He is My Master

15: A Walk in the Park

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It was another lengthy walk to Black Doom's throne room and both hedgehogs were now seized by an air of eagerness. After three days of no success in finding that Emerald, getting close to the guy who had to have it was thrilling.

Shadow also noticed that Sonic now accepted the leash a lot easier and more natural, not straining against it anymore, even if the energy and cockiness he still radiated let the black hedgehog inwardly headdesk whenever another disapproving noble went past. A foot-tapping, humming, grinning, whistling slave that had a running commentary on the general level of silliness and lack of taste of the surrounding décor, did not give the impression desired.

When the door of their destination came in sight, though, Shadow's steps became more hesitant until he finally stopped, thereby also forcing Sonic to hold, who cocked an eye ridge.

"Hey, what's up? Don't you wanna go inside?"

Shadow shook his head. "I think it's better if you wait outside."

"Huh? Why?" Sonic asked, crossing his arms and once again showing that the concept of simply obeying and not asking questions probably could not have been hammered into his head if you used a demolition ball.

"Because I'm not sure if it is such a good idea if Black Doom sees you like this, obviously unbroken. There is a good chance we get that Emerald right now, but if for some reason that doesn't work out, then I don't want him to take you away from me, because that would make everything so much harder. Killing the guards and all that."

Sonic blinked for a moment, not sure whether Shadow had just made an actual quip. Then he gave a small smile.

"Well...okay. But if there is some action starting up in there and you try to take the Emerald by force, then you shout, right? 'cause I want a piece of a good fight right now."

Shadow smirked lightly. "Deal. Even if I'm hoping that I can just Chaos Control out of there as soon as Doom lets me hold that Emerald, grab you, and go home."

Sonic shrugged. "I hope not. Getting rescued is not really my style, I'm more of a DIY type, y'know?"

"Yes, I know. Tool Time springs to mind in your case," Shadow simply finished their conversation, again tying Sonic to another ring in the wall opposite the doors leading into the throne room. "If you hear any shouts, tear loose. Otherwise, please behave. And I can't believe I'm saying this." The black hedgehog shook his head again, turning around and leaving Sonic, who was already sitting down in an attempt to get comfortable, behind.

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"Ah, Shadow! I wanted to talk to you!"

"I am pleased to hear that...father."

Chaos, this is awkward.

Trying not to let it show how much this weirded him out, Shadow nevertheless kept his face neutral and as friendly as he dared, hoping he was emulating the foreign Prince well enough. Black Doom was perched on his throne in a strange mixture of floating and sitting, but besides that, the huge hall, decorated with carpets on the walls similar to the robe the alien dictator wore and tiled with dark marble, was empty. There was also a smaller version of the jagged, rich in tribal-like carvings, King's seat to Black Doom's side and Shadow suddenly hoped with dread that his "father" didn't expect him to join him there for the day.

"Will you hear me out first, though?" the black hedgehog asked, wondering whether it was really worth the trouble and whether a direct assault might not be quicker and more successful.