"There is strong shadow where there is much light" Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"Day 5575 of the Shadow Project. The subject continues to watch their emotions and go through advanced mental and physical training. Her powers and emotions continue...
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Chapter 10 - Bonds
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"So soon?" I dug in, shovelling the sustenance into my mouth. M'gann's cooking was unparalleled.
"Yes, so soon. You can't keep stealing M'gann's clothes. They aren't your style either," Artemis cut in with a smirk.
"True," despite my agreement, I could stop the pit of nervousness that formed in my stomach.
Finishing breakfast, M'gann dragged me away before I could put my plate in the sink. Artemis held my left arm while M'gann had a vice grip on my right.
"Wait, this is really fast. I don't want to do this anymore," I panicked.
"Come on (Y/n)," Artemis gave my arm a particularly harsh tug.
"We're getting you socialized," M'gann shifted to look human, "You need some things of your own if you're going to stay here."
They stopped in the garage where three mopeds were waiting. A dark blue one, a green one, and a grey and black one.
"We can't ride our bikes in public since we don't have licenses yet," Artemis explained, taking the matching helmet off the green moped, "You know how to ride one, right?"
"Yeah." I didn't. But it was probably like riding a bike. I was good at catching the hang of things anyway, so I'd be fine.
M'gann walked to the dark blue one, so I assumed the one in the middle was mine. I pulled on the helmet and sat down on the cushioned seat.
Following the pairs lead as they started their bikes, Artemis went first, then M'gann. Nearly falling off as soon as I gave it some gas, I loosened up and held on tightly. We rode out of the cave and onto the street in the city.
All the cars, the homes, the people. I stared, being sure to stay safe and split my attention at the same time. I had left the cave before, going to the beach with Wally, but this was my first time being out.
Artemis pulled up to a large building's parking lot, the mall it seemed. We parked our mopeds and entered the mall. I must have looked like a kid in a candy store with how wide my eyes were. I had never been around this many people, much less to a mall. It was nerve-wracking, knowing that I couldn't use my powers. I would have to be extra sure I didn't have a shadow accident.
"Where do we go..." I asked slowly. M'gann and Artemis shared a look, holding back laughter.
"We go into a store, any idea where you want to go first?" Artemis asked. I shook my head.
"Then we'll bring you to our favorite places," M'gann assured, looping her arm through mine. Artemis did the same with my other arm, they nodded at each other and led me through the sea of people in the mall.
