Pupsey

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There are plenty of fic ideas bouncing around in my head, some that are legit too long to be oneshots. However, bc of the type of writer I am, I enjoy making original characters to play supporting roles in my writing (Like in my fic Swirling Hues with Miss Olette).

But it seems like folks are pretty split on it, so I wanted to get people's thoughts on having original characters in a fanfic story as supporting characters in general. Likely won't deter me and my writing, but it's mainly out of curiosity

and now an unrelated meme of our favorite piss loving hot topic hedgehog

Pairing: Shadow x fem!Reader 

Genre: Fluff! 

Word count: 1.5k 

Song inspiration: her - JVKE

A/N: I've been working on a different fic but I found this song, like, a day ago and felt like I had to write something down for it! 

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It was late in the afternoon, Shadow was seated at the table in G.U.N's break room with a notable air of irritability hanging around him. One that a good 99% of rational folks would sense and stay clear. 

Well, except.. 

"My, you're even moodier than usual." 

Shadow glanced at his Team Dark companion with a notable huff before going back to staring at the table. 

Rouge slipped into the seat across from him, "What's eating at you, handsome? Lost a race to Sonic?" 

His eyes immediateltly flared up to hers, "Never." 

Rouge smirked, "Then lay it on me." 

Normally, Shadow wouldn't hesitate to wave off her question. He's not one to share his concerns openly like that, but this one has him  stumped.  

He hesitated momentarily before speaking, "Ever since yesterday, I've just felt on edge, uneasy. Like I know something bad is coming but I can't think of what that would be." 

"Since yesterday...." Rouge pondered.  

Yesterday was nothing notable for the two friends as they had come to work like any other day and returned to their shared apartment. 

The days before, however, there was a pop up festival that a group of them had attended. A group that included... 

"Have you spoken to [y/n] since the festival?" 

Rouge did not miss the slight stiffening of his body at the sound of your name. 

Shadow looked up at her with a quirk of his eyebrow, "I don't see how this is relevant." 

"Trust me, it is." 

Shadow huffed in slight annoyance as he took a sip of water from his cup, "I last spoke with her yesterday morning, she just told me that she had fun at the festival." 

Rouge hummed thoughtfully, "I'm glad she had fun. I bet she's gonna miss those alot when she leaves to start her internship." 

A slight tightened grip on his cup, "Yeah.." 

Rouge pulled out her phone to messages between you and her and slid it over to Shadow, "She sent me the photo album from the festival and I gotta say they look amazing." 

He flipped through the memories of that day.  

Amy basically destroying the high striker; Sonic and Knuckles having a bobbing for apples contest; you and Tails laughing as you drive your bumper cars into each other; Rouge dragging Knuckles into the tunnel of love; Espio easily winning balloon darts (to the chagrin of the sketchy stall owner); Charmy and Cream sharing a funnel cake whilst Vanilla is laughing at something Vector said; as well as candid shots of everyone throughout your time there.  

As Shadow looked through the album, his mind drifted to that day, watching as you went throughout the festival grounds with little care, allowing yourself to be free from reality for the time being.   

Someone as engaging as you normally wouldn't have been regarded by Shadow, if anything he should have found you annoying. But instead he couldn't help but feel drawn to your energy. 

So when he'd usually curtly reject social outings like the festival, because it was you asking with your warm smile and expectant eyes, he found himself saying yes to you. 

He always did. 

"The photos are nice, " Shadow said as he continued to scroll.  

"I really didn't expect myself to enjoy myself as much as I did but [y/n] always seems to bring that sort of energy wherever she goes." Rouge mentioned whilst pointedly looking at him 

It was important that Shadow reach the conclusion himself, Rouge determined. Doesn't hurt that it is also very fun to watch.  

"But I'm sure she'll be fine when she moves. I mean she's fun to hang around and is quite friendly." 

Shadow only gave a small nod, "She is." 

"She definitely will make friends quickly once she's settled. And who knows, maybe she'll find herself a lovely partner," Rouge cooed with clasped her hands together. 

The frown that followed was so immediate, he likely didn't even realize he was making that face. 

Rouge couldn't help but stifle a giggle.  

At the festival, someone had come up to you while you were in line for food, trying to hit on you and get your number.  

Shadow saw and in an instant was beside you. He went over with the pretense that the group was going to go on their next ride, but it was hard for the person to miss the underlying message when they're given a bone chilling glare from him.  

