Shadow the Hedgehog: Forgotten Friendship

by Pinkie Pie Sweets

Episode 3: Meet Shadow the Mysterious Hedgehog

The next day, Canterlot City are beginning to wake up from their sleep. In her bedroom, Sunset is still sleeping peacefully,
until her alarm goes off. Sunset grumbles in her sleep as she hears her alarm clock going off making a loud ringing noise.
Soon, Sunset begins to open her eyes. Her vision is a little blurry and her eyes are half open, but notices something on
her. When her vision is clear, she sees the black and red hedgehog looking eye contact on her.

Sunset screams as she scoots back. She shivers as she has her hands at the wall staring at the hedgehog. She constantly
taking deep breaths in fright. The black and red hedgehog continues to stare at her with a frown on his face.

Sunset manages to calm herself down, and says to the hedgehog, "Don't scare me like that. I almost have a heart attack."

The hedgehog continues to stare at her without saying a word. Sunset calms herself down more and sits down on the bed
with her hands off the wall. She wonders why he is staring and not saying a word.

Sunset calmly says, "Hello, my name is Sunset Shimmer… what's your name?"

The hedgehog doesn't say word.

Sunset asks, "Um, where are you from?"

Again, the hedgehog doesn't say a word. Sunset sighs as she can see the hedgehog is not willing to speak to her or
doesn't understand what she's saying.

Sunset turns her head, and says, "Well, um, are you hungry? You haven't eaten since yesterday. You can come down in
you want."

Sunset gets up from her bead and walk down the stairs leading from her bed to the floor. When she begins to walk to the
kitchen, she stops to see the hedgehog is already down. Sunset franticly lookup the floor to her bed and down at the
hedgehog.

"How did you get down here so fast?" Sunset asks.

The hedgehog continues to remain silent.

Sunset shows a calm smile, "I'm guessing you're hungry. I'll fix you something to eat. You can sit on the table over there."

She points to the table and the hedgehog look to see the table with four chairs. He simply walks to the table and take a
seat.

"Well at least he understands what I'm saying," Sunset says in thought.

Sunset goes in the kitchen to fix herself and the hedgehog something to eat. The hedgehog looks around to see the room.
To him, it's very unfamiliar, so does the girl who has been sleeping with him.

Sunset walks out of the kitchen and sets two large bowls of various fruits on the table. She also places a jar of honey,
sugar, a bowl of yogurt, and some nuts.

"Here you. I don't know what you like, but a friend of mine said that you hedgehogs like fruits, so I made fruit salad for
breakfast," Sunset says.

She sits on the chair opposite of the hedgehog and begins to eat her breakfast. The hedgehog look at Sunset while she
eats her breakfast. She also put a little honey in her bowl. He picks up the fork and begins to eat the food. He thinks it's
good and eats more. Sunset smiles, and glad to see him eating something.

Sunset asks, "Would you like some honey too?"

The hedgehog shake his head in reply. Sunset then continues to eat her breakfast. The hedgehog feels strange. He feels
something like this happen before, and makes him a little happy.

After having breakfast, Sunset washes the dishes and goes in the restroom to get herself ready. The hedgehog waits
sitting on the couch until Sunset can come out.

The hedgehog says in his thought, feeling confused, "Why do I feel this way? What is this place? Who is that girl? And…
who am I? Shadow? Shadow? Is that my name?"

He then hears the door opening and turn his head to see Sunset coming out wearing her clothes for the day. Sunset
grabs her backpack and sits next to the hedgehog.

"How are you feeling?" Sunset asks.

The hedgehog continues to remain silent.

Sunset feels concern, "I know you might not trust me at first, but I really want to help. If you don't feel like talking, I'll wait
until you are ready. I just really want to help you after that crash you were in. I have to get to school, so I need you to stay
here until I get home."

Sunset begin to get up, and head to the door.

She then hears someone saying, "Shadow."

Sunset quickly turns around, "What?"

The hedgehog manages to say, "Shadow. My name is Shadow."

"Shadow. That's a nice name. I think it suits you," Sunset says with a smile.

The hedgehog Shadow say, "I'm afraid that is all I can remember."

"Really? That's all you remember?" Sunset asks.

"Yes," Shadow answers.

Sunset says in thought, "He must have lost his memories during the crash."

"Well I'm sure you'll get your memory back in time. Anyway, I need to get to school," Sunset says.

"Mind if I join you?," Shadow asks.

"I don't know. A talking hedgehog is not something people see everyday. You can get hurt or in trouble," Sunset says.

"I'm capable of taking care of myself. Besides, you look like you can use some help with something," Shadow says.

"How you know that?" Sunset asks.

"Call it a hunch. Now, what's wrong?" Shadow replies.

Sunset sighs and admits, "Alright. I found out my friends memories were erased because of a magical object called the
Memory Stone. I suspect it's someone at school who is behind this. That's right, I need to get to school, mostly because I
need to find the stone and I don't want to be late. You understand?"

"Yes. I'll help you get to school," Shadow says.

Confused, Sunset asks, "How?"

"You'll see when we get outside," Shadow answers.

After leaving the house and locking the door. Sunset is standing in front of Shadow with curiosity. She wonders how
Shadow is going to get her to school.

