Light and Shadow

Chapter 1

Sonic was sitting on a hill, the same one he and Elise had run on so long ago. How odd, they were supposed to have never met. They were supposed to have never remembered their encounter. However, Sonic did. He had considered a few times, heading for the palace and asking to speak with Elise, but decided against it each time. What would he say? "Hey how ya been? Long time no see! Oh by the way, I'm married to Shadow and have a kid that I carried myself. No I'm not a seahorse."

Sonic sighed and stood up. Light and Shadow were probably wondering where he was. Shadow worried about Sonic often, and Sonic couldn't blame him. He had changed after the pregnancy. Going through all of that while trying to hold strong had taken its toll on him. However, he was still the cocky, fun- loving hedgehog he always was, seventeen years later.

Seventeen years. It felt like yesterday Sonic looked into Light's eyes for the first time. She had grown into a beautiful young hedgehog since then. Her violet eyes held the fierce determination of Shadow, but the fun, silliness of Sonic. Her lavender fur faded to a pale blue at the tips f her quills. Her eyes are framed by blue eyelashes and her body has delicate curves. Sonic often worries about her. A beautiful creature like Light can be desired by many. The thought angered Sonic. Light is loved by many who will protect her, but Sonic constantly worries about her. Nightmares about Dr. Erickson flood his mind every night. Even though he's dead.

Sonic was nearing their beach house. G.U.N. had provided it for the family. Shadow was given a desk job that he hated, but it was required for the family. He couldn't do life threatening missions while raising a child. Needless to say, Sonic and Shadow had put their exciting lives behind them. Light was worth it though. He wouldn't trade her for anything. Even exiting adventures fighting Robotnick.

Sonic entered the house quietly. It was dawn now and he wasn't sure who was asleep.

"Early morning walk?" A cool, deep voice asked.

Sonic turned around and smiled. Of course Shadow would be up. He was haunted by the same ghosts as Sonic. Turns out he thought Light and Sonic were going to die because of Shadow's odd DNA. No one was supposed to be able to produce offspring with Shadow, but Light is a true miracle.

Shadow was leaning against the door with his arms crossed, worry in his eyes. His habit of holding a passive expression had gradually eased over the years. He doesn't exactly wear his heart on his sleeve, but you can at least tell what he's feeling now.

Sonic crossed the room and snaked his arms around Shadow's neck, kissing him softly. Shadow kissed him back just as gently, but Sonic knew he still wanted an answer.

"I couldn't sleep," Sonic rested his head on Shadow's shoulder and sighed. After seventeen years, one would think the fear would leave, but as Light grew, it only seemed to grow with her, "I constantly worry about her."

Shadow nodded, "I know, but she has us and our friends who will never let anything happen to her."

"What's everyone whispering about?" Light asked as she walked in. She was a bit of a tom boy. She wore white sneakers and a black vest. She pulled the top three quills back but let the other four hand down from her head. Rouge tried to her her into make up, but she wouldn't have it. Amy forced her into a dress when she was four and she threw a fit that would only pass for a murder cry. She had a feisty personality Sonic guessed came from Shadow, but she knew how to have fun. She was the best of both.

Sonic pulled away from Shadow and smiled, "How did you sleep?"

She shrugged, "Pretty well I guess. I'm pretty pumped for today," Her face lit up with a smile. Silver and Amy had promised to come over that day. Light loved their visits, as well as Tails, Rouge and Knuckles.

Shadow chuckled, "Just promise not to get in another fight with Silver. I think he still has bruises from he last one."

She grinned mischievously, "I will make no such promise."

The small family laughed and gathered in the kitchen. None of them were fond of cooking, so they took turns with each meal. Breakfast was Light's job, lunch was Shadow's and Sonic took dinner. It wasn't a perfect arrangement, but it worked.

They chatted about random things while they ate the eggs Light had made. Sonic felt his tension of the previous night begin to fade as Light laughed at something Shadow said. Something about her seemed to calm everyone down. He knew she'd have many special abilities. She was a product of the Ultimate Life Form and Sonic. Was bringing happiness and peace one of them? She could already do some impressive things. For instance, she nearly fried Knuckles to a crisp when she discovered her power of lightning. She wasn't quite as fast as Sonic but she was close. She could illuminate herself like the brightest light bulb anyone has ever seen. Who knows what else she'll be able to do.

"Uncle Silver is in the house!" Silver called as he and Amy walked in. The gang took to walking in the door and making themselves at home with each other's houses. No one seemed to object or even care. They were all family anyway.

Amy gave Light a warm hug and a kiss on the forehead. Amy may have been deeply upset by Shadow and Sonic's love for each other at first, but she grew to love it. It wasn't until Silver proposed that she completely let it go though.

Light touched Amy's swollen belly, "You're getting close."

Amy sighed with exasperation, "I know!" She turned to Silver with mock accusation in her eyes, "You're baby has a habit of kicking me when it get's bored!"

Silver laughed and rubbed Amy's belly, "That's my boy."

Amy swatted his hand away, "I've told you many times! It's a girl!"

The couple bickered for a while before settling down. They all moved to the living room where it would be more comfortable. Light sat beside Amy, feeling for kicks. Silver suspended himself in the air as if in a hammock and Sonic and Shadow sat in the love seat.

"Oh, I think Knuckles and Rouge said they were going to stop by today. They can't stay long though, Rouge has hue plans for their wedding."

Everyone laughed and Shadow rolled his eyes. They all knew Rouge. She'll be over the top with the wedding, but it wasn't anyone's say but her and Kunckles's, who didn't seem to care. All he wanted was to be married to the bat. It was an odd couple, but no one objected to it.

Silver challenged Light to a duel and the younger hedgehog didn't dare object. They ran outside quickly, everyone else trailing after them.

Silver grabbed a piece of driftwood with his psychokinesis and held it ready. Light smirked and folded her arms with Sonic's trademark cocky, smile. Sonic felt bad for Silver. He wasn't aware of her newest ability, and Light knew that.

"Ready when you are Gramps," She mocked, waiting.

Silver laughed, "Oh yeah? Check this out!"

Before he could do much, Light spread her arms and her whole body shone with blinding white light.

Silver dropped the wood and shielded his eyes quickly, "No Fair!"

Light laughed, but didn't even dim her brightness down, "I can go further, but I don't think I will this time," She shut the light off and bowed, "I believe I win."

Silver grumbled and stalked back to the house. Everyone else was laughing. Shadow was chuckling, Sonic's face hurt, and Amy was holding herself with her arms. The moment was perfect.

Hopefully it will stay that way.