It was another glorious day on Mobius. The sun was high in the afternoon sky, the flickies tweeting and flying around forests playfully, even the clouds dared not interrupt such a serene blue. Nature is taking its rightful course, just as it should.
Outside of the luscious greenery is Station Square, the center of the hub, busy as usual, as Mobians and humans alike traversed the streets more familiar to them than anything. Unfortunately, the peace that reigned was about to be... a little disturbed.

Two blurs of color, one blue, one yellow, was one indication that something was going on, though this was hardly the first time the people noticed such a phenomenon. A sonic boom could be heard just a millisecond before the blurs speed past. But everyone knew what to do at this point. Everyone on the sidewalk backed up, giving the speedster duo the space they needed. Not much could be done about the cars on the road, but the two racers also knew how to maneuver around these obstacles without pause.

The two blurs were none other than Sonic and Shadow, two hedgehogs of incredible speed and power. Sonic, the Hero of Mobius and Fastest Thing Alive, could easily outrun anyone who tries to catch him. The only exception to that was his rival. Shadow wasn't born, per se, but he was gifted with Chaos energy, just as Sonic was born with his. Each had their own unique abilities, able to harness the energy inside them to serve their purposes. And once again, they were using the streets of Station Square as a racing track.

The two of them have been doing these races since even before Shadow got his memories back.

They've actually become good friends in the last four years since then, though the ebony hedgehog had had a hard time adjusting to that fact. Since Maria's death, and since recovering the memory of how she died, Shadow had believed that friendship was pointless, but Rouge and Omega, other members of Team Dark, had made it clear that they were there for him. He didn't have to be alone, not again, and since then, that spark of warmth in his chest persisted. Though he was created by humans, Gerald Robotnik made certain that Shadow knew he wasn't just made to be a cure or a weapon, but that he was his own son, in a way.

Sometimes, late at night, he would lay on the roof of the house he shared with his team, looking up at the blanket of stars covering the black sky, giving the illusion that diamonds glittered just out of reach. They made him remember all of the talks he and his family, especially Maria, used to have while stargazing. Maria wanted to travel the world, to see everything there was, to be normal and not sick. But she never got the chance, as she died trying to save him. It still made his heart ache at the loss, but Shadow knew that, wherever she resided in spirit, she would still look out for him with love.

Love that a sister had for her brother.

Shadow shook his head, reminding himself that he was here, racing his rival/friend, and that he had to win this time. Reminiscing about the past was NOT going to help. The two blurs were neck and neck, heading for the woods and, beyond that, the clearing that was their finish line. Sonic was going down, this Shadow was certain of.

They entered the woods, speeds staying consistent despite the obstacles of trees and branches. If it were anyone else, they would have smacked right into the tree trunks, leaving bruises and maybe a broken tooth or two, but these hedgehogs were experts at avoiding mobile robots, so a few trees were easy to dodge. Shadow's heart was racing in exhilaration, blood pumping through his veins as Chaos energy propelled him towards the goal. Speaking of, the clearing was just ahead, and Shadow gave a little smirk as he pushed a bit more energy into his Air Shoes, just barely passing the Blue Blur into the small, open area of the clearing.

Shadow stopped, slightly out of breath, and he heard Sonic groan when he noticed the ebony hedgehog won by a few milliseconds.

"Aw, man," Sonic pouted, crossing his arms. The look definitely did NOT make Shadow's heart flutter. "Thought I had you for a second."

"Hmph," Shadow said, closing his crimson irises and shaking his head. "Not this time, Faker. I am the Ultimate Lifeform for a reason. Don't blame me just because you couldn't keep up."

Sonic narrowed his eyes at his rival, walking over and pushing his shoulder against his, no real threat to the touch, but leaving Shadow feeling as if an electric current flowed from the point of contact to his insides. Strange; this feeling has been growing inside him for the better part of a year, and it had taken a rather awkward talk with Rouge to understand what that feeling was. Even after all this time, Shadow was unsure what to do, except for doing what his friend suggested.

Sonic knelt at a small, clear river that cut through on one side of the clearing to get some water.

Removing his gloves, which Shadow knew by Mobian culture, was a sign of trust, the cobalt hedgehog took a quick drink before looking up. Shadow felt his cheeks warm and hoped to Chaos that it came off as nothing more than leftover heat from the race.

His voice brought Shadow out of his thoughts. "Alright, Shads, you win this time, but don't think you've won this war." His green eyes glittering in defiance, challenging Shadow to try to best him again, made his heart pound harder in his chest. The play of light filtering through the trees gave the nineteen year old an ethereal halo, making his blue fur glow in speckles of green and yellow. Oh, how Shadow wished to-

He turned away with a huff, now really feeling the burn on his face. "Maybe if you trained more, you might have won."

