Some days passed and Marshall read to Everest 3 pages of his diary and he was going to tell her about what happen one year later

Everest: So Marshall... what is the next page about?

Marshall: Well... this was one year later after I met Shadow, and our anniversary...

Everest: Okay, tell it...

Flashback in April 5, 2016
After one year of being with Shadow, Marshall was starting to grow up a little bit after those adventures passed. Marshall decided to celebrate his friendship gaving a special gift to Shadow...

Marshall: Ugh... what can I gave to him?

Ryder: Marshall, what's wrong?

Marshall: I want to give a special gift for Shadow since we have been together for one year, but... I don't know what to gave him!

Ryder: Maybe you should think of something that he likes...

Marshall: Oh! I know what to gave him!

After Marshall get his gift, he ran to where Shadow lived and he knocked the door...

Shadow: Marshall!

Marshall: Hi Shadow, you know what day is... right?

Shadow: Yes I know... is our anniversary...

Marshall: That's right! And... I wanted to gave you this...

And he get out a little collar, which was the one that he used when they met...

Shadow: That's... you collar...

Marshall: It doesn't fit me anymore, but you can keep it as a lucky charm...

Shadow: Thanks... I also have a gift for you...

Marshall: Really?! What is it?!

Shadow: Just come with me to the field...

And when they get to the field, they saw some shooting stars falling and some stars shinning. The stayed in the field star-gazing and they were watching how the sky was glowing with the stars

Marshall: Shadow... this is the best gift I ever received in my life...

Shadow: I know... Maria and I actually watched the star every night before going to bed...

Marshall: Do you still miss her?

Shadow: Yes... I do...

Marshall: You don't have to worry about it Shad... you got me now as your friend and we are doing the things that you and Maria used to do

Shadow: I know that Marshall...

Marshall: Hey... do you wanna know something?

Shadow: What?

Marshall stand up and he showed his new collar with a fire symbol...

Shadow: You're... a fire fighter now?

Marshall: Yes! Ryder is now forming a team with other pups and I also meeted new friends...

Shadow: Well... at least you are doing good things... unlike your father was...

Marshall: But... Ryder told me that you and I need to visit in secret... cause he is afraid that they get scared of you...

Shadow: Don't worry... I understand...

Marshall: And if someone does something to you, I will protect you...

Shadow: Thanks Marshall...

Marshall: You're welcome Shadow... is my job to protect anyone from danger...

Shadow: I know you will do a great job as a fire fighter

Marshall: Yes... I know...

Shadow: Remember that I will be your friend forever, no matter what...

Marshall: I will always remember it Shadow... I will always be your friend...

Back with Everest...

Everest: Oh... that was a really big promise...

Marshall: I know... It was a promise that he will keep...

Everest: But... I still don't get it! Why did he leaved you?!

Marshall: He wasn't the one who leaved me Everest... they separed us...

Everest: Who did it?

Marshall: You have to wait untill the last story to find out...

Everest: Um... okay...

Marshall: See you at the morning...

Everest:(thinking) Why... why I'm to scared to tell my feelings to Marshall? Maybe cause I think that... Shadow will think that he didn't miss him and I will hurt his feelings, if only he could know that Marshall is missing him a lot...

???(1): So is true?! Marshall... still cares about me?

???(2): Yes Shadow... that is the thing that I wanted to say to you...

Shadow: I can't... believe it...

???: You should go and see him to make sure he DOES remember you...

Shadow: Okay Sonic... I will... but... what his friends will think about me?

Sonic: I'm sure they will accept you... like that dalmatian did...

Shadow: You're right... I guess I can reunite with him when I'm ready...

Sonic: Take your time... but he will still miss you...

Shadow: Okay...