You had apparently thanked him since you were probably going to say some pretty-not -nice things to them for their icky flirtation attempts.  

While that situation ended ideally, the thought of you finding someone else, holding hands with them,  laughing giddily at something they said, it felt like he was being jabbed repeatedly. 

Rouge asks,"Her train leaves tomorrow right?"  

"At 2pm, Pumpkin platform, Train 433." 

Rouge rolled her eyes, 'Of course he memorized that.' 

Rouge smile returned, "I guess that means any unfinished business should be settled before then." 

Shadow paused for a few seconds, seemingly debating with himself on something.  

But just before he slid back her phone, she intercepted him, her smile softened, "The last two photos are my favorites. " 

The hedgehog gave her a hesitant look. With how mischievous the renowned 'treasure hunter' he was expecting to see a photo of him in an unflattering light, but instead the photo gave him pause.  

They were both selfies of you and him. The first, you were grinning widely at the camera while he was caught mid-eyeroll with a small smile. The second, Shadow had a gentle smile as he gazed at you and you matching his gaze, a light blush dusting over your cheeks. 

Shadow muttered, "Unfinished business...." before looking up and catching Rouge's expectant gaze. 

He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "Damn, bat." Earning a satisfactory look from his pleased friend. 

His chair scrapped against the floor with how quickly he stood up, "I'll see you later. " 

He didn't know what he was fully doing but the only thing that was driving his movement was to find you.  

He checked the time: it was just hitting 5:21, meaning the sun is about to set.  

He had a hunch on where you'd be.  

His walk turned brisk, then soon after, his air shoes activated. 

Skating through the crowded streets, he made his way to a particular park in the city. 

You had made a bit of a habit in the past year to go watch the sunset from a certain hill at the park. 

"You gotta touch grass at some point throughout your week, right?" Was your response to him asking the significance. 

Taking into account your departure tomorrow and that you had been busy with the festival and packing, today would have to be day. 

 As he got closer, he was able to make out your silhouette sitting against the large willow tree. 

Shadow basically skid to a halt beside you, startling the ever living hell out of you, "Woah! Hey, what's going on, Shads?" 

The ultimate lifeform seemed at a lost.  

With the soft golden hour shining, sparkling against you, he felt he didn't even know what to say and where to start.  

You watched as your friend breathing picked up as he is visibly hesitant to speak his mind. You get up and stand before him, achingly close, with concern clouding over you as you take his hand,"Shadow?" 

"I...think...I no longer see you..as a mere...friend." Shadow started, slowly. 

Your ears perked up as soft adrenaline begins pumping through your veins, "W-What?" 

Shadow doesn't stop, "I understand that it is incredibly selfish for me to say this as you are...leaving tomorrow. But for the past couple of days I've felt so unsettled, and it came to me that it is because I soon won't get to see you like I usually would." 

The blushing continued to creep up onto his muzzle, darkening it a shade, "The thought of not being able to see you had me feel restless, and before I could try and convince myself it is because a friend of mine is leaving, I looked through the photos from the festival and found that it wasn't just that," 

He paused before lowering his voice, "I'd be losing an important person that made me feel like...like that maybe-" 

Before his thoughts could continue their attempts at articulation, you move forward and close the gap between you.  

For a moment the hedgehog was too stunned to do anything, but quickly registering what was happening, he melted into the kiss, cupping your cheek to bring pull you closer. 

You were so glad that he moved to wrap one of his arms around you because you feel like if he hasn't, your legs would give out. 

You hadn't thought Shadow would feel the same way you did, watching as he showed no interest in romance and pulled no flirtatious stunts. So today, you wanted today's touch grass day to be able letting go of expectations of feeling reciprocation. It would've been a nice send-off before you leave town and start your internship. 

Yet here you were, your feelings being very reciprocated. 

And while you both should probably actually talk more about what this means for your relationship,  any attempts at speaking are drowned by soft yet fervorous kisses. 

Pairing: Shadow x gn!Reader  Genre: Fluff, fluff and more fluff...with a sprinkle of angst 

Word Count: 2,856 

Song inspiration: I like you, I love you – Rin Kagamine; Pink Stick Luv – Rin Kagamine 

A/N: I have a list of songs that I have basically created whole stories/one shots for, the only thing stopping me is my own energy levels lolol. Idk if I'll make a part two for this, but if folks are interested in it then maybe. 

