Genesis

Amy and Espio

  It wasn't long until Sonic's friends turned up at the hospital, worry clear on their faces.

"I'm OK guys really, it's Shadow who had a pole stuck through his arm, and he's the one that got us out of there," he pointed over to Shadow who smiled shyly. Knuckles laughed.

"Nice to see you happy for once instead of moping in the corner. You holding up kay?" Shadow nodded.

"Yeah, I'm fine, it's nearly healed," he showed them his arm under the bandage, and all their mouths dropped open when all they could see was a cut along his arm, it was deep but nothing compared the big hole that went right through him before. He saw the confused looks on their faces and explained, "I'm the ultimate life form, I was made to heal quickly."

"Oh, well, OK," Knuckles stammered, clearly still shocked, but he got past it. He looked at Sonic seriously. "We were thinking, you know, it shouldn't really be held off longer, we thought that we should start planning Tails' funeral." He watched Sonic waiting for his reaction somewhat cautiously, as though Sonic might explode into a hundred blue and peach pieces. Sonic nodded.

"You're right, it shouldn't wait longer," he looked at his arms, "I'm kind of stuck at the moment, but I can go home in a few days, do you think you can sort it out Knuckles?" Knuckles nodded, relieved the blue hedgehog had taken it so well.

"Sure, I'll go take care of it now, I'll see ya both later," with that he was gone, Rouge and Amy following closely behind. Amy had been strangely quiet, refusing to relinquish an icy gaze on Shadow, the black furry decided to keep his eye on her, there was something about her that he didn't trust. He relaxed a little when she left, and Sonic seemed to too, stretching as best he could and smiling over at Shadow.

"I can't wait until they let me out of here, I can't stand sitting still for so long," he made his way to the window, one of the few places he was allowed to go, "I don't know why they're making such a fuss, I don't have to stay here because of my arms, it's not like I'm crippled or anything."

"They're probably just being cautious, don't want anything happening to their hero." Sonic frowned, looking out of the window, he could see news reporters outside, obviously trying to get the story about Sonic's getting hurt.

"I'll need to keep a camera on hand when I tell them I'm giving it up, I'm sure it will be a real Kodak moment." He laughed softly and went to sit down next to Shadow.

"Why did you decide to give it up anyway?" Sonic sighed.

"It just wasn't the same as before, too much pressure, it was really starting to get at me," he frowned and turned over, nuzzling into Shadow. The black hedgehog decided to not ask anymore, as long as it would make Sonic happy, it was OK. They laid there in silence for a while, then they heard a shriek from the other side of the room.

"SONIC?!?" Sonic sat up speedily, quickly regretting it when pain shot up his arms. He saw Amy standing at the door to their temporary room, teeth and hands clenched and looking seething. Sonic gulped, he'd never seen her so angry before, and he'd seen her pretty damn angry. She looked at Sonic, then Shadow, and if it was possible her look of hatred grew even more intense. "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?" Her eyes burned into Shadow's, but he wasn't going to let her intimidate him, Sonic on the other hand wasn't so confidant, he knew what Amy was capable of when she got like this, and he couldn't defend himself and even Shadow wasn't completely better yet.

All three hedgehog's stood there looking at each other, until Shadow took a deep breath and calmly replied.

"What does it look like?" He didn't need to say him and Sonic liked each other now, it was clear by what he said and by the look in Amy's eyes that it was obvious. Sonic could swear he could feel the hate radiating off the pink girl's form as she slowly walked towards Shadow until her face was inches way from his, eyes glaring into his, but Shadow just glared back, he wasn't going to let Amy ruin it for him or Sonic, and she couldn't scare him either. She gave up on glaring at him and stepped back, raising her hammer above her head ready to strike Shadow with all her force. Shadow still sat calmly, looking slightly bored with the situation, knowing it would irritate Amy even more.

She was just about to hit him when the nurses rushed in.

"Young lady! Those are patients!" Amy stopped and looked to see the nurses coming towards her, they took an arm each and ripped the hammer from her hands, "I think you'd better leave Ms. Rose." They stomped out, taking Amy with them who was shouting and screaming for all she was worth, Sonic sighed in relief.

"No matter how fast I can run away from her I can never seem to get away," he smiled softly at Shadow, "you're a lot braver than me, she's scares me shitless, and she's only 12 years old, just slightly pathetic." Shadow ruffled his quills lovingly.

