The Ruby Eyes of Affection

Never remind him of the pain

  Shadows feelings had completely changed. Fear and shock was replaced with anger and a little touch of admiration. Sonic was always so sure of himself and the ebony hedgehog had to admit that was something he very much respected. But no amount of veneration could overpower the burning rage exploding through his body like atomic bombs. It consumed every inch of his body as he rushed over to blue hedgehog, grabbing his neck and pinning him up against the wall. Amy screamed as she ran to the other side of the room, too overwhelmed and terrified to do much of anything.


"Who are YOU to speak of my past in such an impolite manner? I never asked for your or anyone's opinion, yet you assume you have the right to confront me on a topic as touchy as my memories. I hope you realize that all you're doing is making things more heated between us. This is why you're a stupid kid, stop barging into my mind or I will be forced to rip out every bone in your body one...by....one." He tightened his grip around the azure hedgehog's neck who was starting to struggle for oxygen.


"SHADOW! Let him go already. He's suffered enough!" Amy yelled from behind a lamp at the corner of the room.


The black hedgehog released Sonic from his grip and bit his lip watching him fall to the floor barely conscious. He marched out of the room as Amy sprinted over and cuddled the poor cobalt hedgehog nearly smothering him. A sense of sadness emanated from his eyes as he pushed her away.


"It's okay, I pushed it and I deserved to get my ass handed to me. Maybe I just need to stop trying." Sonic whimpered as he felt his eyes tear up just a little.


"It's not your fault, my love. You're just trying to support him. He's too much of a jerk. You should put your energy into something or someone more important." She stated comfortingly as she tried to get closer to the almost crying sapphire hedgehog.


"No Amy... it is my fault and I need to own up to it." He confirmed with a sad nod.


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Shadows thoughts flew through his brain at speeds almost as quick as the flames burning in his eyes. The amount of pure anger was something he hadn't experienced before. Running past the bedroom, he threw a chair against the wall attempting to get out his frustration.

(What in the world was he trying to accomplish? He acted like he was doing me a huge favor. What a self-centered egotist). Shadow thought as he snatched the chair and placed it exactly where he found it at the dining room table. He exited the house walking quickly and erratically attempting to get back home without destroying the town out of rage.

This was the final straw. He wasn't going to confront Sonic until he got one hell of an apology.

His anger died down for a split second as he imagined what kind of apology the cobalt hedgehog would have to give in order for him to feel satisfied. His face blushed slightly as he imagined Sonic dressed in a cute maid outfit begging for forgiveness.

*("I'm sorry shadoooww-senpai, I didn't mean to make you angry, will you ever forgive meee~." The azure hedgehog cried out in a sweet almost feminine voice while pouring a cup of tea.)*

The daydream was interrupted by pain as he realized he had collided with a tree. Jumping back, he walked around the shrub, trying to control his thoughts. These kinds of desires were becoming a real nuisance and always seemed to catch him off guard.

(No, no! Must not give into any form of temptation. His apology is going to have to be real and sincere.)

The ebony hedgehog sprinted back home as he winced at his still fresh wounds. Sonic never really finished patching him up. He opened the wooden door to his little home and walked in with his heart still racing with frustration. The house was quite modern with beautiful wood flooring and a simple open-layout. Nothing was out of order or unsymmetrical even the rugs were at the correct angle.

(I don't need his help, I never needed anyone's help. I can handle things completely on my own.) He thought as he collapsed on the couch.

The living room felt strangely quiet as the ticking of a clock was the only sound piercing through the stillness. The sun was just starting to set as he pulled a pillow over his face, wondering how he got so exhausted in the first place.


"Might as well, take a nap. It's been a long day..." Shadows eyes slowly drooped down as he fell into a deep sleep.


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Eerie wind blew through the trees as the sky was turning crimson-gold to black. Shadow shivered as he slowly walked through a forest practically blinded by a sense of overwhelming panic. Noises seemed to follow his steps as he attempted to find an escape, but the woodland seemed never-ending. His body felt weak and delicate as he desperately handled his way around all the trees and shrubbery through the darkness. He decided to stop walking and evaluate the situation.

"It's okay Shadow... You're okay, you'll find a way out. Just keep moving forward and don't look back." He talked to himself with a warm tone.


The talking didn't seem to make him feel any less afraid, but before he could continue moving forward a young most likely male voice creeped into his ears.


"What are YOU hiding from.....? Am I really that scary?" The voice queried with a teasing childlike tone. The ebony hedgehog turned around looking in all directions for a creature or person, but it seemed to have no physical form.


"I can see you, I can always see you and I am here to shield you from the pain. Someday, you will be able to see me too, but until then you will to have to be patient, Shadow the Hedgehog." The adolescent voice seemed to vanish with the wind as the ebony hedgehog closed his eyes tightly, frantically trying to keep himself composed.


(Maria, please, dear god help me. I need your love and support NOW. Weren't we supposed to protect each other? Why did you have to leave me all alone in this crazy world without any memories, friends or family? Why can't we just be together?) Shadow urgently begged in his head as he noticed tears running down his face.

(Why must I always be alone...?) He thought, brushing the tears from his eyes.

He fell to the ground, wrapping his arms around his knees, as the child's voice came rustling back through the trees.


"YOU... ARE.... NOT.... ALONE...." Echoed through the woods, making Shadow feel a slight chilling sense of comfort.


(Who are you, strange child?)