A/N: Alright, alright....I am making a series out of this. Still thinking of titles lol. Next chapter soon.

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"No, and that's final."

"This team works on democracy honey, and Omega and I vote that she can come with us."

"I won't let that pink ball join is, it's not going to happen."

Currently, Rouge, Omega and Shadow were discussing whether to let Amy come with them to their mission. There was no problem with Rouge of course and Omega was found of the pink one as well.

"You know that we need her, she is the best person for this job."

Shadow was very well aware of that. Their mission was simple, Sonic was missing and the last thing G.U.N received from him was an emergency help message.

And of course, Amy was just made for that job.

But even so, Shadow refused the idea.

"I don't care, she is not coming with us," Shadow said, the three of them were at Rouge's apartment.

"My logic processor can't understand why you don't want Amy Rose to join the team," Omega added.

"It's only for one mission! Stop acting so childish." Rouge added. She had the best for Amy on her mind. Amy wouldn't do any job for G.U.N, but if Sonic was involved, she surely would. Not only that, G.U.N. would pay her handsomely and that will her financially as well.

Rouge saw no reaction coming from Shadow, he looked away, denying the facts.

"If you don't accept Amy Rose as a temporary member of Team Dark, then we will talk to the Commander..." Omega added, "I am positive he will accept our request as he is aware of Sonic's relationship with Amy."

Shadow hated that they were speaking the truth. The Commander was good friends with Sonic, he even knew of the close relationship Sonic has with Amy. The Commander also knew that if there was anyone who could find Sonic anywhere in the Universe, it was Amy Rose.

"Why are you even supporting her?" Shadow added, "You don't even know Amy."

"She dismantled the Resistance HQ's main computer so Tails could repair me after you turned into a Zombot." Omega made a pause as Shadow looked him, daring him internally.

"Don't you dare say it-"

"You were a clown."

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"And Shadow doesn't want to!"

"She is incapable of taking care of herself!"

"You talk about her as if you know her! She's fought alongside us during the war with Eggman!"

"That doesn't prove anything!"

"My detector says: Shadow is acting as childish."

"I am not!"

G.U.N.'s Commander looked at the famous Team Dark screaming at each other, which was normal but it usually lasted for 3 minutes, it was 7 minutes now. A new record.

"Agents!" the Commander raised his voice and it made the team quiet down almost immediately.

"Agent Rouge...Agent Omega." the commander said and the two agents got his hopes up too quickly. "Let me talk to your leader about this."

Omega and Rouge looked at each other and nodded. They exited the room, thinking the worst.

"Do you think the Commander will listen to Shadow?" Omega asked Rouge as they both walked away from the door.

Rouge gave it a thought, Shadow was more than Team Dark's leader. He was the top agent of G.U.N., he set the example for the other agents, and whether Rouged liked it or not ...

"Shadow has the Commander's trust..." Rouge sighed."Goddamit, Shadow."

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"Now, tell me the truth ... Why are you so against Amy Rose joining Team Dark for a couple of days?" The Commander asked he looked at Shadow as he crossed his arms.

"She is unable to defend herself," Shadow said quickly.

"...She is a war hero. You were with her when she was leading the Resistance against Eggman."

"She is an unnecessary asset to the Team, we are professionals, we can find Sonic by ourselves," Shadow gave another answer.

"Miles 'Tails' Prower was unable to find Sonic. If Team Dark was with him, maybe we wouldn't be here. Now, both of them are lost and need help. Amy Rose is our second-best option to find out where these two are." The commander answered.

"...She is annoying."

"That's not a reliable reason, agent Shadow."

Shadow had to admit that he was defeated. He literally didn't have good reasons whatsoever. He stood quietly as he broke off eye contact with the Commander.

On the other hand, the Commander knew that Shadow was hiding something from him. He knew him for a long time now and he knew that for a fact that Shadow wasn't telling him something.

"Agent Shadow ... What is the real reason you don't want her?"

