I Don't Want To Go To The Ball Ch7

I Don’t Want To Go To The Ball

Chapter 7: Monday, The Fourteenth

Deathy: A funny moment is planned for this chapter. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but my ideas.

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Shadow wasn’t sure how to feel about the teal hedgehog standing in front of him. He glanced over at Commander Towers with a questioning look. He knew something was up when the commander called him to his office. He was expecting another mission, not to be standing in a room with the commander and the king of Mercia.

“What can I do for you, Commander?” Shadow asked in his normal court tone after he saluted.

“Hello Shadow.” Commander Towers nodded. He looked pale and weary. “I called you up here at King Rob’s request.” He gestured to the teal hedgehog. Rob smiled at the black hedgehog.

“To what do I owe this pleasure?” Shadow asked, trying to keep cool.

Rob extended his hand to him. “It's good to seeth thou Shadow.” They shared a firm hand shake. “I’ve ask'd command'r tow'rs hither if it wouldst okay if I took up some of thy timeth today. He hath been so kind as to agreeth.”

“Really?” Shadow arched an eyebrow as he glared up at the commander who glared back.

“Aye.” Rob nodded. “I’m going to be teaching how to ball cubiculo danceth today.”

Shadow looked at teal hedgehog. “Huh?”

Rob chuckled. “I’m going to teacheth you…”

“How to ball room dance?”

“Aye!” he nodded.

“Why?”

“Because you’re esc'rting mine ladybird cousin to the ball of course!” Rob stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

“If you don’t mind, but what does that have anything to do with teaching me to dance?” Shadow tilted his head.

Rob chuckled as he shook his head. “Ev'ry couple wilt shareth at least one danceth when they goeth to a ball. And since ye are mine ladybird cousin’s esc'rt, I wilt maketh sure that thou knoweth the meet dances. Aft'r all, I wouldst hateth to seeth mine cousin embarrass'd by thy lack of arts at dancing.”

“I know how to dance.” Shadow pouted.

Rob gave a soft smile. He swooped his right hand over his stomach as he did a low bow. The commander sucked in his breath. “Then pardon mine rudeness. but i wouldst still liketh to seeth thy arts bef'rehand.” Rob stood back up. “Besides, it shouldst be moo relaxing then training hither.”

Shadow merely stared at the king. Rob must’ve missed the common known fact that the most relaxing things to the black hedgehog was training at G.U.N. Shadow followed Rob out the door a few steps behind. Commander Towers walked beside Shadow.

“What made you ask a duchess to the ball?” he whispered in a hush tone. “What kind of political move are you trying to make?”

“I didn’t know Rose was royalty.” Shadow hissed back in a whisper. “I just wanted her to go to the ball and have fun. She loves socializing.”

“She’s royalty?” The commander seemed bewildered. “And related to the king of Mercia.”

“Apparently.” Shadow shrugged. “She’s still Rose.”

Amy looked around the garden. It was just Mari-An and Jon. Rob had went for a walk. Though Amy doubted it was just a walk. He had been gone for hours.

“Do you think we should go looking for Rob?” Amy asked.

“Nay.” Mari-An shook her head. “Rob will be fine. He belike decid'd to goeth meeteth the oth'r lead'rs. ”

Amy nodded. “That would be Rob.”

Jon held up a flower to Amy. “What kind of flower is this?” It was a flower with lavender petals and a golden yellow center.

“It’s an aster flower.” Amy answered with a sweet smile. “Plant it in that section over there.” Amy pointed to a small patch of garden. 

“Okay!” Jon happily rushed off to plant the aster flower.

“He really likes gardening, huh?” Amy giggled.

“Oh aye.” Mari-An nodded. “He’s constantly asking questions of the garden'rs. I’m amaz'd they geteth any worketh done with how many questions he asks. Speaking of flow'rs,” Mari-An grinned as she scooted closer to the pink hedgehog. “Will thou be wearing flow'rs with thy gown?”

“No. Why would I wear flowers with my dress?” Amy shook her head.

“Because,” Mari-An leaned in close, “Flow'rs naturally suiteth thou and if thou wast the right kind i’m sure that ebony soldi'r will only hast eyes f'r thou.”

Amy’s face turned red. “Wha! Mari-An!” Amy covered her face. “I don’t.”

“Aye thou doeth.” Mari-An poked her cheek. “We’ve already discuss'd this. Thy heart is an openeth booketh. Thou can’t hideth such strong emotions f'rev'r. besides, the scent of flow'rs will filleth the cubiculo when thou two danceth.”

“D-d-d-d-dance!” Amy screamed.

Passerby’s looked at her with a questioning look. Jon stood up and looked at her. He accessed the situation and decided to go back to planting his flower.

Amy looked down at her lap and waited for people to stop staring at her. Her emerald eyes looked up at Mari-An. “I can’t dance with Shadow.” She whispered in fear.