Did I put a bit of my experiences in this? I ain't telling :P   

Amy began putting the finishing touches on packing the get well basket, the worry very evident on her face, "I hope this will be enough…"

Sonic snickered from his lounging spot on the couch, "I think you put together enough comfort snacks and medicine to rival a convenience store.”

She glared at him, "Well excuse me for being hyper-vigilant. Especially since they won't say what exactly is wrong with them, I have to be prepared.”

The blue blur raised his hands in defense, "I'm not trying to say it's a bad thing. Whatever may be going on with them, I'm sure something in that basket will help.”

Amy sighed as she shot off a text to Rouge, "I hope so…"

With a light grunt, Amy perched the basket onto her arm, "You sure you don't want to come along with Rouge and I?"

"I promised Vector and Espio I'd help 'em out with something later, but I'll stop by afterwards.”

Deciding to not even bother trying to shoo him out of her house, Amy simply waved a goodbye and began making her way to your place.

It first started with you canceling on your hangouts with the group for self-care time a couple weeks ago. That, of course, is not cause for alarm but what was was the fact that since then, you have refused to leave your house with little more than an 'I'm not feeling well’.

You would make it clear to your friends that you're still alive, and vehemently shut down any suggestion of going to the doctor, but otherwise you would just say that you just need some rest and alone time.

But not today.

Amy and Rouge decided that they'd be respecting your privacy by knocking and letting their concern show, but will assert their authority as your besties by going in anyway!

By the time Amy reached your house, Rouge was already there, perched on a nearby tree branch.

She quirked her eyebrows as she eyed Amy's basket but Amy gave her a small glare, "I don't want to hear it.”

The infamous jewel 'liberator' let out an audible nose puff before coming down to Amy's level, "I could hear shuffling inside, so we at least know they're in there."

With a determined look, Amy went ahead and knocked on the door.

For a few moments there was silence before they heard your voice, "Please just leave whatever it is on the porch." Your voice sounded not quite tired but still drained of your essence.

Rouge clicked her tongue, "No can do, sweet thing. This is one that must be hand delivered.”

It took a few more moments for the two friends to hear anything coming from the other side of the door, but then they heard the soft click of the door lock.

You only opened the door a crack, just enough for them to see one of your eyes, "I told you guys, I'm fine. Just need a little bit of Rn'R."

Rouge rolled her eyes, "Right, because rest and relaxation equates to rotting away with no contact from the outside world like a corpse for two weeks straight."

Amy stepped forward, "Can we come in? If something is bothering you, you know you can rely on us to help.”

You averted your gaze. They're concerned about you and wish to help, but considering the lengths you have gone to hide away from the world, you worry that they will heavily judge you for the actual reason.

Shaking your head, you said softly "Really guys, I'm fine. I'm not sick, just tired. So please don't worry too much, I'll be back to normal soon.”

With that you closed the door, deciding to retreat to your cave of self-pity.

What you weren't expecting, however, was hearing a loud crash behind you. You quickly turned around to see your door completely busted down, and the culprit brandishing her piko hammer with a sweet smile that certainly did not match the energy she was radiating.

"Pardon the intrusion.”

Gobsmacked, you looked to Rouge who simply shrugged with a look of 'You brought this on yourself’.

Completely overpowered in the situation, you resigned yourself to your fate. You only hope your friends won't make fun of you about the culprit.

ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ♡ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ٨ـ (,,>﹏<,,). ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ♡ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ٨ـ Both of your friends and you are seated on your comfy carpet in the living room.

As you nervously munch on the pastry Amy had packed, the two stare at you expectantly.

Rouge was the first to break the silence, "Okay, so what is going on? It's one thing to want to just vibe by yourself but this," Putting the emphasis as she gestured to you in your pity blanket cocoon, "Says that there is more going on here.”

Your pink friend took ahold of your hand, "We're your friends, so whatever it is, we'll do everything we can to help.”

You took a glance at Rouge and Amy before swallowing the last of the dessert and letting out a deep sigh, "Just…promise not to laugh. I feel plenty stupid as is.”

Rouge and Amy glanced at each other before turning back to you with a silent nod.

You fidget with your blanket, "I…basically got rejected…"

Their reactions were swift.

"What?! By who?!”

"Hun, we need more details, like yesterday.”

