Hello my glorious people of the internet!

It's after Thanksgiving and next we have...3...2...1...CHRISTMAS!

And with my favorite holiday of the year rolling by, I have asked one of my very favorite authors to let me use her story idea. KatDingo made a pretty funny and amazing story about Shadow hating Christmas and it was based off the Christmas Carol. It sadly went into hiatus, but lately I asked if I could take a shot at making it for her.

She said I can and I'm here to make my own version, with a few details from her very own story. Thank you very much KatDingo!

...P.S. I'm still excited about the next chapter of Total Mobius Islands... ;)

Christmas Day is right around the corner for our citizens of Station Square. Shoppers were busting their brains out to get the latest brand and many others were busy at home making special traditional meals for their families. The lights were all strung around the city with a few Santa Clauses at around each corner ringing their bells for donations, and others greeting young children and asking them what they want for the special holiday. Everyone was excited, but not as more excited than our special cherry pink hedgehog.

Amy Rose was busy making her rounds around the shopping district checking for any other gift ideas for her friends. She greeted each passerby once they shared their joys for her by saying "Merry Christmas". One of the presents she's hoping to find needed to be very special for her boyfriend. Now you might think it's the one and only Sonic the Hedgehog, But you'd be wrong on that. No, her plus one to a wonderful Christmas Eve tonight was none other than Shadow the Hedgehog. Both he and Amy were joined together after he took a few weeks and possibly a few pushes from Rouge to finally ask her out several months ago. And once they went on another date, they both decided to be together instantly.

She loved how he can be affectionate only if no one was around, but he treated her like gold, and she loved him for caring very much for her. This month will be the first Christmas they will be spending time with. She squealed happily at the thought of her darkened cloaked boyfriend snuggling up next to her on the couch in front of a roaring fire, holding mugs of hot chocolate and a small candy cane to decorate. She twirled around making her velvet red Santa skirt flow in the cold winter breeze. She was wearing a special outfit her friend Rouge had bought her a couple days ago. It was a one piece Santa Claus dress made with a soft velvet fabric and white puffy lining with black leggings and ankle high boots. She loved her outfit and almost practically wore it every single day.

Amy stopped her twirls once she saw something in a store window. Inside was a couple male mannequins. One was for a human, and the other made for a mobian. One them were black jackets with white lining on the inside and two big pockets on the front with gold zippers on them and the jacket itself. Amy looked up at the mobian mannequin and pictured Shadow in it's place wearing the jacket. She smiled knowing that he might like something like that, "This might be it!" she chirped before losing her smile once her eyes lowered to the price tag, "Oh...that might be a little too much."

"What too much?"

Amy jumped to the side and quickly turned to see her blue furred hero standing before her. He wore a simple brown coat and blue denim jeans with a red scarf around his neck. She sighed, "Sonic! Don't scare me like that!" she scolded. Sonic smiled.

"Come on, Ames! It's fun to joke around sometimes." he said in a playful way, "So what were you looking at?" both of them looked back at the jackets.

Amy pointed to what she wanted to buy, "I thought Shadow would look handsome in that, but the price is pretty high." she groaned.

He looked at it closely before nodding, "Ol' Gloomy would look interesting in that." he agreed.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Amy asked now glaring at him. Sonic turned to face her with his hands up in defense.

"It's a cool idea, Amy, but I've known Shadow longer to know that he's not really interested in celebrating Christmas like us."

"Then maybe I'll change his mind." she immediately started walking away from the window and passing the now confused blue hero who begins to follow close behind.

"Amy, he doesn't like this time of year. I've tried numerous times to get him to try and I always get a spear close to my face!" he noted.

Amy continued to walk still feeling strong at the idea of helping Shadow celebrate with friends, "Sonic, I know my boyfriend. He's caring and sweet. He can't be this harsh during the best time." Sonic sighed heavily, then quickly grabbed her hand forcing her back and up in his arms making her squeak in surprise.

"If your going, then I'm going. You'll definitely need the support." with that, he kicked off down the street making some bystanders jump away in time before they were run over.

On a quiet neighborhood with many houses decorated with lights and blown up lawn decorations, Sonic slowed to a stop at a single brick house at the end of the street. No decorations, no lawn ornaments, no anything. It wasn't surprising since Shadow didn't like all the Christmas lights around his house. He complained that the electric bill would be a nightmare. But that didn't stop Amy from visiting her lover, even during Christmas time. Once Sonic lowered the rose colored female to the ground, she immediately rushed up to the doors and was about to knock, "Excuse me?" she turned around to see three kids behind her holding a large white paper in their shivering hands.

"Yes?" one of the kids, a human girl spoke up.

"Were here to sing carols for donations. Do you live here, miss?" Amy and Sonic couldn't help, but smile at the cute kids doing good deeds.

He patted her on the head, "No, but we do know someone here who might need some carols to cheer him up." he told them before zipping up to the door and knocking on it a couple times.

All five stood away waiting for anyone to open the door. And sure enough, it opened to show a black colored hedgehog with red streaks on each of his quills and eyes wearing a gray sweater and black jeans with his signature shoes. He looked over to Amy and Sonic, then turned to the three kids who were now shaking with nerves than the cold air, "What?" he asked in a low upset voice.

"We-were singing carols for d-donations.." another child, a brown boy pup quivered.

"It's so sweet of them, isn't it Shadow?" Amy joined in smiling ear to ear.

Shadow's upset eyes turned to glares immediately, "You are trespassing, I demand you all to leave, or else." he demanded shocking Amy greatly.

The last child, a blue baby hawk held up a mason jar full of ones, fives and a few quarters to him, "We're saving money for the kids who don't get presents." he mumbled.

