Not much to say other than this is a Shadria fic. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Shadow, Maria, and Sonic (He's mentioned) belong to Sega.
The song Lucy belongs to Skillet.
*Hey Lucy, I remember your name*
Maria. I always loved you.
*I left a dozen roses on your grave today*
You weren't even given a funeral. You were just left to die. So I made you a small alter. I put fresh flowers on it everyday.
*I'm in the grass on my knees,*
It always pains me to remember what happened to you.
*wipe the leaves away*
It's fall, and I've been taking care of your alter for a few years now. I'm lucky Sonic hasn't found out.
*I just came to talk for a while*
I wish I could see you again Maria.
'Shadow' I heard the kind voice of a girl.
What was that voice? I guess I was imagining it.
*I got some things I need to say*
I wish I could talk to you again Maria...
'Shadow, it's alright.'
Maria?
*Now that it's over*
She died on the ARK... By the hands of G.U.N.
*I just wanna hold her*
I'd love to just see her once more... Hug her tight. Hold her close. I would never let go.
*I'd give up all the world to see that little piece of heaven looking back at me*
I do anything to see her again. Anything. I felt tears coming to my eyes.
*I've gotta live with the choices I made*
I could have saved her. More tears were streaming down my cheeks. I could have.
*And I can't live with myself today*
Just the memory of you, Maria, makes me feel empty inside.
*Hey Lucy, I remembered your birthday*
It's your birthday soon Maria. I haven't forgotten. The tears were flowing faster and harder now. Every year on your birthday Maria. Every year I always put a whole bouquet of your favorite flowers on your little alter.
*They said it'd bring some closure to say your name*
More tears were streaming down my cheeks. Maria. Why'd you have to die? You didn't deserve it.
*I know I'd do it all different if I had the chance*
If it could be different, Maria, I would have made sure you lived. I would have made sure we both lived. We could have seen Earth together.
*But all I got are these roses to give*
I don't have much to give you today... Just some roses is all. The hot tears were flowing down my cold cheeks in much larger quantities now.
*And they can't help me make amends*
These roses can't bring you back. They can't do anything for you...
*Here we are*
'Shadow, look up.'
I looked towards the voice. It was Maria.
*Now you're in my arms*
I ran to her, but I only went through her. She floated next to me, and hugged me. I didn't feel any body, but I felt the warmth.
*I never wanted anything so bad*
Maria, I've missed you. I've missed you so much. I cried hard. The tears were gushing out now.
*Here we are*
'Shadow, it's all right.' She pat my head.
*For a brand new start*
Maria got up, and held out her hand.
*Living the life that we could've had*
I tried to take it, but my hand went right through it. I got up on my own. She held out her hand again. I took it, it felt a little more solid. The tears only came out harder.
*Me and Lucy walking hand in hand*
We started walking around. Maria was looking at everything in awe. 'So this is Earth.'
I cried harder. She never got to see Earth up close. She wanted to so much, and died before she could. Her dreams were smashed.
*Me and Lucy never wanna end*
'I must go now Shadow.' Before I could protest, she was gone. Why Maria? Why?
*Just another moment in your eyes*
Maria, I need to see you. I... I... Need you... I burst out crying much harder.
*I'll see you in another life in heaven where we never say goodbye*
Why did I have to be immortal? I wish there was a way I could die. I'd be able to be with Maria forever. We'd never have to stop seeing each other. Why?
*Here we are, now you're in my arms*
I felt warmth around me again. I looked around, but didn't see anyone.
'Shadow'
*Here we are for a brand new start*
I hugged the warmth, it was solid. Completely sold.
*Got to live with the choices I've made*
Maria, why'd you let me go? I'm immortal. I wouldn't have died.
'Shadow, I sent you to Earth because I knew you'd be safe there. I hope you understand...'
*And I can't live with myself today*
Maria, I could have saved you. I can't stand it. Why? Why did you?
*Me and Lucy walking hand in hand*
'Shadow, let us see more Earth.'
We got up, and started walking.
'Shadow, I sent you away because if I hadn't, G.U.N. would have destroyed you...'
*Me and Lucy never wanna end*
Maria, life is hard without you by my side. It pains me to be without you. You were my closest friend. The first person I trusted, and then you slipped between my fingers. My crying started getting heavier.
*Got to live with the choices I've made*
'I know there were other things we could have done, but I did what I could as fast as I could...'
*And I can't live with myself today*
'I never meant to make you hurt like this...'
Suddenly the warmth was gone.
*Hey Lucy I remembered your name.*
I fell to the ground, and cried my heart out. She was my first true friend. I needed her by my side.
I whispered Maria, and heard my name called out in her soft, kindhearted voice. The last time I'd ever see her.
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