You curled into yourself, once again feeling the gnawing feeling of defeat permeate your heart, "Well, I mean..it…chaos, it's hard to explain."

Knowing that it may be difficult for you to say who it is right off the bat, Amy calmed down before asking, "Did they reject verbally?”

You hesitated and then shook your head, "Not exactly…"

Detective mode (or just invested friend mode) activated, Amy pressed on, "Then how do you know you are rejected?”

You twiddled your fingers, "I mean, it wasn't like a 'I don't see you that way' type of rejection, but just…reading the vibes, I guess…"

Rouge propped her arm onto her leg, letting her head tilt to the side with her hand, "So it wasn't a concrete rejection. Give us the timeline.”

You grabbed another pastry from Amy's basket and began biting off small pieces, "I guess I always found the person attractive but, I don't know, a couple months ago I became more conscious of them?”

Your cheeks began to warm up as you continued and the person in question's face faded into your vision, "Like their eyes, their voice, and just becoming more alert in case they show up.”

"It got to the point where- oh gosh- I'd find myself going to certain places…," Your voice decreased in volume as your embarrassment increased, "Just to have an excuse to see them…"

Amy's squeal was barely being contained at this point, "Gaia, you're deep in it.”

You couldn't help but softly chuckle at your friend, "Yeah I am," However, the moment in question caused your smile to fall, "So that's why I thought it best to… confess.."

"I didn't think I had it in me to full on tell him, so I decided to write a note and give it to him. But everything that day seemed to be going terrible. “

You sighed as you began your recollection, "First, the pen that I was using jammed and for the life of me I couldn't find my extras! While I was trying to find one, I ended up forgetting about the espresso white chocolate chunk cookies that I was making to give him in the oven and they burned to a crisp. I'm lucky that the sprinklers didn't go off…"

Both of your friends gave you sympathetic looks, but you continued before they could say anything, "I finished my note and thought that maybe I should try and do what Rouge does with Knuckles. The whole 'lipstick stain' thing but I forgot that my tube of lipstick expired and so I had to throw it out. I put on a cute outfit but immediately after putting it on I stubbed my toe on the dresser, took thirty minutes just for the pain to fully go away with the ice pack. When I got outside, I ran into my neighbor, the one that talks a lot without letting you get a word in, and was stuck in a one-sided conversation about why Pamela was the best of the Thea sisters,”

Amy smiled," I mean, it's true."

"Then once I was finally able to escape, a large gust of wind blew the letter out of my hands and just as I was about to catch it, I tripped and the letter landed in a pile of mud.”

You burrowed deeper into your cocoon blanket, "The universe was telling me that it was no use. I shouldn't waste my energy on something that will certainly end in heartbreak.”

Amy pulled you into a side hug, "We don't know that! Sure there were some…poorly timed events, but that doesn't mean you should give up on telling him how you feel."

Rouge took hold of your hand and gave it a firm squeeze, "Hammer happy here is right, hun. Giving up before trying is not something you do, no matter how eccentric the task is."

The gloom cloud around you was, unfortunately, not dispelled, "Giving up before you get hurt is what most people say to do, so that's what I did.”

Rouge softly clicked her tongue, brows furrowed for something to try and dispel the pitiful energy that has set in. Suddenly, a smirk began to form on her face, "I just remembered that you sent me a photo asking if it was a cute outfit on you.”

You paused before slightly nodding.

Rouge quipped with a bit of a teasing tone, " And here I thought you were taking my fashion advice for yourself, little did I know it was to impress someone. Oh how my innocent heart breaks, so.”

Amy, picking up on Rouge's attempt, gave a sharp laugh, "Innocent heart? You whispered something to Knuckles a month ago during a run in with Eggman that he still refuses to repeat! Gets even more red than he already is when you try.”

Rouge placed a gloved paw on her chest with a look of faux dismay, "Why, I saw our beloved guardian going to town on those badniks and decided to give him some..encouragement to cheer him on."

Amy rolled her eyes with a smile, "I don't know what kind of encouragement would cause him to freeze up so bad that he got rammed and flew into the nearby lake.”

Rouge shrugged her shoulders with a playful look, "It's not my fault some people just can't handle a little compliment.”

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Your friends looked warmly at you as you couldn't help but laugh at their playful vexations.