"Oh, yeah?" Sonic taunted, standing up and blurring over to the ebony one, stopping in front of him. Shadow very nearly jumped back because, damn, Sonic was close. Really close, to the point where Shadow could simply reach out and touch him. Blood once again pumped due to his proximity. The Blue Blur continued. "Last time I checked, I wasn't the one out of breath."

Shadow gave a dangerous glare, stepping closer to his rival, hands clenched to keep himself from actually touching the speedster. "Be careful with what you say, hedghehog," he said softly, a hint of a threat in his voice, and could have sworn he saw Sonic shiver before those emerald eyes glared back.

"And what will you do if I say the wrong thing, Shadow? Gonna Chaos Spear me?"

More like kiss him senseless until Sonic forgot his own name, but Shadow didn't say that. Instead, he grinned wickedly, a single longer-than-average fang poking out. "Perhaps you would like to find out?" he asked lowly.

Sonic narrowed his eyes before he replied, "If it's a spar you want, then come and get it."

Then they were nothing but blurs once more. No matter how many times they did this, Shadow never got bored. Sonic was the one being on the planet that challenged him in ways no one else had. No one ever came close to his prowess, nobody matched him. The cobalt hedgehog was ready and willing to test him, to prove that he could match Shadow's strength. All his time fighting villains and a crazed doctor certainly gave Sonic an edge. He never backed down, and that was one of the reasons why Shadow...

Focused as he was, Shadow was shocked when Sonic managed to sweep his feet out from under him. Before he could recover, Sonic was on him, pinning the other to the ground. Both were panting slightly even as Sonic gave a cocky grin in victory.

He chuckled breathlessly, leaning in close, and Shadow was assaulted by the scent of forest and sweat. It was an all natural scent that he could breathe in forever and not get tired of. "Looks like I win this battle, Shads. Shall we call it truce, for now?"

Shadow tried to respond, he really did, but his voice was stuck inside. All he can see, feel, and hear was Sonic, whose bare peach hands held his wrists down, and Shadow was fine with it. More than fine, really. It felt right to be like this, so close to the one he had... fallen in love with.

Playful emeralds stared into rubies, and Sonic's amusement faded away to be replaced with a kind of intensity that made Shadow shiver slightly.

"Sonic?" he asked quietly, heart thudding his ears, and this time, he caught the shudder that went through the blue and peach body above him. Those soft yet calloused hands loosened as Sonic bent his head towards Shadow's, a blush covering his muzzle in a dark red color.

Sonic sighed shakily, murmured, "Shadow." And then he closed the distance between them to touch his lips gently to Shadow's.

There have been many times when the striped hedgehog imagined kissing his rival, many dreams filled with love and passion that would exist between the two, but the actuality...is so much better. Eyes wide with shock fluttered closed after a couple of seconds, moaning softly as he tilted his head. That sweet contact lasted for... he didn't even know, nor did he care. Sonic tasted just as good as he smelled, a minty flavor that coated Shadow's lips, making him crave more. He would never have thought this was going to happen, hadn't allowed himself to hope, but this was real. For once, he wasn't dreaming.

Sonic pulled away slowly, giving Shadow's bottom lip a gentle nip, and something inside Shadow flipped. Growling deep in his throat, he reversed their positions and kissed his rival again, and Sonic whimpered, clutching onto red striped quills as the kiss intensified. Shadow, wanting to show his own trust and to feel more of Sonic's body, stopped kissing him to sit up and remove his gloves, leaving the gold inhibitors on. The red stripe on his arms followed the path to his middle and ring fingers, almost like they had been painted that way.

Sonic was laying there, breathing hard and unmoving, as he watched in delighted surprise at this turn of events. Removing one's gloves was a symbol, a sacred act that spoke louder than words possibly could. To think that Shadow, of all people, would show this level of intimacy and trust was astounding.

Sonic felt honored to be the one to witness it.

Once the gloves were gone, his shoes followed, though his socks remained. He looked at Sonic, asking, "Can I take yours off?" Sonic nodded, and his sneakers followed suit. Despite the socks, they were naked by Mobian customs, solidifying their need for each other.

Panting heavily, Shadow began to devour the Blue Blur's mouth once again, hands massaging tense shoulders before moving them down peach arms to grasp Sonic's hands.
Shadow pulled them up, pinning said hands to either side of Sonic's head, and gently prodded his tongue against the seam of peach lips. Sonic groaned, opening his mouth to allow Shadow in, hips raising up on their own accord to brush against his.

Oh, the feeling... Both hedgehogs moaned as their hard pouches rubbed against one another. Minds blank except for the exquisite feeling of rubbing against each other, to feel hidden erections just barely contained within their respective sheaths. It was almost too much.

Almost.

