Birthday Surprise
Note: Another original chapter
(Theme song - Pokemon Journeys: The Series (Season 23) - English Dub Opening)
(Abigail's POV)
*A month had past since everyone found out I was secretly dating Shadow. They were all pretty shocked, but they all got over it. It took some longer than others, mostly my Dad. He got so mad at me that he didn't speak to me for a week, but my Mom convinced him to change his mind (trust me, my Mom can be pretty convincing). She (of course) already knew about it. She told me that it was her last vision before she gave me Grandma's necklace. "Today, Lacey, Huck & I were walking through New Mobotropolis on our way to the market. I wasn't in a good mood today. Because the one day I was dreading out of the whole year was only a week away. Suddenly, Amy, Saffron, Cream, Cheese, & Chocola hugged me on both sides*
Amy Saffron, & Cream: Happy almost Sweet 16!
Cheese & Chocola: Chao-Chao!
*The other Freedom Fighters & Chaotix gathered around me, giving me the same wishes, but it didn't put me in a better mood*
Abigail:*pulling out of their grip* Yeah, thanks. I guess.
*They all looked at me confused, even Huck (except Lacey)*
Sally: Uh . . . Your birthday is this Saturday, right?
Abigail: Yes. And I hate my birthday. So, can we just forget about it, please?
*I started to walk away, but Sonic intercepted me*
Sonic: But, how can you hate your own birthday?
Abigail: Because my Dad insists on throwing theme parties every year.
Charmy: That sounds like fun!
Abigail: Yeah, except all the good themes were used up years ago.
Rotor: So, just be creative.
Lacey: That's kind of the problem, he's a little too creative. Tell them.
Abigail: 3 years ago, the theme was "Antique Automobiles".
Lacey: And 2 years ago, it was the color "Brown". All the presents, drinks, food, decorations. Everything was brown.
Amy: Vomitrocious!
Vector: I'm a little afraid to ask now, but . . . What's this year's theme?
*I reached into my pocket, pulled out an envelope, & handed it to Antoine. He opened the card inside & confetti exploded all over the place. Then a picture of a clown popped up*
Abigail: The circus.
Knuckles:*face-palmed* He can't be serious.
Abigail: He told me he's been saving that one for my Sweet 16. Well, the only good thing about Shadow living far away is that he won't be here when my Dad embarrasses me again. *I started to walk away, then turned back* You guys can come if you want, but you don't have to enjoy it.
(Sonic's POV)
*We all watched Abby, Huck, & Lacey walk away, feeling kinda bad for her*
Tails: Poor Abby.
Mighty: I wish there was something we could do.
*I thought for a minute, then an idea popped into my head*
Sonic: Maybe there is something we can do. *everyone looked at me confused* Follow me to the HQ, I'll explain everything there.
*I took off towards HQ with everyone right behind me*
(Freedom HQ)
*We all gathered in HQ & I told everyone my plan*
Sonic: Ok, so we're all in agreement that Abby's Dad's "Circus" theme party is a lame idea, right? *everyone nodded* So, why don't we make our own party for her. Something more appropriate for a Sweet 16.
*Everyone immediately looked interested*
Amy: I say, let's do it!
Bunnie: After all, a Sweet 16 only happens once in a gal's lifetime.
Sally: So, then we're all in agreement. Let's give Abigail a Sweet 16 she'll always remember.
Everyone: Let's do it to it!
(Third-Person POV*
*That week, the Freedom Fighters & Chaotix were busy planning the perfect Sweet 16 for Abigail. They explained their plan to the Council of Acorn, which they all agreed, after they showed them the party Abigail's Dad had planned. Abigail's Mom & Grandpa also agreed to help (they were getting tired of theme parties). Sally got permission from her parents to use the Royal Gardens for the party. The Chaotix were in charge of decorating. Along with Tails & Rotor doing the lights. Bunnie & Antoine were doing the food. Abigail's Mom was baking the cake (Abigail's favorite, "Double Chocolate with Rainbow Sprinkles"). Amy & Lacey were charge of buying presents. Sonic was given a very special "Top Secret" assignment*
(A week later - Sonic's POV)
*It was now Saturday & the party was tonight. So far, everything was going off without a hitch. We were at the HQ wrapping the last of the presents when my holo-watch started ringing. I answered it & saw it was Amy. She looked really frantic*
Sonic: What's up, Ames?
