I couldn't believe it. Super Sonic. It was like a dream come true, as if everything else wasn't a dream either. His amber eyes were peering into my jade ones, the worry written all over his face. Light. It was like he radiated light and warmth, that for a moment I forgot we were even in the middle of a battle.

"Are you okay?" He asked, I was just speechless. Super Sonic. If I was on the ground I would be jumping up and down or screaming, but I didn't want him to freak out.

"I…uh…yeah." I said just so stunned, I moved my finger reminding me of the chaos emeralds in my hands. The white Emerald started to float out of my hands and the blue one in my ring started to come out of the ring. Soon enough both started spinning around Sonic along with the emerald Sonic carried around. I was just in awe as they floated around us, it was just so amazing. You become just so enraptured in the moment you forget yourself and who you're with and everything else in the world. I could have stayed in that moment, but the sound of Buster's frantic barks snapped me out of my haven. I looked up at Sonic's smirking face as we flew towards the ground, Buster flew towards me and nearly knocked me to the ground.

"Down boy!" I said as I shoved him off of me, I looked up at Sonic then towards Eggman. But I didn't look at him directly, because I saw something horrifying behind him. The X-Tornado was heading into a tailspin rapidly to the ground, with Tails and Cream in the cockpit.

"Sonic!" I cried out as I watched them hurtle to the ground, Sonic's hand rested on my shoulder then he laughed. His best friend! His little brother! He was about to die and he laughs? Obviously seeing my horrified face he pointed back to the X-Tornado, I turned back around to see a red and gold creature on the wing on the X-Tornado. Now I started to jump up and down. Super Shadow! I knew then that this was the best thing that could ever happen in my life, in anyone's life really! I got to meet my hero's , I stayed with them for a few weeks and had tons of great memorable adventures with them. But it also wasn't just the adrenaline rushes or the great adventures, it was the fact that they made me feel… Loved? Important? I wasn't sure what it was but what ever it was I'm glad I was able to spend these last few days with them. I closed my eyes for a moment as a flash of light appeared next to us, sure enough it was the X-Tornado. That's when I noticed two large gaping wholes in the windshield of the Tornado and that three Chaos Emeralds where floating around Shadow. Shadow smirked at my excited expression as he pulled out the final Chaos Emerald. All seven Chaos Emeralds were finally in one place. Together. I looked to Shadow, Sonic, and finally to the army of robots. They were definitely going to need all seven.

"Are you ready?" Shadow asked as he looked over the thousands of robots, Sonic just laughed his cocky laugh.

"You bet!" I covered my ears as they took off with a loud BOOM! They didn't even really fight, they just crashed through them instantly destroying it. I ran a little bit closer to the battle figuring that it would be okay to get close, I was breathless. It made me think of the opening scene of Sonic Unleashed where Sonic crashes through all of Eggman's machines, completely destroying everything. Only this time it was Sonic and Shadow. Even worse. Eggman you are in sooo much trouble! I thought to myself as I watched them wipe out the army.

"HO HO HO! Sonic won't be able to save you this time, Miss Astor!" Eggman laughed. I turned around to see a ray gun aimed towards me, I took a step back then glanced to Knuckles and Tails.

"Neither of you take a step closer!" Eggman shouted as Knuckles and Tails looked at each other, I glanced backwards to see if Sonic or Shadow were looking this way but both were too busy. My heart stopped for a moment as I heard the sound of the gun beginning to warm up.

"Farewell!" He said simply then I heard the sound of the shot, I crossed my arms over myself hoping that death would come quickly.

"NO!"

The sound of the blast echoed in my ears as a rush of heat swept over me. I opened my eyes confused why I didn't feel anything, Sonic. He was standing over me blocking the blast, a second later the shot ended. Sonic was by my side in an instant, his hand resting on the side of my head. Then he turned to Eggman, fury written all over his face. Without a word Sonic flew up, Eggman paled.

"Uh…Um… I …I believe I have some business to attend to." Eggman said as he started to fly off in a hurry. Sonic was instantly in front of him, arms crossed. Let me tell you this absolutely, under no circumstance, never ever…Get Sonic the Hedgehog angry.

"What's your hurry, Eggman?" Sonic growled as he came closer and closer to Eggman.

"I…I think you need calm down, Sonic. Why…Why don't we be reasonable for the next hour and let me go? " Eggman stuttered as he tried to escape, Sonic smirked then grabbed one edge of the hovership.

"Sure thing. Let me help you!" Sonic laughed as he shoved against the ship, sending Eggman flying backwards and out of sight. Everyone began cheering, Tails was flying in circles as Amy and Cream hugged each other. Knuckles and Super Shadow stood of to the side watching everyone cheer. Sonic let out a loud whoop as he flew down towards us again, I laughed as the image of Eggman's scared face kept reappearing in my mind. Sonic was suddenly in front of me, then to my shock he picked me up and spun us around in the air. Our eyes met for a moment and the world was at peace. We leaned in closer to each other, part of me was freaking out. Then we pulled apart at the last minute, both of us turning a shade of red. Then I realized something. This was it.

"Y…you can go home now." I said softly as the wind tousled my hair along with his golden quills, he nodded then brought us back to the ground. It seemed thankfully that no one had seen our little moment and was happily celebrating.

"Hey Tails! You ready to go home?" Sonic said glancing at Tails. Tails's eyes widened at the realization, then rushed to the X-Tornado.

"Come on Amy, Cream, Knuckles, Gabby!" He shouted as he began to turn it on, they rushed to the X-Tornado. I started towards the plane trying to avoid everyone's gaze, when Sonic grabbed my arm.