Sonic broke away from their kiss, gasping Shadow pushed against him harder, intertwining their fingers just to keep himself grounded. He dreamed about this, honestly. For a couple of years, he knew he had feelings for Shadow, but it wasn't until about eight months ago that he realized he loved his rival. The dreams he'd had weren't always innocent, in fact, some of them involved Shadow claiming him in a situation similar to the one they're in now. Other dreams and fantasies were of Sonic kissing him, holding his hand, going on dates, and seeing Shadow happy.

He really did have a wonderful smile for someone who broods as much as Shadow does.

Sonic moaned as Shadow moved his trajectory, aiming for the cobalt hedgehog's neck, lips kissing and sucking, which were going to leave briuses for sure. But Sonic didn't mind, being claimed like this, because it was what he wanted. He bit his swollen lip, groaning loudly when the tip of his cock poked out, touching Shadow's. At this rate, he was going to be driven mad unless something more happened.

"Shadow, p-please!" he cried out after a particularly rough bite from his dark counterpart.

Shadow stopped, probably thinking that Sonic didn't like the treatment, but his concerns were calmed when Sonic pressed his erection against his. He hissed in painful pleasure, his cock sliding out fully from its hiding place. Feeling Sonic's emerge as well, he couldn't resist thrusting forwards, feeling the ridges connect with his. Mind numbing bliss seared his brain, thinking of nothing but the blue one under him, holding his hands as if it was the only thing keeping him there. For Shadow, those hands were an anchor.

"Sonic," he moaned, thrusting a bit harder, and Sonic gasped loudly, locking his strong legs around black hips, and Shadow kissed him again, immediately delving into the other's willing mouth, showing physically how much he wanted this, needing to be close to Sonic, never wanting this moment to end.

Sonic broke away, gasping for breath as he said, "Make love to me."

Shadow paused in his movements, stilling his hips by sheer strength of will, and closed his eyes while shaking his head. "Sonic, we shouldn't. I don't have any lube. I don't want to hurt you." That would be something he could never forgive himself for. Sparring was one thing, but during such an intimate act, that would leave a mark on his heart.

Sonic released his hands, one reaching up to touch a tan muzzle gently. "Please, Shadow," he whispered while reaching into his quills, pulling out a plain bottle of liquid. "I want this. I want you. I can't-I can't wait any longer."

Surprised, Shadow grabbed the lube and stared at Sonic. "How long have you been carrying this around?" he asked curiously.

The blush darkened on Sonic's face as his hand went down, touching the tuft of white fur on Shadow's chest, feeling the ebony hedgehog shiver slightly. He gulped, heart throbbing and dick pulsing. "A couple months," he replied softly.

Shadow took a deep breath, putting the bottle down as he stared into bright emerald eyes he had grown to love. "Are you sure?" He wanted to be certain Sonic did want the same thing. Because if he did, Shadow wouldn't hold back anymore.

Sonic's gaze never wavered as he nodded and gripped black and red quills, pulling Shadow closer. "I trust you." He paused, then took the plunge. "And I love you."

Shadow's breath caught, his entire being filled with a warmth he had come to associate with the emotion. When he didn't move or speak, though, Sonic's expression started to become shuttered, and he looked away. "Maybe you don't feel that way, but you needed to know. I'm sor-mphf!"

Shadow's gentle kiss chased away the fear of unrequited love. After a few moments, the striped one broke the kiss but didn't back away, smiling gently. "I love you too, Sonic."

A grin began to grow on Sonic's face as he rubbed Shadow's back softly. "Then prove it," he quietly challenged.

And Shadow happily obliged.

Touching Sonic like this was amazing, feeling the slim build of his body as they prepared to make love for the first time. Shadow was shaking a bit as he opened the bottle and coated one hand with it, watching his love's face as he gently pushed one slick digit into a tight virgin hole. Sonic groaned slightly in discomfort, so Shadow did his best to distract him by nuzzling his peach-furred chest until he found his nipples.

Sonic's breath caught as he felt the gentle nipping against his sensitive nubs, pushing his chest out while one finger became two. Scissoring his lover open, Shadow lavished Sonic with a physical representation of his love and need for the speedster. Shadow moved downward, keeping his hand where it was as he headed for Sonic's peach cock. Watching Sonic's face, he gave the hard length gentle licks, relishing the cry that escaped his lover's throat.

"Shadow!" Sonic called out. "More, please, Shadow. I need more!" To prove it, he wriggled his hips, wanting Shadow's cock to fill him, to split him open in the best way possible. His body demanded that they connect in the most intimate of ways, in an age long dance of sensual pleasure.

Shadow moaned, striped cock twitching in its need to be inside the blue one. "Oh, Sonic," he murmured, pushing a third finger inside, hearing Sonic's immedite gasp and kissing a quivering thigh. "You're almost ready. Soon, I'll be so deep, you'll feel it for a week."