Usually you could be found with a smile on your face and an air of playfulness around you, so witnessing you at such a low point had your friends thinking of ways to try and bring a smile on your face as you are always quick to do for others.

After laughing at your echidna friend's expense for a bit, you gave an appreciative smile towards the two beside you, "Thank you guys for coming over. Could've done without my door being broken down, but I'm grateful nonetheless.”

"Any time, sweet thing," Rouge said before continuing with a certain twinkle in her eyes, "Sooo, wanna tell us who it is or do I have use my skills to figure it out myself?”

Your face immediately heated up, imagining him, "Oh. Um….I-I guess it's only f-fair. J-just..don't overreact. I-it's..um..”

His ruby eyes..

"It's…"

His stoic presence..

"Uh..”

His smile…

Amy glanced between you and Rouge, "It's okay if you're not rea-“

"It's Shadow!" You blurted.

The air from the outside seemed to have matched the stagnant air that arose, save for the soft rustling of leaves. Rouge and Amy eyes widened in tandem, "Shadow?!”

Imitating Shadow, Rouge crossed her arms and put on a Shadow-like scowl, "Mr. 'I don't have time for this’?"

Amy joined in, turning her head to the side with a sneer, "Mr. 'I'm the Ultimate Lifeform’?"

"Mr. 'I eat coffee beans raw’?"

"Mr. 'Winner of plummeting to earth contest’?"

"Mr. Fluffy chest fur’?"

You raised your voice, mainly in exasperation, "Yes! Yes, all those things make Shadow Shadow and I still have fallen for him.”

Taking a break from giggling, Amy questioned, "Okay but why? I'm not saying Shadow isn't a good person of course.”

Rouge added, "He may be handsome but he is as stubborn as one can be and his people skills are certainly lacking.”

You couldn't help but chuckle softly at those very true statements, "That may be true, but for him there's so much more. He's strong, decisive, hardworking, selfless, “

Your mind wandered to when you both had gone to check out a new popular café, and when it had started getting crowded he angled his body to shield you, "He's attentive to those around him, and helps lower any unease without even having to say a word. Meticulous in how he approaches the world around him.”

With a soft smile, you finished, "And he's proven time and time again that he'll do whatever it takes to protect those he cares about.”

Rouge pulled your head to her shoulder with a coo, "Our darling is so down bad." Amy smiled as she joined in, leaning her head on your shoulder, "So what do you think you're gonna do now?"

You sighed, "I don't know." These past couple of weeks holed up in your house, you've been trying to find the best way to get over Shadow, even looking at forums for advice. But a part of you really hesitates to try and let go, instead hoping there may be a chance that he could feel the same way.

"Whoa, what happened here?"

Abruptly, You all turned to see Sonic poking his head into your house with his usual smile, "Didn't know you were planning on redecorating.”

You roll your eyes, returning his smile with your own, "You can thank our hammer happy hero for that one.”

Sonic chuckled as he walked in, immediately making a beeline to Amy's care package to the treats, "Damn. Well while I am curious about that story, I'm just glad that the three of them were able to make you be alive and smile again.”

Amy tilted her head quizzically, "The three of us?”

Sonic replied, "Yeah, you, Rouge, and Shadow.”

Your breath caught in your throat, "H-huh? What do you mean? It's been just Rouge and Amy here.”

The heavy feeling of dread that came over you when he casually responded whilst munching on the treat could outweigh the master emerald, "Huh, I saw Shadow was standing by your door when I was walking by. I tried to say hi but he just walked by me all deep in thought. I don't even think he noticed me.”

Rouge and Amy's eyes went as wide as saucers, and slowly they turned their heads to look at you, but any comment that may have left either of their mouths were muffled to you. All you could hear was white noise as you felt yourself slipping away from reality.

'Shadow….heard…me…?'

Amy turned toward Sonic with growl, "Sonic..”

Pulled into her arms, Rouge stroked your hair as she huffed in annoyance at the well-known hero, "Oh you just fucked things up majorly, Blue.”

Pairing: Shadow x fem!Reader 

Genre: Fluff + suggestive themes near the end (MNDI) 

Content: Trying on wedding dresses for funzies. 

W.C: 2,584

A/N: Miss Olette is an oc for this oneshot. To visualize her aesthetic, think of Miss Tuffet from UT or Miss Spider from SunnyPatch lolol 

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"I'm so excited! Thank you so much for allowing this, Miss Olette!" Amy beamed as you, her and Rouge walked into the boutique. 