Amy:*off-screen* Big problem! A dress arrived, but not the dress we ordered!
*We had ordered a new dress for Abby to wear to her party. But the dress Amy showed me wasn't the one we wanted (it was a purple & black long sleeved dress (look up "Long Sleeved Multi - tiered Gothic Lolita Dress" by "MedusaLiu" on "DeviantArt"). I didn't know how we were gonna fix this, until . . . *
Sally: I know! I'll send Lacey over, maybe she can fix it!
Lacey: Girlfriend. I'm all over it.
*I face-palmed. I completely forgot Lacey was studying to be a fashion designer. An hour later, she had completely transformed the dress (it was now a purple sleeveless dress (lookup "Abigail and Lacey - Party Dresses" by "SwanGirl24" on "DeviantArt"). She had even turned some of the leftover fabric into a pair of gloves & a bow tie for Huck*
Amy: Abby's gonna love it! I can't believe it's the same dress!
Mighty: What I can believe is that you & Lacey got everything on her wish list.
Lacey: What can I say? We're shopping superstars.
*She & Amy high-fived*
Sonic: Ok, people, it's party time. Sally, you & the girls go get the guest of honor. We'll meet you at the party.
(Abigail's POV)
*Huck & I were currently in my closet, hiding from my Dad & his "Circus" party. I hadn't seen Lacey or any of my friends all week. Grandpa said they were all on top secret mission for the King (he was in charge of distracting her). Suddenly, I heard a knock at my bedroom door. At first I thought it was my Dad, until . . . *
Bunnie: Abby? Yah in there, Sugah?
*I sighed in relief*
Abigail: I'm in my closet!
*My bedroom door opened & then my closet door. Turns out, it wasn't just Bunnie. It was her, Lacey, all my other girlfriends, Cheese & Chocola wearing formal clothes. They were surprised to see Huck with me*
Julie-Su: What are you two doing in here?
Abigail: Hiding from my Dad and his embarrassing party.
Huck: Chao-Chao.
Sally: Well, you don't have to hide anymore 'cause that party's been canned.
Abigail: What?
Lacey: We'll explain later, for now put this on.
*She handed me a present. I opened it & my eyes widened*
(An hour later)
* I was now wearing a new dress & a purple bow in my ponytail. Huck was wearing a purple bow tie. Each of us had a blindfolds over our eyes as the girls & Chao guided us through New Mobotropolis. Soon, the blindfolds was taken off & we gasped in surprise. The Royal Gardens had been transformed into an outdoor ballroom. Lights & streamers hung from the trees. A table had been laid out with all my favorite foods (there was even a pyramid of chili dogs), including my favorite cake. Everyone was wearing formal wear*
Everyone: Happy Birthday, Abby!
Abigail: It's beautiful. You guys did all of this for me?
Antoine: Eet was all Sonic's idea.
Bunnie: And Sally-girl did most of the plannin'
Abigail: Thanks guys. This is the best Sweet 16 I could have ever imagined.
*Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my Mom elbowing my Dad*
Sally: So, who wants to be Abby's first Sweet 16 dance partner?
*Espio took my hand & led me to the dance floor. He did a few waltz steps & spun me around*
Abigail: Wow, where'd you learn to dance like this?
Espio: Don't ask.
*Suddenly, a hand tapped on Espio's shoulder*
Shadow:*off-screen* Hey, can I cut in?
*I gasped when I saw Shadow, wearing a tuxedo*
Abigail: Shadow! You're here!
