//------------------------------// // Extra Notes // Story: Dear Maria, // by CalmHeart //------------------------------// Pinkie was looking through Shadow's drawers when she found something interesting. She opened the first page. ... Shadow, this is the diary we can both share, alright? Alright. I don't really see how this could be more fun than just talking, but I'll go along with it. You're going to love it, trust me! Maybe one day you'll use this for yourself! Okay then. ... Flipping to another page she found him telling Maria about his first impressions of herself. And, Pinkie decided to add something to it... Edit 1: Hi Maria! It's me, Pinkie Pie! Looks like Shadow accidentally left your guys' diary in Equestria, oops! Buuut since I found it, I might as well leave my own thoughts in here about some of the times he's mentioned. Hopefully he doesn't mind. Alright! First one. First time I saw him, I was doing to do what I did to Twilight when I first met her, but his appearance stopped that for me. He really looked all confused at me at first, but then I stopped talking, and he seemed to snap out of it! He asked me about a Chaos Emerald, and since at the time I knew nothing about them, I said I didn't know anything. I then invited him to my house the next day. I didn't know he saw a lot of you in me! I mean, he talked about it to me later, but he had this thought from the start? So sweet! Edit 2: I'm glad he saw me as a close friend even only after a week of being friends. He probably has trouble making friends, huh? Well, I know you're probably thrilled to hear all about us from Shadow. Also, I didn't know he was that concerned about the emerald! He could at least said something about it! Edit 3: Dawwww, Shadow! I make you feel all fuzzy inside? That's adorable! Oh, and for the record, I started falling in love with him when he moved in. He was always mysterious to me, and then he got me hooked. Of course, I didn't know it until, well, I'll tell you later. Edit 4: He's really passionate about his love for me, ain't he? Even before we got together! Aww! Hehe, I did realize I fell for him that baking day. It was kinda hard to hide I guess... Hehe. Edit 5: Okay, can I just mention how defensive he is for me? It's really gentleman like of him. But you probably know that already. ^^ Edit 6: I am so happy to have made him so happy. Daw, he sees me as an Angel. I hope that if you and me meet someday, you could tell me more about the things I don't know about him. We would probably have a lot of fun! I love him a lot too, he's my rock (sorry Maud), my shoulder to cry on. He's insanely sweet and kind to me. And, he loves me very deeply. I'm glad he's entered my life. I just wish we could see each other again... Edit 7: I love how he uses his nickname for me a lot. It's soooooo cute of him! Edit 8: Shadow, I'm sorry you felt so conflicted about leaving. I was too busy wallowing in my own sadness to see how much you were hurting. But, I thank you for your gift. Your rings mean a lot to you, and giving them to me... It's just so selfless. You agree with me right Maria? Dear Maria, Okie, I'm finally writing an official letter to you! Life's been great actually, and today was the Hearth's Warming Eve party! I had so much fun singing carols with my friends! But I do wish Shadow was here to watch the snowfall with me. *Sigh*, I can see it now. Shadow has his arms cuddled up around me, I'm melting into his embrace, and laying down with him. We would be drinking coca, and watching the world pass by on my balcony. Ha, that really doesn't sound like a thing I'd do, does it? Well, I guess he makes me feel that way. There are so many things I love about him, almost too much to list! He's forever caring, he's strangely good with foals and fillies (I think you guys just call them children), he's passionate yet gentle, he can be very aware and astute, he knows a lot about literally everything, not to mention his voice! Oh, what only his voice does to me! Hehe, yeah, I love him a lot too. I hope you're doing well, Even though you're kinda dead and somewhere in the afterlife. X) I can't wait for spring. That's when Twilight said she'll be trying to help us, even though she'll be ruler by that time! She said after a few first weeks ruling, she'll look into it. Ooohh, I'm so excited! I hope Shady's doing alright. Tell him I'm doing okay for me, will you Maria? Thank you! I'll be writing to you later Maria, byiiii! Later that night... In a dream... "Pinkie Pie..." "Huh? Who's there?" "It's me, Maria." *Gasp* "Hi Maria! Oh wow, we're meeting sooner than I