Between the three of you, the idea of randomly going to try on wedding dresses was sprung up earlier in the week when you overheard a couple of folks talking about weddings. So when Amy mentioned that she knew a wedding dress designer, it was an idea that you all couldn't help but entertain. 

The older thistle-colored spider giggled into one of her hands, "Fu-fu, of course! Honestly, I'm glad to have a living model to try one my dresses." Miss Olette sighed as she looked at some of the bare dolls, "Mannequins can only bring the shape I need but not the spark that really allows my dresses to shine, lately it feels like I have been losing my touch." 

Amy couldn't help but shake her head with a frown, "Don't say that! Your dresses are all so dazzling! True works of art!" 

Rouge nodded in acknowledgement, eyeing some of the more shiny dresses, "I've seen some fancy dresses in my line of work, and it'd honestly be doing a disservice to say your work has no 'spark', when in fact these dresses are like fine gems." 

You lightly elbowed your bat friend before turning to the designer, "We really are thankfully that you're allowing us to just try these on, I know some boutiques don't allow folks to try them on without committing." 

Miss Olette rolled her eyes, "Oh please, those pompous fools create cookie cutter fashion and don't understand to make a day special it should completely unique to the person in question. Fashion is the skin that allows full expression, and one can't find that expression just by looking in a catalogue or through a window." 

She turned toward her stationary models and placed a vintage cream colored fascinator on one of their heads with a warm smile, "A true wielder of cloth is able to see past the surface to help bring out the hue that swirls within you." 

Amy turned to you and Rouge with a barely concealed squeal, "I told you she's amazing! I already know for certain that I'm buying my wedding dress from her."  

Considering the romantic you know your friend to be, there was little doubt in your mind that she has her dream wedding picked out to the minute details. 

You yourself couldn't help but let your mind wander, 'What would it be like if Shadow and I...' 

Letting your hand run through some of the reserved dressed on the rack, you turned to the designer, "What dresses are we allowed to try on?" 

Miss Olette smile widened as she turned to you all, measuring tape already draped around her shoulder and a mini booklet in hand, "Well, my dear, this will be as much of a treat for you as it is a boon for me."  

Like her animal sake, she slowly eyed each of you with calculated fixation, eyes flicking between your group and the pages of her journal, "Lately, folks have been wanting the same old white dresses that hold little but sentimental value to those afraid of full expression. I've been working on those types of dresses so much, that I fear that my eye for essence reading has been dulled. I would like to use your hues to help me get my groove back!" 

Amy seemed like she was about to combust, "Really?!" Miss Olette chucked, "Yes, dear. I need to keep my fashion senses sharp, and you lovely habitués have varying styles. Just taking a glance at you, I can't help but feel overrun with ideas." 

"Now," Miss Olette's smile widened, allowing her fangs to bare through, "Who shall I devour first?" 

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Sonic stretched out his arms with a yawn as he, Knuckles, and Shadow made their way through town toward the wedding shop, "Did Rouge say exactly why she wanted us to go to them?" 

Shadow rolled his eyes, "For the last time, no. Just that there 'was a surprise'." Knuckles grunted, "It better be something edible, cause destroying those badniks gave me an appeitite." 

Sonic chuckled at his red friend, "I thought you were saving room for Amy's shortcakes?"  

"Desperate times call for desperate measures." Knuckles curtly replied. 

The bell chimed as the boys walked into the soft colored boutique, eyeing the wedding dresses that were on display. 

Amy popped her head from behind a changing stand, her eyes sparkled with excitement, "Oh good you're here!" 

Amy's dress was a made to match her bubby personality. Her dress, a Ball gown silhoute with a illusion neckline, was light pink was the primary color with white floral sequined patterns all throughout skirt; decorated with small sparkly ribbons on the torso, and temporary sunset pink and white heart patches at the ends of the dress; It really was like a dress from a fairytale. 

Stepping out, Amy gave a little twirl in her dress, "Isn't it wonderful?" Making sure to notice Sonic's reaction to it. 

Knuckles tilted his head to the side, "It's pretty...poofy. How will you be able to fight in it?" Amy puffed out her cheeks in annoyance, "Unless the world splits open, threatening to consume us whole, there is no way I am fighting in my wedding dress." 

