The Emerald Eyes of Protection.

Chapter 3

Sonic released an incredibly flustered sigh, as he tried to gather all his thoughts. There was a long minute of silence as he combed his fingers through his quills and over his face. He looked unbelievably uncomfortable trying to find the best way to say his thoughts.

"Even I know I don't have the right to release personal information about Ivo's life... But what I can tell you is especially when he was young, this country had unbelievably awful corruption, crime, and prejudice. I don't really know a whole lot about his childhood specifically but I know it was extremely challenging. However, he always found a way to be happy. Even with all the horrible stuff that happened. To top it all off, he starting raising me at the incredibly young age of seventeen. So much love and care was shown that I never had a day go by where he didn't love me unconditionally. Without a doubt, if there was anyone who impacted me, it would be him. But that Ivo no longer exists. The loving father who raised me has been replaced with this irritated bad-tempered old man. And the sad part is... There's nothing I can do about it and no way I can make him understand." He gently placed his hands over his own muzzle, trying desperately to hide the despondency so obvious in his sparkling sensitive emerald eyes.

"I can only imagine would it would be like to watch a family member just change like that. What does he want to accomplish anyway? There must me some partially logical reason for his dramatic change of personality." Shadow replied curiously before resting his arm on the azure's shoulder.

"That's a question you need to ask him... All I know is I cannot and WILL not let him take over this country. I don't know what he will do if he becomes a dictator... The old Ivo would have never used violence to get what he wanted... And this Ivo uses it all the time. This means I have no idea who he is anymore and I probably never will. This is why I have to keep fighting him. I don't want him to hurt this country and more importantly himself." His stern yet concerned words echoed in Shadow's mind, he had never heard Sonic quite this upset.

The azure dug his fingertips into his eyes, trying desperately not to show weakness. It was odd seeing Sonic have to fight to keep his composure. The sensitivity of the subject was more than obvious.

"But there must be some rational reason he believes things need to change..., right? It just doesn't make any sense." Shadow comforted slightly by rubbing the other's back, attempting to get just a little more information before the cobalt broke down.

"Ivo wants and has always wanted change... He's an unconventional jerk-wad. An egotistical-witty-competitive rebel. Sound familiar? But the big difference is... I take what I can get. I'm personally content with the country the way it is... Ivo is not. Simple, but enough to make us almost hate each other. However, this country isn't the only reason for his practical loss of sanity but I know for a fact he would not want me telling. Next time you see him, ask him about a man named Vatro... But be ready. It's a verytouchy subject." Sonic released a fretful sigh before smiling slightly at the ebony's attempt to calm him.

"If it's going to make him upset, maybe it's better I don't know. Anyway, I think it's about time I get to bed. We can talk about this in the morning or when I get back..." He knew this conversation had to end quickly before Sonic actually started having a mental breakdown.

He yawned slightly before turning around and staring at the azure tiringly. As he rested his hip against the archway he glared at him worryingly... He looked like he needed a little love at the very least.

"I assume you're coming with? Last time I checked, we are together. Sleeping in the same bed isn't weird or anything." The ebony glanced shyly as his words came out much more soft and sweet then he had wanted.