Shadow sighed, his crossed arms were now softened. He knew for a fact that this was coming, the G.U.N. Commander wasn't in his position just for nothing and he could read him too well.

"The real reason ... is ..."

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Amy found herself in front of Shadow's apartment. Right in front of his door. She thought she was ready. She was Amy Rose, a strong, independent woman that wasn't afraid to speak her mind.

"Are you going to enter or not?" Shadow said as he suddenly opened the door.

You know what? Nevermind, she was going to look for Sonic and Tails by herself.

She turned around and tried to walk away but Shadow immediately grabbed her by the arm and stopped her.

"Why are you here?" He asked.

"It's none of your business!", Amy said immediately.

"You were outside my apartment, it is my business."

"I thought you said you didn't want me here...like ever again." Amy didn't mean to mock him but give him a reason to leave her alone.

"Yes, I said that." Shadow said as he let go of her arm, "So why are you here?"

Damn, Shadow was good. Amy looked around, nervously.

She sighed, she might as well just try.

"I came here..." Amy added, "I came here because I wanted to ask you ... to let me go with you ... with Team Dark, to go look for Sonic and Tails."

"Oh, that..." Said Shadow, "No."

Shadow immediately turned and headed back to his apartment.

"Wait! There's must be something I can do! Something to prove that I can be a good temporary asset for the team." Amy walked behind him. He was about to close the door on her but she stopped him from doing so as she put her foot the door and the entrance.

"Please."

"Look...um Amy," Shadow said sarcastically, pretending to forget her name. "I have already talked to the Commander, he agrees with whatever decision I take."

"And is your decision is definite?"

"Yes."

Amy sighed as she placed her hands on her forehead, out of frustration.

Amy moved her hand away and looked at the apartment, randomly her eyes laid on the table. She noticed keys. Motorcycle keys.

"Let's make a deal." Amy added, "You and I ... a motorcycle race. I win, you let me go with and Team Dark. You win, I never bother you ever again."

"You are joking, right? I don't race losers."

"Well, maybe I will be the one racing a loser."

"Listen pink one, you are wasting your time, just leave."

Amy smiled, she knew she got him. "Fine...I'll just tell everyone Shadow the Hedgehog was afraid to race a small defenseless girl."

"I am not afraid," Shadow said angrily.

"Then why don't you want to race me? You got nothing to lose."

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"The rules are simple: We need to do one lap around Star park. The first one who finishes win. No short cuts." Shadow said simply as he turned on his favorite motorcycle, more well known as BB.

"Sounds good," Amy said as she turned on the bike she gave to Shadow. She had to admit she was surprised that Shadow kept the rose keychain that she put on the keys.

"Here." Shadow looked away as he handed Amy a head helmet. She accepted it, smiling at the gesture.

"What about you?" She asked.

"I don't need a helmet."

"Everyone needs one, you-"

"Do you want to race me or lecture me?" Shadow asked annoyed.

Amy sighed, he just could be so stubborn sometimes.

When Shadow noticed Amy as ready, he began to count down.

"On your marks,"

"Ready,"

"Go!"

Amy had to admit that she wasn't the most talented with bikes. She learned how to ride a bike but never raced anyone. Shadow had already passed her, and she began to start to feel anxious. She really wanted to win, she needed to win.

She removed her helmet with one hand and that made her have a clear vision, making her concentrate more. She made a mental note to herself to payback Shadow for the helmet.

She tried to go as fast as the motorcycle let her to, from the beginning she knew she wouldn't be able to beat Shadow, but it wasn't about that. It was about proving herself if she only could go past Shadow, even for just a few seconds...

it was her win.

She spotted her chance, Shadow was going to make a turn. Shadow, confident in his skills, made his turn too big.

Amy then rifted as close as she could to the curve. Getting ahead of Shadow for new seconds.

They were on a straight line again, Shadow kept looking straight ahead, eyes always on the road. He had to be honest that this race was a bit unfair. He knew the road better well. He always came here to race. G.U.N agents will challenge Shadow and he will win each and every race. Eventually, everyone gave up and Shadow didn't have anyone to race.

