Gabriela's Pov

I turned my head sighing in agitation, tears streamed down my mom's face as she kissed Justin good bye.

"Gabriela?" Mom says finally as I turn back around with a smile plastered on my face.

"Mom we're going to be fine. You and Dad go have fun." I said holding Justin in my arms as he smiled at mom. We've been living in Mobius for a few months and we've loved it. My Dad got a great job as a computer engineer, my mom enrolled in school and put Justin in a group for toddlers so he could bond with kids his age. And me? Well I was enjoying life, hanging with Shadow and the rest of the gang and going out with-

"Hello Mrs. Astor! Sorry I'm late! Just wanted to come by to see you off then grab a bite with Gabby." Wind tousled cobalt quills and deep sea green eyes and a grin that would make any girl swoon. Sonic the hedgehog.

"Oh that's okay Sonic~ I was just making sure Gabby was okay and saying…saying goodbye to my baby." Mom said a tear falling , I sighed shaking my head and lightly smiling.

"Mom, we'll be fine. Don't worry about us." I said as Sonic nodded in agreement leaning on my shoulder

"I'll keep her safe. You and Mr. Astor have a good time." Sonic said winking at her as she softly laughed and muttered something like 'Famous last words' As you may be wondering, my parents decided to celebrate their twentieth anniversary by taking a cruise around the world. Leaving me home alone. For the first time. Ever. In my entire existence. So this was a big step in my seventeen years.

"Go on mom before dad takes the cruise without you!" I said as she lightly laughed then gave Justin and I another hug and kiss.

"I'm counting on you to keep them safe, Sonic." She said turning to Sonic as she began to back away with a soft smile on her face. We waved as she began to disappear into the mob of people. We waited till both my mom and dad stood on the deck then slowly moved away from the port.

"Bye Momma. Bye Daddy." Justin said waving till they were far away from the docks. I lightly kissed the three year old's head then turned smiling to Sonic.

"So where do you want to go?" I asked shifting Justin to my other hip. Sonic grinned then took my free hand..

"Oh nowhere. But we do have a date." He said then suddenly my feet left the ground and was in his arms giggling.

" You seriously need to stop that! I'm too big for you to do that!" I said laughing knowing he wouldn't quit, he just laughed then started to run into town. He zoomed through buildings and cars as he dodged the traffic, I held on to Justin holding him close. I knew Sonic wouldn't drop is, but I wasn't quiet sure that I wouldn't drop Justin. He had grown so much in the past few months, I just couldn't believe my sweet little brother was growing up. Two minutes later we were standing outside a family owned restaurant , two hedgehogs were standing out side happily chatting away. That would be a normal sight, but still seeing him laughing and smiling was a very weird thing.

"Hey Guys!" Amy said running over to us giving me and Justin a warm hug, her date gave us a coy smile then waved.

"Hi Shadow!" I said holding on to Justin tighter as he tried to wiggle away from me and over to Shadow. Yup! Shadow the hedgehog had made a turn around, ever since he and Amy started going out he became more friendly and a little less somber. Don't get me wrong he's still the strong, silent, resilient Shadow we all know and love, but now he smiles more and frowns less.

"Hello Gabriela, Justin." He said as Justin squirmed down and ran over to him holding out his arms.

"Up! Adow! Up!" He said defiantly till Shadow scooped him up in his arms.

"Demanding aren't we?" He growled playfully causing Justin to giggle, I just loved that they got along together. I think that's one of the reasons why Shadow has been nicer.

"Hi Justin! How are you!" Amy said smiling brightly as Justin began to reach for her.

"Ami! Ami!" He squealed in delight giving her a wet kiss causing her to giggle then set him on the ground.

"Hey Shads! What's up?" Sonic asked as he walked closer to me, Shadow rolled his eyes.

"Nothing Faker. And you? I believe Amy told me that Gabriela's parents left this morning?" He asked then looked at me, I nodded

"They just barely left-"

"Mommy and Daddy gone….I hungy!" Justin pouted crossing his arms, Sonic laughed then winked at him.

"Me too buddy! Lets get going, I'm starved. And besides you don't want to deprive this cute kid some food!" Sonic said agreeing with Justin as everyone cracked up laughing. Justin stared at us looking confused, as we began to walk inside the restaurant.

SORRY! SORRY! SORRY! I'm so sorry! I would have updated on Monday, but I got grounded! I'm so sorry! And I'm sorry this was so short! But I needed to go ahead and get this up for you guys! I'm so sorry! Well tell me what you think? I'm iffy on how I liked this chapter, but oh well. Thanks Everone who reviewed on Rekindled Friendship! I hope you like this one as much as the last two! Please review! ~God Bless!~