Finally back with a new chapter. Other than that, I have nothing to declare.

Without further ado…

Roses Bleed Red: Chapter 13

Expecting an exaggerated reaction, the two looked on as Sonic's stare switched between them with a look of boredom. He was tired of being in this wretched place, staying in a dank cell for the past few days had him annoyed and wondering why he was still being questioned. Said questioning didn't even seem to faze him, but he wasn't exactly paying attention either.

"I don't exactly remember...but why do you care?" he replied lazily, looking down at his cuffs with sudden interest. Rhodes held back a scoff; a typical answer.

"You'll find out why we care momentarily. I'm sure you only like to remember what you want, so let's jog your memory: We all know you wanted Rose since she's been with me, correct?" the ebony male stated, raising an eyebrow when the other just rolled his eyes.

"Sure. But y'know, she's dead now. Kinda stupid to remind me she was with someone like you when she died when you wanna know about someone else." Sonic sneered. The blue cat watched silently, now seeing a pattern with both Sonic and Rouge. Whenever mentioning the relationship between Amy and Shadow, both become defensive against one or the other. Of course Shadow had his own reason to be against the blue hedgehog, but it wasn't the same...and at this point was a little suspicious.

Shadow smirked smugly, "Oh but it will actually. You wanted me out of the picture so you could have her of course..." he trailed off seeing the blue hedgehog grit his teeth in growing irritation.

"Well, y'know what they say; three's a crowd. I'm not exactly comfortable sharing my women, much less with you." Sonic retorted, trying to keep his cool.

The smirk never left, "I'm sure. And I'm sure you're aware that Rouge is interested in me as well."

"What does this have to do with anything?!" the blue hedgehog interrupted, obviously losing it. The guard prepared himself in case anything happened.

"It has everything to do with everything. The very reason why you're involved in Rose's murder if you want me to be exact." the ebony hedgehog said, narrowing his eyes. Rhodes was thrown off when Sonic looked hurt from the accusation, but Shadow wasn't buying it.

"Why would I kill Amy? I loved her, you idiot!"

"Exactly. This whole thing is just one of those cliché movie plots; if you can't have her, no one can. With her out the picture, you were hoping to frame me so that way I wouldn't be a problem to you anymore. Only you didn't think you'd regret having killed her and called the police on yourself!" Shadow exclaimed, slamming his hands down on the table.

Everyone in the room went silent, staring wide eyed at the possibly deranged Shadow the Hedgehog. Was he even going anywhere with such a ludicrous theory?

A growl came from the blue hedgehog as he jumped from his seat and tried to attack Shadow. He moved out the way, simply swatting him away as the guard grabbed him. "How dare you?! That's the stupidest crap I've ever heard! You don't have any proof I did anything to her!" Sonic screamed. Rhodes looked the ebony male, hoping he knew what he was doing. Otherwise, this would be a bust…

"We have enough that would put you there. All you have to do is admit to it and this will be over, Sonic."

"I'm not being put away for something you can't prove!"

"Fine then. Rhodes, would you mind telling Sonic what you've gathered over the past few days?"

Rhodes began to smirk as he took out Monica's notes; one day he would properly thank her, "Sure. You admitted to wanting Ms. Rose and having even approached her several times on the matter of getting her away from Shadow. When you realized she wasn't going to, you decided to find a way to solve your problems-"

"That doesn't prove I did anything!" Sonic interrupted.

Shadow rolled his eyes, "Shut up and listen for once, faker."

Rhodes went on, "As I was saying, since nothing sensible worked, you decided to take drastic measures and murder Ms. Rose in a fashion where it would seem Shadow did so instead of yourself. Your footprints were found all over the crime scene, and having been the only one there at the time of the murder, you're our most obvious suspect."

"Are you forgetting the part where I'm involved in actually killing her? For all you know, Shadow might've ACTUALLY done it." the blue hedgehog sneered, ready to attack again.

"Not likely; you see, a co-worker of Shadow's noticed a change in his attitude before, during and after his relationship with Ms. Rose: Before he was usually rude and standoffish-"

"Watch it, Rhodes." Shadow warned sternly.

"But after they became a couple, he was a little more positive and would occasionally speak to his co-workers in a more… positive manner. If one girl can change his mood so positively, what motive does he have to kill her? You, however, hold malice towards them both meaning you wouldn't care which you lost. Even if it be the one loved."

Monica is very detailed in her summaries, Shadow noted.

"..."

For once, the quirky blue hedgehog was speechless. Looking towards the floor with a distant look. Rhodes gave Shadow a look, wondering if all that did anything. The ebony male was watching for any reaction, ignoring it the detective's gaze.

"Well?" Shadow asked, impatiently.

A few seconds passed before Sonic looked up, "...I hate you," he spat, "If it wasn't for your existence, Amy and I would be together. You think I wanted to do that? That girl can't listen to reason, so I had to take matters in my own hands. Take away what made you happy and make the rest of your life miserable..."

Crimson orbs narrowed, "Of course that's what you wanted had you gotten away with it. You just underestimated my intelligence: I figured your little plan out. We're done here; get him out of my sight."

The guard hauled him up and out the room and surprisingly, he went quietly. Rhodes sat back, impressed. He too, had underestimated the ebony male.

"Okay, that was fantastic and all, but how does Rouge still fit in all this?" the blue cat asked.

"I'll leave that up to you. Maybe you should ask Monica for once, she figured it out before I did." With that being said, the ebony male made his leave, slamming the door behind him. He had found who murdered his rose and put him behind bars; now it was Rhodes' turn to hold up to his job as detective.

I got to say, this I my personal favourite chapter so far. A round of applause for DAK for this one. Anyways, there is about two or three chapters left of this story, ill update as soon as possible.

Until next time…