Shadow stepped up to the little girl and swiped the sheet of songs, then begins to rip it in shreds in front of them, "I don't care if you are saving your damn money for your dead mother, I want you off my property! NOW!" he roared making the poor kids turn and run away in terror.

Watching the whole thing, Amy held a hand to her mouth with complete shock and disappointment in her eyes. Sonic stood beside her glaring at him for doing something so horrible to those kids, "Great. You happy now, faker? You gave them all nightmares for the rest of their lives." he fought.

The angered hedgehog then turned to face them with the same look he gave the children, "And why are you two here? I thought I said no one is allowed here during December." he hissed.

"How about that your loving and devoted girlfriend wanted to spend time with you since it's your first year together."

"Right now, I don't want anyone around here at all. Got it?" Shadow stomped up to his house, then slammed the door making a loud "thud" sound.

Sonic sighed while shaking his head in shame, "See, Ames...? I told you that he...Amy?" his eyes searched the yard looking for her friend not even knowing that she quickly rushed in the house after Shadow.

Inside Amy followed him into his living room watching him plop his rear on the couch that was close to his fireplace. A small fire was burning giving the room a small, yet warm feeling. She walked around the couch and stood still with her hands on her hips glaring angrily at him, "How could you be so cruel to those children?" she scowled. "They were only trying to raise some money to buy some presents for less fortunate children."

Shadow kept his eyes away from his girlfriend and on the fire as he spoke, "And I care less about them. I hate people showing up at my doorstep trying to get me to either buy something, or just deal with all the foolish joy of the holiday." he huffed. Amy stepped up closer to him, then sat down on the couch.

"Why are you like this? You were so kind to me and almost to everyone, now you look like you hate everything in the world." His huffs continue.

"Amy, I don't care about this annoying holiday." he finally turned to face her, "I. Hate. Christmas."

She gasped covering her mouth again with both hands this time, "How...how could you hate Christmas?" she asked.

Shadow groaned at her overreaction to his answer, "Because I hate all the annoying mockery of this holiday. Its about people killing each other for a pathetic gift that would only be used once before throwing it away a day later." he started as he stood up and then headed off to his kitchen, "Everyone going all out for some non existent fat ass who apparently goes around giving unwanted presents to whoever cared. It's all a complete waist of time."

Amy followed him while listening to his complained while watching him get in the fridge and taking out a water bottle before closing, "But...it's not just about Santa. People come together to be with friends and family. To share their joys and love. Some would celebrate the birth of Jesus. All of those are very important during Christmas. Why can't you see that?" He turned to face her.

"Like I said, it's a waist of time in celebrating things that are not real. None of it is. Not even this "joy and love" you speak." she almost felt her heart break into pieces once those terrible words were said.

"Then...then come to our Christmas party! We'll prove to you that it's not what you think. Knuckles and Rouge are throwing their party tonight on Christmas Eve and I want you there, too." she walked up to him and took his hand in hers squeezing tightly, "I want to celebrate it with you. I care very much about you and I know that you'll have lots of fun with your friends."

The thought of him spending Christmas with some annoying people he dislikes made him disgusted. He ripped his hand out of hers now glaring furiously at her terrified emeralds eyes, "I would never be involved in any sort of Christmas party with those I disgust. My missions with G.U.N. is more important than sitting around mindlessly with our "friends". If you want to me to celebrate this pathetic holiday instead of me risking my ass in saving our homes from any danger, than you might as well be dead to me because that is what our future will be like."

Amy's eyes were welling up in tears as he continued. This cannot be the one who showers her with love every time she visits him? Where was her Shadow who would take her on walks in the park, where is her lover who would be there to help her in case she needed it? Her heart could not take anymore stabs. Her fists were clenched to her side shaking in anger, "...F-Fine...I won't bother you again...because you and I are over." with that, she turned a heel and walked out of the kitchen and towards the door leaving her now ex boyfriend standing where he was with no emotion at all.

Sonic was still outside of the house now messing with a large snowman he had made while he waited for Amy to come out. He patted down the second large snowball making sure it was nice and piled up till he heard the door open. He quickly turned around hoping to see a smiling rose walking down the steps, but sadly noticed her features were hurt. He quickly zipped up to her and noticed Amy's eyes were now a little red with a few tears sliding down her cheeks, "I guess it didn't go so well, didn't it?" he asked holding back the need to say "I told you so".

All she did was look up at him looking like she was ready to break at any moment. Sonic felt terrible for her. If only he was able to stop her from getting hurt more. He wrapped his arm around her back, then pulled her into a tight hug, "It's going to be okay. I'll keep you company." he assured her. Amy sniffled a little, but gave him a nod. Sonic picked her up, then slowly turned back to the house and gave one last angry glare before speeding off.

Inside, Shadow watched by the window behind the half closed blinds. He saw the look Sonic had given him, but also kept the image of the wilted rose he had hurt in his head. Watching his hated rival run off with now his ex girlfriend cuddled up in his arms struck a pain in his heart. He honestly hated saying all those hurtful things to her, but his ever lasting hatred for this Christmas struck a nerve and forced him to attack. He hated this holiday and would sadly take being alone again if he doesn't have to deal with it. He turned around and walked up to the couch again, then sat down. Shadow slipped his hand in his jeans pocket and fished out his phone.

It turned on after he pressed a button and a message from Rouge was shown saying "Merry Christmas, Sugar. We hope to see you tomorrow." His eyes narrowed at the text. He threw the phone to the side having it bounce a bit on the cushions before muttering under his breath.

"Pathetic idiots..."