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Not a date date? [CLOSED]

Character(s): Shadow and Maria Robotnik

Location: Out in town eventually!

Rating: PG?

Open/Closed/Finished: Closed

Summary: Shadow had promised to show Maria the town once she got better.

Shadow sat beneath a tree near the girls dormitory, arms crossed behind his head as he waited for Maria to show up. Her health had gotten a lot better in comparison to when she first arrived, which was a relief to him. It seemed like the medicine in this world worked a lot better than their own.

His eyes were closed, focusing his other senses to detect movement around him. It was so much easier to hear the soft rustle of leaves or the chatter of passing cadets and SeeDs like this. His features twitched as he heard light footsteps approach him, knowing who they belonged to.

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Maria was certainly thankful now that Grell had picked her up. The young woman had truly appreciated the other's help, and it was now that she was putting it into action. Her usual blue dress has been replaced by a pink one, (http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/168/8/AAAAApao1qAAAAAAAWiDkQ.jpg) and a reminder and a few minutes had her hair in a very different style as well (http://www.weddinghaircolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/quick-updos3.jpg). It's made her a few minutes late, unfortunately, but Maria had managed to make good time coming over.

"Shadow! I'm here."

He already knew that, but once he opened his eyes, he could have sworn that wasn't Maria standing before him. Shadow outright stared at her. Slowly, he came to his feet, still looking to her in awe.

'...she's...wow...'

This, of course, got laughter from Maria, a slight blush tinging her face at the look he was giving her. She pulled the skirt up a little at the edges, shifting somewhat.

"What do you think?"

He was very much caught staring, making a startled noise at that, and he hued a bit himself. Shadow rubbed the back of his head. "...I like it." He was too embarrassed to outright say she looked beautiful, but it was obvious she did. "Did you go shopping?"

"Yes! I had some help, too. I thought it'd be nice to get something else to wear, besides my plain dress. Especially with what interesting clothes others seem to have around here."

She smiles again, bending down to take Shadow's hand cheerfully.

Shadow nodded at her response, and willing himself not to feel out of sorts with the sudden contact. He gave her hand a light squeeze. "It's good that you're getting around." It took a while for Shadow to adjust to the Garden when he first arrived, and usually it was the other way around. Certainly different from ARK.

"Are you ready?"

"Of course! I'm always ready with you."

Maria smoothed her skirt down a bit, still a bit tinged as she squeezed his hand in reply.

"Where are we heading first?"

"Do you want to see a movie first, or walk around town?" Shadow guided them towards where the Garden entrance was. He didn't mind either way. It would just be a matter of dealing with stares. So tough being a hedgehog.

"Let's walk around a bit first. It's still nice enough out today."

The weather was pretty nice as of late. It hardly changed in the Garden unless they relocated to a different region. However, it was the last thing on his mind. Being with Maria like this was something he dreamed of months ago.

"Are your classes going well so far?"

"Very well, I think. Some of the things are hard to understand, and it's all very different from the ARK."

She paused in thought, smiling brightly again.

"But.. I don't mind. It's a nice kind of challenge, and I'm learning things I've never even heard of before."

That was what he liked about the classes, as well. After all these years of merely surviving and being alive, learning in Balamb Garden was refreshing. Shadow could understand her enthusiasm.

"I felt that way, too."

As they stepped pass the entrance, the walk turned more scenic, and the buzz of the military school slowly faded. It would be a nice walk into town, and not very long.

"Do you miss ARK?"

"Sometimes," she said after a long pause. "I miss the ARK, my grandfather, all the scientists...

"But... I still have you. I'm happy about that. And this place is beautiful and safe... and I've only been feeling better the longer I stay here. I do miss the ARK, but this place feels like home. If I had to leave it, I'd miss it too."

The ARK was their home for a long time, and now, so was Balamb Garden. They may have only been so because Maria was there. Even after her death and being in ARK, it felt empty and cold.

"The ARK is still in space, and still functioning..." Shadow paused as well, frowning. "It's not home, though."

'Not anymore.'

"...No. Without everyone there, it's just a cold space station."

She squeezed his hand tightly, her eyes half-closing and Maria sighing softly but sadly.

"...But, that's why I'm glad I'm here."

Shadow gave a quiet nod, noticing her sigh. He returning the squeeze with a light, playful tug. "Same here."

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