As soon as Shadow heard the yelp, he watched Rouge as she lost her balance. He had a choice here: Save her, or let her fall. Personally, he didn't care anything for her. But he still might need her in crossing this way...

His mind was made up, however, when a flash of Maria's face in his mind got him moving. He growled and hurried over, throwing his arm out to catch her hand.

"Troublemaker!"