Destiny

Chapter 25 : Resolution

Resolution

Third Person P.O.V.

The dawn was breaking. The sky was slowly getting brighter as the sun made its appearance to the world. While the moon hid itself away for half of a day. A seemingly usual cycle of day to night. A cycle of life. A gift from god as many would say. People lived through day to night until the day came once again. Repeatedly. The cycle of life to death. The word 'death' brought despair and pain with it. Almost everybody feared death. It's inevitable. What could be said? If it's God's will our life ends then, so be it.

But, who wanted their life that had been predetermined to end just like that just because it's God's will for them to die then? No one wanted to feel death. As much as they think they've suffered enough and wanted to kill themselves, it is in everyone's nature to live. Sometimes, it just needed a little push. A somebody to lend a hand to you out of the endless void you once were.

Life is a gift everyone must cherish, protect and care for at all cost. It is not something you could pay back once it's gone.

This is certainly one of the reasons Sonic sought to keep his loved ones and almost everyone plus his enemies at certain occasions, save. Although at times, he did forget that his life is as important as theirs. He couldn't help it though. It's just how he is. No matter how much his personality was altered in the past, he couldn't change himself even if he wanted to. No, he just can't. He won't betray his late uncle Chuck's dying wishes. He fought to keep his promises until he was six feet under.

With Sonic

The supposed asleep hedgehog was now sitting on his bed, his back laid against the wall, deep in his thoughts, wide awake. The memory of last night was vividly clear in his mind. He needed to get stronger. Mayhem is slowly getting stronger the moment he was wasting his time, sitting a duck. And there is only one way to do so. Training. As hard as he could. With an opponent stronger than him. Or he couldn't and definitely won't go beyond his limits if he continued to train like he usually does on a daily basis when he's up against Eggman.

Eggman. That guy sure is out of radar for now. But, he would surely show his infamous mustache and smirk when all of this is over. Sonic couldn't help but wonder, 'What in the world is the old man doing'

Sonic sighed deeply. He put a hand across his face, eyes closed. Through the holes on his hand, he glanced at the window, sun rays went through the curtain. He narrowed his eyes. He got off the bed and made his way toward the door. As he twisted the door knob and looked up in front of him, he made a surprised face.

"Shadow?" The blue hedgehog spoke in astonishment

The ebony red striped hedgehog blinked twice faster before clearing his throat and scratched the back of his neck. "I..err...I just wanted to call you for...breakfast."

Sonic gave him a look, in disbelief of what Shadow had just said but decided to quickly just brush it off for now.

"Yeah, sure. I am pretty hungry myself." He grinned sheepishly.

Shadow rolled his eyes as the softness in his eyes disappeared as he regained back his usual composure. "Well, whatever." He shrugged him off as he started to walk away.

With his back against the blue blur, a small smile was formed on Sonic's muzzle.

'Looks like I rubbed him off a bit too much. Heh..' Sonic shook his head to himself as he closed the door behind him and started to walk. 'But, I could get used to this new Shadow.' He smirked to himself.

In the kitchen

The azure one entered while spotting his family members and Tails. They glanced at him when he entered then continued eating. Tails gave Sonic a smile as he invited him to join them. As he was about to grab a seat for himself, Shadow stood up, leaving his empty plate for the door.