The Ruby Eyes of Affection

I love you... Sonic

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A never ending hallway stretched as far as the ebony hedgehog's incredible eyesight could register. How in the world was that even possible? The ground was relatively narrow and past it was a large abyss that looked as if it went straight down into the depths of hell itself. He heard quick footsteps rushing down the hallway as he immediately prepared himself for the worst. He tightly closed his eyes assuming that whoever was coming for him was going to end his life. However, he was surprised to feel a very strong hand grasp his own as whimpering filled his fearful ears.

"Shadow.... He's coming for me! Please help me!" An azure hedgehog desperately shook the ebony's shoulder with his other hand as his face expressed complete fear and panic.

"Who Sonic? Who is coming for you?!" Shadow responded sternly as he looked very deeply into Sonic's teary emerald eyes.

"Please, don't let him get me.... Please!" Sonic erupted as he wrapped his arms tightly around the charcoal hedgehog, shaking dreadfully in absolute terror.

Abruptly, a dark blurry image came into view from far down the hallway, slowly inching towards the two frightful hedgehogs. Shadow found it practically impossible to explain. But it seemed to look like a long floating cloak with a pitch dark face, almost as if it was made of pure darkness instead of skin. Whatever it was, Shadow knew it had the ability to end Sonic's life and most likely his as well, if it caught up to them. He quickly tightened his grip on the azure's hand, pulling him in the opposite direction.

"Don't worry, it won't get to us. I will die of exhaustion before I give you up!" He exclaimed before slowly guiding the sapphire hedgehog down the hallway.

He realized how incredibly weak his legs felt after only a few steps. Walking quickly was nearly unbearable and his mind flew into a complete panic when he realized he'd lost control over his own body.

"It's going to catch up! Hurry!!" Sonic responded urgently as he followed closely behind the charcoal hedgehog.

"I'm trying as hard as I can. My feet aren't working like they usually do..." Shadow responded hopelessly as he became increasingly frustrated with every step he took.

"Shadow... What's wrong? Are you hurt?" The sapphire hedgehog asked worriedly as the ebony glanced back at him with a look of complete despair.

He couldn't figure out exactly why this was taking so much energy. It was like walking through cement as he struggled to continue moving his legs.

"Shadow... I love you..." The cobalt admitted tenderly as he yanked on the charcoal hedgehog's arm, pulling him as close as possible, his eyes glimmering with slight acceptance.

The love and admiration put into those three special words made tears start to fill the charcoal hedgehog's eyes as the cloak figure continued to move closer, ever so slowly catching up. He felt completely helpless as the cobalt prevented him from progressing.

"What are you doing?! We have to keep moving, hurry!" The ebony replied urgently as he firmly pulled on Sonic's arm, commending him to continue.

"Shadow..." The sapphire hedgehog uttered softly as he placed his hand caringly on the ebony's cheek.

"It's okay..." He whispered lovingly into Shadow's ear as he gently pushed his forehead against the ebony's, looking as deeply as he could into his terrified crimson eyes.

"Relax... It's alright. Everything's alright." Sonic mumbled sweetly as he tenderly stroked the ebony's quills.

"Sonic please... Don't do this... I CAN'T live without you! I can't lose you... Not after everything we've been through. I... I..." Shadow stuttered fearfully as his own body began to shake in dread.