stop him if he really wanted something. "Now then~," he rolled eyes at the raspy tone of the other as he exaggeratedly looked over each bottle.

And, whether he realized it or not, he was making soft and subtle poses.

The ultimate lifeform flicked his eyes away as he felt his face burn. Must be the heat.

"Just get something so we can leave," he said in exasperation. "My, my. Touchy aren't we?," the emerald glanced over his shoulder with a tiny smirk. Shadow rolled his eyes again, letting his crossed arms slide down and move freely. "Fine, if you want fast, I'll give you fast~"

Shadow didn't have time to prepare as a loud alarm blazed in the store. He felt a hand wrap around his arm. Pulling him towards the door in frightening speed.

Activating his skates, the two made dust trails towards the dried out jungle.

Later on, under some cover, Shadow let his anger go freely. "What was that?," he asked, his arms dangerously tense.

The emerald hedgehog dusted his jacket off carefully, his shades having slid down his nose to reveal the sapphires beneath. "What?," he asked innocently.

"THAT. Back there?," the older hedgehog tried to remain….not murderous towards the other.

"Oh! That!," the other said, smiling a bit before continuing on his way to a shaded spot.

"...Well?," Shadow seethed softly.

"Oh, I got us food and water.," the teen said, his peach muzzle slightly red from heat.

The ebony hedgehog stood motionless before a sigh left him. Slowly above him, the sky began to darken.

"Oh, don't start going holier than thou on me now!," he said, a frown creasing his peach muzzle. "You could've stopped me earlier in our little adventure when I was stealing shit and helping you break into places for your gems.," the emerald male said in anger.

The crimsons narrowed in slight interest. The teen looked like a tomato.

"Well I wasn't going to say much about that, but you are right about earlier.," he said, walking over to rest in the shade. "I was going to ask why the alarm even went off. You're usually more….precise with these things." The ebony male let out a soft sigh when he relaxed against the tree.

The teen seemed to grow redder at that," Gimme a break. I'm tired and hot….and really warm," he said, resting back with a tiny smirk.

Shadow scoffed softly,' There he is.,' he thought softly. "Give me one of those waters.," he said, his eyes closing as he was determined to take advantage of the slight peace. "What are you gonna give me for it?," Scourge asked, the smirk returning as he held a bottle just out of reach.

With a tiny smirk of his own, Shadow moved with startling speed.

The bottle tumbled soundlessly to the ground, forgotten as the green hedgehog was held against the tree. His lips captured.

Slowly, his arms wrapped around the other as they slid down the tree. His fingers curling against the powerful back muscles.

Gently, unknowing to them, it began to rain. The cool drops hitting the hot ground, causing a warm steam to rising up from the dried and roasting ground.

Breaking it, the teen panted softly beneath the dark hedgehog. "...I might need something else with that...as payment…," he said softly.

"What payment?," the dark hedgehog asked cooly as he grabbed the water bottle," I just wanted the water."

Leaning back, he took a sip of the cool beverage. His crimsons twinkling in amusement at the angry pout of the other.

After satisfying his thirst, he grinned a tiny bit," You could just ask you know, little thief."

"Or I can get one myself…."

With a powerful movement, Scourge lunged and tackled him to the ground. Laying on top of the slightly taller hedgehog, who pressed his hand against his cheek. Making the other whine in response. His icy blues giving daggers.

"You must really be off your game of theft today hmm?," the ebony hedgehog teased gently.

"Shut up."

Shadow chuckled softly at the pap to his furry chest in response, letting the other lay down and rest on top of him.

In the cooling space, the two fell asleep. Taking a much deserved nap.

And when they awoke, they agreed to consider the idea of being partners if it suited each of their interests.

But one must remember, there were emeralds to find and gather.

They didn't seem to mind the treasure hunt at all after that.