The Stars Are Falling: Book 1 (Sonic Boom Fanfic)

Inspired

Thalia P.O.V

We left the smoldering ruins of Tails' workshop behind and Tails contacted the team. I was really mad at Torin. He almost hurt Trix! I silently swore to myself that I would be the one to slay him. Trix still had her amulet around her neck. It had a deep crimson tinge. I knew that wasn't a good sign.

Once we were in town, Trix evacuated everyone by harnessing the power of her amulet and changing the course of a nearby river so that it ran right through town. The people evacuated by boat. 

Sonic, Knuckles, Amy and I were given the duty of storming Eggman's lair and using it as a safe house, but I insisted I do it on my own. I flew there by spinning my tails an dropped down onto the little island.

I kicked the door down and defeated all the motobugs and beets without any problems, besides a little scratch here and there. 

As I ran through the empty hallways, I suddenly heard the sound of clattering metal. I peered around the corner to see... 

"Shadow?" I asked.

"Hello, gorgeous." he said. He stood in the middle of a pile of scrapped robots. He had Dr. Eggman in a headlock.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I wanted to help." he said.

"And why would you do that? Aren't you supposed to be bent on evil or something?" I asked.

"And I thought you were the one who convinced everyone otherwise." he said, still with Eggman in his vice-like grip.

"What are you saying?" I asked.

"You sided with me on arguments, you defended me, you knew how I felt, you were even stronger than me. I guess, that triggered something inside me. I felt inspired. By you." he said. A shy smile spread on his face as his cheeks turned rosy.

I was shocked. Shadow was smiling. And blushing. He was actually smiling earnestly, not some smirk or mischievous grin. I had never seen this side of Shadow. I knew I saw something in him, and I was right, just when I was losing hope.

I went over to him and raised my fist. Shadow winced, preparing for a blow, but he didn't defend himself. I landed the punch, not on Shadow, but Eggman. Shadow dropped his unconscious body and I embraced him in a hug. He was so surprised he stood frozen for a good ten seconds before hugging back.

"I didn't know you hugged." he said.

"I don't. But I guess you triggered something inside me. I felt inspired. By you." I said, repeating the words he'd spoken. What happened next nearly made me jump out of my shoes. 

Shadow kissed me.

On the lips.

It was my turn to stay frozen there like an idiot.

"Flustered much?" he asked.

"Very. I'll kill you later. But for now," I said, bringing my lips back into contact with his, "I'll enjoy the moment." 

"You two are so cute right now!" We heard a voice say. I whirled around to see Trix standing in the doorway, a robot impaled in her sword.

"Is this... okay?" Shadow asked.

"I got no problem with it. I'm just concerned for your health and safety." Trix said. I rolled my eyes and punched her arm. Shadow laced his fingers in mine.

"I'm warning you! This is happening just for today! You will suffer and burn everyday for what happened today!" I said.

"That's just her way of saying she likes you." my bothersome twin said.