"Gabby's coming with me. Shadow and I will meet you at the Typhoon." Sonic said as he picked me up then flew upwards towards the fading sky. How did the day come to an end so fast? It only took a minute to get there, and other minute for Tails to catch up. I stood outside as Tails landed the Tornado on the landing pad, Shadow and Sonic stood off to one side speaking in hushed whispers. Probably about how they should go about things of getting home. I sighed as tears began to form.

"We're all set!" Tails said as he came out, Sonic and Shadow nodded. Tails ran over to me instantly wrapping me in a hug, I returned it knowing the tears were inevitable.

"I'm going to miss you, Gabby!" He said tears in his eyes, I gave him a tight squeeze.

"I'm going to miss you too, Tails! It was such an honor actually getting to meet you in person and …and Buster is going to miss you like crazy!" I said lightly laughing as Buster butted my legs, I pulled away as Buster tackled Tails to the ground giving him a very thorough tongue bath. I gasped for breath as I was wrapped in a death hug by none other than Amy Rose.

"OHHH! I'm already missing you! I wish you could come with us!" Amy cried as we hugged, I held back the tears and replied that I wished I could. Cream and Cheese followed up behind Amy, I gave them both a big hug.

"Cheese is going to miss you a lot, Miss Gabriela!" Cream sniffled as we hugged, Cheese landed on my head sniffling too.

"I'm going to miss the both of you, too! Y…you guys need to be careful, okay?" I said looking at the both of them, they nodded then ran back over to Amy and Tails as they started walking inside the Blue Typhoon. Knuckles was standing off to the side, I smiled a little as I walked over to him.

"Bye Knuckles. It's been great meeting the Guardian of the Master Emerald. And although you'll never admit it, I know you'll miss…Buster. " I said lightly as I gave him a hug, he tensed for a moment the returned the hug.

"You're an okay kid, Gabriela." Knuckles said then began walking to the Blue Typhoon, I turned around to the two glowing hedgehogs. Shadow looked at me, carefully watching me as I walked up to him. I wasn't sure what exactly to say, I mean what would you say to the ultimate life form?

" Shadow I-" I began to say but to my shock he cut me off…

"Allow me to say this first. When we first met I thought you were a stubbon, idiotic, sycotic, stupid, crazy-"

"Umm is this supposed to be going somewhere?" I asked getting a little ticked, for the first time I saw him smile.

"Of course. All in all…I thank you for helping me in my time of need." He said , If I thought I was on the verge of tears before I was wrong. I threw my arms around his waist giving him a tight hug.

"It's so great meeting you too, Shadow. I'm going to miss you, a lot too!" I said still holding him, He stiffened obviously not expecting me to hug him , but surprisingly he returned the hug then glanced at Sonic. It was quiet for a moment, Sonic cast a glance to the Blue Typhoon then looked back at me. Shadow nodded then flew off towards the Typhoon, leaving Sonic and I alone. I tried to look up at him , but it was so hard to look in his eyes again. We stood there just looking at the floor, I sighed knowing this wasn't right. I ran over to him throwing my arms around his neck, as tears began to stream down my face.

"I…Sonic…I wish…I wish the time didn't go by so fast." I stuttered as I hugged him, his hand rested on my back for a moment then he pulled away, his amber eyes close to tears too.

"I'm going to miss you so much, Gabriela. I've never had a…friend like you before. Hehe… I see what Chris meant about leaving a friend you love.." He trailed off. We were quiet both unsure what to say, so I knew what I had to do.

"Bye." I gulped out, he grimaced then turned away as he started towards Shadow. When they were side by side Sonic turned to me one last time then turned away. I bit my lower lip as they shouted in sync 'Chaos Control' a huge hole appeared in front of the Blue Typhoon. Then the Typhoon began its journey towards the whole, Shadow still in super form flew in first. Sonic hung back as the Typhoon was halfway through the portal, I bit back a gasp as pain shot through my body. I finally broke down, I was hoping that Sonic would be gone before it happened but fate had other plans. Everything burned as I watched my friends leave, Sonic looked at me the pain in his face obvious then he was suddenly in front of me. I threw my arms around him again just sobbing and sobbing. Why? I pulled away knowing I could be costing Sonic the chance to go home and that the portal could close any second. His hand was on my cheek then…our lips met. I felt warmth wrap around me, I didn't even realize that I had my eyes closed until I opened them. This time I didn't see the amber eyes of Super Sonic, I saw the sage green eyes of Sonic the hedgehog.

"Good bye." I said softly as I pulled away from him, tears streamed down his face as he nodded.

"Goodbye, Gabriela." He said then turned around and ran full speed to the Typhoon as it was about to be completely submerged by the portal. I brushed away the tears as I watched the sapphire hedgehog jump on the ship, He looked back then gave a bright smile holding out his thumb.

"We're going to see each other again! I promise!" He shouted, I smiled then waved as he was enveloped by the dark portal. Tears softly began to fall down my face again, Buster nuzzled my hand. I kneeled down to his level scratching his head.

"I'm going to miss them too, Buster. But until we meet again, we're going to live life to the fullest. Right?" I said then looked over to the setting sun as all the memories came flooding back in. Buster's answer?

"ARF!"

AWWW! I'm in tears, I'm a little sad that I ended the story but happy that I can now start working on the sequel. THANK YOU! THANK YOU EVERYONE!Thanks everyone who reviewed! If it wasn't for you this story wouldn't have even exsisted. I remember looking out my window as this story first popped in my mind and writing it down, I hope you've enjoyed this story. I am so glad that my writing has improved, I don't understand how anyone reveiwed my first few stories or even the first chapter of this story. But thank you. Thanks you so much for encouraging me to continue. I hope I continue to write stroies that entertain you. So God Bless and keep an eye out for the sequel!