She turned to look at Sonic, who for his part looked just a tad bit shy, "What do you think, Sonic?"  

The blue hedgehog scratched the back of his head with a smile, "You look great, Ames. Really matches your vibe." That was clearly all the pink hedgehog needed to hear to be 100% satisfied with the outfit, "Hehe!" 

"My, I was wondering when the boys would show up." 

Rouge stepped out of the sewing room, and flashed her signature smile, "Glad to see you all could finally make it." 

If Amy's was a dress of fairytales, Rouge's was a dress of luxury.  

A shimmering royal purple fit-and-flare silhouette, the corset bodice decorated with white lace strings, the sides of the lower half of the dress covered with sheer white lace. Complementing the dress, she wears a bead of pearls necklace with a diamond-replica in the center  

"I had high hopes when Amy introduced us to Miss Olette and it's safe to say she did not disappoint." Rouge said making her way towards the group. 

Sonic smirked, "Looking like a true gem there, Rouge. Wasn't expecting to be in the presence of royalty." 

She swatted the air in a playfully dismissive manner, "With beauty this rare, only something of near equal value can go on me." 

Rouge turned towards Knuckles, who for his part was left a bit speechless, with a mischievous sultry look, "Someone has been quiet. Do I look that bad that you can't throw a compliment my way?" 

Suddenly put on the spot, He crossed his arms and turned his head, a blush stuck to his fur, "You look....fine." 

Content, for now, with the answer, Rouge relented her teasing and turned towards Shadow, "She's currently doing the finishing touches on your beloved's dress, so it won't be too long now."  

"Hmph. What is even the point of doing this for fun? There are other things you could have done with your time." Shadow questioned, crossing his arms. 

Amy waved her finger at the hedgehog hybrid, "It's not about practically, it's abput whimsy! Lots of people put lots of time figuring out the perfect outfit befitting of such a special event, so it's nice to get a bit of a headstart." 

Shadow only raised in eyebrow in response, before a merry voice rang out from the other room, "Oh, you look absolutely wonderful!" 

The door to fitting room swung open, and Miss Olette walked proudly out, "Oh good, the rest of your friends are here," She turned towards the opened door, "Come on out, darling." 

You gingerly stepped of the room, with a shy smile, "H-hey guys."  

Amy clasped her hands in glee, "Oh chaos, you look absolutely stunning!!" 

Rouge nodded in agreement before looking at Shadow with a smirk, "Right? Doesn't she just look so wonderful, Shads?" 

Shadow, for his part, was left speechless once you stepped out of the room.  

You were already radiant in his eyes, but somehow this article of clothing skyrocketed your beauty beyond the point of words.   

The dress has a sheath outline; a red shimmering sweetheart neckline with a matching scroll patterned overskirt layer that opens from your waist to the front, revealing the white-cream silk dress that is underneath. Your shoulders are covered by a light red lace bolero that continue the scroll pattern. 

There was such a loud flurry of emotions at seeing you that he didn't even hear Sonic's teasing remarks at his light blush and speechlessness.  

He finally understood what Amy was talking about. 

You can't help but chuckle a bit at your friends's antics at your boyfriend, it wasn't every day that the ultimate lifeform is caught so off-guard. 

Miss Olette, having witnessed the reaction, bowed her head to whisper in your ear with unmasked teasing, "I'm assuming that one is yours?" You simply nodded while avoiding her calculated gaze, your own blush beginning to poke through. 

The older mobian turned to your boyfriend with feigned dismay, "I'm disappointed in you, young man. Normally one compliments their partner during moments like this." 

The other friends gave a collective 'ooooooh', as they turned toward the hybrid. Shadow stiffened at the call out, eyes darted between you and the others. 

Knowing how your beloved is not fond of being put on the spot so suddenly, you began, "I-It's okay, Shadow. You don't have to-"  

Shadow exhaled a bit before averting his eyes, "There are already minimal words that can properly describe her beauty, seeing her like this reduced it to none." 

For a moment, no one spoke. But quickly enough, the silence was shattered and the small shop became boisterous.  

"I didn't know faker could be a romantic!" 

"You sure know how to sweet talk, hun." 

"Ah! That was so sweet, I can't take it!" 

"So this is the other side of you, Shadow!" 

You felt your heart quicken as you processed Shadow's public declaration, and it only got worse when you both made eye contact and he gave you a small smile. 