"The door is locked, so how are you going to get me a school?" Sunset asks.

"Which way to the campus?" Shadow asks.

"It's that way," Sunset answers, pointing the way.

"I don't fully remember, but…" Shadow says

He the grabs Sunset and holds her bridal style. Sunset is soon stunned by this. What's more, how can Shadow hold her,
she's bigger than he is

"I remember I used I help someone get around like this at times. Better hang on," Shadow says.

Sunset quickly wraps her arms around his neck, and Shadow begins to skate on the sidewalk with his shoes that has a
hovering device on the bottom.

Sunset is astonished by this. Shadow is strong and fast. She has never seen a creature does anything like this before. She
knows that he is no ordinary hedgehog , but wonders who he really is.

In Canterlot High School, all the students are walking in as the main hall. Some are getting thing from their locker and are
heading to class. Suddenly something burst open and two objects zoom past them. People yelp and scream to see a
strange object zooming pad them.

At her locker, Trixie is opening her locker and putting something away. Suddenly the object stops causing Trixie to yelp.
She look to see Sunset being hold by Shadow.

Sunset turns to Shadow, "Woah! That was really fast."

"It was," Shadow says.

He then helps Sunset back on her feet. The two notice the strange looks the students are giving them.

"Thanks," Sunset says.

"You're welcome," Shadow answers.

Sunset smiles at the hedgehog. Shadow shows a small smile on his face and then goes back to his original expression.

Suddenly they hear a girl saying, "Who is this Sunset, your new pet or minion?"

Sunset and Shado turn their heads to see Trixie Lulamoon.

Sunset sternly answers, "He is not my pet, Trixie. He's… my friend."

"You're friends with that?" Trixie asks.

"Yes," Sunset answers.

Trixie brushes it off, "Whatever? And where did he go?"

Sunset looks around to notice Shadow is gone. She then hears rattling sounds and leans to see Shadow looking into
Trixie's locker.

"Uh Shadow, what are you doing?" Sunset asks.

Trixie turns around, and gasps, "Hey! What are you doing in my locker?"

"Finding the stone," Shadow answers.

"What stone?" Trixie asks.

"The Memory Stone, the one that is used to erase the memories of my friends and turn almost them against me like
everyone in the entire school. He's looking to see if you have it. And I think you have it," Sunset sternly answers.

"A stone that can make everyone forget all the bad tricks I've done," Trixie says, and gasps in amazement.

But Trixie says, "But this is no trick. Your punny rock pales in comparison to the Great and powerful Trixie!"

Shadow walks over holding a rolled up paper, "The stone is not in her locker or her backpack. She's clean. Though I did
found this in there."

"That's mine!" Trixie yells, snatching it from him.

"What is it?" Sunset asks.

Trixie unrolls it to reveal herself with magic items like a hat, wand, and cards. There is an interesting background.

Trixie announces, "Behold! Canterlot High School's Greatest most Powerfulest Student! If a seven scale mock-up doesn't
convince you, I don't know what will."

Sunset and Shadow look at Trixie with straight faces.

"She has no idea about the Memory Stone, does she?" Shadow asks.

"No. She doesn't. She can be a bit of a blow hard... alot," Sunset sighs. She leans against the wall and sits on the ground.
Shadow sits down next to her.

"Did someone really erase everybody's memories of you?" Trixie asks.

Sunset nods her head.

Trixie sits next to her, "And even though we know you're the biggest meanie. You're saying you're not anymore."

"What do you mean?" Shadow asks.

Sunset sighs, "It's complicated, Shadow. I wasn't always the nice you met. I used to be so rotten to everyone in Canterlot
High. But after someone helped me realize the error of my ways I changed for the better."

"So you have this idea who you're supposed to be, but no one at school sees you that way. Is that it?" Trixie asks.

Sunset nods her head.

"Trust me, I get it," Trixie says.

"Sounds like someone is refusing to let that go, and is wanting everyone to see the old you and not the new you?" Shadow
asks.

Sunset nods her head.

Shadow sighs, "At least you remember who you are. For me, I can't remember who I was."

"You can't remember other than your name?" Trixie asks.

"Yes. He was actually the one I saw that crashed in the woods. I think he lost his memories during the crash," Sunset says.

"I see," Trixie replies.

She gets up, and says, "Let me help you find the stone and I can help your friend recover his memory."

"What's in it for you?" Sunset asks.

Trixie turns her eyes to the poster hanging on the wall.

Sunset realizes, "No way! Absolutely not!"

"Fine then. If you want to be known as the biggest meanie in canterlot High, be my guess," Trixie remarks.

Sunset looks at the poster and knows that Trixie might be the only one who can help her besides Shadow. She knows that
the choices are very slim right about now.

Author's Note:

Looks like Sunset and Trixie are on the case, and Shadow ends up making a 'good impression' to say.

Comments

[Silverstone28001]

I knew I saw this before! Your on FanFiction too!

[AJCylace]

"I remember I used I help someone get around like this at times. Better hang on," Shadow says.

Oh Yeah.
Maria Had Medical Problems, Didn't She?

[TealMaskOfKitakami]

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Yeah, I believe in the Archie Comics, it said that Maria had a Neuro-Deefficiency Syndrome