Sonic whimpered, moving his hips in time with Shadow's pumping fingers, feeling like it was too much but not enough-

He cried out loudly when those fingers brushed against the sensitive bundle of nerves deep inside him, while that wicked mouth took his cock in, nearly making him crawl out of his skin. "Shadow, PLEASE!" he begged, body tense, not sure how much longer he can take this intoxicating torture.

Shadow moaned, enjoying the slightly salty taste of Sonic's precum, drawing out more sounds as he finished prepping the blue one for the taking.

Shadow showed mercy as he released the cobalt hedgehog and removed his fingers. The lube was opened one more time, and Shadow groaned in relief when he slathered it on his big cock. The bottle was closed and thrown to the side. Sonic took a look at his prize.

It was black with a red stripe on either side, similar to his arms, Sonic noted, and much bigger and wider than he had imagined. The thought of that thick cock pushing into him made his heart beat harder than ever, the need nearly making him weep.

His darker counterpart hovered over him, watching with heavy lidded eyes, and lightly kissed peach lips while beginning to push in. Sonic moaned, arms raising to grip the other hedgehog close, feeling the stretch of Shadow entering his body for the first time, but there was no pain. Shadow had been thorough in prepping him, and the increasing amount of fulness felt perfectly right. It was like they were meant to be like this.

Shadow gasped as tight virgin walls clenched around his cock, pressing his forehead against Sonic's as the blue speedster took him in inch by inch. They panted as Shadow bottomed out, holding still until Sonic gave the okay to move. It didn't take long as Sonic soon whispered, "Please, Shadow. Take me, I'm ready."

Shadow took his cue... and was sent into pleasurable oblivion.

He started slowly, getting used to the feel of Sonic around him, and for his love to adjust, but before long, he began to move faster, shifting slightly inside of Sonic, trying to find that sweet spot-

"SHADOW!" Sonic yelled, lifting his hips as he clutched at Shadow's back and quills, tears of pleasure filling and escaping his eyes, cock throbbing between their undulating bodies. They moaned and cried out together as they neared that edge, so close, just a little more to reach the end.

Shadow nipped at Sonic's neck, pushed harder and deeper into his lover, before reaching with one hand to grip Sonic's cock, making him yell out in surprise. Shadow could feel the blue hedgehog tighten around him and knew he was close. Pumping that peach cock in time with his thrusts, Shadow growled out, "That's it, Sonic. Let go, I've got you."

That was the last straw for the Blue Blur. "AAHHH, SHADOW!" he screamed as he came, vision going white by the incredible pleasure his body encountered, cum releasing and splattering against his chest and belly.

Shadow started to slow, unsure if he should cum inside or not, but Sonic didn't give him a choice as he locked his shaky legs around Shadow's thighs, keeping him within. He murmured, "I want to feel you cum. Please, love, don't stop."

Shadow increased his speed again, hitting that sensitive bundle until Sonic was arching from overstimulation. He was nearing his own climax, feeling the walls around his cock clenching rhythmically. "Sonic, I'm going to-"

"Yes! Fill me up. Give me all of it!" he groaned, holding Shadow tighter.

And Shadow could resist no longer.

A mere second after that, Shadow yelled out Sonic's name and was cumming, filling his lover with his essence as deeply as he could, holding onto blue hips to keep Sonic close.

The cobalt speedster yelled out from the sensation of being filled with hot cum, each pulse of heat coating his insides with every grinding motion of Shadow's hips against him. He clutched at his dark lover desperately, willing to keep being filled until there was nothing left.

Afterward, Shadow a guttural groan and collapsed onto Sonic, breathing heavily, still deeply embedded within Sonic's full cavern. The cobalt hedghehog didn't mind; the feeling of being united like this felt...perfect.

Shadow let loose purring sounds as he licked the cum he could reach and nuzzled Sonic's peach chest fur, the latter feeling a similar sound escape from him as his hand ran over Shadow's head and quills. Who would have guessed that this could have happened and in such a place as this? This was paradise.

After they caught their breath fully, Shadow lifted himself on shaky arms and smiled down at the love of his life, receiving a smile in return. They shared a gentle kiss, one of light and love, one that was special only to them.

When Shadow was about to leave the warmth of Sonic's body, the blue one's legs gripped him anew. "Stay," he whispered, meeting surprised crimson irises. "I like the feeling of being connected to you."

Shadow stared at him for a moment before his hand reached up to touch Sonic's muzzle tenderly. He swallowed hard and whispered, "I'll stay. I promise."

Sonic sighed happily as Shadow settled once more against a peach chest, listening to the soothing heartbeat of his love.

"Shads?" he whispered, eyelids feeling heavy.

"Yes?" he murmured sleepily.

With the last bit of strength left, Sonic kissed Shadow's stripe. "I love you."

He received a kiss to the chest, right above his heart. "I love you too."

And the two young lovers fell asleep in a clearing, bodies and hearts connected as one.