With a muffled giggle, Miss Olette stood straight up and clapped two of her hands, "These reactions are what make my job worthwhile. Now dear, let me fix something here on your waist.." 

Amy asked, "Miss Olette, what is her hue?" 

Miss Olette looked at you as she continued her work, "When I see you.... I see fire, a flame of passion and love that consumes all that you touch; I see a rapid movement of energy that showcases your vivaciousness; and lastly, your drive. A drive for change to make the world safer, and you'll use your flame and energy to do just that." 

Rouge nods, "Once again, hitting the nail on the head. Honestly, fits her to a T." 

Trying to get some of the attention off of you, you spotted a bouquet of azaleas with a note on the top, "You a fan of flowers, Miss O?" 

Glancing at your line of sight, she got a wistful gleam in her eye and gave a dreamy sigh, "My husband got them for me, that charmer." 

Taking a pause from fangirling towards your relationship, Amy joined in to start towards Miss Olette's, "I remember the last time I was here, he had plastered small love notes all over the studio." 

Miss Olette tittered, "He constantly tells people that he has to constantly woo me cause he thinks I've always been 'out of his league'. A passionate man, through and through." 

Rouge smirked, "A man who yearns is a man that earns." 

"Ho-ho! Right you are, Miss Rouge. Because of him, I'm very glad I had made my own wedding dress." 

The reason came suddenly to Amy as she felt the dress, causing her to give a breathless laugh, "Oh chaos." 

 Miss Olette hummed a cheerful tune, "A dress can't just be stylish, so I always make sure that it is comfy and malleable." 

Sonic, who received a fresh knock on the head from Shadow, gave her a quizzical look, "Why is that?" 

Looking up from her work, She placed a hand on your stomach with a grin, "Why, for those that are expecting, of course." 

Shadow's ear twitched. 

Rouge gave you a faux look of shock, her hand failing to cover her growing grin, "Oh my. I didn't realize I was going to be an aunt so soon!" 

Your embarrassment was very obvious as you cautioned, "Rouge...." 

Amy giggled at your embarrassment, "What's wrong? I don't think it's bad to follow in Miss Olette's footsteps. How many children do you have again?" 

"According to my hubby, still not enough. Fu-fu!" 

"Guyyyyssss." All you could do was bury your very warm face in your hands. 

Miss Olette lightly funned, "Oh, dear, it's perfectly fine to start early. Why, my husband could hardly wait to lay claim to me, and for me to carry his offspring. He believes it is the most sure way to let others know that I'm his. Quite territorial, fu-fu!" 

Amy, Rouge and Miss Olette mused at their jokes, whilst Sonic gave an exasperated smile while Knuckles had just caught on what they meant and was an abashed mess. 

Shadow, on the other hand.... 

"[Y/N], didn't you promise Cream that today you'd play princess and knight with her?"  

You look at your partner, whose face had a deep level of concentration that you felt didn't match the seriousness of the question, "I thought that was tomorrow?" 

Shadow averted his eyes, his gloved hands grip tightened around his arms, "You must have remembered wrong." 

You curse, "Damn it. I didn't even finish sewing her plushie's new clothes either." You solemnly turned to Miss Olette, "I have to head out, I'm so sorry." 

Miss Olette's eyebrow quirked up, a knowing gleam entering her eye, "It's no worries, dear. I do hope you'll stop by again, this was a very enjoyable afternoon." 

Just as you were about to make your way to the dressing room, Miss Olette stops you, "You're going to play princess and knight, correct? Why don't you wear the dress over there to really sell the role?" 

Your eyes widened, gloved hands waving in front of you, "A-are you sure? I don't want to accidentally ruin it or anything!" 

Miss Olette stroked your fur, "Of course, it's alright, dear," Her eyes latched onto Shadow's for a moment too long as she continued, "Just do try your best to bring back the dress in one piece." 

Unbeknownst to you what just happened, you give her a wave as you make your way to your edgy boyfriend. 

"Wait a minute" Knuckles started, "What about the movie marathon?" 

You gave him a small smile, "You guys can get started, we'll catch up afterwards." 

Without a second more, Shadow had already chaos controlled the both of you away. 

Sonic shrugs, "When you make a promise, you should try and keep it. Though, don't get why Shadow had to with her, unless he's playing the role of an evil dragon."