thought! But, uh, where are you?" "Give me a second, I'll be there." "Okie dokey lokey!" Nothingness formed into a room. The room was dimly lit by the huge window in the front of the room. There was an escape pod in the middle of the room. Consoles were scattered around. Everything seemed abandoned. "Glad to have finally met you in person." Pinkie turned, and in front of her was a blonde-haired girl. She was wearing a short pale pink dress that was dotted with pastel yellow and sky blue hearts. She wore a long white skirt, and simple sneakers. She smiled at the pink pony. "Hi." Pinkie beamed, and her eyes lit up. She gasped happily. "So you're what humans look like!" Maria giggled softly. "Not all of us Pinkie." She turned her head, gesturing Pinkie to the window. Pinkie trotted up to the window, and gazed out. She gasped loudly in shock. Maria smiled softly, and walked up next to the pink mare. The green and blue marble floated there, illuminating brightly. Its white, whispy clouds slowly passed around the Earth. Pinkie started at the Earth in wonder. "It's so pretty..." Maria smiled. "I know." Pinkie grinned from ear to ear. "Shadow wasn't kidding when he said this was a view!" Maria grinned big. "I heard." Pinkie giggled, and turned to her. "Have you spied on all of our conversations?" Maria giggled back, and looked out of the window. "I watch over my brother when I can, to see where he goes in life." The two had a moment of silence. "How's he holding up?" Maria frowned. "He was...Okay for a few weeks, but it's Christmas time right now." Pinkie was curious. "Christmas? What's that?" "It's sort of like your Hearth's Warming holiday." Maria explained simply, then continued with the previous discussion. "Sometimes during the holidays, he gets a little depressed because of my absence. But this year, he's missing you as well. And it's gotten worse. But, I think someone's consoling him about that right now." Pinkie frowned. "I wish I could see him." Maria looked to her newest friend. Pinkie's ears drooped, and she was looking down. Their separation not only hurt Shadow, but it hurt Pinkie too. Maria started forward, and closed her eyes. The scene around them changed. The ARK dissipated, and they were suddenly standing on a rooftop. They were in a city, and it was snowing. Pinkie realized that she was somewhere else. She looked up, and around her. Maria beamed as she stared at the scene in front of them. Pinkie turned to see what she was staring at, and gasped, putting a hoof to her mouth. Sonic and Shadow were sitting on the edge of the roof. Shadow was wearing the pink hoodie he received in Equestria. He was singing. Pinkie quickly realized that he was singing about her. She felt herself blush a vibrant pink. Her hoof fell to her chest. The two stayed silent, letting Shadow sing. Sonic stared at Shadow with respect and awe. When Shadow finished, Maria spoke to Pinkie. "You know, it took numerous pleads from me to ever get him to sing. Yet, here he is. He has sung in front of Sonic of all people, about you." Pinkie turned to her. Maria just smiled. "You're pretty special Pinkie." Pinkie beamed back, and then looked back to the hedgehogs. Sonic was standing, and said something about a party. Pinkie smiled, and took a small step. She then turned her head to Maria. "Can he see us right now?" Maria shook her head. "No, he can't." Pinkie turned her head back, and walked over to Shadow. He seemed surprised by something, but it was quickly disappearing. Pinkie put a hoof on his shoulder, and kissed his cheek. He seem to have reacted, Pinkie noticing his hand come up to his right cheek. He suddenly stood. "Sonic!" Sonic turned as Shadow looked down. "I'll... Come say hello." Sonic smirked, and waved at him to come along. The two hedgehogs raced off the building. Pinkie smiled as she watched them race away. Maria came to stand next to her. "If you let yourself, he can sense your presence. I can talk to him in his dreams too, and even let myself be seen and heard by him, because of a special connection we share." Pinkie let out a few tears. "He is pretty special." Maria chuckled, and the scene around them changed again. They were back in a dreamscape, this one being huge clearing full of different types of flowers. The flowers illuminated light, and seemed to stretch on forever. Maria grinned at Pinkie. "I love nature." Pinkie seemingly knew what she was incinerating. "Do you like to play in these fields?" The two played and socialized until it was time for Pinkie to wake up. Maria did leave a message for Shadow though. "Pinkie says happy Hearth's Warming."