Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Fanfic Series)

Chapter 18: Shadow's Guardian ~ Part 1

It's been half a year since the second Underworlder War. All was at peace and everyone was as happy as could be.

Right now, Runa, the five chao, Sara, Junior, Bubbles and Lucy were walking through the hallways of G.U.N. Headquarters. Right after Leo and Lariel's wedding, the G.U.N. Commander, Abraham Tower, offered Runa training in G.U.N.. She accepted. The reason why Sara, Lucy, Bubbles, Junior and the five chao came in was because Abraham had prepared an apartment for them.

The one who's touring them was one of the G.U.N. soldiers.

As Runa, the five chao and the human friends walked through the halls, Lucy spoke up first. "I'm jealous. If only my father was in G.U.N., he would’ve had… well, all of this, and he would’ve been friends with you and the others."

"U.F.P.D. and G.U.N. are allies. There's no need to worry about that. Whether you're a policewoman or a G.U.N. Agent, we'll always be allies," the G.U.N. soldiers said.

"Yeah. You're probably right," Lucy said.

"Okay. Now that we're done with the tour, let's go to the apartment for you to stay in," the G.U.N. soldier said.

Bubbles jumped for joy as her hands formed a "V" position. "Hooray!"

Rosy formed the same body position. "Chao-chao!"

Lucy, Junior — who was now walking — Sara, the five chao and Runa, turned to them with smiles on their faces.

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Later on…
Runa’s Assigned Apartment Room, 5 minutes away from G.U.N. Headquarters

Surprised and amazed shocks appeared on Runa’s and her group's faces. Runa was not as surprised as the rest because she was informed by Abraham.

Bubbles let out a gasp. "Shadow! You're gonna be roommates with us?"

"Chao-chao!" Mystico exclaimed.

Right before them was Shadow the Hedgehog. He had a blank expression. His right fist was on his hip and his other arm laid to his side.

"Yeah. The Commander told me," Shadow said.

Grateful smiles appeared on everyone’s faces.

"That's great!" Sara said.

"Chao-chao!" Shania said.

"Chao-chao, chao-chao-chao, chao," Mystico said.

"Chao-chao!" the other four chao chimed in, agreeing with Mystico.

Shadow slightly lowered his head. He closed his eyes and let out a light chuckle.

"Mystico says we're grateful to have you as a roommate, Shadow. In fact, so am I," Runa said, smiling at Shadow. "If there's anything you need, please inform any of us." As she said her last sentence, her eyes closed and she formed a smile on her face.

Shadow's eyes widened. His mouth opened a bit and a tint of blush appeared on his cheeks. Seeing Runa's smile made his heart beat rapidly. Because of that, a new feeling struck through him again.

"I'm looking forward to living with you," Runa continued.

"Me, too," Lucy said.

“Me, three!” Bubbles exclaimed as she jumped joyfully while raising her right fist in the air.

"Same here," Sara said.

"Shaddy!" Junior exclaimed.

"Chao-chao!" the five chao said.