Mephadow - Always And Forever

A Stranger

Normal Point of View

It's been two years since everyone defeated Mephiles. Ever since the heroes had retired from hero duty as all the other villains were defeated, so Shadow's days were either filled with spending time with Rouge, reading or just walking around the city. He lives in a small house at the edge of the city away from all the noise and the people.

Shadow's Point Of View

I am sitting on the sofa in my room reading a book. Rouge had said that she was going to stop by for a little while so she could see how I was doing. Apparently she feels like something will happen to me if she's not around, so she stops by every day. I didn't mind since it meant she cared about my safety...no matter how annoying she gets. Basically my plan was to read until she got here, but it was almost 11:00.

"Stupid bat..." I muttered under my breath. I was extremely tired as I went to bed late last night. In frustration I slammed my book shut and headed out of the living room towards my kitchen for a drink of water.

As I passed the frame in between the room and the hallway I got an odd feeling I have felt for a long time now, like I was being watched. 'I'm probably paranoid'. And the thought went to the back of my head.

When I got to the kitchen I took a glass out of the cabinet. Shoot! I had forgotten to get the mail today! I know Rouge would be upset if I left the house, even if it was just outside in my yard, especially at night. But it could be important. I sit the glass on my counter and rush out of my front door. I had to do this quickly or Rouge could catch me out here if she was still coming. As soon as I closed the box after getting my mail, I heard a groan coming from the side of my house.

I jumped, almost falling backwards. "Relax Shadow...it's probably a stray animal..." I told myself that over and over, finally getting myself to walk towards it.

As I got closer to the groaning I could make out a dark figure much like my own. He had dark gray fur with blue streaks instead of red. His muzzle was a pale peach. He had on a blue shirt and dark gray pants along with dark gray boots. As a jacket he had a long dark gray trench coat that went to his ankles. He seemed battered like he had been in a fight. He even had a few cuts like someone wanted him to stay dead. Something about him seemed familiar but I thought I must've seen him in the city at some point. I looked at him with sympathy. I know I shouldn't take him but something told me I should.

"Idiot..." I scolded myself as I put his arm around my shoulder and carried him to my guest bedroom. As soon as I laid him down on the bed I heard a knock on my door. I raced down the stairs knowing it was probably Rouge. As I peeped through the glass hole in my door I found I was right.

"Hey, Hon!" Rouge said as she came in without an invitation. Oh yeah, sure, just walk in... After about five steps inside she turned back towards me after I had locked my door back.

"Why do I hear groaning upstairs?" She asked. Shoot...I forgot she had good hearing.

"I was...watching an action movie and the guy got hurt in it..." Great going Shadow she'll totally believe that...