*He took my hand & pulled me close. I looked at Sonic, who winked at me*
Shadow: There's no where I'd rather be and no one I'd rather be with. Happy Sweet 16, Abby.
*We started gliding across the floor. Two by two, all my friends started joining us (Sonic & Sally, Bunnie & Antoine, Knuckles & Julie-su, Mighty & Lacey, Charmy & Saffron, Tails & Amy, & Cream with Cheese, Chocola, & Huck). A few of our parents joined in*
The Wilaby's First Dance to "Can I Have This Dance" from HSM3 - YouTube (this is how Shadow & Abigail danced to this song)
*Abigail singing*
*off-screen*
Take my hand
Take a breath
Hold me close
And take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
*Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
Won't you promise me
*Abigail singing*
*off-screen*
Now won't you promise me
That you'll never forget
*Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
We'll keep dancing
*Abigail singing*
*off-screen*
To keep dancing
*Abigail & Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
Wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling
The way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
*Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
Take my hand
I'll take the lead
And every turn
Will be safe with me
Don't be afraid
Afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you
Through it all
And you can't keep us apart
*Abigail singing*
*off-screen*
Even a thousand miles
Can't keep us apart
*Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
'Cause my heart is
*Abigail singing*
*off-screen*
'Cause my heart is
*Abigail & Shadow singing*
*off-screen*
Wherever you are
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling
The way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Oh no mountains too high
And no oceans too wide
'Cause together or not
Our dance won't stop
Let it rain
Let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe
That we were meant to be
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling
The way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
*The dance ended*
Shadow: I know it's customary to give presents after cake, but I can't wait. *he got down on one knee* Abigail Catz, my sun, my moon, & my stars, will you be my girlfriend?
*My eyes went wide & I blushed. I looked out of the corner of my eye & saw my Dad trying to keep himself from getting in between us. I looked back at Shadow & smiled*
Abigail: Yes.
*He got up & we kissed*
(Third-Person POV)
*Later, everyone was eating cake & watching Abigail open her presents. But Jules & Nigel noticed someone was missing. They looked around & saw Robert sitting on a far away bench. They walked over to him*
Jules: HEY, WHY YOU SITTING OVER HERE?
King Nigel Acorn: Yes, my friend. Are you not enjoying the party?
Robert: No, the party's great. The kids did a good job.
Jules: THEN WHAT'S WRONG?
Robert: Why?
King Nigel Acorn: Why what?
*Robert turned around. Nigel & Jules turned & they saw Abigail kissing Tails on the cheek as a thank you for his present to her*
Robert: Why can't kids just stay kids forever?
King Nigel Acorn: Oh, I see. You're sad because you've just realized that your little girl is growing up.
Robert: It feels like she's just slipping through my fingers. Then one day I'm gonna loose her forever. That's why I've been doing the theme parties every year. She loved them when she was little, so I guess I just wanted to hold onto those childhood memories for just a little longer.
*Jules & Nigel looked at each other, smiled sad smiles, & sat down on the bench*
Jules: YOU KNOW, ROB, WE'RE KINDA JEALOUS OF YOU.
Robert:*confused* What do you mean?
King Nigel Acorn: You see, neither I nor Jules got to witness our children growing up. So, we do not have any of those memories.
Robert: I'm sorry.
Jules: DON'T BE. BECAUSE WHAT'S IMPORTANT WE'RE HERE WITH THEM NOW.
Robert: I guess your right.
Abigail:*off-screen* Hey, Dad! *all three of them turned around & saw Abigail standing with Sonic & Sally**on-screen* Come on! Mom wants you to help her give me her present!
*All three of them stood up & looked at their children with sad smiles*
*King Nigel, Robert, & Jules singing*
*off-screen*
Sometimes I wish That I could freeze the picture
And save it from the funny tricks of time
Slipping through my fingers
*They walked over & joined the party*
(Abigail's POV)
*This has truly been my best birthday ever*
Can I Have This Dance - High School Musical 3
Slipping Through My Fingers - Mamma Mia! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)