Shadow the Hedgehog

"Quick. Grab the ledge!" --- "Alright then Red."

"You can do it Melody. You can win!"

"Will do. Let's do this."

"We're almost there. Fancy going up the balcony just for the fun of it?"

"Thanks Melody."

"Hey wait up!" yelled Hope as she ran after Melody.

Hope sheepishly jumped down to ground level when she saw something coming towards them at great speed. "I think that's her."

"Heh that's good news."

"No, it's just that leaping over rooftops isn't part of my usual routine."

"You know I'm starting to have second thoughts about this!"

Hope braced herself and tightened her grip on Melody's hand.

"Ok, I trust you Melody."

"This better work. I don't want to lose my face on the wall!"

"Woah! Looks like you've met your match Melody."

"Let's go for speed again." --- "Your choice.it's only fair."

"That's fine by me," replied Hope. --- "Best to play it on the safe side. I have more than enough here."

"I'm sure I'll end up saying something similarly stupid to you someday, it's someyhing ee all do." --- "Well that's rather ominous. Perhaps we should take our winnings and go rather than risk it at another casino."

"it's fine." ----- "What's wrong?" asked a concerned Crowley.

"It's not so nice when it's your world on the brink of destruction," replied Hope. ---- "Then let's find one."

"Don't remind me. I hope I'm wrong, I really do."

"I'm glad one of us is."

"Oh don't worry, I don't plan on doing that so long as I'm still in control of my actions."

"Thanks Skye," replied Hope before turning to Melody and Anna. "I'm sounding like a mother," she muttered with a hint of amusement.

"There's just something about his attitude that doesn't sit well with me. We've had enough excitement for one day, so please just be careful."

"Well you see, we're just not sure about him. He seems a little,... hostile I suppose," replied Hope. ---- "Indeed. I wonder if there are any more around here."