Shadow sat on the edge of a cliff overlooking Station Square. Ever since he and the others defeated Metal Madness he really hasn't done much else with his time but explore and think about things. He sighed as he watched the sun go down, taking in the beauty before him as the sky went from blue, orange, dark blue and then to black. The stars twinkled and the moon rose behind him. "I should get going, otherwise Rouge will just get on my nerves about coming back late, not that I care."

He turned around and began walking over the lush green grass and listened to the leaves rustling in the wind. He eventually made it to a large street where most of his 'friends' lived. He walked along the clean sidewalk until he came across a large two story house that was painted black and red. He shared this house with Rouge and Omega since be didn't have anywhere else to go other than the space colony ark, they even painted the house in his colour scheme to make him feel more welcome.

He walked through the door and closed it. He made his way to the stairs and up to his bedroom. Without moving under the covers he dropped himself onto his large bed. His room was pretty bare, other than a few photos and his weapons closet. He shut his eyes and slipped into a dreamless sleep.

He was awoken by a loud knocking at the front door, which he heard with his enhanced hearing that was given to him by Gerald Robotnick. He groaned at threw his legs over the side of the bed and made his way down to the first floor. He opened the door to find no one there, the rain was coming down bad. He was about to shut the door when he heard whimpering. He looked at the ground and saw a cardboard box with a note on it, still dry somehow.

He lifted the box inside and placed it on the kitchen counter. He took the note of the box and read it out loud.

Dear Shadow Vladimir Robotnick

I know this will come as an inconvenience to you and quite frankly I have no idea why my superiors want me to give her to you of all people. Inside this box is a small pony named Pinkie Pie, and be warned, this little one is supernaturally adorable. Up to a little challenge? See how long you can go with her staring at you without at least petting her.

You are to take care of and protect this pony with your life. Don't ask questions because you won't get answers, we all have to do things we don't want to do.

So try to stay positive as your wacky adventures slowly start to form a bond between you until they day she has to leave yeah? No one likes a crybaby.

"Pony?" Shadow opened the box to find a shivering pink pony with a straight mane curled up in the corner. "I'm supposed to take care of this thing? You've gotta be kidding me." He looked at the note and groaned. "Rouge will get a real kick outta this, and Sonic will not let it go." He looked at the shivering pony and sighed. "I might as well warm her up." He threw a few logs into the fireplace and grabbed a towel from the bathroom.

He picked Pinkie out of the box and wrapped her in the towel, set her down by the fire and sat on the sofa watching her shivering slowly cease. Pinkie opened her eyes and looked at the fire and snuggled into the towel that slowly started to become wet due to her soaked fur. She looked around the room until she saw Shadow and smiled happily at him, her baby blue eyes going wide.

Shadow just watched as she clumsily got out of the towel and sat down in front of him, staring at him with expecting eyes.

Stay strong, you are powerful, don't...let...the...cuteness...over...power you.

In about 4.563 seconds he gave in and lifted her in his hands and held her in the air which caused her to squeal in delight. This brought a small smile to his face as her little hooves kicked in excitement. He continued smiling until she wrapped her front legs around his torso and said something that caught him by surprise.

"Waddy!" His eyes shot open in surprise.

Did...did she just imprint on me? Me?

"What's with all the noise down here?" They both looked to see Rouge in her pyjamas wiping away some sleep in her eye. "Shadow, what are you doing up th..." Her eyes widened at the sight before her. Pinkie had climbed onto Shadows head while he was shocked and had her legs sprawled out across his forehead. It was both hilarious and adorable as they both looked at her with wide eyes. "Shadow *pfft* why is there a pink pony in your head?"

He tossed the note at her and she began reading it.

"You're supposed to take care of this thing? You?"

"I've already asked myself the same thing, I would have just left her at some other doorstep if not for-"

"Waddy!" Pinkie cried out while nuzzling one of Shadows quills.

"What she said." Rouge tried to suppress her laughter but failed...miserably.

"She...she thinks you're....she thinks you're her...BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!" Shadow frowned at this. Pinkie noticed Shadows face and smirked.

"Momma!" Rouge froze with wide eyes as Shadow began snickering.

"Look at that, looks like you and I are her parents." Rouge blushed and recomposed herself.

"I have no interest in raising a child with you Shadow."

"Maybe this will change your mind." Shadow held Pinkie up to her face and they stared at each other.

Too cute...must hug...must...take...care...of...pony.

Rouge gave in and brought Pinkie in for a hug, Shadow giving her a smug look. "Fine, I'll help you take care of her. Only because she'd kill me with her cuteness if I didn't." Shadow rolled his eyes and walked into the kitchen and fetched a carton of milk for Pinkie. "So, her name's Pinkie Pie huh?"

"That's what the letter says yeah."

"Shadow?"

"Yeah?"

"You never told me your middle name was Vladimir." All she got was a groan and the sound of something hitting the counter from the kitchen. A few moments later Pinkie was happily slurping away at the milk carton through a straw the managed to find. Just then they heard heavy footsteps coming from down the hallway.

"Don't mind me, I'm just getting a midnight milkshake then heading back to sleep mode." Omega walked into the kitchen, grabbed a milkshake and began walking over to the hallway until he saw Pinkie. They both stared at each other curiously. "Why is there a tiny equine in the living room?" Pinkie stared at him with wide eyes.

Critical Error: Optic sensors malfunctioning
Cause: Weaponised adorableness
Prime directive changed: Cuddle small equine

Omega picked Pinkie up and brought her into a hug, which she returned. "Nanny!"

"Wait what?"

Shadow rolled his eyes and Rouge laughed.

A few weeks ago Shadow had altered Omegas personality core and voice chip to give him more of a personality, his voice was now slightly higher and less robotic.

"This should be interesting."

Author's Notes:

I don't care what people say I'm giving Omega a different personality.