A disease called Patonia has no cure. Top scientists work tirelessly in vain. All victims of this disease have died. Everyone. Single. One. Sonic- who has never gotten sick in his life- catches this incurable disease, destined to die unless SOMEONE can find a cure. Shadow used to hate Sonic, but ended up loving him. When his secret crush comes down with this disease, he works for hours on end to prevent another Maria, but will it be enough? ... Or is it already too late? (SNEAK PEAK 👇) ~~Shadow sat next to Sonic's sickbed, his Ruby gaze traveling over the others unusually thin body, attached to multiple wires. He sat there in silence for what felt like forever until Sonic opened his eyes. "Shadz..." Sonic's voice came out in a hourse whisper. A tidal wave of emotions flooded through Shadow at the nickname he once despised. He wanted -no, needed- to hug his ex-rival but Sonic was too weak. So he decided on a few comforting words, but he didn't completely trust his voice at the moment. Shadow took a deep steadying breath and said, "Shh. Don't try to talk, you need rest. I just want you to know that no matter what, I won't let you die." Shadow said, gulping back tears and squeezing Sonic's hand as he faught to stay conscious. "Thank you, Shadow..." He said, squeezing back before the battle was lost and he closed his eyes, sleep overwhelming him once more. Sonic's hand went limp and Shadow let his tears out, sobbing until Rouge came in and hugged him. He dropped Sonic's hand and twisted around to hug her back, repeated the same phrase over and and over again. "No matter what, I won't let you die."~~