Behind Those Crimson Eyes...

Chapter 1: Black, Red and... Pink? Pt.1

Shadow awoke to the sounds of a steady beeping and the air was cold. He heard the muffled sounds of a few people walking by the room he was in.

He reached towards his face the gauze that appeared to be wrapped around his eyes. As soon as he remembered what happened with Eggman, A sharp pain in his eyes hit him like a truck.

He groaned loudly, a few cuss words slipping out. He then heard shuffling.

“Oh, Shadow, you're awake!” An all too familiar voice said. Shadow felt a warm presence at his side and on his arm.

Shadow froze, then recognized the voice. “S-Sonic?”

“Who else would it be? The person who saved your ultimate ass!” Sonic chuckled.

Shadow scoffed, “Of course, as if I couldn't have literally anyone else in the goddamn world.” He tried to sit up, but a throbbing headache hit him. He winced, massaging the temple of his head.

“Hey, easy there, tiger, just relax.” Sonic patted the ebony one's shoulder.

“As if I need you telling me what to do,” Shadow snarled, “Mr. Free as the wind.”

“Touche, mister.” Sonic said, “I only called Rouge, so she should be in a few. I know how you don't enjoy crowds, being antisocial and all.” The azure hedgehog joked. He still had his hand on the onyx hedgehog's arm, his thumb gently rubbing it. Shadow felt himself stop breathing and slightly moved his arm from the reach.

Shadow mumbled a small “Thanks”. Though the blue hedgehog was the last person he'd want to see, he still appreciated the fact that he took the time to think about how Shadow felt…

“I don't need your pity.” Shadow scoffed. He then felt his face twitch into a small grin.

“Tell that to your face.” The ebony hedgehog could hear the smile in Sonic's voice.

Shadow looked down, hoping the azure one wouldn't notice the light blush on his tan muzzle, “You're an ass.” He furrowed his forehead, causing him to wince in pain once more.

“Argh, I hope speed healing will come in handy…” He muttered to no one in particular.

Sonic resisted to urge the wince, “Umm… Yeahhh about that-”

Shadow’s ear twitched at the sound of the door opening and a female voice filled the room, “Oh, looks like I've joined in late!”

The ebony hedgehog’s body relaxed at the sound of the familiar voice, “Rouge, It's nice to-”

“Unfortunately, I can't stay, as my schedule is very busy, I just wanted to check up on you, Shadow.” The ivory bat went over and hugged the ebony one, startling him.

“Seems you're in good hands with Big Blue… I have to get going now, buh bye!” Rouge was gone before any of the hedgehogs could respond.

Shadow felt his ears droop a bit. It was always like this. Ever since Shadow stepped down from his role at G.U.N. a few months back , and Rouge was put in his position, she’d been busier than ever and never having time for Omega or him.

Not like he cared or anything. He knew that the position was a busy one, he would know, as he spent a lot of sleepless nights working on mountains of paperwork and practical investigations.

“Well… hello to you too, Rouge…” Sonic said with a hint of sarcasm. “How long has she been like this?”

Shadow felt the wall raising inside of him, a wall he built that kept his emotions from showing. He said in a monotone voice, “Few months. G.U.N. has been keeping her busy. Hadn't had time for frivolous wants, unlike you.”

That was a low blow, Shadow thought to himself. Just because he was upset about Rouge didn't mean he had to verbally attack Sonic. Well… he didn't feel sorry. He wasn't made to feel sorry.

Sonic ignored the insult and continued, “What's exactly going at G.U.N.? Haven't heard much since- uhhhh- the ‘incident’.”

Shadow, his voice low and intimidating, spoke, “Can we just… talk about something else? Or just not all?” He really didn't want to talk about the ‘incident’. He wanted to act like it didn't happen. He'd never have to give a speech to those bastards again, he thought to himself.

It's not like Sonic knew exactly what happened. He never wanted anyone to know his secret… except Rouge…

“Shadow, I-”

Just before the ebony hedgehog could say anything, he was startled by another familiar voice, a small, young voice.

Notes: What is Shadow hiding? And what exactly is the incident? And who the hell just enter the room??

Also, I can relate to Shadow. In the past, friends would confront me and I wasn't one for confrontation... And I'd verbally attack them... Which was wrong of me lol. But at the end of the day I've  changed and... I'm human. I'm not gonna beat myself up for something that happened so long ago. But of course, I seek to do and know better.

Enjoy And See ya next time!