"Not really, she kind of scares me too, and most people say I'M the scary one." Sonic laughed.

"I disagree, you're a right softie," he stuck his tongue out playfully and leant against the dark hedgehog closing his eyes, "I'd never like that spoiled little brat, I mean, I'm friends with her but she's more of a stalker than a close friend," he sighed, "she'll just have to accept I like you, if she doesn't like it, then fuck her." Shadow agreed, he smiled at the small form snuggling up against him.

"You know, maybe we can persuade the doctors to let you go early, sitting still here is getting on my nerves." Sonic looked at him.

"The food sucks too, come on, I don't care if I have to take a leap of faith out the window, I'm not staying here one more minute." Without another word he was off through the door.



It took a lot of persuading, but the two were strolling down the road, the rain had cleared and the sun's rays were shining down on the city, drying up all the rain left from last night. The had a new problem now, they needed somewhere to stay, they couldn't stay at friend's house, they couldn't go near Amy, Rouge only lived in a small apartment, there was nowhere near enough room for an extra two people, and Knuckles lived rough, he was always outside guarding the master emerald.

"Looks like it's a motel for us tonight," Sonic said, "Since my house has been demolished, I'm just glad I have insurance otherwise I'd really be in trouble." He looked around, "I know a nice place round here, and I have a friend there who owes me a favour, we can stay there." He turned around, "Come on, it's this way." He led Shadow down a few streets until they found the place they were looking for, it was near the sea front, close enough for a view, but far enough for Sonic t be comfortable. "I hate water," he muttered under his breath when he saw it.

Inside it was quite classy, it looked exactly the place someone famous like Sonic would stay. The azure hedgehog strolled straight up to the front desk to a purple chameleon, looking very tired and bored until he saw Sonic coming up.

"Hey Sonic!" Espio said, "I haven't seen you for a while!"

"Hi Espio, how ya doing?" Espio frowned, resting his head on his arm, which was propped up on the desk.

"OK I suppose, but I hate working here, being a detective was a lot more my style." Sonic smiled.

"I'm sure it's not that bad, but then again who am I to talk I don't have a job. But I wanted to call n a favour, my house was pretty much crushed in that storm last night and me and Shadow need somewhere to stay." Espio looked round Sonic.

"Shadow? Oh hi, I didn't notice you there," Espio greeted Shadow in a tone that clearly said he didn't want him to be here, but Shadow ignored it.

"Hi," he mumbled, sitting down on a waiting bench while Sonic got a key. Five minutes later Sonic walked over to him.

"Room 746, that's on the 7th floor, wanna race up the stairs?" Shadow looked over at Espio who was looking at Sonic with a strange look in his eyes, hungry stare refusing to waver. Shadow shook his head, finally registering what Sonic had said.

"Oh, uhm, sure, but you'll have to be careful of your arm." Sonic nodded.

"I will be Shadow, don't worry, now come on, ready set and go!" Sonic disappeared in a blue blur, but Shadow was stopped when a hand grabbed his arm, he turned round to see Espio looking at him angrily.

"What do you want?" Shadow narrowed his eyes and bared his teeth, showing his pointy canines and resisting the urge to growl at Espio in warning, what was this guy's problem?

"You better stay away from Sonic if you want to stay in one piece hedgehog," Espio growled menacingly. Shadow cocked his head to the side.

"And, why should I do that?" Espio's eyes narrowed until they were yellow slits against his purple fur.

"Because Sonic is mine!" Shadow raised one eyebrow, 'another one with a crush on him? What's with all the people threatening me?'

"Really now? I didn't know Sonic 'belonged' to anybody," he emphasised belonged showing he didn't agree with Espio's views of Sonic in the slightest, "And correct me if I'm wrong, but it's me that's Sonic kissed yesterday." Espio's eyes went wide at that sentence, but quickly narrowed again as shock was replaced with rage. Shadow snickered under his breath and before Espio could reply was gone in a streak of gold. Espio growled under his breath as he glared at the spot where Shadow was stood only seconds before.

"Sonic WILL be mine."

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That's all for now I'm still working on the next chapter but don't worry it will be posted later today. SOOO stay tuned potatoes. Sorry it took so long to update which i would have done sooner but school got in the way....byeee!!