The Ruby Eyes of Affection

Thank you... Honestly

Somewhere, in the main forest that separated the small town, Sloboda, from the ocean shore and the bottom of Angel Island were two arguing and rather heated hedgehogs. The ebony happened to be clinging onto the azure by his waist as he prevented any further movement. Sonic was only going to pay Eggman a little visit to enlighten him on what happens when he messes with the great Sonic the Hedgehog. But Shadow completely freaked out as soon as he even brought up the idea. And the cobalt knew... With complete displeasure, that the charcoal hedgehog was hiding something. Something VERY important. And at this point, Sonic was starting to lose his patience. If the ebony was going to do this crap then he was going to have to teach him a thing or two about respect.

"Why won't you just tell me what's going on Shadow?! Why are you so keen on keeping me from what needs to be done. Let go of me already!" The azure spat as he banged his fist against one of the many trees in complete frustration.

Shadow reacted by clinging to him tighter. He wasn't exactly sure why he felt so terrified. He never thought Sonic would hurt anyone before. But now he knew, he knew what he could do and that was enough to spin his mind and desires out of control. He felt like he might burst into tears at any moment and decided if he acted a little more passive, maybe the cobalt speedster would listen to his pleas.

"Please. Listen to me! Violence is never the answer. You know that! And I know the moment you step inside that laboratory you're going to not only destroy the place but attempt to kill everyone in the building. You need to calm down. I have told you this many times. Just please, I don't want to make you upset."

"I'M ONLY UPSET BECAUSE YOUR HIDING SHIT FROM ME SHADZ! You know I would never hurt him while you're around. I'm not an idiot you know. Don't you remember that I love you? Or do I have to spell it out to you over and over again until you just accept it!" The azure exploded as a few birds in the surrounding trees flew off in complete panic.

Shadows face flushed red as he felt a strange combination of love and fear. He wanted nothing more than to stay completely silent, as words seemed to completely escape him anyway. How could he say this without sounding like he was encouraging the death of his petite toddler friend? He got more attached to the little guy every day. Almost like it was his own child, in a way, it kind of was. Dr. Eggman had used his general outline combined with Sonics DNA. He couldn't let this unbelievable creation of life be destroyed.

"Sonic..." He responded weakly as a few tears filled is eyes.

He feebly let go as he buried his head into his hands before turning the other way. Sonic immediately reached out his hand in apology but the ebony quickly rejected it.

"I'm sorry... I raised my voice. Those were not appropriate things to say." The cobalt expressed sweetly before gently placing his hand on the ebony's back before starting the repetitive petting motion that always seemed to calm him.

"You have every right to. That's not why I'm upset." Shadow whimpered softly as he once again pushed the cobalt's hand off his back in rebellion.

He really wasn't in the mood to be messed with even if Sonic was just trying to comfort him. In the end, all the attention just made him feel weaker and feebler.

"Then? Is it really that bad? I promise I won't do anything extreme. I've kept myself controlled for almost twenty years, I think I will be okay." The sapphire hedgehog reassured as he gave the ebony a confident pat on the shoulder.

"Like hell you will..." Shadow replied irritably as he crossed his arms before leaning against a tree.

"According to what I know... Two Voziti's cannot live on this planet for very long. It messes with the balance of Chaos energy. Apparently, I and the guardians, have a limited amount of time we can keep things suitable for life. But, I really believe that there might be a way to keep both you and Čelik alive. There must be a way! I just need to find what it is." He explained before glaring down at the ground in complete frustration.