“Wherefore not?” Mari-An tilted her head.

“Shadow doesn’t dance.” Amy stated simply. “And even if he did, I doubt he would want to dance in front of all those people. Shadow would never want to dance ever! Especially not with me!”

“I doubteth that.” Mari-An blew a few strands out of her face. “Aft'r all, Rob hath gone to giveth him danceth lessons today. He’ll maketh sure that Shadow can danceth adequately with thou at the ball.”

“He’s what!” Amy squealed. “Oh no.” Amy collapsed her head into her lap. “Shadow has probably punched him by now.”

“Nay. i don’t thinketh that hath betid. oth'rwise, robeth would’ve been home by anon.” Mari-An tsked. “Anon wherefore don’t thou telleth me wherefore you’re afraid to danceth with Shadow?”

Amy sighed. “I’m not good at dancing.” She flicked the flower in front of her. “Shadow is tall, proud, and aliquant with everything he does. I… I’m a klutz. There’s no way I can dance with Shadow. And in front of everyone? I’ll fall flat on my face for sure.”

“Ah...” Mari-An smiled as she nodded her head. She smirked as she came up with a plan.

Amy pouted as she stared at all the girls before her. There were even guys here too. Just what she needed – to be embarrassed in front of everyone while she tried to learn how to dance.

“So what’s the first dance we should practice?” Niccole asked curiously.

“The waltz would be a great place to start.” Antoine stated. “It is the most common dance at balls.”

Amy, Niccole, Tikal, Cream, Tails, Knuckles, and even Sonic didn’t know how to waltz. So the others spent their time teaching them how to waltz. Then Rouge showed up.

Shadow grumbled as Rob pushed his back so he stood straighter. They had been practicing dances for hours. Shadow was coming to a very real conclusion – he hated dancing with a passion. He glared at the teal hedgehog. He didn’t like Rob either. He was crazier than Faker.

Then it clicked for Shadow.

Basic psychology stated that people tended to be attracted to people similar to their parental figures. Rob and Sonic were both silly and crazy and both got on the ebony hedgehog’s nerves. Amy must like men like that.

Shadow froze.

“Shadow?” Rob paused to look at the black and red hedgehog. Shadow’s face was expressionless, as if he had been drugged into a coma like state. “Art thou okay, sir?”

Shadow released the king’s hands. His face still blank. He turned and walked out as Rob followed him. Shadow just kept walking. He was done dancing. He was done dealing with Rob. He needed a break.

A break from everything.

A nice long one.

Rouge and Amy stared at each other. Amy felt very uncomfortable as the white bat taught her the proper dance steps. Rouge for some reason was insistent on teaching Amy how to dance. Unfortunately, Amy kept stepping on the bat’s feet. Rouge would grunt and give her an annoyed look. Amy stared down at her feet, too afraid to meet Rouge’s eyes.

“You need to look your partner in the eyes Amy.” Rouge stated sternly as she tapped her under the chin. “After all, it makes it seem like you don’t want to dance.”

Amy pouted as she met the bat’s eyes. “I do want to dance,” she mumbled, “I just can’t dance.”

Ocean eyes rolled. “You can to dance,” Rouge stated sternly. “You’re just too nervous. Take a deep breath and relax. Have fun. You’re just dancing with a good friend.”

“We’re friends?” Amy arched an eyebrow.

“Yes.” The bat nodded. “I think all the times we had to work together would make us friends.”

“I thought we were just acquaintances.” Amy glanced down. “Since we don’t really talk.”

Rouge chuckled as she patted Amy on the head. “Now, now, don’t turn down my friendship. It’s almost hurtful.”

Amy felt her face grow hot from embarrassment.

“Besides, I want to help you be able to dance with ease. After all, Shadow will probably wind up stepping on your toes.” Rouge winked.

Amy face became as red as a cherry. Something the bat greatly enjoyed and couldn’t help up chuckled at. It only made Amy’s face even brighter. The pink hedgehog let go of her hands as she took a few steps back. She could feel her heart thumping in her ears. Amy turned on her heels and ran.

“Amy come back!” Rouge called after the retreating form. Black wings flung out as Rouge began to push herself forward.

“Nay. Letetg h’r goeth.” Mari-An interjected.

“But!”

“Sssh,” the echidna woman put her finger to her lips, “Our dram rose needs some high-lone timeth.”

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Deathy: I hope you guys are all awesome! Thanks for the patient waiting. In other news, I published my book, The Prince and The Unicorn, the other day! Super proud of it. I’m working on other original work while working on my fanfics. And we have 2 more chapters left to go for this story. Way past cool! We’re going to figure out what happened to Amy’s memory within the next two chapters. Thank you guys for reading! Please leave a review so I know if this is something you guys like.

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