Until Amy came along.

But one last turn and it all be over.

Shadow wanted to appreciate the moment and he let himself lose a little. He turned his head to look at Amy. Her face was fierce, her arms strong and her hair freely moved along with the air.

Freely ... With no helmet.

"Wait-"

Shadow missed the curve. He didn't turn as he wanted and when he realized he needs to, it was too late. The motorcycle's wheels crushed against the cement path where the pedestrians walk. Shadow flew out of his motorcycle and landed on bushes.

Amy panicked she stopped her motorcycle and dropped it immediately.

She ran towards Shadow who laid on the grass. His eyes closed.

"Shadow!" Amy softly grabbed his head and put it straight, she grabbed him by his cheeks and inspected him.

"I told you to were a helmet! I-I will call an ambulance." Amy felt her voice crack as she noticed Shadow was bleeding from his head. She felt guilty if she didn't insist so much, Shadow wouldn't be in this situation. "If you leave me, I'll never forgive you!"

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Shadow opened his eyes and found himself in his room. Amy was next to him on a chair.

"You weren't wearing a helmet," Shadow said as he sat down on his bed. His pain was gone.

Amy tried to contain her tears, relieved and angry at the same time. "You...idiot! You scared me!" Amy softly punched him in the shoulder.

"I am the ultimate life form, I heal really fast." Shadow felt like he touched a soft post in Amy and thought she was ready to take out her hammer and punch him. He closed his eyes, ready for a punch or kick but that didn't happen.

Instead, he felt soft arms around him.

She was hugging him.

He didn't hug her back, he pushed her away instead.

"Don't do that," Shadow added, "Never again."

"Sorry, I was worried," Amy said. "I called an ambulance and they said you were fine. They brought you here. Rouge and Omega came by to see if you were ok."

"I was worried too," Shadow said almost in a whisper but Amy heard him clearly.

However, Amy didn't understand. What was Shadow worried about? Himself? The Helmet?

Oh.

"Don't worry about the helmet, I'll pay you back for it."

"It's not about the helmet! It's about ... about-" Shadow looked away, he just couldn't do it. "Nevermind."

"Did Rouge and Omega said anything of importance?" Shadow asked.

"They told me to tell you to be ready for the mission tomorrow." Amy simply said, "I should be getting ready to go to."

"Go where?"

"To look for Sonic and Tails. I don't care if I am going alone. I wanted to go with you guys because I just thought it will be better to stay together."

Shadow sighed, he should know better. Amy was going to go regardless if she went with Team Dark or not. There was only one reason why he didn't let him come with them and if she goes alone, that messes his whole plan.

" ... Be ready tomorrow at 8 a.m. sharp or we will leave without you." Shadow said as he noticed Amy smiling cheek to cheek.

"Thank you so much, Shadow," Amy said, "Also, you don't have to worry about me. I promise I will be safe. I can take care of myself."

Shadow eyes widen, what? Did she know? Who told her-

Shadow gulped, "What?"

"You are worried about me? Right?" Amy added, "Rouge told me she heard you talk to the Commander about-"

Oh Chaos no. Shadow remembered that conversation, perfectly. Damn you, Rouge.
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"The real reason... is... Whenever I try doing something good for her, or whenever we are together ... I end up messing things even more. I don't want to cause her any more problems."

"You actually, enjoy her companionship don't you?," The Commander asked.

Shadow sighed, feeling relieved to finally say it.

"I do... I really do."

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"My helmet! Yes! It's about my helmet!" Shadow said, not wanting for Amy to continue. "I was worried about my helmet when I didn't see you wearing it."

"Oh, as I said, don't worry about it. I'll pay for it!" Amy said smiling. "I have 200 rings I can use. It's just a helmet, it shouldn't be too much right?"

"That was an Arai Corsair V Race Carbon Fiber Helmet...." Shadow said. Amy had a confused look and for which Shadow only replied ...

"It cost me 3,595 rings."

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