The Man Out Of Time [A ShadAmy and Silver Story]

Chapter 3

-Amy-

The words of death that S spoke to me rang tortuously throughout my body and mind. I could feel the weight of my world crash down on me with every word S spoke. I've already been having a tough time coping with loss, but now I've not only learned about the deaths of my closest friends but of my own demise as well. I wanted to comfort S the best I could, obviously having to re-live a period of so much death is painful, but I didn't even know how to console myself. What am I supposed to do with this information? I could feel my eyes well up with burning tears of fear and sadness as I turned away from S, who was also shaking and crying into his hand. Why was this affecting him so much? It could be that he is just a naturally caring person, which I have no doubt that he is, but the feeling that he is more than that kept biting at me.

"You only say things like that if you have a death wish. What do you mean Rose 'does not make it'?" 

I heard Shadow's voice echo throughout the already depressingly quiet house. I watched as he aggressively stood in front of S and grabbed him by the hem of his shirt. S looked away from him, tears still on his face from the news that he broke to me.

"Shadow, stop it, please! You're going to hurt him." 

I shot up to grab hold of S before Shadow hurts him any further than he is already feeling.

"Hurt him? Are you worried about me hurting him when he hurt you with a blatant lie? Look how he has you right now, crying. I will not tolerate that. Either you underestimate my tolerance for stupidity, or you have your priorities mixed up, Rose."

Shadow tightened his grip on S as he squirmed uncomfortably.

 "Why would I ever lie to hurt someone intentionally? I came to tell her about the future. As harsh as it may appear to be, it's true. And the killing only continues after her death, Shadow!" 

I looked at Shadow, whose eyes were glowing as they do when he is irritated or angry. I gasped as Shadow threw S backward so that he landed on his back.

"I know it's a lie because I would never let that happen!" 

S was still lying on the ground, presumably trying to take in Shadow's words. I felt my face turn red as I turned away.

'He wouldn't let that happen?'

Why would Shadow say that? 

'Ugh, I am overthinking this, aren't I? What is wrong with me today?'

Shadow hasn't demonstrated any evil tendencies since betraying Eggman years ago. I don't think Shadow would ever intentionally let anyone die unless he had a valid reason to kill them. As of what I know, Shadow hasn't had any blood on his hands since the war with Eggman.

'Simple explanations. But why don't they ever feel...right?'

I sighed, thinking of everything I've done wrong. Although Shadow's words made me blush, I knew better. I knew that I was going to die in the future, and it both angered and saddened me. I was about to hold back Shadow by the arm when I saw him try to go over to S again, but instead, he was stopped by a mystic blue light.

"Look, that's ENOUGH! I know it hurts to know this, believe me, it's not easy for me either. But instead of focusing on what you want to consider to be the truth, let's try to prevent the future deaths of innocent people. Or is it too much for your ego to handle?" I clasped my hand over my mouth as I looked between both S and Shadow. I've never heard anyone talk to Shadow like that, mostly out of fear that he'll end their life, but obviously, S had had enough of Shadow's behavior. "I thought so."

"Both of you, please stop. All this fighting is pointless, and both of you are acting ridiculous!" 

Both guys looked at me as I felt the tears rush down my face. S let go of Shadow, who quickly went over to me. He sighed and looked away from me, a flicker of sadness in his now non-glowing eyes. His gloves rub my eyes and cheeks softly, wiping and drying the tears off. I felt my heartbeat rush, and my face, again, turned as red as my dress.